During the wii and wiiu’s life I was referring to my consoles as Nintendo as I didn’t like the ring of name. With the switch I’ll occasionally call it by its name but still mostly refer to it as my Nintendo.
@Aezetz agreed, they should call it community time instead of community day for how short they make the window and I can’t remember the last time I used an incense. Seems like this move will only lose Niantic money.
Addition: thinking about it, Niantic must be hoping to increase the FOMO of the rare Pokémon. I’ve met some folks that have spent thousands and will do anything to “catch them all” with shiny perfect IV stats. Gonna give some people anxiety disorders.
Another addition: just spoke with my sister, she has spent several hundred on the game and I’ve talked with her in the past about it. She isn’t happy at all about this either but just trying to keep her from spending anymore on it. These mobile games can be a real (edit: money sink) for some people with that kind of addictive personality.
For me, it’s an exercise app number one, just something I boot up when I go for a walk/jog. I don’t really focus on catching anything, just push a button and it catches what it will. I’m pretty much a casual but have met some hardcore folks that these changes will not make happy (though a lot of those folks are retired older people so they will be there no matter what).
Got my switch the day of release and still use the original grey joycons. The system works great, a lite crack in the back plate (top right corner) is there but plate is still attached. On start up the joycons have some drift but I wiggle them and that works the bugs out (the drift disappears and doesn’t come back until it sits awhile). I use a screen protector since day one so screen is great. Great bit of tech.
Sounds like they were checking the subject IOP (intraocular pressure). Doctors do this with eye exams all the time to make sure glaucoma doesn’t develop.
Jin Au-yeung character says “look at my knees” which he than follows up by asking a question “what kind of knees are these?” Jin Au-yeung character answers his own question by proclaiming “chi-knees”. Why is this not in the article? The actor doesn’t say dirty knees or Japanese, just a play on words chi-knees. Would be like someone asking where all the gerwomen are. A pun or joke, perhaps not a good one to some but that’s subjective.
It was the early 90’s in Japan. I’m surprised they only let him smoke there and didn’t have a smoking group. In United States (I’m sure many place around the world as well) in the early 90’s, nurses still could smoke cigarettes on the hospital floor and the med carts were equipped with ash trays. Wasn’t banned until 1993.
@Araquanid I’ve played AoV in the past a bit and figured this would be like that. I’m no as familiar with the moba terminology but your saying this version won’t have a slayer and dragon type creature to slay? I’ve tried watching the video again But couldn’t tell. Also didn’t notice much of a jungle if any. Disappointed if this is the case and will have to pass. Don’t want a watered down experience.
HoK/AoV is that game that has over 200 million players with over 10 million active daily still? You may not know that character but there are millions that do.
Sounds like they are pretty happy with the switch and it’s versatility. Also, they emphasized having multiple iterations of the same console and being able to focus all their development power to that one console (so they aren’t going to try to juggle two different pieces of hardware at once). Just like they did with the Wii to Wii U, I’d wager they will rinse and repeat (of course adding an innovation or two) for their next console.
@sanderev So presenting the information in a fun and interactive way on your switch, I like that thought. Perhaps a small something you download and it’s like a game that your run through as they show you what’s coming up. Maybe a quiz at the end and you will get gold coins for your time.
@sanderev Nintendo release and breaks up their direct game trailers and puts them on the switch under news already, usually takes them about 12 hours or so after the direct releases.
@Heavyarms55 I agree, seems like all it needs is a few small rubber bumpers and that would do the trick. Since the switch’s screen is plastic, it seems like everything and anything you dock it to can scratch the dang thing and the only real way to help is a screen protector anyway. Love the NA snes for nostalgia reason and know this would look great in my rec room next to my childhood snes.
With how Tencent treated AoV on switch, I would say this game will be better supported on mobile and out side the initial release won’t be touched again on switch (all depending on how well it is received by mobile gamers, always possible to just flop). With it being a Tencent moba game and with the Pokémon name slapped on it, chances are this game will be successful. I enjoy AoV on mobile and if this game has a similar build, I’ll enjoy this one as well.
