So they have a "Switch 2" in hand and know exactly what its specs are? No, they don't... oh, then maybe just don't speculate and assume. It makes you look silly!
@Paddle1 iPad, steamdeck, steamdeck-like devices... comparable to PCs. I also understand that they want to keep costs down for consumers, but this seems a little, um, behind.
Hey AI bot, make a movie trailer using an amalgamation of Legend, Princess Bride, Dark Crystal, Neverending story and a couple of others, then put a banner at the beginning and end that says, "Legend of Zelda". I can't see "LoZ" Movie when I grew up with all of the movies that the clips were pulled from, sorry... it's pretty lazy.
This could only be more NSFW if it was a lickitung plush with a textured rubber tongue that vibrated. For real, you know every person that saw this pre-production was laughing their a** off and thinking it was a joke. No way this just innocently got to production... they know what they are doing.
For all those comparing this to the GTA trilogy, don't. That Trilogy they released was bad on every platform, including but not limited to Nintendo Switch, Rockstar even admitted that they did a bad job on that trilogy and are still working to fix it, https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/rockstar-games-apologizes-for-gta-trilogy-mess-heres-what-you-should-know/ <- that should give anyone an idea, I know it's "CNET" but it's pretty succinct. They didn't optimize a thing for that release and hopefully Rockstar has learned from that embarrassment and have had a more hands-on approach to this port.
Honestly, trying to figure out the naming convention of any upcoming Nintendo console is the most fun for me. They could literally just update the switch and make its processing and capabilities on par with the PS5 and XB Series... Series, and call it Switch 2 and I would be fine with that, but we all know that its gonna be called the Nintendo Shibuya Monkey Remnants console
This is just what looks like a 1:1 port in order to make money. They released it on Wii U and Wii, so it's not like it was gonna disappear and they didn't even allude to it being any kind of "remaster" or "HD Update", it's just the GCN game with Switch controls.
The only thing that is keeping me from dismissing this is the variety of art styles that they seem to be using and that is cool, but as for the gameplay... this is a direct copy of Cuphead at least as far as what the combat looked like in this very limited trailer.
@MarioLinkSamus The translation of the game to a "smart" device would be outrageously easy, since that game has little to no requirement for the use of physical buttons, so the touch-based interface is already in place. Nintendo would most likely hide or remove all Wii U/DS references in the code... this is their way.
@nessisonett It actually allowed for rapid prototyping and used HTML5, which has a much deeper set of functionality. Nintendo used this game as an internal guide to present to developers on their development site as a "best practices" working example. It was helpful in understanding how the Nintendo Web Framework could be utilized in development.
@MarioLinkSamus No, it wasn't designed for phones. It was always intended for the flagship consoles.
@Dragonite89 Or, or... the developer stated that it wouldn't actually work as well on the switch, due to the need for the secondary screen on the Wii U Gamepad for the engineer to manage the ships systems. Honestly, the game is brilliant but I don't see it working on the switch without utilizing 2 Switch units in order to make it comparable to the Wii U version.
@antisumo Except that the hinges on clamshell designs, aside from the SP, always break... fast. If the Switch had screw holes akin to the ones on the original PSP, so that you could put a clamshell cover on it, then that would be great!
@Joker1234 I'm pretty sure I put over 20 hours in that game and finally got fed up with the repetition, tea parties, fishing and all the other boring filler. Too many meaningless conversations and boring generic characters talking about their homework et. al. It just died for me and I never went back to it.
@Joker1234 Thank you for putting the correct description to how I felt for about 3 houses. Too much filler and not nearly enough substance. Engage feels, aside from the ugly protagonist design choices, like a return to form. Best one since Awakening, for me. I also like the upgraded battle system look and feel.
I went and pre-ordered Bayo 3, because I don't buy games based on the claims of VAs or other easily replaceable gaming industry trogs, I buy them based on what I want to play and see more of.
@Anachronism It was for me for a while, but I honestly can't overlook the poor designs of the recent entries any longer and I will just not be playing it, but I encourage everyone that still enjoys it to do so! Have a blast!
@Alpha008 I have seen those videos, but they don't change my mind about the laziness of the final design look. They just seem like the designers have a bunch of 5 year olds locked in a basement taking orders and working their little crayons to the nub. "Ok, its a frog crossed with an avocado. Go! First 3 designs we can paste together into a final pokemon get a glass of milk and a nap!" I'm sure that doesn't sit well with you, or many other pokemon fans, but it's how it has seemed for me for a while with the franchise and a lot of the designs.
