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@NextWizard "Hoping the Switch becomes the next PSP in terms of homebrew."

^^^ That sure worked wonders for official PSP support from 1st party and especially, 3rd party dev support, right?

That was the kiss of death for the PSP.

I mean seriously, why bring that kind of heat to the Switch when there are plenty of other cheaper alternatives to play emulators on?

@thesilverbrick STAY TUNED!

One of us will eat crow.

@thesilverbrick Big budget 3DS 1st party games? Is that's your metric being used to assume they're phasing out that handheld? Because that's a lousy one to use. Considering most of the 1st party offerings by Nintendo on the 3DS were hardly of the "big budget" variety.

In fact, on the 3DS Nintendo released several "risky" games (Code Steam) and inexpensive sequels to fledgling IP's (Chibi Robo). Precisely because they could get away with it on that platform.

Never mind the fact that Nintendo itself has not even hinted at dropping support for the 3DS in 2018. They have said quite the opposite.

And like I said, there is still an E3 and several Nintendo Directs on the way that will cover 3DS games. Possibly revealing new games the same way they did this year.

One of us will eat crow. Stay tuned!

@thesilverbrick I just don't see support losing steam any time soon despite the 3DS having peaked 2-3 years ago.

US retailers still carry it. It has not reached the same situation as when the Wii U or especially Vita was quickly dropped by them.

3DS has certainly seen better days. But I think it could possibly enjoy one more xmas season.

Especially if Nintendo released a 3DS HD

If that happens, boy... I hope not.

@Angelic_Lapras_King Exactly.

The point is to showcase the levels from the game.

@thesilverbrick LOL I wasn't implying that YOU had a "vendetta" against the 3DS.

I was just thinking out loud about how most Switch owners wished that Nintendo would pull the plug on the 3DS/2DS and instead focus entirely on the Switch. What you posted reminded me of that sentiment.

But that system is consistently selling better than the PS4 in Japan (plus the last Dragon Quest game sold better on 3DS than on the PS4) and millions still play on it worldwide. So its not an easy proposition for Ninty to just kill the dang thing. Its still a good source of $$$

And I do own a 3DS. Still play on it despite the Switch being vastly superior to it, hardware wise (still lagging waaaay behind in terms of software, tho... IMO)

Anywhoo... the 3DS/2DS still has some life in it. I expect that system to be fully replaced by the Switch as soon as said system gets proper sequels to Animal Crossing, Pokemon and any portable game that made owning a 3DS worth playing on the low res screens.

@thesilverbrick Yeah... every Switch owner sure wishes that narrative was true.

However... it isn't...

3DS/2DS 1st/3rd party games releasing in 2018:

• Pokemon Crystal (Nintendo)
• Kirby Battle Royale (Nintendo/Hal Labs)
• Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (Atlus)
• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (Atlus)
• The Alliance Alive (Atlus)
• Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Square-Enix)

Plus whatever is announced in the next Nintendo Direct and E3 in 2018.

I think by 2019 the 3DS/2DS will be retired, tho.... maaaaaaybe.

Sounds like it has similar issues that Code of Princess (a beat'em up rpg) had on the 3DS.

Said game looked fairly pretty but the combat was sluggish and awkward.

Still enjoyed Code of Princess (the writing was witty and fun, so that helped). So I'll check some gameplay videos and see if it is something worth buying even with its flaws.

I remember reading about this game in magazines. Being a huge fan of beat'em up type games, I had this on my radar for ages.

Then I finally played it and was seriously underwhelmed by the gameplay. It didn't click with me at all despite me wanting to like it.

I wonder if I should give it another chance... I only played a few levels and lost interest. Maybe it gets better?

@ollietaro @Kamiyouni It's currently $5.99 on eShop, tho.

"Share some of your favourite Zelda Moments in the comments below"

@Savino Exactly.

Did everyone forgot that Nintendo dropped support for the Brazilian market a while back?

@HopeNForever Playing BotW undocked seems to be the superior version according to Digital Foundry.

Still, nice to see the Wii U version getting some love.

The review implies that you can skip Revelations 1 mainly because REV2 is more "modern" (twitch gamer friendly). Do NOT follow that advice!

RAID MODE is a vastly superior experience in Revelations 1. By a country mile.

Raid mode in RE2 feels serviceable in comparison. And the stages are a lot smaller. There isn't a single stage as huge as Ghost Ship from REV1 for instance. Where you can wonder through the whole ship.

And once you beat these games, Raid Mode is where all the replay value is at with them. So again, if you want to keep playing these games, do not skip REV1.

@Banjos_Backpack Who remembers the impact this image had back in the day.

Lots of peeps were in denial

@Agramonte LOL What makes you think I don't own a PC fer gaming?

Master Race, represent!

@ricklongo I did explain. You just didn't read.

But let's leave it at that. Those games are the stuff of legends. Megaman couldn't even make it to 3.

@Agramonte Nah, the stuff for Switch is everything - indies, AA, AAA. Its getting hard to ignore it. Its an EVERYTHING magnet BOIIIII

Bayonetta 3, baby.

Booyah!!!

@Agramonte

I told ya, son. I told ya.

