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by Jonah

Nintendo and Let’s Play Revenue

May 19, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion

I was left somewhat flummoxed this week by the internet reaction to Nintendo claiming revenue from Youtube Just Play videos.  Basically the Big N has decided to claim ad-revenue on user-created videos which feature Nintendo games.  So for instance, all the videos I’ve created for WoN in the past, ad-revenue will go straight to Nintendo rather than me the end-user.  And I have no problem with that for one primary reason:

Let’s Play videos are built on the intellectual property of gaming companies like Nintendo.  At the end of the day it’s their products, creativity and talent which is being thrown around the web, and so I have no problem with them claiming ad-revenue from videos which use its I.P.  Some factions of the gaming world are up in arms however; lets enjoy an example of negative comments hitting the web:

“Each Let’s Play video constitutes an individual performance by the person that created the video.  Nintendo shouldn’t profit from their work.”

“Gamers have already paid for the games, and they’re essentially providing free advertisements for Nintendo.”

Some responses from the yes we’re in favour camp:

“It’s their IP and they should be able to claim ad-revenue off it.  It’s not like they’ve asked to have the videos taken down.”

“People who make money off Let’s Play don’t deserve it.  Play for the game, not the money, Nintendo deserves it.”

So what’s your view?  Feel free to share them here?

 

 

 

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by Jonah

Pokemon X & Y Gametrailer

May 16, 2013 in 3DS, Blog/News Discussion, Pokemon

Pokemon X&Y is heading our way later this year, and fans were recently treated to a new gameplay trailer, with a whole bundle of extra news coming direct from Nintendo of America. The following information is taken from a post written by our friend The Ben from Nintendo Wifi.

  • The central city in Kalos is Lumiose City, which is described by Nintendo as a metropolis featuring a tower that is set to become an iconic structure in Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. The game also adds to the more than 640 Pokemon that have been encountered in previous games. We posted the latest trailer for the game which can be viewed, here. Anyway, here’s some more information on the Pokemon which you will encounter in Pokemon X & Y.

  • The cowardly Pokémon Helioptile, a Normal- and Electric-type Pokémon, can generate enough electricity through sunbathing to power machinery. But wise Trainers won’t be deterred by Helioptile’s lack of bravery. It knows Parabolic Charge, a brand-new move where Helioptile attacks everything around it. Helioptile’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

  • Fletchling, a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon, sings with a beautiful chirp that is sure to delight any Trainer. Although it is known to be very friendly, Fletchling will suddenly unleash relentless attacks once it’s in battle. For example, when it uses its Fire-type move Flame Charge in battle, in addition to doing damage, Fletchling’s Speed increases every time.

  • With a leaf always in its mouth and an intimidating glare that is rarely effective, Fighting-type Pokémon Pancham shows its playful side when it lets out a little smile when its head is pat. Pancham can learn a brand-new move, Parting Shot, which not only lowers an opponent’s Attack and Special Attack, but also allows Pancham to switch out for another Pokémon in a Trainer’s party during battle.

  • A new method of transportation—riding the brand-new Pokémon, Gogoat. This large Grass-type Pokémon is a reliable way to travel certain parts of Lumiose City. In battle, it can use Horn Leech to recover HP equal to half the damage dealt by this move.

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by Jonah

E3 Rumours Hit Internet

May 15, 2013 in 3DS, Blog/News Discussion, General Nintendo News, Wii U

I’ve got a busy day ahead of me today so I want to leave you with some Nintendo E3 rumours which I came across this morning.

Rumours copied and pasted from cubed 3

Pokémon News

  • Pokemon X and Y and Pokemon Rumble U news expected with no other Pokémon games revealed.

Game Updates

  • Yoshi Wii U is said to be a late 2013/early 2014 title.
  • Games said to be at the E3 showfloor include: 3D Mario, Mario Kart, Pikmin 3, W101, X, Mario and Luigi: Dream Team.

Rumoured/Unconfirmed Games

  • Capcom supposedly working on a Resident Evil remake from their back catalogue.
  • Nintendo wanting to continue Picross on Nintendo 3DS.
  • New Star Fox title, said to be more like Lylat Wars, expected this generation.
  • Star Wars expected on Wii U as “Disney likes the Wii U so far”.
  • Nintendo titles to use NFC – new IP from Nintendo.
  • New Animal Crossing expected, but “way off” for Wii U.
  • Nintendo tried to regain Banjo Kazooie but it didn’t work.
  • A Final Fantasy remake is being developed for Wii U.
  • Games that will use dual GamePad controllers will be announced.

Legend of Zelda

  • New Legend of Zelda is said to feature a return for past races like the Gorons, Zoras plus new additional species to encounter.
  • The game is also venturing into more “RPG-like” territory without “going full out RPG”, like Skyward Sword.

Hardware Revisions and Performance

  • Wii U periperhals expected this year (to connect to the GamePad).
  • A New Nintendo Wii U is expected by the end of 2014 with more internal storage but Blu-ray is unknown.
  • A new Nintendo 3DS revision is expected, but not within the next two years.
  • Denies Wii U clock-speed increases.
  • Achievements and linked accounts said to be coming but “in a different way than anyone else does”.
  • Nintendo working on trying to get more engines supported by Wii U.

