@CharlieGirl I wish the company I work for would pay me royalties for every contract they make with their customers.
Also, while we are at that, it would be great to have a USD$1,000 per hour payment, like Taylor was offered. I have to do with only USD$7 per hour.
Voice acting with unions has the standard USD$250 hourly, they were paying 4 times that. I mean, why do you say they aren't already unionized? They are.
Also, royalties for VAs is very rare, and usually comes from indie companies who can't make a big upfront payment easily, so they offer only royalties and a small one time payment.
Getting paid USD$250 hourly as a the standard... I seriously think it's better paid that some other jobs. I don't know. Earning USD$7 myself, I'd prefer being a VA.
But still, no company will pay anyone a percentage of their earnings, no matter how big their participation in the development of their product/service, etc.
So, if I earn USD$250 HOURLY, I wouldn't actually cry about anything at all. I earn USD$7 hourly, and I hate my work, but I can't do anything about it.
I live in Mexico. And that's all I can do, survive. Can't get many luxuries. My Switch was gifted to me by a friend. My 3DS was bought after saving up for 4 years.
Yeah, companies should pay better. But a percentage of their earnings to every employee? That would be very cool, but not happening anytime soon.
@RubyCarbuncle I mean, boycotting the games doesn't matter for the new VA. They don't pay a percentage of the sales, only a flat rate, one time payment.
If only they had gyroscope. No motion controls is what keeps me away from these controllers.
Funny how they only mention "don't include HD Rumble, NFC an IR camera or wireless functions", but what bugs me the more is gryo control, and they don't say a thing about the controller not having it, like if it was less important.
I don't care about rumble or amiibos, but god forbids I have to aim in BOTW with a common joystick instead of motion, again.
@Jokerwolf that would make sense because of mostly everything seen so far, but it's stated Lorule was already named like that since before their Triforce broke down.
@Travisemo007 I meant more along the lines of the 2DS XL. It's basically a 3DS XL with a more sturdy design, less prone to error triggers (L & R) but without 3D. Also more ergonomic.
It felt like the best console in the 3DS family, only missing the flagship feature. I actually prefer playing on a 2DS XL more than any 3DS version. Yeah, it's missing 3D, but I can play more comfortably for hours.
My main issue with the Steam Deck is I can't get one because it isn't available in my country, at all. Not even preorders existed here.
Also, can't pay above USD$1,500 for what scalpers ask for getting it imported into my country.
I don't think it will be ever officially released here, either. For example, the Steam Controller was already discontinued, but it never released in my country. Even when it was officially discounted to USD$5, resellers asked no less than USD$100 here.
@UltraZelda64 Since this is actually more of a remake than only a remaster (port with graphical updates), it changes a lot gameplay wise. Controls feel "different". No exactly "more tight", just different.
If you played the original, you'll need to get used to it.
Real reason people didn't like them was because of graphics. Even Zelda fans who had played Twilight Princess and Wind Waker thought graphics were everything and didn't give them a chance just because NDS graphics weren't as shiny as console releases.
People talking bad about the Ocean King dungeon didn't understand what it was about.
This is more like "free updates" than DLC, since DLC usually means it should be purchased or downloaded from an optional and separated menu, while these characters actually come in the mandatory update.
“Games need to be built that can take advantage of the two GamePad controllers,” said Nintendo of America’s president to Gamasutra. “It’s going to be well after launch for those game experiences to come to life.”
Well, Reggie basically confirmed it back in the day, it doesn't sound very ambiguous to me.
@Thaliard I don't think it's impossible, given the 5 years the console already got since launch.
Looking at Switch success, a new console retro-compatible with Switch games, but more powerful, makes a lot of sense. For Wii, they did that when they released Wii U, even if it was a failure.
Also, the 3DS was compatible with the DS games, one of the most successful portable gaming devices.
They'll sure make something similar for Switch given its success.
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Re: Bayonetta 3 Dev Responds To Voice Actor Dispute In Official Statement
@CharlieGirl I wish the company I work for would pay me royalties for every contract they make with their customers.
Also, while we are at that, it would be great to have a USD$1,000 per hour payment, like Taylor was offered. I have to do with only USD$7 per hour.
Voice acting with unions has the standard USD$250 hourly, they were paying 4 times that. I mean, why do you say they aren't already unionized? They are.
Also, royalties for VAs is very rare, and usually comes from indie companies who can't make a big upfront payment easily, so they offer only royalties and a small one time payment.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
I understand.
However, only 30fps?
I've seen FPS dips are sometimes very noticeable in gameplay videos from people who got the game early.
Re: A New Bayonetta 3 Report Features A Differing Account Of PlatinumGames VA Pay Offer
@Yosher She criticized her replacement VA. That, by itself, talks very bad about her.
