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9031 | 65.25% |
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1191 | 8.60% |
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808 | 5.84% |
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460 | 3.32% |
| Waluigi |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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mcpringles posted:Did someone make a second wii fit gym? I joined lowtax low effort this morning but the creator was the only one in it. It just kinda does that sometimes.
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Nov 16, 2013 19:04
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I think it only shows active users that day.
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Nov 16, 2013 19:20
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deafmute posted:Has anyone played Sonic/Mario at Sochi? It's the only game on the system with hockey but Olympic games usually kinda suck so I'm skeptical about it Dude, it's not worth it. Just play it in America.
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Nov 16, 2013 19:41
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Will Mario 3D World be available digitally?
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Nov 16, 2013 19:43
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robodex posted:Will Mario 3D World be available digitally? Probably starting on midnight the day it releases.
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Nov 16, 2013 19:45
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Chaltab posted:It launches in the US same day as Xbox One. You know that's going to be a fun retail experience, especially in college towns. I can't pick up my pre-order until Monday morning but at least I won't have to put up with any crowd. On the other hand it means waiting. Stupid job! 
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Nov 16, 2013 20:05
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robodex posted:Will Mario 3D World be available digitally? It's basically certain to be going up at midnight EST on Thursday night. Having a comfy private midnight launch with a download meter I can keep at my desk is one of those little pleasures of this console. Unless it's a massive download that takes several hours, then I enjoy being able to have it silently download while the console is turned off and I'm asleep.
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Nov 16, 2013 20:17
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Ah, good to know. I am considering picking it up (I loved 3D Land) but I also have no desire to go within a mile of any video game store the day it releases 
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Nov 16, 2013 20:19
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I remember hearing somewhere Nintendo announced a price cut for Wii U a while in advance. Has the price cut happened yet? I'm thinking of picking one up soon, but if there's a price cut coming I'd rather wait.
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Nov 16, 2013 20:38
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Cake Attack posted:I remember hearing somewhere Nintendo announced a price cut for Wii U a while in advance. Has the price cut happened yet? I'm thinking of picking one up soon, but if there's a price cut coming I'd rather wait. They got rid of the Basic model, then reduced the price of the Deluxe (which is pretty much the only model now) by $50. Then they started putting in other games besides Nintendo Land (current ones seem to be the Wind Waker model or the New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U bundle). So the price cut was just $50 on the Deluxe and adding valve through other pack-in games.
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Nov 16, 2013 20:53
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Mercury Crusader posted:They got rid of the Basic model, then reduced the price of the Deluxe (which is pretty much the only model now) by $50. Then they started putting in other games besides Nintendo Land (current ones seem to be the Wind Waker model or the New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U bundle). So the price cut was just $50 on the Deluxe and adding valve through other pack-in games. Cool, thanks. 300 for the Wind Waker bundle looks like a pretty good deal, I might just pick that up.
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Nov 16, 2013 20:57
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Mercury Crusader posted:They got rid of the Basic model, then reduced the price of the Deluxe (which is pretty much the only model now) by $50. Then they started putting in other games besides Nintendo Land (current ones seem to be the Wind Waker model or the New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U bundle). So the price cut was just $50 on the Deluxe and adding valve through other pack-in games. Given the sales of the basic model, it's effectively a price point for most consumers interests in the product.
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Nov 16, 2013 21:40
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I'm doing a system transfer from Wii to Wii U. Why did they make the Pikmin carry all of that poo poo so far? This is taking forever.
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Nov 16, 2013 23:08
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I Might Be Adam posted:I'm doing a system transfer from Wii to Wii U. Why did they make the Pikmin carry all of that poo poo so far? This is taking forever. Look, just throw them to the Wii U if you want them to get there faster.
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Nov 16, 2013 23:16
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I Might Be Adam posted:I'm doing a system transfer from Wii to Wii U. Why did they make the Pikmin carry all of that poo poo so far? This is taking forever. A: Pikmin are cute is why. B: It probably would take just as long. C: Pikmin are loving adorable why are you complaining? Lizard Wizard posted:Dude, it's not worth it. Just play it in America. This does not go unappreciated.
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Nov 17, 2013 04:19
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Is nintendo land not available on the eshop? Kinda weird for a first party game not to support that. I might just look for a cheap one on craigslist.
