Would a Mother 3 release be that controversial though? Gamers who know about it, including the websites that cover it, lavish it with praise regarding the gameplay, story, and dialogue. If the concern is that Nintendo will receive negative press in regards to Mother 3, keep in mind that they are slowly shaking their "kids-only" image over the decades, especially since this one while publishing Bayonetta 2 of all things, an M-rated game that they outright endorsed Kamiya to go all out on with regards to adult contents. A minority of disingenuous far-left political activists, rightfully called SJWs, who have proven that they don't buy contents that panders to their viewpoints should not have been enough to prevent a localization that was on its way until XXX "controversial" moment happened.
For people saying that politically correct culture is not a thing, please look at a window. Just from popular culture alone, the far left,
Damaged the Star Wars brand, one of the world's biggest IP
Accelerated the impending death of the American comic industry by making unwelcomed changes to heroes like Hulk, Thor and Ice Man
Tarnished the Ghostbuster franchise with an all-female cast that panders to the west of "progressive", which is actually regressive, culture
Stopped a foreign Chinese woman from publishing a young adult novel, thus silencing her free speech even though she came from a country that not only does not respect the concept but is literally implementing a social credit system where the government will track every movement a person makes within the country
Kowtowing to the SJWs was not a wise move on Nintendo's part. The argument that "everyone who wanted to play Mother 3 would have done so by now" does not take into account that people are willing to replay and support the games they loved playing and Earthbound fans are among the most dedicated fan base in gaming. That's like saying if people were interested in Mother 1 and 2, they would have played it before their Virtual Console releases but that did not stop them from being successful. The last thing we need is a return of mass censorship on Nintendo's consoles.
The outrage culture that the SJWs set up needs to die as we head into the new decade. If that means that the journalism industry collapses along with its tumorous leech on Western culture, so be it.
I brought Black and White up because these games in a total of three days nearly beat the HD remake of the most popular generation in one country. That generation was responsible for doing away with the third version of the main game Pokémon fans came to expect, making it one of the more consequential games in the franchise’s history.
Not to mention that Pokémon Go! was likely The Pokémon Company’s biggest success since the first generation games and they have said themselves that they are looking to see where to take the franchise for the next twenty years with Let’s Go! If they meet or exceed sales expectations, it will significantly influence future generations of mainline Pokémon games seeing as they want this game to bring Pokémon Go! players to the Switch. If it doesn’t, they will likely reevaluate their approach towards bringing a mostly mobile gaming audience to their console efforts. This game might be a remake, but it will have influence as if it were a mainline entry.
To get an idea how well it’s doing in comparison to a main entry, finding data on worldwide sales on the first three days for X and Y would be a good start. From there, it would be wise to keep track of weekly Japanese and quarterly worldwide sales for Let’s Go! to see how well it’s holding up in comparison to other installments. Word of mouth will determine the drop-off rate for this game.
According to Game Data Library, Pokémon Black and White sold over 2.6 million copies in Japan alone in its first week. Pokémon’s first venture into HD, by all means a significant change for the franchise, can barely muster above 650K, outdone by Splatoon 2, whom’s predecessor started on Nintendo’s worst selling home consoles. Only Pokémon Emerald sold worse and it was literally a third-version of the game, which always sell worse in comparison to the main games and remakes.
If this was practically any other franchise, people would hail these sales numbers as a massive achievement. However, this is Pokémon and who knows if three million worldwide is meeting The Pokémon Company’s expectations. It would be wise to compare worldwide sales of other mainline Pokémon game with Let’s Go! before bringing out the party hat and judging the game’s detractors for “not knowing a good thing when it comes to you”.
It's about time. 2018 is going to be a amazing year for gaming.
@Agramonte This. I've said it before but the Switch needs it's own library of games to thrive in the gaming world, not the same as its competitors because otherwise, why not just buy a PS4/XB1/PC? An unique library of great game, even if they are smaller, will be what makes the Switch stand out when we asset its legacy a generation from now.
We're actually getting something that's beyond E rating. I didn't think too much of it with the E10+ ESRB rating but now there's something up and I want to know what it is.
I should note Mother 2's Japanese release had Ness naked in a scene and yet got a CERO A in the WiiU and New 3DS re-releases. It couldn't be Mario's nipples.
@NinROCK3T Are you sure you are not referring to Australia's rating system which has it at PG? Because I saw nothing in regards to ESRB. I am still betting on a E rating.
