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We sure this isn't just a publicity stunt? Wouldn't surprise me.

I adored jungle beat. Tried playing the Wii version and it isn’t the same without the bongos

Yes. I remember this.

@Vexx2 because Hollywood doesn’t respect the medium. It’s competition. They think they can do it better, so they green light ***** scripts, thinking they’re embracing a game’s vibe rather than doing the IP’s justice.

Then during the marketing all they talk about how big fans they are of the source material.

It’s the same with comics. The quality was rather inconsistent until Marvel Studios came around.

Cool. I don’t like Sonic. Liked the movie.

These ads are sooo weird

Looks insipid.I will never understand the appeal of these games. Is it a fantasy fetish thing?

I don’t get the appeal of these expanded celebrity focused ad campaigns. I mean sure. They’re kind of like testimonials. Nintendo is clearly going after millennials with families right now (household of 6 all having a Switch is certainly more lucrative than selling 1 family 1 Wii), but I just don’t see it adding a whole lot of value. Oh well.

I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a millennial mom, who has 10-12-year-olds being able to connect with Christina Aguilera playing Animal Crossing as her personal driver drives her home. I'm from that generation. I grew up in the 90s. My older sister liked her music. She also gamed on the side. IDK. lol it's weird.

I get the Brie Larson thing. They don't really show her celebrity lifestyle in the ads. If you didn't know who she was, she's just a person enjoying video games.

I’d like to see PG grow but idk…I’m worried. Ever since the announced their Chinese investment partnership…totally botching Tw101’s stretch goals and Bayonetta 3’d lengthy dev time…

All I’m saying is I hope they do go under

@Grumblevolcano that's a good point

COVID aside. Hope Nintendo is investing more in its game development. Create more studios or buy some.

@Krull tv play though. Switch isn't exclusively a handheld.

Anyway. Not a business person, but would assume the best route would be a better Switch. Improve on the tech, including the joycons, launch an improved online service, give it a killer app, and let it go.

I'm sure it'll have its gimmicks.

@Friendly really? I can’t read the name without feeling disgusted. Never disliked anvudeo gsme journalist more than him

Yes. This has everything to do with Nintendo's Japanese business practices by providing customers with a catered service as an experience.

It's outdated and stupid and is clearly hurting their brand in the long run.

IDK. I'm getting less keen on collecting nicknacks as I get older. Just seems like junk to me.

Getting N64 games was a big deal back during the Wii’s VC days. They do this slow drop every time. It’s obnoxious. Just emulate and be done with it. I’m sure most of you have the old games kicking around anyway.

@NinChocolate I'd say that it's created a problem for them when talent starts leaving because of it.

Prime? My guess.

No marketing for this. Came and went.

Idk. I didn’t think the Kraid boss was that great. Cool seeing it again. Kind of one note.

The games never needed to be more accessible. They need to say it plainly. The games are hugely popular. Spending more won’t increase sales.

@YusseiWarrior3000 Oscar winner. Outspoken Nintendo fan before the sponsorship. Lead actress in a billion dollar movie.

Yes. I wonder why Nintendo made such a deal 🤔

Lazy publishers.

A lot better than that weeb bimbo thing. Coloring and shading on the face looks a little off, but I suspect they didn't really go into great detail with it.

Also. No beauty make makes me feel better

This should be cool

I’m going to wait. If they offer more systems and games I’ll consider it. As soon as there is another increase im permanently out

At this point I don’t expect Mario Kart 9. They shouldn’t even release it as a cross-generational game. Force people to buy Switch’s successor.

Assault is better imo. Really wish Nintendo ran with some of the mechanics in that game

@CharlieGirl then there is Mari kart 8

@Brink 4 5 6 7

Oh, Nintendo. If there was a time to choke this wasn’t it.

@Nerdling Hale would do a good Job. She’s easily recognizable, but still.

They didn’t get the memo with Smash

Good for him doing something he enjoys. Makes sense that he use the same engine and assets as Stardew. He’s a team of 1 still right?

RIP. Not like I was a fan nway

@fluggy i remember some polarizing reviews and comment wars the day the game launched.

In the context of the manga other M’s characterzation of Samus makes sense. It makes sense to have a monotone, detached Samus with PTSD if NONE of the other games exsisted.

The writing still blows. The dialogue. “The baby.” “Remember me?” The deleter side plot. The Madeline Bergman identity thing. It’s all a bunch of nonesense.

Gameplay was too easy. Pixel hunts were stupid. Third to first person mode was clunky. And forcing to play with a single Wii Remote was a misstep. Just because you can do it Sakamoto doesn’t mean you should.

Other M was always mediocre. Anyone who scored the game above a 5 was wrong.

Is there an anti-work movement in europe or Spain right now?

I’m in a stressful work environment myself, so I feel for these ex-employees at MS. It’s odd though. If I went on Twitter and started complaining about the stuff at my job (if I quit) there would be no platform. My boss was an incompetent manager who made everyone else’s job harder…disorganized…didn’t plan anything. No media site would care about it. But since this is a prolific game that’s hot right now…we’re acting like MS employed child labor or killed puppies or something. The accusations seem all over the place.

I don’t doubt it’s true.

Stressful work environments suck. Airing this dirty laundry in public might make Nintendo look into it, but it might not.

Idk…lol…just because it’s a game and we like it, doesn’t mean these work problems are actually atrocities…all it means is that MS has a management problem and will continue to have one if they don’t address these issues. It will culminate into high turn over rates, low morale, and crappy products in the future other wise.

I mean good. I know a lot of users here will chalk it up as “complainers” or “whiners,” but Nintendo’s Online service has always been awful. They need to know that they have customers who want a better service.

So that’s my level headed thought about the whole thing.

Personally. I don’t want freaking animal crossing dlc. I’d gladly pay $10 more for N64 games. Tacking on ACDLC is a waste of my time. I’ve been done with that game for over a year. No interest in going back. Those idiots are so freaking short sighted.

I’m tired of this Japanese business philosophy of “we offer you a catered service because we know best. You must be polite and accept it.”

It’s 2021. It’s a world market. Everything has options. Can’t even deselect exp share in Pokémon lol.

I hope this “expansion” underperforms. Maybe then they’ll realize that they’ve been serverly outclassed for the past decade when it comes to their online service.

I can’t wait for the ++ expansion offering handheld titles from the past, but with it comes a $30 add on for that cardboard game they did.

I know AC has a high attach rate, but what about the people who don’t have AC? Waste of god damn money.

Could’ve just been N64 games and then eventually GBA games.

I hope the subscription of this is below projections. Knowing idiots though. They’ll buy in just so they don’t feel left out.

Too bad they aren’t available for Switch. Nintendo needs a universal e-store.

I really don’t care anymore. Release a better switch and make it easy to get and I’ll buy one…if it has a good library.

I emulate old games I don’t have access to because the hardware/carts are hard to find.

Emulating new games without purchasing the game is scummy.

I'm so tired of the term Metroidvania. Lol I guess it's helped Metroid get a boost in popularity though. Good thing it wasn't called Castletroid.

Eh. I didn’t think MS nailed Returns. They missed a lot of atmosphere bits to it. And honestly found it kind of same old same old.

I don’t like the kingdom hearts games. Cloud version of anything though is lazy. Might have considered buying them otherwise

@BanjoPickles people whining about people whining 🙄

So lame haha. Another sword weilding weeb character. Doom guy would have been cooler

Goku. It would be a shock to everyone, non-gamers and non-smash fans alike.

@SamirMalik Putting words in my mouth

Haven’t touched fighter pass two. It’s over priced. For me it’s not content—just more options.