@HenHiro Natures existence isn't a hindrance of any kind to the main campaigns, neither are status moves. I really don't get your point. These examples are completely inconsequential to the story. As for Dexit, it's a more solid argument, but yet again doesn't really make sense in the grand scheme of things. Anyone's playthrough of a game campaign is limited to the regional dex, so Dexit is also of no effect on the story. Of course if I wanted to start my SwSh save file with a Chimchar just for the sake of it, I'd be completely disappointed, but most players will just play the game like normal, catching pokemon as they go. Listen, I'd be down for a game fully dedicated to competitive play, like somewhat of a merge of Showdown and Stadium-like games. It's a good idea, but what you're saying doesn't really justify it in any way.
@BLD I believe you're mistaking Aaron Zheng for Sejun Park, the guy who won with Pachirisu. Unless Zheng also did and I'm not aware, lol. But to add to your point, WolfeyVGC, another prominent competitive player and a friend of Zheng's, made a video titled "The Biggest Lie You Believe About Pokémon", in which he discusses this idea of the meta being stale and everyone using the same teams. Tldw: it's actually pretty varied. Even a single Pokémon has very different uses that can change the course of a match. Fully recommend the video to anyone interested. @HenHiro When have they ever made compromises to the campaigns because of competitive play? Pokémon campaigns are as vanilla as you can get, there's zero influence of competitive play.
@roy130390 I love using slightly left field Pokémon on my teams on ranked. Of course it has to be still somewhat good, lol. On topic: SwSh's competitive scene has been really fun to be a part of. Like Zheng was saying, there's always new blood when a new gen launches. And a key aspect of any competitive game is having an audience, a "streamability" factor. And the jump to the Switch made it SO MUCH better. The days of watching tournaments of the ridiculous 3DS resolutions are over.
Blissey has been pretty weak in my experience. Hopefully this buff will push her to the next level. And that's a cute skin! There's also a little event giving adorable slowpoke ears for the trainers.
That's really sad news, what a bummer. At least the skins will be discounted. I might as well finally get the Steve skin I always wanted before it's gone for good
I've played a good few hours and it's really fun! At first the dialogue really carries the game, but after you level up a little and gain more abilities with the weapons, combat is really fun!
@Aerona If anything, they'll probably keep the original Dex intact for the main game and expand with other gens mons in the post game, like they did with ORAS. They always do that, for better or worse. In FRLG you couldn't even evolve your Golbat before post game.
I can't remember a time we've spent so long without a trailer for an upcoming Pokémon game since its announced. Perhaps it was actually around Gen 4, which is kind of ironic
@Onkel_Laser You see, these two distributions are related to the VGC. They were promoted during championship streams, to championship viewers. There are a bunch of other types of events, like the monthly shiny raid events. It's silly to complain about the nature of a distribution like this.
I like these event Pokemon distributions they've been doing. This is not just "a Torkoal". It's a fully trained Torkoal, exactly as the one last year's champion in Japan used. It's a piece of championship history and I think that's awesome
Oh man, I'm soooo glad this runs well on Switch. I originally played THPS on N64, so I'd very much enjoy playing it again on Switch over my PS4, just because
This trailer actually made me excited for the game. The Direct last year felt... weird. Guess the game is more polished now. I'll be all over this with my friends for sure
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Re: Blasphemous: Wounds Of Eventide Free DLC Arrives Soon On Switch
Played it earlier in the year and had a blast! Can't recommend it enough.
Re: Duplication Glitch Discovered In The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes
Tried it myself and I'm surprised it's really quick and easy to pull off. Cloned a bunch of the Mew, Jirachi and Manaphy to give some friends.
Re: Review: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl - A Middling Pair Of Remakes
I'm not surprised someone who thinks HGSS is the best game in the series gave this a 6/10
Re: Feature: Our Verdict On Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Update 2.0, The "Last Major Free Content"
The update is adorable, the DLC is beyond lovely. All of it complements the game quite well. I'm having a great time with ACNH again
Re: Poll: Are You Enjoying Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0?
I didn't expect the DLC to be so adorable, but it is!
Re: Review: Just Dance 2022 - Still Fun, But Feels More Like An Ad Than A Game
@Blooper987 I was hoping the review addressed this. This game really is the best JD in a long time.
