Club Nintendo Deals ~ New Games Up (11/17-12/14)

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Any info for missing or inaccurate additions is very much appreciated; a big thanks to all that have contributed!
 

  
 
Current Promos
N/A

E-Shop Game Rewards
Spend coins to receive a download code redeemable through the Wii Virtual Console or 3DS E-Shop.
Current batch for November 17th-December 14th:

• Pilot Wings - 200
• Vegas Stakes - 200
• Clu Clu Land - 200
• Picturebook: Pop-Up Pursuit - 250
• Tokyo Crash Mobs- 200
•  Kirby's Pinball Land - 150
•  Metroid II: Return of Samus - 150
•  Starship Defense - 200

[customspoiler="What to do if you lose your code"]
If you lost the email you can still retrieve the code.
 
Go to your Club Nintendo account page and open the "Order Inquiries" tab. Find the order number for your download
Finally, go to this page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/lookup/orders/lookupSupportOrder.do and fill in the form (choose "part", not "repair").
 
-Info courtesy of Teeg
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Past E-Shop and Virtual Console Games
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[customspoiler="October 2014"]
 Wrecking Crew - 200
 Kirby's Dream Course - 200
 Zoda's Revenge - 200
 Maboshi's Arcade - 200
 Kersploosh - 150
 Brain Age Express Math - 200
 3D Classics - Kid Icarus - 200
 Donkey Kong - 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2014"]
Mario Bros. (Wii U) - 200
Super Punch-Out!! - 250
NES Play Action Football - 200
Super Mario Bros. - 200
The Legend of Zelda - 200
Touch Solitaire - 150
Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2014"]
 Super Mario Bros 2 - 200
 Excitebike - 200
 /    Star Fox 64 - 250
 /    Vegas Stakes  - 250
 Baseball - 150
 Puzzle League Express - 200
 Mario Golf - 200
 Dr. Mario™ Express - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2014"]
 Kid Icarus 3D Classic - 200
 Metal Torrent - 200
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 200
 /    Paper Mario - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2014"]
 Electroplankton Rec-Rec - 150
 Kirby's Dreamland - 150
 Kirby's Adventure - 200
 /   Mario Party 2 - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2014"]
 Super Metroid - 200
 /   Mario Kart 64 - 250
 Kirby's Adventure 3D classics - 200
 Brain Age: Arts & Letters - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2014"]
 Trajectile - 200
 Art Academy: First Semester - 200
 Super Mario World - 200
 /   Mario Golf - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2014"]
 Kid Icarus of Myths and Monsters - 150
 Number Battle - 200
 Yoshi - 200
 /   Bonsai Barber - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2014"]
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 150
 Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 150
 Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream - 200
 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2014"]
 Game & Watch: Cement Factory - 100
 Spin Six - 150
 F-Zero  (Wii U version) - 200
 1080 Snowboarding (Wii Version) - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2013"]
 Super Mario 2 Lost Levels - 150
 Balloon Fight - 200
 Mario's Picross - 100
 Starship Defense - 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="November 2013"]
 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ~ 150
 Art Style: Cubello ~ 150
 Metroid ~ 150 
 Dillon's Rolling Western ~ 200[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="October 2013"]
 Touch Solitaire ~ 100
 The Legend of Zelda ~ 150
 ThruSpace ~ 150
 Mario Kart (SNES) ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="September 2013"]
 Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150
 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again ~ 150
 Pilotwings ~ 150
 Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="August 2013"]
 Mario Golf ~ 150
 Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
 Wario's Woods ~ 150
 NES Play Action Football ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="July 2013"]
Aura-Aura Climber ~ 100
Donkey Kong (Gameboy) ~ 100
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Star Fox 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2013"]
Metroid II: Return of Samus ~ 150
Link 'n' Launch ~ 150
Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ 150
F-Zero X ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2013"]
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150
Art Style: Aquia ~ 100
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2013"]
Kirby's Pinball Land ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
Super Metroid ~ 150
Super Mario 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2013"]
Super Punch Out! ~ 150
Mario Tennis 64 ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Kid Icarus 3D Classic ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2013"]
Kirby Super Star ~150
Paper Mario 64 ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150
Birds and Beans ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2013"]
Snowpack Park ~ 150
Mario Kart 64 ~ 200
Tetris ~ 150
Punch Out!! featuring Mr. Dream ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
1080 ~ 150
3D Classics TwinBee ~150
Metroid II ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="November 2012"]
ThruSpace ~ 150
Art Style Rotozoa ~ 100
Touch Solitaire ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="October 2012"]
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online Rx ~ 100
Pro-Putt Domo ~ 100
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2012"]
Pop Up Pursuit ~ 150
Super Smash Bros. (N64) ~ 200
Bird and Beans ~ 100
Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2012"]
Play Action Football ~ 100
Fluidity ~ 150
Tennis ~ 150
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2012"]
Bonsai Barber ~ 150
Mario Tennis ~ 150
Golf ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Electroplankton ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2012"]
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Kirby Super Star ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
Donkey Kong Mayhem (100 levels) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2012"]
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 ~ 200
Snowpack Park ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
ArtStyle: Pictobits ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2012"]
Excitebike World Rally ~ 200
You, Me, and the Cubes ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2012"]
Art Style: Cubello ~ 100
Radar Mission ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
Art Academy First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2012"]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online ~ 100
Dr. Mario Express ~ 150
Kirby's Dreamland (Gameboy) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2011"]
Fluidity ~ 150
Super Mario Kart ~ 100
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Minis March Again ~ 150
3D Classics: Xevious ~ 100[/customspoiler][/customspoiler]
 
