Nintendo 3DS Released! (Also, Friend Codes here) [Archive] - Page 2

PracticalAl

10-04-2011, 11:03 AM

Also, while on the subject of Mercenaries, this is not at all what I was expecting. The maps are really small and it seems like the characters can only take three hits before being put into danger. I think ultimately my issue is I am just too accustomed to RE5 Mercenaries and went into this expecting an exact replica, but just portable. I also keep catching myself trying to bend over for items when I'm about to be hit (because in regular Mercenaries when the character bends over to pick something up, they avoid damage). That isn't working out so well for me. I'll give it a bit more playing before I commit to a like or dislike.

It definitely takes some getting used to, but once you do, I bet you'll find it hard to go back to console Mercenaries! It's especially difficult when you first start because you have no upgraded skills, let alone any skills at all. As you play it get's very comfortable while still maintaining a challenge!

If you do decide to keep it make sure to post your friend code! Playing online is a blast. :)

Your avatars are starting to scare me...Though the one now isn't as scary as that cloud haired white person. :o

Haha! Mission accomplished! It's October! Time for scary avatars! :D.. I'm celebrating my favorite scary movies. I made a rotating avatar with a bunch of pictures only to find out they don't work on this site..

The Nemesis one was spot on though, so major props for that! But yeah, the googly eyes on the other one freaks me out at 2am in the morning when I (try) to play (but fall asleep 2 minutes after I turn it on). EDIT: That awkward moment when you re-read prior posts and figure out they weren't talking about 3DS Mii's.

I plan on changing my Mii throughout the year, so googly eyes me will be gone soon. :P

Pikminister

10-04-2011, 11:42 AM

News Bot posted on the news section that RE:Revelations is coming out on January 27th, 2012 in Europe. The game will come out in the US on February 12 - For more info on that news bit (includes some images), go to the news section thread here at THIA.

Also, Nintendo UK seems to be promoting the Slider-pad expansion thingy for use with the 3DS and Revelations. It seems that it might go on sale before the RE game comes out in Europe. I guess its similar to when they promoted the "Zapper" with the release of Umbrella Chronicles.

Its funny because I happen to know some ppl that refuse to play UC without the zapper (or using a similar peropheral) cuz they feel it gives them more accuracy when shooting. And maybe the Slider-pad will become just as essential for some early adopters as well. Who knows.

PracticalAl

10-19-2011, 11:37 AM

Nintendo is holding another 3DS conference online this Friday: http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=164096&sid=a5ab01f4f72831cfc62cd1eaa6a51cf9

- "Nintendo 3DS New Information Internet Presentation"
- Friday (October 21)
- pre-recorded presentation
- hosted by CEO Satoru Iwata
- will cover details that could not be covered during the September event
- expect details on the 3DS system's November firmware update
- expect info on Mario Kart 7's wireless play support
- presentation will be held at 20:00
- broadcast at Ustream and Nico Nico Video

God, I hope the firmware update includes messaging. :\..

Dracarys

10-19-2011, 04:33 PM

I'm hoping you can message people and the orange light flashes until you read the message. Right now I think it flashes a few times when a friend logs online and that is it.

Canas Renvall

10-19-2011, 05:12 PM

I feel that would get kind of annoying though, if you're busy in a game and don't want to respond right away, having it constantly blinking would annoy the crap out of me. Maybe have it blink in five-minute intervals, or be able to customize it how you want.

Dracarys

10-19-2011, 07:23 PM

You don't really notice when looking at the screen.

Canas Renvall

10-20-2011, 12:04 AM

Well, on top of that (trust me, a constantly blinking orange light would be noticed when it's right beside the screen), it would just kill the battery life if you keep ignoring it.

Dracarys

10-20-2011, 03:10 AM

It isn't beside the screen it is on the corner near where the 3D light is, does that distract you? If you're playing online you're indoors and battery shouldn't be an issue, not that if it blinked for 3 hours you may only lose 5 minutes playtime anyway.

PracticalAl

10-21-2011, 08:36 AM

Ununoctium

10-21-2011, 12:00 PM

Man I want a 3DS so bad, but first I have to get a Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, and Master System.

Canas Renvall

10-21-2011, 04:18 PM

Uh... why exactly? XD I mean I have all those except the Saturn..

Pikminister

10-21-2011, 04:22 PM

New 3DS conference info:

Livestream and summary here: ( http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=164343)

Key points:
New Streetpass game announced (http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=164372)
Nintendo Mailbox allows for 3DS message sending to friends (http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=164366) (FINALLY.)
Hulu Plus Coming to Nintendo Systems as Nintendo 3DS Preps for 3D Video Recording (http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=164361)

Nice.

BTW, tomorrow is when the Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert will go down here in LA. Could be a good opportunity to take a 3DS out for a spin... that is, if I can some find some tickets that don't cost me an arm or a leg.

EDIT: Shit, the concert is today.

PracticalAl

10-21-2011, 04:37 PM

Forget to mention this neat, free app coming to the eShop:

Swapnote App coming to the 3DS ehop (http://www.giantbomb.com/nintendo-3ds/60-117/swapnote-3ds-messaging-finally-arrives/35-520518/)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jHEx1oyHmrI

Nice. BTW, tomorrow is when the Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert will go down here in LA. Could be a good opportunity to take a 3DS out for a spin... that is, if I can some find some tickets that don't cost me an arm or a leg. EDIT: Shit, the concert is today.

I hope you can somehow make it!

Beanovsky Durst

10-21-2011, 05:15 PM

Well messaging was a much needed feature. You can't guess if someone's busy and doesn't want/can't play with you at the moment... Hopefully this will be a permanent addition to the Nintendo WFC.
Also 3D video recording will have some great uses!

Ununoctium

10-21-2011, 05:35 PM

Uh... why exactly? XD I mean I have all those except the Saturn..

I collect game systems. So far I have a Xbox 360, Wii, Dreamcast, GameCube, Nintendo 64, PS1, SNES, and NES. So pretty much my collection is relatively small so far.

Canas Renvall

10-21-2011, 06:55 PM

^ I collect systems too. :D You're well on your way! I have...

Oh god, like 25-30 different systems? XD;

Ununoctium

10-21-2011, 07:00 PM

^ I collect systems too. :D You're well on your way! I have...

Oh god, like 25-30 different systems? XD;

That's awesome, I wish I had that many lol. Do you happen to have a 3DO or an Atari Jaguar? If you have a 3DO, which do you recommend the FZ-1 model or FZ-10 model?

Xander Ashford

10-22-2011, 03:47 PM

Ununoctium

10-22-2011, 03:58 PM

Quick question, do you have a separate friend code for each game, or do you have just one for your whole system and all games?

Xander Ashford

10-22-2011, 04:01 PM

Quick question, do you have a separate friend code for each game, or do you have just one for your whole system and all games?

It's like the Wii: One friend code for all games.

I wish they did actual screenames like PSN/XBOX lives. A number is just so informal. :\

PracticalAl

10-22-2011, 04:05 PM

Okay, I have a stupid question: I am new to the whole coins business that Nintendo has apparently started. Are "Play Coins" different from the "Nintendo Coins"? Basically what I want to know is if I register something on the Nintendo site (I.E. earn Nintendo Coins), is that different than the Play Coins I earn on the 3DS by walking around? Also, my friend code is 1977-0415-9719 if anyone wants to add that. Please advise me who you are though if you do send a request. I do not accept when I have no idea who the person is. Thanks. :)

Play coins are used in the Mii plaza games (Puzzle Quest, Find Mii) and can be used in certain 3DS games to unlock things. (Dead or Alive, Resident Evil, etc.) They unfortunately do not coincide with Club Nintendo coins. (I wish they did! X'D..) I'll add you! I hope you don't mind! :)

Xander Ashford

10-22-2011, 04:11 PM

Play coins are used in the Mii plaza games (Puzzle Quest, Find Mii) and can be used in certain 3DS games to unlock things. (Dead or Alive, Resident Evil, etc.) They unfortunately do not coincide with Club Nintendo coins. (I wish they did! X'D..) I'll add you! I hope you don't mind! :)

So basically the only method of getting this coins is to walk around? I've actually just been shaking the DS for the last 30 minutes and have 6 coins already. Yes, I know I'm cheating. :P

And of course you may add me, PracticalAl. :)

Beanovsky Durst

10-22-2011, 04:15 PM

Quick question, do you have a separate friend code for each game, or do you have just one for your whole system and all games?

It's like the Wii: One friend code for all games.

Nope! The Wii needs a code for console interaction and a separate code for each game. 3DS only needs ONE code for adding friends. ^_^

Leaving my friend code in case anyone of you guys wants to play Mercs 3D; but be warned I SUCK at the game (or any Mercs minigame to be honest :lol:).

5026-4655-0651, and same as Xander, please just let me know if you add me to know who you are!

Ununoctium

10-22-2011, 04:16 PM

It's like the Wii: One friend code for all games.

I wish they did actual screenames like PSN/XBOX lives. A number is just so informal. :\

I know right, hopefully they'll get it right with the Wii U and not only do screennames, but go back to their roots with something along the lines of the GameCube and N64, not the motion casual gaming gimmick.

The original DS gave you a different friend code for each game, which of course sucked, especially if you had a lot of multiplayer games since you would have to remember each code.

PracticalAl

10-22-2011, 04:18 PM

So basically the only method of getting this coins is to walk around? I've actually just been shaking the DS for the last 30 minutes and have 6 coins already. Yes, I know I'm cheating. :P

And of course you may add me, PracticalAl. :)

Thanks! Yeah, you can shake the DS and get coins! (I don't think it's cheating..) But know that you can only get 10 a day, and a total of 300 maximum, though!

Pikminister

11-08-2011, 01:49 PM

Remember that rumor that said that 3DS handhelds were going to be used as controllers for the Wii U?

Well, here's an update on that rumor:

According to a 'trusted game developing executive', the Wii U codebase indicates that Nintendo is making preparations for multiple controller support.

The Wii U was suppose to work with one user using a single tablet while other users used the wiimote. Now it seems that you can use 2 tablets at once.

Granted, nothing there mentions the 3DS itself but there is the possibility that they may use the 3DS at some capacity to reach that goal. Like having 2 additional users playing with their 3DS's hooked up or something like that.

