I mean, it is ok if they don't want to allow crossplay, but there's no excuse in blocking every account so it can't be used in other system. If someone wants to play Fortnite at home on the PS4 and then go out and play it on the Switch with the same account, he/she should be able to.
@Moonlessky It seems like the D-Pad, if you do several inputs from left to right, some times it registers up or down too. The same if you input up or down. It could affect fighting games that require fast inputs and some puzzle games too. Personally I don't play those games so I don't see this as a major problem, but I would be lying if I said that I've never noticed them in other games.
@Audiobrainiac Apparently they own the rights, even if it was developed by FromSoftware. Something along the lines of Bayonetta 2 and Nintendo. So yeah, a Bloodborne port seems unlikely.
I just want 3 more things. Folders, themes (or a way to make our own themes choosing the colors ourselves) and a way to organize news (I almost regret making a japanese account in the first place). Aside from that, yes, the Switch OS is responsive and a joy to navigate.
@Yosheel It seems like it only affects Amazon USA since there's no news about changes in Amazon from other countries. Anyway, the $10 coupon that will replace the 20% discount is still better than what Amazon México has.
@Cobalt I'll play devil's advocate this time. Federation Force is actually a pretty good game (a terrible Metroid game, but good game overall nonetheless). It can be pretty challenging, especially if you play solo without the 1 player mod and the assist bots, and it is really fun to play with other people too and I would imagine it would be even better if you can actually talk with them. Unlike Federation Force, Let's Go strips Pokémon from a lot of things that make the game, well, Pokémon, and it doesn't seem make up for it. The only possible way I can see this game being fun is that you are a kid or play with a younger sibling or your son/daughter. Not even my girlfriend is interested in this.
Yes. I love more Mega Evolutions than Z-Crystals. They added an unnecessary layer of dept with them since any Pokémon can carry any of them with no reliable way to predict it other than experience and luck.
@Findonovan95 The problem people have with the D-pad is that sometimes you can enter a wrong input accidentally. Try moving from left to right when you test the controller in the settings and sometimes an up or down input could appear there, even if you didn't directly pressed that direction. I haven't had much trouble with it, but I would be lying if I say I haven't noticed some of those inputs.
@wonderclassic Sometimes myths hold some truth. The guy was in the business back then (and we did noy) so I would not discard his comment. Japanese are really proud and as Rogers said, they assume their responsability. For example, Iwata and other members from Nintendo cut their salaries to make up for the Wii U's failure. I would not be surprised if Yokoi's exit was (if not entirely) because of that failure.
@NotAceAttorney IV's are part of the experience. In the original games they were used to encourage the sacred trio: catch, trade and battle. It gave you the feeling that you had a special Pokémon because it is rare that two people get the very same exact IV's on normal gameplay. Once the competitive scene sprung into the mainstream territory it turned into a hassle for some, but I still value it for what it is. Besides, if you don't really want to go through all the trouble to get a perfect Pokémon, you can always play in Pokémon Showdown with a perfect team.
@Yorumi That's too bad. I don't feel entitled or anything, but I was expecting more of them. This is going to be the first time that I don't get version of a "core" entry since release, and I don't really feel bad for it.
I'll never understand why they have to change things to accomodate other people instead of pleasing their fan base. Pokémon is an already big franchise and they have already life long fans that probably will probably teach their offsprings how to play the game and carry on the cycle. The people they want to get in with this games are casuals that can't give five damns about it and will forget it once the new big thing is out.
10 hours in, recruited 4 characters and I'm working on Tressa's chapter 2. The boss feels artificially difficult since nothing else really gives you problem until you reach him. They really want you to recruit all 8 characters before you start any chapter 2, definitely. Kind of a let down since this game is about "creating your own journey". You can of course, if you are willing to grind for hours.
@Rayquaza2510 About that, S&M story is terrible. It isn't about you (the main character), it is about Lillie and her troubled family. You're just there like a firefigher putting off fires. Your adventure is always diverted to what Lillie needs from you. For that matter, B&W story is way better because the story is about you, you're the hero of legend destined to awaken the legendary dragon. That's way better than being a smiling bodyguard IMHO.
