Just because it was 5 years bewteen Splatoon 2 and 3, does not mean it will be 5 years between Splatoon 3 and 4.
2 and 3 were both for Switch.
It only took two years between Splatoon 1 and 2.
The main reason for this, I think, is that these were on two different consoles. The fact that Wii U was not a very successful console probably helped shorten the gap as well.
Sale numbers (from Wikipedia):
Splatoon: 4,95 millions
Splatoon 2: 13,30 millions
Splatoon 3: 11,71 millions
When Switch 2 comes out, a new Splatoon is needed.
And I do not think Nintendo will wait very long, especially since the main focus of Splatoon is online play.
I predict Splatoon 4 will show up in 2025 or 2026.
And then Splatoon 5 maybe 4-5 years after that: 2030-2031.
I also had the impression it was mostly a graphical upgrade after watching the trailer.
1. The Nintendolife headline just says "remaster", which is often used about a graphical upgrade:
«'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form»
"A remaster is a change in the sound or image quality of previously created forms of media, whether audiophonic, cinematic, or videographic." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remaster
"A video game remaster is a cosmetic update to an existing game that gives it a more modern look. Of all the types of game modification, the remaster is the most delicate. Nobody changes the game. We are talking about only minimal updates, for example, new textures for models." https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/
2. The trailer focuses on the graphical upgrade, transitioning from the old look to the new look twice and saying: "Looking better than ever".
It does hint at other changes, but rather vaguely: "Playing better than ever" "and more to come!"
They also do show the new coins - but says nothing about them, so I'm not sure that many noticed.
Not focusing on the specific changes and talking about them in the trailer is a strange marketing choice I think - as a graphical upgrade is probably not enough for most to double dip.
I think the trailer would be much more effective if it really focused on all the improvements and additions, because I assume many of the people watching the trailer are people that have already played the original or are already familiar with the original and it's mixed reviews: https://www.metacritic.com/game/yooka-laylee/
PC: 73 "Mixed"
PS4: 68 "Mixed"
XBOX ONE: 73 "Mixed"
Switch: 75 "Generally Favorable"
Me and my brother played the original, but stopped somewhere along the way.
I am willing to give the new version a go if it gets good reviews. It looks and sounds promising so far.
@Dinglehopper "So, it's literally the exact same mediocre game...but with a new coat of paint?"
It's not?
"Key Features:
MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN EVER – With an art and animations overhaul and enhanced performance and resolution, the favourite buddy duo has never looked or moved better.
NEW AND IMPROVED CHALLENGES – Improvements to existing in-game challenges and many entirely new challenges to discover and undertake!
NEW COLLECTIBLE CURRENCY – Capital B's inept minions have dropped their hard-earned coins all over the place. Collect the official currency of the Hivory Towers to spend on video games' most beloved sentient vending machine.
NAVIGATING THE WORLD – Now you can get lost in the game, not in the world! A brand-new world map and challenges tracker helps you know where you are and what needs to be done. Hooray!
VENDI HAS PLENTY TO OFFER – Tonics are back with all new flavours! With the option to equip multiple game-changing enhancements, you can truly customise your playstyle. And as if that wasn't enough, Vendi has new lines of merchandise for the modern fashionable adventurer.
REVISED CONTROLS & CAMERA – A new tweaked move set allows you to combine moves more fluidly while the new camera controls makes framing the action a breeze.
A DREAMY ORCHESTRAL SOUNDTRACK – The original score from famed video game composers Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country) returns but as a beautifully arranged orchestral score. Now seriously, clean out those ears."
I would not be surprised if the main reason for this remasters existence is the Switch 2.
I guess Playtonic would like a game on Switch 2 early on, and maybe they do not have the time to finish a totally new game for that.
If so - maybe the trailer is representative of what the Switch 2 game will look like. The first Switch 2 game trailer ever?
I did notice the trailer says Steam, but IF the game was made with Switch 2 in mind, the graphics might be the same or rather similar.
Ofcourse - as long as the Switch 2 is not revealed - it cannot be confirmed as a Switch 2 title.
Nintendo might be planning or working on their own remake of The Legend of Zelda (JP: 1986, NA/EU: 1987).
Zelda 3 (SNES JP: 1991, NA/EU: 1992) got a direct sequel using the same world:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS JP/NA/EU: 2013)
Zelda Links awakening (GB JP/NA/EU: 1993) got a remaster and a remake:
Zelda Links awakening DX (GBC JP/NA: 1998, EU 1999) Now in color, a new dungeon and a mouse that take photos!
