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Wow... Nordic game of the year? I bought Affordable Space Adventures but never had time with my roommates to actually play it. Hm. I think I'll have to poke my roommates more to start it up

Muphry's Law has been really evident in these Star Fox Zero hate threads. [Yes, Muphry--not Murphy]

@Acein210 I think many of us have been waiting for this game for a long time. Especially after beating Starfox64 under hard mode...

@Drumpler I'm with you there. It's hard enough to create a Zelda universe/timeline with the numerous inconsistencies. Shoving other games would make it all too contrived.

The Great Fox should invest in bikes...

Anywho, I LOVED the animated short. Definitely cheesy and tropey at times, but brought back too many sentimental feels. If I was on the edge of getting the game this short would have pushed me to buy. Granted, I wish the animation in the game was as good as the polish on the game. Oh well — Platinum chose an interesting art direction (that I don't agree with).

Nintendo launched the amiibo with Smash, and it had a really good take on how theyd be used. Very few games have tried to innovate them past mere skins and for that reason ( and my student loans being undeferred) I have bought many a less amiibo. People don't like DLC — fine. However, if this is really a toy-to-life, I. need more than just a statue.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE what, you don't think Splatoon could stand on its own legs with that single player?

But seriously... StarFox should've had multiplayer...

Can someone inform me what Ms. Rodgers has brought to the table before that's come true? I'm not insulting her, I just don't know.

As many of you have stated, I'm all about more games ( though my wallets aren't), but I am not all for rushed/half-baked games. I'm wondering how they can tread that line...

I'm... a bit more excited for the series than the game... >_>

Sigh. I thoroughly disagree with their decision for the party bus. It doesn't keep it more engaged — it just makes it strategic in (in my opinion) a weaker sense.

@JaxonH Yes, if you're out and about 25 mile-long cable should do the trick, no? If not, you can get a second one: I'm sure 50 miles should suffice. For those frequently on plane rides, I'm sure they could sell a special pack.

...>_>

EDIT: (to your edit) getcha getcha

I think Nintendo is missing big by using Wi-Fi to connect the controller to the system. It forgets: Nintendo lovers and 20somethings of this generation LOVE retro. Why not have 25-mi long cables? There's nothing more retro than these badboys. Wi-Fi wouldn't be an issue. There would be no issue with latency. And if a gamer decides to go further, they can get another cable and attach it to double/triple/etc. the length. I see nothing wrong with this picture.

Only if it's good. Watching the anime in retrospect makes me wither inside.

@Kirk ...you're judging my character and argument based on a spelling error? You're that desperate to respond that way?

I think a better response is to see the reviews and user reactions.

@Sean_Aaron can we not turn this into a Brit v Yank showdown — pun not intended. There are plenty of people from the States that recognise the importance of the 2nd Ammendment yet still see that our country is dangerously obsessed with firearms

@Sean_Aaron can we not turn this into a Brit v Yank showdown — pun not intended. There are plenty of people from the States that recognise the importance of the 2nd Ammendment yet still see that our country is dangerously obsessed with firearms

"As if the United States didn't already have enough problems with accidental shootings" — there definitely was a bias when writing this article. Mind you, a bias i align with, which is why I found the opening hilarious... But still...

Nonsequitor points for @Kirk

I think what this ultimately boils down to for everyone in this argument is hubris. @kingofthesofa clearly I don't spend enough time on the NL forums to notice who has it and who doesn't, but you are so right: the people who have made the most bombastic remarks speak only in conjecture rather than their own experience of the game (or apparently the Wii U, now that I hear) being fun or not. Fascinating.

@Kirk So... in essence, you have no clue what you label as fun so you'll use outlandish analogies soaked in the blood of a red herring as to avoid the real issue. Cool — glad we got that out of the way.

@Kirk Then tell me how you qualify fun. I don't share the same definition as @CreamyDream, but I am not one to trash a game without actually experiencing it. We aren't debating a scientific phenomena which is grounded around objective data. Any game is based around one's experience, which is solely subjective. Yes, there may be certain elements that resonates with a multitude of people, but until you play the game, how can you trash a game? What are you defining as "fun"?

@Kirk Is it? One of your biggest arguments is that it lacks fun. Until you've had a try and state that you've had little fun, until you play it and say that it does nothing to the experience, your pathologically-centered argument is solely based on the mixed descriptions from other people. Your arguments may be sound, but until you play it, how can you trash such a game?

And once again, @Kirk dodges the ultimate question.

@Kirk The fact that you haven't answered anyone's question regarding your experience with StarFox Zero nulls your second aspect (that it "actually isn't more fun").

In fact, many of the bombastic opinions on this thread is rather disappointing. I can understand heated debates, but leave your ad hominem remarks on your side of the computer screen.

@Kirk
Firstly, have you played the game or are you merely talking from your own analysis of what others have played?

Secondly (and more importantly), the problem with your analogy between SNES StarFox and StarFox Zero is convention. Convention was already established that up goes and down goes down. A and B do something different. These were ideas established due to the fact that a handful of generations of videogame hardware solidified conventions for gamers to play StarFox SNES "intuitively."

