Ok, it has a lot of the original voice cast of Batman the Animated series, Superman and The Justice League (& Unlimited) and some of the WB shows !!!
I'm getting this for sure !!!
(Andrea Romano, I love you !!!)
YIKES
No offence, I will probably get this game, but I'll wait for a used copy, I just found out the Basic copy is $60, ($66 after tax) & $75 for the "deluxe" version, hey, I love Lego games, but NO Lego game, no matter what system or voice cast is worth more than $40
Yet another example of incomplete and wasted article writing, seriously !!!
Captain Toad rated 18+ in Taiwan, everywhere else 6+, hope it's a typo.
how about some more info, is this an isolated incident or is their rating system a little more harsh, how do you find out, how about comparison, look at the ratings of other titles that have releases in other places and comparing, or is there a mention in Taiwan why it might be listed as such, usually, in the ratings box, it gives basic description of the reason why a rating was given, language, nudity, violence, gore, ect.
YO, Ryan, put some damn work into your work, Jesus
(out of fairness, I mention Ryan because he wrote this pathetic attempt, but these articles are most certainly NOT LIMITED to Ryan, everyday I see various incomplete, irrelevant, far outdated that are either re-written and/or returned to the homepage, all TOO many very short articles on a same game that could just be combined into an actual, single multi part article, as well as just pointless articles posted here, like they are scrounging around for anything to legitimize their continued involvement with NL, but only works to bring the site down.)
I think they should stop advertising, ESPECIALLY 'Hori', (and yes, this is NOT and article or a review, it is a full blown ad)
As I said, 'Hori' especially, they are not very high quality as I found out the hard way, and then special Joy-Cons...only making one side ??? AND without full remote function or battery, but charging $25 ???
if I buy 2, it's $50, I'd rather pay the extra $10-$20 for a fully functional set, who wants a Mario or Zelda Left Joy-Con, but nothing for the right available, I'm all for being able to buy Joy-Cons individually, but not even making a matching R available ???
no, 'Hori' Joy-Cons are $15 at best
their hard cases are actually worse, I bought an almost identical type hard case for $10 on Amazon, but it has a large pouch on the top and the two flaps hold 20 games, theirs only hold 5, I admit, it does not have the Splatoon print, but is a lot less for $8 more just because it is printed really worth it ???
(yes, dispite the description on this page, when you click on the link, the actual price is $7.50 more)
the company sells below quality for prices that are way not worth it.
@Megadeth Wow, there's a name that takes me back, how old are you ??? is it just a coincidental, clever name for you or were you familiar with the heavy metal band ???
ok, that's yet another example of the NL writers chaotically scrounging around for anything to write about to legitimize their continued involvement with NL
I've been noticing it a lot more lately, articles, news', randoms, soapboxes about pointless and confusing info, multiple short articles about the same subject with only slight different info that could have been melded into a slightly larger objective article or just rewiting articles that have been out of date for years
file size ??? so what, I read this article hoping there would be more than the pathetic title suggested and....nothing, just what seemed like bigger is better, well, "bigger" may be great for some things, but does not guarantee games will be "better"
get real, get out there and find real reasons to write about
@NIN10DOXD curious....show me the reference material that actually states Toad and/or Toadette are actually without gender, it is obvious that their physical appearances reflect a stereotype of a male and a female character, Birdo had a reference 30 years ago of an actual gender, but where has it been stated that any Toads are without gender or is it just presumed because in real life, fungi are without gender ???
"Official".....yah, like I really believe Nintendo would allow one of their more recognized characters to curse like a pirate, the "unofficial" (and probably "unauthorized too) vid, even if it was a real game does not actually propogate sexual preference,
@jrpacman Let me try to put it a different way......
I was recently watching one of those reality cooking shows on Netflix, the contestants/cooks introduced themselves, normal stuff, a parent, loved cooking since before birth, career before cooking, years of experience and prefered dishes ect., but then one came up and introduced herself "I am a brown gay woman, proud and here to cook !!!"
um......so the freak what ???, fine, you gave a peck on the cheek to your partner when you won the test, but what the hell did advertising your heritage, gender and sexuality have to do with that cooking contest ???
I already mentioned btw that "shows of affection" are not the representation of a sexual preference community, they are after her, but they are not all, like I want HER BECAUSE I'M HETEROSEXUAL
I'm sorry when you beat the game and that heart appears over your head, the only thing you think of is how sexuality in Mario games is represented unfairly, I think, ok, he saved the girl and she loves that he did that, now, next game
active propagation of sexuality has no place in Mario games, that is not what they are about
want a game where sexuality has representation and serves a useful in game purpose, make one, but don't try to insert it where it does not belong and REALLY don't try to say because there is a show of affection to the winner or a villain of opposite gender is constantly pursuing his prize that it is a blatant representation of heterosexuality, that was just pathetic
@DanteSolablood Now see Dante' be careful, that observation about her mouth shape and spitting and swallowing could open up a whole can of dirty worms !!! LOL
I could care less about the Wii U, but I am glad that Nintendo and many other companies promised to keep making good games for the 3DS for the next several years at least, I think I will get this game for sure
you haven't read a single word, you may be able to hear what I'm saying, but you are not listening, I heard and understood what you were saying, it is obvious you don't understand (or chose not to)
it does not matter what the footnote in a 30 year old instruction manual said, I already recognized Birdo's gender identity, but I've been saying it should not be included at all
SMB 2, the cut scene where Birdo's wedding to her "partner" was interrupted by Toad makes it understandable why Birdo went evil.....
oh wait, their was no cut scene explaining why Birdo went rogue, wait, I know, one of the level's hidden doors actually leads to his house where a family portrait of him.....in boys clothes as a baby yoshi stands next to a closet of women's clothes and another picture of Female looking Birdo standing next to RuPaul in Las Vegas.....
