It's even more surprising considering how close Sega was to becoming like Atari; a name being passed around like a old fur coat at a Goodwill. Sega was surprisingly lucky, even in it's many, MANY missteps from the mid 90's to the merger with Sammy in 2004.
@BloodNinja It's more than just lazy parents. Kids are more likely to fall into gambling addictions than adults. It's the same reason why real casinos don't allow any minors under their roofs.
@HeadPirate Good luck finding anyone who works at Nintendo that is willing to spill the beans. They've got secrets locked up tighter than the Disney vault in Fort Knox.
@Silly_G 80 Days is basically Around the World in 80 Days, but with a big heaping of steampunk. While your first playthough is a bit railroaded (heh), Once you play it again, the world really opens up. Want to meet Captain Nemo? Go to the moon on the Columbiad? Take a trip to the center of the Earth? All of these routes are in the game! Personal favorite route is going to Agra and riding the Taj Mahal (Yes, I said RIDING) across India like an Elephant.
As for the gameplay, it's about time and money management, balancing the two along with the ticking clock. Buying and selling knicknacks is the best way to make cash on your travels, but keep mind of how much you can hold on one from of transport.
Could Nintendo at least say what they ARE OK with? A written list would go a long way for making things clearing on what they approve and disapprove of. (After that, THEN we can nudge them to the 21st century.)
@RedGuy42 Not sure if that's possible. Me thinks that Knuckles' shorter jump makes some parts of some levels impossible unless they make a whole new route for him.
@AlexHarford It's actually a good idea to play Two Point Hospital first, since it takes place in the same world as Two Point Campus. You might miss some jokes and references if you skip Hospital. (Also, it really IS like Theme Hospital, with some added depth to it.)
@Rainbowjames IIRC it was like $2 billion over four years. I'm pretty sure EA could of paid it in just one year's edition, but EA being EA, they think that their "games" can sell without the FIFA brand. That being said, maybe they could actually make a new version for the SwitcHAHAHAHA! Like that would happen!
I mean, this is a good time to confirm it, as Genshin's patches have been delayed because of the Shanghai lock-down. But I have a feeling that a Switch version is low on the to-do list for MiHoYo.
@Luffink Pretty much. @Ralizah Longer than you think. Unity is easy to port to other platforms, but optimizing it is a pain in the arse considering that the PS4 version isn't as well optimized.
@Royalblues TBH, I think a Nintendo Direct will compete with the SGF, rather than being a part of it. Nintendo doesn't NEED to be part of a bigger showcase to be the most talked thing for the day it airs. I wouldn't be surprised of Geoff talked to Nintendo to have their Not-E3 Direct take place before or after the SGF to prevent people from just watching Nintendo instead of this diet E3.
@Yosher Truthfully, I think it's mostly being used as a rainy day fund. I kind of think the main reason Nintendo has so much money in their bank account is just in case someone tries to do a hostile takeover, as seen with many companies in the last few months.
@HotGoomba I feel yea. This time it's Virtual isn't BAD, but it just doesn't HAVE the same feeling as the TTG games nor Hit the Road. I think the script needed one or two more re-works.
@MasterGraveheart @michellelynn0976 Actually, Namco DOES own the copyrights to both Ms Pac-Man and her game, but AtGames gains royalties every time she is used.
I would like to point out the tagline "Welcome to the Next Level". This is the same phase that Sega of America used to promote it's products from 1992 to 1995. (Genesis, Sega CD, 32X, Game Gear, Nomad, etc.) Very nice.
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Re: Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Team Talks About The Game's Messy Launch
@Sebos Ahhhh! That helps out a lot. So it was really bad luck than lazyness it seems.
Re: Random: Pixel Artist Reimagines Super Mario Land Series For Game Boy Advance
@FawfulDX Bowser in the M&L is different from the mainline Mario games. Heck, even Paper Mario Bowser knows who Luigi is.
Re: Review: Frogun - A Charming Platformer That Doesn't Croak Its N64 Inspirations
@aznable It's not that uncommon. Many games for the PS1 used soundtracks that could be mistaken for 16-bit platforms.
Re: Controversial Rhythm Game 'Massage Freaks' May Have Been Canned On Switch
@NintendoEternity Because all three console makers have banned ALL AO games from being on their platform, period.
Re: Feature: SEGA's Astonishing GameCube Rebound Following Defeat In The Console Wars
It's even more surprising considering how close Sega was to becoming like Atari; a name being passed around like a old fur coat at a Goodwill. Sega was surprisingly lucky, even in it's many, MANY missteps from the mid 90's to the merger with Sammy in 2004.
Re: Minecraft Expands Its Square-Shaped World With SpongeBob DLC
I have my doubts for a Mario Minecraft pack. We already had one and that's still locked to the Switch (and Wii U) versions.
