Given said sites used Nintendo and Mario imagery in their banners etc, basically appropriating a brand to advertise their own, what is by law a software piracy, website...Nintendo is in the right.
Don't steal branding. Especially when you use it to advertise something illegal.
I think people are forgetting the thing we had last week was Europe focused. As in, Nintendo of America didn't mention it. It was Nintendo UK published and presented.
@chemical Yeah it is, but it's a known fact with these service based games, you won't have time for all of them, so whats the point trying to muscle in on a market?
It's like, yeah you could play our MMO instead, but you've already got one and don't have time for two MMOs, Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch and numerous other service based titles that keep wanting you to come back.
It's a losing battle and they are wise to not jump in.
Perfectly understandable. There are some games that just wont work with certain interfaces and a full scale PC RTS that has you flying across a keyboard isnt going to work.
One thing this article didn't mention is those sites quite bluntly used copyrighted images all over to advertise. I mean the banner image was freaking Mario sprites.
Metroid Metroid II Super Metroid Metroid Fusion Metroid Zero Mission Metroid Prime Pinball Metroid Prime Hunters Metroid Prime Federation Force Metroid Other M Metroid Samus Returns
Coming to Xbox and Switch at a later date than PS4 apparently, and on Switch at inflated price.
So it's an okay late port, having been released pre-Switch, but it's then a delayed remaster on Switch at an inflated price compared to the PS4 version.
@MasterJay Yeah here, Zelda and the upcoming Smash Ultimate are higher than usual £50 price of games, instead going for £60, which is around $80. Granted even our £50 games are more expensive than the US but still
@Cobalt the average salary for me at the moment is SOMEONE BLOODY HIRE ME ALREADY!
@Grant007 I didnt bash the online service. I simply stated the obvious.
This is the game releasing in September alongside the other notable release: the online service that they as a business would obviously expect us to buy.
Now if I said the online service was bad or overpriced then sure id be bashing it. But ive kept and will keep my opinion of that seperate
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Re: Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Switch Game Releases Have Been A Huge Success
@kobashi100 Been over this for years huh? Despite the Switch not even being out for two?
What planet are you on that cycles the sun that fast?
Re: Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Switch Game Releases Have Been A Huge Success
@kobashi100 32GB cards already exist. Dragon Quest Heroes 1 + 2 in Japan comes on one 32GB card.
Re: Nintendo And ROM Website Owner Looking To Avoid Lengthy Court Proceedings
Given said sites used Nintendo and Mario imagery in their banners etc, basically appropriating a brand to advertise their own, what is by law a software piracy, website...Nintendo is in the right.
Don't steal branding. Especially when you use it to advertise something illegal.
Re: Fox McCloud Won't Be Flying Solo In Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle For Atlas
@Razer Its a multiplatform game and the other versions dont get anything extra.
Re: Random: Nintendo Streams PS4 Pro Ads During FIFA 19 Gamescom Demo
I'm still curious how Nintendo is allowed to market these games given Sony has the exclusive marketing rights. Again,
Re: Rumour: Dark Souls II Now In Development For Nintendo Switch
@RyanSilberman Like they already are on PS4/Xbox One. The Trilogy is just a limited release thing for NA/Asia.
Still...I'll believe this when I see it. Then again, Bandai Namco did say they were kicking themselves.
Re: Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 Announced For 28th August
I think people are forgetting the thing we had last week was Europe focused. As in, Nintendo of America didn't mention it. It was Nintendo UK published and presented.
This is a global Nindies Direct. Enjoy.
Re: Review: Tiny Hands Adventure (Switch eShop)
Pretty much the conclusion I came to when I did articles on this game a while ago, but with one notable difference.
I did mention that some of the ideas displayed would do wonders fully expanded in a sequel. Kind of a Sonic 1 going to Sonic 2 scenario.
That and I was able to give them loads of feedback for an upcoming patch (On PC at least).
Maybe it comes to Switch? I'll need to ask them.
Re: FIFA Could Start To Include Fortnite Emotes For The Sake Of "Authenticity"
Since when was this game authentic?
Re: Miyamoto Doesn't Want To Make An MMORPG Because It Would Be Boring
@chemical Yeah it is, but it's a known fact with these service based games, you won't have time for all of them, so whats the point trying to muscle in on a market?
