Josh64

I can see where you're coming from, I'm used to it now but after being brought up on seemingly instant loading screens from the N64/GC/Wii (bar a few exceptions like MYSIMS which was awful in that regard) it was a hard pill to swallow :p Did you ever experience a Wii pre the first speed update, it was SO bad. I remember loading up the Mii Channel when I first got it, screen froze for about 10 seconds, went black for another 5-10 and then had the actual Mii loading screen for about another 10, not even over exaggerating. Returning to the home menu after anything also took forever, would have probably been quicker just to turn the damn thing off and on again :p

One of my videogame pet hates is masses of menus and stats and having to upgrde and fuse weapons, it's why I just couldn't get into Monster Hunter. I just can't wrap my head around it. I've mindlessly updated a few things anyway and fused some shit together, generally just two things with the highest rating, and am still finding the general game fun, I'm just hoping that I'mm not missing out on a lot of cool moves and what have you. I haven't playe dmuch of the Classic NES style game at all yet, mainly just the proper story, but had a go on a few screens of the NES game and it was surprisingly fun, I loved having mama coocoo in my team. I tried multiplayer for the first time yesterday and thought it was terrible. Granted, it would be a lot better if I had a Pro Controller, but I don't so had to make do with Wii Remote and Nunchuck - I'll find out today if you can change the control set up because the default one is horrendous. Attacks are done seemingly randomly when swinging the Wii Remote, with all the actual buttons just being used for lock-on and dashing. I paused to go look at my controls and it only gives the Wii U buttons - I was told with a Wii Remote and nunchuck to be pressing X X X Y :/ Not only that but the game does suffer, the framerate is the worst thing, at times on the Skyward Sword level it was reaching N64 levels of bad framerate, it was like playing it on the Diddy Kong Racing engine. Not only that but pop-up was a lot worse. Maybe if me and my friend were near each other it wouldn't have been too bad, but he was on one end of the map taking out some dragon guy whilst I was looking for the skultula. At one point, a guy literally just appeared right infront of me. So yeah, for me, the multiplayer is pretty terrible, but I'm still enjoying it as a single player game. I can only wonder if maybe it would have held up a lot better with online co-op instead.

3rd/4th place is great for a game like Hyrule Warriors, especially considering it's exclusive to Wii U and considering the sales it had over in Japan. And it actually seemed to do well outside of my regular gaming circles. Outside of here and Twitter I never hear much about Nintendo but saw 3 friends on Facebook mention it, all of which I didn't realise had a Wii U until now. It'll be interesting to see if it can hang onto that though, or if after this week it will be sent to the dark depths of Wii U hell.

I remember reading just a few days ago about how Mario Pinball was actually a pretty solid game and the graphics were great for the time too. They must have been being sarcastic and I just didn't realise ... that or it was on the official Nintendo website or something :P I'm fairly into pinball games so could have quite easily been tricked into getting it! I'm thankful I read this thread!

I didn't get a code when I registered

I guess this means we won't be getting N64 games on Wii U VC any time soon?

I havn't got a Skulltula yet either but that's because I really hate the crappy on-screen map so I generally find it awkward to find the spider area anyway.

I got this earlier today, just finished chapter 3 and had a dabble in that NES style mode and I love it, it's so much better than I was anticipating! I love the speed of it all the most, I've never played a Warriors game so this crazy pace and all these enemies on-screen is new to me. Not only that but man, the music, settings and characters are just done so well. I'd forgotten so much about the Zelda universe but when that music started playing, and The Great Fairy appeared, it all came flooding back to me. I also really like the cut-scenes but have to agree with you guys, the short 'uuh' 'ooh' 'aah' voice clips are really annoying. I had it on rather loud because of the music but on those bits it was just weird, sounded like I was watching some Japanese porn with a rock theme. And Link looks amazing in this

And I finally got a wireless keyboard! I'm typing this up on the TV!

@Serebii aah, thanks a lot! It was the Ganon that I wanted most, he looks amazing! So I'm glad that's part of the Club Nintendo stuff

I was off and on about this but I'm almost completely certain I'm gonna get it now. It's a new genre for me and I used to love the Zelda series so this should be interesting. More than anything I just can't wait to play as all the characters. I've heard a lot of talk about launch day free DLC. Is this for everyone, pre-orders, or just people that register on the day? Not sure. Also, as I haven't pre-ordered, I'll be getting it from the town centre tomorrow! If anyone knows of the best price from the likes of GAME/Argos/ASDA etc then let me know! (I'm feeling lazy haha)

@f00had - That's amazing! I might have to get this Monster Hunter after all! The Taiko horn looks amazing but that Sonic looks creepy as hell :p

Thats really weird actually, considering Disney Infinity, along with Just Dance, is one of the few third-party games where I'd actually expect them to put more, or at least the same amount of effort into the Wii U version.

