Oh look kids, it's Captain Hindsight and his sidekick Toldyouso. Man, I'm tired of these two trying to stay relevant. I get it, they were famous Nintendo of America employees at some point, but the way they're still leeching off of that, is kinda sad, really...
The year isn't even finished, but what the hell, let's give a prize to a game of this year! Man, we still got 2 months to go. F these awards. They should be held in January or February, even, when there's literally zero other news anyway.
Anyways, if you're still reading my comment. I think Requiem deserves a prize, but Ocarina of Time and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave are my contenders for game of this year. Although that could still change, since the YEAR ISN'T FINISHED YET.
Wasn't it the same with James Earl Jones, who gave permission to use his voice as Darth Vader using AI? I mean, I get it, people are used to having the same voice. But man, I feel that this use of AI is unneeded and people can get used to a slightly different voice. Especially because I think voice actors deserve their jobs.
I roll sometimes, but I never really cared about speedrunning. I love taking in the environment and not getting from A to B as fast as possible. But I did try the cancel attack roll, just for fun. I'm always happy to see people finding new ways of playing the game and finding exploits.
Wonder if those numbers would be better if they offered upgrade paths from S1 to S2 for their library, but I guess it doesn't matter if you're doing well you can just keep ignoring your fans. 🤷♂️
I never cared about GTA, but people who are comparing that game to Zelda and thinking one is going to "win"... I dunno I just think it's weird. People are just looking for the kind of entertainment that suits their tastes and I think you can like both, or not. It's apples and pears, really. I just think Nintendo did a terrific job with the remake. Making it run at 60 FPS and having it look the way it does is just a testament to how well they know their own hardware. The same can't be said for GTA VI, because it's just a different beast altogether.
The praise coming from Take Two is a bit weird. In fact, the way it worded it's more of a "Yea, it's great what they're doing, but our game is going to be grea, too!" It kinda rubs me the wrong way.
Just played this with some buds and it was really nice to play. Reminded me that I should get all of the DLC as well. It's basically multiplayer Hades!
As usual with Atlus games, I'll wait a year or so. Perhaps by then they will either have patched some stuff, or announced a better edition of the game.
It shouldn't be any surprise that the game's performance is great, to be honest. What I'm more curious about is when we can expect a restock for the pro controller. I've never been so desperate to get one (for non-scalper prices, mind you).
All jokes aside, I think it's so weird how invisible Bowser has been during his time with Nintendo. Definitely a downgrade from the Reggie age. I hope his successor will be more visible. So far, I think she has been.
@RobertCorwen what does that even mean? We can have nice things. But people are just having fun with the game their way. If it's not your cup of tea, let it be. Are they actively hurting anyone with the exploits? I really don't think so.
Link looked right out of an episode of Robot Chicken during one of those sequence breaks. I really couldn't stop laughing the first time I saw it. Absolute cinema!
9/10 for me. I understand why people believe this game to be the best videogame ever made, but for me A Link to the Past deserves those accolades. It still is one of the greatest games ever made. What doesn't make it a 10/10 for me is that not all lines are fully spoken, which I think is really stupid. And that it is a very safe remake. I can appreciate it being faithful, but I think I prefer my remakes more akin to Final Fantasy VII
Metroid would be one of the easier picks here. Pikmin could be great, I mean the shorts are incredibly cute and there's plenty of room for adventure storytelling. Star Fox could work, too. Or... a Smash Bros movie? Just bring everything together! Although that could possible best be saved as an Avenger's type event.
@Friendly I'd rather have a Fire Emblem anime than a movie.
I am still hoping for a remake of the best Zelda ever: A Link to the Past, also. But there's so many games to choose from. A remix of Mario Bros and World, for instance. Golden Sun needs a proper modern remake, too. Preferably in HD-2D or some other similar art style.
The list is exciting! 2026 was really good, but I think 2027 can potentially deliver similar quality games. Anything from Capcom and Nintendo is great and I'll also take the last part of the FF7 remakes.
I sincerely hope they restock the Zelda themed stuff. I couldn't get my hands on a pro controller, which was what I really wanted. But I might get a bit of windfall towards the end of the year and I would consider getting the Zelda themed Switch 2 as well.
I used it extensively in Tears of the Kingodm, but that was a different beast. I think I will use it, but maybe not on my first playthrough. Perhaps on 2nd quest. 😉
Fire Emblem was finally getting the marketing it deserved, I think. I saw it everywhere! I am not even the right audience, because all Fire Emblem games are day 1 buys for me, but still, I can't remember so many people talking about it, even within my own social circle where pretty much no one plays it...
