Reiterating my comment from a previous AI-related article:
I will always be vehemently against all GenAI usage. Even if you're using it as "reference material" it's still going to be less effective than actual real-world references, doesn't rely on stolen art/pictures, and doesn't negatively impact the environment.
I want the AI bubble to burst already, and I want companies that have been using/pushing it so hard to crash right along with it.
I will always be vehemently against all GenAI usage. Even if you're using it as "reference material" it's still going to be less effective than actual real-world references, doesn't rely on stolen art/pictures, and doesn't negatively impact the environment.
I want the AI bubble to burst already, and I want companies that have been using/pushing it so hard to crash right along with it.
I already played through the base game so I've had my fill. Neat that they're adding more difficulty options for those looking for more of a challenge tho!
I wouldn't call it the worst game of the year, but as someone who did buy it and play through the whole thing, it 100% should have just been pack-in software.
It is more of an interactive instruction manual over an actual game.
I feel like the voice acting has been very solid for the game; HOWEVER, I also feel that a Metroid game doesn't really need this amount of voice acting.
These are cute! Strange they haven't done this sooner when the game was more relevant, but maybe this is their attempt to get more interest in it before the big content update in January
If it comes to Switch or Switch 2 I will absolutely be double-dipping. As an avid Star Fox fan who has been desperate for a crumb of Star Fox content from Nintendo, this is as close as we're gonna get anytime soon it seems.
I'm enjoying the ranked way more than I thought I would, but only after the changes they made in Season 2.
For starters, you can no longer lose any points, so dropping in rank is impossible. Also the rewards for each match are MUCH better. Hopefully this continues in Season 3
I hope they show off more to warrant the price. $30 for so far what is a black and white version of the city, higher level Pokémon and a few more Mega Evolutions isn't enough to make me feel it's worth the price yet.
My god I did not expect this OST to be so HUGE! What the heck???? 115 tracks, almost five hours of music? Dang Kirby fans really do be eating good lately
Better late than never. Glad to hear they're finally fixing the dynamic audio. I've been waiting for that and the mouse controls for Switch 2 to get fixed before I play it
I'm waiting for the fix to the mouse mode on Switch 2 and the dynamic audio before I pick up this game. Doesn't look like either were addressed yet according to the patch notes.
I'm already sold on the game but I wanna dip my toes in with the demo, so I'm excited! I never did play the original game so this will be a completely fresh experience for me!
Super glad that this game is coming to more platforms! Thankfully a very generous friend helped me get a PS5 so I could play FF7 Remake and Rebirth, so I won't be needing to get the Switch 2 version.
I'm excited for the game but this ad really lacks energy to drum up excitement. They must have spent all the ad money on paying the actor to just sit and make some faces instead of any other kind of production value.
I truly despise these code distribution events and shiny locking legendary Pokémon in general. There's no fun in going to a store to get a code for a shiny Pokémon, or just doing a mystery gift to get one because it's all FOMO BS.
I wish GameFreak would let us shiny hunt the legendary Pokémon like we could in older generation games.
I want to play the games but really don't want to spend extra money for the accessories when I already bought the $500 console and am spending extra for the Expansion Pack.
I still hope they add an option to play the games without the stereoscopic 3D
I used to be an avid amiibo collector, but when they started releasing so many, I couldn't keep up, and with the prices of them all rising, I have to be very picky about which amiibo I get.
Now I'll really only get amiibo for characters and/or series that I really love
@EarthboundBenjy The argument one can make against this is, again for testing purposes, Nintendo can keep all of the N64 games together on the development side which would explain the mix of mature and other rated games. The Mature ones only need to be released in a separate app on the consumer side because of the ratings. The apps are essentially the same otherwise.
This is such a Sakurai move, adding the copy abilities for every other character, which means hats and animations for every character. That's the kind of dedication and level of detail is what I love about Sakurai
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Re: "A Knife Can Be Used For Cooking Or As A Weapon" - Level-5 Boss Defends GenAI In Game Development
Reiterating my comment from a previous AI-related article:
I will always be vehemently against all GenAI usage. Even if you're using it as "reference material" it's still going to be less effective than actual real-world references, doesn't rely on stolen art/pictures, and doesn't negatively impact the environment.
I want the AI bubble to burst already, and I want companies that have been using/pushing it so hard to crash right along with it.
Re: Talking Point: Does It Bother You That Big Games Companies Are Using GenAI?