I am glad to see that Bomberman made the Top 10. Here is to hoping that he makes it into the next Smash game. I would buy it if he gets in.
@greengecko007 The difference in this case is that Sony and Microsoft characters are nearly impossible to add in Smash for legal reasons since Sony and Microsoft are in competition with Nintendo. Third-party characters can appear on any platform. As long as a character appears on a Nintendo platform once, they can be in Smash (providing both parties allow this to happen).
@caryslan Lucina, Robin and Corrin were not included due to being popular or fan demanded characters. Only Roy was included due to popular demand as DLC.
Outside of Mega Man, DLC veterans and Bayonetta, I doubt any SSB4 characters were added because of the fans.
@AugustusOxy This. Plus the Switch is coming off the Wii U, which did terrible so publishers are cautious about making games for the Switch from the start to see if the system is doing well.
With the Switch being a resounding success story (at least so far), I expect better third-party support in the future. I also think that Dragon Ball Fighters Z will be one of the titles that comes to the Switch, especially with Xenoverse 2 coming and Arc System Works supporting the Switch.
@banacheck What happened was that Monster Hunter Tri switched to the Wii because Capcom said that the development cost of making a game on PlayStation 3 was too high. Then it became a success and we saw years of exclusive Monster Hunter. Up until now of course.
I still think that we are going to see an internationally-released new Monster Hunter game on Switch eventually. Monster Hunter World is more suited towards Western tastes anyway.
Apparently the game is being Westernized. I am not worried about this "spin-off" (as I am assuming it is) not coming to Switch. I would only be concerned if MH5 skips the Switch.
The notion that we need to prepare ourselves for disappointment over an E3 event is concerning. The purpose of E3 is to excite people and to get people interested in their new console. Yet we are told to not expect any surprises which has been the case every year (even bad E3s).
Even under a thirty minute presentation that only covers 2017 titles, there's no reason not to expect one or two nice surprises that excites gamers and perhaps other miscellaneous details. Remember at E3 2010, we got Kirby's Epic Yarn and Donkey Kong Country Return which were highly acclaimed and came out in the same year.
Remember that this E3 will be critical to Switch's future success. If Nintendo cannot deliver a good E3 when they so need it, why should third-parties on the fence come on over and support Nintendo with new exclusives (or better ports than other systems)?
The moment E3 becomes a time to expect disappointment is when it is time to give up on Nintendo. This is something that Nintendo does not need.
We'll see if Capcom announces a port later but if this is not the case, how could Capcom justify not releasing a Mega Man game (or Disney Afternoon Collection) on their biggest target audience? Especially considering that 8, 9, and 10 have not been on Nintendo's platform for over a decade. I get the ominous feeling that this is due to anticipating weak sales on Ultra Street Fighter II but Capcom should not be rewarded for a lazy, expensive port.
Honestly, this deal is not worth it. We became accustomed to free online from Nintendo which was why many of us put up with the substandard online system. Now Nintendo is asking us to pay $20 a year knowing full well that Sony and Microsoft have a superior online service and no signs of improvements from last generation.
Even as a prospective Switch buyer, why should I spend $20 a year that can go towards more important things (or entertainment that I will get more mileage of) when there is no noticeable improvement from the free offerings we got from Nintendo (and the much superior offerings from PC gaming)? How can fans praise Nintendo for charging money for no improvements? It is simply the result of brand loyalty, which leads to unwise investments and encourages bad business practices like this to continue.
As for the classic gaming catalog, even if it is an improvement over the one game a month subscription, nothing about it makes it worth diving in $20 a year just for that. Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console was underwhelming because it missed out on so many games that the Wii Virtual Console had and chances are the Switch Virtual Console (or the classic giveaway system) may even be more disappointing because we have no indication that this won't simply be the nth release of pretty much all of their games (I will give the Wii U credit on this in that it has GBA and DS games albeit without local multi-player). Nintendo should really take into account people who actively supported the Virtual Console service and actually start providing new re-releases. If we were to see stuff like GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast and lots of games not already out, I would reconsider. Right now, I am highly doubtful on this.
Nintendo is throwing away their sole trump card with online. This may kill the online scene once Switch buyers not blinded by loyalty find that Nintendo has done nothing to justify the introduction of price hikes.
