@ARPK I am even more bummed because I like a lot of things I have seen, but I hate the way Game Freak has handled this release. They just feel out of touch, They are apparently even less transparent in Japan and haven't done nearly as much to address the fans there as they have in the West. I hope this doesn't become the new normal for them because I am worried it could snowball in the future.
@AlexSora89 Yeah some of the missing Pokémon would've fit the British theme perfectly, but instead we got fodder. Somebody said that the poll for the 100 most popular Pokémon didn't line up with the returning Pokémon at all.
@ballistic90 But not too many. It's to hard for one of the world's most profitable developers because they choose to keep a smaller staff than most studios with less than half the money.
@GAMER1984dude I can't play non-Nintendo games now? Also, one CNN money article from 2005 that was never properly archived for compatibility with their new site? Opinions can change in 14 years, especially since Nintendo was also censoring games more during that time period than now.
@GAMER1984dude GTA has been on a Nintendo platform multiple times. I wanna see where Miyamoto said this. Nintendo has no problem with rated M games on their system. They work closely with Bethesda who almost exclusively makes rated M games and published Devil's Third on the Wii U.
@Rafie It is possible that the PS4 version had worse optimization since Square Enix had to redo much of the game in a newer version of the engine for the Switch. It does show how good Switch is handling large and impressive games though. I think it definitely shows that GTA V in some form is possible on Switch.
This game is like NBA 2K levels of gambling. I threw up in my mouth when I saw how many different forms of in-game currency there were and some of the prices.
@Doktor-Mandrake I agree. i feel like its even worse in America. I actually thought a lot of British comedians were great because they are self aware. I guess its more global than I thought.
@Doktor-Mandrake I never said I was offended in anyway nor did I say we shouldn't have any particular group in games. I actually find the references rather tame. I am actually saying the British do not have the strongest case to be offended by light jokes in a Pokemon game.
@Doktor-Mandrake Yeah, but the UK does kinda have the world record of still surviving countries when comes to horrible atrocities the US probably being the biggest contender which isn't a surprise when you taught us much of what we know in terms of how to act on the world stage. It's just a little hard for people to feel like Gamefreak is going to far with stereotypes considering how long the United Kingdom was dominant on a global scale.
@Knuckles-Fajita This is definitely a lot more accurate and less mocking than the stereotypes we have of you across the pond. I bet most Americans and Canadians didn't know people ate curry in the UK. They think it's things like crumpets and haggis.
@Prof_Yoshtonics I got Fire Emblem Three Houses for $50 on launch day and they almost sold it to me a couple of days early by accident. I had honestly figured it must've come out that day since I knew it was coming that week.
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Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Have Caught The Pokémon Sword And Shield Leaker
@ARPK I am even more bummed because I like a lot of things I have seen, but I hate the way Game Freak has handled this release. They just feel out of touch, They are apparently even less transparent in Japan and haven't done nearly as much to address the fans there as they have in the West. I hope this doesn't become the new normal for them because I am worried it could snowball in the future.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Have Caught The Pokémon Sword And Shield Leaker
@Xansies @Burning_Bacon The leaker said there was only the initial number and no real meat after beating the story. Nobody is sure though.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Have Caught The Pokémon Sword And Shield Leaker
@penamiguel92 That was on Gameboy. This is on Switch. There should be higher standards for quantity and quality.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Have Caught The Pokémon Sword And Shield Leaker
@ancientlii They will never do it.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Have Caught The Pokémon Sword And Shield Leaker
@Tharsman Not a single one has outsold the original. I am not sure how this one one can do it after Game Freak's PR.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Hosting Smash Bros. Ultimate Terry Bogard Livestream On 6th November
The run time is suspicious if there are no new fighters being announced.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@aznable Charizard is the last horcrux.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now The Best-Selling Fighting Game In History
@Kalmaro It's like when Final Fantasy fans claim it's the best selling JRPG franchise because "Pokémon isn't a real RPG."
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@TDRsuperstar2 We could always buy pre-owned and hope they listen.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@AlexSora89 Yeah some of the missing Pokémon would've fit the British theme perfectly, but instead we got fodder. Somebody said that the poll for the 100 most popular Pokémon didn't line up with the returning Pokémon at all.
Re: Rumour: A Cancelled Fire Emblem Remake Could Be Resurrected On Nintendo Switch
Remake Genealogy and call it Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Alabama.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@AlexSora89 The leaker said he can't find any post-game dex according to r/Pokémon.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@KBuckley27 It will be different because now we probably aren't even getting half the Pokémon.
Re: Farming Simulator 20 Channels Its Inner Pokémon With A 'Gotta Farm ‘Em All' Switch Trailer
@ballistic90 But not too many. It's to hard for one of the world's most profitable developers because they choose to keep a smaller staff than most studios with less than half the money.
Re: Farming Simulator 20 Channels Its Inner Pokémon With A 'Gotta Farm ‘Em All' Switch Trailer
Gotta farm em all? You can't even catch em all anymore.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@Lalivero I'm the same. I just wanted numbers and I came away disappointed especially since some of the cuts don't even make since.
Re: Pokémon Center London Goes From Bad To Worse, Products Could Sell Out Before Closure
@jockmahon Pretty on brand for Pokémon lately.
