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This just in: 3DS redesign is ugly, oversized, has one analog stick and doesn't include a charger.

I'll never understand Nintendo as long as I live.
 
[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']This just in: 3DS redesign is ugly, oversized, has one analog stick and doesn't include a charger.

I'll never understand Nintendo as long as I live.[/QUOTE]

AHAHAHA, idiots.

I don't think it's ugly, it's about the same as it was. But the 1 analog stick? That's fucking ridiculous. I mean, it's not like Nintendo hasn't jobbed early adopters before anyway (read GBA > GBA SP) where they added a backlight and changed the form factor.
Yes, let's introduce an accessory that we can use to sell the biggest franchise on the thing in Japan... and when we redesign it? We'll just make the screens bigger cause we're idiots.

Brilliant!
 
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[quote name='corrosivefrost']Is Kameo worth 400 points?[/QUOTE]

I thought it was a decent platformer, it looks like a xbox game though. Shame they scrapped the sequel.
 
I'd say so. I remember buying it at launch, and being thoroughly impressed by it. It's a quirky game, but enjoyable.
 
[quote name='corrosivefrost']Usually, I don't bother with kotaku, but this guy nails it:

http://kotaku.com/5920434/the-new-3ds-xl-is-not-what-the-3ds-needed[/QUOTE]

He clearly forgot about the screen scratching design flaw in the current 3DS model that completely negates his entire argument about the 3DS not being flawed other than only having 1 thumb stick. Something this design is clearly addressing. Not to mention the bad home/start/select buttons, again addressed in this newer model.

Then again, it's Kotaku, so I shouldn't really expect higher, normal or lower brain functions from them in their articles.
 
[quote name='corrosivefrost']Is Kameo worth 400 points?[/QUOTE]

It's what you'd expect for a launch game...so if you're really hurting for something to play :p
 
[quote name='KingBroly']He clearly forgot about the screen scratching design flaw in the current 3DS model that completely negates his entire argument about the 3DS not being flawed other than only having 1 thumb stick. Something this design is clearly addressing. Not to mention the bad home/start/select buttons, again addressed in this newer model.

Then again, it's Kotaku, so I shouldn't really expect higher, normal or lower brain functions from them in their articles.[/QUOTE]

I do remember people bitching about the screen being easy to scratch, but there's no guarantees this one is any better. Besides, it doesn't really seem like the consumer base is still bitching about it at this point.

And if you think that the placement of start and select buttons is something worthy of an entire redesign, you must be huffing paint or something.

[quote name='whoknows']It's what you'd expect for a launch game...so if you're really hurting for something to play :p[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Indignate']Yeah man, not having that second analog stick really ruins all those games on the 3DS that use it.

You know, like Resident Evil.

And...uh...
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Well, there's 2 RE games, right -- the first one (mercenaries port) could have benefited from it, I'm sure; it might not support it, but fuck, it could definitely use it. Probably wouldn't hurt the new 3D mario game too and Kid Icarus. The Monster Hunter game (was that brought over?) and MGS3:Snake Eater can use it. I'm not sure if other games like the Kingdom Hearts game or the new Luigi's Mansion will make use of it, but they should.

And if you figure the 3DS may eventually get a Metroid or Zelda, those are games that could also benefit from it, depending on the design.

If Nintendo cared enough to *make* the CPP in the first place, it seems to me like it should be part of a redesign -- especially since right now, whenever this thing launches, Nintendo's target install base (Japan) won't be able to play Monster Hunter (since the CPP doesn't look like it'll fit the new design). Still seems stupid, IMO.
 
The screen problem on the 3DS is that when it's closed the raised outer square border on the bottom screen actually touches the top screen. Pretty ridiculous they'd release it like that. Makes a screen protector mandatory.


And I forgot about the mercenaries being on 3DS :lol:

I only have Revelations (which is great).
 
[quote name='whoknows']The screen problem on the 3DS is that when it's closed the raised outer square border on the bottom screen actually touches the top screen. Pretty ridiculous they'd release it like that. Makes a screen protector mandatory.


And I forgot about the mercenaries being on 3DS :lol:

I only have Revelations (which is great).[/QUOTE]

That does seem pretty ridiculous -- you'd think that's something that would have been noticed during testing. :rofl:

It's not 360 RROD design bad, but still something Nintendo should have addressed in some way that wasn't a redesign; hell even 360 owners eventually got an umbrella warranty.
 
The top screen is also really wobbly when it's open. Doesn't lock into place like on...every other DS.


I'm waiting until my year warranty is almost up before I complain about it to Nintendo so I can get it replaced and the warranty extended :lol:
 
[quote name='corrosivefrost']That does seem pretty ridiculous -- you'd think that's something that would have been noticed during testing. :rofl:

It's not 360 RROD design bad, but still something Nintendo should have addressed in some way that wasn't a redesign; hell even 360 owners eventually got an umbrella warranty.[/QUOTE]

Well...even with a screen protector or extra bumpers, it's still a messy solution on the user end. I use bumpers from the bottom of my brother's 360, but I still have some scratching problems, as well as massive dust problems.

On the current model, the 3DS has bumpers at the side, but they're too small. On the 3DS XL, the bumpers are above the top screen (ala original DS), and will hopefully stop contact all together with the bottom screen, which is what currently causes the scratching. That's why I say they're trying to correct it with the newer model, and probably will.

