Nintendo 3DS

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by Kurosu

I separated it from my quip concerning your comment about casuals and gamers, it wasn't connected to it.

Ah~ Got it.

Originally Posted by Kurosu

yeah... I'm referring to the conference. It's a conference all about the 3DS, so it has to be important.

I think it will be important too.
Definitely looking forward to it though.
Well, we'll all see soon.

[Sides]

Biohazard Revelations TGS PV?

Capcom seem to be a bit busy with the 3DS, MHtriG this year and BHrev next year. The 3rd wave of games looks kind of promising, in terms of visuals, i hope that the audio will improve as well, the audio samples in mercenaries were just horrible. Now that capcom can do it, pulling off some decent visuals on the handheld, what will the other devs/publishers do?

Some scans over on nintendoeverything.com

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by Sides

Biohazard Revelations TGS PV?

I can excuse the boobs, I am used to it these days. But the HAIR? The hair is a disaster. Who in their right mind would have a hairstyle like that during combat unless they are already blind?

She better get her hair tied back quickly, or the studio messed up on designing a credible character.

The only characters allowed to block their own vision are the aforementioned blind people or those with magical powers.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

No, I was just wondering why it was so surprising.

My question is, why can't i be surprised? I mean you automatically thought i was bashing the 3DS with my surprise.

& damn, the Biohazard Revelations video is no longer available.

[Kurosu]

Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

The hair is a disaster. Who in their right mind would have a hairstyle like that during combat unless they are already blind?

It's a japanese thing? Man that hair looks awful. But Capcom's support for the 3DS is looking really good, good on them.
By the way, here's the vid again:

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by Kurosu

It's a japanese thing?

There are many characters with obstructive hair, but they are usually badasses who do not seem to be affected by their inability to see.

Indeed, I would have been more forgiving if the new character wasn't so hopelessly weak. As it stands the inability to fight is associated with a self-induced visual impairment.

Weak character? Fine. Character who can't see because the hair is in the way? Fine. But put these two traits together and you end up with a comical character who can't tie her own shoelaces together properly.

[Benoit]

It's nice that Nintendo tried to compensate those who bought a 3DS at the original price, but that doesn't mean they can't be criticised on how. I for one don't think that a handful of old games that are pre-selected are a good compensation. What makes it even worse is that they're a hackjob. The Ambassadors are pretty much being used as beta testers for their latest scheme designed to milk their old games all over again.

As for the 3DS redesign that is going to include a second analog stick, remember that the source of that rumor is the same one that revealed the Wii U. It could very well be true that the 3DS is getting a relaunch. Nintendo really needs to do their best against the PS Vita.

Rehashes of Nintendo franchises can sustain a console, but it can't make it dominate. Just look at the GameCube.

Finally, Monster Hunter was't the only factor in saving the PSP. Square-Enix's offerings and Sega's Phantasy Star Portable also helped a lot.

[Kurosu]

Originally Posted by Benoit

It's nice that Nintendo tried to compensate those who bought a 3DS at the original price, but that doesn't mean they can't be criticised on how. I for one don't think that a handful of old games that are pre-selected are a good compensation. What makes it even worse is that they're a hackjob. The Ambassadors are pretty much being used as beta testers for their latest scheme designed to milk their old games all over again.

A valid argument, but they could've just not done anything as well. It's like looking a gift horse in the mouth. It doesn't mean they're free of criticism, but it was done as a gesture of good will if anything. They didn't foresee the 3DS having a lackluster launch that would force the price drop, so coming up with this at the last minute is satisfactory enough for me. I wouldn't go as far as call it a hackjob, because that's rather extreme.

Originally Posted by Benoit

Finally, Monster Hunter was't the only factor in saving the PSP. Square-Enix's offerings and Sega's Phantasy Star Portable also helped a lot.

Probably not the only factor, but it certainly was the biggest factor considering the massive hit that it is.

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

My question is, why can't i be surprised? I mean you automatically thought i was bashing the 3DS with my surprise.

& damn, the Biohazard Revelations video is no longer available.

Didn't say you can't. Just wondering why you were so sur... Hmm? Is our conversation starting to go through an infinite loop? ∑(゜∀゜)

Originally Posted by Shiroth

& damn, the Biohazard Revelations video is no longer available.

But never fear, the newest play video for Senran Kagura exists!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1315579262

Originally Posted by Benoit

Finally, Monster Hunter was't the only factor in saving the PSP. Square-Enix's offerings and Sega's Phantasy Star Portable also helped a lot.

