Nintendo wasn’t known for their quirky “gimmicks” and innovations until the Wii/DS era. Until then, they innovated with updated/new controller configurations and better graphics.
I would argue that this is, in fact, very Nintendo. We know that it will be packed with nuanced innovations such as mouse control that aren’t obvious to see by looking at the console. Don’t be fooled by the Switch 2’s familiar form factor. This generation will be defined by Nintendo letting loose on a proven great concept with great games.
YESSSSSSSSS this is one of my favorite games of all time and I have been praying it does not get forgotten. I will buy it again, love it again, and pray for a sequel.
I can't shake how ridiculously clumsy and counterproductive this concept of detachable controllers sounds. If a new portable device has detachable controllers, said device will either need to be larger than a portable system should be, or feature very small controllers- or both.
While two-player gaming on the go is an appealing concept upon first glance, further consideration has left me doubting that I would want to play a two-player game on such a small, portable screen, particularly when split screen is involved.
Beyond the reality that multiplayer handheld gaming is more comfortable when each player has their own console rather than crowding around a tiny portable screen, this concept would also make purchasing the console less of a necessity for certain people, given that you don't need your own console to play with a friend who has one. Making multiplayer gaming more clumsy while simultaneously deemphasizing the the need for everyone to have their own console hardly makes sense to me.
@TysonQ7 Just voicing my opinion, Rayman Legends looks amazingly stunning in GameStop. Just not too excited. I do enjoy sarcastic, attitude laden remarks though.
You had to have known this un-newsworthy article would have been the perfect bait for frivolous arguing. Next we'll be reporting about what someone saw Michael Pachter wearing in the elevator, or what Miyamoto had for breakfast.
Wara wara plaza is the worst name ever. "Hey guys, check out the wara wara plaza on my new Wii U!" I'm pretty sure my friends would just leave or be confused.
This honestly looks like Super Mario 3D Land for Paper Mario in terms of reusing the series' ideas and having no story or anything actually new. Except for the stickers of course, which look to be more annoying than anything.
@TysonQ7 I thought that was only GameStops in North America? Assuming so, unless they only care about selling 250,000 or so preorders, I don't think holding out on the basic information of the console's online capabilities 2 weeks before launch is very smart at all.
Never played it, and it never sold well. I don't think I'm missing much by having not played it. 200 people on Twitter saying they want a new F-Zero isn't guaranteed profit.
I learned about the origins of the religious melting pot that is Halloween today, and it was far from pointless. Actually quite interesting. What is now a "cheap costume candy-fest" started as 3-4 different traditional festivities in different cultures that were fused together eventually. I could go on, but it seems rather "pointless" here.
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Re: Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
@Owozifa well said
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
Nintendo wasn’t known for their quirky “gimmicks” and innovations until the Wii/DS era. Until then, they innovated with updated/new controller configurations and better graphics.
I would argue that this is, in fact, very Nintendo. We know that it will be packed with nuanced innovations such as mouse control that aren’t obvious to see by looking at the console. Don’t be fooled by the Switch 2’s familiar form factor. This generation will be defined by Nintendo letting loose on a proven great concept with great games.
Re: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Gets Resurrected On Switch This Summer
YESSSSSSSSS this is one of my favorite games of all time and I have been praying it does not get forgotten. I will buy it again, love it again, and pray for a sequel.
Re: Feature: "I Feel Like All Of The Emotion I Have Held For 'The World Ends With You' Has Been Released Through This Latest Game"
Amazing game with so much love and passion poured into it. Great interview too, it’s nice to read more about the game finally.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
Go buy NEO TWEWY! Incredible game that deserves more attention.
Re: Square Enix Announces Project Octopath Traveler For Nintendo Switch
I like the art style.
Off-topic, but I'd love to see a sequel to The World Ends With You on Switch.
Re: Video: The Final Episode of Pokémon Generations is Now Live
I think I'm the only one who didn't enjoy these.
Re: Talking Point: The Pros and Cons of Nintendo's NX Secrecy
Blah blah blah
Re: Talking Point: Considering the Angles of a Portable and Dynamic Nintendo NX
I can't shake how ridiculously clumsy and counterproductive this concept of detachable controllers sounds. If a new portable device has detachable controllers, said device will either need to be larger than a portable system should be, or feature very small controllers- or both.
While two-player gaming on the go is an appealing concept upon first glance, further consideration has left me doubting that I would want to play a two-player game on such a small, portable screen, particularly when split screen is involved.
Beyond the reality that multiplayer handheld gaming is more comfortable when each player has their own console rather than crowding around a tiny portable screen, this concept would also make purchasing the console less of a necessity for certain people, given that you don't need your own console to play with a friend who has one. Making multiplayer gaming more clumsy while simultaneously deemphasizing the the need for everyone to have their own console hardly makes sense to me.
Re: Let Yacht Club Games Know What Game You'd Like Next
I think it's important to note that the poll isn't for what Shovel Knight will do next, but what Yacht Club Games will do next.
Re: Random: Old Burger King Game Boy Color Toys Are Being Turned Into Working Consoles
Big kids wanna be treated like big kids.
Re: New Sun & Moon Pokémon Leaked, Disney Infinity Shuts Down, and More
That's quite the juicy headline...
