I get it. Perhaps more so than any other generation, the Wii was so behind the PS3 and 360 in terms of hardware power... getting to play in an HD spectrum was very interesting to young, budding developers, and Nintendo was still in the Standard Definition playground.
I don't think it turned out too badly for Nintendo, though, considering all the Wiis they sold. For as young as HD was at the time, it was probably the right call for them in the end.
There needs to be a true form of historical game preservation for all games. Make something like an International Video Game Archive that also releases games available for download to customers so we can research and experience games of yore and never /ever/ lose them.
Game industry, it's time to stop being greedy with your back catalog and submit your libraries for this form of preservation. Focus your efforts forward. Let the historians who want to be historians for this medium preserve your efforts.
I enjoy it, but after hopping into New Leaf to get a record of my neighbors, I was disappointed to see how many cool furniture items (like the Arwing, the Splatoon stuff, and the Triforce) didn't make the cut into New Horizons. I'm also sad we won't be getting the Shrunk dance emote. Alas!
I personally enjoyed the gameplay, but it did feel like a strong departure from the Metroid feel. And seeing Samus so tiny compared to other human characters was kinda jarring. I appreciate the attempt to do something more character-wise was there, and I don't hate on the Ridley stuff as much as others, but it's on the lower side of middle of the road for me, I think. But definitely not a waste and I would play it again.
Y'know, it's not the fans who get me when they ask for certain games to come to their consoles of choice (I've done it several times, particularly with the Disney Afternoon Collection and the 8-Bit Adventure Anthology), but it's when other sites start putting up supposed think-pieces of "why Nintendo Exclusive X deserves to be on PlayStaion/Xbox."
@LEGEND_MARIOID My 1TB card is almost maxed out, but I never noticed a significant performance issue. I mean, don't go installing everything at once, but gameplay never suffered on my end at least.
OH NOOOEEEEESSS! It didn't get four 10s across the board! My hype is RUIIINNNEEEEDDD!!!1!! Nintendo is LOOOSIIIING IIIITTT!!!1!
...Seriously, 33 out of 40 is good and I haven't gotten to sit down to a Mario Golf game in a long time. I liked the ones I've played, I'm picking this one up day one. :3
Awesome. Circle of the Moon is a longtime favorite of mine. It'd be cool if they could revamp the DS games to work on a single screen too, because those were great as well.
But honestly? I still wanna see Symphony of the Night on Switch in some way, shape, or form. I've never played that game and I don't want to invest in another system just to play it.
Truth be told? I'd be happy with a Rare Replay: Nintendo Edition. Throw in the Donkey Kong games and Star Fox Adventures and you have a day one for me.
I'm sorry, Nintendo Life fans, but no Castlevania II or III, no Contra games, no MEGA MAN 3, no Mega Man 4-6, no Faxanadu, no Earthbound Beginnings, no Sweet Home, no Batman, none of the TMNTs, no DuckTales, no Chip 'n' Dale, no Snow Bros., no Battletoads, no Strider, none of them?!?!
I was lucky enough to get the Amiibo-pack for Monster Hunter, as well as the three Smash Amiibo. I wasn't lucky enough to grab the Palico, Palamute, or the Sanrio cards.
I'm glad to see the Switch version is getting ongoing support and not just slapped onto the system for the hype alone. Now I hope we can get pets added soon. I need to bring my child to work.
So Nintendo has to share their third party games, but Nintendo doesn't get other platforms' third party games. Seriously, Capcom, where the heck is my Disney Afternoon Collection or DuckTales Remastered on Switch?
I've been using the Longsword since the 3 Ultimate days. I've turned the Bow into my multiplayer weapon, so... uh... I'm kinda basic like that, I guess... ^^;;
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Re: Video: Some Of Us Prefer Zelda: Majora's Mask Over Ocarina Of Time Because We're Right
Well, I mean, Majora's Mask is my favorite game of all time, so, I'm not gonna argue. <3
Re: Master Splinter Will Show The Youngsters How It's Done In TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
Casey Jones would be a good add too. I'd also like to see Shredder unlockable after you beat the game. That'd be fun.
Re: Random: Shhh! Your Pokémon Are Having A Very Important Meeting In Legends: Arceus
Best. Article. Ever.
We need more Pokémon collaborative meetings.
And I know we need this because I took the time to actually put in the alt-code for the é in Pokémon.
(alt+1410, btw!)
Re: Microids Announces Plans For Not One, Not Two, But Three New Garfield Games
If one of these isn't a "Punt-a-Nermal" game, I'm considering this whole plan a loss.
Though, tbh, wouldn't mind seeing an attempt at a Pet Force game, based on the Garfield novels from way back when.
Re: Random: Nintendo Shows Switch Owners How To Delete Games, Uses Super Mario Bros. 35 As An Example
I've archived it since I can't play it anyway, but I'll /never/ delete the icon from my home screen. We remember, we hope.
Re: GameStop Is Betting The Farm On NFTs, And Investors Are All For It
I will not play or purchase any video games utilizing NFTs or cryptocurrency.
End of statement.
