@Not_Soos I don't know why but I like ugly characters in video games and in other media, the gold fish lunch lady is another Splatoon character design I like along with Frye and Pearl. I feel like fiction is saturated with cool, cute and hot characters, it's nice to have some freaky looking and ugly characters.
@AstroTheGamosian You can buy eShop currencies through online retailers, like Amazon. You are sent a receipt with the code on it so there is no need to go to the store.
If you buy from BJ's you can actually save a few dollars depending on the value of the card.
@Octane Still, they aren't developed internally at Nintendo. Also it is rare to see Kirby, Xenoblade, and even Pokemon cross over into Nintendo games despite their popularity. Furniture in Animal Crossing has all been from franchises made in-house, most Easter eggs in Nintendo games are also from in-house franchises.
So long as Embracer Group doesn't influence the creative freedom of these IPs and studios and allows them to operate as they did before they were purchased then I don't really see a major issue. This is unlikely though, Embracer will most likely favor certain studios and IPs and leave others to rot...
@Ryan_Again This, also this is just fan speculation, until Nintendo comes out and directly confirms it themselves there is no reason to celebrate it or be mad about it.
@MaxPlastic "ITT: Buncha dudes mad that they can't sexualize Shiver."
If you think R34 crowd won't sexualize a character you're wrong, nothing is off limits to those people. It's probably already out there unfortunately...
Japan completely stomped the competition this round! I voted for Japan, but I don't think the others are bad either, they remind me of the North American box arts for Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass.
@Royalblues Hasn't Nintendo consistently said in the past that they don't view Sony and Microsoft as direct competitors? I don't think them avoiding EVO has all that much to do with the Sony connection but I could be wrong.
I never really understood the brands in Splatoon, like it makes sense for making a convincing world but do they do anything mechanically? In Borderlands some brands made weapons with certain stats like one brand always had a high rate of fire and some brands had exclusive abilities but Splatoon doesn't seem to do that or at least I never noticed it.
Voted for the North American/European one. It has a better atmosphere to it. The Japanese one has more style but it looks like Samus's cannon has a car headlight jammed inside.
On a serious note, with all the asset flipping they've done, I really hope they improve the mobility in this game, the platforming in story mode is AWFUL in the first two games.
@pjzelda I could see that, but with no marketing I feel like the movie will fail. Like they should start with some promotional art or something if they don't wanna show trailers.
@Fizza @WinterschneeFee The site doesn't work for me on Windows 10 with Firefox, but it functions with Edge on Windows 10 and Firefox on Android. Try using different browsers and operating systems if you can.
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel
Europe wins this, don't know why Japan has that weird sticker on it...
Re: Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
Got this day 1 but still haven't played it yet...
Re: Team Rock Wins The Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere
@Not_Soos I don't know why but I like ugly characters in video games and in other media, the gold fish lunch lady is another Splatoon character design I like along with Frye and Pearl. I feel like fiction is saturated with cool, cute and hot characters, it's nice to have some freaky looking and ugly characters.
Re: Reminder: Today Is Your Last Chance To Redeem eShop Cards On Wii U And 3DS
@AstroTheGamosian You can buy eShop currencies through online retailers, like Amazon. You are sent a receipt with the code on it so there is no need to go to the store.
If you buy from BJ's you can actually save a few dollars depending on the value of the card.
https://www.bjs.com/product/50-nintendo-eshop-gift-card/3000000000001852259
You might need a store membership to buy it though.
Re: Reminder: Today Is Your Last Chance To Redeem eShop Cards On Wii U And 3DS
@Thief Here are the lists for the delisted games on Wii U and 3DS.
https://delistedgames.com/all-delisted-nintendo-wii-u-games/
https://delistedgames.com/all-delisted-nintendo-3ds-games/
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time
Voted for North America's because it looks metal!
Re: Poll: Splatoon 3's First Splatfest Takes Place This Weekend - Which Team Are You On?
Going with rock, I have always found minerals interesting.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Dataminers Think They've Uncovered A Splatoon World Map
@Octane Still, they aren't developed internally at Nintendo. Also it is rare to see Kirby, Xenoblade, and even Pokemon cross over into Nintendo games despite their popularity. Furniture in Animal Crossing has all been from franchises made in-house, most Easter eggs in Nintendo games are also from in-house franchises.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Dataminers Think They've Uncovered A Splatoon World Map
@Munchlax Only Splatoon and Pikmin apply because they are first party titles, the others are second party.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Wave Race 64
@Lanmanna We need naval ships shooting at the racers while they're being chased by a colossal squid.
Re: So, What Does Embracer Group Actually Own The Rights To?
So long as Embracer Group doesn't influence the creative freedom of these IPs and studios and allows them to operate as they did before they were purchased then I don't really see a major issue. This is unlikely though, Embracer will most likely favor certain studios and IPs and leave others to rot...
Re: Random: Splatoon 3's Shiver Appears To Be Nintendo's First Major Non-Binary Character
@Ryan_Again This, also this is just fan speculation, until Nintendo comes out and directly confirms it themselves there is no reason to celebrate it or be mad about it.
Re: Random: Splatoon 3's Shiver Appears To Be Nintendo's First Major Non-Binary Character
@MaxPlastic "ITT: Buncha dudes mad that they can't sexualize Shiver."
If you think R34 crowd won't sexualize a character you're wrong, nothing is off limits to those people. It's probably already out there unfortunately...
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Voted for Japan, I really like the colors.
Re: Get Foxy In Turn-Based Diablo-Like 'Of Blades & Tails' Coming To Switch 2023
@AllieKitsune There are a lot of cat themed games too, probably just because they are popular animals.
