it looks very good on a technical level. but aesthetically, it looks worse than the existing standard graphics.
high-def ray tracing and bloom lighting isn't what I associate with "pixel and voxel inspired Minecraft."
really hope this upgrade is optional.
@Jeronan You're right and you should say it. Corporate worship will lead to a death-knell of creative game development. From the looks of it, that'll be sooner than later.
The new developers made Skullgirls better than Mike Zaimont ever did.
Zaimont is a monster who physically abused his workers, and deserves to be blacklisted from the industry. But since his chapter is thankfully over...
I wish the good people at Autumn Games all the best, and hope they can pull through ❤️
on one hand, the 2-minute missions formula is the back bone of the Pro Skater series, so I get it. especially since the 4th game isn't the most fondly remembered.
so while this is a drastic change, I'm not fully convinced it's a bad one 🤔
two stone cold classics, total bangers. Donkey Kong 94 is obviously the star of the show, being one of the best Mario games available on any system. but Mario's Picross is no slouch either, offering a no-frills Picross experience that is very hard to put down!
Cool so I'll stick to playing it via Game Pass on my Series X, then.
I really hope this trend of incomplete "physical" releases doesn't carry over to Switch 2 😬
@Purgatorium I truly appreciate you saying this. I spend $20 USD a year to play Mario Kart, and Quake, and Smash Bros online with friends. If I wanna play Game Boy ROMs, I do it for cheaper.
@SabreLevant Oh it does, I agree with you.
As a small silver lining, the basic NSO is still an absolute steal compared to the competition. Still doesn't make it great, but at least it's not bank breaking.
This is a good way to ensure a more level playing field at the start, to help new players get into it. I'm okay with it. My level 100 mythicals can wait their turn.
Late 2025 means we won't be seeing Gen 10 for a while. Good.
After the swing-and-a-miss of Scarlet/Violet, Gen 10 should have as much development time as humanly possible.
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Re: Rumour: New Switch 2 Rumour Makes Wild Claim About Mysterious 'C' Button
This idea is bad enough to be believable.
Re: Ubisoft Opens New Subsidiary Backed By Tencent For Assassin's Creed And Other IP
To paraphrase a famous quote, the Guillemot family should get comfortable with the idea of not owning Ubisoft. 💁🏽♀️
Re: M2's 'Gradius Origins' Collects Some Of The Shmup Series' Finest And A Brand-New Entry
Parodius is a GLARING omission. I won't buy this compilation without it ☹️
Re: Sony's Back On Switch With A Delightful New PSP Remaster
I'm still stunned that TWO PlayStation franchises are coming to Switch 🤯
Re: A New Tomodachi Life Game Is Coming To Switch Next Year
Re: Rhythm Heaven Groove Announced For Switch, Launching 2026
Not sure why it's taking so long, but better late than never ❤️
Re: 'Nintendo Today', A New Mobile App, Will Deliver Fresh Switch 2 News Every Day
@N00BiSH Fair point.
Re: 'Nintendo Today', A New Mobile App, Will Deliver Fresh Switch 2 News Every Day
But this concept already exists.
It's called the entire internet.
Re: Nintendo Announces 'Virtual Game Cards' For Switch, Unlocking Digital Lending
I do not understand.
Other than being able to "lend" games to NSO family, the Switch already has these features for digital games. 🤔
Re: New Pokémon Legends Z-A Trailer Dives Into Even More Upcoming Features
I really like the concept of this "the whole city is a battleground" idea. This game has so much potential.
A shame that the trailer already shows a bunch of graphical jank and lack of polish already, then.
Re: Own Sociable Soccer 24? You'll Be Able To Upgrade To The New Game For Free
Every sports games should do this, but Western AAAs would never ☹️
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Limited Run Physical Switch Release
I love Limited Run Games and I'm excited to buy this one from them ❤️
Re: Minecraft Is Getting A Graphics Upgrade
it looks very good on a technical level. but aesthetically, it looks worse than the existing standard graphics.
high-def ray tracing and bloom lighting isn't what I associate with "pixel and voxel inspired Minecraft."
really hope this upgrade is optional.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
@Unmaskedepic there sure isn't, I enjoy them
Re: Nintendo Joins Cross-Industry Effort 'Accessible Games Initiative' As Founding Member (US)
I hope the Switch 2 gets its own adaptive controller, much like Xbox Series and PS5.
Video games should be able to be enjoyed by everyone!
Nintendo is painfully behind the curve on accessibility, but hopefully their participation with this initiative is a sign of growth.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
"Sorry about Super Soccer, but here's 4 strategy games. Let's call it even."
-Nintendo, probably
Re: Pokémon GO Promises It Won't Introduce "Intrusive Ads" Or Playtime Restrictions
like said above me, I will also believe it when I see it.
I'll be content to ride out the rest of the game's lifespan, and enjoy it while I can.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Dream Pokémon LEGO Set?
a Lego pikachu would pair nice with the Lego Game Boy
Re: Pocketpair Recalls "Depressing Day" Nintendo Announced Its Palworld Lawsuit
@Jeronan You're right and you should say it.
Corporate worship will lead to a death-knell of creative game development. From the looks of it, that'll be sooner than later.
Re: Sakurai Says Japanese Developers Should Avoid Trying To Appeal To Western Tastes
This is wise reasoning, and it is also why in recent years I've stuck to about 80% - 90% indie games only.
No market manipulation, no corporate standardization. Just pure creativity.