A couple generations later, the idea of twin-stick was introduced. Many criticized this approach of gaming, saying it wouldn't stick. It wasn't conventional enough. However, we see in retrospect the plethora of advantages twin-stick gaming has to offer (assuming you're not a WASD+mouse elitist).

By now, we have an established convention of how third-person shooters should work — something much more solidified than during the SNES era. We expect that if you do x, y should happen. I haven't played StarFox Zero yet so I am willing to concede on an objective standpoint, but from what I have read and heard from critics (both on pro and con), it all makes sense. Is it intuitive? No, but whose fault is that: convention or the system itself? Conventions only change when new ideas are offered. Was this made primarily to showcase the Wii U gamepad? Sure. But the mechanics make sense and can offer a new experience to the game. 22 April will tell, I suppose.

@DizziParadise I find it odd. I fully agree with your comments about Link not being androgynous for the same reasons I disagree about your thoughts on VA. If done well (which is a key part), VA gives the characters more character. Sure, it's quicker to read, but if you speed read, do you really capture the essence of the person speaking or his/her environment? And adding your own voices in your head is the same idea of choosing Link to be a boy or girl. It gives you options, but lacks a fleshed out idea. I understand your fear about bad voice acting--I've definitely have heard my spoonful of weaksauce--but there are too many pros to have it out entirely. "Having the option" is a fair compromise, but even if it's less than par, I will choose VA over NVA

For us retrofans, it's a nice homage. Does it do good for a standard commercial, though? One geared towards a wider audience...?

Typically I go for retail. Don't... think that's going to happen with Minecraft. I already have it on Wii U and prefer PC anywho.

@DizziParadise Hylian doesn't feel like "standard" English American (AKA Californian/Midwest). I could see them doing Irish English--that'd be cool. Or Appalachian English! Depends on if they're rural or city folk.

@Shadowkiller97 Perhaps this is the reason for delay? Doubling the possibilities of character?

I'd be greatly appreciative of a voice-acted Zelda game

I've never played a game in this series but have always been enticed by the idea. Why has there not been a good party game for Nintendo in such a long time when they thrive off of local multiplayer? Yes, I get it that SEGA is the co. that developed this, but it's a darn shame. Mario v. Sonic. Great idea. Olympic games that you can compete in with people around the world. Great idea. Execution. Poor.

This is just a shame.

I thoroughly enjoy watching these videos. I'll get Heist soon enough...

The most important things in life are learned in Kindergarten: play nice, peeps. Throwing ad hominem insults at someone else because of your own insecurities or issues in a game doesn't solve anything. Sigh.

Will there be a physical version of Star Fox Guard? If so, is it only to specific retailers or....?

But seriously: when is Nintendo going to announce info? If it is released this year (which the earlier article somewhat insinuates), can they really afford to wait until E3 to announce it?

Madness...

It contrasts well with its competitors. Light blue Wii U v. Blue PS never made sense.

Glad to see the return

I'm finding that I don't have time to use Miitomo to its max capacity. I'm glad Nintendo is receiving success through this and hope that it does garner people back into the brand.

Yeah... the first statement definitely was not well worded to appease Wii U owners. It surprises me when people (and even more so companies) put out poorly worded statements. It isn't like a speech where they can't hit backspace — all it takes is a few rereads before you publish your statement.

@Angelic_Lapras_King you need b another "go" to REALLY get the Power Rangers theme

Think it'll launch like every other mobile app/game? It'll just show up?

This just shows how little I know about the world...

From the beginning, there was dirt on all candidates but Trump. Could call the bias there Would've made more sense if a... ya kno... a Democrat and Republican faced off in the final round. Whaeva. #StillSanders

Has it been announced to when Miitomo will be released in the West?

The hype is slowly building for me

@ACK I guess that just means we need a new game that redefines his character before he goes into Smash

I can understand people being upset about the decisions, but it's quite disappointing to see people blind in their fervor and claiming that their belief that X should be on the top or Y shouldn't is gospel and all should bow down. I guess I shouldn't be surprised--it's the internet. It makes the best and worst of us — including Nintendo fans.

I personally loved Wind Waker. While I loved MM [arguably my #1] and wait for a game that has a similar level of darkness and tight-knit NPC personalities, WW was a breath of fresh air. I don't understand why people say "it brought nothing to the franchise." It sure did! It brought a much more cohesive version to a different timeline. It brought an artstyle that, while they went back 180 as @SNESDisney so calmly states, bears more semblance with the latest two iterations of the series (I'm including the Wii U one in this).

I am disappointed that they published this article only a few days after the poll, though. The numbers are scant. That said, I'm pleased with a good number of these titles

@CloudNine Exactly my thoughts, plus the fact that it'd fit in my hands more smoothly.

Everyone comments the gameplay or visuals. For me it's the music...

I'm looking forward to this

I feel that's just PR