It'd be interesting to see them tackle other Atari games, such as the ones by Howard Scott Warshaw; namely Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, of course, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Maybe they can make that last one actually good, or at least somewhat decent.
Also, it'd be cool if they tackled the Swordquest games, and finished what was supposed to be the fourth and final entry in the series, Airworld. Maybe even finish the tie-in comic book that was supposed to go with the game! Even if they don't do a contest like the original games did, it would still be nice to see the series get finished like it was originally intended.
@Spider-Kev Still, it's nothing exclusive... or special. At least the Best Buy preorder bonus is something special that you can't get anywhere else. It's like the preorder bonuses of ye olden times, when you got all sorts of physical goodies to go with the game, not a code for in-game content that you can get through normal gameplay.
@Spider-Kev GameStop also had a preorder bonus, where you could get 100,000 credits and some gear. But from what I read on Reddit, that gear can be obtained through normal gameplay. As far as I am aware, Best Buy was the only American retailer to have a physical preorder bonus (no idea about Target, Walmart, or Amazon, as I don't usually shop at any of them).
I've got the game myself as well, as that was at least available in-store for pickup, but I am just waiting on the preorder bonus to ship. But I am curious as to what amiibo functionality is available for the game. Maybe I'll consider tracking down a Mythra/Pyra amiibo myself if they give me some decent goodies in-game.
@Spider-Kev It's a metal poster. Apparently, mine is going to be shipped to my house, as my local Best Buy did not have any on hand. But I know I am supposed to get one, as it was part of my order confirmation. I preordered the game as soon as the bonus was announced.
If anything, this is almost like what I went through with the acrylic stand that came with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. I somehow ended up with two of them: one at pickup (they had to go looking in the back for one), and another a few days later when they contacted me and told me that it was ready for pickup.
@TomSupreme It's Hollywood trying to capitalize on one of the most popular video game franchises in history. It was virtually no different with Mario, Sonic, and Angry Birds. Hollywood is just a business trying to make money, and they see film adaptations of video games as being easy cash. It's all about the green.
Personally, I am not against the idea of a Minecraft movie, but I am against the format that the film currently is. It would have been better-suited to be a totally 3D CGI film, much in the vein of the Minecraft shorts that Slamacow made and uploaded to YouTube.
The GameStop release has a preorder bonus where you get 100,000 credits and in-game gear (but according to Reddit, you can already get the gear in-game through normal gameplay). So if you want a real preorder bonus, go with Best Buy. That's what I did.
Still, it would have been nice if this article was updated to include the preorder bonus from GameStop, as well as any that Target, Walmart, and Amazon might have had. That way, I could have made an educated decision on which retailer to preorder from.
Well, my father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate works at Nintendo, and he says it will shadow drop tomorrow. Props to those who get that reference.
In all seriousness, let's stop paying attention to rumors and let Nintendo release the Switch 2 on their own time. After all, I think the torrent of leaks and rumors in the last few months forced Nintendo's hand and made them tease the console earlier than they had planned. So let's just be patient and let them announce the release date on their terms.
Eh, I think the only character that Rare created that I would care to buy a statue of is Krystal from Star Fox; more specifically, in her outfit from Star Fox: Assault (even though Rare did not work on that game).
While I would not mind her outfit from Adventures (as iconic as it is), I much prefer her outfit from Assault. It's my favorite outfit of hers. There's just something about the purple jumpsuit that does it for me, more than her tribal wear from Adventures, or even her pink jumpsuit or Cornerian Army flight suit from Command.
But if First 4 Figures were to do a deluxe edition where they made more than one version and sold it as a bundle (a bit like they did with Morrigan from Darkstalkers by including her Player 2 color palette swap from the games with a version of her default color scheme), I'd totally buy it!
Really hoping we can get a branch in Chicago and/or Milwaukee. Not everyone in the middle of the United States is able to go to New York or San Francisco, after all.
I have to wonder if those rumored changes to the gameplay are designed to make it more accessible, like Skyrim's gameplay was. Given that Oblivion was more of a hard RPG than Skyrim (and when I say hard, I don't mean difficult; rather, it being more of a traditional RPG, like D&D), it might be a bit daunting for some who are more familiar with Skyrim's gameplay. I know it was for me.
I also can't help but wonder if we're getting a total graphical overhaul. Not just make things more detailed, but make the character designs less... off-putting. There's just something about their faces in the original release that creeps me out..
I would definitely be first in line to see this movie! Star Fox is legit one of my favorite Nintendo franchises, and it should frankly be a crime that Nintendo hasn't done more with it.
I know some people say it should be puppets or stop-motion animation (kind of like Fantastic Mr. Fox), but I could see it being done with 3D CGI animation in the vein of the Krystal videos that GreyFireFox (now known as CakeInferno) did in the past before he switched to more... let's just say, "original" content; no joke, though, his 3D rig of Krystal is the best one I have seen yet, even better than Nintendo's own character models.
Speaking of which, I would hope that Krystal be a part of any Star Fox film, even if it's just a cameo at the end to tease a possible sequel where she finally meets Fox. She's been a major part of the franchise since Adventures, and while she was not in Zero or Guard, I would hope that she is not one of those characters that Nintendo has relegated to the dustbin of history (which is already unlikely, since she was upgraded to an Assist Trophy in SSBU, making her one step closer to being playable).
@JohnnyMind Thanks for the birthday wishes! Yeah, the convention I went to was mainly anime, but also video games and cosplay. I couldn’t tell you how many Demon Slayer or Genshin Impact characters I saw! I even saw someone dressed up as Chiyo-chan’s “father” (that yellow cat plushie) from Azumanga Daioh!
But unlike yourself, where it was in your town, mine was a good ways away. I had to take two different train lines to get to and from the con. And the return trip for the one was delayed by half an hour due to freight train interference, resulting in me getting to my connecting station right as the train I was supposed to get on was leaving. I then had to wait almost two hours in a nearby pub until the next train back to my final destination arrived. Ultimately did not get home until 10:30 at night.
Still, despite that snafu at the end, I would not mind going again! Especially since I don’t have to drive in city traffic (which scares me), and the train station where I parked my car has free parking on weekends!
@AmplifyMJ Thank you! For the most part, I did enjoy the convention. Now I get to spend tomorrow with my girlfriend and we'll be having a birthday dinner at a Japanese-themed restaurant with my folks!
