I just found out about this game yesterday, and I have to get it. It sounds completely bonkers...like the quirky Japanese games I used to love (and wonder who thought that would make a game?).
I was pretty happy with their plug-in adaptor to my SNES, that allows me to use my Wii U pro controller. I'm not a big fan of taking stuff apart, if I don't have to. Plus, the Wii U controller is much more comfortable!
So far, we've been getting the best AAA content from the PC/other consoles. Honestly, I'm fine with that, we don't need all the crap content, which there is plenty of.
I'd rather that the quality was high, even if we miss a couple of titles. Just got Wolfenstein, I need to get into that!
So, the Wii U in 10 words or less: "We know what we want...the technology isn't there yet."
I cheated with the contraction, but, I believe they always wanted to get to a Switch like device, but could not do it 6+ years ago. When Nvidia introduced the Shield, they must have leaped, seeing that they (Nintendo) wouldn't have to do all the tech development on their own.
@Nincompoop I know! remember the days you would mash the buttons or look in the magazine to find the "cheat code" to enable extra racers or characters or ships? Now you have to pay money to "unlock" them.
Priced appropriately (like where we see the 2DS priced at) this is the perfect "gateway" drug, I mean, system for a child, that will lead them to the cult of Nintendo for their entire lives.
And the parents won't mind when the kid trashes their 2DS, instead of the parent's phone.
Best game, ever! Best graphics, best gameplay (tough, too!), best music...even best "most awful sound effect ever," the crying baby. OMG, that crying gives me PTSD.
For some reason, I can't get into the WiiU and 3DS versions as much. I love the graphics, the music, though, is pretty "meh." It is cute and all, but nowhere near the bright, fun, cheerful & thematic music of the original.
@Magrane, @justin233 is spot on. Yoshi's Island DS is probably the most faithful overall to the original, but went a little overboard showcasing the dual-screens of the DS. For some reason, I prefer the controls and controller of the SNES version, even though the GBA version isn't that different (the SNES controller is perfection for that gen).
As I see I am getting fawning and thus boring, I'll stop here...
Wow! They originally designed the game to have no music? Funny, because I have the sound track to Prime on my computer, and listen to it all the time! It is awesome!
@NEStalgia It is a list from Forbes magazine. They have a totally different set of priorities, although I think there is perhaps some overlap with what actual humans would believe is important, based on the fact that Kimishima-san is on the list.
My big WTF is the CEO of LinkedIn. I guess he has done a good job, I haven't gotten any 1am spam invites from LinkedIn any time recently (or maybe my spam filter has finally figured things out?).
I still have my original DS. Sadly, has my eyes have gotten older, I have found the tiny screen to be...too tiny!
My solution was to get a Nintendo DSi and a SuperCard...I wasn't happy with that last part, but the GBA emulation is fantastic, and allows me to play my favorite GBA games the way I love (Yoshi's Island and Mario & Luigi Super Stars Saga!)
Maybe the next article can be about using carrier pigeons or semaphore to communicate, instead of modern cell phones...you know, just for that "retro vibe"?
Best indie game I'm playing right now is on PC (sadly) - "Ghost of a Tale" — it is $25, but it is **incredible** & definitely worth it. I'd rather spend a bit more on something really, really good, then keep blowing money on mediocre stuff.
My take on mobile is that Nintendo needs to have an overall, "ecosystem" strategy...Nintendo needs to have some mobile games, so parents can introduce their toddlers to games (to keep them occupied). Then, at about age 6 or 7, the kids can be hooked on the Nintendo handheld, like the 2DS, that is is a dedicated gaming device, that the kid can own (when they are too young to own a phone). Then, the kids can naturally become interested in the home console at the appropriate time, and the home console can have the widest range of games.
@Saego I believe Kimishima-san is very underrated. He had experience in North America and had a sense of what would sell well outside of Japan. I think he was the right person at the right time. I'm a little nervous making abrupt changes now, when everything is going so well, but I like the direction of having a gamer in charge (again).
@Dayton311 I've never met Woz, but he seems like one of the most genuinely nice people. It is amazing that we have a living legend in our midst, but for the Apple I & II, and Tetris high scores!
@rjejr - it's even worse, a lot of advanced cables have actual chips (computer chips!) in them. That's why for stuff like Apple devices, never ever buy a 3rd party cable. If it is cheaper, it is because it doesn't have all the electronics needed.
