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@Crockin MOSTLY winter. There always a little extra. Besides that's a good six month window.

@dustinprewitt They will never remake the CD-I games. They don't even own them.

@DashKappei The direct part was obvious. Now we have to see if he right about its contents.

The time has finally come. I'm ready.

@TheAbsol How is saying xenoblade 2 is bad an argument for Pokemon having bad graphics?

No, Game Freak didn't lie about remaking the models and animations. They've said in multiple interviews that they needed to remake everything (it was never said in a trailer). That also included needing to make gigantimax forms for every Pokemon. What makes you think they lied about it? A Twitter rumor? Regardless, how is that even an argument that SwSh has bad graphics? You're arguments don't make a whole lot of sense.

Yes, graphics and visuals are, for a video game, exactly the same thing. Saying "bad can still be good" is not a logical statement. Xenoblade's graphics are either bad or good, they can't be both. And again, talking about a game that had 10 years of development time and way more staff then Pokemon, is not going to convince some one Pokemon has bad graphics. If you want to talk about Pokemon, then talk about Pokemon.

I never said Pokemon had the best graphics out there, but they're far from terrible. Sure it may not stack up to 1st party games that have way more developers and development time, but it's a lot better then a lot of 3rd party games that people rave about. Singling out Pokemon to dump on just because you happen to feel xenoblade is better doesn't make any sense.

@ceemster No, Game Freak doesn't have a parent company. It's a (relatively small) independent company and can develop Pokemon as it pleases. Obviously they develop in a way to make the most profit, are do cooperate with Nintendo, Creatures, and The Pokemon company, but they have the most say in the development of the franchise and are not "forced" to produce games. If they didn't want to make a game, The Pokemon Company could just contract out to another studio, which that did for the gen 4 remakes and Pokemon Go.

The finished result of their development is mostly based on what they thought fans would enjoy (yes really, Game Freak is that kind of company). They spend most of their time working on those things. The didn't prioritize the graphics because nobody had an issue with them before SwSh.

The really isn't anything wrong with the graphics, people just feel like they are entitled to complain so they look for flaws. They just don't want to enjoy the game. There's lots of games with worse graphics that people love, but because it's Pokemon people look for thing to criticize.

@TheAbsol Obliviously Xenoblade is better optimized then Pokemon then. I don't remember them lying about the SwSh models, I remember them having to import and debug literally hundreds of characters, attacks, and animation, that all have to interact with each other seamlessly.

And were not talking about PLA, you already said you liked that one. You can't complain about the graphics in one game and then make fun of Game Freak when the next one has better graphics. Obviously the better looking game runs worse, what were you expecting?

Seriously though, the SwSh graphics are fine. I really would like to know what you think is visually pleasing. This is just want video games look like.

Plus you can't say graphics aren't important when this entire discussion started because you said there was something wrong with them. Make up your mind.

@ceemster It's not a funding issue either. It's the unreasonable exceptions people put on them.

The graphics are actually pretty good, way better the a lot of other Switch games. People just like to find problems. They ask for more and more which makes it very hard to know what to focus on.

@Baler What is that supposed to mean? She literally was a Queen.

They'll delay it by a week max.
If they do delay it, it will probably because they don't want their news to get over shadowed.

@ceemster It's not the hardware, it's the optimization. Game Freak simply didn't have the time or resources to make it perform any better.

@TheAbsol You don't have to play them if you don't want to. But I fail to see the issue with the "gwafiks"(wut?). Lots of games look like that. What exactly are you hoping for? Pokemon games have always had comparatively poor graphics anyway. Just compare Emerald to Golden Sun and you'll see what I mean.

And it's way better then the N64. Mario 64 had sprites for trees. Zelda trees were essentially card board cut outs.

That aside, I feel like you're being pretty disrespectful to Game Freak considering you named yourself after a Pokemon. If you're upset with the quality of their assets I recommend you donate some you've made to them.

Here's the link to Blender for you: https://www.blender.org/
You can also check out their sapling add-on here: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/addons/add_curve/sapling.html

There's also a few guidlines to remember. You're making asserts for an open feild area filled with lots of Pokemon. The models for these Pokemon were only ever intended to have a few of them in memory at a time, so they're very unoptimised for open gameplay. There really isn't anything that can be done about that since they were provided by Creatures Inc. who standardized the Pokemon models. Unfortunately Game Freak didn't have the time to make new ones since the internet through a fit when it found out not all Pokemon will make it in. You just have to use what you already have to put in as many Pokemon as possible. Oh, and keep the framerate in mind too, because, you know, that's the most important part about an RPG, at least according to the internet.

As a result you're going to need to keep the polygon count of you're assets to a minimum. And, the textures should be simple enough so as to not take up too much memory.

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

@Ultrasmiles BOO!!!!

