While I do want to play as Linkelle, and think it's totally possible for Link to be reincarnated as a girl, this isn't pointing towards that. Both of them are from two concept art pieces from the game. If they appear a little different, it's because gasp games usually have a team of artists working on it instead of just one person, and even if it was the same person, the art doesn't always look the same.
Nintendo may still make gender choice happen, but this Lanyard isn't telling us anything. (T_T )
I was super excited about this game and had the fortissimo version pre-ordered, but then I found out about NoA having the developers redo some of the scenes.
I'm ok with the new "censored" costumes, but I'm disappointed with the changes to the script and dungeon. Especially since I love Persona 4 and feel Atlus should have been given the go-ahead to do anything they wanted.
Still going to buy the game (as long as it doesn't become super rare and expensive) but I'm ok with not getting it day 1 (I moved my pre-order to FF XV). (o_O )
nice!! maybe we'll get a surprise announcement for a new game. Even if it's a remaster or something, it would still be something cool to look forward to until Zelda.
I know about the baby penguin one! and yes, the first time I found out my ovaries did burst.
There's also a baby penguin that doesn't belong to the mommy penguin in that level. When I was little I would always take the orphan baby penguin to the mom before the real baby because I couldn't stand the idea of a cute penguin growing up alone in the level. In my head canon the mommy penguin adopted the orphan baby and the two grew up together as siblings.
I remember I would do this every time, regardless of what star I was trying to get in the level.
@LinkSword lol. no it isn't. It just seems that way right now because with the NX being released in 2017, and only Zelda at E3, and NoA doing it's thing, we've got a lot to be frustrated about.
(o_O ) but don't worry. everything will work itself out. shhhh shhhh *pats head gently
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Thanks!! It looks pretty cute. I'm seeing some weird hit-detection going on though, like you can swing your sword, but if you're not properly aligned, you'll miss completely. would have been better if the sword swing was in an arc and had a bigger hit box. But I might pick it up in a sale. (^_^ )
@Rumorlife You didn't like it because you were probably looking for a "game" game. It's more like a mobile game that would be comfortable next to candy crush and flappy bird. If you're looking for a fun way to kill time while waiting for someone, or just to mess around with with friends, Witch & Hero is a lot of fun, with some really solid gameplay. I have both of them, and they rank a lot higher than most indie games on the eShop.
no video? (T_T ) It looks cute, and I remember Witch and Hero got a bad review and I loved that game. So anything that could show me more about the gameplay and its faults would be appreciated because, it could be a game I would like. (^_^ )
@YouSeemFRAZZLED There's been a few. I've read one of them. It was... pirated!! and no, I'm not talking about Doujinshi, this was legit.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE How is Zelda not Nintendo related? (o_O )
btw, I'm super excited for this. Although it probably won't be canon. I remember getting into all sorts of arguments over Zelda changing her gender with magic because that is what happened in the manga. But I guess that's not what actually happened. Go figure. (o_O )
@Stezimov Nintendo could totally kill the competition when it comes to digitally releasing their past library.... but that's another story for another time.
@allav866 I don't know anything about hookshot spots on the Goddess of the Sand, but I meant that Nintendo would have more fluid and realistic animation and movement. That's what I meant by more "polish"
OMG!! I love the Gerudo! I agree with @Tsurii though. Has a little too much heatwaves. While I think a full Nintendo remake of Ocarina of Time will be a lot more polished and have a more realized art design, this is a very good peek at what a future Ocarina of Time would look like. I hope whoever made this eventually gets a job doing this because they have a lot of talent. (^_^ )/
wow!! that means the game will be pretty cheap soon. I wasn't convinced by the gameplay, but if the price is low enough on a used copy, I might give it a try.
Not sure of what I think about Denis Dyack (tbh, don't know a whole lot about him and his studio"s"). Not a fan of Kotaku. I much prefer NintendoLife like x10000000000!
