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Still looks like Japan might reach the 30 mil mark for Switch around Oct 2023 at this current rate, maybe even late September, though this doesn't factor in TOTK.

Interesting to see similar numbers for the PS4 and 5 when it comes to Resi 4.

@Varkster No worries, I don't think you meant me specifically, at least I certainly hoped not.

I must say though, it has been a while since I have looked at other forums like Gamespot. I might surprise myself by what I find.

@Varkster "Also it's again that paradox in what you're saying: if the people on this website are allowed to express their opinions despite how benign they may be, then I am allowed to trash their opinions in an open comment. As long as it doesn't attack or offend anybody personally."

And that is fine. Heck, if anything I encourage you to continue giving your opinions. I am certainly not going to stop you. But you seem so certain that "90% of the comments" have nothing of value to say, so why engage with them?

I also feel like a lot of people are happy to write off other opinions if they don't align with their own; they're allowed to do that, but nothing ever changes if no ones willing to talk about it. Probably why hot takes get so much engagement is because it gets people talking.

On a more general note for everyone specifically regarding TOTK; if you like what you see so far; then that is great; don't let others get you down. Even with my misgivings, I have no doubt that it will be a good game.

@Varkster How's this for a hot take: have you considered that perhaps you're in the wrong website? If people's opinions on a game, whether positive or negative bother you so much, are you sure the user base here is the problem and not yourself?

Most of the people on this site are here because Nintendo has been a significant part of their life, whether they started back around the beginning of Nintendo's history, or if they are new followers because of the Switch; naturally, everyones going to have opinions on Nintendo's output, regardless of how successful it is. If these opinions upset you, then that is unfortunate, but I don't see why people should leave just because you view the comments as hot takes. Heck, if you don't want to leave, start muting/blocking people. It reduces what you can get out of the site, but if it helps, then go for it.

@Bolt_Strike Couldn't agree more with this comment. It also doesn't help that the biggest selling point of BOTW is the exploration.

Asset reuse is not a bad thing, and I am not sure why this is the only thing people seem to have extrapolated from criticism of what we have seen of TOTK so far. Again, I point to the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, which recyles Kamurocho in every game, yet at the same time, manages to feel fresh, though it also helps that the characters and story they introduce in each title are so interesting. Each game in that series stands as its own game.

Even in the Zelda series, A Link Between Worlds, while reusing the same map, feels fresh with new characters like Yuga and Hilda and new dungeons built entirely around the wall merge mechanic. But I have yet to see any of that in TOTK yet. Sure, I could be judging the game too harshly based on miniscule footage, but then perhaps Nintendo should actually show off more. BOTW "dungeons" felt very basic, so I can't put blind faith that TOTK will do better.

I know people don't want to be "spoiled", but I still am seeing so little from these trailers. I wish they would stop being so secretive about what makes this game "special".

All I was thinking when I was watching this is "This is cool, but you still haven't given me a reason to re-explore this version of Hyrule."

5 of them.

Aqua Blue Original
A Link Between Worlds XL
Majoras Mask New XL
SNES New XL
AC Happy Home Designer New XL

Currently using the Majora's Mask one, but I am thinking of perhaps transferring to the SNES one in light of the eShop closing.

Really hoping this answers some queries I have. I am still worried this is just glorified BOTW DLC.

Looking at my watch list on the 3DS eShop alone left me feeling sad; still a lot of stuff I am missing, though not for a lack of trying. I think I might try and buy Star Fox Guard, The 3DS Lourve Guide and maybe one or two more VC games before it closes in a few hours time.

@nhSnork If we are talking purely on an individual level from me, then they would actually see money from me buying Splatoon 3, and Mario Kart DLC, as opposed to no money at all from neither paying for the online or for the content I just mentioned. On a wider level, sure, perhaps they don't have incentive; I can't speak for everyone else when it comes to subscribing/not subscribing. It's certainly not for a better service than when it was free as it is still just as inconsistent.

Still awaiting for the permanently free trial. =)

Man, I thought I was a negative, miserable b*****d, but seeing the comments on this article, I feel like perhaps I am more positive than I thought. Sure, this might not amount to much in the grand scheme of things, but nice to see a legit attempt made at getting everything. I respect it.

The Paper Mario and Mario and Luigi series beg to differ.

@Outerdragon @Yannis @Otoemetry @AmplifyMJ - Looks like it has just been delivered based on an update from Royal Mail just now. So I know what I will be playing tonight

@Yannis Thanks, hopefully I will finally finish it this time.

@Outerdragon I've heard that before when I was asking for feedback about them when pre-orders went live. I am tempted to say it is more Royal Mail being a butt rather than ShopTo, but we'll see I guess.

@AmplifyMJ Ordered 9th Feb, the day after the Direct.

Still don't have my copy unfortunately. I am not sure what is going on with it. Ordered from ShopTo. Might chase tomorrow if I still haven't received my copy by that point.

Good to hear it performing well, although I certainly would of liked a bit more demand.

Should hopefully have my copy available by the time I get home. Might have to put my Switch playthrough of P4 Golden on hold.

Don't have digitally, but I do have the special edition copy with all three routes, and separate copies of both Birthright and Conquest, and all the DLC, so I think I am set.

I feel the reasoning for removing from the eShop this early is a bit weak, but Nintendo have always been strange. Will probably be going on a last-minute spending spree for other things on the eShop.

