[3DS eShop] Games, demos, and eFun!

DaveTheWave

Oh yeah, I vaguely remember that. Hope they don't forget the GC click.

LBD_Nytetrayn

Even then, I'd love the ability to plug a GameCube or GameCube-like controller into the Wii Remote. I still can't imagine playing Smash Bros. any other way, and it's my preferred method for N64 games as well (for some reason, I just find the Classic doesn't work as well there).

maximumzero

DaveTheWave wrote: »

The worst thing about GC games on WiiU will probably be the lack of support for analog triggers. I suppose they could bring out a Classic Controller GC or something. That would be pretty sweet.

The L & R buttons on the original Classic Controller are analog, actually. They don't have that digital "click" when they're fully depressed, however.

They took 'em out of the CCPro, I guess because nobody used the functionality.

LBD_Nytetrayn wrote: »

Even then, I'd love the ability to plug a GameCube or GameCube-like controller into the Wii Remote. I still can't imagine playing Smash Bros. any other way, and it's my preferred method for N64 games as well (for some reason, I just find the Classic doesn't work as well there).

I actually really love using the Wii remote NES-style when playing Brawl.

I've been using that scheme for so long I have trouble going back to the NGC controller.

Come to think of it once I get rid of the Wii I'll be able to sell the NGC controller and Wavebird I have since I won't need 'em anymore.

Brainiac 8

Um...Maximum...I've been looking for a good wireless GC controller...so if you decide to get rid of the wavebird...let me know. I might be willing to buy it from you.

Just a though.

maximumzero

Brainiac 8 wrote: »

Um...Maximum...I've been looking for a good wireless GC controller...so if you decide to get rid of the wavebird...let me know. I might be willing to buy it from you.

Just a though.

Sure man, I'll keep you in mind.

MNC Dover

I still have 4 Wavebirds and 4 Bongos in my closet. One of the advantages of working at EB back in the day.

maximumzero

MNC Dover wrote: »

I still have 4 Wavebirds and 4 Bongos in my closet. One of the advantages of working at EB back in the day.

Yeah but then you had to work at Electronics Boutique. Eew.

MNC Dover

maximumzero wrote: »

MNC Dover wrote: »

I still have 4 Wavebirds and 4 Bongos in my closet. One of the advantages of working at EB back in the day.

Yeah but then you had to work at Electronics Boutique. Eew.

Tell me about it. I worked there from 1997-2004. The company wasn't bad to work for until around 2002-2003. Then upper management changed and it all went to shit. Fortunately I got out before the Gamestop merger.

maximumzero

MNC Dover wrote: »

maximumzero wrote: »

MNC Dover wrote: »

I still have 4 Wavebirds and 4 Bongos in my closet. One of the advantages of working at EB back in the day.

Yeah but then you had to work at Electronics Boutique. Eew.

Tell me about it. I worked there from 1997-2004. The company wasn't bad to work for until around 2002-2003. Then upper management changed and it all went to shit. Fortunately I got out before the Gamestop merger.

I kid, of course. I worked at CompUSA from 2005 till their closure in 2008. As scummy as the company was, I loved my store and my co-workers. A very pleasant atmosphere and environment for employees and customers alike. We did our best to make sure the place didn't feel too "big box" and I hope that got through to the people that did business with us.

Reynolds

Brainiac 8 wrote: »

Since getting the Wii, I have searched out and bought several Gamecube games. I hadn't realized how many awesome games came out on the system.

I'm still trying to get ahold of a copy of Billy Hatcher, as I have heard some great things about the game.

I preordered Billy Hatcher. I spent so much time on that game. It is so good. So good.

skeldare

Reynolds wrote: »

Brainiac 8 wrote: »

Since getting the Wii, I have searched out and bought several Gamecube games. I hadn't realized how many awesome games came out on the system.

I'm still trying to get ahold of a copy of Billy Hatcher, as I have heard some great things about the game.

