Nintendo has an INSANE holiday games lineup

[archie4208]

Wii
Wii Fit Plus - Oct. 4
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Holiday

DS
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Oct. 12
Style Savvy - Nov. 2
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Dec. 7

I can't wait!

[Third]

That's gross.

[Bocsius]

I can barely contain my excitement.

[demi]

I like the WiiWare lineup. Not one single solid date

[Smooth Groove]

I don't get why there are hardcore gamers who are still offended by what Nintendo is offering.  Isn't it apparent by now that Nintendo systems are mainly for kids? 

[Human Snorenado]

In case anyone forgot what Nintendo console dominance looked like, well here you go.

[Bocsius]

I don't get why there are hardcore gamers who are still offended by what Nintendo is offering.  Isn't it apparent by now that Nintendo systems are mainly for kids' moms? 

Slight change to reflect reality.

[Mr. Gundam]

I read through the entire list over at GAF. It was like 99% crap.

[demi]

Star Wars Elite Squadron November 3

[archie4208]

I was about to make a thread asking whats coming out on my DS in the near future but DAMN

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey.  GOTY 2010.

Atlus

[Diunx]

lol wii.

[Bebpo]

Yay, more Zelda

[HyperZoneWasAwesome]

well, there's those Nicalis Wii Ware games, and a eventual Ace Combat-but-with-animu Wii game coming out, those count for something, right?

Ah hell with it.  At this point making fun of the Wii is like pointing out Polio victims can't win footraces, its getting repetitive no matter how true it still remains to be.

[Oblivion]

Yay, more Zelda

 Zelda

[Bebpo]

Don't forget Silent Hill 1 remake in November.  It could be terrible with no combat, or it could be good.  Either way it's our new yearly Yamaoka album so I'll give it a play.

[Don Flamenco]

worst console line up ever, but it'll still sell the most 

[EmCeeGrammar]

Kinda wish Shantae was for the WiiWare service instead.

edit:
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - November
Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll™ - Early 2010
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Smash-up - Sept. 22
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage - Nov. 8
BIT.TRIP VOID - Q3
BIT.TRIP series (3 additional titles) - Q4, Q1
Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth - Q3
Cave Story - Q3
Wii Fit Plus - Oct. 4
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Holiday

Not bad, and Endless Ocean 2 will be out next year along with Monkey ball.  Although I hope Monkey ball has an option where you can hold the wiimote sideways like in kororinpa 2.

[cool breeze]

I'm getting NSMB and Zelda for sure.  If Cave Story Wiiware is this year, I'll get that too.  For Shantae and Castlevania Wiiware, I'll hold off to see how they turn out.  I was planning on getting Silent Hill but more I read up on it, the less interesting it seems; it seems like a backwards response to homecoming.  Boy and His Blob also looks really pretty but really dull.

NSMB was more than I expected.  It will be really hard for them to fuck it up.  Hell, if they manage to make it really good, even better.  It's like one part about LittleBigPlanet I really liked, but as a 2D Mario platformer, which is better than LBP platforming no matter how you felt about it.  Zelda is Zelda; I'll find enjoyment from it.

[pilonv1]

Style Savy :

[Smooth Groove]

Totally forgot about Silent Hill.  I'll get that for sure since I was a big fan of SH2 and Sh3 but I never played the first.  The last 3 SHs have all ranged from meh to .

Hopefully, Konami will get back that special horror magic for the remake. 

I'm worried about my WII though.  I haven't used it for more than a year and the dust might have killed it. 

[Jansen]

i would just give up on gaming if i were stupid enough to only buy nintendo systems

[bork]

Wii this year has been amazing, guys.  I mean, I actually bought FOUR games for it...holy shit, can't stop this juggernaut!!   

[Jansen]

i would rather buy silent hill remake for ps2. cheaper and i can upscale that bitch w/ my ps3

[bork]

i would rather buy silent hill remake for ps2. cheaper and i can upscale that bitch w/ my ps3

And no waggle.  Superior version.

[Bocsius]

I would actually consider 4 games to be a good year. 4 games before the holiday rush would be freaking outstanding and borderline buying too much.

[tiesto]

Yet the Wii has the one game I most want this Holiday season (NSMB)... ahh well.

[Trent Dole]

For fucks sake give NSMB an actual release date already. 

[Bildi]

I actually thought there was a game coming out that I wanted.  But nothing mentioned in this thread rings a bell.  Maybe it was Silent Hill.

