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How the Nintendo Wii U Failed

The Wii U was a mess in every possible way. The launch was a nightmare, with a dreadful name that no one seemingly liked. The marketing failed to land, as well. You name it. The Wii U couldn’t get a break.

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Nerdmaster446d ago (Edited 446d ago )

One other problem it had is that for some freaking reason, an external HD needed its own power source, or you would need to buy a Y usb cable, so you could connect it to both USB ports on the console. Such a stupid decision.
I did enjoy Wii U's games, but geez, it was truly a complete trainwreck...

anast446d ago

Bad design and stupid games

TheEnigma313446d ago

It's very simple; the name. It confused many casuals who all bought the wii. One coworker i had said "I already have a wii, i need the U part" . Console should have had a different name and not try to ride the wii wave.

jreeves82445d ago

I agree. I knew sooooo many people that didn't buy the Wii U because they thought it was just a video gamepad for the Wii. They has no idea it was an entirely new system.

TheColbertinator446d ago

Nintendo's arrogance caught up to them. They deserved their hardship then.

BlackDoomAx445d ago

Still one of my favorite console.

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Pure Arts Reveals Borderlands Collectible

Pure Arts Reveals Borderlands Collectible that fans should l8ve.

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Why Dark Souls 2 Deserves a Second Chance in 2025

As difficult and frustrating as it is, people should consider reliving the Dark Souls 2 experience, especially because of what's coming to the game.

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PrimeVinister17d ago

Many of those who hate Dark Souls II hate it because it's not Dark Souls. The same people love Dark Souls III because it isn't Dark Souls II.

And so many of the issues at the centre of common complaints about DS2 are present in DS3 and sometimes even DS1. The hatred and bile spewed over this perfectly decent game is ludicrous.

CrimsonWing6917d ago

I don’t think it’s a terrible game, but like a movie sequel by a different director, for me, it does NOT capture any of the “magic” felt from the Miyazaki entries. Boss battles don’t feel epic, environments don’t have the same sense of awe, the enemy variety isn’t particularly interesting, the art direction just feels bland, about the only thing I can give it praise for is some of the music.

Now, again, this is only how I feel about it, so I’m not trying to invalidate his you feel about the game, but it is the worst entry in the series due to those factors and it’s the least re-visited entry, for me.

Is it decent as a game on its own? Sure. But in comparison to the Miyazaki entries, it does not stack up and I believe that’s where many were disappointed with it.

PrimeVinister17d ago

Completely fair. I cannot disagree either, mate.

MrWood17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

You can also play it in VR flawlessly on PC & controller with the LukeRoss mod so… another reason to jump back in with extra immersion.

jznrpg17d ago

It’s not a bad game it’s just not as good as the others

Shadow Man16d ago

The controls felt very clunky to me, I tried playing it after beating Darksouls 3 and it didn’t feel fluid, obviously the hit detection is less superior for been an older game.

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Six Times When Games Turned Into A Horror Game

Ever play a game a game only to discover at some point it transforms into a horror game? No? Well Netto's Game Room shares six games that do just that!

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P_Bomb21d ago

Immediately thought of the El Dorado zombie dudes in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.

raWfodog21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

Not necessarily a ‘horror’ moment, but I remember feeling really tense and anxious when the Flood were first introduced in the original Halo. I never felt more on edge or nervous in that whole game as that moment. I think it was the whole buildup that something terrible was coming but you didn’t know exactly what.

Another non-horror game that had me feeling it was Subnautica. The deep dark depths, and knowing that sea monsters were lurking nearby, had me jumping at every sound.

NettosGameRoom20d ago

That scene where you first see them attack is pretty crazy!

Relientk7720d ago

I remember being scared of the Asylum level in the most recent Thief game from 2014.