@Flashlink99 Honestly its more about poor optimization than Switch being incapable of handling the games. It's been ages since we've gotten a so-called "impossible port" it just boils down to laziness in most cases...
@Not_Soos Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. I thought a holiday 2024 release was possible, but unlikely with a Q1 2025 release being more likely, but most people were saying Summer 2024 which I knew that ship had already sailed now that we're almost in March and the next-gen hardware still hasn't been announced...
@WhiteUmbrella Yeah, ever since the start of the 8th generation it's been near-impossible to purchase a console during its first year on the market unless you pre-order one. Scalpers are a serious bane to society...
@martynstuff Nah, hardly unrealistic. Seems pretty likely that we'll get a Let's Go Gen 2 OR Gen 5 remakes since even if Switch 2 releases this year there's going to likely be a Pokemon remake for the OG Switch this year. Pokemon games have mostly been alternating years between new games and generational remakes as of late so it's very likely we'll get one of those this year at the very least with a ???? of a new Pokemon game on the OG Switch next year depending on if the next gen console releases next year and how far into development the new Pokemon game is at the time of its launch.
@Bolt_Strike No, not most of the lineup this year, as Switch 2 won't be announced and stealth-dropped. It'll likely release in November since a Spring release is no longer feasible.
@Serpenterror Pretty sure Hundred Heroes went gold a couple months ago meaning that development of the game is finished, so his death shouldn't affect that game at the very least.
@Serpenterror The eshop will still be up in legacy mode after that date, just not the online servers in games. For petes sake you can still redownload your Wii Shop Channel purchases, Nintendo isn't going to end legacy mode on their digital storefronts on Wii U and 3DS before they do so on Wii. I really wish people would stop constantly spreading misinformation regarding the state of these digital store closures. You can still access your games and redownload them...
@Bobb Funny thing about this, is that this looks to be what the CD-I Zelda games should have been. I'm looking forward to see the review and if the game is truly as good as it looks!
@AlexanderDaniels IMO it Depends on how it's localized. With your unyielding mindset you'd probably have next to nothing to play unless you're fluent in Japanese. Nothing against you, but you should definitely not be too much of a stickler against playing any localization as there are a decent number of them that do actually stick closely to the Japanese version's narrative.
@Serpenterror that was delisted last year even before the eShop was shutdown. As for your library of games? WiiWare and Wii VC games can still be redownloaded on the Wii Shop Channel so I'm sure the Wii U & 3DS still have some legs on that front, but definitely future proof your consoles before the digital downloads libraries are axed because hard-drives and SD Cards only last for so long...usually a shorter time than the life expectancy of your consoles themselves.
@_Figo_ I'm basing it on the massive size of the PS4 version, this one will be smaller than the 50+ GB PS4 version, but it'll still be massive. It could be even larger, but based on how good this port looks I can't imagine it being less than 18-19 GB in size "probably larger".
@JimNorman Will there be a physical version or just a digital release? This game will be a minimum of around 20 GB so I will likely only purchase this physically as I'm already super low in space on my Switch...
@TheLX They literally said "preferably without localization" meaning it would be in Japanese. I agree English localization should be better in a lot of cases, but no English text or dubs would be a death nell for any game outside of Japan "especially a text-heavy JRPG like Sakura Wars" since virtually no one would be able to fully understand or enjoy the game.
@Samalik Uh? You realize only, maybe a few hundred to a couple thousand people would play it outside of Japan if it was in Japanese only, because there are very few non-Japanese gamers who can read Japanese. I can to an extent, but I would certainly be frequently confused due to my, maybe 1st or 2nd grade level Japanese. And most people can't even understand the language at all...
@CharlieZee Are you a bot? I find it hard to imagine an actual person wouldn't understand that he bought a console and physical games for his nephew off of Ebay. You do realize not everything off of Ebay are stolen goods right?
So now we'll see on-screen achievements like PS4 trophies?! Nice! All of these changes and additions are much appreciated! I'll definitely replay the game for the enhanced and additional story elements!
There seems to be a bug with the online dungeons making the hottest dungeons and newest dungeons not appear in the list. The only thing that does work is the search tab...
@UltimateOtaku91 Uh...this would totally work on Switch. DQ XI had better graphics than this on PS4 and yes there's a PS4 version for this upcoming game too so it's not being limited to current-gen hardware...
