@Heavyarms55 You could back-up your save-game on the 3DS to your SD card. On Gamecube you could copy your memory-card. Obviously if we were able to back-up the save-games from the Switch ourselves, nobody would be complaining, but sadly you can't.
I think it's a bit click-baity and even confusing (especially for those who don't read the whole article) to put some fan made concept as the news image.
Definitely buying Turok 2 physically from LimitedRunGames. I used to love that game back as a kid. Had some great times playing the multiplayer with friends.
@Shiryu Most definitely! Though there are some legal reasons or whatever why it was pulled off Steam, so I doubt we will ever see that one again. To me it was a really good Wolfenstein game and one I would still enjoy now. It's too bad I don't own it on Steam, but I do have the physical version.
I bought this game (Youngblood) on Steam as well, but refunded it, since to me, this is not Wolfenstein. These type of RPG elements don't fit the Wolfenstein gameplay at all IMO. And this is coming from someone who usually loves RPG's and RPG elements in other games.
Seeing as I never owned the original coloured Game Boy, but a red one with black buttons, I figured I would make a quick and dirty edit (so mind the rough edges):
I'd buy the Ultimate Collection right away, if only it was actually already available to purchase for the Switch and would ship to the Netherlands. ^^'
@Heavyarms55 I also have 4 pro controllers, 2 bought at launch and 2 a year ago or so and all of them have it. So unless you believe me and many others are just unlucky, so be it. I don't even think it's a major issue, nor something I even noticed until I started playing Tetris 99 (even though I play/own plenty of platformers on Switch). I think you just fail to see the problem, but let's just agree to disagree.
@Heavyarms55 Could be your way of using the d-pad doesn't trigger it (as in, you constantly lift your thumb to press a new input). Doesn't change that fact a lot of people don't do that and if you don't, the d-pad is awful for a game like Tetris. Which definitely means it's far from the best d-pad ever, which to me, also means it could never be considered the best [traditional] controller.
@Heavyarms55 Play Tetris and do hard-drops, I don't think you'd still call it "the most comfortable and reliable controller". Though I guess it could be you never used any other controller or that you never play games that require a [proper] d-pad.
@Octane This is exactly how it is. I'll still buy the game anyway, which makes me part of the problem, but it's only normal people expect great things from a franchise as big as Pokemon.
Does anyone actually believe anything BigBen says/does? I know I've bought some (probably two) of their products when I was younger and both broke down pretty quickly, even though I've never broken anything that's officially from Nintendo, even as a kid.
Aren't they also the ones who released that broken tennis game, just because they knew they would still cash in on it anyway?
@Pod He was even still part of Pixar when it was acquired by Disney and now Disney is working together with the creators of Minecraft, yet somehow Microsoft is robbing Steve Jobs grave? I think you're giving him too much credit as well, since other people actually made/wrote the movie(s).
I know it's not meant to be serious, but I don't see what's the point of posting it either.
@Liam_Doolan Glad you agree! As @Starcakes and @PrettyPatrick said, for Japanese people it's the same thing, though I think most others see "anime" as something different from "animation".
Main reason I tripped over the word, was because I thought: "Oh that could be cool, Cuphead in anime style", only to find out it wasn't really meant like that. ^^'
Are they sure the translation was "anime" and not "animation"? Since Cuphead looks nothing like any anime I've watched and, as stated in the rest of the interview, was clearly based on 1930's cartoons.
I'm pretty sure the movie with a proper Sonic is long done and the abomination Sonic was just a marketing ploy (an effective one at that, already saw people saying they would go watch it, just to support them because they "listened to the fans").
The delay is either to make the re-do seem more realistic, or just to move it to a more quiet month, instead of the same month as Frozen 2.
@hihelloitsme You do realise they had to make two games and not one for Wii U/3DS compared to Switch by itself. Also, the 3DS is still being sold actively right now, so this would make it the Switch/3DS era.
3DS was released 2011 and Wii U in 2012, so 8 and 7 years ago respectively. The Switch was released in 2017.
Taking Mario Kart as an example:
16.69 million (Switch) - 2 years
26.7 million (Wii U + 3DS) - 8 years
4 * 16.69 = 66.76 million (in 8 years)
So no, they don't have to keep selling like this to beat the Wii U/3DS era. If they kept selling like this, software numbers for a game like Mario Kart would even beat Wii + DS combined (60.8 million), even though those are much older (than the 8 years I used in the calculation) and were obviously a big hit with 'casuals'.