BTW, here's the special 25th Anniversary Zelda 3DS bundle Europeans can get their hands on... I dunno when but soon I guess:

http://www.zeldainformer.com/assets_c/2011/11/large_jpg-thumb-550x446-17912.jpg

PracticalAl

11-09-2011, 12:03 PM

http://www.zeldainformer.com/assets_c/2011/11/large_jpg-thumb-550x446-17912.jpg

Sigh.. If I were rich.. :'(..

Xander Ashford

11-09-2011, 01:09 PM

Quick question: Does anyone know for a fact if a regular DS charger will work just fine with the 3DS charger? If I play a 3DS game, I maybe have about 3 hours, but regular games seem to be around 5 hours (And yes, I know that if the 3D is on it will be a lot less, but even playing with it off it doesn't last as long). I basically want to know that if I plug it in with a regular DS charger that it won't actually damage anything; I know voltages vary from product to product. I actually can't find a straight answer on the Nintendo sites I've searched.

Canas Renvall

11-09-2011, 01:43 PM

No, you can't use a DS or DS Lite charger as they're different, but you can use a DSi/DSi XL charger. They're the same one, I've tried it. :P

Xander Ashford

11-09-2011, 03:09 PM

No, you can't use a DS or DS Lite charger as they're different, but you can use a DSi/DSi XL charger. They're the same one, I've tried it. :P

Bah, I was afraid of that. I guess I'm just going to have to start bringing the adapter with me, and plug it in at work. I was really hoping I could just use the one from the DS. Leave it to Nintendo to not make things compatible.

Are the battery packs worth it? I just don't know if that extra bulkiness would be worth the hassle or just bring the charger with me. Meh, such hard decisions my life has. :P

Pikminister

11-09-2011, 03:20 PM

I have a power pak for my 3DS and it is worth the trouble IMO. Its not too bulky. And I can play for hours and hours.

About that Zelda 3DS... I'm fine with the one I have already. That one looks too much like a jewelry box to me.

Pikminister

12-01-2011, 04:44 PM

Latest Firmware update for the 3DS - December 8th.

1. 3D Video, and 3D Stop Motion animation videos.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/3ds_firmware01.jpg

2. QR code functionality will be improved
http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.5794185.2.fc,220x200,white.v3.jpg

3. Transfer game files between Nintendo 3DS systems
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/3ds_firmware03.jpg

4. New puzzles and extra Find Mii Dungeon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/3ds_firmware02.jpg

5. eShop will be expanded as well,You'll soon have access to game demos(for both downloadable games and retail games). You'll be able to download software while your system is in Sleep Mode. The eShop will also support Download Codes (which will be used primarily for special promotions) and will enable users to save payment information to their system if they so so desire
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/3ds_firmware04.jpg

6. The update will add a new application to your system's Home Menu:"Nintendo Zone" active when you're at a Nintendo 3DS hotspot location.Provides free access to exclusive content,streaming 3D videos(such as game trailers,tv ads) trivia games, and retail promotions

Dracarys

12-02-2011, 06:48 PM

Mario Kart 7 seems to have a good way to join friends, if the race they are in is not full. I don't see it working for games like Mercs 3D or Revelations though where just two players.

Canas Renvall

12-03-2011, 12:11 AM

Well, I think it'll be more for games released after the fact. At least that's my understanding of it.

Dracarys

12-03-2011, 09:19 AM

That doesn't make sense?

PracticalAl

12-03-2011, 09:30 AM

I'm certainly looking forward to these features, but I was hoping for the messaging feature to be included! They'll probably postpone that to the very end of December.. Just like the rest of our "Ambassador games". :\..

Carnivol

12-03-2011, 01:11 PM

Would be nice if I can migrate my ambassador status with the license migration feature. Wanna bring it over to my Metallic Red 3DS.

Pikminister

12-03-2011, 01:53 PM

EDIT: Shipped NOT sold numbers...

Early shipping numbers for Monster Hunter 3G stand at 420,000 units.

* Standard copies: shipped 300,000 units.

* Game with Circle-Pad Pro: shipped 120,000 units.

Oops....

Canas Renvall

12-03-2011, 08:23 PM

^ If those are for Japan, you might as well just say sold anyway. :P

Dracarys

12-03-2011, 09:06 PM

I do not believe Capcom are releasing it outside japan.

Beanovsky Durst

12-06-2011, 10:41 PM

Woot! 3D Video recording is now live!

Canas Renvall

12-07-2011, 12:18 AM

Wow, it's two days early. :D Awesome!

Pikminister

12-07-2011, 01:29 PM

Another demo is available at eShop in Japan.

Dead or Alive Dimensions Demo Available on e-Shop (http://andriasang.com/comz89/doa_dimensions_demo/)

Still waiting for a Revelations demo, Capcom.

PracticalAl

12-09-2011, 08:50 AM

So, does anyone here have Mario Kart 7? Let's start a THIA MK7 community! (With.. like.. 2 people.. Haha!)

Still waiting for a Revelations demo, Capcom.
Watch it be the same demo that came with RE: Mercenaries! That would be a bummer!

Dracarys

12-09-2011, 10:13 PM

I have MK 7, I don't think it is worth starting a community, you all got to join it and wait similar to hosting in Mercs 3D, I for one would not bother backing out of a racing group to check if someone on the off chance is waiting in the group, not when it could be 5 minues to search/wait for race to finish just for me to race again if nobody was in it.

Better off just using the join option on regular races.

Pikminister

12-13-2011, 02:58 PM

GameStop is going to sell the Circle Pad Pro exclusively for $19.99

The Circle Pad Pro will be available in the United States on February 7

http://www.zeldainformer.com/images/news/circle_pad_sold_out.jpg

@PracticalAl I don't have Mario Kart 7 yet. Will get it soon, though. But like Dracarys says, I'll probably just race with whoever is online. Don't like waiting.

Kaneco

12-14-2011, 08:53 AM

It's been a while since I've been to the forums, and finally with more time now that I'm done with my finals.

Anyway, 'Andriasang.com' has reported the full list of free GBA games for early 3DS adopters. (at least in Japan)

Here is the full list of GBA games:

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Mario Kart Super Circuit
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Metroid Fusion
Wario Land 4
WarioWare Inc: Mega Microgame$

All these games have been localized in the US and the rest of Europe, so most likely the list will remain unchanged for the rest of the world.

Their release date is this Friday, Japan only as of yet.

Link (http://andriasang.com/comzcn/gba_3ds_ambassador/)

Canas Renvall

12-14-2011, 01:30 PM

That is nigh god-tier. Wow, that's awesome. o_o

This is gonna be goooood.

Beanovsky Durst

12-14-2011, 04:36 PM

I would buy Minish Cap in a heartbeat. I wonder why the Ambassador games are not being sold too...

Pikminister

12-16-2011, 09:49 AM

I would buy Minish Cap in a heartbeat. I wonder why the Ambassador games are not being sold too...

I think they will soon... the GBA ambassador games are now available worldwide. And it says that said games are "coming to eShop".

Noticed that all the GBA games amount to 90MB

BTW, Target has an online special all this week (what's left of it)... 3DS for $149.99 (online only)

Vito

12-16-2011, 09:54 AM

The GBA games are live now?

Kaneco

12-16-2011, 02:33 PM

Yeah, they just went live today =D

Dracarys

12-17-2011, 01:28 AM

Most of them are dated or were never that great.

Minish Cap, Fusion, Yoshi Island the best picks.

himher_elle

12-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Hi! just got a 3DS las week, here is my friend code: 4725 8318 2508
For now I just have Ocarina of time 3D, but I plan on buying Resident Evil: The mercenaries 3D soon, so we'll play :D

Canas Renvall

12-17-2011, 06:08 PM

Goddamnit, now I have to grind everyone in Fire Emblem to max level... again. Curse my necessity for perfection!! :lol:

PracticalAl

12-23-2011, 07:59 AM

Has everyone downloaded SwapNote? I hope so! I've already got some funny notes from Kaneco. :lol:.. It's not an entirely convenient way of messaging, but it's a hell of a lot better than the 14 letters were allowed on the friends list!

Read about it here: (It's free!) http://www.destructoid.com/this-is-swapnote-the-new-3ds-messaging-app-in-action-218298.phtml

(Added you Elle! Hope you don't mind.)

Dracarys

12-23-2011, 10:30 AM

Pikminister

12-23-2011, 12:53 PM

Real messaging service or you still suck major balls Nintendo.

How utterly shit, so if I want to ask a friend to join a game with me I need quit the quit entirely and load up this sorry excuse, he would need do the same presumably, then when we are playing if someone wants to suggest anything then we both need quit out to message about it.

Utter shit, is no defending this.

Its not a chat app its a postcard app. I dunno why the confusion... the dang thing makes it very obvious from the very start what its for. With the little demo thingy. Doesn't even pretend to be a chat app at all. That was never the intent of it (unless a later update makes it so... it could happen).

Anyway... its merely for writing. Not texting, but the actual writing of letters. Y'know, like people used to do back in the days? Swapping notes, drawings using the stylus (similar to DS's pictochat), pics and even recorded audio bits.

And you can always use it to set up a date when you can play with a particular user. If you want something quicker, that's what the PC or smartphone is for.

Its a very addictive app that's fun and FREE.

Dracarys

12-23-2011, 01:02 PM

Its not a chat app its a postcard app. I dunno why the confusion... the dang thing makes it very obvious from the very start what its for. With the little demo thingy. Doesn't even pretend to be a chat app at all. That was never the intent of it (unless a later update makes it so... it could happen).

BS, Nintendo said this update would come with a messaging system. Instead we get this crap.

Pikminister

12-23-2011, 02:35 PM

BS, Nintendo said this update would come with a messaging system. Instead we get this crap.

What the fudge you think Swapnote is? It IS a messaging app. Just not the kind you wanted. The whole point of this app is to send/share written text messages/pics/audio to other 3DS users.

Now I dunno why ppl have this whole app confused with a chat app or something like that. This one clearly is more like Twitter than live chat. Where you post a message with a picture attached or something like that. Even the 'mascot' of the app gives you a hint about what its suppose to be used for... her name in Japanese means 'Diary'. Its basically a new version of PictoChat, but one that works online.

