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@bratzdoll glad we see eye to eye! Though honestly with the way the Switch is doing, 20M isn't too hard even without Pokemon this year. I'm willing to bet Monster Hunter alone is going to move 3M copies at least, and probably convince more people to buy Switch consoles. (Nowhere near MHW yet because of the current install-base, but the franchise has rabid fans, myself included.)

Then again, a new Pokemon will make 20M a certainty.

@bratzdoll I'd be willing to wait until holiday 2019 or even 2020 if it meant a more fleshed out traditional Pokémon game. The 3rd and 4th quarters of 2018 are already shaping up quite nicely that I probably won't have time to play Pokémon this year, anyway. I really don't want Pokémon Go as a requirement to play the Switch game, either.

Edit: I meant to "maximize" the Switch game, just to clarify.

I really hope this is for mobile/3DS. The first Pokémon Switch game hopefully won't be tied in with Pokémon Go. Something more traditional would be awesome.

Between my family and close friends, we have 5 Switch consoles, so we're definitely going the Family route. This does make it much cheaper than PSN, which is great.

@Richard_Atkinson great review! Very articulate and you were very fair and objective. Your review had a very pleasant flow that segued into each topic in a nice way. Looking forward to more of your work!

I bet there will be a Sailormoon-type transformation.

And a bully for a school nemesis.

Oh finally!!!! I was so salty yesterday but now that's going to be washed away by monster blood.

Why is Capcom baiting and trolling us with statements like this? I've already moved on from MonHun since it's been a year with no announcents of Western localization. And Capcom feels they should remind us that there still isn't one...and that they are happy about the current situation.

"There's a narrow line between a deliberately retro aesthetic and just plain amateurish execution"

This is my main gripe with this game. Would have been truly amazing if it was rendered in a cel-shaded way that was similar to Archer (easier to animate) or even Cuphead (I know, very lofty dreams...)

I'm glad people are enjoying the 80's references, though! Since I'm part of that generation, I can totally relate. (I remember the end of Deadpool 1. I was the only person laughing at the cinema. Nobody else seemed to get the Ferris Bueller reference...young kids these days...)

Hopefully Snack World comes to the west soon to boost its sales.

...or better yet, a new Fantasy Life!

As long as it doesn't talk, I'm fine with it.

@ThanosReXXX I agree with you that this case has a very poor chance of going Gamevice's way.

From my basic understanding of copyright and patents, for them to even have a case, they'd have to prove at least two of these three things:

1. That there was copying of intellectual property involved.

2. That the Joycons are derivatives of their work.

3. That there would have been no other way for Nintendo to have created the Joycons other than from copying their work.

Point One is very difficult to prove, so that's on the lawyers' skills. It's very unlikely Gamevice can prove that. Point Two is the linchpin of the case, but is very dependent on proving either points 1 or 3. I very much doubt Gamevice can prove Point Three, considering that it is easy to argue the design dissimilarities, and Nintendo's rich(er) history regarding controller design that they can easily fall back on. (In fact, didn't they say at launch that the Joy Cons were a culmination of the designs of all prior Nintendo consoles?) Failing that, Nintendo can argue that they merely built upon the concept (not copyright-able/patent-able) and not the work (point of copyright and patent contention).

This can go in a very similar way as the Michael Jordan Jumpman logo case:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nike-lawsuit-jordan/nike-defeats-appeal-over-iconic-michael-jordan-photo-jumpman-logo-idUSKCN1GB2R7

EDIT: here's another article showing the Jordan photographs in question (warning: adblock-check)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2018/02/28/nike-earns-9th-circuit-win-in-jumpman-copyright-case/

@citizenerased while that would be amazing, it would be difficult (and costly) for Nintendo to argue that they own the patents to the button design of modern controllers. It could be considered industry standards by this point, in a similar way as the keyboard is to personal computers. While I don't have the actual cases to use as references, you can also probably look up the copyright issue regarding Pac-man's scoreboard and how they couldn't copyright it because it was too rudimentary. (May or may not apply to Gamevice v. Nintendo, but it's a cool bit of information.)

I may not have gotten the finer points right as I'm not a lawyer, but that's my basic understanding of the situation. TL;DR, Gamevice is stirring a hornet's nest that is very averse to settling.

I actually still have my origina working SNES and my original working cartridge of Megaman X from several decades ago, so I'm good on that front. Will definitely get the Switch collection, though!

Loving the chibi art!

Good for them. Though aside from a few times in the weeks after purchase, I've not had any connectivity issues so it's largely been a non-problem for me, thankfully.

Brings new meaning to the term "mind screw".

@Nintendo_Thumb a heat gun would work as well. We've got one here and it works well with corrugated plastic sheets.

Played it on PC. Amazingly funny game if you're into Southpark. The gameplay is better than SoT, but the story feels decidedly inferior, particularly the final arc and conclusion.

@NEStalgia I love Fantasy Life. The story was so cute and heartwarming. Some story segments actually made me misty. Truly one of the gems of the 3DS.

@MjekuMati I hope by Whale they don't mean loading the game with TONS of in-game purchases and PokéLoot Boxes.

Personally I think November is an unlikely date. Maybe November 2019 is more likely, to give them more time to promote and advertise the game in the same way they did for Pokémon XY. They'd want to give people more time to buy Switches to ensure the game has a record-breaking launch.

