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Does it still run like a PowerPoint on Windows 95?

Should be the standard worldwide lol. Nobody needs more money than this to live a very comfortable life. Imagine how many problems would get solved if billion dollar salaries split across entire companies and their employees instead of a single person at the top. That person can still make a few million, I get that, but no one needs or deserves more than that, ever, no matter what they do ...in my opinion.

When there is a salary floor, there should also be a salary ceiling.

I will always love the rock and winged ones the most. It helps that I also think they have the best design. Then again, I'm biased, as Pikmin 3 on Wii U got me into the series in the first place and it still remains my favourite entry, in no small part due to those two cute little critters in particular. They're both perfect and flawed in their own quirky little ways.

Well, that's kind of sad.

They could've at least brought him on again as an advisor or something.

"sWiTcH 2 cOnFiRmEd !!!1!"

I will ...once again ...try to start Final Fantasy XVI. Intimidated by it I guess, as it has just been lying on my coffee table right in front of me for a week while I just binge random anime and replay U Deluxe instead.

That's fine, I've got my GameCube collection, Swiss, SD2SP2 and HD converter to cover all that. Nothing beats the native experience.

Nope. This, alongside RPG, are finally Switch Mario games I really want to get physical, despite the price increase from doing so in my country.

@Sisilly_G I just want the Japanese cover.

Full price, of course. Might get it anyway, though I kind of want a Japanese copy.

Finally got a new, non- port non- remaster Mario game so I'm all set. That's all I've been wanting for five billion years now it feels like. I never counted Mario Maker or the Wii U ports, so for me it's been a long, long wait, but all (mostly) worth it with how fresh and wonderful it looked.

Also, Mario RPG remake. Overall, I just wanted some Mario and I finally, finally got it.

Finally ...That's all I needed.

Well, I stand corrected.

Mario please.

Mostly done with all the things I wanted, like all shrines, lightroots, bosses, outfits, equipment, memories, the compendium (only missed the training construct which I guess I have to buy the picture for now), towers and sky islands. That final boss, while easy with how overpowered you could get, was still one of the most epic I've ever seen ...and the ending is wonderful. Still playing now and then and I still make new discoveries all the time. I mostly rushed to complete everything I wanted done so I could just relax with building dumb things and have fun with the world after that.

Please don't. Let a Japanese studio do it, preferably in traditional animation.

Of course, I get why they're doing this if it's true ...m o n e y . Nothing else.

Modern Hollywood is a crime against everything even remotely artistic.

...Great.

...Mario Party 3?

lol I think not. Third party stuff maybe, but nothing more.

No normal Direct, no Switch 2 until late next year and I may even dare say no more than maybe one or two unannounced first party games in 2023. Sorry, but that's my thoughts. They're gonna keep coasting on the Switch's fossilized hardware for another year relying on the two big exclusives they have this year alongside the decade- old evergreens and Wii U ports ...until the next generation arrives. Luckily, Zelda has lifted me up from my deep hole of bitterness because of how century- defining ...ly (Is that even a word?) masterful it is, but the Switch is barely running the thing at points, which is my only massive gripe.

Still, I have wished for something for quite a few years now that has gone from expectation, to disappointment, to desperation, to anger, to downright hatred, to indifference and now just ...nothing. An empty void inside, and it's simply this:

...We really need a new Mario game already. If there isn't new hardware this holiday, a AAA Mario platformer needs to be there ...A 2D one at the very least. I have zero expectations, though. I doubt I'll even watch the September direct live because of my continued bitterness lol

Don't get me wrong, though. I'm bitter against all the major companies right now ...especially Sony after their travesty of a showcase ...Which is why I always have my trusty retro collection to come back to ...and now Zelda again, I guess.

Take a guess, I dare ya ...

Still gotta kick Ganondorf's sexy ***.

Damn ...That's a very late game location. Guess I'll just disable updates until I reach it, then ...unless I get all the upgrades in the meantime. Nice to have an easy way to finish it off when you're done with everything else and just need that final stupid pile of Blue Lizalfos Horns or Warm Safflinas to upgrade your prickly frog underpants deluxe or whatever and don't want to spend hours grinding them up.

The only thing I want is for these truly world class developers to finally get hardware that can fully realise or even run their vision without heavy compromises to both frame rate and resolution, or even just visuals, complexity, effects and textures in general, and not be stuck with the Switch's by now natural history museum- worthy specs. I absolutely love almost everything about the game, but that is not because of the Switch at this point, it is in spite of it.

I don't need PS5- level graphics either, just enough power to run things smoothly at least passing a bare minimum of full HD on my TV in 2023.

That's fine. I duped up to 200 000 rupees so I'm all set.