Or maybe I was mistaken.

[bork]

I would actually consider 4 games to be a good year. 4 games before the holiday rush would be freaking outstanding and borderline buying too much.

Only on a Nintendo system is four games a "good year."

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Still waiting for a reason I should buy a Wii.

[Bocsius]

Only on a Nintendo system is four games a "good year."

I'm admittedly not much of a gamer these days, so pay no attention to me. I still haven't bought anything from* this year, although I will eventually get Halo Wars. ODST will be my first game of 09.

(*I just got my 360 right before Christmas last year. So I have bought seven games from the back catalog [plus one XBLA] since then.)

[bork]

Still waiting for a reason I should buy a Wii.

As much as hating on the Wii is fun, it does have its share of good games.  I have almost 30 titles for it now; can't really complain.  Would still much rather play 360 and PS3 though.

[Crushed]

i would rather buy silent hill remake for ps2. cheaper and i can upscale that bitch w/ my ps3

And no waggle.  Superior version.

Have they even shown the PS2 version of the game? They've been focusing on the Wii version entirely, with the PSP version stuck in a corner at E3 and GamesCom.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

lol Wii.

This holiday seems boring as fuck to me.  Mass Effect 2 (boring sci-fi crap), Halo ODST (tired of Halo), Uncharted 2 (lol), Modern Warfare 2 (I'd look into but I know I'd get my ass beat online by those that play it 12 hours a day), etc.  NSMB Wii might be one of the few holiday titles I could see myself actually buying down the road.

Holiday 2010 is all about dat Galaxy 2.

[tiesto]

Still waiting for a reason I should buy a Wii.

As much as hating on the Wii is fun, it does have its share of good games.  I have almost 30 titles for it now; can't really complain.  Would still much rather play 360 and PS3 though.

Are those mostly WiiWare/VC games? I have like about 15 retail games, and some of those are of really questionable quality (Baroque, Sonic and the Secret Rings).

[Human Snorenado]

Jesus Christ you people are sick.  I'm fairly certain there's not 30 pieces of software on the Wii I would even bother to call a "game."

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I was a Wii exclusive owner and it was fucking painful.

You enjoyed it at first because Mario Galaxy kicks ass but once you get 242 stars, what then?  Wait until the next somewhat significant release comes out.  Maybe see if a B or C level game is cheap enough to justify the value while hoping that the game you're waiting for turns out to be worth it.  If so, play and beat it for the next month and then wait for the next one.  Again, check around to see if a B or C level title is cheap enough to justify buying it.

I was Wii exclusive for the rare moment it was considered to be worth it to own one (Fall 2007 to Spring 2008)  I couldn't imagine how it is since then since the pool has almost dried up completely.  Fortunately, I was able to sell it off for the cost I paid for it.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Uhh, I don't see that much to complain about, really.  The main problem with Wii is its lackluster online infrastructure and that occassionaly I come across something with broken controls.  I guess if I owned an hd set I'd be resentful.  For some dumb reason they like to hook up Wii systems to lcd hd monitors at demo stations.  The image is AWFUL.  I guess my thing lately is that I trade in what I finish and consider to have little replay value.   My collection isn't very big now other than the pick up and play stuff that I keep.

edit: I'm going to check my game usage and count up what I've played, although this is my second wii after giving away the first so the numbers won't include stuff I played pre-animal crossing.

[Human Snorenado]

Yeah emcee, but you're autistic.

[cool breeze]

Jesus Christ you people are sick.  I'm fairly certain there's not 30 pieces of software on the Wii I would even bother to call a "game."

Your mistake is having standards for the Wii.

As someone who owns a Wii because every once in a year Nintendo puts out an incredible game, I've come to expect nothing between those games.  I can't sell the thing because I know something like Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be fantastic, and if I'm surprised in that in-between time, it's a treat.

[Human Snorenado]

Jesus Christ you people are sick.  I'm fairly certain there's not 30 pieces of software on the Wii I would even bother to call a "game."

Your mistake is having standards for the Wii.

As someone who owns a Wii because every once in a year Nintendo puts out an incredible game, I've come to expect nothing between those games.  I can't sell the thing because I know something like Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be fantastic, and if I'm surprised in that in-between time, it's a treat.

That's my point though, I could see owning a Wii and having like 4-5 games for it.  But fucking THIRTY?  Come on.  That's a sign that you probably need to look into psychiatric help or something.

