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.
@DavidMac Bayonetta and Astral Chain are great. Star Fox Zero was more of the big guy's fault. TW101 is pretty bad though. Better on Switch. Still bad.
@Vexx234 I like galaxy 2 more than 1. Felt more inline with the older Mario games. I don’t mind story, but Galaxy 1 was way tooooo whimiscal. It was childish and boring.
Yikes. How boring. At one point Nintendo will need to start developing games for their next platform. Can’t imagine Swirch has more juice in it after another 2 years. COVID may have killed development sooner than expected.
I don’t really expect much from them beyond, Pokémon, breath of the wild 2 and Metroid. I wouldn’t be surprised if the new Prime was pushed to a dual release. Bayonetta 3 whenever I guess. Sounds like Platinum is waiting for Nintendo to make a move within release date more than anything.
I would give them a pass because of the pandemic, but this behavior of paltry releases happens all the time.
Oh hai Mario Golf and a new Smash fighter. I should be all set for 3-4 months 🙄 Sometimes I wonder if they’re leaning into indie too much, as a way to pad content for the system. Too bad majority of its garbage.
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Re: Random: Forget Dread, It's All About Metroid: Other M On Twitter Right Now
@fluggy i remember some polarizing reviews and comment wars the day the game launched.
Re: Random: Forget Dread, It's All About Metroid: Other M On Twitter Right Now
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.
Re: Metroid Dread Studio Hit With Allegations Of Poor Organisation And Management
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.
Re: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes
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.
Re: Nintendo Leaker Suggests Pricing Of Switch Online's Expansion Pack Could Be Tied To "Licensing Costs"
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.
Re: Metroid Dread Sparks Improved Sales For Past Games In The Series
Too bad they aren’t available for Switch. Nintendo needs a universal e-store.
Re: Teardown Suggests The Switch OLED Dock Is 4K 60fps-Ready And 'Future Proof'
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.
Re: Nintendo's Switch Exclusive Metroid Dread Is Already Being Emulated On PC
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.
Re: Soapbox: What Makes A Game A Good Metroidvania Anyway?
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.
Re: Review: Metroid Dread - Quite Possibly The Best Metroid Game Ever Made
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.
Re: 'Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece' Collection Brings The Entire Saga To Switch
I don’t like the kingdom hearts games. Cloud version of anything though is lazy. Might have considered buying them otherwise
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final Fighter Is... Kingdom Hearts' Sora!
@BanjoPickles people whining about people whining 🙄
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final Fighter Is... Kingdom Hearts' Sora!
So lame haha. Another sword weilding weeb character. Doom guy would have been cooler
Re: Sakurai Invites Everyone To Watch Smash's Final Reveal, Whether You Play The Game Or Not
Goku. It would be a shock to everyone, non-gamers and non-smash fans alike.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Will 'Exceed All Your Expectations', Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
@SamirMalik Putting words in my mouth
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Reflects On Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Ahead Of The Final Fighter Reveal
Haven’t touched fighter pass two. It’s over priced. For me it’s not content—just more options.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Will 'Exceed All Your Expectations', Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
@SamirMalik they’re designs are ridiculous. For me it’s a case of normal people going to work wearing a Batman cowl.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Will 'Exceed All Your Expectations', Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
@Old-Red tbh Pyra and Mythra’s clothing don’t match their personality.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Finally Gets A New Trailer, Out In 2022
@The_Pixel_King something seemed off about it. Not a lot of personality maybe? Idk.
Re: Talking Point: Remember When People Thought Switch Would Fail?
I like the Switch. Just wish it had some consistent first part releases.
Re: Random: IGN's 'Best Video Game Of All Time' Tournament Is Getting WILD
Bloodborne should win.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds Aladdin SNES And "All Versions" Of The Jungle Book
If it had good troops and both Mickey games I’d buy it.
Also. SNES Aladdin is the better version. Feels more like the movie.
Re: Random: Nintendo Shares Gorgeous Metroid Art That's Just Perfect For Your Phone Wallpaper
I actually don’t like the dread or returns art. Too static.
Re: Sega To Announce "New RPG" At This Year's Tokyo Game Show
Mobile game? Nooooope
Re: Video: Nintendo Drops A New Metroid Dread Commercial
Didn’t think it was that great of a commercial. If I wasn’t a Metroid fan it doesn’t do much.