@Tyranexx Thanks for the birthday wishes! I got to meet most of the voice actors that I wanted to meet. I got my Xbox 360 copy of Skyrim signed by Keith Silverstein (and impressed him with my impression of his version of Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter), my First 4 Figures statue of Revali signed by Sean Chiplock, and the statue of Sophitia from Soulcalibur VI that came with the Collector’s Edition of the game (plus the game itself) signed by Erica Lindbeck, who voiced her in that game. Unfortunately, Alejandro Saab started feeling under the weather, and by the time he was supposed to come back to his table, I would have been on the train back home. Maybe next time.
@JohnnyMind You were at a convention today, too? What kind? I went to the anime convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was basically my birthday present to myself.
@ScalenePowers Honestly, this is only the second nerdy convention I’ve ever been to (the first being FanExpo Chicago last August). I’ve only ever been to fishing shows, motorcycle shows, and RV shows with my parents before this.
But I did manage to get my Revali statue from First 4 Figures signed by Sean Chiplock, my Xbox 360 copy of Skyrim signed by Keith Silverstein, and I hope to get my copy of Soulcalibur VI and the statue of Sophitia that came with it signed by Erica Lindbeck once she gets back from her break.
Other than doing the Daily Commissions in Genshin Impact, probably not much. I might be playing some Skyrim at my girlfriend's place tomorrow (I got her into the game, but she needs me help with certain spots).
But I'll be spending all day today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for an anime convention as a birthday present to myself (I'm turning 32 today). So I really won't have much time to game today (plus, I frankly don't feel comfortable bringing my Switch Lite or my 3DS into the city).
@jwfurness Everyone says Studio Ghibli, but I think Ufotable would be better. The reason I say that is because they've done an excellent job with Demon Slayer (especially the action scenes), and they are in charge of the upcoming Genshin Impact anime (the concept trailer for which looked stunning).
Besides, the closest that Studio Ghibli came to a Zelda movie was Tales from Earthsea, which was one of their worst films (only Earwig and the Witch scored worse). Based on that, I simply don't trust them to do Zelda justice.
Plus, Studio Ghibli doesn't really focus on movies involving some grand adventure, from what I have seen of them. They tend to focus more on personal stories about kids growing up, spiritualism, environmentalism, and the like.
Simply put, I don't feel that Studio Ghibli is the right choice. Ufotable would be better for an epic, action-packed adventure like Zelda. If my concept for a Zelda anime comes to fruition, they're my first choice for studio.
@rvcolem1 The issue with Hollywood (especially as of late) has been that they're not so much interested in being creative as they are making money. Especially the big studios like Disney and Warner Bros. So they rely on established franchises, while tweaking some things here and there, to make their profits at the expense of creativity.
Frankly, indie films are getting so much better than the big-budget Hollywood productions. Nimona was a favorite of mine; I really want to see more of that franchise. And while I have yet to see it, I would love to watch Wolfwalkers. Both of those were nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.
Even if a movie wasn't in the cards, it would have been cool to see an anime. I actually have an idea for one, which I am starting off by writing as a light novel. I hope to have it be turned into a manga and finally an anime. What gave me inspiration for this was the song "Power of the Triforce" by DragonForce. And I hope to use that song as the intro theme to the anime. I've even mentally storyboarded the intro sequence as well!
Personally, I've always been a fan of "The Key We've Lost." When I first heard it in a trailer for the game (when it was still known as X, before the full title was revealed), I fell in love with the song. I knew I had to get this game.
It was a shame that it wasn't included on that USB soundtrack in the Collector's Edition of the game (not that it matters, because that USB soundtrack was so badly DRM'ed that I couldn't import the tracks on it to my computer).
It'd be nice to see the soundtrack to this game be uploaded to Nintendo Music. Heck, I'd love to see it come to Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora! That way, I can listen to "The Key We've Lost" on a loop as much as I want!
I would definitely love to see a new Star Fox (preferably in the style of Starlink: Battle for Atlas), plus ports of PlayStation games (like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, as well as Stellar Blade) and even Xbox games (like Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Hi-Fi Rush). It would also be nice to finally get Genshin Impact on the system, so I can take it on the go and not have to fight with the touchscreen controls that I have in my iPhone 15 Pro.
Outside of games, it would be nice to have streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Disney+, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Max, and more. Maybe even include a native web browser, also with video playback (for websites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Twitch, and others). Also, include Discord as an app so you can chat with friends while gaming.
@Jack_Goetz I don't know what operating system the computers at work use. And even then, I would not install anything without the permission from my bosses and IT. Remember, these are company-owned computers, not my own personal PC. I can't just install any random thing on them without permission.
What would be nice is if they made a version for smartwatches or web browsers. I am not allowed to have my phone on me at work, so I can't listen to Nintendo Music while I am on the clock. But if they made a version for smartwatches or web browsers, then it gives me a means to do so.
It may depend on the region. As of today (March 4, 2025), the tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have officially kicked in here in the United States. Electronic devices such as video game consoles will be included in those tariffs. The Switch 2 will be no different.
My fear is that it may depress sales here in the United States, especially if inflation skyrockets and people start losing their jobs due to an economic downturn (stagflation, as it's called), forcing people to tighten their belts and not splurge on luxuries like video games and consoles.
@KingMike I wouldn't be surprised if they did do that. Anything to make a buck. But even then, as I said, this was right when the store opened for the day, so there likely wasn't a kid around for miles. But these mad dashes for the trading card aisle and cleaning it out in a matter of seconds is why stores implemented policies where an employee would hand out packs of trading cards to people waiting in line, and limit them to one pack per customer.
@SurprisedRobinChu I would not go as far as to say that scalping itself is a brain disease. Rather, the greed that causes it is the brain disease. And now we're seeing the same thing with Stanley travel mugs. Some people are even going as far as to shoplift these products to sell them on the secondary market.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is the one I am looking forward to (already got it preordered at Best Buy), but I might just check out that Carmen Sandiego game if the reviews are decent. I've played Carmen Sandiego games before, but never one where you play as the titular character herself, so it might be an interesting experience.
My guess is it's to deter scalpers. I remember a few years ago when scalpers were scooping these cards up like they were going out of style. I remember one video that I found quite sad (as in, pathetic sad, not boo-hoo sad) where a whole bunch of middle-aged guys literally raced into a store right as it opened for the day, rushed to the trading card aisle, and started shoveling everything into their carts. Picked the shelves clean in a matter of seconds. And all so they could flip them for a profit. Even I was like, "Get a life, dudes."
