@HeadPirate I could give you several examples of the opposite happening and artists being given credit on songs which only sound vaguely similar (David Bowie / Brian Eno were given a writing credit on Blur's MOR because it was deemed to be similar enough in construction).
@DocEggman "Console exclusivity" and "exclusivity" are two very different things; the first means a direct competitor now has the game, which is news-worthy (right or wrong, PC / Stadia isn't seen as a 'direct' competitor at present).
A title which clearly states that it's no longer a "console exclusive" cannot be bait, as that's exactly what has happened.
@DocEggman It not being exclusive to Switch is indeed old news (this article was originally published in 2019, when it was confirmed for PC). The new news is that it's no longer a CONSOLE exclusive, as is clearly stated in the revised title of the story and the opening paragraph.
That the game is no longer a console exclusive is significant news, as is evidenced by the fact that this has been one of today's most-viewed articles.
@Burning_Spear With all due respect, we're simply reporting on the fact that Nintendo is telling people (once again) that the game will be removed. If Nintendo feels it's important enough to tweet about, then it's surely important enough to cover on a site that follows Nintendo?
@RAHelllord If it was only added last April then I don't think that would suggest nothing is happening... they'd be planning for the 25th many months in advance, after all.
@DrDaisy The developer of this game has already supported Switch with Lethal League, and given that it's already confirmed as coming to consoles, it's highly likely that it will come to Switch. That's the angle here; nothing to do with JSR being a Sega game. JSR is the clear point of reference here, which is why it is mentioned in the headline.
Again, can you please explain why this is clickbait?
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@HeadPirate I could give you several examples of the opposite happening and artists being given credit on songs which only sound vaguely similar (David Bowie / Brian Eno were given a writing credit on Blur's MOR because it was deemed to be similar enough in construction).
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@MatthewTaranto IMO, yes.
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@Einherjar Total brain fart on my part. Apologies!
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@HIGHscores85 Argh, apologies. I'd erased that from my memory.
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@CrazyCats Fixed. Thank goodness Gavin is here now.
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@Koxen It's a pretty common term:
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/or-else
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@Dr_G_Lemaitre BLUSHES UNCONTROLLABLY
Seriously though, appreciate the support!
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@Mushvision This story is based on new information, which is why it has been covered.
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This is a different gig, though
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@johnvboy The fact that merch is also being removed is new news.
Re: Mario's 31st March Demise Gets Even Worse As Nintendo Pulls 35th-Anniversary Merch From Its Tokyo Store
@suikoden If you want nothing but positive press about Nintendo, you might want to stick to the official Nintendo site.
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@Dr_G_Lemaitre I wouldn't be as heartless as to do that
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@Radbot42 As it's been added for this piece, you should be able to vote for it in the survey now!
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@DocEggman "Console exclusivity" and "exclusivity" are two very different things; the first means a direct competitor now has the game, which is news-worthy (right or wrong, PC / Stadia isn't seen as a 'direct' competitor at present).
A title which clearly states that it's no longer a "console exclusive" cannot be bait, as that's exactly what has happened.
Re: Octopath Traveler Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
@DocEggman It not being exclusive to Switch is indeed old news (this article was originally published in 2019, when it was confirmed for PC). The new news is that it's no longer a CONSOLE exclusive, as is clearly stated in the revised title of the story and the opening paragraph.
That the game is no longer a console exclusive is significant news, as is evidenced by the fact that this has been one of today's most-viewed articles.
Hope that clears things up!
Re: Octopath Traveler Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
@DocEggman Stadia isn't a console
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@Dr_G_Lemaitre You're very welcome!
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Re: Nintendo Reminds Us The Super Mario Bros. 35 Service Will End On 31st March
@Burning_Spear With all due respect, we're simply reporting on the fact that Nintendo is telling people (once again) that the game will be removed. If Nintendo feels it's important enough to tweet about, then it's surely important enough to cover on a site that follows Nintendo?
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@Jackpaza0508 It was on Prime at one point but appears to be unavailable now, in the UK at least.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Golden-Vincent-James-Blackwell/dp/B07JR7Z1XJ
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@Setery dude did you even read the whole piece
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@Dr_G_Lemaitre I consider myself well and truly told!
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@RAHelllord If it was only added last April then I don't think that would suggest nothing is happening... they'd be planning for the 25th many months in advance, after all.
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@PessitheMystic The title makes it pretty clear that we're speculating here.
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@kickerofelves Please link away!
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@KIRO The Neo Geo did, the NGP didn't.
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@UltimateOtaku91 @MS7000 Yep, I've updated the story to reflect this.
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@AJDarkstar Yet you're the only person in 70+ comments who has mentioned it
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@AJDarkstar That's not how I read it.
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@AJDarkstar The built-in screen light is what Kate is talking about here.
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@DrDaisy The developer of this game has already supported Switch with Lethal League, and given that it's already confirmed as coming to consoles, it's highly likely that it will come to Switch. That's the angle here; nothing to do with JSR being a Sega game. JSR is the clear point of reference here, which is why it is mentioned in the headline.
Again, can you please explain why this is clickbait?
Re: Jet Set Radio's Legacy Lives On In This Official Trailer For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
@DrDaisy What exactly is misleading about the title of this piece?