The Mitsuuroko or Three scales is a popular symbol in Japan because of the Hojo. That said, taking out the context of the leaks, would Link really be less likely than SpongeBob, the ninja turtles, or Aang. Also it wouldn't be the first time Link was put in a sonic game. He could be a bonus for Switch and Switch 2 players.
Fine by me, the original release date was in a crowded week. It was up against Sonic 4 and King Kong x Godzilla. Now I don't have the pressure of seeing one of them and waiting after or to pay to see. both the same week.
@Anti-Matter You're absolutely right, How Dare Sega include its other Mascots in a Sonic racing game despite doing so in two of the riders games and it being the point of the All Stars games?
@NinChocolate And Kirby Air Riders. Gotta see what that game does to prove and distinguish itself from the Mario and Sonic. Besides being just the Kirby racing game, or being faster than Mario. on top of being a worthy sequel after 20 years of being out of the racing genre.
@Megas75 @Suketoudara @Dr_Lugae I mean, its odd but is it really wackier than Danica Patrick or Wreck it Ralph and the Team Fortres guys in Transformed? Yes I'd rather hear news about Sonic characters like Tikal and Chaos from Adventure, or Mania/Superstars roster or some Sega stars. But this doesn't mean that won't happen.
Love that the developers are opening up their thought process. Question is how involved is Aonuma and the Zelda staff are they? On Link and the modern sages being playable. A present storyline is possible. Problem with them being playable through time travel is redundancy and illogical in context. Zelda is already the subject of time travel and he and the sages aren't necessary to the battle like the champs were in Calamity. Also Zelda can't time summon characters like Lana or Terrako.
Guys an update. https://gamerant.com/switch-2-cloud-save-support-update/ What is going on with their PR team? This is the 3rd corrected or changed misunderstanding. The 80 digital 90 physical debacle. Physical games not having the data and just switch 1 carts with a download code. Not to mention the confusion with the key cards Now this.
@Dr_Lugae I'd be surprised. Pokemon ZA and Hyrule Warriors are the holiday games in those respective months and under the assumption of one big new game a month, There's no room.
@Ulysses I know nationality isn't defined by the clothes or that is cultural. But when you remember Mario and Luigi have garb by eating a food are now in their culture. Its the perception I guess. Mario already being Italian is common knowledge and he doesn't need those clothes for people to know that is what I'm saying.
@Ulysses I wasn't talking about the outfit. Its just Mario and Luigi who are already Italian suddenly get the outfit because of a food. What I find strange is Mario and Luigi becoming something they already are because of a food.
Nice for what was demonstrated. The free roam has more going on for it than I thought and knock out tour interests me. Nice to have battle modes back though that was to be expected. Don't. know how I feel about the addition of enemies and creatures for the roster. Like the cow and dolphins but Goombas and Pokes I'm eh on. I think what would've definitely convinced me of its $80 is if it had a single player campaign and elimination prix along with some other Nintendo guest stars like 8 did and might do. Though if its paid, then no for me. I'm still waiting on Kirby Air and Sonic racing before I decide
I know someone out there is making accusations of this dash food being being casually racist out there. But it fits with the globe trotting adventure much like Mario Odyssey. Mario and Luigi having a Pizza for the Italian costume is kind of weird when they're already Italian.
As I''ve said, I'll tune in. I'm open to the possibility that they'll make this game worth $80 somehow but I'm waiting to see and hear from Sonic and Kirby, what's under their hoods and their worth. Air Riders and CrossWorlds could have just as much to say as World. That said, everything we've predicted about this game. A thought could be an elimination and a single player campaign. Going back to adding a few other Nintendo IPs. That'd definitely help its case.
If there is a standalone release of WW it has to be 4k now. They've out grown HD. The Switch 2 levels are too high and capable. But that also means $70.