Re: Former Metroid Prime Engineer Admits He Was "Disappointed" With The Wii's Specs
I get it. Perhaps more so than any other generation, the Wii was so behind the PS3 and 360 in terms of hardware power... getting to play in an HD spectrum was very interesting to young, budding developers, and Nintendo was still in the Standard Definition playground.
I don't think it turned out too badly for Nintendo, though, considering all the Wiis they sold. For as young as HD was at the time, it was probably the right call for them in the end.
But, again, I get it.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Calls For Industry-Wide Support Of Video Game Preservation
There needs to be a true form of historical game preservation for all games. Make something like an International Video Game Archive that also releases games available for download to customers so we can research and experience games of yore and never /ever/ lose them.
Game industry, it's time to stop being greedy with your back catalog and submit your libraries for this form of preservation. Focus your efforts forward. Let the historians who want to be historians for this medium preserve your efforts.
Re: Poll: Are You Enjoying Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0?
I enjoy it, but after hopping into New Leaf to get a record of my neighbors, I was disappointed to see how many cool furniture items (like the Arwing, the Splatoon stuff, and the Triforce) didn't make the cut into New Horizons. I'm also sad we won't be getting the Shrunk dance emote. Alas!
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Reveals His Next Game, Haunted Chocolatier
Oh hello there insta-buy.
Re: Random: Forget Dread, It's All About Metroid: Other M On Twitter Right Now
I personally enjoyed the gameplay, but it did feel like a strong departure from the Metroid feel. And seeing Samus so tiny compared to other human characters was kinda jarring. I appreciate the attempt to do something more character-wise was there, and I don't hate on the Ridley stuff as much as others, but it's on the lower side of middle of the road for me, I think. But definitely not a waste and I would play it again.
Re: Video: Here's A First Look At Dragon Quest X Offline, Coming To Switch In 2022
English, please. Don't let this become another Mother 3. Bring it westward!
Oh, and if SquareEnix sees this, an offline Final Fantasy XI would be nice one day too, please.
Re: Nintendo Leaker Suggests Pricing Of Switch Online's Expansion Pack Could Be Tied To "Licensing Costs"
I wouldn't think of this as a big deal if it means we get more quality third party games on the NES and SNES collections down the line.
Re: A Boy and His Blob Is Heading To Switch Soon
YAAAAASSSS!
More games need a designated hug button. <3
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Reflects On Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Ahead Of The Final Fighter Reveal
I wanna maintain the stance that the final character will be Knuckles.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate & Knuckles
Come on, the meme makes itself with that one.
Re: Japanese Developer Treasure Teases Future Releases For Switch Online
Yes, Mischief Makers, /please/! This game does not deserve to be forgotten! ;_;
Re: Hideki Kamiya Reminds Fans Bayonetta 3 Is A Nintendo Switch Exclusive
Y'know, it's not the fans who get me when they ask for certain games to come to their consoles of choice (I've done it several times, particularly with the Disney Afternoon Collection and the 8-Bit Adventure Anthology), but it's when other sites start putting up supposed think-pieces of "why Nintendo Exclusive X deserves to be on PlayStaion/Xbox."
I'll get the popcorn ready.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds Aladdin SNES And "All Versions" Of The Jungle Book
@Link_of_Hyrule Yeah, I still want that Disney Afternoon Collection on Switch too.
And DuckTales Remastered because complete collections.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds Aladdin SNES And "All Versions" Of The Jungle Book
Great. Always wanted to give the SNES version of Aladdin a try.
Not that I thought the Genesis version of Aladdin was bad, I just heard so many good things about the SNES version.
Re: Get Ready For A Sus Halloween: There's An Official Among Us Costume
I'm not a crewmate, I'm only disguised as one. :3
Re: Random: Check Out These "Epic" Free Guy Posters Inspired By Iconic Video Game Covers
Not /especially/ interested in the movie, will probably catch it on streaming one day, but I do like it when movies do fun stuff like this!
Re: Random: 'Bowser Day 2021' Trends Online As Fans Celebrate Nintendo's Iconic Villain
It's cool that Bowser has a day, but some of the art I was seeing on Twitter last night was... squeaky... x.x;;
Re: Sneak Peek At New Among Us Content Shows Big Yellow Rock
I'm still waiting on pets and the rest of the cosmetics to make it over to Switch, but I'm still enjoying myself!
Re: Animal Crossing Datamine Suggests Popular Hangout Could Still Return
Reading this article while having my morning coffee. It MUST be true!
...Right? ^^;
Re: Switch Basics: How To Archive And Delete Switch Games To Clear Space
@LEGEND_MARIOID My 1TB card is almost maxed out, but I never noticed a significant performance issue. I mean, don't go installing everything at once, but gameplay never suffered on my end at least.
Re: Switch Basics: How To Archive And Delete Switch Games To Clear Space
@Burning_Spear Same here! I was able to snag a 1TB card for my games and I /still/ can't fit everything on it.
5TB card WHEN?!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Football Games
Mega Man Soccer port when?
