Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Entertainment Discussions > Video Game Talk
Reload this Page >

The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Community
Search
Video Game Talk The Place to talk about and trade Video & PC Games

The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-20-13 | 04:27 PM
  #1951  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by maxfisher
Any other must-have exclusives I'm overlooking?
I recommend this one so often that Nintendo should be paying me for advertising it:

Old 12-20-13 | 05:18 PM
  #1952  
Larry C.'s Avatar
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 7,505
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 5 Posts
From: Let's Go Heat!
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

My Nin ID is Jackal666 I guess if someone adds me I'll get a message right?
Old 12-20-13 | 09:08 PM
  #1953  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,300
Received 261 Likes on 160 Posts
From: Indianapolis, IN
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by XavierMike
Awesome. Make sure to post your NIN ID. We can by "Indy" WiiU friends. I would look hard at Lego City.
Originally Posted by Jory
I recommend this one so often that Nintendo should be paying me for it.
How does it compare to the other open world Lego games? I know I'm getting marvel for ps4 from the wife for Xmas, so not sure if I'd need another one right now, but will add it to my list of things to watch for a sale on.
Old 12-20-13 | 09:55 PM
  #1954  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by maxfisher
How does it compare to the other open world Lego games? I know I'm getting marvel for ps4 from the wife for Xmas, so not sure if I'd need another one right now, but will add it to my list of things to watch for a sale on.
I haven't played the others that I think are considered open-world, like Batman 2, The Hobbit, and Marvel Super Heroes. My experience with the Lego games pre-Undercover was mostly Star Wars and Batman. But I like Undercover a lot better than those, and most of the reviews I've read of Undercover said it was the best of the Lego games up to that point. If you've played Grand Theft Auto III or IV, just imagine a Lego version of that. The developers didn't even hide the fact that they were making basically a parody of the GTA series, and Undercover has a comparable style, size, and level of gameplay variety.
Old 12-20-13 | 10:05 PM
  #1955  
Brent L's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 13,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Upstate, SC
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Jory, did you play the 3DS game? Is that one any good?
Old 12-20-13 | 10:53 PM
  #1956  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by Brent L
Jory, did you play the 3DS game? Is that one any good?
The 3DS version of Lego City Undercover? No, I haven't played it. Here's IGN's review of it on YouTube if you're interested. They weren't too kind to it. Here's their review of the Wii U version, which is much more positive.
Old 12-20-13 | 11:43 PM
  #1957  
Michael Corvin's Avatar
DVD Talk Godfather
 
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 63,455
Received 1,377 Likes on 943 Posts
From: Louisville, KY
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by LosingMyMind
The official high capacity battery is available on Nintendo's online store. It is $32.
http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs...encyPreference
High Capacity... 8 hours.

I want one but damn, $32?
Old 12-21-13 | 12:31 AM
  #1958  
Supermallet's Avatar
Banned by request
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
From: Termite Terrace
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

AKA the battery we should have shipped this with to begin with. It's Wii Motion + all over again.
Old 12-21-13 | 11:18 AM
  #1959  
slop101's Avatar
DVD Talk Hero
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 44,034
Received 472 Likes on 327 Posts
From: So. Cal.
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

I'd consider getting that "high capacity" battery if they can guarantee that it won't lose it's charge while off like the current battery does.
Old 12-21-13 | 11:24 AM
  #1960  
Brent L's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 13,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Upstate, SC
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

If they shipped it for free I'd consider it. I'm not paying almost $40 for it though.

It eventually hit Amazon UK so I imagine it'll hit our Amazon site pretty soon now, for less, and shipped free. I'll get it then.
Old 12-21-13 | 11:29 AM
  #1961  
Adam Tyner's Avatar
DVD Talk Reviewer/ Admin
 
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 31,707
Received 2,803 Likes on 1,864 Posts
From: Greenville, South Cackalack
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Nintendo's getting it! Not crazy about the length and voiceover, but it's a huge step in the right direction.

