Very informative and well written as always, Joe. I like Gen 7 a lot, SM was a breath of fresh air to the main series. And Let's Go is actually fun, although it didn't last long. Master Trainers got tedious after a while and the lack of competitive elements made me drop it fairly quickly compared to any other main series title. Now, where's that Pokémon Direct?!
And some were saying 2018 was a weak year for Nintendo. Imagine how 2019 will be with the already confirmed games. Switch is absolutely unstoppable. Great to see Nintendo on top again.
I know Sakurai said it's not happening, but Kid Icarus Uprising would be amazing on the switch. The controls would benefit a lot. It's gorgeous, ambitious and epic on the 3DS, imagine on Switch. And the multiplayer was really really good as well!! It's a tragedy it's not happening.
I've come to accept Let's Go for what it is, and am enjoying it a lot, closing in 70h of playtime already. It sucks that there's absolutely no competitive play and they messed with a lot of systems, but as Joe said, it was never meant to do that. I'd say my biggest gripe with it is by far the awful online modes. I'm completely baffled that none of the reviews that I saw mentioned this monster of an online and found out by myself. Let me tell you a story: I wanted to trade a Graveler with a friend, to register Golem on the Pokédex, and we went online and put a code, assuming it's purpose was to pair us among our FRIEND'S LIST. Instead, it put us in GLOBAL environment where everyone with the same code could run into each other. Result: I gave my Graveler to a complete stranger and obviously didn't get it back. Luckily I ran into a kind Japanese player that traded a Graveler for another, and thus my faith in humanity was restored, but in Game Freak's capacity to make a simple online connection between friends, that faith is gone for good. In Joe's own words: I miss the Festival Plaza. And that's saying something.
As predicted: it's a good game for what it sets itself up to be. But not exactly what I, the hardcore competitive player wants. I'll give it a Go with an open mind though
You see you're in the wrong when Serebii himself comes to correct you. Not only Meltan will be available in future in game events like some already pointed out, it can simply be traded. Putting Mew behind a paywall is the real issue.
I highly doubt it will live up to previous entries post game. Even if you go way back to gen 3 with FRLG, they had cool stuff, and were in Kanto. Just hard trainers isn't enough. Hard trainers is the bare minimum, it's called Battle Tower/Maison/Tree. What people want is the cool stuff: B2W2's Pokémon World Tournament, the missing Battle Frontier, even the short post story of ORAS, Episode Delta and USUM, Episode Rainbow Rocket (wich was amazing). That's good post game. Now they're just gonna put some recognizable character like Professor Oak to be a sort of final boss and that's it. Shameful. Oh well, forgive my rant.
The only thing I hate almost as much as genwunners is people who think GSC and HGSS are the best games. At least Platinum is high enough. B2W2 should be a lot higher. And I'd say XY and Sun/Moon as well.
I'm not complaining. Got a family subscription with 7 other friends, it's VERY cheap. I'd pay this much just for cloud saves alone. But of course I want more. This NES library has a lot of potential to be amazing. Hopefully it doesn't take more than a year to add other consoles.
This game shouldn't exist. And to make matters worse, the Switch version isn't even released in the same day as the other consoles. I can hear the jokes already
@Gibb Fair enough, didn't want to sound like a hater, I'm a huge Pokemon fan, that's why I'm disappointed. But for real, don't expect it. First, there's no way they'd add over 600 hundred Pokemon in tiny Kanto alone, there's a certain balance to how many Pokemon appear per route. And it's even less likely that they'd add the actual regions. If the let's go games are successful, and let's be honest, they'll be, Junichi Masuda said in some interviews it could become it's own series, parallel to the more traditional games. Bank support will likely be just to bring Pokemon from let's go to the later games. That's my two cents on it. It's still going to be a major release.
@Gibb I wouldn't expect gen 2-7. I wouldn't expect a Pokémon Direct either. This games is probably gonna be as barebones as it looks. It does look pretty though.
So, it looks like there are no held items in this game. In the Japanese trailer, you can choose between Mega Charizard X and Y in the battle screen. This or they fused both Charizardites into one. Either way it's bad, but the former definitely is a big no.
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Re: Talking Point: Is A Nintendo Direct Really On The Way?
Direct or not, history says Pokémon Will probably be shown this month. Most likely at series anniversary at the 27th. So I'm hyped for that
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 7 - 2016 To 2019
Very informative and well written as always, Joe. I like Gen 7 a lot, SM was a breath of fresh air to the main series. And Let's Go is actually fun, although it didn't last long. Master Trainers got tedious after a while and the lack of competitive elements made me drop it fairly quickly compared to any other main series title. Now, where's that Pokémon Direct?!
Re: More Than 10 Million Players Attended Fortnite's In-Game Marshmello Concert, And It Was Amazing
I don't like Fortnite at all, but this was incredible. Epic is crushing it
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About The Metroid Prime 4 Delay?
