@FatWormBlowsASparky double battles are just as complex, albeit in a different way, but they haven’t had a major presence in the games for while, at least as far as the story goes.
@Anti-Matter Pokémon doesn’t do any of that because that isn’t how Pokémon works. Pokémon’s battle system is all about how the Pokémon react to one another, type advantages, what move was used, how the Pokémon types affect the move being used, abilities, held items etc. there’s a lot of variables to keep track of which is why the game sticks to a 1 v 1 formula.
If you look at something like Digimon Cyber Sleuth, which does have 3 on 3 battles, there’s a lot less strategy because the type advantages and move sets have to be simplified to compensate.
@Xansies I’m not saying it isn’t bad, it is, but it’s not something that affects gameplay much. It isn’t like Bayonetta where a steady frame rate is required to play properly, it’s a turn based RPG where you pick things from menu’s. And we won’t know how bad all this is until the game comes out anyway, so all this may not be as bad at launch.
@Anti-Matter they already did 3 on 3 in Black and White and it didn’t work too well. Also, why would you want them to be like Yokai Watch. A game where you do nothing in battle.
@Fath As others have pointed out, it’s far more likely she was lowballed to incentivise her to willingly leave the role. Ghosting her is just my own theory.
So they could only offer 4000 to Helena Taylor, and replaced her with Jennifer Hale? A voice actress of far higher standing and who would likely ask for a lot more. Why do I get the feeling Helena Taylor was ghosted and she’s lying out of jealousy.
Boycotting the game over this is dumb. Your choosing to not support the many programmers, artists, designers, game testers and other voice actors who worked on the game for countless hours, over one individual voice actor. It’s beyond stupid.
So I looked into this, apparently these games were chosen by public vote. Given that BDSP also won best sales award that would also explain why they won best Japanese product.
Got to go western on this one. It’s more dynamic and I like how they put X in the Super Armour. The Japanese version isn’t bad but Sigma’s Derry expression kind of ruins it for me.
@Crono1973 which only really counts for, what, a small percentage of DS games. Most DS games, especially the older ones made extensive use of the touchscreen, meaning a good chunk of its library isn’t compatible. And no, the Switch Lite doesn’t prove Nintendo aren’t committed to the Switch gimmick since it’s a variation of the MAIN model. The Switch OCD also has the swappable mode gimmick and that’s a newer model.
@Crono1973 you’ve literally just proved my point. The Wii U’s gimmick was the game pad, the Switch’s gimmick is swapping between handheld and docked modes. One works great for DS games, the other does not. Gyro controls also aren’t a great substitute for touch screen games either. Just thinking of playing Wario Ware Touched like that is giving me a headache.
@Crono1973 yes, but the Wii U had the benefit of having a controller with a touch screen. The Switch does not. It has a touchscreen but only when played in handheld mode, and given the entire appeal of the Switch is being able to play it as a home console or a handheld, having it be backwards compatible with games that can only be played in one mode would be antithetical to that.
@victordamazio the issue is that a lot of DS games were very reliant on the dual screen. Not just for the touch screen controls but also for presentation. DS emulation works well for games that weren’t too reliable on the dual screen, for everything else it’s not great.
@victordamazio they couldn’t have made DS and 3DS games backwards compatible on Switch because the Switch doesn’t have a dual screen set-up.
The problem with Nintendo consoles is that each offer vastly different experiences in how you play them. The DS line had 2 screens, the Wii had motion controls, the Wii U had a tablet controller and the switch is a home console handheld hybrid. To make a console that was backwards compatible with all of that would be next to impossible.
Xbox can make there console backwards compatible because the way you play the games doesn’t change. It’s way easier to add older games to the storefront because they don’t recquire any gimmicks. Aside from Kinect games which are not on the platform much anyway.
And before you mention it, I am aware that certain DS and Wii games are available on Switch, but those games have to be specifically redesigned to fit within the new limitations.
@Crono1973 Steam is a digital store front for PC, a platform that is still being supported. The Wii U and 3DS have been discontinued. Trying to compare the E shop to steam is a false equivalency.
@abdias which means what exactly? Mario Strikers, well Mario sports games in general, don’t sell as well as the mainline titles. And Mario Strikers isn’t as well known as Tennis or Golf so it was naturally going to sell worse than those.