It looks a bit bland and not at all like Zelda. It also doesn't bode well that their logo (the three i's) looks like something you'd make in Paint and IMO very unprofessional.
@Ogbert I couldn't agree more and I'm even mildly interested in this product (though their website and "something is coming" image looking so 'cheap' doesn't really help).
Looks even better than I thought it would, definitely getting at least some of them. Also, who would've expected that elephant trunk to be one of the most fun looking Toy-cons. ^^'
@RupeeClock I indeed saw that option and thought $30.98 (which is what it says for me) for shipping is a bit too much. Which is why I'm wondering how much the actual customs/taxes would be.
Definitely didn't have this problem with Limited Run Games.
Makes me wonder how this style would look with more vibrant colours. I definitely like the original style better, but it does looks nice and crisp on the higher resolution and with 60 FPS, though that's only natural.
@Damo Maybe that expectations for a Game Boy title were lower than that of ones for SNES or that what they could do on the Game Boy was limited anyway, I don't know, which is kind of my point. It's not totally clear what is meant, at least that's how I see it, but maybe that's my fault. ^^'
"he adds, before saying that because it was on the Game Boy – a console which, even in those early days of the industry, skewed towards a younger audience – the team felt it could get away with this child-like silliness."
I don't see this anywhere in the interview, but maybe I'm just blind? Or did you get that from this:
"Tezuka: It was for the Game Boy, so we thought, “Oh, it’ll be fine.” (laughs)"
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Re: Poll: How Do You Pronounce These Nintendo-Related Words?
This is both funny and interesting to see the results, good job NL! ^^
Re: Eastward Is Bringing A Lovely-Looking Apocalypse To Switch Next Year
Very interested in this, looks absolutely gorgeous!
Re: Fan Petition Asks Nintendo To Allow Backup Game Saves In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
@Heavyarms55 You could back-up your save-game on the 3DS to your SD card. On Gamecube you could copy your memory-card. Obviously if we were able to back-up the save-games from the Switch ourselves, nobody would be complaining, but sadly you can't.
Re: Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
Riveting. I wonder what the game will be.
Re: New Microsoft Controller Patent Sure Does Remind Us Of The Nintendo Switch
I think it's a bit click-baity and even confusing (especially for those who don't read the whole article) to put some fan made concept as the news image.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo DS Games
I wish it was still easy (and not crazy expensive) to buy these games new now.
Also have to say to NL, I always love going through these lists, so kuddos. ^^
EDIT: I do own a bunch of them, but not nearly all and there are definitely some I'd purchase if they were still in stores.
Re: Turok 2 On Nintendo Switch Doesn't Include Multiplayer
Guess I won't be buying the physical release any more..
Re: Reminder: Vote For Your Favourite Nintendo DS Games
@The_Legged_One One of my all time favourites. I just love the style, atmosphere, story and puzzles.. so basically everything. ^^'
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th August (Europe)
Definitely buying Turok 2 physically from LimitedRunGames. I used to love that game back as a kid. Had some great times playing the multiplayer with friends.
Re: Deals: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Drops To A Ridiculous £10.99 In The UK
I was just about to purchase it, until I saw it requires a 10 GB download.. now I'm not so sure any more.
Re: Review: Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Brilliant Co-Op Carnage That's Overshadowed By Its Forerunners
@Shiryu Most definitely! Though there are some legal reasons or whatever why it was pulled off Steam, so I doubt we will ever see that one again. To me it was a really good Wolfenstein game and one I would still enjoy now. It's too bad I don't own it on Steam, but I do have the physical version.
I bought this game (Youngblood) on Steam as well, but refunded it, since to me, this is not Wolfenstein. These type of RPG elements don't fit the Wolfenstein gameplay at all IMO. And this is coming from someone who usually loves RPG's and RPG elements in other games.
Re: Random: This Game Boy-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Would Be Perfect For Zelda: Link's Awakening
@NEStalgia Haha that's true! ^^
@rjejr I'd love to own that! I don't understand why Nintendo is so reluctant to use their own brand colour for their products.
Re: Random: This Game Boy-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Would Be Perfect For Zelda: Link's Awakening
Seeing as I never owned the original coloured Game Boy, but a red one with black buttons, I figured I would make a quick and dirty edit (so mind the rough edges):

Here's the Game Boy for reference:

Re: Trine's Four-In-One Ultimate Collection Confirmed For Nintendo Switch This Fall
I'd buy the Ultimate Collection right away, if only it was actually already available to purchase for the Switch and would ship to the Netherlands. ^^'
Re: Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Revealed, Launches This September
So the Switch Pro is going to be a normal home console that doesn't have a screen?
