"Is Chrono Trigger better than Burnout 3? According to IGN's audience, it is not. Also, Skyrim is better than Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild is better than Resident Evil 4 and Super Mario Bros. 3, Batman: Arkham City is better than Super Mario 64, Titanfall 2 is better than Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Bloodborne is better than Tetris."
Actually, I agree with a couple of these. Breath of the Wild IS better in terms of variety, control and nuance. Burnout 3 is better for accesibillity, control, flow and appeal. Bloodborne is better for realised ambition, atmosphere, scale, variety and a host of other reasons.
@Strictlystyles you don't think it's a fair description? It is roleplaying a criminal from the ghetto, carjacking is the biggest gameplay mechanic...they even market the game as such, no?
Of those games I'd say Zelda, Batman or Witcher but a big reason for that as well is that for the life of me I cannot feel why someone would play Ghetto Auto or Soldier of Duty.
I don't need eshop sales. I will pay full price for physical versions of Cuphead, Doom Eternal, Everspace, and some other big games that for some reason are only available as a digital revokable license.
@sketchturner thank you! And you are absolutely right. Such a shame they didn't choose that one. It communicates the theme of the game just as well if not better.
@PtM the deviation is the contrast hence the need for specification. It used to be called normal but only the most rational among us would use that word still in the context of disabilities.
@Tott saying we are all human sounds a bit speciest mate. 😉
On a serious note, I understand the idea behind what you are conveying but you know, these terms change every few years. I wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of decades we went back to the original bible mentioning of 'cripples' instead of handicapped, disabled, differently abled, handicapable you name it.
My specific point is, and my apologies to the fine author for derailing the topic this way, we don't need terminology for the standard. A chair that hasn't broken yet isn't a 'proper sittable chair', a cat that still has all four of its legs isn't an 'able bodied cat'.
Unfortunate as it is to be disabled, disabilities are not the norm so we don't need a name for what is the expected.
@Jadamson929 that is indeed odd. Maybe Nintendo will intervene at a later date? I remember some guy selling playstation face plates that got sued when he was already taking orders.
The nike logo has got to be the ugliest design in the history of mankind. And they put it so big and proud on their shoes so the consumer can say look I can afford expensive shoe! Can I fit in now?
Aw yeah we need more playable spiders in games! I'd love a spirituel sequel to Snake Pass but with a spider and all the clever ways to put that spider movement to use.
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Re: Random: IGN's 'Best Video Game Of All Time' Tournament Is Getting WILD
"Is Chrono Trigger better than Burnout 3? According to IGN's audience, it is not. Also, Skyrim is better than Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild is better than Resident Evil 4 and Super Mario Bros. 3, Batman: Arkham City is better than Super Mario 64, Titanfall 2 is better than Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Bloodborne is better than Tetris."
Actually, I agree with a couple of these. Breath of the Wild IS better in terms of variety, control and nuance. Burnout 3 is better for accesibillity, control, flow and appeal. Bloodborne is better for realised ambition, atmosphere, scale, variety and a host of other reasons.
Re: Random: IGN's 'Best Video Game Of All Time' Tournament Is Getting WILD
@Strictlystyles you don't think it's a fair description? It is roleplaying a criminal from the ghetto, carjacking is the biggest gameplay mechanic...they even market the game as such, no?
Re: Random: IGN's 'Best Video Game Of All Time' Tournament Is Getting WILD
Of those games I'd say Zelda, Batman or Witcher but a big reason for that as well is that for the life of me I cannot feel why someone would play Ghetto Auto or Soldier of Duty.
Re: Nintendo 'Blockbuster' Sale Discounts Hundreds Of Switch Games (Europe)
I don't need eshop sales.
I will pay full price for physical versions of Cuphead, Doom Eternal, Everspace, and some other big games that for some reason are only available as a digital revokable license.
Re: UK Charts: Cruis'n Blast Just Sneaks Into Top 40, WarioWare Stays In Top Ten
With Nintendo going all in on Metroid hype and Cruisin being in a nice genre called 'arcade racing' this was to be expected.