oh wait, that's not there either, wait, it seems, other than a footnote and some mixed pro-nouns later on games, at no time has Birdo's actual gender or the fact that he dresses up in female ensemble ever actually been visualized, or involved in games, in any interactions or anything at all
it was a pointless addition that served no purpose, ever, not even for slap stick comedy if you hit Birdo just right and girls clothes flew off revealing she is really a he for cheap laughs, NO
I've not been saying no to alternative lifestyle characters in Mario games, I've been say no to ANY attempts to weave in ANY references of ANY sexuality in games where there is no involvement of sexuality at all.....strait AND alternative, any of it
@VexingInsanity I think you are missing my point, NO COMMUNITY need be "Represented" at all, alternative, strait, or otherwise, your vision is bias, Mario characters, even with presumed strait sexuality do not "Represent" the Strait community, they represent the Jumping on and throwing fire balls community, they represent the lighthearted, fun loving community, they represent silly and crazy imagry and gameplay community, but at no point have they represented ANY sexuality community, gay, strait nor otherwise, nor should they ever be
want to represent they LGBTQC community ??? make games and characters specifically as such, but trying to force sexuality into games that the games and character inter-relationships are irrelevant in case of sexuality is not only vain and egotistical, but pretty hypocritical.......doesn't the LGBTQC hate it when the strait community tries to force themselves upon them ???
Leave sexuality out of games and characters that are irrelevant to sexuality !!!
Nintendo screws up again, instead of giving just three dull games, they give fourth, a screwed up version of LoZ that takes ALL fun parts of the game away, and calls it a "Special Edition"
DAMN NINTENDO, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO SELL DRAWINGS BY 3rd GRADERS AS PICASSO'S IN THE PAST, BUT GEEZE, DO YOU REALLY THINK WE ARE THAT STUPID ???
@VexingInsanity
but WHY ???
would it make you feel better knowing that Birdo identifies itself as a girl ???
if Birdo was just a female of the Yoshi species would you feel the same ???
if he/she/it was in an RPG and so a backstory would be legitimized, would you see the point or benefit that they threw in "oh, by the way, even though at no point in this game is there any involvement with Birdo taking a romantic or even a mild crush on another character in the game, we want to mention, Birdo is gay"
would it have made you feel like the character was more likeable or respectable because they threw that bit of info in the game ???
I'm all for backstories, but keep the info relative, a yoshi, a villain, why did he/she/it become a villain ??? sure, but btw Birdo is really a guy crossdressing
what the hell is the point ? it's irrelevant
I'm not what you think, here's my point from another angle
what would people do if Nintendo said "Mario Is Strait And Proud."
I would go just as Ape-Spit, WTF would be the point of that ???
it's irrelevant and frivolous
but I bet society would NOT be "aww, that's cool, I like to know that being proud of sexuality in game is good"
if an LGBTQC character shouted I'm proud of my sexuality, even though it has nothing to do with my role in games, people would be proud, but hypocritically a strait character shouts strait and proud even though it has nothing to with my role in games, those very same people would go nuts, stocks would drop, marches, boycots, hour long interviews on 60 Minutes, ect
why does ANY sexuality references need to be involved at all ???
ESPECIALLY when it is COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT !!!
for those who want to use "character signs of affection" as a defense, to legitimize the need to clarify sexuality no, just because Mario wants a peck on the cheek from the princess after saving, doesn't mean he should shout out "Oh boy, I'mma glada I'mma strait man !!! "
and don't get me wrong, it isn't about just sexuality, I have the same problem with oversexualized characters too, always have, I mean, would the game be worse if the girl had a more realistic body, ESPECIALLY if she is some type of physical combatant ???
is it really pivotal that the protagonist's partner walks around in a tiny bathing suit and her bare ass cheeks hanging all the way out of her thong throughout the whole game ??? No it is not
it's IRRELEVANT and just takes away from the games
@TheLZdragon but I've seen Celest, it actually PROVES my point, it is technically "8 bit", it is completely awesome looking and playing, they could have just as easily gone with a blocky SMB 1 graphics, but they spent some extra time/effort and cleaned it up and it is well worth it, honestly, if you saw the same game displayed next to Celest but with Mario 1 graphics, would you have rather played Celest or the graphically downed version
Why does Birdo have to have a sexuality AT ALL ?!?!
Seriously, it looks like a girl, leave it at that, it's a character, mostly a villain, serves one purpose, prevent the chosen protagonist or hero from completing the objective
LGBTQC or even STRAIT does NOT enter into gameplay, nor does it need to, it's bad enough that games are oversexualizing character physiques worse than ever, but is it really necessary to confirm/reafirm the sexuality of characters at all ???
No, I may make some enemies in here with what I'm about to say but stop trying to over analyze and trying to push shnizzit on things, and it's not just games, too many other areas like Bert & Ernie, for many decades they have been the Sesame Street version of "The Odd Couple" but a few years ago, people started questioning that they are/should be closet gays and have been pushing it to make it happen....WHY ??? it's a friggin kids educational show and also helps to learn to deal with certain things, but sexuality shouldn't even be involved at all, strait or alternative, leave it be
a footnote in the original Japanese instruction book said Birdo thought he was a girl, but no one saw it that way nor did anyone give a shnizzit back then, why does it matter now, why does it matter at all ???
what was even the point of this article at all ???
is Birdo a girl or a boy ???
has REAL news that interests players become so unavailable that you have to scrounge around for something as stupid as this to legitimize your presence as a reporter here ???
@Realnoize I probably should have clarified myself better, yes, it is a Switch, so i would like to see more Indie games take advantage of some more of its capabilities than most do, but also in reference to graphics, when i say "8 bit", I really should have said something like the earlier games, as fun as many of the blocky NES games were, like SMB 1 & Legend of Zelda, there's no reason that Indie makers need to make them that way, later games on the same system proved a game could be "8 bit" but still look 8 awsome, the NES had great stuff, Mega Man games, Metroid, Battle of Olympus, but also even higher up on the scale, Mario 2 & 3, Blaster Master, the name escapes me but there was an awesome game where it's an overhead space shooter and at the end of the level your fighter ship transform into a girl cyborg and you explore an overhead area in a Zelda-esque adventure, it was awesome gameplay and visually,
so yah, it's not 8 bit I really have a problem with as much as nobody seems to be putting any work into them, they have already spent the time to come up with the idea, make the basics even pay the fees, spend a little extra time to make it look a little nicer and smooth out the controls and gameplay, and BEFORE you publish, go to your local mall or flea market on the weekends for a couple weeks and have random people playtest your games, find out what needs help and ask what would they like to see, add, taken away, ect. before just smacking it out, like I keep saying, you already put so much time into it, don't mess it up by half-assing the looks and/or controls
I have always been a huge supporter of Indie games, even back in the late 80's when there were floods of unlicensed "Intendo" game carts coming from China, Nintendo allowing and actually encouraging Indie programmers to make and publish games so much easier now is fantastic, but....