I never get rid of my old consoles, unless they're broken. As in, damaged beyond repair. There's only one console that my family had that ever met that criteria, and it was our original model Wii, which got fried when a bolt of lightning struck our house in August 2016.
And because we never backed it up onto an SD card, all of the save data was gone, meaning I couldn't transfer the data to my Wii U. So I have to start all over from scratch with many of my games, which will take time (especially with a game like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, given how many collectibles there are in that game).
Honestly, I'd rather that Pokémon be given a bit of a rest. I know it's one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, but they have plenty of other franchises under their belt that have largely been ignored, such as F-Zero, Star Fox, Kid Icarus, etc.
I actually had my own idea for a Zelda anime intro, set to the tune of the DragonForce song "Power of the Triforce." The song legit sounds just like an anime intro! In fact, I was able to edit the song down to just under a minute and a half, the average length for an anime intro. And it works!
From there, I was able to storyboard in my head the intro animation, and from that point, created an outline for a Zelda light novel that I am planning on writing, complete with descriptions for the main characters. I hope to eventually have it be adapted into a manga, and finally an anime (using "Power of the Triforce" as the intro theme).
@Solid_Python The way I see it, better to have a game arrive late than have a defective copy that damages my system. And personally, I've never had much trouble with LRG before. It just takes a while for orders to be fulfilled, in my case.
From what I have read, Trump wants to impose tariffs on ALL imports, regardless of which nation they come from. So even if Nintendo were to manufacture the Switch 2 in a country other than China, it would still be subject to tariffs regardless. One can only hope that Nintendo would be willing to sell the Switch 2 at even more of a loss than they previously would have to keep prices low for the consumer.
@Princess_Lilly The thing is, I don't think many people would have cared much if Genshin was made by a Japanese, Western, or even Korean game developer. But because the game was made by a Chinese company, people just automatically assumed that it was a cheap knockoff of Zelda, given the reputation that the Chinese have of making cheap, low-quality knockoffs of official products. I think what it boils down to is anti-Chinese sentiment more than anything else, if you ask me.
If you really think about it, no one complains that much (if at all) when Japanese or Western games repackage gameplay elements from other games (Shantae whipping enemies with her hair à la Simon Belmont from Castlevania, or Link climbing Sheikah Towers à la Altaïr or Ezio from Assassin's Creed), but people complained about Genshin doing it. It's that double standard that ticks me off. Of course, I'm not saying you are applying a double standard to the game, but in general, other people are quick to condemn for Genshin what they excuse for other games. And the only explanation that I can think of is because it was made by a Chinese game developer.
I will admit, though, I am kicking myself that I didn't start Genshin earlier. I did start kind of early (Version 1.6, with the Midsummer Island Adventure event), but once I learned about the events that came before, I very much regretted not starting earlier, especially when the Unreconciled Stars event (the one with the meteorite that you mentioned) was going on. At the very least, it would be nice to see those events be repackaged into some sort of Story Quest or replayable memories, so you can snag any rewards that you missed.
As cool as that light-up arm cannon is, I think I might have to skip this one. I just don't have enough space right now for more statues (and I've got the Sheikah Slate set to arrive today, according to UPS, although it could arrive tomorrow at the latest). Maybe if they did a new one of Zero Suit Samus (I say new, as I felt that the face on their original one felt off), I might consider it.
But at this point, the only Nintendo character I want to see them do is Krystal from Star Fox (preferably in her suit from Assault, which was my favorite outfit of hers, although I could get behind her outfit from Adventures or Command as well).
I didn't see much of Gundam SEED, but what little I did see of it, I did like it. I might just check this out, especially if Lacus Clyne is in it.
But what would be REALLY neat is if they remastered all of the Neon Genesis Evangelion games, gave them English translations, and released them here in the West. Not just the N64 game (which was a fighting game), but also the RPG games (such as those for the PS2), and especially the visual novels (like Girlfriend of Steel, Girlfriend of Steel 2nd, Shinji Ikari Raising Project, and Ayanami Raising Project), Battle Orchestra, and more.
Furthermore, bring back the voice actors from the ADV Films dub (Spike Spencer as Shinji Ikari, Tiffany Grant as Asuka Langley Soryu, Amanda Winn-Lee as Rei Ayanami, Allison Keith as Misato Katsuragi, etc.) to do an official English Dub of the games. That would make me happy in so many ways. Those games would definitely be Day 1 purchases for me, especially if they can bring the original English voice cast back!
I mean, it’d be cool if they could make a new Rogue Squadron game. We haven’t had one since Rebel Strike for the GameCube. And since this was a developer for Star Fox we’re talking about here, a Rogue Squadron game would be right up his alley.
@Princess_Lilly As someone who has played Genshin Impact for the last three years, I can tell you that it is by no means a ripoff. Yes, it takes some inspiration from other fantasy games like Zelda when it comes to gameplay, but that’s like saying that Shantae is a ripoff of Metroid and Castlevania (since the Shantae series is classified as a Metroidvania), or that Undertale is a ripoff of Earthbound.
What sets all of those games apart is the world that the game developers created. Speaking as a writer and a gamer, I am increasingly of the belief that the most important aspect of any video game is the world-building and storytelling. That’s what truly sets a game apart from the rest in its respective genre.
Besides, do you think that the Zelda series came up with all of its gameplay elements on its own? Climbing Sheikah Towers to light up portions of the map is no different than what you did in Assassin’s Creed, where you climbed up to a high perch to light up a part of the map. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor did this as well, and that also came out before BOTW. Plus, the original Zelda borrowed certain elements from Hydlide, which came out before Zelda did.
So, yeah, Genshin Impact is not a ripoff, despite what people say. And it stands as one of my favorite games in recent years. Maybe even more so than Zelda, especially since it always gives me something to come back to, with frequent updates, events, and quests to complete. Can’t really say the same thing about Zelda: once I complete a Zelda game, I find it hard to play again, since the wonder of playing it for the first time is gone.
@Dan420 No, but the economists are speculating that the tariffs could make inflation rise again. That's my big fear. And you have every right to be concerned about my financial situation. I make roughly $2000 a month. Yes, it is somewhat decent, but where I live, it's not enough to live on, much less splurge on luxuries like a Switch 2.
