Absolutely, I remember reading a review on the game at Nintenfan.com last year. I think the fact its finally coming to the states is great. I know I'll be getting a copy at launch.
Earlier I was at a Gamestop and when I was browsing through the DS games I came across Dragon Quest 9. I remember reading a good review on Nintenfan.com about it so I decided to pick it up. The games an rpg and if you know Dragon Quest, or if your new to the series, the tradtionality of the gameplay will rub off as a good thing for it's simple but robust combat style. Dragon Quest is full of content and is highly addictive. I recomend checking it out if you have a DS and you fancy a classic RPG.
Ya but I'm saying Nintendo will probably make it easier for Indy developers to develop for them. Anyone can develop Indie software for Playstation and Xbox this gen because Microsfoft and Sony promote and encourage small time Indy companies. Nintendo has always been about them selves and have had prerequisites and hefty fees when it comes to developing a game for one of their own consoles. Hopefully Nintendo opens the doors to a free market developing.
Ya I think dev kit is currently like at $2500, and i think you also have to have like 2 years of development history. But hopefully it all changes with Wii U cuz I would love releasing a game on a Nintendo Console.
3DS is on a rocky path but doesn't mean Nintendo is done or even close to it. Nintendo sold a ton of 3DS units over the holidays. Every video entertainment system is sold at a financial loss, just matters on the software you can sell to make up for it. Nintendo will always have money to re market their first party products, (thanks to the revenue Wii and DS already make. Also this is just the beginning of the 3DS's history of hand held dominance. As for the Wii U let the sale figures do the talking once PS4 and Xbox3 comes out. The thing about Nintendo people don't understand is Nintendo has and will always be on top. Last generation they wanted the casual gamers and the people that have never play video games before, and this time around they want the hardcore gamers. What they found out with Wii is you can't have both.
I agree on everything you pointed out. I too have grown bored of the game. One thing I have noticed in the Elder Scrolls series is that with every new Elder Scrolls game Bethesda releases they drastically make easier and simplify alot of **** they seem to take alot of the in depth realism from each game away and its not **** cool. The first games like Battle Spire and Daggerfalls or even if you want to go before those games and play the doom style one which I can just barely remember playing as a kid, Bethesda took those games and were like "if you really were an adventurer just starting off, this is how tough it would be for you, this is how easily you could die in real life". I cant remember how many times that first monster you encounter on the other side of the door killed me but its a lot. But that's what made the games interesting, when you were level 15 and you killed your first Minotaur you actually felt the victory you accomplished. Elder Scrolls is so so simplified now anyone could pick it up and play it. Wow, that might be Bethesdas idea, but I don't like it! Because now once you have reached a certain level or gained a certain skill or maybe my case an item where it procs an instant kill on any creature in the game, its r@p3 time. I killed that boss dragon so fast it was stupid, and that's with the difficulty up all the way. Elder Scrolls is just another Fable now IMO.
I'd just like to take a moment and point out an interesting perspective of advantage I see coming fourth with Nintendos new tablet remote style. Nintendo has always been good at proclaiming and publishing first party software, in fact some would say it has lead to Nintendos demise in the hardcore gaming world. During Wii's long history of dominance in the console wars of its time Nintendo never gave two licks about 3rd party companies and the promotions of their sales. Its partly due to how many superb first party developer teams Nintendo has under their belt, why would you care about the sales of 3rd party games in which you make less than 20% profit on per sale. K I'm getting off topic here so I'll get right to the point. Nintendo is launching the Wii U ideally to gain the audience of the hardcore gamers back. The tablet feature in the remote control might be the smartest approach to a better gaming experience if you consider how popular Apples IPad and Samsungs Galaxy Tablet are getting. With a remote functioning as a normal remote controller as well as a tablet, the Wii U will also be competing in the newest addition to the gaming market, tablet gaming. Considering this, Nintendo will have to make a decision on weather to open their doors for the first time to Indy Developers or come out with enough software themselves. Nintendo will have little to no choice but to allow Indy development for their tablet feature on the Wii U. IPad and the Galaxy Tablet are gaining their success from the open Indy Developers Market. Limitless aps and games provide the users of these tablets with a fun new experience of digital entertainment. The only draw back I see Nintendos Tablet having is that it will not be the "On the Go" kind of Tablet like its present competitors. Thanks for reading, feel free to leave your opinions on the subject or whatever. This has been Knavic from Nintenfan.com
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