I will always be vehemently against all GenAI usage. Even if you're using it as "reference material" it's still going to be less effective than actual real-world references, doesn't rely on stolen art/pictures, and doesn't negatively impact the environment.
I want the AI bubble to burst already, and I want companies that have been using/pushing it so hard to crash right along with it.
Re: Kirby Air Riders New Event Starts This Week, Includes Kirby Santa Hat Reward
oh good! I missed the first one before they took it down. I'll have to jump on this one ASAP to get that cute hat!
Re: Nintendo Music Revives A Wii Banger In Final Update Of 2025
Anything but Mario Kart World...
Re: Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Continues The Celebration March 2026
Oh yeah, Capcom has been killing it with the collections lately so this is a day-one purchase for me!
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment's Next Patch Out This Week, Adds New Difficulty Mode
I already played through the base game so I've had my fill. Neat that they're adding more difficulty options for those looking for more of a challenge tho!
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario's OG Game Boy Outing, Here's Every Song Included
I do love this soundtrack, even if it's pretty short.
Also where the hell is the Mario Kart World OST????
Re: Mega Man Returns In 2027 With A "Brand-New Entry" For Switch And Switch 2
This was the single highlight of the whole show for me. Super hype about the reveal but WHY the long wait?
Re: Random: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Wins GameStop's "Worst Game Of The Year" Award
I wouldn't call it the worst game of the year, but as someone who did buy it and play through the whole thing, it 100% should have just been pack-in software.
It is more of an interactive instruction manual over an actual game.
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store's Merch Range Has Been Updated With Some Pop-Up Shop Exclusives
As per usual, North America is still left waiting for these to arrive
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds A New Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reward (North America)
Once again US getting shafted for rewards compared to every other region. I want that pin
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
I'll have to check this out tonight!
Re: Random: Samus Is Joined By Doom Slayer's Voice Actor In Metroid Prime 4
I feel like the voice acting has been very solid for the game; HOWEVER, I also feel that a Metroid game doesn't really need this amount of voice acting.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Line Of Metroid Merch, And We Want It All
None of these for the US 😢
Re: Nintendo's Dishing Out In-Game Codes For Festive Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sweaters
These are cute! Strange they haven't done this sooner when the game was more relevant, but maybe this is their attempt to get more interest in it before the big content update in January
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: amiibo Unlocks Revealed
Nintendo really saying F-you to anyone who thought they could just use their old amiibo for content in the new game.
Like seriously, they play a jingle? Why even bother?
Re: Star Fox Programmer's Next Game May As Well Be A New Entry In Nintendo's Series
If it comes to Switch or Switch 2 I will absolutely be double-dipping. As an avid Star Fox fan who has been desperate for a crumb of Star Fox content from Nintendo, this is as close as we're gonna get anytime soon it seems.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Launch Streams Announced, Watch "Top Streamers" Play
Neat that they're working with streamers to promote the game but there's no way I'm watching any streams before I play it myself
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The New Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
I'm gonna wait for the Meta Knight one and call it at that
Re: Kirby Air Riders Players Are Creating 'Micro Bikini' Machines, But Nintendo's Having None Of It
A bit of a bummer that these designs are getting removed. I feel like they're mostly harmless and give me a good laugh.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 Start Date And Rewards Revealed
I'm enjoying the ranked way more than I thought I would, but only after the changes they made in Season 2.
For starters, you can no longer lose any points, so dropping in rank is impossible. Also the rewards for each match are MUCH better. Hopefully this continues in Season 3
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC's Next Mega Evolution Is A Mythical One
While I like this Mega, I was really expecting more information than just a single Mega Evo from today's announcement.
Re: ICYMI: More Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC News Is Coming Our Way Tomorrow
I hope they show off more to warrant the price. $30 for so far what is a black and white version of the city, higher level Pokémon and a few more Mega Evolutions isn't enough to make me feel it's worth the price yet.
Re: Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride Demo Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Wasn't expecting to see an update for a demo but I'm glad to see them patching things up even before the game is released.
Re: ICYMI: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Rosalina And Bowser Jr. Scenes, Here's A First Look
@RiasGremory Bro needs some Visine
Re: ICYMI: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Rosalina And Bowser Jr. Scenes, Here's A First Look
Really don't like what's going on with Bowser Jr.'s eyes. The voice also feels kinda unfitting but I'm guessing I'll get used to it.