@Anachronism like, I don't know... bags of trash. They just seem to be lacking in the creativity department and this gen really shows that to me. I in no way am going to try and deter anyone from enjoying the games. They just feel very uninspired at this point. I was hopeful seeing the starter, sans green cat, but after each reveal of a new one for these upcoming games I'm just coming to the realization that perhaps after 26 years of playing pokemon, I have come to the end of my enjoyment of the franchise. Sad realization right there.
So, something she wasn't entitled to (from all the voice actor's weighing in about what they are paid and why) is supposed to turn all the fans that have been waiting for this game, since 2017, away? That's gonna be a nope!
"Ok, ok, ok... I've got an idea for a new pokemon! Check it out!" "Isn't that just Diglett?" "No, no... it's not. It's completely different and it's long and white." "So, you did the 'Sonic long-legs' thing to a diglett? You know, I can use photoshop, too, that doesn't mean that I should!" Nintendo: "IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!" "Now, explain the nonsense behind why it looks like Diglett, but isn't Diglett."
I'm a huge Fire Emblem fan and all for giving artists their time to shine, but for f*** sake is there no quality control by the director?? How did that horrific hair style make it into production? Whatever, as long as the hairstyle doesn't interfere with gameplay.
The only improvement I want to see is a F$%*&@# local multiplayer, you know... like we had in the first splatoon. Why can we not get a local multiplayer setup with multiple people being able to play on a single switch or make a local lobby for multiple switches with multiple players to join in on. Sheesh! This doesn't seem that complicated, but Nintendo keep missing the mark on this one. I'm planning to get the game, but I'm still gonna wonder why the heck they keep omitting this aspect of the game!
@Ruthven He was a main for me in Strikers for Wii, although his roll dodge was broken and allowed ppl to dodge past the goalie and score, same with boo.
@Olmectron Sorry, I didn't realize that "Downloadable Content (DLC)", even when available as a free update isn't actually "DLC"? DLC/free update content... you're arguing semantics. I was just making a comment about how asinine it was for people to get all up in arms that Daisy wasn't included in the initial release. And yes, "free DLC" might be a better term.
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Re: GTA 6 On 'Switch 2' Would Be "Very Tricky To Pull Off", Says Digital Foundry
So they have a "Switch 2" in hand and know exactly what its specs are? No, they don't... oh, then maybe just don't speculate and assume. It makes you look silly!
Re: Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
The division is strong with this one.
Re: Undertale-Inspired RPG 'In Stars And Time' Lands On Switch Next Month
This looks more interesting than UnderTale to me.
Re: Hideki Kamiya Is Leaving PlatinumGames
While he has made some fun games, I don't really care about this at all since he is a toxic person who is overly full of himself.
buh-bye
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Briefed Activision On 'Switch 2' Back In 2022
@Paddle1 iPad, steamdeck, steamdeck-like devices... comparable to PCs. I also understand that they want to keep costs down for consumers, but this seems a little, um, behind.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Briefed Activision On 'Switch 2' Back In 2022
Comparable to PS4/XB1? wow, let's move backwards please.
Re: Review: Chants Of Sennaar - Enchanting Anthro-Puzzling With A Side Of Frustration
@Janeygo Glad I could help and I hope that you have fun with the game!
Re: Review: Chants Of Sennaar - Enchanting Anthro-Puzzling With A Side Of Frustration
Try the demo, please. I was pumped for this in every way, then I played the demo. Not my cuppa.
Re: Random: Fan-Made 'The Legend Of Zelda' Movie Trailer Shows What Will Never Be
Hey AI bot, make a movie trailer using an amalgamation of Legend, Princess Bride, Dark Crystal, Neverending story and a couple of others, then put a banner at the beginning and end that says, "Legend of Zelda". I can't see "LoZ" Movie when I grew up
with all of the movies that the clips were pulled from, sorry... it's pretty lazy.
Re: Spellcaster University Will Let You Live Out Your Wizard Fantasies On Switch In 2024
This just looks unappealing and to those shouting "Hi Ratings on Steam"... you can pay for those, facts!
Re: Random: The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined
@Snatcher no you're not. don't be sorry for comedy gold!
Re: Random: The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined
@Not_Soos @Nintendolife only reported on the oversized poke-fallice plush that is being sold.
Re: Random: The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined
This could only be more NSFW if it was a lickitung plush with a textured rubber tongue that vibrated. For real, you know every person that saw this pre-production was laughing their a** off and thinking it was a joke. No way this just innocently got to production... they know what they are doing.
Re: Random: The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined
@AmplifyMJ Nintendo Switch Wins Forever = NSWF
Not Safe For Work = NSFW
Re: Surprise! Red Dead Redemption Blasts Onto Switch Next Week
For all those comparing this to the GTA trilogy, don't.
