@GrailUK Fun fact about the BotW Shrines - the names are all anagrams of the specific developer who designed them. Who do think did the Magnesis Trial Shrine? 😉
On topic, I prefer the new name to Gods & Monsters. Gods & Monsters sounds so generic, like a mobile game title. The new name gives some wiggle room for the inevitable Ubisoft sequels.
After how good Virtua Racing was done on Switch it baffles me that they didn’t continue this line with a Virtua Fighter ‘remastered’ in the same way.
I wonder what sales were like for the entire Ages line. I would guess the titles that did well were either a) ones that had extra work done to them or b) Games that couldn’t be found easily anywhere else.
@SilentHunter382 And yet the click bait article is still here - without an update.
Personally, I’m not a fan of these regurgitated news articles from other sites without fact-checking or quotes of their own. I can wait a few extra hours if it means reaching out directly to an actual person to get the full story. I would expect NintendoLife would have a fairly decent reputation with developers?
...Jim Sterling says a lot of things in his videos. And it's because of these things that I don't watch his videos... This is literally from Jim Sterling's twitter:
Do you see how there is a quote there, whereas in his video he is just rambling incomprehensible garbage? There is a massive difference between what he has "quoted" in his twitter post, and what he "said" in his video.
@nessisonett I'm not sure where the term "StickerBRUSH" originated from... or how it became such an enduring term that never seems to go away. Definitely one of the best, most timeless tracks, but it's called "Stickerbush Symphony"
David Wise and Grant Kirkhope, in my opinion, are the very best in the business. Years of experience and industry leading work have cemented their legend that will never be erased. I love listening to their music, and have it on regular rotation.
Many people always seem to hearken back to the great soundtracks of DKC and especially Diddy's Kong Quest as the best ever, but I will blow the horn and beat the drum for Tropical Freeze's soundtrack as the greatest ever composed until it's bested (probably by Mr Wise himself). In saying that, there is no denying the colossal impact the original SNES games had on video game music in general. There are many incredible sounding, timeless tracks. I personally think David Wise's "Forest Interlude" from DKC2 may in fact be the most technically competent piece of video game music ever crafted. To extract those sounds out a 16bit console is mind blowing. I listen to it often, and trying to describe its magic would do it a disservice. Anyone who hasn't heard this emotional piece of music should definitely seek it out.
I'm always excited to find out what these two are working on next - perhaps a Mario+Rabbids & DKC sequel?
I will have this day 1, and I am excited, but this video did nothing to ease my musical fears I have of this game and only increased my anxiety that this game will fall short of the soundtrack expectations that have inherently come with it.
Perhaps a small French indie studio only has a small French reach (along with a small Sega budget), but I'm a little disappointed that the original music creators weren't given the entirety of the soundtrack so it would , without a doubt, have that original Streets of Rage flavour... The way Tropical Freeze was given entirely to David Wise, that soundtrack is an absolute masterclass in video game music composition... It pulls from the old, and remixes it with new, modern techniques and tries to steer clear of contentious music genres. In my opinion, Tropical Freeze is the absolute best soundtrack ever created for a video game.
I'm glad the composers aren't trying to "replicate" the previous Mega Drive games. That would be a mistake. However, in my opinion the music should have been a purposeful call back to electronic music of the 80s/90s. It should have been that electronic/synth music with a modern twist. Remixing some old classics with new technology. Every note should attempt pluck the strings of nostalgia using the music making technology of today... Not Dubstep.
I know that the original SoR soundtracks were trying to pave new ground and trying new unproven sounds, and they succeeded. That is why those games are timeless... But this game should not be trying to do that. It is a new climate across the video game landscape and Streets of Rage does not carry the same weight it once held.
I will be getting this day 1, but while I have heard some extremely promising music (the synth music in the Floyd reveal trailer is astonishingly good), I dunno, Dubstep over Streets of Rage levels just sounds horrible to my ears... Maybe I just don't like Dubstep... Like most people...
I am loving so many things about this long awaited sequel. It's looking like it will be a solid follow up to a beloved series and I am there day 1.
But I have to echo some of the concerns about the music - in particular this first stage (in my opinion) was not as good as previous games and left me wanting... The music from the Floyd trailer was so epic and hit hard in all the right spots, I'm a little worried the actual in game music won't be as good as the music made on 16bit hardware 25 years ago... I know this a "collaboration" of talented Japanese music artists, but perhaps it might have been better if Yuzo Koshiro produced the entire soundtrack himself with help, just as he had done on the originals.
I think there should be 2 ways to “pre buy” games on the e-shop, but that would get complicated and messy...
1. A non refundable “pre-load” where the game is downloaded and ready when the release date arrives.
2. A refundable “pre-buy” where nothing is downloaded to your system and you possibly receive “priority” in the download queue with the rest of the people who don’t “pre-order” games.
The problem in this instance is that once software downloads to your console, if you receive a refund, the software is still there... You can bet hackers and other nefarious types would take advantage of that.
The other option is to, you know, don’t pre-buy/pre-load/pre-order anything. 🤷♂️
@Mr_Muscle I just have to chime in because your ignorance is like nails on a chalk board. When The Witcher III launched on PS4 it was full price. When it launched on PC it was full price. And now that it launches on a switch, it’s full price too. These ports aren’t created by pressing the “make switch port” button. Give it a couple of months before the inevitable price drop, and next year it will probably be the same price as the other versions.
And your argument for which version is “better” is flawed. The word better is the dumbest word in the English language. Your only argument for why this version is “inferior” is because of graphical performance. I would argue this version is “better” (for me) because I might actually get to finish it, whereas I wouldn’t be able to put any time into other versions. I spend 10 hours a day working in front of computer screen (3d artist), the last thing I want to do when I get home is stare at a monitor or a TV screen.
I can fit an hour or so of game time in before bed, at lunch, or during my commute. Not everyone has the same living circumstance as you. Perhaps if you ever get a demanding job, wife and family, you might come to understand just how much of a game changer the concept of the Switch actually is for millions of people.
This list is a good indication as to why we’ll never get another Wave Race or 1080. Because as much as these games were highly coveted by “fans” and critics alike at the time, where is the love for them now!? How are they rated so low by the community when they are 2 of the best and most polished games on the GameCube...