Speaking as an American, I am less concerned about the MSRP than I am about any tariffs that will be imposed on the Switch 2 that will drive the price up further here in the United States, given that it will no doubt be manufactured overseas, and our current president wants to slap tariffs on all imported goods, including game consoles. I didn’t vote for him, but I am very much concerned about how much more expensive he is going to make my favorite hobby.
Aww, dangit! I forgot that this was happening! Between work, celebrating my father’s birthday, and then the Super Bowl, I just didn’t have time. First Splatfest that I missed for Splatoon 3.
I mean, I loved E3 (it was my favorite time of the year, to the point where I even wrote a song set to tune of the Andy Williams Christmas song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), but I think the writing was on the wall well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Once industry giants opted for a digital presentation instead of a live stage show and/or floor presence (such as Nintendo in 2013 and Sony in 2019), E3's days were numbered. The pandemic simply accelerated that decline.
With the advent of livestreaming and pre-recorded videos, I doubt the major game publishers will necessarily be willing to support this event for very long, especially if the event organizers can't come up with a new angle to distinguish it from E3.
As much as I love events like E3, even I think it may be time to let the format die and to continue with pre-recorded shows and livestreams going forward. It's the way of the future, after all.
Look, if I'm being serious here, I would love to see them properly support the Switch 2 instead of dropping support after a year. Personally, I would love to see the Mirror's Edge games come to the Switch 2 (both the original and the reboot, and maybe even the mobile game, if possible). And heck, I'd be willing to try out the EA Star Wars: Battlefront games on the Switch, as well as Jedi: Fallen Order, Jedi: Survivor, and Squadrons.
The minute this was even announced was the minute Nintendo was going to catch wind of it and shut it down. Seriously, when will people learn to stop doing Kickstarter campaigns for projects based on Nintendo IP? Either self-fund, or come up with something original that is inspired by a Nintendo game and fund it on Kickstarter (such as Mika and The Witch's Mountain or Godshard Chronicles, two games which I backed last year).
@rvcolem1 And even then, it's just Legacy Editions, which is basically just the 2017 version with updated kits and rosters. It's for that reason why each successive entry in their EA Sports lineup on the Nintendo Switch has scored worse and worse on this site. It's like EA isn't even trying anymore. Heck, even LJN put in at least some effort to publish games on the NES.
Not much for sports, much less sports games, but I do like baseball (especially my home teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox), so I might check this one out. As it is, the last baseball game we got was MLB Slugfest 2003 (so you can figure it's been over 20 years since we last got a baseball game for a Nintendo system, much less a proper one).
The benefit of calling it the Switch 2 and showing off the larger console and new Joy-Cons is that there will be absolutely no confusion that this is an entirely new console and not just an add-on for the previous one. This is (hopefully) not going to be another Wii U situation, where no one will buy it due to confusion.
But Nintendo now has to focus on the games, games that you cannot play anywhere else; not even on the original Switch. And they need a LOT of them. We can't have this be like the New Nintendo 3DS again, where there were only eight games that were exclusive to the system (and frankly, only two worth getting, those being Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and Fire Emblem Warriors).
And any rereleases of games from the original Switch (such as Breath of the Wild) for the Switch 2 should have any DLC included in the base game, but include exclusive bonus content, in order to incentivize buying them again instead of just popping in the original version.
Hopefully Nintendo can knock it out of the park a second time with the Switch 2, as long as they play their cards right.
@Jhena Yeah, I liked it, and most audiences did as well. The critics were more critical, though, calling it clichéd. But anyone who knows high fantasy (Tolkien in particular), knows that such clichés are par for the course.
Fortunately, the movie is already available for digital. Probably because it flopped in the theaters (grossing $20.5 million against a $30 million budget). So you can at the very least rent it.
@Jhena I kind of get what you mean. I wasn’t too big on The Hobbit Trilogy, but I did like The War of the Rohirrim. I would love to see more LOTR movies or shows done in that format, especially The Silmarillion. I could frankly see a Zelda anime looking like that. If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch that one yet, definitely do so, especially if you like anime.
@Jhena Well, in my vision for the Zelda anime, it will take some elements from Breath of the Wild (and even more specifically, its spinoff, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity), but the story is largely an adaptation of the original NES game (again, with some embellishments to flesh out the story). That being said, some elements will also be taken from Zelda II for narrative purposes.
Alternatively, it would be neat to work with Kenji Kamiyama to make a Zelda anime. I don't know if you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings, but he directed the recent The War of the Rohirrim movie, which was an anime film (the first animated LOTR film since Rankin/Bass Entertainment worked with Topcraft, the predecessor to Studio Ghibli, to make their 1980 adaptation of The Return of the King). Even my mother liked the movie, and she doesn't even like anime! I could see a hypothetical Zelda anime looking a bit like that.
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Re: Feature: "It's A Perversion Of The Whole Thing" - Jeff Minter On Scam Games, Switch 2, And 'I, Robot'
It'd be interesting to see them tackle other Atari games, such as the ones by Howard Scott Warshaw; namely Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, of course, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Maybe they can make that last one actually good, or at least somewhat decent.
Also, it'd be cool if they tackled the Swordquest games, and finished what was supposed to be the fourth and final entry in the series, Airworld. Maybe even finish the tie-in comic book that was supposed to go with the game! Even if they don't do a contest like the original games did, it would still be nice to see the series get finished like it was originally intended.
Re: Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On Switch
@Spider-Kev Still, it's nothing exclusive... or special. At least the Best Buy preorder bonus is something special that you can't get anywhere else. It's like the preorder bonuses of ye olden times, when you got all sorts of physical goodies to go with the game, not a code for in-game content that you can get through normal gameplay.
Re: Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On Switch
@Spider-Kev GameStop also had a preorder bonus, where you could get 100,000 credits and some gear. But from what I read on Reddit, that gear can be obtained through normal gameplay. As far as I am aware, Best Buy was the only American retailer to have a physical preorder bonus (no idea about Target, Walmart, or Amazon, as I don't usually shop at any of them).
I've got the game myself as well, as that was at least available in-store for pickup, but I am just waiting on the preorder bonus to ship. But I am curious as to what amiibo functionality is available for the game. Maybe I'll consider tracking down a Mythra/Pyra amiibo myself if they give me some decent goodies in-game.
