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Re: Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure

Chocobo_Shepherd

BotW and TotK are not only two of the best Zelda games ever, but they're two of my favorite games of all time. I recognize things will need to change and evolve going forward, and we might not need any more installments with this particular Zelda/Link universe. But, open-world is absolutely the direction for the franchise.

From the very first game the series has always been trying to achieve an open-world feel. The technology has simply finally allowed for that vision to be realized; which I believe Miyamoto said directly in several interviews before BotW was released.

Re: Talking Point: If 'Switch 2' Is Backwards Compatible, What Will You Do With Your Switch?

Chocobo_Shepherd

Anything that plays unique physical media has indefinite value. Case in point: I still use my NES once a year, I had to use a VCR a few weeks ago, I need to rip some CDs this weekend, and I'm on the lookout for a miniDV player.

Perhaps it's an age thing, but I see a lot of people who are like 22 and younger that have no concept of future media needs. So, yea, please sell your Switch right away, I'll be happy to have more on the market when/if my current one needs replacing!

Re: Talking Point: So, Who Could Play Link, Zelda, Ganondorf In The Upcoming Zelda Movie?

Chocobo_Shepherd

I think it's great to see NL suggesting so many non-white people for traditionally white characters. Link and Zelda's fair skin and (often) light hair really don't have anything to do with their characters. It's not like Hyrule is in Europe or North America or northern Asia or Australia or even EARTH for that matter.

I also don't think they should worry about casting someone who looks good with traditional "elf" ears. The pointy ears also have nothing to do with Hylian characters. And it's not like people in real life have ears like that anyway, so they don't need to be in the movie.

They also don't need to be particularly short people. I think it would be great to see Link or Zelda represent taller people as actors of height are usually excluded from elf-like roles. And their stature really has nothing to do with their character.

So, based on these criteria, I think my top choices for Link and Zelda would be...hmmm... I guess if I really thought about it... Shaquille O'Neal and Leslie Jones.

Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?

Chocobo_Shepherd

I would never buy a digital-only system. If a company doesn't want to sell me their games (ie, only wants to "rent" them to me), I'm more than happy to never buy their games.

.... I will play the games, I just won't BUY them. arrr.

But if they sell me the games physically, I will always buy them. Simple as that. Your move, game industry.

Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask

Chocobo_Shepherd

@EaglyBird Well said. I'm loving the game, but there is no valid reason why it isn't technologically MUCH better. Pokemon has more financial resources at its disposal than nearly any other IP on the planet. The fact that they can't have a few interns go through the code to make it run to the level of Zelda or Xenoblade is something I cannot fathom or explain O_o

... still really fun though ^_^

Re: Miyamoto Wasn't A Big Fan Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Early Elephant Design

Chocobo_Shepherd

Actually, I had the exact same thought when I saw it. I still think it doesn't look like something that would be part of the Mario universe. However, there are a few things like that in this game. So clearly this game is trying to actively break away from the typical Mario aesthetic.

I trust when Miyamoto is firm, and I also trust when he trusts others. It's a system that has worked out pretty will for Nintendo (and us gamers!).