In fact, come to think of it, I think they are building in anti-piracy DRM into the latest HDMI cables. Thanks for making me pay for all that crap.
@Pod or, just bluetooth? I could see, a genuine cable hook up for the SFC/SNES, since the die-hards could claim ultimate fidelity, but also bluetooth so we could connect it to just about anything modern.
@JamesR @Swoltacular — Same here! Totally obsessed by Zelda...with work and other demands, I haven't even broken the plastic wrap on Skyrim, LA Noire, Mario Kart, Xenoblade, or Odyssey...
I finally finished BotW (spent about 200+ hours) and I immediately started it again, this time on my Wii U...my obsession is starting all over again, but I hope to at least open Odyssey next.
@GravyThief I listen to a track of YouTube called "Breath of the Wild Musical Journey" all the time, and it is 4.5 hours of music, none of it repeated. It is all the music you would hear along the journey, so, yeah, with extra bonus tracks and stuff I could easily see a complete collection going over 5 hours. Awesome music, btw!
Some happy memories of the old Toys R Us...really, they weren't the best place to get games, but their close out sales were awesome. I'll always remember them as the place where I tried out Super Mario 64 before launch, and knew right away that Nintendo had a masterpiece! I proceeded right away to pre-order it and an N64, which I still have to this day. Cheers!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Excellent points. I think a problem for Nintendo is that people equate "quantity" of games with "quality" of the system. Since the perception is that Nintendo is a "kiddy system" any games that go against that and offer "adult entertainment" (i.e., shooting and blood) is probably a good thing, at this point.
I sure as heck won't be buying it. I'm still waiting for Wolfenstein!
Face it, if they knew 35 or so years ago that we'd be arguing this stuff today, they would have spent an extra 5 minutes writing an origin story and sticking to it.
@Shiryu I was about to post, asking "Does anybody remember Monkey Island?" lol, thanks for that!
As part of a larger game, if you want something like non-violent fighting, this would be cool. But as a stand-alone product? Nahhh...
Ok, I had to go find the list...here is my favorite from 25 or so years ago:
INSULT: I've spoken with apes more polite than you.
SWORD MASTER INSULT: Now I know what filth and stupidity really are.
RESPONSE: I'm glad to hear you attended your family reunion.
@Bakajin I'm assuming that the term "Space Hunter" was a translation of the original Japanese term...perhaps we should find out what the Japanese designers first conceived her role was?
@FragRed I agree, but I'll come out directly and say it: EA is a crap company that is destroying gaming, through this "games as a service" notion, and we would probably be better off if they went away.
I understand that people seem to be excited by in-game microtransactions (why? I have no idea), but if you support that, expect to see more and more of this crap idea in your games.
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Re: Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
I just found out about this game yesterday, and I have to get it. It sounds completely bonkers...like the quirky Japanese games I used to love (and wonder who thought that would make a game?).
Re: Make Your Official NES, SNES And Mega Drive Controllers Wireless With 8BitDo DIY
I was pretty happy with their plug-in adaptor to my SNES, that allows me to use my Wii U pro controller. I'm not a big fan of taking stuff apart, if I don't have to. Plus, the Wii U controller is much more comfortable!
Re: Random: Fortnite Burger Sign Disappears From Map, Winds Up In Real-Life Desert
@G-Boy ermm...some marketing types drove it out there.
Re: Todd Howard Says Bethesda Will “Certainly Be Doing Things" With Switch In The Future
So far, we've been getting the best AAA content from the PC/other consoles. Honestly, I'm fine with that, we don't need all the crap content, which there is plenty of.
I'd rather that the quality was high, even if we miss a couple of titles. Just got Wolfenstein, I need to get into that!
Re: Nintendo's New President Wants To Put More People In Touch With Mario, Link And Samus
Sounds like they are "all in" with building theme parks, a la Disney.
This is something they should have done a while ago...25 years ago, they would have kicked Disney's ass, now they have to play catch-up.
Their stockholders will be rejoicing!
Re: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Creator Drops Lawsuit Against Fortnite
@Anti-Matter That is not a good translation.
Basically, "PUBG drops lawsuit" because claim lacked merit would be a better description.
Re: Nintendo Says Switch Success Is Due To Clear Marketing, As Opposed To Wii U's Failure
So, the Wii U in 10 words or less:
"We know what we want...the technology isn't there yet."