Nintendo Life needs to scale down on commenting on rumors, especially ones that are fake like these.
As for a Smash 3DS & Wii U port... honestly I'm fatigued from Smash. Assuming a port does happen, I seriously doubt any newcomer I want will get in and I am not buying a game just to play with contents I can get on the 3DS game and characters I've already played with in Smash Wii U. I also do not see myself buying another Smash game for a long time, possibly ever.
I hope that FIFA ends up selling. We need to realize that even though we may not like it, EA's presence on a console will determine if it could succeed or not. Every time EA has chosen to not support a console (or dropped it early on), the system has failed. See Dreamcast, Vita, and Wii U.
If we lose EA, we will eventually lose all western third-party support that is not niche. It is critical for any Nintendo fan interested in soccer to support this game.
@westman98 Are there any reasons to believe that the 225,000 or so sales are exclusively for Super Bomberman R? We don't have confirmed information and knowing how well the game did is kind of important for the franchise's future.
@starcatcher77 I'm interested in where you read all about this. From my understanding, prior to the Meiji Era, Japan actually used to be one of the most liberal countries when it comes to sexuality.
Inspiring. I remember that I used to want to work for Nintendo when I was younger. Of course that didn't happen but I am really happy for Corey; it's nice to see dreams accomplished.
@roadrunner343 That does not answer my question and yes, it does matter. If even one WiiWare game on the Wii Shop has not been preserved yet, it is high time for someone who has the capability to download the game and preserve it so that it can still be played once the option to buy "Game X" is finally gone.
@burninmylight I definitely remember when Pikachu was much fatter. It was surreal comparing his look back then to how he looks now. I think it is for the better.
@Bass_X0 Not true. Originally, Mario had a red overall with a blue shirt. Now it is a blue overall with a red shirt. He also looks somewhat leaner than in his debut. Mario hasn't gone through a radical redesign, but he has changed over the years.
@Yalaa That was never going to happen. Licensing issues and some games just not being worthwhile are what will keep much of the library from being released. More games, sure. But we do not need all 700 or so games.
Still getting the game when I pick up the Switch, but it's sad knowing that Super Bomberman R got sent out to die. At least perhaps the (probable last non-mobile) Bomberman game will be good.
I'm not paying for online until there's a game that I expect to be playing for a long time. There's no reason why I can't do local multiplayer in the meanwhile.
I'm expecting the price to be $30 or $40, which sounds reasonable. $60 sounds like a lot to most people and would send the game out to die. Not an outcome we'd want.
Honestly, if they are going to keep adding non-Mario characters to the franchise, they should just call it "Smash Kart" or an equivalent. Nintendo is starting to oversaturate with guest appearances.
@Incarta The Wii U was Nintendo's most expensive console and it failed both critically and commercially. It is considering Nintendo's worst console effort and the second worst Nintendo system outside of Virtual Boy. All previous consoles aside from the Wii U and Virtual Boy not only sold much better, but are far more critically acclaimed. Yet they all were priced less than the Wii U.
The most important factor in whenever or not a console is good are the games. The Switch needs an unique library to succeed, not multiplatform games that can already be bought on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Re: Nintendo Allegedly Cancelled Localisation Of Mother 3 Due To Its Controversial Aspects
Would a Mother 3 release be that controversial though? Gamers who know about it, including the websites that cover it, lavish it with praise regarding the gameplay, story, and dialogue. If the concern is that Nintendo will receive negative press in regards to Mother 3, keep in mind that they are slowly shaking their "kids-only" image over the decades, especially since this one while publishing Bayonetta 2 of all things, an M-rated game that they outright endorsed Kamiya to go all out on with regards to adult contents. A minority of disingenuous far-left political activists, rightfully called SJWs, who have proven that they don't buy contents that panders to their viewpoints should not have been enough to prevent a localization that was on its way until XXX "controversial" moment happened.
For people saying that politically correct culture is not a thing, please look at a window. Just from popular culture alone, the far left,
Damaged the Star Wars brand, one of the world's biggest IP
Accelerated the impending death of the American comic industry by making unwelcomed changes to heroes like Hulk, Thor and Ice Man
Tarnished the Ghostbuster franchise with an all-female cast that panders to the west of "progressive", which is actually regressive, culture
Stopped a foreign Chinese woman from publishing a young adult novel, thus silencing her free speech even though she came from a country that not only does not respect the concept but is literally implementing a social credit system where the government will track every movement a person makes within the country
Kowtowing to the SJWs was not a wise move on Nintendo's part. The argument that "everyone who wanted to play Mother 3 would have done so by now" does not take into account that people are willing to replay and support the games they loved playing and Earthbound fans are among the most dedicated fan base in gaming. That's like saying if people were interested in Mother 1 and 2, they would have played it before their Virtual Console releases but that did not stop them from being successful. The last thing we need is a return of mass censorship on Nintendo's consoles.