Shame on everyone who rated those games so poorly.
Do people actually understand what a battery suck Bluetooth is? I actually have an extremely decent and expensive pair of over ear Bluetooth headphones and actually choose to wear wired (granted my wired pair is excellent too).
Does everyone remember when the Switch launched? The moronic haters were all like, “der the Switch only lasts 2 hrs undocked it sucks!1!” ...Could you imagine the PR nightmare if Bluetooth was included and the Switch only lasted an hour and a half undocked while you wore a pair of Bluetooth beats by Dre?
I’d actually love to see a battery test on a Bluetooth dongle that pulls power from the Switch... on a battery intensive game like BotW or Doom 2016, I think battery time would be well under 2 hours.
In a perfect world, the Switch would’ve launched as powerful as a PS4, have Bluetooth headphone support and have a battery that lasts at least half a day...
If Nintendo is indeed looking to make a big splash with a launch in China, this seems really smart of Ubisoft to position itself as the “party” game franchise much the same way Mario Party is positioned here. It looks fun too.
God I hate EA and their stupid PR bullsh!t.. There is not enough profanity in the English language for me to describe my disdain for this backwards a$$ company. EA proper is only interested in shoe-horning as much predatory micro-transaction crap into every game they release. I worry for the future of Respawn. I hope their contractual agreements are iron-clad.
So what is his reasoning for someone like me; someone who only owns a Switch and skipped out on the PS4 & XB1 (I’ll probably never fully game tethered to a TV ever again. The hell with visual fidelity). Someone who would buy a Titanfall, Fallen Order or a decently ported FIFA game on my Switch? Hell, a decent Sims port on Switch could get my wife to purchase one for that alone!
An interesting point to note about this scumbag CEO - Andrew Wilson is the executive who green lit and pushed the concept of Fifa’s Ultimate Team into the vile, predatory, greedy, gambling system that exists today. Spending pennies in game development to make millions in micro-transactions. There is no going back for EA. This is their business model now and it just won’t fly on a Nintendo console. So this scumbag CEO can spin all the bullsh!t he wants, but the fact is, the reason EA won’t release games on the Switch is because micro-transactions just aren’t as lucrative on the Switch as they are on other platforms.
I wonder what EA will do when their lootboxes become regulated. No doubt that will be the day Andrew Wilson retires.
While this guy has some engineering talent, I definitely would not call that thing even “pretty great.” I think it looks pretty awful. The cut off joy con are particularly eye raising. 🤨
@psanco I'm sorry, but yes you are making assumptions and I don't mean to come across rude , but you are wrong to assume this Capcom pricing issue with these Capcom games has anything to do with Nintendo (other than maybe Capcom trying to imitate Nintendo's "quality" standard with their unwavering pricing model, but perhaps that was your point). But again - in this case, that's totally on Capcom, not Nintendo. Unfortunately Capcom simply cannot imitate the way Nintendo prices their games because they (like everyone but Nintendo) discount far too quickly and far too often, and have proven to consumers that after 2 months or so their games are not worth full price. Again - that is on Capcom, not Nintendo.
And when you say "Nintendo make it more alluring to get your products physical with inflated digital pricing," you are also making more incorrect assumptions - the digital pricing is not inflated. It is exactly the same as the MSRP of the physical versions. Whether you believe that the digital price should be lower than the physical price, is irrelevant (personally I'd love to get all my digital games as cheap as possible too, but alas...) Here is a helpful, informative and fun little video to explain why this is (even though you may still dislike the explanations given [which is also perfectly valid]).
@psanco Considering these games aren’t getting a physical release in Europe (or here in Australia), what price parity does Capcom (or your incorrect assumption that Nintendo) have to adhere to? Also this has nothing to do with Nintendo. This is all on Capcom. It’s baffling that I’m reading comments from various gaming sites and there are people who actually think that Nintendo sets the prices for products of other companies...
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I do have a few questions though - What were the release prices on the other platforms? We’re they the same as these Switch releases? Will they eventually drop to be on par with the others over time?
The biggest question that I have is one that I haven’t even seen asked on the major sites, and that is: Are there any improvements or additions coming to these releases? My most wanted being gyroscopic aiming for RE4 (as it exists in the Revelations releases). IF RE4 has gyro aiming added for the Switch release I personally would would be willing to shell out on day 1.
...However if this is just a straight, no frills port with zero differences, then I am with most other people on the “wait for the eventual 40% off sale.” And I will wait for 40% off, because they have set the precedent with their previous Revelations sales.
@AlexSora89 I believe the answer to that question is simple - it’s all about money. I’m in the camp that strongly believes Mario Maker will get a Switch sequel (not a re-release/port), but Nintendo are primed to make much more money with 2 releases than incorporating one into the other.
@AlexSora89 The smart business decision was to release NSMBUDX before Mario Maker. I (perhaps like you) am not interested in this release in the slightest. I almost beat this (and Luigi U) to 100%. I’ve had my fill.
If Mario Maker gets released on the Switch, I (like many people) will buy into that again. If Mario Maker was released first, do you really think NSMBUDX would have these kinds of insane sales figures? Because I certainly don’t think so. Who would want to buy NSMBUDX when they have an almost infinite number of Mario levels to play (regardless of quality difference)?
@OorWullie While Big Ben Interactive did say some idiotic things regarding Tennis World Tour, and I wouldn’t touch that game with a 10 foot pole, it’s unfair to the actual developers of V-Rally to disregard this game so early. V-Rally 4 (unlike Tennis World Tour) is being developed by a team with some seriously fanstastic racing pedigree - ie. They’re the former developers of the WRC series before the license was given to Codemasters.
So while I can understand being hestitant because of the publisher involved, perhaps we should wait for the game to drop before throwing Kylotonn Games under the bus.
They may be rushing toward a release date, they may not. Personally, I’m waiting on gameplay footage before I pass judgement, but I’m hopefully optimistic.
I’m going to have to disagree. I think the 1 minute timer is a genius design decision for a sonic demo. To re iterate: This type of limitation can really only work with a) a sonic (or speed running) game and b) a free demo.