I got an extra (1up) gun when playing the Japanese version somehow but not in the NA version. How do you get extra guns (1ups)? Is it only in the Japanese version?
Addition: I believe it is the Japanese version only. So far I’ve gotten an extra gun(1up) at $20,000 and $200,000.
Addition2: another gun(1up) on wigwams stage off the sky lifts on the cliff.
@johnvboy I don’t always agree with your video game opinions but I agree with you on this. Thank you for being a voice of reason the other day.
On topic: always liked kirks presentations, thought he did a great job and wish him the best going forward.
Rare:making high quality games and thinking about making games for PlayStation. Nintendo:here’s 50 million dollars, don’t do it. Rare:only makes games for Nintendo 64.
Ha, didn’t see this direction coming. I figured for more themes but this is also good. All in all great update just a bit sad that there won’t be anymore themes as this was declared the last major update (Nintendo should make “themes” singular).
At the core of the game is an exercise app. I’d say in some areas exercise apps are hurting for money (though I’d be surprised If go is truly hurting, probably just not making as much) so now they are adding even more remote play functions to the game, seems understandable that niantic would charge more for something that can be used off location to raid anywhere opposed to something that has to be used on site because when we find a stable way to combat covid sometime in the future, niantic are going to want to keep the core game as what it is, an exercise app.
A little goo gone and a hair dryer would take those stickers right off without damaging the cabinet itself. Would make it look a lot nicer. Makes me think of the time i had to remove a price sticker off the front label of a copy of chrono trigger for the snes, that was a bottom clincher for sure.
@patbacknitro18 I’ve heard something about that. I thank the folks that have come before us and the folks today fighting for our rights to be able to criticize or even make jokes about our political leaders.
@Crockin I jump on from time to time still to move through the normal level infinite run (in the 8000s ranking now) and check if there’s a new speed run (which was a brilliant addition) but that’s about it. I’m still hopeful that Nintendo will release at least one more additional theme.
I saw the picture for the article and got a little sad. I wish Nintendo would remember Mario maker 2’s existence and bring more themes (remember everyone saying since themes were plural they were going to come out with more).
Got a farm I play on with 2 other friends, it’s amazing this game keeps getting updates, love the dedication concerned ape has for it. @MasterGraveheart that makes me think of Elvis Presley, delicious!
Awesome game, really am thinking about this one. Not super thrilled that 2K is behind it though. Haven’t had great experience with their ports in the past.
Hopefully the UK will be in a valley at this time, it is not economically possible for any government to keep everything shut down for months on end. Will come in waves until something is discovered or created to help fight this.
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Re: Feature: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
So many Super Nintendo games have a timeless art style that will be loved forever.
Re: Random: Here's Why Nintendo Doesn’t Want You Using The Word "Nintendo" To Describe Video Games
During the wii and wiiu’s life I was referring to my consoles as Nintendo as I didn’t like the ring of name. With the switch I’ll occasionally call it by its name but still mostly refer to it as my Nintendo.
Re: Rumour: Could We Be Getting New NES And SNES Games This Week?
Super Mario rpg or mystical ninja would be great for the snes. Perfect dark for the N64. Streets of rage or shine force 2 for the genesis
Re: Niantic Provides Context Behind Pokémon Go Community Day Changes
@Aezetz agreed, they should call it community time instead of community day for how short they make the window and I can’t remember the last time I used an incense. Seems like this move will only lose Niantic money.
Addition: thinking about it, Niantic must be hoping to increase the FOMO of the rare Pokémon. I’ve met some folks that have spent thousands and will do anything to “catch them all” with shiny perfect IV stats. Gonna give some people anxiety disorders.
