Another day, another game studio laying off people. Are things really headed towards downward spiral? Is everyone right in speculating another crash? Yesterday Bandai, today Riot. We all know what a sh*tshow Ubisoft is going through and I know there were at least two other company lay offs in the past couple months, right?
Kinda odd to me. From my perspective, I’m not a hardcore gamer by any means, Bandai Nanci seems like one of time five game companies. Are sales doing poorly when nobody wants to buy “fad anime number 3”? I get that One Piece, Naruto, and of course Dragon Ball are popular and would sell great. But some of these other games they’ve released lately…That said, does anyone know how well Gundam Breakers 4 sold?
Just a side note, you still technically experience this game on its original hardware still in their day and age officially. I might have to find my brother’s SNES, this article makes me want to play some Super Mario World now…
But yeah, an emulator definitely would help with less hardware maintenance, it’s not like we’re talking about the Gulf War Game Boy. A true technological marvel. I wonder if it’s mentioned at the museum at all…
They probably saw like three fake outrage comments online and thought they did something wrong. Seriously, nothing is wrong with this photo and like the rest of you, I don’t remember any sort of controversy or anyone getting upset over it. And “memed into oblivion”? Hardly anyone even remembers this photo judging by this comment section. What even is this story they’re making up?
Damn! That is absolutely crazy!! I guess absolutely no company or how big you are, nobody is safe from these hackers anymore. It does suck though that this happened. Hopefully it doesn’t delay Z-A…But at least they didn’t actually lose anything or get locked out of everything, right? So at least that’s good….
@KingMike That’s actually pretty interesting to hear. I didn’t play video games growing up, so learning about things now is always really cool! Thank you!
@Dr_Fresh Agreed. Now if someone made a new GameCube game, that’d be quite unexpected. Unlike all these “retro” cartridges coming out of the woodworks lately.
I think this might sell moderately well. And if it doesn’t, the price will skyrocket in a few years when people suddenly want one. I think it’s an interesting idea, not sure if I will buy one or not though.
@Pillowpants I once started mocking people who kept pushing every day there was a runor for a direct. Like seriously, it happens when it happens. Nintendo knows what it is doing and when they want to tell us.
I think the Japanese one, like the article said, uses more of the shape of the box to its advantage in detail. However, I do like how Toad is overlapping the GBA banner on the US box. Did many games do that?
It will be a shame to see such a long established company go under. But I guess they did it to themselves. As for everyone talking about the whole “get used to not owning your games”, that’s actually a huge misquote. Either way, will Ubi even be able to rise up from this? Their stocks are plummeting and everyone seems to be extremely fatigued with their games and just waits for the huge sales they do.
Personally I think a grid menu and categories would make it so much better. Categories like “Monsters”, “Nature” for things like rocks and shrubs, “objects”. Plus changing it from having to hold down the button while you scroll would definitely help if it was changed more of a menu screen.
@CaleBoi25 I agree. I’m no FPS or graphics snob. As long as something is fun to play, I’m all for it. Not everything needs to be some fast moving high res extravaganza.
@TheExile285 Same here. I took turns playing with my relative for a bit. I mentioned how people complained about the frame rate, and neither of us noticed a thing at all. Maybe swimming ONCE? But we honestly don’t see a thing wrong with it.
Damn…That’s just…Hoping things go well for him. I mean. I’m not wanting him to just get better and make games again, hell if he wants to just retire from making games, all for him. This is just very sad news…Hopefully it’s not too serious.
I actually applauded the creators for actively showing their disdain for having to change their work. Usually it’s just all “well we had to”, but here they’re calling out how ridiculous it really is.
@GameOtaku Exactly my thoughts. Kids play Call of Duty, GTA, and other M-rated games they shouldn’t. Yet something like this is bad and not appropriate?
The Type A and B thing is stupid as hell. Seriously, what purpose does any of this crap serve? There’s other games that have plenty of exposure in character designs and it’s perfectly fine, and then there are some that get criticized to hell for it. This is just pointless.
I played a little bit with a relative, taking turns in a couple dungeons. Are we the only ones who haven’t noticed framerate problems? We even tested it when I remembered everyone complaining about it, and still noticed nothing.
Rumor: Switch successor will have buttons on a controller to play the games. Seriously. Another week, another rumor. I’d rather just wait to hear official news than endless speculation.
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Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Box Set Now Available
This would be perfect for my brother! If he didn’t already collect each individual volume as they came out…He loves this game.
Re: League Of Legends Developer Riot Games Confirms Another Wave Of Layoffs
Another day, another game studio laying off people. Are things really headed towards downward spiral? Is everyone right in speculating another crash? Yesterday Bandai, today Riot. We all know what a sh*tshow Ubisoft is going through and I know there were at least two other company lay offs in the past couple months, right?
