People also forget that resolution is relative to screen size. A person could have a 4K TV that is under 40-inches; but they would only benefit from the extra resolution is they were sitting in a prime position (which would likely be too close to be realistic in a home).
Not surprised to see this level of whinging tonight. I suppose we’re all marketing experts, now?
With so many expectations built up before the Direct was even aired, is it any wonder that there are disappointmented folk here? You only have yourselves to blame if you begin to convince yourself that assumptions are grounded in truth.
I.e; because Nintendo confirmed that Pokémon and Metroid Prime 4 are simply in development, that more information HAD to be given today.
This was a Direct Mini; an opportunity for Nintendo to address titles that aren’t in the AAA spotlight. There is no sense piling in every project and release under their belt into one video just to appease impatient fans. That is how information gets lost or poorly communicated.
They are pacing themselves and that is a very good thing - it proves that they’ve learned something from the Wii U era. A full-length Direct in the near future will no doubt address new system features some other anticipated projects they’re working on, but even then they will hold information back for E3.
So please, let’s be a bit more realistic and remind ourselves that it is mid-January. Why I’m earth would Nintendo out of the blue start showing off footage from the likes of Pokémon or MP4?
It'll be for the sale or for the Selects range; nothing to see here.
What I will say however is that Nintendo are still keen on 2D Zelda games, as stated by the producer of Zelda (I forget his name). So there's nothing ruling out ports or new 2D titles in the future for Switch.
Why fans are so adamant that MP4 won’t be out this year is beyond me.
The only official word on the matter is that the game is “now in development”. The fact that Nintendo chose not to share any footage, or indeed show any fanfare, means one of two things; the game was not polished enough to preview, or Nintendo would rather save the ‘reveal’ for a time when it wouldn’t be overshadowed by other content.
The only thing stopping Nintendo from releasing a Metroid game for Wii U was that it would be a wasted opportunity for what is already a smaller (but still dedicated) fan base. It would make more sense for them to begin developing ideas for the game during this period with the intention of beginning developing when the Switch hardware was finalised.
Comparisons with BoTW and SMO are silly. BoTW was a dual-platform release, and SMO has a much greater appeal and is a guaranteed system seller - hence why Nintendo generated buzz on a regular basis.
The only way Microsoft are going to allow Rare property to run on Nintendo hardware is if they can get something out of it themselves. I really don’t see any of Nintendo’s I.P on a rival console.0
I had no idea there were different difficulty settings and level designs. May we worth picking up just for them, since many of us know the original game back to front.
The XB1-X and PS4 Pro have blurred the lines of what a generation actually is. The question Sony and Microsoft must now ask is, do they continue to deliver a console for consumers and ‘prosumers’ (enthusiasts) respectively?
It’s easy to get carried away in technicalities, but the rate at which visual performance actually enhances gameplay is probably reaching a plateau. So even if consoles continue to get more powerful, why should the consumer feel that they have to own the latest console? This is where compatibility is the sales tactic.
As for Switch, Nintendo are fortunate that the hardware is relatively simple compared to its counterparts. It therefore makes more sense to upgrade the hardware modestly and incrementally - swap the processor, possibly upgrade storage. Either this, or the Dock will the upgrade avenue...
@ThanosReXXX That's a long list of games; but how many would the wider audience consider to be 'classic'? That's the question being asked.
With the NES and Super NES, the opposite was actually true and some fans were unhappy with how other games were not included (for a variety of reasons). This demonstrates the breadth of content on those systems, and the appeal they had in different regions.
The N64 has a sizeable library of games - no-one is denying this - but the quality of the content and how regions perceive that quality differ drastically. These have to be titles that borderline household names, that a customer can instantly recognise. It would be straightforward to roll off 10-15 games of this calibre, but after this I believe that any N64 player of that day and age would struggle.
And as I previously mentioned, licensing would be a major stumbling block. The controllers, which are over-designed anyway, would have to be redesigned to make them simpler to manufacture, which then deters from the authenticity of the device.
I should also point out that I am not trying to be cynical. My first computer was a BBC Micro, which had a Winchester floppy disk drive. The N64 was borderline state of the art at the time and I have fond memories of it, but I simply being realistic in what actions Nintendo will take. A GBA Classic is far more likely, because that would incorporate GB, GBC and GBA games in one package. It also differs itself from the previous two Classic products in a positive way.