The outrage culture that the SJWs set up needs to die as we head into the new decade. If that means that the journalism industry collapses along with its tumorous leech on Western culture, so be it.
Re: Pokémon: Let's Go Sells 3 Million Copies In First Week, Becomes Fastest-Selling Game On Switch
@Medic_alert @Heavyarms55 @johnvboy
I brought Black and White up because these games in a total of three days nearly beat the HD remake of the most popular generation in one country. That generation was responsible for doing away with the third version of the main game Pokémon fans came to expect, making it one of the more consequential games in the franchise’s history.
Not to mention that Pokémon Go! was likely The Pokémon Company’s biggest success since the first generation games and they have said themselves that they are looking to see where to take the franchise for the next twenty years with Let’s Go! If they meet or exceed sales expectations, it will significantly influence future generations of mainline Pokémon games seeing as they want this game to bring Pokémon Go! players to the Switch. If it doesn’t, they will likely reevaluate their approach towards bringing a mostly mobile gaming audience to their console efforts. This game might be a remake, but it will have influence as if it were a mainline entry.
To get an idea how well it’s doing in comparison to a main entry, finding data on worldwide sales on the first three days for X and Y would be a good start. From there, it would be wise to keep track of weekly Japanese and quarterly worldwide sales for Let’s Go! to see how well it’s holding up in comparison to other installments. Word of mouth will determine the drop-off rate for this game.
Re: Pokémon: Let's Go Sells 3 Million Copies In First Week, Becomes Fastest-Selling Game On Switch
According to Game Data Library, Pokémon Black and White sold over 2.6 million copies in Japan alone in its first week. Pokémon’s first venture into HD, by all means a significant change for the franchise, can barely muster above 650K, outdone by Splatoon 2, whom’s predecessor started on Nintendo’s worst selling home consoles. Only Pokémon Emerald sold worse and it was literally a third-version of the game, which always sell worse in comparison to the main games and remakes.
If this was practically any other franchise, people would hail these sales numbers as a massive achievement. However, this is Pokémon and who knows if three million worldwide is meeting The Pokémon Company’s expectations. It would be wise to compare worldwide sales of other mainline Pokémon game with Let’s Go! before bringing out the party hat and judging the game’s detractors for “not knowing a good thing when it comes to you”.
Re: Bayonetta 3 is In Development and is a Switch Exclusive
First Mega Man 11 then Bayonetta 3?
THIS is what greatness in gaming sounds like. At any point, more exclusives for the Switch is always awesome.
Re: Poll: Capcom is Finally Bringing Mega Man Back - Are You Excited?
Of course!
This game is looking pretty good if I say so myself. I definitely want more of this.
Re: Mega Man 11 Confirmed For Switch In 2018
It's about time. 2018 is going to be a amazing year for gaming.
@Agramonte This. I've said it before but the Switch needs it's own library of games to thrive in the gaming world, not the same as its competitors because otherwise, why not just buy a PS4/XB1/PC? An unique library of great game, even if they are smaller, will be what makes the Switch stand out when we asset its legacy a generation from now.
Re: Get Ready To Party With This New Trailer For Mario Party: The Top 100
By Top 100, do they mean from all ten main games or does it also include the spin-off games?
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Has an 'Ages 12 and Up' CERO B Rating in Japan
No way!
We're actually getting something that's beyond E rating. I didn't think too much of it with the E10+ ESRB rating but now there's something up and I want to know what it is.
I should note Mother 2's Japanese release had Ness naked in a scene and yet got a CERO A in the WiiU and New 3DS re-releases. It couldn't be Mario's nipples.
Re: Some Retail Nintendo Switch Games Will Require You To Own A MicroSD Card
This is bull. The Switch needed more space to put games in. I will not be buying any games that pull this practice.
Re: Electronic Arts Is Bringing Zoink's Fe To Switch In 2018
This is great. I will certainly consider getting this.
