I absolutely agree. Pac mom is basically naming her after a role. I doubt Pac Man wants to be renamed Pac Middle Manager for his day job.
A mom's job is important, but Ms. Pac Man was so much more than giving birth. I mean the original Ms. Pac Man mod was more difficult than her male counterpart's game.
Somehow this just feels like a weird belittlement of the character.
Edit:
At no point am I implying that Pac Mom doesn't also have a job. I just figured "Pac Middle Manager" is more destabilizing to Pac Man's image than "Pac Dad."
It was a statement that came up again and again from Nintendo near the early days of the Switch. (See edit 2, below). It frustrated the hell out of me, because I love VR.
That being said, Nintendo has shown on several occasions that they're still interested in the tech, from the times they've shown up at VR conferences to their playing around with it in Labo.
There have been several previous indicators to their R&D group experimenting with it, too.
And if there is one thing that's clear about Nintendo, it's one they've begin experimenting with a tech, they won't fully let go.
(The first 3d tech for the 3ds was somewhere around the gamecube or gba, and the wii's controllers were just a natural progression of the nintendo glove. They seriously don't let go of old ideas, just wait until they've become truly viable.)
Edit:
Any time you see Nintendo patent something, assume you'll see it again. . . Just not necessarily for a couple of console/system generations.
Edit2:
A quick search found this for vr "not being fun"
I don't disagree with your statement about hybrid consoles, but there is a history we need to look at.
The wii sold amazingly. The wii u, which was a wii 2, failed to distinguish itself enough from its predecessor and failed. Maybe that was a marketing issue.
The DS sold very well. The 3DS which was A DS2, almost didn't, but nintendo made an aggressive push by quickly dropping the price of the system in an attempt to save it. Before that, as a successor, it was failing.
A switch 2 will likely have to be different enough, or marketed right, to not fall into a repeating pattern at Nintendo.
Every system nintendo has put out since the gamecube's "failure" has been built around being unique and, admittedly, gimmicky (though in a fun way). The wii u failed to be different/unique enough for most, and the company suffered for it.
Nintendo has previously accused vr of not being fun, so I'm curious to see where they go to next revolutionize the industry.
Odds are, if they just make a switch 2, I'll buy it and a few others will buy it, but it won't carry the same momentum.
See, here's where things get interesting. While I would never call this a "smash killer," since the general public wasn't different things out of their games, I (personally, and not trying to rile anyone up), believe it to be superior to ultimate in the ways that matter to me.
It feels like a more technical fighter in many ways. And added some neat tricks up its sleeve that smash didn't.
I'm one of the dreaded melee lovers, and while smash bros has continued to grow since that game, its fighting feels like it has dumbed down to me.
For many, the content is the selling point. For me, it's the fighting. And I do believe, again personally, that Nick's brawl game is better there.
Just thought I'd throw out that game superiority can be subjective.
Edit:
Considering other very technical platform fighters exist on switch, the better question in my mind is whether this game can keep up with those. . . And for that, I have no answer.
It was my sophomore year of college, and my first long term relationship (1 1/2 years) collapsed. Oblivion came out, and I escaped into it, extremely. I needed the solo experience that it offered, with only the pressures of exploration driving me forward.
It was a cleansing reality, and it really helped me cope with a break up intensity I'd never really dealt with before.
Because the game is a better technical fighting game (I can't believe I'd say that of a nickelodeon game, but it's true). These days, you don't play smash to wave dash, for example, because it's supposed to be more accessible to the general public.
Even more, the game adds some clever controls that should be in smash, such as holding down a shoulder button to move backwards while facing your opponent.
If you want the more competent fighter with less content, this is actually a solid, if somewhat unbalanced, choice.
Again, I never thought I'd say that of a Nickelodeon game over Smash , but this is the era of Smash we live in. . .
In okay with it being worded as "previously exclusive game comes to switch, everywhere," but telling me it's Chinese exclusive for everyone just creates a wrinkle in my brain I have trouble unwrinkling
That sonic tangent reminds me how Darkened Skye featured Skittles, but no one knew from the marketing (at least the game box itself). Only once played was it apparent that skittles played a major role.
I don't have the expansion pass, and don't directly hate having an internet subscription to play online for switch. I have one.
That being said, I hate not being able to get said games as purchasable entries. Forcing me i to pay over and over again for something I'd just rather own is really insulting in my mind.
