While there aren't enough workers to staff convenience stores in the country, people pretend to work in a convenience store via a simulator, whilst also voting for a government that makes it more difficult for foreign workers to fill the labour shortage in the actual stores. Extraordinary.
What I find so strange about Nintendo in recent years, is that they come so close to joined up thinking, but then step away from it.
Donkey Kong got a redesign for the first movie, but the new area of the park uses the previous look.
They crowbar Fox into the next movie, then a month later suddenly reveal a new Star Fox game with little build up to the announcement, and little time for hype to build for the game's release. And the Fox design in the movie looks nothing like that in the new game.
It's like they know they should be more holistic as a company, but have a deep seated aversion to it.
I wouldn't mind discovering creatures as an extra objective in an adventure,
a collectable in of itself, that merely makes up an encyclopedia and doesn't contribute towards your 100% level completion,
but as the only aim, it looks quite dull and ponderous.
@metaphysician
Well that jump rope moon in Odyssey is too damn hard though.
I'm really enjoying it, but for those that know about competitive battling (not me), they surely need to have removed all bugs.
Any slight thing could sway a match, I presume.
Looks pretty cool, but feel like they could have held off on Splatoon 3, and added that game's multiplayer to this and made this a full title. Another sequel on Switch 1 just wasn't needed.
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Re: Review: STARBITES (Switch) - A Basic, Technically Deficient Mech RPG
Another Starbites the dust...
Re: Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening To Blow Up Nintendo's HQ
Is the Fox redesign really that bad?
Re: Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2
Pigma is terrifying.
Re: Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Features Over 300 Gorgeous Pages On The Franchise's History
Must have Goodra to be good-yah.
Re: Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2
@batmanbud2
Correct.
It's Revali.
Re: Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy Franchises
Just port Crazy Taxi to Switch.
Re: Review: inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories (Switch 2) - Easygoing Shopkeeping With Too Many Empty Shelves
How wonderfully indicative of modern Japan.
While there aren't enough workers to staff convenience stores in the country, people pretend to work in a convenience store via a simulator, whilst also voting for a government that makes it more difficult for foreign workers to fill the labour shortage in the actual stores. Extraordinary.
Re: My Nintendo Store Is Changing Its Name This Month
Great motion picture film reference.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 120
Japan: 114
North America: 139
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
@SAHD-Mike
Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong are in a relationship.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)
The Japanese one is a little less offensive to the senses I suppose.
Re: Nintendo Says Approximately 40% Of Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Players Are Switch 2 Owners
I was surprised they released this on both,
gives me some slight encouragement going forward.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)
Will give Lylat Wars a run through I reckon.
Not really sure why it's been remade so many times,
the original is fine.
Re: Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup
Robust, like Duff Zero's taste.
Re: Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
I know you can't list all the games he's worked on,
but Yoshi's Island is a big omission.
Re: Video: Here's How Star Fox On Switch 2 Compares To The N64 Original
@Haruki_NLI
Except Ocarina being in 3D drastically changes the gameplay.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?
I'm looking through the SNES manual now,
and I don't think the new design looks similar at all.
Re: Video: Here's How Star Fox On Switch 2 Compares To The N64 Original
I feel like a side by side comparison with the 3DS game would be more pertinent.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?
Where's the Pigma comparison?
that's where the nightmares really lie.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?
Revali was based on Falco,
now Falco is based on Revali,
and the two have wholly converged.
Re: Star Fox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed
I think this is about the right price,
if I had a Switch 2 I think I would get it.
Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
What I find so strange about Nintendo in recent years,
is that they come so close to joined up thinking, but then step away from it.
Donkey Kong got a redesign for the first movie,
but the new area of the park uses the previous look.
They crowbar Fox into the next movie,
then a month later suddenly reveal a new Star Fox game with little build up to the announcement, and little time for hype to build for the game's release.
And the Fox design in the movie looks nothing like that in the new game.
It's like they know they should be more holistic as a company,
but have a deep seated aversion to it.
Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
"Another game" is a little misleading.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Prefer Big Directs Or A Steady Flow Of News From Nintendo Today?