@Coalescence Very true. I would like the sale mostly for DLC such as Fire Emblem Echoes and NSMB2, and perhaps VC titles, but I know Nintendo won't feel the need for sales.

That shot at the end with who I am assuming is Yamauchi made me smile.

Would like a closing down sale for Wii U and 3DS eShops. Still a few games I am missing.

Regarding the Switch games mentioned in the article, I think I already have the ones I want (except P5R, but want that as a physical copy).

@YANDMAN No worries, got my pre-order in the same day as my first comment. Out of curiosity though, ShopTo is still showing at the £29.85 for pre-order when I go through to them?

@koffing Part of me is still thinking I missed something, but yeah, definitely not as hype as they were first hoping. I am mildly interested in side order, but not too much info still. Maybe whenever we hear more, might be a good sell.

@metroid02 I haven't played Splat 1 in a hot minute. I might have to go do that; only real way I can play online in Splatoon now.

Wave 1 still confuses me. Nice throwback I guess, but it seemingly doesn't serve any unique function? If it does, then why they didn't advertise that I have no clue.

Not going to vote. Awaiting my physical copy on March 3rd (annoyingly enough, if the physical released the same time everywhere, I would probably be playing it next week whilst I am on leave). Every time I see it though, the more I want to play it.

Regarding NSMBU Deluxe, I do know my local Tesco's was selling the game on clearance for £17.50, so perhaps that is where the bump is coming from.

Put in my pre-order last night. Very much looking forward to March 3rd. Should give me enough time to finish Persona 3.

Furukawa is hardly going to admit that they have nothing. Perhaps they do have something, but until they say something, easier to assume nothing. As much as I enjoyed the recent direct; all of Nintendo's stuff were games and DLC announced previously with one new announcement of an admittedly decent remaster. Perhaps they are waiting for Zelda to pass, perhaps they are preparing a new console, perhaps they have dropped the ball; it's all irrelevant anyway; we still going to have to wait until they finally decide to say something.

So they get Riichi Mahjong essentially? Not bad. Couldn't say I am any good, but I at least vaguely understand the rules thanks to the Yakuza games.

I would give it a try, but that would mean subscribing to NSO... nah.

@RupeeClock Already out of stock apparently. To be fair, now that I look at the contents, and given that I am still unsure about the game, I might just pass for now.

@Dizzymario Came to say the same, but you beat me to it. Might break out my 3DS to play through it again. Would love a new one in the same style of gameplay, but with Shake It's art style.

@Setrodox Still haven't fully played through the first, but my understanding is the Untold games are complete remakes of the originals. They have the same basic story, but Untold goes more in depth with it. As Ralizah said above, I believe the games battles and mechanics are rebalanced, but I don't have experience playing the original to compare it to unfortunately.

@quinnyboy58 @Zisssou Perfect. Thought as much, but always reassuring when someone else has tried before. Will probably put in an order later.

That ShopTo price looks pretty good. Can anyone vouch for it? Never used them before.

Looking good. I wish we had this for the Switch a couple of years ago rather than Pikmin 3 Deluxe but at least it is finally coming. Quite eager to see more.

Very unexpected announcement. I had considered them to be confined to the DS and 3DS. Little bit pricey for me given how often the games were on sale on the 3DS eShop, not to mention that it's not based on the Untold variants. Though I might pick up 3 purely because it's not possible to get on 3DS, and never released in Europe on DS.

Not major enough for me to care, but can't blame the guy for caring about his work.

Third-parties carried this direct hard. Look at Nintendo's stuff. All DLC or games revealed previously. Prime remaster is new, but they definitely feel asleep at the wheel.

Felt much better than September's farm direct; felt like much more variety of game were on show. That said, as pointed out, Nintendo themselves seem overly reliant on DLC rather than actual game announcements. It was third-parties like Level 5, Sega, Atlus etc that were doing the heavy lifting. We saw Wario Land and F-Zero in the direct, but only as old games coming to NSO; Nintendo have a gold-mine of IPs, but keep milking the same ones. I am unsure if they are slowing down on Switch releases, or if they are just overly playing it safe, but in that sense, definitely disappointing.

Always heard good things about this, but it passed me by as never had a DS, and never thought to track it down when I got a 3DS (hadn't even started playing Ace Attorney at that point). Might give it a try.

No Gregor Emblem...

Failure.

Been waiting for this. It looks extremely polished, but my excitement is purely based on the fact that the team behind The Messenger are making this. That game is fantastic, will play the demo first chance I get.

Since I am not overly familiar with it, I thought for a second this was Style Saavy 4. Looks fine, not for me, but sure someone will get a kick out of it.

Glad to have you back Level-5. I still need to play through the Layon series.

Biggest surprise announcement for me! Finally, a sequel not for mobile.

I was initially dismissive, but the more I saw, it actually looks like something I might enjoy. Might have to keep an eye on this.

After Nintendo charging full price for Skyward Sword and locking a quality of life change behind an Amiibo, I am pleasantly surprised the remaster is £35, especially given this looks like more substantial work has been done. Definitely getting physical as soon as possible.

Level 5's grand return is very much appreciated. Not sure about this one, but I am optimistic. May have to revisit closer to launch.

@Ralizah I just wish they would show a bit more. They're keeping this very closed and secret.