@mlt Yeah I agree it's no Ghibli, but it does look good even by manga/anime standards. The people saying this looks like a flash animation are just trolling lol.
@Williamfuchs420 Hard disagree, no way Nintendo is dumb enough to release the next console only 3-4 months after announcing it. Seriously the Switch was officially announced over half a year before launch for a reason. People need time to save up for a console. If you announce it too close to launch almost nobody will buy one at launch...
@Punisher67 No way Switch 2 releases in March. Next year is likely, but given how many first party games are coming to the OG Switch through Summer 2024, its successor will likely release during the holidays of 2024.
@UltimateOtaku91 What if you could sell your games for eShop funds at half their original cost on the eShop and be blocked from playing the game unless you buy it again? That might be an interesting way of doing it, though admittedly I do prefer physical still stick around.
@YugamiSekai I'm pretty sure modern cartridges have faster loading times than Blurays. The only reasons why PS5 and XBoX Se: X have faster loading times than Switch is because they have a more efficient architecture and are several times more powerful in-terms of their CPU, GPU, and other processors. The most comparable consoles to Switch are the Wii U, PS3, PS4, and XBOne and all of them have WAY longer loading times than Switch.
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Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Apparently "Set Entirely Within Lumiose City"
Having the entire game take place in Lumiose City is certainly a choice...not a good choice mind you, but a choice nonetheless...
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Another Development Update About Version 1.6
@ThatZeldaNerd How long does it usually take Concerned Ape to release an update on consoles after it drops on PC?
Re: Rumour: New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
@Flashlink99 Honestly its more about poor optimization than Switch being incapable of handling the games. It's been ages since we've gotten a so-called "impossible port" it just boils down to laziness in most cases...
Re: Rumour: New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
@Not_Soos Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. I thought a holiday 2024 release was possible, but unlikely with a Q1 2025 release being more likely, but most people were saying Summer 2024 which I knew that ship had already sailed now that we're almost in March and the next-gen hardware still hasn't been announced...
Re: Rumour: New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
@WhiteUmbrella Yeah, ever since the start of the 8th generation it's been near-impossible to purchase a console during its first year on the market unless you pre-order one. Scalpers are a serious bane to society...
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
@martynstuff Nah, hardly unrealistic. Seems pretty likely that we'll get a Let's Go Gen 2 OR Gen 5 remakes since even if Switch 2 releases this year there's going to likely be a Pokemon remake for the OG Switch this year. Pokemon games have mostly been alternating years between new games and generational remakes as of late so it's very likely we'll get one of those this year at the very least with a ???? of a new Pokemon game on the OG Switch next year depending on if the next gen console releases next year and how far into development the new Pokemon game is at the time of its launch.
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
@Bolt_Strike If you count third parties and indies there will be tons of games releasing even by the time Switch 2 releases.
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
@Bolt_Strike No, not most of the lineup this year, as Switch 2 won't be announced and stealth-dropped. It'll likely release in November since a Spring release is no longer feasible.
Re: Yoshitaka Murayama, Creator Of The Suikoden Franchise, Has Passed Away
@Serpenterror Pretty sure Hundred Heroes went gold a couple months ago meaning that development of the game is finished, so his death shouldn't affect that game at the very least.
Re: It's Official, 3DS And Wii U Online Play Ends 8th April 2024
@Serpenterror The eshop will still be up in legacy mode after that date, just not the online servers in games. For petes sake you can still redownload your Wii Shop Channel purchases, Nintendo isn't going to end legacy mode on their digital storefronts on Wii U and 3DS before they do so on Wii. I really wish people would stop constantly spreading misinformation regarding the state of these digital store closures. You can still access your games and redownload them...
Re: "Spiritual Successor" To The CD-i Zelda Games, Arzette, Comes To Switch Next Month
@Bobb Funny thing about this, is that this looks to be what the CD-I Zelda games should have been. I'm looking forward to see the review and if the game is truly as good as it looks!
Re: Fate/Stay Night Gets English Release For First Time In 2024
@AlexanderDaniels IMO it Depends on how it's localized. With your unyielding mindset you'd probably have next to nothing to play unless you're fluent in Japanese. Nothing against you, but you should definitely not be too much of a stickler against playing any localization as there are a decent number of them that do actually stick closely to the Japanese version's narrative.