It's like, yeah you could play our MMO instead, but you've already got one and don't have time for two MMOs, Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch and numerous other service based titles that keep wanting you to come back.
It's a losing battle and they are wise to not jump in.
Re: Miyamoto Doesn't Want To Make An MMORPG Because It Would Be Boring
And tbh, who has time for ANOTHER MMO? Look at all the ones that came out after WoW. Dead now.
Re: Telltale's The Walking Dead Seasons 1, 2 And 3 Are All Coming To Switch This Year
@hatch I try not to deal with fanboys.
Re: Telltale's The Walking Dead Seasons 1, 2 And 3 Are All Coming To Switch This Year
@Spoony_Tech Because they were already working on it, and it's episodic and won't conclude until Xmas.
So rather than wait until that ends, just put this out now to fill the gaps, instead of delaying the start of the final season.
Re: Blizzard's StarCraft Series Unlikely To Be Released On Nintendo Switch
Perfectly understandable. There are some games that just wont work with certain interfaces and a full scale PC RTS that has you flying across a keyboard isnt going to work.
Re: My Nintendo Stores In Europe Are Now Offering Store Vouchers For Your Gold Coins
"We want physical stuff back"
"Here you go, plus discounts"
"Not good enough"
Nintendo fans.
Re: Original Developer Working On Handheld Versions Of Mighty No. 9 Reveals “Zero Progress” Was Made
They wanted Unreal Engine 3 to run on the **VITA AND 3DS!!**
That should have told you what the result would be!
Re: Ubisoft Has Halted Development Of Steep On Nintendo Switch
And so it begins.
I also notice how DQXI is suddenly "Going well" after months of troubles and "Development issues and lots of work" the moment Octopath sells.
Funny that.
Re: New Smash Bros. Ultimate Assist Trophies Include Shovel Knight And Monster Hunter's Rathalos
That Monster Hunter stage looked a little less like a fighting stage....and more like a flat out boss fight...
Re: Feature: What Does Nintendo's Shutdown Of ROM-Sharing Sites Mean For Video Game Preservation?
One thing this article didn't mention is those sites quite bluntly used copyrighted images all over to advertise. I mean the banner image was freaking Mario sprites.
Re: Video: New Team Sonic Racing Trailer Showcases All-New Team Mechanics
The frame drops at points in the trailer highlight when they change from PS4 to Switch footage. Heck it's blunt as all get out. Gross.
Re: Windjammers Is Flying Onto The Switch eShop Later This Year
Did they just say Nintendo gamers are basic?
Re: Tiny Hands Adventure Aims To Give Yooka-Laylee A Run For Its 3D Platforming Money On Switch
Guess what I got a review code for and have been playing for a few weeks.
Yep.
This'll be good.
Re: SEGA's Latest Financial Report Reveals Slump In Sales
Put Yakuza on more platforms for that extra revenue maybe?
Re: Super Bomberman R Hits One Million Worldwide Sales, Konami Celebrates With Bungee Jump
@BensonUii I dont care if people approve of what I say or not.
Re: Super Bomberman R Hits One Million Worldwide Sales, Konami Celebrates With Bungee Jump
@LaytonPuzzle27 Hey.
I never said I wanted them to go jump. I said some would.
Some aint me.
Re: Super Bomberman R Hits One Million Worldwide Sales, Konami Celebrates With Bungee Jump
Some would wish Konami would go bungee jump without a cord.
Re: Sega Of America Appoints Ian Curran As New COO And President
Can we get some new management down at Capcom Europe while we are at it?
Re: The US Trader Who Bet $400 Million Against Nintendo Takes Huge Hit As Stock Price Soars
@electrolite77 He owes 27 million currently.
But yeah looking at past disclosures he holds for a 6 to 8 month window it seems. So it wouldnt be based on yearly results.
Seems he took this out in April/May
Re: The US Trader Who Bet $400 Million Against Nintendo Takes Huge Hit As Stock Price Soars
@electrolite77 We know he's bet against these figures because its a short bet. Those are typically weeks to a few months.
This individual in particular never holds for more than 8 months
Re: The US Trader Who Bet $400 Million Against Nintendo Takes Huge Hit As Stock Price Soars
Hedge funds, frankly, should be illegal. Its borderline stock market manipulation.
