Only problem I have with modern Pokémon is forced exp share on whole team. Other than that I have about a 150 hours of fun out of them. SwordShield is my least favorite of the series though, still had a lot of fun with it though though. My main drive for Pokémon is the creatures itself so Iove new gens.
When I was young I didn't even Sega was ever a console competitor.
But I was always a fan of them because as a kid I owned on the Gamecube Billy Hatcher, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 and Super Monkey Ball and loved all of them.
Phantasy Star Online and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle are even to this day in my top 5 fav games ever.
I like Rex' and Shulk's design both more. And think the the designs in general are more incoherent than that of Xenoblade 2 because in 2 I never had a problem with it.
While this is cool, I like the Smash World Tour better. But even the SWT is heavily US focused despite it's name. Hope enough Japanese top 10 players make it through.
My first game was Emerald but I played daily Pokémon Stadium 2 (my brother had it) before that as well as watching the anime every day after school. Soon after that books on Pokémon as well Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Ranger. Bought a 3DS just for X Y. Love the mons and the series to death. Sword and Shield are probably the worst games in the series (after that Red Blue Yellow), but they're still good enough for me personally because I have 760 hours in it and aren't even done with dlc.
Haven't bought Arceus yet, don't know if I will. Will buy Scarlet Violet though for sure.
Rather have actual stages instead of an open world. Also rather have an artstyle instead of looking like every fanmade unreal engine mod ever. Not for me. Still hoping for a Sonic Adventure 2 Remaster.
I always watch all official tournaments, so sad to see this happen. Hopefully it's because there is a sequel or semi-sequel in the making, that would be amazing.
As a huge Yu-Gi-Oh fan and a fan of the up and coming composers of I am Setsuna and the one from Octopath Traveler this is awesome news.
The music in the game is great but felt way different than other Yu-Gi-Oh games, so I was curious who the composer was. Big deal for him to get this gig.
Also hope for a physical release of the soundtrack, its great.
Edit: The composer of I Am Setsuna and the Tiny Metal Duology will also compose Digimon Survive, can't wait to hear that soundtrack!
It sucks a bit that the dlc has a different artstyle compared to MK8 itself and it sucks a lot that the dlc does not use the antigravity main gimmick of MK8.
Having said that, 48 tracks of a bit less quality for €25 in the best Mario Kart game, sign me up!
Read the whole thing, but I always expected the servers to go down eventually and repairs to stop eventually. Sucks a bit yeah, but I'll just play games I enjoy till I can't anymore. Knowing that I myself am stupid enough to buy 300 euros of digital stuff on Nintendo systems.
Like 12 or more will be tour courses which I really don't like because of their non-Mario feel. Having said that, paying €25 for 30 to 36 remade mainline courses is still way more than worth it. So I'm not complaining.
I play them in Japanese so I don't really care. But I knew the moment they spoke British that it was Xenoblade, brand recognition. So I'd rather they keep it British.
I'd rather have BOTW-like graphics, but different development team, different genre, less development time. Also to me it doesn't look as bsd as some people make it out to be.
As someone that goes to tournaments once in a while and is a fan on the anime, I'm having quite some fun with my Monarch deck. But hope they'll add more modes so there are duels for starter decks against starter decks, instead of only rabked where you can be destroyed by the best decks in the game at any moment
Finished Metroid Zero Mission and I think I'm at the last boss of Metroid Samus Returns, so if I finish that I will start playing Super Metroid on WiiU or Switch.
Waiting for my Pokėmon Shining Pearl to come with the mail. Gonna play it a lot if it comes. Maybe some Animal Crossing New Horizons and Pokėmon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX if it doesn't come.
Also probably watching some Naruto again, at episode 89 atm.
And wil probably finish my Pirates of the Carribean marathon, watched 1 through 3 already now just 4 and 5 in the weekend.
@RupeeClock are you playing it without the update? If so, are the union room and grand underground missing or just missing some features? Because the patch has a bit of weird wordibg around that.
1. Would be Emerald and Diamond/Pearl together 2. HeartGold/SoulSilver 3. OmegaRuby/AlphaSaphhire 4. Black2/White2 5. Black/White 6. Sun/Moon 7. Most other games.