Re: Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Says Fantasian Neo Dimension Is His "Final Project"
@Purgatorium This will be one hell of a game then if it’s leading to that. Hopefully they put their all into it. One last hoorah so to speak.
Re: Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo-Commissioned Project
Kinda odd to me. From my perspective, I’m not a hardcore gamer by any means, Bandai Nanci seems like one of time five game companies. Are sales doing poorly when nobody wants to buy “fad anime number 3”? I get that One Piece, Naruto, and of course Dragon Ball are popular and would sell great. But some of these other games they’ve released lately…That said, does anyone know how well Gundam Breakers 4 sold?
Re: Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo-Commissioned Project
@Orpheus79V I sure as hell hope it wouldn’t be Soul Calibur VII! That’s probably the only game I’d actually look forward to.
Re: UK Charts: Zelda Falls From The Top Five As New Releases Shake Things Up
@somnambulance Right!? I thought for sure Sparking! Zero would be first once it was finally out!
Re: Random: Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC
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Re: Random: Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC
Just a side note, you still technically experience this game on its original hardware still in their day and age officially. I might have to find my brother’s SNES, this article makes me want to play some Super Mario World now…
But yeah, an emulator definitely would help with less hardware maintenance, it’s not like we’re talking about the Gulf War Game Boy. A true technological marvel. I wonder if it’s mentioned at the museum at all…
Re: Random: Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC
@TenEighty Bob here, this just in! Nintendo loses their case against themselves! What a surprising upset!
Re: Random: Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
@AmplifyMJ I've found the “random” category on here will make an article about anything they can…
Re: Random: Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
@slowpoke_tail That’s how I see it. Sure, I left my comment, but what you said is what makes things a bit confusing.
Re: Random: Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
@OorWullie Now that I do remember. Honestly thought we were getting a remaster or something.
Re: Random: Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
They probably saw like three fake outrage comments online and thought they did something wrong. Seriously, nothing is wrong with this photo and like the rest of you, I don’t remember any sort of controversy or anyone getting upset over it. And “memed into oblivion”? Hardly anyone even remembers this photo judging by this comment section. What even is this story they’re making up?
Re: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Massive Amounts Of Data Allegedly Leaked
@psyraven76 Oh good, I wasn’t the only one theorizing that about Palworld!
Re: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Massive Amounts Of Data Allegedly Leaked
@fenlix Kinda like they have a vendetta against someone, but don’t really care about the games. Or value the games more than the employees.
Re: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Massive Amounts Of Data Allegedly Leaked
@RiasGremory Disable their hands? That’s sounds harsh. I love it!
Re: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Massive Amounts Of Data Allegedly Leaked
Damn! That is absolutely crazy!! I guess absolutely no company or how big you are, nobody is safe from these hackers anymore. It does suck though that this happened. Hopefully it doesn’t delay Z-A…But at least they didn’t actually lose anything or get locked out of everything, right? So at least that’s good….
Re: Nintendo Asks Switch Online Playtest Program Participants To "Not Discuss Or Disclose Content"
What could possibly go wrong?
Re: Delightful-Looking GBC Puzzler 'Sofia The Witch' Scores Sweet Limited Collector's Edition
@KingMike That’s actually pretty interesting to hear. I didn’t play video games growing up, so learning about things now is always really cool! Thank you!
Re: Delightful-Looking GBC Puzzler 'Sofia The Witch' Scores Sweet Limited Collector's Edition
@Dr_Fresh Agreed. Now if someone made a new GameCube game, that’d be quite unexpected. Unlike all these “retro” cartridges coming out of the woodworks lately.
Re: Nintendo Hits Snooze On Surging Alarmo Sales In Japan
I thought it would sell moderately well, but certainly didn’t imagine it doing this well. That’s pretty awesome I think.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Nintendo Sound Clock 'Alarmo' Are In
@Snatcher I think it’s a neat idea. I wouldn’t mind having one myself either.
Re: Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo System Update Now Live (Version 2.0.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I think this might sell moderately well. And if it doesn’t, the price will skyrocket in a few years when people suddenly want one. I think it’s an interesting idea, not sure if I will buy one or not though.
Re: 'Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos' Brings Motorcycle Combat Action To Switch In January 2025
@YourDaddy Right? I enjoy them too. My brother is a huge fan of them, so I often get to play them with him.
Re: Talking Point: After A September No-Show, Will There Be An October Nintendo Direct?
@Pillowpants I once started mocking people who kept pushing every day there was a runor for a direct. Like seriously, it happens when it happens. Nintendo knows what it is doing and when they want to tell us.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Party Advance
I think the Japanese one, like the article said, uses more of the shape of the box to its advantage in detail. However, I do like how Toad is overlapping the GBA banner on the US box. Did many games do that?