Not the best but all things considered the game line up itself might be on par with a 2022/2017. If we count Switch 2 launch games and Switch 1 like Xenoblade X, Tomodachi Life, and Donkey Kong Country Returns. Between the brand new megabits like in Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong, the cross generation stuff like Pokemon ZA and Metroid Prime 4, the surprises like Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Riders and new IP in Drag X Drive. All this year. Not to mention what they're doing older Switch 1 games.
I want a wind waker 4k port. With all the bells and whistles added to HD. I hope that rep was telling the truth about gamecube online games not interfering with updated versions of Zelda.
I'll tune in but I"m not expecting my mind to change. I want to see there display at attempt to make this game worth that price tag. I don't expect it. Even then, when Sonic Crossroads and Kirby Riders price and content get more information, then I'll decide which racing game I'll get.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Donkey Kong Bananza, and maybe Kirby Air Riders. Age of Imprisonment I'm thinking about. The boost to 4k or 120fps is more than I expected from the machine so 70 for each of them may be something I can adjust to.
I knew OoT remake was too good to be true now. but I wouldn't have believed this either. That note, no sign of Link. But I need to know how this games going to run.
I've been dreaming about this for years. Nintendo using other platforming mascots at the spotlight of 3d gaming. Playstation had 5 with Crash, Spyro, Sly, Jak, and Ratchet, 6 now with Astro Bot. Nintendo taking a page from them. And while they did try with DK 64 and Wario World. Kirby and the Forgotten Land and this are the them taking it for real. Point being you don't need to lean on Mario for everything.
While this is a nice surprise. Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing Crossroads already crowd the market this year. But hey I guess racing connoisseurs get to eat big with three flavors of party racers.
I was hoping we'd atleast hear about the alleged remasters for Kirby Planet Robo Bot and Fire Emblem 4 remake would be here. But all in all some of the 3rd party stuff looked cool. The new Labyrinth game and Dragon Quest. Also Golf Journeys. Its cool for fans of Rythym Heaven and Tomodachi Life get new entry's. But I think this should've been a partner showcase. Metroid, Pokemon, Rhythm heaven, and Tomodachi Life could've had there own stuff.
Only remasters and spinoffs A Zelda spin off if anything. Putting 3d Zelda remasters of any of them don't feel like they'd make the impact they would've. If WW,TP were to get rereleased, might as save them for a 4k boost on Switch 2. Though worse case scenario they're bound to a gamecube online service. I think a Kirby planet robo-bot would be an appropriate swan song, and a Mario spin off like baseball. Heck a Star Fox remake of Assault or Adventures, please not Zero, that game crashed, I'm fed up with Star Fox being stuck in 64 rehashes. I'd rather Star Fox be put on early Switch 2 so the series actually has a chance to sell but its fine. Also Fire Emblem remake, I could see that being appropriate boost for later Fire Emblem.
Don't twist his words around with this headline. Him prioritizing japanese tastes doesn't mean being anti american tastes. Heck maybe Japanese tastes can be American and vice versa.
3>2>1 including their extra story content. Torna, Connected and Redeemed. I have yet to play X. 1 is very polished but basic. 2 has issues but the joy of figuring out the complex systems and its content keep me going back. 3 not only keeps its 1s polish but exceeds with the complexity and compelling design to learn. The stories of each shoot for different stars.
I've wanted a SF movie too. Its one of the few Nintendo series I see potential for. As sick as I am of Star Fox being carried by rehashes like Star Fox. I get the feeling a lose adaptation of that is how it starts. Then expand on the universe with Krystal, Panther and so on. Though Star Fox may need some clout first before it happens.
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Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
I thought this was possible they'd do mini directs for games.
Re: Random: Is That The Zelda Triforce In Sonic Racing's Artwork? No, Probably Not
The Mitsuuroko or Three scales is a popular symbol in Japan because of the Hojo. That said, taking out the context of the leaks, would Link really be less likely than SpongeBob, the ninja turtles, or Aang. Also it wouldn't be the first time Link was put in a sonic game. He could be a bonus for Switch and Switch 2 players.