Re: Dragon Quest XI and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
"[3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Doko Nan Desu? (Nippon Columbia, 07/20/17) – 34,107 (5,197)"
There's a typo on this article, you should flip these numbers around.
Re: Nintendo Releases New Super Mario Odyssey Artwork, Confirming Another New Kingdom
@NinROCK3T Which article is that? I searched and I found nothing.
Edit: Never mind, I found it. I am surprised that Super Mario Odyssey of all games got a E10+ rating.
Re: Nintendo Releases New Super Mario Odyssey Artwork, Confirming Another New Kingdom
@NinROCK3T Are you sure you are not referring to Australia's rating system which has it at PG? Because I saw nothing in regards to ESRB. I am still betting on a E rating.
Re: There’s a Splatoon Anime on the Way to YouTube
I'd watched it if it gets a dub. I'm already interested in a Splatoon manga as it is.
Re: Video: Off-Screen Footage Of Netflix's Castlevania Series Surfaces Online
This is worth getting a Netflix subscription for. I will be there at the earliest possible opportunity.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super NES Classic Edition
I am so pre-ordering the SNES Classics. Star Fox 2 being included along with Star Fox and Yoshi's Island makes this a game I cannot refuse.
Re: Feature: The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!
I am glad to see that Bomberman made the Top 10. Here is to hoping that he makes it into the next Smash game. I would buy it if he gets in.
@greengecko007 The difference in this case is that Sony and Microsoft characters are nearly impossible to add in Smash for legal reasons since Sony and Microsoft are in competition with Nintendo. Third-party characters can appear on any platform. As long as a character appears on a Nintendo platform once, they can be in Smash (providing both parties allow this to happen).
@caryslan Lucina, Robin and Corrin were not included due to being popular or fan demanded characters. Only Roy was included due to popular demand as DLC.
Outside of Mega Man, DLC veterans and Bayonetta, I doubt any SSB4 characters were added because of the fans.
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ Could Come To Switch If The Demand Is There, Says Producer
@AugustusOxy This. Plus the Switch is coming off the Wii U, which did terrible so publishers are cautious about making games for the Switch from the start to see if the system is doing well.
With the Switch being a resounding success story (at least so far), I expect better third-party support in the future. I also think that Dragon Ball Fighters Z will be one of the titles that comes to the Switch, especially with Xenoverse 2 coming and Arc System Works supporting the Switch.
Re: The Industry Is Stronger When Nintendo Is Strong, Says Sony's Jim Ryan
@banacheck What happened was that Monster Hunter Tri switched to the Wii because Capcom said that the development cost of making a game on PlayStation 3 was too high. Then it became a success and we saw years of exclusive Monster Hunter. Up until now of course.
I still think that we are going to see an internationally-released new Monster Hunter game on Switch eventually. Monster Hunter World is more suited towards Western tastes anyway.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Dismisses Threat To Switch From Microsoft's Xbox One X
@KirbyTheVampire I think the Xbox One X selling millions of copies is inevitable. The question is, will it sell tens of millions of copies?
Re: Monster Hunter: World Confirmed for Rival Platforms, is Skipping Nintendo Switch
Apparently the game is being Westernized. I am not worried about this "spin-off" (as I am assuming it is) not coming to Switch. I would only be concerned if MH5 skips the Switch.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo at E3 2017?
The notion that we need to prepare ourselves for disappointment over an E3 event is concerning. The purpose of E3 is to excite people and to get people interested in their new console. Yet we are told to not expect any surprises which has been the case every year (even bad E3s).
Even under a thirty minute presentation that only covers 2017 titles, there's no reason not to expect one or two nice surprises that excites gamers and perhaps other miscellaneous details. Remember at E3 2010, we got Kirby's Epic Yarn and Donkey Kong Country Return which were highly acclaimed and came out in the same year.
Remember that this E3 will be critical to Switch's future success. If Nintendo cannot deliver a good E3 when they so need it, why should third-parties on the fence come on over and support Nintendo with new exclusives (or better ports than other systems)?
The moment E3 becomes a time to expect disappointment is when it is time to give up on Nintendo. This is something that Nintendo does not need.