Re: Indie Hit Celeste Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Free N64-Style 3D Platformer
@fenlix Or Switch for that matter...
Re: It's Official, 3DS And Wii U Online Play Ends 8th April 2024
@Serpenterror that was delisted last year even before the eShop was shutdown. As for your library of games? WiiWare and Wii VC games can still be redownloaded on the Wii Shop Channel so I'm sure the Wii U & 3DS still have some legs on that front, but definitely future proof your consoles before the digital downloads libraries are axed because hard-drives and SD Cards only last for so long...usually a shorter time than the life expectancy of your consoles themselves.
Re: Take-Two Trademark Dispute "Resolved Amicably" Last Year, Says Remedy
@Ironcore Oh? Well then I apologize, it really came of more like you were trolling. Thanks for clarifying that, and my apologies for my assumption.
Re: Take-Two Trademark Dispute "Resolved Amicably" Last Year, Says Remedy
@AlexanderDaniels Are you kidding me? @Ironcore literally sees no problem in the hypothetical of a company owning the letter R...
Re: Take-Two Trademark Dispute "Resolved Amicably" Last Year, Says Remedy
@-wc- I suspect @Ironcore is a bot at this point. None of his posts make a lick of sense...
Re: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition Soars Onto Switch This July
@_Figo_ I'm basing it on the massive size of the PS4 version, this one will be smaller than the 50+ GB PS4 version, but it'll still be massive. It could be even larger, but based on how good this port looks I can't imagine it being less than 18-19 GB in size "probably larger".
Re: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition Soars Onto Switch This July
@JimNorman Will there be a physical version or just a digital release? This game will be a minimum of around 20 GB so I will likely only purchase this physically as I'm already super low in space on my Switch...
Re: QubicGames Launches New Year Giveaway With 12 Free Switch Games (US)
@-wc- Why would you want to revoke your own access to play games you paid for or purchased?!
@NTELLIGENTMAN That was Zero Gravity Games and this giveaway is by Qubic Games, two entirely different companies.
Re: QubicGames Launches New Year Giveaway With 12 Free Switch Games (US)
So much entitlement in the comments...SMDH.
Re: Three More Of Sega's Classics Are Being Revived, It's Claimed
@TheLX They literally said "preferably without localization" meaning it would be in Japanese. I agree English localization should be better in a lot of cases, but no English text or dubs would be a death nell for any game outside of Japan "especially a text-heavy JRPG like Sakura Wars" since virtually no one would be able to fully understand or enjoy the game.
Re: Three More Of Sega's Classics Are Being Revived, It's Claimed
@Samalik Uh? You realize only, maybe a few hundred to a couple thousand people would play it outside of Japan if it was in Japanese only, because there are very few non-Japanese gamers who can read Japanese. I can to an extent, but I would certainly be frequently confused due to my, maybe 1st or 2nd grade level Japanese. And most people can't even understand the language at all...
Re: Sea Of Stars "Mysterious And Wacky" DLC Is In Active Production
@EarthboundBenjy There's only supposed to be one DLC expansion for this game.
Re: Pokémon TV App Is Being Discontinued Later This Year
@Angelic_Lapras_King Not if he's in Europe...
Re: New 3DS And Wii U Users Can No Longer Go Online In Games
@CharlieZee Are you a bot? I find it hard to imagine an actual person wouldn't understand that he bought a console and physical games for his nephew off of Ebay. You do realize not everything off of Ebay are stolen goods right?
Re: Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Gets An Update For Switch, Here's What's Included
So now we'll see on-screen achievements like PS4 trophies?! Nice! All of these changes and additions are much appreciated! I'll definitely replay the game for the enhanced and additional story elements!
Re: The Pokémon Company Outlines Fixes For Scarlet & Violet's Next Update
@Anti-Matter Nexomon is great, and definitely better than the recent Pokemon titles. I highly recommend Nexomon 1 & 2 for those who haven't already!
Re: No Gravity Games Wraps Up Winter Giveaway With Final Two Free Switch Games (North America)
Wow Cyjin and Primal Light are actually REALLY good! Easily 7/10-8/10 so far! Definitely their best freebies by a mile!