one biggie I have had a problem with is that it seems NO ONE is interested in trying to make quality games, sure there are some cool Indie/Nindie games, but 95% of the other available games are just cookie-cutter, thrown together cheaply with crap Atari-esque and NES-esque (the earlier titles) graphics and crappy gameplay and controls
well, with this software coming out, the flood of the crap games already on the eshop will multiply 10x+
I would like to get it myself, but if I do, i can guarantee I will not be making some P.o.S. game in a couple weeks, I'm going to be spending some major energy to put out a game I would love to play, not something that looks and plays like my 10 year old made
now if we could just convince more "Nindie" programmers to make more visually at the very least appealing games, all of these cookie-cutter, Atari-esque and NES-esque, slapped together games coming out every week are very tiresome, I fully support Indies, but if I'm going to buy, put some damn work into them, most are clones, which I REALLY don't have a problem with, but often visuals and gameplay are crap, spend some time smoothing things up and not putting out what a thousand others are too
so instead of adding a DIFFERENT fourth game......they take out the "Second Quest" from the original and moddify another copy for slackers ??? WTH ??? I mean, the original was not difficult, my 8 year old brother was tearing through that game with no problem, but the fun wasn't in the difficulty (or lack thereof), it was the exploration and free-wheeling, which is now taken away ??? what's the point, why not just make an even quicker version where Link walks into a cave and sees an old man with Princess Zelda standing next to him and he says... "It's Dangerous to Leave Her Alone, Take Her !!!" then just escort her to the first dungeon and game over that was dumb I wonder what bonus games the next months will bring... Slacker Mario Bros.: the flag is at the beginning of the level Squaretris: all the blocks are square Mootroid: all weapons and upgrades and one room away from Mother Brain
anyone up for a dirty "Nimerick" ??? * Bowsette was a dominatrix you know who loved all music by Devo One night Bowser was in the mood took off his shell knowing Bowsette was no prude and then he begged her to "Whip It, Whip It Good !!!"
this article is NOT advocating piracy, it IS explaining why it is done and how best to defeat it is to give the people what they want.....
no body here is saying it's right, no one here is giving advice on who, how and where to be able to do it, almost everyone here has either just talked about why they did/would, or how they wish Nintendo would just help out by giving them the real thing,
Reggie Fils-Aime' (Pres. Nintendo U.S. & C.O.O.) needs to get his head out of his bum, the benefits of Nintendo Direct access combined with an actual library like Virtual Console and bam, but they won't, they have their heads so far up their bums, they're tickling their tonsils with their nose hairs,
it's the oldest rule in the book, "Demand & Supply", and when the consumer can't get what they want from one company, they will find someone else to give them what they want or take it for themselves (like downloading ROMs)
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest a failure ??? I loved it and as i remember, out west it was very popular and more "MetroidVania" than any other was, it realy was open world and you had to use your brain in the game for puzzles and strategies, not just the whip, and it was fun as hell because of it, it was no failure
I am the largest advocate for physical copies of games in the world probably, but in this case, it is an online game, can't be played offline anyway,
I can't stand getting online with my Switch, for any reason, so I prefer games that don't require access, but in this case, wouldn't it be a waste ???
I mean because of it's limitation, for this reason, trying to resell a used fortnight cart would get you squat, even at GameStop, I mean the restriction of Mario Party not being usable in handheld mode, is moot, it would still keep it's used value because it can still be used by single players AND played offline, but with fortnight, it is multiplayer online only, so those who do get it are restricted and having a used copy, they will try to charge you $3 less for, but unlike most other used games, they will probably offer half of what they offer other games of same age & popularity
It's too bad, Reggie Fils-Amie' doesn't actually come here and pay attention, maybe he does come here, but it does not seem he (or whoever works for him) actually looks into or takes anything into consideration
he said they "compete for player time not compete against other companies", yet what's the best way to get player/consumer time ??? GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT (within reason, a 5GHz processor, 32GB ram, 1TB storage and 4K screen Switch Pro is NOT reasonable)
I love Nintendo for what they have given over the years, and early on, the philosophy of don't ask them what they want, TELL them what they want worked, the early days of gaming consoles, even up to the N64, people didn't really know what was avail and/or achievable, but as the computer age progressed and Sony became a competitor, then Microsoft, people knew what could be done, game wise and hardware wise, John & Jane Q. Public have been tech savy for a long time now and know what we want now and that it (soft & hard ware) can be done, so Nintendo's old philosophy "Tell, don't ask" is completely outdated and if you want the consumer's time, you need to give them a reason to want your time over someone else's
I like my Switch as is, except for a unbricking the Bluetooth, a nicer battery and for the Joy-Con sticks to be SEALED from dust & debris, I love it, now that we have a system that can handle the demands that others could not, preventing from having all the library of classic titles back then, they need to do it, they are in business to make money, give people the reason to throw money at you, don't hold it back
@Not_Soos Mr. Not_Soos, that was a MASTERFUL analogy, but don't forget to add that not only offering the B&W shorts and only adding three of those once a month, but also not even hinting or suggesting that other types of shows or movies from other eras will come at all (no hints about any games from any other systems, Nintendo or otherwise)
though i voted "no" on the have I ever downloaded ROMs, it was not for lack of interest, as my lifestyle became more complicated and compressed with the addition of kids, wife and everyone vaiing for the tv at once, I could no longer keep half a dozen systems hooked up to my tv, so ya, I wanted to put all the games i own on ROM/ISO files on my DS/3DS or a Vita, ect. I saw LOTS of options and vids of awesome set ups, of a dozen systems on one lovely flashcart, and without the ability to replace my games on downloads from Nintendo onto the system of my choice, yah, I wanted to get my games converted or downloaded from sites, but my career puts me in a precarious position, where if my information is stolen or my computers hacked, I could be end up worse than just losing my job, consequences would be far worse for me, and good luck finding anything trustworthy at a flea market,
yes, Nintendo needs to give the people what they want, not tell the people what they want and then actually do it
I love and respect Indie/Nindie game programmers greatly, but this past year I have watched the number of games exploding and normally I'd be doing a John Elway touchdown celebration dance huge.