I get the impression that the main draw of this sonic game (and most really) is that you should be trying to go as fast possible. A 1 minute timer forces you to go as fast as you can if you want to see more of the stage or try and finish it. Multiple playthroughs will have you remember where enemies and obstacles are, so you can avoid them better and get further... If you want to linger, explore and take this sonic game slowly, then perhaps this demo and possibly this game is not for you (and that’s perfectly ok too). Now whether the controls warrant repeat playthroughs is another story entirely (I haven’t played it so I can’t comment on controls).
@Pizzapasta Woah back up - are you saying that in order to keep save game data of nba 2k on my switch, I need to supply my email to them and then verify it? Otherwise the game wipes my save? That can’t be right. Is that really a thing?
My biggest issue, and the issue I was waiting to get fixed before I purchased, was the save game glitch that would wipe your save under certain circumstances. Has that been fixed yet?
@UK-Nintendo I actually think that you're not understanding how retail pricing works - Nintendo sets the recommended retail price (rrp) to the retailers who buy their stock. If retailers (in your case Amazon) want to charge less than that, that's their call. They will not make as much money on each unit sold, but they will drive customers to their store with a low price - it worked with you. Now, if Nintendo undercut the retailers price, why then would retailers buy and stock Nintendo products if everyone would just buy direct from Nintendo? Without retailers stocking and providing Nintendo shelf space (virtual and physical), only dedicated Nintendo fans would ever see Nintendo products. Soon enough those fans will fall off with no new fans seeing the retail products and taking their place.
I know it would be much more convenient for us to buy cheap games direct from Nintendo, but Nintendo need retailers, and retailers need companies that make sought after products. It's a symbiont relationship.
@mjharper Yes and yes! - Andromeda and Titanfall 2 on me at all times. Who could scoff at that?
I would also love to see Overwatch get a port, which shouldn't be too difficult seeing as though a toaster could run that game. That game is rife with local multiplayer opportunities!
@impurekind As an Australian I can confirm that the $429 price tag (at the end of Wii U's life) is fairly steep - even with these 2 great games included. Down here the Wii U has never had a price drop, while PS4 and XBox 1 sees multiple bundles and pretty decent deals all the time.
The logical money says Nintendo have to say something to shareholders at the meeting next week. But announcing anything to shareholders takes away any surprise reveal of new hardware because people basically live tweet the event. What Nintendo should do, is have the Direct at the same time as the investor meeting. Fans can watch the announcement through a fan service video and investors can hear about how the new product can make them more money. Both sides win...
(Although I still think they will hold out until Mario Run's release to announce anything)
@PanurgeJr - I agree with this 100%. Beyond Good and Evil & Baiton Kaitos should definitely be on this list. Pretty egregious omissions by NintendoLife here. @retro_player_22 - There are a handful of other multiplats on this list so this a moot point. They really should be there.
Joe's writing is really funny, and the book seems interesting. Might pick up a copy. However, if he were to read the audiobook in his Fox voice, I'd be all over that, whatever the price tag. Haha
As for StarFox, it is a great game. The issue I have with it is longevity. After roughly 15 or so hours in it unlocking all levels and running through arcade a few times, I don't feel the urge to dive back in... Perhaps if I had a son or nephew who was interested...
I'm really liking this free download. Competitive multiplayer is always interesting when you get pretty decent at the game. I've put in roughly 10 hrs so far and I'm fairly impressed - currently have an online score of about 1200. It's not that deep so probably won't last long, and there are some control quirks that should have been addressed (I would have liked a lock on 'toggle' instead of having to hold L for roughly 5 minutes at a time). But it's still a fun little experience for me.
I don't have an issue with the ball physics at all - when 2 players from opposite sides are shooting at the same thing at the same time, of course it's going 'feel' heavy. You need teamwork and strategic aiming with the gyro to direct the ball the way you'd like.
Still looking forward to the Fed Force launch as the few issues I have with this free add on game will not translate to the full package.
As a side note, people really need to stop confusing 'art style' and 'graphical fidelity'. They are mutually exclusive and are not the same thing. Some of the polish that Next Level games have put into these 3DS visuals is astounding even if the chibi art style may not be for everyone.
@donniedarkenson "Don't buy bad games just because you want them to continue the "Metroid Franchise" or whatever. They're just going to keep making the bad game if you do. (Sticker Star/Color Splash, etc.)"
I don't even know where to begin... You're implying that federation force is a bad game, and yet we don't yet know if Federation Force is bad or not, because it hasn't been released! And basing your opinion on Blast Ball, which is not even representative of the main gameplay, is just ignorant. Most signs point to this being a pretty decent game. Whether it's to your liking is another story. If you don't like the art style, fine. That doesn't make it bad. If you don't like the multiplayer centric gameplay, fine. That doesn't make it bad. Just because you don't like these things doesn't make it a bad game. That's like me saying FIFA is a crap game because I don't like soccer.
Also, you, and everyone really, needs pull back on the colour splash hate. It's already been established it's not sticker star. It actually seems pretty good and way better than sticker star. Here's ign praising its mechanics and a gaf thread with a glowing info dump of the game: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFg7Xm_PQk http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1250469
While I will agree with you that people shouldn't buy bad games so as to send a message to developers about quality, you can't possibly make that statement about the 2 games you mentioned before they have even come out. Anyone who does is just being idiotic.
Can someone explain the appeal of moray towers? Especially in a turf war. Moray Towers are a snipers dream. But this a Splatfest. Splatfests are turf war. (Most) snipers don't care about turf, they just worry about how many kills they get.
Every time I see a sniper on my team in turf war I let out an audible groan because I know they will contribute nothing... I frickin hate Moray Towers - my least favourite stage in Splatoon. I can't understand why it's so popular.
Where the hell is Splatoon in that list of games to utilise the controller? Gyro aiming is the best thing about the controller and Splatoon is not even being mentioned... Smh
This looks very slick indeed. Plus David Wise is doing the soundtrack - SOLD! I also liked the DKR barrel levels, even though this looks just slightly different (better). It looks like it has that easy pick and play aspect. I'm not sure about longevity, but I'm definitely looking forward to this.