RE: PS1, I refer to the quality of the gameplay. The truth is, the PS1 had an extremely commendable library of 3D games. Inferior graphics do not hamper this.
I honestly can’t think of 15 ‘classic’ games for the N64, let alone 20-30. And that’s not taking into consideration the difficulty of remanufacturing the controller, the licensing of games and the value-cost.
I purchased one when it was released and played it right through its lifecycle; it was a system of quality over quantity. Those that did own lots of games did so more or less because the choices were limited. Many games that went on sale were poor.
As others have said, those early 3D graphics haven’t aged well at all either. Unlike the NES/SNES, there is no consistent art style that will remembered fondly in 10, 20 years from now. Games were fuzzy from the anti-aliasing, and frame rates - while just accepted at the time - are frustrating now.
Favourite 2D was always going to be SM3. The power ups, the manner of difficulty increase/decreases, the music, the controls... all pretty much perfect. SM World is obviously a classic, but the cartoonish graphics and ease of the game was quite disappointing I thought.
“So, here’s where we’re at. We know that dogs and cats don’t get along and that 9x7 = 63. When the ball crosses the line we’re committed to being laser focused on driving sales and, which strategically, allows us to consolidate the dynamics of purple hippos and moon cheese. What does this all mean? 9 out of 10 cats prefer Whiskas.”
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if an entry in the vein of DK 64 happened. There is a wealth of potential to be seized on; including the various characters with special abilities, and the focus on exploration that has already been established with BoTW and Odyssey.
DK 64 was criticised for being a collectathon even upon release, but it was also universally praised for the variety of challenges and activities that you could participate in, and to this day is why fans have so many different memories of the game.
Country, Country Returns and Tropical Freeze are all excellent in their own right, but as with many Wii U titles, Nintendo would benefit more from porting Tropical Freeze, and therefore introducing the game to new customers.
This is a more important release than BoTW for sure. Whereas that game re-wrote the rule book for Zelda, Odyssey is exactly what the Mario franchise has needed for a very long time, and it's appeal stretches to just about anyone who can play games.
I would be very surprised if it arrives on Switch. GTA isn't a franchise that Nintendo would normally want to be associated with due to their universal image. L.A. Noire may break that trend, but the GTA brand alone would take a lot of consideration on Nintendo's part. I'm not sold on this one...
Until now, games were made as one for one person, but now you can go home and play with everyone — so how do we tackle these themes, and how do we make sure it’s not complicated?
Sounds like multiplayer elements, where another person can jump in.
If you purchased a car new, following which the manufacturer designed and manufactured extra features to tack-on, would you then storm into the showroom and demand you have them for free?... Thought not.
Show some respect - these features are not integral to the gameplay, do not fix anything, and are superfluous. They are being developed outside of the main game. Why shouldn't you pay the developer for their resources?
The interest towards this game is driven purely from collectibility and nostalgia. Nothing wrong with this, but it's clear that many are getting the wrong impression for what this title actually is or does.
To even call it a game is questionable; it's just a run-of-the-mill 'choose an option' title like many of the early 90s.
@Dang69 Have you never questioned why a mushroom-eating Italian-American plumber from Brooklyn would warp through pipes - to then jump on turtles and chase a princess?
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Re: Rumour: SEGA And Retro-Bit Might Actually Be Working On A Secret Retro Console
I believe the title should be "SEGA And Retro-Bit Might Secretly Be Working on a Retro Console"
Re: Nintendo Reiterates That It's Not Interested In Virtual Reality Or 4K Support
People also forget that resolution is relative to screen size. A person could have a 4K TV that is under 40-inches; but they would only benefit from the extra resolution is they were sitting in a prime position (which would likely be too close to be realistic in a home).
Re: Feature: Here's What Was Announced During The January 2018 Nintendo Direct Mini
Not surprised to see this level of whinging tonight. I suppose we’re all marketing experts, now?
With so many expectations built up before the Direct was even aired, is it any wonder that there are disappointmented folk here? You only have yourselves to blame if you begin to convince yourself that assumptions are grounded in truth.
I.e; because Nintendo confirmed that Pokémon and Metroid Prime 4 are simply in development, that more information HAD to be given today.