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Nov 17, 2013 07:08
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Liquid Penguins posted:Is nintendo land not available on the eshop? Kinda weird for a first party game not to support that. I might just look for a cheap one on craigslist. They pulled it off the eShop recently when they dropped the RRP. I guess they're trying to clear out all the old stock or something. I don't know why they're so eager to ditch it, honestly; I get that they expected it to be the next Wii Sports and it wasn't, but it's still a well-received game that's sold way more copies than anything that isn't NSMBU. (It also costs less than Game & Wario now, which is mega weird.)
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Nov 17, 2013 07:12
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Commissar Ken posted:drat, there is nothing about this game that isn't cute as poo poo.   (...somehow managed to edit my post with the Awful app instead of a new reply below  )
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Nov 17, 2013 08:45
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japtor posted:I saw somewhere that said it's only like 1.8GB. drat, there is nothing about this game that isn't cute as poo poo.
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Nov 17, 2013 20:19
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So I traded in a bunch of old XBOX games at Gamestop and bought a refurbished Wii U and a 1 year replacement plan today. I was planning on a PS3 but on impulse (and with knowledge of black friday PS3 deals) I went with the Wii U instead. Someone hold me and tell me Nintendo isn't going to give up on it and stop making games.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:07
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Chris Christie posted:Someone hold me and tell me Nintendo isn't going to give up on it and stop making games.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:09
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Chris Christie posted:So I traded in a bunch of old XBOX games at Gamestop and bought a refurbished Wii U and a 1 year replacement plan today. Nintendo probably won't, but I wouldn't expect much from other developers at this point unless it suddenly takes off again.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:10
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Commissar Ken posted:drat, there is nothing about this game that isn't cute as poo poo. Most of it is much cuter than poo poo. I don't know, maybe other people's poo poo is cuter than mine, but my poo poo is rarely cute at all. Chris Christie posted:So I traded in a bunch of old XBOX games at Gamestop and bought a refurbished Wii U and a 1 year replacement plan today. I'm not going to hold you, Mr. Christie, but I seriously doubt that Nintendo is going to discontinue it before it's at least 4 and a half or 5 years old. It would be a very bad move from a consumer confidence point of view, I think. There are some great games out for it already, and more on the way. Enjoy!
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Nov 17, 2013 22:13
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Chris Christie posted:So I traded in a bunch of old XBOX games at Gamestop and bought a refurbished Wii U and a 1 year replacement plan today. I don't think Nintendo is about to give up on it. I would just say I hope you're satisfied with Nintendo games and if you want something other than their first party offerings, outside of a few gems (that usually aren't exclusive) just prepare yourself to own more than 1 system. That's been my plan with Nintendo systems since the N64 and it's worked out so far. By the time the Wii U is fading, the PS4 and Xbone should drop in price and have good catalogs of their own.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:13
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I think you may see an accelerated timeline where they try to get their next console out earlier, midway into the PS4/Xbone gen. But for the purposes of maintaining consumer confidence and attempting to find some kind of boost for hardware sales, they're not going to just shut off the software valve.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:17
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Wii U: The Stopgap Console
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Nov 17, 2013 22:17
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ImpAtom posted:Nintendo probably won't, but I wouldn't expect much from other developers at this point unless it suddenly takes off again. Every Wii game I own is first party, so I'm not hugely concerned about 3rd parties giving up. In addition to what's already out and what's soon to be out (Mario 3D, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong) I just want a new Zelda down the road and a new Metroid. The only 3rd party games I'm interested in at this point are the Lego games and maybe Sonic Racing even though I already have it on PC. I just want bright, colorful, easy-on-the-eyes simple games that are reminiscent of NES, SNES, and N64. I have a hard time seeing fine detail and dark games on the TV in the living room (the Arkham Batman games for example) so I prefer playing them on PC.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:17
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Chris Christie posted:Every Wii game I own is first party, so I'm not hugely concerned about 3rd parties giving up. You'll be fine as long as you're willing to put up with a gap between games then.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:18
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ImpAtom posted:You'll be fine as long as you're willing to put up with a gap between games then. I'm a stay-at-home dad at the moment and until at least the end of 2015, so the gap between me being able to afford buying new games will trump the gap between releases. The difference between my trade-ins and the purchase price of the used Wii U is going to be my Christmas and December birthday present from Mrs. Christie.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:24
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The PS4 looks great and I'm definitely going to get one at some point for MGS5/FFXV/Uncharted but man the launch line up is awful. If I got one today I'd get Resogun, and maybe Battlefield 4 or Killzone. The gap in Wii U games after launch was pretty bad but I don't think either of the new consoles are going to do much better in that regard. inFamous is really the only exclusive I'm looking forward to that's coming out in the next six months. Maybe some of the driving games like Drive Club and The Crew too but I'm not sure when those are released. Most of the games I'm looking forward to right now are on Wii U. Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, DKC: Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Super Smash Bros, X, SMT x FE and eventually a new Zelda so I'm pretty happy with the line up right now.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:37
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ImpAtom posted:You'll be fine as long as you're willing to put up with a gap between games then.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:45
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The second half of the year for the Wii U has been pretty good. Pikmin, W101, Rayman Legends, Wii Fit U, Mario 3D and a few other 3rd party games. Early next year we have Donkey Kong and Mario Kart, but after that who knows.