Zelda Link's Awakening (Switch 2019)
Retro for me is:
NES (JP: 1983, NA: 1985, EU: 1986)
Sega Master system (JP: 1985, NA:1986, EU: 1987)
Game Boy (JP/NA: 1989, EU: 1990)
Sega Mega Drive (JP: 1988, NA: 1989, EU: 1990)
Game Gear (JP: 1990, NA/EU: 1991)
SNES (JP: 1990, NA: 1991, EU: 1992)
GBC (JP/NA/EU: 1998)
GBA (JP/NA/EU: 2001)
To some degree:
PlayStation (JP: 1994, NA/EU: 1995)
N64 (JP/NA: 1996, EU: 1997)
I can understand that GameCube (JP/NA: 2001, EU: 2002) is retro - it came over 20 years ago. But all the same, it doesn't feel very retro to me.
I think what feels retro has to do with:
What you played when you were young. Nostalgia here we go!
The greater gaps in technology. Like the leap from 2D to 3D. And early 3D vs. later 3D.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch 2018) Developers Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. Publisher Nintendo
Cadence of Hyrule (Switch 2019) Developer Brace Yourself Games Publisher Nintendo, JP: Spike Chunsoft
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity (Switch, 2020) Developer Omega Force Publisher Nintendo, JP: Koei Tecmo
Zelda also has TWO alter egos. Spoiler alert? Both are also playable: Alter ego 1 in: Hyrule Warriors, SSB Melee, SSB Brawl, SSB 4 and SSB Ultimate. Alter ego 2 in: Hyrule Warriors.
Now I am even more curious what Switch games Nintendo has in store for the June direct. Must be something good as they reveal this game a month before the direct, even though it's slated for a July release. Maybe it's not all remakes and remasters..
The Japanese fiscal year start April 1 and ends March 31.
So the Switch 2 reveal can happen anytime from fall 2024 to early 2025.
Maybe they will wait to 2025 to not hurt the Christmas sale of Switch consoles and games.
The rumour mill says the Switch 2 will be released March 2024.
The original Switch was revealed October 20 2016
and released March 3 2017.
Could the Switch 2 also be revealed in October..
I wonder what Nintendo games they will show in the June Direct.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
2-3 remakes/remasters?
A totally new game? Maybe not.. Possibly a new Mario Party.
I know of a great mech game, it's not for the Switch though:
"Kirby: Planet Robobot" from 2016 for the 3DS.
Maybe there will be an HD version for Switch or Switch 2.
@andyg1412
"New games please Nintendo! Sick of rereleases."
Nintendo’s game makers are hard at work on Switch 2 games.
Great new games are essential to make people upgrade from Switch to Switch 2.
With the current unofficial information, it seems the reveal of the Switch 2 is probably happening later this year with a release in March or so 2025.
Or could they even wait with a reveal to early 2025 to not hurt the Christmas sale..
I'm not sure we will get any new games developed or co-developed from Nintendo on the Switch.
2023 probably was the last year of new Nintendo games for the Switch, with an exceptional line up:
Zelda tears of the kingdom
Pikmin 4
Super Mario Wonder
The closest we will get to a new Nintendo game for the Switch is possibly "Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition" which is new challenges based on NES games, so a new, old game of sorts.
If the information about Switch 2 being postponed from fall 2024 to Q1 2025 are correct - it looks especially unlikely for new Nintendo developed/codeveloped Switch games to turn up, as we have heard nothing about it and new games are not made and published in a few months.
But could Nintendo have a secret new Switch game up their sleeve that is not DLC, a remake or a remix? One they had planned to release for Switch close to or after the Switch 2s original release date?
I would not hold my breath for it. But if so: maybe something like Mario Party.
The North American/European one looks a lot more exciting to me.
The Japanese box art is so empty and makes the game look like a digital colouring book, or at best a painting program.
But the game is SO much more.
I do not read Japanese, but the front of the box has so little text, that I can't imagine it saying a lot about what the game has to offer.
I don’t even think the North America / European box gets everything across..
I would maybe write something like:
Super Mario Art!
Paint, animation and music!
Let the creativity grow and flow!
