@Dirty0814 - Heh, you've just proven my point. Impressive! You do realize that most people don't consider speedrunning a game until they've played it countless times right? At which point, sometimes the best way to continue enjoying a game is to play it in a whole new way, like a challenge run, or a speedrun.
I don't even read comments to these anymore, as there are too many people in the past who are disrespectful/don't understand speedrunning, and competitive fighting games. Regardless, congrats to the runner!
Those who are complaining about the microtransactions already obviously haven't played FEH, Dragalia Lost or...any of the Pokémon Mobile games, including Shuffle and Rumble Blast. Any F2P game even remotely associated with Nintendo so far has proven to be extremely fun even for people like me who don't spend a cent. I'm willing to bet this game will be the same.
I personally can't wait until they re-implement the National Dex, that would make the series...what it always had been up thru Gen 8! What a novel concept! It'd almost be like re-implementing something that was a staple of every main series game to date until then!
The Wii U was a very unique console that could have made it work. Hell, they could have re-released the Stadium games and made them compatible with the 3DS VC Pokémon games. But nah, Gamefreak hated the Wii U I guess.
As much as I'd love for that to happen (she was my third choice in the Smash Ballot, after Bomberman and Tails/Knuckles (I forget who it was now)), her Spirit is pretty damning, sadly...however, she does have way more of a chance than the others due to not having a Mii Costume or being an Assist...
I'd be shocked if it wasn't coming at some point...might be nice to scratch that Pokémon itch due to me having no interest in Pokémon Sword and Shield whatsoever anymore...
Simple. Gamefreak has lost all enthusiasm for the series, while literally everyone else who has a license to develop games for the franchise still has tons. Why else would an N64 game still have better attack animations than a modern day game?
Why are people complaining about this, when it's pretty easy to deduce that most FEH players will be picking up Three Houses anyway? He's just a nice bonus! Also, if you don't play FEH, you have NO right to complain about this whatsoever BTW.
@Oscarzxn - It had the most content though, and extra content >>>>>>>>>>>>> frame rate, especially in a racing series where you're usually limited to exactly one car...
I'm legit more excited for this than Sword/Shield now...and surprisingly, this reaction is more common than I thought it would be. I really enjoy FEH, so I have confidence in Nintendo's Gacha abilities, in it being a fun experience for even people who don't spend a cent, like me...
So...no mention of what Amiibo do...at all? I'm surprised the Treehouse didn't go over it...but then again, I think most people don't want the Treehouse anywhere near FE games in general...
If there was anything that could confirm that removing some Pokémon from Sword/Shield was a terrible idea, this is it. Every Pokémon is indeed someone's favorite. (...except for those four)
I had one one of the DLC packs, but not the other...looks like it's finally time to get the other! It sucks though, the other platforms have gotten sales of the DLC often, so I assumed the Switch was never going to get it...
What really kills me is that this is exactly why everyone hated the first 3DS Mystery Dungeon game...it was just Unova Pokémon plus Pikachu. This also quells any hope I had of a good Switch Mystery Dungeon game... Gamefreak literally learned NOTHING from that game. @_@ At this point, I'd rather have the Let's Go Johto games than Sword/Shield, which is a sentence I thought I'd never type...
I mean, if they ever make it in, there's literally no reason for Goku to not be in any more, either...since their characters don't originate from video games.
I really wish this and the Sonic X-Treme's true furthest point in development would get found, just like the Pokémon GS Demo... (Which still hasn't been released in English, despite there being people working on it...then again, it DID take 20 years to get Thracia 776 translated...)
Awesome about the Amiibo news! Nintendo actually hinted at online Amiibo support in the hidden files of the game, but it looks like they weren't exactly ready until now.
So will the rest of the world get a PVP patch for this game too once the Pokémon Direct happens? If not, it'll suck knowing only China will have access to the best version of the game...
Unlike most games that use a pixel art aesthetic, I can actually see this one feasibly being a 16-bit game if I squint a bit. Definitely looks tempting...time to do some research!
@321gofast You're right, Nintendo's sacred logo should never be used to bring attention to an article about Nintendo. The gull of Nintendolife!! Are they even Nintendo fans at all?!
If they can pull it off in 8 months, I'll be super-impressed, and will go see it no matter what. ...If they just change the eyes, it shouldn't take TOO long...although the current version may forever become lost media, unless it's a DVD extra...
Huh. Yeah, my motivation to buy the Labo VR thing just went straight to 0. I don't have either, and don't have interest to try it with BOTW, but if I get PSVR, Mario Odessey might be interesting to use it with...
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Re: Speedrunner Finishes Zelda: Ocarina of Time In Under 17 Minutes
@Dirty0814 - Heh, you've just proven my point. Impressive! You do realize that most people don't consider speedrunning a game until they've played it countless times right? At which point, sometimes the best way to continue enjoying a game is to play it in a whole new way, like a challenge run, or a speedrun.
Re: Speedrunner Finishes Zelda: Ocarina of Time In Under 17 Minutes
I don't even read comments to these anymore, as there are too many people in the past who are disrespectful/don't understand speedrunning, and competitive fighting games. Regardless, congrats to the runner!