Intend to Buy Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins when you register these games in future.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends, Racing - expires Nov 4
Sonic Boom -  expires Nov 4
Tetris Ultimate -  expires Nov 4
Disney Planes, Fire & Rescue - expires Oct 28

Winx Club, Saving Alfea - expires Oct 21
Bayonetta 2 - expires Oct 17
Fantasy Life - expires Oct 17

Pokémon Art Academy -  expires Oct 17
Harvest Moon, The Lost Valley - expires Oct 14



New Release Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins by filling out these bonus surveys within four weeks of a game's launch.
Super Smash Bros. - expires Nov 2
Hyrule Warriors - expires Oct 26
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! - expires Oct 16
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL - expires Oct 16

Gold and Platinum Rewards
Reward are announced after the Club Nintendo year ends on June 30th for those that reach Gold or Platinum status.
 
2014 Platinum Rewards

• Game & Wario
• NES Remix
• EarthBound
• Dr. Luigi
• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
• Fluidity: Spin Cycle
• Dillon's Rolling Western
• Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

2014 Gold Rewards

• Ice Climber
• Kid Icarus
• Super Mario Bros. 
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Donkey Kong 3
• Wario Land 2
• Metroid
• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Gold Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:Super Smash Bros. (Wii Virtual Console)
• Warioware D.I.Y. Showcase (WiiWare)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console)
• Super Mario Land (3DS Virtual Console)
• Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (3DS E-Shop)

[*]2012- Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:

• Super Mario Kart
• Metroid II: Return of Samus
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

[*]2009-2011 - Nintendo Calender
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Platinum Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Choice of one of the following:Three Poster Set (Zelda, Luigi, and Pikmin)
• Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask OST

[*]2012 - Club Nintendo Poster Set OR Platinum Playing Cards
[*]2011 - Mario & Friends Pin Badge Collection
[*]​2010 - Club Nintendo Figurine (Came in "?" Block Box)
[*]2009 - Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! OR Club Nintendo Mario Plush Hat
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[customspoiler=Basic FAQ]
-Basic Info/Overview
For those that don't know Club Nintendo is Nintendo's loyalty program of sorts. When you buy a Nintendo Console/Handheld, or a Nintendo published game, you get a pin that you can enter online to earn points. These points can then be redeemed for games, accesories, and collectable items. If you earn enough points in a Club year (300 for gold and 600 for platinum, which each have their own reward), you also receive a free bonus only available to a select few. You can read the full list of eligible titles, as well as their point value, here.

-How do I get coins for digital purchases?
In order to earn coins on any digital games you purchase on Wii/WiiU/3DS/DSi, you will first need to link you Club Nintendo account to your system. Instruction for doing so can be found here.

-Can I play the Wii games on my Wii-U?
Yes, but as of now, only in Wii mode. Native Wii U support might be added later on, but will most likely require the typical $1-$1.50 fee to transfer over.

-How do I play Wii games on Wii U
You will need to enter Wii mode on your Wii U. Instructions on doing so can be found http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/features_wii_menu.jsp?menu=wii_shop&submenu=wup-wiishop-ht-redeem-code"]here[/url].

- If I don't spend coins for the entire year long period, do they carry over?
Yes, you can keep your coins past the Club Nintendo year they are redeemed in. However they only count toward gold or platinum status for the Nintendo year (june 31st-july 1st) they are redeemed in. After two years old points do expire, so make sure to spend them before then. You can check Coin balance information while, logged in, at the top of the page.

- Is there a list of previous rewards for people who accumulated a lot of coins? Similar to Square Enix's Ultimate Tier?
The extra rewards for Club Nintendo are for those that accumulate enough points to hit Gold or Platinum status (300 and 600 points, respectively). If you reach the required number of points in a year, Nintendo will automatically send you your reward, with no cost to you or your points.

- Does the list of eligible games update as the games come out or on some sort of schedule?
The list will be updated before the game comes out, do to things like Pre-Purchase bonus points. Any game you can buy, should already be on the list and able to redeem.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
Generally at the end of a Club Nintendo year, but don't expect it anytime soon. Usually it will take at least several months for them to ship it out.

- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?
At the top right of the screen you can see the coin counter. The big number is your total coin amount, and the bar underneath is your progress to gold or platinum status. The number needed to advance is displayed directly above said bar. Redeeming your coins does not affect this counter, as it is only reset at the end of the year.

- How can I tell if a code is valid without redeeming it?
If you want to check if a code has already been registered, without registering it yourself, all you need to do is try entering the code while you are logged out. It will tell you the name of the game, as well as how many points it is worth, without activating it.[/customspoiler]

Let me know if I missed anything or if something breaks!

 

[HailGalvatron]

I haven't heard anything official but Nintendo sent me a shipping notice yesterday about mine, so I suspect other people will see something soon as well.

That's promising. Thanks!

 

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Yeah Nintendo really has no clue. It's sad (as a Wii U owner) that the Wii U is doing so poorly, but it's not hard to see why. I was about to pick up Zelda LTTP last month with 150 coins and then stopped when I realized it wasn't Wii U. If it did become Wii U I'd be irritated at this point since I'd have picked it up. But given that it doesn't look like it, I'm irritated either way.

Seriously, Nintendo, get your crap together. Give us an account-based purchase system, too, while you're at it.

