I'm going to say 1.5-2 million by the end of the year.
The system itself is dead right now but there's a lot of hype around the game.
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I'm going to say 1.5-2 million by the end of the year.
The system itself is dead right now but there's a lot of hype around the game.
CaptainGyro
Banned
There is a lot of hype for the game
I've seen literally none outside of Nintendo based threads on GAF.
2 million by the end of this year? Surely you mean 2014 right ?
TheRedSnifit
Member
I agree, there isn't much Mario hype in Killzone-based threads on IGN.
I'm not sure if you're twisting my words to help you make a dumb statement or mocking IGN's userbase.
Either way, that's pretty dumb.
Well, if Amazon preorders are anything to go by it's currently fighting with Zelda: ALBW for first place: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n:468642,p_69:1y-700y&bbn=468642&ie=UTF8&qid=1384752547
Sales will probably be really good.
CaptainGyro
Banned
Ooo that's great to see. Still waiting for a 3D world bundle...pls nintendo.
I've not looked at what? The places I usually look?
Because that's where I usually look and I've found none.
CaptainGyro
Banned
We're talking on one right now, one with a massive userbase as it happens.
Not seeing it.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Not gonna happen till next holiday season. This is Nintendo's premier game for the next few months, why throw all those sales/profits down the drain by bundling it with a system.
Broken Hope
Member
This sounds crazy for post game stuff.
The very last world consists of three levels: one final Captain Toad level, one last original level and one last Challenge House.
Now, the Captain Toad level seems daunting at first, but like the five that came before it, it's a piece of piss.
Then there's the last original level, called Champion's Road, which is just hard as nails. A lot of the harder enemies, projectiles, disappearing blocks, etc. You pretty much need certain powerups, like the Tanooki Suit, to get through that one.
But then there's the Challenge House, holy shit. There are a few Challenge Houses scattered throughout the other worlds, and they aren't too hard. A Challenge House consists of a series of short challenges that you each have to clear within ten seconds. Most Challenge houses have three to five challenges and one had ten. That one was a ballbuster. But this final one... is a marathon run of all previous houses. Which means that you have to clear all THIRTY challenges in one go. After a few tries, I got up to challenge sixteen, but ran out of time. Proper palm-sweating stuff. Fuck.
Now, the Captain Toad level seems daunting at first, but like the five that came before it, it's a piece of piss.
Then there's the last original level, called Champion's Road, which is just hard as nails. A lot of the harder enemies, projectiles, disappearing blocks, etc. You pretty much need certain powerups, like the Tanooki Suit, to get through that one.
But then there's the Challenge House, holy shit. There are a few Challenge Houses scattered throughout the other worlds, and they aren't too hard. A Challenge House consists of a series of short challenges that you each have to clear within ten seconds. Most Challenge houses have three to five challenges and one had ten. That one was a ballbuster. But this final one... is a marathon run of all previous houses. Which means that you have to clear all THIRTY challenges in one go. After a few tries, I got up to challenge sixteen, but ran out of time. Proper palm-sweating stuff. Fuck.
Isn't the NSMBU/NSLU a good enough bundle for now? :3c
Smiles and Cries
Member
wishful thinking but yes very silly idea
not gonna happen
where are those reviews guys?
Really? Geez, that's crazy. Power of the stache I suppose.
Oh. My. Gosh.
Reminds me of that one endurance level from Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door IIRC
It was like #13 on that list yesterday.
Schnozberry
Member
The game will sell more copies than actual consoles exist out in the wild due to branding confusion. Some game outlet will refuse to return open software, and Nintendo will get bad press as a result of general consumer stupidity and retailer apathy regarding separation of Wii and Wii U product placement.
A local Fox affiliate will run a consumer justice video with some morbidly obese tween complaining about how his Wii needs an upgrade to play the New Mario, and when he complained on Neogaf, vicious online bullies caused him to contemplate suicide. Someone will post the YouTube video on GAF, and the first post will be reggieshrug.gif.
