So what's your opinion on paid DLC for 3DS?

If you haven't seen it yet, according to this: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6348118.html?tag=newsticker%3Bheadline%3B3

it's coming.

Personally, I think it sucks. Hard. That Nintendo releases finished games instead of half finished games, to make some more cash later when they decide to finish it, was one of the reasons I love them. Of course there could be good things out of DLC, but considering how DLC is on the other platforms (half-finished games, and you have to pay more money to get the whole game since they decided to lock things and call their DLC "extra content"), I don't want Nintendo near that crap.

This has me worried. Opinions?

Depends how they handle DLC, if its handled like how Rockstar or Bethesda handle their DLC where the actual content is actually worth it and hasn't been stripped out of the main game. If its like where a racing game has 5 cars and then a month later you get a DLC with more cars to purchase that would be stupid.

Hate it. I hate DLC. I had hoped Nintendo would be the sole source of solace from this hideous practice. How is it that DLC is being announced before a game is even released? How is it that I should not think you are holding stuff out of the game to charge for it later in light of that? Unfortunately this seems to be the path the industry is heading down. Shame really.

I am for it. I am also hoping that along w/ this there's downloadable bug fixes, etc.

I am for it. I am also hoping that along w/ this there's downloadable bug fixes, etc.

logicalfrank

Same here. Game updates would be key first. Then DLC

I say kill it with fire.

Animal Crossing + Paid DLC is a disaster just waiting to happen.

And after Nintendo said that they were opposed to paid DLC. I am really disappointed.

dear lord no. I don't want the DLC train hitting nintendo like it did mircosoft and sony. Knowing nintendo though, it probably won't be as bad as mircosoft, and it may be good depending the quality and pricing, but this is a bit of a pipe dream. I'd rather not have it.

I dont mind paid DLC, as long as it is worth it of course. Dont want none of this paying to unlock a character/ unlocking something already on the disc (cartridge). But now, if it is something like added 8 more worlds to Super Mario 3D land, i would be all for it, though the quality of the worlds better be good too :P Though I personally doubt that Mario will get any DLC in the near future.

I hate paid DLC on principle, so naturally I will hate 3DS paid DLC. I think it's a plague on the industry. Rather, what they pass off as DLC is what irritates me. I see DLC for what it is, and IMO it's the wrong way to sell your games.

I think if you pay $40+ for a video game then you should get the whole game. DLC is just a way to milk you for every dime you have.

Some DLC is great think of Undead Nightmare or Rise of the Samurai. Both of those were basically new games for $10. You guys are thinking of horse armor and hats

I remember when dlc first came out so many people were for it its only going to be for prime extra content. Flash forward to now and you have to pay upwards of 80-100 bucks for a finished game.

I would normally think JASDHASJKDBSAKJDB but its Fire Emblem so they'd be taking all of my money anyway what do

Its alright if done like months after the game has been released, basically like Pc had expansion packs but to release DC on day one is ridiculous.

I think if you pay $40+ for a video game then you should get the whole game. DLC is just a way to milk you for every dime you have.

Noname81

I agree. I'm not going to pay more than what I originally paid for.

ehhh, i'm iffy on it :/

I think if they don't skimp the games it would be worth it, like extra mario kart maps I would pay 5 bucks for like 8 more maps

For it, Its very unlikely of Nintendo to release "half finished" games. bbkkristian

We better not have to pay for Epona armor in the next Zelda game :PKaze_no_Mirai

lol :P

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I don't mind DLC if it's done right. I wonder how Nintendo will handle it.

I dont mind paid DLC, as long as it is worth it of course. Dont want none of this paying to unlock a character/ unlocking something already on the disc (cartridge). But now, if it is something like added 8 more worlds to Super Mario 3D land, i would be all for it, though the quality of the worlds better be good too :P Though I personally doubt that Mario will get any DLC in the near future.

