Londragon

Even more wood for the fire, this time from http://nintendo3dsblog.com/ Quote: "As expected, Nintendo has confirmed that a number of first-party retail titles for the 3DS will be released on the eShop in Japan. The full list includes: Mario Tennis Open Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Mario Kart 7 Super Mario 3D Land Hana to Ikimo no Rittai Zukan Star Fox 64 3D The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Pilotwings Resort I wonder if we’ll see a similar announcement for other regions at the next Nintendo Direct." This would be in-keeping with their maintenance of the eShop, but I am really really really hoping for some DLC for Mario Kart 7, extra tracks (retro and new), challenges (with on-line leaderboards), voice chat implementation, etc.

I'd probably throw my controller through the TV screen after playing for about 5 minutes by the look of it.

What a rush! Can't wait, I'd like to see more of the Zombie modes, too.

Yeah, but that's just Sony. There must be someone working for Sony who has the job of literally shafting their customers with the Memory Cards. It's with all their electrical products that require removable memory, and it was the main reason I backed HD DVD's not BluRay's. Damn that failed! God damn over-priced Sony Proprietry Technology.

My son is going to love this, and I'll love playing it with him (he is 6 years old). This will be a good go to when we've had over-exposure to NintendoLand. Seen it on-line for 25 quid.

But, with all the debacle of the Mass Effect revelations, I think we should all not buy any EA products during the launch window. Can you all go without a footy game for a year?

Completely agree. I have a UK 3DS in Taiwan and although I can't have access to Nintendo Video, everything else is fine, eShop works a treat, all on-line games are OK, except Mario Kart 7 (had serious issues with that). Should imagine that the WiiU will be exactly the same.

I recently sent an email to Nintendo asking about the power supply being applicable in different regions, and some of their response pertains to Cube's argument, vaguely however: Here's their response to my email; (I highlighted interesting parts) Dear Lee, Thank you for your email. The Nintendo Wii U console will be region locked as with its predecessor the Nintendo Wii. Region locking does include but is not limited to, the games released for the console, both physical and digital copies and use of online services will vary between regions. Any console purchased in one region and being used in another may have an issue with the power supply. If you do not obtain a power supply for the console from the region you are using it in, you will have to use a pin/power converter, and the use of third party products such as this is not recommended by Nintendo. The online services offered in each region on the console will require an internet connection from the same region. If you use the console outside of the region it was sold in you may find that you have limited or no internet functionality. We hope this information answers any queries you may have and that you enjoy the Nintendo Wii U and any other Nintendo products. Kind regards, Dan Nintendo UK

Not a chance in hell of that happening.

So has The HUT.

On the deadline, but here's my take on the top 10: 1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 - bettered the first in every way. 2. Metroid Prime 3 - completed an awesome trilogy in the best possible fashion. 3. Wii Sports - sold the Wii to me. This was the first Nintendo home console I didn't buy straight after launch, but playing this at a function totally changed my viewpoint of the motion controls. Had so much fun playing this with my son. 4. Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition - they made one of my favourite games even better, and the bonus of Mercenaries and Ada's missions pushed it over the edge, amazing. 5. Tiger Woods (doesn't matter which edition) - the motion controls were so good , made my son and I lose weekend mornings together. Hopefully, we'll see an HD Tiger Woods on the WiiU. 6. Super Mario Galaxy 1 - perfect 3D platforming, only bettered by it's sequel. 7. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - the motion controls were perfect, don't know why so many slagged them off. 8. Mario Kart Wii - another great multiplayer for me and my son, but with the addition of great online races with very little lag. 9. Kirby's Epic Yarn - beautiful imagery in a family friendly orienated game. Once again my son I would lose hours in this, I think my son preferred the newer more realistic Kirby game though (don't know it's name as I bought it in Japan, Kirby's Adventure?). 10. Close call between 2 light gun, on-rails shooters, but I'm going to have to go with: 10. House of the Dead: Overkill - B-movie parody with an awesome soundtrack, not for the squeamish or timid (excessive use of the 'F' word and doing that 'F' thing to your mother).

Nano Assult Neo looks cool as hell, especially as it has been confirmed for local 2 player co-op. Been playing Mutant Mudds and Mighty Switch Force off the 3DS eShop, even though both these games are really good in their own right, I very much doubt I'll pick them up again just because they are HD versions. They will have to do something fundamentally better/extra to entice me.