This was a Direct Mini; an opportunity for Nintendo to address titles that aren’t in the AAA spotlight. There is no sense piling in every project and release under their belt into one video just to appease impatient fans. That is how information gets lost or poorly communicated.
They are pacing themselves and that is a very good thing - it proves that they’ve learned something from the Wii U era. A full-length Direct in the near future will no doubt address new system features some other anticipated projects they’re working on, but even then they will hold information back for E3.
So please, let’s be a bit more realistic and remind ourselves that it is mid-January. Why I’m earth would Nintendo out of the blue start showing off footage from the likes of Pokémon or MP4?
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Brings A GBA-Style Story Mode To Switch
@bstoppel If the reception and sales are good enough for 'Aces', then who knows? They may be committed to other sports games. Let's hope so at least!
Re: Feature: Here's What Was Announced During The January 2018 Nintendo Direct Mini
Re: Reddit Wonders If Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is Coming To Switch
It'll be for the sale or for the Selects range; nothing to see here.
What I will say however is that Nintendo are still keen on 2D Zelda games, as stated by the producer of Zelda (I forget his name). So there's nothing ruling out ports or new 2D titles in the future for Switch.
Re: Nintendo's Norwegian Site Triggers Speculation That Bayonetta 3 And Metroid Prime 4 Could Launch This Year
Why fans are so adamant that MP4 won’t be out this year is beyond me.
The only official word on the matter is that the game is “now in development”. The fact that Nintendo chose not to share any footage, or indeed show any fanfare, means one of two things; the game was not polished enough to preview, or Nintendo would rather save the ‘reveal’ for a time when it wouldn’t be overshadowed by other content.
The only thing stopping Nintendo from releasing a Metroid game for Wii U was that it would be a wasted opportunity for what is already a smaller (but still dedicated) fan base. It would make more sense for them to begin developing ideas for the game during this period with the intention of beginning developing when the Switch hardware was finalised.
Comparisons with BoTW and SMO are silly. BoTW was a dual-platform release, and SMO has a much greater appeal and is a guaranteed system seller - hence why Nintendo generated buzz on a regular basis.
Re: Editorial: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From Nintendo Life
Merry Sithmas!...
Baha
Re: Sega Dreamcast, Saturn And Mega Drive Hardware Coming From Retro-Bit in 2018
What sorcery is this?
Re: Random: Completing Zelda: Breath of the Wild Using Donkey Kong Bongos
Ganon beaten by a pair of bongos? Ultimate humiliation.
Re: Splatoon 2 Is Getting a New Map Tomorrow
Can’t help noticing that I’ve been more excited for returning maps than I have been for new ones.
Re: Rocket League Collector's Edition for Switch Is Just Weeks Away from Retail Release
Well, at least they were honest!
Re: Capcom Could Be Bringing Even More Ports To Nintendo Switch
Resident Evil Origins (0, 1)
Resident Evil 2 Remake
Disney Afternoon Collection
Dino Crisis
Re: This Playtonic Art Could Be The Closest We'll Get To Seeing Banjo-Kazooie And Switch Together
The only way Microsoft are going to allow Rare property to run on Nintendo hardware is if they can get something out of it themselves. I really don’t see any of Nintendo’s I.P on a rival console.0
Re: Feature: Five Reasons You Should Play Zelda: Breath of the Wild's DLC Pack 2
Hard to believe people were actually complaining about this DLC when it was first announced, lol.
Re: Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Hide A Touching Tribute To An "Amazing Guy"
Please understand...
Re: VS. Super Mario Bros. Arcade Archives Release Set for Festive Arrival on Switch
That document looks like the back of a game case. Physical edition in the works?
Re: VS. Super Mario Bros. Arcade Archives Release Set for Festive Arrival on Switch
I had no idea there were different difficulty settings and level designs. May we worth picking up just for them, since many of us know the original game back to front.
Re: Capcom to Bring Increased Support and Ace Attorney to Switch in 2018
A Jill Sandwich! Right...
Re: Ubisoft Thinks The Next Console Cycle Isn't Far Away, So Where Does That Leave Switch?
The XB1-X and PS4 Pro have blurred the lines of what a generation actually is. The question Sony and Microsoft must now ask is, do they continue to deliver a console for consumers and ‘prosumers’ (enthusiasts) respectively?
It’s easy to get carried away in technicalities, but the rate at which visual performance actually enhances gameplay is probably reaching a plateau. So even if consoles continue to get more powerful, why should the consumer feel that they have to own the latest console? This is where compatibility is the sales tactic.