Re: Astral Chain's "Superstar" Director Is Working On A New, Unannounced Game
Really liked Astral Chain. I’ve been meaning to play it again one of these days. Fun game.
Re: Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
@DavidMac Bayonetta and Astral Chain are great. Star Fox Zero was more of the big guy's fault. TW101 is pretty bad though. Better on Switch. Still bad.
Re: Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
Throw out the controls, rebuild it like a proper rail shooter and that's all they need to do. More work than the typical Wii U port, but whatever.
Re: Random: Donkey Kong Blows? Of Course, And It's All Down To Shigeru Miyamoto
@Vexx234 I like galaxy 2 more than 1. Felt more inline with the older Mario games. I don’t mind story, but Galaxy 1 was way tooooo whimiscal. It was childish and boring.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Sound In Video Games?
Sucking up cash in Luigi Mansion 3 hands down.
Re: Random: Check Out These Mock-Ups Of Game Boy For Nintendo Switch Online
Sad truth is we’ll get mostly garbage
Re: Nintendo Confirms It Won't Be Attending Tokyo Game Show
Yikes. How boring. At one point Nintendo will need to start developing games for their next platform. Can’t imagine Swirch has more juice in it after another 2 years. COVID may have killed development sooner than expected.
I don’t really expect much from them beyond, Pokémon, breath of the wild 2 and Metroid. I wouldn’t be surprised if the new Prime was pushed to a dual release. Bayonetta 3 whenever I guess. Sounds like Platinum is waiting for Nintendo to make a move within release date more than anything.
I would give them a pass because of the pandemic, but this behavior of paltry releases happens all the time.
Oh hai Mario Golf and a new Smash fighter. I should be all set for 3-4 months 🙄 Sometimes I wonder if they’re leaning into indie too much, as a way to pad content for the system. Too bad majority of its garbage.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Will Expand Its Switch Online Service With Game Boy And Game Boy Color Titles
Already bought a modded GBA, and downloaded all the GB, GBC, and GBA games I wanted onto a Falashas cart. Cost me $300 but whatever.
If this is true then it’s too little too late.
Re: Poll: No More Heroes 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I preordered it. Hoping it retains some value
Re: Now, This Is What Next-Gen Pokémon Should Look Like
I’m really okay with Pokémon not being a sprawling open world game. I don’t think it needs it.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Gets Rated For Switch, Now With Added Jungle Book
Tbh. I wish it was the SNES Aladdin and it was bundled with Goof Troops and both Mickey games. No interest otherwise.
Re: Random: Sakurai Terminator Reference Sparks DOOM, Fortnite And Among Us Smash Bros. Speculation
A gesture referencing Terminator 2 that’s been defended in pop culture dozens of times since.
Re: Action Adventure Platformer 'Project Buramato' Announced For 2022
Looks good. Dislike the character design and their funny eyes. Less is more. Hate that bright eyed look
Re: Video: Check Out This Comparison Of The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remake Trailers
I’m not crazy about the overworld character design. Something more reserved liked link’s awakening would have looked more like the ogs
Re: Random: Rapper Soulja Boy Claims He Owns Atari, Atari Doesn't Agree
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Re: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's New 'Grand Underground' Map Looks Epic
I think it looks good. Wish the models looked more like Link’s Awakening but whatev
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has New Pokémon, Including A Horrible Fish Ghost Bent On Revenge
Thought it looked underwhelming
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Speeds Into Second As Nintendo Takes Half Of Top Ten
@Bibi it should be a Nintendo Kart game. I want Samus in her gunship and Falcon too.
Re: Stand-Up Comedian Reveals His Role In The Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie
Weird.
That’s all.
Re: Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In July 2021 (Europe)
@SpaceboyScreams I can’t stand it in handheld mode. Not sure how they could have improved it.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
Means nothing other than a correction of last years lucky performance with the lock down.
Re: Feature: Zooming Through Sonic Colors: Ultimate And Getting The Switch Lowdown
Only British people care about the whole “color” things. Most Americans couldn’t care less.
Re: Soapbox: In Praise Of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Two Years On
Too bad the class system stinks and the maps are boring.
Re: The Simpsons Co-Showrunner Would Love To See Hit & Run Return But Admits It's "Complicated"
So Disney. I’ll just emulate
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 24th)
Tbh I bought SS tried it in handheld mode, the controls were so bad it put me off playing it all together.
So. Pokémon Yellow through emulation it is