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TalkBack / Re: Activision Struggling to Meet Demand for Skylanders

« on: January 31, 2012, 09:41:20 PM »

Glad I'm waiting to pick this up until hopefully the popularity dies a bit and maybe I can get better deals on the extra figures.

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TalkBack / Re: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition to Include DSi Enhanced Features

« on: January 31, 2012, 09:39:51 PM »

Too bad, because despite being a Pokemon, doesn't feel like it's coming to the US. With Pokemon's strong brand, you'd think they would just bring it out and get good sales. But don't worry folk, Pikachu's Poke Park 2 is still on the way.... ugh.

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TalkBack / Re: Denpa Ningen Announced for 3DS

« on: January 31, 2012, 09:38:36 PM »

That sounds so crazy but very interesting. My bet is no chance for America, but I hope so. After all Nintendo, it's just a digital download!

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 18: Demo

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:27:33 PM »

Thanks for talking about my question, though clearly I should have said which games they've mentioned that SHOULD be coming out here, but lack a release date:

Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter, Braviery default, Monster Hunter, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and did I mention Monster Hunter?

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Swapnote / Nintendo Letter Box now available worldwide

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:20:56 PM »

More pages are pointless without more ink.

Well I would assume that would be a given. But I am thinking logically,which Nintendo seldom does.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS demos on the way!

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:20:15 PM »

I still need to try out RE demo, have it downloaded, but just keep on playing Pushmo.

I liked the first Mario and SOnic Olympics game, but I think I'd rather stick to it with the Wii.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Swapnote / Nintendo Letter Box now available worldwide

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:11:22 PM »

Swap Note getting an Update? (or a Wii U version?)

The only quantitative thing I can tell you is that more than 10 million handwritten notes have been exchanged in the four weeks after the launch of the service, which you can see in the Iwata Asks interview posted on our website (in Japan) just the other day. So I can say that users are using this software actively to some extent. And, I believe that the number of handwritten notes to be exchanged will increase at an accelerated pace if we can have users continue to enjoy the software for a long time. In fact, we have some plans to encourage more people to use it, and you will find out what I am talking about when we reveal such plans in the future. Therefore, we believe this software will gain more popularity going forward.

I look forward to it either way.

Good to see you posted this, I read this as well today, great to hear. More stationary, and maybe the ability to reply to your own topic would be nice. And maybe, I dunno, 5 lines instead of 4? CRAZY Nintendo, just CRAZY.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS Usage

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:08:22 PM »

Figured I would throw up my Activity Log thus far. Picked up the system first week of August days before the price drop, so got the price drop and the 3DS games.

1) Tetris Axis  65:55 (If you have the game, please swap 3DS codes with me, I like having friends to compare to)
2) World Ends With You 18:53
3) Swapnote 10:18
4) NES Open Golf 8:16
5) Wrecking Crew 7:59
6) Pokemon Soul Silver 7:41
7) Mario Kart: Super Circuit 7:23
Super Mario Bros 6:45
9) Pushmo 5:22 (Got this less than a week ago)
10) Netflix 5:02
11) Streetpass Plaza 4:37
12) Yoshi 3:55
13) Zelda: Four Swords 3:46
14) Pokedex 3D 3:31
15) eShop 3:05

Total games/apps: 42
Total steps: 304,136 (Generally, if I'm not in public, when I get to 1000, I turn it off)

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Nintendo Gaming / Activity Log question

« on: January 29, 2012, 07:57:11 PM »

Does anyone know if the Activity logs each time you play a game, or just if you played a game that day.

For example, if I boot up Pushmo 3x on the same day, does it count it as one play or 3 plays?

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TalkBack / Re: So How Many Xbox 360s Do I Need to Duct Tape Together?

« on: January 25, 2012, 08:44:14 PM »

It's elementary my dear Watson.

First, you take the xbox 360's power x 2 = Wii U
Then, xbox 720 is 6x power more powerful than the 360
So, you have to take the 720 and divide it by 20%, so now your at 144
Take the 144 and minus the -360 since you will have sold your 360, so you're at -216
Now take the -216 and multiple it by 2 because that's how many Gamecubes make up a Wii
Now you're at -432. There are 3 systems next generation so multiple it and now you're at -1296
Then you take out the - because my wife is yelling at me to stop and I need to get to a positive number.

So your answer is 1296. Next question?

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TalkBack / Re: Punch-Out!! Coming to 3DS Virtual Console

« on: January 24, 2012, 10:24:13 PM »

Portable Punch Out!!? Man that sounds appealing. I'm sure that will come here to the US.

