The spot lights seem to be tracking... something, perhaps where the Blood moon will crash into Hyrule? Maybe Link cannot fly at night? I don't think they'd be helping Link get to the Temples/shrines. The 'Tears of the Kingdom' (Name) caused me to believe this is when Zelda sacrifices herself to the Gods to save Link. The 'Tears' look like something like some kind of flood, or maybe some pocket item that you'd use (like a bomb) on the saddened people. Is the Hyrule timeline cyclical, maybe it goes around before The Windwaker? I thought a lot of the mountains looked like the not mushroom-towers, and the NOT at sea level towers could be light towers. And can't he still speak to Ghosts; Maybe through a Guitar riff, or a Saxophone? The Hover craft, the balloon and auto-train-car all appear to be of a similar creation... Probably a Cannon lift, the Epona carriage just doesn't cut it. Maybe you only get a few homing-arrows, or maybe you can update your arrows (and equipment) at shops. It looked like the Master Sword is totally messed up, maybe you'll need to use other weapons. Bombs, spears, axes, pieces of wood? Combine milk and an arrow to make the Clouds cry. It looks like Link is surfing to a mine shaft, to secure gold or rubble to make equipment, maybe pay off the Bokoblins to help him out. Wouldn't the Yiga tribe be one of the Gerudo's main supporters (Not the monsters)?
I imagine that there's a lot of Working to make things Work.
Maybe staying a cryogenic slumber causes Link's powers to falter. Those dragon-birds (Fly-boids?) have a Minish Cap feel. Mystery girl? I'm not going to touch that with a 10-meter Grappling-hook.
That's my five gold pieces.
Something with more Backwards compatibility. I think getting a lot of Gamecube-style Switch controllers, with nobody to play with, was a big bumble on my part.
My guess:
Best Buy saw the price, and followed whoever started the rumour.
Only 57 hours, now, until confirmation.
@Salnax
I got a brand new MacBook Pro in 2012, about 3 inches tall. By 2016, you could get the same model, but thin as a pencil, that has more power.
Bigger isn't always better.
$250 is a good price. Maybe that's just a "standard edition", or something.
Is that Beedle's boat? I'm having a case of deja vu, because I'm quite certain I've seen those graphics and a very similar rendering filter... As the old axiom says, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. This isn't just an "inspired imitation", I'm quite certain it IS.
@BioOrpheus If I saw N64 DD, for twenty dollars, I'd get it. I mean, it's pointless if you don't have an N64, but you'd probably be able to make a profit.
Every Nintendo console can be modified. Most commonly known was the N64 Expansion Pak.
That little gizmo could plug into the Wii U controller.
THAT'S THE SECRET OF THE NX.
SUPER MARIO MAKER NX? No. WAY, WAY too early for a sequel. The first one was released last fall, it's too soon, and I wouldn't want to see it turn into an EA annually released sports title I'm sure plenty of more features and characters could be added, but still... Splatoon (Spla2oon? I'd pronounce it Spla-two-oon) deserves a sequel, but maybe not at launch, either. Smash Bros: Definitive edition... I suppose it'd be worth a purchase, if it included aspects of EVERY OTHER SMASH BROS. Game alive (And of course, Goku hahaha...). Mario Kart. I'm fine with 8, right now. I could imagine one, in the future, just not at launch. I'd sooner see a new F-Zero.
There hasn't been a decent Mario Party game since 2. I did not enjoy Nintendo land, the only reason to have "Mii" games is to remind people that "Mii's" still exist. I believe NX could avoid using them.
I've never been a fan of Pikmin. The original animal crossing was a good game. I've played New leaf, but I found it boring, and it gave me less of a reason to continue playing it.
I feel I'm repeating myself, again... but I'd rather see a new 2D Metroid game, than another Prime; a game where Samus is getting trained from the Chozo.
"Art academy online". That sounds a lot like a mobile game.
A 3D Mario game could easily sell the NX, probably more than Wii U has right now, on launch day.
A Pokemon game in the vein of Xenoblade or Monster Hunter, could also be an attractive launch point, for the console. I have, and almost everyone else, have wanted it for years! Waiting a couple more wouldn't be a huge disappointment.
-Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild I guess this is a given, but it should be a good launch game!
-Pokemon: the 3D console game Not another Stadium, or Safari game. Would be a good thing to bet on if not on launch, the not unforeseeable future.
-Mario 3D game: I'm a huge fan/supporter of 2D Mario games, but I'd like to see another 3D Super Mario game would be the perfect game to Launch, on the NX.
-2D Metroid game The 2D Metroid games are still better than Prime. I would love to see a game where Samus is training with the Chozo. I've been saying that for years.
-F-zero NX (Has a nice ring to it, don't it?) Some of the best music, in any game. Fast, difficult, and a great demonstration of the NX prowess.