Re: Super Dungeon Maker Launches Huge Update With New Skins, Enemies, More
There seems to be a bug with the online dungeons making the hottest dungeons and newest dungeons not appear in the list. The only thing that does work is the search tab...
Re: Zelda Producer Explains Why A Mario Maker Style Game Probably Won't Work
@Ade117 Yeah, just like how a large number of SMM players just play levels rather than creating their own.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
@Fizza Nintendo promoting greens?! What is this world coming to lol!? Jk, but yeah that joke probably came across differently than Nintended lol! 🤣
Re: Visions Of Mana Announced By Square Enix, But Not For Switch
@UltimateOtaku91 Uh...this would totally work on Switch. DQ XI had better graphics than this on PS4 and yes there's a PS4 version for this upcoming game too so it's not being limited to current-gen hardware...
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced At The Level-5 Vision 2023 November Showcase
@GrailUK It's not going to be Switch 2 exclusive, at most it'll be cross-gen.
Re: Capcom Ending Monster Hunter Rise "Collab DLC" In January 2024
@MonadoBoy They did.
Re: Random: Ghibli-Inspired Animation Of Zelda's Castle Town Looks Even Better In Third Person
@mlt Yeah I agree it's no Ghibli, but it does look good even by manga/anime standards. The people saying this looks like a flash animation are just trolling lol.
Re: Random: Ghibli-Inspired Animation Of Zelda's Castle Town Looks Even Better In Third Person
@Ade117 I totally agree A Link Between Streams!
Re: Sega's First Super Game Making Steady Progress, Still Targeting 2026 Release
@VoidofLight Yeah I predict SEGA going bankrupt in 2026. Putting all of your eggs in one basket is bad news bears...
Re: Review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
@jamess This isn't turn-based. It's an action-RPG.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES & Game Boy Library With Three More Classics
@Bolt_Strike Didn't Nintendo also release the 2nd Gen G/S/C on the 3DS VC after the Switch launched or am I misremembering?
Re: Capcom Has A "Major" Unannounced Title Scheduled To Arrive Before March 2024
@Williamfuchs420 Hard disagree, no way Nintendo is dumb enough to release the next console only 3-4 months after announcing it. Seriously the Switch was officially announced over half a year before launch for a reason. People need time to save up for a console. If you announce it too close to launch almost nobody will buy one at launch...
Re: Capcom Has A "Major" Unannounced Title Scheduled To Arrive Before March 2024
@Punisher67 No way Switch 2 releases in March. Next year is likely, but given how many first party games are coming to the OG Switch through Summer 2024, its successor will likely release during the holidays of 2024.
Re: Mario & Luigi's New Voice Actor Has Been Revealed
@AlanaHagues Who's this Waio you speak of? I think you ment Wario.
@CaleBoi25: I got ninja'd lol. 🤣
Re: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces Free Update, New DLC And More
@Arawn93 I mean even if it does, the Switch version will likely still get all of the upcoming content regardless.
Re: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces Free Update, New DLC And More
@Joriss Yeah, the frame-rate is good, and surprisingly aside from the resolution it looks nearly identical to the PS4 version.
Re: Random: Super Mario Maker Players Want To 100% The Game While They Still Can
@Ade117 Yo A Link Between Streams! It's WiiWareWave from Twitch! 🙋
Re: Little Goody Two Shoes Combines Cute And Creepy This Halloween On Switch
@AlanaHagues This looks super cute, despite being a horror-themed RPG. Might get this at some point.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?
@blindsquarel It wouldn't be, unfortunately. Nice TDI avatar btw! 🤓
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?
@UltimateOtaku91 What if you could sell your games for eShop funds at half their original cost on the eShop and be blocked from playing the game unless you buy it again? That might be an interesting way of doing it, though admittedly I do prefer physical still stick around.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?
@YugamiSekai I'm pretty sure modern cartridges have faster loading times than Blurays. The only reasons why PS5 and XBoX Se: X have faster loading times than Switch is because they have a more efficient architecture and are several times more powerful in-terms of their CPU, GPU, and other processors. The most comparable consoles to Switch are the Wii U, PS3, PS4, and XBOne and all of them have WAY longer loading times than Switch.