Re: Pocketpair Recalls "Depressing Day" Nintendo Announced Its Palworld Lawsuit
The Pokemon Company are still reprehensibly scummy for filing creature-capture patents AFTER the financial success of Palworld.
Market manipulation and heavy-handed monopolization attempts does not make Pokemon Company the hero in this story.
Re: Review: On Your Tail (Switch) - A Charming Detective Story Stumbles On Switch
I know releasing Switch versions helps indies out a lot, but I feel like every developer from indie to AAA should just wait for Switch 2 instead.
Re: PSA: Don't Be Fooled, This Blatant Rip-Off Isn't The 'Content Warning' You Want On Switch
still waiting for the release of Tiny Honk Professional Skateboarder 1-4 Street Skating Simulator: Summertime Edition on the eShop.
Re: Random: Fan's 110km Journey To Draw Mario's Face Will Put Your Morning Stroll To Shame
I can't believe Italy has invaded France like this
Re: Chrono Trigger To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With "Various Projects"
Wishing for a re-release (let alone a remake) is just a pipe dream, huh? 🥲
Re: Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'
@Sylamp
Yes it was. In North America and PAL.
Re: Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'
@Sylamp SF Alpha 3 Upper was included in PS2's Street Fighter Alpha Anthology.
Re: Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'
I won't be cajoled into being upset about extra pixels here and additional polygons there. It's a non-issue.
The only "authentic experience" that matters is the gameplay.
If the gameplay is inact, then the games themselves are intact. Simple as.
Re: Skullgirls Dev Is Off The Game, Taking Legal Action Against Publisher
The new developers made Skullgirls better than Mike Zaimont ever did.
Zaimont is a monster who physically abused his workers, and deserves to be blacklisted from the industry. But since his chapter is thankfully over...
I wish the good people at Autumn Games all the best, and hope they can pull through ❤️
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Has Been Butchered For The Switch Remake
on one hand, the 2-minute missions formula is the back bone of the Pro Skater series, so I get it. especially since the 4th game isn't the most fondly remembered.
so while this is a drastic change, I'm not fully convinced it's a bad one 🤔
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
@KimBread you are in for a treat, I hope you enjoy!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
two stone cold classics, total bangers.
Donkey Kong 94 is obviously the star of the show, being one of the best Mario games available on any system.
but Mario's Picross is no slouch either, offering a no-frills Picross experience that is very hard to put down!
Re: Looks Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 On Switch Will Require A Mandatory Download
Cool so I'll stick to playing it via Game Pass on my Series X, then.
I really hope this trend of incomplete "physical" releases doesn't carry over to Switch 2 😬
Re: 20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being Resurrected
@RupeeClock @montrayjak
I'm glad it wasn't just me 😅 when I was a kid, I thought they were being clever with the name or something.
Re: Opinion: Nintendo, Let Us Buy The Games Being Delisted From Switch Online
Having the option would be a pro-consumer win for everyone involved.
Which means Nintendo would never 🥲
Re: Random: This Unofficial Sonic Unleashed PC Port Has Us Dreaming Of A Switch 2 Remaster
Amazing "What We Do In the Shadows" reference in that subheader.
Re: Anniversary: Nintendo Switch Launched On This Day Eight Years Ago
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
@SabreLevant good choice! for GB I keep things simple, with an Everdrive and a modded GBA. lets me play NES and Master System, too.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
@Purgatorium I truly appreciate you saying this. I spend $20 USD a year to play Mario Kart, and Quake, and Smash Bros online with friends.
If I wanna play Game Boy ROMs, I do it for cheaper.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
@SabreLevant Oh it does, I agree with you.
As a small silver lining, the basic NSO is still an absolute steal compared to the competition. Still doesn't make it great, but at least it's not bank breaking.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Classic
Friendly reminder that Super NES (and other emulated) games are NOT Nintendo's main selling point of Nintendo Switch Online and never were.
The point of Nintendo Switch Online (Expansion Pass not included) is the ability to play online.
Re: Pokémon Champions Limited To "Select Pokémon" At Launch
@rvcolem1 It's basically a battle stadium that lets you use your Pokemon from other Pokemon games.
Re: Pokémon Champions Limited To "Select Pokémon" At Launch
This is a good way to ensure a more level playing field at the start, to help new players get into it.
I'm okay with it. My level 100 mythicals can wait their turn.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
@PikminMarioKirby I cannot recommend retro emulation enough.
Re: Gallery: New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Screenshots Give A Closer Look At The Upcoming Adventure
Having two starters from the same generation is a weird choice.
But, I'm okay with it because they're both cuties.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Confirms Starters And Mega Evolutions, Coming Late 2025
Late 2025 means we won't be seeing Gen 10 for a while.
Good.
After the swing-and-a-miss of Scarlet/Violet, Gen 10 should have as much development time as humanly possible.
Re: 'Pokémon Champions', A New Battle-Focused Game, Announced For Switch And Mobile
This is gonna result in the shutdown of Pokémon Showdown, isn't it? 🙁
Re: Konami Adds Incredibly Rare Slice Of GBA Ninja History To The Switch eShop
@KingMike Should movies and music and other forms of media be sold for "a lower price" because they're decades old too?
Yeah.
Re: Tetris Forever Adds Two More Classic Games In Its "Biggest-Ever" Update
I have the physical edition pre-ordered, and I'm extremely very excited 🥰
Re: Stunning New Physical Edition Of Stardew Valley Is Now Available At Fangamer
I wonder which version of the game will be on cartridge 🤔