but a combination of things has me both concerned and annoyed, with Nintendo making it so easy and inexpensive (relatively) to put your own creation on their eshop, it seems to me that most of these games are shoddy, low quality, cookie-cutter games put out there with the hopes of picking up a few quick bucks, the second concern, which is in relation to my first is the quality, the Switch has great capabilities and gaming options, in past, non-licensed Indie makers made games for whatever system that made great use of its abilities, processors, graphics, gameplay mechanics, ect., but all I really see here is like those buttloads of tablet/smartphone apps that come out every month, slapped together, no thought, no work (that could've/should've), no pride put into them, just slapped out like a sweatshop shoe factory
Come on Indie/Nindie makers, I'm not the only one who notices this, I will readily pay 2x+ for a game that is a little longer and 16 bit+ graphics, better stories, better appearances, better gameplay, and I'd pay $40, $50 or even $60+ for a REAL Nintendo Switch game rather than a glorified Atari or NES game
I understand it takes extra time and work and even money to make better games, but all these sh*t out, looks and plays like my 10 year old made it games flooding the eshop market are going to drive the players away
look at reviews for official games of the same type as the one you want to make and READ !!! See what the masses want and don't want, then decide if you are going to make it and how, spend time, make money by giving people what they want, not popping out trash you see at the dollar store
What's yummier than a redhead ???
a yummy redhead with a gun
I've played these types of games before on P.C. in ages past and honestly, they get pretty boring quickly, multiple choice detective games like L.A. Noire at least have greater player participation, you can have car chases, gun fights, fist brawls, ect., but the old watch a min. or two of vid then clicking "look at this?" or "pick up that?" is probably going to be something that players of gaming systems and higher activity games may find more difficult to get into, I'm not into download games at all, but I'm thinking they were right to make this as download only
Hmm... Zelda & Metroid Legos, yah, that would have probably sold better than Star Wars Legos (percentage wise),
but I don't think it had anything to with licencing costs, the Licences for Star Wars are ridiculous, I'm sure Nintendo would not try to be that vain, so I think it's something else
can you a Lego reboot of the original NES Legend of Zelda 1 ??? yah, AWESOME !!!
I think Konami should do TWO things completely reboot Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest & go a different route, they should get with D&D novels section and bring the Ravenloft series to life
why in God's name would i waste my damn points on print designs when I can just google pics i want and make the designs on paintbrush ??? (Windows) hell, I could even add a Bowsette & Booette, bet they're not on THAT list
the reason I have avoided skins and protectors is because I have seen evidence of the cheap acidic plastics and adhesives with solvents pitting and eating the plastic after a few weeks, I hope these do ok !!!
@thesilverbrick
"Bowser + Toadette, not Bowser + Peach"
DAMN DUDE, you realize you just put down a guy who spends his career trying to see the teeniest things that everyone else misses to try and figure out how things work ??? (physics)
I Bow(ser) before your talent, props for noticing something I who live to over-analyze everything, totally missed
(feelings of inadequacy welling)
(not being sarcastic btw, people REALLY should have noticed that before, I don't think 'Peachser' & 'Beach' would have worked very well, LOL)
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Re: Video: Embrace The Chaos Of LEGO DC Super-Villains With This Mischievous Launch Trailer
Ok, it has a lot of the original voice cast of Batman the Animated series, Superman and The Justice League (& Unlimited) and some of the WB shows !!!
I'm getting this for sure !!!
(Andrea Romano, I love you !!!)
YIKES
No offence, I will probably get this game, but I'll wait for a used copy, I just found out the Basic copy is $60, ($66 after tax) & $75 for the "deluxe" version, hey, I love Lego games, but NO Lego game, no matter what system or voice cast is worth more than $40
Re: Random: Nintendo's Taiwanese Distributor Rates Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker As 'Mature 18+'
@AlexSora89
Nice, good one with the Warner Bothers (and the Warner sister )
LOL
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 6th)
100%:
Metroid Samus Returns (3DS)
DOOM (NS)
Mario + Rabbids (NS)
25%:
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest (NES)
Blaster Master (NS-DLC)
Battle of Olympus (NES)
The Guardian Legend (NES)
Re: Random: Nintendo's Taiwanese Distributor Rates Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker As 'Mature 18+'
Yet another example of incomplete and wasted article writing, seriously !!!
Captain Toad rated 18+ in Taiwan, everywhere else 6+, hope it's a typo.
how about some more info, is this an isolated incident or is their rating system a little more harsh, how do you find out, how about comparison, look at the ratings of other titles that have releases in other places and comparing, or is there a mention in Taiwan why it might be listed as such, usually, in the ratings box, it gives basic description of the reason why a rating was given, language, nudity, violence, gore, ect.
YO, Ryan, put some damn work into your work, Jesus
(out of fairness, I mention Ryan because he wrote this pathetic attempt, but these articles are most certainly NOT LIMITED to Ryan, everyday I see various incomplete, irrelevant, far outdated that are either re-written and/or returned to the homepage, all TOO many very short articles on a same game that could just be combined into an actual, single multi part article, as well as just pointless articles posted here, like they are scrounging around for anything to legitimize their continued involvement with NL, but only works to bring the site down.)
