Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Peter Molyneux has all of the respect in the world for Nintendo, but he isn’t sold on the company’s newest console. Speaking with GamesIndustry, the Fable creator said Wii U is “good, but it’s not great.”

Molyneux feels that the two screen approach is “slightly confusing as a consumer.” He also seemed a bit down on the technology powering the system.

“I think the Wii U is good, but I don’t feel it’s great. I’ve played the experience, I’ve played Nintendo Land, I’ve played ZombiU, and they’re good. I find holding the device in my hand–looking up at the screen and looking down at the device–slightly confusing as a consumer. It’s good, but it’s not great. And we really need these new pieces of hardware to be great in today’s world, because the competition is not just consoles anymore. The competition is everything, all the technology. When you’re holding a Kindle Fire or an iPad in your hand, it’s just amazing technology. It really is. It’s expensive, but it’s amazing technology. And people like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft need to match that. They need to match that in my mind, and exceed it. And I’m not sure the Wii U really did that.”

Molyneux may have his doubts when it comes to Wii U, but again, he has high praise for Nintendo in general.

“I’ve got unvelievable respect for Nintendo. They created our industry in a very real sense. I can remember everybody in the industry laughing and giggling about how stupid the Wii was, what a stupid name it was, and who would want motion control. And then it went on to sell what, 60, 70 million copies? It got people who never considered computer games to play them.”

Molyneux did make sure to point out his interest in Wii U’s asymmetric gameplay and attraction of its indie games. Because of the Wii’s huge success, Molyneux thinks it’s possible that his expectations could have been set too high. And in the end, Molyneux has “enduring faith” in Nintendo.

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Many of you probably know at this point that when making a Nintendo Network ID, the account must consist of at least six characters. It also can’t exceed sixteen characters.

But there’s another limitation in place that you may (or may not) be aware of – the Nintendo Network ID you create can’t have the word “Nintendo” in it. We have no idea why this is so, but it is what it is!

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This week’s Japanese 3DS eShop update is as follows:

3DS Downloadable Titles

Onna Katekiy?shi Itoka Sensei to Misshitsu ni Itara Shichau Kama shirenai – 800 yen
Crimson Shroud – 800 yen
Layton Ky?ju vs Gyakuten Saiban (Layton vs Ace Attorney, 11/29) – 5,980 yen
Shifting World Shiro to Kuro no Meiky? (11/29) – 2,800 yen
Shin Sangoku Mus? VS (11/29) – 5,400 yen
Poyo Poyo Kansatsu Nikki (11/29)– 2,800 yen

DLC

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Golden Classics Course Pack – FREE

Virtual Console

Super Mario USA (Super Mario Bros. 2) – 500 yen
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (River City Ransom, Famicom) – 500 yen

Video Content

Videos for Wii U titles Tekken Tag Tournament 2, ZombiU, FIFA 13, Batman: Arkham City, Mass Effect 3, Wii Karaoke U
Paper Mario: Sticker Star 3D streaming video

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EW has teamed up with Spike TV for a unique VGA reward. Next week, the “Game of the Decade” will be crowned.

Below are the full list of nominees:

“The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker”
“Half-Life 2”
“World of Warcraft”
“Shadow of the Colossus”
“Wii Sports”
“BioShock”
“Portal”
“Mass Effect 2”
“Red Dead Redemption”
“Batman: Arkham City”

You can place your vote here. The winner will be announced during the VGAs next Friday.

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