I'd be down for this! Unfortunately, there's no way that Nintendo would combine these into a package. They can and will sell these for $60 each if they chose to port them to the Switch.
@Liam_Doolan I'm a little confused. Is this connected to the TCGO app that is already available on tablets and desktops? I doubt it, but will any of those cards be able to transfer over?
To me, the crux is art direction. Take Inscryption for example. It has far from the best graphics, but damn, that art direction is top tier for creating the atmosphere they specifically intended. Now take Call of Duty: Vanguard. It's almost photorealistic, but it looks like every other pew-pew army game on the market.
Personally, I don't think Pokémon's graphics are all that great and the environments can be distracting, but the art direction is part of why Pokémon has lasted 25+ years and why it's worth $109 billion.
Gosh, I sure hope not. I was chatting about this with a friend last night, coincidentally. Nintendo is riding the biggest wave they've ridden in possibly decades. I could see Nintendo releasing a console that is more apt to run current-gen games, but ditching the Switch altogether would be, frankly, idiotic, even in two or three years from now. There are countless people where the Switch is their very first console, much like how the Wii was many people's very first. Seeing as how the WiiU was a commercial flop, Nintendo would best not screw this up.
Nintendo may have some of the best first-party games ever created, but accessibility is where Sony and Microsoft beat Nintendo in spades. The Last of Us Part 2 and Forza Horizon 5 have some of the best accessibility options that have ever been put in a video game. Microsoft's adaptive controller is a work of genius.
Retro game prices really do suck, honestly. I broke out my Wii to play Guitar Hero. One of my guitars is a little junky. I found out that it would cost hundreds of dollars to replace the guitar. It's kind of absurd.
I know this isn't a Switch game, but I think my favorite games of 2021 might be Inscryption. That game is one of the most immersive games I have ever played.
I just bought Inscryption on PC. I started playing the game last night and I thought I had only been playing for maybe an hour or so. I checked the time and it was 3:00 am... I woke up and I can't stop thinking about it. This might be my personal game of the year.
I began playing this game about a month or so ago and I have loved every moment of it. It's a quiet masterpiece and I couldn't be more thrilled for this new update. What an incredible development team and work of art that they have created.
@UglyCasanova Basically, all the crappy fighters got buffed and the new fighters that were a little overpowered got nerffed, making the game even more balanced.
That Ring Fit Adventure ad was highly unrealistic. Ain't no one allowed to be in the room with me when I'm playing that game. I'm a hot sweaty mess by the end.
Hell yes to DK Junglebeats. That game is easily the most underrated DK game ever made. It's was a blast from start to finish. I played it when I was a teenager and it blew my adolescent mind.
Nintendo is quite literally dominating the handheld gaming market (not including phones). Steam is about to release the Steam Deck and is going to give Nintendo some major competition. Sony's PS5 is about two generations ahead of Nintendo in terms of hardware power; if they tried to compete now then it might be a losing fight for a generation. Microsoft is taking the lead on streaming games. I think it would be idiotic for Nintendo to leave the Switch's market. They have a REALLY good thing going right now.
I find it interesting that this game got knocked down a peg for not using true black. Here's the thing. I work as a designer and I almost never use actual true black in my work. True black design often looks sunken and optically makes thing look smaller than they are. I commend these designers for their art direction with color and understanding these design principles.
Okay, in all honesty, where does gaming even go from here in terms of hardware? I feel like there's this massive bubble that's needs to burst. Game development is more expensive than ever. If games become too expensive then the devs won't make a profit. The latest consoles can run basically any game at a consistent 30 fps or 60 fps, many times while running in 4k. With AI upscaling looking to be the norm in the near future, basically everything will be able to run at least at 1440p 60 fps, where do we go from here? In terms of power, today's consoles will be able to run games for the next 10 or 20 years due to development costs keeping visuals more simple in games. I don't know. I think about this a lot. If Nintendo made a "Switch Pro" that could hit 4k 60fps then why would anyone need a new console for the next, like, 10 to 20 years?
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Re: Random: Requests For Zelda Ports Increase Following BOTW 2 Switch Delay
@Specter_of-the_OLED They were only 30 fps. I'm playing Wind Waker HD right now. It's 30 fps.
Re: Random: Requests For Zelda Ports Increase Following BOTW 2 Switch Delay
I'd be down for this! Unfortunately, there's no way that Nintendo would combine these into a package. They can and will sell these for $60 each if they chose to port them to the Switch.
Re: 10 Of The Best Nintendo Switch Soundtracks
I still would have been happy if this list had just said Celeste.
Re: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
@Fizza You, my friend, passed the test. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
@Fizza But... what does Pot of Greed do?