Make digital art with high precision with the NEW Super Nintendo Mouse and Mouse Pad!
All on your TV:
Vibrant colours!
Draw and paint with: Pens, paint brush and airbrush!
Luigi's Mansion 2:
12 years after the previous installment.
Luigi's Mansion 1 Remake:
17 years after the original.
Luigi's Mansion 3:
6 years after the previous installment
Luigi's Mansion 2 Remake:
11 years after the original (Luigi's Mansion 2)
and 6 years after the previous remake in the series
Edit:
Seems Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for Switch is considered a remaster and not a remake.
It has however not only been graphically upgraded, but also been transformed from a two screen game (3DS) to a one screen game (Switch).
@batmanbud2
"There was a Wave Race on the Game Boy? Why?"
Well, the Game Boy version was the first in the series:
Wave Race (GB) 1992
Wace Race 64 (... N64) 1996
Wace Race: Blue Storm (GC) 2001
(Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 2009 with it's "Power Cruising" Jet ski mode.)
Both Wave Race 64 and Wave Race (GB) was released in Europe in 1997 though.
Would be nice if Nintendo would make a remake collection of Mario Land 1, 2 and 3.
Could also include the orginal versions and new colored original versions.
Maybe even add Super Mario 3D land. The Mario Land Collection.
Donkey Kong 94 should also have a remake and/or colored version.
"The Video Game History Foundation did an estimate that something like 87% of all video games are currently unavailable by means beneficial to the copyright holder. I think they raised it to nearly 90% after the recent digital shop closures."
I think if someone made a list of the 1000 most pirated games I would be surprised if any or many of those are in the 87-90% you are writing about.
"The collector's market (the ones who must own literally every game for their preferred console) have pushed the prices of physical copies up that many would not play the game at all if not for ROMs, than they would pay the asking prices."
Rather few retro games cost a lot of money on the second-hand market. Often the games that cost a lot of money are not even good games, they are just rare. I am not talking about copies of popular games that are in sealed, mint condition. These are not sold or bought to be played. I also think there are very few people “who must own literally every game for their preferred console”.
And anyway: if an item is expensive and/or rare, it doesn't make it more legal to make illegal copies of it.
If a game is not available one can for example make a petition for the company that own the rights to re-release it or remake it.
@Bobb
"Emulating the SNES, GCN, GBA, NDS? It's a gray area but Nintendo isn't profiting from sales of any of them anyways."
How is emulating retro Nintendo games and hardware a grey area?
Nintendo Switch Online costs money and it does have several GB, GBC, NES and SNES games.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack costs money and have several GBA and N64 games.
There are many retro game collections, retro games and remakes of retro games available (from other publishers) on the Nintendo Switch Eshop and in physical editions.
If a retro game is not available in Nintendo’s Switch Online services or to buy (digital or physical) from Nintendo or other stores at the moment: How would it make it legal or a grey area to share emulated copies?
People pirating older games, apart from being illegal, can affect Nintendo, other legal shops and sellers negatively in several ways: It boils down to fewer people will buy the game or service if they already have an illegal copy of the game.
1. Nintendo might re-release the game sooner or later.
2. Nintendo might remake the game sooner or later.
3. Nintendo might release a NEW game in the series sooner or later. (And it could hurt sales that other instalments in the series are available for "free", so they could just play them instead.)
4. It does not only hurt Nintendo, but also the legal second hand market which include both shops and private persons.
I imagine the second hand market would look VERY different if there were no piracy.
Concerning The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom costing 70 USD.
When you think about all the people working on this game, all the workhours that went into this game, how big this game is and how many hours of fun you can get out of this game - the price is not that bad at all..
The USD per hour of fun is rather low.
Also: This game is SO BIG that Nintendo could have easily locked part of it behind DLC and sold game+DLC for a total greater than 70 USD, and nobody would have raised an eyebrow. But they didn't, they included all in the base game and charged an extra 10 USD.
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Re: Round Up: Day Of The Devs SGF Edition 2024 - Every Announcement, All Confirmed Switch Games
"The cute, cosy puzzle game A Little to the Left is getting its second piece of DLC in just a few weeks."
Yes, please!
Re: Feature: We Look To The Past To Predict Every First-Party 'Switch 2' Release Until 2029
Nintendolife predicts one Splatoon game in 2025-2031, and it's set for a 2027 release.
I think Nintendolife might be off here.