Gamingclone

While I am sure there is a hint of intentional exaggeration in your post, if there were eight more worlds set to be released for Super Mario 3D Land why not just make Super Mario 3D Land 2? I believe Super Mario Galaxy 2 began as a project with leftover ideas and concepts that did not make it into Super Mario Galaxy. Most people consider Super Mario Galaxy 2 to be the better game. If Nintendo had released those leftover concepts and idea as dowloadable content we may have never seen Super Mario Galaxy 2.

For it, Its very unlikely of Nintendo to release "half finished" games. bbkkristian

It is also very unlikely for Nintendo to go in for downloadable content, but here we are.

Edit: I apologize for double posting. I do not know how to quote from two different posts in the same response because I am teh not smarts.

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"]For it, Its very unlikely of Nintendo to release "half finished" games. Euaggelistes

It is also very unlikely for Nintendo to go in for downloadable content, but here we are.

Edit: I apologize for double posting. I do not know how to quote from two different posts in the same response because I am teh not smarts.

From the article, it seems like Nintendo wants to add in some rather large scale content, and not pointless stuff. I definitely have faith in Intelligent Systems as well to not rip people off and to put out a great product, especially with regards to Fire Emblem.

[QUOTE="Gamingclone"]

I dont mind paid DLC, as long as it is worth it of course. Dont want none of this paying to unlock a character/ unlocking something already on the disc (cartridge). But now, if it is something like added 8 more worlds to Super Mario 3D land, i would be all for it, though the quality of the worlds better be good too :P Though I personally doubt that Mario will get any DLC in the near future.

Euaggelistes

While I am sure there is a hint of intentional exaggeration in your post, if there were eight more worlds set to be released for Super Mario 3D Land why not just make Super Mario 3D Land 2? I believe Super Mario Galaxy 2 began as a project with leftover ideas and concepts that did not make it into Super Mario Galaxy. Most people consider Super Mario Galaxy 2 to be the better game. If Nintendo had released those leftover concepts and idea as dowloadable content we may have never seen Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Yes I was exagerating. yet also being serious. 8 might be too many worlds, but that was just an example.

I really loved Mario Galexy one and two, but I also know alot of people who didnt buy it because they felt that it was just more of the same. When ofcourse it wasnt more of the same since they greatly improved uppon the concept introduced by the first one and added truely unquie levels. Alot of them too.

So with that mind set, if nintendo is set on truely doing paid DLC, they should release "more of the same" that 'extends' the life of their titles. Which is what Iwata said when they were first planning on introducing a paid dlc system for 3rd party companies.

I have no problem with it, so long as Nintendo ships a complete product and the DLC is extra content not included on the disk or cartridge. I read the 'report' and all I'm getting from it is that there will be paid DLC for Fire Emblem, I don't see anything that says it will be DLC availble on the launch of the game or that the DLC will launch anywhere near the date of the games launch. But I could be wrong. The DLC for Fire Emblem I could see as being more maps and possibly more story to fill in any loop holes in the main story.

To summerize my post, so long as the DLC extends the amont of time I get out of the game, I'm all for it, oh and of course assuming it isn't overpriced.

When DLC is well done it is a welcome additon to a game. I take the 40 hours of Rise of the Samurai as the best point of a $9.99 DLC

[QUOTE="Noname81"]

I think if you pay $40+ for a video game then you should get the whole game. DLC is just a way to milk you for every dime you have.

XeroEX

I agree. I'm not going to pay more than what I originally paid for.

I think this could be a good thing as long as Nintendo and Developers/Publishers don't abuse it by doing things like charging $10 for different character skins, weapons or armor for horses... or armor for any animal in general, honestly.:P - I also think this could be a great way to help slow release periods that they go through from time to time.

Free content will still be an option for any Developers/Publishers that want to use it, DLC is also just another option for them. It seems Nintendo doesn't want Publishers or Developers to feel limited when compared to other services, which could be a good thing as it shows Nintendo is willing to change to get more support.

