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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Wii Sales Thread

« on: July 31, 2012, 06:36:20 AM »

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484747


According to Famitsu the 3DS LL has sold 192k units in 2 days.
NSMB2 has sold 413k in the same amount of time (It's unclear if that includes digital sales or not)


So the XL has sold more in 2 days than the Vita has in over 3 months.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)

« on: July 31, 2012, 05:05:42 AM »

Isn't Crytek UK busy with Homefront 2 at the moment?
Regardless, if we do see another TimeSplitters game it will mostly be a Free to Play Online game due to Crytek's new direction.


If we do see the Crytek game on the WiiU it will probably be Crysis 3 or Homefront 2 (THQ will probably want to put that on anything that can run it)

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: July 31, 2012, 04:58:32 AM »

My cousin's father's brother's son told me that Sony Allstar Battle Royal is going to include Mr Game and Watch

You heard it hear first.

Seriously, these made up rumour are pretty ridiculous this year. We have had:
Metroid Starfox Fusion Saga
Acid Ghost
Nintendo buying back Rare.

There's most likely some more I don't recall. I suppose a new console launch usually attracts bullshit artists.

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General Gaming / Re: Sony's Smash Brothers clone? Title Fight?

« on: July 31, 2012, 04:48:33 AM »

I know, so is Odysssey to the West (they're by the same developer). That's why I brought it up.

Enslaved was published by Namco Bandai and was also released on the 360.


Therefore it is not a Sony IP. Heavenly Sword is a Sony IP. That is most likely why Nariko was chosen.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: What will you do with your Wii after you buy a Wii U?

« on: July 30, 2012, 10:49:03 AM »

I'll be using mine as a Gamecube since my actual Gamecube resides in another house.


I was thinking about selling it but i'm a hoarder at heart. Added with the fact its hardly worth anything anymore I'll just hang on to it.

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General Gaming / Re: Sony's Smash Brothers clone? Title Fight?

« on: July 29, 2012, 01:11:01 PM »

Raiden but not Snake? Nariko but not Monkey (Odyssey to the West)? Lame.

Most likely because Heavenly Sword was published by Sony and is a PS3 exclusive.


No Snake however is odd. Must be Nintendo's meddling.


I don't see why they are including both Evil Cole and regular Cole. That's like Dr Mario/Mario all over again. I also wonder if it's going to be regular Dante or the new one everyone seems to hate.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U

« on: July 29, 2012, 01:05:28 PM »

The WiiU launch lineup is shaping up to be one hell of a lineup


I fail to see how detractors can continue to claim it's a crap launch. Compared to all other console launches in the last decade the WiiU's holds up.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Wii Sales Thread

« on: July 29, 2012, 01:03:11 PM »

Marvelous are absolutely killing it with the 3DS. Both Harvest Moon and Ruin Factory have sold outstanding (Compared to other entries in the franchise). On the other hand Level 5 haven't been going that well. Guild 01 bombed, so did Girl's RPG and Time Travelers.


Another surprise is the return of Fire Emblem. 420,000 is amazing for the series. Depending on how Nintendo market it it could atleast double that amount when released in the West next year. Hopefully 3DS Ambassadors got sucked in with Sacred Stones and will get the game.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)

« on: July 29, 2012, 12:58:17 PM »

Crytek's prior statement was that Crysis 3 was "not a fat chance" of being on WiiU. Which is a double negative.


So technically they never said Crysis 3 would not be on WiiU

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Wii Sales Thread

« on: July 28, 2012, 04:38:23 AM »

Considering Ocarina of Time 3DS out sold Skyward Sword in Japan Zelda isn't dead yet. I wonder if Skyward Sword broke even. It is the most expensive Nintendo game to date.


@Luigi Dude
I believe Skyward sword has dropped from $50 in the US. It's probably one of the few high profile Nintendo games to have a quick price drop this generation (besides Other M of course)

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Wii Sales Thread

« on: July 27, 2012, 07:35:03 AM »

Famitsu 2012 Top 100 Half-Year Software Chart (2011.12.26 - 2012.06.24)

