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@1UP-HUSKY - It didn't stay, then. Cause literally after the N64 we had the renaissance of gaming with the N64, PS2, PS1, Dreamcast. Everything was experimental in the 3D space for 2 generations.

I would wager MS shot first with their push for statistical buzzwords, Sony followed suit. Nintendo was hamstrung for being "kiddie."

@Trauma_Team_Medic - Sadly, we cam blame the brand-based power pissing contest Sony and MS has been doing since the PS3. Every new console demands more work, more resources, more time, more money. And those budgets nearly double every generation.

We didn't need 5 studios on a single Call of Duty, but we have long accepted that. This, in its pure form, is what we get now because we were okay with it for decades now.

Many franchises have out-budgeted their market, it literally takes more sales to turn a profit than most fanbases could support. So in a way, Randy is right with his comment.

What Randy doesn't get is that, unlike earlier generations, we have indies offering alternative (and affordable) options. Which will make his comment all the more damning.

@Datasun_7 - isn't that for the original Switch? Cause I recall Marvelous saying something aboit RF's delay.

@Siaha - Rune Factory is all on cart, yes. However, not readily available on launch day. Got delayed.

@Greatluigi - With Legends being it's own thing, I can see that idea being explored.

How? By making more items have more interactivity, for one.

Have a base item work one way, then crafting improves it, sometimes in multiple stages.

Imagine having an actual functioning bumper cars or other carnival rides.

@Polley001 - There may be some truth to that. Saw somewhere else that tech is far advancing beyond ehat we can pay. I remember having a 4gb mSD card before the Switch, and remember having a 64-ish one halfway through.

Nowadays, I don't see anything under three digits, and the TB monoliths that used to be rare, are all over.

Basically, everything from phones, to cameras, to videos and such all require more cause people want numbers.

Online only.

Nah, skipping that one. No point in arguing physical here anyway, because that alone renders it moot.

And this is why Cyberpunk is my first Switch 2 purchase.

I would have bought an OLED on the eShop being improved alone, if that were true.

@Spider-Kev - Pretty sure those "companies" know that. They just hope those buying these games don't.

@Joeynator3000 - Well, they ARE responsible for Among Us, so it's possible.

Dunno why, but Baldi always reminded me of Henry Stickmin, though they are not even alike (hell, it took years before I realized Baldi was a game).

And in that breath, surprised neither got a Switch Port, but Banban did.

Hasn't it already started to break Nintendo's own internal records? Most preorders in Japan and stuff like that?

Pretty certain Switch 2 is going to be something huge. Not as huge as Switch Uno, but very close.

I am open to more 3D platformers, hoping one gets as good as Mario. AstroBot was great, but I think the closest has been bother BK and Vexx games.

@Dev-N - Well, my main joke was at Kirby Air Riders, considering they're both racers and Sakurai's next project.

But I'd let Sakurai slide with a classic NES Moblin from Zelda for Smash.

Sakurai better not be getting any ideas, now...

Man, SaGa...

I remember my first one, Unlimited SaGa. Always was the "complex FF" or "FF for adults" series most of my friends found to be extremley put off by.

There is some I understand, like SF6 (needs to be online for all modes, so essentially a GaaS), but most of the key-card debacle is garbage.

I don't want to be outdated the moment Gearbox decides Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 is no longer supported because Borderlands 4 on Switch 3 is now available.

We are finally in line with the PS4/5 comparisons where we justify a system being better by the blades of grass?

What a time to be alive!

@eltomo - Nope, totally being replaced with Disney Originals like Grogu and teen Groot.

@EarthboundBenjy @HammerGalladeBro - The main problem is SEGA cannot get any major retailers on board to carry niche titles anymore without significant benefits to said retailer.

Even if this game opened up for 4 months of pre-orders, it would not even come close to the numbers retailers usually buy in bulk and carry. So why carry a game that sells thousands if you need to essentially shelve 100s of those thousands till clearance?

Sonic at least has sales numbers. Puyo wouldn't even come close.

@Dee123 - There is, they simply have to step up. Many of them have the potential, but locked either in their comfort zone, or simply plagued with their own imposter syndrome.

Sort of like most of Millenial and Gen Z talents.

@Mariotag - More like mystery dungeon genre than either you listed. But it does take more of a conplex role back when Wizardry was in its peak form. Cannot speak on the new one just yet.

@SplatRay001 - Games have been giving us variants since Mario Bros. and Dragon Quest.