I cheated with the contraction, but, I believe they always wanted to get to a Switch like device, but could not do it 6+ years ago. When Nvidia introduced the Shield, they must have leaped, seeing that they (Nintendo) wouldn't have to do all the tech development on their own.
Re: One Guy Got Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Up And Running On Switch
that lone engineer who showed it could run deserves a medal!
Re: Octopath Traveler Won't Receive DLC According To The Game's Producer
@Nincompoop I know! remember the days you would mash the buttons or look in the magazine to find the "cheat code" to enable extra racers or characters or ships? Now you have to pay money to "unlock" them.
Re: Dedicated Handheld Systems Are Still A Key Business Driver For Nintendo
Priced appropriately (like where we see the 2DS priced at) this is the perfect "gateway" drug, I mean, system for a child, that will lead them to the cult of Nintendo for their entire lives.
And the parents won't mind when the kid trashes their 2DS, instead of the parent's phone.
Re: Splatoon Producer Reveals How The Art Style In Yoshi’s Island Was Conceived
Best game, ever! Best graphics, best gameplay (tough, too!), best music...even best "most awful sound effect ever," the crying baby. OMG, that crying gives me PTSD.
For some reason, I can't get into the WiiU and 3DS versions as much. I love the graphics, the music, though, is pretty "meh." It is cute and all, but nowhere near the bright, fun, cheerful & thematic music of the original.
@Magrane, @justin233 is spot on. Yoshi's Island DS is probably the most faithful overall to the original, but went a little overboard showcasing the dual-screens of the DS. For some reason, I prefer the controls and controller of the SNES version, even though the GBA version isn't that different (the SNES controller is perfection for that gen).
As I see I am getting fawning and thus boring, I'll stop here...
Re: Grab Yourself A Bargain In The Big Nintendo E3 2018 Sale
@Mince-Pie But if I bought anything by EA, I couldn't bear to live with myself
Re: Feature: The 15 Best Nintendo Switch Games at E3 2018
@fox_mattcloud so, they'll be at E3 next year, and the games will be that much better because of the extra development time.
Re: Metroid Prime 1 & 2 Audio Lead Discusses His Work And Life At Retro Studios
Wow! They originally designed the game to have no music? Funny, because I have the sound track to Prime on my computer, and listen to it all the time! It is awesome!
Re: Video: Completing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild In Under 40 Minutes By Flying On Trees
@Jayenkai BotW truly is amazing. I feel very lucky to have the game and be able to enjoy it.
Re: Zelda-Inspired Action RPG Songbringer Brings Top-Down Adventure To Switch Next Week
@carlos82 Pixel art is hard! I think everybody thinks it is easy, and then we wind up with stuff that looks like this game.
See this article for a **great discussion**:
http://www.dinofarmgames.com/a-pixel-artist-renounces-pixel-art/
Re: Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima Named As One Of The Top 10 CEOs In The World
@NEStalgia It is a list from Forbes magazine. They have a totally different set of priorities, although I think there is perhaps some overlap with what actual humans would believe is important, based on the fact that Kimishima-san is on the list.
My big WTF is the CEO of LinkedIn. I guess he has done a good job, I haven't gotten any 1am spam invites from LinkedIn any time recently (or maybe my spam filter has finally figured things out?).
Re: Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima Named As One Of The Top 10 CEOs In The World
@Executer66 I admit it, I laughed at your joke!
Obviously, I wouldn't even soil a piece of toilet paper with Zuckerberg's name, let alone a list of good CEO's!
Re: Feature: How One Man Is Turning Dead DS Lites Into Gorgeous Game Boy Advance Systems
I still have my original DS. Sadly, has my eyes have gotten older, I have found the tiny screen to be...too tiny!
My solution was to get a Nintendo DSi and a SuperCard...I wasn't happy with that last part, but the GBA emulation is fantastic, and allows me to play my favorite GBA games the way I love (Yoshi's Island and Mario & Luigi Super Stars Saga!)
Re: Take To The Skies Because 303 Squadron: Battle Of Britain Is Headed To Switch
Wow, I'd be really interested in this. Warbirds for the Atari Lynx was one of my favorite games!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z-PKq21SIE
Re: Random: A Formula 1 Fan Takes Game Boy Camera To Grand Prix With Amazing Results
Maybe the next article can be about using carrier pigeons or semaphore to communicate, instead of modern cell phones...you know, just for that "retro vibe"?