Re: Nintendo of America Has a Snazzy New Slogan - "There's No Play Like It"
There's no place like it = There's no play like it
Re: Community Interview: Give Us Your Affordable Space Adventures Questions for KnapNok Games and Nifflas
I read you were considering bringing this to 3DS. Any updates on that?
Re: Talking Point: The Unreal Engine 4 Gaffe Exposes Graphical Snobbery, Again
One of the finest pieces of writing I have witnessed on this site.
Re: Renegade Kid Worried About 3DS Piracy
Finally some good news. Everyone, start pirating!
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Wii U Hype Machine
Fine, @TysonQ7 #20
Because I wanted to as a way of stating my opinion as oppose to rewriting it. Lol I'm done.
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Wii U Hype Machine
@TysonQ7 Just voicing my opinion, Rayman Legends looks amazingly stunning in GameStop. Just not too excited. I do enjoy sarcastic, attitude laden remarks though.
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Wii U Hype Machine
@TysonQ7 It is for me.
Re: Developer Interview: Shin'en Multimedia on Nintendo, eShop Development, 3DS and Wii U
How do you pronounce Shin'en?
Re: Molyneux: "I Struggle To See Anything Amazing Coming Out Of Nintendo"
You had to have known this un-newsworthy article would have been the perfect bait for frivolous arguing. Next we'll be reporting about what someone saw Michael Pachter wearing in the elevator, or what Miyamoto had for breakfast.
Re: Capcom Loses Rights to Sell Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
I don't like this game.
Re: Reaction: Wii U's Social Potential Takes Shape
Wara wara? Wara wara. Wara wara wara wara.
Re: Miiverse Explained In Latest Nintendo Direct
Wara wara I luv Wii u wara wara
Re: Nintendo Direct Wii U Summary Released by NoA
Wara wara plaza is the worst name ever. "Hey guys, check out the wara wara plaza on my new Wii U!" I'm pretty sure my friends would just leave or be confused.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
This honestly looks like Super Mario 3D Land for Paper Mario in terms of reusing the series' ideas and having no story or anything actually new. Except for the stickers of course, which look to be more annoying than anything.
Re: Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Announced For 3DS
Meh
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Presidential Candidates
Who can say no to Zelda's intimate gaze?
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
@TysonQ7 I thought that was only GameStops in North America? Assuming so, unless they only care about selling 250,000 or so preorders, I don't think holding out on the basic information of the console's online capabilities 2 weeks before launch is very smart at all.
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
Good thing we don't know what the online system is or how it will function just two weeks from launch! Is it too late to preorder?
Re: Miyamoto Puzzled As To Why Anyone Would Want A New F-Zero
Go buy WipeOut for your PS3 instead. Problem solved
Re: Miyamoto Puzzled As To Why Anyone Would Want A New F-Zero
Never played it, and it never sold well. I don't think I'm missing much by having not played it. 200 people on Twitter saying they want a new F-Zero isn't guaranteed profit.
Re: Watch: First US Wii U Advert Appears
Haha that music is hilarious. Mediocre ad. 5/10.
Re: Feature: Spooky Levels For Surprising Frights
I learned about the origins of the religious melting pot that is Halloween today, and it was far from pointless. Actually quite interesting. What is now a "cheap costume candy-fest" started as 3-4 different traditional festivities in different cultures that were fused together eventually. I could go on, but it seems rather "pointless" here.
Re: Mega Man Legends 3
GameStop tole me my preordered gam iz coming decembur 5
Re: These Video Game Pumpkins Are Ghoulishly Effective
That Squirtle pumpkin is amazing.
Re: Hurricane Sandy Forces Isaiah Triforce Johnson To Abandon Queue For Wii U
They should probably let him sleep in the store.
Re: Two Brothers Making Its Way To The Wii U eShop
Ok I really want this.
Re: Miiverse To Be Detailed In An Upcoming Nintendo Direct
Oh goodie maybe we'll know what the console does before launch! BRB I'm going to go preorder!!!!!
Re: Two Brothers Making Its Way To The Wii U eShop
Wish it was for 3DS eShop.
Re: Talking Point: The Challenges When Writing About Games
Fantastic article.
Re: Paper Mario, Fire Emblem and Rayman Legends Get New Trailers
That Paper Mario trailer really is good. It made me want the game, and I had already decided to pass.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Turns Over Some New Footage
This looks awesome, great title. The logo isn't so hot, but who cares!
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th October 2012 (North America)
I am so happy to finally be able to download NightSky
Re: North American Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow
Just throw us an English Animal Crossing 3DS name and I'll go nuts.
Re: Penélope Cruz Has the Answer in Professor Layton Advert
Cruz control. Why is this so funny.
Re: Nintendo Power Reader Pays Tribute With a Painting
Great painting, wonderful letter.
Re: Talking Point: The Message in "I'm Not a Gamer" Commercials
@DJM That is the funniest thing you have ever said.
Re: Talking Point: The Message in "I'm Not a Gamer" Commercials
They're just identifying the audience they're targeting with the ads. It's blatant, sure, but it works.
If they were saying they are gamers everyone would be pitching a fit anyway.
Re: Iwata Asks Talks Up Style Savvy: Trendsetters as a Game For Everyone
Everyone: (Laughs)