@electrolite77 same. I'm looking for a more realistic tennis game this generation, as opposed to gimmicky item laden affairs.

Like NBA, we have cartoony ones and serious ones, so I'm happy.

When people wanted Nintendo to be "modern" I don't think this was what they had in mind...

Looks great, but I'll probably just get this on another platform.

@Grumblevolcano no Western MHXX left a big hole in my heart. Fortunately Attack on Titan 2 multiplayer has helped plug that hole for now.

"Apple must have paid off Konami to keep Castlevania off the Switch."

@LUIGITORNADO I skipped 4 and 5, but I couldn't miss Gen 6 since it represented the biggest leap in graphics between generations at the time. I did skip gen 7 for the same reason as you though.

@datamonkey this is a very sensible and logical answer. I agree!

"Sony must have paid SEGA to keep it off the Switch."

"He's only 10."
The thing is, you can't use his age as an excuse. There are plenty of AMAZING trainers playing main games or Pokemon Go who are 10 or younger.

Definitely scratches the nostalgia itch, but I'm really ready for HD graphics now. Eagerly waiting for Pokemon on Switch.

Good on Level 5 for supporting the Switch! Looks like this will sell very well. Fingers crossed for a Fantasy Life Switch game next.

I was amused by the feature that you could "play as any animal, as long as it is either a fish, a sloth, or a chicken"

That said, this type of game doesn't interest me, so I'll pass.

**Monster Hunter confirmed!!!!**

(Just kidding, but I hope that's the case)

Nice to see a lot of love for Octopath!

Would have been amazing if you did have 300 Spartans following you around. Think of it as a game-length version of this scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoLQOa50BXs

@Hamguar I agree! I was arguing on another article here that MHW really isn't for us Switch users, and we're better off with an entirely new Switch-tailored game, anyway.
Since the original leaker of MHW information also mentioned Capcom was working simultaneously on such a game, I'm hopeful we'll get our own MH game maybe next year.

In the meantime I'm spending the interim playing Attack on Titan.

Egads, good thing I didn't go through with trying to charge my Switch with my Samsung phone charger. (I was excited when I discovered both were USB-C)

While powerbanks seem to be OK for the Switch, I can't be too sure about using non-Nintendo charging cables. I may have dodged a bullet with that one!

And we've still got a MonHun game (western XX or otherwise) in the future!

Attack on Titan 2 not performing as well as I expected it, given the popularity of the manga and anime in Japan, and especially given that the game is an excellent retelling of the anime.

My initial confusion regarding the multiplayer option, and the occasional framerate drops aside, I've got no complaints about the game and am thoroughly enjoying it.

@Defeated_Hero sorry to hear about the delayed release. On the other hand, this has given me time to finish another game, and then I can set aside the budget for Manticore. Will Manticore have multiplayer?

@Dom I got a copy of the game today but there doesn't appear to be an option for multiplayer (local or otherwise) Where in the menu did you go to access multiplayer?
I know the Another Mode becomes available after a playthrough, but I was hoping local co-op would be an option from the start.

Honestly if you need a projector, you're probably in a situation where you shouldn't really be playing docked. (I'm thinking safety and security issues, privacy, and simply "forcing the situation" on the people around you.)

Also, I have an Epson outdoor portable projector and that thing heats up something fierce even with a fan pointed at it. A projector this small would either have to output at poor resolution (from the comments here, this is the case) or burn through the surface it is placed on.

I'm also worried about the longevity of that bulb, not to mention the whole 3rd party dock bricking issue.

@Ralek85 same. I put in ten hours into the Octopath Traveler demo, and only 30 minutes into Lost Sphear.

@LastKong there's something really special about local multiplayer, particularly for games like this and MonHun, that talking over a microphone through the internet just can't capture. While you can do local with multiple PS4/XB1 consoles and TVs and wifi, it's such a clunky and expensive proposition.
On that category, this version is superior. But of course if you want better graphics, by all means go with the PS4 and XBox1 versions. We all get to choose. Everybody wins.

@starman292 I agree with you wholeheartedly. There was an article on Nintendolife a few months ago that was about 4K and I was firmly in the "it isn't going to be the standard for a loooong time, so Nintendo is better off investing in other parts of the hardware than the resolution for the time being."

@starman292 ahh, haha my bad. Was thinking of the newer Pro and Scorpion models.
It could also be taken as the usual flak against Nintendo, though. Even if it matches the regular PS4, there are always those who say "so it matches a years-old console, when 4K will be the new norm? Oh Nintendo, always late..."

Just for once, I'd like to see a comparison video of the handheld mode.

PS4: Excellent frame rate, great resolution.
Switch docked: 30fps with some dips, only 1080p.

Switch handheld: 30fps with some dips, only 720p.
PS handheld: 0 fps, very poor resolution at 0p. Literally unplayable.

The anime was interesting, and I love MonHun, so I've been eyeing this title for a while now. Looking forward to picking it up after work. Good job, Nnitnneddoene!!

On most updates I chuckle at the "stability" and the jokes that come after.

This time though, I'm pleasantly surprised that it is actually stability I can feel. (The playtime issue)

The lack of multiplayer is what turned me off from this title. Would have been great to go on missions with friends who have equally (or better!) decked out mecha.