@Rayquaza2510 I don't really care about graphics in a Pokémon game, I just want the core gamplay intact and no hand holding (or a veteran/hard mode for that matter).
@Tsurii And that little change has a lot of side effects. To train you'll need to catch everything that comes to you, which is just troublesome. Most people will skip that, and Gamefreak knows, that's why trainers are way easier too (and if you still have a tough time, just grab the second joycon and use 2 Pokémon against them). Then, about competitive battles, how are you going to EV train effectively? or check internal values before catching? Unless trainer battles respawn (besides the elite four), there's no way that yo can do that through normal battles.
There's other stuff I can't remember at the moment, but if you start linking eveything you'll see the bigger picture.
I just want an internet browser and a way to sort games in folders and such. I don't understand what it's taking them so long, literally the Wii U and 3DS had this.
I decided to avoid the game after I played the demo. The mechanics to break a racket and the punishment took out all the fun of the normal mode. It was more of a race to charge your special and if your opponent got it before, you better let them score since the window to block it effectively is way too small and the punishment for trying is way to big. Simple mode is like playing Mario Kart without items. It is just not the same.
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Re: Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because "PlayStation Is The Best Place To Play"
I mean, it is ok if they don't want to allow crossplay, but there's no excuse in blocking every account so it can't be used in other system. If someone wants to play Fortnite at home on the PS4 and then go out and play it on the Switch with the same account, he/she should be able to.
Re: Japan's Latest Zelda Merch Range Includes A Master Sword Shoehorn And Purple Curry
@0muros Well, the Monster Essence is kind of fishy. I wouldn't say it is part of a good diet.
Re: Video: Get A Closer Look At The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Pro Controller
Got me with the success thing.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition Controller And Game Bundle Revealed
@Moonlessky You are welcome. There's an option in the settings to check your controller inputs so you can test it there.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition Controller And Game Bundle Revealed
@Moonlessky It seems like the D-Pad, if you do several inputs from left to right, some times it registers up or down too. The same if you input up or down. It could affect fighting games that require fast inputs and some puzzle games too. Personally I don't play those games so I don't see this as a major problem, but I would be lying if I said that I've never noticed them in other games.
Re: Rumour: Dark Souls II Now In Development For Nintendo Switch
@Audiobrainiac Apparently they own the rights, even if it was developed by FromSoftware. Something along the lines of Bayonetta 2 and Nintendo. So yeah, a Bloodborne port seems unlikely.
Re: The Switch's Home Menu Uses Less Than 200 KB Of Resources For Super-Fast Load Times
@SonicMC That's why I said it was still fairly slow.
Re: Hollow Knight Godmaster DLC Is Now Available For Free, Game Also On Sale For The First Time
@nintendobynature That's metroidvania for you. Best you can do is to explore and try new things.
Re: Hollow Knight Godmaster DLC Is Now Available For Free, Game Also On Sale For The First Time
Nice. I was able to snatch it for less than a dollar with my gold coins. I'm really happy about it.
Re: Rumour: Dark Souls II Now In Development For Nintendo Switch
@Audiobrainiac Wasn't Bloodborne funded by Sony?
Re: The Switch's Home Menu Uses Less Than 200 KB Of Resources For Super-Fast Load Times
@RupeeClock To be fair, the Wii U had an option to quick start the game before, but still it was fairly slow.
Re: The Switch's Home Menu Uses Less Than 200 KB Of Resources For Super-Fast Load Times
I just want 3 more things. Folders, themes (or a way to make our own themes choosing the colors ourselves) and a way to organize news (I almost regret making a japanese account in the first place). Aside from that, yes, the Switch OS is responsive and a joy to navigate.
Re: Random: Amazon's Gaming Pre-Order Discount Cancellation Sparks Nintendo Sale Surge
@Not_Soos And make Samus a woman... Oh wait.
Re: Random: Amazon's Gaming Pre-Order Discount Cancellation Sparks Nintendo Sale Surge
@Yosheel It seems like it only affects Amazon USA since there's no news about changes in Amazon from other countries. Anyway, the $10 coupon that will replace the 20% discount is still better than what Amazon México has.