I saw a blue Wii (The Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games special edition) with blue Wii Remote in CEX for £35 man. Maaaan was I tempted. I've always loved the look of that Wii but haven't seen it around for ages. I just don't know if I can justify getting a whole new system... Then again, for £35, that's how much I'd be paying for a new Wiimote anyway. Heck, what am I doing here, TO CEX.

Hello man, welcome aboard! Nice to see a new member, it doesn't happen often enough these days! Stick around, I'm sure you'll love it, and all the crazy people it inhabits. Just watch out for @Ashley - He'll try and catfish you. He's not really a Nigerian prince. Or Britney Spears.

Yeah, they know they can take a while and did an icer (I think that's what they called it but the phone was hard to hear) and usually they'll be told (yeah, he's fine to work, but can only do training until his DRB comes back) but apparently they hadn't had chance to look yet so they couldn't even confirm me for just training.

Sounds good, gives you a nice little holiday before your new role! And I was meant to start training tomorrow but thats been postponed because my DBS hasn't come back yet, uh oh. In other news though, the other place I went for an interview last week rang back and offered me a 37 hour a week contract! I couldn't believe it, never thought I'd end up turning a job down but I do wanna give this current one a try so did in the end.

Honestly, I'm surprised it's even doing 59k

@Animal - You should calm down by playing your PSP and POWER STONE. But yeah, that place sounds disorganized as hell. Bubbly and Nev?

I feel so relaxed, it's amazing. I was so worked up at my previous job, and then whilst it was great when I left, I always had this niggling worry of WHAT IF. What if I don't get a job anytime soon, what if I spend all my money whilst I don't have a job, what if I have to end up going back into retail anyway.... But now I officially have this new job, oh man. Last night I was so relaxed I literally ended up falling asleep fully clothed on my bed at about half 10. I usually don't sleep until 2 or 3, reading and watching stuff to make myself drop off. So yeah, woke up at 6 this morning, got into pj's and slept a bit more :p

Spped Mario Bros is as lazy as the backwards Mario Bros in the Wii U game :p Will not be bothering with that. And yeah it's a shame this hasn't got any new content but atleast everything has leaderboards now. I wonder if they'll update the Wii U game with leaderboards too.

There was no doubt it would struggle but I'd still say it is a sign of how bad the console market is over there. Just look at Wii's post, despite the low numbers, it was still the best selling home console of the week.

That's a great price! I got it again a few months ago and that's what shocked me the most - those graphics! It really looks great even now, up there with some of the best looking Wii games I'd say.

@Rummy - I have, but only as work experience, never as a full-time job! (Did it in 3 separate places) I used to do 39 hours in my old job so it shouldn't be too much more BUT I imagine this will be harder work :p But I guess it throws me into the swing of things, it may be hard for the first few months but hopefully I'll get used to it! And @Aneres11 I'll tell you when I get it! I'm just looking around for the best deal! I know I have to be quick though because it does seem to be selling out in a lot of places!

Had my interview for Wickes today, I was all prepared again but.. it was all over quite quickly! I'd been used to these hour long interviews so it was weird when she took me upstairs and it was just me and her having a casual conversation for 10 mins. It was for 12 hours a week, weekends and evenings again though, which is what I hated about my other job. BUT... Went job centre visit today and whilst they were pleased that I'd been sending out many application forms and taking interviews they said I have to start doing unpaid voluntary work next week which could end up back in a retail environment. Working in retail for free!? Was not overly pleased about that. Buuut, to cheer up I went to the town centre after it (its literally right next door), saw 'the one that got away' from college and had a great catch up with him, heart all a-flutter and THEN (I don't know why I decided to draw this story out so much but yknow...) I got a call from the place I went to on Friday. I GOT THE JOB! Care home for Dementia patients, 44 hours a week, roll on rota so I only work 1 out of every two weekends! AWESOME. I'm genuinely, really surprised. There were loads of applicants for that one, and of the interviews I had this week, I thought that went the worst just by how I presented myself and was my typical awkward self :p But I loved the look of the place and it's for the best as it turns out the place I went to on Monday (they won;t get back in touch till tuesday) was a zero hour contract. So again, I wouldn't have known whether I was coming or going. So yeah, CRB check on Friday, two training days next week and then when the CRB comes I'm back in work! After so long saving money, I'm gonna buy the fuck out of a Peach Wii Remote now.