Re: Greedent Arrives In Pokémon Unite Tomorrow, Here's A Quick Look At It In Battle
He's adorable! I'll definitely pick him up
Re: Feature: Where Does Competitive Pokémon Go From Here?
@HenHiro Natures existence isn't a hindrance of any kind to the main campaigns, neither are status moves. I really don't get your point. These examples are completely inconsequential to the story. As for Dexit, it's a more solid argument, but yet again doesn't really make sense in the grand scheme of things. Anyone's playthrough of a game campaign is limited to the regional dex, so Dexit is also of no effect on the story. Of course if I wanted to start my SwSh save file with a Chimchar just for the sake of it, I'd be completely disappointed, but most players will just play the game like normal, catching pokemon as they go. Listen, I'd be down for a game fully dedicated to competitive play, like somewhat of a merge of Showdown and Stadium-like games. It's a good idea, but what you're saying doesn't really justify it in any way.
Re: Feature: Where Does Competitive Pokémon Go From Here?
@BLD I believe you're mistaking Aaron Zheng for Sejun Park, the guy who won with Pachirisu. Unless Zheng also did and I'm not aware, lol. But to add to your point, WolfeyVGC, another prominent competitive player and a friend of Zheng's, made a video titled "The Biggest Lie You Believe About Pokémon", in which he discusses this idea of the meta being stale and everyone using the same teams. Tldw: it's actually pretty varied. Even a single Pokémon has very different uses that can change the course of a match. Fully recommend the video to anyone interested.
@HenHiro When have they ever made compromises to the campaigns because of competitive play? Pokémon campaigns are as vanilla as you can get, there's zero influence of competitive play.
Re: Feature: Where Does Competitive Pokémon Go From Here?
@roy130390 I love using slightly left field Pokémon on my teams on ranked. Of course it has to be still somewhat good, lol.
On topic: SwSh's competitive scene has been really fun to be a part of. Like Zheng was saying, there's always new blood when a new gen launches. And a key aspect of any competitive game is having an audience, a "streamability" factor. And the jump to the Switch made it SO MUCH better. The days of watching tournaments of the ridiculous 3DS resolutions are over.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Will 'Exceed All Your Expectations', Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
I'm beyond excited and the game looks amazing! The way she looks, walks, everything. It's finally witch time
Re: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remake Pre-Orders Include Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta Bonus In South Korea
@Yosher Dynamax is exclusive to Sword and Shield
Re: Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Blissey And Adds A Funky Slowbro Training Outfit
Blissey has been pretty weak in my experience. Hopefully this buff will push her to the next level. And that's a cute skin! There's also a little event giving adorable slowpoke ears for the trainers.
Re: Footage Of WarioWare: Get It Together! Has Leaked Online Ahead Of Release
I mean, who cares about WarioWare spoilers? Lol
Re: Nintendo, Creatures And Game Freak Register Trademarks For 'Time Gazer' And 'Space Juggler'
This is really a non news. It's obviously TCG related and they always come up with flashy names for cards and sets
Re: Blasphemous 'Final Chapter' Arrives Soon As Free DLC, Sequel Confirmed For 2023
I've been wanting this game for a good while. Might as well buy it now
Re: Now, This Is What Next-Gen Pokémon Should Look Like
I was readying my pitchfork because of this click bait title, but I'm not even mad, this looks amazing
Re: Talking Point: Which Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starter Are You Going To Pick?
Rowlet is the only possible answer
Re: Wah! A Free Demo For WarioWare: Get It Together Is Now Available On Switch
The demo is ridiculously fun. I can't wait to play this game with friends once it's safe to gather around
Re: Latest Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Trailer Shows New And Returning Features
This is looking waaaay better than the first trailer. The Pokémon following you are so cute!
Re: Pokémon Unite Is Getting Another Game Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Look how they massacred my boi Snorlax
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Coalossal Distribution Event Has Begun
@Screen no he didn't. He flat out denied. Do you have proof?
Re: Stranger Things Content To Be Delisted From Dead By Daylight
That's really sad news, what a bummer. At least the skins will be discounted. I might as well finally get the Steve skin I always wanted before it's gone for good
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Coalossal Distribution Event Has Begun
@Screen erm, I'm pretty sure he made a whole video talking about silly hacking accusations like this
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Coalossal Distribution Event Has Begun
Cool! Didn't have a trained coalossal yet. Might as well use Wolfe's!
