"owning" software will always be a physical affair. You never own digital content. This easily crosses into what software makers have been doing for years. Adobe, Microsoft, and others switched to the subscription model to make more money. You most likely can't get a disc nowadays. They're pulling a Thanos, they are "inevitable".
It just means you have to REALLY take care of your 3DS, be careful with your data on the micro SD card, make a backup, back up that backup. if your 3DS dies, suck it up, Nintendo don't care because they got their money from you years ago.
@koekiemonster don't worry, there's already a dedicated mod scene doing the same thing they did to BotW. Replacing textures, improving draw distance, adding fun little quirks, etc. Not that you or I will enjoy it but it's nice to know people are out there who will improve upon game freaks shoddy workmanship.
I'm guessing dual strike just wasn't workable due to it using the DS screens back then. Still wouldn't mind it if they just split screened it. Dual strike was one of my faves but I'll still buy this remake.
They have the capital to spend on getting help from other studios with more experience. You can't tell me that they blew through the billions they made off of Pokemon Go(and millions even now) even if they had to share it with Niantic and Nintendo. They could have easily expanded to hire more experienced devs and such. Gamefreak reminds me of Konami without the crap treatment of employees. Just coasting on their laurels exerting minimal effort because they know they sit on the most valuable IP on the planet. I mean I've already accepted how they are now. Just disappointed is all. That being said, I'll definitely give the game a go. Ill just keep expectations low as usual.
I did my part and have a copy. My boys were obsessed with this game while I was playing it for a few weeks. They'll get to play it when their reflexes are better.
Look at the flop that is stadia. That's more harmful than this acquisition. Microsoft has a few ways of acquiring Nintendo if they wanted to do so. Off the top of my head, they could pull a Vivendi and acquire Nintendo that way, no?
This game has been anything but definitive. To add insult to injury for those who adore gta, rockstar had the originals and their superior mods removed so you can only purchase this monstrosity. Not that mods could be played on the switch but, just goes to show, sell crap and it still gets bought somehow.
It costs money to make these prototypes anyway, so I'm surprised Nintendo, being stingy as they are with their IP, would allow so many prototypes in the first place.
people like kotick, bezos, gates, musk, all have body guards who were probably ex special forces or something. Being hated by the public at large comes with the billionaire club membership regardless of whether you're a decent human being or scum like kotick.
I've seen the vitriol over Pokemon SwSh. The comparison videos and such where it's hard not to conclude that the devs aren't putting their best foot forward. I wouldn't want to pay for a game that copy's and pastes their entries like every years Madden NFL. I boughty entry, played it, then traded it back to get something else. I play for nostalgia now, not for the cutting edge graphics or engrossing story lol
Still have my first and only day 1 switch. Bought another switch since but my day 1 is in rough shape now. Only works well when docked. Handheld mode is no longer a real option after all the wear and tear.
Personally,there's just nowhere near enough content to justify that price point. Given how they drip feed everything, I won't be paying at all this generation and will simply wait for the successor to see how they handle it then. I'm THAT pessimistic.
@BloodNinja in regard to the control scheme, the d pad would not work because of the precision aiming mechanic. D pad wouldn't work as well.
As for the timing of those QTE situations, I don't feel they were that difficult or problematic. Difficulty reminded me of dark souls or the ninja garden collection. Sure, not all of have cat like reflexes or that much foresight or planning but when you get game over , at least the checkpoints are there so that you can get right back into it.
Aa for the bots, I enjoyed the cat and mouse game. Running around blindly as you mapped the corridors gave me that Ridley Scott alien trapped in a corner feeling. I get it if it's a waste of time because you're playing for the plot and want to push forward. Not a dig at you or anything like that. Different strokes for different folks.
I've been playing dread to the point where I'm wandering around where I can instead of playing through it. I only just got the gravity suit and I'm looking to explore everything I can.
I find that feature to be very whimsical/silly. However, it feels out of place anyway and doesn't flow. Then again, I'm not a game dev so what do I know.
I never got soft locked before, even on the Wii version. So it's very unfortunate for those unlucky few. Currently in the sand sea section of that region. Having awesome fun.
@Pickettfury it's a lucrative industry. The more eyes you have, the better. They have a long proven track record of this behavior. It's pretty safe to assume they have ulterior motives. It's naive to think gaming is its own bubble when it affects countless lives and other industries....so yeah.
Maybe they were waiting for this to occur before announcing for switch? Maybe Nintendo/Netflix couldn't come to a licensing agreement? Or maybe Nintendo prefers to keep it mostly a gaming console despite Hulu being present.