Re: Saudi Public Investment Fund Considering Increasing Its Stake In Nintendo
@martynstuff Wow, you sure were quick on the draw to explain everything. Hopefully everyone sees it too…
Re: Ubisoft's Disastrous 2024 May Lead To The Company Going Private
@Arawn93 Wasn’t the general consensus for AC Shadows in Japan about 50-50 for those looking forward to it and those not interested/not happy about it?
Re: Ubisoft's Disastrous 2024 May Lead To The Company Going Private
It will be a shame to see such a long established company go under. But I guess they did it to themselves. As for everyone talking about the whole “get used to not owning your games”, that’s actually a huge misquote. Either way, will Ubi even be able to rise up from this? Their stocks are plummeting and everyone seems to be extremely fatigued with their games and just waits for the huge sales they do.
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Fix Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Most Frustrating Feature?
Personally I think a grid menu and categories would make it so much better. Categories like “Monsters”, “Nature” for things like rocks and shrubs, “objects”. Plus changing it from having to hold down the button while you scroll would definitely help if it was changed more of a menu screen.
Re: Dragon Quest's Creator Criticises 'Mistranslation' Of DQ3 Remake Costume Comments
Sooo, are they actually upset over the censorship, or was that all part of the mistranslation too? I apologize for not understanding.
Re: Random: Moustachioed "Super Mario" Plumber Picks Up Silver At The "Olympics"
@Poodlestargenerica I’ll take this over half of what gets posted in the “Random” category.
Re: Japanese Charts: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trounces The Competition
I still find it crazy how Mario Kart 8 Deluxe always stays in the top ten every week.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
@CaleBoi25 I agree. I’m no FPS or graphics snob. As long as something is fun to play, I’m all for it. Not everything needs to be some fast moving high res extravaganza.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
@TheExile285 Same here. I took turns playing with my relative for a bit. I mentioned how people complained about the frame rate, and neither of us noticed a thing at all. Maybe swimming ONCE? But we honestly don’t see a thing wrong with it.
Re: Random: Shigeru Miyamoto Apparently Isn't Credited In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
@Pillowpants I was thinking the same thing. Like he could have been credited, but maybe wanted to be humble or show humility and opted not to be.
Re: Random: Shigeru Miyamoto Apparently Isn't Credited In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
@BrianJL He doesn’t need credit in the game, he IS the game.
Re: Random: Shigeru Miyamoto Apparently Isn't Credited In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Quite surprising. You’d think they’d both be listed under like a “The Legend of Zelda Created By” credit at least.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
@steely_pete My thoughts exactly. It’s probably just to celebrate the series, but come on. Something has to come of it, right?
Re: F-Zero 99 Update (Version 1.5.0) Adds Five New Tracks, Anniversary Event & More
An update to this, and two F-Zero GBA titles added to Switch Online? Really makes you think…
Re: "Stop Immediately!" - Miyamoto On Hiroshi Yamauchi's Likely Reaction To Nintendo Museum
@Ooyah Alright everyone, time to log out!
Re: Castlevania Dev Steps Down From Bloodstained 2 After Cancer Diagnosis
Damn…That’s just…Hoping things go well for him. I mean. I’m not wanting him to just get better and make games again, hell if he wants to just retire from making games, all for him. This is just very sad news…Hopefully it’s not too serious.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
I actually applauded the creators for actively showing their disdain for having to change their work. Usually it’s just all “well we had to”, but here they’re calling out how ridiculous it really is.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
@GameOtaku Exactly my thoughts. Kids play Call of Duty, GTA, and other M-rated games they shouldn’t. Yet something like this is bad and not appropriate?
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
The Type A and B thing is stupid as hell. Seriously, what purpose does any of this crap serve? There’s other games that have plenty of exposure in character designs and it’s perfectly fine, and then there are some that get criticized to hell for it. This is just pointless.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
I played a little bit with a relative, taking turns in a couple dungeons. Are we the only ones who haven’t noticed framerate problems? We even tested it when I remembered everyone complaining about it, and still noticed nothing.
Re: Random: The Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour? Scroll Wheel Shoulder Buttons
Still holding out hope for that rumored built in espresso machine
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Will Launch Early Next Year, Claims Accessory Company
@Samalik Right? It’s so exhausting having to use brain waves to play games.
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Will Launch Early Next Year, Claims Accessory Company
Rumor: Switch successor will have buttons on a controller to play the games. Seriously. Another week, another rumor. I’d rather just wait to hear official news than endless speculation.
Re: Nintendo Patents Filed After Palworld's Release Suggest Lawsuit Prep Started Months Ago
@Jiggies You’d think everyone utterly hates Nintendo in this comment section…