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@anoyonmus
At the very least, it's F2P. You'd think they'd have partnered up and just make a Kingdom Hearts racer instead...

@RupeeClock
Ah, I looked and have updated my post accordingly.

Even still, it's a very slippery slope. Who's to say that someone else won't adopt this idea in the future now? And as you said, people who don't spend extra are now pressured even greater...on a FIFTY DOLLAR GAME.

@Yosher
If it was simply a F2P game, then I'd be perfectly fine with this. But the fact that they have the gall to charge 50 dollars up front and then dare to ask for more money afterwards is borderline criminal when other products on the Switch (Mario Kart, CTR) offer a better experience.

@Degenerate_Mii
If you want to spend money on this game, go ahead. I'm simply informing everyone of the awful nature that this game holds in store. A nearly-full priced game with paid currency and free currency that EXPIRES is inexcusable by any standards.

https://twitter.com/TangoBun/status/1501898430284656643?s=20&t=uUYzRrJR9Vx8YzCUMlLYWQ
https://twitter.com/Terotrous/status/1501825712767922177?s=20&t=uUYzRrJR9Vx8YzCUMlLYWQ

Stay away from this game, everyone. It's a nearly full-priced title with F2P nonsense like Battle Passes and currency. What's more, is that the currency you get for free expires after a certain period of time, forcing you to use it within a certain amount of time or it disappears forever--literally stealing time from you. Something no other game on the market does. I'm fine with in-game purchases if a game is free--but Mario Kart Tour this isn't.

I know NL gave it a positive review, but now that the game is out and these awful mechanics have been uncovered, I don't think you should bother with this. Get the MK8DX DLC instead--it's a whole game's worth of tracks for half the price of this atrocity.

Really excited for this. I love MLP FIM and liked Fighting Is Magic, so it's nice to see the game that it inspired come to the Switch if this is true.

I'm still kinda salty that the characters featured in the original ad are nowhere to be found in the game. Princess Charm was a great idea that was wasted on a short ad. Besides that, a mashup of different video game characters/styles (FPS soldier guy, orc guy, sci-fi chick, and pixel princess) would've been sick.

@Synecdoche
Probably because it's way simpler to make since it's the same exact shape to mold. Both Byleths have unique poses which would've required too much resources. It's the same reason why Joker didn't get his school alt and only DQ11's Hero got the Amiibo and not the other three.

Shame. After playing SMT V, I was excited for more SMT games on Switch since it's the only platform I own. But since it's not coming to Switch, I no longer care about it.

@Hero-of-WiiU
Even if someone isn't interested in this game, they should still see it as Intelligent Systems taking their time with the next game which is an objectively good thing.

Three Houses also had really lacking map variety. I'd rather they take their time so we can get more interesting maps in the next major game too. They shouldn't feel pressured to rush their games.

@UltimateOtaku91
Well with the Switch being an infinitely stronger console and having larger games that take more time to develop for...that's just how things are I'm afraid. The 3DS was rather easy to develop for because it was a low-spec system and assets between games were easily reusable. On Switch, that's simply not the case.

For all the people disappointed that we didn't get a true FE title, look at it this way: 3H Warriors is meant to hold fans over until the next major game which means "FE17" is going to be more polished and have better launch content than Three Houses did.

I love Three Houses--in fact, it's my favorite RPG of all time--but even I can't ignore its glaring issues. The low-res textures, the occasional framerate issues, missing areas of the monastery (at launch), and general lack of map variety all slightly blemish what is otherwise a fantastic game.

But with this Warriors spin-off to hold everyone over, it's clear that Intelligent Systems is taking much more time with the next true Fire Emblem title to ensure that it'll be better at launch. I for one, would rather they take their time instead of rushing out new FE title just to meet demand only for it to have more problems than 3H did.

Even if you have no interest in this Warriors game, please do your best to have a more positive perspective and rest easy knowing that the next true FE game is gonna come later down the line and be better than Three Houses. I was hoping for another Echoes game so I was disappointed as well, but I'm not gonna let this taint how I feel about the series. I'm just gonna be patient and I might try Three Hopes out in the meantime.