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Another Kirby Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
My god I did not expect this OST to be so HUGE! What the heck???? 115 tracks, almost five hours of music? Dang Kirby fans really do be eating good lately
Re: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Rolls Out More Updates, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Better late than never. Glad to hear they're finally fixing the dynamic audio. I've been waiting for that and the mouse controls for Switch 2 to get fixed before I play it
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
I had to double-check and I'm shocked that a 60FPS bump isn't included as part of this.
Still overall a good update and a decent price for what's offered, but I really would have loved seeing this run at a smooth 60
Re: Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I'm waiting for the fix to the mouse mode on Switch 2 and the dynamic audio before I pick up this game. Doesn't look like either were addressed yet according to the patch notes.
Re: Three More Kirby Air Riders amiibo Have Been Announced
The price of these hurts, but I may bite the bullet and at least get that Meta Knight one.
Re: Kirby Air Riders 'Global Test Ride' Demo Kicks Off Next Month
I'm already sold on the game but I wanna dip my toes in with the demo, so I'm excited! I never did play the original game so this will be a completely fresh experience for me!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week With A Spooky Classic
Looks like my Halloween plans are set!
Re: Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
This is gonna be another beefy presentation, and with Sakurai hosting it, I'm sure I'll love every second!
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles Season 1 Now Live, Reach 'Rank K' For A Special Reward
I was so excited about the Kalos starter megas, then finding out the mega stones are locked behind online was such a bummer.
Even more of a bummer that I have to wait until season 2 to get my Mega Delphoxite
Re: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Receives A Small Update (Version 1.4.1)
Gotta love the vagueness of these patch notes.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Switch 2 Trailer Introduces Shinra, The Turks & Avalanche
Super glad that this game is coming to more platforms! Thankfully a very generous friend helped me get a PS5 so I could play FF7 Remake and Rebirth, so I won't be needing to get the Switch 2 version.
Re: Nintendo Calls On 'Stranger Things' Star To Promote Its New Pokémon Adventure For Switch 2
I'm excited for the game but this ad really lacks energy to drum up excitement. They must have spent all the ad money on paying the actor to just sit and make some faces instead of any other kind of production value.
Give me more ads like the one with Paul Rudd
Re: PSA: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)
I truly despise these code distribution events and shiny locking legendary Pokémon in general. There's no fun in going to a store to get a code for a shiny Pokémon, or just doing a mystery gift to get one because it's all FOMO BS.
I wish GameFreak would let us shiny hunt the legendary Pokémon like we could in older generation games.
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Hmm, looks like the original VGC article with the interview has been removed. I'm getting a 404 error when I click the link.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Wow some really good changes here! I might actually have to try going for completion with the remaining P Switches and Peach Medallions after this.
Also being able to join friends in Knockout Tour matches FINALLY
Re: Nintendo Adds One Of The Most Divisive Zelda Entries To 'Nintendo Music'
I'd bet they're waiting until October to give us the Majora's Mask OST. Would be fitting for the spooky season.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
I want to play the games but really don't want to spend extra money for the accessories when I already bought the $500 console and am spending extra for the Expansion Pack.
I still hope they add an option to play the games without the stereoscopic 3D
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Getting more third-party games is always a pleasant surprise with NSO games!
Re: New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
I used to be an avid amiibo collector, but when they started releasing so many, I couldn't keep up, and with the prices of them all rising, I have to be very picky about which amiibo I get.
Now I'll really only get amiibo for characters and/or series that I really love
Re: Latest Switch Online Release Potentially Confirms Leaked Upcoming N64 Classics
@EarthboundBenjy The argument one can make against this is, again for testing purposes, Nintendo can keep all of the N64 games together on the development side which would explain the mix of mature and other rated games. The Mature ones only need to be released in a separate app on the consumer side because of the ratings. The apps are essentially the same otherwise.
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Gunning For The Switch 2 With A Handheld, Dockable PS6
I wonder if this means we'll be less likely to see more Sony games coming out for NS2.
Re: Pokémon Legends Z-A's Latest Mega Evolution Looks Particularly Snazzy
Not a huge transformation but one that keeps true to it's nature and design. I like it!
Re: Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update
Glad to see them continuing to support Alarmo with more alarms. I've been very happy with mine and use it daily.
Re: In Kirby Air Riders, The Pink Puffball Isn't The Only One Who Can Use Copy Abilities
This is such a Sakurai move, adding the copy abilities for every other character, which means hats and animations for every character. That's the kind of dedication and level of detail is what I love about Sakurai