01. [NDS] Pokemon Black 2 / White 2 (Pokemon Co.) {2012.06.23} - 1,618,621 / 1,618,621
02. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.03.01} - 806,578 / 806,578
03. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D (Square Enix) {2012.05.31} - 743,967 / 743,967
04. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} - 665,573 / 1,747,964
05. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G (Capcom) {2011.12.10} - 665,394 / 1,474,716
06. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} - 596,695 / 1,639,206
07. [WII] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo) {2012.04.26} - 445,720 / 445,720
08. [PS3] Dragon's Dogma (Capcom) {2012.05.24} - 443,987 / 443,987
09. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo) {2012.04.19} - 421,705 / 421,705
10. [NDS] Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition (Pokemon Co.) {2012.03.17} - 328,619 / 328,619
11. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D – Dream Drop Distance (Square Enix) {2012.03.29} - 327,492 / 327,492
12. [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (Capcom) {2012.04.26} - 326,873 / 326,873
13. [PSP] 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Saisei-hen (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.04.05} - 315,241 / 315,241
14. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo) {2012.03.22} - 305,616 / 305,616
15. [3DS] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2012.01.26} - 266,252 / 266,252
16. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo) {2012.05.24} - 228,486 / 228,486
17. [PS3] Armored Core V (From Software) {2012.01.26} - 217,802 / 217,802
18. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go: Shine / Dark (Level 5) {2011.12.15} - 202,706 / 434,758
19. [3DS] Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin (Marvelous AQL) {2012.02.23} - 196,435 / 196,435
20. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2012.03.01} - 188,104 / 188,104
21. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} - 186,320 / 614,194
22. [PS3] Warriors Orochi 2 (Koei Tecmo) {2011-12-22} - 183,363 / 393,916
23. [Wii] Wii Sport Resort (Nintendo) {2009.06.25} - 171,677 / 2,904,332
24. [PSV] Persona 4 Golden (Atlus) {2012.06.14} - 170,568 / 170,568
25. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 169,372 / 2,293,145
26. [PS3] Tokyo Jungle (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2012.06.07} - 167,137 / 167,137
27. [PSP] Black Panther 2: Yakuza Ashura Chapter (Sega) {2012.03.22} - 162,564 / 162,564
28. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012 (Konami) {2012.03.29} - 161,138 / 161,138
29. [PSP] Shining Blade (Sega) {2012.03.15} - 159,146 / 159,146
30. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (Square Enix) {2012.02.16} - 152,651 / 152,651
31. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix) {2011.12.15} - 143,524 / 840,670
32. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 141,039 / 3,521,387
33. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (PSP the Best) (Capcom) {2011.09.22} - 140,933 / 264,018
34. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012 (Konami) {2012.03.29} - 138,295 / 138,295
35. [3DS] Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai (Sega) {2012.03.08} - 135,849 / 135,849
36. [WII] Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Nintendo) {2011.10.27} - 135,059 / 633,487
37. [3DS] New Love Plus (Konami) {2012.02.14} - 134,934 / 134,934
38. [WII] Go Vacation (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} - 122,984 / 303,786
39. [PSP] Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.02.23} - 111,918 / 111,918
40. [PS3] Binary Domain (Sega) {2012.02.16} - 110,604 / 110,604
41. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} - 109,281 / 541,187
42. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm Generation (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.02.23   } - 106,436 / 106,436
43. [PSP] Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Masou Kishin II - Revelation of Evil God (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.01.12} - 104,751 / 104,751
44. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii: Definitive Edition! (Namco Bandai Games) {2011.11.23} - 103,112 / 234,943
45. [PSP] Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki (Konami) {2012.02.09} - 89,962 / 89,962
46. [PSP] Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable (Namco Bandai Games {2012.03.15} - 88,888 / 88,888
47. [WII] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2011.12.08} - 88,795 / 190,311
48. [WII] Itadaki Street Wii (Square Enix) {2011.12.01} - 87,370 / 176,915
49. [PS3] Street Fighter X Tekken (Capcom) {2012.03.08} - 85,376 / 85,376
50. [PS3] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Dubbed Edition (Square Enix) {2011.12.22} 83,355 / 132,955
51. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.03.08} - 83,291 / 83,291
52. [WII] PokePark 2: Beyond the World (Pokemon Co.) {2011.11.12} - 82,167 / 293,776
53. [PS3] Devil May Cry HD Collection (Capcom) {2012.03.22} - 79,889 / 79,889
54. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle 2 - New World (Namco Bandai Games) {2011.11.17} - 78,590 / 318,876
55. [3DS] Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure - 78,201 / 78,201 (Sega) {2012.01.19} - 78,201 / 78,201
56. [PS3] Gran Turismo 5 Spec II (SCE) {2012.02.02} - 77,192 / 77,192
57. [NDS] Pokemon White / Black (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 77,074 / 5,456,209
58. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03} - 75,181 / 4,444,716
59. [PSV] Gravity Rush (SCE) {2012.02.09} - 73,885 / 73,885
60. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.10.06} - 73,716 / 479,473
61. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) {2006.05.25} - 73,080 / 6,342,757
62. [NDS] Magician's Quest: Oshare na Mahou Tsukai (Konami) {2011.12.10} - 72,612 / 177,464
63. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Xtreme (Level 5) {2011.12.22} - 72,137 / 146,636
64. [PSP] I Don't Have Many Friends Portable (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.02.23} - 71,877 / 71,877
65. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. (Namco Bandai Games) {2011.12.01} - 71,649 / 504,040
66. [PSV] Tales of Innocence R (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.01.26} - 70,780 / 70,780
67. [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama: Debut (Broccoli) {2012.05.24} - 68,437 / 68,437
68. [PSP] My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute Portable Can't Be Continuing (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.05.17} - 66,722 / 66,722
69. [3DS] Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D (Konami) {2012.03.08} - 65,734 / 65,734
70. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.11.03} - 65,713 / 181,805
71. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Namco Bandai Games) {2011.05.26} - 64,817 / 278,657
72. [PS3] Soul Calibur V (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.02.02} - 64,217 / 64,217
73. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey (GungHo) {2012.02.02} - 64,008 / 64,008
74. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} - 62,460 / 372,593
75. [PS3] The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks) {2011.12.08} - 61,688 / 158,730
76. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} - 61,515 / 559,660
77. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble Blast (Pokemon Co.) {2011.08.11} - 60,907 / 317,294
78. [WII] Family Fishing (Bandai Namco) {2011.08.04} - 60,108 / 178,019
79. [PS3] Lollipop Chainsaw (Kadokawa Games) {2012.06.14} - 58,982 / 58,982
80. [WII] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo) {2011.11.23} - 58,703 / 337,452
81. [WII] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) {2011.07.21} - 58,568 / 691,997
82. [PSP] Little Battlers eXperience: Boost (Level 5) {2011.11.23} - 57,685 / 187,883
83. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) {2005.12.08} - 56,991 / 3,951,714
84. [PS3] Asura's Wrath (Capcom) {2012.02.23} - 56,814 / 56,814
85. [3DS] SD Gundam G Generation 3D (Bandai Namco) {2011-12-22} - 56,035 / 139,491
86. [PSP] PhotoKano (Kadokawa Games) {2012.02.02} - 52,046 / 52,046
87. [PSP] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2011 - Ketteiban (Konami) {2011-12-22} - 51,184 / 80,654
88. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny (Namco Bandai Games) {2012.06.07} - 51,111 / 51,111
89. [PSP] Tokimeki Memorial: Girl's Side Premium - 3rd Story (Konami) {2012.03.15} - 50,134 / 50,134
90. [PSV] Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (SCE) {2011.12.17} - 48,728 / 117,471
91. [PSP] Frontier Gate (Konami) {2011.12.22} - 48,327 / 78,310
92. [PSP] Samurai Warriors 3 Z Special (Koei Tecmo) {2012.02.16} - 47,799 / 47,799
93. [PSP] Conception: Please Give Birth to My Child! (Spike Chunsoft) {2012.04.26} - 47,384 / 47,384
94. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid HD Edition (Konami) {2011.11.23} - 46,726 / 138,396
95. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles (FuRyu) {2012.03.01} - 46,559 / 46,559
96. [PS3] Ninja Gaiden 3 (Tecmo Koei) {2012.03.22} - 46,134 / 46,134
97. [PSP] Black Leopard: A New Tale of Yakuza (PSP the Best) (Sega) {2011.12.01} - 43,612 / 53,129
98. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} - 40,905 / 2,377,087
99. [PS3] Hot Shots Golf 5 (PlayStation 3 the Best Reprint) (SCE) {2011.09.08} - 40,516 / 92,511
100. [PS3] Attouteki Yuugi: Mugen Souls (Compile Heart) {2012.03.22} - 39,914 / 39,914