Re: Level-5 Is Releasing The Original Yo-Kai Watch Game On Nintendo Switch
But why? The second game was kind of a remake, and was 99x better than the first game, too... :/
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13th)
Final Fantasy XII, maybe some various NES games too. Tetris 99 as well, due to the Splatoon thing; almost forgot about that.
Re: Dr. Mario World Launches A Day Earlier Than Expected, Out Now On iOS And Android
Those who are complaining about the microtransactions already obviously haven't played FEH, Dragalia Lost or...any of the Pokémon Mobile games, including Shuffle and Rumble Blast. Any F2P game even remotely associated with Nintendo so far has proven to be extremely fun even for people like me who don't spend a cent. I'm willing to bet this game will be the same.
Re: Seven-Year-Old YouTube Phenomenon Gets His Own Kart Racer, Race With Ryan
There's actually no possible way for this game to age well.
Re: Game Freak Prefers To "Implement New Things Fairly Gradually" In Pokémon
I personally can't wait until they re-implement the National Dex, that would make the series...what it always had been up thru Gen 8! What a novel concept! It'd almost be like re-implementing something that was a staple of every main series game to date until then!
Re: A Sequel To Pokémon Snap Won't Happen Unless There's A "Very Unique Twist"
The Wii U was a very unique console that could have made it work. Hell, they could have re-released the Stadium games and made them compatible with the 3DS VC Pokémon games. But nah, Gamefreak hated the Wii U I guess.
Re: Random: Was Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Just Teased For Smash Bros. Ultimate?
As much as I'd love for that to happen (she was my third choice in the Smash Ballot, after Bomberman and Tails/Knuckles (I forget who it was now)), her Spirit is pretty damning, sadly...however, she does have way more of a chance than the others due to not having a Mii Costume or being an Assist...
Re: Level-5 Announces Yo-Kai Watch 4 Western Release At The 2019 Anime Expo
I'd be shocked if it wasn't coming at some point...might be nice to scratch that Pokémon itch due to me having no interest in Pokémon Sword and Shield whatsoever anymore...
Re: Samantha Robertson Leaves Treehouse And Moves Into A New Role At Nintendo
Nice, I always liked her.
Re: Wii's Donkey Kong Country Returns Is Now Playable At 1080p And 60fps On Nvidia Shield
Meh. 3D is more impressive overall anyway.
Re: Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
Simple. Gamefreak has lost all enthusiasm for the series, while literally everyone else who has a license to develop games for the franchise still has tons. Why else would an N64 game still have better attack animations than a modern day game?
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd July (North America)
Didn't NL use to write their own descriptions of the week's games instead of copy-pasting stuff from the devs? I miss that...
Re: Spike-Themed Spirit Event Begins This Friday In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Blah blah, usual 'will there be a limited time Spirit? I wonder if Nintendo will ever be more clear about those...' comment, blah blah...
Re: Buy Fire Emblem: Three Houses On Switch And Receive Byleth In Fire Emblem Heroes
Why are people complaining about this, when it's pretty easy to deduce that most FEH players will be picking up Three Houses anyway? He's just a nice bonus! Also, if you don't play FEH, you have NO right to complain about this whatsoever BTW.
Re: Review: Mainlining - A Rare Example Of A Game That Doesn't Belong On Switch
@PJOReilly Wow, now that's... honestly hilarious. They must have took porting lessons from... whatever company ported Troll and I to the Switch.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Virtua Racing - A Truly Historic Remaster Effort By M2
@Oscarzxn - It had the most content though, and extra content >>>>>>>>>>>>> frame rate, especially in a racing series where you're usually limited to exactly one car...
Re: Castlevania Netflix Producer Thinks Pokémon Could "Absolutely" Explore More Adult Themes
No doubt it could. Gamefreak would never allow it, though.
Re: 2D Open-World Crafting Game Forager Comes To Switch eShop On 30th July
So Atelier, but with everything Japanese sucked out of it?
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Virtua Racing - A Truly Historic Remaster Effort By M2
Meh, other than the online, sounds like the Saturn version I still the superior 'port' of this game. I'll just stick with that one. :/
Re: Pokémon Masters Launches Summer 2019, Core Gameplay Explained
I'm legit more excited for this than Sword/Shield now...and surprisingly, this reaction is more common than I thought it would be. I really enjoy FEH, so I have confidence in Nintendo's Gacha abilities, in it being a fun experience for even people who don't spend a cent, like me...
Re: Nintendo Finally Opens A Second Official Retail Store
I mean, I feel every country and state should have at least 1, especially with GameStop being in dire straights, but maybe that's just me...
Re: Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
So...no mention of what Amiibo do...at all? I'm surprised the Treehouse didn't go over it...but then again, I think most people don't want the Treehouse anywhere near FE games in general...
Re: More Than 52,000 People Voted For Their Favourite Pokémon, Here Are The Results
If there was anything that could confirm that removing some Pokémon from Sword/Shield was a terrible idea, this is it. Every Pokémon is indeed someone's favorite. (...except for those four)
Re: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Is On Sale For $14.99 On The North American Switch eShop
I had one one of the DLC packs, but not the other...looks like it's finally time to get the other! It sucks though, the other platforms have gotten sales of the DLC often, so I assumed the Switch was never going to get it...