I agree. I'm a big Nintendo fan, but I just haven't been able to fork over the $250 or so dollars for such a small amount of software that interests me. If I wanted to do that, I'd be much better off spending $400 on a PS4 to play COD Ghosts and Battlefield 4 with better graphics and also play Killzone and InFamous Second Son.

On the other hand if Nintendo rushed out a bunch of unfinished unpolished first party games, they'd ruin their brand and we'd all be complaining about that right now. Nintendo had a short window where the Wii-U was sort of the most technologically advanced console on the market. They didn't take full advantage of that window.

I bought the Wii when it first came out and there wasn't an amazing catalog of games. But the prospect of motion gaming with the wiimote was much much more exciting at that time than playing with a bulky touchpad is right now. I already bought some Wii-U pro controllers, Super Mario U, and Super Luigi U. Now I just need a fair price on the console.

 

[WilliamG]

I agree. I'm a big Nintendo fan, but I just haven't been able to fork over the $250 or so dollars for such a small amount of software that interests me. If I wanted to do that, I'd be much better off spending $400 on a PS4 to play COD Ghosts and Battlefield 4 with better graphics and also play Killzone and InFamous Second Son.

On the other hand if Nintendo rushed out a bunch of unfinished unpolished first party games, they'd ruin their brand and we'd all be complaining about that right now. Nintendo had a short window where the Wii-U was sort of the most technologically advanced console on the market. They didn't take full advantage of that window.

I bought the Wii when it first came out and there wasn't an amazing catalog of games. But the prospect of motion gaming with the wiimote was much much more exciting at that time than playing with a bulky touchpad is right now. I already bought some Wii-U pro controllers, Super Mario U, and Super Luigi U. Now I just need a fair price on the console.

The only reason for anyone to buy a Wii U at this point is for the first-party titles. I had hoped it wouldn't be like that again like it was for the most part with the Wii, but dammit... here we go again! Ironically, while the Wii was an utter pos, it did house my absolute favorite game of last generation: Xenoblade. So there you go, hah!

Don't regret buying my Wii U, but I'm the exception to the rule in that I own every system because I can afford to. So even if the Wii U fails, I won't lose sleep. Mario 3D World is fabulous (2-player is win). I struggle with the 3D depth perception issue some, but that's the nature of precision 3D platformers. So it goes.

OK, got off topic.

Nintendo, you suck!

 

[Mixer236]

I agree. I'm a big Nintendo fan, but I just haven't been able to fork over the $250 or so dollars for such a small amount of software that interests me. If I wanted to do that, I'd be much better off spending $400 on a PS4 to play COD Ghosts and Battlefield 4 with better graphics and also play Killzone and InFamous Second Son.

On the other hand if Nintendo rushed out a bunch of unfinished unpolished first party games, they'd ruin their brand and we'd all be complaining about that right now. Nintendo had a short window where the Wii-U was sort of the most technologically advanced console on the market. They didn't take full advantage of that window.

I bought the Wii when it first came out and there wasn't an amazing catalog of games. But the prospect of motion gaming with the wiimote was much much more exciting at that time than playing with a bulky touchpad is right now. I already bought some Wii-U pro controllers, Super Mario U, and Super Luigi U. Now I just need a fair price on the console.

Just curious, have you played on one much? I was one of the Gamepad's biggest naysayers when it was first showed off, and very nearly didn't purchase a Wii U because of it. Within a few days of having the system I had a complete change of heart and it now stands as my 3rd favorite controller of all time(With DS4 & Wavebird being #'s 1 & 2, respectively).

 

[Kidorangepanda]

I bought a Wii U strictly on playing Super Mario 3D World for 10 mins, do I regret the purchase? Hell no, I have a 5 game rule. If there are 5 games for a system that are out or will be soon then I will get the system. Nintendo is hurting with the Wii U for sure, but I guess it will do better than the Gamecube I hope. Just want Bayonetta 2 sooner than I will get it. Oh well.

 

[amusedtoe]

Just curious, have you played on one much? I was one of the Gamepad's biggest naysayers when it was first showed off, and very nearly didn't purchase a Wii U because of it. Within a few days of having the system I had a complete change of heart and it now stands as my 3rd favorite controller of all time(With DS4 & Wavebird being #'s 1 & 2, respectively).

Not to mention that I haven't played a single WiiU title that has any real emphasis on motion controls. At most they're like "Oh yeah, we should throw these in so Nintendo doesn't glare at us." Then the WiiU Pro Controller is one of the most comfortable and well designed controllers (aside from the lack of analog triggers) I've ever held.

 

[Mixer236]

Not to mention that I haven't played a single WiiU title that has any real emphasis on motion controls. At most they're like "Oh yeah, we should throw these in so Nintendo doesn't glare at us." Then the WiiU Pro Controller is one of the most comfortable and well designed controllers (aside from the lack of analog triggers) I've ever held.

Ha, now that you mention it I realize I haven't either.

 

[antlp89]

I also follow the 5 game rule.

I have no interest in picking up a PS4 or XB1 for at least another year (maybe more).  Hardly anything on those systems I have any interest in at the moment. I can see how others might be interested and it would be worth it to them, it just isn't worth it for me. 

The Wii U in comparison has a ton of content that appeals to me, but I can see how it might not appeal to others.

Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

I also follow the 5 game rule.

I have no interest in picking up a PS4 or XB1 for at least another year (maybe more). Hardly anything on those systems I have any interest in at the moment. I can see how others might be interested and it would be worth it to them, it just isn't worth it for me.

