I am cautiously optimistic about the merger though. Hopefully this means that Level-5 will be able to keep a tight ship on them. As much as Inafune hated working at Capcom, they were at least able to keep a rein on things.
It had some impressive moments. Impressed that Metroid Prime 4 was announced and that XC2 wasn't delayed. But other than Super Mario Odyssey, nothing else really caught my attention.
I'm the only one in existence, but I want an announcement of the localization of Yo-Kai Watch 3. The third version of YKW2 this autumn isn't my cup of tea, I want the next installment.
Keeping my expectations low for the Switch side of things. I mostly expect Mario Odyssey to be the highlight and little else.
I'm kind of 'meh' about it, honestly. I didn't really like Sun/Moon all that much, so Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon still don't really interest me, although I had been expecting a single third version. I think I may actually give these two a pass, even with the new storyline and extras.
Pokken Tournament I don't care for either. In the end, only the GS ports were of any real interest to me, but not by much.
@HeroponRiki I realize that, but Bayonetta is also an already established name for a series. It would make little sense not to use it. Brand recognition is important.
I'm seeing far too many people here saying that taking their time will make the game better.
While that may be true in many aspects, I can't help but be reminded of the numerous delays Mighty No. 9 experienced and how, at the very end, it was still a very poorly delivered product. With that said, I do think there should still be caution.
@shani Your argument isn't very sound. Wii U was a stationary console, and still hardly anyone wanted to develop for it.
It's not a matter of perception of Nintendo's latest console, but a matter of perception of Nintendo themselves. There will always be people who will look them down regardless of what they do.
@NEStalgia HAH. Possibly. But it could also be because of the poor working conditions there, as well. I recall one employee being so overworked that he had to be hospitalized, and given no concern when he returned. Then again, that's common in Japanese game development as a whole.
@wiggleronacid If you want to play Harvest Moon, look into the older games. Back to Nature and Friends of Mineral Town are fan favorites, but I also liked Harvest Moon 64 too.
Just avoid The Lost Valley, Seeds of Memories and Skytree Village, as those are "Harvest Moon" games that Natsume decided to make themselves after they lost the localization rights to the actual games. The real series is being continued under the name Story of Seasons.
Or just go with Stardew Valley, as KirbyTheVampire suggested. Stardew is incredibly good and offers a lot.
It's rather unfortunate. I actually really liked Inafune back when he was still with Capcom, and was especially a fan of his artwork which became an inspiration to my own work, and still am actually. I still kind of like him to a degree, but I definitely do agree that his management at Comcept has been one disaster after another.
I've heard of Kaio before, but had no idea its costs totaled that high. That's pretty disappointing. Guess it kind of shows that he kind of needed Capcom. But it's no secret that he hated his job there too.
@DragonbornRito "If they can come close to replicating that same feel, this game has the potential to take the farm-life sim genre back from ConcernedApe."
I would not put too much faith into this game. Ever since Natsume lost the localization rights and stubbornly clung onto the name, the name has become a former shadow of itself. The last few they made have been incredibly disappointing. I wish Marvelous just bought the name from them so they could continue using it.
Hopefully there is a little more in store for them now that the Switch is finally out. Of course, BotW made for a great E3 last year, I'm not complaining about that.
The more and more I hear negative feedback regarding Kickstarter games and other games with transparent development, especially in regards to what it "could" have been, the more convinced I am that transparency in game development isn't worth it.
I was around when Mega Man Legends 3 had its Devroom, around during the raise and fall of Mighty No. 9, and around with Yooka-Laylee, and every time I see this same sort of thing happen. Promising things and keeping fans updated with developmental progress just poises for hopes raised and disappointment.
I feel like this is a case where the less you know, the better. What you don't know won't hurt you. Ignorance is bliss. The fact is that all games see major changes and cancellation of plans in their development, but people are generally never told of this and thus it does not affect them (as much).
I exclusively play it as a portable, around the house, mind you. The benefits to portability outweigh the console mode for me. I can play it anywhere in the house, and the fact that I don't have to tie it down to a television means that I don't have to share it with my younger brother who gets very aggressive when frustrated.
I'm most looking forward to Yooka-Laylee. I would also be with Stardew Valley, but I got impatient and got it on Steam, and I think I prefer it on PC anyway.
I was also interested in Rime, until I saw the stark pricing. If there is ever a sale or if I find a discounted used copy, then I may get it then. Granted I'm the person who also paid full price for Super Bomberman R, so eh.
