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Ok, so fitting it on system memory was never that likely then. I cleared out my fridge yesterday, but not by that much.

Whilst the new characters are cool and I can see why they do them for a quick update, I think I would like some level creation changes to draw me back into the game.

Can we agree that whenever anyone talks about linking accounts they mean that if your console is stolen or you buy the upgrade, you can tie it to a new account and re-download your games without contacting Nintendo, and without necessarily erasing the previous system. Like phones.

What is 'PS I Love you XOXO'? Sounds interesting.

Oh yeah, I had forgotten about Pokken and Pikmin 4. We might just stretch to another 'bad' year then.

I am more concerned about having a year worse than this one for the Wii U! Unless they have something hidden up their sleeve we are looking at Star Fox, Twilight Princess, Gene Ibun Roku #FE (if it gets translated) and Zelda (if it is not moved to NX). Only Zelda there would approach the enjoyment I got out of Splatoon, Mario Maker and (hopefully) Xenoblade. If NX does come out next year I would have thought November will be the target month, so that would still be 11 months.

I think the level ups are the same as in the single player mode. The multi-player specific battles where 4 of you team up, are I imagine, locked behind the online part of the game though (they would be harder). I think it will be easier to complete the campaign having completed the online quests - best to think of it more like a single player mode with online elements that happen during the campaign.

Just reading this on the multi-player modes. After initially thinking it would be bad I am actually pretty interested in this now. The guy on this reddit has finally precisely detailed how it works: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_Chronicles/comments/3u77rz/xenoblade_x_multiplayer_information_thread/

Yep, @Serebii is right it would seem: http://www.gonintendo.com/stories/247513-europe-getting-xenoblade-chronicles-x-data-packs-prior-to-release

Bummer. If they don't release the packs does that mean that the DL only version will be quicker if it is on internal memory? Backup/corroboration: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_Chronicles/comments/3u1izr/a_small_update_on_the_xenobladex/ In other news I have found that you can join friend squads: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_Chronicles/comments/3gkyci/clarifying_details_is_it_possible_to_play/ In fact it even sounds like the online mode will be at least usable!

Absolutely. I think they keep trying to find the excuse to make it 'Mario' tennis, but actually everything they have ever done just limits the 'tennis' of the game further. I would be quite happy with standard tennis and the Mario characters to sell it. I would also add, that having played the N64 one recently, I do appreciate the modern additions to the game such as HD, widescreen 60fps and quicker character movement. As much as a loved it at the time, going back was a bit disappointing.

I managed to play some of this over the weekend. Whilst I would never suggest that someone actually buy the game I have been enjoying playing it. Probably helps that I have not played a game since the N64 and Cube ones so I have been missing some tennis. I doubt it will last long, but as the n-europe review suggests there are some strong tennis mechanics in the game. Four player (local) doubles with 'simple' controls is obviously the best way to play it. *Simple means with no chance shots or mushrooms or any of that other rubbish.

I am going to be getting the game from launch and playing it straight away. Hey @Mike, have you been able to access online options? Can you join a squad of your friends or is it random?

Details about the online element in this game still seem to be pretty thin on the ground. I know that you 'loosely' join 32 man squads and that after some criteria is met you can join up with 3 others to take down larger bosses. Given the recent Mario Tennis debacle though I am wondering can you actually join up with friends for online (squads or fours)?

Cheers for the review. Good to know that there is at least a good game of core tennis hiding there. I am already committed to the pre-order - but it was cheaper than the eshop anyway. This had better be a blip due to the game being rushed rather than a general direction. Surely.

I think I got the most out playing a variety of the modes to unlock the challenge squares (although I did not manage all of them). The final boss battle is pretty cool on level 8/9 difficulty as it changes at that point, but I agree the main mode is a bit to slow to play with too many 4+ battles to be that engaging. The 3DS single player was better in that regard. To be honest though, fighting games in single player are very much an acquired taste. I always used to be able to play Street Fighter 2 in single player for ages and ages, but many of my mates could never stand to play it that way.

Sorry, I am at work on Friday, but I would have been up for it.

But your can't play with friends can you - so that would be a bit of a roulette surely?

From the sounds of things me thinks they just overrated Amiibo Festival. Its not 'Avoid' on Eurogamer at least. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-11-17-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-review

More like Mario Six/Tennis

Are we definitely getting the packs in Europe? They could download them before the game in Japan could they not? Also, would it be better to have them on the console rather than the HD as the internal memory is quicker than HD access....

It wouldn't be for you. In the UK a game shop might not accept it for second hand trade in I guess.

Trumped then. Damn. I would have had codename steam for a fiver (despite your experiences).

Weird, did not realise that. They also don't make it that easy to cancel.

Kirbys Rainbow Paintbrush for 17.95: http://www.thegamecollection.net/kirby-and-the-rainbow-paintbrush-wii-u.html Be quick if you want it - flash deal - 6 hours to go.