Re: Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
@Heavyarms55 That's fine, I wish I was in the reality that had the good d-pad.
Sorry if I came across as harsh or rude! ^^
Re: Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
@Heavyarms55 I also have 4 pro controllers, 2 bought at launch and 2 a year ago or so and all of them have it. So unless you believe me and many others are just unlucky, so be it. I don't even think it's a major issue, nor something I even noticed until I started playing Tetris 99 (even though I play/own plenty of platformers on Switch). I think you just fail to see the problem, but let's just agree to disagree.
Re: Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
@Heavyarms55 Could be your way of using the d-pad doesn't trigger it (as in, you constantly lift your thumb to press a new input). Doesn't change that fact a lot of people don't do that and if you don't, the d-pad is awful for a game like Tetris. Which definitely means it's far from the best d-pad ever, which to me, also means it could never be considered the best [traditional] controller.
Re: Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
@Heavyarms55 Play Tetris and do hard-drops, I don't think you'd still call it "the most comfortable and reliable controller". Though I guess it could be you never used any other controller or that you never play games that require a [proper] d-pad.
Re: Video: How To Use Every Power-Up In Super Mario Maker 2
Isn't it sleepy time for you yet, Liam? ^^' Nice video, as always. Alex is just so likeable.
Re: Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
@Octane This is exactly how it is. I'll still buy the game anyway, which makes me part of the problem, but it's only normal people expect great things from a franchise as big as Pokemon.
Re: Nintendo Posts Job Listings For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Dungeon Designers
@beazlen1 My thoughts exactly xD
Re: More Evidence Of Rumoured Switch Mini Surfaces Via Accessory Maker Bigben
Does anyone actually believe anything BigBen says/does? I know I've bought some (probably two) of their products when I was younger and both broke down pretty quickly, even though I've never broken anything that's officially from Nintendo, even as a kid.
Aren't they also the ones who released that broken tennis game, just because they knew they would still cash in on it anyway?
Re: Toy Story Mash-Up Pack Now Available In Minecraft
@Pod He was even still part of Pixar when it was acquired by Disney and now Disney is working together with the creators of Minecraft, yet somehow Microsoft is robbing Steve Jobs grave? I think you're giving him too much credit as well, since other people actually made/wrote the movie(s).
I know it's not meant to be serious, but I don't see what's the point of posting it either.
Re: Natsume Shares More Details On Harvest Moon: Mad Dash
"We loved the reaction of people who have checked it out at E3 2019"
I guess some people enjoy seeing others throw up..
Re: Jotun Developer Announces Spiritfarer For Nintendo Switch, Due Out In 2020
Very nice to see this game being announced for Switch as well! Definitely looked interesting in the Xbox presentation.
Re: Expect The Next Game From Cuphead's Developer To Feature "2D Hand-Drawn" Animation
@Liam_Doolan Glad you agree! As @Starcakes and @PrettyPatrick said, for Japanese people it's the same thing, though I think most others see "anime" as something different from "animation".
Main reason I tripped over the word, was because I thought: "Oh that could be cool, Cuphead in anime style", only to find out it wasn't really meant like that. ^^'
Re: Expect The Next Game From Cuphead's Developer To Feature "2D Hand-Drawn Anime"
Are they sure the translation was "anime" and not "animation"? Since Cuphead looks nothing like any anime I've watched and, as stated in the rest of the interview, was clearly based on 1930's cartoons.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield, Zelda: Link's Awakening And More To Be Playable At E3
@Spoony_Tech That's what I thought (and hoped) as well! I'm assuming you meant "doesn't" btw.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield, Zelda: Link's Awakening And More To Be Playable At E3
@Spoony_Tech I surely hope that's not the case. >,<
Re: Gallery: Artist Imagines The Skeletons Of All 151 Original Pokémon, And It's Terrifying
Definitely looks fantastic. Some a bit creepy, but still very nicely made and interesting to see.
Re: Guide: E3 2019 Nintendo Direct Times And Event Schedule
A decent amount of Animal Crossing footage and a release date is all I want, the rest are just extras for me.
Re: Worry Not, The Sonic Movie Trailer Has Been Fixed Now
@NEStalgia The what now? ^^'
Re: Worry Not, The Sonic Movie Trailer Has Been Fixed Now
I'm pretty sure the movie with a proper Sonic is long done and the abomination Sonic was just a marketing ploy (an effective one at that, already saw people saying they would go watch it, just to support them because they "listened to the fans").