Re: Inazuma Eleven: Great Road Of Heroes Receives New Name, Screens, And More Changes
@TowaHerschel7 But at least we get a mobile game with NFTs in them
...Kill me.
Re: Level-5 Is Ready To Share News On The Inazuma Eleven Switch Game Soon
@Bobb Not unless it has NFTs in them.
Why yes, I AM still bitter, why do you ask?
Re: UK Government Warns It "Will Not Hesitate To Consider Legislation" Against Loot Boxes
@JohnnyC Ooooh! BURN!
Re: UK Government Warns It "Will Not Hesitate To Consider Legislation" Against Loot Boxes
@BloodNinja It's more than just lazy parents. Kids are more likely to fall into gambling addictions than adults. It's the same reason why real casinos don't allow any minors under their roofs.
Re: Sega "Working On Fixing A Variety Of Issues" In Sonic Origins
@zap-switch You weren't softlocked. That was one of Eggman's speed traps!
Re: New Pikmin Bloom Update Really Wants You To Go Outside
@steventonysmith Because Nintendo doesn't want you to play mobile games, they want you to play games on the Switch.
Re: Reggie Explains Why The Nintendo Wii U Didn't Utilise Dual GamePad Support
@HeadPirate Good luck finding anyone who works at Nintendo that is willing to spill the beans. They've got secrets locked up tighter than the Disney vault in Fort Knox.
Re: Inkle's '80 Days' And 'Overboard!' Available For Pre-Order As Physical Bundle
@Silly_G 80 Days is basically Around the World in 80 Days, but with a big heaping of steampunk. While your first playthough is a bit railroaded (heh), Once you play it again, the world really opens up. Want to meet Captain Nemo? Go to the moon on the Columbiad? Take a trip to the center of the Earth? All of these routes are in the game! Personal favorite route is going to Agra and riding the Taj Mahal (Yes, I said RIDING) across India like an Elephant.
As for the gameplay, it's about time and money management, balancing the two along with the ticking clock. Buying and selling knicknacks is the best way to make cash on your travels, but keep mind of how much you can hold on one from of transport.
Re: NieR:Automata For Switch Handled By Nintendo Port Specialist Virtuos
@Bizzyb And yet they didn't care enough for Kingdom Hearts.
Re: Creator Of Philips CD-i Game 'Hotel Mario' Talks Getting Approval From Nintendo
@RupeeClock Clearly they didn't pay attention to the cutscenes.
Re: Poll: Do You Think We'll Get A Nintendo Direct Next Week?
All I want is Yokai Watch 4. Is that too much to ask?
Re: YouTuber Ends Metroid Prime Music Covers After Nintendo's Lawyers Call
Could Nintendo at least say what they ARE OK with? A written list would go a long way for making things clearing on what they approve and disapprove of. (After that, THEN we can nudge them to the 21st century.)
Re: Feature: We Speak To Zach Aguilar, Voice Of Tanjiro In The Demon Slayer Game, Out On Switch This Week
@BishopShiozawa Wait, Aether has a voice actor? /hj
Re: Video: Here's 45 Minutes Of Sonic Origins Gameplay Footage
I do have a question. Will there be a music toggle for Sonic CD between the US and EU/JAP soundtrack, like it was with the 2011 Remake?
Re: Brad Buxer Reconfirms Michael Jackson's Involvement With Sonic 3's Soundtrack
@HammerGalladeBro Depends. I think they DO own all of the music for the US version.
Re: Level-5 Launches New Ni no Kuni Game In The West - Features Crypto And Blockchain, Will Add NFTs
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Re: Sega Releases New Sonic Origins Gameplay Footage, Out On Switch This June
@RedGuy42 Not sure if that's possible. Me thinks that Knuckles' shorter jump makes some parts of some levels impossible unless they make a whole new route for him.
Re: Two Point Campus' Spy School Wants You To Be The Next James Bond
@AlexHarford It's actually a good idea to play Two Point Hospital first, since it takes place in the same world as Two Point Campus. You might miss some jokes and references if you skip Hospital. (Also, it really IS like Theme Hospital, with some added depth to it.)
Re: It's Official: EA Drops The 'FIFA' Brand In Favour Of 'EA Sports FC'
@Rainbowjames IIRC it was like $2 billion over four years. I'm pretty sure EA could of paid it in just one year's edition, but EA being EA, they think that their "games" can sell without the FIFA brand. That being said, maybe they could actually make a new version for the SwitcHAHAHAHA! Like that would happen!
Re: Don't Worry, Genshin Impact Is "Still In Development" For Nintendo Switch
@AstroTheGamosian It's still a Gacha though.
