Game

[Tasty]

i died like 13 times on the desert world boss stage fukkin game is hard

Lol, don't try any of the World 9 levels then. Let alone the challenges.

[Positive Touch]

playing two player and not killing the other guy is hard

[Sho Nuff]

I just finished Mass Effect III, I should have gotten the Wii U version so I could play it in my bed...and invite Miranda with me between the sheets

[MyNameIsMethodis]

  brb buying me3

[Cerveza mas fina]

I kind of need a box under my tv for dvd/br/netflix etc (my fiancee wants this)

Can i stream dvds/br to the pad? Does wii u support mkv files? Hows the netflix ap?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

no , no, its like the ps3 app

I dont think theres even a media player on the wiiu

[Momo]

What is it that made you decide to buy one now, Shaka?

And why buy Tekken again when you haven't played the PS3 version?  Both you and Momo.  Time to end that Bore WTF team we had.   

I kinda bought too many games at that time. But I did take my Nina up to like 16th DAN

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Netflix on Wii U is a derpier version of the PS3 version, which is the best one out there.

I wonder whose great idea it was to provide absolutely no continuity feature between TV episodes.  Also gotta love the moments where you finish a season 4 episode of a TV show and the menu takes you to season 1 episode 1.  Dumb dumb dumb.  Even dumber is the fact that just about every other version of Netflix offers this feature.

[SantaC]

^why did you get a wii u anyway.

[Van Cruncheon]

money, impulse control issues

poors wouldn't unnerstand. :-(

[Great Rumbler]

The Shame Cube is looking pretty full these days.

[Purple Filth]

money, impulse control issues

poors wouldn't unnerstand. :-(

first world problems?

[Shaka Khan]

Netflix on Wii U is a derpier version of the PS3 version, which is the best one out there.

I wonder whose great idea it was to provide absolutely no continuity feature between TV episodes.  Also gotta love the moments where you finish a season 4 episode of a TV show and the menu takes you to season 1 episode 1.  Dumb dumb dumb.  Even dumber is the fact that just about every other version of Netflix offers this feature.

I haven't tried the netflix app, but I wanted to comment about Hulu's app: I was hoping that with the better resources and improved HTML5 support the app would be vastly smoother than the PS3 app, but it chugs when navigating just the same.

[Shaka Khan]

I'm starting to enjoy the system even more, but biggest gripes remain as the subpar colors/IQ of the gamepad and merely mirroring content on the second screen.

[Tasty]

I can't decide whether to play Xeno on my Wii (ripped to hard drive) or to move the save over to my Wii U and play it there. Can anyone say if the upgrade to HDMI/upscaling is worth anything?

[Tasty]

I'm starting to enjoy the system even more, but biggest gripes remain as the subpar colors/IQ of the gamepad and merely mirroring content on the second screen.

GamePad's screen was actually more vibrant than my TV, lol. I had to change my TV settings to "Warm" because it was annoying me having it washed out so much.

[Tasty]

Netflix on Wii U is a derpier version of the PS3 version, which is the best one out there.

I wonder whose great idea it was to provide absolutely no continuity feature between TV episodes.  Also gotta love the moments where you finish a season 4 episode of a TV show and the menu takes you to season 1 episode 1.  Dumb dumb dumb.  Even dumber is the fact that just about every other version of Netflix offers this feature.

I haven't tried the netflix app, but I wanted to comment about Hulu's app: I was hoping that with the better resources and improved HTML5 support the app would be vastly smoother than the PS3 app, but it chugs when navigating just the same.

Haven't tried Hulu but Amazon Video is easily the worst of the other three (YouTube and Netflix.) Chugs SO much, ugly colors, and navigation makes no sense.

I wish the "left nav bar" thingy like in Miiverse and eShop was accessible via a standard API or something, but I suspect it's hardcoded HTML and CSS for each app.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

is this thing hackable yet? is Wii bc hackable?

[Tasty]

There's been some success in exploiting Wii mode, but nothing's installable yet because the IOS is locked or something (custom IOS's is how arbitrary code was able to be installed, like HBC.) I'm sure they'll crack it somewhat soon.

As for the Wii U itself, it'll probably be a while. 3DS still isn't cracked yet AFAIK, and it's almost two years old.

[cool breeze]

I can't decide whether to play Xeno on my Wii (ripped to hard drive) or to move the save over to my Wii U and play it there. Can anyone say if the upgrade to HDMI/upscaling is worth anything?