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Should Nintendo Buy SEGA?

« on: July 26, 2012, 09:42:57 AM »

Nintendo canned it during the years they decided to refocus to casual titles. Besides I doubt Battalion Wars 2 sold decently.


Regardless some of the assets look interesting [size=78%]http://www.unseen64.net/2011/06/14/knight-wars-wii-cancelled/[/size]

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Should Nintendo Buy SEGA?

« on: July 26, 2012, 03:52:24 AM »

A better idea is that Nintendo get Headstrong back to make the medieval version of battalion wars they were making before Nintendo canned it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo's reasoning for not including an AC Adapter with the 3DS XL...

« on: July 25, 2012, 12:10:22 PM »

I'm still wondering how Nintendo Australia got away with including the AC adapter down here. They are basically controlled by the Dark Lords of Japan these days. It's also very surprising that NoE went along with Japan. With how things are these day it would have been more likely if NoE included an AC adapter but NoA didn't


Strange times indeed.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Petit Computer (DSiWare)

« on: July 25, 2012, 12:07:25 PM »

I'm actually interested in learning about programming, i'm currently a complete novice in the area. Does anyone with knowledge in this area think this is an alright starting point to learn the basics about programming?


Cheers

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Should Nintendo Buy SEGA?

« on: July 25, 2012, 12:04:10 PM »

Nintendo should just headhunt current and ex Sega talent. Drag Yu Suzuki out of Sega's basement and make a spiritual sequel to Shenmue. Buy out Prope and make it a first party developer, from the few trailers they released Rodeo had potential. Instead of Nintendo buying publishers outright they should just do what they have done in the past, ND Cube is basically home to ex Hudson employees. Brownie Brown is made up of ex Square employees. I'm pretty sure Nintendo headhunted some Capcom developers after they worked on the Gameboy Zelda games.


Hell this strategy could apply to other Japanese developers. Igarashi is in a similar position as Suzuki at the moment. Get him to make a 2D Metroid game.


In my opinion this is a much better and a more Nintendo like approach of poaching talent.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: July 25, 2012, 11:57:07 AM »

I thoroughly enjoyed Dinosaur Planet. I may have been initially disappointed that it was nothing like Lylat Wars(probably one of my favourite games) but it was still a great near launch title for the Gamecube. I don't really see where all the hate comes from.

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General Gaming / Re: What Makes A Sonic Adventure Game?

« on: July 25, 2012, 11:50:15 AM »

Adventure 3 already happened. . .  . . . 06 was basically a "Sonic Adventure" title anyway. People wanting Adventure 3 are blinded by nostalgia.


Whatever Sega does with their next Sonic game they need to ensure that it launches on Nintendo consoles. This generation Sonic has sold the best on the Wii, hell i'm pretty sure Colours nearly outsold generations. A Sonic game for WiiU released mid next year would sell.

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TalkBack / Re: Famicom Fire Emblem Coming to 3DS Virtual Console in Japan

« on: July 25, 2012, 05:52:50 AM »

I wish Nintendo would translate all the Fire Emblems we missed out on in the west. It is hands down my favourite Nintendo franchise (along with Star Fox). Seeing as we missed out on the second DS game I doubt it is likely sadly.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Should Nintendo Buy SEGA?

« on: July 24, 2012, 11:17:10 AM »

If Nintendo was going to buy any Japanese third party publisher in the near future it will most likely be Tecmo-Koei. Nintendo seems to be building strong ties with them, farming out Other M to Team Ninja, publishing Samurai Warriors 3 and Ninja Gaiden 3 and by the looks of it funding the Fatal Frame series.


 I doubt Sega will be for sale anytime soon, that's why Sega-Sammy is bothering with the restructuring and refocusing on key franchises, they still think Sega can be profitable.


What i'd like to know is how much both Sega and Tecmo- Koei are worth. I doubt Nintendo would pay excessive amounts of money to buy one of the publishers out.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Former EA COO: Nintendo will leave hardware production eventually

« on: July 24, 2012, 11:05:00 AM »

I doubt it will happen in the next decade or two


Besides the Virtual boy I don't think Nintendo has ever had an unprofitable console. Sega never completely reached the mainstream market popularity they coveted. The killed any momentum they had with the Mega drive with the toxic add-ons and then launched the disaster of the Saturn. Finally when they began to turn around their fortunes with the Dreamcast it was too late, they had bled far too much money.


Nintendo still have their warchest from the recent DS and Wii years that they have hardly touched. even if they go through the next two generations emulating Gamecube like success they will still be profitable enough to continue on.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Wii Sales Thread

« on: July 19, 2012, 10:47:49 AM »

The PSP version releases next week so it will be interesting to see how that goes compared to Vita/3DS. Either way Level-5 shot themselves in the foot. They probably should have chose one platform to release TT on and stuck to it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Western Developers That Should Develope Future Metroid Titles

« on: July 19, 2012, 08:24:34 AM »

I think Sakamoto should make another 2D Metroid. Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission are great games.. Other M is probably the biggest game he has ever directed plus being the first 3Dish game he has taken a considerable part in (His role in the Prime series was probably minor). Sakamoto shouldn't be ridden off and dumped in the EAD basement making downloadable games like Igarashi and Suzuki for the rest of his career.


I think Sakamoto has atleast one great Metroid game left in him. Just don't expect him to make a 3D masterpiece.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: What do you expect to pay for Wii U at launch?

« on: July 05, 2012, 09:43:01 AM »

$400 AUD, The same price I paid for the Wii.


It's going to be bundled with Nintendoland, well in the West atleast.

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General Gaming / Re: What is your most recent gaming purchase?

« on: July 05, 2012, 03:07:50 AM »

Had a couple of gift cards to spend. I won Project Zero 2 in a competition.

I tried out the first couple of levels in Epic Yarn an i'm really enjoying it.
I played through the tutorial level of Disaster, and the story is already insane.