I'm really surprised they didn't show a new 3D mario but this is pretty cool too. I hate that my brain now associates this DK design with Seth Rogan though.
This was truely an amazing generation for Nintendo. I think the only thing that comes close maybe is the GCN/GBA combo. I hope the jump to more powerful hardware doesn't slow down the development of all their creative games.
I think Ubisoft makes good games but they have trained us to wait a few months after release for their games to be like 80% off. It's just bad for business.
If I have to narrow down a library of hundreds of great games down to just 8:
2017 - Breath of the Wild 2018 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2019 - Fire Emblem Three Houses 2020 - Animal Crossing New Horizons 2021 - Metroid Dread 2022 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2023 - Super Mario Bros Wonder 2024 - Echoes of Wisdom
After Generations, I'm now afraid that if they do remake the Adventure games then they will rewrite the script and redub with the new cast. That would not be cool.
My first impression is that I wish it was like "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" where you control both bros. Luigi does everything by himself and that doesn't feel satisfying.
I've landed on an 8 for Shadow Generations. It's the best 3D Sonic has been in 20 years. Shadow is easy to control and responsive but still moves really fast. Absolutely fantastic levels. Its just a shame that there are so few of them (and two of the inclusions were very odd). I loved that the 3D acts were pure 3D with no 2D transitions. And the 2D second acts were actually really good also. This definitely should be the template for future Sonic titles. It feels like a return to form from the 2001-2009 era.
I was actually kind of disappointed with the level selection from Shadow Generations. One game in particular had no stage and one of the included stages was from a game that should not have been included.
Censorship is usually a bad thing and in this case it's a net negative change. Nothing offensive so I'll still buy it, but still its silly. I thought Ian Flynn was in charge of this one.
The marketing for this game has made it seem like we're back in the 1998-2008 era of Sonic which was amazing. It's almost tempting enough to get me to buy it day 1. Almost...
Edit: So that's why Shadow was at Sonic birthday party at the end of Sonic Generations LOL!
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I bought this game a few months ago and now I feel like a total chump.
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The best part of this announcement was the new GCN controllers. I've been wanting new first party GCN controllers for the entire 8 years of Switch 1.
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I'm really surprised they didn't show a new 3D mario but this is pretty cool too. I hate that my brain now associates this DK design with Seth Rogan though.
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I like how they don't tell us who is developing any of their games except if Sakurai is involved.
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It was never going to happen. He just wanted to make it clear that that Tetris meant to him what Mario meant to Nintendo.
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I assumed they would do Magical Melody next but this one is fine too.
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This was truely an amazing generation for Nintendo. I think the only thing that comes close maybe is the GCN/GBA combo. I hope the jump to more powerful hardware doesn't slow down the development of all their creative games.
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This game has one of the best sound tracks of any game I've ever played. Sawano really made something special here.
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BDSP weren't really remakes so I voted for Sinnoh again.
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I live in Canada so affordability is out the window. I plan on selling some Switch stuff to cover the cost.
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@Haruki_NLI
72 first party million unit sellers is insane. I had to fact check that.
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I'm surprised there isn't a collector's edition of this one.
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I think Ubisoft makes good games but they have trained us to wait a few months after release for their games to be like 80% off. It's just bad for business.
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Ubisoft? Armored Core For Answer please.
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If I have to narrow down a library of hundreds of great games down to just 8:
2017 - Breath of the Wild
2018 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate
2019 - Fire Emblem Three Houses
2020 - Animal Crossing New Horizons
2021 - Metroid Dread
2022 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3
2023 - Super Mario Bros Wonder
2024 - Echoes of Wisdom
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Master Chief collection is like over 100 gigs so Nintendo better start producing larger carts.
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My walmart preorder is still there but I'm not holding my breath.
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Whoever made this list put Madden NFL 2004 ahead of Balder's Gate 3.
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Merry Christmas everyone - I hope there is a little Nintendo under the tree for all of you.
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Finally I can start the series I've been buying games for all these years!
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What about a Shadow that turns into a motorcycle?
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The specs would be too high and Nintendo would beat them on price.
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I clicked on this article thinking that Microsoft had greenlit a Banjo Kazooie spin-off where you are the washing machine for the whole game.
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Metroid Prime 2's 20th anniversary just happened and nothing. A real shame since that one is my favourite one.
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Don't let this bother you too much. The whole show is a joke.
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After Generations, I'm now afraid that if they do remake the Adventure games then they will rewrite the script and redub with the new cast. That would not be cool.
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My first impression is that I wish it was like "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" where you control both bros. Luigi does everything by himself and that doesn't feel satisfying.
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@RubyCarbuncle It doesn't bother me, I just thought it was funny. I value PJ's opinion much more than some random IGN contractor.
Re: Review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) - Easily The Best Mario & Luigi RPG Yet
The IGN reviewer gave this game a 5/10 LOL! The duality of man.
Re: What Review Score Would You Give Sonic X Shadow Generations?
I've landed on an 8 for Shadow Generations. It's the best 3D Sonic has been in 20 years. Shadow is easy to control and responsive but still moves really fast. Absolutely fantastic levels. Its just a shame that there are so few of them (and two of the inclusions were very odd). I loved that the 3D acts were pure 3D with no 2D transitions. And the 2D second acts were actually really good also. This definitely should be the template for future Sonic titles. It feels like a return to form from the 2001-2009 era.
Re: Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) - A Blistering Return To Form For Both Hedgehogs
I was actually kind of disappointed with the level selection from Shadow Generations. One game in particular had no stage and one of the included stages was from a game that should not have been included.
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Censorship is usually a bad thing and in this case it's a net negative change. Nothing offensive so I'll still buy it, but still its silly. I thought Ian Flynn was in charge of this one.
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You should add an option for "Waiting for the 50% off Sega sale"
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He should've just been the voice for Waluigi. They didn't need one guy to do all four again.
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This just went up on LRG LOL!
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@Bigmanfan There are basically 4 trilogies lol!
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This was on my list to buy for PS1. I'm happy to skip the PS1 version and get the Switch version though.
@Yosti Especially because Obi-Wan isn't backward compatible like all the other Xbox Star Wars games.
Re: Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Episode 2 Is Out Now
The marketing for this game has made it seem like we're back in the 1998-2008 era of Sonic which was amazing. It's almost tempting enough to get me to buy it day 1. Almost...
Edit: So that's why Shadow was at Sonic birthday party at the end of Sonic Generations LOL!
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Batman vs Elmer Fudd was a great one-shot comic, this could definitely work too.
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@Erigen They need PANTS.
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Strange - I thought the most compelling evidence placed them in one of the decline timelines. This seems to show the opposite.
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This is why I don't do kickstarters anymore. Happened with my Wii U copy of Yooka Laylee.
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I'm extremely surprised by these results. Yes, the writing was good in Three Houses, but the maps were not great.
The gameplay in Engage was one of the best in the series.