Anyway, please hand me a reliable source that says Nintendo promised to give you a chat app or messaging system that actually worked while playing a game. Would love to read it. Because that would be something so unlike Ninty. Lets see who is talking BS...

Dracarys

12-23-2011, 03:27 PM

Anyway, please hand me a reliable source that says Nintendo promised to give you a chat app or messaging system that actually worked while playing a game.

You are right, they never said 'in game'. The internet just presumed this and reported it as such because what they actually released doesn't solve any of the problems ith 3DS and is not what people have been asking for since before 3DS released.

Joey3264

12-26-2011, 02:41 PM

Sounds good. And yes, my kids stare over my shoulder when I use a DS or PSP. So it'll be set to no 3D.
whats even better is that with the 3D turned off the battery life will last longer. so theres that too
if i use 3D, i usually only have it set at a low level (it depends on the game)

Pikminister

12-26-2011, 03:48 PM

I did the old switcheroo this x-mas and gave away my 3DS with all the ambassador games and also the ones that they're giving away at the Club Nintendo site. My cousin really liked how he got a 3DS fully equipped and ready to go. Plus Super Mario 3D Land. Not too shabby.

Me? I got myself a brand new 3DS in the process. So I'm starting collecting puzzles and doing the whole thing again. I'm gonna miss those ambassador games. But... not really since I'm going to buy the ones I liked. Plus I've read that the ones you buy come with a few extras (manuals, updates, etc.)

I also made some Mii's for my system... I'm filling it with Star Wars avatars. Here's a couple of them:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/anakin_skywalker_mii.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/padme_amidala_mii.jpg

Okay... back to stuffing myself with food... Have a good one!

Joey3264

12-26-2011, 06:41 PM

i'm very pleased with swap note.
picto-chat didn't make any sense cuz it could only be used locally, and if thats the case you might as well put down the DS and just talk to the guy face to face.
the DS had wi-fi so i cant understand why picto-chat couldn't utilize it.

Joey3264

12-26-2011, 07:00 PM

also, thanks to the ambassador deal i'm now addicted to Fire Emblem..
I misjudged this awesome series, that permanent death mechanic made me hesitant to try it out. but no one told me the map screen and story progressed in stages.
and apparently if someone you don't want to die eats it, you can easily restart the battle and try again (its recommended that you save before each battle)

Joey3264

12-26-2011, 11:57 PM

i had no idea Fire Emblem was THIS badass! check this this shit out!

http://youtu.be/EfnTc1JJMow

Canas Renvall

12-27-2011, 12:31 PM

Joey3264

12-27-2011, 04:55 PM

You've never seen any of those? X3 Yeah, it's what I live for. Sacred Stones allows me to grind up everyone. Does anyone know about the glitch that allows Tethys to defend herself with and use dark magic? :D

Also, yeeeees. Fire Emblem: Awakening is given an April 2012 release! And it'll have a Free Roam map like Sacred Stones. This is so exciting! :D

I've been reading up on a Fire Emblem fan site and so far the GBA games are the only ones that interest me. cool, I'll keep an eye out for FE Awakening
and heres a guide site to sacred stones for ya http://serenesforest.net/fe8/

Joey3264

12-28-2011, 05:43 PM

Does anyone know about the glitch that allows Tethys to defend herself with and use dark magic? :D

not sure but my advice for dancers are make them use dance every turn even if you don't need to (since its infinite and all)
free EXP basically

Canas Renvall

12-31-2011, 03:06 AM

^ Oh believe me, I know how to use dancers/bards. :lol:

But yeah, I loved that glitch. It helped a lot in Lagdou Ruins on the physical GBA copy I had. She could actually defend herself, was nice.

TheSelfishGene

01-15-2012, 06:12 PM

Just bought one today. Posting on it now. its a cheap net browser while im travelling until my insurance replaces my iphone...

got mario land 3d. wanted mario kart7 too but it was sold out :(

Joey3264

01-15-2012, 09:23 PM

You've never seen any of those? X3 Yeah, it's what I live for. Sacred Stones allows me to grind up everyone. :D

Also, yeeeees. Fire Emblem: Awakening is given an April 2012 release! And it'll have a Free Roam map like Sacred Stones. This is so exciting! :D

in your honest opinion, do you think nintendo will get off its ass and translate the DS remake Fire Emblem: new mystery? the sites are convinced it will be announced for english release eventually but its been out in japan since July 2010... i'm starting to have doubts

Pikminister

01-18-2012, 12:45 PM

3DS demos will be available at eShop tomorrow (January 19, 2012).

The first couple of demos to be available are:

1. Resident Evil: Revelations
http://nscene.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/direct-feed-video-footage-of-japanese-resident-evil-revelations-eshop-demo.jpg?w=440&h=240&crop=1

2. Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
http://static2.videogamer.com/videogamer/media/images/3ds/mario_sonic_at_the_london_2012_olympic_games/screens/mario_sonic_at_the_london_2012_olympic_games_14.jp g

Another batch of demos will follow, this will include Rayman Origins and METAL GEAR SOLID: Snake Eater 3D.

source: http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/qzrG-nL807Jw0g1W7wZ7TqmJLj0hYpwn (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/qzrG-nL807Jw0g1W7wZ7TqmJLj0hYpwn)

PracticalAl

01-18-2012, 01:09 PM

Will NA and EU demos have the 30 plays limit like the JPN demos? How exactly does that work? Does it judge a "play" by finishing the whole demo, or just clicking it? Does it automatically delete itself and then deny another download? If anyone knows, I'd be grateful for some answers! :)

Pikminister

01-19-2012, 12:05 PM

Resident Evil: Revelations demo is already out in the UK and US.

The demo became available in the UK hours ago. In the US, it's got on eShop since 9AM (PST) and also at 12PM (EST)

I believe the demo is around 1149 blocks.

It's taking like 4-5 minutes or so to download - just finished downloading it right... now... and yes... you only get to try it out 30 times.

Quick impressions... like the 3D effect of the menus (LOL)... you can change a lot of stuff in options including the language... love the MUSIC... you only got one level of difficulty to begin the game with: Normal... Okay... see you later, I'm playing this sucker.

PracticalAl

01-19-2012, 01:30 PM

For anyone interested:

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir (Fatal Frame 3DS) is coming to the US on April 13th.
Info here: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ZlXHN669zp19PVP0PJ7Nh8K4TVZ2DBKU

There is also a 12 minute "horror movie" promoting the game (Japanese):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLIdDsdFJKI

Can't wait to get this! The thought of turning my 3DS into the Camera Obscura both excites and terrifies me. :P

Pikminister

01-19-2012, 01:36 PM

I wished they had used the "Fatal Frame" brand name instead of the one they ended up using. But whatever, the fact is we're getting this game.

Unlike what happened with Fatal Frame 4.

So it's all good.

Bertha

01-19-2012, 03:53 PM

Defintely looking forward to Fatal Frame 3ds. Spirit Camera is such a dumb name. Also playing the Revelations demo...cant stand using Y to fire. I have long thumb nails...its uncomfortable.

Pikminister

01-19-2012, 05:51 PM

Defintely looking forward to Fatal Frame 3ds. Spirit Camera is such a dumb name. Also playing the Revelations demo...cant stand using Y to fire. I have long thumb nails...its uncomfortable.

LOL, No such problem here... I guess this game is sexist? :P

Dracarys

01-19-2012, 06:54 PM

I wished they had used the "Fatal Frame" brand name instead of the one they ended up using.

Project Zero!

Gradon

01-20-2012, 09:47 AM

Kaneco

01-20-2012, 08:46 PM

I think I about died when Fatal Frame 3DS was announced for US release.
I don't doubt that Nintendo of Europe release it here too, if they don't I will seriously have issues with life.
The Revelations demo is really good. <3 I'm guessing after the 30 plays it refuses to boot and if you re-download it the demo will still say 0 plays left.
I don't understand why there is a limit, bit redundant isn't it?

It's actually after 30 tries, not days.

I really enjoyed the demo, much better than the build that came with Mercenaries. I beat Normal & Hell Difficulty in one sitting, although Hell took me about 5 tries.
I'm really thinking of playing the full game in Hell difficulty from the get-go, I really enjoyed the challenge with the ammo/weapon/item & (extra) Enemy placement.

Gradon

01-21-2012, 01:26 PM

I said 'plays'.
I think Hell Mode makes the game a hell of a lot scarier imo.

Kaneco

01-21-2012, 05:29 PM

I said 'plays'.
I think Hell Mode makes the game a hell of a lot scarier imo.

Sorry I must have been tired when I posted that, and I agree.

Ghostface

01-23-2012, 05:17 PM

friend code is 2492-4608-9772

Biokk

01-24-2012, 05:21 AM

Hey all, got a 3DS for Christmas. Friend Code is 0860 -3739 -3358. Feel free to add me :)

Wrathborne

01-25-2012, 01:08 AM

Hey all, got a 3DS for Christmas. Friend Code is 0860 -3739 -3358. Feel free to add me :)

I don't add Irish people, They-...wait, I'm Irish...That means I cant add me..That means I have to subtract me!..Being Irish sure is complicated.

TheSelfishGene

01-28-2012, 01:57 PM

My friend code is 0903-3443-7983

Adding you all now :)

EDIT: I've used my moderator super-powers and updated the friends list in the first post!

Ghostface

01-28-2012, 08:44 PM

I've added everyone except the guys I have to message first, I'll do that later so add me up...or I'll make you choke on Blood Sausage :p

Beanovsky Durst

01-28-2012, 09:37 PM

Just saw that I was added to the first page, thanks Gene! Please feel free to add me! No message needed, I just asked to be PM to remember adding your friend code (I hate Nintendo's online system) XD

Gradon

01-31-2012, 12:39 PM

Name; Sean
Friendcode; ‎4382-2444-8067

Add if you really want to. :)

Just PM me your Friendcode so I can add you back.

Kaneco

01-31-2012, 03:28 PM

Alright, I've added just about everyone in this thread.

