I think the Switch is bound for greatness. I stand by my point that when the big 3DS games - Pokémon and Monster Hunter - hit the system, it will fly off the shelves in a way we won't expect. As for myself, I'll buy one as soon as I get money, selling my Wii U for it.
@BLP_Software I don't think Masuda or GF as a whole would oppose to the idea of main games on Switch. The 3DS is sooo outdated by now. And since Nintendo isn't releasing a new handheld any time soon, it's only logical. And Ishihara seems to be on board too. It's gonna happen, and this news just puts more weight to speculation. Switch provides the portability Pokémon fans want, that's all that matters. It may not be the next game, but if not this year, then surely the next generation.
Gosh, I can't believe this. Sorry Damo (and Alex Olney). It looks cheap as f. People will get bored of it after a couple of weeks. Just bring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to a party instead.
I feel like one more big title announced, even if not at launch, would've changed the general perception of "lack of games". Pokémon would definitely do the trick, or any other big thing like Metroid Prime. I guess we'll have to wait until E3 to be blown away again.
I think it doesn't really matter. As Reggie and Iwata kept saying over and over, games sell hardware.This time it looks like the'll do it right with a bunch of great games within the first year. C'mon, Pokémon, Breath of the Wild, 3D Mario... Even the enhanced ports of Wii U games matter here, nobody had one. The added portability is just a bonus (and an excuse for a Pokémon game).
@DragonEleven Mega Mewtwo Y is different. They were being purposefully mysterious. "What could this be?" "What is its relation with Mewtwo?" This time there's no such thing. It's abundantly clear it's an evolution. There's no mystery, no doubt.
I was divided between F-Zero and Kid Icarus. Ended up choosing Kid Icarus, I'm sure I'd love a sequel to KI:U more than a revival of F-Zero. Sakurai never disappoints, assuming he'd be in charge again.
A thorough analysis of the secrets of the two different worlds of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon! Some of the Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are different. What's more, there’s a difference in the way time is set in the two games.
Except for a few scenes, time in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon is tied to the actual time. Pokémon Sun operates on the same time as your Nintendo 3DS system, but time in the world of Pokémon Moon is shifted by 12 hours.
Some of the Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are different—including Solgaleo and Lunala, which hold the key to the story. It seems that some of the Pokémon that appear as Totem Pokémon in the trials are also different.
Everybody new Zelda would be amazing, but it doesn't chabge the fact that there are very few announcements. Don't get me started on Mario Party! Here's to a new RPG that doesn't flop like Codename Steam tomorrow
@Megumi I LOVED the battle arcade! BF and PWT are my main wishes. Oras was such a disappointment in this aspect Fingers crossed!
I do disagree with the author on the "less new Pokémon" argument. As a competitive player, I feel like more is always better, even if some look stupid.
That's it. Zelda being the only playable game proves that there's not much left for Wii U. How can they not show NX at E3?! This is disastrous. Only time will tell what impact this move had on its sales and overall public perception, but E3... Nintendo's E3 is ruined. It's gonna be as bad or worse than last year's. I'm sure Zelda is gonna be awesome, but that's it.
I watch the japanese dubs, which is a bunch of episodes advenced. The XYZ series is good. It has a great start,but it doesn't take long until the "filler" episodes where nothing important happens appear. The thing with the pokémon anime is that they can drag it on for as much time as they want, with little plot development between episodes. XY games were announced in January, btw.
On a personal level, not much. I'll surely get the games on Wii U and 3DS, but as much as I'm curious to see what the NX is, I'm not getting it in the foreseeable future. Ever since Nintendo left Brazil prices have been ridiculous. It's hard enough to "maintain" the ones I got, NX will have to give place to my trusty PS4 and its PS Store price drops.
Gosh, gen 4 was awesome. So many memories. I just love Platinum so much, can't way to go back to Sinnoh again. I had a lot of fun with Battle Revolution too. The first time I saw the trailer with a Pikachu using Discharge at the beautiful Waterfall Colosseum... wow. In my mind, that game is as gorgeous as we see Pokkén now. And Mystery Dungeon, what a great story. @HandheldGuru97, you should really play Sky, it's so good!