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Nov 17, 2013 22:56
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I think that the Wii U is going to have good Christmas sales. Yes, you just heard optimism.  View the following points from the perspective of the average person, not a dedicated gamer. First off, it's $100 cheaper than the PS4, and already has an established library, many of them family friendly games. Second, the graphics look good. Third, tablets are cool. Fourth, all original Wii games and accessories can be used with it. Fifth, the marketing has picked up some steam. Saying "upgrade to" is reminiscent of the smartphone/tablet market. Also, "Wii" is an established brand. It may not have that obvious gimmick/casual killer app, but people still know the name, which does help. Sixth, since launch, many of the system's OS problems have been fixed. Not all, but it is faster, fewer freezeups, Miiverse, Wii Street U. Seventh, there are a variety of high value bundles now being marketed:  And eighth, the system's big guns are finally starting to show up. We currently have Pikmin 3, Rayman Legends, & The Wonderful 101, with Super Mario 3D World, Wii Fit U, and Wii Sports Club right around the corner. And early next year Mario Kart 8 and DKC: TF. Plus, third party isn't THAT bad. EA Sports is MIA, but COD and Assassin's Creed are there, with Watch Dogs coming too. As far as future sales go, SSBU is shaping up nicely, and Zelda will be shown at E3. "X" has potential as well. Additional fixes to the OS will also help matters, and I wonder if multiple GamePad support will ever see the light of day? I see this as an N64 situation. High quality first-party compensating for weak third-party, an odd but innovative controller, and graphics that have their shortcomings, but still manage to shine sometimes. It'll be fine.  Do feel free to rain on my parade...
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Nov 17, 2013 23:30
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Well Bayonetta 2, X, and Smash Bros 4 are all supposedly hitting next year as well. Whether that actually happens, we'll see. SMTxFire Emblem and Yoshi's Yarn are possible too, though I don't think they've been given a release window yet.
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Nov 17, 2013 23:31
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japtor posted:(...somehow managed to edit my post with the Awful app instead of a new reply below Sorry about that!
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Nov 17, 2013 23:32
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I hope everyone is doing their part with horrible drawings for use as Wii Bowling banter:    And suck it blue guy:  pokeyman posted:Sorry about that!
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Nov 18, 2013 00:06
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Chaltab posted:SMTxFire Emblem and Yoshi's Yarn are possible too, though I don't think they've been given a release window yet. Yarn Yoshi was originally slated for late 2013. Come on Good-Feel, carry me away from the cold world on wings of patchwork! 
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Nov 18, 2013 00:22
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You guys keep mentioning Rayman Legends; it's not a Wii U exclusive is it? edit: Nah, I remember renting it for the 360. What's the Wii U version got that the others don't?
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Nov 18, 2013 00:32
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Dr. Video Games 0029 posted:You guys keep mentioning Rayman Legends; it's not a Wii U exclusive is it? It was designed for the wii u. A good portion of the game lets you play as Murphy using the touch screen to interact with levels which is a lot of fun coop. If you play it on any other console when you play as Murphy it's just press a to automatically do poo poo. It's the only game that if you own a wii u and another console you hands down should get on wii u.
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Nov 18, 2013 00:38
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Esk1 posted:It's the only game that if you own a wii u and another console you hands down should get on wii u. If I play co-op, which I don't. Personally, having to use the touchpad to do thing vice just pressing a button to automatically have it happen sounds tedious; forcefully bolted-on peripheral functionality which was the Wii's bane to me. I'll just slide Legends out of the "Wii U games to get" pile, personally.
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Nov 18, 2013 00:45
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