The Wii U in comparison has a ton of content that appeals to me, but I can see how it might not appeal to others.

Different strokes for different folks.

Yep, same.

I also like to pretend that it would take more than 5 games to get me to buy a PS4 or XB1. (I can't actually afford one.) However, if there were 5 games I really, really wanted to play... I might go for it.

I think there were actually less than 5 games I really wanted to play on Wii U, but that combined with the VC stuff (Earthbound, for one), the Wii backward compatibility, getting it for $250... It all added up. Would be really hard to regret my purchase. And I know there will be lots of good first-party stuff for it, and hopefully at least a few good RPGs, too.

And I for one am really glad to see motion control being neglected. There was nothing I hated more than a nunchuk in one hand, Wiimote in the other, pointing and flailing it around. Yuck. No thanks. I hope that crap doesn't come back.

 

[WilliamG]

The Wii + Xenoblade was a perfect combination for me at the time. I'd have happily paid $150 for the Wii just to be able to buy that game and play it. Sheer gaming joy. If an HD remake comes out on the Wii U, I'd pay up to $200 for it. No question.

 

[WilliamG]

And I for one am really glad to see motion control being neglected. There was nothing I hated more than a nunchuk in one hand, Wiimote in the other, pointing and flailing it around. Yuck. No thanks. I hope that crap doesn't come back.

Wasn't that just awful. I felt so disconnected from gaming that way... Ugh...

Nintendo has at least been pushing their Wii U Pro Controller. I don't even like that much because my thumb has to bend at such a ridiculous angle to hit the B button down there. It's in such an awful position because of Nintendo's insistence on being different. The XBOX has the analog sticks staggered? The PS3 has the analogs at the bottom? Well we'll put them both at the top! Great idea Nintendo. Except the one thing both Sony and Microsoft agree on is that the freaking face buttons need to be at the top so you don't have to play finger yoga to press them!

Seriously, wtf with Nintendo...

Anyway, back to Mario 3D World. That game is kicking my ass right now (it gets HARD, especially in co-op).

 

[UlysisAM]

The Wii + Xenoblade was a perfect combination for me at the time. I'd have happily paid $150 for the Wii just to be able to buy that game and play it. Sheer gaming joy. If an HD remake comes out on the Wii U, I'd pay up to $200 for it. No question.

A sequel (or spiritual sequel) is coming out for the Wii U. Hopefully we'll know more within the next few months.

 

[IkedaTeramusa]

I should have a 5 game rule... but my ADD demands I have a multitude of things to play at any given time in any given mood (

 

[mpaullin]

The WiiU has more worthwhile games than people realize, I think, and it is going to get a hell of a lot better when Smash Bros/Mario Kart come out next year. My personal collection is New Super Mario Bros, Wonderful 101, Super Mario 3D world, Pikmin 3, Rayman Origins*, Resident Evil Revelations*, Game and Wario, Wii Party U, and Wind Waker (I feel like I'm missing another one, but I could be wrong). I've thoroughly enjoyed all of these, so I don't regret my purchase at all (plus as someone who needs to share the TV with my wife and kid, playing off screen is a really convenient option). I can see how people could be turned off when you can get a PS4 for $100 bucks more, but once it comes down in price more I would encourage people to seriously consider it. It really is a system that you need to play to appreciate.

*I know these are multiplat, but I feel like the gamepad legitimately adds to both of them.

 

[IkedaTeramusa]

Here are the games I actively have for the WiiU:  (mind you I trade games after no play for greater than a month)

Disney Infinity

Scribblenauts Unlimited

Skylanders Giants

Lego City Undercover

New Super Mario Bros U

Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Sonic All-stars Racing Transformed

Nintendoland

Super Mario 3D world

Rayman Legend

The Wonderful 101

I can't count that many games in my current collection from any other device.  I think I'd have to combine all my systems (3DS, Vita, PS4, XB1) to have that many.  I play the game, I beat the game and I trade it.  That's why I like getting them cheap but for the WiiU.. I splurge for some reason.

 

[WilliamG]

A sequel (or spiritual sequel) is coming out for the Wii U. Hopefully we'll know more within the next few months.

Yeah I saw the video teaser for it when it came out, and that's what made me never regret my Wii U purchase (probably!).

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

It really is a shame the analog sticks are above the buttons.  It reminds me of how Nintendo had buttons since time immemorial that were B on the left, A on the right.

Sony came along with X and O, fine, but then for a lot of games, they made X confirm and O cancel (which makes nooooo fricking sense)--but it was not all games, just some.

Then Xbox came along with... A on the left, B on the right.

Are you fricking kidding me?  

I know these are just small things, but it's annoying unless you are devoted to one company.  And even if you were just a Nintendo gamer, as was said, they have changed things up kind of annoyingly a number of times.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

Yeah I saw the video teaser for it when it came out, and that's what made me never regret my Wii U purchase (probably!).

I wish they'd had some stuff like X or other RPGs around at launch. Maybe it wouldn't have helped much, but it couldn't hurt. I still don't get how/why companies are launching systems with no decent software. At least Sony had the sense to delay the PS4 in Japan. Which is an inelegant solution at best.

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

No email about my Platinum reward yet, got the CD

 

[admiralvic]

No email about my Platinum reward yet, got the CD

+1

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

This will be my first time getting one though, does it always come in December? Or has it been January before?

 

[Stellar Inertia]

My platinum reward (posters) shipped earlier this week. i think on Tuesday.

 

[Mixer236]

This will be my first time getting one though, does it always come in December? Or has it been January before?