A local Fox affiliate will run a consumer justice video with some morbidly obese tween complaining about how his Wii needs an upgrade to play the New Mario, and when he complained on Neogaf, vicious online bullies caused him to contemplate suicide. Someone will post the YouTube video on GAF, and the first post will be reggieshrug.gif.
today... in gaming magazines
Smashman45
Member
Well, here's one review from a Spanish reviewer. Whether it's relevant or not is up to you.
Some new screens here too. They may be a bit spoiler-y for some.
http://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-super-mario-3d-world-59648
Score: 92
Loves it for its new features and multiplayer. Calls it an entry for new players. Docks it for not being as ambitious/revolutionary as Galaxy (eh...).
Some new screens here too. They may be a bit spoiler-y for some.
http://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-super-mario-3d-world-59648
Score: 92
Loves it for its new features and multiplayer. Calls it an entry for new players. Docks it for not being as ambitious/revolutionary as Galaxy (eh...).
CaptainGyro
Banned
You haven't seen the posts where they point out the the game is being heavily advertised on tv now? Or that Nintendo is giving away Cat ears to gamestop employess for the launch of the game? How about it being playable at Pottery Barn? That is a large amount of hype given to the game by Nintendo, isn't it? How about hype by IGN and it's announcement that it's going to have 3 days of coverage for the game coming up? How about the game being nominated for GotY at VGX? Hpw about amazon listing it as the number one preorder yesterday?
1. Nope. Even then, Nintendo advertising doesn't count as hype.
2. Marketing isn't hype.
3. ...Pottery Barn marketing isn't hype.
4. Nintendo giving IGN the ability to show off footage is marketing. Again, not hype.
5. Journalists aren't hype.
6. I don't look at those things.
Mango The Magician
Banned
Man there are some awesome (spoiler heavy) images in that link. I'm way too hyped for this game.
CaptainGyro
Banned
WTF.
Yes marketing and advertising is hype. Here are at least a dozen dictionary definitions to verify that:
http://www.onelook.com/?w=hype&ls=a
FearMyWrench
Member
Ugh... please don't count or give any more exposure to those Ranting Robots fools.
99% sure they just watch trailers and review off that... the "reviews" are usually posted a week (or more) before embargo and contain only footage that you find everywhere else.
Also, wtf just saw this: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rantingrobot-uprising
Language is only given meaning through context. Don't rely on dictionaries.
Not sure why you're taking so much issue with this anyway.
I wonder if this is going to be the running theme tomorrow?
Pretty sure it's today.
Vampirolol
Member
And pretty sure it's going to be the running theme. "Not as good as"
Ranting Robots are fake just for the fact that they don't respect any nda.
balgajo
Member
Lol, didn't know that....Really makes sense
CaptainGyro
Banned
The word was used properly. But you're right. I should rely on your completely misunderstood definitions of the word instead, That would make complete sense
Uggghhh, I hate those guys. That indiegogo is fucking shameful. It's sad they can get away with what they're doing with their reviews.
Just let it go...it's not worth it.
Again, why are you making such a big deal out of this?
Smiles and Cries
Member
I have been waiting for that cat suit but to be teased as a freaking sticker
D
Deleted member 125677
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Afoni has insider information on the hype levels, don't argue folks
In absolute terms: Pretty bad
In relative terms: Pretty good
In absolute terms: Pretty bad
In relative terms: Pretty good
Mango The Magician
Banned
I have been waiting for that cat suit but to be teased as a freaking sticker
It was in the 18 minute gameplay video of that character, before the video got taken down.
Also, Garfield Bowser. :3
timetokill
Banned
Ugh, got emails from Amazon telling me I'm not getting my preorder from them until the 26th.
Probably going to end up at Gamestop and hoping to find a copy on release date instead.
Probably going to end up at Gamestop and hoping to find a copy on release date instead.
this dude knows
Dion Blaster
Member
How does number 6 not qualify? That seems like it would be the most valid qualification or hype by your definition.
I didn't say it didn't qualify, I just said I don't pay attention to it.
ie, I didn't see it. ie, I haven't seen hype.
CaptainGyro
Banned
Well I'm not really but saying " not sure if" several times and once in caps makes it seem like you thought the other poster possibly said something laughable and foolish when they really didn't,
But whatever Im done talking about it and I'm putting on my Mario pants.