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Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Bayonetta 3
I want a new Switch update just to shut the people up who are asking for an update.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@FatWormBlowsASparky was that competitive or part of the campaign?
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@FatWormBlowsASparky double battles are just as complex, albeit in a different way, but they haven’t had a major presence in the games for while, at least as far as the story goes.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@Anti-Matter Pokémon doesn’t do any of that because that isn’t how Pokémon works. Pokémon’s battle system is all about how the Pokémon react to one another, type advantages, what move was used, how the Pokémon types affect the move being used, abilities, held items etc. there’s a lot of variables to keep track of which is why the game sticks to a 1 v 1 formula.
If you look at something like Digimon Cyber Sleuth, which does have 3 on 3 battles, there’s a lot less strategy because the type advantages and move sets have to be simplified to compensate.
Re: Hands On: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
@Xansies I’m not saying it isn’t bad, it is, but it’s not something that affects gameplay much. It isn’t like Bayonetta where a steady frame rate is required to play properly, it’s a turn based RPG where you pick things from menu’s. And we won’t know how bad all this is until the game comes out anyway, so all this may not be as bad at launch.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@Anti-Matter they already did 3 on 3 in Black and White and it didn’t work too well. Also, why would you want them to be like Yokai Watch. A game where you do nothing in battle.
Re: Hands On: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
Is this even that big a deal? It’s not like this is an action game where a lower frame rate can kill the experience. It’s a turn based RPG.
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets 'PG' Rating
Remember when the PG rating meant something?
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
@Fath As others have pointed out, it’s far more likely she was lowballed to incentivise her to willingly leave the role. Ghosting her is just my own theory.
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
So they could only offer 4000 to Helena Taylor, and replaced her with Jennifer Hale? A voice actress of far higher standing and who would likely ask for a lot more. Why do I get the feeling Helena Taylor was ghosted and she’s lying out of jealousy.
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
This whole thing is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
Boycotting the game over this is dumb. Your choosing to not support the many programmers, artists, designers, game testers and other voice actors who worked on the game for countless hours, over one individual voice actor. It’s beyond stupid.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Pilotwings 64
I like the composition of the NA cover more, and the use of an aircraft better fits the game.
Re: The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Just Won A 'Global Award'
So I looked into this, apparently these games were chosen by public vote. Given that BDSP also won best sales award that would also explain why they won best Japanese product.
Re: UK Charts: Splatoon 3 Inks Its Way To The Top Spot
Why does Saints Row continue to appear here?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mega Man X
Got to go western on this one. It’s more dynamic and I like how they put X in the Super Armour. The Japanese version isn’t bad but Sigma’s Derry expression kind of ruins it for me.
Re: UK Charts: TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Cleans Up On Switch
People complain The Last of Us Part 1 is £70 and it makes it to the top of the charts. And you wonder why the industry is in the state it is in.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports Continues To Sell Well As Saints Row Tops
Saints row won’t be there for long
Re: Netflix Cancels Resident Evil Series After First Season
Aww, that’s a shame🤣
Re: Random: BMW Reveals Pokémon-Themed Mini Aceman Concept At Gamescom
I suppose my first question is, why?
Re: SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 Is Officially Coming To Europe
@shock_trooper yeah but it’s unsurprising given the licensing rights for it would be a nightmare
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports Knocks Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Off The Top Spot
And cue the whiners in 3…2…1
Re: Blazing Chrome Devs Next Title Is A Thrilling Futuristic Tribute To Shinobi
This is right up my alley. Seeing the Shinobi influence but also a little bit of Contra and Hagane too.
Re: Rumour: The Sonic 3 Movie Synopsis Has Potentially Been Revealed
Why Big though? Why not include a cool cat character like Blaze.
Re: Pac-Man World: Re-Pac Frame Rate, Resolution, And File Size For Switch Seemingly Revealed
I’m not too surprised by this since most switch games run at 30fps. So long as it is steady then I’ll be happy
Re: Video: THQ Nordic Shows Off New Trailers For SpongeBob SquarePants And AEW
@Anti-Matter why would you ask this? Who wants that to happen?
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Confirmed For Next Week
We got Waluigi Pinball. That’s all I wanted so now they can do whatever they want..