Re: The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
Fine by me, the original release date was in a crowded week. It was up against Sonic 4 and King Kong x Godzilla. Now I don't have the pressure of seeing one of them and waiting after or to pay to see. both the same week.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@GrailUK Its a mascot racer.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@Suketoudara While I could've done without Nickelodeon and the Turtles and kept it to more Sonic and Sega stuff. Though I prefer Sonics roster. I wouldn't have minded them keeping it to the Mario Universe if they represented through out the games. The Pianta's and Penguins are nice in that, but what about stuff from Wonder like Prince Florian or Cappy and maybe Lochladies from Odyssey. No other Kong besides Donkey. Heck instead of boss characters like King Bobomb, Petey Pirhana, Queen Bee, or Goomboss. We get their minions. As for this pack having no tracks.
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Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
I can't tell, can you purchase the DLC individually when revealed like Smash?
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@Anti-Matter You're absolutely right, How Dare Sega include its other Mascots in a Sonic racing game despite doing so in two of the riders games and it being the point of the All Stars games?
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@NinChocolate And Kirby Air Riders. Gotta see what that game does to prove and distinguish itself from the Mario and Sonic. Besides being just the Kirby racing game, or being faster than Mario. on top of being a worthy sequel after 20 years of being out of the racing genre.
Re: Surprise, Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Also Helped Out On Mario Kart World
To the surprise of nobody, never let the m go Nintendo.
Re: Rumour: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Character Leaks Reportedly Surface
Mario Kart World Roster eat your heart out.
@Megas75 @Suketoudara @Dr_Lugae I mean, its odd but is it really wackier than Danica Patrick or Wreck it Ralph and the Team Fortres guys in Transformed? Yes I'd rather hear news about Sonic characters like Tikal and Chaos from Adventure, or Mania/Superstars roster or some Sega stars. But this doesn't mean that won't happen.
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
She's been speculated on for how many years? I mean better fit for her than Tom Holland as Link.
Re: Feature: Donkey Kong Country 'Mine Cart Madness' Helped Me Face My Fear Of Roller Coasters
I want to go. But I also get the sense I should wait for more expansion. What if Zelda or Kirby get announced and have a section in coming?
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Looks Awesome In Nintendo's Latest Switch 2 Deep Dive
@Yalloo Maybe something is going on in his present, an extra battle.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Looks Awesome In Nintendo's Latest Switch 2 Deep Dive
Love that the developers are opening up their thought process. Question is how involved is Aonuma and the Zelda staff are they? On Link and the modern sages being playable. A present storyline is possible.
Problem with them being playable through time travel is redundancy and illogical in context. Zelda is already the subject of time travel and he and the sages aren't necessary to the battle like the champs were in Calamity. Also Zelda can't time summon characters like Lana or Terrako.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@poyo_pie Didn't know Xbox did do it with the Kinect.
Re: Xenoblade Dev Monolith Soft Is On The Hunt For New 2D And 3D Designers
So its their support and development staff that aids on Zelda and others. I could see them do some wicked work on Switch 2 software.
Re: Rumour: Donkey Kong Bananza May Include A Local Multiplayer Component
The purple rock guy.
Re: Feature: From BOTW To TOTK - How The Switch Helped Me Overcome Mental Illness And Thrive
I was just thinking about this an hour before I read. Nintendo games like Zelda, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Mario can help the psyche.
Re: Nintendo Removes Worrying Cloud Save Note From Select Switch 2 Game Pages
Guys an update.
https://gamerant.com/switch-2-cloud-save-support-update/
What is going on with their PR team?
This is the 3rd corrected or changed misunderstanding.
The 80 digital 90 physical debacle.
Physical games not having the data and just switch 1 carts with a download code. Not to mention the confusion with the key cards
Now this.
Re: "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
@Dr_Lugae I'd be surprised. Pokemon ZA and Hyrule Warriors are the holiday games in those respective months and under the assumption of one big new game a month, There's no room.