The Switch's success will continue to attract "bigly" 3rd party devs.

@ricklongo I disagree completely.

To claim Castlevania games and Ninja Gaiden games were only difficult because of how "cheap" they were is a ridiculous argument.

And they also had a learning curve thus why many, me included, beat those games AGAIN AND AGAIN. Not just one lucky time. There was no such thing as luck with those games. You had to GIT GUD or GTFO.

So nah, son. Get outta here with that argument. Those games were more difficult than any Mega Man game. I beat the first 3 when I was 8 ffs.

@Link506 The NES Mega Man games were were a bit easy compared to Ninja Gaiden & Castlevania IMO.

@Agramonte Nah, Switch is currently #1 in sales in the US too.

From the same source you posted:

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/21/nintendo-switch-yoga-pants-small-brands-set-to-win-holidays.html

And from GameStop. The biggest retailer in the US:

https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/310187/GameStops_earnings_rise_thanks_to_demand_for_new_games_and_Nintendos_Switch.php

Expect to see more AAA support on Switch, mah boi.

But just look, don't touch. 😉

@Agramonte Meanwhile Switch is currently beating the PS4 in hardware sales. Especially in Japan.

So that explains why more AAA games should find a home on the Switch.

And they will. Stay tuned.

@Agramonte Again, that's just you.

@Kalmaro Takumi is just OP

@Dudrap1 Fighting games can be as guilty of this annoyance as well.

Hadouken! Hadouken! Shouryuken!!!!! Hadouken! Tatsumaki!!!!! Haudouken!

@Agramonte A retail version will also be available in Europe. Not a limited release, tho.

@Oldbeardo We will probably have to pay for those come 2018.

Certain features might be placed behind a paywall. Folders among them.

See, this is why Link should stay mute

@NewAdvent "Really wish that one day they did a complete remake of this game with modernised action RPG mechanics, add in a full co-op mode or at least massively improved ally AI"

Secret of Mana Remake for PS4....

It almost looks like a N64 Bomberman game.

@Armbouncer That's not saying much, tho.

Either way this is great news.

The Mega Man fan base right nao:

@Kalmaro You're overleveled?

Then you had a lot to do in the game already.

@BensonUii Maybe she wanted a Switch for her son AND her daughter.

Anyway, whenever I buy expensive gadgets on amazon, I always take VIDEO with my phone before opening the package.

I will record video of the box, looking for any obvious tamper signs. Then I will open it and see if it contains what I ordered.

If everything is fine & dandy I'll just delete the video.

@JJ286 Maybe they can do something with the character. But they'll need to get rid of that Inafune baggage that will haunt him for eternity.

@Agramonte Again, that's just you.

You can't play on handhelds. That's a fact that applies to just you.

Don't assume that's how it is to the millions who enjoy handheld gaming just as much as home console gaming. Like in Japan for instance.

@Agramonte Let's not make lousy half-baked comparisons of things that do not exist and instead focus on something tangible and real.

FACT: The Switch lets you play at home and to CONTINUE playing the same game on the go.

So instead of having no choice but to spend days cooking up inside a basement playing a long arse game like Skyrim, you can do that & also take an arrow to the knee on the go. Enjoying some fresh air (and a nice drink & snack)

So yeah... that's a big F-no to the idea of AAA skiping Switch. Maybe that only works for you, tho.

@retro_player_22

@Agramonte Naw, son...

Not everyone thinks quality gaming is having to stay at home.

@Devlind How long have you been a Nintendo fan?

You should know by now that Nintendo are pros and fitting games of any size into tiny carts.

While 3rd party companies are used to Sony and MS consoles where they can release large sized games that require 50/80GB patches.

Scalpers:"(open wallet)... wait... who's gonna buy this again?"

@LeRaposa "No thanks. More 2D nonsense. It's time to move on."

@Pikachupwnage Well, maybe not original but the 3DS had this:

This:

And this:

Capcom: "So you tried better than nothing ... how did that work out?"

Digital Foundry: "It would've run better on a PS4 Pro but whadda you gonna do?"

But guys... whadda 'bout this little dude?

I forgot his name but he was suppose to be the future of Mega Man

@Drac_Mazoku Most didn't bought Chicken Wiggle on the 3DS for three big reasons:

1. The name. Sounds like shovelware.

2. The developer's name was not visible on the eShop's image/banner advertising the game. So many had no idea that the game had been made by a competent developer. It would've helped for sure.

3. The 3DS is on its way out. Its all about the Switch.

So who were Liam's sources? Everyone keeps talking about this rumor but no one wants to include credible sources.

Either way, AC for mobiles was never going to be a real Animal Crossing experience. That would demolish the whole point of buying a Nintendo system to play Animal Crossing.

So I dunno why some expected AC mobile to be a full AC experience. As if we didn't already had an idea of what Nintendo wants on mobiles with their previous efforts.

I only own 2 SNES games. Sold the rest of the lot. Including a Chrono Trigger copy with original box.

Not really into collecting games anymore. Especially as I'll never match this dude:

So there is no point in doing that.

@derty We had a recent game like that with Uncharted the lost legacy, tho.

Now it's interesting that they'll bring it to Switch despite said platform being hard to get in India.