Not much to speculate on for now. I assume it's set after the Lost Future, much as I like to imagine the mystery at the end of that game left open. Luke isn't much older in the art, though.
I love the original! A pity this version is so naff, those screenshots look horrendous. They should've got The Chinese Room to make it, that could've been much more interesting visually and for gameplay.
The Metroid Prime 3 cliff-hanger was probably just made up for fun, like Grunty mentioning Banjo-Threeie or the ending to Pikmin hinting at other colours. I doubt they will follow on but it doesn't really matter, I just want a good 3D exploratory game like the first three.
I assume it will basically be like BotW but in another world (possibly including sections from that game, too), with more floating dungeons and shrines. By now, last time, there'd be a whole E3 dedicated to the game - that there has been far less revealed about this game makes me wonder how different it really will be. Still, hopefully after this they make one more like the previous 3D games.
I've played the Layton games a lot over and over. I really like the second one the most, Pandora's Box. Lost Future is excellent and cinematic. Fourth was rather great, then the last two weren't as good at all, the 3DS style and writing and atmosphere all lost. Playing the Live London theme from 3 in Azran Legacy was so unfitting, it was atrocious, even with such a dazzling theme for that part. I'm fine if the series never continues, it had six games, none of them really bad, it told a story, it ended on a mystery as it should have. Oh, and there's a seventh game, right, never played it and based on the trends the series was trekking through, it wouldn't have kept the charm from the original ones I liked.
They shouldn't show footage of something like this till it's nearly finished or people will think they know how great the game is from just this footage. Much better to wait till a game is almost complete before revealing it.
@ivory_soul I have always called them simply "handhelds", and consoles "consoles". Perhaps it would be more consoling were I to extend the name of the portable systems but I don't want to be too hand-holding in my patronising.
@ralphdibny The use of "Nintendo" there does not entirely contradict the idea to not use "Nintendo" as a badly, for "Nintendo" there does not refer to a concrete noun but an abstract noun, the company itself, seemingly.
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Re: Feature: 'Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam' - Our Questions, Theories, And Speculation
Not much to speculate on for now. I assume it's set after the Lost Future, much as I like to imagine the mystery at the end of that game left open. Luke isn't much older in the art, though.
Re: Button City
A city of buttons.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
Woo! I love this game! I'll get the physical version though.
Re: Review: Colossal Cave - An Obtuse, Outdated, Unfriendly Reimagining Of A Fascinating Text
I love the original! A pity this version is so naff, those screenshots look horrendous. They should've got The Chinese Room to make it, that could've been much more interesting visually and for gameplay.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2023
@RubyCarbuncle Well they wouldn't keep that title this time, that wouldn't make sense. Like how Lylat Wars was renamed Star Fox 64 3D everywhere.
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
The Metroid Prime 3 cliff-hanger was probably just made up for fun, like Grunty mentioning Banjo-Threeie or the ending to Pikmin hinting at other colours. I doubt they will follow on but it doesn't really matter, I just want a good 3D exploratory game like the first three.
Re: Feature: 9 Unanswered Questions We Have About Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
I assume it will basically be like BotW but in another world (possibly including sections from that game, too), with more floating dungeons and shrines. By now, last time, there'd be a whole E3 dedicated to the game - that there has been far less revealed about this game makes me wonder how different it really will be. Still, hopefully after this they make one more like the previous 3D games.
Re: Poll: Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I guess it will have the same basic systems since it seems so similar a sequel.
Re: Poll: The Year Of Luigi Was A Decade Ago, So Whose Turn Is It Now?
A DEACDE ago!? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Re: Best Of 2022: Professor Layton And The Lost Franchise: Where Did The Beloved Puzzle Series Go?
I've played the Layton games a lot over and over. I really like the second one the most, Pandora's Box. Lost Future is excellent and cinematic. Fourth was rather great, then the last two weren't as good at all, the 3DS style and writing and atmosphere all lost. Playing the Live London theme from 3 in Azran Legacy was so unfitting, it was atrocious, even with such a dazzling theme for that part. I'm fine if the series never continues, it had six games, none of them really bad, it told a story, it ended on a mystery as it should have. Oh, and there's a seventh game, right, never played it and based on the trends the series was trekking through, it wouldn't have kept the charm from the original ones I liked.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
It's good, certainly, as I now ascertain.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Custom items is the best part.
Re: Mini Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 - The Best Set Of Tracks Yet
The road of Rainbow Road looks great!
Re: Poll: Is Zelda: Wind Waker's Hero Called 'Cat-Eye Link'?
@Dr_Corndog Ummmmmmmmmmm no what the heck!?
Re: Poll: Is Zelda: Wind Waker's Hero Called 'Cat-Eye Link'?
