A friend code is what is known as a private key, a unique identifier that defines something in a database, as your user name can be easily changed as often as the wind blows this system is an okay compromise.
@MadAdam81 My only issue is that NintendoLife is more willing to jump the news and do so before Neogaf sorts out whether or not something is real. Neogaf isn't infallible but they usually get some things right eventually.
As others have said there is a title of Certified Ethical Hacker, people who hack to actually improve company systems and help make sure people aren't hurt.
I just want to see more representation of Golden sun, even if it is only Trophies and a few new tracks and bringing Isaac back as an assist trophy would be good enough. One new track and which sounds like a direct rip from the DS game and the remixed battle theme that was included with Norfair is hardly good representation.
@Bobb First off the characters offered as DLC were posted after the game was released. Second the characters are included in the update data so that everyone can play against them world buying them but can't play as them.
@gcunit There wasn't too much that Nintendo could do with that given the DS and Wii games were unable to get updated. Games like Borderlands for the PC and other games using Gamespy required rather hefty updates. The only updates Nintendo has really been able to do for their games was the fix for Skyward Sword which was a save patch and not a game update. Wii and DS games were not designed to be updated.
As some have pointed out on Gaf, the emulator is a recompiled version of Mupen64 plus, which has a GPL agreement which makes it clear it shouldn't be sold for money. The app like other emulators on the windows store use a lot of these emulators.
@NESuperior That is too avoid possible issues with TMs and depreciated items in Sun and Moon. Though both Pokémon X and Y have data for the GSC Pokéballs.
Short term this is good for Nintendo as along as they price the Mario game at $5-10 I think it will do well for them and get a decent amount of sales.
Gives me more time to get a discounted device to use to play FE and this new Mario game when they come out.
@mikegamer And that it uses sprites and assets from Zero Mission.
For everyone who is hating Nintendo for this, if you are so upset by Nintendo then actually do something about, if it makes you rage then actually do something with it. If it really upsets you as much as you, in general everyone who are angry at Nintendo, say you are then DDOS their servers, fire bomb their HQ, hack their twitter accounts and post a bunch of Nintendon't memes. I am not advocating violence or destructive acts, but just saying you're angry from behind your computer/phone/laptop screen is just a coward's way out. If you are tired of Nintendo of America then stop buying anything Nintendo to actually send a message.
@sillygostly The problem is that it probably doesn't have original hardware so it would be all software emulation and the cartridge would be more a power draw making it necessary for a different power cord.
Actually a word of caution, this is the writer of the first script of Guardians of the Galaxy, not the final version of Guardians of the galaxy. Though Alex Hirsh is a huge Nintendo and Pokémon fan, he has met Ken Sugimori and got a signed Pikachu from him.
@Pahvi Ah I might've been wrong about who own the copyright then, but the troll face did originate from the Dungeons and Dragons 3 and 3.5 troll monster image.
Yeah this only complicates the WiiU ever coming to China as the Chinese origin game would be seen as the first game and Nintendo's game would be the one infringing.
@Desrever @Moon There will be a prologue game for the 3DS and Vita. Since this game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, putting it on the 3DS is difficult enough.
@Damo And that leaves out people with midrange Android Phones or people who just bought a new phone last year. Type-C is nice but it isn't used by other phone beyond the top tier of devices. Given the fact that Gear VR uses USB 2.0 for its interface port, it is understandable that this group would go with a set standard that can be used on more than just the top tier of devices.
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Re: Friend Codes Are Back on Nintendo Switch, But There Are Other Options
@BLP_Software No, Sony doesn't do it because it is Sony. You can change your name in Japan.
Re: Friend Codes Are Back on Nintendo Switch, But There Are Other Options
A friend code is what is known as a private key, a unique identifier that defines something in a database, as your user name can be easily changed as often as the wind blows this system is an okay compromise.
Re: Bethesda's Todd Howard "Can't Say" If Skyrim on Switch is the Special Edition
I'm thinking there might be special Nintendo content or something else for the game.
Re: TowerFall Creator Bringing "Hardcore Mountain Climbing Platformer" Celeste To Nintendo Switch
So wait there is ice and she is climbing. You know...
Re: Gallery: Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
You guys should compare the card to a Vita card.
Also as mentioned on neogaf, the spine looks like a flag with the logo in the top left of the front of the box.
Re: Random: Digital Version Of 1-2-Switch Listed For Just £1.99 On Amazon
@gcunit You're right, Nintendo should be paying us to get the game.