@TheAbsol Nah, it's fine. It's a game, not an art showcase. I'd rather have a slightly chunky game than have to wait 5 years for every single game. Most developers put way to much time into the art assets.

You could argue it's not worth the price tag though. Games have gotten way too expensive.

1. Trees are very hard to do.
2. Pokemon's trees are 3D, his are 2D. Entirely different art.
3. The Pokemon trees look fine.
4. His trees don't look any better.
5. Your reading into this way too much.

@LXP8 I disagree. Business isn't nearly that simple. They can't afford to just plainly release games without planing. Like I said, Nintendo has gone on record saying they skipped Z solely because of Pokemon Go. There is a strategy. You gotta admit that two Pokemon games in less then a year is really weird.

Anyway, as I said, it's not the only sign, just a contributor.

@Ruthven I don't think that better sales of the GameCube and Wii U would have helped WW sales. I'd guess that most of the hard core Zelda fans bought both those systems specifically for Zelda. Plus the Wii supported GameCube games too, so the install base for it was definitely there.

I also don't think it has as wide appeal as BOTW does. It's potential sales figures would probably be similar to the SS remake (3.85 million).

@Giancarlothomaz You could've fooled me.

@LXP8 He talked about it in an interview about the GBA micro a few months ago: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reggie-fils-aime-claims-nintendo-of-america-was-forced-to-launch-game-boy-micro/

Admittedly, it does seem like NOA and NOJ had different plans regarding GBA, but he does mention it was in decline.

And that's my point about Pokemon. They use it to ensure strong sales figures. BW were released on DS as a safety net in case the 3DS and Wii U launches failed, which they did. The fact that they were a new gen at the time allowed them to also release sequels on the DS almost two years into the 3DS' life cycle. X and Y only can after they had gained an install base and helped them to regain financial confidence.

Even with the DLC, Nintendo still could have done another gen 8 game if they wanted. Heck, they kinda did with Legends of Arceus. The fact that we are getting another Pokemon gen so soon suggests they are again prepping for finical stability in case of disaster.

There are other signs too, but yeah, time will tell. Nintendo does like to surprise people, so anything could happen.

Children have always done this, it's not news worthy 🙄

@Giancarlothomaz Are you sure you know what the word resurection means?

@ibookboyuk Yeah that's a possibility. That would pretty much just be a Switch Pro situations.
Althought if they were I feel like they would have already done it. Doing that just a year after OLED Switch would seem kinda cheap...

@Giancarlothomaz Dude, it's called the shrine of RESURRECTION. The whole thing plays out like a Bible allegory.

@LXP8 Like I said, they'll definitely still support Switch, just along side something new. Plus Reggie recently said they fully intened to phase out GBA with the launch of the DS. The "third pillar" thing was just lip service.

As for Pokemon, Ninfendo always releases them for older systems. Crystal, FRLG, Emerald, BWB2W2, USUM, all were released around when the next system came out. The idea is to ensure strong sales for that year in the event the new system fails. As long as they have Pokemon to fall back on investors are happy. They've done it for every time they've released a new handheld or console since the GBA.

Nintendo even stated that they skipped 'Z' and jumped to gen 7 in order to calm fears the release of Pokemon Go could damage the frachise. The fact that they've now skipped a third gen 8 game and gone straight to 9 indicates that they're trying to create financial confidence so they can do something risky.

You have to admit, now is a great time to take a risk. No matter what they do, no one would be concerd for Nintendo's future.

@LXP8 Usually when they say stuff like that it really means "we absolutely are releasing something new soon but don't want people to know yet".

Remember when they said the DS was a "third pillar" alongside GameCube and GBA?

I have no doubt they'll continue to sell Switch alongside a new system though. In fact, it's the Switch's huge install base and continued demand that gives Nintendo the freedom to try something new and risky. If it flops, they can just go back to the Switch. Waiting until demand wains is exactly what got them into trouble with Wii U. They waited until Wii demand dried up before releasing the Wii U, so when if flopped they had nothing to fall back on.

Releasing a new system during the height of the old is the less risky option. And when demand does begin to drop Nintendo won't lose any investors if they see they have a new system that is growing.

Ultimately, we know that the chip the Switch is made from will no longer be produced, so they have to make something new. The release of new Pokemon games are also usually used as a financial fall back, which means they're defiantly up to something. Plus the delay of Zelda to Spring suggests they're trying to mimic their Switch's success in 2017.

But hey, what do I know?

@Moistnado Yeah old games are way too over priced. The sad thing is though, that if Nintendo does port WW to Switch it would still be super expensive...

@HalBailman Ah I see, my bad. Still, most of the ports Nintendo has done are not once many people asked for. I have faith in Nintendo unending ability to disappoint people.

The only way i could see Zelda ports for switch coming is if BOTW2 skips Switch entirely and is only on a new system.

