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9031 | 65.25% |
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| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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Jet Set Jettison posted:Are direct messages on the miiverse moderated? No. I had a drawing deleted because it showed George Clinton in the Funky Barn community due to the fact it had the likeness of a person (against the rules) but my drawing of John Travolta to a friend in a direct message wasn't touched.
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Nov 27, 2012 01:45
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:No. I had a drawing deleted because it showed George Clinton in the Funky Barn community due to the fact it had the likeness of a person (against the rules) but my drawing of John Travolta to a friend in a direct message wasn't touched. Hmmm - I drew an extremely crude doodle of Keanu Reeves as Neo (you know for Nano Assault Neo, ha ha I'm HILARIOUS) and it sailed on through. YMMV (Your moderator may vary)? Or the rare case where people with actual drawing skills get the shaft?
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Nov 27, 2012 01:58
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I just got ZombiU to see if it's really as good as everyone says. I loved the Silent Hill games and while I've not tried any of the Souls series my roommate swears I'd love them because "you're better at video games than I am and I like it." Also to get some sweet, sweet Club Nintendo points so I can get that gold nunchuck. If I get it then all my WiiMotion Plus remotes will have matching nunchucks.  Hope I didn't make a huge mistake 
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Nov 27, 2012 02:01
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Apollo Bob posted:Hmmm - I drew an extremely crude doodle of Keanu Reeves as Neo (you know for Nano Assault Neo, ha ha I'm HILARIOUS) and it sailed on through. YMMV (Your moderator may vary)? Or the rare case where people with actual drawing skills get the shaft? I think they just wanted to nip the Willem Defoe meme on funky barn in the bud.
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Nov 27, 2012 02:02
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Crowbear posted:Man, I hate to keep harping on this but I find this whole CPU situation baffling. This crap really worries me and I think it is worth discussing. My wife and I bought a Wii U for our "Christmas present" that we haven't opened yet. We have a hacked Wii, which we adore, but no X360 or PS3. We are not huge gamers, so the Wii U seemed like an obvious choice at first. Buuuuuuttttt.... I'm starting to have doubts about our purchase. I'm sitting here looking at $350 system that has a "demonstration disk" attached to it, every game is running $50-60, I'm seeing criticism of the long term viability of the platform relative to X720 and PS3, and all I REALLY, REALLY am looking forward to is the Mario Brothers game. Thinking of just taking it back (before we open it) and getting an X360 instead. The graphics would seem to be about comparable and there are a bunch of games that I've never touched that look like a lot of fun that are running $10-20 each on X360. What to do, what to do....
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Nov 27, 2012 02:05
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LaserWash posted:Thinking of just taking it back (before we open it) and getting an X360 instead. The graphics would seem to be about comparable and there are a bunch of games that I've never touched that look like a lot of fun that are running $10-20 each on X360. It's all about the games. It always has been. Which exclusive content is more important to you? Also, if the decision is between a Wii U and a 360 it might be worth considering that the 360's price is likely to drop very fast once the 720 is released in about a year or so (I think?) so owning both might not be out of the question.
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Nov 27, 2012 02:12
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LaserWash posted:
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Nov 27, 2012 02:12
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LaserWash posted:What to do, what to do.... Are you looking to play a lot of well-established games on a 7-year old console? Choose the Xbox 360. Are you looking to play Mario in HD and any number of future Nintendo franchise games on an 8-day old system? Choose the Wii U. ... or choose both and have twice as much fun.  There's no doubt that the next version of Xbox or PlayStation will run circles around the Wii U. Nintendo knows that. We (mostly) know that. Just have fun.