Re: Guide: The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories - Best Deals On Controllers, Cases, And Headsets
I think they should stop advertising, ESPECIALLY 'Hori', (and yes, this is NOT and article or a review, it is a full blown ad)
As I said, 'Hori' especially, they are not very high quality as I found out the hard way, and then special Joy-Cons...only making one side ??? AND without full remote function or battery, but charging $25 ???
if I buy 2, it's $50, I'd rather pay the extra $10-$20 for a fully functional set, who wants a Mario or Zelda Left Joy-Con, but nothing for the right available, I'm all for being able to buy Joy-Cons individually, but not even making a matching R available ???
no, 'Hori' Joy-Cons are $15 at best
their hard cases are actually worse, I bought an almost identical type hard case for $10 on Amazon, but it has a large pouch on the top and the two flaps hold 20 games, theirs only hold 5, I admit, it does not have the Splatoon print, but is a lot less for $8 more just because it is printed really worth it ???
(yes, dispite the description on this page, when you click on the link, the actual price is $7.50 more)
the company sells below quality for prices that are way not worth it.
Re: Review: Luigi's Mansion - Experience The GameCube Classic The Way It Was Meant To Be Played
@Megadeth
Wow, there's a name that takes me back, how old are you ???
is it just a coincidental, clever name for you or were you familiar with the heavy metal band ???
Re: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Switch File Size Revealed, Almost As Large As Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
ok, that's yet another example of the NL writers chaotically scrounging around for anything to write about to legitimize their continued involvement with NL
I've been noticing it a lot more lately, articles, news', randoms, soapboxes about pointless and confusing info, multiple short articles about the same subject with only slight different info that could have been melded into a slightly larger objective article or just rewiting articles that have been out of date for years
file size ???
so what, I read this article hoping there would be more than the pathetic title suggested and....nothing, just what seemed like bigger is better, well, "bigger" may be great for some things, but does not guarantee games will be "better"
get real, get out there and find real reasons to write about
Re: Review: Chasm - A Procedurally-Generated Metroidvania That Pleases Rather Than Dazzles
it has made me......curious, this will probably be one of those I try and find on a game rental service before/if I actually consider buying
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
nobody is listening
Re: RPG Maker MV
praying for a physical release for sure
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@NIN10DOXD
curious....show me the reference material that actually states Toad and/or Toadette are actually without gender,
it is obvious that their physical appearances reflect a stereotype of a male and a female character, Birdo had a reference 30 years ago of an actual gender, but where has it been stated that any Toads are without gender or is it just presumed because in real life, fungi are without gender ???
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
"Official".....yah, like I really believe Nintendo would allow one of their more recognized characters to curse like a pirate, the "unofficial" (and probably "unauthorized too) vid, even if it was a real game does not actually propogate sexual preference,
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@PtM Nica analogy
I'm thinking Muldar though
Re: RPG Maker MV Releases In North America Next February
God help me, PLEASE GET RELEASED ON CARTRIDGE !!!
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@ReaderRagfish ??? Heliphobic ???
you do know what a Bell 222 is right ???
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@ReaderRagfish
I always saw Yoshi as a Bell 222 personally
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@PtM
yah, np Gratzi amico !!!
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@jrpacman
Let me try to put it a different way......
I was recently watching one of those reality cooking shows on Netflix, the contestants/cooks introduced themselves, normal stuff, a parent, loved cooking since before birth, career before cooking, years of experience and prefered dishes ect., but then one came up and introduced herself
"I am a brown gay woman, proud and here to cook !!!"
um......so the freak what ???, fine, you gave a peck on the cheek to your partner when you won the test, but what the hell did advertising your heritage, gender and sexuality have to do with that cooking contest ???
I already mentioned btw that "shows of affection" are not the representation of a sexual preference community, they are after her, but they are not all, like I want HER BECAUSE I'M HETEROSEXUAL
I'm sorry when you beat the game and that heart appears over your head, the only thing you think of is how sexuality in Mario games is represented unfairly, I think, ok, he saved the girl and she loves that he did that, now, next game
active propagation of sexuality has no place in Mario games, that is not what they are about
want a game where sexuality has representation and serves a useful in game purpose, make one, but don't try to insert it where it does not belong and REALLY don't try to say because there is a show of affection to the winner or a villain of opposite gender is constantly pursuing his prize that it is a blatant representation of heterosexuality, that was just pathetic
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@DanteSolablood
Now see Dante' be careful, that observation about her mouth shape and spitting and swallowing could open up a whole can of dirty worms !!! LOL
Re: Etrian Odyssey Nexus Gets First Trailer And Special Launch Edition
I could care less about the Wii U, but I am glad that Nintendo and many other companies promised to keep making good games for the 3DS for the next several years at least, I think I will get this game for sure
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
PtM wrote:
may I ask....what is this ???
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
you haven't read a single word, you may be able to hear what I'm saying, but you are not listening, I heard and understood what you were saying, it is obvious you don't understand (or chose not to)
it does not matter what the footnote in a 30 year old instruction manual said, I already recognized Birdo's gender identity, but I've been saying it should not be included at all
SMB 2, the cut scene where Birdo's wedding to her "partner" was interrupted by Toad makes it understandable why Birdo went evil.....
oh wait, their was no cut scene explaining why Birdo went rogue, wait, I know, one of the level's hidden doors actually leads to his house where a family portrait of him.....in boys clothes as a baby yoshi stands next to a closet of women's clothes and another picture of Female looking Birdo standing next to RuPaul in Las Vegas.....
oh wait, that's not there either, wait, it seems, other than a footnote and some mixed pro-nouns later on games, at no time has Birdo's actual gender or the fact that he dresses up in female ensemble ever actually been visualized, or involved in games, in any interactions or anything at all
it was a pointless addition that served no purpose, ever, not even for slap stick comedy if you hit Birdo just right and girls clothes flew off revealing she is really a he for cheap laughs, NO
I've not been saying no to alternative lifestyle characters in Mario games, I've been say no to ANY attempts to weave in ANY references of ANY sexuality in games where there is no involvement of sexuality at all.....strait AND alternative, any of it
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@VexingInsanity
I think you are missing my point, NO COMMUNITY need be "Represented" at all, alternative, strait, or otherwise, your vision is bias, Mario characters, even with presumed strait sexuality do not "Represent" the Strait community, they represent the Jumping on and throwing fire balls community, they represent the lighthearted, fun loving community, they represent silly and crazy imagry and gameplay community, but at no point have they represented ANY sexuality community, gay, strait nor otherwise, nor should they ever be
want to represent they LGBTQC community ???
make games and characters specifically as such, but trying to force sexuality into games that the games and character inter-relationships are irrelevant in case of sexuality is not only vain and egotistical, but pretty hypocritical.......doesn't the LGBTQC hate it when the strait community tries to force themselves upon them ???