@HalBailman I disagree. Nintendo has no choice but to release a new system. All the signs are there. There is no doubt they will announce something by October and release by March.

Zelda ports, on the other hand, are very unlikely. Partly because BOTW2 is so close, but also because Nintendo never gives people what they want. And I mean, come on, WW didn't sell well either time they released it, doing it a third time will not impress investors.

@Mr_Fox Meh, never had an issue with it. To each his own I suppose.

@Mr_Fox They already did those. They were on the N64

@dartmonkey I think this should be a defining moment for Nintendo Life. If Grubb ends up being wrong, then NL should really reconsider what kinds of thing you report on and the way it's presented.

@KingBowser Yeah you could always try an original Wii model, those have component cables readily available. You can also get HDMI adapters for it pretty cheap too. There's also a GameCube HDMI adapter, but it only works on the DOL-100 model and is kinda expensive. Or you could always get a composite-to-HDMI adapter.

Another thing to remember is that a lot of TVs combine their composite port (three prongs) with their component (fives prongs). So a five prong port MIGHT support the three prong cables. Look for a green port surrounded by yellow, or some variation like that. But you'll have to check the TV's specs to be sure.

But if you're SUPER desperate, and are willing to sacrifice picture quality, you could use the GameCube's RF adapter (the SNES and N64 one will work too). This will plug into the little stub that looks like a screw on the back of your TV. All TV's are required by law to have an RF port. It's normally for antennas/cable TV. Just remember to switch to the right channel. Ah the good ol' days...

@Clyde_Radcliffe Completely disagree. Mario 64 and Sunshine have way better controls than Galaxy does. After about 30 seconds you stop noticing the frame rate any way.

And I think the cinema like frame rate suits Zelda better.

@Haruki_NLI Exactly! 30fps looks more cinematic anyway.

@HollowSpectre Yeah, those were the days. Sigh...These days social media makes everything to competitive and ungrateful.

@Haruki_NLI Nope, both are 30fps. Actually 20fps in some spots even, very much like on the GameCube.

I think people are kinda losing their minds with this stuff. Why are these games so important to people?

We were promised Banjo at E3 too. Never happened. Are rumors like these EVER true?

@ovasie I don't think that's the case. The Wii browser was indeed based on opera, but opera didn't switch to webkit until 2013. Although I suppose the Netflix app is seperate from the Wii's web browser anyway, so it's possible both versions of the Netflix app have the same back end.

My guess is this has something to do with the fact that each device calls its operating system "IOS".

I wonder if the error message on the Wii has been updated too?

@FatWormBlowsASparky To be fair, if people really wanted to play their old games they wouldn't put them in the attic.

And it's not like these games are unavailable to buy. You can get a Wii+TP on ebay cheaper than a single Switch game.

@ModdedInkling Wasn't it though? It's not like all that stuff was ment to happen all on the same day, right?

@Quarth Agreed.

One day, people are criticizing emulators for saying their goal is to preserve old games.

The next, they're BEGGING for all their old favorites to be re-released for current consoles.

The is NO WAY they are going to release TWO Zelda games just SIX MONTHS before Breath of the Wild 2. That would be absolutely ridiculous.

Most likely we are going to see a new system announcement for launch in March along side BOTW2.

Metroid Prime 4 will probably release at the end of next year, with a Trilogy remaster sometime around June.

Although I think the only guarantee we really have is that whatever happens, it's going to be disappointing.

I never understand why these kinds of comments are considered appropriate when they're directed at men.

Most people know that remarking how "hot" women are is objectifying. We should show men the same respect as well. Articles like these just encourage the problem.

@MaxlRoseGNR I have never heard 7 and 14 for OOT. Where exactly is this documentation you speak of.

I think this is just a hold over from Ocarina of Time, where Link's age actually changes. 5 and 17 were used in its debug menu too.

"5" isn't a mistake, it was just the idea for young Link's age before the the concept was finalized. (Young Link's canon age bounces around 9 - 12.)

Likewise "17" isn't Oni Link's age, it just come from the fact that he was originally going to still be adult Link.

The ages for the Deku, Goron and Zora Link are probably there just to fit the debug menu. Those numbers could have been chosen for any number of reasons, such as for data organization. They could be their original intended ages, but i don't think there is enough evidence to say that for sure.

@calbeau Piracy is not a "gray area". Its straight up illegal in most countries.

Neither is selling apples "legally complicated". Apple seed are patented and growing varieties you don't have rights to is, again, straight up illegal.

@AnnoyingFrenzy I think you're sort of missing the point of the conversations then. Both sides know that both are against piracy. The discussions on here at least tend to focus on whether or not emulation is in fact used for legal purposes or if people just use that as an excuse. The discussion is about the generalization, not about piracy.

@AnnoyingFrenzy Like what?