Splatoon releases:
2015 Splatoon (Wii U)
2016
2017 Splatoon 2 (Switch)
2018 Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (Switch)
2019
2020
2021
2022 Splatoon 3 (Switch)
2023 Splatoon 3: Inkopolis DLC (Switch)
2024 Splatoon 3: Side Order DLC (Switch)
Nintendolife prediction:
2025
2026
2027 Splatoon 4 (Switch 2)
2028
2029
2030
2031
Just because it was 5 years bewteen Splatoon 2 and 3, does not mean it will be 5 years between Splatoon 3 and 4.
2 and 3 were both for Switch.
It only took two years between Splatoon 1 and 2.
The main reason for this, I think, is that these were on two different consoles. The fact that Wii U was not a very successful console probably helped shorten the gap as well.
Sale numbers (from Wikipedia):
Splatoon: 4,95 millions
Splatoon 2: 13,30 millions
Splatoon 3: 11,71 millions
When Switch 2 comes out, a new Splatoon is needed.
And I do not think Nintendo will wait very long, especially since the main focus of Splatoon is online play.
I predict Splatoon 4 will show up in 2025 or 2026.
And then Splatoon 5 maybe 4-5 years after that: 2030-2031.
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
@Dinglehopper
It's an easy mistake to make though.
I also had the impression it was mostly a graphical upgrade after watching the trailer.
1. The Nintendolife headline just says "remaster", which is often used about a graphical upgrade:
«'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form»
"A remaster is a change in the sound or image quality of previously created forms of media, whether audiophonic, cinematic, or videographic."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remaster
"A video game remaster is a cosmetic update to an existing game that gives it a more modern look. Of all the types of game modification, the remaster is the most delicate. Nobody changes the game. We are talking about only minimal updates, for example, new textures for models."
https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/
2. The trailer focuses on the graphical upgrade, transitioning from the old look to the new look twice and saying: "Looking better than ever".
It does hint at other changes, but rather vaguely: "Playing better than ever" "and more to come!"
They also do show the new coins - but says nothing about them, so I'm not sure that many noticed.
Not focusing on the specific changes and talking about them in the trailer is a strange marketing choice I think - as a graphical upgrade is probably not enough for most to double dip.
I think the trailer would be much more effective if it really focused on all the improvements and additions, because I assume many of the people watching the trailer are people that have already played the original or are already familiar with the original and it's mixed reviews:
https://www.metacritic.com/game/yooka-laylee/
PC: 73 "Mixed"
PS4: 68 "Mixed"
XBOX ONE: 73 "Mixed"
Switch: 75 "Generally Favorable"
Me and my brother played the original, but stopped somewhere along the way.
I am willing to give the new version a go if it gets good reviews. It looks and sounds promising so far.
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
@Dinglehopper
"So, it's literally the exact same mediocre game...but with a new coat of paint?"
It's not?
"Key Features:
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
I would not be surprised if the main reason for this remasters existence is the Switch 2.
I guess Playtonic would like a game on Switch 2 early on, and maybe they do not have the time to finish a totally new game for that.
If so - maybe the trailer is representative of what the Switch 2 game will look like. The first Switch 2 game trailer ever?
I did notice the trailer says Steam, but IF the game was made with Switch 2 in mind, the graphics might be the same or rather similar.
Ofcourse - as long as the Switch 2 is not revealed - it cannot be confirmed as a Switch 2 title.
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
Where are the side by side comparison screenshots?
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
Will this be a Switch or Switch 2 release?
I lean towards Switch 2.
Digital Foundry did call the original "A Superb Switch Port!":
https://www.digitalfoundry.net/yooka-laylee-a-superb-switch-port
I'm not sure Playtonic could pull off the same thing with this remaster - and if not, what would be the point.
Then there is also this:
"Is Yooka-Replaylee coming to Switch? We reached out and Playtonic gave us the following statement:
“We have nothing more to announce at this time, stay tuned for more updates.”"
Re: Sonic And Co. Roll Into 'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble' With The 'SEGA Pass' DLC
Rolling balls without monkeys or hedgehogs inside can be fun as well.
Any Kororinpa fans around?
(The title reminds me of Tingle.. Kooloo-Limpah!)
The Kororinpa series was made by Hudson Soft.
Kororinpa/Kororinpa: Marble Mania (Wii. JP: 2006, EU/NA: 2007.)