I preordered Billy Hatcher. I spent so much time on that game. It is so good. So good.

I regret not picking up Billy Hatcher. The only experience I had was on a GameCube demo disc.

mntorankusu

I played the crap out of the Billy Hatcher demo, and played a bit of the full game, but I ended up never picking it up. I've been meaning to all this time.

LBD_Nytetrayn

maximumzero wrote: »

LBD_Nytetrayn wrote: »

Even then, I'd love the ability to plug a GameCube or GameCube-like controller into the Wii Remote. I still can't imagine playing Smash Bros. any other way, and it's my preferred method for N64 games as well (for some reason, I just find the Classic doesn't work as well there).

I actually really love using the Wii remote NES-style when playing Brawl.

I've been using that scheme for so long I have trouble going back to the NGC controller.

I just far prefer having an actual jump button for Smash. I even disable the Up jump when I set my controls in Brawl.

Ferquin

maximumzero wrote: »

I kid, of course. I worked at CompUSA from 2005 till their closure in 2008. As scummy as the company was, I loved my store and my co-workers. A very pleasant atmosphere and environment for employees and customers alike. We did our best to make sure the place didn't feel too "big box" and I hope that got through to the people that did business with us.

I technically began at Computer City from 1995 until our buyout from CompUSA in 2000-ish. Then I stuck around 'til they laid me off in '03. I really wish I hadn't stayed there so long...

ArcSyn

Has anyone been able to find a guide/wiki to Sakura Samurai? I've been playing it through again (lost the save in the SD card corrupt) and doing the minigames I'm curious what the difference is and how many different special attacks there are. Can't find a walkthrough or guide anywhere.

I'm just surprised that in the whole internet no one has done this yet. I've half a mind to do one myself after I finish this run.

skeldare

ArcSyn wrote: »

Has anyone been able to find a guide/wiki to Sakura Samurai? I've been playing it through again (lost the save in the SD card corrupt) and doing the minigames I'm curious what the difference is and how many different special attacks there are. Can't find a walkthrough or guide anywhere.

I'm just surprised that in the whole internet no one has done this yet. I've half a mind to do one myself after I finish this run.

Yeah, the fact that there's nothing on GameFAQs is weird.

Cucco Leader

I'll say it. Ketzal's Corridors and Amoebattle are pretty sweet. Both have pretty interesting takes on their genre. Amoebattle is extra nice because I think it's the first RTS on the eshop. They are nicely polished and neither is a cake walk which is a nice surprise. Just when I think the 3DS release schedule is lacking, nice stuff like this pops up.

joshgotro

Amoebattle didn't drop did it?

MNC Dover

joshgotro wrote: »

Amoebattle didn't drop did it?

Yup. Released on the eShop Thursday for 500 points/$5.

joshgotro

I just bought like six DS titles but I don't care. I want me some amoebattle.

MetaHybrid

Cucco Leader wrote: »

I'll say it. Ketzal's Corridors and Amoebattle are pretty sweet. Both have pretty interesting takes on their genre. Amoebattle is extra nice because I think it's the first RTS on the eshop. They are nicely polished and neither is a cake walk which is a nice surprise. Just when I think the 3DS release schedule is lacking, nice stuff like this pops up.

There really is a nice selection of good games on the eshop, I've yet to buy a whole bunch on my wishlist.

(I don't even have Pushmo yet. Yes I know I'm terrible.

MNC Dover

Zelda concert in Atlanta next week!! Bring your 3DS for maximum StreetPass action!! Don't forget your create a music channel list and a SwapNote StreetPass too!

MNC Dover

Just played the Pyramids demo. HOLY CRAP! Why didn't anyone tell me this was a Solomon's Key clone?! Also uses QR codes for extra levels? Only $4?! Friggin' sweet!

Here's the IGN review: http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1210918p1.html

maximumzero

Managed to score four streetpasses while out and about this weekend. Most of them at the local mall, which seemed to be busier than usua.

