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@SSJW
To be honest, it's been so many years since I've played the Oracle games, I can't remember much of anything of them!

@ALinkttPresent

Same here. I couldn't picture him in Twilight or Oracle of Ages, so just guessed Oracle and got it wrong.

You say the Europe cover is calming, but one Pikmin clearly about to fall to its death. 😂

I voted Europe purely for that reason, because the other Pikmin literally couldn't care any less, and that's hilarious.

@Monkeido

BotW does have RPG elements, and while your comment that without a levelling system it cannot be considered an RPG does have a lot of merit, it's more of a hybrid of an RPG/Action Adventure game.

For example, you can upgrade your gear in BotW, but you cannot in a traditional action adventure like Uncharted. Tomb Raider was originally more like an action adventure/platformer but in the reboot they included a levelling skill system to include RPG elements. Assassin's Creed has become an RPG hybrid as well.

Then you've got FF VIII that didn't even need the levelling system, as it barely does anything and is more about junctioning the correct magic to your stats to make your character more powerful.

In recent years, defining an RPG has become much more complicated as so many games utilise many elements from the system that it's hard to say what does and doesn't count. Same with JRPGs that now use a lot of systems from RPGs, and don't rely on their old systems.

When you have a genre that contains games that are so drastically different, from Dark Souls to Borderlands, Fallout to Horizon Zero Dawn, the waters get very muddy. Throw in the JRPGs as well and you might as well be swimming in oil. 😂

Every single one of those features are desperately needed, and it's a little ridiculous that none of these were even there to begin with. With the huge emphasis on crafting, being able to craft multiples of an item is a complete no-brainer.

Also, an option to skip through Isabelle's "no news" speeches! Why even put me through a loading screen to tell me you have nothing to say!?

"It’s a change to keep the game realistic"

Because what a game about living on an island with anthropomorphic animals, with a raccoon landlord and a dog that can play a guitar needs is realistic interest rates. Otherwise, it's fantasy and that just ruins the immersion... 😂

That's sad news, Rest In Peace.

I do wish people would stop immediately jumping to the suggestion that COVID-19 is the cause of death these days though. The media does enough of that without regular, sensible people contributing to it.

I thought my joycon was suffering from drift as I noticed if I moved North-East, my character would just keep walking, but I recalibrated my analog stick and it solved it, thankfully.

@RonB It's incredible! I'm enjoying every minute of it. I'm about 9 hours in, and there's so much that's new, but doesn't take away from the original story, it actually fleshes it out even more and fits right in. I'm in love with the characters, especially Jessie!

I was so worried this wouldn't live up to my expectations being such a big fan of the original, but not long after starting to play, all of that doubt just faded away and I've become so engrossed in it!

On the Switch:
Animal Crossing

On the PS4:
Final Fantasy VII Remake!!

@MBII Damn, foiled by logic! Touché, my friend! 😂

"Xbox-level of expectation":

The equivalent to trying to swing something to kill a fly. You know its a bad idea, and you're probably going to break something, but do you do it anyway because that fly is just so damn annoying.

I'm more than happy with the constant balloons, and besides, you tune the sound out after a while. I'm normally listening to music or watching TV at the same time so I don't really hear it.

The more balloons, the more DIY recipes! Keep 'em coming, Nintendo!

Bunny Day Wall =
2x Earth Egg
2x Stone Egg
2x Leaf Egg
2x Wood Egg
2x Sky Egg
2x Water Egg

Tom Nook was actually in so much debt, couldn't keep up with his payments, and lost his entire family as a result. It affected him so much that he tried to take his own life. Unfortunately, it just left him brain dead and in a coma, and now he's created a world in his mind where he's a debt collector, but is incredibly leniant with his debtors, and has given them an island to enjoy, creating a brand new family that cares for him again.

I hate Timmy and Tommy. Walked in to their shop and they followed me around like I was some kind of criminal. In protest I left without buying anything.

Then immediately walked back in because I needed to sell some crap.

From now on, whenever I eject my fruit energy in real life, I'm giving myself a round of applause like the first video! 👏🤣

Wow, you deleted my joke? You're ridiculous.

@UmbralChaos Comedy is one of those things that is needed more than ever during times of crisis, and one could make the argument that hundreds of thousands of people aren't dying. If I've offended you, that wasn't my fault, you chose that course of action for yourself.

@Kidfunkadelic83 Thanks! 👍

@Razer I disagree. Your definition is entirely incorrect, a game can be anything, but in the broad sense of video games, it's anything that a person can play on an electronic device. A gamer is any person that plays those games. Skill has nothing to do with being a "real gamer", they're just more skilled at the games they play.

If a person is enjoying what they are playing, what right do you have to marginalise that person, just because they don't play what you do?

Take myself, for example; I play every game on the hardest difficulty and have completed what many consider to be some of the most difficult games ever made, but I'll also happily play Animal Crossing, puzzle games, and games that require little to no skill. I do not judge my status based on the type of games I play, only on the fact that I play games in general.

You have an extremely immature outlook on this topic, and whilst I can respect everyone has a differing opinion, it's one that I would expect anyone to challenge.

@Razer OK, you've piqued my curiosity, against my better judgement. What do you consider real games?