I'm still waiting for a couple of people that I've added months ago... xD

Zombie_X

02-04-2012, 11:21 PM

My friend code is 3351-4065-8002

Joey3264

02-09-2012, 07:04 PM

just registered revelation's code with my nintendo club account
seeing Capcom & nintendo collaborating gets me exited :3

Joey3264

02-11-2012, 12:10 AM

i find the first boss of RE Revelations to be scary and Hilarious at the same time.
he's huge.. and keeps uttering the word TASTY! (kinda reminds me of "the keeper")

Beanovsky Durst

02-11-2012, 05:41 AM

i find the first boss of RE Revelations to be scary and Hilarious at the same time.
he's huge.. and keeps uttering the word TASTY! (kinda reminds me of "the keeper")

Just a suggestion, if you're going to post about Revelations bosses and story, feel free to post them here, in the official spoiler thread (http://www.the-horror.com/forums/showthread.php?9101-Resident-Evil-Revelations-The-Official-Spoiler-Thread). :rollseyes

[STARS]TyranT

02-11-2012, 05:46 AM

My friends code for anyone who wants to Merc or Raid mode:

TyranT: 0044-3094-2275

Joey3264

02-11-2012, 12:13 PM

i wasn't trying to spoil it or anything, i didn't mention anything about what he looked like or where you find him in. (i will say its a fun and panicked fight)
and i'll shut up now :P

Pikminister

02-21-2012, 02:22 PM

I like Raid Mode but I'm still hooked on the game and so, I don't play it much at present. I think I'm at Level 20, not sure.

Here's my FC: 4210-4565-6165

I will add all the codes included here and see what comes up.

So did you guys play the Metal Gear Solid demo yet? Whadda you think?

I noticed some improvements but it still looks a bit dated. Was fun on the 3DS, though. Even without the CCP. Easy to control IMO. Face buttons and all.

Canas Renvall

02-21-2012, 07:20 PM

The constant sub-30 FPS is a huge turnoff for me. And from what I hear, the main game is the same way. Seems really lazy considering Konami has constantly touted the 3DS as like, four times as powerful as a PS2. There's no way they couldn't have stabilized the framerate.

Having said that the game is gorgeous, but I just don't think I'm gonna buy it.

Smiley

02-21-2012, 07:46 PM

MGS 3D is released and is yet another game to support circle pad pro. Normally this port wouldn't interest me with the HD Collection coming to Vita, however the photo-camo and Peace Walker controls have my attention.

Canas Renvall

02-21-2012, 08:04 PM

^ Yeah, those are cool, admittedly. However, I just can't get over the sub-30 FPS. That's absolutely standard at the minimum.

Dracarys

02-21-2012, 10:07 PM

Yeah I found the framerate extremely offputting. Just testing it out I set of alarms in the demo to see if it would drop much, it dropped slightly hen 4-5 guards were about, however more interesting seemed to be that only one of them ever did something at the same time once they all ran up near me, the others would just point guns at me and watch one of them run at me and try to melee me.

Pass on this, if they actually made it 'new' like the original reveal of it then maybe I would buy it, but a watered down port...no.

Vito

02-22-2012, 10:29 AM

I agree, MGS3D is disappointing. Pass.

Anyway Nintendo just announced a SegaXCapcomXNamco game. What the hell is this? I hope its a Fighting game.

Beanovsky Durst

02-22-2012, 11:04 AM

Reading these comments, I think I will try the HD collection instead. I haven't played MGS3 and MGS4, and I was waiting for the 3DS port to try it out.

I've tried the demo and I hated the controls, I remember trying Peace Walker at a friend's house having the same control scheme; cameras shouldn't be assigned to digital buttons ¬¬

Pikminister

02-22-2012, 02:05 PM

Fire Emblem Trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw0qRTZj_4E

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast that Fire Emblem Awakening will get paid download content. The content will take the form of sets combining new episodes with new maps.

The first piece of paid DLC will be released on April 19 opposite the game. You won't have to actually pay for it, though. Nintendo will make the first DLC set available for free through May 31

Rune Factory 4 Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nw332hzOKs

Joey3264

02-22-2012, 11:51 PM

my friend code is 2148-8141-9562

Dracarys

02-23-2012, 12:51 PM

I agree, MGS3D is disappointing. Pass.

Anyway Nintendo just announced a SegaXCapcomXNamco game. What the hell is this? I hope its a Fighting game.

Looking at who is making it, unlikely to end up leaving japan.

Kaneco

02-23-2012, 01:24 PM

MGS3D far surpasses the original/MGSHD collection MGS3...even with it's little imperfections imho.

Dracarys

02-23-2012, 01:46 PM

MGS3D far surpasses the original/MGSHD collection MGS3...even with it's little imperfections imho.

How does it, from what I see and experience it is a dodgy port with framerate and AI issues in additions to dodgy controls.

Pikminister

02-23-2012, 03:59 PM

How does it, from what I see and experience it is a dodgy port with framerate and AI issues in additions to dodgy controls.

I had no problems with the controls. I guess having decades of experience dealing with several control configurations and pads (even gave the Atari pad a swing) comes in handy.

IMO, unless you grew up ONLY with a Dual-Shock controller and nothing else (Xbox controller maybe), then yeah, I can see people having issues with dealing with this game. For some of us gamers that played 3D games back when there were NO ANALOGS or just 1 of 'em (PSX, N64, Dreamcast), this shouldn't be a problem. I have none. Zero. Beat the demo on my first try and found it a bit easier that Splinter Cell.

The framerate issue only shows up in the 1st cutscene on my system. I read that it happens on all the cutscenes but I just couldn't detect any noticeable drop. Not in the sense that it hurts the game in any meaningful way.

And the game does have some improvements over the "HD" version. Since that version is just the PS2 version running in higher-res (Vita is not really an HD machine... it just runs games at a higher resolution than the 3DS. But that doesn't make it HD. No more than the PS2 was HD just because it had better resolution than the PS1).

Anyhoo... I'm more interested in other games. Spirit Camera for one.

Gradon

02-23-2012, 04:09 PM

Yeah, not impressed with MGS3D, but whats the point when it was just released in HD without awkward controls? :S
Anyways, Spirit Camera has a European + American trailer now and Nintendo of Europe twitter announced Spirit Camera and Project Zero 2: Wii Edition for Europe region.

Spirit Camera Teaser Trailer (Nintendo Conference) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWOgov8elNA)

Pikminister

02-23-2012, 11:43 PM

Kingdom Hearts 3D... They really do look like the actors from the movie, don't they?

http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/010/464/l_4f45c808951b4.jpg

Such a weird series.

Canas Renvall

02-24-2012, 12:52 AM

Such an awesome series, you mean. :P That's the point, to have characters look like... their characters. :P

PracticalAl

02-24-2012, 07:29 AM

Kingdom Hearts 3D... They really do look like the actors from the movie, don't they?

http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/010/464/l_4f45c808951b4.jpg

Such a weird series.

I bet Vouge_Dirge is happy about this! :D

Pikminister

02-24-2012, 11:59 AM

A new demo is up at eShop:

http://www.thereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Nintendogs3DS.jpg

I dunno... even if this demo had a 30 play limit (instead of just 10), it would still be a bit cruel. Considering you have to give up your pet.... eventually.

Dracarys

02-24-2012, 12:32 PM

More like have it put down.

Joey3264

02-25-2012, 05:27 PM

Pikminister

02-25-2012, 05:37 PM

ya know guys i've been thinking..
as far as resident evil's future is concerned i would be happy if they just simply made more games like revelations. :) it was more non-linear and strategic like the classic games, while having RE4-5's Superior Controls & camera angle (and I don't care what anyone has to say about that)
i was waiting so long for capcom to make a RE game like that & it was such a breath of fresh air. such a beautifully crafted game too

Who knows, the way Revelations ended (and after leaving some plot-holes wide open) & if the game indeed does well (looks like it's doing well), we might see a direct sequel on handhelds.

Capcom may also satisfy the demand for some RE handheld gaming with some ports or remakes. Wouldn't be surprised if they ported RE4/RE5 to handhelds (3DS/Vita).

Dracarys

02-25-2012, 08:42 PM

Pikminister

02-25-2012, 10:22 PM

I think the older RE games pace is dead in todays world, Revelations to me just proved it. The game is simply too easy due to how slow the enemies are and how much time you have to manouver about. Even in Raid Mode which is much faster paced compared to the story and throws more at you...still slow enough that you can control the fight too easily. This makes repeat playthroughs boring.

RE5s pace is just better, you cannot control the fight much at all and a crapload of majini come from all over the place, differing everytime. It is more dynamic gameplay, it keeps fresh longer.

I enjoyed Revleations but I am pretty much done and dusted with the game already, have been for a couple weeks.

The thing is, if you compare the normal mode's of RE5 and Revelations, RE5's normal mode is incredibly easy. In fact, you don't even start sweating it until you play it on veteran. Normal mode in Revelations at least seems decent. In Hell mode, the enemies turn into bullet sponges. And considering that ammo is not as abundant as in RE5, that mode seems a lot more satisfying IMO. Especially since there isn't much of that action crap in Revelations.

But whatever.... everyone has a fave. RE5 is certainly a good action game.

Joey3264

02-25-2012, 10:34 PM

i understand why fans hate RE5 (everything fans bitched about RE4 is actually more accurate and fair complaints when used on RE5)

i guess i enjoyed it, it was fun finding out what a co-op RE4 would play like haha
im also a Sheva defender :lol: its not her fault the game has bad AI (its actually an improvement from Outbreak's AI.. trust me) if you played as her then chris would be the dumb ass

Dracarys

02-25-2012, 11:26 PM

The thing is, if you compare the normal mode's of RE5 and Revelations, RE5's normal mode is incredibly easy. In fact, you don't even start sweating it until you play it on veteran. Normal mode in Revelations at least seems decent. In Hell mode, the enemies turn into bullet sponges. And considering that ammo is not as abundant as in RE5, that mode seems a lot more satisfying IMO. Especially since there isn't much of that action crap in Revelations.

RE5 offering a wider range of difficulties for players of different skill levels is not a negative. If anything Revelations should be looked at less favourably for only having two.