Old 12-21-13 | 12:40 PM
  #1962  
Supermallet's Avatar
Banned by request
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
From: Termite Terrace
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by slop101
I'd consider getting that "high capacity" battery if they can guarantee that it won't lose it's charge while off like the current battery does.
Boy, I'd love to find any rechargeable battery that doesn't lose its charge when off. I'd buy 1,000 of them and put them in every device I own.
Old 12-21-13 | 02:26 PM
  #1963  
Goldberg74's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 21,989
Received 1,891 Likes on 1,297 Posts
From: San Antonio, TX
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
Nintendo's getting it! Not crazy about the length and voiceover, but it's a huge step in the right direction.

nice!
Old 12-21-13 | 02:36 PM
  #1964  
Supermallet's Avatar
Banned by request
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
From: Termite Terrace
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

It's a start.
Old 12-21-13 | 06:21 PM
  #1965  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 12,298
Received 81 Likes on 70 Posts
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Good they actually showed the Wii U system front and center instead of in the background. Only thing missing is the mention that it'll play all your Wii games.
Old 12-21-13 | 09:31 PM
  #1966  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 13,525
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
From: Sacramento, Calif.
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
Nintendo's getting it! Not crazy about the length and voiceover, but it's a huge step in the right direction.

This is literally the first advertisement I've ever seen for the system in the year it's been out.
Old 12-21-13 | 10:12 PM
  #1967  
fumanstan's Avatar
DVD Talk Godfather
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 55,349
Received 27 Likes on 15 Posts
From: Irvine, CA
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

So who's that ad for? It's 2 minutes long and it sounds like an infomercial, so obviously it's not airing on network TV. Are they just hoping it spreads online? Or maybe an in store ad playing at a demo station or something? The number of views for Nintendo's YouTube videos aren't particularly high either.
Old 12-21-13 | 10:44 PM
  #1968  
Brent L's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 13,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Upstate, SC
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Old 12-22-13 | 12:37 AM
  #1969  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by fumanstan
The number of views for Nintendo's YouTube videos aren't particularly high either.
No wonder the system isn't selling. People, for whatever reason, aren't even willing to look at it.

Nintendo: "Super Mario 3D World! Lego City Undercover! The Wonderful 101! Pikmin 3! ZombiU! New Super Mario Bros. U! Sonic Lost World! Game & Wario!"

Gamers: "I'm sorry, did you say something?"

I'm starting to wonder if Super Smash Bros., Bayonetta 2, Tropical Freeze, Hyrule Warriors, Mario Kart 8 are even going to matter in an environment like this.
Old 12-22-13 | 01:38 AM
  #1970  
Brent L's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 13,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Upstate, SC
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

I just bought LEGO City Undercover used for $24 from Hastings online using the 50% off code!
Old 12-22-13 | 05:47 AM
  #1971  
Political Exile
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 8,086
Received 720 Likes on 492 Posts
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

My daughter is home from college, and when she had some friends over, I literally forced them to play Super Mario 3D World. It was fun to overhear some of their conversations, like "Ground pound still works!" and various taunts when one found a hidden star or stamp before the others. They played for a couple hours or so.
Old 12-22-13 | 06:11 AM
  #1972  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,300
Received 261 Likes on 160 Posts
From: Indianapolis, IN
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by Brent L
I just bought LEGO City Undercover used for $24 from Hastings online using the 50% off code!
Just did the same. Snagged Nintendoland for $13 also. Not a bad deal at all.
Old 12-22-13 | 01:13 PM
  #1973  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Originally Posted by PerryD
My daughter is home from college, and when she had some friends over, I literally forced them to play Super Mario 3D World. It was fun to overhear some of their conversations, like "Ground pound still works!" and various taunts when one found a hidden star or stamp before the others. They played for a couple hours or so.
I guess that's the trick, then: we have to force people to try the Wii U.

You send out the flyers promising free cake. I'll get the cattle prods.
Old 12-22-13 | 01:52 PM
  #1974  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,300
Received 261 Likes on 160 Posts
From: Indianapolis, IN
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Just getting everything set up. My NIN id is maxfisher77.
Old 12-23-13 | 10:40 AM
  #1975  
Brent L's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 13,617
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Upstate, SC
Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo

Awesome, didn't realize it finally broke 100!


Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.