This isn't the end of free content or full games, it just opens the door for bigger DLC expansions like a new pack of cIassic stages for Super Smash Bros, for example. On the downside, it also opens the door for things like the $10 horse armor I mentioned earlier...

I know that may raise the question of why would they even bother to offer free content when they could make more money. But I think we'll see more cases where it's "Buy our game within the first few months and get all this free content!" then after that whoever doesn't pick the game up will need to download it from the store for $__.99, that's what Nintendo did with Excite Bike. They seem to be doing the same with the Ambassador games and Four Swords Anniversary Edition.

This is Nintendo's current stance on paid download content this generation:

"During a Q&A session at Nintendo's Tokyo earnings briefing on Friday, CEO Satoru Iwata shared some details on Nintendo's plans for digital downloads.

One investor asked Iwata about his thoughts on paid download content. Nintendo is currently preparing a paid item transaction system for both 3DS and Wii U, Iwata revealed. For 3DS, this will be available to developers by the end of the year.

Nintendo may be selective in its use of this system for itself, though. Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto are interested in the possibility of extending the life of games through added stages and other features that players want. However, Iwata believes that pursuing certain types of low quality paid download content opportunities -- things like unlocking keys or stat increases -- would, while likely increasing short term profits, not allow them to build a long term relationship with customers. Therefor, Nintendo feels that it should not have this type of low quality content for itself.

Iwata also questioned the concept of free-to-play games, where you start playing the game for free and are charged for item purchases. He feels that this type of system would damage the premium value of Nintendo's content. --

Iwata's comments about Nintendo not doing paid download content was in reference to certain types of low quality content. He did not rule out Nintendo releasing paid download content in general, and even expressed interest in this area." - Andriasang.com

I don't care for it in general but there are some cases where it makes sense. In Dynasty Warriors 7, you can purchase stages from previous franchise entries remade in the game's engine in addition to the full set of stages available from start. That's one example of DLC that I don't expect to be in the full game, but is meaningful for fans of the game/series.

WE.ARE.F*****.

As simple as that.

I want to add that while I'm mostly anti-paid DLC, I would be willing to buy it if they treat it like an expansion pack. So basically, they have to offer enough content as if they were selling a physical copy, like how PC developers do it. Iwata's comments are promising, because it sounds like he wants to do just that, but we'll see.

There might be free DLC for 3DS too. Some games do get free DLC.

WE.ARE.F*****.

As simple as that.

Rod90

No its really not. For the thrid time this thread I mention amazing DLCs such as Undead Nightmare, Rise of the Samurai, or dare I say the original CoD zombies. DLC can be a cheep rip off but it can add valuable experiences to games.

If there is one thing we can trust Nintendo to do is make quality games. Some extras isn't going change that

I'm nervous.

Nintendo could make it work depending on if they actually develop the content post release and price it appropriately. I'm not so sure I can trust the 3rd party devs.

If DLC hits Pokemon I'm liable to lose a considerable amount of money. :P

When Nintendo does software, they do software right.

I'm pretty confident in the quality of DLC that Nintendo produces. I'm less confident in what third parties do, like Capcom who decides to charge money for "character costumes".

Cool for those who are interested, but leave me out. I don't think you should have to pay extra when you already paid for the game. That's just how I feel though.

DLC is just another money making form of evolution that this industry has adpoted and will obviously keep now, forever. We need to just f***ing accept it, decide if we feel whatever DLC we want is worth the asking price and either pay or pass up on it. That f***ing simple.

Cool for those who are interested, but leave me out. I don't think you should have to pay extra when you already paid for the game. That's just how I feel though.

darksongbird

When Nintendo does software, they do software right.

I'm pretty confident in the quality of DLC that Nintendo produces. I'm less confident in what third parties do, like Capcom who decides to charge money for "character costumes".

Haziqonfire