I can tell you exactly why I (and probably a lot of other people) didn't buy it. the game looks ugly. Ugly characters and art design. There's nothing on the cover or in the trailers that encourage me to learn anything about the characters. It was so bad that I forgot the game even existed until this article reminded me about it.
@Wexter I just looked up a few. yeah, I like most of the western designs too. I think they're better looking and have a lot more thought behind them than a bikini. I'm not sure how I feel about the dungeon being edited to not have swimsuit models though. This is a persona game, right? Persona games have always explored pretty deep social and psychological issues, and gravure swimsuit shots are something worth exploring.
I feel like it's kind of like the Xenoblade X censorship. I am totally for changing Lin's age and changing some of her clothes, but ugh, why go with such an ugly design? You win some, you lose some, I suppose.
Fire Emblem should have kept its mini game though, imo.
*sigh seems like Nintendo of America is at it again. I heard about the swimsuit dlc, which annoys the crap out of me. But at least it's not really taking anything from the gameplay. Fire Emblem was worse because they DID take away some gameplay (among other things).
But the trailer looks like a lot of fun, and I did end up loving Birthright a lot... I'll still buy the game. (o_O )
After reading some of the comments, I have to ask. Is the trailer we just saw what we're getting? What's been taken out? Is this another Fire Emblem fiasco. (T-T ) Ugh, I'm getting so sick of all of this.
this is kind of inspiring. While I don't have anywhere close to the money needed to get a collection like his, maybe I can try something a little bit smaller. Should I go with Atlus games?or maybe Silent Hill memorabilia? Or FromSoftware games?
lol. roflol. omg. omg. I can't stop laughing. lolololololol (^. ^ ) People are complaining about the video? I think this says more of when certain people started playing games because I didn't think this sounded weird at all. It sounded normal and like a lot of the videos I see on youtube.
you want cringe-worthy? go look up 80's and 90's commercials. I still don't know how anyone sold anything back then. roflol.
that's kind of sad because I always felt like Sonic Boom had a lot of potential. I even like some of the jokes in the tv show (but I don't like how they dumbed down Knuckles).
@Maxz and @Ogbert ok. fair enough. I take back what I said. I was commenting more from personal experience and my experience has been that, overwhelmingly, guy gamers have been far more competitive, sometimes to the detriment of others. And it hasn't been just IV leveling, it's been speedruns, trophies, kills etc.
But I've never been to a tournament so my experience is limited. I've since looked up some more info on Pokemon competitive play. While I still don't think it's for me, it seems more balanced and friendly than a lot of other competitive gaming. So I apologize.
sheesh. guys can be so competitive with their games. If it's not IV leveling, it's trophy/achievement hunting, or getting prestige or whatever. It's just too much testosterone fueled chest-beating and it's not fun playing with people like that.
I only catch cute or cool pokemon, regardless of their moves or stats (I do care about personaltiy and gender though) and have a lot of fun on wonder trade and battling and trading with friends.
so, aside from the usual comment on how they should have paid their interns..
wow. uhm... I don't know how to feel about this game. On one hand it looked very cool. But on the other, this seems like it's straddling the line of homage and "borrowing" pretty hard. Not only are many of the settings very Studio Ghibli "inspired" but even the music has some refrains that are too close to some of Studio Ghibli's soundtracks. And a pretty noticeable one that practically lifts Princess Mononoke in there that kept taking me out of the experience. (o_O )
@allav866 well, it's not that it's special, or doing anything unique. anyone with rpg maker and a love of Pokemon can make a Pokemon game. but very few ever bother finishing their games or even going past the concept phase.
So websites like to report on works that show promise, or have been completed because not only can they be enjoyed and appreciated by other fans (opinions may vary) but compared to the unfinished projects, are actually kind of rare.
I wouldn't have bought any 12 inch figures. They should have been smaller. I think the regular figures are already too big as it is, but I like tiny figurines so maybe I'm in the minority.