That Trilogy they released was bad on every platform, including but not limited to Nintendo Switch, Rockstar even admitted that they did a bad job on that trilogy and are still working to fix it, https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/rockstar-games-apologizes-for-gta-trilogy-mess-heres-what-you-should-know/ <- that should give anyone an idea, I know it's "CNET" but it's pretty succinct. They didn't optimize a thing for that release and hopefully Rockstar has learned from that embarrassment and have had a more hands-on approach to this port.
Re: Video: Let's Talk About Those Switch 2 Rumours, Then
Honestly, trying to figure out the naming convention of any upcoming Nintendo console is the most fun for me. They could literally just update the switch and make its processing and capabilities on par with the PS5 and XB Series... Series, and call it Switch 2 and I would be fine with that, but we all know that its gonna be called the Nintendo Shibuya Monkey Remnants console
Re: Review: Pikmin 1 - A Bare-Bones Port, But A Joyous Adventure
This is just what looks like a 1:1 port in order to make money. They released it on Wii U and Wii, so it's not like it was gonna disappear and they didn't even allude to it being any kind of "remaster" or "HD Update", it's just the GCN game with Switch controls.
Re: Cuphead-Like 2D Platformer Enchanted Portals Coming To Switch This Summer
The only thing that is keeping me from dismissing this is the variety of art styles that they seem to be using and that is cool, but as for the gameplay... this is a direct copy of Cuphead at least as far as what the combat looked like in this very limited trailer.
Re: Random: Some Fans Think They've Spotted A 'Mario Kart 10' Teaser In The Mario Movie
@jco83 I can't like this enough!!! I miss double dash so very much!
Re: Random: Some Fans Think They've Spotted A 'Mario Kart 10' Teaser In The Mario Movie
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Re: Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom In Just 94 Minutes
Honestly, I'd rather hear about a speedrun after the game has been in the wild fro two to 3 weeks, not about it the same day.
Sheesh!
Re: Poll: Which Was Your First 'Final Fantasy'?
My first was Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, for some reason it isn't listed here, so I chose "other".
Re: Random: Forget The Wii U, This Coder Got Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Running In A Web Browser
@MarioLinkSamus The translation of the game to a "smart" device would be outrageously easy, since that game has little to no requirement for the use of physical buttons, so the touch-based interface is already in place. Nintendo would most likely hide or remove all Wii U/DS references in the code... this is their way.
Re: Random: Forget The Wii U, This Coder Got Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Running In A Web Browser
@nessisonett It actually allowed for rapid prototyping and used HTML5, which has a much deeper set of functionality. Nintendo used this game as an internal guide to present to developers on their development site as a "best practices" working example.
It was helpful in understanding how the Nintendo Web Framework could be utilized in development.
@MarioLinkSamus No, it wasn't designed for phones. It was always intended for the flagship consoles.
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Affordable Space Adventures
@Dragonite89 Or, or... the developer stated that it wouldn't actually work as well on the switch, due to the need for the secondary screen on the Wii U Gamepad for the engineer to manage the ships systems. Honestly, the game is brilliant but I don't see it working on the switch without utilizing 2 Switch units in order to make it comparable to the Wii U version.
Re: Steal Your Enemies' Skulls In Twisted Metroidvania 'Zapling Bygone'
We need a pixel art game quota!
Re: Soapbox: Switch Is Great, But The GBA SP Was The Pinnacle Of Public Transport Gaming
@antisumo Except that the hinges on clamshell designs, aside from the SP, always break... fast. If the Switch had screw holes akin to the ones on the original PSP, so that you could put a clamshell cover on it, then that would be great!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
@GrailUK Probably Ninja Bread Man... LMAO
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Fire Emblem Engage?
@Joker1234 I'm pretty sure I put over 20 hours in that game and finally got fed up with the repetition, tea parties, fishing and all the other boring filler. Too many meaningless conversations and boring generic characters talking about their homework et. al.
It just died for me and I never went back to it.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Fire Emblem Engage?
@Joker1234 Thank you for putting the correct description to how I felt for about 3 houses. Too much filler and not nearly enough substance. Engage feels, aside from the ugly protagonist design choices, like a return to form. Best one since Awakening, for me. I also like the upgraded battle system look and feel.
Re: EA Announces "Long-Term" Marvel Deal For Consoles And PC
I read the title of this article and immediately heard a toilet flush!
Oh well, let's hope EA can do something good with it.
Re: Sonic Team Head: Sonic Frontiers And Breath Of The Wild Are "Not Similar At All"
One of the game worlds is populated by enemies, life-forms, and collectibles, the other is sonic frontiers.