Re: Swery's "Small-Town Detective Thriller" The Good Life Launches Next Month
Hm I don't know! I like the idea but Deadly Premonition 2 was not exactly "great".
Re: Random: Nintendo Shares Gorgeous Metroid Art That's Just Perfect For Your Phone Wallpaper
@sketchturner thank you! And you are absolutely right. Such a shame they didn't choose that one. It communicates the theme of the game just as well if not better.
Re: Random: Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max Has A Larger Battery Capacity Than The Nintendo Switch
Hm this makes me wonder if the next apple product will be even better?
Great article by the way!
Re: Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
@PtM I don't watch Star Trek.
Re: Legendary Street Fighter II Artist Mick McGinty Has Passed Away
Oh nice I had no idea there was a documentary coming up!
Re: Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
@Chad_Bouton that's great! Well done on writing and getting it published on here. Well deserved. (:
Re: Random: These Mario And Luigi Cosplays Are So Good, Even Mario Himself Is Impressed
@OdnetninAges thanks I checked it but it seems more like an advert thread for some Lady Valandra? Not much Nintendo there.
Re: Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
@PtM the deviation is the contrast hence the need for specification. It used to be called normal but only the most rational among us would use that word still in the context of disabilities.
Re: Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
@Tott saying we are all human sounds a bit speciest mate. 😉
On a serious note, I understand the idea behind what you are conveying but you know, these terms change every few years. I wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of decades we went back to the original bible mentioning of 'cripples' instead of handicapped, disabled, differently abled, handicapable you name it.
My specific point is, and my apologies to the fine author for derailing the topic this way, we don't need terminology for the standard. A chair that hasn't broken yet isn't a 'proper sittable chair', a cat that still has all four of its legs isn't an 'able bodied cat'.
Unfortunate as it is to be disabled, disabilities are not the norm so we don't need a name for what is the expected.
Re: Review: Kitaria Fables - A Delightfully Cute, Fantasy Life-Style RPG Adventure
@Kiwi_Unlimited no, but if that is the fitting metaphor then I will be passing this in favour of fantasy life.
Re: Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?
This is fantastic!
Though I would prefer if people refrained from using terms like "able bodied".
Like the writer said himself: he is a gamer, but a disabled one. There is no need to make up an extra category.
Re: Review: Kitaria Fables - A Delightfully Cute, Fantasy Life-Style RPG Adventure
Eh, if the author thinks the soft middle of the road taste of wagyu beef is actually better than a proper burger, then this is hard pass for me.
Re: Nintendo's Global Marketing Campaign For Metroid Dread Continues
@NoTinderLife a good point. The only company doing it better I think is Sony, which sells 1D games at AAA full retail price.
Re: Nintendo's Global Marketing Campaign For Metroid Dread Continues
@SalvorHardin what do you mean?
Re: Sonic And Balan Wonderworld Creator Yuji Naka Is Now Making Smartphone Games
Smartphone games? Why not just phone games or mobile games.
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Heads To Switch Soon
And where is Sine Mora Ex 2?
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Heads To Switch Soon
But it's not shooty shooty epic cinematic war hero roleplay. How can this b gud.
Re: Microids Signs "Historic" Agreement With Taito To Produce Two New Games
Microids??? Jesus christ might as well just dump the game in a landfill. Don't even bother releasing it. Goddamnit 😐😐😐
Re: Review: Eastward - A Creative Zelda-Like Adventure With Absolutely Killer Art
Oh yes baby! Just waiting on the physical edition now...😐
Re: Video: SUDA51 On No More Heroes And The Future Of Travis Touchdown
Great interview!
But could you just subtitle the guy next time? What's the point of filming him mute while some random guy talks over him?