As for Switch, Nintendo are fortunate that the hardware is relatively simple compared to its counterparts. It therefore makes more sense to upgrade the hardware modestly and incrementally - swap the processor, possibly upgrade storage. Either this, or the Dock will the upgrade avenue...
Re: Rumour Buster: The Nintendo 64 Classic Mini Game List 'Leak' is a Batch of Old PDF Files
@ThanosReXXX That's a long list of games; but how many would the wider audience consider to be 'classic'? That's the question being asked.
With the NES and Super NES, the opposite was actually true and some fans were unhappy with how other games were not included (for a variety of reasons). This demonstrates the breadth of content on those systems, and the appeal they had in different regions.
The N64 has a sizeable library of games - no-one is denying this - but the quality of the content and how regions perceive that quality differ drastically. These have to be titles that borderline household names, that a customer can instantly recognise. It would be straightforward to roll off 10-15 games of this calibre, but after this I believe that any N64 player of that day and age would struggle.
And as I previously mentioned, licensing would be a major stumbling block. The controllers, which are over-designed anyway, would have to be redesigned to make them simpler to manufacture, which then deters from the authenticity of the device.
I should also point out that I am not trying to be cynical. My first computer was a BBC Micro, which had a Winchester floppy disk drive. The N64 was borderline state of the art at the time and I have fond memories of it, but I simply being realistic in what actions Nintendo will take. A GBA Classic is far more likely, because that would incorporate GB, GBC and GBA games in one package. It also differs itself from the previous two Classic products in a positive way.
RE: PS1, I refer to the quality of the gameplay. The truth is, the PS1 had an extremely commendable library of 3D games. Inferior graphics do not hamper this.
Re: Rumour Buster: The Nintendo 64 Classic Mini Game List 'Leak' is a Batch of Old PDF Files
I honestly can’t think of 15 ‘classic’ games for the N64, let alone 20-30. And that’s not taking into consideration the difficulty of remanufacturing the controller, the licensing of games and the value-cost.
I purchased one when it was released and played it right through its lifecycle; it was a system of quality over quantity. Those that did own lots of games did so more or less because the choices were limited. Many games that went on sale were poor.
As others have said, those early 3D graphics haven’t aged well at all either. Unlike the NES/SNES, there is no consistent art style that will remembered fondly in 10, 20 years from now. Games were fuzzy from the anti-aliasing, and frame rates - while just accepted at the time - are frustrating now.
Frankly I’d rather own a PS1 Classic.
Re: Get Ready To Party With This New Trailer For Mario Party: The Top 100
Nintendo - please stop giving me reasons to repurchase a 2DS!
Re: Poll: Which is the Best Super Mario Game?
Favourite 2D was always going to be SM3. The power ups, the manner of difficulty increase/decreases, the music, the controls... all pretty much perfect. SM World is obviously a classic, but the cartoonish graphics and ease of the game was quite disappointing I thought.
Re: Nintendo Acknowledges Iwata Tribute On Switch, But Has "Nothing To Announce"
How to Talk Like Reggie:
“So, here’s where we’re at. We know that dogs and cats don’t get along and that 9x7 = 63. When the ball crosses the line we’re committed to being laser focused on driving sales and, which strategically, allows us to consolidate the dynamics of purple hippos and moon cheese. What does this all mean? 9 out of 10 cats prefer Whiskas.”
Re: Nintendo Outlines Black Friday Deals, With A "Link Green" Zelda 2DS Leading The Charge
My God... I really, really need a good reason to purchase all of these special 2/3DSs...
Re: Random: Did Reggie Just Accidentally Reveal Switch's Next Big Game Announcement?
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if an entry in the vein of DK 64 happened. There is a wealth of potential to be seized on; including the various characters with special abilities, and the focus on exploration that has already been established with BoTW and Odyssey.
DK 64 was criticised for being a collectathon even upon release, but it was also universally praised for the variety of challenges and activities that you could participate in, and to this day is why fans have so many different memories of the game.
Country, Country Returns and Tropical Freeze are all excellent in their own right, but as with many Wii U titles, Nintendo would benefit more from porting Tropical Freeze, and therefore introducing the game to new customers.