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TalkBack / Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Impressions

« on: January 23, 2012, 06:31:34 AM »

This games sounds a lot more appealing and better made now. I might have to pick this one up after all.

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TalkBack / Re: Zen Pinball 3D Review

« on: January 21, 2012, 10:32:25 AM »

I'm going to pick this up eventually, sounds like good fun to have on the go. But the new year's resolution was to beat games before I buy new ones, so this will have to wait.

Not like it's going on sale on the eShop anytime soon...

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General Gaming / Re: Steam ID Rollcall

« on: January 15, 2012, 11:23:55 AM »

Just found this topic. I added myself to the steam group, but I am also XCWarrior on Steam if you want to add me. I have TF2, LFD 1+2, among other online games.

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TalkBack / Re: Wii Blamed For GameStop's Lack of Growth Over the Holiday

« on: January 15, 2012, 10:55:49 AM »

Gamestop needs to step up their efforts at ripping people off. Not every new game they have sold has been an opened clearly used copy, so there is still some room for improvement there. They should make sure each and every game they sell as new has been opened and used. They also need more product pushing. Gamestop employees should be armed with tazers and if a customer refuses to sign up to Game Informer they should be tazed repeatedly until they give in. These are just a few things Gamestop should do to help make more profit.

This right here is post of the day!

But yeah, this is why I'm glad Nintendo is giving the option to buy Xenoblade from their store rather than Gamestop. How a company can get off selling you a used game for $5 less than a new version is just wrong. And why "gamers" in turn are dumb enough to do that is beyond me. Just go to any retail store where they put the new games on sale for $10 off and you'll save more and kill Gamestop at the same time. Ugh.

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TalkBack / Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Responds to Declining Wii Sales

« on: January 15, 2012, 08:05:45 AM »

For as bad as 2011 was for NIntendo of America, Reggie needs to go. If he had any kind of spine, he should have been making phone calls to get some more titles of relevance to the Wii platform. Someone's gotta pay, and frankly it should be him.

Off with his head!

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TalkBack / Re: Wii Balance Board Breaks Record

« on: January 14, 2012, 11:45:23 AM »

I used the balance board plenty between Wii Fit and Plus, EA Active 1 and 2, a little Tetris Party and... I have one other game for it. Either way, at least it works well for what its supposed to do.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The Official 3DS System Friend Code Thread

« on: January 14, 2012, 11:10:11 AM »

Hello all.

Took too long to find this thread.

I have Tetris Axis, and love swapping notes.

1289-8376-3350

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS News Channel

« on: January 13, 2012, 12:59:39 AM »

I used this a bit in the first 6 months of the Wii, but stopped after that. It might be useful if Nintendo let the right stories get through. If they could do it for a low cost, maybe it would be worth it.

I'd rather them put time into stuff like a Find Mii 3, Swapnotes update, etc. You know, the things we are all using.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS Pedometer Discussion

« on: January 12, 2012, 11:43:36 PM »

I think the 3DS Pedometer is more accurate than the Pokewalker if nothing. I generally keep both in my pocket during the work day, and somehow magically the Pokewalker was getting more steps every time.

To save battery life now, once I get to 1000+ steps, I turn the 3DS off since I am stuck in an office and streetpasses won't be happening in there at least.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Swapnote: What Is Your Favorite Note(s)!?

« on: January 12, 2012, 11:40:55 PM »

I'm all for reading some good jokes if anyone wants to swap with me, I'd love to give these a look on there.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Best Workout Game?

« on: January 12, 2012, 11:34:25 PM »

I own Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus, EA Active and EA Active 2. i would go with EA Active 2 if you want a tough workout, but if you need to start off easy, get Wii Fit Plus first. Just make sure you are actually going to do this before you invest.

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TalkBack / Re: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Release Date Revealed

« on: January 12, 2012, 10:10:47 PM »

I would so buy this game. But I know there is next to no hope of it coming to America.

Though lately, I feel like Nintendo has announced next to nil for games coming to America. Japan is getting a lot of love.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RetroActive #21 Poll: GBA Ambassador Edition

« on: January 12, 2012, 09:22:24 PM »

Ah, the only GBA game out of the 10 ambassador games I already had played gets selected. Darn. I guess I should have voted for Wario over Kirby, it would be a tie right now.

I like Fire Emblem, but I have too many games to beat to go back to beat something a second time. But I'll chime in if I can remember some stuff about it. It's been 5+ years.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Swapnote: What Is Your Favorite Note(s)!?

« on: January 11, 2012, 11:47:52 PM »

I really like anyone who can draw on there, probably because I am a terrible artist. It's cool to watch people make what they are doing it in the order they did it. Very cool.