Re: Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On Switch
@Spider-Kev It's a metal poster. Apparently, mine is going to be shipped to my house, as my local Best Buy did not have any on hand. But I know I am supposed to get one, as it was part of my order confirmation. I preordered the game as soon as the bonus was announced.
If anything, this is almost like what I went through with the acrylic stand that came with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. I somehow ended up with two of them: one at pickup (they had to go looking in the back for one), and another a few days later when they contacted me and told me that it was ready for pickup.
Re: Minecraft Movie Tries To Capture Some 'Peaches' Magic With New Jack Black Track
@TomSupreme It's Hollywood trying to capitalize on one of the most popular video game franchises in history. It was virtually no different with Mario, Sonic, and Angry Birds. Hollywood is just a business trying to make money, and they see film adaptations of video games as being easy cash. It's all about the green.
Personally, I am not against the idea of a Minecraft movie, but I am against the format that the film currently is. It would have been better-suited to be a totally 3D CGI film, much in the vein of the Minecraft shorts that Slamacow made and uploaded to YouTube.
Re: Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On Switch
The GameStop release has a preorder bonus where you get 100,000 credits and in-game gear (but according to Reddit, you can already get the gear in-game through normal gameplay). So if you want a real preorder bonus, go with Best Buy. That's what I did.
Still, it would have been nice if this article was updated to include the preorder bonus from GameStop, as well as any that Target, Walmart, and Amazon might have had. That way, I could have made an educated decision on which retailer to preorder from.
Re: Rumour: Latest Switch 2 Theory Suggests Release Date Might Be Right Around The Corner
Well, my father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate works at Nintendo, and he says it will shadow drop tomorrow. Props to those who get that reference.
In all seriousness, let's stop paying attention to rumors and let Nintendo release the Switch 2 on their own time. After all, I think the torrent of leaks and rumors in the last few months forced Nintendo's hand and made them tease the console earlier than they had planned. So let's just be patient and let them announce the release date on their terms.
Re: First 4 Figures Teases New Banjo-Kazooie Statue, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Eh, I think the only character that Rare created that I would care to buy a statue of is Krystal from Star Fox; more specifically, in her outfit from Star Fox: Assault (even though Rare did not work on that game).
While I would not mind her outfit from Adventures (as iconic as it is), I much prefer her outfit from Assault. It's my favorite outfit of hers. There's just something about the purple jumpsuit that does it for me, more than her tribal wear from Adventures, or even her pink jumpsuit or Cornerian Army flight suit from Command.
But if First 4 Figures were to do a deluxe edition where they made more than one version and sold it as a bundle (a bit like they did with Morrigan from Darkstalkers by including her Player 2 color palette swap from the games with a version of her default color scheme), I'd totally buy it!
Re: Nintendo San Francisco Is Getting A "Grand Opening" In May
Really hoping we can get a branch in Chicago and/or Milwaukee. Not everyone in the middle of the United States is able to go to New York or San Francisco, after all.
Re: Rumour: Bethesda's Elder Scrolls: Oblivion "Remake" Could Be Arriving Soon
I have to wonder if those rumored changes to the gameplay are designed to make it more accessible, like Skyrim's gameplay was. Given that Oblivion was more of a hard RPG than Skyrim (and when I say hard, I don't mean difficult; rather, it being more of a traditional RPG, like D&D), it might be a bit daunting for some who are more familiar with Skyrim's gameplay. I know it was for me.
I also can't help but wonder if we're getting a total graphical overhaul. Not just make things more detailed, but make the character designs less... off-putting. There's just something about their faces in the original release that creeps me out..
Re: Random: Takaya Imamura's Holding Out Hope For A Star Fox Movie
I would definitely be first in line to see this movie! Star Fox is legit one of my favorite Nintendo franchises, and it should frankly be a crime that Nintendo hasn't done more with it.
I know some people say it should be puppets or stop-motion animation (kind of like Fantastic Mr. Fox), but I could see it being done with 3D CGI animation in the vein of the Krystal videos that GreyFireFox (now known as CakeInferno) did in the past before he switched to more... let's just say, "original" content; no joke, though, his 3D rig of Krystal is the best one I have seen yet, even better than Nintendo's own character models.
Speaking of which, I would hope that Krystal be a part of any Star Fox film, even if it's just a cameo at the end to tease a possible sequel where she finally meets Fox. She's been a major part of the franchise since Adventures, and while she was not in Zero or Guard, I would hope that she is not one of those characters that Nintendo has relegated to the dustbin of history (which is already unlikely, since she was upgraded to an Assist Trophy in SSBU, making her one step closer to being playable).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
@JohnnyMind Thanks for the birthday wishes! Yeah, the convention I went to was mainly anime, but also video games and cosplay. I couldn’t tell you how many Demon Slayer or Genshin Impact characters I saw! I even saw someone dressed up as Chiyo-chan’s “father” (that yellow cat plushie) from Azumanga Daioh!
But unlike yourself, where it was in your town, mine was a good ways away. I had to take two different train lines to get to and from the con. And the return trip for the one was delayed by half an hour due to freight train interference, resulting in me getting to my connecting station right as the train I was supposed to get on was leaving. I then had to wait almost two hours in a nearby pub until the next train back to my final destination arrived. Ultimately did not get home until 10:30 at night.
Still, despite that snafu at the end, I would not mind going again! Especially since I don’t have to drive in city traffic (which scares me), and the train station where I parked my car has free parking on weekends!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
@AmplifyMJ Thank you! For the most part, I did enjoy the convention. Now I get to spend tomorrow with my girlfriend and we'll be having a birthday dinner at a Japanese-themed restaurant with my folks!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
@Tyranexx Thanks for the birthday wishes! I got to meet most of the voice actors that I wanted to meet. I got my Xbox 360 copy of Skyrim signed by Keith Silverstein (and impressed him with my impression of his version of Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter), my First 4 Figures statue of Revali signed by Sean Chiplock, and the statue of Sophitia from Soulcalibur VI that came with the Collector’s Edition of the game (plus the game itself) signed by Erica Lindbeck, who voiced her in that game. Unfortunately, Alejandro Saab started feeling under the weather, and by the time he was supposed to come back to his table, I would have been on the train back home. Maybe next time.
@JohnnyMind You were at a convention today, too? What kind? I went to the anime convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was basically my birthday present to myself.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
@ScalenePowers Honestly, this is only the second nerdy convention I’ve ever been to (the first being FanExpo Chicago last August). I’ve only ever been to fishing shows, motorcycle shows, and RV shows with my parents before this.