All I'm hearing from these indies' complaints is a lot of whining. I will agree that Nintendo is not perfect and being hypocritical with their "no ports" policy, but being refused for any reason is just business as usual. And as people here already pointed out, I'd much rather quality indie games be released in a gradual rate as opposed to a slew of shovelware games.
Although in the end, that probably doesn't matter so much to me. I do not look through the eShop for any games that might interest me. Everything I hear about is over the internet, and once I've made my decision, I will specifically search for it.
I am honestly surprised they didn't announce a port of SSB4 during the initial live presentation. It seemed almost like a no brainer, especially with the amiibo figures they have yet to release. I still think it is likely we will see a port, or at least some sort of "deluxe" version of it.
As much as I am tired of Hyrule Warriors, I wouldn't mind another port of it, with all DLC and extras from the original and 3DS port on-cartridge. Although I'm sure they would add more DLC to that if they did.
@Shiryu I sincerely doubt it would be anything close to MN9. A lot of the hate for MN9 also stemmed from the numerous controversies and constant delays.
Even if this game does cling to outdated platforming, I don't care. This is what I wanted BK: Nuts and Bolts to be.
Considering my Switch has poor download connection, I would definitely be for a physical release. Although whether I would still get it or not I'm not sure of, I'm leaning more towards The Dragon's Trap.
It absolutely boggles my mind that this website continues to post news updates about rather dubious projects. It's like painting a giant red bullseye on them for a cease and desist.
Though given the nature of how they are funding this and using a major game launched only this month, they probably do deserve one. I understand the need for preserving games, but it is far too early to be doing that for this such game.
@BornInNorway81 Your first Sonic game really should be Mania, in all honesty. The 3D Sonic games are not very particular good, and I'm speaking about all of them in general, including SA.
My hype for it honestly died shortly after I got the Switch, and only because of the problems I immediately faced with it. Finding your pre-ordered cartridge of BotW was damaged and that the console had a terrible time connecting to the internet to receive the update made me a sad Reggie.
It's not so bad now though, now that I've got my cartridge replaced and finally got the two updates. I'm fine with BotW for awhile, but I am also kind of miffed at how much more costly digital games are where I live.
Honestly, I'm surprised that the Switch's apparent abysmal wifi connection wasn't one of the complaints listed. I guess it isn't as widespread as I thought it was, but I and a quite a few others have been having problems with this.
When I want to connect to the internet, I have to more or less sit right next to the router to be able to get full wifi strength and to connect — and I know that it isn't my router, because other people have expressed similar issues to mine, and even my original model 3DS has a far superior connection. It's incredibly disappointing when an older device has a better, and faster, connection than the latest console.
And even when I do sit right next to the router, the majority of the time, the console is unable to connect to the server due it apparently being too busy. I'm not able to download the BotW update because, even when I do manage to connect, it shortly cuts out anyway. I'm sure it's probably just traffic and will die down eventually, but it is a bit disconcerting, especially seeing as there are a number of future games that will be exclusive to the eShop that I would like to get.
But either way, the fact that I have to sit right next to the router sucks the joy out of online games for me.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE That doesn't make a whole lot of difference, though. Even porting classic games to a new console requires tweaking, some optimization, and testing. It's not a smooth process by any means, and to think so is just being naive.
I mean yeah, I would love it if all of the Wii U or 3DS Virtual Console games were available on Switch on VC's day one, but that is a very unrealistic expectation and just wishful thinking. I don't expect it to happen whatsoever.
I've heard so many good things about this game, especially as far as being a tribute to classic Harvest Moon titles. I was thinking of getting it off Steam, but I might hold off on that now that it's coming to Switch.
Definitely getting a Switch, I was lucky enough to get mine pre-ordered. Same with Breath of the Wild. I'd also really like to get Super Bomberman R, I'm just not looking forward to the fact that it is $70 CDN here...
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Re: Famicom Title "Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru" Translated to English
What a charming game. Everything about it looks, and sounds, wonderful.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Dev Comcept Acquired By Level-5, 3DS Version Is Still Coming
@MarioPhD Comcept's own in-house staff also worked on Comcept, of that I'm certain of. Inti Create's involvement was more of a collaborative effort.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Dev Comcept Acquired By Level-5, 3DS Version Is Still Coming
Not at all interested in MN9 for 3DS.
I am cautiously optimistic about the merger though. Hopefully this means that Level-5 will be able to keep a tight ship on them. As much as Inafune hated working at Capcom, they were at least able to keep a rein on things.