The delay is either to make the re-do seem more realistic, or just to move it to a more quiet month, instead of the same month as Frozen 2.
Re: Forgotten Interview With Miyamoto Sheds Light On A Classic Zelda Production
Super Famicom = NES? Now that's definitely news to me.
Re: The Top 10 Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And Nintendo DS (As Of March 2019)
@hihelloitsme You do realise they had to make two games and not one for Wii U/3DS compared to Switch by itself. Also, the 3DS is still being sold actively right now, so this would make it the Switch/3DS era.
3DS was released 2011 and Wii U in 2012, so 8 and 7 years ago respectively. The Switch was released in 2017.
Taking Mario Kart as an example:
16.69 million (Switch) - 2 years
26.7 million (Wii U + 3DS) - 8 years
4 * 16.69 = 66.76 million (in 8 years)
So no, they don't have to keep selling like this to beat the Wii U/3DS era. If they kept selling like this, software numbers for a game like Mario Kart would even beat Wii + DS combined (60.8 million), even though those are much older (than the 8 years I used in the calculation) and were obviously a big hit with 'casuals'.
Re: Hindsight 20/20 Is A New Zelda-Inspired Action-Adventure Coming To Switch In 2020
It looks a bit bland and not at all like Zelda. It also doesn't bode well that their logo (the three i's) looks like something you'd make in Paint and IMO very unprofessional.
Re: EA Has No Plans To Release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order On The Switch
@sanderev It uses the Unreal engine and not Frostbyte... It's easy to assume wrongly without actually checking facts first.
Re: Evercade Is A Brand New Cartridge-Based Handheld Console Which Connects To Your TV
@Ogbert I couldn't agree more and I'm even mildly interested in this product (though their website and "something is coming" image looking so 'cheap' doesn't really help).
Re: Video: Get Your First Look At The Nintendo Labo VR Kit
Looks even better than I thought it would, definitely getting at least some of them. Also, who would've expected that elephant trunk to be one of the most fun looking Toy-cons. ^^'
Re: Hollow Knight Collector's Edition Now Available To Pre-Order
@RupeeClock I indeed saw that option and thought $30.98 (which is what it says for me) for shipping is a bit too much. Which is why I'm wondering how much the actual customs/taxes would be.
Definitely didn't have this problem with Limited Run Games.
Re: Hollow Knight Collector's Edition Now Available To Pre-Order
I definitely want it, but I wonder how much customs/taxes are going to be for European countries.
Re: Video: Check Out Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Running At 60fps And Without Cel Shading
Makes me wonder how this style would look with more vibrant colours. I definitely like the original style better, but it does looks nice and crisp on the higher resolution and with 60 FPS, though that's only natural.
Re: Unit 4 Brings Fast-Paced Co-Op Platforming To Switch This Week
Looks great to me and at 50% off, I doubt I'll be able to resist buying this.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Looks At The Cutbacks In Trials Rising On Switch
@Quarth My laptop begs to differ.
Re: First 4 Figures Teases Long-Awaited Mario And Yoshi Statue
@KyleHyde The bushes with the piece of fruit is what reminded me of Animal Crossing. And you're probably right that they just look similar. ^^'
On a side note, I love Hotel Dusk and Last Window. ^^
Re: First 4 Figures Teases Long-Awaited Mario And Yoshi Statue
Are those Animal Crossing trees in the trailer? Or do they just look really similar?
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Is Retiring After 15 Notable Years At Nintendo of America
I always liked Reggie and he'll be sorely missed, even if you didn't like him, it's undeniable he was very iconic.
Happy retirement Reggie, all the best and I hope you'll enjoy it thoroughly!
Re: Feature: Getting Reacquainted With Zelda: Link's Awakening, An Irreverent And Often Very Silly Classic
@Damo Maybe that expectations for a Game Boy title were lower than that of ones for SNES or that what they could do on the Game Boy was limited anyway, I don't know, which is kind of my point. It's not totally clear what is meant, at least that's how I see it, but maybe that's my fault. ^^'
Re: Feature: Getting Reacquainted With Zelda: Link's Awakening, An Irreverent And Often Very Silly Classic
"he adds, before saying that because it was on the Game Boy – a console which, even in those early days of the industry, skewed towards a younger audience – the team felt it could get away with this child-like silliness."
I don't see this anywhere in the interview, but maybe I'm just blind? Or did you get that from this:
"Tezuka: It was for the Game Boy, so we thought, “Oh, it’ll be fine.” (laughs)"
Still seems like quite a bit of assuming to me.