[Hollywood]

Nintendo's lost it, and its not even the fact they do casual shit. The casual shit is no better or worse than connectivity on Gamecube. It's the fact they only make ports or remakes of old games now. Punch-out is apparently the same, all the Mario Sports games, and about a dozen Gamecube sequels or direct ports that are exactly the same like Ainimal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Battalion Wars, etc.

What happened to shit like Waverace, F-Zero, Donkey Kong, Starfox, and shit? Seems like every "real" game they make now is some unwanted sequel or port. Even the new Super Mario Bros, why the hell do they gotta make it a 4 player party game? Why not just make a colorful kickass original Super Mario World type game? Makes no sense.

[Smooth Groove]

The WII is my least favorite system but I could see how it's actually a pretty good system for people who've had little experience with gaming or have skipped gaming for awhile.  Those types of gamers could easily find a bunch of games that they would enjoy.  

Although there aren't many great WII titles, keep in mind that the WII is the only system with 100% backwards capabilitiy with its predecessor and a huge selection of virtual console games.

[bork]

Are those mostly WiiWare/VC games? I have like about 15 retail games, and some of those are of really questionable quality (Baroque, Sonic and the Secret Rings).

No, that's software.  I don't have that many WiiWare/VC games.

Jesus Christ you people are sick.  I'm fairly certain there's not 30 pieces of software on the Wii I would even bother to call a "game."

That's my point though, I could see owning a Wii and having like 4-5 games for it.  But fucking THIRTY?  Come on.  That's a sign that you probably need to look into psychiatric help or something.

   I'm known to be one of those types who buys too many fucking games.  Remember the Gamestop days?   

Here's what I own.  The games that are ports/multiplatform are bolded.

-Wii Sports
-Wii Play (bought at launch to get the extra Wiimote)
-Odoru Made In Wario
-Excite Truck
-Mario Strikers Charged
-Super Mario Galaxy
-Super Smash Bros. Brawl
-Mario Kart Wii
-Warioland Shake
-Punch-Out!!
-Metroid Prime Trilogy
-Biohazard 0
-Biohazard Umbrella Chronicles
-Biohazard 4 Wii Edition
-We Love Golf
-Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes Double Pack
-Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom
-Dragonball Z Sparking Meteor
-Samurai Spirits Rokuban Shoubu
-Ghost Squad
-Madworld
-Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
-Muramasa (in both Japanese and English now  )
-No More Heroes
-Oneechanbara Revolution
-Tenchu 4

That's 26 games.  7 are multiplatform games.  Out of the 19 games leftover, there's only a couple I wish I could be rid of.  In contrast, I have 37 Xbox 360 games and 20 PS3 games (counting a few downloadable titles), although I've owned more than that.  With the Wii, I really never sold most of the games I got for it.

[Bildi]

To me the Wii was worth it for Zelda and Galaxy, Wii Sports/Play/Fit.  I don't mind it sitting around for long periods.

Holy crap lyte you crazy bastard.

[Bebpo]

I'll get the Wii version of SH over the PS2 one.  The trailers/gameplay footage looks fairly nice for Wii and beyond PS2 visuals.  Plus it seems obvious the Wii version is the lead platform.  I actually think it could be a good game since Climax UK's Silent Hill PSP was solid and a better effort than Double Helix's SH5.  Will buy SH Wii day 1 cause I'm a SH whore.

[demi]

PS2 version is for dirty poors. At least Wii version will be WS (or at least I hope) and 480p. Not that I'm defending the Wii.

[Bebpo]

Does anyone think catchball FF is going to be an AAA game from SE?  I haven't followed it since the first video with the throwing came out and it looked pretty dumb then.

[EmCeeGrammar]

I'm very certain I've purchased more than thirty games between WiiWare and Retail.  It's not hard. .

Traded due to finishing or waiting for the sequel or were shit:

+  Excite truck
+  Trauma Center
+  Resident Evil 4
Metal Slug Anthology
+  Warioware Smooth Moves
+  Super Mario Galaxy
+  Wii Music
+  Shaun White Snowboarding
Deadly Creatures
+MadWorld
No More Heroes
Guitar Hero 3
Geometry Wars Galaxies
Battle of the Bands
Okami
+  Order Up
+  Blast Works
+We Love Golf
Tiger Woods 07
Tiger Woods 08
+  Pro Evolution Soccer 08
+  Metroid Prime Corruption
+  Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
The Conduit
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
+  Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection
AMF bowling
+  Boom Blox
Grand Slam Tennis
ManHunt 2
Destroy All Humans
Dewy's Adventure
+  Endless Ocean
Fire Emblem
Klonoa
Major Minor's Majestic March
Mario Kart
Mercury Meltdown Revolution
Sam and Max season 1
Super Paper Mario
+  Punch-Out
Samba De Amigo
House of the Dead 2&3 return
Zack and Wiki

