The concept of adding more content for free to Arms is really cool to me because the game will constantly evolve with new tactics and strategies. It'll definitely keep things fresh competitively.
That item wheel spinning continuously was a big bother for me even back on the original MK8. And also I noticed that in deluxe items given to players towards last place were very bad. I'd always get one mushroom or one red shell, red shells should really stay away from being given at last place anyways. Glad all of this has been fixed.
Geno, Krystal should be at most assist trophies. (I mean come on Midna was made an assist in 4 and I find these characters to be of the same level) Inklings, Waluigi, and Spring Man with Ribbon girl alt skin should be garuanteed. Anything else, meh. If the next Smash is a port of 4 then don't expect any radical characters especially anything from Square Enix. I think a long asked for mainline Nintendo character such as Waluigi and a character from one of Nintendo's recent IPs should be represented to make people interested in buying.
Honestly any resolution looks like crap when you put your eye next to the screen, even 1080 looks pretty bad up close but when you're sitting back on your sofa you can't even notice the difference really. What your eye notices is frame rate, which I'm glad is pretty stable.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Most E3 presentations are filled with third party games to fill in the gaps because they don't have many first part games to announce. So since Nintendo isn't very third party centric they have to focus on their own IP and today was very impressive. Last year, which was a solid E3, just had one game shown and that was Zelda. This E3 had much more games, especially compared to past Wii U era E3s. Nintendo knows putting a Yoshi game will sell the console to Yoshi fans. Same with Kirby fans, Metroid fans, etc. I've noticed a lot of people ask specifically for the types of games that were shown today, and I can't think of anything else they're missing other than Star Fox. Opinions are neither right or wrong, I just don't understand your criticisms towards the presentation. And judging by your past comments I doubt they could have done anything to satisfy you.
Cool how the motion controls seem to be optional when the joycons are disconnected. I think there's a future where motion controls and regular controls can coexist (like how Splatoon and Arms have been handling it right now).
I've gotta finish my collection sometime.. I've got quite a few but not enough to have an impressive amount. The only one I'm truly proud of though is my Wolf Link amiibo.
@Yorumi I did read what you posted hence why I replied. You're not making much sense, Nintendo hasn't been hiding content on launch games. All maps/weapons were downloads in Splatoon. Mario Kart 8 had icons for more Grand Prix races and that was it. Sometimes companies leave extra bits of content they planned on using but decided to not finish. Just because there's an icon of a weapon or character in the game files doesn't mean it's fully functional. And btw since you seem very aggressive for your strange complaint, it's not a "disc" it's a "game cartridge".
@Yorumi These free updates do many great things, most of which make the game fresh and desireable long after being released. Lots of online PC games do this, though it isn't as common on consoles. If any video game company just didn't release their game because they have endless amount of ideas to put in the game would never see the light of day. There's a point where the game needs to be released and they can add more via paid DLC or free.
Personally I love seeing games getting updated long after release, it shows the game company cares and doesn't just release a game and forget about it.
The wolf character looks kinda cute. But seriously this looks kinda cool, I sometimes spend hours customizing my characters to get them exactly how I want.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I don't really see a problem with it, it's not like they're ignoring a large problem at launch. It'll be taken care of in 2 days. They're being very transparent about the game which is a good sign.
Come on there are tons of just as recognizable stages from Sonic games they could update that would draw the nostalgic fanboy crowd. I mean it's understandable Green Hill Zone was in Generations, kinda looks meh in Mania, but come on again? There's at least Angel Island Zone and Palmtree Panic that could get some love too but oh well.
It'll probably be like the McRib, just come around as a seasonal/limited thing. My guess is that Nintendo will continue with the classic series of consoles and when there's a dry season of products (like this last Christmas) they will make more production. It's genius to do that because it'll make the product seem like it's always in demand whether they're selling it or not. They'll do the same with upcoming Snes mini and N64 mini and whatevers.
The game is super fun when you're playing with your friends, so it makes me wonder if the game will support local multiplayer through 4 Switch consoles so 4 players can play together in the same room. Would certainly make communication and gameplay very interesting.
Other than more competitive-ish games like Clash of Clans, generally all mobile games have this same behavior. Games on the App Store are always being flushed out of the top charts only after a few days and if they're lucky maybe a week.
I haven't played any KoF games, but each game looks kinda similar? I'm just wondering why they released 94 now after 98 when I hear 98 is the fan favorite of the series. I'm hoping for more obscure Neo Geo games in the future that I never got to play at my childhood pizzeria's Neo Geo arcade cabinet haha.
Not only a great sports game, but a great arcade game too. The game deserves at least an 8, and I hate sports games. The game makes golf fun and really on the edge of your seat.
