Principle 1 of the Toyota Way: "Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals."
Nintendo gets this. All of the most successful companies get this. When big players like Sony release garbage like Concord and the industry as a whole chases trends like a cat chases a laser pen. This sort of industrywide destruction happens. And companies that stick to their philosophies like Nintendo feel none of it. Build today to have a castle tomorrow. Remember that folks.
The Last Story is a hidden gem of the Wii's later years. I would love for it to get any sort of rerelease or remaster. And I recommend anyone play it if they can somehow unearth a copy and have a Wii or Wii U available.
I have this idea I've had for a while. It's a new DK character. His name is Kong Donkey. He's a donkey who is super muscular. He and DK start out as adversaries. But eventually end up realizing that the Kremlings are a greater threat and end up teaming up. Nintendo can take my idea if it wants.
@N8tiveT3ch That's my point. Prime remastered was literally one of the greatest HD remasters ever. And it was only $40. Any remaster charging more than that is just insanity.
The series that should take it. Is Zelda. There's no reason we can't have both kinds of Zelda. Other Zelda games will use that formula in the future. Maybe we can have a different dev make more traditional Zelda games while the main team makes the open ones. And someday the main team very well might revert to making more traditional Zelda games.
@andyg1412 Rushing it out in a shoddy state would have been the much greater mistake. The fact that Nintendo has taken this long to make sure they get it right is why they're the cream of the crop.
My Amazon preorder got cancelled a while ago. And my Walmart one to replace it just got cancelled today. I am not caving and going digital. I'll wait months to buy it if I have to. I did the same thing with Metroid Prime Remastered. Nintendo needs to produce enough copies. This is ridiculous.
@jco83 Yikes. I didn't realize it was $40,000 a month. I thought that was the yearly rate. No wonder all the companies are dropping integration. Half a million a year is ridiculous.
If Sony couldn't produce a genuine competitor (as much as we all loved the PSP it just stood no chance against the DS) during the height of their PS2 dominance. I highly doubt Xbox can pull it off. Especially when their lack of console selling games issue will be following them.
A few years back I got an off brand 1TB Micro SD on Amazon for $20. Didn't work. Returned it. Realized I really shouldn't cheap out on tech stuff. I've had multiple Sandisk SD and Micro SD cards over the years. Never had a problem with any of them. Sometimes sticking with a reputable brand pays dividends.
@Ultimapunch And I know everyone hates Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. But I would totally take a Johto remake in the vein of those on Switch or Switch 2.
"As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure that will support the whole of our growing business."
Bro you ain't growing if you're shedding 2,000 employees.
Why did they hire artists? Why didn't they just use AI? Who would want to view art created by another living person who puts meticulous time and effort and creativity into it when you can have a computer spew out art in an instant?
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Re: Poll: What Is Your Favourite Game In The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection?
MvC2 got Jill Valentine. She's a member of S.T.A.R.S.
Re: Penny's Big Breakaway Dev Downsizes Due To "Volatile Market Conditions"
Principle 1 of the Toyota Way: "Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals."
Nintendo gets this. All of the most successful companies get this. When big players like Sony release garbage like Concord and the industry as a whole chases trends like a cat chases a laser pen. This sort of industrywide destruction happens. And companies that stick to their philosophies like Nintendo feel none of it. Build today to have a castle tomorrow. Remember that folks.
Re: Soapbox: Sony's Insane PS5 Pro Price Highlights The Delicate Balance Nintendo Must Strike With 'Switch 2'
I miss good PlayStation. Nintendo doesn't have any real competition right now. The industry is at its best when at least two players are doing good.
Re: Final Fantasy Creator Considers Square Enix & Nintendo His "Hometown"
The Last Story is a hidden gem of the Wii's later years. I would love for it to get any sort of rerelease or remaster. And I recommend anyone play it if they can somehow unearth a copy and have a Wii or Wii U available.
Re: Rumour: Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games "Finished"
Having a new iteration every 4 years was pretty cool though. Didn't oversaturate itself by being a yearly release. Sort of a shame.
Re: Random: Nintendo Considered Some Bananas Names For DK, Including "Kong Dong"
I have this idea I've had for a while. It's a new DK character. His name is Kong Donkey. He's a donkey who is super muscular. He and DK start out as adversaries. But eventually end up realizing that the Kremlings are a greater threat and end up teaming up. Nintendo can take my idea if it wants.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Addresses Concerns About His Age And Role At Nintendo
George Miller just killed with Furiosa at 79. Age don't matter.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Costs $60 On Switch
@N8tiveT3ch That's my point. Prime remastered was literally one of the greatest HD remasters ever. And it was only $40. Any remaster charging more than that is just insanity.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Costs $60 On Switch
Prime Remastered ruined it. Literally any remaster priced higher than that is robbery.
Re: Talking Point: Could Another Nintendo Series Take Over The 'Traditional' Zelda Template?
The series that should take it. Is Zelda. There's no reason we can't have both kinds of Zelda. Other Zelda games will use that formula in the future. Maybe we can have a different dev make more traditional Zelda games while the main team makes the open ones. And someday the main team very well might revert to making more traditional Zelda games.
Re: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: Best Pre-Order Deals And Bonuses
I'll just be happy if my preorder doesn't get cancelled at this point.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
@Uncle_Franklin Which game was it that AU and NZ won?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
This election is rigged unless the Japanese cover overtakes the lead.