Re: Sakurai Reminds Us There's Only One DLC Fighter Left For Smash Ultimate (Again)
"This is The End"
"Complete"
I feel like these are clues.
Re: The First Review For Mario Golf: Super Rush Is Now In
OH NOOOEEEEESSS! It didn't get four 10s across the board! My hype is RUIIINNNEEEEDDD!!!1!! Nintendo is LOOOSIIIING IIIITTT!!!1!
...Seriously, 33 out of 40 is good and I haven't gotten to sit down to a Mario Golf game in a long time. I liked the ones I've played, I'm picking this one up day one. :3
Re: 'Castlevania Advance Collection' Possibly Revealed By Rating In Australia
Awesome. Circle of the Moon is a longtime favorite of mine. It'd be cool if they could revamp the DS games to work on a single screen too, because those were great as well.
But honestly? I still wanna see Symphony of the Night on Switch in some way, shape, or form. I've never played that game and I don't want to invest in another system just to play it.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Officially Unveiled With 'Reveal' Trailer
I hope Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky make a comeback. I'm looking forward to this one!
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Game Boy Color... Colour?
Grape was my first Game Boy system. It'll always have a soft spot for me.
Re: EA Has Acquired The Super Mega Baseball Developer Metalhead Software
Aaaaand there's another company on death watch, and I don't mean MadWorld.
...
Oh, there's an idea, Sega, port MadWorld to Switch!
Re: Random: Terry Crews Wants Nintendo To Localise Mother 3
Whelp, you heard the man. DOUBLE SUN POWAAAAHHHH!!!
Re: Feature: Every Mega Man Game Ranked
I kinda wish collections weren't in consideration to a degree, but they can be different beasts all together.
That being said, Mega Man 3 for NES is still my favorite of the bunch.
Re: Reminder: The Entire Shantae Series Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
All the Shantae, all the love. <3 <3 <3
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd April (North America)
Remember when I kept asking "Where's My Shantae" every week in the Nintendo Download and it totally didn't annoy everyone in existence?
Good times.
So, uh, yeah, I'm getting Shantae and completing my collection on switch. ^^;
Re: After 20 Years, This Amazing Famicom Collection Is Finally Complete
That is incredible.
Can we celebrate by adding Snow Bros. to Nintendo Switch Online? :3
Re: Rumour: Multiple Parties Reportedly Interested In Buying Square Enix
Please not Sony. I've already lost Squaresoft once when the PlayStation 1 rolled around, I can't lose them again...
...
Hypothetical thinking, but what if it were Capcom? Could you imagine the crossovers?
Re: Rumour: Is Something Going On Between Microsoft And Nintendo?
Truth be told? I'd be happy with a Rare Replay: Nintendo Edition. Throw in the Donkey Kong games and Star Fox Adventures and you have a day one for me.
Re: PAC-MAN 99 Announced Exclusively For Nintendo Switch Online
I guess we know why the software update came about, huh? Tetris 99 had similar happen, didn't it?
Re: Feature: Best NES Games
I'm sorry, Nintendo Life fans, but no Castlevania II or III, no Contra games, no MEGA MAN 3, no Mega Man 4-6, no Faxanadu, no Earthbound Beginnings, no Sweet Home, no Batman, none of the TMNTs, no DuckTales, no Chip 'n' Dale, no Snow Bros., no Battletoads, no Strider, none of them?!?!
Re: Poll: Which amiibo Arrived On Your Doorstep Today, Then?
I was lucky enough to get the Amiibo-pack for Monster Hunter, as well as the three Smash Amiibo. I wasn't lucky enough to grab the Palico, Palamute, or the Sanrio cards.
Re: Among Us Update Adds New Quick Chat Tool - Makes Games "Easier" And "Faster" To Play
I'm glad to see the Switch version is getting ongoing support and not just slapped onto the system for the hype alone. Now I hope we can get pets added soon. I need to bring my child to work.
Re: Random: Sakurai Has Figures Of Upcoming Smash Fighters But Hides Them In A Drawer
See, now I just want a Smash Ultimate action figure line.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise Officially No Longer A Switch Exclusive, Coming To PC In 2022
So Nintendo has to share their third party games, but Nintendo doesn't get other platforms' third party games. Seriously, Capcom, where the heck is my Disney Afternoon Collection or DuckTales Remastered on Switch?
Re: Capcom Reveals The Most Used Weapon In The Monster Hunter Rise Demo
I've been using the Longsword since the 3 Ultimate days. I've turned the Bow into my multiplayer weapon, so... uh... I'm kinda basic like that, I guess... ^^;;
Re: BioWare's Project Director Would "Love" To See The Mass Effect Legendary Edition On Nintendo Switch
"Existing consoles?" Have I... have I been imagining the Nintendo Switch? Did we lose Nintendo?! D:
Re: Random: This AGDQ Speedrun Of Majora's Mask Is Basically Magic
Wow, way to conquer my favorite game... XD
Re: Star Wars Video Games Join Forces Under Lucasfilm Games
Let me know when something beyond Lego Skywalker Saga comes out for Switch, otherwise I'm probably going to miss all of them.