It isn't really much to do with the difficulty though, RE5s gameplay is just more varied, you can play the exact same bit over and over and it always being quite varied, example is the Mercs mode, the game moves at a pace and with enemy count that you cannot keep track of enemies aside from maybe a miniboss but even that you cannot predict what it will do easily. Revelations doesn't have this, is the exact same everytime and enemies are totally controllable and predictable especially with limited space, only one or two areas are an exception, like the Prominade. Enemies being bullet sponges just drags the time to kill out, it doesn't make the gameplay varied at all.

Smiley

02-26-2012, 03:51 AM

The reviews for MGS3D have been pretty good so far. Some even calling it the best version of MGS3 based on the game play modifications.

Still some of them are downright absurd. Especially Gamespot's which tells me (and the folks over at Snake Soup) that whoever reviewed it must not be familiar with the series:

"The militaristic nature of the characters and setting might lead you to believe this is an action game, but it tends to lean farther into the adventure category. You do lots of exploring and sneaking, but there are times when these elements take you too far away from the act of engagement. These moments of stagnation are Snake Eater's biggest letdown. You often find yourself (particularly in the first half of the game) wondering when you'll get to do anything other than briefly avoid detection on your way to the next cutscene."

http://au.gamespot.com/metal-gear-solid-snake-eater-3d/reviews/metal-gear-solid-snake-eater-3d-review-6350817/

Pikminister

02-26-2012, 10:24 AM

The lil' handheld that could (3DS) turns 1 years old today in Japan (FEB-26th)

http://www.multiplayergames.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/770d22b3-d52f-446b-b19b-4ee14ffe9f8f.jpg

Nintendo sent a special gold pants version of Satoru Iwata’s Mii to Nintendo 3DS owners in Japan this morning, February 26. Users were sent a message in the Notifications section informing them that someone has arrived in the Mii Plaza. After going into the Mii Plaza, the gold pant-donned Satoru Iwata introduces himself letting you know that his most recently played game is Mario Kart 7. This special Mii has all of the puzzle pieces in Puzzle Swap and is level 5 in Find Mii.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/media/29396/4/th/1.jpg

Nintendo 3DS users who are looking to share the special Iwata Mii (or any gold pants Mii) via QR code should note that sending the Mii to the Mii Studio causes the character to no longer be available in the Mii Plaza. He cannot be shared via QR code, and may not be recoverable if deleted.

Joey3264

03-04-2012, 11:32 PM

*still gushing over Fire Emblem*
i had no idea an RPG could be THIS badass!

http://youtu.be/tibhK8tjLyI

GuardhouseMusic

03-05-2012, 06:03 PM

"The militaristic nature of the characters and setting might lead you to believe this is an action game, but it tends to lean farther into the adventure category. You do lots of exploring and sneaking, but there are times when these elements take you too far away from the act of engagement. These moments of stagnation are Snake Eater's biggest letdown. You often find yourself (particularly in the first half of the game) wondering when you'll get to do anything other than briefly avoid detection on your way to the next cutscene."

Absurd doesn't even cover it. I can almost hear the guy clamoring for an objective marker or something.

Dracarys

03-07-2012, 07:44 PM

One of the reasons he reaches that conclusion may be that the game gives you a crapload of powerful guns...but you shouldn't be using any of them if you're playing it right, making them pointless.

News Bot

03-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Friend code get

4339-3191-6673

Pikminister

03-20-2012, 07:36 PM

There is this rumor about Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion being made for the 3DS.

The first one was a disappointment in terms of not fulfilling everything that was originally promised. But overall, it was a decent game. I believe the 2D levels would fit the 3DS nicely.

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/188438-review-disney-epic-mickey/DEM_080410_SteamBoat_03_1_f2629RT-620x.jpg

BBboy20

03-26-2012, 04:39 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/docdre/0715091213a.jpg

Continue that Illusion tradition.

Pikminister

03-26-2012, 04:33 PM

Oh, that would be amazing if true...

PracticalAl

03-27-2012, 10:36 AM

"Epic Mickey 3DS is a follow-up to Castle of Illusion"
http://www.destructoid.com/epic-mickey-3ds-is-a-follow-up-to-castle-of-illusion-224605.phtml

6300

Pikminister

03-27-2012, 01:00 PM

YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES...

Hold up... YES. Okay, I'm finished.

More info from the latest issue of Nintendo Power regarding Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion on 3DS has just emerged. The DreamRift-developed title ties in not only to the original Epic Mickey but also to the f*ck-awesome Castle of Illusion on Sega Genesis. As with the Genesis game, it'll be a side-scroller with the Queen from Snow White as the main antagonist. On top of that, each level will be based on a Disney animated film from Sleeping Beauty to even Tangled, characters (such as Scrooge McDuck) will take residence in Mickey's home base à la the Suikoden series, and the game will feature hand-drawn sprites with extensive parallax scrolling backgrounds.

Yeah, the home console versions can officially kiss the fattest part of my ass.

I can't believe it.... it isn't April 1st is it?

WOW. WOWEE. WOW.

Canas Renvall

03-27-2012, 02:37 PM

This... I mean... oh god...

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/119/933/POrLW.gif?1304464386

PracticalAl

03-27-2012, 09:14 PM

Beanovsky Durst

03-27-2012, 09:34 PM

Sorry to break your Epic Mickeyness, but I've wondering about this:

http://pxz.channel.or.jp/

Capcom, Namco-Bandai AND Sega? Sounds like a new crossover fighter to me...

Pikminister

03-28-2012, 02:03 AM

Here are some scans: http://nintendo3dsblog.com/epic-mickey-2-power-of-illusion-to-be-a-2d-platformer-and-a-sequel-to-castle-of-illusion#more-611556250

Mmm.. Hand drawn sprites and parallax backgrounds. Can't wait to see the game in person. 2D games in 3D look fantastic!

Can't wait to see a 3D trailer on the 3DS.

Sorry to break your Epic Mickeyness, but I've wondering about this:

http://pxz.channel.or.jp/

Capcom, Namco-Bandai AND Sega? Sounds like a new crossover fighter to me...

It could be this here:

http://www.nintendo-master.com/fichiers/2012/3/24/1332543627.jpg

Joey3264

04-06-2012, 04:45 PM

i found out a few things about the 3DS fire emblem. its going to play a lot like sacred stones (which in my opinion was the best game in the series)
and there are 3 main heros this time around. a sword wielding guy, a lance girl, and a customizable unit (thats you) a physical/magic mixed class that can equip swords and magic attacks.
I'm very exited ^^
the only thing that bothers me is the art style.. :| was the guys drawing it on LSD?

ohh! and there are going to be downloadable spotpass characters too! Innes the badass sniper is is one of them :D

Canas Renvall

04-06-2012, 04:56 PM

Wait, Innes is gonna be in it as DLC?

That's pretty cool. Except he was preeeeetty average in FE8. *hipster scarf flip* Neimi anyday, thank you very much. She was just untouchable as a Ranger. Also swords. :lol:

But by pure speed, Wil from FE 7 > pretty much all archer classes in either game.

Dracarys

04-06-2012, 08:45 PM

I do not think there is anything that even interests me announced for 3DS, unless I forgot something.

Joey3264

04-06-2012, 08:48 PM

what i love about sacred stones is three things
the game is not stuck in a one way track of chapters, you can actually choose between promotions (some creative new promotions have been added too), and it has a post game.. a mother fucking post game. 8)
ever see mechanics that make so much sense you just wonder... "why don't they all just frikin play like that!?"

Joey3264

04-06-2012, 11:39 PM

*hipster scarf flip*

i think Marth is the most overrated "lord" in the series. *hipster hat* sure he is badass but boring when compared to the rest of the main heros of the other games

PracticalAl

04-07-2012, 07:11 PM

I do not think there is anything that even interests me announced for 3DS, unless I forgot something.

Well, thanks for letting us all know! :P

Pikminister

04-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Hey, that Colors 3D app is getting a lot of great reviews and love from critics and especially users. The gallery with drawings & art from people who got this app is really impressive. Check it out HERE (http://colorslive.com/).

http://colorslive.com/images/3ds_.jpg

I may buy this app. As soon as I convince myself that drawing is a neat talent to develop once again...

Maybe looking at all this art (using the DS/3DS) will do the trick:

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/003/360/_33609.jpg

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/006/233/_62333.jpg

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/000/632/_6321.jpg

Joey3264

04-09-2012, 09:01 PM

figures it would take videogames too get me off my ass and start practicing art more

Pikminister

04-09-2012, 09:36 PM

In my case, I need all the fucking help & inspiration that I can get.

I allowed any talent I had to waste away.

Dracarys

04-10-2012, 12:46 AM

I used to draw a lot, really good at it. Then I stopped. I tried about a year ago and produced nothing but doodles for hours and hours before I started picking it up again.

Pikminister

04-10-2012, 01:07 AM

I stopped drawing since 2003... it's depressing, really... How rusty I've become at drawing. To realize that a neglected talent can actually die.

The 3DS actually got me drawing again. Mostly because of Swapnote/Letterbox. But that's mostly good for doodling.

Something like Colors 3D would make me try a bit harder...

PracticalAl

04-10-2012, 09:51 PM

SEGA/Capcom/Bandai Namco 3DS game revealed as Project X Zone, an RPG
http://andriasang.com/con0lk/project_cross_zone_details/

- strategy RPG featuring characters from the three companies
- characters team up in pairs for fighting scenes
- character pairings
- trailer due later this month

Capcom
Ryu & Ken (Street Fighter 0), X and Zero (Mega Man), Demitri and Dante (Darkstalkers and Devil May Cry), Chris and Jill (Resident Evil)

Sega
Shinguji Sakura and Ogami Ichiro (Sakura Wars), Pai and Akira (Virtua Fighter), Kurt and Riela (Valkyria Chronicles), Ulala and Touma (Space Channel 5 and Shining Force EXA)

Namco Bandai
Sanger Somvold (Super Robot Wars), Jin and Ling Xiaoyu (Tekken), Kos-Mos and T-elos (Xenosaga), Yurie and Estel (Tales of Vesperia), Kaito and Black Rose (.hack)

Pictures:
http://nintendoeverything.com/86240/first-project-x-zone-scans/

Joey3264

04-10-2012, 10:44 PM

chris & jill in an RPG? you don't say :)

Dracarys

04-10-2012, 10:47 PM

You mean Street Fighter Alpha.