There should be an option like this: "I hope this doesn't mean that Star Fox game Retro was working on was cancelled."
Re: Metroid Prime 4 Development Scrapped, Will Be Restarted Alongside Retro Studios
I wonder if Star Fox Grand Prix has been cancelled
Re: Pokémon Ultra Sun Was The Best-Selling 3DS Game In The US Last Year, Top Ten Revealed
USUM is a great game. Its only problem is being to similar to SM. But what's different is good.
Re: Obtain Multiple-Character Spirits In The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Event
Already got all the spirits. How about some of them new ones, huh?
Re: Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling System In December And Throughout 2018 In The US
And some were saying 2018 was a weak year for Nintendo. Imagine how 2019 will be with the already confirmed games. Switch is absolutely unstoppable. Great to see Nintendo on top again.
Re: Smash Ultimate Nearly Featured Decidueye Rather Than Incineroar, Lack Of ARMS Fighters Explained
I'd love if an Arms character was featured in DLC. Fingers crossed for Dr Coyle!
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th January (North America)
Gunman Cliiiive!! Never played the second one, so I'm stoked! What a gem!
Re: Talent Behind Smash Bros. Ultimate 'Lifelight' Theme Song Reveals How The Opportunity Came About
The song is breathtaking and Abby is very talented!!
Re: Feature: Our 15 Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games of 2019
Pokémon and Bayonetta 3 are my biggest games this year. Hopefully Platinum will get it out by the end of the year!
Re: Soapbox: 8 Nintendo 3DS Games We'd Love To See On Switch
I know Sakurai said it's not happening, but Kid Icarus Uprising would be amazing on the switch. The controls would benefit a lot. It's gorgeous, ambitious and epic on the 3DS, imagine on Switch. And the multiplayer was really really good as well!! It's a tragedy it's not happening.
Re: Video: Get To Know The Voice Of Mario And World Record Holder Charles Martinet
What a sweet guy. I'd love to meet him one day
Re: Video: New Trailer Shows Off Kirby Star Allies' Upcoming Creepy Challenge Mode
I don't have the game yet, but all the updates are very appreciated. Definitely getting it at some point. Could use a discount!
Re: People Claim To Already Have Copies Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Guys, it's 2018. They don't send physical copies anymore to media outlets. They send codes.
Re: Soapbox: Don't Listen To The Pokémon: Let’s Go Haters - The Game Has Definitely Found Its Audience
I've come to accept Let's Go for what it is, and am enjoying it a lot, closing in 70h of playtime already. It sucks that there's absolutely no competitive play and they messed with a lot of systems, but as Joe said, it was never meant to do that. I'd say my biggest gripe with it is by far the awful online modes. I'm completely baffled that none of the reviews that I saw mentioned this monster of an online and found out by myself. Let me tell you a story: I wanted to trade a Graveler with a friend, to register Golem on the Pokédex, and we went online and put a code, assuming it's purpose was to pair us among our FRIEND'S LIST. Instead, it put us in GLOBAL environment where everyone with the same code could run into each other. Result: I gave my Graveler to a complete stranger and obviously didn't get it back. Luckily I ran into a kind Japanese player that traded a Graveler for another, and thus my faith in humanity was restored, but in Game Freak's capacity to make a simple online connection between friends, that faith is gone for good. In Joe's own words: I miss the Festival Plaza. And that's saying something.
Re: Review: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - The Perfect Entry Point For Newcomers, A Nostalgia Trip For Veterans
As predicted: it's a good game for what it sets itself up to be. But not exactly what I, the hardcore competitive player wants. I'll give it a Go with an open mind though
Re: Team Cherry Has Cancelled The Physical Version Of Hollow Knight
Real bummer. I just finished the game today and was absolutely in love with it. Don't miss Hollow Knight, it's one of the best Metroidvanias ever made
Re: Overwatch Director Says Blizzard Is "Very Open-Minded" About Switch Release
It'd be a day one purchase.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th November (North America)
YouTube for me
Re: Celeste Creator Teases Work In Progress
Oh my, judging from this comment section alone it seems like I'm missing out on this game.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Offer New Fighters, Stages And Music With Paid DLC
Is Piranha Plant one of the 5 DLC characters? I'm confused
Re: New Data From Nintendo Shows The True Selling Power Of Switch's Evergreen Titles
And that's why those games almost never go on sale
Re: Soapbox: It's Not Cool To Lock Pokémon Behind A Paywall
You see you're in the wrong when Serebii himself comes to correct you. Not only Meltan will be available in future in game events like some already pointed out, it can simply be traded. Putting Mew behind a paywall is the real issue.