@abe_hikura how did you play through Metroid Prime exclusively on the GamePad? I thought wiimote + nunchuck were required? Or do you mean that you used the wiimote + nunchuck on an upright standing GamePad? If Metroid Prime Trilogy had gyro controls or even right stick aiming to play on the GamePad, I would buy it again... Alas I don't think this is the case. Can you confirm?
@Jin15 "The only time Nintendo ever had the most graphically powerful system on the market was during the Super Nintendo era"
Umm the SNES was the most powerful of its gen, the n64 was way more powerful than the Saturn and PS1, and the GameCube sat in between the PS2 (least powerful) and was very comparable to (most powerful, sold at a loss) Xbox.
I do agree with your assessment of the philosophy set in place by Gunpei Yokoi though. I think this philosophy was embraced when successive consoles (n64 & GameCube) with not too much innovation failed to move significant units.
In any case, I'm pretty confident that what Nintendo is cooking up will not be your standard run of the mill console/handheld, and I'm certainly looking forward to it.
I've had the secret of mana on the Wii virtual console for some time now, but would also love to see this game on the Wii U VC. Japan has had it for years, I don't understand why we don't...
@Toadsfriend No way man, I am loving this game too!
I can fully agree with the criticism about content (hoping they will add a career of sorts in the future), but I've had online sessions where I'm laughing for the entire match. The 'victory lap' animations some people do after winning a point are hilarious every single time. Currently only playing singles, but I'll power up a few amiibo eventually and possibly see you on the court.
As a small contribution to this conversation I will say this: not every game can be a masterpiece. If every game was a masterpiece, then no game would be. I generally feel that at least some fun can be had in all of Nintendo's offerings, but some games just aren't for everyone - For example: I will be steering well clear of amiibo festival, it's just not for me.
This is great. I think I've played way more levels from gathering codes than I have in the 100 Mario Challenge. There's a treasure trove of levels here, in which I'll definitely try out a heap.
If anyone's interested, here's my latest which I'm quite proud of: Grand Theft Yoshi ★ 8C18-0000-00A7-6EAE And my favourite one I've created so far: Hella Hot Propeller ★ 3A15-0000-006E
After playing through Super Luigi, a couple of panga levels, and thinking about these quotes by Tezuka, it would be interesting to see the 2d Mario franchise evolve and be sold like Pokemon in 2 flavours - one in normal difficulty, and one in hard difficulty... It would appease all fans, and could make more money for Nintendo.
People who are upset over this and can't understand why companies sue over copyright infringement clearly don't understand the rights of IP and copyright law. Yes it seems harsh, and sometimes may seem unfair, but he used intellectual property he doesn't own and didn't get authorisation to use for marketing material to make money for his Cafè.
This particular case seems really unfair, but he infringed on copyright. The $4000 probably covers the money he made on the night (tickets, drinks, food etc) plus lawyer and court fees. I agree that the denial of a payment plan is pretty harsh, but there may be more to that than just "The Pokèmon Company said no".
Just because your a 'massive fan' doesn't give you any more right to use IP that doesn't belong to you. If he was smarter, instead of using copyright protected images and logos, he should have used photographs of cosplays at his Cafè or something along those lines. There's plenty of creative ways to promote an event or market your Cafè in a certain way that doesn't infringe on copyright law.
I feel bad for this guy, but as content creator myself, I wouldn't want someone else using my creations for their own financial gain. The Pokemon Company is particularly strict when it comes to their IP - not even allowing their Amiibo to be used in Nintendo games. If he's a massive fan he would have known this.
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Re: Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Shoots To Switch Later This Month
Yeh, I’m so down for this. Been waiting a while, but I’m there day one. Looks phenomenal from such a small team.
Re: Grab Discounts On Bioshock, Borderlands And More In 2K's Switch eShop Sale
I'm not buying the Bioshock collection until Gyro aiming is added. Then I will buy it at full price.
Re: Ubisoft Game Rating In Taiwan May Have Revealed God & Monsters' New Name
@GrailUK Fun fact about the BotW Shrines - the names are all anagrams of the specific developer who designed them. Who do think did the Magnesis Trial Shrine? 😉
On topic, I prefer the new name to Gods & Monsters. Gods & Monsters sounds so generic, like a mobile game title. The new name gives some wiggle room for the inevitable Ubisoft sequels.
Re: Sega Says It Wants To Re-Release More Past Titles On Nintendo Switch
After how good Virtua Racing was done on Switch it baffles me that they didn’t continue this line with a Virtua Fighter ‘remastered’ in the same way.
I wonder what sales were like for the entire Ages line. I would guess the titles that did well were either a) ones that had extra work done to them or b) Games that couldn’t be found easily anywhere else.
Re: There Are Reportedly "No Plans" To Fix Deadly Premonition 2's Awful Frame Rate
@SilentHunter382 And yet the click bait article is still here - without an update.
Personally, I’m not a fan of these regurgitated news articles from other sites without fact-checking or quotes of their own. I can wait a few extra hours if it means reaching out directly to an actual person to get the full story. I would expect NintendoLife would have a fairly decent reputation with developers?
Re: There Are Reportedly "No Plans" To Fix Deadly Premonition 2's Awful Frame Rate
...Jim Sterling says a lot of things in his videos. And it's because of these things that I don't watch his videos... This is literally from Jim Sterling's twitter:
https://twitter.com/JimSterling/status/1280886720939134979
Do you see how there is a quote there, whereas in his video he is just rambling incomprehensible garbage? There is a massive difference between what he has "quoted" in his twitter post, and what he "said" in his video.
Re: Feature: Ex-Rare Composers David Wise And Grant Kirkhope On Writing For Yooka-Laylee, Their Inspirations And Working From Home
@nessisonett I'm not sure where the term "StickerBRUSH" originated from... or how it became such an enduring term that never seems to go away. Definitely one of the best, most timeless tracks, but it's called "Stickerbush Symphony"
https://twitter.com/david_wise/status/940515439649665024
Re: Feature: Ex-Rare Composers David Wise And Grant Kirkhope On Writing For Yooka-Laylee, Their Inspirations And Working From Home
David Wise and Grant Kirkhope, in my opinion, are the very best in the business. Years of experience and industry leading work have cemented their legend that will never be erased. I love listening to their music, and have it on regular rotation.