The Badge Arcade is such a cool little app. I'm loving it, and my Home Menu looks great, even without spending a single penny. I played Shuffle and Rumble for nothing more than a week, but had for while doing it. Also, I've considered buying Pokémon Battle Trozei on the eshop just because I played Shuffle. It's also worth noting that there paid Rumble games on both Wii U and 3DS, and I guess there's Picross on 3DS too.
I've never felt a reviewer was being too harsh or light here at NL. But it's the internet, people will always complain. I think I've seen comments calling someone fanboy and hater at the same page. Some times people just refuse to make sense. Keep up the good work!
If I were a japanese guy about to buy a Wii U, I'd be really mad that there's a bundle with just Splatoon in my region, and another with Splatoon AND Smash in the west. It's kinda like the 1Tb PS4 for me here. I want one, it's been released in Europe, but NA only gets that horrible CoD bundle. I've decided to wait until they stop pretending we don't know what's going on overseas.
I'm kinda mad it took so long to localize such a cool app. The bunny is cute and funny. I do love it, however, I made a promise to myself to never spend money on it.
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Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's E3 2017 Plans?
Yass! All aboard the hype train! Choo choo
Re: Okami - Amaterasu 'Life Size Bust' Announced by First 4 Figures
That's ridiculously gorgeous
Re: Nintendo Reveals A New ARMS Character, And It's An Odd One
I'm somehow in love with Arms after the announcement of this character
Re: New Nintendo 2DS XL Announced, Releases 28th July
And there goes my hopes of next Pokémon on Switch
Re: Talking Point: As Nintendo Switch Looks to Rapidly Overtake Wii U Sales, 3DS Lives On
@MarioPhD @crimsontadpoles I know, right?! It needs to happen!
Re: Talking Point: As Nintendo Switch Looks to Rapidly Overtake Wii U Sales, 3DS Lives On
@crimsontadpoles but imagine Pokémon with Botw graphics and vastly improved gameplay! The 3DS is soooo limiting!
Re: Talking Point: As Nintendo Switch Looks to Rapidly Overtake Wii U Sales, 3DS Lives On
3DS needs to die asap! C'mon Nintendooo, we want Pokémon Switch!
Re: Random: Switch Actress 'Karen' Embraces her Nintendo Meme
Karen is my spirit animal
Re: A New Mythical Pokémon For Sun and Moon is a Mysterious Marshmallow, It Seems
He's so cuuute * - *
Re: The Fall Part 2: Unbound is Confirmed for Nintendo Switch But Isn't Coming to Wii U
Didn't like the first one at all.
Re: Poll: A Month of Nintendo Switch - Do You Think It's Heading for Success?
I think the Switch is bound for greatness. I stand by my point that when the big 3DS games - Pokémon and Monster Hunter - hit the system, it will fly off the shelves in a way we won't expect. As for myself, I'll buy one as soon as I get money, selling my Wii U for it.
Re: Editorial: After The Bold Brilliance Of Breath Of The Wild, Where Can Zelda Go Next?
After The Bold Brilliance Of Breath Of The Wild, Where Can Any Open World Game Go Next? Really, this is the biggest turning point since Witcher 3.
Re: Game Freak is Recruiting For New Console Game
@BLP_Software I don't think Masuda or GF as a whole would oppose to the idea of main games on Switch. The 3DS is sooo outdated by now. And since Nintendo isn't releasing a new handheld any time soon, it's only logical. And Ishihara seems to be on board too. It's gonna happen, and this news just puts more weight to speculation. Switch provides the portability Pokémon fans want, that's all that matters. It may not be the next game, but if not this year, then surely the next generation.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Upgraded Confidence in Switch is a Relief
Pokémon Stars needs to happen
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Countdown - 1-2-Switch Would Have Been Ideal As 'Free-to-Start'
There's a typo at the title. It should be "1-2-Switch Would Have Been Ideal As 'Free-to-End' "
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Could Revive Local Multiplayer
Local multiplayer is very much alive at my house. On Wii U and, to a lesser extent, PS4. Thank you very much. Bring us the Switch!