When they started head banging, that was it for me, I love this so damn much! Also, that song (BFG Division) is my alarm. 😅

EDIT: Razer seems to have forgotten that there's a million games out there to play, or do "real gamers" only play what's new? I guess I better stop playing Super Metroid then, I can't lose my "real gamer" status.

@mesome713 Has anyone reported the female villager missing yet? He's definitely the lead suspect. 😂

Of all the eyes they could pick for the male villager in that picture, why the hell did they pick that set?!

Nice! Still own this on SNES, it's an incredibly rare cartridge these days.

@Mountain_Man CDKeys is a fully legitimate site, has been for many years. They don't sell grey market keys.

EDIT: I was hoping Simply Games would have despatched mine by now, but they haven't. I'm a little concerned it may not even be delivered on Friday.

@gloom Never said I was, did I? Do you do this often in your life, jump at the throats of others that disagree with your opinion? Try and insult to feel better about yourself? Perhaps getting a little bit of help with that will remove the gloom you feel inside, let you appreciate the finer details of yourself.

EDIT: To add to your retort, many games come out in different countries at different times, usually due to localisation. These are not exempt from your "theater production" analogy. Reviewers and guide writers play the games before everyone else, too. Again, not exempt. The game is ready to play, many have played it long before the official release date. The date is solely there for a company to forecast its earnings for that quarter, the consumer has merely adopted a mechanism like yours to accept it.

I find it funny that people dislike retailers breaking street dates, when we would all happily play the game early if we could. Release dates only serve for companies forecasts, it's not for consumers at all. If the game is ready, printed and in stores, just sell the damn thing.

Hoping my copy arrives early, I'm expecting it to be shipped today or tomorrow.

The red hoodie and the white t shirt are OK, but the rest are awful.

Good luck, all!

@BenAV From what I can remember of Skyward Sword, the parts I didn't like were the stamina system running out incredibly quickly (though I don't know if this is by design as Link is young and inexperienced) and I found the first couple of dungeons plain and boring. Beautiful looking game though, and I will go back and play through it one day as it's one of the only Zelda games I haven't finished (BotW being the other).

38/40 is a great score for a game that isn't to everyone's tastes. 9/10 or 10/10, there really isn't much of a difference, and I normally prefer to see 9s as every game has a flaw or two, or has something that doesn't sit right with someone.

I enjoy the Animal Crossing games, but after a while, each one has frustrated me with tedium at certain stages.

@Anti-Matter The island's name can be 10 characters or less, not that only 10 villagers can stay on the island.

Arcanine not even in the top 10!? Fury Swipes the air and Stomps off crying Waterfall

While I don't agree with the claims that this is clickbait (Clearly, the character of Luke would not be put in the show), even as a rumour this is pointless reporting on. The website linked says they have a document, but then provides no evidence of such, so it's redundant.

In fact, the biggest take away from this is that Mark Hamill has no idea what The Witcher is! Bah, you think you know someone... 😂

@SpaceboyScreams

I've noticed a lot of clickbaity articles around here recently (Such as the one about why you won't be able to play some of your old favourites, with a picture of Goldeneye that was mentioned in half a sentence, if that).

Seems a lot of the writers would be better suited to writing for BuzzFeed.

I've just started it but I'm having a weird control issue where Lydia keeps walking forwards on her own. I can't seem to replicate it in other games, so I don't know if it's my joycon or the game.

Did you or anyone else have anything like this happen?

EDIT: Nevermind, it started doing it in Pokemon Shield too when I move up and right, so it's definitely my joycon... Just what I need...

Also the setting that makes the things that are highlighted by Witcher Senses show up on the mini-map.

Wow, ALttP and Super Metroid came out in 2007? It seems much longer ago than that?! I could have sworn I was only a child when I played them... 😂😂

Other than Deadly Premonition, there's not much to be excited about.

Of course, I'm excited for some of the titles already announced, but I couldn't care less about Overwatch, tired of constant re-release of Assassin's Creed, and just wanted more information on Metroid.

@retro_player_22 No, it means when the title launches it will be exclusive to the Switch for the foreseeable future.

My unrealistic wishes:

Final Fantasy VI (but not the awful mobile remaster)
Fallout New Vegas
Brutal Legend 2
Metroid Prime Trilogy
A new 2d Metroid
Pikmin Collection

20 minutes dedicated to Smash, as per? 😂

Dragon Quest is no stranger to long names. Case in point: Dragon Quest Heroes The World Trees Woe and The Blight Below.

@Heavyarms55 I guess you've never seen UK Final Fantasy box arts before? They're done very well.
Those placeholder box arts are very normal, most games have a white or black art before the final design is decided on.

There's a character called Poo in Earthbound. Double standards, if this is the reason behind the deletion.

It could be an automated process, but I think Nintendo really should clarify what exactly caused the deletion. Just saying "harmful content" is not clear enough.

@Jingo_Unchained I always think this. Isn't it a good thing to have free time? We'd all love more free time. Nobody ever goes, "I really wish my life was more busy, I hate having time for myself".

I'd call it the Mariona Lisa.

@ThanosReXXX

You're completely right, even during those moments, the little me inside is telling what to do, but it can't be heard over the overwhelming feeling of desperation.

It's been really nice to discuss this with you, thank you for offering me that opportunity.