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Nov 27, 2012 02:13
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I asked this last week but didn't get a response, so I'll try one more time: I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I'm only getting PCM 2.0 instead of 5.1 with my Wii U hooked up to my receiver via HDMI. In the system settings I made sure that "Surround" was selected, and when I do the chime test, it sounds like I get it from all speakers. While using Netflix, I only get sound coming out of my two front speakers, and I can't even switch to Dolby Pro Logic II since it's forcing 2.0. Same thing while playing Nintendoland and NSMBU. The only other place I can find any mention of this is on another forum where some people are reporting the same thing. I'm sure it's not my receiver or the HDMI cable, because I can get DTS-HD Master Audio and uncompressed PCM 5.1 no problem with my Blu-ray player. Is there anything I missed that's causing this?
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Nov 27, 2012 02:22
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Runaway Five posted:I went to Target today, they had at least 4 Wii-U's that I could see: 2 black ones and 2 white ones. The original Wii was a "sleeper hit". I remember newspapers covering all the people camping out for the PS3 on launch. Pretty much no one was camping out for the Wii until it got closer to Christmas. This will probably happen with the Wii U.
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Nov 27, 2012 02:53
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If you liked having a Wii I have a feeling you'll loving love having a Wii-U.
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Nov 27, 2012 02:53
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People just are not as die hard about the wii as they are ps3 or 360
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Nov 27, 2012 03:03
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Veotax posted:Wasn't Metro one of the games in the montage at E3 when the Wii U was announced? Granted, that wes probably just THQ saying to Nintendo "Sure, we'll make that" before knowing if they even could. Weren't there some games that were just totally pulled? I know Ghost Recon Online is now up in the air since it's not doing so hot on the PC (we're talking open beta and like 12 people on it at a time). Also I think THQ are the people that started the whole "WiiU processor is too slow" thing. They're making the most graphic-intensive game since Metro 2033 so it's no wonder. I wish someone would strip it down and test it so we'd have facts instead of rumors. extremebuff fucked around with this message at 03:06 on Nov 27, 2012 |
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Nov 27, 2012 03:04
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drat, missed the Scribblenauts conversation. I actually owned the Wii U version for a few days, but traded it in for ZombiU because it got boring pretty quickly. Finding creative solutions to puzzles is fun, but a lot of the time it won't recognize your intent, and some things in the game are downright retarded. Case in point: there is an underwater level where one of the puzzles is to get rid of some barrels of leaking radioactive waste. I gave Maxwell a gun, and had him shoot the barrels. The barrels died, puzzle solved.  It's a fun game for awhile, and coming up with a clever solution to a puzzle is awesome when it works, but it's not worth $60. It's not worth $40. It's something you wait to buy until it's in the bargain bin for $10.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:06
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Harry Potter on Ice posted:People just are not as die hard about the wii as they are ps3 or 360 It's (mostly) just a dick waving contest. I have a PS3, 360, Wii U, and an expensive gaming computer. I have wanted to sell my 360 for some time, but my wife still plays Fable on it occasionally, so it has stuck around. Still, I have no reason to own a 360. I don't care about Halo and the only other 360 exclusive I have had any desire to play in the last year is the Spelunky remake. Honestly, I only keep around the PS3 because it does seem to have some unique content (via exclusives and the PSN content). By having a decent gaming computer I effectively eliminate any reason to own a 360 or PS3. My computer will (probably) not be outclassed by these new systems and I can get the games on discount from awesome online retailers. Because the 360 and PS3 are in competition with PC as a platform they are going to generate extreme reactions. The Wii isn't in competition with any product because it is first and foremost a platform for Nintendo games. I think that's why a Wii owner won't come out like most console warriors. I wouldn't want a Wii as my only gaming platform because it is a product designed for more niche appeals. If it's your only game system then yeah, you might want to look elsewhere, but if it isn't then why care about minor hardware issues? Honestly you can build a gaming PC and recoup the extra cost versus an X720 or PS4 via Steam sales and actually being able to use a PC for other tasks, if you are looking to max the return on a dollar investment.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:33
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WeLandedOnTheMoon! posted:I think that's why a Wii owner won't come out like most console warriors. We like to be a special kind of snob where we play first person adventure games and tire of your attempts to find Mario Kart killers and Zelda killers. We also like to timeline everything and would probably be content with HD remakes of our NES and SNES libraries than playing an actual new game. Plus Kirby.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:39
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:and would probably be content with HD remakes of our NES and SNES libraries than playing an actual new game. Plus Kirby. Nintendo HD-remakes F-Zero GX with online and renders it in 1080p Widescreen, charges twenty bucks for it, maybe they add some other bonus content, maybe they don't. You name me one Nintendo geek who can't push the "BUY NOW" button fast enough. They might feel ashamed but they'll do it.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:42
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Bobnumerotres posted:Nintendo HD-remakes F-Zero GX with online and renders it in 1080p Widescreen, charges twenty bucks for it, maybe they add some other bonus content, maybe they don't. You name me one Nintendo geek who can't push the "BUY NOW" button fast enough. Square Enix releases an HD remake of Final Fantasy VI for $59.99 I buy it day one. Nintendo releases an HD remake of Earthbound for $59.99 I buy it day one. Capcom releases an HD remake of Little Nemo: Dream Master for $59.99 I buy it day one.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:45
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:Square Enix releases an HD remake of Final Fantasy VI for $59.99 Feeding the infernal machines...