It's always been November/December. Of course, I'm sure some people's packages have been delayed until January before.

 

[Dead_Batteries]

Just got my calendar. It's a little bent at the bottom, but whatever.

If anyone wants to see it, apologies for low quality.

Spoiler

 

[Thrinn]

I wish they'd had some stuff like X or other RPGs around at launch. Maybe it wouldn't have helped much, but it couldn't hurt. I still don't get how/why companies are launching systems with no decent software. At least Sony had the sense to delay the PS4 in Japan. Which is an inelegant solution at best.

RPGs seem like they take far more time to develop than any other genre. Usually gamers are lucky if they see just one standout RPG exclusive within a year of a system's release. Sometimes it takes a platform a couple of years to get that RPG fans have been looking for.

MS, Sony, Nintendo can't really afford to sit on completed hardware for a year just so developers have enough time to make a quality game. It'd be nice if they could, but they just can't.

The number one priority is to establishing an install base to justify the development of those higher quality titles down the line. Launch games are often completed on hardware and software that is constantly evolving right up to the point when the system is released.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

RPGs seem like they take far more time to develop than any other genre. Usually gamers are lucky if they see just one standout RPG exclusive within a year of a system's release. Sometimes it takes a platform a couple of years to get that RPG fans have been looking for.

MS, Sony, Nintendo can't really afford to sit on completed hardware for a year just so developers have enough time to make a quality game. It'd be nice if they could, but they just can't.

The number one priority is to establishing an install base to justify the development of those higher quality titles down the line. Launch games are often completed on hardware and software that is constantly evolving right up to the point when the system is released.

Right, but think back to the SNES and the N64. Nintendo launched them on the strength of a Mario game that was developed along with the system. It's just such a dichotomy, or chicken/egg problem. You need the hardware and install base to get people to develop, but you need decent games to get the install base. Seems like the best solution is to have a sure-fire launch title. But maybe surefire launch titles these days are Battlefield and such! Who knows. I have probably lost touch utterly. I have been a whiner pretty much all my videogame life. Should tell me something.

 

[TheLongshot]

Right, but think back to the SNES and the N64. Nintendo launched them on the strength of a Mario game that was developed along with the system. It's just such a dichotomy, or chicken/egg problem. You need the hardware and install base to get people to develop, but you need decent games to get the install base. Seems like the best solution is to have a sure-fire launch title. But maybe surefire launch titles these days are Battlefield and such! Who knows. I have probably lost touch utterly. I have been a whiner pretty much all my videogame life. Should tell me something.

To be honest, launch titles like Super Mario World and Mario 64 are more exceptions than the rule. Typically, a console takes a year or two to find their feet as developers learn the capabilities of the new hardware.

I also find it sad when someone says, "I could have bought a PS4 and be playing COD or Battlefield". Really? The draw are two tired franchises that haven't really done anything new or creative in years. (I guess you can put that measure on Nintendo on the endless iterations of Mario games, but Nintendo mostly manages to make it fresh.)

I can understand the frustration a bit, but I have yet to see a game that makes the PS4 or the XBone a must-have. I figure it will take a year or two for that game to appear. Meanwhile, I know there are games I'll want to play next year on the Wii U.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

To be honest, launch titles like Super Mario World and Mario 64 are more exceptions than the rule. Typically, a console takes a year or two to find their feet as developers learn the capabilities of the new hardware.

I also find it sad when someone says, "I could have bought a PS4 and be playing COD or Battlefield". Really? The draw are two tired franchises that haven't really done anything new or creative in years. (I guess you can put that measure on Nintendo on the endless iterations of Mario games, but Nintendo mostly manages to make it fresh.)

I can understand the frustration a bit, but I have yet to see a game that makes the PS4 or the XBone a must-have. I figure it will take a year or two for that game to appear. Meanwhile, I know there are games I'll want to play next year on the Wii U.

Yeah, don't get me wrong; I totally agree with you in regards to the PS4 and Xbone. I have zero interest in anything. I think the games I'll want to play will be on PS4 and will be a ways off; I'm not much into Uncharted and the heavy-hitters, so...

And PS2 had this issue; heck even PS1 had this issue, and GameCube did, and Wii probably did too. 3DS certainly did, etc etc etc. I am just old And my memory of NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy etc etc is hazy anyway.

Probably what it comes down to is I'm saying "Hey companies, launch a system with games *I* want to play!" That doesn't work for everyone, though, just me. Obviously whatever there is on the new systems is enough for people.

I am quite happy with my Wii U, but it did take me a year to buy one.

 

[admiralvic]

Right, but think back to the SNES and the N64. Nintendo launched them on the strength of a Mario game that was developed along with the system. It's just such a dichotomy, or chicken/egg problem. You need the hardware and install base to get people to develop, but you need decent games to get the install base. Seems like the best solution is to have a sure-fire launch title. But maybe surefire launch titles these days are Battlefield and such! Who knows. I have probably lost touch utterly. I have been a whiner pretty much all my videogame life. Should tell me something.

The issue is, people now associate Nintendo with a lack of third party support. It's hard to see people justify buying a console just for Mario, when they can pay a little more for a PS4 or XB1 that can play almost every upcoming title. However, the real chicken/egg problem, is the way third party companies send games to the Wii U to die. If only to justify never bringing over another title.

Rayman Legends? This went from a launch title, to a launch window title, to the best version across platforms, to the second best version (Vita is the best. It has the touchscreen stuff, more costumes, additional levels and cost $20 dollars less).