I'm a zoner with Belmont so he wasn't that difficult. I play 5 stocks and got him down to 1 stock vs my 4. Now I will say he has a knack for sniping and pulling off lot of up Bs. Very dangerous after 100%.
I can see where the explicit sex scenes would turn olyou away, but on the other hand I can see it as a decent plot driver. People have mentioned crimes of "Passion" and such so Im thinking in the same vein. I see how she used the act to further their goals which goes to show how easily man can be manipulated. It could of been done in a more tasteful manner, alas, to each their own.
If captain falcon is a racer and bounty hunter, why couldn't they do a game that focuses on his bounty hunter side with racing as a side gig? They take his smash bros moveset and have at it in the fzero universe. Do some world building while they're at it.
Alrighty then. Time to bust out my toon link, megaman, Belmonts, And duckhunt. I do frequently get up close and personal with DK and bowser so I rotate my play style a lot.
I bought the pro controller instead to avoid this issue after stupidly buying 3 additional sets thinking they were defective. At this point, I think nintendo owes me like $320 bucks including the original set for their manufacturing shenanigans. The pro controller bit the dust after 3 years so I got my money's worth there. I feel sorry for the switch lite owners honestly.
@Clyde_Radcliffe it took a few attempts but it did let me host games. I think the work around to my version issue is to host games. I hadn't had any booting issues, well, because I'm hosting.
You occasionally get booted from a game for some perceived version difference between you and potentially another player. it's happened to me on mobile and once on switch. I find it irritating.
What needs to happen is an official nintendo sponsored/owned organization needs to spring up and allow players to register for smash tournaments. However, it's house, their rules. Unbelievably strict to the point that background checks are performed, contracts signed, etc. If that isn't enough to scare most players away, it'll filter out most of the unsavory players. If one happens to cause a controversy, nintendo takes the scorched earth approach, wipes out any semblance of the players achievements, their sponsor, teammates (if any). Nuke it from orbit in other words. Nintendo doesn't mess around but at the very least the community would have an official presence outside these underground/minor tourneys. Glad I don't work for nintendos legal department.
A recently released "did you know" gaming video spoke about how sunshine was rushed out to sell gamecubes when it first launched. It is indeed a wibbly wobbly kind of game.
Greek BoTW. Meh. Nothing really interests me. Even the combat seems pretty lackluster. At least with BoTW the engine could let you do some weird/interesting things with combat. This feel a bit too hack and slashy without a rewarding system to compensate for it.
Nope not coming back. Even though the family subscription is cheaper than competitors, I find I get more bang for my buck on the others. So enjoy your splatfests everyone.
Nope. I'll save my money for a thousand year door remaster. I hope it happens and I HOPE it outsells this origami king so it rubs it in their face that this is what we want. It's not friggin hard to understand. I mean I haven't owned a paper Mario game since my blunder with sticker star. Had fun with the paper jam crossover but my gawd, do I have to go the PC route to get my paper Mario RPG fix?
Konami has been self destructing for years now. This wasn't necessary, kid. I hope he gets help because being stupid typically comes with the territory of youth. Not always the case but you know....
Nope. Ain't falling for it. It's a trap. After the let down that was sticker star, and never touching color splash, I refuse to buy any paper Mario game they doesn't AT LEAST follow the charm, battle system, and variety that was thousand years door. I saw the humor, it made me chuckle but I'm not falling for the bait Nintendo! I withhold my 60 dollars until I hear universal praise from all the outlets!!!
Min min because she incorporates her legs too, so variety in her direction moves. Master mummy for another heavyweight and hopefully he has tough guy like Bowser. Ninjara as I see him as another Greninja minus the water moves, max brass as a shiny Capt falcon but ganondorf speed and power. Bark and byte as another ice climber or duck hunt pair.
I am for a port to the next Nintendo console. Just make a few of the existing Mii costumes legit characters and that's it. Cup head, Geno, MegaMan X. I'll be set.
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Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Been Rated In Australia
I stare off into the distance, waiting for my beloved XCX to get a port or sequel. Still, I continue to wait. Longing for what could never be....
Re: Feature: "NCL Has Been Waiting For This Day Since 2014" - Former NOA Employee Talks Nintendo eShop Closures
"owning" software will always be a physical affair. You never own digital content. This easily crosses into what software makers have been doing for years. Adobe, Microsoft, and others switched to the subscription model to make more money. You most likely can't get a disc nowadays. They're pulling a Thanos, they are "inevitable".