Rented:
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Medal of Honor
Call of Duty 3
Pangya Golf

Current Collection:
Wii Fit
Pro Evolution Soccer 10
Animal Crossing
Kororinpa 2
Tiger Woods 10
Muramusa
Phantom Brave
Little Kings Story
Boom Blox 2
Excite bots
Dokapon Kingdom
House of the Dead Overkill
Super Smash Brothers
Metroid Prime Trilogy

Wiiware:
World of Goo
Rotohex
Orbient
Cubello
Bonsai Barber
Toki Tori
Tetris Party
Bit Trip Beat
Mega Man 9
LIT
Gradius Rebirth
Contra Rebirth
Maboshi's Arcade
Bubble Bobble Plus
Swords and Soldiers
Bit trip Core
Bomberman Blast

+ games I liked, rest were trade in fodder
I guess if we're only counting exclusives thats like... around 30 ish games I'd recommend. Although for games like Shaun White, Pro Evolution Soccer, and Tiger Woods I'd argue the Wii version is superior.

[EmCeeGrammar]

What happened to shit like Waverace, F-Zero, Donkey Kong, Starfox, and shit? Makes no sense.

They don't sell enough copies to justify development.  DUH. Buy Excitebots, ya wanker.

[Bebpo]

I've bought a decent amount of Wii games but most of it is shit and I regret owning them.

The only Wii games worth owning IMO:

-Zelda (if you have the GC version then it isn't)
-Mario Galaxy
-No More Heroes
-Madworld
-Muramasa
-Wario Shake It
-Fire Emblem
-Little King Story

[bork]

I still haven't played Zelda.  Is it worth getting the GC version over the Wii version?  Is the GC version lacking; heard it doesn't have widescreen?

[Bildi]

I think you are right about the widescreen.

Wii version has remote and nunchuk waggling which suck but do the job.  A big upside is crossbow aiming. I'd get the Wii version.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Isn't Twilight Princess required to hack your wii?  I kinda wanna sorta do it for usb loader stuff but I wouldn't be surprised if newer models were unhackable.

[bork]

Isn't Twilight Princess required to hack your wii?  I kinda wanna sorta do it for usb loader stuff but I wouldn't be surprised if newer models were unhackable.

No!     They got around that and now all you need to do is put a couple of files onto an SD card, install the homebrew channel, and go go go!

[EmCeeGrammar]

I need to get a usb sd card device.  I want to try some of the brawl mods too.

[bork]

To me the Wii was worth it for Zelda and Galaxy, Wii Sports/Play/Fit.  I don't mind it sitting around for long periods.

Holy crap lyte you crazy bastard.

 

If you think that's crazy, I have around 140 PS2 games!  That's probably nothing compared to what some of the serious collectors (like DCharlie!) own.

[chronovore]

It's a little off-topic, but what good Nintendo DS games are there for really young kids? Like preschoolers? My son has trouble with complex (average) gameplay.

[tiesto]

It's a little off-topic, but what good Nintendo DS games are there for really young kids? Like preschoolers? My son has trouble with complex (average) gameplay.

Give Super Princess Peach, and the Legendary Starfy a shot...

My Wii collection: (Both Zelda and Mario Galaxy were my brother's, he took them to school with him, and I never bought copies of my own)

-WiiSports
-Super Smash Bros Brawl
-The Munchables
-Klonoa
-Kororinpa: Marble Mania
-Marble Saga Kororinpa
-Sonic and the Secret Rings
-Baroque
-Zack and Wiki
-NiGHTS
-Dragon Quest Swords
-Muramasa
-Little King Story
-Mercury Meltdown Revolution
-Super Paper Mario

and I think I'm forgetting 1 or 2...


Wiiware:
-Mega Man 9
-Lost Winds
-Cubello
-World of Goo

soon to be Contra

Really looking forward to Sin and Punishment 2, Mario Galaxy 2, the new Metroid, and of course NSMB. And I still need to pick up Opoona.

[ch1nchilla]

Yo, but I'm gonna buy New Super Mario Bros. Wii.