Monster Hunter 3? Capcom or Nintendo dropped the ball and didn't release the Cross-Save program until a few days after launch (making it bumpy), the CS program was woefully poor next to the PS3/PSV CS program and is largely a pain in the ass. Even small things like you can only get CN coins from the 3DS version made it look poor.

Injustice? The Wii U version didn't get any (more or less) of the DLC until Zod was released on the PS3 / Xbox version. This was a huge blow, since these people supported the game and got a lesser version (especially when I could buy the dual pack at Walmart and get free DLC). When the GOTY edition came out, WB gave Nintendo the ol FU and they never got the complete version, thus killing any future sales for the Wii U version.

Aliens CM? Cancelled following the fiasco.

Deus EX? This went from an exclusive, to a multi platform, to a game SE wanted to fail. Despite costing $30 for the 360 and PS3 version, they wanted ing $50 for it. You're paying a premium of 66% to play the Wii U version. Needless to say, few were amused.

Sonic Lost Worlds? Nights DLC was awful. 3DS version was the only one to get coins. Many were pissed Sonic took a turn for Mario and avoided it in general.

Now, did these problems happen because of a lack of support or did these games get a lack of support because of these problems? Obviously it is the latter, but companies no doubt thought they were testing the water and got screwed and in turn, won't try again.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah, don't get me wrong; I totally agree with you in regards to the PS4 and Xbone. I have zero interest in anything. I think the games I'll want to play will be on PS4 and will be a ways off; I'm not much into Uncharted and the heavy-hitters, so...

And PS2 had this issue; heck even PS1 had this issue, and GameCube did, and Wii probably did too. 3DS certainly did, etc etc etc. I am just old And my memory of NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy etc etc is hazy anyway.

Probably what it comes down to is I'm saying "Hey companies, launch a system with games *I* want to play!" That doesn't work for everyone, though, just me. Obviously whatever there is on the new systems is enough for people.

I am quite happy with my Wii U, but it did take me a year to buy one.

The thing with the PS2 is that it probably had the best first year lineup of any console ever, though I don't know what came out for SNES or those earlier consoles to know for sure. At launch, there were new IPs like SSX, Midnight Club, and Timesplitters that were some big new franchises that started right at launch with established titles like Ridge Racer V, Tekken Tag Tournament, Madden/NHL 2001, Armored Core 2, Dynasty Warriors 2, and Dead or Alive 2. By the end of 2001, you had [customspoiler='Spoiler']Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3, Grand Theft Auto 3, Final Fantasy X, Rayman 2 Revolution, ATV Offroad Fury, Zone of the Enders, Red Faction, Twisted Metal: Black, Dark Cloud, NBA Street, Klonoa 2, Madden 2002, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, Monster Rancher 2, Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Soul Reaver 2, Burnout, Ace Combat 4, SSX Tricky, Splashdown, WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It, Frequency, NFL 2K2, Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Max Payne, Shadow Hearts, and Jade Cocoon II.[/customspoiler] The amount of quality western and eastern support in that first year is such a rare thing these days, as even the mighty Wii didn't have that many big games in its first year.

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

Just got my calendar. It's a little bent at the bottom, but whatever.

If anyone wants to see it, apologies for low quality.

Spoiler

What am I looking at? Is it not just one piece that flips up for each month?

Still haven't heard anything about the CD yet

 

[TheLongshot]

The thing with the PS2 is that it probably had the best first year lineup of any console ever, though I don't know what came out for SNES or those earlier consoles to know for sure. At launch, there were new IPs like SSX, Midnight Club, and Timesplitters that were some big new franchises that started right at launch with established titles like Ridge Racer V, Tekken Tag Tournament, Madden/NHL 2001, Armored Core 2, Dynasty Warriors 2, and Dead or Alive 2. By the end of 2001, you had [customspoiler='Spoiler']Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3, Grand Theft Auto 3, Final Fantasy X, Rayman 2 Revolution, ATV Offroad Fury, Zone of the Enders, Red Faction, Twisted Metal: Black, Dark Cloud, NBA Street, Klonoa 2, Madden 2002, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, Monster Rancher 2, Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Soul Reaver 2, Burnout, Ace Combat 4, SSX Tricky, Splashdown, WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It, Frequency, NFL 2K2, Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Max Payne, Shadow Hearts, and Jade Cocoon II.[/customspoiler] The amount of quality western and eastern support in that first year is such a rare thing these days, as even the mighty Wii didn't have that many big games in its first year.

The PS2 was one of the best, if not the best console ever. It also had an incredible lifespan that probably won't be equaled.

What am I looking at? Is it not just one piece that flips up for each month?

Still haven't heard anything about the CD yet

The calendar is typically a series of cards in a paper holder that you switch for each month. It is actually pretty cool.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

Now, did these problems happen because of a lack of support or did these games get a lack of support because of these problems? Obviously it is the latter, but companies no doubt thought they were testing the water and got screwed and in turn, won't try again.

Yeah, it's definitely ridiculous. 3rd parties test the water with shoddy ports of games the majority of us have already played on previous systems or PC. (In my case, I still haven't played them, but I got them cheap on Steam, by golly.) It really is a chicken/egg thing. What sort of baffles me is the PS4/Xbone success in comparison.

To Ubisoft's credit, they did ZombiU as well. I thought it was a great game, just not for me. It's a shame it didn't get the credit it deserved, though.