Re: Don't Worry, Genshin Impact Is "Still In Development" For Nintendo Switch
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Re: Don't Worry, Genshin Impact Is "Still In Development" For Nintendo Switch
I mean, this is a good time to confirm it, as Genshin's patches have been delayed because of the Shanghai lock-down. But I have a feeling that a Switch version is low on the to-do list for MiHoYo.
@Luffink Pretty much.
@Ralizah Longer than you think. Unity is easy to port to other platforms, but optimizing it is a pain in the arse considering that the PS4 version isn't as well optimized.
Re: Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Showcase Is Set For 9th June
@Royalblues TBH, I think a Nintendo Direct will compete with the SGF, rather than being a part of it. Nintendo doesn't NEED to be part of a bigger showcase to be the most talked thing for the day it airs. I wouldn't be surprised of Geoff talked to Nintendo to have their Not-E3 Direct take place before or after the SGF to prevent people from just watching Nintendo instead of this diet E3.
Re: Nintendo Close To Hitting $1.8 Billion In Revenue From Mobile Games
@KoRn1619 Those are from Ninatic, not Nintendo. Nintendo licensed Pokemon and Pikmin to them, they didn't actually make the games.
Re: Nintendo Close To Hitting $1.8 Billion In Revenue From Mobile Games
@BloodyMurder Wafius and Husbandos, OH MY!
Re: Nintendo Close To Hitting $1.8 Billion In Revenue From Mobile Games
@Yosher Truthfully, I think it's mostly being used as a rainy day fund. I kind of think the main reason Nintendo has so much money in their bank account is just in case someone tries to do a hostile takeover, as seen with many companies in the last few months.
Re: Mother 3 Producer Shares Thoughts On Localisation, And Why It Hasn't Happened
TBH, if the fan translation was official, it would most likely have an M rating. That's the real issue with Mother 3.
Re: Embracer Group To Acquire Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Montréal, Eidos-Montréal, Plus IPs For $300 Million
@Royalblues I doubt that. They spent 3.9 Billion JUST for Bungie.
Re: Sam & Max: Beyond Time And Space Gets Demo And Physical Release
@HotGoomba I feel yea. This time it's Virtual isn't BAD, but it just doesn't HAVE the same feeling as the TTG games nor Hit the Road. I think the script needed one or two more re-works.
Re: Sonic 2 Movie Speeding Towards $65 Million In Its US Opening Weekend
@Bigbear1up Yea, about that....
Re: Ron Gilbert Is Back With Return To Monkey Island, Out This Year
@Shiryu Technically speaking, the new price is $43.41, if you adjust for inflation.
Re: Best Funny Games On Switch - Games That'll Make You Wii Yourself
Me and @hotgoomba are annoyed that you didn't put EITHER Sam and Max game on here.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic The Hedgehog 2
@dkxcalibur In Sonic's defense, this isn't the first time he's been isekaied.
Re: Sonic Movie Producer Talks About "Creating A Sonic Cinematic Universe"
@HammerGalladeBro YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY, THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Re: Sonic Movie Producer Talks About "Creating A Sonic Cinematic Universe"
@Specter_of-the_OLED Sonic has always been a multi-media franchise, dating back to at least 1993.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Releasing A Physical Version Of Pac-Man Museum+ On Switch
@MasterGraveheart @michellelynn0976 Actually, Namco DOES own the copyrights to both Ms Pac-Man and her game, but AtGames gains royalties every time she is used.
Re: 'TailsTube' First Ep Now Live - The New VTuber Show Starring Sonic's Sidekick
@SalvorHardin Bruh. Flynn is busy with Frontiers.
Re: These Adorable Fire Emblem Plushes Are Now Available To Order
@nessisonett Which one?
Re: These Adorable Fire Emblem Plushes Are Now Available To Order
@Munchlax He ate some bad mutton, but he's fine now. I think. Is he a dad?
Re: Random: Sonic 2 Movie Poster Gives Fans The Major 'Sonic 2sday' Feels
I would like to point out the tagline "Welcome to the Next Level". This is the same phase that Sega of America used to promote it's products from 1992 to 1995. (Genesis, Sega CD, 32X, Game Gear, Nomad, etc.) Very nice.
Re: Sonic 2 Movie Prequel Comic Will Feature A Robotnik Story "Spearheaded" By Jim Carrey
@Truegamer79 To be fair, his mustache is more symbolic than his body.
Re: Reminder: MAR10 Day Sale Now Live On US Switch eShop, Mario Games Discounted
@Silly_G Keep in mind they also skipped the one in 2018.
Re: Co-Founder Of Nintendo-Owned Studio Next Level Games Announces Retirement
@ModdedInkling Agreed. Sometimes you don't NEED to buy out a close partner.
Re: Sorry, Switch Owners Won't Be Getting Cross-Play For FIFA 23
@Silly_G But that means that they would need to put effort into it.