Many people always seem to hearken back to the great soundtracks of DKC and especially Diddy's Kong Quest as the best ever, but I will blow the horn and beat the drum for Tropical Freeze's soundtrack as the greatest ever composed until it's bested (probably by Mr Wise himself). In saying that, there is no denying the colossal impact the original SNES games had on video game music in general. There are many incredible sounding, timeless tracks. I personally think David Wise's "Forest Interlude" from DKC2 may in fact be the most technically competent piece of video game music ever crafted. To extract those sounds out a 16bit console is mind blowing. I listen to it often, and trying to describe its magic would do it a disservice. Anyone who hasn't heard this emotional piece of music should definitely seek it out.
I'm always excited to find out what these two are working on next - perhaps a Mario+Rabbids & DKC sequel?
Re: Video: Meet The Main Composer Behind The Streets Of Rage 4 Soundtrack
I will have this day 1, and I am excited, but this video did nothing to ease my musical fears I have of this game and only increased my anxiety that this game will fall short of the soundtrack expectations that have inherently come with it.
Perhaps a small French indie studio only has a small French reach (along with a small Sega budget), but I'm a little disappointed that the original music creators weren't given the entirety of the soundtrack so it would , without a doubt, have that original Streets of Rage flavour... The way Tropical Freeze was given entirely to David Wise, that soundtrack is an absolute masterclass in video game music composition... It pulls from the old, and remixes it with new, modern techniques and tries to steer clear of contentious music genres. In my opinion, Tropical Freeze is the absolute best soundtrack ever created for a video game.
I'm glad the composers aren't trying to "replicate" the previous Mega Drive games. That would be a mistake. However, in my opinion the music should have been a purposeful call back to electronic music of the 80s/90s. It should have been that electronic/synth music with a modern twist. Remixing some old classics with new technology. Every note should attempt pluck the strings of nostalgia using the music making technology of today... Not Dubstep.
I know that the original SoR soundtracks were trying to pave new ground and trying new unproven sounds, and they succeeded. That is why those games are timeless... But this game should not be trying to do that. It is a new climate across the video game landscape and Streets of Rage does not carry the same weight it once held.
I will be getting this day 1, but while I have heard some extremely promising music (the synth music in the Floyd reveal trailer is astonishingly good), I dunno, Dubstep over Streets of Rage levels just sounds horrible to my ears... Maybe I just don't like Dubstep... Like most people...
Re: Video: Check Out 11 Bone-Crunching Minutes Of Streets Of Rage 4 Co-op Gameplay
I am loving so many things about this long awaited sequel. It's looking like it will be a solid follow up to a beloved series and I am there day 1.
But I have to echo some of the concerns about the music - in particular this first stage (in my opinion) was not as good as previous games and left me wanting... The music from the Floyd trailer was so epic and hit hard in all the right spots, I'm a little worried the actual in game music won't be as good as the music made on 16bit hardware 25 years ago... I know this a "collaboration" of talented Japanese music artists, but perhaps it might have been better if Yuzo Koshiro produced the entire soundtrack himself with help, just as he had done on the originals.
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Required To Offer eShop Pre-Order Refunds In Norway Or Germany
I think there should be 2 ways to “pre buy” games on the e-shop, but that would get complicated and messy...
1. A non refundable “pre-load” where the game is downloaded and ready when the release date arrives.
2. A refundable “pre-buy” where nothing is downloaded to your system and you possibly receive “priority” in the download queue with the rest of the people who don’t “pre-order” games.
The problem in this instance is that once software downloads to your console, if you receive a refund, the software is still there... You can bet hackers and other nefarious types would take advantage of that.
The other option is to, you know, don’t pre-buy/pre-load/pre-order anything. 🤷♂️
Re: Review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - An Incredible Action-RPG Stands Strong On Switch
@Mr_Muscle I just have to chime in because your ignorance is like nails on a chalk board. When The Witcher III launched on PS4 it was full price. When it launched on PC it was full price. And now that it launches on a switch, it’s full price too. These ports aren’t created by pressing the “make switch port” button. Give it a couple of months before the inevitable price drop, and next year it will probably be the same price as the other versions.
And your argument for which version is “better” is flawed. The word better is the dumbest word in the English language. Your only argument for why this version is “inferior” is because of graphical performance. I would argue this version is “better” (for me) because I might actually get to finish it, whereas I wouldn’t be able to put any time into other versions. I spend 10 hours a day working in front of computer screen (3d artist), the last thing I want to do when I get home is stare at a monitor or a TV screen.
I can fit an hour or so of game time in before bed, at lunch, or during my commute. Not everyone has the same living circumstance as you. Perhaps if you ever get a demanding job, wife and family, you might come to understand just how much of a game changer the concept of the Switch actually is for millions of people.
Re: Feature: Best GameCube Games
This list is a good indication as to why we’ll never get another Wave Race or 1080. Because as much as these games were highly coveted by “fans” and critics alike at the time, where is the love for them now!? How are they rated so low by the community when they are 2 of the best and most polished games on the GameCube...
Shame on everyone who rated those games so poorly.
Re: This New Device Lets You Use Airpods And Other Bluetooth Headphones With Your Switch
Do people actually understand what a battery suck Bluetooth is? I actually have an extremely decent and expensive pair of over ear Bluetooth headphones and actually choose to wear wired (granted my wired pair is excellent too).
Does everyone remember when the Switch launched? The moronic haters were all like, “der the Switch only lasts 2 hrs undocked it sucks!1!” ...Could you imagine the PR nightmare if Bluetooth was included and the Switch only lasted an hour and a half undocked while you wore a pair of Bluetooth beats by Dre?
I’d actually love to see a battery test on a Bluetooth dongle that pulls power from the Switch... on a battery intensive game like BotW or Doom 2016, I think battery time would be well under 2 hours.
In a perfect world, the Switch would’ve launched as powerful as a PS4, have Bluetooth headphone support and have a battery that lasts at least half a day...