Re: The Next European Splatfest is All About Breakfast
Sometimes I like Shreddies... Other times I like porridge... What does one do??
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Is The Best Rated Game Of All Time
This is a more important release than BoTW for sure. Whereas that game re-wrote the rule book for Zelda, Odyssey is exactly what the Mario franchise has needed for a very long time, and it's appeal stretches to just about anyone who can play games.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Tech Analysis of Super Mario Odyssey
Just goes to show how Breath of the Wild might run had it been developed for Switch form the ground up
Re: Nintendo Switch OS Version 4.0.1 Is Now Available
Just used the Dock as a footrest; can confirm additional stability.
Re: The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift Should Help You With Ethical Fishing
You can always use Crynosis to ‘raise’ the fish out of the water. Takes a bit of practice but it’s funny none the less; they’re so helpless!
Re: Nintendo Switch v4.0.0 Update Brought Surprise GameCube Controller Adapter Support
Smash Deluxe please.
Re: Limited Run Games Will Publish Physical Copies of Indie Titles On Switch Next Year
Fast RMX
Stardew Valley
Sonic Mania
Disney Afternoon Collection (Yeah, they gotta port that one first lol)
My ready is body.
Re: Mario Party: The Top 100 Trailer Showcases Modes and amiibo Functionality
My God... What were they thinking not putting this on Switch?
Re: Rumour: Keymailer Lists Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the Switch
Can feel those bombs dropping...
Re: English Translation Released for Super Famicom Exclusive Wrecking Crew '98
Looks nice; I’ll take the SNES version of Wario’s Woods over it any day though.
Re: Rumour: Source Who Leaked L.A. Noire Switch Port Drops Hint That Grand Theft Auto V Is Next
I would be very surprised if it arrives on Switch. GTA isn't a franchise that Nintendo would normally want to be associated with due to their universal image. L.A. Noire may break that trend, but the GTA brand alone would take a lot of consideration on Nintendo's part. I'm not sold on this one...
Re: NES Title Golf is Hidden On Every Switch Console
Kinda bummed we didn't get Lee Carvello's Putting Challenge.
Re: Pokémon CEO on the Future of Pokémon and the Switch
Until now, games were made as one for one person, but now you can go home and play with everyone — so how do we tackle these themes, and how do we make sure it’s not complicated?
Sounds like multiplayer elements, where another person can jump in.
Re: Poly Bridge is Engineering a Release on Switch in the Holiday Season
As soon as I heard 'bridge simulation' during video, I thought Nintendo had lost the plot.
But it actually looks... kinda cool. Seems like there's a lot of physics-based stuff in there to play around with, so sharing that could be fun.
Re: This Replacement Shell For The Switch Is Clearly The Best
Take the deeds to my house.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Is Getting a Season Pass
Really don't understand the complainers.
If you purchased a car new, following which the manufacturer designed and manufactured extra features to tack-on, would you then storm into the showroom and demand you have them for free?... Thought not.
Show some respect - these features are not integral to the gameplay, do not fix anything, and are superfluous. They are being developed outside of the main game. Why shouldn't you pay the developer for their resources?
Re: Introducing The SNES-Themed New Nintendo 3DS XL
Nintendo - you have destroyed my wallet this year.
Re: Pokémon Gold and Silver Getting Boxed 3DS Releases In Europe
Oh my...
Re: Feature: Trying Biohazard Beverages, a Rockman Stew and More at the Capcom Café
Give me a Jill Sandwich or you're getting 1 star on Trip Advisor!
Re: Nicalis Would Love To Bring Night Trap To Nintendo Switch
The interest towards this game is driven purely from collectibility and nostalgia. Nothing wrong with this, but it's clear that many are getting the wrong impression for what this title actually is or does.
To even call it a game is questionable; it's just a run-of-the-mill 'choose an option' title like many of the early 90s.
Re: Nintendo Unveils Gorgeous Samus Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL
3DS Samus Edition.
Item Acquisition Fanfare
Re: Sploosh-O-Matic To Return In Splatoon 2 This Weekend
@AlexOlney I hate you. (Figuratively speaking. Cackle.)
Re: Nintendo Releases New Super Mario Odyssey Artwork, Confirming Another New Kingdom
@Dang69 Have you never questioned why a mushroom-eating Italian-American plumber from Brooklyn would warp through pipes - to then jump on turtles and chase a princess?