Another addition: just spoke with my sister, she has spent several hundred on the game and I’ve talked with her in the past about it. She isn’t happy at all about this either but just trying to keep her from spending anymore on it. These mobile games can be a real (edit: money sink) for some people with that kind of addictive personality.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Fans EarthBound And EarthBound Beginnings Are Available On Switch Online
Great games, I beat earthbound the first week it was released on the services. Looking forward to Super Mario rpg in the future.
Addition: and also mystical ninja.
Re: Niantic Provides Context Behind Pokémon Go Community Day Changes
For me, it’s an exercise app number one, just something I boot up when I go for a walk/jog. I don’t really focus on catching anything, just push a button and it catches what it will. I’m pretty much a casual but have met some hardcore folks that these changes will not make happy (though a lot of those folks are retired older people so they will be there no matter what).
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 - A 'Safe' Start To The 48-Track DLC Pack
A few good ones and a few ehh ones. If the new courses do not get into the online play rotations, they will be worth considerably less to me.
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
Got my switch the day of release and still use the original grey joycons. The system works great, a lite crack in the back plate (top right corner) is there but plate is still attached. On start up the joycons have some drift but I wiggle them and that works the bugs out (the drift disappears and doesn’t come back until it sits awhile). I use a screen protector since day one so screen is great. Great bit of tech.
Re: Nintendo's "Inhumane" Virtual Boy Testing Process Likened To 'A Clockwork Orange'
Sounds like they were checking the subject IOP (intraocular pressure). Doctors do this with eye exams all the time to make sure glaucoma doesn’t develop.
Re: Ahead Of Nintendo's "Thanos Snap", Super Mario Bros. 35 Is Getting Another Special Event
@TheFullAndy nope, didn’t realize that, thank you for the information.
Re: Ahead Of Nintendo's "Thanos Snap", Super Mario Bros. 35 Is Getting Another Special Event
Wish they could have used these resources to update Mario Maker 2 instead.
Re: Monster Hunter Movie's Chinese Premiere Reportedly Cancelled Due To Racist Joke
Jin Au-yeung character says “look at my knees” which he than follows up by asking a question “what kind of knees are these?” Jin Au-yeung character answers his own question by proclaiming “chi-knees”. Why is this not in the article? The actor doesn’t say dirty knees or Japanese, just a play on words chi-knees. Would be like someone asking where all the gerwomen are. A pun or joke, perhaps not a good one to some but that’s subjective.
Re: Rumour: The Mando And Baby Yoda Might Be Joining Fortnite's Fifth Season
No worries anymore, his name is now Grogu. Figured it would be something that started with a Y but oh well...
Re: New Nintendo Patent Suggests A Standalone Switch Joy-Con Could Be On The Way
But can it play skyward sword hd?
Re: Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
I’ll be interested to see where OK sells numbers end up. I believe the series could have more potential.
Re: Pokémon GO Players Call For Niantic To Disclose Loot Box Odds
Sounds fine to me but I’m not fretting and will keep playing either way. It makes a good exercise app and never felt the need to spend money on it.
Re: Random: Shigeru Miyamoto Used To Smoke In The Star Fox Office
It was the early 90’s in Japan. I’m surprised they only let him smoke there and didn’t have a smoking group. In United States (I’m sure many place around the world as well) in the early 90’s, nurses still could smoke cigarettes on the hospital floor and the med carts were equipped with ash trays. Wasn’t banned until 1993.
Re: New Screenshots Of Pokémon Unite Surface Online
@Araquanid I’ve played AoV in the past a bit and figured this would be like that. I’m no as familiar with the moba terminology but your saying this version won’t have a slayer and dragon type creature to slay? I’ve tried watching the video again But couldn’t tell. Also didn’t notice much of a jungle if any. Disappointed if this is the case and will have to pass. Don’t want a watered down experience.
Re: Samurai Shodown Is Getting A Free DLC Fighter From Tencent's Honor Of Kings
HoK/AoV is that game that has over 200 million players with over 10 million active daily still? You may not know that character but there are millions that do.