Re: Random: In Pokémon Legends, Who Needs Basculegion When You Have A Bridge Of Bidoofs
Bibarels floating stand
Re: Random: "I'm Able To Trust Sony More Than Nintendo" - Japan Reacts To The Closure Of The Wii U And 3DS eShops
It just means you have to REALLY take care of your 3DS, be careful with your data on the micro SD card, make a backup, back up that backup. if your 3DS dies, suck it up, Nintendo don't care because they got their money from you years ago.
Re: Random: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Defeats Lynel By Bonking Him With A Rock
Loved the last Airbender reference. Hahaha
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is A Reminder That It's Never Too Late To Change
@koekiemonster don't worry, there's already a dedicated mod scene doing the same thing they did to BotW. Replacing textures, improving draw distance, adding fun little quirks, etc. Not that you or I will enjoy it but it's nice to know people are out there who will improve upon game freaks shoddy workmanship.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp On Switch
I'm guessing dual strike just wasn't workable due to it using the DS screens back then. Still wouldn't mind it if they just split screened it. Dual strike was one of my faves but I'll still buy this remake.
Re: Are Complaints About Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Graphics Fair? Digital Foundry Digs In
They have the capital to spend on getting help from other studios with more experience. You can't tell me that they blew through the billions they made off of Pokemon Go(and millions even now) even if they had to share it with Niantic and Nintendo. They could have easily expanded to hire more experienced devs and such. Gamefreak reminds me of Konami without the crap treatment of employees. Just coasting on their laurels exerting minimal effort because they know they sit on the most valuable IP on the planet. I mean I've already accepted how they are now. Just disappointed is all. That being said, I'll definitely give the game a go. Ill just keep expectations low as usual.
Re: Video: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Gets A Puppet Telenovela Advert
Growlithe...... Porque?!!!! 😭.... Aaand scene.
Re: Metroid Dread Is About To Become The Best-Selling Game In The Series
I did my part and have a copy. My boys were obsessed with this game while I was playing it for a few weeks. They'll get to play it when their reflexes are better.
Re: Xbox Boss "Trusts" Nintendo To Not Do Anything That Would Harm The Games Industry
Look at the flop that is stadia. That's more harmful than this acquisition. Microsoft has a few ways of acquiring Nintendo if they wanted to do so. Off the top of my head, they could pull a Vivendi and acquire Nintendo that way, no?
Re: Back Page: We Fed The Ace Attorney Scripts To A Bot, And It Wrote Its Own Court Case
Thanks for the laughs, despite some readers comments, I very much enjoyed it.
Re: GTA Trilogy Gets Another Update, Heading To Switch 'In The Coming Days'
This game has been anything but definitive. To add insult to injury for those who adore gta, rockstar had the originals and their superior mods removed so you can only purchase this monstrosity. Not that mods could be played on the switch but, just goes to show, sell crap and it still gets bought somehow.
Re: Nintendo Takes More Risks With Prototypes, Says Metroid Prime Developer
It costs money to make these prototypes anyway, so I'm surprised Nintendo, being stingy as they are with their IP, would allow so many prototypes in the first place.
Re: Activision Blizzard Boss Bobby Kotick Is Reportedly Open To Quitting As Abuse Claims Rock The Company
people like kotick, bezos, gates, musk, all have body guards who were probably ex special forces or something. Being hated by the public at large comes with the billionaire club membership regardless of whether you're a decent human being or scum like kotick.
Re: The Pokémon Creative Team Has Been "Through A Lot" With Angry Fan Feedback
I've seen the vitriol over Pokemon SwSh. The comparison videos and such where it's hard not to conclude that the devs aren't putting their best foot forward. I wouldn't want to pay for a game that copy's and pastes their entries like every years Madden NFL. I boughty entry, played it, then traded it back to get something else. I play for nostalgia now, not for the cutting edge graphics or engrossing story lol
Re: Wow, Nintendo Switch Was First Revealed Five Years Ago Today
Still have my first and only day 1 switch. Bought another switch since but my day 1 is in rough shape now. Only works well when docked. Handheld mode is no longer a real option after all the wear and tear.
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes
Personally,there's just nowhere near enough content to justify that price point. Given how they drip feed everything, I won't be paying at all this generation and will simply wait for the successor to see how they handle it then. I'm THAT pessimistic.
Re: Nintendo Aware Of Crash Error "Near The End" Of Metroid Dread, Says It's Working On A Fix
@BloodNinja in regard to the control scheme, the d pad would not work because of the precision aiming mechanic. D pad wouldn't work as well.