But I did manage to get my Revali statue from First 4 Figures signed by Sean Chiplock, my Xbox 360 copy of Skyrim signed by Keith Silverstein, and I hope to get my copy of Soulcalibur VI and the statue of Sophitia that came with it signed by Erica Lindbeck once she gets back from her break.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
Other than doing the Daily Commissions in Genshin Impact, probably not much. I might be playing some Skyrim at my girlfriend's place tomorrow (I got her into the game, but she needs me help with certain spots).
But I'll be spending all day today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for an anime convention as a birthday present to myself (I'm turning 32 today). So I really won't have much time to game today (plus, I frankly don't feel comfortable bringing my Switch Lite or my 3DS into the city).
Re: "The Answer Was Always No" - Ex-Nintendo Employee On Zelda Movie Pitches
@jwfurness Everyone says Studio Ghibli, but I think Ufotable would be better. The reason I say that is because they've done an excellent job with Demon Slayer (especially the action scenes), and they are in charge of the upcoming Genshin Impact anime (the concept trailer for which looked stunning).
Besides, the closest that Studio Ghibli came to a Zelda movie was Tales from Earthsea, which was one of their worst films (only Earwig and the Witch scored worse). Based on that, I simply don't trust them to do Zelda justice.
Plus, Studio Ghibli doesn't really focus on movies involving some grand adventure, from what I have seen of them. They tend to focus more on personal stories about kids growing up, spiritualism, environmentalism, and the like.
Simply put, I don't feel that Studio Ghibli is the right choice. Ufotable would be better for an epic, action-packed adventure like Zelda. If my concept for a Zelda anime comes to fruition, they're my first choice for studio.
Re: "The Answer Was Always No" - Ex-Nintendo Employee On Zelda Movie Pitches
@rvcolem1 The issue with Hollywood (especially as of late) has been that they're not so much interested in being creative as they are making money. Especially the big studios like Disney and Warner Bros. So they rely on established franchises, while tweaking some things here and there, to make their profits at the expense of creativity.
Frankly, indie films are getting so much better than the big-budget Hollywood productions. Nimona was a favorite of mine; I really want to see more of that franchise. And while I have yet to see it, I would love to watch Wolfwalkers. Both of those were nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.
Re: "The Answer Was Always No" - Ex-Nintendo Employee On Zelda Movie Pitches
Even if a movie wasn't in the cards, it would have been cool to see an anime. I actually have an idea for one, which I am starting off by writing as a light novel. I hope to have it be turned into a manga and finally an anime. What gave me inspiration for this was the song "Power of the Triforce" by DragonForce. And I hope to use that song as the intro theme to the anime. I've even mentally storyboarded the intro sequence as well!
Re: Nintendo Shares Another Banger From The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Soundtrack
Personally, I've always been a fan of "The Key We've Lost." When I first heard it in a trailer for the game (when it was still known as X, before the full title was revealed), I fell in love with the song. I knew I had to get this game.
It was a shame that it wasn't included on that USB soundtrack in the Collector's Edition of the game (not that it matters, because that USB soundtrack was so badly DRM'ed that I couldn't import the tracks on it to my computer).
It'd be nice to see the soundtrack to this game be uploaded to Nintendo Music. Heck, I'd love to see it come to Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora! That way, I can listen to "The Key We've Lost" on a loop as much as I want!
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The Switch 2 Direct
I would definitely love to see a new Star Fox (preferably in the style of Starlink: Battle for Atlas), plus ports of PlayStation games (like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, as well as Stellar Blade) and even Xbox games (like Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Hi-Fi Rush). It would also be nice to finally get Genshin Impact on the system, so I can take it on the go and not have to fight with the touchscreen controls that I have in my iPhone 15 Pro.
Outside of games, it would be nice to have streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Disney+, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Max, and more. Maybe even include a native web browser, also with video playback (for websites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Twitch, and others). Also, include Discord as an app so you can chat with friends while gaming.
Re: Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here's What's Included
@Jack_Goetz I don't know what operating system the computers at work use. And even then, I would not install anything without the permission from my bosses and IT. Remember, these are company-owned computers, not my own personal PC. I can't just install any random thing on them without permission.
Re: Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here's What's Included
What would be nice is if they made a version for smartwatches or web browsers. I am not allowed to have my phone on me at work, so I can't listen to Nintendo Music while I am on the clock. But if they made a version for smartwatches or web browsers, then it gives me a means to do so.
Re: Analyst Expects Switch 2 To Sell Like Hot Cakes In Its First Quarter
It may depend on the region. As of today (March 4, 2025), the tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have officially kicked in here in the United States. Electronic devices such as video game consoles will be included in those tariffs. The Switch 2 will be no different.
My fear is that it may depress sales here in the United States, especially if inflation skyrockets and people start losing their jobs due to an economic downturn (stagflation, as it's called), forcing people to tighten their belts and not splurge on luxuries like video games and consoles.
Re: GameStop Discontinues Pokémon Trading Card Game Pre-Orders
@KingMike I wouldn't be surprised if they did do that. Anything to make a buck. But even then, as I said, this was right when the store opened for the day, so there likely wasn't a kid around for miles. But these mad dashes for the trading card aisle and cleaning it out in a matter of seconds is why stores implemented policies where an employee would hand out packs of trading cards to people waiting in line, and limit them to one pack per customer.
@SurprisedRobinChu I would not go as far as to say that scalping itself is a brain disease. Rather, the greed that causes it is the brain disease. And now we're seeing the same thing with Stanley travel mugs. Some people are even going as far as to shoplift these products to sell them on the secondary market.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Four Brand New Games "Coming Soon" To Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles X is the one I am looking forward to (already got it preordered at Best Buy), but I might just check out that Carmen Sandiego game if the reviews are decent. I've played Carmen Sandiego games before, but never one where you play as the titular character herself, so it might be an interesting experience.
Re: GameStop Discontinues Pokémon Trading Card Game Pre-Orders
My guess is it's to deter scalpers. I remember a few years ago when scalpers were scooping these cards up like they were going out of style. I remember one video that I found quite sad (as in, pathetic sad, not boo-hoo sad) where a whole bunch of middle-aged guys literally raced into a store right as it opened for the day, rushed to the trading card aisle, and started shoveling everything into their carts. Picked the shelves clean in a matter of seconds. And all so they could flip them for a profit. Even I was like, "Get a life, dudes."