Marble Saga: Kororinpa (Wii. JP: 2009, EU/NA: 2009.)
E3 2010: Kororinpa game announced for the 3DS.
2012: Konami buys Hudson Soft. Hudson Soft is no more.
Kororinpa game for the 3DS: Cancelled.
...
Konami? Are you there?
Maybe it's time to make Kororinpa 3? ^___^
Re: Random: Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
Nintendo might be planning or working on their own remake of The Legend of Zelda (JP: 1986, NA/EU: 1987).
Zelda 3 (SNES JP: 1991, NA/EU: 1992) got a direct sequel using the same world:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS JP/NA/EU: 2013)
Zelda Links awakening (GB JP/NA/EU: 1993) got a remaster and a remake:
Zelda Links awakening DX (GBC JP/NA: 1998, EU 1999) Now in color, a new dungeon and a mouse that take photos!
Zelda Link's Awakening (Switch 2019)
Also Zelda 1 is commercially available right now:
Re: Random: Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
"Empty has also clarified that the game will not be released as a playable demo, so folks will simply have to make do with the video for now."
As long as this is just images and video, Nintendo might not interfere with this fan project.
Re: Google Employee Reportedly Tied To Multiple Nintendo Leaks
@JimNorman
An update from 404 Media:
https://www.404media.co/google-contractor-used-admin-access-to-leak-private-nintendo-youtube-video/
Re: Google Employee Reportedly Tied To Multiple Nintendo Leaks
How can multiple leaks by one person be "non-intentional"?
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Define 'Retro'?
The chiptune sound of retro 80s nostalgia:
Fight Dragons - Rewind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slwI6f4LjX0
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Define 'Retro'?
I was born in the middle of the 80s.
Retro for me is:
NES (JP: 1983, NA: 1985, EU: 1986)
Sega Master system (JP: 1985, NA:1986, EU: 1987)
Game Boy (JP/NA: 1989, EU: 1990)
Sega Mega Drive (JP: 1988, NA: 1989, EU: 1990)
Game Gear (JP: 1990, NA/EU: 1991)
SNES (JP: 1990, NA: 1991, EU: 1992)
GBC (JP/NA/EU: 1998)
GBA (JP/NA/EU: 2001)
To some degree:
PlayStation (JP: 1994, NA/EU: 1995)
N64 (JP/NA: 1996, EU: 1997)
I can understand that GameCube (JP/NA: 2001, EU: 2002) is retro - it came over 20 years ago. But all the same, it doesn't feel very retro to me.
I think what feels retro has to do with:
Re: LEGO Unveils 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' Zelda Set, Pre-Orders Now Available
The top of the the Ocarina of Time version of The Great Deku Tree looks a lot better now than in the leaked image that popped up a year ago!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door?
At the time of writing 3%, 9 ratings out of 284, gave the switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: 1/10 - Abysmal.
Hm.
Would be interesting to read their reasoning.
Re: Rumour: 2K Secures License To FIFA And Will Develop The Next Game
1993-1997 FIFA by Extended Play Productions
1997-2022 FIFA by EA Vancouver / EA Romania
2024- FIFA by 2K Games
So now there will be two "FIFAs".
The old FIFA that no longer bears the FIFA name: EA Sports FC
And the new FIFA: FIFA 2K
Is the town big enough for both?
Re: Site News: Suggest Questions For Our Upcoming Switch Summer Survey
How many Amiibos do you own?
How many Amiibos do you own that are still in the box?
Re: Site News: Suggest Questions For Our Upcoming Switch Summer Survey
Do you want a Classic Mini Game Boy?
Do you want a Classic Mini Game Boy Color?
Do you want a Classic Mini Game Boy Advance (Original/SP)?
Re: Site News: Suggest Questions For Our Upcoming Switch Summer Survey
How many joycons have you owned?
How many joycons you have owned had drifting issues?
How many joycons you have owned with drifting issues were fixed?
Re: Site News: Suggest Questions For Our Upcoming Switch Summer Survey
How many times have you tasted a Switch cartridge?
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) - Still The King Of Mario RPGs
@AlanaHagues
"Excellent 9/10"
If you had to give seperate scores to "new players" and "returning fans", would it still be 9/10 for both?