Re: New Nikkei Report Accuses Konami Of Blacklisting Past Employees
Good god. I knew things there were terrible, but this is a whole new low.
Makes me feel bad now for buying Super Bomberman R, but I did wanted to support the series...
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
It had some impressive moments. Impressed that Metroid Prime 4 was announced and that XC2 wasn't delayed. But other than Super Mario Odyssey, nothing else really caught my attention.
Re: Thank Samus, Metroid Prime 4 Has Been Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Well, time to go eat my words then.
Re: Feature: Our Nintendo Hopes and Dreams for E3 2017
Anyone here pleading for Metroid are just setting themselves up for disappointment.
Re: Video: What We Think Could be Announced at E3, and What Definitely Won't
I'm the only one in existence, but I want an announcement of the localization of Yo-Kai Watch 3. The third version of YKW2 this autumn isn't my cup of tea, I want the next installment.
Keeping my expectations low for the Switch side of things. I mostly expect Mario Odyssey to be the highlight and little else.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Pokémon Direct and Its Big Reveals?
I'm kind of 'meh' about it, honestly. I didn't really like Sun/Moon all that much, so Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon still don't really interest me, although I had been expecting a single third version. I think I may actually give these two a pass, even with the new storyline and extras.
Pokken Tournament I don't care for either. In the end, only the GS ports were of any real interest to me, but not by much.
Re: Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Announced, But is Skipping Nintendo Switch and 3DS
At first I was interested, and now I'm not.
Re: PlatinumGames Has An "Interesting" Switch Title In Development
Why are people here bringing up Okami? That's a Capcom property. Capcom would have to approach them.
Re: PlatinumGames Is Keen To Make Bayonetta 3, Possibly With A New Protagonist
@HeroponRiki I realize that, but Bayonetta is also an already established name for a series. It would make little sense not to use it. Brand recognition is important.
Re: PlatinumGames Is Keen To Make Bayonetta 3, Possibly With A New Protagonist
How can you call it Bayonetta 3 if it doesn't even star Bayonetta herself.
Re: Review: Samurai Shodown IV (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Going to be honest here, I'd love to see more NeoGeo releases that aren't just fighters.
Re: Deals: Come Out Fighting With This Street Fighter II Merchandise
The merchandise is better than the actual game release.
Re: Level-5 Is Working On At Least One Nintendo Switch Game
I know no one here cares about it, but I hope it's Yo-Kai Watch. It would definitely help give an extra push to the Switch in Japan.
Plus, I actually happen to like YKW.
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Only 20 To 30 Percent Complete
I'm seeing far too many people here saying that taking their time will make the game better.
While that may be true in many aspects, I can't help but be reminded of the numerous delays Mighty No. 9 experienced and how, at the very end, it was still a very poorly delivered product. With that said, I do think there should still be caution.
Re: Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
@NEStalgia True enough. It's just much more common and widespread in Japan largely because of how different society is there.
Re: "No Plans" For Destiny 2 On Switch, Says Project Lead Who Loves Nintendo's Console
@shani Your argument isn't very sound. Wii U was a stationary console, and still hardly anyone wanted to develop for it.
It's not a matter of perception of Nintendo's latest console, but a matter of perception of Nintendo themselves. There will always be people who will look them down regardless of what they do.
Re: Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
@NEStalgia HAH. Possibly. But it could also be because of the poor working conditions there, as well. I recall one employee being so overworked that he had to be hospitalized, and given no concern when he returned. Then again, that's common in Japanese game development as a whole.
Re: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope to Brighten Up the Nintendo Switch
@wiggleronacid
If you want to play Harvest Moon, look into the older games. Back to Nature and Friends of Mineral Town are fan favorites, but I also liked Harvest Moon 64 too.
Just avoid The Lost Valley, Seeds of Memories and Skytree Village, as those are "Harvest Moon" games that Natsume decided to make themselves after they lost the localization rights to the actual games. The real series is being continued under the name Story of Seasons.
Or just go with Stardew Valley, as KirbyTheVampire suggested. Stardew is incredibly good and offers a lot.
Re: Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
It's rather unfortunate. I actually really liked Inafune back when he was still with Capcom, and was especially a fan of his artwork which became an inspiration to my own work, and still am actually. I still kind of like him to a degree, but I definitely do agree that his management at Comcept has been one disaster after another.
I've heard of Kaio before, but had no idea its costs totaled that high. That's pretty disappointing. Guess it kind of shows that he kind of needed Capcom. But it's no secret that he hated his job there too.