Excellent story, Jim! My copy will be in the mail when I get back home today. I'm too old to wait hours and hours on the streets. (I'm 45 and actually just too lazy)
@Hang-on-a-minute Yes, probably the best selling Fire Emblem game to date! But to be honest, I don't think I've seen Nintendo market any Fire Emblem game as much as they did with Fortune's Weave. I'm all here for it and hope it wins GOTY awards. It's definitely my GOTY!
@EriXz that's the whole point of reviews though, to be subjective. And if there is hate for something, that can be subjective, but also warranted. So that is why I said "over time" they are more reliable. If something gets universal acclaim it's deserved. If it gets hate, there is a reason for it. Also, there is usually more user reviews, which means the data is more reliable to begin with. Again, over time.
@AdmiralBribery user reviews are more reliable over time, to be honest. The thing is that it takes about a year for it to give a good estimate of the game's overall reception. By that time you're likely to have either bought, and/or played the game yourself.
No Master Quest? Well, that is disappointing, to say the least. I bet they're going to sell it to us as DLC later...
But overall the review doesn't surprise me. It would have been something if they botched the remake, which they clearly did not. I'm still going to have a ton of fun playing it. But really hoping for Master Quest later!
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Re: "The Series Was In Dire Straits" - Kit & Krysta Recall Zelda's Pre-BOTW Dark Times
@Dr_Awkward doesn't change the fact they're a bunch of leeches. "Bro".
Re: "The Series Was In Like Dire Straits" - Kit & Krysta Recall Zelda's Pre-BOTW Dark Times
Oh look kids, it's Captain Hindsight and his sidekick Toldyouso. Man, I'm tired of these two trying to stay relevant. I get it, they were famous Nintendo of America employees at some point, but the way they're still leeching off of that, is kinda sad, really...
Re: Japanese Charts: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Physical Takes The Lion's Share Of Its Japanese Sales
Really happy to see OOT perform so well! I don't think I've seen numbers like these in a long time!
@Anti-Matter Sir, this is a Wendy's.
Re: Review: Harold Halibut (Switch 2) - A Creative Marvel That Suffers In The Back Half
Sounds more like Harold Flounder, to me. From reading the review. I don't think this one will make it on my wishlist, sadly.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Crowned 'Ultimate Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joysticks Awards
The year isn't even finished, but what the hell, let's give a prize to a game of this year! Man, we still got 2 months to go. F these awards. They should be held in January or February, even, when there's literally zero other news anyway.
Anyways, if you're still reading my comment. I think Requiem deserves a prize, but Ocarina of Time and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave are my contenders for game of this year. Although that could still change, since the YEAR ISN'T FINISHED YET.
Re: Witcher 3's New Expansion Pairs Geralt's Polish Voice Actor With AI, But It's A "Special Case"
Wasn't it the same with James Earl Jones, who gave permission to use his voice as Darth Vader using AI? I mean, I get it, people are used to having the same voice. But man, I feel that this use of AI is unneeded and people can get used to a slightly different voice. Especially because I think voice actors deserve their jobs.
Re: Random: Yes, Young Link Is Still Quicker When He Rolls About In Ocarina's Remake
I roll sometimes, but I never really cared about speedrunning. I love taking in the environment and not getting from A to B as fast as possible. But I did try the cancel attack roll, just for fun. I'm always happy to see people finding new ways of playing the game and finding exploits.
Re: Square Enix's Big Reset Is Working As It Increases Its Full-Year Forecast
Wonder if those numbers would be better if they offered upgrade paths from S1 to S2 for their library, but I guess it doesn't matter if you're doing well you can just keep ignoring your fans. 🤷♂️
Re: It's Official, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies In 4 Days
Great news! I bet this means we'll get more Zelda games!
Re: "It's Terrific" - Take-Two Boss Acknowledges Zelda Remake's High Score Ahead Of GTA VI Launch
I never cared about GTA, but people who are comparing that game to Zelda and thinking one is going to "win"... I dunno I just think it's weird. People are just looking for the kind of entertainment that suits their tastes and I think you can like both, or not. It's apples and pears, really. I just think Nintendo did a terrific job with the remake. Making it run at 60 FPS and having it look the way it does is just a testament to how well they know their own hardware. The same can't be said for GTA VI, because it's just a different beast altogether.
The praise coming from Take Two is a bit weird. In fact, the way it worded it's more of a "Yea, it's great what they're doing, but our game is going to be grea, too!" It kinda rubs me the wrong way.