As for the timing of those QTE situations, I don't feel they were that difficult or problematic. Difficulty reminded me of dark souls or the ninja garden collection. Sure, not all of have cat like reflexes or that much foresight or planning but when you get game over , at least the checkpoints are there so that you can get right back into it.
Aa for the bots, I enjoyed the cat and mouse game. Running around blindly as you mapped the corridors gave me that Ridley Scott alien trapped in a corner feeling. I get it if it's a waste of time because you're playing for the plot and want to push forward. Not a dig at you or anything like that. Different strokes for different folks.
Re: Metroid Dread's UK Sales Momentum Points To A Big Moment For The Series
I've been playing dread to the point where I'm wandering around where I can instead of playing through it. I only just got the gravity suit and I'm looking to explore everything I can.
Re: Nintendo's Switch Exclusive Metroid Dread Is Already Being Emulated On PC
I play roms only when the hardware and cartridges are just too damn hard to get a hold of at a reasonable price. That said, I bought my copy of Dread
Re: Introducing Super Mario Eclipse - A New Super Mario Sunshine Mod Featuring An Expanded Story And Much More
"Isle Delfino is hiding all new secrets just waiting to be uncovered".... You know who else is hiding waiting to jump out instead? Nintendo ninjas
Re: Random: Donkey Kong Blows? Of Course, And It's All Down To Shigeru Miyamoto
I find that feature to be very whimsical/silly. However, it feels out of place anyway and doesn't flow. Then again, I'm not a game dev so what do I know.
Re: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Players Are Reporting A Frustrating Soft-Lock Glitch
I never got soft locked before, even on the Wii version. So it's very unfortunate for those unlucky few. Currently in the sand sea section of that region. Having awesome fun.
Re: Tencent Reportedly Planning To Acquire Crytek Through Subsidiary
@Pickettfury it's a lucrative industry. The more eyes you have, the better. They have a long proven track record of this behavior. It's pretty safe to assume they have ulterior motives. It's naive to think gaming is its own bubble when it affects countless lives and other industries....so yeah.
Re: Netflix No Longer Works On Wii U Or 3DS, So Where's The Switch Version?
Maybe they were waiting for this to occur before announcing for switch? Maybe Nintendo/Netflix couldn't come to a licensing agreement? Or maybe Nintendo prefers to keep it mostly a gaming console despite Hulu being present.
Re: Random: Even Professional Smash Bros. Players Are Impressed By The Level 9 Kazuya CPU
I'm a zoner with Belmont so he wasn't that difficult. I play 5 stocks and got him down to 1 stock vs my 4. Now I will say he has a knack for sniping and pulling off lot of up Bs. Very dangerous after 100%.
Re: We Could Have Had A New "Ultra-Realistic" F-Zero On Switch, But Nintendo Turned It Down
I'm of the opinion that it should be a hybrid game with racing and focusing on captain falcons bounty hunter adventures.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
That's a lot of bug fixes. Only other thing I've seen matching that level of patching is when smash gets updated with new characters.
Re: Random: Fans Are Having A Field Day Reviewing Nintendo Switch's Calculator
Not gonna lie..it had me going there because......spoilers.......7,8,9....
Re: Feature: Castlevania Season 4 Review - An Epic Ending To Netflix's Hugely Satisfying Series
@Mach_Rider
I can see where the explicit sex scenes would turn olyou away, but on the other hand I can see it as a decent plot driver. People have mentioned crimes of "Passion" and such so Im thinking in the same vein. I see how she used the act to further their goals which goes to show how easily man can be manipulated. It could of been done in a more tasteful manner, alas, to each their own.
Re: Nintendo Aims To Develop Its Characters Without "Destroying" The Memories Of Fans
If captain falcon is a racer and bounty hunter, why couldn't they do a game that focuses on his bounty hunter side with racing as a side gig? They take his smash bros moveset and have at it in the fzero universe. Do some world building while they're at it.
Re: Hazelight Studios Has No Plans For It Takes Two On Switch, Director Unsure If It's Even Possible
panic button has entered the chat
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate's "Barrage Tournament" Goes Live On February 5th
Alrighty then. Time to bust out my toon link, megaman, Belmonts, And duckhunt. I do frequently get up close and personal with DK and bowser so I rotate my play style a lot.