-I think a second Splatoon game and Mario Maker game are great ideas, just not as launch titles
UNMENTIONED: Wario and Waluigi deserve a full game, not a wario ware game. I am a huge fan of Wario, and an even bigger fan of Waluigi. Over the years, "Wario" has got quite a collection of characters in his series. The game I imagine would play similar to Knuckle's Chaotix , different characters have different abilities.
I would love to see a new Advance Wars game! I'd give up the rest of the games, for the next year, for a new one of these! (I just hope it doesn't look like battle tanx)
From all I've seen, I'm really excited. It looks like what they have there is a pretty finished version. It's unfortunate that they have to delay it until next year... March still isn't an absolute.
I saw this game about a week from launch. Back in those days I had never bought any games, just rented them. When I saw the graphics my jaw was hung open, just amazed — and a little frightened — at the possibilities.
Just because Nintendo isn't Showing any games, doesn't mean third parties won't show games...
Then again, I can only guess. what mysteries and excitements the showfloor will hold, and I regrettably won't be able to make it too that annual video game circus, but perhaps I'll make it one year....
@Blastcorp64
Finally, someone's making sense.
I am not looking forward to this VR fad. I sincerely hope that NX, whatever it is, does not involve VR.
If everyone's got different opinions, then how can everyone be right? Of course, my opinion will probably be discounted, because I'm blinded by my support of Nintendo (Don't forget, that's a wrong opinion)
@Kirk It's close, but-- in IGN land — anything below 7.5 is awful, and shouldn't be played. The lowest score has a stronger bias held towards it.
Multi-critiques offer opinions. I enjoy having reviews, before I purchase a game I've really enjoyed Star Fox Zero. I didn't realize that the controls were so bad, until I read a review.
I missed out on the earlier conversation. All that I wanted to say has been said. Digital downloads do have a cap. Even with that 3TB external HD. It's going to mean that you'll end up buying multiple External HDs, shuffling through which one that game you wanted to play was on.
Why would the leaker show an image of their product, knowing full well that they've entered a nondisclosure agreement? It's either fake, or they planned on suffering repercussions.
Also: Why the blank box? Are they trying to hide the development kit? They've already leaked the controller, why hide that, too?
Backwards compatibility is almost a must. Even if it winds up being a digital only device, it should be able to connect to Wii U's external HD.
I strongly believe that NX is going to be a N64DD type thing.
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Re: Talking Point: What Do You Name Link When You're Playing A Zelda Game?
Usually Walnut, which works well (Especially in 'Ocarina' ).
Re: Feature: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer #2 Breakdown & Speculation - Everything You Missed
The spot lights seem to be tracking... something, perhaps where the Blood moon will crash into Hyrule? Maybe Link cannot fly at night? I don't think they'd be helping Link get to the Temples/shrines. The 'Tears of the Kingdom' (Name) caused me to believe this is when Zelda sacrifices herself to the Gods to save Link. The 'Tears' look like something like some kind of flood, or maybe some pocket item that you'd use (like a bomb) on the saddened people. Is the Hyrule timeline cyclical, maybe it goes around before The Windwaker? I thought a lot of the mountains looked like the not mushroom-towers, and the NOT at sea level towers could be light towers. And can't he still speak to Ghosts; Maybe through a Guitar riff, or a Saxophone? The Hover craft, the balloon and auto-train-car all appear to be of a similar creation... Probably a Cannon lift, the Epona carriage just doesn't cut it. Maybe you only get a few homing-arrows, or maybe you can update your arrows (and equipment) at shops. It looked like the Master Sword is totally messed up, maybe you'll need to use other weapons. Bombs, spears, axes, pieces of wood? Combine milk and an arrow to make the Clouds cry. It looks like Link is surfing to a mine shaft, to secure gold or rubble to make equipment, maybe pay off the Bokoblins to help him out. Wouldn't the Yiga tribe be one of the Gerudo's main supporters (Not the monsters)?
I imagine that there's a lot of Working to make things Work.
Maybe staying a cryogenic slumber causes Link's powers to falter. Those dragon-birds (Fly-boids?) have a Minish Cap feel. Mystery girl? I'm not going to touch that with a 10-meter Grappling-hook.
That's my five gold pieces.
Re: Quiz: Are You Ready For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom? Find Out With Our Fiendishly Hard BOTW Quiz
Doesn't flying include the action of lifting? Paragliding isn't flying.
Re: Random: "Walupeach" Was Almost A Thing, But Miyamoto Vetoed Before Seeing The Designs
I think that young girl from Wario Ware would be fitting, now (Princess or Queen).
Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
Something with more Backwards compatibility. I think getting a lot of Gamecube-style Switch controllers, with nobody to play with, was a big bumble on my part.