I think they're worse than the games they are remakes off, but wouldn't give them a 6. I love that there is variety in gameplay and artstyle between all the Pokémon games on Switch and think that random battles is a boon for this release and not a con.
Also while the models in the overworld are a bit underwhelming, they don't look even close to a Funko Pop.
Having said all that, I respect that the reviewer didn't see it that way and thinks his experience with it deserves a 6.
Got FighterZ for a 20 and bought all 3 seasons passes at different times on sle for a full 40. So felt like I bought a game with lot's of characters for €60.
Nice that you can try out some of the dlc this month.
Also Xenoverse but less my type of game. Also for 20.
Only missing 3 of my favs, so that quite good for me. Despite that, just don't know if I'll buy the games in general. Lots of space needed, not knowing how much I would enjoy it or how good it looks.
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Re: Soapbox: For A Jaded Pokémon Fan, Scarlet And Violet Is Exactly What I Need
Only problem I have with modern Pokémon is forced exp share on whole team. Other than that I have about a 150 hours of fun out of them. SwordShield is my least favorite of the series though, still had a lot of fun with it though though. My main drive for Pokémon is the creatures itself so Iove new gens.
Re: Feature: SEGA's Astonishing GameCube Rebound Following Defeat In The Console Wars
When I was young I didn't even Sega was ever a console competitor.
But I was always a fan of them because as a kid I owned on the Gamecube Billy Hatcher, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 and Super Monkey Ball and loved all of them.
Phantasy Star Online and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle are even to this day in my top 5 fav games ever.
Re: Designing The Characters For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Was Apparently 'Hellish'
I like Rex' and Shulk's design both more. And think the the designs in general are more incoherent than that of Xenoblade 2 because in 2 I never had a problem with it.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - An Epic, Emotionally-Charged Masterpiece
Played 1 and Future Connected and were both great.
Only a few hours into 2 and it's already a step up in everything especially the music.
So I'll buy 3 when I eventually clear 2 and Torna in a few months. Taking a break between the games otherwise it'll burn me out.
Re: Random: Pokémon Artist Reportedly Designed Blaziken To Test Fan Reception
One of the best designed Pokémon in one of the best designed gen.
I've never ever had an issue with inanimate object-mons and humanoid-mons though.
Love all of em, Blaziken prob in top 50 for me.
Re: Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Has Died
Sad to hear. My condolences.
Watched the series my whole childhood and still now. Same goes for still playing the card game.
Re: The Panda Cup, An Officially-Licensed Smash Bros. Circuit, Begins Today At CEO
While this is cool, I like the Smash World Tour better. But even the SWT is heavily US focused despite it's name. Hope enough Japanese top 10 players make it through.
Re: Treasure Is Apparently Working On A "Highly Requested" Title
So a Sin & Punishment 3?
Re: ESA President Says E3 Will Return In 2023
Watching E3 is like my christmas, so I'm all for it coming back.
Re: Nintendo's 'Super Sale' Slashes The Price Of Over 1500 Games This Thursday (Europe)
Hope SMTV dlc will also be discounted
Re: Feature: How The Quintessential Essence Of Pokémon Games Inspires Gen After Gen
My first game was Emerald but I played daily Pokémon Stadium 2 (my brother had it) before that as well as watching the anime every day after school. Soon after that books on Pokémon as well Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Ranger. Bought a 3DS just for X Y. Love the mons and the series to death. Sword and Shield are probably the worst games in the series (after that Red Blue Yellow), but they're still good enough for me personally because I have 760 hours in it and aren't even done with dlc.
Haven't bought Arceus yet, don't know if I will. Will buy Scarlet Violet though for sure.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Showcases A Pretty, But Sparse Open World
Rather have actual stages instead of an open world. Also rather have an artstyle instead of looking like every fanmade unreal engine mod ever. Not for me.
Still hoping for a Sonic Adventure 2 Remaster.
Re: Pokkén Tournament Won't Be Supported Competitively After 2022 Championships
I always watch all official tournaments, so sad to see this happen. Hopefully it's because there is a sequel or semi-sequel in the making, that would be amazing.
Re: Video: Do You Own A Video Game So Rare That You Can Never Actually Play It?