That's just a nickname, Toon Link is the actual title.
Re: Review: Sonic Rush (DS)
This review is quite badly written.
Re: Rumour: Map For Super Nintendo World Hollywood Appears To Have Leaked Online
They really ought to add other series, otherwise it's basically just Super Mario World.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
@jowe_gw 1/10 is the lowest score here allowed.
Re: Review: The Simpsons Road Rage (GCN)
"Not really" missing a full stop.
Re: Sega Wants To Know What Mini Console Fans Would Like To See Next
Just release one console with all their best games.
Re: Feature: The Best Moustaches In Video Games Ranked
Surely Grossberg's moustache being gross elevates its quality.
Re: Feature: The Spookiest Levels In Non-Spooky Games
OoT picture from the Forest Temple.
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
It's a good console.
Re: Random: Pixel Artist Reimagines Paper Mario For Game Boy Advance
@Fizza That would have been preferable.
Re: Steve & Alex Are Getting Some New Friends In Minecraft's Next Big Update
The game was best prior to the Combat Update.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Piece Of Music In A Nintendo Game?
This music is all great pity I want to die
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
@somebread
Well, you can.
Re: Soapbox: Ace Attorney: Trials And Tribulations Is The Perfect Tragedy
The second case isn't usually a throwaway case. 2-2 is the best in the game!
Re: Mini Review: MADiSON - Jump Scares Aplenty In This Effective, If Unoriginal, Horror
@cammers1995
Silent Hills was cancelled, it's a pity. I doubt more will be good like 1 - 4.
Re: Feature: Resident Evil Netflix Review: Wesker Steals A Show That Lacks Bite
You know it's going to be bad. It's just obvious and inevitable.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #104 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
The US/PAL versions are mirrored, as revealed by Luigi's cap.
Re: Review: Sonic Origins - A Fine Collection For New Fans, Less So For The Hardcore Sonic Crowd
Pity about the music.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 To Get An Expansion Pass Including New Story Content
"surprise announcement of an Expansion Pass" - A surprise to whom?
Re: The Sonic Frontiers Preview Footage Is From An "Early Build"
They shouldn't show footage of something like this till it's nearly finished or people will think they know how great the game is from just this footage. Much better to wait till a game is almost complete before revealing it.
Re: Review: Balan Wonderworld - A Charmless, Confusing Fossil From The Creators Of Sonic
*its, for the phrase "when its framerate".
Re: Nintendo Files New Company Copyrights For Illumination Mario Movie
One day they should make a Smash Bros. film.
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League's File Size Seemingly Revealed
Much bigger than any Game Boy games though!
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The-E3-That-Isn't E3 - Bayonetta, GoldenEye, And... Viva Piñata?!
I'd much rather they re-made GameCube games than put them on the Online thing.
Re: SEGA Announces The Mega Drive 2, Boasting 50 Games
Sonic CD isn't even a Mega Drive game!
Re: Random: You Won't Be Able To Access Your Animal Crossing Island By 2061
@Maulbert
It's not that bold.
Re: Sonic Origins' Story Mode Snubs Tails & Knuckles
The link to the gameplay trailer in the article is broken.
Re: Nintendo Responds To Wii And DSi Shop Channel Outages
"GameXplain", not "GameExplain".
Re: Random: People Are Recording Concerts On Their 3DS Consoles, And We Love It
@ivory_soul
I have always called them simply "handhelds", and consoles "consoles". Perhaps it would be more consoling were I to extend the name of the portable systems but I don't want to be too hand-holding in my patronising.
Re: Random: People Are Recording Concerts On Their 3DS Consoles, And We Love It
3DSs are handhelds, not consoles.
Re: Sonic Origins Re-Emerges, Receives Rating In South Korea
Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles, but not Sonic 3 & Knuckles...?
Re: Tiny Toon Adventures: Dizzy's Candy Quest
Odd. No review or discussion whatsoever.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC - Release Date, Price, Confirmed Tracks And All Mario Kart 8 Tracks
"certin" enterprising fans.
Re: Random: Here's Why Nintendo Doesn’t Want You Using The Word "Nintendo" To Describe Video Games
@ralphdibny
The use of "Nintendo" there does not entirely contradict the idea to not use "Nintendo" as a badly, for "Nintendo" there does not refer to a concrete noun but an abstract noun, the company itself, seemingly.
Re: Talking Point: Now That Zelda: BOTW 2 Is Off The Table, Should Holiday 2022 Belong To Mario?
I'd like to see Metroid Prime 4 but it probably won't come out till next year.
Re: Feature: Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Is The Best Mario Kart, Right? Let's Find Out
I agree, Double Dash is the best Mario Kart game ever!!