Re: Random: Nintendo Emulator 'Delta' Changes Its Logo After Heat From Adobe
@darkswabber
@Eel
But the letter Delta does not have the opening like the Adobe logo? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_(letter)
Re: Rumour: Princess Zelda May Take The Starring Role In An Upcoming Game
For all interested in playing as Zelda I stitched together a list.
Zelda is a playable character in the following games:
Zelda: The Wand Of Gamelon (CD-i, 1993)
Developer Animation Magic
Publisher Philips Interactive Media
Zelda's Adventure (CD-i, 1996)
Developer Viridis Corporation
Publisher Philips Interactive Media
Super Smash Bros. Melee (GC JP/NA 2001, EU/AU 2002)
Developer HAL Laboratory
Publisher Nintendo
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii 2008)
Developers Sora Ltd., Game Arts
Publisher Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS, 2009)
Developer Nintendo EAD
Publisher Nintendo
(Well, as a spirit inside some big armours: Phantoms)
Super Smash Bros. 4 (3DS and Wii U 2014)
Developers Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd.
Publisher Nintendo
Hyrule Warriors (Wii U 2014, HW Legends 3DS 2016, HW Ultrimate Edition Switch 2018)
Developers Omega Force, Team Ninja
Publisher Nintendo, JP: Koei Tecmo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch 2018)
Developers Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd.
Publisher Nintendo
Cadence of Hyrule (Switch 2019)
Developer Brace Yourself Games
Publisher Nintendo, JP: Spike Chunsoft
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity (Switch, 2020)
Developer Omega Force
Publisher Nintendo, JP: Koei Tecmo
Zelda also has TWO alter egos. Spoiler alert?
Both are also playable:
Alter ego 1 in: Hyrule Warriors, SSB Melee, SSB Brawl, SSB 4 and SSB Ultimate.
Alter ego 2 in: Hyrule Warriors.
Re: Rumour: Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered
@Anti-Matter
The Nintendo Switch screen is HD though: 720p.
The Nintendo Switch 2 screen is rumoured to be Full HD: 1080p.
Re: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Launches On Switch In July
Now I am even more curious what Switch games Nintendo has in store for the June direct. Must be something good as they reveal this game a month before the direct, even though it's slated for a July release. Maybe it's not all remakes and remasters..
Re: Talking Point: Will Nintendo Wring One More Holiday From Switch Before Revealing New Hardware?
@msvt
"In fact, I'll wait a year or or or for the first revision before buying one anyway."
You might want to reconsider:
It took the Switch 4,5 years to get a true upgrade, so you will probably have to wait a lot longer than a year for a true upgrade of the Switch 2.
Even the Switch with the battery upgrade took almost 2,5 years.
Switch: March 3, 2017
Switch with 4,5-9 h battery: August 2019
Switch Lite: September 20, 2019
Switch OLED: October 8, 2021
Re: Nintendo Switch "Successor" Announcement Is Coming "This Fiscal Year"
@dartmonkey
The Japanese fiscal year start April 1 and ends March 31.
So the Switch 2 reveal can happen anytime from fall 2024 to early 2025.
Maybe they will wait to 2025 to not hurt the Christmas sale of Switch consoles and games.
The rumour mill says the Switch 2 will be released March 2024.
The original Switch was revealed October 20 2016
and released March 3 2017.
Could the Switch 2 also be revealed in October..
I wonder what Nintendo games they will show in the June Direct.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
2-3 remakes/remasters?
A totally new game? Maybe not.. Possibly a new Mario Party.
Re: Best Mech Games On Nintendo Switch
I know of a great mech game, it's not for the Switch though:
"Kirby: Planet Robobot" from 2016 for the 3DS.
Maybe there will be an HD version for Switch or Switch 2.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Super Monkey Ball Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
I really liked Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2 on GameCube.
Bought Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania for Switch which includes both, but somehow it was not the same.
Had not played the GameCube games in years though so can’t really say how they compare. Read the controls are not exactly the same.
Keeping an eye on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, will get it if it does well in the reviews.
Re: Nintendo Shares Luigi's Mansion 2 HD 'Rude Awakening' Video
@WhyYouLie
"@Lofoten no"
No?
Luigi's Mansion (1) will probably get a HD version sooner or later, but most likely later, as we are getting Luigi's Mansion 2 HD this year.
"The best time to remake a video game is when it's between 11 and 20 years old, according to data from IDG Consulting and Strategic Game Consulting."