I own Doshin the Giant on Gamecube, grear game!
Re: Temtem Brings Pokémon-Inspired Online Adventure To Switch This September
Not for me, the designs just feel bland compared to Pokémon and the Pokémon themselfs is a big reason why I follow the franchise.
Re: Random: The Octopath Traveler Composer Wrote Music For A Yu-Gi-Oh Game
As a huge Yu-Gi-Oh fan and a fan of the up and coming composers of I am Setsuna and the one from Octopath Traveler this is awesome news.
The music in the game is great but felt way different than other Yu-Gi-Oh games, so I was curious who the composer was. Big deal for him to get this gig.
Also hope for a physical release of the soundtrack, its great.
Edit: The composer of I Am Setsuna and the Tiny Metal Duology will also compose Digimon Survive, can't wait to hear that soundtrack!
Re: First 4 Figures Unveils Stunning New Sonic The Hedgehog Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Would have bought it if it was around 100 euros, sadly it isn't.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
A few games of Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel and a few games Pokémon Unite as always.
Trying out the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe dlc for sure.
Other than that, maybe some Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX and watching some Smash tournaments.
Re: Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Music Has Already Been Ripped, And It's Glorious
Curious if those are just the coconut mall and choco mountain songs from tour or if they actually gave us new versions.
Re: Talking Point: Not A Mario Kart Tour Fan? Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Gives You The Best Of Both Worlds
It sucks a bit that the dlc has a different artstyle compared to MK8 itself and it sucks a lot that the dlc does not use the antigravity main gimmick of MK8.
Having said that, 48 tracks of a bit less quality for €25 in the best Mario Kart game, sign me up!
Re: Memory Pak: I Was Accidentally In The Perfect Place For The Nintendo Switch Launch Week
I had the Limited Edition of Breath of the Wild on launch day but got my Switch three months after saving up for it.
Re: Poll: Do You Think Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Have Eye Issues?
Don't mind the designs, don't mind old catch mechanics back. I play a gane foe what it is and not what it isn't, otherwise I just wouldn't buy it.
Re: Take A Look Inside The Tiny Apartment Of The Man Who Owes Nintendo $14 Million
"News", the title feels more like on of the "random" titles on this site.
Re: Feature: "NCL Has Been Waiting For This Day Since 2014" - Former NOA Employee Talks Nintendo eShop Closures
Read the whole thing, but I always expected the servers to go down eventually and repairs to stop eventually. Sucks a bit yeah, but I'll just play games I enjoy till I can't anymore. Knowing that I myself am stupid enough to buy 300 euros of digital stuff on Nintendo systems.
Re: Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation And DLCs Will Also Disappear From The 3DS eShop
Why do you keep mentioning March when you can add funds till August.
I'm glad I've got Revelation physical on the special edition.
Re: Poll: Will Mario Kart 8's Deluxe Booster Course Pass Make You Buy The NSO Expansion Pack?
No, I'll jusy buy the dlc
Re: Reminder: You Don't Need The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass To Play The DLC
Like 12 or more will be tour
courses which I really don't like because of their non-Mario feel.
Having said that, paying €25 for 30 to 36 remade mainline courses is still way more than worth it. So I'm not complaining.
Re: Poll: Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
I play them in Japanese so I don't really care. But I knew the moment they spoke British that it was Xenoblade, brand recognition. So I'd rather they keep it British.
Re: Nintendo Minute's Kit And Krysta Are Starting Their Own Podcast
Cool, hope they can make it their living.
Re: Video: Remember When You Needed A Cable To Trade Pokémon?
Did so many tournaments, with Emerald like that.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Earns Franchise's Best Debut on Twitch
Noticed it on release that it did way better than other Pokémon games.
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Raises The Question - How Much Do Janky Graphics Matter?
I'd rather have BOTW-like graphics, but different development team, different genre, less development time.
Also to me it doesn't look as bsd as some people make it out to be.
Re: SEGA Wants Sonic Frontiers To Take The Franchise To 'The Next Level'
Not everything needs to be open world, or even semi-open world. This is one of those.