MetaHybrid

I was able to get three at my Comic Book store during free comic book day.

Brainiac 8

MNC Dover wrote: »

Zelda concert in Atlanta next week!! Bring your 3DS for maximum StreetPass action!! Don't forget your create a music channel list and a SwapNote StreetPass too!

Woo, I'll be there!

joshgotro

I've been looking through the eShop and found Crystal Monsters. Looks to diverge from Pokemon enough to peak my interest. Does anyone else have this? Give a nice review?

Also Pushmo holy amazing.

ArcSyn

Yeah, I kinda miss Pushmo now that I finished it. I need to scrounge up whatever user-made puzzle thread there was/is and save the QR codes for later use.

agoaj

How much longer until Pushmo 2: The Search for Mo' Push

HallowedFaith

A...n...ani..animal.... crossing. Where... are.. you..

SwashbucklerXX

HallowedFaith wrote: »

A...n...ani..animal.... crossing. Where... are.. you..

Officially coming out in Japan this fall. Probably coming out here around the same time, if previous games in the series are any indication.

I wonder if Nintendo will take advantage of its upcoming ability to push DLC in Animal Crossing? If any Nintendo game has the ability to support tons of random DLC goodies, it's Animal Crossing.

Jam Warrior

Man but Pullblox (Pushmo) is damn good at giving you that 'Yes!' feeling when you finally beat a tricky one.

Those fucking Easter Island heads in the bonus section had me stumped for an age and when I finally figured the trick and beat them it took much restraint not to punch air and whoop, seeing as my wife was asleep next to me in bed.

Jam Warrior

SwashbucklerXX wrote: »

HallowedFaith wrote: »

A...n...ani..animal.... crossing. Where... are.. you..

Officially coming out in Japan this fall. Probably coming out here around the same time, if previous games in the series are any indication.

I wonder if Nintendo will take advantage of its upcoming ability to push DLC in Animal Crossing? If any Nintendo game has the ability to support tons of random DLC goodies, it's Animal Crossing.

The Wii version was chock full of extra downloadable items, though I believe they were all disc locked rather than actually new data.

skeldare

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/iwata_animal_crossing_3ds_wont_rely_on_add_on_content

To some, Animal Crossing on 3DS sounds like the ideal opportunity to sell as much digital add-on content as possible, but Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has again stated the company's strong opposition to this model.

Iwata told investors Nintendo will stick to its ethos of not selling products that consumers would deem "incomplete", preserving its relationship with customers. He particularly spoke out against so-called "gacha-type" business models, which mimic the popular capsule toy machines by asking users to pay upfront without knowing which particular item will come through. In Animal Crossing parlance, imagine buying a chair without knowing which series it was from.

Of course Iwata didn't say that Animal Crossing 3DS won't feature add-on content — both Wii and DS versions have received regular, free updates — but that Nintendo is sticking to its principles:
We will continue to make efforts to avoid such misunderstandings as, “the next ‘Animal Crossing’ might be a game which relies upon add-on content sales.”

As for a Western release date, Iwata said that information will be revealed "at a later date." The most recent schedule lists its release date outside Japan as "to be determined."

DaveTheWave

Jam Warrior wrote: »

Man but Pullblox (Pushmo) is damn good at giving you that 'Yes!' feeling when you finally beat a tricky one.

Those fucking Easter Island heads in the bonus section had me stumped for an age and when I finally figured the trick and beat them it took much restraint not to punch air and whoop, seeing as my wife was asleep next to me in bed.

Care to share while it's still fresh in your memory? I stopped playing because I couldn't do that one. It was many months ago now.

SwashbucklerXX

skeldare wrote: »

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/iwata_animal_crossing_3ds_wont_rely_on_add_on_content

To some, Animal Crossing on 3DS sounds like the ideal opportunity to sell as much digital add-on content as possible, but Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has again stated the company's strong opposition to this model.