Re: Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Announced, But is Skipping Nintendo Switch and 3DS
We'll see if Capcom announces a port later but if this is not the case, how could Capcom justify not releasing a Mega Man game (or Disney Afternoon Collection) on their biggest target audience? Especially considering that 8, 9, and 10 have not been on Nintendo's platform for over a decade. I get the ominous feeling that this is due to anticipating weak sales on Ultra Street Fighter II but Capcom should not be rewarded for a lazy, expensive port.
Re: Nintendo Reveals More Details About its Paid Online Service
@DarkKirby I could not have said it better.
Honestly, this deal is not worth it. We became accustomed to free online from Nintendo which was why many of us put up with the substandard online system. Now Nintendo is asking us to pay $20 a year knowing full well that Sony and Microsoft have a superior online service and no signs of improvements from last generation.
Even as a prospective Switch buyer, why should I spend $20 a year that can go towards more important things (or entertainment that I will get more mileage of) when there is no noticeable improvement from the free offerings we got from Nintendo (and the much superior offerings from PC gaming)? How can fans praise Nintendo for charging money for no improvements? It is simply the result of brand loyalty, which leads to unwise investments and encourages bad business practices like this to continue.
As for the classic gaming catalog, even if it is an improvement over the one game a month subscription, nothing about it makes it worth diving in $20 a year just for that. Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console was underwhelming because it missed out on so many games that the Wii Virtual Console had and chances are the Switch Virtual Console (or the classic giveaway system) may even be more disappointing because we have no indication that this won't simply be the nth release of pretty much all of their games (I will give the Wii U credit on this in that it has GBA and DS games albeit without local multi-player). Nintendo should really take into account people who actively supported the Virtual Console service and actually start providing new re-releases. If we were to see stuff like GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast and lots of games not already out, I would reconsider. Right now, I am highly doubtful on this.
Nintendo is throwing away their sole trump card with online. This may kill the online scene once Switch buyers not blinded by loyalty find that Nintendo has done nothing to justify the introduction of price hikes.
Re: E3 is Coming, Which Means Anonymous Super Smash Bros. Switch 'Screenshots'
Nintendo Life needs to scale down on commenting on rumors, especially ones that are fake like these.
As for a Smash 3DS & Wii U port... honestly I'm fatigued from Smash. Assuming a port does happen, I seriously doubt any newcomer I want will get in and I am not buying a game just to play with contents I can get on the 3DS game and characters I've already played with in Smash Wii U. I also do not see myself buying another Smash game for a long time, possibly ever.
Re: FIFA 18 is Back to Being 'EA Sports FIFA' for Nintendo Switch
I hope that FIFA ends up selling. We need to realize that even though we may not like it, EA's presence on a console will determine if it could succeed or not. Every time EA has chosen to not support a console (or dropped it early on), the system has failed. See Dreamcast, Vita, and Wii U.
If we lose EA, we will eventually lose all western third-party support that is not niche. It is critical for any Nintendo fan interested in soccer to support this game.
Re: Video: Check Out the First Teaser Trailer for the Netflix Castlevania Show
I am getting Netflix for this show.
@MarcelRguez This is not true. He said that a second season of this show is due for release in 2018.
https://venturebeat.com/2017/05/24/netflix-uses-real-nes-netflix-app-to-reveal-its-castlevania-show/
Re: NPD Results Highlight Record-Breaking Nintendo Switch Launch
@westman98 I misread what you said. I thought you said all 225,000 copies, not 112,500. In that case, I can certainly see that being the case.
If Super Bomberman R sells 300,000 copies, that's a good sign we'll see more games in the future.
Re: NPD Results Highlight Record-Breaking Nintendo Switch Launch
@westman98 Are there any reasons to believe that the 225,000 or so sales are exclusively for Super Bomberman R? We don't have confirmed information and knowing how well the game did is kind of important for the franchise's future.
Re: Video: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as an 'Ultimate' Handheld Release - Digital Foundry Weighs In
@EternalDragonX Isn't it supposed to be like $20-30? It will be less than PSN or Xbox One Live.
Re: Splatoon's New Manga Serialization Launches in Coro Coro on 15th May
@starcatcher77 I'm interested in where you read all about this. From my understanding, prior to the Meiji Era, Japan actually used to be one of the most liberal countries when it comes to sexuality.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Credits Reveal US Student Fulfilled His Dream Of Working For Nintendo
Inspiring. I remember that I used to want to work for Nintendo when I was younger. Of course that didn't happen but I am really happy for Corey; it's nice to see dreams accomplished.