Seems like a ploy to scam some easy money from people who buy physical. If the internet download is more than what's on the cart then it makes the cart redundant.
@Sonicaze I would say that it's less about resolution and more about pixel density these days. 1080p can look amazing on a screen but if it's a huge TV then it won't look very good. The Switch screen looks great because it's small enough where 720 or 1080 isn't really a large visible difference. 4K is gaining momentum because 1080p on a 80 inch TV looks like garbage, and also when you're sitting inches away from a computer monitor that 4K can give an advantage.
@Yorumi You're not wrong about p2p connections existing but you're wrong about paid subscriptions. Not every game on the Switch will use p2p. Some will use servers. Some won't. Call of Duty still uses that horrible lobby system instead of dedicated servers when Battlefield has been doing that for ages. The way Switch will play online depends on the developers, and what's Nintendo supposed to do? From the rumor price it's an incredible deal, and will market the Switch to an advantage compared to PS4 and Xbox One with their crazy priced subscription models. I already pay subscriptions for Photoshop and other services so I don't really care about an additional one for Switch online play.
@Yorumi Never stated you were wrong about anything, it's just you seem to be kinda toxic about the paid subscription thing. I don't have anything against you really.
@NEStalgia Hey man don't waste your time replying to him, no matter how right you are he won't budge and that's just his problem. Though you are incredibly smart and I even learned a few things about business models ha.
Wasn't a huge fan of the game on Wii U, mainly because of bad team mates I was always stuck with. But I had a blast today, my teams were really good as were the opposing teams. Something about the game felt really nice and made me crave more.
@Amsterdamsters I've only been to Disney World once but never heard of Disney Quest or H2Overdrive. The game isn't one of those weird games where you ride the jet ski to play right?
Ignoring early negative reviews, I don't really know what the big deal about this game is. Nintendo has been kinda pushing it, even having a large section about it a couple months ago at their presentation. I saw that trailer when it came out and wasn't really impressed, it looked really shallow and more of a mobile title than a full fledged game.
Well I won't be able to play it today because the timing of it will be while I'm in class. I wished it was more than an hour but I guess I'll be able to play another day.
Eh design looks horrible, but that seems to be a running theme for 3D animated kids shows these days. It's a lot easier and cheaper for animation companies to pump out all these cheap lazy kids shows without a second thought.
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Re: ARMS 2.0.0 Is Now Available for Download
The concept of adding more content for free to Arms is really cool to me because the game will constantly evolve with new tactics and strategies. It'll definitely keep things fresh competitively.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live
That item wheel spinning continuously was a big bother for me even back on the original MK8. And also I noticed that in deluxe items given to players towards last place were very bad. I'd always get one mushroom or one red shell, red shells should really stay away from being given at last place anyways. Glad all of this has been fixed.
Re: Feature: The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!
Geno, Krystal should be at most assist trophies. (I mean come on Midna was made an assist in 4 and I find these characters to be of the same level)
Inklings, Waluigi, and Spring Man with Ribbon girl alt skin should be garuanteed.
Anything else, meh. If the next Smash is a port of 4 then don't expect any radical characters especially anything from Square Enix.
I think a long asked for mainline Nintendo character such as Waluigi and a character from one of Nintendo's recent IPs should be represented to make people interested in buying.
Re: Video: Performance Over Resolution - Digital Foundry Tackles Super Mario Odyssey
Honestly any resolution looks like crap when you put your eye next to the screen, even 1080 looks pretty bad up close but when you're sitting back on your sofa you can't even notice the difference really. What your eye notices is frame rate, which I'm glad is pretty stable.
Re: Video: Check Out This Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Mod for Those With Grown-Up Hands
I love Ben's work and how smart he is but there's something about him and his friends that really bugs me (and it's not their awful "comedy")
Re: Video: First Rogue Trooper Redux Gameplay Footage Touches Down On Nu-Earth
Should I have heard of this game? I don't even remember the original.
Re: Feature: The Nintendo Spotlight, Treehouse and Splatoon 2 Invitational Footage from E3 - Day One
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Most E3 presentations are filled with third party games to fill in the gaps because they don't have many first part games to announce. So since Nintendo isn't very third party centric they have to focus on their own IP and today was very impressive. Last year, which was a solid E3, just had one game shown and that was Zelda. This E3 had much more games, especially compared to past Wii U era E3s. Nintendo knows putting a Yoshi game will sell the console to Yoshi fans. Same with Kirby fans, Metroid fans, etc. I've noticed a lot of people ask specifically for the types of games that were shown today, and I can't think of anything else they're missing other than Star Fox. Opinions are neither right or wrong, I just don't understand your criticisms towards the presentation. And judging by your past comments I doubt they could have done anything to satisfy you.