Re: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
I downloaded it on PC, PS5, Switch, tablet, and mobile... so that right there accounts for 5 of those downloads. 😅
Re: It's Official, Nintendo Has Withdrawn Super Smash Bros. From EVO 2022
@Rika_Yoshitake Nintendo: "I'll start our own league with Blackjack and h**kers!"
Re: Random: Shrines Are Easy In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild If You're Naked And You Have The Right Sword
The new series from Discovery:
Naked and Unafraid
Re: Reminder: Pokémon Trading Card Game Live 'Limited Beta' Is Now Available In Canada
@Liam_Doolan I'm a little confused. Is this connected to the TCGO app that is already available on tablets and desktops? I doubt it, but will any of those cards be able to transfer over?
Re: Review: Kingdom Hearts III + Re:Mind - Cloud Version - Shot Through The Heart
@Ooccoo_Jr Just go look at PushSquare's reviews of the games. They reviewed the native versions of the games rather than any cloud versions.
Re: Feature: 29 Best 3DS eShop Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever
This list is exactly why I just don't feel guilty about emulating dead consoles on my PC.
Re: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Is Coming To Switch This April, Pre-Orders Now Live
I remember this game looking... way better as a teenager. Hahaha!!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Card Games, Board Games And Deck Builders
I can't wait for Inscryption to come to the Switch and instantly be added to this list and permanently stay.
Re: Konami Is Committed To NFTs In Order To Preserve Beloved Content As "Commemorative Art"
"Commemorative Art"
That's cute. 🙄
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Raises The Question - How Much Do Janky Graphics Matter?
To me, the crux is art direction. Take Inscryption for example. It has far from the best graphics, but damn, that art direction is top tier for creating the atmosphere they specifically intended. Now take Call of Duty: Vanguard. It's almost photorealistic, but it looks like every other pew-pew army game on the market.
Personally, I don't think Pokémon's graphics are all that great and the environments can be distracting, but the art direction is part of why Pokémon has lasted 25+ years and why it's worth $109 billion.
Re: This Unofficial Zelda PC Port Is About '90% Complete', Say Devs
@KateGray Is this like when Super Mario 64 became playable in a web browser about a year ago or is this something different?
Re: Random: This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Recreation Of Encanto Is Enchanting
We don't talk about Sea Bass, no, no.
Re: Random: Logan Paul Got Scammed To The Tune Of $3.5 Million On Fake Pokémon Trading Cards
This guy is a halfwitted selfish buffoon of a human being. Think of all the good that could have been done with that money.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares More Screenshots Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus For Switch
I am not going to get hyped until I see the actual frame rate of this thing. This has the potential of being an fps nightmare.
Re: Analyst Predicts 2024 Release Date For Next-Gen Nintendo Switch Successor
Gosh, I sure hope not. I was chatting about this with a friend last night, coincidentally. Nintendo is riding the biggest wave they've ridden in possibly decades. I could see Nintendo releasing a console that is more apt to run current-gen games, but ditching the Switch altogether would be, frankly, idiotic, even in two or three years from now. There are countless people where the Switch is their very first console, much like how the Wii was many people's very first. Seeing as how the WiiU was a commercial flop, Nintendo would best not screw this up.
Re: Best Of 2021: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
Nintendo may have some of the best first-party games ever created, but accessibility is where Sony and Microsoft beat Nintendo in spades. The Last of Us Part 2 and Forza Horizon 5 have some of the best accessibility options that have ever been put in a video game. Microsoft's adaptive controller is a work of genius.
Nintendo's games and UX don't even come close.
Re: Japan's Top 100 Console Games Of All Time Revealed, According To A Nationwide TV Network Poll
I mean... that sure is a list alright.
Re: Best Of 2021: Retro Nintendo Games Cost Too Much, But Nostalgia Is Expensive
Retro game prices really do suck, honestly. I broke out my Wii to play Guitar Hero. One of my guitars is a little junky. I found out that it would cost hundreds of dollars to replace the guitar. It's kind of absurd.
Re: Konami's New Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Will Have Cross-Play And Cross-Save Support
My inner 10-year-old is losing his little mind. I can't wait for this.
Re: 'Gex' The Forgotten '90s Video Game Mascot Might Be Making A Comeback
Don't drink tap water at Jerry Garcia's.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Switch Game Of 2021? It's Time To Rate Your Favourites
I know this isn't a Switch game, but I think my favorite games of 2021 might be Inscryption. That game is one of the most immersive games I have ever played.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 11th)
I just bought Inscryption on PC. I started playing the game last night and I thought I had only been playing for maybe an hour or so. I checked the time and it was 3:00 am... I woke up and I can't stop thinking about it. This might be my personal game of the year.
Re: Poll: Paper Mario Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch Online, Will You Be Playing It?
Does Project64 count?
Re: Random: Want To Be In A Ring Fit Commercial? You Can, If You're UK-Based
@nessisonett I am literally a professional graphic designer, and I second this.