Leave sexuality out of games and characters that are irrelevant to sexuality !!!
Re: Reminder: Three New NES Games Are Now Available To Play On Switch
Nintendo screws up again, instead of giving just three dull games, they give fourth, a screwed up version of LoZ that takes ALL fun parts of the game away, and calls it a "Special Edition"
DAMN NINTENDO, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO SELL DRAWINGS BY 3rd GRADERS AS PICASSO'S IN THE PAST, BUT GEEZE, DO YOU REALLY THINK WE ARE THAT STUPID ???
Re: New Trailers Reveal How To Catch The Mythical Pokémon Meltan And Tease A New Evolution
@DanteSolablood
OOPS, must've hit a wrong button somewhere
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
@VexingInsanity
but WHY ???
would it make you feel better knowing that Birdo identifies itself as a girl ???
if Birdo was just a female of the Yoshi species would you feel the same ???
if he/she/it was in an RPG and so a backstory would be legitimized, would you see the point or benefit that they threw in "oh, by the way, even though at no point in this game is there any involvement with Birdo taking a romantic or even a mild crush on another character in the game, we want to mention, Birdo is gay"
would it have made you feel like the character was more likeable or respectable because they threw that bit of info in the game ???
I'm all for backstories, but keep the info relative, a yoshi, a villain, why did he/she/it become a villain ??? sure, but btw Birdo is really a guy crossdressing
what the hell is the point ? it's irrelevant
I'm not what you think, here's my point from another angle
what would people do if Nintendo said "Mario Is Strait And Proud."
I would go just as Ape-Spit, WTF would be the point of that ???
it's irrelevant and frivolous
but I bet society would NOT be "aww, that's cool, I like to know that being proud of sexuality in game is good"
if an LGBTQC character shouted I'm proud of my sexuality, even though it has nothing to do with my role in games, people would be proud, but hypocritically a strait character shouts strait and proud even though it has nothing to with my role in games, those very same people would go nuts, stocks would drop, marches, boycots, hour long interviews on 60 Minutes, ect
why does ANY sexuality references need to be involved at all ???
ESPECIALLY when it is COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT !!!
for those who want to use "character signs of affection" as a defense, to legitimize the need to clarify sexuality no, just because Mario wants a peck on the cheek from the princess after saving, doesn't mean he should shout out "Oh boy, I'mma glada I'mma strait man !!! "
and don't get me wrong, it isn't about just sexuality, I have the same problem with oversexualized characters too, always have, I mean, would the game be worse if the girl had a more realistic body, ESPECIALLY if she is some type of physical combatant ???
is it really pivotal that the protagonist's partner walks around in a tiny bathing suit and her bare ass cheeks hanging all the way out of her thong throughout the whole game ??? No it is not
it's IRRELEVANT and just takes away from the games
Re: Indie Dev Says Switch Is Easiest Console To Work With, Nintendo "Has Done A Complete 180"
@TheLZdragon
but I've seen Celest, it actually PROVES my point, it is technically "8 bit", it is completely awesome looking and playing, they could have just as easily gone with a blocky SMB 1 graphics, but they spent some extra time/effort and cleaned it up and it is well worth it, honestly, if you saw the same game displayed next to Celest but with Mario 1 graphics, would you have rather played Celest or the graphically downed version
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
Why does Birdo have to have a sexuality AT ALL ?!?!
Seriously, it looks like a girl, leave it at that, it's a character, mostly a villain, serves one purpose, prevent the chosen protagonist or hero from completing the objective
LGBTQC or even STRAIT does NOT enter into gameplay, nor does it need to, it's bad enough that games are oversexualizing character physiques worse than ever, but is it really necessary to confirm/reafirm the sexuality of characters at all ???
No, I may make some enemies in here with what I'm about to say but stop trying to over analyze and trying to push shnizzit on things, and it's not just games, too many other areas like Bert & Ernie, for many decades they have been the Sesame Street version of "The Odd Couple" but a few years ago, people started questioning that they are/should be closet gays and have been pushing it to make it happen....WHY ??? it's a friggin kids educational show and also helps to learn to deal with certain things, but sexuality shouldn't even be involved at all, strait or alternative, leave it be
a footnote in the original Japanese instruction book said Birdo thought he was a girl, but no one saw it that way nor did anyone give a shnizzit back then, why does it matter now, why does it matter at all ???
what was even the point of this article at all ???
is Birdo a girl or a boy ???
has REAL news that interests players become so unavailable that you have to scrounge around for something as stupid as this to legitimize your presence as a reporter here ???
Re: Indie Dev Says Switch Is Easiest Console To Work With, Nintendo "Has Done A Complete 180"
@Realnoize
I probably should have clarified myself better, yes, it is a Switch, so i would like to see more Indie games take advantage of some more of its capabilities than most do, but also in reference to graphics, when i say "8 bit", I really should have said something like the earlier games, as fun as many of the blocky NES games were, like SMB 1 & Legend of Zelda, there's no reason that Indie makers need to make them that way, later games on the same system proved a game could be "8 bit" but still look 8 awsome, the NES had great stuff, Mega Man games, Metroid, Battle of Olympus, but also even higher up on the scale, Mario 2 & 3, Blaster Master, the name escapes me but there was an awesome game where it's an overhead space shooter and at the end of the level your fighter ship transform into a girl cyborg and you explore an overhead area in a Zelda-esque adventure, it was awesome gameplay and visually,
so yah, it's not 8 bit I really have a problem with as much as nobody seems to be putting any work into them, they have already spent the time to come up with the idea, make the basics even pay the fees, spend a little extra time to make it look a little nicer and smooth out the controls and gameplay, and BEFORE you publish, go to your local mall or flea market on the weekends for a couple weeks and have random people playtest your games, find out what needs help and ask what would they like to see, add, taken away, ect. before just smacking it out, like I keep saying, you already put so much time into it, don't mess it up by half-assing the looks and/or controls
Re: Over 1,000 Developers Want To Bring Games To Switch Using GameMaker Studio 2 Engine
I totally love AND hate it......