Re: Splatoon 2's Getting Another Bonus Splatfest Next Month, And More Are On The Way
Splatfests make this game for me. Team chicken ftw.
Re: What Comes After Switch? Nintendo Discusses Plans For Future Game Consoles
Sounds like they are pretty happy with the switch and it’s versatility. Also, they emphasized having multiple iterations of the same console and being able to focus all their development power to that one console (so they aren’t going to try to juggle two different pieces of hardware at once). Just like they did with the Wii to Wii U, I’d wager they will rinse and repeat (of course adding an innovation or two) for their next console.
Re: Nintendo Says Directs Are 'Incredibly Effective', But They Might Not Be Around Forever
@sanderev So presenting the information in a fun and interactive way on your switch, I like that thought. Perhaps a small something you download and it’s like a game that your run through as they show you what’s coming up. Maybe a quiz at the end and you will get gold coins for your time.
Re: Nintendo Says Directs Are 'Incredibly Effective', But They Might Not Be Around Forever
@sanderev Nintendo release and breaks up their direct game trailers and puts them on the switch under news already, usually takes them about 12 hours or so after the direct releases.
Re: Fan Turns Broken SNES Into A Working Switch Dock
@Heavyarms55 I agree, seems like all it needs is a few small rubber bumpers and that would do the trick. Since the switch’s screen is plastic, it seems like everything and anything you dock it to can scratch the dang thing and the only real way to help is a screen protector anyway. Love the NA snes for nostalgia reason and know this would look great in my rec room next to my childhood snes.
Re: Here's Your Very First Look At The Cuphead Show "Coming Soon" To Netflix
Shame they couldn’t get the 1930’s cartoon style down. I’ll check back when it starts getting some reviews.
Re: The Pokémon Unite Presentation Has Already Been Disliked 150,000 Times
With how Tencent treated AoV on switch, I would say this game will be better supported on mobile and out side the initial release won’t be touched again on switch (all depending on how well it is received by mobile gamers, always possible to just flop). With it being a Tencent moba game and with the Pokémon name slapped on it, chances are this game will be successful. I enjoy AoV on mobile and if this game has a similar build, I’ll enjoy this one as well.
Re: EA Is Bringing Seven Games To Nintendo Switch Over The Next 12 Months
@nuklh3d1 I was thinking about that game just yesterday (I always picked the ape, easiest to train). Wish they offered it on gog.com, steam or switch.
Re: EA Is Bringing Seven Games To Nintendo Switch Over The Next 12 Months
Wouldn’t mind a dead space remastered collection.
Re: Review: Arcade Archives Sunset Riders - Japan's Take On The Wild West Is A Must-Have On Switch
I got an extra (1up) gun when playing the Japanese version somehow but not in the NA version. How do you get extra guns (1ups)? Is it only in the Japanese version?
Addition: I believe it is the Japanese version only. So far I’ve gotten an extra gun(1up) at $20,000 and $200,000.
Addition2: another gun(1up) on wigwams stage off the sky lifts on the cliff.
Re: Random: KFC Makes Animal Crossing Island, Gives Visitors Free Real-Life Chicken
Really love some KFC and miss my KFC buffet in town. Could put back 4 chicken breasts and a side of potatoes and gravy with room for dessert.
Re: Kirk Scott Leaves Nintendo Of America After Five Years
@johnvboy I don’t always agree with your video game opinions but I agree with you on this. Thank you for being a voice of reason the other day.
On topic: always liked kirks presentations, thought he did a great job and wish him the best going forward.
Re: Rumour Buster: No, Rare Didn't Almost Make Games For The PlayStation During The N64 Era
Rare:making high quality games and thinking about making games for PlayStation.
Nintendo:here’s 50 million dollars, don’t do it.
Rare:only makes games for Nintendo 64.
Sounds about right.
Re: Random: US Border Officers Seize Over 86,000 Counterfeit Pokémon Figurines
Sometimes the Pokémon catch you...