Depends on your TV.  If it's bad, it'll look better on Wii U.  If it's decent to good, it won't be worth it.  Wii Wii is better than Wii U Wii for me.

is this thing hackable yet? is Wii bc hackable?

I believe so.  Only the Wii sandbox, like how PSP is open on the Vita.  Haven't read too much into it.

[Tasty]

I can't decide whether to play Xeno on my Wii (ripped to hard drive) or to move the save over to my Wii U and play it there. Can anyone say if the upgrade to HDMI/upscaling is worth anything?

Depends on your TV.  If it's bad, it'll look better on Wii U.  If it's decent to good, it won't be worth it.  Wii Wii is better than Wii U Wii for me.

That doesn't really help me out, haha. I guess I'll just keep playing it on Wii since I went through the trouble of installing it and moving over saves is a small pain.

[Diunx]

http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3924106/wii-u-misses-out-on-tomb-raider-due-to-unconventional-controller

Developer Crystal Dynamics isn't planning to release the new Tomb Raider on the Wii U because of the console's unconventional design. In an interview with True Gaming, creative director Noah Hughes explained that the studio tailored Tomb Raider to deliver the optimal experience for Playstation 3, Xbox, and PC users. However, because "the Wii U often asks you to do something unique based on a unique interface," Crystal Dynamics didn't want to port the game without adapting the experience to fit the console. Likely referencing the Wii U's tablet-like controller, Hughes added "that's something as a gamer I love, but it's something you don't want to do half-heartedly as a developer." While the early days of the Wii U featured a number of high-profile multiplatform games like Assassin's Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3, it will be interesting to see whether Crystal Dynamics' decision to forgo developing Tomb Raider for the system will signal a change in that regard.

Lazy devs.

[Sho Nuff]

Judging by the killer sales of ME3 and AC3 they're clearly missing out

[maxy]

I saw some rumor today...Deus Ex:HR is being ported to WiiU

[Tasty]

Wow, what a crushing loss for the Wii U.

[Eel O'Brian]

Handy game journalist starter sentence for any future Wii U third party news:


Developer _______  isn't planning to release the new ______ on the Wii U because of the console's ___________.

[Sho Nuff]

Handy game journalist starter sentence for any future Wii U third party news:


Developer _______  isn't planning to release the new ______ on the Wii U because of the console's ___________.

It's like Mad Libs!

Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

[Huff]

Wow, what a crushing loss for the Wii U.

yeah the less 3rd party games the better

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Wow, what a crushing loss for the Wii U.

yeah the less 3rd party games the better

To Nintards, unless a third party title is exclusive to a Nintendo platform, they don't care about it.

[Tasty]

Wow, what a crushing loss for the Wii U.

yeah the less 3rd party games the better

To Nintards, unless a third party title is exclusive to a Nintendo platform, they don't care about it.

This isn't true, unfortunately the sales of third party games paint a different picture.

Seems Nintendo fans talk one way and buy another.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

can't wait to see ninthings cry so hard when tomb raider gets 10s 


fuk am i a ninthing now  :'(

[Steve Youngblood]

Wow, what a crushing loss for the Wii U.

yeah the less 3rd party games the better

They'll get the last laugh when these studios close and we can point to the lack of Wii U ports as the culprit.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

always the victims, its never their fault

[Tasty]

Andrex should pick up Deus Ex: Human Revolution if it does get ported, one of my favorite games ever.

I will.

I think I have the original on Steam I need to beat first, though.

[Great Rumbler]

I really hope they sell DX: HR for $60 on the Wii U, because that would be humorous to me.

[maxy]

Worth every penny.

Game is great,boss fights are shit though but who cares.Have like 6 playthroughs.Next gen Deux EX please please please

[Great Rumbler]

Worth every penny.

Game is great,boss fights are shit though but who cares.Have like 6 playthroughs.Next gen Deux EX please please please

Eidos Montreal's next game is likely to be Thief 4.

[maxy]

No objections.

[cool breeze]

Thief 4 is a different team, iirc.  And some part of Eidos Montreal is working on Tomb Raider's multiplayer.

DXHR could take advantage of the tablet better than most ports.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Omg bunch of fake ass bitches here again getting excited for another port they could have played ages ago if they really cared.

It only needed that nintendo seal of quality huh buttmunchers.

[Don Flamenco]

That's the least exciting port ever.   How about releasing a console that gets games on time?

Am I supposed to get excited when DmC is ported to the WiiU?

[Trent Dole]

It's like Mad Libs!
Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

Oh man the Bore should pool its talents together to form the dev Sphinctersoft! You guys could all pound out some shitty iOS game in a month or something.