Re: Pokémon Center London Goes From Bad To Worse, Products Could Sell Out Before Closure
@Jeronan I remember the interview where they said they couldn't understand why fans outside of Japan like Fire Emblem.
Re: Pokémon Center London Goes From Bad To Worse, Products Could Sell Out Before Closure
Just open a permanent location already. Profit.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
I'm scared these games are going to be worse than the last two generations.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
@Lalivero They probably aren't. It's not sounding good.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Star The Musical Talent Of Undertale Creator Toby Fox
I don't care if you guys don't like Toby's games, you cannot tell me that Megalovania doesn't slap.
Re: Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto To Be Recognised As A Person Of Cultural Merit In Japan
He's been doing this since 1981 and he's only getting this honor now?
Re: Random: Japan's Favourite Nintendo Character Devours The Competition Once More
Dimitri is actually pretty cool after the timeskip.
Re: Video: We've Played Pokémon Sword And Shield On Nintendo Switch And These Are Our Thoughts
720/30 docked is pretty meh, but if the wild are is truly that good then my interest is piqued.
Re: Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Switch Launch Event, Leaves Nintendo To Apologise On Its Behalf
Blizzard is really going after EA's crown.
Re: Pokémon Masters Producer Apologises For Disappointing Players
Will we get an apology Mario Kart Tour prices?
Re: Reminder: Pokémon Sword And Shield's Mysterious 24-Hour Livestream Starts Tomorrow
Pokémon Blair Witch Project?
Re: Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
@GAMER1984dude I never said I thought it was coming only that Nintendo wouldn't stop it.
Re: Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
@GAMER1984dude I can't play non-Nintendo games now? Also, one CNN money article from 2005 that was never properly archived for compatibility with their new site? Opinions can change in 14 years, especially since Nintendo was also censoring games more during that time period than now.
Re: Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
@GAMER1984dude GTA has been on a Nintendo platform multiple times. I wanna see where Miyamoto said this. Nintendo has no problem with rated M games on their system. They work closely with Bethesda who almost exclusively makes rated M games and published Devil's Third on the Wii U.
Re: Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
@Rafie It is possible that the PS4 version had worse optimization since Square Enix had to redo much of the game in a newer version of the engine for the Switch. It does show how good Switch is handling large and impressive games though. I think it definitely shows that GTA V in some form is possible on Switch.
Re: Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
@pblive Not only that, but Dragon Quest XI runs well on Switch and even the base PS4 couldn't handle that game at 1080p or 60 fps.
Re: Review: Mario Kart Tour - Steer Around The Gacha For A Fun, Free Take On The Series
Even mobile-centric sites are trashing this game. Nintendo life might be a little too kind. lol
Re: Mario Kart Tour Will Get Multiplayer Mode In Future Update
This game is like NBA 2K levels of gambling. I threw up in my mouth when I saw how many different forms of in-game currency there were and some of the prices.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@Doktor-Mandrake I agree. i feel like its even worse in America. I actually thought a lot of British comedians were great because they are self aware. I guess its more global than I thought.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@SpookyPotato We didn't get street gangs selling opioids or mass shooters in Unova so its not happening.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@Doktor-Mandrake I never said I was offended in anyway nor did I say we shouldn't have any particular group in games. I actually find the references rather tame. I am actually saying the British do not have the strongest case to be offended by light jokes in a Pokemon game.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@May_Nyan Now I know where we Americans get it from.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@JaxonH I believe they prefer the term football hooligan good sir. tugs mustache
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@arekdougy Ooooppsss you got me there.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@DEADCELL Sorry, but may I ask you to have a Pokemon battle with me friend? Loser has to buy Timmy's.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@Doktor-Mandrake Yeah, but the UK does kinda have the world record of still surviving countries when comes to horrible atrocities the US probably being the biggest contender which isn't a surprise when you taught us much of what we know in terms of how to act on the world stage. It's just a little hard for people to feel like Gamefreak is going to far with stereotypes considering how long the United Kingdom was dominant on a global scale.
Re: Feature: How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
@Knuckles-Fajita This is definitely a lot more accurate and less mocking than the stereotypes we have of you across the pond. I bet most Americans and Canadians didn't know people ate curry in the UK. They think it's things like crumpets and haggis.
Re: Miyamoto Wanted Mario Maker Gameplay In Zelda, So Aonuma Created The Chamber Dungeon
"He wanted something cool so we added something lame instead."
Re: Video: Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Dreamer Edition (AKA: The Less Exciting One)
I couldn't even get this edition so I had to settle for standard. It's been a while since I did that for a Zelda game.
Re: PowerA's Fusion Fightpad For Switch Has Been Inspired By The Sega Saturn Controller
@Carck I understand. i just think that at $60 it should have bluetooth and a nice cable so people can choose between convenience and performance.
Re: PowerA's Fusion Fightpad For Switch Has Been Inspired By The Sega Saturn Controller
At $60 this should at least be wireless. The 8bitdo M30 is and it's cheaper while still looking and feeling like a six button Sega controller.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
It has a sword AND shield, but it's only in Sword? 🤔
Re: Looks Like Copies Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Are Already Sneaking Out Into The Wild
@Prof_Yoshtonics I got Fire Emblem Three Houses for $50 on launch day and they almost sold it to me a couple of days early by accident. I had honestly figured it must've come out that day since I knew it was coming that week.