I have always been a huge supporter of Indie games, even back in the late 80's when there were floods of unlicensed "Intendo" game carts coming from China, Nintendo allowing and actually encouraging Indie programmers to make and publish games so much easier now is fantastic, but....
one biggie I have had a problem with is that it seems NO ONE is interested in trying to make quality games, sure there are some cool Indie/Nindie games, but 95% of the other available games are just cookie-cutter, thrown together cheaply with crap Atari-esque and NES-esque (the earlier titles) graphics and crappy gameplay and controls
well, with this software coming out, the flood of the crap games already on the eshop will multiply 10x+
I would like to get it myself, but if I do, i can guarantee I will not be making some P.o.S. game in a couple weeks, I'm going to be spending some major energy to put out a game I would love to play, not something that looks and plays like my 10 year old made
Re: Indie Dev Says Switch Is Easiest Console To Work With, Nintendo "Has Done A Complete 180"
now if we could just convince more "Nindie" programmers to make more visually at the very least appealing games,
all of these cookie-cutter, Atari-esque and NES-esque, slapped together games coming out every week are very tiresome, I fully support Indies, but if I'm going to buy, put some damn work into them, most are clones, which I REALLY don't have a problem with, but often visuals and gameplay are crap, spend some time smoothing things up and not putting out what a thousand others are too
Re: Surprise! A Special Version Of The Legend Of Zelda Has Appeared In The Switch's NES Library
so instead of adding a DIFFERENT fourth game......they take out the "Second Quest" from the original and moddify another copy for slackers ???
WTH ???
I mean, the original was not difficult, my 8 year old brother was tearing through that game with no problem, but the fun wasn't in the difficulty (or lack thereof), it was the exploration and free-wheeling, which is now taken away ???
what's the point, why not just make an even quicker version where Link walks into a cave and sees an old man with Princess Zelda standing next to him and he says...
"It's Dangerous to Leave Her Alone, Take Her !!!"
then just escort her to the first dungeon and game over
that was dumb
I wonder what bonus games the next months will bring...
Slacker Mario Bros.: the flag is at the beginning of the level
Squaretris: all the blocks are square
Mootroid: all weapons and upgrades and one room away from Mother Brain
I mean seriously
Re: Video: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Mod Adds Bowsette To Final Boss Battle
anyone up for a dirty "Nimerick" ???
*
Bowsette was a dominatrix you know
who loved all music by Devo
One night Bowser was in the mood
took off his shell knowing Bowsette was no prude
and then he begged her to "Whip It, Whip It Good !!!"
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Maddening Stance On Retro Gaming Is Driving Me To Piracy
this article is NOT advocating piracy, it IS explaining why it is done and how best to defeat it is to give the people what they want.....
no body here is saying it's right, no one here is giving advice on who, how and where to be able to do it, almost everyone here has either just talked about why they did/would, or how they wish Nintendo would just help out by giving them the real thing,
no, there was NO "Advocating"
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Maddening Stance On Retro Gaming Is Driving Me To Piracy
Reggie Fils-Aime' (Pres. Nintendo U.S. & C.O.O.) needs to get his head out of his bum, the benefits of Nintendo Direct access combined with an actual library like Virtual Console and bam, but they won't, they have their heads so far up their bums, they're tickling their tonsils with their nose hairs,
it's the oldest rule in the book, "Demand & Supply", and when the consumer can't get what they want from one company, they will find someone else to give them what they want or take it for themselves (like downloading ROMs)
get on the ball Reggie
Re: Feature: The Castlevania That Konami Doesn't Want You To Know About
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest a failure ???
I loved it and as i remember, out west it was very popular and more "MetroidVania" than any other was, it realy was open world and you had to use your brain in the game for puzzles and strategies, not just the whip, and it was fun as hell because of it, it was no failure
Re: Fortnite Is Getting A $30 Physical Edition On Switch Courtesy Of Warner Bros.
I am the largest advocate for physical copies of games in the world probably, but in this case, it is an online game, can't be played offline anyway,
I can't stand getting online with my Switch, for any reason, so I prefer games that don't require access, but in this case, wouldn't it be a waste ???
I mean because of it's limitation, for this reason, trying to resell a used fortnight cart would get you squat, even at GameStop, I mean the restriction of Mario Party not being usable in handheld mode, is moot, it would still keep it's used value because it can still be used by single players AND played offline, but with fortnight, it is multiplayer online only, so those who do get it are restricted and having a used copy, they will try to charge you $3 less for, but unlike most other used games, they will probably offer half of what they offer other games of same age & popularity
there's really no point in having it physical
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Maddening Stance On Retro Gaming Is Driving Me To Piracy
It's too bad, Reggie Fils-Amie' doesn't actually come here and pay attention, maybe he does come here, but it does not seem he (or whoever works for him) actually looks into or takes anything into consideration
he said they "compete for player time not compete against other companies", yet what's the best way to get player/consumer time ???
GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT (within reason, a 5GHz processor, 32GB ram, 1TB storage and 4K screen Switch Pro is NOT reasonable)
I love Nintendo for what they have given over the years, and early on, the philosophy of don't ask them what they want, TELL them what they want worked, the early days of gaming consoles, even up to the N64, people didn't really know what was avail and/or achievable, but as the computer age progressed and Sony became a competitor, then Microsoft, people knew what could be done, game wise and hardware wise, John & Jane Q. Public have been tech savy for a long time now and know what we want now and that it (soft & hard ware) can be done, so Nintendo's old philosophy "Tell, don't ask" is completely outdated and if you want the consumer's time, you need to give them a reason to want your time over someone else's
I like my Switch as is, except for a unbricking the Bluetooth, a nicer battery and for the Joy-Con sticks to be SEALED from dust & debris, I love it, now that we have a system that can handle the demands that others could not, preventing from having all the library of classic titles back then, they need to do it, they are in business to make money, give people the reason to throw money at you, don't hold it back
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Maddening Stance On Retro Gaming Is Driving Me To Piracy
@Not_Soos
Mr. Not_Soos, that was a MASTERFUL analogy, but don't forget to add that not only offering the B&W shorts and only adding three of those once a month, but also not even hinting or suggesting that other types of shows or movies from other eras will come at all
(no hints about any games from any other systems, Nintendo or otherwise)
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Maddening Stance On Retro Gaming Is Driving Me To Piracy
though i voted "no" on the have I ever downloaded ROMs, it was not for lack of interest, as my lifestyle became more complicated and compressed with the addition of kids, wife and everyone vaiing for the tv at once, I could no longer keep half a dozen systems hooked up to my tv, so ya, I wanted to put all the games i own on ROM/ISO files on my DS/3DS or a Vita, ect. I saw LOTS of options and vids of awesome set ups, of a dozen systems on one lovely flashcart, and without the ability to replace my games on downloads from Nintendo onto the system of my choice, yah, I wanted to get my games converted or downloaded from sites, but my career puts me in a precarious position, where if my information is stolen or my computers hacked, I could be end up worse than just losing my job, consequences would be far worse for me, and good luck finding anything trustworthy at a flea market,
yes, Nintendo needs to give the people what they want, not tell the people what they want and then actually do it
Re: Skyrim Still Doesn't Support Mods On Switch So Fans Have Taken Things Into Their Own Hands
and how would a Skyrim ayer like me get this mod on my Switch ???
Re: Alwa's Awakening - An Authentic Throwback To Gaming's 8-Bit Past In More Ways Than One
I love and respect Indie/Nindie game programmers greatly, but this past year I have watched the number of games exploding and normally I'd be doing a John Elway touchdown celebration dance huge.
but a combination of things has me both concerned and annoyed, with Nintendo making it so easy and inexpensive (relatively) to put your own creation on their eshop, it seems to me that most of these games are shoddy, low quality, cookie-cutter games put out there with the hopes of picking up a few quick bucks,
the second concern, which is in relation to my first is the quality, the Switch has great capabilities and gaming options, in past, non-licensed Indie makers made games for whatever system that made great use of its abilities, processors, graphics, gameplay mechanics, ect., but all I really see here is like those buttloads of tablet/smartphone apps that come out every month, slapped together, no thought, no work (that could've/should've), no pride put into them, just slapped out like a sweatshop shoe factory
Come on Indie/Nindie makers, I'm not the only one who notices this, I will readily pay 2x+ for a game that is a little longer and 16 bit+ graphics, better stories, better appearances, better gameplay, and I'd pay $40, $50 or even $60+ for a REAL Nintendo Switch game rather than a glorified Atari or NES game
I understand it takes extra time and work and even money to make better games, but all these sh*t out, looks and plays like my 10 year old made it games flooding the eshop market are going to drive the players away
look at reviews for official games of the same type as the one you want to make and READ !!! See what the masses want and don't want, then decide if you are going to make it and how, spend time, make money by giving people what they want, not popping out trash you see at the dollar store
Re: FMV Murder Mystery The Shapeshifting Detective Arrives On Switch Next Month
What's yummier than a redhead ???
a yummy redhead with a gun
I've played these types of games before on P.C. in ages past and honestly, they get pretty boring quickly, multiple choice detective games like L.A. Noire at least have greater player participation, you can have car chases, gun fights, fist brawls, ect., but the old watch a min. or two of vid then clicking "look at this?" or "pick up that?" is probably going to be something that players of gaming systems and higher activity games may find more difficult to get into, I'm not into download games at all, but I'm thinking they were right to make this as download only
Re: The Legend of Zelda LEGO Set Misses Out On Official Approval
Hmm...
Zelda & Metroid Legos, yah, that would have probably sold better than Star Wars Legos (percentage wise),
but I don't think it had anything to with licencing costs, the Licences for Star Wars are ridiculous, I'm sure Nintendo would not try to be that vain, so I think it's something else
can you a Lego reboot of the original NES Legend of Zelda 1 ???
yah, AWESOME !!!
Re: Konami Confirms There Are "Absolutely No Plans" To Bring Castlevania Requiem To Other Systems
I think Konami should do TWO things
completely reboot Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest
&
go a different route, they should get with D&D novels section and bring the Ravenloft series to life
Re: Get The Super Mario Party Started With These Free Printable Hats And Dice
why in God's name would i waste my damn points on print designs when I can just google pics i want and make the designs on paintbrush ??? (Windows)
hell, I could even add a Bowsette & Booette, bet they're not on THAT list
Re: Sega Mega Drive Classics
yes, one time major competitors did become friends, they did NOT do like once competitors Square and Enix and become one company
Re: Pre-Orders Are Now Live For These Officially Licensed Nintendo Switch Protectors
the reason I have avoided skins and protectors is because I have seen evidence of the cheap acidic plastics and adhesives with solvents pitting and eating the plastic after a few weeks, I hope these do ok !!!
Re: Romantic Visual Novel Nightshade Is Headed To Switch This December
@Not_Soos
HEY NOT_SOOS, DON'T GO BASHING TWILIGHT YOU DAFT, IGNORANT FOOL !!!
It's the greatest comedy since Blazing Saddles, 40 Year Old Virgin, Roxanne and Dogma !!!
I mean really, high school disco vampire, Blue Bloods Sunday dinner scene, uber super hero baseball, American Indian Werewolves...
I've never laughed so hard !!!
(having fun with ya bro, )
Re: Video: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Mod Adds Bowsette To Final Boss Battle
@thesilverbrick
"Bowser + Toadette, not Bowser + Peach"
DAMN DUDE, you realize you just put down a guy who spends his career trying to see the teeniest things that everyone else misses to try and figure out how things work ??? (physics)
I Bow(ser) before your talent, props for noticing something I who live to over-analyze everything, totally missed
(feelings of inadequacy welling)
(not being sarcastic btw, people REALLY should have noticed that before, I don't think 'Peachser' & 'Beach' would have worked very well, LOL)