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@Crono1973 yeah I’d be down for GBA games on Switch
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@Crono1973 which only really counts for, what, a small percentage of DS games. Most DS games, especially the older ones made extensive use of the touchscreen, meaning a good chunk of its library isn’t compatible. And no, the Switch Lite doesn’t prove Nintendo aren’t committed to the Switch gimmick since it’s a variation of the MAIN model. The Switch OCD also has the swappable mode gimmick and that’s a newer model.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@Crono1973 you’ve literally just proved my point. The Wii U’s gimmick was the game pad, the Switch’s gimmick is swapping between handheld and docked modes. One works great for DS games, the other does not. Gyro controls also aren’t a great substitute for touch screen games either. Just thinking of playing Wario Ware Touched like that is giving me a headache.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@Crono1973 yes, but the Wii U had the benefit of having a controller with a touch screen. The Switch does not. It has a touchscreen but only when played in handheld mode, and given the entire appeal of the Switch is being able to play it as a home console or a handheld, having it be backwards compatible with games that can only be played in one mode would be antithetical to that.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@victordamazio the issue is that a lot of DS games were very reliant on the dual screen. Not just for the touch screen controls but also for presentation. DS emulation works well for games that weren’t too reliable on the dual screen, for everything else it’s not great.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@victordamazio they couldn’t have made DS and 3DS games backwards compatible on Switch because the Switch doesn’t have a dual screen set-up.
The problem with Nintendo consoles is that each offer vastly different experiences in how you play them. The DS line had 2 screens, the Wii had motion controls, the Wii U had a tablet controller and the switch is a home console handheld hybrid. To make a console that was backwards compatible with all of that would be next to impossible.
Xbox can make there console backwards compatible because the way you play the games doesn’t change. It’s way easier to add older games to the storefront because they don’t recquire any gimmicks. Aside from Kinect games which are not on the platform much anyway.
And before you mention it, I am aware that certain DS and Wii games are available on Switch, but those games have to be specifically redesigned to fit within the new limitations.
Re: Final Fantasy X Series Has Surpassed An Incredible 20 Million Shipments
Considering Final Fantasy 7 sold 13 million units on its own this isn’t nearly as impressive as they think it is.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
@Crono1973 Steam is a digital store front for PC, a platform that is still being supported. The Wii U and 3DS have been discontinued. Trying to compare the E shop to steam is a false equivalency.
Re: 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
It was inevitable unfortunately
Re: UK Government Warns It "Will Not Hesitate To Consider Legislation" Against Loot Boxes
It’s a bit late for this isn’t it?
Re: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Confirmed For Launch This Fall
I see the budget for this increased significantly
Re: Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Has Died
I need to read the original manga at some point. Fell out of it when I got older but the anime was a big part of my childhood. RIP Takahashi-san
Re: Bandai Namco Shares First Gameplay Of Pac-Man World: Re-PAC
I’m glad they’re actually adding/changing things rather than just making it a graphical update. Shows they put a lot more effort into this.
Re: UK Charts: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Crashes Out Of Top Ten
And yet Mario Strikers remains. Hmmmm🤔
Re: Japanese Charts: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Takes The Top Spot
@AzzyC but it is on the charts
Re: Japanese Charts: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Takes The Top Spot
@Yosher why do you post this on every single sales chart? At this point you’re trying to will the game into being a failure.
Re: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Features Over 90 Titles, Including Jaguar And Lynx Games
Bloody heck, 90 games! I’m not big on Atari as they were well before my time but that’s a damn good collection
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini To Air Tomorrow, June 28
And this is why you shouldn’t put stock into rumours.
Re: UK Charts: A Quiet Week Sees Mario Strikers: Battle League Slip Into Third
@abdias which means what exactly? Mario Strikers, well Mario sports games in general, don’t sell as well as the mainline titles. And Mario Strikers isn’t as well known as Tennis or Golf so it was naturally going to sell worse than those.
Re: UK Charts: A Quiet Week Sees Mario Strikers: Battle League Slip Into Third
Oh no a drop to 3. Clearly this is an indication of the game’s failure, no other factors could explain this. 🤦♂️
Re: Treasure Is Apparently Working On A "Highly Requested" Title
Wario World 2!!??
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #101 - Final Fantasy VI
No contest, Japan. Can’t beat Yoshitake Amano
Re: Overwatch 2 Is Getting Rid Of Loot Boxes In Favour Of A Battle Pass
They just can’t help screwing up can they? Can’t wait to see how they mess up Diablo 4