When I think about it, there is not a TON of 3rd-party support on 3DS. The best titles, at least for me, are Nintendo titles and then the Atlus/Xseed/etc stuff (the latter, I know, is not for everyone). I have a narrow focus though; maybe there are a lot of good 3rd-party 3DS games I'm not thinking of (that haven't come from Atlus and kin). I can only think of a few...

The thing with the PS2 is that it probably had the best first year lineup of any console ever, though I don't know what came out for SNES or those earlier consoles to know for sure. At launch, there were new IPs like SSX, Midnight Club, and Timesplitters that were some big new franchises that started right at launch with established titles like Ridge Racer V, Tekken Tag Tournament, Madden/NHL 2001, Armored Core 2, Dynasty Warriors 2, and Dead or Alive 2. By the end of 2001, you had [customspoiler='Spoiler']Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3, Grand Theft Auto 3, Final Fantasy X, Rayman 2 Revolution, ATV Offroad Fury, Zone of the Enders, Red Faction, Twisted Metal: Black, Dark Cloud, NBA Street, Klonoa 2, Madden 2002, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, Monster Rancher 2, Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Soul Reaver 2, Burnout, Ace Combat 4, SSX Tricky, Splashdown, WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It, Frequency, NFL 2K2, Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Max Payne, Shadow Hearts, and Jade Cocoon II.[/customspoiler] The amount of quality western and eastern support in that first year is such a rare thing these days, as even the mighty Wii didn't have that many big games in its first year.

Yeah, that's true. Again, it's my own bias betraying me. I just remember when PS2 came out, complaining I wasn't interested in any of the games. Of course, Final Fantasy X and Shadow Hearts changed that. If I look at your list, though, Frisky, a lot of those (though granted not all) are Japanese developers. PS4 sure doesn't have a lot from Japanese developers. Not that you were making a PS4 comparison. I guess I am again just whining that "it was better in the past!" and "gamers only like crap now!"

The PS2 was one of the best, if not the best console ever. It also had an incredible lifespan that probably won't be equaled.

And that is probably due, in good part, to those excellent early titles Frisky listed above. Which happened because developers were willing to get on-board (chicken/egg).

I'm tired and not thinking straight. Always enjoy chatting with you folks though.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah, that's true. Again, it's my own bias betraying me. I just remember when PS2 came out, complaining I wasn't interested in any of the games. Of course, Final Fantasy X and Shadow Hearts changed that. If I look at your list, though, Frisky, a lot of those (though granted not all) are Japanese developers. PS4 sure doesn't have a lot from Japanese developers. Not that you were making a PS4 comparison. I guess I am again just whining that "it was better in the past!" and "gamers only like crap now!"

About half of that list is Western-developed and the other half is Eastern, so it's well-balanced in a way that may never happen again due to the what platforms the West and East supports. Japan is heavily portable-focused, so many of those publishers favor the handhelds over consoles while the West is console-focused despite the 3DS doing well there. Sports and racing games used to be all over the PSP, but not the DS, and the Vita not doing gangbusters out of the gate seems to have killed that avenue for Western publishers.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

About half of that list is Western-developed and the other half is Eastern, so it's well-balanced in a way that may never happen again due to the what platforms the West and East supports. Japan is heavily portable-focused, so many of those publishers favor the handhelds over consoles while the West is console-focused despite the 3DS doing well there. Sports and racing games used to be all over the PSP, but not the DS, and the Vita not doing gangbusters out of the gate seems to have killed that avenue for Western publishers.

Sucks for me, too (I know, it's always about me!), because I like Japanese games, Japanese games are on the portables, and portables are kind of de-emphasized in the West (despite the success of the 3DS).

 

[admiralvic]

Yeah, it's definitely ridiculous. 3rd parties test the water with shoddy ports of games the majority of us have already played on previous systems or PC. (In my case, I still haven't played them, but I got them cheap on Steam, by golly.) It really is a chicken/egg thing. What sort of baffles me is the PS4/Xbone success in comparison.

To Ubisoft's credit, they did ZombiU as well. I thought it was a great game, just not for me. It's a shame it didn't get the credit it deserved, though.

When I think about it, there is not a TON of 3rd-party support on 3DS. The best titles, at least for me, are Nintendo titles and then the Atlus/Xseed/etc stuff (the latter, I know, is not for everyone). I have a narrow focus though; maybe there are a lot of good 3rd-party 3DS games I'm not thinking of (that haven't come from Atlus and kin). I can only think of a few...

Yup. I think Rayman Legends would have done better if it was on the Wii U first.

Yeah, the 3DS has a lot of support, but the PSP / V never took off.

 

[uncle5555]

I bought a Wii U...I have a 5 game rule. If there are 5 games for a system that are out or will be soon then I will get the system. Nintendo is hurting with the Wii U for sure, but I guess it will do better than the Gamecube I hope....

I also follow the 5 game rule.

The Wii U in comparison has a ton of content that appeals to me, but I can see how it might not appeal to others.

Different strokes for different folks.

You guys aim low.

I won't touch a system without at least a dozen games that I want to play. They ain't there yet.

Gamecube had over 60 titles by the time all was said and done. I didn't buy many multiplats on that system either. It helps that at least about 10 were imports that SHOULD have come out over here, but the GC had TONS more 3rd party support than the Wii U currently does, which is a damn shame. Even the Wii had some really good 3rd party exclusives. Zombie U is the only one that comes up in my mind currently released. Fire Emblem x SMT and X aren't out yet.