Details like these always assures you some real time, money and effort was put into the production. Very much appreciated.

No.

Everyone else should, though.

It'll definitely pass a billion. I just want some new Mario games from it, like a non- port AAA Mario Kart and 3D Mario for the Switch 2 launch window. That's a lotta money you can spend on massive budgets for epic brand new entries, Nintendo.

Another single botched 25 year old rom file per month, how generous. Glad I pay for this service.

Danny Devito is pretty much a real life Wario, so ...

@GrailUK I suppose not. Just thought criminal was a bit harsh. Something in the middle, perhaps?

@BrazillianCara Jesus, I was joking.

Venting? What's there to vent about? I find it more goofy than anything else lol

Good old Nintendo, loving their fans so dearly.

What's next? A Super Mario Bros. Movie toaster and bath salts? lol

Can't believe DVD's are still around. They're the absolute worst current format by far to the point even streaming from the middle of the Australian outback would look better lol

Blu- ray is the same price almost every single time and it is infinitely better quality in every single possible way ...literally. Even the disc itself is more durable. I suppose those still buying DVD's may not have other options but decent Blu-ray players are dirt cheap as well now ...and that is not even mentioning the fact every single PS4, Xbox One S, One X, Series X and PS5 come with a quality player built right in.

Sure. I just got off the premiere tonight. Big hall was absolutely packed ...mostly with kids.

Overall, I found it very shallow unfortunately. Hold your expectations way down to 'It's an Illumination movie' and I guess you'll be fine. I, personally, wanted some actual depth and character, not unlike the excellent Mario and Luigi RPG's ...which this movie lacked. All spectacle, no real substance ...in my opinion. Sorry.

It was stunning visually and the audio work was mostly great as well, though, and the references and details were all mostly lovely for a longtime veteran. I just wanted more ...depth and substance. Then again, I also understand that playing it safe was the best move for the first go ...but I do hope they bring some more story and character to the next one.

Overall, I'd say a 6/10 is more than fair.

@Anachronism I was talking about the parent company mostly. I'll edit to make that more clear, though lol

All of the execs should be replaced lol

Absolute garbage company. Maybe they will turn around with fresh management and actually care about quality.

(Talking about TPC here, just to be clear.)

Hey ...33% again. Who knew.

At this point ...I'm not disappointed, I'm just mad.

Like, actually mad.

Hate and burning, furious rage is all I have left lol

I'd like to see future Mario games period. It's been half a decade.

So ...It's an Illumination movie, then. Cool.

I just hope she has the personality to back up those skills ...or is she just a ...dare I say it ...

MaRy SuE?

Funny how Nintendo is the most anti- emulation and have always fought the hardest against piracy yet keep making decisions that actively encourage both more than anyone else.

I liked it well enough. It's definitely over the top and cartoonishly absurd at times compared to the actual story, but most of the major beats I wanted to see are in there, so I had a great time. It is very fun if you don't take it that seriously and if you absolutely love the real life story behind it, like me.

If you want to know the actual history, check out Gaming Historian's brilliant 'Story of Tetris' documentary, which is still one of my favourite videos on YouTube.

I'd love another movie in this style about Sega and Nintendo's war in the 90's ...or maybe about Atari's rise to fame with Pong and the VCS in the 70's. That could be even more entertaining.

I still find it hilarious that these decade- old spruced up Wii U ports are being sold at full price in 2023. We're a far cry from the good old days of Nintendo Selects, aren't we?

Tears of the Kingdom should get a GameCube port.

No way! A lot of content and gameplay in a video game? Take my money, Sega!

I'll definitely get it on 4K ...if it's good enough.

4K Blu- ray is highly underrated as the quality can be sublime, if you get the right titles. Some transfers are garbage. I recommend checking blu-ray.com to see if it's worth it. Apocalypse Now and Back to the Future, especially ...are absolutely gorgeous. As a film lover, it's the only format where you can essentially get a 1:1 30mm transfer.

@Ralizah
s w o l e d ?

As per usual, the word 'emulator' sparks a war in the comment section on here. It's not like anyone, especially Nintendo, is making a single dime off GameCube and even Wii games anymore, nor have they shown any indication of actually preserving or even caring about their huge library as of yet except in a legal context. If they were available on Switch, then sure ...but they're not. Who cares. Get off the Nintendo soap box and live a little.

...And it's over. Just checked. Very sad. Managed to buy Bowser's Inside Story just in time as my last ever official purchase on the 3DS and Wii U.

"Maybe if people stop buying it we might get a new game."

I'll just use this quote for not just GTA V, but Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well.

Tough luck. I still got it for PS5 and enjoy a crispy smooth 4K60.