[Steve Contra]

Oh man the Bore should pool its talents together to form the dev Sphinctersoft! You guys could all pound out some shitty iOS game in a month or something.

We'll pound out something all right

[Cerveza mas fina]

That's the least exciting port ever.   How about releasing a console that gets games on time?

Am I supposed to get excited when DmC is ported to the WiiU?

The first rule of nintendo club is not to tell anyone you like the game before it gets ported.

[Don Flamenco]

wake me up when the thing gets Bullet Witch

[Tasty]

http://www.tssznews.com/2012/12/07/rumor-nintendo-is-planning-to-acquire-sega/

And the final piece falls into place.

[Tasty]

I guess it would depend more on Sega being in dire straits than Nintendo suddenly coming to the conclusion they should buy them.

I mean, Sega has basically had to drop everything but Sonic and Football Manager to avoid being THQ'd. That can't mean the company is completely healthy. And I imagine Nintendo would be first on their list of suiters.

It's almost definitely a bum rumor, but it's fun to think about.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

fuck nintendo if they get sega and kill footie manager

[Trent Dole]

Yeah there's no way Sega's selling themselves to Ninty, they're doing ok nowadays money wise and N's blazing through their warchest due to all their new stuff bombing.

[Tasty]

Keep in mind Sega's division is the only thing still losing Sammy money. Who knows if or when they'd decide to pull the plug.

[Eel O'Brian]

Handy game journalist starter sentence for any future Wii U third party news:


Developer _______  isn't planning to release the new ______ on the Wii U because of the console's ___________.

It's like Mad Libs!

Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

It's like Mad Libs!
Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

Oh man the Bore should pool its talents together to form the dev Sphinctersoft! You guys could all pound out some shitty iOS game in a month or something.

[Eel O'Brian]

Total War franchise makes money

[Tasty]

I guess it would depend more on Sega being in dire straits than Nintendo suddenly coming to the conclusion they should buy them.

I mean, Sega has basically had to drop everything but Sonic and Football Manager to avoid being THQ'd. That can't mean the company is completely healthy. And I imagine Nintendo would be first on their list of suiters.

It's almost definitely a bum rumor, but it's fun to think about.

uhh.  You don't have much of an understanding of the situation at all.  SEGA, or what we think of as SEGA, are essentially three divisions of a very large company called SEGA Sammy Holdings.  Those four divisions are Pachinko/Pachislot (Sammy), Amusement Machines (SEGA's arcade game arm), Amusement Facilities (Club SEGA game centers, primarily), and Consumer Business (SEGA's home games arm).  The first three divisions are profitable, with the pachinko and amusement facilities divisions in particular making quite a lot of money.  The only part of the company losing money is the consumer business, and it doesn't lose enough to make the company on the whole anywhere near non-profitable.  Since the merger, there was/is/probably never will be any risk of SEGA being "THQ'd". 

Now, I wouldn't rule out that SEGA Sammy might want to divest themselves of the Consumer Business division provided they can't turn things around in a reasonable amount of time, but that is by no means a decision they would make lightly.  The IP people are associating with the consumer business division is permeated throughout their other products/divisions, and separating it out/removing it would be a big, expensive job, and weaken the branding of those divisions.  This being the case, it's far more likely SEGA Sammy would simply shut down the consumer business division than sell it off. 

Nintendo would basically have to buy out the entire company, and I can't imagine they would be willing to pay what that would cost.

Agreed.

[AdmiralViscen]

You can't agree to someone who is annihilating you

[Tasty]

You can't agree to someone who is annihilating you

The inability to have one's thinking changed is exactly why most online arguments are worthless. I don't really care about being right, I care about the truth, and Oscar knows much more than I do.

[AdmiralViscen]

That'd be "I stand corrected"

[Tasty]

I thought it was implied.

[Momo]

I cant believe people still think SEGA is in financial trouble.

[The Sceneman]

Handy game journalist starter sentence for any future Wii U third party news:


Developer _______  isn't planning to release the new ______ on the Wii U because of the console's ___________.

It's like Mad Libs!

Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

It's like Mad Libs!
Developer Sphinctersoft  isn't planning to release the new Fartmaster on the Wii U because of the console's butt.

Oh man the Bore should pool its talents together to form the dev Sphinctersoft! You guys could all pound out some shitty iOS game in a month or something.

fucking hell

I could design a game based around toilets and shit, no sweat

[Cerveza mas fina]

You can't agree to someone who is annihilating you