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Re: Gothic Fairytale Crafting Game 'Wytchwood' Is Getting A Physical Release
Physical or digital, which Wytch is best for you?
Re: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
@LEGEND_MARIOID
I would agree, but I filled my terabyte micro SD up, recently. . .
: (
Re: Pac-Man's Family All Have VERY Different Names In Pac-Man Museum+
Also, does anyone remember the pac Man game on the super nes with a fifth ghost that combined with other ghosts to make them more powerful?
It's name was Kinky. As a kid, that went right over my head.
Re: Pac-Man's Family All Have VERY Different Names In Pac-Man Museum+
@CharlieGirl
I absolutely agree. Pac mom is basically naming her after a role. I doubt Pac Man wants to be renamed Pac Middle Manager for his day job.
A mom's job is important, but Ms. Pac Man was so much more than giving birth. I mean the original Ms. Pac Man mod was more difficult than her male counterpart's game.
Somehow this just feels like a weird belittlement of the character.
Edit:
At no point am I implying that Pac Mom doesn't also have a job. I just figured "Pac Middle Manager" is more destabilizing to Pac Man's image than "Pac Dad."
Re: 'The Hand Of Merlin' Looks Like Heaven For Fans Of Intricate Strategy
You've got to hand it to Merlin. . .
Edit:
Merlin it to win it.
Re: Reggie Shares Thoughts On How Nintendo Can Prepare For The Switch's Successor
@Nontendo_4DS
It was a statement that came up again and again from Nintendo near the early days of the Switch. (See edit 2, below). It frustrated the hell out of me, because I love VR.
That being said, Nintendo has shown on several occasions that they're still interested in the tech, from the times they've shown up at VR conferences to their playing around with it in Labo.
There have been several previous indicators to their R&D group experimenting with it, too.
And if there is one thing that's clear about Nintendo, it's one they've begin experimenting with a tech, they won't fully let go.
(The first 3d tech for the 3ds was somewhere around the gamecube or gba, and the wii's controllers were just a natural progression of the nintendo glove. They seriously don't let go of old ideas, just wait until they've become truly viable.)
Edit:
Any time you see Nintendo patent something, assume you'll see it again. . . Just not necessarily for a couple of console/system generations.
Edit2:
A quick search found this for vr "not being fun"
https://www.google.com/amp/s/gamerant.com/nintendo-virtual-reality-fun-127/amp/
Re: Reggie Shares Thoughts On How Nintendo Can Prepare For The Switch's Successor
@progx
I don't disagree with your statement about hybrid consoles, but there is a history we need to look at.
The wii sold amazingly. The wii u, which was a wii 2, failed to distinguish itself enough from its predecessor and failed. Maybe that was a marketing issue.
The DS sold very well. The 3DS which was A DS2, almost didn't, but nintendo made an aggressive push by quickly dropping the price of the system in an attempt to save it. Before that, as a successor, it was failing.
A switch 2 will likely have to be different enough, or marketed right, to not fall into a repeating pattern at Nintendo.
Re: Reggie Shares Thoughts On How Nintendo Can Prepare For The Switch's Successor
Every system nintendo has put out since the gamecube's "failure" has been built around being unique and, admittedly, gimmicky (though in a fun way). The wii u failed to be different/unique enough for most, and the company suffered for it.
Nintendo has previously accused vr of not being fun, so I'm curious to see where they go to next revolutionize the industry.
Odds are, if they just make a switch 2, I'll buy it and a few others will buy it, but it won't carry the same momentum.
Here's hoping nintendo's R&D are up to the task.
Re: The "Finishing Touches" Are Being Added To No Man's Sky On Switch
@AlanaHagues
I love the tagline.
Re: Feature: What The Heck Is A 'MetroidBrainia'? Introducing The Newest Genre On The Block
I tried to get people to call "Breath of the Wild, " Zelder Scrolls for years. It never caught on.
Re: Feature: Aggro Crab Tells Us All About Their Clawsome New Game, 'Another Crab's Treasure'
I'm going to crab hold of this game when it comes out!
No matter the cost, I'll shell out the cash.
I'd butter be ready in a snap!
(Did I crack you all up?)
Re: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch In Taiwan, Sparking Rumours Of A Port
At this point, just remaster Oblivion for me, or Morrowind for everyone else, and release that on switch.
Re: Solve Crimes Or Give Up Trying In Detective Game 'Lamplight City'
@nessisonett
I think you're right.