Re: Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel - A F2P Card-Battler With Potential, But Noobs Beware
As someone that goes to tournaments once in a while and is a fan on the anime, I'm having quite some fun with my Monarch deck. But hope they'll add more modes so there are duels for starter decks against starter decks, instead of only rabked where you can be destroyed by the best decks in the game at any moment
Re: Trevenant Is Pokémon Unite's Next Character, And It Arrives Very Soon
Great choice! Needs way more unusual picks!
Re: Random: Nintendo Kart Is Trending On Social Media, Following Claims Of Mario Kart 9 Being "In Active Development"
Rather have Mario Kart than Nintendo Kart. It worked for Smash but just putting all their ips in all their games is gonna devalue them all
Re: Minecraft Dungeons' First Seasonal Adventure 'Cloudy Climb' Has Arrived, And It's A Free Update
Basically a roguelike game mode, if I had the game I would certainly try it out
Re: Tsareena Is The Next Character To Join Pokémon Unite
Great choice!
Re: The Game Awards 2021: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards
@Tyranexx Always been the case, always been known
Re: 7.6 Tons Of Fake Pokémon Cards Headed To Europe Reportedly Seized By Customs Officials
As someone from the Netherlands, we get a lot of fake ones here
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 20th)
Finished Metroid Zero Mission and I think I'm at the last boss of Metroid Samus Returns, so if I finish that I will start playing Super Metroid on WiiU or Switch.
Waiting for my Pokėmon Shining Pearl to come with the mail. Gonna play it a lot if it comes. Maybe some Animal Crossing New Horizons and Pokėmon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX if it doesn't come.
Also probably watching some Naruto again, at episode 89 atm.
And wil probably finish my Pirates of the Carribean marathon, watched 1 through 3 already now just 4 and 5 in the weekend.
Re: Video: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's Launch Trailer Is Here
@RupeeClock cool to hear. Hope I ever get to see you post the results.
Re: Video: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's Launch Trailer Is Here
@RupeeClock are you playing it without the update? If so, are the union room and grand underground missing or just missing some features? Because the patch has a bit of weird wordibg around that.
Re: Playtonic Announces Tencent Investment And Major Expansion Plans
To all the people not buying anymore, don't forget to don' buy any EA, Ubisoft, Platinum games, etc etc etc anymore, no Bayonetta for u.
Also don't watch Godzilla movies and multiple others.
All funded by Tencent!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Pokémon Game Ever?
Only mainline games in this ranking
1. Would be Emerald and Diamond/Pearl together
2. HeartGold/SoulSilver
3. OmegaRuby/AlphaSaphhire
4. Black2/White2
5. Black/White
6. Sun/Moon
7. Most other games.
Re: Review: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl - A Middling Pair Of Remakes
Huge disagree.
I think they're worse than the games they are remakes off, but wouldn't give them a 6. I love that there is variety in gameplay and artstyle between all the Pokémon games on Switch and think that random battles is a boon for this release and not a con.
Also while the models in the overworld are a bit underwhelming, they don't look even close to a Funko Pop.
Having said all that, I respect that the reviewer didn't see it that way and thinks his experience with it deserves a 6.
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ And Xenoverse 2 Have Now Sold Over 8 Million Units Each
Got FighterZ for a 20 and bought all 3 seasons passes at different times on sle for a full 40. So felt like I bought a game with lot's of characters for €60.
Nice that you can try out some of the dlc this month.
Also Xenoverse but less my type of game. Also for 20.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13th)
A little bit of Animal Crossing New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cpu battles.
Trying to clear at least 1 area in Metroid: Samus Returns, cleared Zero Mission last week snd trying to beat the first 4 before buying Dread.
Maybe watch some Naruto and The Walking Dead.
Waiting to play Shin Megami Tensei V for when I maybe get a new tv in the coming two weeks.
Re: Feature: Metroid Dread Has Plenty Of Other M's DNA, And That's No Bad Thing
Had issues with Adam and the Varia Suit-like situations, but other than that loved it. Especially liked Samus her voice acting in it.
Re: GTA Trilogy Remaster Music Tracks Confirmed By Rockstar
Only missing 3 of my favs, so that quite good for me. Despite that, just don't know if I'll buy the games in general. Lots of space needed, not knowing how much I would enjoy it or how good it looks.