Re: Well Would You Look At That, A Hat In Time Is Coming To Switch
@waluigifan1 This is exactly what Waluigi would say.
Re: A New Set Of Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Videos Showcase Different Pokémon Battle Animations
Ugh... I don't know how GF keeps on surpassing their own garbage levels.
Re: Japanese Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Pre-Orders Include Figures And Exclusive Art Book
@Cobalt I'll play devil's advocate this time. Federation Force is actually a pretty good game (a terrible Metroid game, but good game overall nonetheless). It can be pretty challenging, especially if you play solo without the 1 player mod and the assist bots, and it is really fun to play with other people too and I would imagine it would be even better if you can actually talk with them. Unlike Federation Force, Let's Go strips Pokémon from a lot of things that make the game, well, Pokémon, and it doesn't seem make up for it. The only possible way I can see this game being fun is that you are a kid or play with a younger sibling or your son/daughter. Not even my girlfriend is interested in this.
Re: CoroCoro Confirms That Mega Evolutions Will Return In Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
Yes. I love more Mega Evolutions than Z-Crystals. They added an unnecessary layer of dept with them since any Pokémon can carry any of them with no reliable way to predict it other than experience and luck.
Re: Square Enix's Bravely Default Twitter Account Is Teasing New Games Again
@FX102A That exact same thing happened to me. It is frustrating.
Re: Random: Protect Your Poké Ball Plus With These Specially Designed Covers
Thanks, now my Pokeball Plus is going to be STD-free.
Re: Near-Identical Fake Switch Pro Controllers Are Now On The Market
@Findonovan95 The problem people have with the D-pad is that sometimes you can enter a wrong input accidentally. Try moving from left to right when you test the controller in the settings and sometimes an up or down input could appear there, even if you didn't directly pressed that direction. I haven't had much trouble with it, but I would be lying if I say I haven't noticed some of those inputs.
Re: Feature: Meet The Man Who Gave Nintendo Tetris And Got Hiroshi Yamauchi Gaming
@wonderclassic Sometimes myths hold some truth. The guy was in the business back then (and we did noy) so I would not discard his comment. Japanese are really proud and as Rogers said, they assume their responsability. For example, Iwata and other members from Nintendo cut their salaries to make up for the Wii U's failure. I would not be surprised if Yokoi's exit was (if not entirely) because of that failure.
Re: Hori's Mario And Zelda Themed D-Pad Joy-Con Limited To Handheld Mode Arrives Locally This September
The Zelda one looks cool, but the missing features puts me off of it.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Is Headed To Turkey But Will Cost Customers Almost $500
Pretty much the price in Latin America on launch day.
Re: Team Squid Wins Splatfest Celebrating One Year Anniversary Of Splatoon 2
@OctoInk20 gg
Re: Guide: Pokémon GO IVs Explained - How IVs Work & How To Check A Pokémon's IVs
@NotAceAttorney IV's are part of the experience. In the original games they were used to encourage the sacred trio: catch, trade and battle. It gave you the feeling that you had a special Pokémon because it is rare that two people get the very same exact IV's on normal gameplay. Once the competitive scene sprung into the mainstream territory it turned into a hassle for some, but I still value it for what it is. Besides, if you don't really want to go through all the trouble to get a perfect Pokémon, you can always play in Pokémon Showdown with a perfect team.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
@LeanneMustafa Yes, it is a Pokémon game, and so is Jump Magikarp.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
@LeanneMustafa What if this is regular mode and easy mode is just a let's play?
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
@Yorumi That's too bad. I don't feel entitled or anything, but I was expecting more of them. This is going to be the first time that I don't get version of a "core" entry since release, and I don't really feel bad for it.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
I'll never understand why they have to change things to accomodate other people instead of pleasing their fan base. Pokémon is an already big franchise and they have already life long fans that probably will probably teach their offsprings how to play the game and carry on the cycle. The people they want to get in with this games are casuals that can't give five damns about it and will forget it once the new big thing is out.