Re: Review: Saturday Morning RPG (Switch eShop)
Best indie game I'm playing right now is on PC (sadly) - "Ghost of a Tale" — it is $25, but it is **incredible** & definitely worth it. I'd rather spend a bit more on something really, really good, then keep blowing money on mediocre stuff.
Re: Nintendo's Mobile Titles Have "Not Reached A Satisfactory Profit Point"
My take on mobile is that Nintendo needs to have an overall, "ecosystem" strategy...Nintendo needs to have some mobile games, so parents can introduce their toddlers to games (to keep them occupied). Then, at about age 6 or 7, the kids can be hooked on the Nintendo handheld, like the 2DS, that is is a dedicated gaming device, that the kid can own (when they are too young to own a phone). Then, the kids can naturally become interested in the home console at the appropriate time, and the home console can have the widest range of games.
Re: I Grew Up With Nintendo And Will Respect Its Traditions, Says New President Shuntaro Furukawa
@Saego I believe Kimishima-san is very underrated. He had experience in North America and had a sense of what would sell well outside of Japan. I think he was the right person at the right time. I'm a little nervous making abrupt changes now, when everything is going so well, but I like the direction of having a gamer in charge (again).
Re: Feature: It's Time For Former Tetris Champion Steve Wozniak To Reclaim His Throne
@Dayton311 I've never met Woz, but he seems like one of the most genuinely nice people. It is amazing that we have a living legend in our midst, but for the Apple I & II, and Tetris high scores!
Re: Battlezone Gold Edition Brings Glorious Tank Warfare To Switch This Summer
Rebellion is a great studio, looking forward to this. Also, where is my Switch version of Polybius?
Re: Agatha Knife Is A Satirical Adventure Game Where You Create A Meat-Eating Religion
@SilverEdge92 Yes, we should stick with the old religions, the ones that some random people made up hundreds or thousands of years ago...amirite?
Re: Video: Here's What Wolfenstein II Looks Like Running On Nintendo Switch
Damn, I thought the game looked great, but then I saw that custom Switch console they did up for Wolfenstein --> I want that even more!
Re: Random: Nintendo's SNES-Era Troubleshooting Phone Line Still Works, Troubleshooting Still Given
Insanely great customer service. Try calling anybody else up for help/support (for FREE!) for a 25 year old product. Good luck...
Re: Nintendo Has Detailed The USB Cables You Can Use To Safely Charge Your Switch
@rjejr - it's even worse, a lot of advanced cables have actual chips (computer chips!) in them. That's why for stuff like Apple devices, never ever buy a 3rd party cable. If it is cheaper, it is because it doesn't have all the electronics needed.
In fact, come to think of it, I think they are building in anti-piracy DRM into the latest HDMI cables. Thanks for making me pay for all that crap.
BTW — love your avatar!
Re: Could Switch's Non-Compliant USB-C Spec Be To Blame For Third-Party Docks Bricking Consoles?
@rjejr @Sabroni But, with a USB-C cable, you can charge your Switch anywhere, on the go, without needing an extra proprietary cable.
Do you want to have to pay extra for a proprietary cable just to be able to charge your Switch anywhere?
Re: Video: Grab A Cuppa And Enjoy 15 Minutes Of Little Dragons Cafe Footage
@Anti-Matter ooooh , Pet Dragons! how cute! I'm sold, thanks for the vid!
Re: Hardware Review: Shika Arcades SOZU.S1 Isn't Just The Ultimate SNES Stick, It's A Work Of Art
@Pod or, just bluetooth? I could see, a genuine cable hook up for the SFC/SNES, since the die-hards could claim ultimate fidelity, but also bluetooth so we could connect it to just about anything modern.
Re: Hardware Review: Shika Arcades SOZU.S1 Isn't Just The Ultimate SNES Stick, It's A Work Of Art
@bluesdance God, I miss the pre-internet days. Remember when you used to really own the electronics gear you bought?
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year One: A Review
@JamesR @Swoltacular — Same here! Totally obsessed by Zelda...with work and other demands, I haven't even broken the plastic wrap on Skyrim, LA Noire, Mario Kart, Xenoblade, or Odyssey...