Re: A New Bayonetta 3 Report Features A Differing Account Of PlatinumGames VA Pay Offer
@Teksetter Why not buying it and play it with Japanese voices?
Re: A New Bayonetta 3 Report Features A Differing Account Of PlatinumGames VA Pay Offer
@Fangleman32 I dunno if it's not a good job
Getting paid USD$250 hourly as a the standard... I seriously think it's better paid that some other jobs. I don't know. Earning USD$7 myself, I'd prefer being a VA.
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
@Nanoline52 Yeah, they should pay more.
But still, no company will pay anyone a percentage of their earnings, no matter how big their participation in the development of their product/service, etc.
So, if I earn USD$250 HOURLY, I wouldn't actually cry about anything at all. I earn USD$7 hourly, and I hate my work, but I can't do anything about it.
I live in Mexico. And that's all I can do, survive. Can't get many luxuries. My Switch was gifted to me by a friend. My 3DS was bought after saving up for 4 years.
Yeah, companies should pay better. But a percentage of their earnings to every employee? That would be very cool, but not happening anytime soon.
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
@RubyCarbuncle I mean, boycotting the games doesn't matter for the new VA. They don't pay a percentage of the sales, only a flat rate, one time payment.
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
@ketrac Play with Japanese voices.
Re: Random: Fans Are Getting Fix-It Felix Vibes From Movie Mario
@Anachronism Well, yeah. This is not a game animation, it's a movie animation.
Re: Random: Fans Are Getting Fix-It Felix Vibes From Movie Mario
@Anachronism Because Felix was a Mario parody?
Re: Backlog Club: Portal 2 Made Me Feel Clever, Despite My Minor Case Of Serious Brain Damage
@Astral-Grain It's serious, but compared to other serious, it's minor.
Re: Feature: "No Man's Sky Will Never Run On That" - Sean Murray Talks Defying The Odds On Switch
@PtM Not available in a lot of countries yet, while the Switch is.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
@Browny Yeah, the game that saved the franchise.
Re: Bayonetta 1 & 2 Receive New Update Ahead Of Third Game's Launch
Finally a physical Bayonetta 1 for Switch.
Re: Hori Reveals New Pokémon-Themed Designs For The Switch Split Pad Fit
If only they had gyroscope. No motion controls is what keeps me away from these controllers.
Funny how they only mention "don't include HD Rumble, NFC an IR camera or wireless functions", but what bugs me the more is gryo control, and they don't say a thing about the controller not having it, like if it was less important.
I don't care about rumble or amiibos, but god forbids I have to aim in BOTW with a common joystick instead of motion, again.
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@Travisemo007 Alright. The company that created and sold it actually calls it a member of the "Nintendo 3DS Family" so, there's that.
https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/how-to-set-up-nintendo-3ds/
Re: Random: Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@Jokerwolf That sounds even better. Worlds/dimensions collapsing.
Re: Random: Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@Jokerwolf that would make sense because of mostly everything seen so far, but it's stated Lorule was already named like that since before their Triforce broke down.
Re: Random: Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@Deminox Latín American Spanish voice acting is top notch for both Zelda and Mipha. Also, Japanese is very good.
You'd have to judge given the original language, which is Japanese in this case.
Re: Random: Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
English is weird.
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@Travisemo007 I meant more along the lines of the 2DS XL. It's basically a 3DS XL with a more sturdy design, less prone to error triggers (L & R) but without 3D. Also more ergonomic.
It felt like the best console in the 3DS family, only missing the flagship feature. I actually prefer playing on a 2DS XL more than any 3DS version. Yeah, it's missing 3D, but I can play more comfortably for hours.
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@Travisemo007 So, 2DS was an error?
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@abdias I'm not sure what you are talking about. There's basically no commercial game that Cita can't run, given you got a powerful enough PC.
You can even upscale them to 720p, 1080p and 4K.
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@WhiteUmbrella Availability.
My main issue with the Steam Deck is I can't get one because it isn't available in my country, at all. Not even preorders existed here.
Also, can't pay above USD$1,500 for what scalpers ask for getting it imported into my country.
I don't think it will be ever officially released here, either. For example, the Steam Controller was already discontinued, but it never released in my country. Even when it was officially discounted to USD$5, resellers asked no less than USD$100 here.
Re: Random: Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
@Guile Hey, I like my 2DS XL a lot. It doesn't have the 3D effect but it is neat.
Re: Nintendo Drops Wii to $149.99 and Launches Budget Games
@DivineDope SuperHot is a great game nowadays.
Re: Random: Switch eShop 'Team Picks' Logo Looks Awfully Familiar
@HammerKirby Yeah. You're right.