Get both, I am.

It looks like levels, with missions based in different 'areas'. From what I've seen the areas are not 'joined', but instead you jump into an opening (like a sewer drain) from your safe house and then choose where you want to go from the Gamepad by clicking on the location. You then spawn at that location. Will you be able to travel to any location within the game at any time, hopefully, but I assume only after you finish that particular area/level first. Who knows?

If it's the case you can only kill your Zombi (now spelling like this and not Zombie) character once, then I'm not telling anyone where I died. I don't want people looting my awesome gun, and leaving me with diddly squat. I imagine it would be multiple spawns. Think about it 100s of Zombi Londragons everywhere.

Just tested via speedtest.net. My ping is 120ms, download speed 0.98 Mbps and uploading at only 0.05 Mbps. Will have to look into it.

What kind of internet connection speed do you require for seemless lag-free playing. I guess my 1 Mb will have to be at least upgraded to 2Mb, preferably 4Mb. What speed do you guys run at?

Brilliant idea. What I'd like them to do is, just before the release of a new game, say one month before, to encourage enthusiasm for a future product, is to release an additional 'attraction' via DLC (preferably free). So, if a Star Fox game were to be released, make me excited for a by adding to NintendoLand's attractions Nintendo. Do it, you know you want to. ZombiU Pack, NintendoLand and CoD Blops separately for me.

Just found out after pre-ordering the Premium ZombiU Wii U SKU, that Nintendo of Europe have confirmed that the aforementioned bundle does NOT include NintendoLand. My source is the ONM website. Gutted, cancelling my order to rethink this through.

Also, to see if the Reward Scheme is viable, and whether or not they should extend it into the future, I suppose. Metroid Blast does look like a Blast, and each 'mini' game/attraction seems to be a larger affair than most of Ninty's other offerings from the past. Blast, for example, has multiple modes, multiple single and multiple multi-player modes. I think the overall package will be pretty impressive. Looking forward to it. Just found out after pre-ordering the Premium ZombiU Wii U SKU, that Nintendo of Europe have confirmed that the aforementioned bundle does NOT include NintendoLand. Gutted, cancelling my order to rethink this through.

Oh, I'd love to join the team (I'm not very good though). Getting this day 1, but exporting from UK to Taiwan. So will be about 2 weeks behind you guys setting it up. Haven't had a CoD blast for about 2 years, can't wait.

I have a feeling it will be installed or available via a download code to entice eShop transactions. I think peolpe have mixed this up. Shibata said that by buying games at the WiiU eShop will allow you to collect 'points'. The points are equivalent to about 10% of the price paid for the game in pence (not pounds). So a 30.00 quid game would net you 300 points. It is only after reaching 500 points can you then redeem those points on future transactions. So, it is a 10% discount, but you don't get the discount upon your first purchases it's paid for loyalty, and repeat buying.

Price for basic package 250 quid. No HDMI cable in any SKU. This is my BIG prediction. NintendoLand is only a "Packaged" game in digital form. If you want it on disc, buy it separately. If bought "packaged", either it's already on the internal memory, or you have to access the new WiiU eShop for download, via enclosed code. This will keep the price down of the console SKUs. They could also do this for other 1st party and 3rd party SKU bundles. Release date : UK in late December, rest of Europe 2013. Japan/US in November.

Totally agree with this. I do like the CoD games, and without Treyarch wouldn't have played any as I only own Nintendo platforms. They looked after Nintendo's lack of serious action FPS' with all swinging online. If it's the case that CoD BOps appears on the WiiU, I will certainly be supporting this awesome company.

But, all third parties have been holding off about speaking of their games, due to Nintendo putting their foot down and screaming at them, "STOP IT! STOP IT!" It must be the time for the 3rd parties to start releasing their info. too. I'm expecting a reel of 3rd party games including, up to now, unmentioned and previously mentioned ones. I don't expect a glut of new games, but 2 or 3 would be lovely (CoD, Tiger Woods ,a First party game, etc.). Or then again, maybe not. This direct is just the beginning, but what a mighty beginning it may be. Edit: I actually think 200 quid will be too low, put me down for 250.