I don't care too much for shiny pokemon, but I have a friend who doesn't know about mystery gifts. I love trading him rare promo pokemon for real world stuff. bwahahahahahaha (^w^ )
OMG!!! I had actually given up on this title, and figured that NoA would never bother localizing it. Thank you so much!! I take back everything I've said about you this past year! For everyone who hasn't played Style Savvy, you should give it a try. It's really fun and addicting.
I'm going to pre-order this first thing on Friday. Style Savvy, Pokemon Moon, and 7th Dragon! Looks like another good year for 3ds. (^_^ )/
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Re: E3 2016: Nintendo E3 Zelda Badge Appears to Suggest Male and Female Link
@DiscoGentleman
Impa is one of my favorites. When I was younger I used to have a total crush on Impa (OoT) and Sheik... (-. - )
Re: Reminder: Watch the Bethesda Press Conference With Our Buddies at Push Square
I saw it over on PureXbox. It was ok. better than EA's though. (o_O )
Re: E3 2016: Nintendo E3 Zelda Badge Appears to Suggest Male and Female Link
While I do want to play as Linkelle, and think it's totally possible for Link to be reincarnated as a girl, this isn't pointing towards that. Both of them are from two concept art pieces from the game. If they appear a little different, it's because gasp games usually have a team of artists working on it instead of just one person, and even if it was the same person, the art doesn't always look the same.
Nintendo may still make gender choice happen, but this Lanyard isn't telling us anything. (T_T )
Re: XSEED Games Will Be Publishing the Physical Copies of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
whoa!!! has Shantae been hiding in a cave? she looks so white.
(O_O )
Re: Video: Here's Why Getting Your Retro Games Graded Could Be A Complete Waste Of Money
I still have a sealed copy of Silent Hill 3 for the PS2. Doesn't get more "mint" than that. (^_^ )/
Re: Video: Learn a Bit More About Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE and Its Dungeons
I was super excited about this game and had the fortissimo version pre-ordered, but then I found out about NoA having the developers redo some of the scenes.
I'm ok with the new "censored" costumes, but I'm disappointed with the changes to the script and dungeon. Especially since I love Persona 4 and feel Atlus should have been given the go-ahead to do anything they wanted.
Still going to buy the game (as long as it doesn't become super rare and expensive) but I'm ok with not getting it day 1 (I moved my pre-order to FF XV). (o_O )
Re: Video: Five Super Mario 64 Secrets You May Have Missed - Part One
@WaxxyOne what!! There are 3 baby penguins? (T_T )
omg, I'm a murderer.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's Expanded E3 Plans?
nice!! maybe we'll get a surprise announcement for a new game. Even if it's a remaster or something, it would still be something cool to look forward to until Zelda.
Re: Video: Five Super Mario 64 Secrets You May Have Missed - Part One
I know about the baby penguin one! and yes, the first time I found out my ovaries did burst.
There's also a baby penguin that doesn't belong to the mommy penguin in that level. When I was little I would always take the orphan baby penguin to the mom before the real baby because I couldn't stand the idea of a cute penguin growing up alone in the level. In my head canon the mommy penguin adopted the orphan baby and the two grew up together as siblings.
I remember I would do this every time, regardless of what star I was trying to get in the level.
Re: Video: Weep with Us Over these Top Five Gaming Series that Ain't What They Used to Be
@AlexOlney "or are you simply insulted by the very notion of critcism."
I actually lol'ed. I love you Alex. Never change. (^_^ )/
Re: Random: Super Smash Bros. Melee Input Lag Remains a Hot Topic Among Fans
@LinkSword lol. no it isn't. It just seems that way right now because with the NX being released in 2017, and only Zelda at E3, and NoA doing it's thing, we've got a lot to be frustrated about.
