Smiles and Cries
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I understand the troll but I agree after the cool trailers this game had on other platforms they make Wii U look stupid in this
If they wanted to do the Father and Son thing they could have done it so much better
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I understand the troll but I agree after the cool trailers this game had on other platforms they make Wii U look stupid in this
If they wanted to do the Father and Son thing they could have done it so much better
you can always make better trailers but the message they wanted to get across is that this version is suited for "father and son (thats what they are calling the game internally)".
Smiles and Cries
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they are calling the co-driver feature father and son internally yes still bugs me that the only trailer for the Wii U is only this but I understand the Core Gamer already owns this game the only market left is "Family Friendly" Nintendo
Disorientator
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https://help.ea.com/article/need-for-speed-most-wanted-on-wii-u
LoL OK. (Edit: the fact that the page was updated on 2/27/2013 doesn't help either)
Anyways, some clean/direct shots of gamepad interface (click for larger size)
Interesting they're "promoting" Off-TV play as "Spectator Mode".
LoL OK. (Edit: the fact that the page was updated on 2/27/2013 doesn't help either)
Anyways, some clean/direct shots of gamepad interface (click for larger size)
Interesting they're "promoting" Off-TV play as "Spectator Mode".
well they are kinda right. also hardcore gamers can have fathers or kids right?
Smiles and Cries
Member
I'm going to have a tough time with this feature on the gamepad because my glasses cannot see anything close taking it off I cant see the TV lol
off tv well help though
off tv well help though
I can't really imagine anyone owning just a Wii-U in this day and age, that's why.
Especially when those people are seemingly interested in third-party racers to the extent to pay double the price for admission.
Sure there are "hardcore gamers" out there that live in a Nintendo-only bubble but I believe those are a tiny minority.
frankie_baby
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outside of places like this, multiple console ownership is likely pretty rare and if anyone does have the kind of money to own multiple consoles then surely overpaying for a definitive version is also affordable
Smiles and Cries
Member
co-driver is brilliant I don't have a family but I will use it to turn off cops and traffic when I just want to explore and run harder
Smiles and Cries
Member
this is a very limited perspective about this hobby
seriously we need to stay on topic fucking tired of price complaints just to troll Wii U threads
Disorientator
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Was the build being previewed by press (a month ago) the final one?
The reason I'm asking is because none of the gamepad UI shots I posted above seem to be in-line with what we've been seeing in previews.
Edit: On second look, the link I posted earlier (source of right map) also mentions:
They've only talked about Enabling/Disabling Cops and Traffic right? Not incremental difficulty/density settings.
The reason I'm asking is because none of the gamepad UI shots I posted above seem to be in-line with what we've been seeing in previews.
Edit: On second look, the link I posted earlier (source of right map) also mentions:
They've only talked about Enabling/Disabling Cops and Traffic right? Not incremental difficulty/density settings.
So future DLC will be determined how well the game does.
I wonder what the projected number is they are using to call it a success.
https://mobile.twitter.com/AlexanderJWard/status/313042124520177664?p=v
I wonder what the projected number is they are using to call it a success.
https://mobile.twitter.com/AlexanderJWard/status/313042124520177664?p=v
I'm a Nintendo + PC guy. Surely nobody's going to argue that PS360 versions are somehow better than the PC one, right? Also, games tend to be much cheaper on PC than the consoles. With that in mind, and considering the flaws of the Wii U version, I still kinda prefer what that version looks like, with the off-TV play and the co-driver mode.
Ditto
To what flaws do you refer? Other than 6 player online instead of 8, everything seems identical except the graphics which are better than the PS360 ones
TheGreatMightyPoo
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From a business perspective it makes sense. From a consumer perspective it reeks of arrogance. Buy the game so we can give you the privilege of buying more from us.
Minimal cost involved in porting the DLC. Not to mention the game is 5+months old already and can be had for 50% off or more on other platforms.