Here's a link from Nintendolife back when it was introduced for Wii games.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/05/nintendo_drops_wii_to_usd14999_and_launches_budget_games
Also, it's basically a renewed brand "Player's Choice", which was introduced for SNES games in 1996.
Re: Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Mexican first party games are very expensive in the eShop.
Re: Deals: Grab A Free 128GB Micro SD Card With This Switch OLED Labor Day Deal (North America)
"North America" includes Canada, USA and Mexico. However, there are no such deals in Mexico.
It would be preferrable to have the article say simply "USA" instead, given it doesn't seem to apply for Canada, neither.
Re: Random: Mcdonald's Advertises Pokémon Violet And... Pokémon Violet?
@EarthboundBenjy Well, yeah. Originally thought as a way for enticing players to playing with friends who got the opposite version.
Re: Nintendo Announces End Date For Dragalia Lost
And it never reached my country.
Installing APK didn't work because they closed after a while.
The same will happen to the Steam Deck, I'm sure.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pac-Man World: Re-Pac
@UltraZelda64 Since this is actually more of a remake than only a remaster (port with graphical updates), it changes a lot gameplay wise. Controls feel "different". No exactly "more tight", just different.
If you played the original, you'll need to get used to it.
Re: Hori Reveals The Split Pad Fit For Nintendo Switch
I don't care about rumble, but why can't they add motion?
Otherwise, I'd already have a lot of their controllers. If only they added motion.
This makes it impossible to play several games in some parts. Like BOTW in the motion shrines or shooting arrows.
Some games, I understand, use the own console's gyro for motion when in portable mode, but it's only 1 or 2 out of 100 that do that.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game?
@Snatcher Still trying to get to watch Season 2. Where I live, it's nowhere to be found.
Re: Inti Creates' New Project Is A Stunning Mash Up Of Castlevania And Mega Man
The characters look and play exactly like X and Zero from the Megaman X series. Colors and everything.
Re: Watch: This 90-Minute Deep Dive Into Two Of The Most Underrated Zeldas Is Well Worth The Time
I loved both games when they were launched.
Real reason people didn't like them was because of graphics. Even Zelda fans who had played Twilight Princess and Wind Waker thought graphics were everything and didn't give them a chance just because NDS graphics weren't as shiny as console releases.
People talking bad about the Ocean King dungeon didn't understand what it was about.
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
@RubyCarbuncle Can't we apply a "better late than never" here?
Would you prefer if Daisy wasn't ever released, even as an update?
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
@Unit_DTH So, free DLC, that is.
This is more like "free updates" than DLC, since DLC usually means it should be purchased or downloaded from an optional and separated menu, while these characters actually come in the mandatory update.
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
Subtle callback? Callback to what? Just because a hip hit?
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Update Adds Daisy, Shy Guy, And More
Game gets new content.
People is still angry it wasn't even more content.
Ugh,
As a game developer, this surely would be disheartening.
Re: Nintendo Teases Giant 'LEGO Super Mario' Comic-Con Reveal
This will be great.
Re: Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
@cmdrmarc Why would they? It's a different site, and it's a different reviewer.
Re: Reggie Explains Why The Nintendo Wii U Didn't Utilise Dual GamePad Support
@Atariboy
https://www.destructoid.com/wii-u-dual-gamepad-support-coming-well-after-launch/
“Games need to be built that can take advantage of the two GamePad controllers,” said Nintendo of America’s president to Gamasutra. “It’s going to be well after launch for those game experiences to come to life.”
Well, Reggie basically confirmed it back in the day, it doesn't sound very ambiguous to me.
Re: Random: We Need To Play This Gorgeous Fan-Made Super Mario RPG Remake Now
Something looks a bit off about Mallow... Also, that Mario Design.
The animation is giving me the creeps.
Re: Gallery: New Screenshots Of Sonic Frontiers, Out On Switch Holiday 2022
This looks great.
People are so fast to judge a game before it's even released.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
@Thaliard I don't think it's impossible, given the 5 years the console already got since launch.
Looking at Switch success, a new console retro-compatible with Switch games, but more powerful, makes a lot of sense. For Wii, they did that when they released Wii U, even if it was a failure.
Also, the 3DS was compatible with the DS games, one of the most successful portable gaming devices.
They'll sure make something similar for Switch given its success.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
@StarPoint I was really just joking.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
@StarPoint New Nintendo Switch releasing next year. It's probably limited to 60fps for that.
Re: Video: Here's 45 Minutes Of Sonic Origins Gameplay Footage
So, just like the original games? What else is to be expected from the new gameplay video?
Re: Random: The New Hog Pokémon Lechonk Has Already Become An Internet Superstar
That's literally the spanish name for a young pig.
Lechón.