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@Mgalens but we’re getting to the point where the differences in hardware are becoming less and less apparent. It isn’t like it was during the PS1 and N64 era where the differences in hardware was noticeable and obvious, now it’s outright imperceptible.

@Mr_Gamecube I miss the days where we just enjoyed a console for as long as we could. Now it seams all we care about is the next hardware update.

@Grumblevolcano the new 3DS also came out at the end of the 3DS life cycle as an attempt ti prolong it, much like the DSI did for the regular DS. The Pro and One X models came out early to address the criticism of the original models being underpowered, something which hurt those more as they were marketed as cutting edge hardware yet were underpowered at launch. I don’t see how these set an expectation of upgraded console models when viewed in context.

@Mr_Gamecube the whole “switch pro” thing has been the biggest pain in the neck for the entirety of the Switch’s life cycle. It’s based around Sony and Microsoft releasing updated models of the PS4 and Xbox One. Except those we’re done because both those consoles were outdated when they released. I don’t get why people think that’s the norm.

I want a new Switch update just to shut the people up who are asking for an update.

@FatWormBlowsASparky was that competitive or part of the campaign?

@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.

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.

Remember when the PG rating meant something?

@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.

This whole thing is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen.

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.

I like the composition of the NA cover more, and the use of an aircraft better fits the game.

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.

Why does Saints Row continue to appear here?

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.

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.

Saints row won’t be there for long

Aww, that’s a shame🤣

I suppose my first question is, why?

@shock_trooper yeah but it’s unsurprising given the licensing rights for it would be a nightmare

And cue the whiners in 3…2…1

This is right up my alley. Seeing the Shinobi influence but also a little bit of Contra and Hagane too.

Why Big though? Why not include a cool cat character like Blaze.

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

@Anti-Matter why would you ask this? Who wants that to happen?

We got Waluigi Pinball. That’s all I wanted so now they can do whatever they want..

@Crono1973 yeah I’d be down for GBA games on Switch

@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.

Considering Final Fantasy 7 sold 13 million units on its own this isn’t nearly as impressive as they think it is.

@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.

It was inevitable unfortunately

It’s a bit late for this isn’t it?

I see the budget for this increased significantly

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

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.

And yet Mario Strikers remains. Hmmmm🤔

@AzzyC but it is on the charts

@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.

Bloody heck, 90 games! I’m not big on Atari as they were well before my time but that’s a damn good collection

And this is why you shouldn’t put stock into rumours.

@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.