Pikminister

04-11-2012, 12:17 AM

Dracarys

04-11-2012, 02:20 AM

It claims strategy RPG but it looks like your bog standard instanced fight, which is not part of a SRPG.

Pikminister

04-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Tyrant & the Ooze are in the game.

Chris
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/project_x_zone_02.jpg

Jill (with Ooze)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/project_x_zone_01.jpg

Ryu & Ken vs Tyrant
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/project_x_zone_03.jpg

Beanovsky Durst

04-11-2012, 04:46 PM

Looks like a bad MUGEN game...

Pikminister

04-11-2012, 05:17 PM

Looks like a bad MUGEN game...

Is there such a thing as a GOOD mugen game?

Most' the ones I've tried (and I've played a lot of them) play like shit. Never mind the lousy sprites.

Besides, I doubt the gameplay in this one can emulate the craptacular gameplay in 99.9% of MUGEN games. That would be amazing if true. :lol:

Beanovsky Durst

04-11-2012, 08:31 PM

Is there such a thing as a GOOD mugen game?

LOL You got me there >_<

Joey3264

04-12-2012, 06:41 PM

interesting variety of classes Fire Emblem Awakening has
http://serenesforest.net/fe13/class.html
im pleased that they are introducing Physical/Magical mixes this time around

Canas Renvall

04-12-2012, 09:17 PM

I like everything there but the Trickster. Really? They got rid of the Rogue for that? :| Colm was the shit, man...

Joey3264

04-13-2012, 07:08 AM

i miss the rouge too
but OMG a dark Pegasus & axe wilding clerics sound weird yet so awesome

and i hope they bring back the magic triangle, i loved that Light/Elemental/Dark trio (all magic is the same otherwise >:| )

Pikminister

04-17-2012, 11:38 AM

Project X Zone update:

Namco Bandai opened the official site for Project X Zone today. There's little in the way of content at present, but access the "Entry Title" section for voice samples of your favorite Capcom, Sega and Bannam characters.

http://pxz.channel.or.jp/entry/ss/index_f02.png

SOURCE: http://andriasang.com/con0ov/project_x_zone_site/ (http://andriasang.com/con0ov/project_x_zone_site/)

Pikminister

04-21-2012, 02:11 PM

Some Nintendo Direct Highlights:

FOLDERS!

Go from this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/pikminister/3ds_menu.jpg

To this (image shows a folder & the inside of a folder. You can place up to 60 apps in each of them!):
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2t8sq5auh1qzpbds.jpg

TRAILERS!

Fire Emblem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JR0WJR1LBQ

Guild01 Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJzCmjSS2i0

Project X Zone trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtIBS5ZDrss

Beanovsky Durst

04-21-2012, 05:03 PM

I'll admit that Ryu beating the crap out of a Tyrant made me smile...

Dracarys

04-21-2012, 10:03 PM

Any word on if Project X Zone will actually leave Japan?

Canas Renvall

04-21-2012, 10:27 PM

Not yet. However, the decision lies in Namco's hands.

Some of you just started crying and screaming "WHY GOD, WHYYYYYYYYYYYY" at the sky.

Pikminister

04-21-2012, 11:57 PM

Not yet. However, the decision lies in Namco's hands.

Some of you just started crying and screaming "WHY GOD, WHYYYYYYYYYYYY" at the sky.

U read minds.

Anyway, here's some awesome art created on the 3DS using that Colors 3D app (Click on each image to visit the page where you can see how they were made):

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/008/289/_82898.jpg (http://colorslive.com/details/82898-Jill_Valentine_by_karl_nic.php)

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/007/982/_79825.jpg (http://colorslive.com/details/79825-Prometheus_by_Lucsdf.php)

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/007/893/_78938.jpg (http://colorslive.com/details/78938-Bedouin_Punk%3A_Voyage_of_the_Sand_Maiden_by_Munin .php)

:o

Beanovsky Durst

04-22-2012, 03:01 AM

U read minds.

Anyway, here's some awesome art created on the 3DS using that Colors 3D app (Click on each image to visit the page where you can see how they were made):

HOLY. SHIT. That is art.

I listened to this while watching the sketches, made it 10x more awesome. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-V14W8H2E)

Joey3264

04-22-2012, 11:01 AM

Joey3264

04-22-2012, 11:40 AM

apparently in most fire emblem games one of your starting units is a paladin (a fast & strong horseback unit) to help you push forward and protect the little guys.
in this game however you interestingly start with a great knight (a slower & more defensive version of a paladin)

Pikminister

04-22-2012, 04:27 PM

HOLY. SHIT. That is art.

I listened to this while watching the sketches, made it 10x more awesome. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-V14W8H2E)

If you visit the site using your 3DS, you can actually download any of the pictures as an .mpo file (just hit the DOWNLOAD option) and see them in 3D right away.

GuardhouseMusic

04-24-2012, 09:02 PM

http://andriasang.com/con0sh/devil_summoner_3ds/

Sweet mother of God, Atlus, you had better fucking release this in America. I've had to wait far too long for Gemini and Tom's patch, and now this news hits.

Pikminister

04-25-2012, 12:12 AM

New characters confirmed for Project X Zone:

God Eater: Alisa, Soma
End of Eternity (Resonance of Fate): Leanne, Zephyr
Darkstalkers: Lei-Lei (Hsien-Ko)
Dead Rising: Frank West

Scans:

http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Project-X-Zone_Scan_04-24_003-600x1000.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OMmAN.jpg

Pikminister

04-25-2012, 04:14 AM

Folders, I mean, the firmware update went live...

http://i.imgur.com/D7HYs.jpg

PracticalAl

04-25-2012, 11:35 AM

Folders, I mean, the firmware update went live...
http://i.imgur.com/D7HYs.jpg

Bwahahaha! Very, very funny!

'Been playing with Colors! 3D lately! It's an awesome program. Messed around with it for a few hours and managed to draw this:

6467
http://colorslive.com/details/90650-Archangel_by_Apheros.php

Weird seeing my picture that I drew on a tiny screen so huge! :P

Pikminister

04-26-2012, 10:59 AM

Bwahahaha! Very, very funny!

'Been playing with Colors! 3D lately! It's an awesome program. Messed around with it for a few hours and managed to draw this:

6467

http://colorslive.com/details/90650-Archangel_by_Apheros.php

Weird seeing my picture that I drew on a tiny screen so huge! :P

That's pretty impressive. I've read that the resolution can be up to 1600×960

Dracarys

04-26-2012, 12:18 PM

I don't get how people draw on the thing, way too small for me to work with, even for doodles.

Vito

04-26-2012, 12:50 PM

Canas Renvall

04-26-2012, 12:54 PM

I haaaave... 3D Classics, Demos, eShop (for games like Cave Story, Pushmo, etc.), GBA Ambassador, NES Ambassador, Trailers, and Virtual Console.

Pikminister

04-26-2012, 01:02 PM

I don't get how people draw on the thing, way too small for me to work with, even for doodles.

If you think it's the same as drawing using Swapnote/Letterbox... it isn't at all like that. With these programs you can ZOOM IN into a drawing. That's why someone can draw this:

http://colorslive.com/halfs/000/008/129/_81294.jpg (http://colorslive.com/details/81294-Lion_Couple_by_Richtea87.php)

....in such great detail.

It's not that different from drawing using a tablet with a limited surface area to work on.

Dracarys

04-26-2012, 06:34 PM

Zooming sounds even worse, I like to see the image as a whole while I draw. I'll stick to pencil and paper :p

Wrathborne

04-26-2012, 09:37 PM

"What we have here, is failure to communicate" :P

Joey3264

05-14-2012, 03:45 PM

the footage is kinda fuzzy but the game looks very impressive :) cant wait to see it translated

http://youtu.be/5TJQCCtKTac

Pikminister

05-15-2012, 04:30 PM

Mario Kart 7 can now be patched.

http://bzzz.3dsbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mario-kart-7-patch-thumb.jpg

Go to eShop and there's an icon there where you can download the update. There seems to have been a system update as well.

Pikminister

05-15-2012, 08:57 PM

Some random 3DS news:

It seems that Capcom is going to release some sort of Lost Planet spin-off game on the 3DS.

E.X. Trooper

The game apparently looks like a sci-fi Rival Schools, and features anime style graphics in a high-school setting. The cutscenes will be done comic style like in Gravity Daze and Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. There seems to be connections in the game universe with the Lost Planet series, but it doesn't resemble the previous Lost Planet games at all.

aris13

05-15-2012, 09:40 PM

It's coming to the PS3 as well.

Pikminister

05-16-2012, 12:11 PM

New screens from E.X. Troopers:

http://www.cubed3.com/media/2012/May/gravrush3ds.jpg

The complete scan is here: http://andriasang.com/con11l/ex_troopers_pic/ (http://andriasang.com/con11l/ex_troopers_pic/)

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w-FyMW-UD0

It says PS3 but the graphics look more like 3DS graphics. Reminds me a bit of Killer 7.

Gradon

05-17-2012, 01:36 PM

The stuff I'm seeing from Colours 3D is amazing. I never expected such detailed artwork at such a high resolution coming from a 3DS paint program.
That E.X. Troopers looks interesting. I really enjoyed Lost Planet but it seems really RPG'ish styled which I really like. I think I'll be getting this, my 3DS needs new games. ;_;

Dracarys

05-17-2012, 05:00 PM

E.X Troopers looks like a reskin of Mega-Man Legends 3 gameplay. Is E.X Troopers announced worldworld? Because PS3 and 3DS screams Japan only...

Wrathborne

05-17-2012, 06:10 PM

Any new survival horror games popping up on the 3DS? Been seeing more RPG's popping up and am still hoping to see more survival horror other than 'Revelations'.

Dracarys

05-17-2012, 06:29 PM

There was that game where you see ghost in the real world using the camera somehow, was it meant to be a Project Zero/Fatal Frame game?

Beanovsky Durst

05-17-2012, 06:45 PM

There was that game where you see ghost in the real world using the camera somehow, was it meant to be a Project Zero/Fatal Frame game?

Spirit Camera? Yup, it's already out.

Dracarys

05-17-2012, 06:52 PM

^^ Not here.

Beanovsky Durst

05-17-2012, 06:56 PM

^^ Not here.