Re: Dolphin Emulator Now Allows Wii Shop Access and Purchases
@roadrunner343 That does not answer my question and yes, it does matter. If even one WiiWare game on the Wii Shop has not been preserved yet, it is high time for someone who has the capability to download the game and preserve it so that it can still be played once the option to buy "Game X" is finally gone.
Re: Dolphin Emulator Now Allows Wii Shop Access and Purchases
I want to know if this will still be up after Nintendo inevitably takes down the Wii Shop Channel.
This is important because some games may be lost forever and this may serve as the only opportunity to put them on emulators.
Re: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Studio Factor 5 Is Apparently Back From The Dead
Interesting to see that Factor 5 is back. Hopefully we will get something good out of the company and I'm not saying Star Wars.
Re: Super Bomberman R's Japanese Sales Are The Best The Series Has Seen Since 1998
@eltomo Amen to that. BOMBERMAN FOR SMASH!
Also, where are the sales for the SNES (and earlier) games people are citing for the older Bomberman games? Would be interesting to look at.
Re: Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
@burninmylight I definitely remember when Pikachu was much fatter. It was surreal comparing his look back then to how he looks now. I think it is for the better.
Re: Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
@Bass_X0 Not true. Originally, Mario had a red overall with a blue shirt. Now it is a blue overall with a red shirt. He also looks somewhat leaner than in his debut. Mario hasn't gone through a radical redesign, but he has changed over the years.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd February (Europe)
Definitely getting Harvest Moon 64 when it comes out on the Wii U Virtual Console in North America.
Re: Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto Discuss Legend of Zelda Fan Feedback
@Pazuzu666 The thing is that we are customers and as such do not need Nintendo games. If Nintendo fails to provide what we want, why bother?
Re: New Hack Offers A Full Game Library On Your NES Classic Edition
@Yalaa That was never going to happen. Licensing issues and some games just not being worthwhile are what will keep much of the library from being released. More games, sure. But we do not need all 700 or so games.
Re: Super Bomberman R's Retail Price Has Finally Been Confirmed
Disappointing, but expected.
Still getting the game when I pick up the Switch, but it's sad knowing that Super Bomberman R got sent out to die. At least perhaps the (probable last non-mobile) Bomberman game will be good.
Re: Talking Point: Considering the Paid Online Service for the Nintendo Switch
I'm not paying for online until there's a game that I expect to be playing for a long time. There's no reason why I can't do local multiplayer in the meanwhile.
Re: Super Bomberman R's Price Still Has Yet to Be Finalized
I'm expecting the price to be $30 or $40, which sounds reasonable. $60 sounds like a lot to most people and would send the game out to die. Not an outcome we'd want.
Re: Gallery: New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Screenshots Look Pretty Fresh
Honestly, if they are going to keep adding non-Mario characters to the franchise, they should just call it "Smash Kart" or an equivalent. Nintendo is starting to oversaturate with guest appearances.
Re: Minecraft, Sonic, Street Fighter And Bomberman Are All Coming To Switch
BOMBERMAN HAS RETURNED!!!
Best announcement in the Switch Direct. Nintendo has revived a great franchise.
Now I want to see Bomberman in SM5SH.
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Will Be Trotting Globes On Switch This Holiday Season
I am so getting this game. It has been a long time since we've had a Mario game like this.
So essentially this is more open world than Mario 64? I think I'm gonna love this game.
Re: Nikkei Reports a Nintendo Switch Price of 25,000 Yen, Prompting $250 Speculation
@Incarta The Wii U was Nintendo's most expensive console and it failed both critically and commercially. It is considering Nintendo's worst console effort and the second worst Nintendo system outside of Virtual Boy. All previous consoles aside from the Wii U and Virtual Boy not only sold much better, but are far more critically acclaimed. Yet they all were priced less than the Wii U.
The most important factor in whenever or not a console is good are the games. The Switch needs an unique library to succeed, not multiplatform games that can already be bought on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Re: Hopes for Mother 3 On Nintendo Switch Boosted by 1-UP Studio Facebook Post
@Professor_Clive I only recall the December, 2015 re-release on Wii U Virtual Console in Japan.
Re: Rumour: Mother 3 Will Be Unveiled for the Switch VC at the Switch Reveal Next Week
Please let this be true. I would buy the Nintendo Switch for sure if it happened.
Seriously, it is the last game I want.