(o_O ) but don't worry. everything will work itself out.
shhhh shhhh
*pats head gently
Re: Review: 8Bit Hero (Wii U eShop)
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Thanks!! It looks pretty cute. I'm seeing some weird hit-detection going on though, like you can swing your sword, but if you're not properly aligned, you'll miss completely. would have been better if the sword swing was in an arc and had a bigger hit box. But I might pick it up in a sale. (^_^ )
@Rumorlife You didn't like it because you were probably looking for a "game" game. It's more like a mobile game that would be comfortable next to candy crush and flappy bird. If you're looking for a fun way to kill time while waiting for someone, or just to mess around with with friends, Witch & Hero is a lot of fun, with some really solid gameplay. I have both of them, and they rank a lot higher than most indie games on the eShop.
Re: Review: 8Bit Hero (Wii U eShop)
no video? (T_T )
It looks cute, and I remember Witch and Hero got a bad review and I loved that game. So anything that could show me more about the gameplay and its faults would be appreciated because, it could be a game I would like. (^_^ )
Re: Random: Super Smash Bros. Melee Input Lag Remains a Hot Topic Among Fans
@FullbringIchigo omg. I literally just cringed when you told me that. That really sucks. And a whole week? I'm really sorry. (T_T )
Re: Random: Super Smash Bros. Melee Input Lag Remains a Hot Topic Among Fans
I thought we couldn't talk about emulators and roms in the comments? (o_O )
and whoa, a lot of angry comments already. Maybe because it's morning? (-. - )
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Is Coming to the West
@Ralizah I heard the same thing too. I don't know. maybe we are, but everything always works itself out in the end so I'm not worried.
(^_^ )
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Is Coming to the West
@YouSeemFRAZZLED There's been a few. I've read one of them. It was... pirated!! and no, I'm not talking about Doujinshi, this was legit.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE How is Zelda not Nintendo related? (o_O )
btw, I'm super excited for this. Although it probably won't be canon. I remember getting into all sorts of arguments over Zelda changing her gender with magic because that is what happened in the manga. But I guess that's not what actually happened. Go figure. (o_O )
Re: US Retailer GameStop Hoping That Nintendo NX Can Arrest Decline In Hardware Sales
If Gamestop wants the NX to succeed they better start using some of their own money to market it.
Re: Review: Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (SNES)
@Stezimov Nintendo could totally kill the competition when it comes to digitally releasing their past library....
but that's another story for another time.
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
it's only good for getting mynintendo points.
Re: Video: Check Out the Spirit Temple in Unreal Engine 4
@allav866 I don't know anything about hookshot spots on the Goddess of the Sand, but I meant that Nintendo would have more fluid and realistic animation and movement. That's what I meant by more "polish"
Re: Good Smile Is At It Again, This Time With a Rather Handsome Skyward Sword Link Figure
OMG! you're right! He's soooo handsome. Link is such a hottie!
Re: Video: Check Out the Spirit Temple in Unreal Engine 4
OMG!! I love the Gerudo! I agree with @Tsurii though. Has a little too much heatwaves. While I think a full Nintendo remake of Ocarina of Time will be a lot more polished and have a more realized art design, this is a very good peek at what a future Ocarina of Time would look like. I hope whoever made this eventually gets a job doing this because they have a lot of talent.
(^_^ )/
Re: Hyper Light Drifter Collector's Edition Looks Pretty Fine
@Fiyaball Wuuut!! That's my favorite color!!
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Re: Random: Store Shelves Appear To Be Filling With Pre-Owned Copies Of Star Fox Zero
wow!! that means the game will be pretty cheap soon. I wasn't convinced by the gameplay, but if the price is low enough on a used copy, I might give it a try.
Re: Denis Dyack Blames "Unethical" Journalists For Almost Killing Shadow Of The Eternals
oh sweet! I love Eternal Darkness!!!
Not sure of what I think about Denis Dyack (tbh, don't know a whole lot about him and his studio"s"). Not a fan of Kotaku. I much prefer NintendoLife like x10000000000!