Re: Ubisoft Reveals A Brand New Rabbids Game For Nintendo Switch
If Nintendo is indeed looking to make a big splash with a launch in China, this seems really smart of Ubisoft to position itself as the “party” game franchise much the same way Mario Party is positioned here. It looks fun too.
Re: Switch Owners Choose To Play EA Games On Other Platforms, Says Company CEO
God I hate EA and their stupid PR bullsh!t.. There is not enough profanity in the English language for me to describe my disdain for this backwards a$$ company. EA proper is only interested in shoe-horning as much predatory micro-transaction crap into every game they release. I worry for the future of Respawn. I hope their contractual agreements are iron-clad.
So what is his reasoning for someone like me; someone who only owns a Switch and skipped out on the PS4 & XB1 (I’ll probably never fully game tethered to a TV ever again. The hell with visual fidelity). Someone who would buy a Titanfall, Fallen Order or a decently ported FIFA game on my Switch? Hell, a decent Sims port on Switch could get my wife to purchase one for that alone!
An interesting point to note about this scumbag CEO - Andrew Wilson is the executive who green lit and pushed the concept of Fifa’s Ultimate Team into the vile, predatory, greedy, gambling system that exists today. Spending pennies in game development to make millions in micro-transactions. There is no going back for EA. This is their business model now and it just won’t fly on a Nintendo console. So this scumbag CEO can spin all the bullsh!t he wants, but the fact is, the reason EA won’t release games on the Switch is because micro-transactions just aren’t as lucrative on the Switch as they are on other platforms.
I wonder what EA will do when their lootboxes become regulated. No doubt that will be the day Andrew Wilson retires.
Re: Rumour: Switch References In Call Of Duty Site Code Start Chins A-Waggin'
Under the Nintendo Switch reference it also mentions “killswitch.” Sooo, confirmation that Activision wants to kill the Switch. 😜
Re: Fan Creates Homemade Switch Mini Console, Beating Nintendo To The Punch
While this guy has some engineering talent, I definitely would not call that thing even “pretty great.” I think it looks pretty awful. The cut off joy con are particularly eye raising. 🤨
Re: Talking Point: Capcom’s Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
@psanco I'm sorry, but yes you are making assumptions and I don't mean to come across rude , but you are wrong to assume this Capcom pricing issue with these Capcom games has anything to do with Nintendo (other than maybe Capcom trying to imitate Nintendo's "quality" standard with their unwavering pricing model, but perhaps that was your point). But again - in this case, that's totally on Capcom, not Nintendo. Unfortunately Capcom simply cannot imitate the way Nintendo prices their games because they (like everyone but Nintendo) discount far too quickly and far too often, and have proven to consumers that after 2 months or so their games are not worth full price. Again - that is on Capcom, not Nintendo.
And when you say "Nintendo make it more alluring to get your products physical with inflated digital pricing," you are also making more incorrect assumptions - the digital pricing is not inflated. It is exactly the same as the MSRP of the physical versions. Whether you believe that the digital price should be lower than the physical price, is irrelevant (personally I'd love to get all my digital games as cheap as possible too, but alas...) Here is a helpful, informative and fun little video to explain why this is (even though you may still dislike the explanations given [which is also perfectly valid]).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emi74MDRMV8
Re: Talking Point: Capcom’s Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
@psanco Considering these games aren’t getting a physical release in Europe (or here in Australia), what price parity does Capcom (or your incorrect assumption that Nintendo) have to adhere to? Also this has nothing to do with Nintendo. This is all on Capcom. It’s baffling that I’m reading comments from various gaming sites and there are people who actually think that Nintendo sets the prices for products of other companies...
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I do have a few questions though - What were the release prices on the other platforms? We’re they the same as these Switch releases? Will they eventually drop to be on par with the others over time?
The biggest question that I have is one that I haven’t even seen asked on the major sites, and that is: Are there any improvements or additions coming to these releases? My most wanted being gyroscopic aiming for RE4 (as it exists in the Revelations releases). IF RE4 has gyro aiming added for the Switch release I personally would would be willing to shell out on day 1.
...However if this is just a straight, no frills port with zero differences, then I am with most other people on the “wait for the eventual 40% off sale.” And I will wait for 40% off, because they have set the precedent with their previous Revelations sales.
Re: UK Charts: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Fights Off Ace Combat 7 To Stay At Number One
@AlexSora89 I believe the answer to that question is simple - it’s all about money. I’m in the camp that strongly believes Mario Maker will get a Switch sequel (not a re-release/port), but Nintendo are primed to make much more money with 2 releases than incorporating one into the other.
Re: UK Charts: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Fights Off Ace Combat 7 To Stay At Number One
@AlexSora89 The smart business decision was to release NSMBUDX before Mario Maker. I (perhaps like you) am not interested in this release in the slightest. I almost beat this (and Luigi U) to 100%. I’ve had my fill.
If Mario Maker gets released on the Switch, I (like many people) will buy into that again. If Mario Maker was released first, do you really think NSMBUDX would have these kinds of insane sales figures? Because I certainly don’t think so. Who would want to buy NSMBUDX when they have an almost infinite number of Mario levels to play (regardless of quality difference)?
Re: Random: Chinese Developer Found Selling Super Mario Bros. ROM On Microsoft's Digital Store
How did this go undetected for an entire year on a Microsoft store? Just baffling.
Re: Video: New Trailer Reveals Another Two Racing Modes Coming To V-Rally 4 On Switch
@OorWullie
While Big Ben Interactive did say some idiotic things regarding Tennis World Tour, and I wouldn’t touch that game with a 10 foot pole, it’s unfair to the actual developers of V-Rally to disregard this game so early. V-Rally 4 (unlike Tennis World Tour) is being developed by a team with some seriously fanstastic racing pedigree - ie. They’re the former developers of the WRC series before the license was given to Codemasters.
So while I can understand being hestitant because of the publisher involved, perhaps we should wait for the game to drop before throwing Kylotonn Games under the bus.
They may be rushing toward a release date, they may not. Personally, I’m waiting on gameplay footage before I pass judgement, but I’m hopefully optimistic.