A price drop (or three) and a stronger library need to happen before I jump in (HD remakes do not a system make)

 

[admiralvic]

You guys aim low.

I won't touch a system without at least a dozen games that I want to play. They ain't there yet.

Gamecube had over 60 titles by the time all was said and done. I didn't buy many multiplats on that system either. It helps that at least about 10 were imports that SHOULD have come out over here, but the GC had TONS more 3rd party support than the Wii U currently does, which is a damn shame. Even the Wii had some really good 3rd party exclusives. Zombie U is the only one that comes up in my mind currently released. Fire Emblem x SMT and X aren't out yet.

A price drop (or three) and a stronger library need to happen before I jump in (HD remakes do not a system make)

How are Fire Emblem X SMT and X third party? Fire Emblem X SMT developed between Atlus and Intelligent System, which is about "half" third party with Nintendo footing the bill (isn't this the same as first / second party at this point?). X is made by Monolith Soft, which is a subsidiary of Nintendo and makes it first party.

 

[Blaster man]

YMMV - Reggie giving free pizza to the "biggest fans".

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/12/reggie_cuts_north_americas_biggest_wii_u_fans_a_sweet_pizza_hut_deal

 

[abbabaab]

YMMV - Reggie giving free pizza to the "biggest fans".

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/12/reggie_cuts_north_americas_biggest_wii_u_fans_a_sweet_pizza_hut_deal

...I kind of hope that I don't get selected for this. Unless, of course, there's some way I could exchange it for cash or a more generic gift card.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

YMMV - Reggie giving free pizza to the "biggest fans".

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/12/reggie_cuts_north_americas_biggest_wii_u_fans_a_sweet_pizza_hut_deal

What the hell? I'm gluten-free and vegan, but I'm also cheap and would have a hard time saying no to free pizza. How do you get this??

Too bad it's not based on 3DS purchases instead of Wii U. I deserve pizza for my support of the 3DS.

 

[admiralvic]

What the hell? I'm gluten-free and vegan, but I'm also cheap and would have a hard time saying no to free pizza. How do you get this??

Too bad it's not based on 3DS purchases instead of Wii U. I deserve pizza for my support of the 3DS.

I'm a little sad to hear this, since I doubt I'll get selected, but I spent a fair share of money on Wii U games... all on day 1 no less.

Registered:

• Wii U DX
• Nintendoland
• Wind Waker HD
• New Super Mario Bros. U
• Ninja Gaiden 3
• Mighty Switch Force 2
• Like 10 - 20 Virtual Console Games
• Pokemon Rumble U

Can't register:

• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Coins only on 3DS version -.-)
• Sonic Lost Worlds (Coins only on 3DS version -.-)

Haven't registered:

• Game and Wario
• The Wonderful 101
• New Super Luigi U
• Pikmin 3
• Super Mario 3D World

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

Yeah no kidding!  I even bought my stuff on the eShop, not at retail.  I want a cookie at least.

There just isn't that much I'm interested in on Wii U, but I'm a 3DS hero.  Reggie, come on!  Hooks me up.

I think I knew he used to work for Pizza Hut, but I didn't remember.  They should do more promotions.

Oh wait.  I stopped eating pizza.    I seriously don't even miss anything else.

 

[admiralvic]

Yeah no kidding! I even bought my stuff on the eShop, not at retail. I want a cookie at least.

There just isn't that much I'm interested in on Wii U, but I'm a 3DS hero. Reggie, come on! Hooks me up.

I think I knew he used to work for Pizza Hut, but I didn't remember. They should do more promotions.

Oh wait. I stopped eating pizza. I seriously don't even miss anything else.

Indeed. A few of mine were eShop, but I don't like digital. I might be a youngster, but I still prefer my stuff to be physical. If only to look at the box art, display it, fun extras.

He did work for Pizza hut a while ago.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

Indeed. A few of mine were eShop, but I don't like digital. I might be a youngster, but I still prefer my stuff to be physical. If only to look at the box art, display it, fun extras.

He did work for Pizza hut a while ago.

That's fair enough. I would think if anyone deserves some free Wii U pizza, it's you, retail or otherwise!

 

[admiralvic]

That's fair enough. I would think if anyone deserves some free Wii U pizza, it's you, retail or otherwise!

Thank you! Though I would be okay if I get nothing. I mean, I don't register much because CN isn't worth registering over 600 coins a calendar year.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah no kidding! I even bought my stuff on the eShop, not at retail. I want a cookie at least.

There just isn't that much I'm interested in on Wii U, but I'm a 3DS hero. Reggie, come on! Hooks me up.

I think I knew he used to work for Pizza Hut, but I didn't remember. They should do more promotions.

Oh wait. I stopped eating pizza. I seriously don't even miss anything else.

He created the Bigfoot Pizza as an exec.

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

Thank you! Though I would be okay if I get nothing. I mean, I don't register much because CN isn't worth registering over 600 coins a calendar year.

No, it really sort of isn't. I doubt they read all my laboriously-written comments (where I say "I want more RPGs!!" over and over) anyway. I like getting the free games.

 

[admiralvic]

No, it really sort of isn't. I doubt they read all my laboriously-written comments (where I say "I want more RPGs!!" over and over) anyway. I like getting the free games.

My comments are usually half assed, because I end up writing reviews before doing them or got little to say. "Why did you buy A Link Between Worlds?" me "I like classic Zelda".

 

[Jesse_Dylan]

He created the Bigfoot Pizza as an exec.

And the Big New Yorker, apparently. That was my favorite ever pretty much.