Re: E3 Live is a Free Event For Gamers That'll Run Alongside the Main Expo
yay... I guess. (o_O )/
I'll just stick to live-streaming on youtube and other sites.
Re: Editorial: Fire Emblem Fates and Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Two Very Different Intelligent Systems Ventures
I can tell you exactly why I (and probably a lot of other people) didn't buy it. the game looks ugly. Ugly characters and art design. There's nothing on the cover or in the trailers that encourage me to learn anything about the characters. It was so bad that I forgot the game even existed until this article reminded me about it.
Re: Video: Nintendo Aims to Get Down With the Kids in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Series
@Wexter I just looked up a few. yeah, I like most of the western designs too. I think they're better looking and have a lot more thought behind them than a bikini. I'm not sure how I feel about the dungeon being edited to not have swimsuit models though. This is a persona game, right? Persona games have always explored pretty deep social and psychological issues, and gravure swimsuit shots are something worth exploring.
I feel like it's kind of like the Xenoblade X censorship. I am totally for changing Lin's age and changing some of her clothes, but ugh, why go with such an ugly design? You win some, you lose some, I suppose.
Fire Emblem should have kept its mini game though, imo.
Re: Video: Nintendo Aims to Get Down With the Kids in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Series
*sigh
seems like Nintendo of America is at it again. I heard about the swimsuit dlc, which annoys the crap out of me. But at least it's not really taking anything from the gameplay.
Fire Emblem was worse because they DID take away some gameplay (among other things).
But the trailer looks like a lot of fun, and I did end up loving Birthright a lot...
I'll still buy the game. (o_O )
Re: Video: Nintendo Aims to Get Down With the Kids in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Series
After reading some of the comments, I have to ask. Is the trailer we just saw what we're getting? What's been taken out? Is this another Fire Emblem fiasco. (T-T )
Ugh, I'm getting so sick of all of this.
Re: Ninterview: Ahmed Bin Fahad Discusses Building the World's Biggest Nintendo Collection
@GravyThief yeah! it seems like a lot of fun! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm off to look at my own collection for ideas.
good luck with yours too! (^_^ )/
Re: Ninterview: Ahmed Bin Fahad Discusses Building the World's Biggest Nintendo Collection
this is kind of inspiring. While I don't have anywhere close to the money needed to get a collection like his, maybe I can try something a little bit smaller. Should I go with Atlus games?or maybe Silent Hill memorabilia? Or FromSoftware games?
Re: Ninterview: Ahmed Bin Fahad Discusses Building the World's Biggest Nintendo Collection
@Rocko52 Hello Mr. President.
wow. what an awesome collection! I love his Triforce shelves, and having a Miyamoto-signed GBA-SP is amazing!!!
Re: Video: Nintendo Aims to Get Down With the Kids in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Series
lol. roflol. omg. omg. I can't stop laughing. lolololololol
(^. ^ )
People are complaining about the video? I think this says more of when certain people started playing games because I didn't think this sounded weird at all. It sounded normal and like a lot of the videos I see on youtube.
you want cringe-worthy? go look up 80's and 90's commercials. I still don't know how anyone sold anything back then. roflol.
Re: Video: Learn a Little More About Sonic Boom and The Rise (and Fall) of Lyric
that's kind of sad because I always felt like Sonic Boom had a lot of potential. I even like some of the jokes in the tv show (but I don't like how they dumbed down Knuckles).
Re: Soapbox: How The Evolution Of Pokémon Can Unexpectedly Influence Play-Through Experiences
@Maxz and @Ogbert
ok. fair enough. I take back what I said. I was commenting more from personal experience and my experience has been that, overwhelmingly, guy gamers have been far more competitive, sometimes to the detriment of others. And it hasn't been just IV leveling, it's been speedruns, trophies, kills etc.
But I've never been to a tournament so my experience is limited. I've since looked up some more info on Pokemon competitive play. While I still don't think it's for me, it seems more balanced and friendly than a lot of other competitive gaming. So I apologize.
