Afterthoughts: Nintendo Land

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When The Wii U came out in November of 2012, the black Wii U came with a supporting game. Much like its predecessor before it, which included Wii Sports, was the software to showcase what the Wii U was capable of. It was an abundant amount of content and at times very challenging, but did Nintendo lose out on some key opportunities with the launch of Nintendo Land? 

            Recently Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors have both contributed to the expansion of their games with the release of DLC (Downloadable Content). Nintendo of course has done so with great taste and does not feel in any way like it was rushed or takes away from the original masterpieces, it just enhances it. But, what if Nintendo Land had come out around this time instead of at launch?

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Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Well what if Nintendo Land had DLC? You could expand above and beyond the 12 attractions featured inside of the park. Even more so, what if Nintendo used their amiibo to unlock more attractions or additional content to existing parks?

            The use of amiibo would open new areas, maps, or quests. What if you scanned Link and you opened up new quests within the Zelda Park? Or you scanned Kirby to unlock a whole new park featuring some Kirby themed game? Even if Nintendo didn’t use the amiibo as a means to get DLC why not create a few parks and add new attractions to keep the game refreshing and current. If you added other parks, characters, and universes you will keep past users playing and new users amazed at how Nintendo is keeping them coming back for more. I know not all games deserve or require DLC, but it seems natural and a perfect fit for this game type.    

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Though Nintendo has already announced future game that will harness amiibos and DLC, I hope that the content is both necessary and meshes as well as enhances the overall gameplay. What games do you want Nintendo to enhance with DLC? Where will DLC take Nintendo, and what amazing things can we look forward too from the amiibo? My only hope is that I am lucky enough to have the time to play all these amazing future games, and Nintendo will not miss out on any opportunities that will show its fans that they are a priority.

As always #keepitnerdy

Written by: Shane Kelley Follow me (@stillsaneshane)