No, Monster Hunter is so significant that there are people in JP (internet) that even say that the PSP existed solely to play Monster Hunter. And from the sells charts that you see in Nintendo's conferences, it always tends to spike because of Monster Hunter...

[Sides]

Famitsu has an article up on konami/tri-ace's Beyond the Labyrinth, read more on famitsu.com
The article includes screen of the battle system. If looks interesting, considering Tri-Ace's last experiment with different/new battle system in End of Eternity, i have faith it will turn out being fun.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Sides

Famitsu has an article up on konami/tri-ace's Beyond the Labyrinth, read more on famitsu.com
The article includes screen of the battle system. If looks interesting, considering Tri-Ace's last experiment with different/new battle system in End of Eternity, i have faith it will turn out being fun.

Wow, those backgrounds look stunning for a 3DS title. I'm certainly impressed.

Needs to be more steampunk like Resonance of Fate.

[Kurosu]

I took a look at screens through my 3DS in 3D and I concur, it looks pretty solid.

[Shiroth]

Has anyone played Star Fox 64 3D yet?

[Syntron]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Has anyone played Star Fox 64 3D yet?

Yeah i played it in 1997 and have fond memories of it, although most of it is blurred by the many years that have passed since then. I heard there is a new Star Fox on the 3DS? Took them long enough! Whats this one about? I hope they have a really fresh story and new designs because they sure can't just use the old ones, i mean, that would be crazy, right?

right?

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Syntron

I heard there is a new Star Fox on the 3DS? Took them long enough! Whats this one about?

I asked if anyone has played the 3DS release, and you answered with "Yeah i played it in 1997 and have fond memories of it".

[Leo Keichi]

Originally Posted by Syntron

Yeah i played it in 1997 and have fond memories of it, although most of it is blurred by the many years that have passed since then. I heard there is a new Star Fox on the 3DS? Took them long enough! Whats this one about? I hope they have a really fresh story and new designs because they sure can't just use the old ones, i mean, that would be crazy, right?

right?

Yeah, I played it back then, too. I can still remember some of the catchphrases until now.

"hey, Einstein, I'm on your side!"
"Fox, take this guy off me"
"It's too hot. I can't take it anymore!"
lol

I'm so hoping for a new Star Fox (the DS game doesn't really count for me). But this is the old one, with better graphics, the same thing they did with Ocarina of Time. It's totally recommended for who never played the N64 version, though.

[Sides]

Change my mind, it doesn't look too bad. If the audio quality is good and we get a lot of tracks, I am in.

[Kurosu]

Oh god, they've ported over dat PSX CG. It looks rather fun

[serenade_beta]

Some stuff I cared about from the conference...

Zelda Skyward Sword - 11/23/2011
The new enemy (the one with the sword and teleports around) looked really interesting.
Unlike America, the crowd in Japan isn't so much for funs and laughs...

Pokepark 2 - 2011
Pokepark... Not that there is a problem, but I would prefer Pokemon Snap!

Pink 3DS for girls!
Why not?

Paper Mario, Mario Tennis, Luigi Mansion, Mario 3DS, Mario Olympics, Mario Cart...
Lots... and lots... of Mario.
I personally liked Mario Tennis for the GB. You know, the one where you play as a human in the academy?

Animal Cross - 2012

Girl's Mode

Bravely Default
The illustration is pretty... "nice".
It's "ry"...

Miku - 3/2012

Stupid scamming BandaiNamco's Ace Combat and Tekken
How much of the game is gonna by DLC?

Love Plus - 12/8/2011

Kid Icarus - 2012, first quarter
Really looking forward to it... Go, Sakurai, make us a great game!

Monster Hunter 3 - 12/10
And Hunter 4...
Why introduce 4 along with 3? To tell people "Hey, we aren't going to move back to the Sony system, so stop waiting, buy a 3DS, and buy 3"?

And some other stuff were introduced too, but I didn't note them.



........
MORE IMPORTANTLY...!
FINALLY, a new Fire Emblem game!
YES!

[GDB]

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

MORE IMPORTANTLY...!
FINALLY, a new Fire Emblem game!
YES!

Indeed. Now, NoA, confirm a localization. And Japan/importers, confirm that it isn't a ridiculous cakewalk that makes any semblance of strategy a handicap (re: Radiant Dawn).