Minimal cost involved in porting the DLC. Not to mention the game is 5+months old already and can be had for 50% off or more on other platforms.
bequietdrive
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This. They could have at least included one of the DLCs ( extra cars don't count) then it makes it easier to swallow the full price and paying for more DLC
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Whose paying you to crap in Wii U threads? jesus christ give it a rest dude. Relax.
lol are you for real? I guess you can count my apple products as a gaming device then I'd see your point.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
I don't understand the pricing complaints. It's a new game on the WiiU, skillfully made, with a featureset making good use of the system. And the included DLC is not free on the other platforms, AFAIK. I could have had the game for cheaper (and earlier) on the ps3, but I prefer the WiiU version. I regularly dial-in from dozens to hundreds of hours in my racers. That value proposition if perfectly fine with me.
Smiles and Cries
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Spaaaaaaaaace
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Smiles and Cries
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this is EA screwing Wii U again like ME3 the dev would be on it if they got paid to do it wish Nintendo would step in pay for it
but I will be blasting this on Miiverse
I wish buying 2 copies would solve this but if it was just screwing Nintendo the DLC would have been on Vita too
so I now doubt I will ever see that Airport expansion I don't trust EA to do it if it is down to sales
frankie_baby
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i guess the one and only thing to cling on to is that doing the dlc for the wii u version would be (significantly?) less work than it would've been for the vita version so any sales threshold they may have for doing the dlc should be lower
yes i know i'm clutching at straws
Smiles and Cries
Member
I wish I knew the number but it all depends of this first week of sales when that NPD comes next month and no sales spike for NFS all hope is lost that team moves on to the next game and that promise of NFS on Wii U day 1 next time might slip
it is not looking good with all those people wanting this at a bargain price
For a forum about games with people passionate about games we surely have a LOT of complaints about the games prices. Just imagine an Apple fans forum with so many complaints about the price of the Apple products. #firstworldproblems
frankie_baby
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its not gonna set any records but the number of people on here at least saying they're getting it day one is better than i'd expect for a late port
Smiles and Cries
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I am seriously super depressed right now this is a game I want on November 18th 5 month later the same day as Monster Hunter day after LCU EA sent it to die
that DLC as a bargain chip makes me hate EA even more but EA has its dirty claws in many great IPs NFS is huge for me spent a lot of cash in NFS World that MMO they have
Smiles and Cries
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lol this will help
to get sales up this game would need Wii U exclusive DLC a major one not less DLC but this is EA announce 3 great DLC packs weeks before the Wii U version that will not get the DLC ever
Exclusive DLC is the only move if they wanted it to sell this is where Nintendo could have stepped in and fund the exclusive DLC
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
I'd buy multiple copies of the game if Criterion released exclusive DLC where I could race against a pack of Riccitiello clones. Oh, the carnage..
CriterionDog
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Just checked, no demo on the eShop. : ( (USA)
Pachterballs
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Seth Balmore
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You are getting the first DLC pack (Ultimate Speed) with the Wii U version of the game. It's been fully integrated in that version. It's not just "extra cars".
Smiles and Cries
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march will be a very interesting month all around
that Target sale might bump everything up so this may not even chart but may do better than they expected
Im expecting Wiiu hardware sales back to 50k
If it's anything like Runner, the game will probably come out Tuesday, and the demo Thursday (the "typical" eShop day).
I really really might pick this up. Maybe not day 1 but as soon as I beat Lego.
Booted up the game and it imidiately started downloading an update. I guess it was the included dlc cause it was rather substantial. Then again I thought that was "included".
Anyway, I just played a short round. The game is quite a looker, that's for sure. Plays great and I like the ability to switch between cars and night/day on the fly. Off-tv is instant upon pressing minus. I was unable to test online since the servers are still unavaliable.
Anyway, I just played a short round. The game is quite a looker, that's for sure. Plays great and I like the ability to switch between cars and night/day on the fly. Off-tv is instant upon pressing minus. I was unable to test online since the servers are still unavaliable.
ElectricKaibutsu
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I'm really looking forward to picking up this game. This will be the first NFS I've ever bought. I'm just dying to play something on the Wii U :/.
I'd be surprised if they're below 100k. They were up to 80k in Feb, right? That was after three months with no new games. Now the Wii U finally gets games and a good deal at Target. I couldn't see sales going down.
Smiles and Cries
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so jelly
Dead Man Typing
Member
Very jelly. My Wii U needs this game.
Seth Balmore
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It should be included on the disc as far as I know, I wonder what that could be?
In any case, enjoy yourself.