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Nov 27, 2012 03:47
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:Nintendo releases an HD remake of Earthbound for $59.99 Oh god..I would buy it immediately too.  What would be interesting is if they release anniversary editions of games ala Halo 1. Not just up-rez but total visual remakes that utilize modern hardware. This is all pure nerd fantasy though.
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Nov 27, 2012 03:49
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:We like to be a special kind of snob where we play first person adventure games and tire of your attempts to find Mario Kart killers and Zelda killers. We also like to timeline everything and would probably be content with HD remakes of our NES and SNES libraries than playing an actual new game. Plus Kirby. When I think of first person adventure games, I think of the PC. 
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Nov 27, 2012 03:58
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Has anyone been banned from Miiverse yet? I am worried that I am going to push it with all the dumb poo poo I have been writing.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:12
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I've been playing Blops 2 since launch, and finally decided to give the single player a look. So far, I haven't noticed any slowdown. I can't say it isn't there, just that I didn't notice it. I can, however, say that the game looks just as good as it does on the 360. Also, the number of players online has doubled over the last few days. I wasn't surprised that the first few days of a Nintendo system launch only saw a few huhdred players online for a M rated shooter.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:18
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Bobnumerotres posted:It'd be so awesome if the WiiU got treated to some cheap, fun downloadable fps/rpg games. Maybe if people would buy them, people would make cheap, fun downloadable FPS games for Nintendo systems.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:18
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WeLandedOnTheMoon! posted:Has anyone been banned from Miiverse yet? I am worried that I am going to push it with all the dumb poo poo I have been writing. Do you really want to be the first? I've heard of people being temp-banned from miiverse but that might be bull. I don't know, I wouldn't test it, Nintendo has already proven they are religiously dedicated to keeping Miiverse clean, and I believe the heavy moderation is the only reason it's so cool right now. What I'm wondering though is when they're going to totally redo the UI. The community list works now because there's only a handful of games out, but what happens when it's this time next year and there are hundreds of titles? I love it but they clearly slapped this together last-second.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:26
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How's Blops fanbase ingame chat? Ive always played on ps3 when I got into a multiplayer so I never got the stereotypical "13 year old yelling fag" that seems to be prevalent on 360. I am really enjoying a Miiverse that is clean and I dont have to worry about dicks flying on the screen at my kids.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:28
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Xavier434 posted:It's all about the games. It always has been. Which exclusive content is more important to you? This is pretty much why I always like to get Nintendo consoles. One Mario, one Zelda, one Metroid and one Smash Bros and I consider it worth it, without even counting any third party gems that show up every once in a while.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:48
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Chernabog posted:This is pretty much why I always like to get Nintendo consoles. One Mario, one Zelda, one Metroid and one Smash Bros and I consider it worth it, without even counting any third party gems that show up every once in a while. This is exactly right, I will pick up a 720 or ps4. Probably ps4 if it doesn't want 10$ a month. But Nintendo will always get my money for first party games as long as they keep producing.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:52
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I've done some calculations. It turns out NSMBU is 300% more fun if you stop giving a poo poo about the big coins.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:53
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Almost Smart posted:I've done some calculations. It turns out NSMBU is 300% more fun if you stop giving a poo poo about the big coins. What do they even do  Your right of course, its better to focus on griefing eachother.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:54
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So I just got my Wii U right now, bought it off Amazon and it just shipped. How long do I need to let the Wii U game pad charge before I can actually turn this thing on? Also, can I bring in my Wii saves and stuff later on or do I need to do it during the initial startup of the system?