Re: Video: More 1-2-Switch Mini-Games Shown Off In New Series Of Trailers
Gosh, I can't believe this. Sorry Damo (and Alex Olney). It looks cheap as f. People will get bored of it after a couple of weeks. Just bring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to a party instead.
Re: Editorial: No, Nintendo Switch Isn't Having a 'Soft Launch', But The Perception is a Problem
I feel like one more big title announced, even if not at launch, would've changed the general perception of "lack of games". Pokémon would definitely do the trick, or any other big thing like Metroid Prime. I guess we'll have to wait until E3 to be blown away again.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Nintendo Switch Presentation?
Loved the system. A little underwhelmed, expected more "wooow" games. Mario, Zelda and Splatoon are out of this world!
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Pitch - A Jack of All Trades
I think it doesn't really matter. As Reggie and Iwata kept saying over and over, games sell hardware.This time it looks like the'll do it right with a bunch of great games within the first year. C'mon, Pokémon, Breath of the Wild, 3D Mario... Even the enhanced ports of Wii U games matter here, nobody had one. The added portability is just a bonus (and an excuse for a Pokémon game).
Re: Feature: 10 Essential Wii U And 3DS Platformers
Fantastic games
Re: Review: Pokémon Sun and Moon (3DS)
@dew12333 No, there isn't. Just good old chain stuff and shiny charm.
Re: Review: Pokémon Sun and Moon (3DS)
Fantastic Review, Alex!
About Z-moves, they can't be blocked by protect. They have reduced damage, but aren't blocked.
Re: Data Miners Find More New Monsters In Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo
@RudysaurusRex It's Fire/DARK
Re: CoroCoro Scans Reveal More Pokémon Sun And Moon Evolutions
@DragonEleven Mega Mewtwo Y is different. They were being purposefully mysterious. "What could this be?" "What is its relation with Mewtwo?" This time there's no such thing. It's abundantly clear it's an evolution. There's no mystery, no doubt.
Re: Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Coming on 18th October, Starter Evolutions and More are Confirmed
You do realize that the leaked final evos are basically confirmed now, right? Hoping for a split evo like Rockruff
Re: Feature: Five Franchises That Deserve A Fresh Chance on the Nintendo NX
I was divided between F-Zero and Kid Icarus. Ended up choosing Kid Icarus, I'm sure I'd love a sequel to KI:U more than a revival of F-Zero. Sakurai never disappoints, assuming he'd be in charge again.
Re: Review: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (DS)
Best Mystery Dungeon ever!! Forgive my rudeness, but your reviews of PMD are getting more repetitive than the games themselves, Mitch xD
Re: Different Time Periods, New Pokémon and Snap-style Mode Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
If you're playing Moon at 8:00 AM, it will be 8:00PM in game.
Re: Different Time Periods, New Pokémon and Snap-style Mode Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
From the Pokémon Sun and Moon website:
A thorough analysis of the secrets of the two different worlds of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon!
Some of the Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are different. What's more, there’s a difference in the way time is set in the two games.
Except for a few scenes, time in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon is tied to the actual time. Pokémon Sun operates on the same time as your Nintendo 3DS system, but time in the world of Pokémon Moon is shifted by 12 hours.
Some of the Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are different—including Solgaleo and Lunala, which hold the key to the story. It seems that some of the Pokémon that appear as Totem Pokémon in the trials are also different.
Re: Rumour: Concept Art Reveals the Final Evolutions of the Alola Starters
Guys, calm down. The rumours also say Litten's final evo is fire/DARK. Not fighting! Yes, it looks like a fighting type, it isn't... maybe.
Re: Poll: The Nintendo NX - Where Do You Stand on the Future of Nintendo?
Pokémon main series on tv? Count me in
Re: Poll: Did Nintendo Triumph With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at E3?
Everybody new Zelda would be amazing, but it doesn't chabge the fact that there are very few announcements. Don't get me started on Mario Party! Here's to a new RPG that doesn't flop like Codename Steam tomorrow
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Like to See From Pokémon Sun and Moon?
@Megumi I LOVED the battle arcade! BF and PWT are my main wishes. Oras was such a disappointment in this aspect Fingers crossed!