Re: Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
@Ulysses I know nationality isn't defined by the clothes or that is cultural. But when you remember Mario and Luigi have garb by eating a food are now in their culture. Its the perception I guess. Mario already being Italian is common knowledge and he doesn't need those clothes for people to know that is what I'm saying.
Re: Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
@Ulysses I wasn't talking about the outfit. Its just Mario and Luigi who are already Italian suddenly get the outfit because of a food. What I find strange is Mario and Luigi becoming something they already are because of a food.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@WaveBoy Maybe we haven't seen that game in action. It or Sonic could be the more robust racer in the long run.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@countzero Team Sonic Racing really sold that well? That's shocking considering how much from Transformed was stripped away.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Nice for what was demonstrated. The free roam has more going on for it than I thought and knock out tour interests me. Nice to have battle modes back though that was to be expected. Don't. know how I feel about the addition of enemies and creatures for the roster. Like the cow and dolphins but Goombas and Pokes I'm eh on.
I think what would've definitely convinced me of its $80 is if it had a single player campaign and elimination prix along with some other Nintendo guest stars like 8 did and might do. Though if its paid, then no for me. I'm still waiting on Kirby Air and Sonic racing before I decide
Re: Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
@Jam777 Yeah imagine if they made these through micro transactions.
Re: Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
I know someone out there is making accusations of this dash food being being casually racist out there. But it fits with the globe trotting adventure much like Mario Odyssey. Mario and Luigi having a Pizza for the Italian costume is kind of weird when they're already Italian.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Duration For Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct
As I''ve said, I'll tune in. I'm open to the possibility that they'll make this game worth $80 somehow but I'm waiting to see and hear from Sonic and Kirby, what's under their hoods and their worth. Air Riders and CrossWorlds could have just as much to say as World.
That said, everything we've predicted about this game. A thought could be an elimination and a single player campaign. Going back to adding a few other Nintendo IPs. That'd definitely help its case.
Re: Mario Kart World: Full Character Roster List - Every Racer Confirmed So Far
@MrCarlos46 But Kirby has his own racer to headline.
Re: Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
If there is a standalone release of WW it has to be 4k now. They've out grown HD. The Switch 2 levels are too high and capable. But that also means $70.
Re: Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
@Elitepatriot HD Of $70 given the DK out of the gate and Breath of the Wild hikes
Re: Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
Not the best but all things considered the game line up itself might be on par with a 2022/2017. If we count Switch 2 launch games and Switch 1 like Xenoblade X, Tomodachi Life, and Donkey Kong Country Returns. Between the brand new megabits like in Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong, the cross generation stuff like Pokemon ZA and Metroid Prime 4, the surprises like Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Riders and new IP in Drag X Drive. All this year. Not to mention what they're doing older Switch 1 games.
Re: Talking Point: Zelda: Wind Waker Is On Switch 2 - Do You Still Want A WW:HD Port?
I want a wind waker 4k port. With all the bells and whistles added to HD. I hope that rep was telling the truth about gamecube online games not interfering with updated versions of Zelda.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Time, Date, Where To Watch, What To Expect
I'll tune in but I"m not expecting my mind to change. I want to see there display at attempt to make this game worth that price tag. I don't expect it. Even then, when Sonic Crossroads and Kirby Riders price and content get more information, then I'll decide which racing game I'll get.
Re: Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
EPD Tokyo. The way Donkey moves and the worlds aesthetics scream Mario Odyssey.
Re: Random: Feast Your Eyes On Universal Orlando's Stunning Zelda Stained-Glass Windows
Donkey Kong was nice motivation to go there, if Zelda gets one too. They just multiplied their ticket sales.
Re: Community: Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Donkey Kong Bananza, and maybe Kirby Air Riders. Age of Imprisonment I'm thinking about. The boost to 4k or 120fps is more than I expected from the machine so 70 for each of them may be something I can adjust to.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2
I knew OoT remake was too good to be true now. but I wouldn't have believed this either. That note, no sign of Link. But I need to know how this games going to run.