Re: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope to Brighten Up the Nintendo Switch
@DragonbornRito "If they can come close to replicating that same feel, this game has the potential to take the farm-life sim genre back from ConcernedApe."
I would not put too much faith into this game. Ever since Natsume lost the localization rights and stubbornly clung onto the name, the name has become a former shadow of itself. The last few they made have been incredibly disappointing. I wish Marvelous just bought the name from them so they could continue using it.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's E3 2017 Plans?
Hopefully there is a little more in store for them now that the Switch is finally out. Of course, BotW made for a great E3 last year, I'm not complaining about that.
Re: Playtonic Writer Reflects on Yooka-Laylee’s Performance
The more and more I hear negative feedback regarding Kickstarter games and other games with transparent development, especially in regards to what it "could" have been, the more convinced I am that transparency in game development isn't worth it.
I was around when Mega Man Legends 3 had its Devroom, around during the raise and fall of Mighty No. 9, and around with Yooka-Laylee, and every time I see this same sort of thing happen. Promising things and keeping fans updated with developmental progress just poises for hopes raised and disappointment.
I feel like this is a case where the less you know, the better. What you don't know won't hurt you. Ignorance is bliss. The fact is that all games see major changes and cancellation of plans in their development, but people are generally never told of this and thus it does not affect them (as much).
Re: Poll: How Do You Play the Nintendo Switch - As A Portable, Home Console or Hybrid?
I exclusively play it as a portable, around the house, mind you. The benefits to portability outweigh the console mode for me. I can play it anywhere in the house, and the fact that I don't have to tie it down to a television means that I don't have to share it with my younger brother who gets very aggressive when frustrated.
I don't take it outside with me, however.
Re: Lizacube And DotEmu Have Plans For A Physical Release Of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
I'm definitely down for a physical version of this, just so long as the pricing isn't ridiculous like with Rime.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017 - Spring Edition
I'm most looking forward to Yooka-Laylee. I would also be with Stardew Valley, but I got impatient and got it on Steam, and I think I prefer it on PC anyway.
I was also interested in Rime, until I saw the stark pricing. If there is ever a sale or if I find a discounted used copy, then I may get it then. Granted I'm the person who also paid full price for Super Bomberman R, so eh.
Re: Feature: The Growing Pains of Curation on the Nintendo Switch eShop
All I'm hearing from these indies' complaints is a lot of whining. I will agree that Nintendo is not perfect and being hypocritical with their "no ports" policy, but being refused for any reason is just business as usual. And as people here already pointed out, I'd much rather quality indie games be released in a gradual rate as opposed to a slew of shovelware games.
Although in the end, that probably doesn't matter so much to me. I do not look through the eShop for any games that might interest me. Everything I hear about is over the internet, and once I've made my decision, I will specifically search for it.
Re: Weirdness: You Can Play and Win in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Without Touching the Controller
Funny how the people complaining about "this whiny generation" are actually the ones whining here.
Take a good look in the mirror sometime.
Re: Unreleased NES Game, Mystery World Dizzy, Finally Gets Released
I recently encountered this game series while browsing through random Long Plays of the NES versions on youtube.
They looked fun.
Re: Poll: What Wii U Ports Would You Like to Play on Nintendo Switch?
I am honestly surprised they didn't announce a port of SSB4 during the initial live presentation. It seemed almost like a no brainer, especially with the amiibo figures they have yet to release. I still think it is likely we will see a port, or at least some sort of "deluxe" version of it.
As much as I am tired of Hyrule Warriors, I wouldn't mind another port of it, with all DLC and extras from the original and 3DS port on-cartridge. Although I'm sure they would add more DLC to that if they did.
Re: Australian Distributor Claims Switch Version Of RiME Has Been Pushed Back To Q3 2017
@RyanSilberman Sadly it won't. It's supposed to cost the same as the physical version. They gave some sort of dumb excuse in an attempt to justify it.
I was excited about this game until I saw the cost. If this delay means that the price will go down, it'll definitely be worthwhile for me.
Re: Round Up: Yooka-Laylee's Scores Are In, And Critics Appear Divided
@Shiryu I sincerely doubt it would be anything close to MN9. A lot of the hate for MN9 also stemmed from the numerous controversies and constant delays.
Even if this game does cling to outdated platforming, I don't care. This is what I wanted BK: Nuts and Bolts to be.
Re: Feature: One Month of Nintendo Switch - Five Improvements We Want to See
Definitely cloud support for me.