Also, if you got your 3DS repaired because of scratching, you apparently got bigger bumpers on a repaired unit. But it's probably just heresay.
 
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Joel and Hank give the biggest tips imaginable.
 
[quote name='linkpwns']OP is now a wiki. Have fun guys.[/QUOTE]

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Joel and Hank get the biggest tips imaginable. :cool:[/QUOTE]

Done.
 
[quote name='hankmecrankme']I've got like, 16 beers in my fridge and nothing to do tonight.

Partay.[/QUOTE]

I'll give you something to do tonight.
 
When looking at CEO 2012 pictures, I see nerds all over.

Gaming has been slow lately. Just been playing Tekken Hybrid lately (Tekken Tag Tournament HD and TTT2 Prologue).
 
[quote name='icebeast']I don't understand these gals: http://onemillionmoms.com/issues/dc-comics-and-marvel-superheroes-come-out-of-the-closet/

"This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models?"

Why don't teen gay boys and girls deserve role models they can relate to?[/QUOTE]


I will counterpoint by saying why does this even need to be a BFD in the first place? I never read Superhero comics for the romance. Every time a superhero book went in that direction, I just fucking groaned and put that shit back on the shelf. When some dude has super powers, I just want to see him fucking some other dude's shit up and watching the city collapse around them. I don't want to read about his wah wah wah with his girlfriend (or boyfriend). There are a few occasions where the romance was part of the story and character and I tolerated it. Like the early Spider Mans where Peter Parker was coming out of his shell and dating chicks, 'cause teen angst was part and parcel with the book. And of course, Superman and Lois Lane. He just needed some human being to make him less like an unrelatable alien. Plus Superman didn't just wallow about his girlfriend. He kicked ass first, then did his alter ego shit on the side. It wasn't just fucking romance for the sake of putting it out there.

But that whole storyline about Northstar getting married: I mean, I don't give two shits about Northstar, let alone who he is getting married to and it has nothing to do with him being openly gay, but more about that fact that he's fucking Northstar and I never gave a shit about him even before he became openly gay.

But yeah, that whole "Million Moms" article is just fucking right wing christian conservative bullshit. I don't really give a fuck what that bitch is ranting about anyways. Comics about gay people will make "impressionable" young minds gay?? Uh, lady, comics don't make you gay, you're just being a fucking overreacting, intolerant, ignorant ass. Jesus H. Christ. :roll:
 
Oh I totally agree I did read the Northstar marriage comic, and a few that came before it, but I couldn't really believe the romance going on there, it didn't feel natural, just like they wanted to have a gay marriage so they threw it into an X-Men comic. I also totally agree that having a relationship in there for the sake of having it there (which is kind of how I feel about that event) isn't interesting for that very reason, it doesn't read as a natural defining of a character, but as a selling point for the comic.

I will however say that I have seen gay relationship (or transgender ones) handled wonderfully in other comics. I really love Xavin and Karolina from Runaways and Billy and Teddy from Young Avengers were wonderful, it felt like those relationships were a real part of their lives and their stories and not just an event to sell comics.

I do however like where Earth 2 is going with gay Green Lantern (so far), the introduction for his character made him feel natural, but we'll see where they go with it. I also think that Batwoman is being handled well (although maybe with a little bit more suggestive illustrations in one comic than I personally like, the artwork is wonderful though), it feels like her orientation is a natural part of her character that defines who she is, and isn't just a spectacle being put on by the publisher.

In general I kind of agree with you though, this shouldn't be a big deal, I think some of the well handled ones are cool, but I'm not going to demand that we have more gay characters in comics, I'd take a few well handled ones over a bunch of awkward ones written by straight males who try to write the relationship exactly like a heterosexual one or written just for the sake of creating an event to sell comics any day. I do however take offense that so many people, including a bunch of people who clearly don't care about comics at all, feel the need to make this such a huge deal. There are some gay characters in comics, there are also gay people in real life, and people who are bent out of shape over it should chill out; I can assure you the comics aren't trying to indoctrinate children and convert them to anything they aren't already.
 
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If you read the previous Alpha Flight series, that sadly got canned, then you see a bit more of Northstar's relationship. But yeah, it's all a ploy to sell comics. Astonishing X-Men hasn't really sold many comics since Whedon and Cassady left the book years ago.

As for Batwoman, the art has dropped off a lot since Reeder/McCarthy took over penciling duties. However, Williams will be back penciling the book in a month or two, so that will be awesome. Plus, I want Kat Kane to have my babies.
 
I will sum up my feelings on Northstar's marriage: it's fucking stupid. The whole thing was poorly written and I actually really hope that a writer comes along soon adn has them divorce. Blech. I wish he'd never come back from the Hydra brainwashing dealie.
 
[quote name='icebeast']
I do however like where Earth 2 is going with gay Green Lantern (so far), the introduction for his character made him feel natural, but we'll see where they go with it. I also think that Batwoman is being handled well (although maybe with a little bit more suggestive illustrations in one comic than I personally like, the artwork is wonderful though), it feels like her orientation is a natural part of her character that defines who she is, and isn't just a spectacle being put on by the publisher.
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Rucka on Batwoman was much better IMO. Batwoman has been handled better because a cornerstone of her character is based around her sexuality.
 
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