The British dub gives Xenoblade a special charm that no other JRPG has. Especially when you consider many JRPGs nowadays tend to hire the exact same dozen male and female American VAs for their work. No fault to the VAs them of course, but with Xenoblade being dubbed in a completely different region, it helps the games stand out compared to all the other JRPGs on the market that tend to recycle the same talent.

@Paraka
Well, unlike Legend of Heroes, you won't have any lockout issues if you choose to play these games in a specific order. That, to me, is amazing storytelling because everything fits together like a "choose your own adventure" novel without forcing a reader to deal with a specific part/parts first.

And then, you come out of one game appreciating the other more. For example, I played 2 first, then 1(DE), and afterwards, it made me appreciate 2 all that much more for how it treated its final boss compared to 1.

@VoidofLight
I disagree. It's mainly due to the poor voice direction, but since he's a child, his views on the world are much different and closed-minded than the average JRPG protagonist--at least at the start of the game. But over time, even as everything is falling apart around him, he never loses his way or gives in to despair or hatred so his friends can give him the generic "you're better than you think you are!" pep talk like other JRPG protagonists often do. Instead, HE is the one inspiring everyone else around him and leads a group that contains grown adults (Zeke and Morag) towards a better future. That, to me, is why he's lovable despite his flaws.

But if you disagree, that's fine. I respect your opinion.

@TKundNobody
Yeah!

Honestly though, Noah has some big shoes to fill. Compared to the driven, determined Shulk and the lovable, optimistic Rex, he's gonna need to have good convictions for both himself and his final boss if he's gonna end up as good of a protagonist. I'm cautiously excited.

I think my favorite part is that they're making this game accessible for newcomers even if you haven't played 1 or 2. That way, one can go back to 1 or 2 and catch all of the hidden details and references.

My play order was: X, 2/Torna, then 1 (DE). Since I played 2 first, going back to 1 really recontextualized not only the events of both games, but the protagonists as well as the final bosses of both. It really broke my mind on how such amazing storytelling can work even if one game is played in a different order than another.

With that being said, I can't wait for 3. I loved X, loved 2, and loved 1. This is easily my favorite RPG franchise and I expect great things from Monolith.

This is the highlight of the direct for me. I've played all the Xenoblade games up to this point and it's my favorite RPG series ever. So glad to see it continue.

Also my new favorite character is the dark-skinned dude with the glasses and the birds. He looks sick.

This is amazing when you realize that the PS4 has been on the market for nearly a decade and has sold 116M systems. The Switch meanwhile is casually approaching that in about half the time.

It's crazy to think about the fact that many people thought it would fail before it came out and even through its first year or two on the market. Now it's absolutely smashed sales records and I couldn't be happier. This is an amazing system with some of my favorite video games of all time (FE Three Houses, SMT V, Xenoblade, Smash, Mario Kart, Splatoon, and the abundance of other 3rd party games like JRPGs and shooters just to name a few).

@Edu23XWiiU
For me, 11 is the first MK game I've played since Armageddon as I wasn't able to play 9 or X due to not having the systems for it. Still found it underwhelming in the end with a poorly-written cinematic story, and the online-only features really dragged it down.

@GannonBanned
If you liked the game, that's fine. I respectfully disagree. It just wasn't as great as I thought it would be.

Blech. MK11 wasn't as great as I hoped with a wack story mode and awkward kombat. The features that demand a constant internet connection like the Towers were also annoying. Here's hoping they take time with the next one.

@anoyonmus
I think a remake is more probable. They've already done remakes of FE1 (Shadow Dragon), FE2 (Shadows of Valentia), and FE3 (New Mystery) so FE4 (Genealogy of the Holy War) is likely up next.

And don't worry. Aside from Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn, they rarely make direct sequels. Three Houses having multiple endings would make it impossible for them to do one since none of the endings are the definitive "canon" one.

And since it's been about three years since 3H's release, I think it's time for a remake first before we get a new game.

@anoyonmus
A new FE game is probably coming soon I'd wager.

Call it a tinfoil hat theory, but it's possible a new Fire Emblem is coming soon which explains the Byleth reprint. If I had to venture a guess, it's probably an FE4 remake.

@Erigen
No matter where you are in the world, being rich is the ultimate scapegoat.

The silver lining is that he will no longer have any influence over the gaming industry and abuse cases will hopefully start to fall once Phil Spencer takes over.