Re: Spiritfarer's Final Free Update Is Also Its Largest Update Yet
@Pod You will not regret it. It's sublime.
Re: Spiritfarer's Final Free Update Is Also Its Largest Update Yet
I began playing this game about a month or so ago and I have loved every moment of it. It's a quiet masterpiece and I couldn't be more thrilled for this new update. What an incredible development team and work of art that they have created.
Re: Random: Bizarre Animal Crossing: New Horizons Glitch Is Making Villagers Lose Their Clothes
This is the cutest nudey glitch I've ever seen. Hahaha!!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@UglyCasanova Basically, all the crappy fighters got buffed and the new fighters that were a little overpowered got nerffed, making the game even more balanced.
Re: Random: Ever Wondered What Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Looks Like Without Cel-Shading?
Nintendo, if you're not cowards, release this Roblox update.
Re: Random: Did You Know That Link Can Get Sunburned In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
Who's the Pokemon?!
Scrubs to the end of the video
It's Jynx!
Re: Pokémon's Diamond & Pearl Remakes Become The Second Biggest Switch Game Launch In Japan
But... why? It's the same blooming game. I must be missing something. 🤷♂️
Re: Deals: Grab 60% Off Zelda, Mario, Splatoon, And More Switch Games With GameStop's Black Friday Deals (US)
It's a shame Tropical Freeze isn't on this list. I'd jump on this deal in a heartbeat if it was.
Re: Feature: Pokémon Donuts: A Review - Pokéheads Or Pokébutts?
As long as there isn't a little x shaped anus on these then I'm fine with this.
Re: Nintendo Releases Four Charming New Switch Commercials For Japanese Market
That Ring Fit Adventure ad was highly unrealistic. Ain't no one allowed to be in the room with me when I'm playing that game. I'm a hot sweaty mess by the end.
Re: Feature: 10 Overlooked GameCube Gems You Must Play
@Bolt_Strike So, there's this magical computer program called Dolphin...
Re: Feature: 10 Overlooked GameCube Gems You Must Play
Hell yes to DK Junglebeats. That game is easily the most underrated DK game ever made. It's was a blast from start to finish. I played it when I was a teenager and it blew my adolescent mind.
Re: Shantae And The Seven Sirens Is Getting A Free “Spectacular Superstar” Update Later This Month
I love the Shantae games, but I've held off on getting this one. $30 is kind of steep if I'm being completely honest.
Re: Metroid Dread In The Running With The Game Awards GOTY Nomination
@JoeSooper I wouldn't be mad if it did. Hahaha!!
Re: Metroid Dread In The Running With The Game Awards GOTY Nomination
Unfortunately, I think Deathloop will win, which is a bloody shame.
Re: Random: Look, It's The Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai On A Horse
Why is Sakurai riding on that giant bottle of glue?
Re: Feature: "The eShop Is Just Way Too Slow" - Deku Deals Creator On Nintendo's Switch Storefront
Deku Deals is game changing (no pun intended).
Re: These Are The Most Loved (And Most Hated) Pokémon, According To A New Study
Where's Vanillish, Jynx, Klink, and effing Klefki?... Did they get left off this list and end up on the list of Pokémon that are an utter abomination?
Re: Talking Point: Will Nintendo Abandon The Switch Concept For Its Next Console?
Nintendo is quite literally dominating the handheld gaming market (not including phones). Steam is about to release the Steam Deck and is going to give Nintendo some major competition. Sony's PS5 is about two generations ahead of Nintendo in terms of hardware power; if they tried to compete now then it might be a losing fight for a generation. Microsoft is taking the lead on streaming games. I think it would be idiotic for Nintendo to leave the Switch's market. They have a REALLY good thing going right now.
Re: Mini Review: Circa Infinity - Concentrated Concentricity Is Confoundingly Circular
I find it interesting that this game got knocked down a peg for not using true black. Here's the thing. I work as a designer and I almost never use actual true black in my work. True black design often looks sunken and optically makes thing look smaller than they are. I commend these designers for their art direction with color and understanding these design principles.
Re: Nintendo Talks About Its Future - Reconfirms Next Gaming System Is Coming In "20XX"
Okay, in all honesty, where does gaming even go from here in terms of hardware? I feel like there's this massive bubble that's needs to burst. Game development is more expensive than ever. If games become too expensive then the devs won't make a profit. The latest consoles can run basically any game at a consistent 30 fps or 60 fps, many times while running in 4k. With AI upscaling looking to be the norm in the near future, basically everything will be able to run at least at 1440p 60 fps, where do we go from here? In terms of power, today's consoles will be able to run games for the next 10 or 20 years due to development costs keeping visuals more simple in games. I don't know. I think about this a lot. If Nintendo made a "Switch Pro" that could hit 4k 60fps then why would anyone need a new console for the next, like, 10 to 20 years?