Re: Ex-Rare Devs To Give Talk On The Development Of GoldenEye 007 (UK)
I still think Perfect Dark was more perfect.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Upcoming N64 Releases In Latest 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer'
Snowboard Kids! A Snowboarding RPG? Wowzers!
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Announced, Releasing Worldwide On Switch In "Late 2022"
Baby Mewoth, Baby Yoshi, and a Baby Wingull?
Re: Random: These Sausages Could Imply The Existence Of A Third Mario Brother
I think something more like Raphael
Re: Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Personally, I can't justify Speed-running.
Re: Matching Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Sure Look Pretty
I also like the matching set, it's a lot better than mismatched socks.
Re: Matching Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Sure Look Pretty
Blue and red isn't my first choice. I'm aiming for grey, and will change it up in the future.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Nintendo Switch Pre-Order and Launch Day Plans?
@remag
That link did.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Nintendo Switch Pre-Order and Launch Day Plans?
@remag
That's not a rumour...
Re: Switch Will Succeed By Offering Something You Can't Get On PlayStation Or Xbox, Says Randy Pitchford
According to this article, Switch has already succeeded.
Re: Best Buy Rumour Reinforces Talk of $250 Nintendo Switch Price
My guess:
Best Buy saw the price, and followed whoever started the rumour.
Only 57 hours, now, until confirmation.
@Salnax
I got a brand new MacBook Pro in 2012, about 3 inches tall. By 2016, you could get the same model, but thin as a pencil, that has more power.
Bigger isn't always better.
$250 is a good price. Maybe that's just a "standard edition", or something.
Re: GAME In-Store Advertising Indicates March 2017 Release For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Rumours say it's delayed. Facts say it's delayed.
Oh wait, the facts ARE just rumours.
Re: GameStop Starts Selling and Accepting Trade-Ins on Retro Gaming in the US
Now where can we get ripped off?
Re: Oceanhorn, A Game Inspired by The Wind Waker, Confirmed for 'A Nintendo Console'
Is that Beedle's boat?
I'm having a case of deja vu, because I'm quite certain I've seen those graphics and a very similar rendering filter...
As the old axiom says, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. This isn't just an "inspired imitation", I'm quite certain it IS.
Re: Microsoft Blocks NESBox Emulator On Xbox One
I'm actually surprised by this turn of events...
Re: Industry Veteran Interplay Puts Its Entire Library Of Properties Up For Sale
Earthworm Jim WOULD be the best buy... I'm pretty sure it's the most developed series.
I haven't heard of the lost Vikings in years!
Re: Nintendo Appears at Apple Conference to Announce Super Mario Run
It'll be one of the Few Mario games I never play...
Re: Collector 'Metal Jesus' Reveals More About His Rare North American Nintendo 64DD
@BioOrpheus
If I saw N64 DD, for twenty dollars, I'd get it. I mean, it's pointless if you don't have an N64, but you'd probably be able to make a profit.
Re: Review: Surfin' Sam - Attack of the Aqualites (Wii U eShop)
This might have looked decent on SNES.
Even early Saturn games looked better (AND controlled better)
Re: Discuss: What Next For The Nintendo 64?
An N64 mini might work... but it'd have to be bigger than that.
Re: Fresh Nintendo Patents Reinforce Concept of NX Featuring Detachable Controllers
Every Nintendo console can be modified. Most commonly known was the N64 Expansion Pak.
That little gizmo could plug into the Wii U controller.
THAT'S THE SECRET OF THE NX.
Re: Feature: Ten Ideal Launch Year Nintendo NX Games
SUPER MARIO MAKER NX?
No. WAY, WAY too early for a sequel. The first one was released last fall, it's too soon, and I wouldn't want to see it turn into an EA annually released sports title I'm sure plenty of more features and characters could be added, but still...
Splatoon (Spla2oon? I'd pronounce it Spla-two-oon) deserves a sequel, but maybe not at launch, either.
Smash Bros: Definitive edition... I suppose it'd be worth a purchase, if it included aspects of EVERY OTHER SMASH BROS. Game alive (And of course, Goku hahaha...).
Mario Kart. I'm fine with 8, right now. I could imagine one, in the future, just not at launch. I'd sooner see a new F-Zero.
There hasn't been a decent Mario Party game since 2. I did not enjoy Nintendo land, the only reason to have "Mii" games is to remind people that "Mii's" still exist. I believe NX could avoid using them.
I've never been a fan of Pikmin. The original animal crossing was a good game. I've played New leaf, but I found it boring, and it gave me less of a reason to continue playing it.
I feel I'm repeating myself, again... but I'd rather see a new 2D Metroid game, than another Prime; a game where Samus is getting trained from the Chozo.
"Art academy online". That sounds a lot like a mobile game.
A 3D Mario game could easily sell the NX, probably more than Wii U has right now, on launch day.