Re: New TMNT: Splintered Fate Update Adds Even More Reasons To Play In Co-Op
Just played this with some buds and it was really nice to play. Reminded me that I should get all of the DLC as well. It's basically multiplayer Hades!
Re: Review: Metaphor: ReFantazio (Switch 2) - An Extraordinary JRPG That Could Use Another Optimisation Pass
As usual with Atlus games, I'll wait a year or so. Perhaps by then they will either have patched some stuff, or announced a better edition of the game.
Re: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time "Off To A Great Start", Says Nintendo
It shouldn't be any surprise that the game's performance is great, to be honest. What I'm more curious about is when we can expect a restock for the pro controller. I've never been so desperate to get one (for non-scalper prices, mind you).
Re: Nintendo's Analysis Indicates You Might Want To Watch The Zelda Movie With Others
And here I was hoping to have the theatre all to myself.
Re: "Why Is It Not Fun?" - Doug Bowser Gives A Peek Into Nintendo's Strategy Sessions
So now we finally get Bowser's Inside Story?
All jokes aside, I think it's so weird how invisible Bowser has been during his time with Nintendo. Definitely a downgrade from the Reggie age. I hope his successor will be more visible. So far, I think she has been.
Re: Speedrunners Didn't Take Long To Find New Ways To Break Ocarina Of Time
@RobertCorwen what does that even mean? We can have nice things. But people are just having fun with the game their way. If it's not your cup of tea, let it be. Are they actively hurting anyone with the exploits? I really don't think so.
Re: "Mario Is My Life" - Beloved Blogger 'Supper Mario Broth' Reveals Health Issues
First time I heard of this blogger, but wish him all the best. We need more real ones like this in the Dark Ages of the Interwebz
Re: Bandai Namco Reveals Its Involvement On Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
I love seeing Nintendo work with all these other parties, like Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo. Looking forward to seeing many more of these!
Re: Speedrunners Didn't Take Long To Find New Ways To Break Ocarina Of Time
Link looked right out of an episode of Robot Chicken during one of those sequence breaks. I really couldn't stop laughing the first time I saw it. Absolute cinema!
Re: Mario's Next 'Adults Welcome' LEGO Set Is "Hatching Soon"
Oh my! I need this set! Anything Yoshi related is great!
Re: Nintendo's Bill Trinen Explains Why Ocarina Of Time Is The Perfect Place To Start In The Zelda Universe
Well, it is the most vanilla of 3D Zelda games, that's for sure. But when it comes to 2D, you can't go wrong with A Link to the Past.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?
9/10 for me. I understand why people believe this game to be the best videogame ever made, but for me A Link to the Past deserves those accolades. It still is one of the greatest games ever made. What doesn't make it a 10/10 for me is that not all lines are fully spoken, which I think is really stupid. And that it is a very safe remake. I can appreciate it being faithful, but I think I prefer my remakes more akin to Final Fantasy VII
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th November)
It should come as no surprise, but I will be playing Ocarina of Time, of course. Other games I am currently playing:
Re: Scalpers Already Want Insane Sums For The Ocarina Remake With Exclusive Bits
Absolutely disgusting! As if life isn't expensive enough already, I hope these vultures get what they deserve and that all their listings don't sell.
Re: We Have So Many Questions About This Stellar Blade Launch Trailer
These are the kind of ads I miss nowadays. I'll consider getting the game because of it, haha!
Re: Nintendo To Continue Delivering Movies Beyond Live-Action Zelda, Unsurprisingly
Metroid would be one of the easier picks here. Pikmin could be great, I mean the shorts are incredibly cute and there's plenty of room for adventure storytelling. Star Fox could work, too. Or... a Smash Bros movie? Just bring everything together! Although that could possible best be saved as an Avenger's type event.
@Friendly I'd rather have a Fire Emblem anime than a movie.
Re: Nintendo's Classic Remakes For Switch 2 Are Seemingly Just Getting Started
I am still hoping for a remake of the best Zelda ever: A Link to the Past, also. But there's so many games to choose from. A remix of Mario Bros and World, for instance. Golden Sun needs a proper modern remake, too. Preferably in HD-2D or some other similar art style.
Re: "You Don't Want To Interrupt The Player's Experience" - Here's Why Zelda's Switch 2 Remake Cut Some Mario References
@Yydeckard OMG, so they left the Bomberman reference?