Re: EU Calls For Investigation Into Switch Joy-Con Drift Following More Than 25,000 Complaints
I bought the pro controller instead to avoid this issue after stupidly buying 3 additional sets thinking they were defective. At this point, I think nintendo owes me like $320 bucks including the original set for their manufacturing shenanigans. The pro controller bit the dust after 3 years so I got my money's worth there. I feel sorry for the switch lite owners honestly.
Re: Nintendo Switch Took 87% Of Japan's Console Market in 2020
What is this, the 80s again?
Re: Review: Among Us - The Lockdown Hit Finally Comes To Switch
@Clyde_Radcliffe it took a few attempts but it did let me host games. I think the work around to my version issue is to host games. I hadn't had any booting issues, well, because I'm hosting.
Re: Review: Among Us - The Lockdown Hit Finally Comes To Switch
You occasionally get booted from a game for some perceived version difference between you and potentially another player. it's happened to me on mobile and once on switch. I find it irritating.
Re: The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Will Be Revealed During The Game Awards
Crash Bandicoot
Geno
Billy or Jimmy from Double Dragon
One of the Battletoads
Lastly Kunio or whatever from river city ransom
I wouldn't mind another brawler to be honest
Re: Soapbox: If The Smash Community Wants To #SaveSmash, It Needs To Start From Within
What needs to happen is an official nintendo sponsored/owned organization needs to spring up and allow players to register for smash tournaments. However, it's house, their rules. Unbelievably strict to the point that background checks are performed, contracts signed, etc. If that isn't enough to scare most players away, it'll filter out most of the unsavory players. If one happens to cause a controversy, nintendo takes the scorched earth approach, wipes out any semblance of the players achievements, their sponsor, teammates (if any). Nuke it from orbit in other words. Nintendo doesn't mess around but at the very least the community would have an official presence outside these underground/minor tourneys. Glad I don't work for nintendos legal department.
Re: Video: Donkey Kong '94 - The 101 Level Sequel to Arcade DK
I think I still own the cartridge along with samurai showdown and the dragon warrior trilogy for the gameboy as well
Re: Random: Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
A recently released "did you know" gaming video spoke about how sunshine was rushed out to sell gamecubes when it first launched. It is indeed a wibbly wobbly kind of game.
Re: It's Official, Immortals Fenyx Rising Launches On Switch This December
Greek BoTW. Meh. Nothing really interests me. Even the combat seems pretty lackluster. At least with BoTW the engine could let you do some weird/interesting things with combat. This feel a bit too hack and slashy without a rewarding system to compensate for it.
Re: Reminder: Splatoon 2's Next Bonus Splatfest Takes Place This Weekend, With More On The Way
Nope not coming back. Even though the family subscription is cheaper than competitors, I find I get more bang for my buck on the others. So enjoy your splatfests everyone.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Origami King - A Puzzling Battle System Can't Kill This Funny Adventure
Nope. I'll save my money for a thousand year door remaster. I hope it happens and I HOPE it outsells this origami king so it rubs it in their face that this is what we want. It's not friggin hard to understand. I mean I haven't owned a paper Mario game since my blunder with sticker star. Had fun with the paper jam crossover but my gawd, do I have to go the PC route to get my paper Mario RPG fix?
Re: 16-Year-Old Student Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To "Blow Up Konami’s Headquarters"
Konami has been self destructing for years now. This wasn't necessary, kid. I hope he gets help because being stupid typically comes with the territory of youth. Not always the case but you know....
Re: Paper Mario Is Coming To Switch! Paper Mario: The Origami King To Launch This July
@Ludovsky don't do this to me. Don't give me hope 🤣😆
Re: Paper Mario Is Coming To Switch! Paper Mario: The Origami King To Launch This July
Nope. Ain't falling for it. It's a trap. After the let down that was sticker star, and never touching color splash, I refuse to buy any paper Mario game they doesn't AT LEAST follow the charm, battle system, and variety that was thousand years door. I saw the humor, it made me chuckle but I'm not falling for the bait Nintendo! I withhold my 60 dollars until I hear universal praise from all the outlets!!!
Re: Poll: Which ARMS Fighter Should Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Min min because she incorporates her legs too, so variety in her direction moves. Master mummy for another heavyweight and hopefully he has tough guy like Bowser. Ninjara as I see him as another Greninja minus the water moves, max brass as a shiny Capt falcon but ganondorf speed and power. Bark and byte as another ice climber or duck hunt pair.
Re: No Smash Ultimate DLC Expected Beyond Fighters Pass 2, No Future Smash Games Planned
I am for a port to the next Nintendo console. Just make a few of the existing Mii costumes legit characters and that's it. Cup head, Geno, MegaMan X. I'll be set.