Re: Donkey Kong: Bananza, A New 3D DK Adventure, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
I've been dreaming about this for years. Nintendo using other platforming mascots at the spotlight of 3d gaming. Playstation had 5 with Crash, Spyro, Sly, Jak, and Ratchet, 6 now with Astro Bot. Nintendo taking a page from them. And while they did try with DK 64 and Wario World. Kirby and the Forgotten Land and this are the them taking it for real. Point being you don't need to lean on Mario for everything.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of the Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Will Be Enhanced On Switch 2
So the enhancements are a pack and not really a whole new remaster.
Re: Sakurai's 'Kirby Air Riders' Is Speeding Onto Switch 2
While this is a nice surprise. Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing Crossroads already crowd the market this year. But hey I guess racing connoisseurs get to eat big with three flavors of party racers.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely Stunning
Is that the Siphoning power from Dread? I'm caught off guard from the purple Aura. /Users/franco/Downloads/Dread_SamusMetroid_Grip.webp
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct For March 2025?
I was hoping we'd atleast hear about the alleged remasters for Kirby Planet Robo Bot and Fire Emblem 4 remake would be here. But all in all some of the 3rd party stuff looked cool. The new Labyrinth game and Dragon Quest. Also Golf Journeys. Its cool for fans of Rythym Heaven and Tomodachi Life get new entry's. But I think this should've been a partner showcase. Metroid, Pokemon, Rhythm heaven, and Tomodachi Life could've had there own stuff.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
Only remasters and spinoffs
A Zelda spin off if anything. Putting 3d Zelda remasters of any of them don't feel like they'd make the impact they would've. If WW,TP were to get rereleased, might as save them for a 4k boost on Switch 2. Though worse case scenario they're bound to a gamecube online service.
I think a Kirby planet robo-bot would be an appropriate swan song, and a Mario spin off like baseball.
Heck a Star Fox remake of Assault or Adventures, please not Zero, that game crashed, I'm fed up with Star Fox being stuck in 64 rehashes. I'd rather Star Fox be put on early Switch 2 so the series actually has a chance to sell but its fine. Also Fire Emblem remake, I could see that being appropriate boost for later Fire Emblem.
Re: 'Persona 4 Reload' Seems Imminent, But We Still Need The Third Entry
Can we get Persona 6 first. Persona has lingered on the Persona 5 train for about a decade, now they're going back to 3.
Re: Build Your Own Skell With This Xenoblade Chronicles X Model Kit
Waiting for Switch 2 before I play this.
Re: Sakurai Says Japanese Developers Should Avoid Trying To Appeal To Western Tastes
Don't twist his words around with this headline. Him prioritizing japanese tastes doesn't mean being anti american tastes. Heck maybe Japanese tastes can be American and vice versa.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Xenoblade Game? Rate Your Favourite For Our Upcoming Ranking
3>2>1 including their extra story content. Torna, Connected and Redeemed.
I have yet to play X.
1 is very polished but basic.
2 has issues but the joy of figuring out the complex systems and its content keep me going back.
3 not only keeps its 1s polish but exceeds with the complexity and compelling design to learn. The stories of each shoot for different stars.
Re: Random: Takaya Imamura's Holding Out Hope For A Star Fox Movie
I've wanted a SF movie too. Its one of the few Nintendo series I see potential for. As sick as I am of Star Fox being carried by rehashes like Star Fox. I get the feeling a lose adaptation of that is how it starts. Then expand on the universe with Krystal, Panther and so on. Though Star Fox may need some clout first before it happens.
Re: "The Answer Was Always No" - Ex-Nintendo Employee On Zelda Movie Pitches
@Toastmaster I would've said the same thing about Illumination had they went with them when that was rumored. Even though Illumination got Mario.