Re: Get Foxy In Turn-Based Diablo-Like 'Of Blades & Tails' Coming To Switch 2023
@Serpenterror I feel like "low budget" is a better descriptor than "cookie cutter".
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Japan completely stomped the competition this round! I voted for Japan, but I don't think the others are bad either, they remind me of the North American box arts for Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass.
Re: Inti Creates' New Project Is A Stunning Mash Up Of Castlevania And Mega Man
Looks cool, but that voice acting is loud and annoying, the characters talk way too much.
Re: Erotic Arcade Game From The '90s Is About To Raise Pulses On Switch
So it's Elevator Action with lewd images tossed in between levels.
Re: Former Nintendo Employee Claims He Saved The Company From Repeated "EVO Embarrassment"
@DiggleDog I think that's true but I don't think officially supporting their games at competitions makes them lose that control.
Re: Former Nintendo Employee Claims He Saved The Company From Repeated "EVO Embarrassment"
@Serpenterror If Nintendo hates esports then why do they host their own tournaments now? They've done it for Smash Bros. and Splatoon 2.
Re: Former Nintendo Employee Claims He Saved The Company From Repeated "EVO Embarrassment"
@Royalblues Hasn't Nintendo consistently said in the past that they don't view Sony and Microsoft as direct competitors? I don't think them avoiding EVO has all that much to do with the Sony connection but I could be wrong.
Re: Minecraft Expands Its Square-Shaped World With SpongeBob DLC
Oh yeah Mr. Krabs, RAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!
Re: Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Another Brand For Splatoon 3
@Yosher Oh thanks, that's good to know!
Re: Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Another Brand For Splatoon 3
I never really understood the brands in Splatoon, like it makes sense for making a convincing world but do they do anything mechanically? In Borderlands some brands made weapons with certain stats like one brand always had a high rate of fire and some brands had exclusive abilities but Splatoon doesn't seem to do that or at least I never noticed it.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime
Voted for the North American/European one. It has a better atmosphere to it. The Japanese one has more style but it looks like Samus's cannon has a car headlight jammed inside.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Splatoon 3's Home Menu Icon For Nintendo Switch
@Liam_Doolan "it shows a total of three Inklings"
But it has two inklings and one octoling in the image.
Re: Random: Someone's Built A Zelda-Themed Deku Tree PC
@wuntyme8 Ain't Fi just the master sword?
Re: Random: Someone's Built A Zelda-Themed Deku Tree PC
@RupeeClock I know that, but if the case just had enough master swords for each game it appeared in than it wouldn't be enough master swords!
Re: Random: Someone's Built A Zelda-Themed Deku Tree PC
@RupeeClock More, one for each game in the series.
Re: Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Some More Splatoon 3 Weapons
@PARK1755 Excellent title.
On a serious note, with all the asset flipping they've done, I really hope they improve the mobility in this game, the platforming in story mode is AWFUL in the first two games.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Special Edition - Street Fighter II
Blanka looking like a pinball flying towards Chun Li is great, only other box art I like is the one for Switch.
Re: Random: Voice Of Zelda In CD-i Games Would Love To Return To The Role
@Not_Soos "Sorry Link, I can't give credit. Come back when you're a little, MMMMMMM RICHER!"
Re: Random: Voice Of Zelda In CD-i Games Would Love To Return To The Role
Honestly, I wouldn't be against this.
Re: New Pikmin Bloom Update Really Wants You To Go Outside
@cyrus_zuo You can let it run in the background and it doesn't consume nearly as much, even when planting flowers. You just need to have the GPS on.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #104 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
North America & Europe, Japan's is too simplistic for me.
Re: Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On The Nintendo Switch
@OldManHermit Yeah the list lacking the three Metroid games Switch is bizarre.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #103 - Assault Suit Leynos / Target Earth
I voted for the Japanese one, there's just something off about the North American one.
Re: Random: John Cena Apparently Asked For A New 2D Metroid In 2017
"When Metroid Dread came out years later, he was sent a copy. Cena’s people sent an email back saying “John loves it.”"
I heard he loves bootlicking and ice cream too.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: #102 - Resident Evil Gaiden
North America wins for me, the European and Japanese ones are just dated CG.
Re: Chris Pratt On Voicing Mario: Says It's "Unlike Anything You've Heard In The Mario World"
@pjzelda I could see that, but with no marketing I feel like the movie will fail. Like they should start with some promotional art or something if they don't wanna show trailers.
Re: Chris Pratt On Voicing Mario: Says It's "Unlike Anything You've Heard In The Mario World"
Kinda strange they don't have trailers out for a movie that is mostly done.
Re: Nintendo Showcases Some Slick New Hairstyles For Splatoon 3
@MindWanderer Inklings and octolings are shapeshifters, so I don't think these are painful for inklings and octolings.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #101 - Final Fantasy VI
The North American is way too plain.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #100 - Super Smash Bros. Melee
I think both are fine but I went with the North American & European one.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #99 - Mario Strikers Charged
Europe & Japan. North America's is too plain.
Re: Poll: Which New Pokémon From The Scarlet & Violet Trailer Is Your Favourite?
Smoliv, Lechonk is too plain looking.
Re: The Official Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Sound Library Will Be Shut Down Next Week
@Fizza @WinterschneeFee The site doesn't work for me on Windows 10 with Firefox, but it functions with Edge on Windows 10 and Firefox on Android. Try using different browsers and operating systems if you can.
Re: The Official Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Sound Library Will Be Shut Down Next Week
@Silly_G If it's FLAC or ALAC those are "lossless" like WAV but are compressed unlike WAV.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #98 - Super Mario Strikers
North America and Japan win this, I always like to see more detailed artwork.