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
@Malcrash After seeing their E3 video on their new "mods" system where you have to pay for them, I can do without.
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
Cool how the motion controls seem to be optional when the joycons are disconnected. I think there's a future where motion controls and regular controls can coexist (like how Splatoon and Arms have been handling it right now).
Re: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Has Been Rated in Brazil
It'd be cool if the Rabbids were like a way for Rayman and gang to get together with Mario for a cool crossover game.
Re: UK Retailer Argos Slashes The Price Of amiibo To £6.99
I've gotta finish my collection sometime.. I've got quite a few but not enough to have an impressive amount. The only one I'm truly proud of though is my Wolf Link amiibo.
Re: Video: Take a Good Look at ARMS in Our Preview Footage
@NickOfTime90 Would be cool if Little Mac was in the game using a pair of Ultra Hands...
Re: ARMS Will Adopt the Splatoon Model of Free Content Updates
@Yorumi I did read what you posted hence why I replied. You're not making much sense, Nintendo hasn't been hiding content on launch games. All maps/weapons were downloads in Splatoon. Mario Kart 8 had icons for more Grand Prix races and that was it. Sometimes companies leave extra bits of content they planned on using but decided to not finish. Just because there's an icon of a weapon or character in the game files doesn't mean it's fully functional.
And btw since you seem very aggressive for your strange complaint, it's not a "disc" it's a "game cartridge".
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.1 Is Now Available for Download
I'm open to new DLC under one condition. Waluigi Pinball for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Re: ARMS Will Adopt the Splatoon Model of Free Content Updates
@Yorumi These free updates do many great things, most of which make the game fresh and desireable long after being released. Lots of online PC games do this, though it isn't as common on consoles. If any video game company just didn't release their game because they have endless amount of ideas to put in the game would never see the light of day. There's a point where the game needs to be released and they can add more via paid DLC or free.
Personally I love seeing games getting updated long after release, it shows the game company cares and doesn't just release a game and forget about it.
Re: Random: German Tech Blog Imagines What The PlayStation Switch Would Look Like
It looks too nice and sleek to be from Sony. Needs more strange design choices.
Re: Sonic Forces Will Let You Create Your Own Playable Character
The wolf character looks kinda cute. But seriously this looks kinda cool, I sometimes spend hours customizing my characters to get them exactly how I want.
Re: Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red & Green and Street Fighter II Inducted Into World Video Game Hall of Fame
Not really surprised at Halo but I think maybe Goldeneye would be a better pick for an influential FPS.
Re: NBA Playgrounds Will Feature Full Online Play on Switch, A Few Days After Launch
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I don't really see a problem with it, it's not like they're ignoring a large problem at launch. It'll be taken care of in 2 days. They're being very transparent about the game which is a good sign.
Re: Gawk at 'Classic Sonic' Dashing Through Green Hill Zone in Sonic Forces
Come on there are tons of just as recognizable stages from Sonic games they could update that would draw the nostalgic fanboy crowd. I mean it's understandable Green Hill Zone was in Generations, kinda looks meh in Mania, but come on again? There's at least Angel Island Zone and Palmtree Panic that could get some love too but oh well.
Re: Feature: 30 Games We Might Get On The SNES Mini Classic Edition
Plz put SimCity on it. That's the only one I can ask for. The original on SNES is too good even better than the new one.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Will Last About Three Hours on the Switch's Handheld Mode
Maybe the port should have been ported more. Then the battery life could have been better.
Re: Splatoon's New Manga Serialization Launches in Coro Coro on 15th May
@G-Boy Not every American is offended by some naked cartoon character hah.
Re: Preview: Battle Mode is Back On Form in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Honestly I wish there were more retro battle courses, but this is better than nothing.
Re: Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
It'll probably be like the McRib, just come around as a seasonal/limited thing. My guess is that Nintendo will continue with the classic series of consoles and when there's a dry season of products (like this last Christmas) they will make more production. It's genius to do that because it'll make the product seem like it's always in demand whether they're selling it or not. They'll do the same with upcoming Snes mini and N64 mini and whatevers.
Re: Payday 2 Announced For Nintendo Switch
The game is super fun when you're playing with your friends, so it makes me wonder if the game will support local multiplayer through 4 Switch consoles so 4 players can play together in the same room. Would certainly make communication and gameplay very interesting.
Re: New Splatoon, Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. amiibo Announced
I must have those Link amiibu
Re: Poll: What Wii U Ports Would You Like to Play on Nintendo Switch?
I want a Twilight Princess and Windwaker port to the Switch. Just so I can have both of those wonderful Zelda games on the go.
Re: Meet Li'l Judd, A New Judge in Splatoon 2
At first I thought it was a puppet.