It just gets me mad.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
@Angelic_Lapras_King COMBINED!
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
Old news, but thanks for reminding me one of the reasons to why I'm not getting this game.
Re: Guide: Octopath Traveler Beginner's FAQ - Best Character, Breaks & Boosts, And Path Actions Explained
10 hours in, recruited 4 characters and I'm working on Tressa's chapter 2. The boss feels artificially difficult since nothing else really gives you problem until you reach him. They really want you to recruit all 8 characters before you start any chapter 2, definitely. Kind of a let down since this game is about "creating your own journey". You can of course, if you are willing to grind for hours.
Re: A Digital Copy Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Use Up Over Half Of Your Switch's Memory
For someone with a SD card of 128 or more this is no problem, but yeah, it quite sucks.
Re: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Gets A Revival Thanks To Emulator For Oculus Rift VR Headset
Virtual Boy Classic.
Re: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Gets A Revival Thanks To Emulator For Oculus Rift VR Headset
@N00BiSH The article mentions it can be changed to grey.
Re: Review: Octopath Traveler (Switch)
I can't wait for my copy to arrive.
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Reveals Gorgeous Region Map And More
@Rayquaza2510 About that, S&M story is terrible. It isn't about you (the main character), it is about Lillie and her troubled family. You're just there like a firefigher putting off fires. Your adventure is always diverted to what Lillie needs from you. For that matter, B&W story is way better because the story is about you, you're the hero of legend destined to awaken the legendary dragon. That's way better than being a smiling bodyguard IMHO.
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Reveals Gorgeous Region Map And More
@LegendOfPokemon Because the art style is from 2013 and the rigid map is from 1996.
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Reveals Gorgeous Region Map And More
@Rayquaza2510 I don't really care about graphics in a Pokémon game, I just want the core gamplay intact and no hand holding (or a veteran/hard mode for that matter).
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Reveals Gorgeous Region Map And More
@Tsurii And that little change has a lot of side effects. To train you'll need to catch everything that comes to you, which is just troublesome. Most people will skip that, and Gamefreak knows, that's why trainers are way easier too (and if you still have a tough time, just grab the second joycon and use 2 Pokémon against them). Then, about competitive battles, how are you going to EV train effectively? or check internal values before catching? Unless trainer battles respawn (besides the elite four), there's no way that yo can do that through normal battles.
There's other stuff I can't remember at the moment, but if you start linking eveything you'll see the bigger picture.
Re: Random: This Switch User Interface Mock-Up Has Us Longing For More Features
I just want an internet browser and a way to sort games in folders and such. I don't understand what it's taking them so long, literally the Wii U and 3DS had this.
Re: Fans Are Calling Out Nintendo And Camelot For "Lazy" Mario Tennis Aces
I decided to avoid the game after I played the demo. The mechanics to break a racket and the punishment took out all the fun of the normal mode. It was more of a race to charge your special and if your opponent got it before, you better let them score since the window to block it effectively is way too small and the punishment for trying is way to big. Simple mode is like playing Mario Kart without items. It is just not the same.
Re: Random: Toys R Us Employee Finds A Mario Kart 64 Box Hidden Under A Shelf
@Findonovan95 Super Mario Kart for the SNES was the original...
Re: Super Battletoads Is A Cancelled Game Boy Game That Was 100% Finished And Ready To Go
Is ThIs DaRk SoUlSsSsSs?
Re: Poll: Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
@0muros The system stops charging once the battery is at 100%. Docked or not makes no difference. All modern devices that run on battery do it.
Re: Poll: Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
@Wckdlink Wow calm down there. It is good that you keep that clean but hey, here's no place to talk about that ;P
Re: Poll: Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
Have you tried turning it off and on?
Re: Nintendo Still Confident It Can Ship 20 Million Switch Consoles This Financial Year
Pokémon and Smash are going to sell, but I don't believe that alone is enough. Unless they bundle them for the Holidays.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Fans Are Harassing Masahiro Sakurai Over Waluigi Snub
I hope Sakurai adds Waluigi in a future and make it a terrible character just for fun.