Re: Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases On The Way To Switch 2 In 2027
The list is exciting! 2026 was really good, but I think 2027 can potentially deliver similar quality games. Anything from Capcom and Nintendo is great and I'll also take the last part of the FF7 remakes.
Re: Nintendo's Classic Remakes For Switch 2 Are Seemingly Just Getting Started
So, when can we expect the Eternal Darkness remake?
Re: 'Pikmin 4 - Switch 2 Edition' Overview Trailer Showcases More Dandori Academy Exams
Looks like a ton of fun! I am still (re)playing the entire series and am halfway part 2, but I'll happily upgrade 4 to this!
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Sales Get A Nice Bump Ahead Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Impressive bump. Take note, Sony, hahaha.
Re: Nintendo Is Currently Not Considering More Switch 2 Price Changes
I sincerely hope they restock the Zelda themed stuff. I couldn't get my hands on a pro controller, which was what I really wanted. But I might get a bit of windfall towards the end of the year and I would consider getting the Zelda themed Switch 2 as well.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Using Zelda Notes With Ocarina Of Time?
I used it extensively in Tears of the Kingodm, but that was a different beast. I think I will use it, but maybe not on my first playthrough. Perhaps on 2nd quest. 😉
Re: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Director Was Chosen For His Ability To "Solve Problems Very Aggressively"
Glad to hear that this was a good bet! Love reading all these "behind the scenes" tidbits!
Re: Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of September 2026
Fire Emblem was finally getting the marketing it deserved, I think. I saw it everywhere! I am not even the right audience, because all Fire Emblem games are day 1 buys for me, but still, I can't remember so many people talking about it, even within my own social circle where pretty much no one plays it...
Re: "I'll Leave It To Your Imagination" - Aonuma's Keeping Quiet On Bombchu Girl's Relationship Status
Relationship status: It's complicated.
Re: Feature: "I Will Have Been Here For 30 Hours" - London's Midnight Zelda Launch Was Wild
Excellent story, Jim! My copy will be in the mail when I get back home today. I'm too old to wait hours and hours on the streets. (I'm 45 and actually just too lazy)
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
2026 was lit, but it looks like Nintendo's just going to keep 'em coming in 2027! Very excited for all these releases!
Re: Switch 2 Surpasses 26 Million Units Sold, Hardware Sales Down By 37.4%
@Hang-on-a-minute Yes, probably the best selling Fire Emblem game to date! But to be honest, I don't think I've seen Nintendo market any Fire Emblem game as much as they did with Fortune's Weave. I'm all here for it and hope it wins GOTY awards. It's definitely my GOTY!
Re: Switch 2 Surpasses 26 Million Units Sold, Hardware Sales Down By 37.4%
Saw this on Reddit, too:
Sales numbers up til 30th of September. Really glad that Fortune's Weave is performing so well, with a smaller install base than Three Houses!
Re: Reminder: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Playable Ocarina Available Now On The Nintendo Store
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake
Monolith being the best in class, as ever. 💚
Re: Ocarina Of Time Remake Tops Metacritic's GOTY List, And It's High On The All-Time Ranking
@EriXz that's the whole point of reviews though, to be subjective. And if there is hate for something, that can be subjective, but also warranted. So that is why I said "over time" they are more reliable. If something gets universal acclaim it's deserved. If it gets hate, there is a reason for it. Also, there is usually more user reviews, which means the data is more reliable to begin with. Again, over time.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia's Second DLC Wave Launches Next Month
I'll just wait for it all to be released before getting it. Same with Fire Emblem. No use getting it early when you're being dripfed until then.
Re: Ocarina Of Time Remake Tops Metacritic's GOTY List, And It's High On The All-Time Ranking
@AdmiralBribery user reviews are more reliable over time, to be honest. The thing is that it takes about a year for it to give a good estimate of the game's overall reception. By that time you're likely to have either bought, and/or played the game yourself.
Re: 'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title
Well, that's great, but the title does nothing for me. We want to see gameplay footage and confirmation of a S2 release.
Re: Ocarina Of Time Remake Tops Metacritic's GOTY List, And It's High On The All-Time Ranking
So, three games of the 2026 top are remakes/remasters? That is rather depressing, if you ask me.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - A Stunning Remake, But Not Quite Definitive
No Master Quest? Well, that is disappointing, to say the least. I bet they're going to sell it to us as DLC later...
But overall the review doesn't surprise me. It would have been something if they botched the remake, which they clearly did not. I'm still going to have a ton of fun playing it. But really hoping for Master Quest later!
Re: The First Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Is In
Well, great, I guess. Now let's see Paul Allen's review.