"New study also reveals that remasters perform best when the game is under 5 years old"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/best-time-to-remake-a-video-game-between-10-and-20-years-later
But when is the best time to remake or remaster a remake..
Luigi's Mansion 1 - Gamecube 2001
Luigi's Mansion 1 Remake - 3DS 2018
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Paint (SNES)
@JohnnyMind
Thanks for the translation!
The visual focus on the Japanese box is like 50% game and 50% mouse. A strange choice, I think.
Re: Nintendo Shares Luigi's Mansion 2 HD 'Rude Awakening' Video
@andyg1412
"New games please Nintendo! Sick of rereleases."
Nintendo’s game makers are hard at work on Switch 2 games.
Great new games are essential to make people upgrade from Switch to Switch 2.
With the current unofficial information, it seems the reveal of the Switch 2 is probably happening later this year with a release in March or so 2025.
Or could they even wait with a reveal to early 2025 to not hurt the Christmas sale..
I'm not sure we will get any new games developed or co-developed from Nintendo on the Switch.
2023 probably was the last year of new Nintendo games for the Switch, with an exceptional line up:
The closest we will get to a new Nintendo game for the Switch is possibly "Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition" which is new challenges based on NES games, so a new, old game of sorts.
If the information about Switch 2 being postponed from fall 2024 to Q1 2025 are correct - it looks especially unlikely for new Nintendo developed/codeveloped Switch games to turn up, as we have heard nothing about it and new games are not made and published in a few months.
But could Nintendo have a secret new Switch game up their sleeve that is not DLC, a remake or a remix? One they had planned to release for Switch close to or after the Switch 2s original release date?
I would not hold my breath for it. But if so: maybe something like Mario Party.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Paint (SNES)
The North American/European one looks a lot more exciting to me.
The Japanese box art is so empty and makes the game look like a digital colouring book, or at best a painting program.
But the game is SO much more.
I do not read Japanese, but the front of the box has so little text, that I can't imagine it saying a lot about what the game has to offer.
I don’t even think the North America / European box gets everything across..
I would maybe write something like:
Super Mario Art!
Paint, animation and music!
Let the creativity grow and flow!
Make digital art with high precision with the NEW Super Nintendo Mouse and Mouse Pad!
All on your TV:
Re: Nintendo Shares Luigi's Mansion 2 HD 'Rude Awakening' Video
@WhyYouLie
"Everyday a Lugi Mansion gets made or remade that's not the first one. Maybe next console.."
Except for 2018-2019, Luigi's Mansion games or remakes does not turn up that frequently, and the first one has already been remade once:
Luigi's Mansion 1 - Gamecube 2001
Luigi's Mansion 2 - 3DS 2013
Luigi's Mansion 1 Remake - 3DS 2018
Luigi's Mansion 3 - Switch 2019
Luigi's Mansion 2 Remake - Switch 2024
Luigi's Mansion 2:
12 years after the previous installment.
Luigi's Mansion 1 Remake:
17 years after the original.
Luigi's Mansion 3:
6 years after the previous installment
Luigi's Mansion 2 Remake:
11 years after the original (Luigi's Mansion 2)
and 6 years after the previous remake in the series
Edit:
Seems Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for Switch is considered a remaster and not a remake.
It has however not only been graphically upgraded, but also been transformed from a two screen game (3DS) to a one screen game (Switch).
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Endless Ocean: Luminous
At the time of writing Endless Ocean Luminous has a Metacritic score of 65/100 out of 36 Critic Reviews.
10 of them gave it 75-90/100.
https://www.metacritic.com/game/endless-ocean-luminous/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch
Seems some critics actually liked this game.
Re: Animal Crossing Meets Lord Of The Rings In 'Tales Of The Shire'
What is the story behind the duck in armour?
Does it keep the Shire safe?
Re: Best First-Party Game Boy Games
@batmanbud2
"There was a Wave Race on the Game Boy? Why?"
Well, the Game Boy version was the first in the series:
Wave Race (GB) 1992
Wace Race 64 (... N64) 1996
Wace Race: Blue Storm (GC) 2001
(Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 2009 with it's "Power Cruising" Jet ski mode.)
Both Wave Race 64 and Wave Race (GB) was released in Europe in 1997 though.
Maybe there will be a new instalment on Switch 2!
Re: Best First-Party Game Boy Games
Game Boy Mini anyone?
With option to plug into TV.