Oh, that sucks... I thought it was already out worldwide, it's been a while since american release.

Pikminister

05-17-2012, 07:05 PM

Spirit Camera? Yup, it's already out.

Yeah it's already out in the American market. But unfortunately, it's not a traditional Fatal Frame game. So I get now why Nintendo avoided calling it by that name.

Basically, to play it you either have to stand or sit on a swivel chair. Because it plays like "Face Raiders". Where you have to react to stuff that happens all around you. So you cannot sit back and enjoy the game like most 3DS games. You really have to get into it. It's something to play at home or somewhere that has a bit of space.

Wrathborne

05-17-2012, 07:12 PM

bah, shame.

Gradon

05-22-2012, 09:56 AM

Spirit Camera was originally going to be a Project Zero 1 port to 3DS, but Iwata rejected that idea. And Spirit Camera is coming out in Europe on June 29th, same day as Project Zero 2: Wii Edition.

Pikminister

05-29-2012, 03:09 PM

It started as a rumor but now it is confirmed that a Castlevania game is coming to the 3DS.

The latest issue of NP lists the game as:

• Having deep combat mechanics
• It features Trevor Belmont
• Fighting with Trevor’s version of the Combat Cross
• Light and shadow magic returns
• Earn experience points to unlock new combos
• These include launching foes into the air, smashing enemies down to the ground and more
• Includes skeletons, axe-wielding undead and more

http://bzzz.3dsbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nintendo_power_castlevania.png
If you cannot see this image, you're using IE and you should stop that shit at once. It's either Firefox or Chrome.

Zombie_X

05-29-2012, 06:33 PM

Trevor Belmont... HOLY SHIT! Castlevania 3's hero returns! My body is ready for this!

It started as a rumor but now it is confirmed that a Castlevania game is coming to the 3DS.

The latest issue of NP lists the game as:

• Having deep combat mechanics
• It features Trevor Belmont
• Fighting with Trevor’s version of the Combat Cross
• Light and shadow magic returns
• Earn experience points to unlock new combos
• These include launching foes into the air, smashing enemies down to the ground and more
• Includes skeletons, axe-wielding undead and more

http://bzzz.3dsbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nintendo_power_castlevania.png
If you cannot see this image, you're using IE and you should stop that shit at once. It's either Firefox or Chrome.

Pikminister

05-29-2012, 06:49 PM

Trevor Belmont... HOLY SHIT! Castlevania 3's hero returns! My body is ready for this!

I got some more info on that....

“The gameplay in Mirror of Fate stretches across time, and players will eventually be able to control Trevor’s descendent, Simon Belmont. Two other unnamed characters are in the game as well.”

I hope this one plays like the original Castlevania games. Not a big fan of the Metroidvania games. I still enjoy them but the original and III were superb.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sysyt5tc1qzpbds.jpg

Zombie_X

05-30-2012, 12:01 AM

Shit just got real. I like the Metroidvania formula a lot, but the retro linear type that CV1-3 is still awesome.

Pikminister

05-30-2012, 12:00 PM

Shit just got real. I like the Metroidvania formula a lot, but the retro linear type that CV1-3 is still awesome.

I just found out more about the game. It will be a Metroidvania type game. It will play a lot like the DS games but the perspective will be 2D and 2.5D most of the time but sometimes in full 3D.

New screens (they were scanned, thus the low quality):

http://cdn.nintendo3dsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Castlevania-Mirror-of-Fate-4.jpeg
http://cdn.nintendo3dsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Castlevania-Mirror-of-Fate-3.jpeg
http://cdn.nintendo3dsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Castlevania-Mirror-of-Fate-7.jpeg
http://cdn.nintendo3dsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Castlevania-Mirror-of-Fate-11.jpeg
http://cdn.nintendo3dsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Castlevania-Mirror-of-Fate-12.jpeg

Zombie_X

05-30-2012, 05:31 PM

Oh man oh man!! Looks good, almost to good to be true!!

GuardhouseMusic

05-31-2012, 07:20 AM

Pikminister

05-31-2012, 11:54 AM

Speaking of shit getting real and being too good to be true: Shin Megami Tensei IV announced.

My soul is ready! (http://kotaku.com/5914414/shin-megami-tensei-iv-is-coming-to-3ds-gets-a-couple-teaser-images)

Yep. And like PS3's The Last of Us, it's going to have a post-apocalyptic setting.

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17o9jvgxpx3tdjpg/xlarge.jpg

On another topic, Kotaku published an article about a 3DS re-design being unveiled at E3. It's only a rumor, but I honestly doubt that it will happen. Since they will probably focus the majority of the show on the Wii U. A new 3DS would be a distraction that could potentially steal the Wii U's thunder.

Maybe next year.

Beanovsky Durst

05-31-2012, 01:51 PM

Anything can happen with Nintendo. They are the Apple of videogames.

I'm still waiting for the 3DS lite, 3DSi, and 3DSi XL.

Pikminister

05-31-2012, 03:41 PM

Anything can happen with Nintendo. They are the Apple of videogames.

I'm still waiting for the 3DS lite, 3DSi, and 3DSi XL.

Anything can happen, but I really doubt they will show a new 3DS at E3. They screwed up the Wii U's presenration last year (most thought it was merely a tablet, not a console) and they have to get it right this time around. They need to focus on the Wii U alone. The 3DS just needs more games. Especially on the American market.

Dracarys

05-31-2012, 08:42 PM

They releasing a 2D Mario, I expect Nintendo will convince themselves this will be enough to keep people happy until late 2013.

Pikminister

06-04-2012, 04:04 PM

More rumors about a 3DS revision are coming in. It seems the revision is of a 3DS XL version (a bigger handheld):

The big Nintendo 3DS gossip going around is that there’s a big Nintendo 3DS due to be announced tomorrow.

On the eve of Nintendo’s E3 press conference, Japanese newspaper Nikkei — which is usually spot-on with its rumors about Nintendo consoles — says the company will announce a 3DS system with a 4.3-inch screen tomorrow.

That’s 1.5 times bigger than the current 3DS’s screen, and also .1-inch larger than the DSi XL’s display. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nintendo took advantage of the extra space to add an extra Circle Pad and a bigger battery, too.

Nikkei reports that the new 3DS model will release across all major territories as soon as this summer.

SOURCE: http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-with-4-3-inch-3d-tipped-for-e3-reveal-04231813/ (http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-with-4-3-inch-3d-tipped-for-e3-reveal-04231813/)

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 04:50 PM

Nintendo 3DS need be hacked to shit now if that is true. I'm not gonna support it if they pull that crap.

Canas Renvall

06-04-2012, 04:52 PM

What, releasing a revision like they do with every handheld sans GBC about 1.5 years after initial launch?

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 05:00 PM

Nintendo f***ed over early buyers enough already, and this is very different to the DS/DS Lite..

Kaneco

06-04-2012, 06:34 PM

More rumors about a 3DS revision are coming in. It seems the revision is of a 3DS XL version (a bigger handheld):

SOURCE: http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-with-4-3-inch-3d-tipped-for-e3-reveal-04231813/ (http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-with-4-3-inch-3d-tipped-for-e3-reveal-04231813/)

I can actually let that type of revision slide for the people that rather have a bigger system.

I like my old 3DS that can actually be portable and fit right in my pocket just fine.

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 07:09 PM

I can actually let that type of revision slide for the people that rather have a bigger system.

I like my old 3DS that can actually be portable and fit right in my pocket just fine.

Will you still like it when you need carry the Circle Pad Pro around in your pocket too?

Pikminister

06-04-2012, 07:21 PM

Will you still like it when you need carry the Circle Pad Pro around in your pocket too?

You don't carry what you don't need. The frankenstick is useless unless you grew up with dual-shock pads and nothing but that. Then I would understand the need.

But since 99.9% of 3DS games don't really need it, why bother?

And I agree with Kaneco, the 3DS barely fits in my pockets. If it gets even a tiny bit bigger I would need a manbag or a fanny pack... hell to the no to that.

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 07:28 PM

You don't carry what you don't need. The frankenstick is useless unless you grew up with dual-shock pads and nothing but that. Then I would understand the need.

But since 99.9% of 3DS games don't really need it, why bother?

Most games do not need it because it did not exist for a long while, once a 3DS is out that sports dual analogue and more buttons more games will make use of it and offer a gimp control scheme for early 3DS owners.

Revelations is a great example, with CPP you can move, adjust aim and shoot all at once. Is impossible to do the same without it, since if you try to move while aiming your aim is locked to where you were pointing. Don't even get me started on FPS games.

Pikminister

06-04-2012, 07:37 PM

Most games do not need it because it did not exist for a long while, once a 3DS is out that sports dual analogue and more buttons more games will make use of it and offer a gimp control scheme for early 3DS owners.

The revision rumor doesn't really mention a 2nd sliderpad. Just that the screen is bigger (the top one).

Revelations is a great example, with CPP you can move, adjust aim and shoot all at once. Is impossible to do the same without it, since if you try to move while aiming your aim is locked to where you were pointing. Don't even get me started on FPS games.

The Wii has one analog and FPS actually work better than using 2 analogs. Games look like shit on it, but they play better. The only thing that is better is playing on PC's.

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 07:40 PM

The Wii has one analog and FPS actually work better than using 2 analogs. Games look like shit on it, but they play better.

Lol, no.

FPS games on Wii are shit competively, the movement penalty is fucking awful, is why they all end up adding a target lock, to make up for the shitness of movement.

Pikminister

06-04-2012, 07:46 PM

Lol, no.

FPS games on Wii are shit competively, the movement penalty is fucking awful, is why they all end up adding a target lock, to make up for the shitness of movement.

pfft... that all sounds like some regurgitated shit from 2008.

Some games that came after got it right. And I mean like perfect.

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 08:00 PM

pfft... that all sounds like some regurgitated shit from 2008.

Some games that came after got it right. And I mean like perfect.

No, and we've been over this, with me posted examples of why FPS are gimped without 2 sticks or a mouse/KB. I provided examples of different controller schemes, of requirements of modern games.

Your defence was because games from 15 years ago could use only one modern games can, ignoring the evolution of the FPS genre since.

http://www.the-horror.com/forums/showthread.php?8167-Nintendo-3DS-Released!-%28Also-Friend-Codes-here%29&p=198851&viewfull=1#post198851

Kaneco

06-04-2012, 11:07 PM

I've played FPS on the Wii and they're just fine, starting with the release of World at War ages ago.

