Why would they want to start selling the console at a loss again? Please explain this logic to me.
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Nintendo Direct: new presentation (over) (Wii U / 3DS)
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Why would they want to start selling the console at a loss again? Please explain this logic to me.
I never said it would be as good without Itoi. But if Nintendo decided to make a Mother 4 without Itoi one day, it would sell decently on name alone regardless. You'd probably hear people bitching online, but the game would still sell.
THat doesn't mean that would run the series into the ground, would a new f zero game be considers being run in the ground since the main people dont want to make one?
they can go anywhere with how mother 3 ended.
I want in on this too. Mother 3 is my favorite game of all time, so don't you come in here with your drive by hate bro!
I'm okay with there never being a Mother 4, and don't expect it to ever be a thing. A series ending of its own accord isn't a bad thing.
I'm not okay with the west still being denied the games though. I'll be happy if Mother 3 is released in english in any form, but the best thing they could do is release the whole trilogy in one package to officially "end" the mother series.
Also we need a trophy of Kumatora in Smash, I wanna see how she'd look in 3D.
InsaneZero
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And like I'm saying, the worth of the Mother franchise is directly based on Itoi's involvement. Take him out, and all you have is a game that chases after his shadow. It's not what any Mother fan would want, nor would it be something that would be appealing to people in general.
MrSaturn99
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Here's a more realistic question: if a Mother trilogy pack ever gets announced, would it get released worldwide?
At the very least, seeing as how NOA finally acknowledged the series's existence via the EB VC release, I think it'd have a shot for America.
At the very least, seeing as how NOA finally acknowledged the series's existence via the EB VC release, I think it'd have a shot for America.
the hype would be unreal aahhhhhhhhh
Given that the Aussie Classification Board recently rated it, I take it we'll see Atlus USA's Attack on Titan 3DS localization during the western streams.
There's also the possibility of a reveal related to Square's new teaser site, which should end about a day after the broadcast: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/densetsu/
There's also the possibility of a reveal related to Square's new teaser site, which should end about a day after the broadcast: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/densetsu/
Outside of hardcore fans bitching online, most of whom would still buy the game anyway for various reasons, would it really affect sales? Most people buying the game wouldn't have a clue who Itoi is or why his absence would affect the game's quality.
With the possibility of digital releases, there's no way that any future Mother re-releases won't make it stateside, imo.
I don't want a Mother game without Itoi. Mother is a series driven by a certain individual, and without this individual's involvement it just doesn't matter. It's not like F-Zero, as a poster mentioned before, it's a creator game series and can't be just made without its creator.
I wouldn't mind a Mother 1-3 remake though, same as they are exactly, but with new polygonal models in HD, in one package. It would be a hell of a project, very fresh and welcome, without straying from Itoi's vision at all.
I wouldn't mind a Mother 1-3 remake though, same as they are exactly, but with new polygonal models in HD, in one package. It would be a hell of a project, very fresh and welcome, without straying from Itoi's vision at all.
Schnozberry
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For that bundle to happen, it would have to be games that have peaked in sales among the existing pool of owners. MK8 pack in with an extra pro controller seems likely, since that bundle made big money during the Wii years.
Smash Bundle with an Amiibo seems like a no- brainer as well.
InsaneZero
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Your definition of "most people" is excluding the general Japanese populace at large. Most people buying the game don't care that "Nintendo is making a Mother game", they care that "Itoi is making a video game called Mother". He was already a largely popular figure before he even touched the world of video games.
That's a really cool article, never read it before.
They acknowledged Mother 3 at E3, they can't get away with keeping Mother-related releases Japan only anymore...right?
This is getting ridiculous. F-Zero really isn't tied to a person as Mother is. There are Mother-like games that exist now: the fan-made Mother 4 and that Mayor game that has been picked up by Atlus are prime examples. An actual Mother 4, however, would have to be tied to Itoi, and he is pretty much done. Would you rather they disrespect Itoi's wish and make Mother 4 anyways?
And no, no they could't go anywhere. The last game ended
with the rebirth of the world.