I do disagree with the author on the "less new Pokémon" argument. As a competitive player, I feel like more is always better, even if some look stupid.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Shakes Up E3 With No NX and a Focus on Legend of Zelda
"Absolute insanity."
That's it. Zelda being the only playable game proves that there's not much left for Wii U. How can they not show NX at E3?! This is disastrous. Only time will tell what impact this move had on its sales and overall public perception, but E3... Nintendo's E3 is ruined. It's gonna be as bad or worse than last year's. I'm sure Zelda is gonna be awesome, but that's it.
Re: Pokémon the Series: XYZ Airing On Cartoon Network In February
I watch the japanese dubs, which is a bunch of episodes advenced. The XYZ series is good. It has a great start,but it doesn't take long until the "filler" episodes where nothing important happens appear. The thing with the pokémon anime is that they can drag it on for as much time as they want, with little plot development between episodes. XY games were announced in January, btw.
Re: Video: See What Pops Does While You're Away in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
That was cute! Such a lovely game
Re: Pokkén Tournament Modes and Details Emerge
Looking forward to splashing with Magikarp!
Re: Poll: Are You Optimistic About Nintendo's 2016?
On a personal level, not much. I'll surely get the games on Wii U and 3DS, but as much as I'm curious to see what the NX is, I'm not getting it in the foreseeable future. Ever since Nintendo left Brazil prices have been ridiculous. It's hard enough to "maintain" the ones I got, NX will have to give place to my trusty PS4 and its PS Store price drops.
Re: Feature: A Year in Development - Yacht Club Games Reflects on the First Half of 2015
I love Shovel Knight. Love Plague of Shadows. Thank you Yacht Club games! Keep up the good work!
Re: Bayonetta Confirmed as New Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
I voted for her!!!! Inklings will be missed, but Cereza has enough fabulousness for both of them!
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 4 - 2006-2010
Gosh, gen 4 was awesome. So many memories. I just love Platinum so much, can't way to go back to Sinnoh again. I had a lot of fun with Battle Revolution too. The first time I saw the trailer with a Pikachu using Discharge at the beautiful Waterfall Colosseum... wow. In my mind, that game is as gorgeous as we see Pokkén now. And Mystery Dungeon, what a great story. @HandheldGuru97, you should really play Sky, it's so good!
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Free-to-Play Experiments - Are You Still Playing?
The Badge Arcade is such a cool little app. I'm loving it, and my Home Menu looks great, even without spending a single penny. I played Shuffle and Rumble for nothing more than a week, but had for while doing it. Also, I've considered buying Pokémon Battle Trozei on the eshop just because I played Shuffle. It's also worth noting that there paid Rumble games on both Wii U and 3DS, and I guess there's Picross on 3DS too.
Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
I've never felt a reviewer was being too harsh or light here at NL. But it's the internet, people will always complain. I think I've seen comments calling someone fanboy and hater at the same page. Some times people just refuse to make sense. Keep up the good work!
Side note: Jurassic World was quite fun!
Re: Feature: Our Top Wii U Games - Third Anniversary Edition
Gotta love Shovel Knight!
Re: This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
This game will be awesome! Day 1 for me.
Re: Splatoon Bundle Boosts Wii U Sales in Japan as Project X Zone 2 Struggles
If I were a japanese guy about to buy a Wii U, I'd be really mad that there's a bundle with just Splatoon in my region, and another with Splatoon AND Smash in the west. It's kinda like the 1Tb PS4 for me here. I want one, it's been released in Europe, but NA only gets that horrible CoD bundle. I've decided to wait until they stop pretending we don't know what's going on overseas.
Re: Hands On: Getting Pinned Down By Nintendo Badge Arcade
I'm kinda mad it took so long to localize such a cool app. The bunny is cute and funny. I do love it, however, I made a promise to myself to never spend money on it.
Re: CoroCoro is Teasing a Big Pokémon Announcement for Next Month
@amiiboacid Hoopa is all over PSMD. It even has a special mechanic to it. Go check Serebii for details
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th November
@llamareborn Actually, it's a digital code that comes with the special editions. But all the extras are awesome nonetheless