Re: Feature: Teams and Details Take Shape as The Gauntlet Aims to Revamp the Super Smash Bros. Competitive Scene
@Geno-Breaker
all I know is that in Brawl it's "Go MetaKnight, or go home."
Re: Soapbox: How The Evolution Of Pokémon Can Unexpectedly Influence Play-Through Experiences
sheesh. guys can be so competitive with their games. If it's not IV leveling, it's trophy/achievement hunting, or getting prestige or whatever. It's just too much testosterone fueled chest-beating and it's not fun playing with people like that.
I only catch cute or cool pokemon, regardless of their moves or stats (I do care about personaltiy and gender though) and have a lot of fun on wonder trade and battling and trading with friends.
Re: Lynn and the Spirits of Inao Has Been Cancelled
so, aside from the usual comment on how they should have paid their interns..
wow. uhm... I don't know how to feel about this game. On one hand it looked very cool. But on the other, this seems like it's straddling the line of homage and "borrowing" pretty hard. Not only are many of the settings very Studio Ghibli "inspired" but even the music has some refrains that are too close to some of Studio Ghibli's soundtracks. And a pretty noticeable one that practically lifts Princess Mononoke in there that kept taking me out of the experience.
(o_O )
Re: Meet The Edgy And Mature Fan-Made Pokémon Game That Aims To "Fix" The Series
@allav866
well, it's not that it's special, or doing anything unique. anyone with rpg maker and a love of Pokemon can make a Pokemon game. but very few ever bother finishing their games or even going past the concept phase.
So websites like to report on works that show promise, or have been completed because not only can they be enjoyed and appreciated by other fans (opinions may vary) but compared to the unfinished projects, are actually kind of rare.
Re: My Nintendo Now Offers Platinum Points if You Sign Up for Promotional Emails
nice!! That Zelda Picross is practically guaranteed. (^_^ )/
Re: Rumour: Details Emerge on Disney Infinity's Canned Future Plans and Cancellation
I wouldn't have bought any 12 inch figures. They should have been smaller. I think the regular figures are already too big as it is, but I like tiny figurines so maybe I'm in the minority.
Re: Nintendo Confirms its DLC Plans for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
I want my banana hammock dlc! Nintendo! Make it happen!
Also, make NX region free!! Do it!
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Re: Assassin's Creed Movie Trailer Leaps Out Of The Shadows And Into The Spanish Inquisition
Michael Fassbender!! I'm sold. Best movie ever!
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th May (North America)
I would like to get Disney Art Academy, but I can't decide between the Disney version or Pokemon Art Academy.
hmmmm....
Zelda is also a good pick, but I already own it. (^_^ )/
Re: Poll: Did The First Pokémon: Sun and Moon Trailers and Starter Pokémon Get You Excited?
Rowlet is just too cute for words. I can't imagine picking anyone else. I wouldn't mind getting Litten either.
Re: Disney Magical World 2 Heads To North America This October
@westman98
I love Frozen, but ugggghhhh! Olaf! just kill me now. He's so... so...
ugh!
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Re: Reminder: The Shiny Xerneas Distribution is Available Now in North America
Oooooh pretty! (o.o )
I don't care too much for shiny pokemon, but I have a friend who doesn't know about mystery gifts. I love trading him rare promo pokemon for real world stuff. bwahahahahahaha
(^w^ )
Re: Style Savvy: Fashion Forward Will Finally Bring Its Glamour to North America in August
OMG!!! I had actually given up on this title, and figured that NoA would never bother localizing it. Thank you so much!! I take back everything I've said about you this past year! For everyone who hasn't played Style Savvy, you should give it a try. It's really fun and addicting.
I'm going to pre-order this first thing on Friday.
Style Savvy, Pokemon Moon, and 7th Dragon! Looks like another good year for 3ds. (^_^ )/
AND it's not even E3 yet.