The game that has perfected it and proves that it can be done is "Metroid Prime Trilogy". It's the Holy Grail of FPS w/ Motion Controls.

As for carrying the Circle Pad Pro...I won't, don't have it and don't need it. I've played both RE games on the 3DS & MGS and can play just fine without them.
If I can get used to playing MGS/MoH/Resistance on the PSP, then this is just a walk on the park.

Simple as that....

Dracarys

06-04-2012, 11:25 PM

Metroid Prime is not a FPS, is an adventure game first and formost, plus it uses target lock anyway to make up for the problems. Those PSP games are poor examples at best. To quote myself:

In Black Ops for example players often sprint then jump and go into prone while at the same time scoping in and firing while adjusting aim.

Please tell me how this works on a 3DS? It only has 6 buttons and 5 are used for the above example alone, plus a movement input is required as well as aiming all at once almost and there are no inputs left.

Not possible on 3DS without CPP. If they try to map it to default 3DS the controls gonna be heavily gimped and hinder gameplay heavily.

biohazard_star

06-07-2012, 09:15 AM

http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detail/?name=Power+Grip+Pro

Nyko's version of the CPP, plus battery extender (3X the battery juice), that fits snugly over the 3DS. For $30, I'm sold. :D

Canas Renvall

06-07-2012, 11:22 AM

Apparently there's one more secret game announcement on IGN today. They just say Nintendo game. Could be Wii U, could be 3DS. Also Fire Emblem: Awakening was tweeted by Nintendo to be coming to NA.

Dracarys

06-07-2012, 11:22 AM

I try to avoid third party products unless officially licensed, all three MS, Nintendo and Sony have proven themselves total wankers in the past few years by applying updates that disable some third party products.

biohazard_star

06-07-2012, 11:43 AM

Like for example? I'm not very familiar with how they block third-party products out, but I think it's a long stretch that Nintendo will try to block this one out, if they can even do so at all. I mean, it's not like the official CPP has some form of encrypted authenticity verification it has to undergo before being allowed to connect to your 3DS.

Dracarys

06-07-2012, 12:11 PM

Off the top off my head MS in an update has blocked third party memory cards and maybe hardrives. Sony blocked off various third party controllers/adapters in an update, Nintendo block a certain brand of Wiimote as well as various Datel devices over several updates.

Joey3264

06-07-2012, 01:10 PM

sorry guys i have to agree with Dracarys on both the FPS & 3rd party peripherals

1st person shooters are made to be played with 2 analogues, sure you can play without but its much more comfortable with a control stick for both movement and aiming

and i really dislike generic peripherals, when ever i buy one it always develops some kind of problem (and oh god! i cant stand the lame add ons for the wii that really don't do much of anything)

Wrathborne

06-07-2012, 01:14 PM

Apparently there's one more secret game announcement on IGN today. They just say Nintendo game. Could be Wii U, could be 3DS. Also Fire Emblem: Awakening was tweeted by Nintendo to be coming to NA.

If Only they did a Final Fantasy Tactics game...A real one like the PS one, not the shitty 'advance' series.

Pikminister

06-08-2012, 09:50 PM

sorry guys i have to agree with Dracarys on both the FPS & 3rd party peripherals

1st person shooters are made to be played with 2 analogues, sure you can play without but its much more comfortable with a control stick for both movement and aiming

If you started gaming from the PS2 or later, I would understand that. But I've been gaming from the SNES all the way to the present. And believe me, I don't need 2 analogs to play ANY FPS unless it forces me to play that way.

Shit, I was great playing Goldeneye, Turok 1, 2, 3 and Duke Nukem, etc. etc. on the N64 and it's lonely analog. The Gamecube barely had a 2nd analog (it wasn't really analog).

And sorry but there is no one on this green Earth that can convince me that RE4 plays better with 2 analogs than using the Wiimote + nunchuk combo. Fuck no. That version is still my fave one to PLAY with. The HD versions are just for show.

Dracarys

06-09-2012, 02:35 AM

Strawman arguments that hold zero weight there pikminster. Stop bringing up old games that play NOTHING like todays FPS games. FPS games of today have more features, more advanced game worlds. 3DS simply doesn't have the required buttons count, let alone easy access.

I'll quote myself, again, just so you get it.

In Black Ops for example players often sprint then jump and go into prone while at the same time scoping in and firing while adjusting aim.

Please tell me how this works on a 3DS? It only has 6 buttons and 5 are used for the above example alone, plus a movement input is required as well as aiming all at once almost and there are no inputs left.

Now explain it, in detail, and stop bringing up games that do not apply to anything anymore.

Pikminister

06-09-2012, 12:03 PM

You're being ridiculous.

If the lack of buttons was an issue we would all play FPS on a PC, where many FPS freaks believe they all belong. And there wouldn't be CLASSIC, FAMOUS and fully functional FPS/TPS games on the N64, GameCube and Wii that prove that 1 analog and few buttons work better than 2 analogs.

But you like to argue ridiculous things (ORC), so I'll stop there. I've noticed that you've been trying to get someone to argue with you (what, with News Bot all worked up on making RE6 look like the second coming lately) and I don't care about that. I've played many games on many systems to know for a FACT that 2 analogs are not even close to being necessary. Just AIMING with them is shit compared t pointer controls (don't get them confused with motion controls, BTW... its totally different).

So, keep on truckin' dewd.

Joey3264

06-09-2012, 03:19 PM

there is no one on this green Earth that can convince me that RE4 plays better with 2 analogs than using the Wiimote + nunchuk combo. Fuck no. That version is still my fave one to PLAY with. The HD versions are just for show.

i LOVED playing RE4 on the wii aiming my magnum with my own hand lol XD
but i don't think RE4 & 3D-Metroid are good examples, i view those games as an action/adventure not as shooters

Joey3264

06-09-2012, 03:27 PM

i might sound a little sidetracked but i enjoyed the motion controls on the wii version of RE4 so much that i didn't care that the game was easier than the other versions
if i want a challenge i will just play it on mercenaries or professional mode. RE4 adapted so well to the wii it was amazing

Dracarys

06-09-2012, 04:44 PM

Beanovsky Durst

06-22-2012, 12:38 AM

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17qiuf4phra61jpg/original.jpg (http://kotaku.com/5920420/nintendo-announces-a-new-bigger-3ds)

Told you...

Canas Renvall

06-22-2012, 02:07 AM

I see they went the DSi route and made a matte finish instead of glossy. I approve.

Welp, time to start saving my pennies... again...

Vito

06-22-2012, 02:45 AM

Fuck Nintendo.

Dracarys

06-22-2012, 06:17 AM

There an R4 out yet? I'm done supporting Nintendo.

Joey3264

06-22-2012, 10:46 AM

i will just keep my ordinary 3ds, not buying that model
that thing looks just plain ugly (also.. WTF that fucking thing doesn't even have a circle pad pro built in!)

Canas Renvall

06-22-2012, 12:52 PM

I like how people don't realize it's right around the time for a revision for a handheld if they know anything about Nintendo, yet they act so shocked... :P Also Dracarys, that is a very fine line to be walking on, so be careful talking about R4s and not supporting Nintendo. Not that I think you would pirate games, of course. :P

And to answer your question, no there isn't one.

Joey3264

06-22-2012, 01:31 PM

my complaint is specifically the absence of circle pad plus features built-in
i was expecting on the XL having it and was already planning to perform a system transfer. guess thats not gonna happen :billy:

biohazard_star

06-22-2012, 02:12 PM

They probably didn't want to create a divide between the two systems. Giving the XL a built-in second analog stick would give developers a bigger reason to design future 3DS games with a two-stick set-up in mind, which in turn would piss off the owners of the original 3DS. Not including a second analog stick on the first iteration was a major oversight on their parts....

Canas Renvall

06-22-2012, 02:23 PM

Exactly. It would split the fanbase and would almost force all original 3DS owners to shell out for a CPP. I wanted it built in too, but from a business standpoint Nintendo made the right call. I still want the bigger screen and better battery though.

Dracarys

06-22-2012, 02:29 PM

They probably didn't want to create a divide between the two systems. Giving the XL a built-in second analog stick would give developers a bigger reason to design future 3DS games with a two-stick set-up in mind

They should be doing this, instead they are releasing games that suffer horrid at worst and extremely lacking at best controls. Kid Icarus is a prime example, jesus that games controls are awful, really could have used the second stick. Funnily they did support the CPP with it...for left handed people, not to actually fix the problem.

biohazard_star

06-22-2012, 03:00 PM

Just wait for the eventual CPP XL, then the eventual 3DS+CPP Bright, which they will eventually announce next year. :P Man, people who bought the CPP who are thinking of upgrading sure got screwed over. :(

Deus Flux

06-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Fuck Nintendo.

:lol: HAHHAA oh man, I know you're probably serious but for some reason your blunt reply caught me off guard - hilarious.

But really, no second circle pad?
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It's strange but you know Ninteno are just milking the revisions little-by-little. I strongly believe before the 3DS life cycle is over that it will have one added to it. This big honking 3DS doesn't really bother me personally, though.

I'm probably in the minority here but I love my cosmo black one with the CPP.. really comfortable and feels like holding a console controller - without, it cramps my fingers badly. The CPP is one of the biggest factors that actually led me to buy a 3DS. I play all of my games with it, even the ones that don't use it just for the grip. This huge XL thing though just really isn't for me.

Funny thing over at gamefaqs - someone called it a "waffle iron". :lol:
I'm waiting on my wireless router, so no friend code yet.

Beanovsky Durst

06-22-2012, 08:41 PM

Fuck Nintendo.

Agreed.

You know what pisses me off?

The fact that they shove it in your face... I get a Swapnote, saying I should watch Nintendo Direct. First thing I see, is Reggie Douchebag, telling me how awesome and better the 3DSXL is compared to the system I currently own. So they are basically giving me the middle finger for supporting them. That's the exact same reason I fucking hate Apple.

I'm with Dracarys on this. I'm not supporting Nintendo anymore... They could have been more subtle with current 3DS owners.