Fun fact: The main character is a creep with a borderline abusive attitude towards women and is voiced by Chris Niosi--a voice actor who was let go from the role of Byleth for his abusive nature IRL as well as breaking NDA.

Just thought people should know.

At least people can stop complaining about her not getting a Smash Amiibo now.

Wow this almost looks better than BD2--almost.

@ModdedInkling
To be fair, eating some Pokemon like Magikarp is canonical in the manga and anime. IIRC, once they throw their bones back in the water, they regenerate too.

@HotGoomba
Popeyes is the GOAT.

I hate to be that guy, but one should expect this from Nintendo by now and it shouldn't be a surprise. Obviously, it'd be better if they changed their ways, but you don't walk into a lion's den wearing a suit made of meat.

@silverninja @ModdedInkling
Yeah it's kinda crazy to imagine the much smaller F2P game getting a real anime adaptation first but here we are. Splatoon would be awesome as an actual anime so here's hoping Nintendo takes notes.

Can't wait for this! I love the characters so I'm glad they're expanding upon them.

Here's hoping we get a remake of FE4!

Actions speak louder than words. I'll believe what they say when they finally show us gameplay. After being disappointed by Forces, I'm not in the mood to get excited for another Sonic game.

@Greatluigi
"Dot Hack" is how you pronounce the first part lol

@Zoda_Fett @VIIIAxel
There's something poetic about a video game showcasing the fact that it's good to be open-minded, and then people react to such a thing with a close-minded mentality. 🤔

Shame, really. TWEWY has some amazing writing that isn't present in any other Square Enix RPG. Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts don't tackle harsh, real-world, current-gen issues like TWEWY does.

To be honest I'd rather the series stop where it is. NEO is a fine sequel to the original and I wouldn't want the franchise to suffer from stagnation due to lack of passion from the developers like certain other RPG franchises.

It's def the worst full-priced 60-dollar release from the last decade.

This is how SMT fans felt when waiting for V.

And I'm sure it's how Bayonetta fans have felt.

I don't really like the MC's Nahobino design that much but the game is fun nonetheless. Glad other people enjoy it though. I actually prefer his normal human look with his asymmetrical haircut. The school uniforms in this game are well done. Just wished some form of character customization existed.

@Rayquaza2510
Agreed. The Switch isn't exactly hurting for 3rd party support and doesn't need every single video game under the sun to be a success. Between the support it does get and the Nintendo exclusives, it's doing just fine without these extremely deceptive cloud games.

@nocdaes
Our infrastructure simply isn't there yet. There are loads of countries where cloud gaming doesn't exist. Plus, nobody likes the fact that cloud games essentially are a license to a temporary product that will disappear forever. Look at Stadia--nobody talks about it anymore for that reason.

I don't see it taking off for another decade or two--not until the worldwide internet is up to par.

@nocdaes @Rayquaza2510
If that's the case, then they shouldn't have bothered putting it on Switch at all. A lot of people may end up getting this game without realizing that their internet needs to be top tier in order for it to function properly and they'll end up with a dysfunctional product that they can't get a refund on (because Nintendo's eShop policy sucks but that's an entirely separate issue).

Seriously? This doesn't look much more demanding than MH Rise, BOTW, or Xenoblade. I don't understand why this has to be cloud-based on Switch.

@80sGamer
You're in luck. This game will probably be 40 dollars at launch. Not 60.

I'm still wondering how this is gonna work as a Sonic game. This feels like concept work for Xenoblade Chronicles 3--not that that's a bad thing.

Calling it now, Amy has been captured by a mysterious force and turned into a robotic enemy that he has to fight and convert back to his side and it turns out that her soul has been replaced by the soul of another being that used to live here on this giant landscape that actually ends up being a living being the size of a planet.

@HammerGalladeBro
Same dawg. Silver The Hedgehog is my favorite character in the series because of his quirky personality and unique PSI abilities but I'm still waiting on when they'll let me use his abilities to run around and lift/throw stuff at enemies again.

Looks like Xenoblade Sonicles.

But I'll reserve hype until they show gameplay.

Since this is a sequel to P4, I won't be getting it. Give me the game it's connected to first, Atlus.