Ryan_Again

Ryan_Again

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Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs

Ryan_Again

@N64-ROX Heheh, I can follow your logic and respect your criteria. But likewise, if you can show me a hang glider or ability to climb just about any wall in OoT then I guess you win. 😁

Re: Soapbox: I Don't 'Get' Smash Bros. And I Just Don't Know Why

Ryan_Again

As a confessed Smash-lover, I can say that what I love about Smash compared to other fighting games is the “spacing”.
I’ve never cared for the forward-only gameplay of a more “aggressive” fighting games. I’ve always loved that I have an entire stage to move around in with Smash, and I can control the tempo.
Although button inputs are relatively minimal (which I love) compared to other fighting games, the depth of Smash is in the spacing and timing, I believe.

It’s funny, but these elements of Smash have taught me life lessons about social cues and even human relationships of knowing when to strike and when to evade. Thanks, Sakurai! 😆

Re: Tokyo's Unofficial Mario Kart Service Continues To Dress Up Riders After Nintendo Wins Lawsuit

Ryan_Again

This company is one of my clients at GaijinPot.com, so I’ve heard their side of the story. Basically they’ve never had an accident. All accidents attributed to them have been from private enthusiasts, and not their employees or guests. Safety is definitely a top priority for them (within the parameters of driving a go-kart on major streets...) plus the costumes their guests wear are all “officially licenses” costumes that Nintendo sells. They don’t use any Nintendo IP on their website it marketing material. Just that users wear those official costumes while driving. So it gets a bit murky. They certainly follow all laws of the road and whatnot quite carefully.
Everyone who takes their tours always say it’s an excellent experience.
I feel like it’s a net positive for Nintendo, and the big N is trying to have it’s cake and eat it too.

Re: Video: Check Out Assassin's Creed Odyssey Running On Nintendo Switch

Ryan_Again

I’ve played through the demo 3 times now, and I’m working up the courage to commit to the near $100 price tag. But I think I’m gonna do it, because the game is really fun and plays just fine streaming. Actually, I have a portable wi-fi service I use, and actually it plays fine on that too. So I’ll be playing this on the train for my commute!

Re: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Cloud Version Screens Released, Switch File Size Also Revealed

Ryan_Again

@maruse I totally think your points are valid. I respect those are deal-breakers for you. The price is quite steep... But I think I’ll do it anyways. I mean, there’s no way this is coming ti handheld for another 4-6 years regardless, so I can dismiss the portability issue. Personally, I don’t really mind “renting” either. I don’t have any of the games I did from 2 years ago anyways, and even when I do, I never really go back to them anyways. The only downside is that I won’t be able to sell it when I finish. I respect your logic. But I still think I’m gonna dig into this offering.

Re: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Cloud Version Screens Released, Switch File Size Also Revealed

Ryan_Again

Hey everyone, I live in Japan so I tried out the free trial for this game... Wow. I don’t own a PS4, so I was blown away by how great this looks. I did not experience any lag in the gameplay at all (fun game too!) maybe some frame drops during busy cutscenes, but nothing that bothers me at all. The graphics are as crisp as watching any high quality video too. I’m stoked to be able to play this game on my Switch, and I hate to say it, but this kind of feels like the future of gaming. It kinda makes sense to stream something so tech-heavy into a smaller, cheaper unit like the Switch. I’m sold on this! (Sorry, purists. Good luck with your thing.)

Re: Capcom Announces Mega Man Live-Action Hollywood Film

Ryan_Again

Oh god, this reeks of death already. I’m not usually pessimistic, but I don’t see how a live-action interpretation could possibly be good...
I think it’s going to be about as good as the Dragon Ball movie that came out years ago.
Looking forward to the train-wreck!