Re: Poll: Will You Trade In Your Switch When Switch 2 Arrives?
I never get rid of my old consoles, unless they're broken. As in, damaged beyond repair. There's only one console that my family had that ever met that criteria, and it was our original model Wii, which got fried when a bolt of lightning struck our house in August 2016.
And because we never backed it up onto an SD card, all of the save data was gone, meaning I couldn't transfer the data to my Wii U. So I have to start all over from scratch with many of my games, which will take time (especially with a game like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, given how many collectibles there are in that game).
Re: Poll: Which Pokémon Game Really Deserves A Remake Next?
Honestly, I'd rather that Pokémon be given a bit of a rest. I know it's one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, but they have plenty of other franchises under their belt that have largely been ignored, such as F-Zero, Star Fox, Kid Icarus, etc.
Re: Random: Zelda Fan-Project Turns 'Breath Of The Wild' Into Stunning Anime Opening
I actually had my own idea for a Zelda anime intro, set to the tune of the DragonForce song "Power of the Triforce." The song legit sounds just like an anime intro! In fact, I was able to edit the song down to just under a minute and a half, the average length for an anime intro. And it works!
From there, I was able to storyboard in my head the intro animation, and from that point, created an outline for a Zelda light novel that I am planning on writing, complete with descriptions for the main characters. I hope to eventually have it be adapted into a manga, and finally an anime (using "Power of the Triforce" as the intro theme).
Re: Be Warned, Two NES Titles From Limited Run Games May Damage Your Console
@Solid_Python The way I see it, better to have a game arrive late than have a defective copy that damages my system. And personally, I've never had much trouble with LRG before. It just takes a while for orders to be fulfilled, in my case.
Re: Nintendo "Establishing Ways To Respond" To U.S. Tariffs, Says Furukawa
From what I have read, Trump wants to impose tariffs on ALL imports, regardless of which nation they come from. So even if Nintendo were to manufacture the Switch 2 in a country other than China, it would still be subject to tariffs regardless. One can only hope that Nintendo would be willing to sell the Switch 2 at even more of a loss than they previously would have to keep prices low for the consumer.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
@Princess_Lilly The thing is, I don't think many people would have cared much if Genshin was made by a Japanese, Western, or even Korean game developer. But because the game was made by a Chinese company, people just automatically assumed that it was a cheap knockoff of Zelda, given the reputation that the Chinese have of making cheap, low-quality knockoffs of official products. I think what it boils down to is anti-Chinese sentiment more than anything else, if you ask me.
If you really think about it, no one complains that much (if at all) when Japanese or Western games repackage gameplay elements from other games (Shantae whipping enemies with her hair à la Simon Belmont from Castlevania, or Link climbing Sheikah Towers à la Altaïr or Ezio from Assassin's Creed), but people complained about Genshin doing it. It's that double standard that ticks me off. Of course, I'm not saying you are applying a double standard to the game, but in general, other people are quick to condemn for Genshin what they excuse for other games. And the only explanation that I can think of is because it was made by a Chinese game developer.
I will admit, though, I am kicking myself that I didn't start Genshin earlier. I did start kind of early (Version 1.6, with the Midsummer Island Adventure event), but once I learned about the events that came before, I very much regretted not starting earlier, especially when the Unreconciled Stars event (the one with the meteorite that you mentioned) was going on. At the very least, it would be nice to see those events be repackaged into some sort of Story Quest or replayable memories, so you can snag any rewards that you missed.
Re: Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
As cool as that light-up arm cannon is, I think I might have to skip this one. I just don't have enough space right now for more statues (and I've got the Sheikah Slate set to arrive today, according to UPS, although it could arrive tomorrow at the latest). Maybe if they did a new one of Zero Suit Samus (I say new, as I felt that the face on their original one felt off), I might consider it.
But at this point, the only Nintendo character I want to see them do is Krystal from Star Fox (preferably in her suit from Assault, which was my favorite outfit of hers, although I could get behind her outfit from Adventures or Command as well).
Re: PlayStation Vita Exclusive 'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny' Is Getting Remastered For Switch
I didn't see much of Gundam SEED, but what little I did see of it, I did like it. I might just check this out, especially if Lacus Clyne is in it.
But what would be REALLY neat is if they remastered all of the Neon Genesis Evangelion games, gave them English translations, and released them here in the West. Not just the N64 game (which was a fighting game), but also the RPG games (such as those for the PS2), and especially the visual novels (like Girlfriend of Steel, Girlfriend of Steel 2nd, Shinji Ikari Raising Project, and Ayanami Raising Project), Battle Orchestra, and more.
Furthermore, bring back the voice actors from the ADV Films dub (Spike Spencer as Shinji Ikari, Tiffany Grant as Asuka Langley Soryu, Amanda Winn-Lee as Rei Ayanami, Allison Keith as Misato Katsuragi, etc.) to do an official English Dub of the games. That would make me happy in so many ways. Those games would definitely be Day 1 purchases for me, especially if they can bring the original English voice cast back!
Re: Star Fox Dev Wants To Work With CD Projeck Red On Star Wars, Of All Things
I mean, it’d be cool if they could make a new Rogue Squadron game. We haven’t had one since Rebel Strike for the GameCube. And since this was a developer for Star Fox we’re talking about here, a Rogue Squadron game would be right up his alley.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
@Princess_Lilly As someone who has played Genshin Impact for the last three years, I can tell you that it is by no means a ripoff. Yes, it takes some inspiration from other fantasy games like Zelda when it comes to gameplay, but that’s like saying that Shantae is a ripoff of Metroid and Castlevania (since the Shantae series is classified as a Metroidvania), or that Undertale is a ripoff of Earthbound.
What sets all of those games apart is the world that the game developers created. Speaking as a writer and a gamer, I am increasingly of the belief that the most important aspect of any video game is the world-building and storytelling. That’s what truly sets a game apart from the rest in its respective genre.
Besides, do you think that the Zelda series came up with all of its gameplay elements on its own? Climbing Sheikah Towers to light up portions of the map is no different than what you did in Assassin’s Creed, where you climbed up to a high perch to light up a part of the map. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor did this as well, and that also came out before BOTW. Plus, the original Zelda borrowed certain elements from Hydlide, which came out before Zelda did.