Re: SUDA51 Would Love To Revive A Lesser-Known Nintendo Classic
That's good he recognises he shouldn't try Zelda. 😅
Re: Back Page: The Video Game Characters That Snuck Into The 2021 Met Gala
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Re: Japanese Charts: WarioWare: Get It Together! Misses Out On A Debut Number One
Under a grey pale sky tales of arise!
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th September (Europe)
@Shambo thanks mate! I will wait for the announcement...fingers crossed!
Re: Review: SkateBIRD - A Chirpy, Charming Tony Hawk-Alike That Fails To Stick The Landing
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Re: Nintendo Download: 16th September (Europe)
No physical edition for Eastward? 😐
Re: Rumour: It Looks Like Nintendo Will Soon Unveil A New Controller For Switch
@SonOfVon Dread & Wet, baby...🤤
Re: Rumour: It Looks Like Nintendo Will Soon Unveil A New Controller For Switch
A controller to go along with Metroid Dread perhaps? The Samus Stimulator?
Re: Gorgeous Pikmin-Like Adventure 'The Wild At Heart' Gets November Switch Date
Woot! Thx for posting! This looks absolutely gorgeous, charming, lovely and beautiful!
Indie pikmin prettyness! 😍😍😍
Re: Memory Pak: If Crashing In Burnout Is Wrong, Then I Don’t Want To Be Right
@dew12333 lol good one. This crashing cars article was written by a female I think.
Re: Here's Our First Official Look At Puma's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection
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Re: Here's Our First Official Look At Puma's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection
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Re: Random: Plant Your Plants In These Animal Crossing Plant Pots
@Jadamson929 that is indeed odd. Maybe Nintendo will intervene at a later date? I remember some guy selling playstation face plates that got sued when he was already taking orders.
Re: Random: Plant Your Plants In These Animal Crossing Plant Pots
Millenials no money? I don't believe it.
Re: Video: Nintendo Drops A New Metroid Dread Commercial
Very good trailer. Snappy, exciting, cool. Well done, Nintendo corporation.
Re: Review: SkateBIRD - A Chirpy, Charming Tony Hawk-Alike That Fails To Stick The Landing
Shame I was expecting greatness, especially after I read the twitter bio: https://mobile.twitter.com/glassbottommeg
Oh well, maybe next time! 😔
Re: Random: These Gaming Shoe Concepts Are So Good We Wish They Were Real
The nike logo has got to be the ugliest design in the history of mankind. And they put it so big and proud on their shoes so the consumer can say look I can afford expensive shoe! Can I fit in now?
Re: This Switch Case Lets You Store Eight Cartridges, Available Now From My Nintendo (Europe)
LOL!!! 10 US dollars for a piece of plastic! Nintendo, never change 🤣
Re: Nintendo Has "No Plans" For A Switch Price Drop In America
I heard you can get a free Switch if you get double jabbed in some states.
Re: Memory Pak: If Crashing In Burnout Is Wrong, Then I Don’t Want To Be Right
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Re: SpiderHeck Is A Chaotic Brawler With Lightsabers And Guns
Aw yeah we need more playable spiders in games! I'd love a spirituel sequel to Snake Pass but with a spider and all the clever ways to put that spider movement to use.
Re: Random: Xbox's Phil Spencer Reveals His Favourite GameCube Game
Yeah a game to remember. Gameplay / controls was a bit shid tho. The story and atmopshere was spot on!
Re: There's An Official Life Is Strange: True Colors Lo-Fi Playlist
How do even 'get' into this. It's like getting into tap water.
Re: There's An Official Life Is Strange: True Colors Lo-Fi Playlist
Isn't this just called Muzak?
Inoffensive, meandering sounds to invoke no feeling or thought whatsoever.
Like staring at a white wall. And this is popular with the current generation? I see.
Re: Talking Point: Switch Vs. PS5 And Xbox - Nintendo Preps For The Holidays With A New SKU And European Price Cut
I will be buying multiple Switch (OLED and standard). Maybe another Lite if there is a nice new cool design.
I don't need the Alienware type consoles from Sony or Microsoft.