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Nov 27, 2012 04:57
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:So I just got my Wii U right now, bought it off Amazon and it just shipped. It takes about two hours thereabouts to charge the pad the first time. As for Wii transferring, you can do it whenever.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:58
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Bobnumerotres posted:Do you really want to be the first? I've heard of people being temp-banned from miiverse but that might be bull. I'm not drawing anything pornographic or hateful, just incredibly dumb stuff. The only time I've had a post deleted was when I called some dude out as a racist for drawing a picture of a sambo (gently caress you, Nintendo). Apparently it's okay to draw golliwogs and other racist caricatures, but don't point out when someone else is.
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Nov 27, 2012 04:59
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WeLandedOnTheMoon! posted:Has anyone been banned from Miiverse yet? I am worried that I am going to push it with all the dumb poo poo I have been writing. The moderation on the MiiVerse seems incredibly light, as long as you don't swear or draw penises. The Rabbids Land MiiVerse has effectively turned into a Willem Dafoe MiiVerse, and nothing has been deleted from it yet. You shouldn't have a problem about getting banned from the Miiverse
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Nov 27, 2012 05:01
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:So I just got my Wii U right now, bought it off Amazon and it just shipped. Zero, I played for hours out of the box. However, do you have a outlet near your playing position? Because if you play long sessions you might need charging. Heres the thing, the cord is not heavy near the gamepad and doesnt interfere with gameplay(even gyroscope games like some nintendoland ones), Ive even heard reviewers who said its just easier to leave it plugged in always. So there's that.
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Nov 27, 2012 05:02
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Also, is there any interplay between the 3DS and Wii U? I heard Nintendo touting this when they were unveiling the Wii U, but not sure if that's taken form yet.
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Nov 27, 2012 05:06
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:Also, is there any interplay between the 3DS and Wii U? I heard Nintendo touting this when they were unveiling the Wii U, but not sure if that's taken form yet. I transferred my Mii from the 3DS, I think that's about it for right now. They have said Monster Hunter 3 will have cross-platform play and Skunk Ape fucked around with this message at 05:10 on Nov 27, 2012 |
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Nov 27, 2012 05:07
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God I fucking love Diablo 3 gold, it even paid for this shitty title
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CousinKevin posted:The moderation on the MiiVerse seems incredibly light, as long as you don't swear or draw penises. The Rabbids Land MiiVerse has effectively turned into a Willem Dafoe MiiVerse, and nothing has been deleted from it yet. You shouldn't have a problem about getting banned from the Miiverse Why is Willem Dafoe acceptable but not George Clinton!? Racism!
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Nov 27, 2012 05:22
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:Why is Willem Dafoe acceptable but not George Clinton!? Maybe it's a hot topic thing? You depict presidents and important people doing things and it might be offensive. If you depict some odd actor no one can get upset about doing things who are you hurting? I wonder if he knows.
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Nov 27, 2012 05:26
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Bobnumerotres posted:Maybe it's a hot topic thing? You depict presidents and important people doing things and it might be offensive. If you depict some odd actor no one can get upset about doing things who are you hurting? George Clinton =/= Bill Clinton. Though, I'd love to see Pres. George Clinton.
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