That Mario Galaxy in 1080p 60fps looks absolutely amazing. Some people like to say 'resolution doesn't matter' but it really makes the game looks so vivid and immersive and the smooth motion is gorgeous.
The release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 as a VC title makes me think Nintendo are unlikely to later produce a HD version however the Zelda Wind Waker game received an upgrade so it demonstrates Nintendo will do it if it fills a space in their Wii U lineup.
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Looking at the UK market, first-party games for Nintendo consoles and the Wii U hold their value over a longer period of time than games from other publishers. A lot of triple-A titles released before Christmas you can buy online with good discounts, but Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario 3D World are still close to full price.
It really is as simple as that!
If you want to expand on it slightly, buy the console that has the most games you want.
I'd love it if the talkie version of Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis was released. In fact I would have loved it if the story was used for the fourth Indiana Jones movie instead of that tale involving aliens.
“Unfortunately, that creates a culture where everyone is an advisor and no one is a decision maker – but almost everyone has veto power." “Ideas often get shut down prematurely just because some people with the power to veto an idea simply don’t understand it."
This is disappointing to hear and in a big expose of Microsoft during the Steve Balmer years, this was the reason they were criticised for not inventing the smartphone before Apple.
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@Masterowiiu3ds. Firstly You've got to remember that the PS4 user base is really strong in the UK. So it's like when Knack outsold Super Mario 3D World some journos cried into their articles about what a travesty it was. It wasn't a travesty, it was simply a case that because the PS4 userbase is so strong its games will sell best.
Also, Drive Club launched with well-publicised network problems that stopped the PS Plus version being given away in 2014. However the ...
I think all the evidence is stacking up and these Nintendo Directs will likely be the official reveal of the New 3DS for the West.
I imagine the New 3DS XL price will be in the same ball-park as the Wii U which would be crazy.
I appreciate the comments thorstein. I hate it when you have to jump through hoops and click a million times just to read an article so it's really nice that you noticed. Thanks!
Hi Thanhgee, you make a legitimate point! But as it explicitly says at the top the list includes console exclusives and family exclusives. The same as how in 2014 Titanfall was often named as an XBO exclusive whilst also being available on 360 and PC.
For me, nothing beats an evening of local multiplayer with friends. Joking, taunting, having fun. I got to play Mario Kart 8 recently and it really is a stand out game.
Good review. I just started this after deliberately skipping the last-gen version. As soon as the introductory mission went outdoors the first thing I was feeling was that GTA is back to its best. I'm not far in but the graphics are great, the writing and characters are top quality as ever and what amazes me is the amount of small details everywhere.
That's a great deal. I'm pretty sure that both the PS4 and XBO price will normalise under £300 this Jan.
That's a good resolution list. I absolutely agree with making sure games work at launch - if they are not ready then better to delay them than push them out to meet an arbitrary release date. I think the whole Assassin's Creed Unity debacle, and its under-performing sales will be a warning shot to the industry to remember that quality control is a priority.
I know there doesn't seem to be that much widespread love for it but I hope against hope to see a new Pilot Wings game for Wii U.
I'd even be happy with the Pilot Wings 64 game being released on Virtual Console.
I'd love to play a Bully 2. I played the first one on 360 and it perfectly captures that school daze vibe. So much fun and variety.
The person behind the Kickstarter is asking for $20,300. But 20th Anniversary editions PS4s are currently available on eBay Buy-it-now for $1,500. It seems like the motivation is not to make a statement but to make a big profit.
Mario Kart 8 is so polished, is easy to pick up yet has deep playability, it's so much fun in multiplayer and has a timeless appeal. Well deserved!
I watched the trailer and it is obscenely violent, more violent than any game I've played before and the sheer malice did make me feel very uncomfortable. However my playing preferences shouldn't be imposed on everybody else so it is a great thing for freedom that the game is back on Steam and available to any adult who wants it.
The trailer is well made and now I kinda want to play it!
Good interview. Multiplayer seems like a natural fit for this squad based third person shooter. So it's good that somebody has asked them why. This should be the first big game of 2015.
Sometimes exclusive deals really benefit a developer and publisher because it allows a game that wouldn't have any hype, the opportunity to shine through heavy promotion. However in some cases an exclusive agreement can actually be a bad decision.
Microsoft paid EA a certain amount of monetary compensation to keep the game of PS4 and PS3. But what was not expected by anyone was that the PS4 would have been such a big success. This meant that whatever Microsoft paid EA was...