Re: There's a Sonic Forces Demo on the Japanese eShop, But It Has a Strange Limitation
I’m going to have to disagree. I think the 1 minute timer is a genius design decision for a sonic demo. To re iterate: This type of limitation can really only work with a) a sonic (or speed running) game and b) a free demo.
I get the impression that the main draw of this sonic game (and most really) is that you should be trying to go as fast possible. A 1 minute timer forces you to go as fast as you can if you want to see more of the stage or try and finish it. Multiple playthroughs will have you remember where enemies and obstacles are, so you can avoid them better and get further... If you want to linger, explore and take this sonic game slowly, then perhaps this demo and possibly this game is not for you (and that’s perfectly ok too). Now whether the controls warrant repeat playthroughs is another story entirely (I haven’t played it so I can’t comment on controls).
Re: The Big NBA 2K18 Patch For Switch Is Finally Here
@Pizzapasta Woah back up - are you saying that in order to keep save game data of nba 2k on my switch, I need to supply my email to them and then verify it? Otherwise the game wipes my save? That can’t be right. Is that really a thing?
Re: The Big NBA 2K18 Patch For Switch Is Finally Here
My biggest issue, and the issue I was waiting to get fixed before I purchased, was the save game glitch that would wipe your save under certain circumstances. Has that been fixed yet?
Re: The Order: 1886 Studio Ready At Dawn "Interested" In Working On Nintendo Switch
And here I was thinking I was the only one who thought Deformers looked awesome, and a perfect fit for Switch.
Re: Bill Trinen on the Addition of DLC to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
I'm calling the DLC right now - the new storyline will have you playing as Zelda.
Re: F-Zero X Wii U Update Improves Controls and 'Deadzone' Issue
@UK-Nintendo I actually think that you're not understanding how retail pricing works - Nintendo sets the recommended retail price (rrp) to the retailers who buy their stock. If retailers (in your case Amazon) want to charge less than that, that's their call. They will not make as much money on each unit sold, but they will drive customers to their store with a low price - it worked with you. Now, if Nintendo undercut the retailers price, why then would retailers buy and stock Nintendo products if everyone would just buy direct from Nintendo? Without retailers stocking and providing Nintendo shelf space (virtual and physical), only dedicated Nintendo fans would ever see Nintendo products. Soon enough those fans will fall off with no new fans seeing the retail products and taking their place.
I know it would be much more convenient for us to buy cheap games direct from Nintendo, but Nintendo need retailers, and retailers need companies that make sought after products. It's a symbiont relationship.
Re: EA Executive Clarifies Scope of Nintendo Switch Support, but is Cautious of Its Prospects
@mjharper Yes and yes! - Andromeda and Titanfall 2 on me at all times. Who could scoff at that?
I would also love to see Overwatch get a port, which shouldn't be too difficult seeing as though a toaster could run that game. That game is rife with local multiplayer opportunities!
Re: Video: This Australian Wii U Commercial Is Perfect In Every Way, Apart From Its Timing
@impurekind As an Australian I can confirm that the $429 price tag (at the end of Wii U's life) is fairly steep - even with these 2 great games included. Down here the Wii U has never had a price drop, while PS4 and XBox 1 sees multiple bundles and pretty decent deals all the time.
Re: Tantalus Media is Developing Games for the Switch
They also did the excellent Mass Effect 3 port - I would die if they're doing an Andromeda port for Switch. Make it happen EA!
Re: Timing of NX Reveal Remains Up for Debate, as Insight Emerges On Super Mario Run Development
The logical money says Nintendo have to say something to shareholders at the meeting next week. But announcing anything to shareholders takes away any surprise reveal of new hardware because people basically live tweet the event. What Nintendo should do, is have the Direct at the same time as the investor meeting. Fans can watch the announcement through a fan service video and investors can hear about how the new product can make them more money. Both sides win...
(Although I still think they will hold out until Mario Run's release to announce anything)
Re: Poll: The GameCube is 15 Years Old - Pick Your Favourite Games
@PanurgeJr - I agree with this 100%. Beyond Good and Evil & Baiton Kaitos should definitely be on this list. Pretty egregious omissions by NintendoLife here.
@retro_player_22 - There are a handful of other multiplats on this list so this a moot point. They really should be there.
Re: Interview: The Voice of Fox McCloud and Much More - Joe Zieja
Joe's writing is really funny, and the book seems interesting. Might pick up a copy. However, if he were to read the audiobook in his Fox voice, I'd be all over that, whatever the price tag. Haha
As for StarFox, it is a great game. The issue I have with it is longevity. After roughly 15 or so hours in it unlocking all levels and running through arcade a few times, I don't feel the urge to dive back in... Perhaps if I had a son or nephew who was interested...
Great interview NLife!
Re: Review: Metroid Prime: Blast Ball (3DS)
I'm really liking this free download. Competitive multiplayer is always interesting when you get pretty decent at the game. I've put in roughly 10 hrs so far and I'm fairly impressed - currently have an online score of about 1200. It's not that deep so probably won't last long, and there are some control quirks that should have been addressed (I would have liked a lock on 'toggle' instead of having to hold L for roughly 5 minutes at a time). But it's still a fun little experience for me.
I don't have an issue with the ball physics at all - when 2 players from opposite sides are shooting at the same thing at the same time, of course it's going 'feel' heavy. You need teamwork and strategic aiming with the gyro to direct the ball the way you'd like.
Still looking forward to the Fed Force launch as the few issues I have with this free add on game will not translate to the full package.
As a side note, people really need to stop confusing 'art style' and 'graphical fidelity'. They are mutually exclusive and are not the same thing. Some of the polish that Next Level games have put into these 3DS visuals is astounding even if the chibi art style may not be for everyone.
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force is Now Available to Pre-load in North America
@donniedarkenson "Don't buy bad games just because you want them to continue the "Metroid Franchise" or whatever. They're just going to keep making the bad game if you do. (Sticker Star/Color Splash, etc.)"
I don't even know where to begin... You're implying that federation force is a bad game, and yet we don't yet know if Federation Force is bad or not, because it hasn't been released! And basing your opinion on Blast Ball, which is not even representative of the main gameplay, is just ignorant. Most signs point to this being a pretty decent game. Whether it's to your liking is another story. If you don't like the art style, fine. That doesn't make it bad. If you don't like the multiplayer centric gameplay, fine. That doesn't make it bad. Just because you don't like these things doesn't make it a bad game. That's like me saying FIFA is a crap game because I don't like soccer.