But we draw the line at... Minecraft?

"Hades-like?"

Uhhh, absolutely certain Hades didn't reinvent either genre this game blends. Almost certain many isometric ARPGs have existed before it.

@Mana_Knight - If it gives EA a smidgeon of more control, they'll do it. There is outliers, like MySims, but they are not often to bank on.

I cannot trust this. EA is known for making everything require online, and this remake would fit well under that system.

@anoyonmus - Depends on what you are into. If Shantae is a favored one, Decline's Drops is a pretty good one with Smash-inspired mechanics.

This game was wildly amusing on the PC. Super Rare is probably gunna male me double dip.

@JustMonika - GG Double Peace is sort of a half step game, like a 1.5 if you will.

When I say Gal*Gun 3, I mean a whole new experience with new characters and such.

Honestly, as goofy as the Gunvolt story is, I dig the games. Would definitely want more of those.

And a Gal*Gun 3, cause it is a cheeky rails shooter, enjoyed the other two.

@Selim - Well, technically Nintendo can pump out more games than the other two contenders. Even with them being bigger titans. Nintendo averaged just under 1 release a month.

If anything, the contenders need them more. It just so happens it is easier to drag and drop onto systems when the power is a lot more comparable. But many indies champion Nintendo being their biggest success, sometimes even bigger than their PC releases.

I mean, Square literally only has 1 game (2 if you don't count the pocket edition of XV) for Nintendo to catch up to their current releases of the core FF games.

@Laurenzio - Oof, another good one bites the dust.

But alas, thus is the warning from making service games.

Wait... Aren't these people who also bought, and closed, Awesomenauts' devekopment team?

@ScalenePowers - Uhhh, KtJL was pretty busted. Actually most of Ubisoft's recent releases have absolute garbage AI and hit-detection problems.

Kraino Origins is already on Switch, solid little game. I enjoy it a lot. Like a blend of Shovel Knight and NES Disney platformers.

@Zeebor15 - Obvious Marvelous & XSEED since they cannot publish and warehouse a couple million copies for all the people who would... Wait 2 years and buy it at their loss.

Maaaaan, why can't they just make Pod Racer 2 with N64 assets as opposed to bringing this one back from the grave?

@Jack_Goetz - Shenmue Trilogy Collection, Switch 2.

I won't accept anything less.

@GrailUK - Oddly funny; My last GCN game I bought was also a SHMUP, which I said this exact thing about when Ikaruga released.

Honestly, it is a little amusing saying Croc needs more time for fine tuning considering why this game was known in the first place.

"Switch not confirmed."

If I was Moonlighter, I'd honestly hold out for the new system as well if my development is still a ways out anyway. Like this is.

@Bolt_Strike - Overtly, avoid buying the game outright is more beneficial for any consumer, compared to buying even a discounted port. Let alone a full priced one.

I am just saying don't expect Nintendo to see a slump of DKC sales and think, "Man, maybe we should make a new one instead." Sometimes these ports do actually funnel money to new projects, again, that is still not an obligation on the consumer.

@Yoshi3 - Usually forgoing a purchase doesn't tell a developer people want a new one. Not saying you should buy the game, just saying the intent you have is the opposite of what Nintendo would see.

@timtimtim - I mean, it is a believable suggestion, sure. But I wouldn't sign off on it personally.

@PinballBuzzbro - Is it, though? Cause my cursory search about their third game is still unannounced.

So it has been about 4 years since SoR4, and their third game had not really been discussed or talked about.

Chances are, that game may be seeing a lot of contention behind the scenes, and Omar is seeing the writing on the wall and left before something bad arises.

This pattern happens all too often.

@AllieKitsune - I mean, that sort of trend comes with popularity and social media. Not quite the fault of GG and Arc Systems.

People would ship anyone to their perverse, socially okay fantasy they see fit if it meant approval of the right groups and ruffling of the wrong groups. Literally every anime has this whole sub-community doing that now, even older anime. Cause it's popular to, I guess, "goon" over personal fantasies that activates your almonds and share it to the world.

I meam, I'd much rather ask them what happened to the project they ditched to be Prime Studios again cause too many people hate when they don't make Metroids.

I am not surprised. Even given the mass amount of problems it has had (and many still have), it is still one of the better MODERN Pokémon releases. With many mechanical decisions that have bodded many other previous versions down.

I cannot say it's "up there" with the older releases, but I would be lying to say it is probably better than anything from X/Y and onward.