Re: Nintendo Celebrates The First Anniversary Of Super Mario Odyssey
That video is soooo cute. I'm gonna die
Re: The Mythical Pokémon Meltan's Evolution Is Finally Revealed
I like it. Let's Go has own me over. I'm getting it
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Feature "Master Trainers" After The Main Story
I highly doubt it will live up to previous entries post game. Even if you go way back to gen 3 with FRLG, they had cool stuff, and were in Kanto. Just hard trainers isn't enough. Hard trainers is the bare minimum, it's called Battle Tower/Maison/Tree. What people want is the cool stuff: B2W2's Pokémon World Tournament, the missing Battle Frontier, even the short post story of ORAS, Episode Delta and USUM, Episode Rainbow Rocket (wich was amazing). That's good post game. Now they're just gonna put some recognizable character like Professor Oak to be a sort of final boss and that's it. Shameful. Oh well, forgive my rant.
Re: Blizzard Intends To Add Cross-Console Play To Diablo III
Hopefully they launch Overwatch with cross play available from the get go
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ - A Stunning Switch Port That Will Leave You Breathless
"Best fighting game"?! Have you played ARMS?!
Re: Soapbox: Why Do We Want More Games When We've Already Got Too Many?
What a great article. I actually took your advice and went back to BotW. Finally beat Trial of the Sword after months. Thanks, Glen
Re: Guide: The Best Pokémon Games - Every Mainline Pokémon Game Ranked
The only thing I hate almost as much as genwunners is people who think GSC and HGSS are the best games. At least Platinum is high enough. B2W2 should be a lot higher. And I'd say XY and Sun/Moon as well.
Re: Shin'en's Mystery Switch Game Is Physics Puzzler Art Of Balance
Had it on Wii U, a very good and relaxing game indeed. Not worth double dipping, though
Re: Nintendo Keeps Switch Online Cloud Saves For 180 Days After Membership Expiry
Can everyone calm down now?
Re: Soapbox: We Like To Grumble, But Nintendo Switch Online Is Actually A Very Generous Offer
I'm not complaining. Got a family subscription with 7 other friends, it's VERY cheap. I'd pay this much just for cloud saves alone. But of course I want more. This NES library has a lot of potential to be amazing. Hopefully it doesn't take more than a year to add other consoles.
Re: Random: Canadian Actor And Comedian Seth Rogen Shares Mind-Blowing Duck Hunt Secret
My whole life is a lie
Re: Gone Home - A Peerless Masterclass In Interactive Storytelling Comes To Switch
A very lovely game
Re: Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD For Nintendo Switch
This game shouldn't exist. And to make matters worse, the Switch version isn't even released in the same day as the other consoles. I can hear the jokes already
Re: Shovel Knight Is Getting Two DLC Packs, A Physical Edition And amiibo All On The Same Day
Oh man, so far away.
Re: Miyamoto Regrets Design Choices Made During Development Of Super Mario Run
Too difficult? Good lord, how low can you get?
Re: Miyamoto Doesn't Want To Make An MMORPG Because It Would Be Boring
I hate MMOs. Respect for Miyamoto!
Re: Online Shooter Morphies Law Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
@MongolRaider hey, Arms online is alive and kicking.
The game looks cool. I'm gonna keep an eye on it. Looking forward to the reviews!
Re: A New Set Of Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Videos Showcase Different Pokémon Battle Animations
@Gibb you're right. I'll give it a chance for what it is
Re: A New Set Of Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Videos Showcase Different Pokémon Battle Animations
@Gibb Fair enough, didn't want to sound like a hater, I'm a huge Pokemon fan, that's why I'm disappointed. But for real, don't expect it. First, there's no way they'd add over 600 hundred Pokemon in tiny Kanto alone, there's a certain balance to how many Pokemon appear per route. And it's even less likely that they'd add the actual regions. If the let's go games are successful, and let's be honest, they'll be, Junichi Masuda said in some interviews it could become it's own series, parallel to the more traditional games. Bank support will likely be just to bring Pokemon from let's go to the later games. That's my two cents on it. It's still going to be a major release.
Re: A New Set Of Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Videos Showcase Different Pokémon Battle Animations
@Gibb I wouldn't expect gen 2-7. I wouldn't expect a Pokémon Direct either. This games is probably gonna be as barebones as it looks. It does look pretty though.
Re: Overwatch For Nintendo Switch Is Feasible, According to Blizzard Senior Producer
I. NEED. IT.
Re: Diablo III Eternal Collection Officially Announced For Nintendo Switch
This game is so f'ing good. I'm struggling to not double dip.
Re: Rumour: Leak Signals Blizzard's Diablo 3 Will Unleash Hell On Switch This Year
I'd live for Overwatch on Switch
Re: Rumour: Leak Signals Blizzard's Diablo 3 Will Unleash Hell On Switch This Year
Weird that you took so long to report on it, and didn't post the Ganondorf picture. Hmmmmm
Re: New Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Shows Mega Evolutions, Vermilion City And More
So, it looks like there are no held items in this game. In the Japanese trailer, you can choose between Mega Charizard X and Y in the battle screen. This or they fused both Charizardites into one. Either way it's bad, but the former definitely is a big no.