Virtual Console Releases

  • Nintendo are expected to show and highlight classic GameCube titles heading to Virtual Console.
  • Online multiplayer for classic Virtual Console games isn’t likely from Nintendo but “third parties will”.
  • Plans to release classic titles, like Xenoblade Chronicles, on the Wii U eShop is likely at some point.

Retro Studios Wii U Project

  • The upcoming, untitled game from Retro Studios is said to be first-person, futuristic and “something everyone wants them to make”.
  • Said to be working on a Donkey Kong track for Mario Kart Wii U.

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by Jonah

Nintendo Will Not Hold Big E3 Conference This Year

April 26, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, General Nintendo News

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If your looking forward to a big E3 conference from Nintendo this year then you will be left disappointed. The Big N will be at E3, but Reggie and co will not be taking the big stage. New games will be announced and shown as usual, but from now on, Nintendo will use Nintendo Direct to communicate with consumers. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Nintendo host a number of Nintendo Directs while E3 takes place later this year.

Will you miss Nintendo’s presence on the big stage at E3? Do you consider this to be a wise move or a major mistake?

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by Jonah

Which Nintendo Character Mostly Resembles You?

April 20, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, General Discussion

I just logged onto Facebook and found the following question on my newsfeed:

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I really need to think hard about this one! lol

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by Jonah

Nintendo Dropping Wii Online Services

April 12, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, Wii News

It seems Nintendo are not all that interested in the future support of Wii online functionality.  They’ve followed the launch of Wii Mini with an announcement about closing down a number of Wii online channels.  The following Wii Channels will cease to function on 28th June:

The Nintendo Channel
News Channel
Forecast Channel
Everybody Votes Channel
Mii Contest Channel

Nintendo thanks gamers for their “continued patronage of our company’s products.”

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by Jonah

Nintendo Direct News

February 13, 2013 in 3DS, Blog/News Discussion, Wii U

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Both Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe will be broadcasting their latest Nintendo Directs tomorrow. The European presentation will begin tomorrow at 2pm GMT and the American showing will take place at 6am PST. Nintendo will be showing off games for both Wii U and 3DS consoles.

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by Jonah

Random Thought: Nintendo’s Biggest Mistake in 3DS & Wii U Launch

February 12, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, General Discussion

Reading all this negative press on the web about Nintendo recently, it got me thinking about Nintendo’s biggest mistake in both 3DS and Wii U launches. Their biggest mistake was to rely on third parties to support their platforms. Their original 1st party line-up for 3DS was lacklustre because they wanted to give third parites the spotlight with titles like Street Fighter and Dead or Alive. With Wii U they gave a lot of time to EA and Ubisoft at E3 conferences to promote their products, and then they proverbially stab Nintendo in the back by withdrawing or delaying titles. Nintendo’s biggest mistake was to trust in third parties. What they should have done is just focus on great products of there own and push there system there way. They could have done a better job in the advertisement arena too. I don’t think price point would be a problem if Nintendo had top titles available. If Nintendo pushed their own franchises, developed their own titles for launch, then things would be much better for them. Just do your own thing Nintendo and don’t worry about anyone else. :)

Another thing I would add however, it’s important for Nintendo to look after indie developers via the eShop. I’m still playing Trine 2, Zen Pinball, The Cave, and 90′s Racer looks really cool. These are games which take me back to the sort of video games I was playing in the 80′s and 90′s.

Please feel free to add your comments. :)

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by Jonah

Iwata: Unannounced Wii U Software Coming This Year

February 10, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, General Discussion, Wii U

So Nintendo has a software problem on Wii U at the moment, and gamers are wondering when the next batch of software will be heading their way.  We did think we’d be playing Rayman Legends by now, but Ubisoft decided to delay it until September, and Scribblenauts Unlimited was delayed just a few days before launch.  Well Mr Iwata assures us that new software is heading our way, and that they still have unannounced Wii U heading our way this year.

“In addition, I believe that we will be able to launch new software within this year that we have not yet announced at this point,”

I expect more will be announced at E3.

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by Jonah

Ubisoft Offers Wii U Owners Special Rayman Demo

February 9, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, Wii U

Ubisoft have listened to angry Nintendo fans via their Facebook page, Miiverse communities, online petitions and they have a solution. They’re going to give us an exclusive demo! I mean a demo is obviously better than the real finished product which they have needlessly delayed. I’ve had this game pre-ordered since November due to it be a promised launch title, but Ubisoft has really let early adopters down.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited Appears on and Disappears from eShop

February 8, 2013 in Blog/News Discussion, Wii U

Earlier this week Warner Bros announced an official delay for the release of Scribblenauts Unlimited in Europe, and then the game mysteriously popped up for sale via the eShop this morning. Once the mistake was noticed, Nintendo swiftly ceased the games availability. How can a mistake like this happen? But again it shows the delay in launching has nothing to do with incomplete software. I smell something very fishy! Where is that fish? lol

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