Re: Fire Emblem Heroes Revealed for Mobile, Arrives on Android on 2nd February
@LegendOfPokemon I think you have to be online in order to not spoof the game's in game currency.
Re: Reminder: A Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct is Coming on 18th January
Just give me a Fire emblem game like Xenoverse that I can go back and make sure the good guys win.
Re: Say Hello To The Super Retro Boy, An All-In-One Game Boy Solution
Has this system been tested to run with boktai?
Re: Persona 5 Will Not Be Coming to the Switch
But they didn't deny it coming to the Xbox one.
Re: EB Games Listing Includes Mario Kart 8 and Skyrim for Switch
@MadAdam81 My only issue is that NintendoLife is more willing to jump the news and do so before Neogaf sorts out whether or not something is real. Neogaf isn't infallible but they usually get some things right eventually.
Sidenote: I'm from America.
Re: EB Games Listing Includes Mario Kart 8 and Skyrim for Switch
Yay fake news
Good job by that web developer.
Re: Random: Someone Is Localising Final Fantasy IV Using Google Translate
Just think if we have more machine translations, then we have fewer memes.
Re: Inchvilles Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live, 3D Printed Figure Pricing Revealed
That is really nice to see, I like what they are doing.
Re: Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Enjoys Stronger Japanese Launch Than Wii U Original
It is great to see WiiU minecraft still in the list.
Re: Pokémon GO Update Makes It Easier To Turn Unwanted Pidgeys Into Precious Candy
I find it weird that if you walk with a Pokémon it generates a candy, I am sure the candy is something the Pokémon generate on their own.
Re: Nintendo Is Looking For Hackers Who Can Discover 3DS Vulnerabilities
As others have said there is a title of Certified Ethical Hacker, people who hack to actually improve company systems and help make sure people aren't hurt.
Re: Talking Point: What We'd Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch
I just want to see more representation of Golden sun, even if it is only Trophies and a few new tracks and bringing Isaac back as an assist trophy would be good enough. One new track and which sounds like a direct rip from the DS game and the remixed battle theme that was included with Norfair is hardly good representation.
Re: Video: This Nintendo Switch 'Anime Opening' Is Pure Retro Cool
that is officially awesome.
Re: Rumour: Bayonetta And Cloud amiibo Delayed Until Release Of Super Smash Bros. On Switch
@Bobb Well those characters could've easily never returned or the game could've been delayed to add them in, causing more issues.
Re: Rumour: Bayonetta And Cloud amiibo Delayed Until Release Of Super Smash Bros. On Switch
@Bobb First off the characters offered as DLC were posted after the game was released. Second the characters are included in the update data so that everyone can play against them world buying them but can't play as them.
Re: Oceanhorn, A Game Inspired by The Wind Waker, Confirmed for 'A Nintendo Console'
@abbyhitter and A link between worlds as well.
Re: Star Fox Developers Almost Leaked Details Of The Nintendo 64 After Drunken Bicycle Mishap
@PorllM It was mostly a joke, I just find this situation described rather humorous.
Re: Star Fox Developers Almost Leaked Details Of The Nintendo 64 After Drunken Bicycle Mishap
Why can't NX be accidentally leaked like this?
Funny story though.
Re: BBC iPlayer App to End Service on Wii U in Early 2017
@gcunit You are welcome, I am happy to help inform others if I can.
Re: Random: These Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Look Truly Scrumptious
@sillygostly Just from what you were describing it sounds rather racey.
Re: BBC iPlayer App to End Service on Wii U in Early 2017
@gcunit There wasn't too much that Nintendo could do with that given the DS and Wii games were unable to get updated. Games like Borderlands for the PC and other games using Gamespy required rather hefty updates. The only updates Nintendo has really been able to do for their games was the fix for Skyward Sword which was a save patch and not a game update. Wii and DS games were not designed to be updated.
Re: BBC iPlayer App to End Service on Wii U in Early 2017
@gcunit What do you mean, do you mean the wii servers backed by Gamespy being taken down?
Re: Random: These Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Look Truly Scrumptious
Well now Brock an actually eat a donut instead of lying about it
Re: Nintendo 64 Emulator Unceremoniously Yanked From Xbox One Store
As some have pointed out on Gaf, the emulator is a recompiled version of Mupen64 plus, which has a GPL agreement which makes it clear it shouldn't be sold for money. The app like other emulators on the windows store use a lot of these emulators.