Re: Random: It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
@andyg1412 Rushing it out in a shoddy state would have been the much greater mistake. The fact that Nintendo has taken this long to make sure they get it right is why they're the cream of the crop.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Game Boy)
@Lizuka And spiritually, it's North America.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Game Boy)
I will always vote for bad box art Mega Man.
Re: Random: Nintendo Of America Appears To Have Updated Its Sign
Ah. So that's why they started charging for online.....
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest III (NES)
The Toriyama art all day. RIP.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Online Pre-Orders Are Apparently Being Cancelled (US)
My Amazon preorder got cancelled a while ago. And my Walmart one to replace it just got cancelled today. I am not caving and going digital. I'll wait months to buy it if I have to. I did the same thing with Metroid Prime Remastered. Nintendo needs to produce enough copies. This is ridiculous.
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
@jco83 Yikes. I didn't realize it was $40,000 a month. I thought that was the yearly rate. No wonder all the companies are dropping integration. Half a million a year is ridiculous.
Re: The Pokémon Games Have Had Tremendous Success During The Switch Generation
The weakest ones are the best selling.
Re: Nintendo Will Continue To Support Physical Media And "Maximise" All Software Sales
Physical for Life.
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
@babyThorman "further as he also continues to shun tyrannical governments like Australia..."
Yeah. Australia a real tyrant. After only Nazi Germany, the Land of Oz is everyone's pick for most tyrannical country.
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
$40,000? Hiring an extra janitor or two at one of Nintendo's facilities is a better use of that money.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?
I'm a big believer that consistency is more important that peak framerate. I'll take a solid 30 over an inconsistent 60.
Re: Video: How Does Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch Compare To The Original?
It'll most likely run at 60 on Switch 2 in a year or so. I've always been fine with 30 so long as it runs mostly consistently.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
I really hope that Thousand Year Door does well. And I really hope it finally leads to Nintendo making Paper Mario 3.
Re: Sea Of Thieves Could Lead To More Xbox Exclusives On Other Platforms
Sea of Thieves.... I'm so glad Microsoft bought Rare for the masterpiece that is Sea of Thieves......
Re: Rumour: Xbox May Be About To Join The Switch In The Handheld Space
If Sony couldn't produce a genuine competitor (as much as we all loved the PSP it just stood no chance against the DS) during the height of their PS2 dominance. I highly doubt Xbox can pull it off. Especially when their lack of console selling games issue will be following them.
Re: Video: Don't Be Fooled Into Buying Fake SD Cards For Your Switch
A few years back I got an off brand 1TB Micro SD on Amazon for $20. Didn't work. Returned it. Realized I really shouldn't cheap out on tech stuff. I've had multiple Sandisk SD and Micro SD cards over the years. Never had a problem with any of them. Sometimes sticking with a reputable brand pays dividends.
Re: Rejoice! Sea Of Stars Is Getting 3-Player Couch Co-Op
5 million. The appetite for a good old RPG is still here. Make Chrono Trigger HD-2D already Square. You're literally sitting on free money.
Re: Nintendo's MAR10 Day Sale Brings Discounts To Select Games And DLC (North America)
New Bros U should have been $20 for this sale.
Re: Poll: Do You Want To See 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2'?
Like Galaxy 2 and Tears of the Kingdom. If the ideas are there a sequel will be no bad thing.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Would You Like To See Come To Switch?
Honestly I'd just like to see Xbox make a game. 2001 was a long time ago.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Princess Peach: Showtime!
@Lord Sounds perfect length to me.
Re: Sega's Upcoming Crazy Taxi Revival Will Apparently Be A "Triple-A" Game
Wow. There is a god.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Really Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch
Good. Streaming can die in a fire.
Re: Poll: The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Arrives This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
I won't be getting it. But I will be getting a divorce....
Re: Best Nintendo Remakes Of All Time, Ranked
@Ultimapunch And I know everyone hates Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. But I would totally take a Johto remake in the vein of those on Switch or Switch 2.
Re: Best Nintendo Remakes Of All Time, Ranked
Zero Mission should be #1. But I can't be upset with Heartgold and Soulsilver being there. Best versions of the best Pokemon games.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Nintendo Remake Ever?
Zero
Mission
Re: UK Charts: Suicide Squad Kills The Competition Despite Mixed Reception
All y'all who bought Suicide Squad. You're the problem.
Re: Hacker Gary Bowser Discusses Post-Jail Life And Chipping Away At Nintendo's $14m
Not all heroes wear capes.
Re: Square Enix Has Absorbed 'I Am Setsuna' Developer Tokyo RPG Factory
I can't wait for them to release their new game, 'I Am NFTuna.'
Re: Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Xbox, Bethesda And Activision Blizzard Employees
"As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure that will support the whole of our growing business."
Bro you ain't growing if you're shedding 2,000 employees.
Re: Best Ace Attorney Games Of All Time
SoJ and DD >>>>>>> Apollo Justice
Re: Peach's Voice Actor Confirms She Is Still The Princess In New Switch Game
@Cronodoug Yeah but Peach in the movie = $$$$$$$$
Re: Peach's Voice Actor Confirms She Is Still The Princess In New Switch Game
Wow. So it's confirmed they replaced Leslie Swan?
Re: Gallery: Super Mario Bros. Movie Artists Share Concept Art
Why did they hire artists? Why didn't they just use AI? Who would want to view art created by another living person who puts meticulous time and effort and creativity into it when you can have a computer spew out art in an instant?
Re: Square Enix To Slim Down Its Gaming Lineup To Ensure Higher Quality
There it is folks. They cancelled Chrono Trigger HD-2D remake.