Re: Nintendo: It Would Be A "Disservice" To "Loyal Fans" To Release Animal Crossing In A Rushed State
I can only wish Gamefreak felt the same way about Pokémon Sword/Shield... :/
Re: Nintendo's Market Value Drops By $1 Billion After Animal Crossing Switch Delay
Are you SURE it was because of AC? Pokémon Sword/Shield took a HUGE blow yesterday too...
Re: Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition Gallops Onto Nintendo Switch This September
@Clamango There will be five DLC Fighters, 3 of which have now been revealed. I guess Piranha Plant didn't count.
Re: You Cannot Have A Complete National Pokédex In Pokémon Sword And Shield
What really kills me is that this is exactly why everyone hated the first 3DS Mystery Dungeon game...it was just Unova Pokémon plus Pikachu. This also quells any hope I had of a good Switch Mystery Dungeon game... Gamefreak literally learned NOTHING from that game. @_@ At this point, I'd rather have the Let's Go Johto games than Sword/Shield, which is a sentence I thought I'd never type...
Re: Surprise! The Last Remnant Remastered Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
Apparently it's $10 on Steam? ...I'm willing to wait for a 50% off sale.
Re: Limited Run Partners With Lucasfilm To Re-Release Classic Star Wars Games
Finally, a proper way to play the Jedi Knight games. So glad EA apparently has nothing to do with these, either...
Re: Just Dance 2020 Arrives On Switch And Nintendo Wii This November
At the very least, this allows the last physical Wii U game to still be Axiom Verge, and not trash like this...
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Wait... I thought EA had exclusive rights to Star Wars games...? Meh, not a fan of the comedy-laden Lego games of nowadays regardless. :/
Re: Random: Animal Crossing Fan Inspires Us All By Maintaining GameCube Town For 17 Years
I actually recommend reading the full Kotaku article this time. NL left a whole bunch of stuff out.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Sword and Shield On Nintendo Switch
This article is KIND OF clickbait-y... I mean, if you consider $10 as a pre-order bonus, I guess you guys were being truthful, but....
Re: Get Discounts On Zelda, EarthBound And More With My Nintendo Rewards (North America)
And here I thought we would finally get that Switch stylus...
Re: Marvel Discusses Potential Smash Bros. Ultimate Crossover, But Don't Count On It
I mean, if they ever make it in, there's literally no reason for Goku to not be in any more, either...since their characters don't originate from video games.
Re: Previously Unseen Footage Of EarthBound 64 Emerges Online
I really wish this and the Sonic X-Treme's true furthest point in development would get found, just like the Pokémon GS Demo... (Which still hasn't been released in English, despite there being people working on it...then again, it DID take 20 years to get Thracia 776 translated...)
Re: Today's Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Adds Labo VR Support
Awesome about the Amiibo news! Nintendo actually hinted at online Amiibo support in the hidden files of the game, but it looks like they weren't exactly ready until now.
Re: China Is Receiving An Enhanced Version Of Pokémon Quest
So will the rest of the world get a PVP patch for this game too once the Pokémon Direct happens? If not, it'll suck knowing only China will have access to the best version of the game...
Re: Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight Receiving A Limited Run Physical Release
Unlike most games that use a pixel art aesthetic, I can actually see this one feasibly being a 16-bit game if I squint a bit. Definitely looks tempting...time to do some research!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25th)
Probably SSBU and Mega Man Battle Network 2 mainly.
Re: Review: Team Sonic Racing - A Safe Effort Which Lags Well Behind Mario Kart 8
Sounds like Sega needs to visit Netherrealm Studios to learn how to make a game be 60 FPS on the Switch...
Re: Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist Arrives On Switch This August With Three Brand-New Trading Cards
...And this is exactly why I hadn't decided to get it from the Japanese eShop yet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18th)
A combination of Tetris 99, MK 11, Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission, Pokémon Go, and Mega Man Battle Network 2 most likely, as well.
Re: Nintendo President Comments On The Risks Of A Potential Hostile Takeover
@Sleepwalkin9 - Glad to hear it, I try my best! ^^
Re: Nintendo President Comments On The Risks Of A Potential Hostile Takeover
@321gofast You're right, Nintendo's sacred logo should never be used to bring attention to an article about Nintendo. The gull of Nintendolife!! Are they even Nintendo fans at all?!
Re: Sonic Movie Director Responds To Criticism, Promises Changes Will Be Made To Hedgehog Design
If they can pull it off in 8 months, I'll be super-impressed, and will go see it no matter what. ...If they just change the eyes, it shouldn't take TOO long...although the current version may forever become lost media, unless it's a DVD extra...
Re: Random: Experience The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild With PlayStation VR
Huh. Yeah, my motivation to buy the Labo VR thing just went straight to 0. I don't have either, and don't have interest to try it with BOTW, but if I get PSVR, Mario Odessey might be interesting to use it with...