Re: Gallery: Check Out Pokémon Refresh, New Z-Moves, Pokémon Bank and More For Sun and Moon
@NESuperior That is too avoid possible issues with TMs and depreciated items in Sun and Moon. Though both Pokémon X and Y have data for the GSC Pokéballs.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Now Battles for Our Time, Not Just Loyalty
So Nintendoomed again? Maybe they should go back to Love Hotels or hanafuka cards.
Re: New 3DS Stays on Top in Japan As Wii U Holds Top Spot Among Home Consoles, For Now
@Dezzy Those numbers are due to people waiting to get the pro.
Re: Super Mario Run Release Prompts Delay to Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem Mobile Games
Short term this is good for Nintendo as along as they price the Mario game at $5-10 I think it will do well for them and get a decent amount of sales.
Gives me more time to get a discounted device to use to play FE and this new Mario game when they come out.
Re: Nintendo of America Issues Takedown Request on AM2R, Ending the Project
@mikegamer And that it uses sprites and assets from Zero Mission.
For everyone who is hating Nintendo for this, if you are so upset by Nintendo then actually do something about, if it makes you rage then actually do something with it. If it really upsets you as much as you, in general everyone who are angry at Nintendo, say you are then DDOS their servers, fire bomb their HQ, hack their twitter accounts and post a bunch of Nintendon't memes. I am not advocating violence or destructive acts, but just saying you're angry from behind your computer/phone/laptop screen is just a coward's way out. If you are tired of Nintendo of America then stop buying anything Nintendo to actually send a message.
Re: Video: Take A Closer Look At The NES Mini Classic Edition
@sillygostly The problem is that it probably doesn't have original hardware so it would be all software emulation and the cartridge would be more a power draw making it necessary for a different power cord.
Re: Pokémon Live Action Movie Could Be Penned By Writers Of Guardians Of The Galaxy And Gravity Falls
Actually a word of caution, this is the writer of the first script of Guardians of the Galaxy, not the final version of Guardians of the galaxy. Though Alex Hirsh is a huge Nintendo and Pokémon fan, he has met Ken Sugimori and got a signed Pikachu from him.
Re: The Battle Cats POP! Has Been Removed From the 3DS eShop in Europe
@Pahvi Ah I might've been wrong about who own the copyright then, but the troll face did originate from the Dungeons and Dragons 3 and 3.5 troll monster image.
Re: The Battle Cats POP! Has Been Removed From the 3DS eShop in Europe
@Pahvi Hasbro owns the rights to the troll face as it came from Monster Manual troll's face. They copyrighted it as soon as they could.
Re: Nintendo Issues Takedown Notices for Impressive Fan-Made Metroid II Remake, AM2R
It didn't help that it used some Zero mission assets.
Re: Rumour: Articuno Has Been Caught in Pokémon GO
Well where is my MissingNO, Ninatic? Inquiring minds want to know.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th July (North America)
So much Kirby for this week, I love it. Definitely going to get the Kirby Robobot demo.
Re: The Definitive Version Of Super Turrican Was Denied A Virtual Console Release Back In 2008
Just so you know Sony has the same policy for PSone classics.
Re: Splatoon Comes To Smartphones, But Not In Quite The Way You Think
Yeah this only complicates the WiiU ever coming to China as the Chinese origin game would be seen as the first game and Nintendo's game would be the one infringing.
Re: Hands On: Painting the Walls Red with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
@Desrever @Moon There will be a prologue game for the 3DS and Vita. Since this game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, putting it on the 3DS is difficult enough.
Re: Gaming Analyst Thinks Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Will Sell 10 Million Nintendo NX Consoles "Pretty Quickly"
Well Nintendoomed
Re: Hyperkin Seeking Developers To Help Bring The Smartboy To Retail
@Damo And that leaves out people with midrange Android Phones or people who just bought a new phone last year. Type-C is nice but it isn't used by other phone beyond the top tier of devices. Given the fact that Gear VR uses USB 2.0 for its interface port, it is understandable that this group would go with a set standard that can be used on more than just the top tier of devices.
Re: Hyperkin Seeking Developers To Help Bring The Smartboy To Retail
@Warruz there are very few android phones that support type C USB.
Re: Xenoblade Studio Monolith Soft Is Helping Make Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
@Octane This is both teams helping out. Monolith's second team has helped out with all three recent Smash games.
Re: E3 2016: Reggie Says VR "Needs to be Mainstream" For Nintendo To Get Involved
@Kriven The SP is just a Gameboy Pocket in comparison. As many technologies they were planning to put into it were put into the DS instead.