Re: PETA Calls Out Nintendo Over Inaccurate Portrayal Of Milking In 1-2-Switch
Honestly surprised they haven't "called out" BotW by now for its hunting. I guess 1-2 Switch's mini-games are more publicly advertised.
Re: SNES Prototype Quik The Thunder Rabbit Uncovered
Immediately made me think of Bubsy.
Re: FDG Entertainment Wants to Know if We'd Like Monster Boy on Cartridge for Nintendo Switch
Considering my Switch has poor download connection, I would definitely be for a physical release. Although whether I would still get it or not I'm not sure of, I'm leaning more towards The Dragon's Trap.
Re: Team Behind Wii U Emulator, CEMU, Makes Surprising Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
It absolutely boggles my mind that this website continues to post news updates about rather dubious projects. It's like painting a giant red bullseye on them for a cease and desist.
Though given the nature of how they are funding this and using a major game launched only this month, they probably do deserve one. I understand the need for preserving games, but it is far too early to be doing that for this such game.
Re: Video: See Sonic Forces At Its Best in Official Gameplay Footage
@BornInNorway81 Your first Sonic game really should be Mania, in all honesty. The 3D Sonic games are not very particular good, and I'm speaking about all of them in general, including SA.
Re: Poll: One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
My hype for it honestly died shortly after I got the Switch, and only because of the problems I immediately faced with it. Finding your pre-ordered cartridge of BotW was damaged and that the console had a terrible time connecting to the internet to receive the update made me a sad Reggie.
It's not so bad now though, now that I've got my cartridge replaced and finally got the two updates. I'm fine with BotW for awhile, but I am also kind of miffed at how much more costly digital games are where I live.
Re: Feature: We Grade the Various Nintendo Switch Launch Complaints from the Web
Honestly, I'm surprised that the Switch's apparent abysmal wifi connection wasn't one of the complaints listed. I guess it isn't as widespread as I thought it was, but I and a quite a few others have been having problems with this.
When I want to connect to the internet, I have to more or less sit right next to the router to be able to get full wifi strength and to connect — and I know that it isn't my router, because other people have expressed similar issues to mine, and even my original model 3DS has a far superior connection. It's incredibly disappointing when an older device has a better, and faster, connection than the latest console.
And even when I do sit right next to the router, the majority of the time, the console is unable to connect to the server due it apparently being too busy. I'm not able to download the BotW update because, even when I do manage to connect, it shortly cuts out anyway. I'm sure it's probably just traffic and will die down eventually, but it is a bit disconcerting, especially seeing as there are a number of future games that will be exclusive to the eShop that I would like to get.
But either way, the fact that I have to sit right next to the router sucks the joy out of online games for me.
Re: Guide: Getting Started with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Beginner Tips
@LordGeovanni Look for a Korok named Hestu. He can help increase your inventory.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At The Nintendo Switch eShop
@SLIGEACH_EIRE That doesn't make a whole lot of difference, though. Even porting classic games to a new console requires tweaking, some optimization, and testing. It's not a smooth process by any means, and to think so is just being naive.
I mean yeah, I would love it if all of the Wii U or 3DS Virtual Console games were available on Switch on VC's day one, but that is a very unrealistic expectation and just wishful thinking. I don't expect it to happen whatsoever.
Re: Stardew Valley Coming To Switch This Summer With New Multiplayer Action
I've heard so many good things about this game, especially as far as being a tribute to classic Harvest Moon titles. I was thinking of getting it off Steam, but I might hold off on that now that it's coming to Switch.
Re: Random: Infamous British Tabloid Takes 1-2-Switch a Bit Too Seriously
Lol. You'd need to have your mind already in the gutter in order to perceive something as this. That one's on them.
Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Countdown - Less Than a Week to Go, Is the Hype Building?
Definitely getting a Switch, I was lucky enough to get mine pre-ordered. Same with Breath of the Wild. I'd also really like to get Super Bomberman R, I'm just not looking forward to the fact that it is $70 CDN here...
Re: USPS Recovers Lost Package Containing $10,000 in Rare SNES Cartridges
Amazing story. I'm glad to hear that everything was safely recovered.
Re: Preview: Nintendo Switch Hands-On: UI, Size, Mii Maker, Micro SD Cards And More
@luke88 That one I have no idea, sorry. But I'm inclined to believe that the eShop will likely be region locked.
Re: Preview: Nintendo Switch Hands-On: UI, Size, Mii Maker, Micro SD Cards And More
@luke88 It was confirmed in the presentation that there will be no region locking, if that's what you mean.