Besides, how profitable would a Mother sequel be? In Japan I could see it being popular but anywhere else? The name brand means nothing. It might mean something to a more "hardcore" (I hate using that word) crowd but hardly anyone would know about the series.
Nintendojitsu
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Did you ever think to wonder if Itoi's vision is actually stifling progress rather than pushing the series where it needs to be?
kuroneko0509
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StreetsAhead
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Have to say, it does use the GamePad quite well. Would be cool if the West can get it eventually.
I am not sure but doesn't he own the rights to Mother? So anything would have to be signed off by him.
No, I haven't, because it's a creator's series and it doesn't matter.
Read the post above yours, it explains it. There are no games like that anymore, started by a creator, with a vision in mind, that has a beginning and an end.
It doesn't matter if any other game designer could make a better Mother, without Itoi, it's not Mother.
Itio said that he didnt want to work on a new game, he didnt say that there couldnt be a new one.
And yeah they can go anywhere. Mother 3 is barely a sequel to mother 2, y. THey can have new characters , newpeople and new location. and
There are many different timelines that they can use.
But i understand where you are coming from, I just dont think you Itio to have a good mother game but real talk if there was a new mother game Itio would be involve in it.
Nintendo owns the ip.
Opinionatedfish
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I want to see someone edit a gif where they take the scene from
The Legend of Korra Season 4 where Zhu Li "betrays" Varrick. Put Iwata's face on Zhu Li and someone from Microsoft, Sony, or Reggie from Nintendo as Varrick. OR they could take his escape sequence from Season 2. Put a NeoGaf ball as his head and Iwata as Zhu Li.. of course.
That's why I'll be disappointed if it doesn't come out here, there are cases where third parties released M-rated games that use the gamepad (like Deus Ex and Ubisoft's games) even when the WiiU's situation was already shown to be poor, so Nintendo themselves should carry on that attempt to release games to the mature audience on the WiiU, especially one that does make use of the gamepad (the controller that is a mandatory purchase with the machine).
Trevelyan9999
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I think they could get away with a $249 bundle with Super Mario 3D World. They are currently selling it for $299 but with 3D World and Nintendo Land, take out Nintendo Land and $249 might be possible or at least $279.
Finale Fireworker
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Woke up with in the dead of night. Came to this thread without reason. Did not understand why I was called to this place at 1:00 AM. I understand now. It's because a bad person was here who needed to be told I disagree with him.
I disagree with you.
Now I can return to sleep knowing I have answered my call.
Ubisoft?
HypnoDarkrai
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Oh my! Sceptile is in that "leak". :O
Teleport and Shadow Ball as Smash attacks? Shouldn't it be Specials?
Teleport and Shadow Ball as Smash attacks? Shouldn't it be Specials?
HUELEN10
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Well, was she shown as a comm buddy in the 50 Smash facts direct? I don't think so, not that I can remember anyways.
I will be seriously be one salty mofo tomorrow if some deformed banana will be DLC over snake
HUELEN10
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Look through the moe archive, every other one of these has been spot-on. I always take them with a grain of salt, as anyone who clings to this stuff as fact is a fool, but when it is believable, I keep it in mind as I watch.This shit again?
Zeyphersan
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You'd have to be high to think they're spilling on that much DLC before the game is even out. That's not Nintendo's style, especially for a high-profile release like Smash
Tower of Smash has been proven fake many times over. Any leak that attaches itself to it is obviously fake.
HypnoDarkrai
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Assuming that's true.
How will we buy the Veteran pack which includes Mewtwo if we already got him through having both versions?
How will we buy the Veteran pack which includes Mewtwo if we already got him through having both versions?
Smash will certainly have some time dedicated to it during the Nintendo Direct, but not a large portion. They'll show the Mk8 DLC, Hyrule Warriors DLC, Toad, Pokemon Omega/Alpha, and some early 2015 stuff. I doubt we'll hear about the New 3DS during this Direct as that could negatively impact holiday sales of the 3DS. Chances are high it will launch alongside MH4U in March.
So, yeah...
I don't believe it. Not after all the politics with Ubisoft and Rayman / Watch Dogs...