Re: Super Mario Maker 2's Final Major Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ha, didn’t see this direction coming. I figured for more themes but this is also good. All in all great update just a bit sad that there won’t be anymore themes as this was declared the last major update (Nintendo should make “themes” singular).
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #39 - Wetrix
NA, I appreciate the honesty of the cover in describing the game I’m about to play. @Gaga64 exactly what you said.
Re: Random: Reggie Says Animal Crossing: New Horizons Should Give Out More Star Fragments - Do You Agree?
I want the world! I want the whole world! I want to lock it up in my pocket! It’s my bar of chocolate! Give it to me!
Re: Pokémon GO Stay-At-Home Changes Detailed, Remote Raid Pass, Field Research And More
At the core of the game is an exercise app. I’d say in some areas exercise apps are hurting for money (though I’d be surprised If go is truly hurting, probably just not making as much) so now they are adding even more remote play functions to the game, seems understandable that niantic would charge more for something that can be used off location to raid anywhere opposed to something that has to be used on site because when we find a stable way to combat covid sometime in the future, niantic are going to want to keep the core game as what it is, an exercise app.
Re: Super-Rare And Supersized Pre-Nintendo Game & Watch Goes Up For Auction
A little goo gone and a hair dryer would take those stickers right off without damaging the cabinet itself. Would make it look a lot nicer. Makes me think of the time i had to remove a price sticker off the front label of a copy of chrono trigger for the snes, that was a bottom clincher for sure.
Re: China Bans Sales Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Suspected Censorship Scuffle
@Kalmaro you are my favorite commentator on this site, always a joy to read. thank you for that.
Re: China Bans Sales Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Suspected Censorship Scuffle
@patbacknitro18 I’ve heard something about that. I thank the folks that have come before us and the folks today fighting for our rights to be able to criticize or even make jokes about our political leaders.
Re: Super Mario And Levi's Join Forces For A Mushroom Kingdom Clothing Collaboration
I don’t buy Levi’s ever since they moved their plant from Knoxville Tennessee. Had relatives directly impacted by that.To each their own though.
Re: China Bans Sales Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Suspected Censorship Scuffle
you know somethings wrong with a government when they ban a game like animal crossing... thankful to have the freedoms that I have.
Re: Nintendo Switch 'Update Data' Maintenance Scheduled For Later This Month
@bluemage1989 I could definitely see that as a possibility. Got my fingers crossed for a NA Mario bro’s 2 theme, love that game.
Re: Nintendo Switch 'Update Data' Maintenance Scheduled For Later This Month
@Crockin I jump on from time to time still to move through the normal level infinite run (in the 8000s ranking now) and check if there’s a new speed run (which was a brilliant addition) but that’s about it. I’m still hopeful that Nintendo will release at least one more additional theme.
Re: Nintendo Switch 'Update Data' Maintenance Scheduled For Later This Month
@Crockin I agree completely.
Re: Nintendo Switch 'Update Data' Maintenance Scheduled For Later This Month
@sanderev they sure didn’t did they.
Re: Nintendo Switch 'Update Data' Maintenance Scheduled For Later This Month
I saw the picture for the article and got a little sad. I wish Nintendo would remember Mario maker 2’s existence and bring more themes (remember everyone saying since themes were plural they were going to come out with more).
Re: Banana Trees Are Being Added To Stardew Valley's Next Update
Got a farm I play on with 2 other friends, it’s amazing this game keeps getting updates, love the dedication concerned ape has for it. @MasterGraveheart that makes me think of Elvis Presley, delicious!
Re: Video: What Is XCOM 2? Publisher 2K Games Tells You Everything You Need To Know
Awesome game, really am thinking about this one. Not super thrilled that 2K is behind it though. Haven’t had great experience with their ports in the past.
Re: EGX, The UK's Biggest Games Show, Confirms 2020 Event In London
Hopefully the UK will be in a valley at this time, it is not economically possible for any government to keep everything shut down for months on end. Will come in waves until something is discovered or created to help fight this.