Re: Dating Sim 'Boyfriend Dungeon' Gets Down And Dirty On Switch Later Today
I've played a good few hours and it's really fun! At first the dialogue really carries the game, but after you level up a little and gain more abilities with the weapons, combat is really fun!
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Beast Ball Distribution Has Begun
@KingMike the move relearner doesn't teach overpowered moves to your Pokémon. It just lets you access previously learned moves.
Re: What Pokémon Will You Be Using In The Diamond And Pearl Remakes? Nintendo Wants To Know
@Aerona If anything, they'll probably keep the original Dex intact for the main game and expand with other gens mons in the post game, like they did with ORAS. They always do that, for better or worse. In FRLG you couldn't even evolve your Golbat before post game.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Are Coming To Switch
I can't remember a time we've spent so long without a trailer for an upcoming Pokémon game since its announced. Perhaps it was actually around Gen 4, which is kind of ironic
Re: Pokémon Unite Is Out Today, First Ranked Match Season Now Underway
The game os very polished, I'm having a lot of fun
Re: Take A Look At The New Skins In Overwatch's Summer Update
For an event that is very much more of the same, they sure did a nice trailer! Also, that Sigma skin, omg
Re: You Can Now Pre-Load Pokémon Unite From The Switch eShop
This comment section is on fire, huh? Anyways, just downloaded mine! Excited to play tomorrow!
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Item Distribution Event Has Begun
@Onkel_Laser You see, these two distributions are related to the VGC. They were promoted during championship streams, to championship viewers. There are a bunch of other types of events, like the monthly shiny raid events. It's silly to complain about the nature of a distribution like this.
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Item Distribution Event Has Begun
I like these event Pokemon distributions they've been doing. This is not just "a Torkoal". It's a fully trained Torkoal, exactly as the one last year's champion in Japan used. It's a piece of championship history and I think that's awesome
Re: Pokémon Unite Launches On Switch Next Week, Free Zeraora Bonus Revealed
I'm really looking forward to this!
Re: Talking Point: Can Metroid Dread Be The Franchise's 'Awakening'?
I literally just finished Samus Returns, my first Metroid game, and I can't wait to play Dread. It's gonna be amazing
Re: Switch OLED Trailer Shows Tweaked Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Footage
It definitely looks better. I'm optimistic!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 12.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Thank God they added the Sophia and Arthur spirits. My collection was sitting incomplete for far too long
Re: Overwatch 2 Is Still Coming To Switch, But Blizzard Will Have To Make "Some Compromises"
At least it will run smoother on the inevitable Switch Pro, huh? * wink *
Re: Rejoice, Black Leather Pants Are Coming To Monster Hunter Rise
I'm here for the Friends reference 😂
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - A Rock Solid Switch Port For A Pair Of Pros
Oh man, I'm soooo glad this runs well on Switch. I originally played THPS on N64, so I'd very much enjoy playing it again on Switch over my PS4, just because
Re: Switch Overwatch Players Can Now Team Up With Xbox, PlayStation And PC Heroes
Better late than never!
Re: Pokémon Unite Launches Next Month On Switch, But Mobile Players Will Need To Wait
This trailer actually made me excited for the game. The Direct last year felt... weird. Guess the game is more polished now. I'll be all over this with my friends for sure
Re: The Worms Battle Royale Action Game Arrives On Switch Next Week
I like Worms a lot, but played this when it launched on PS Plus and didn't enjoy it at all
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Nintendo Direct At E3 2021?
It was actually quite good! There were some dry moments, but the highs were really on point! I'm so happy Wario Ware is back!
Re: Talking Point: Should Nintendo Do More DLC For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Or Just Release Mario Kart 9 Already?
At this point, I just want SOMETHING. I'd take DLC, but it looks like Nintendo has ZERO interest in making more DLC for the game
Re: E3 Announces Its Digital Event Hosts For 2021
I don't get the hate for Greg Miller. He seems like a nice guy to me
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I haven't played the original and I'm very excited for this!
Re: Random: Someone's Made A Smash Ultimate Mod That Removes Everything Fire Emblem-Related
I love this, lol
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I think it's outrageous that AC is the headline when Hades was the star of the show, lol. Go play Hades, everyone! It's that good!