Although, I feel like I'm going to have a frustratingly good time failing to solve anything in this game.
I wonder what kind of ending comes from me blowing every case.
Re: Brutal Rogue-Lite 'DEATHRUN TV' Blasts Onto Switch In June
@Zulzar
@CharlieGirl
"Good luck. Yoooou'll need it!"
Re: Random: Stop Calling Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl A 'Smash-Killer', Pleads Lead Artist
@Kainbrightside
@MrGawain
@KryptoniteKrunch
@Gamergirl94
See, here's where things get interesting. While I would never call this a "smash killer," since the general public wasn't different things out of their games, I (personally, and not trying to rile anyone up), believe it to be superior to ultimate in the ways that matter to me.
It feels like a more technical fighter in many ways. And added some neat tricks up its sleeve that smash didn't.
I'm one of the dreaded melee lovers, and while smash bros has continued to grow since that game, its fighting feels like it has dumbed down to me.
For many, the content is the selling point. For me, it's the fighting. And I do believe, again personally, that Nick's brawl game is better there.
Just thought I'd throw out that game superiority can be subjective.
Edit:
Considering other very technical platform fighters exist on switch, the better question in my mind is whether this game can keep up with those. . . And for that, I have no answer.
Re: Feature: Games That Got Us Through Tough Times
@Ghostchip
It really is.
Re: Feature: Games That Got Us Through Tough Times
Elder scrolls oblivion.
It was my sophomore year of college, and my first long term relationship (1 1/2 years) collapsed. Oblivion came out, and I escaped into it, extremely. I needed the solo experience that it offered, with only the pressures of exploration driving me forward.
It was a cleansing reality, and it really helped me cope with a break up intensity I'd never really dealt with before.
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Reveals Three New Characters, Jenny Available Now
@Silly_G
@Thief
Because the game is a better technical fighting game (I can't believe I'd say that of a nickelodeon game, but it's true). These days, you don't play smash to wave dash, for example, because it's supposed to be more accessible to the general public.
Even more, the game adds some clever controls that should be in smash, such as holding down a shoulder button to move backwards while facing your opponent.
If you want the more competent fighter with less content, this is actually a solid, if somewhat unbalanced, choice.
Again, I never thought I'd say that of a Nickelodeon game over Smash , but this is the era of Smash we live in. . .
Re: Ubisoft's China-Exclusive Rabbids Game Getting Global Switch Release
In okay with it being worded as "previously exclusive game comes to switch, everywhere," but telling me it's Chinese exclusive for everyone just creates a wrinkle in my brain I have trouble unwrinkling
Re: Back Page: EVERYONE STAY CALM. Here's How To Game Safely On Friday 13th
@Sakisa
I'd support the new evil dead game, but I refuse to use the epic store, and it isn't out for switch, yet.
So, eventually I'll be trying it out. . . Just not yet.
Re: Back Page: EVERYONE STAY CALM. Here's How To Game Safely On Friday 13th
I'm going to take my chances, and celebrate by playing Friday the 13th on switch!
Asynchronous showdown time!
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th May (North America)
@StarPoint
I wish Rogue Legacy 2 would come to switch.
I've been waiting for that and 30xx
Re: Live A Live Switch Remake Took "Three Years" To Make, Says Original Director
@Octane_st1m
I agree. I tried the demo of Triangle Strategy to get a feel for the game play, and couldn't get through the chapter intro fast enough.
Finally, I was like, "Dear God, if each chapter takes 3 hours (obviously an exaggeration) before I can play the game, I'm out!"
And I haven't looked back. For such long chapter intros, the story had better blow me away.
Re: Hands On: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - The Ultimate 'Retro Throwback'?
This is my most anticipated game in the coming months.
I've been so excited for this nostalgia fueled beat 'em up.
My dad and I used to play turtles 3 on the nes all of the time.
And we would babble about the Konami code with turtles 2 in school at lunch.
This game was blatantly marketed towards me, and i'm in, 110%
Re: Review: Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 - A Colourful, Characterful, LOL-Worthy Pair
I'm super psyched!
I love NIS, and I love the grind.
Re: Altus Releases 'Accolades' Trailer For 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
@TMG44
If you're referring to Atlus, I'm guessing you're kidding, but just in case you're not, Atlus has been around at least since the late 90s/early 2000s.