Re: The Newest Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet Is A Spooky Little Puppy
It's Muttley with a candle on his head.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Responds To Online Backlash In Ongoing Dispute
I went and pre-ordered Bayo 3, because I don't buy games based on the claims of VAs or other easily replaceable gaming industry trogs, I buy them based on what I want to play and see more of.
Re: Back Page: All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
@Paraka LMAO... thank you!
Re: Back Page: All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
@Anachronism It was for me for a while, but I honestly can't overlook the poor designs of the recent entries any longer and I will just not be playing it, but I encourage everyone that still enjoys it to do so! Have a blast!
Re: Back Page: All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
@Alpha008 I have seen those videos, but they don't change my mind about the laziness of the final design look. They just seem like the designers have a bunch of 5 year olds locked in a basement taking orders and working their little crayons to the nub. "Ok, its a frog crossed with an avocado. Go! First 3 designs we can paste together into a final pokemon get a glass of milk and a nap!" I'm sure that doesn't sit well with you, or many other pokemon fans, but it's how it has seemed for me for a while with the franchise and a lot of the designs.
Re: Back Page: All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
@Anachronism like, I don't know... bags of trash. They just seem to be lacking in the creativity department and this gen really shows that to me. I in no way am going to try and deter anyone from enjoying the games. They just feel very uninspired at this point. I was hopeful seeing the starter, sans green cat, but after each reveal of a new one for these upcoming games I'm just coming to the realization that perhaps after 26 years of playing pokemon, I have come to the end of my enjoyment of the franchise. Sad realization right there.
Re: Back Page: All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
Honestly, I'd boot everyone of these into the trash. Can we get some better designs from pkmn? We have enough crabs and lizards FFS!!!
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
So, something she wasn't entitled to (from all the voice actor's weighing in about what they are paid and why) is supposed to turn all the fans that have been waiting for this game, since 2017, away? That's gonna be a nope!
Re: Random: Wiglett Is Evidence Of Crab-Like Pokémon Evolution, Says Fan
"Ok, ok, ok... I've got an idea for a new pokemon! Check it out!"
"Isn't that just Diglett?"
"No, no... it's not. It's completely different and it's long and white."
"So, you did the 'Sonic long-legs' thing to a diglett? You know, I can use photoshop, too, that doesn't mean that I should!"
Nintendo: "IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!" "Now, explain the nonsense behind why it looks like Diglett, but isn't Diglett."
DERP
Re: The New Fire Emblem Hero Was Created By A VTuber Designer
I'm a huge Fire Emblem fan and all for giving artists their time to shine, but for f*** sake is there no quality control by the director??
How did that horrific hair style make it into production? Whatever, as long as the hairstyle doesn't interfere with gameplay.
Re: Random: Bored Splatoon 3 Players Are Recreating Pong And Screensavers In The Lobby
I have yet to have the wait be more than 1 minute, I have had many disconnects right before the game ended. Patch please.
Re: Fight Monsters And Clear Hairballs In This Upcoming 1-Bit Feline Dungeon Crawler
Nope nope nope
Re: Everything Announced In The Latest Splatoon 3 Trailer - New Weapons, Photo Mode, And 3-Player Turf Wars
@Franklin That would be good as well.
Re: Everything Announced In The Latest Splatoon 3 Trailer - New Weapons, Photo Mode, And 3-Player Turf Wars
The only improvement I want to see is a F$%*&@# local multiplayer, you know... like we had in the first splatoon. Why can we not get a local multiplayer setup with multiple people being able to play on a single switch or make a local lobby for multiple switches with multiple players to join in on. Sheesh! This doesn't seem that complicated, but Nintendo keep missing the mark on this one. I'm planning to get the game, but I'm still gonna wonder why the heck they keep omitting this aspect of the game!
Re: The Internet Is In Loaf With Fidough, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Bread-Dog
Coming soon as DLC: Raminja - noodle cat pokemon.
Raminja > Udonarundi > Sloamein
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
@Ruthven He was a main for me in Strikers for Wii, although his roll dodge was broken and allowed ppl to dodge past the goalie and score, same with boo.
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
@Olmectron Sorry, I didn't realize that "Downloadable Content (DLC)", even when available as a free update isn't actually "DLC"? DLC/free update content... you're arguing semantics. I was just making a comment about how asinine it was for people to get all up in arms that Daisy wasn't included in the initial release. And yes, "free DLC" might be a better term.
Re: Random: Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
I still think it's hilarious that people didn't think that they would add daisy via DLC! lmao
Next up will be dry bones and then boo or king boo.