I don't know,
which is why we can't have nice things.
Re: The Mario Galaxy Movie's Digital Release Date May Be A Little Later Than We First Thought
Where I am the theatrical run finishes on the 7th.
Re: Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games Of All Time
I have fond memories of Pokemon Snap on the N64,
but surprised it ranks higher than the New version here.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 120
Japan: 114
North America: 138
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2026)
Shame the Mouse game isn't on Switch 1.
Re: POKEBOOK Is Taking You Back To Kanto For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Year
Damn, that's an unofficial looking Pikachu alright.
Re: Random: Out Of 1-Ups? This Manufacturer Has Some Stylish Super Mario Coffins
It's my own fault,
nobody forced me to click on this.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 120
Japan: 114
North America: 137
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: 'Sega Universe' Initiative Announced, Celebrating Multiple Classics With Anniversary Projects
@Sindayl
Damn, even less excuse not to bring to Switch.
Re: 'Sega Universe' Initiative Announced, Celebrating Multiple Classics With Anniversary Projects
Just port the original Crazy Taxi onto modern consoles, for goodness sake.
It's on mobile with the classic music,
so that clearly isn't an issue.
Re: Dive Into The Pages Of Yoshi And The Mysterious Book In This New Overview Trailer
There doesn't seem to be any jeopardy.
I wouldn't mind discovering creatures as an extra objective in an adventure,
a collectable in of itself, that merely makes up an encyclopedia and doesn't contribute towards your 100% level completion,
but as the only aim, it looks quite dull and ponderous.
@metaphysician
Well that jump rope moon in Odyssey is too damn hard though.
Re: Dive Into The Pages Of Yoshi And The Mysterious Book In This New Overview Trailer
I like the look of this, but think I'd like it more as an actual book than a game.
@Manguy888A
Damn right.
Even Yoshi's Story is tough if you go for perfect melon (nehave yourselves at the back) scores.
Re: Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@JohnnyMind
I'm really enjoying it, but for those that know about competitive battling (not me), they surely need to have removed all bugs.
Any slight thing could sway a match, I presume.
@Hinade
Are you not spending those points?
Re: Bubsy 4D Gets A Free Demo, Available Now On Switch 1 & 2
@Greatluigi
That does reassure me.
Re: Bubsy 4D Gets A Free Demo, Available Now On Switch 1 & 2
I'm still scarred by 3D.
Re: Preview: 'Yoshi And The Mysterious Book' Is More Than Just A Pretty Face
Just want a port of Woolly World.
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
Looks pretty cool,
but feel like they could have held off on Splatoon 3,
and added that game's multiplayer to this and made this a full title.
Another sequel on Switch 1 just wasn't needed.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Professor Layton And Pandora's Box
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 120
Japan: 113
North America: 137
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Lana Del Rey Releases 007 First Light Official Theme Song
Actually forgot she existed (I expect she pays intense attention to my career though).
Liked a couple of her songs back in the day.
Re: Nintendo's GameCube App Has Received A Small Update Today (Version 1.6.1)
This is really cool for people with the + service on Switch 2.
But I feel the rest of it is being neglected a little bit;
or something is (hopefully) imminent.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
@squiddu-real
Oh I don't have to make an effort to be cynical.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
@Chlocean
I've been really enjoying Pokemon Champions,
and that got 5 out of 10 here.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
@vanYth
Yeah, but it's that kind of zany, try-hard kind of strange,
rather than genuinely eccentric, interesting, or amusing.
The kooky, collecting Funko Pops,
deliberately wearing odd socks,
staying in knitting on a Friday night,
smoking a pipe,
kind of strange.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
I'm slightly suspicious of people that enjoy these games.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mendel Palace
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 119
Japan: 113
North America: 137
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mendel Palace
Apparently "Yikes" was too short a comment,
so here goes:
Jesus titty ***** Christ...
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Games
@progx
I don't want Pepsi,
I want Coca-Cola,
YOU CLOD!
I mean, thank you for the information.