Re: Choice Provisions Got Runner3 Running on Switch in Just One Day
@DanteSolablood Oh that was just my sad attempt to make an old meme relevant again. I didn't mean it seriously.
Re: Choice Provisions Got Runner3 Running on Switch in Just One Day
But can it run Crysis?
Re: Fresh Data Shows That Four Out Of Five Pokémon GO Players Have Given Up Hunting
Other than more competitive-ish games like Clash of Clans, generally all mobile games have this same behavior. Games on the App Store are always being flushed out of the top charts only after a few days and if they're lucky maybe a week.
Re: Exclusive: 'Operation Mario' Used to Plug Nintendo's Press Leaks Ahead of E3
Hey I heard a thing recently where April Fools day ends at noon in Britain is that true?
Re: Nintendo's April Fools' Day Prank is for a Fire Emblem Game That Would Actually Be Cool
Hey well I like the art style of this April Fools joke more than the style the new Fire Emblem games have been going.
Re: Review: The King of Fighters '94 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
I haven't played any KoF games, but each game looks kinda similar? I'm just wondering why they released 94 now after 98 when I hear 98 is the fan favorite of the series. I'm hoping for more obscure Neo Geo games in the future that I never got to play at my childhood pizzeria's Neo Geo arcade cabinet haha.
Re: My Child Lebensborn Adds a Switch Stretch Goal
Honestly if they made another Nintendogs I would buy it in an instant for the Switch.
Re: Review: Neo Turf Masters (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Not only a great sports game, but a great arcade game too. The game deserves at least an 8, and I hate sports games. The game makes golf fun and really on the edge of your seat.
Re: Lego City Undercover Box Reveals a Mandatory 13GB Install
Seems like a ploy to scam some easy money from people who buy physical. If the internet download is more than what's on the cart then it makes the cart redundant.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
@Sonicaze I would say that it's less about resolution and more about pixel density these days. 1080p can look amazing on a screen but if it's a huge TV then it won't look very good. The Switch screen looks great because it's small enough where 720 or 1080 isn't really a large visible difference. 4K is gaining momentum because 1080p on a 80 inch TV looks like garbage, and also when you're sitting inches away from a computer monitor that 4K can give an advantage.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
@Yorumi You're not wrong about p2p connections existing but you're wrong about paid subscriptions. Not every game on the Switch will use p2p. Some will use servers. Some won't. Call of Duty still uses that horrible lobby system instead of dedicated servers when Battlefield has been doing that for ages. The way Switch will play online depends on the developers, and what's Nintendo supposed to do? From the rumor price it's an incredible deal, and will market the Switch to an advantage compared to PS4 and Xbox One with their crazy priced subscription models. I already pay subscriptions for Photoshop and other services so I don't really care about an additional one for Switch online play.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
@Yorumi Never stated you were wrong about anything, it's just you seem to be kinda toxic about the paid subscription thing. I don't have anything against you really.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
@NEStalgia Hey man don't waste your time replying to him, no matter how right you are he won't budge and that's just his problem. Though you are incredibly smart and I even learned a few things about business models ha.
Re: Video: Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Development Team Talk Over Their Favourite Moments
Favorite moment is probably meeting Kass, he's my favorite character in the game.
I love his accordion music.
Re: Video: Nintendo Minute Shows Off SteamWorld Dig 2 on the Switch
@NintySnesMan I don't see anything wrong with more platformers, as long as they are fresh and unique.
Re: Video: Splatoon 2 Global Testfire - Check Out the New Weapons and Stages
Wasn't a huge fan of the game on Wii U, mainly because of bad team mates I was always stuck with. But I had a blast today, my teams were really good as were the opposing teams. Something about the game felt really nice and made me crave more.
Re: Review: Waku Waku 7 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
@Amsterdamsters I've only been to Disney World once but never heard of Disney Quest or H2Overdrive. The game isn't one of those weird games where you ride the jet ski to play right?
Re: Review: Waku Waku 7 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Sega should put out some of their arcade games too like Daytona USA. I can dream.
Re: Has-Been Heroes Now Arriving in Europe on 4th April
Ignoring early negative reviews, I don't really know what the big deal about this game is. Nintendo has been kinda pushing it, even having a large section about it a couple months ago at their presentation. I saw that trailer when it came out and wasn't really impressed, it looked really shallow and more of a mobile title than a full fledged game.
Re: Poll: Is the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Boosting Your Nintendo Switch Hype?
Well I won't be able to play it today because the timing of it will be while I'm in class. I wished it was more than an hour but I guess I'll be able to play another day.
Re: Video: Here's A Closer Look At The New Cartoon Mega Man
Eh design looks horrible, but that seems to be a running theme for 3D animated kids shows these days. It's a lot easier and cheaper for animation companies to pump out all these cheap lazy kids shows without a second thought.