Re: Capcom’s Latest Financial Report Reveals Record-Breaking First Quarter
Capcom has their best first quarter ever....as soon as they effectively drop Nintendo.
Re: US Trader Rubs Salt Into Nintendo's Share Drop Wounds With $400 Million Bet Against The Company
@Cobalt So Prime Pinball, Hunters, Federation Force, Other M, Samus Returns, Fusion and Zero Mission are all bad?
Re: HAL President Satoshi Mitsuhara Reminisces On His Close Friendship With Satoru Iwata
@NEStalgia At least SEGA still gives a toss.
Re: US Trader Rubs Salt Into Nintendo's Share Drop Wounds With $400 Million Bet Against The Company
@Cobalt The two NON-Retro Studios Metroid games?
So...
Metroid
Metroid II
Super Metroid
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Prime Pinball
Metroid Prime Hunters
Metroid Prime Federation Force
Metroid Other M
Metroid Samus Returns
Are all disasters?
Re: HAL President Satoshi Mitsuhara Reminisces On His Close Friendship With Satoru Iwata
@RupeeClock The Splatoon devs mentioned they play Battlefield so...
Re: Atlus Teases Next Stage In Etrian Odyssey Series
For all I know this could be doing a Monster Hunter and hitting PS4.
Re: Rumour: LEGO Harry Potter Collection Could Magically Appear On Nintendo Switch This November
@dethmart Well...not really. Many games come out with price parity.
Re: Wall Street Analyst Warns Of Slowing Nintendo Switch Sales
Doooooooomed.
Re: Rumour: LEGO Harry Potter Collection Could Magically Appear On Nintendo Switch This November
Coming to Xbox and Switch at a later date than PS4 apparently, and on Switch at inflated price.
So it's an okay late port, having been released pre-Switch, but it's then a delayed remaster on Switch at an inflated price compared to the PS4 version.
So....no thanks.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Is Headed To Turkey But Will Cost Customers Almost $500
@Cobalt Community work currently. Running my own website, community of gamers, so on so forth.
@MasterJay Yep, welcome to the UK!
Re: The Nintendo Switch Is Headed To Turkey But Will Cost Customers Almost $500
@MasterJay Yeah here, Zelda and the upcoming Smash Ultimate are higher than usual £50 price of games, instead going for £60, which is around $80. Granted even our £50 games are more expensive than the US but still
@Cobalt the average salary for me at the moment is SOMEONE BLOODY HIRE ME ALREADY!
Re: The Nintendo Switch Is Headed To Turkey But Will Cost Customers Almost $500
@MasterJay Compared to the £ sterling price, its cheaper.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Is Headed To Turkey But Will Cost Customers Almost $500
Breath of the Wild is actually cheaper. Huh.
Re: Nintendo Labo's New Vehicle Kit Will Let You Drive, Dive And Fly On Your Switch
@JJ286 I cknsoder DLC to not be a major release no matter how expansive. Its simply more of 2017's games.
Re: Nintendo Labo's New Vehicle Kit Will Let You Drive, Dive And Fly On Your Switch
@Grant007 I didnt bash the online service. I simply stated the obvious.
This is the game releasing in September alongside the other notable release: the online service that they as a business would obviously expect us to buy.
Now if I said the online service was bad or overpriced then sure id be bashing it. But ive kept and will keep my opinion of that seperate
Re: Nintendo Labo's New Vehicle Kit Will Let You Drive, Dive And Fly On Your Switch
Here's the big September game folks. Right alongside that online service they want us to buy apparently.
Re: Nihon Falcom Dealt With "Online Flaming" For Years Because It Didn't Release Games On Nintendo DS
Then the Switch version of Ys VIII became the best selling version in the west.
So er...may need to rethink that strategy lads.
Re: Review: Spheroids (Switch eShop)
@Cobalt You know there will be an infographic when they hit 1k though.
Re: Review: Spheroids (Switch eShop)
@Cobalt There isn't even a 1000 games yet.
Re: Solve The Mystery Of Cycle 28 And You'll Get The Developer's Entire Game Catalogue For Free
Bootstrap Paradox.