Also, you, and everyone really, needs pull back on the colour splash hate. It's already been established it's not sticker star. It actually seems pretty good and way better than sticker star. Here's ign praising its mechanics and a gaf thread with a glowing info dump of the game:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFg7Xm_PQk
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1250469
While I will agree with you that people shouldn't buy bad games so as to send a message to developers about quality, you can't possibly make that statement about the 2 games you mentioned before they have even come out. Anyone who does is just being idiotic.
Re: The Stages for the Final Splatfest Have Been Announced
Can someone explain the appeal of moray towers? Especially in a turf war. Moray Towers are a snipers dream. But this a Splatfest. Splatfests are turf war. (Most) snipers don't care about turf, they just worry about how many kills they get.
Every time I see a sniper on my team in turf war I let out an audible groan because I know they will contribute nothing... I frickin hate Moray Towers - my least favourite stage in Splatoon. I can't understand why it's so popular.
Re: Video: Slippy Gets Scary in Our Star Fox Guard Trailer
Shouldn't it be 5 nights at Grippy's?
Re: Poll: The Wii U GamePad - Where Do You Stand on Nintendo's Hefty Controller?
Where the hell is Splatoon in that list of games to utilise the controller? Gyro aiming is the best thing about the controller and Splatoon is not even being mentioned... Smh
Re: Interview: Former Retro Studios Man Rhys Lewis on Going Alone With Star Ghost on Wii U
This looks very slick indeed. Plus David Wise is doing the soundtrack - SOLD! I also liked the DKR barrel levels, even though this looks just slightly different (better). It looks like it has that easy pick and play aspect. I'm not sure about longevity, but I'm definitely looking forward to this.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Leads the Way for Nintendo in UK Charts
@abe_hikura how did you play through Metroid Prime exclusively on the GamePad? I thought wiimote + nunchuck were required? Or do you mean that you used the wiimote + nunchuck on an upright standing GamePad? If Metroid Prime Trilogy had gyro controls or even right stick aiming to play on the GamePad, I would buy it again... Alas I don't think this is the case. Can you confirm?
Re: Weirdness: This Is Conker As You've Never Seen Him Before, And Won't Ever Want To Again
Watching this is actually really depressing... Oh Conker, how far you've fallen.
Re: Rumour Buster: Let's Clarify Some Issues With Those Recent Nintendo NX Predictions
@Jin15 "The only time Nintendo ever had the most graphically powerful system on the market was during the Super Nintendo era"
Umm the SNES was the most powerful of its gen, the n64 was way more powerful than the Saturn and PS1, and the GameCube sat in between the PS2 (least powerful) and was very comparable to (most powerful, sold at a loss) Xbox.
I do agree with your assessment of the philosophy set in place by Gunpei Yokoi though. I think this philosophy was embraced when successive consoles (n64 & GameCube) with not too much innovation failed to move significant units.
In any case, I'm pretty confident that what Nintendo is cooking up will not be your standard run of the mill console/handheld, and I'm certainly looking forward to it.
Re: Music: Metal Gear Solid And Etrian Odyssey Composers Launch Snooze-Worthy Secret Of Mana Album
I've had the secret of mana on the Wii virtual console for some time now, but would also love to see this game on the Wii U VC. Japan has had it for years, I don't understand why we don't...
Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
@Toadsfriend No way man, I am loving this game too!
I can fully agree with the criticism about content (hoping they will add a career of sorts in the future), but I've had online sessions where I'm laughing for the entire match. The 'victory lap' animations some people do after winning a point are hilarious every single time. Currently only playing singles, but I'll power up a few amiibo eventually and possibly see you on the court.
As a small contribution to this conversation I will say this: not every game can be a masterpiece. If every game was a masterpiece, then no game would be. I generally feel that at least some fun can be had in all of Nintendo's offerings, but some games just aren't for everyone - For example: I will be steering well clear of amiibo festival, it's just not for me.
Re: Video: We Want Your Super Mario Maker Levels for Our New YouTube Series
This is great. I think I've played way more levels from gathering codes than I have in the 100 Mario Challenge. There's a treasure trove of levels here, in which I'll definitely try out a heap.
If anyone's interested, here's my latest which I'm quite proud of:
Grand Theft Yoshi ★
8C18-0000-00A7-6EAE
And my favourite one I've created so far:
Hella Hot Propeller ★
3A15-0000-006E
Re: Takashi Tezuka Gives His Opinion on Hard Levels Made with Super Mario Maker
After playing through Super Luigi, a couple of panga levels, and thinking about these quotes by Tezuka, it would be interesting to see the 2d Mario franchise evolve and be sold like Pokemon in 2 flavours - one in normal difficulty, and one in hard difficulty... It would appease all fans, and could make more money for Nintendo.
Re: The Pokémon Company Sues Fan for Copyright Infringement, Demands $4,000 in Damages
People who are upset over this and can't understand why companies sue over copyright infringement clearly don't understand the rights of IP and copyright law. Yes it seems harsh, and sometimes may seem unfair, but he used intellectual property he doesn't own and didn't get authorisation to use for marketing material to make money for his Cafè.
This particular case seems really unfair, but he infringed on copyright. The $4000 probably covers the money he made on the night (tickets, drinks, food etc) plus lawyer and court fees. I agree that the denial of a payment plan is pretty harsh, but there may be more to that than just "The Pokèmon Company said no".
Just because your a 'massive fan' doesn't give you any more right to use IP that doesn't belong to you. If he was smarter, instead of using copyright protected images and logos, he should have used photographs of cosplays at his Cafè or something along those lines. There's plenty of creative ways to promote an event or market your Cafè in a certain way that doesn't infringe on copyright law.
I feel bad for this guy, but as content creator myself, I wouldn't want someone else using my creations for their own financial gain. The Pokemon Company is particularly strict when it comes to their IP - not even allowing their Amiibo to be used in Nintendo games. If he's a massive fan he would have known this.