So, yeah, Genshin Impact is not a ripoff, despite what people say. And it stands as one of my favorite games in recent years. Maybe even more so than Zelda, especially since it always gives me something to come back to, with frequent updates, events, and quests to complete. Can’t really say the same thing about Zelda: once I complete a Zelda game, I find it hard to play again, since the wonder of playing it for the first time is gone.
Re: Rumour: Placeholder Retail Listing Suggests Switch 2 Price Might Be Cheaper Than Expected
@Dan420 No, but the economists are speculating that the tariffs could make inflation rise again. That's my big fear. And you have every right to be concerned about my financial situation. I make roughly $2000 a month. Yes, it is somewhat decent, but where I live, it's not enough to live on, much less splurge on luxuries like a Switch 2.
Re: Rumour: Placeholder Retail Listing Suggests Switch 2 Price Might Be Cheaper Than Expected
Speaking as an American, I am less concerned about the MSRP than I am about any tariffs that will be imposed on the Switch 2 that will drive the price up further here in the United States, given that it will no doubt be manufactured overseas, and our current president wants to slap tariffs on all imported goods, including game consoles. I didn’t vote for him, but I am very much concerned about how much more expensive he is going to make my favorite hobby.
Re: Team White Chocolate Grabs The Win In Splatoon 3's Returning Sweet Treat Splatfest
Aww, dangit! I forgot that this was happening! Between work, celebrating my father’s birthday, and then the Super Bowl, I just didn’t have time. First Splatfest that I missed for Splatoon 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th February)
Gonna try to play more of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Maybe some of the Shantae games.
Re: E3's Entertainment Software Association Returns With A New Industry Event
I mean, I loved E3 (it was my favorite time of the year, to the point where I even wrote a song set to tune of the Andy Williams Christmas song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), but I think the writing was on the wall well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Once industry giants opted for a digital presentation instead of a live stage show and/or floor presence (such as Nintendo in 2013 and Sony in 2019), E3's days were numbered. The pandemic simply accelerated that decline.
With the advent of livestreaming and pre-recorded videos, I doubt the major game publishers will necessarily be willing to support this event for very long, especially if the event organizers can't come up with a new angle to distinguish it from E3.
As much as I love events like E3, even I think it may be time to let the format die and to continue with pre-recorded shows and livestreams going forward. It's the way of the future, after all.
Re: EA: Switch 2 Could Help Games Like FC And Madden "Find Real Energy"
Look, if I'm being serious here, I would love to see them properly support the Switch 2 instead of dropping support after a year. Personally, I would love to see the Mirror's Edge games come to the Switch 2 (both the original and the reboot, and maybe even the mobile game, if possible). And heck, I'd be willing to try out the EA Star Wars: Battlefront games on the Switch, as well as Jedi: Fallen Order, Jedi: Survivor, and Squadrons.
Re: Nintendo Shuts Down Live-Action Zelda Fan Film, 'Lost In Hyrule'
The minute this was even announced was the minute Nintendo was going to catch wind of it and shut it down. Seriously, when will people learn to stop doing Kickstarter campaigns for projects based on Nintendo IP? Either self-fund, or come up with something original that is inspired by a Nintendo game and fund it on Kickstarter (such as Mika and The Witch's Mountain or Godshard Chronicles, two games which I backed last year).
Re: PlayStation Is Bringing MLB The Show 25 To Nintendo Switch This March
@rvcolem1 And even then, it's just Legacy Editions, which is basically just the 2017 version with updated kits and rosters. It's for that reason why each successive entry in their EA Sports lineup on the Nintendo Switch has scored worse and worse on this site. It's like EA isn't even trying anymore. Heck, even LJN put in at least some effort to publish games on the NES.
Re: PlayStation Is Bringing MLB The Show 25 To Nintendo Switch This March
Not much for sports, much less sports games, but I do like baseball (especially my home teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox), so I might check this one out. As it is, the last baseball game we got was MLB Slugfest 2003 (so you can figure it's been over 20 years since we last got a baseball game for a Nintendo system, much less a proper one).
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss On Switch 2's Name: Nintendo Created So Much "Brand Value"
The benefit of calling it the Switch 2 and showing off the larger console and new Joy-Cons is that there will be absolutely no confusion that this is an entirely new console and not just an add-on for the previous one. This is (hopefully) not going to be another Wii U situation, where no one will buy it due to confusion.
But Nintendo now has to focus on the games, games that you cannot play anywhere else; not even on the original Switch. And they need a LOT of them. We can't have this be like the New Nintendo 3DS again, where there were only eight games that were exclusive to the system (and frankly, only two worth getting, those being Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and Fire Emblem Warriors).
And any rereleases of games from the original Switch (such as Breath of the Wild) for the Switch 2 should have any DLC included in the base game, but include exclusive bonus content, in order to incentivize buying them again instead of just popping in the original version.
Hopefully Nintendo can knock it out of the park a second time with the Switch 2, as long as they play their cards right.
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
@Jhena Yeah, I liked it, and most audiences did as well. The critics were more critical, though, calling it clichéd. But anyone who knows high fantasy (Tolkien in particular), knows that such clichés are par for the course.
Fortunately, the movie is already available for digital. Probably because it flopped in the theaters (grossing $20.5 million against a $30 million budget). So you can at the very least rent it.
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
@Jhena I kind of get what you mean. I wasn’t too big on The Hobbit Trilogy, but I did like The War of the Rohirrim. I would love to see more LOTR movies or shows done in that format, especially The Silmarillion. I could frankly see a Zelda anime looking like that. If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch that one yet, definitely do so, especially if you like anime.
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
@Jhena Well, in my vision for the Zelda anime, it will take some elements from Breath of the Wild (and even more specifically, its spinoff, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity), but the story is largely an adaptation of the original NES game (again, with some embellishments to flesh out the story). That being said, some elements will also be taken from Zelda II for narrative purposes.
Alternatively, it would be neat to work with Kenji Kamiyama to make a Zelda anime. I don't know if you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings, but he directed the recent The War of the Rohirrim movie, which was an anime film (the first animated LOTR film since Rankin/Bass Entertainment worked with Topcraft, the predecessor to Studio Ghibli, to make their 1980 adaptation of The Return of the King). Even my mother liked the movie, and she doesn't even like anime! I could see a hypothetical Zelda anime looking a bit like that.