Iwata told investors Nintendo will stick to its ethos of not selling products that consumers would deem "incomplete", preserving its relationship with customers. He particularly spoke out against so-called "gacha-type" business models, which mimic the popular capsule toy machines by asking users to pay upfront without knowing which particular item will come through. In Animal Crossing parlance, imagine buying a chair without knowing which series it was from.

Of course Iwata didn't say that Animal Crossing 3DS won't feature add-on content — both Wii and DS versions have received regular, free updates — but that Nintendo is sticking to its principles:
We will continue to make efforts to avoid such misunderstandings as, “the next ‘Animal Crossing’ might be a game which relies upon add-on content sales.”

As for a Western release date, Iwata said that information will be revealed "at a later date." The most recent schedule lists its release date outside Japan as "to be determined."

Nice. Thanks for the link.

Jam Warrior

DaveTheWave wrote: »

Jam Warrior wrote: »

Man but Pullblox (Pushmo) is damn good at giving you that 'Yes!' feeling when you finally beat a tricky one.

Those fucking Easter Island heads in the bonus section had me stumped for an age and when I finally figured the trick and beat them it took much restraint not to punch air and whoop, seeing as my wife was asleep next to me in bed.

Care to share while it's still fresh in your memory? I stopped playing because I couldn't do that one. It was many months ago now.

Spoiler:

The arrow button is a trap!

Spoiler:

You need to go up the left head half way,
then up the right head halfway and jump over,
on the left set things up so you can now do a full ascent from ground level,
back up the right halfway and pull as much out as you can,
then a full ascent of left from the floor,
jump over to right and the flag should be in reach after a few more pulls.

DaveTheWave

Jam Warrior wrote: »

DaveTheWave wrote: »

Jam Warrior wrote: »

Man but Pullblox (Pushmo) is damn good at giving you that 'Yes!' feeling when you finally beat a tricky one.

Those fucking Easter Island heads in the bonus section had me stumped for an age and when I finally figured the trick and beat them it took much restraint not to punch air and whoop, seeing as my wife was asleep next to me in bed.

Care to share while it's still fresh in your memory? I stopped playing because I couldn't do that one. It was many months ago now.

Spoiler:

The arrow button is a trap!

Spoiler:

You need to go up the left head half way,
then up the right head halfway and jump over,
on the left set things up so you can now do a full ascent from ground level,
back up the right halfway and pull as much out as you can,
then a full ascent of left from the floor,
jump over to right and the flag should be in reach after a few more pulls.

I have tried that many times. Guess I'll give it another go. Must've missed something obvious about 8 million times.

Thank you.

ArcSyn

Jam Warrior wrote: »

DaveTheWave wrote: »

Jam Warrior wrote: »

Man but Pullblox (Pushmo) is damn good at giving you that 'Yes!' feeling when you finally beat a tricky one.

Those fucking Easter Island heads in the bonus section had me stumped for an age and when I finally figured the trick and beat them it took much restraint not to punch air and whoop, seeing as my wife was asleep next to me in bed.

Care to share while it's still fresh in your memory? I stopped playing because I couldn't do that one. It was many months ago now.

Spoiler:

The arrow button is a trap!

Spoiler:

You need to go up the left head half way,
then up the right head halfway and jump over,
on the left set things up so you can now do a full ascent from ground level,
back up the right halfway and pull as much out as you can,
then a full ascent of left from the floor,
jump over to right and the flag should be in reach after a few more pulls.

I remember that one. Ugh, that was irritating. Took me a while to realize which block I missed setting correctly.

ArcSyn

I'm going to try and do my first walkthrough for Sakura Samurai on GameFAQs. I need some help though, anyone have the game but NOT done the rock garden? I don't want to wipe my stuff, but I want to know what order you get bonuses for the first 6 trees to fully bloom.

If anyone wants to help/contribute, let me know, we can compile everything together.