I was a huge fan of their games from that time period, Ogre Battle 64 and Revelations: The Demon Slayer
Re: Deal In "Fleshly Wares" In Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Out Now On Switch
This sounds horrible and over the top!
I can't wait to try it!!
Re: Two Point Campus Reveals Wizardry Course, Open For Admissions At Launch
It's really going to be hard for me to make Greedale Community College with all of these impressive classes.
I need courses like "Into to Ladders, " and "Nic Cage: Good or Bad?"
Not these amazing courses. My fake college can't afford those. We're in debt to the Heating and Repair annex!
Re: Wylde Flowers Is A Cosy Gardening Game Where Your Grandma Wants You To Join Her Wizard Cult
Spot on tag line!
@KateGray
Re: Physical-Only Switch Title 'Demon Throttle' Opens A Second Chance Preorder
@OorWullie
Weird, right? Most of my stuff are downloads as well.
I honestly don't understand the strategy for this, except to make the game "exclusive."
I can't help but wonder how much effort is being put into a game most people will never know exists.
Re: Want To See The Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Games On Switch? Let Aspyr Know
The co-op one on gamecube was so much fun!
Re: Shadowrun Trilogy Releases On Switch This Coming June
I am so in. I enjoyed shadowrun returns and have oft thought about picking up the sequels.
Re: Pokémon Variety Show To Share "Latest Information On The Pokémon Games" Next Week
. . .any of the pokemon variety shows?
How many pokemon variety shows are there, and what on earth do they generally show their viewers?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 16th)
@Vortexeo
Once you find out how to boost one's girlfriend in FF8, you've gotta share. Who doesn't want to know such important information?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 16th)
@Zuljaras
Oh man, I super miss Castlevania 64!
Reviewers weren't nice to that one, but it's one of my favorites.
Re: Review: Nobody Saves The World - A Thrilling Action-RPG For Fans Of Old-School Zelda
Yeah, I was totally going to overlook this one, but now I might check it out.
Will I for sure?
Nobody knows. . .
Re: Review: The House Of The Dead: Remake - Control Issues Gnaw At Sega's Arcade Classic
That tagine is amazing!!
Re: Defend The Rook Is A Roguelike Tower Defense That Takes Its Moves From Chess
I love Dixit!
But, right now, I think I'll go play Tzolk'in, instead.
Everyone else in chat can play chess.
Re: Channel Your Inner John Wick Against Evil Dog Thieves In 'The Last Friend'
This game has all the elements to make it conceptually perfect!
Obviously it won't be perfect, but with a setup like that, I WILL love this game.
Re: Review: Slipstream - A Neat, Sonic-Obsessed Homage To Sega's Super Scaler Tech
That sonic tangent reminds me how Darkened Skye featured Skittles, but no one knew from the marketing (at least the game box itself). Only once played was it apparent that skittles played a major role.
Re: Lila's Sky Ark Is A Psychedelic Adventure Coming To Switch Very Soon
@KateGray
How long does it take you to come up with you subheadings?
Do they just come to you? Also are you ever like, "Aaarg! I could've written a punnier one!"
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st March (North America)
I don't care if it's AAA, the switch already has a clock!
Re: 2D Beat-Em-Up 'Wonder Momo' Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
@CharlieGirl
Even still, I can never turn away Namco museum when Digdug is available.
Re: Mini Review: Imp Of The Sun - Flickers Of Flair In A Well-Designed Metroidvania
After all that set up telling us that it was a 7, I expected the score to be a surprise of something else.
Re: Gotta Protectors: Cart Of Darkness Coming To Switch, Physical Edition Confirmed
I think the defending aspect would about me, but the game looks so unique and crazy that I want to try it, despite myself!
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@JakedaArbok
Everyone's been begging for this since the beginning. It really should have been a much bigger announcement.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@kurtasbestos
Lol. Couldn't remember what they censored here, and just thought I'd be proactive and nice about it.
However, y**r way w**** have been much more fun than it o********* was.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
About d***** time!
I thought we were about to have another round of stability jokes.
Re: Video: So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
I got my shiny charm, then went hunting after Misdreavus.
I've loved every step of this game!
Re: Nintendo Highlights Upcoming N64 Releases In Latest 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer'
@Arkay
I don't have the expansion pass, and don't directly hate having an internet subscription to play online for switch. I have one.
That being said, I hate not being able to get said games as purchasable entries. Forcing me i
to pay over and over again for something I'd just rather own is really insulting in my mind.
I don't like not having the choice.