NES Mini 2016 (Has it really been 7,5 years?)
SNES Mini 2018
Re: Best First-Party Game Boy Games
Would be nice if Nintendo would make a remake collection of Mario Land 1, 2 and 3.
Could also include the orginal versions and new colored original versions.
Maybe even add Super Mario 3D land. The Mario Land Collection.
Donkey Kong 94 should also have a remake and/or colored version.
Re: Best First-Party Game Boy Games
Sad to see Super Mario Land (GB) ending up in 14th place out of 25 games.
Re: Review: Planet Of Lana (Switch) - A Gentle Puzzle-Platformer With Sparkling Presentation
@Robokku
"Quite a bit of uneventful running"
Approximately how many percent of the game is uneventful running?
Re: Random: Latest Fan-Made 'Banjo-Threeie' Trailer Very Nearly Had Us Going
Microsoft should hire these people.
Re: Round Up: All The Games You Missed From Japan's Indie World Showcase (April 2024)
"Bread & Fred" looks cute.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
What happened to Oddventure?
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/06/oddventure_is_a_new_earthbound_and_undertale-inspired_rpg_coming_to_switch_in_2022
Re: Review: Planet Of Lana (Switch) - A Gentle Puzzle-Platformer With Sparkling Presentation
"Great 8/10"
"Quite a bit of uneventful running"
That does not sound great..
Might pick it up in a sale though.
Re: Discord Reportedly Removing Servers And Creator Accounts For Switch Emulators
@KingMike
"The Video Game History Foundation did an estimate that something like 87% of all video games are currently unavailable by means beneficial to the copyright holder. I think they raised it to nearly 90% after the recent digital shop closures."
I think if someone made a list of the 1000 most pirated games I would be surprised if any or many of those are in the 87-90% you are writing about.
"The collector's market (the ones who must own literally every game for their preferred console) have pushed the prices of physical copies up that many would not play the game at all if not for ROMs, than they would pay the asking prices."
Rather few retro games cost a lot of money on the second-hand market. Often the games that cost a lot of money are not even good games, they are just rare.
I am not talking about copies of popular games that are in sealed, mint condition. These are not sold or bought to be played.
I also think there are very few people “who must own literally every game for their preferred console”.
And anyway: if an item is expensive and/or rare, it doesn't make it more legal to make illegal copies of it.
If a game is not available one can for example make a petition for the company that own the rights to re-release it or remake it.
Re: Discord Reportedly Removing Servers And Creator Accounts For Switch Emulators
@Bobb
"Emulating the SNES, GCN, GBA, NDS? It's a gray area but Nintendo isn't profiting from sales of any of them anyways."
How is emulating retro Nintendo games and hardware a grey area?
Nintendo Switch Online costs money and it does have several GB, GBC, NES and SNES games.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack costs money and have several GBA and N64 games.
There are many retro game collections, retro games and remakes of retro games available (from other publishers) on the Nintendo Switch Eshop and in physical editions.
If a retro game is not available in Nintendo’s Switch Online services or to buy (digital or physical) from Nintendo or other stores at the moment: How would it make it legal or a grey area to share emulated copies?
People pirating older games, apart from being illegal, can affect Nintendo, other legal shops and sellers negatively in several ways: It boils down to fewer people will buy the game or service if they already have an illegal copy of the game.
1. Nintendo might re-release the game sooner or later.
2. Nintendo might remake the game sooner or later.
3. Nintendo might release a NEW game in the series sooner or later. (And it could hurt sales that other instalments in the series are available for "free", so they could just play them instead.)
4. It does not only hurt Nintendo, but also the legal second hand market which include both shops and private persons.
I imagine the second hand market would look VERY different if there were no piracy.
Re: Discord Reportedly Removing Servers And Creator Accounts For Switch Emulators
Thou shalt not steal
Re: Saber Interactive CEO Doesn't Think $70 Video Games Are Sustainable
Concerning The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom costing 70 USD.
When you think about all the people working on this game, all the workhours that went into this game, how big this game is and how many hours of fun you can get out of this game - the price is not that bad at all..
The USD per hour of fun is rather low.
Also: This game is SO BIG that Nintendo could have easily locked part of it behind DLC and sold game+DLC for a total greater than 70 USD, and nobody would have raised an eyebrow. But they didn't, they included all in the base game and charged an extra 10 USD.