I finally finished BotW (spent about 200+ hours) and I immediately started it again, this time on my Wii U...my obsession is starting all over again, but I hope to at least open Odyssey next.
Re: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets Stunning 5-Disc Soundtrack Release
@GravyThief I listen to a track of YouTube called "Breath of the Wild Musical Journey" all the time, and it is 4.5 hours of music, none of it repeated. It is all the music you would hear along the journey, so, yeah, with extra bonus tracks and stuff I could easily see a complete collection going over 5 hours. Awesome music, btw!
Re: Feature: Remembering Toys R Us, The '90s Gamer's Paradise
Some happy memories of the old Toys R Us...really, they weren't the best place to get games, but their close out sales were awesome. I'll always remember them as the place where I tried out Super Mario 64 before launch, and knew right away that Nintendo had a masterpiece! I proceeded right away to pre-order it and an N64, which I still have to this day. Cheers!
Re: Feature: The Harp Twins Reflect On Their First Ever UK Tour
Holy cow, they haven't played BotW yet? The music is awesome, I'm listening to it right now!
Re: Netflix Gets An Update, But Not On The Console You Were Perhaps Expecting
Funny, I just finished BotW on my Switch, and decided to start playing it on my Wii U. I guess I can update my my Wii U now!
Re: Soapbox: Switch Continues To Give Older Games A Second (Or Third) Chance At Redemption
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Excellent points. I think a problem for Nintendo is that people equate "quantity" of games with "quality" of the system. Since the perception is that Nintendo is a "kiddy system" any games that go against that and offer "adult entertainment" (i.e., shooting and blood) is probably a good thing, at this point.
I sure as heck won't be buying it. I'm still waiting for Wolfenstein!
Re: Video: Super Mario Odyssey Producer Finally Addresses Mario’s Nipples
Face it, if they knew 35 or so years ago that we'd be arguing this stuff today, they would have spent an extra 5 minutes writing an origin story and sticking to it.
Re: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Will Light Up The Nintendo Switch This Holiday Season
I was enjoying Pillars of Eternity I, until I did my usual "drop because I'm too busy and where was I now? oh crap..."
I would really be excited to get this on the Switch, great story, and great turn-based combat combine to make a great RPG!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
@bherdm I'm looking forward to that, but I want to complete BotW without the Wolf Link first...
Re: Pokémon GO's Gen III Trailer Is Narrated By Stephen Fry, Because Why Not
@Kafei2006 That, to my ears, definitely does NOT sound like Stephen Fry.
EDIT: FYI, here is a sample of Stephen Fry's voice, from his Twitter feed today:
https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/958999111197450240
Re: Review: Oh...Sir! The Insult Simulator (Switch eShop)
@Shiryu I was about to post, asking "Does anybody remember Monkey Island?" lol, thanks for that!
As part of a larger game, if you want something like non-violent fighting, this would be cool. But as a stand-alone product? Nahhh...
Ok, I had to go find the list...here is my favorite from 25 or so years ago:
INSULT: I've spoken with apes more polite than you.
SWORD MASTER INSULT: Now I know what filth and stupidity really are.
RESPONSE: I'm glad to hear you attended your family reunion.
See:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/960369-the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition/faqs/57171
Re: Former Metroid Prime Developer Reflects On Cut Content From The Trilogy
@Bakajin I'm assuming that the term "Space Hunter" was a translation of the original Japanese term...perhaps we should find out what the Japanese designers first conceived her role was?
Re: Former Metroid Prime Developer Reflects On Cut Content From The Trilogy
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Thank god it was first person, it is much more immersive that way.
Re: Return To Breath Of The Wild's Divine Beasts With The Latest Boss Keys Analysis Vid
Don't you mean "dissected?"
Re: Nintendo's French Boss Says We Should Expect More Switch Announcements From EA
@Cosats I totally disagree...in fact, I would like to point out (please pay $4.99 to see the rest of this comment)
Re: Nintendo's French Boss Says We Should Expect More Switch Announcements From EA
@FragRed I agree, but I'll come out directly and say it:
EA is a crap company that is destroying gaming, through this "games as a service" notion, and we would probably be better off if they went away.
I understand that people seem to be excited by in-game microtransactions (why? I have no idea), but if you support that, expect to see more and more of this crap idea in your games.