A Pokemon game in the vein of Xenoblade or Monster Hunter, could also be an attractive launch point, for the console. I have, and almost everyone else, have wanted it for years! Waiting a couple more wouldn't be a huge disappointment.
Re: Poll: Which Nintendo NX Games Do You Want to See in the Launch Window?
-Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
I guess this is a given, but it should be a good launch game!
-Pokemon: the 3D console game
Not another Stadium, or Safari game. Would be a good thing to bet on if not on launch, the not unforeseeable future.
-Mario 3D game:
I'm a huge fan/supporter of 2D Mario games, but I'd like to see another 3D Super Mario game would be the perfect game to Launch, on the NX.
-2D Metroid game
The 2D Metroid games are still better than Prime. I would love to see a game where Samus is training with the Chozo. I've been saying that for years.
-F-zero NX (Has a nice ring to it, don't it?)
Some of the best music, in any game. Fast, difficult, and a great demonstration of the NX prowess.
-I think a second Splatoon game and Mario Maker game are great ideas, just not as launch titles
UNMENTIONED:
Wario and Waluigi deserve a full game, not a wario ware game. I am a huge fan of Wario, and an even bigger fan of Waluigi.
Over the years, "Wario" has got quite a collection of characters in his series. The game I imagine would play similar to Knuckle's Chaotix , different characters have different abilities.
I would love to see a new Advance Wars game! I'd give up the rest of the games, for the next year, for a new one of these! (I just hope it doesn't look like battle tanx)
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime on Why the Wii U Was Misunderstood
@Chibiterasu
Discovered the internet, have you?
Re: Poll: The Nintendo NX - Where Do You Stand on the Future of Nintendo?
I still have high hopes NX is just an assistant to Wii U. Just to laugh at all those abandoners?
If only Nintendo would release more information....
Re: My Nintendo Really Wants You To Use Miitomo, But Only Offers 2 Points in New Daily 'Mission'
I've got 1300 coins, for doing almost nothing, but 0 miitomo points.
Re: My Nintendo Really Wants You To Use Miitomo, But Only Offers 2 Points in New Daily 'Mission'
I can't use Miitomo, because I... I HAVE A BLACKBERRY
Re: Head of Sonic Team Explains Why Dr. Robotnik Started Going by "Eggman"
I still call him Robotnik.
Re: Hands On: Wide-Open Wanderlust in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
From all I've seen, I'm really excited. It looks like what they have there is a pretty finished version.
It's unfortunate that they have to delay it until next year...
March still isn't an absolute.
Re: E3 2016: Nintendo E3 Zelda Badge Appears to Suggest Male and Female Link
It still doesn't look like a female to me, it just looks like Link. Link with a hood.
Re: Video: Here's What It Felt Like To Get Hold Of Super Mario 64 Early, 20 Years Ago
I saw this game about a week from launch. Back in those days I had never bought any games, just rented them. When I saw the graphics my jaw was hung open, just amazed — and a little frightened — at the possibilities.
Re: Guide: A Nintendo Fan's Breakdown of E3 2016's Press Conferences and Events
Just because Nintendo isn't Showing any games, doesn't mean third parties won't show games...
Then again, I can only guess. what mysteries and excitements the showfloor will hold, and I regrettably won't be able to make it too that annual video game circus, but perhaps I'll make it one year....
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
@Bolt_Strike
It's about as much of a game as "facebook" is a game.
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
@Discostew
I've got a pretty similar routine.
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
Problem: I own a Blackberry phone. Unfortunately I tried downloading it, but can't.
Re: Poll: Do You Want The Rumoured 'MH' Next Generation Portable to be Separate from NX?
Mobile Hybrid?
Re: Third Party Developers Share Their Hopes For Nintendo NX
@Blastcorp64
Finally, someone's making sense.
I am not looking forward to this VR fad. I sincerely hope that NX, whatever it is, does not involve VR.
If everyone's got different opinions, then how can everyone be right? Of course, my opinion will probably be discounted, because I'm blinded by my support of Nintendo (Don't forget, that's a wrong opinion)
Re: Soapbox: Why Websites Don’t Need to Give a Game a Review Score (and Probably Shouldn’t)
@Kirk
It's close, but-- in IGN land — anything below 7.5 is awful, and shouldn't be played. The lowest score has a stronger bias held towards it.
Multi-critiques offer opinions. I enjoy having reviews, before I purchase a game
I've really enjoyed Star Fox Zero. I didn't realize that the controls were so bad, until I read a review.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
I missed out on the earlier conversation. All that I wanted to say has been said.
Digital downloads do have a cap. Even with that 3TB external HD. It's going to mean that you'll end up buying multiple External HDs, shuffling through which one that game you wanted to play was on.
Re: Reaction: The NX Release in March 2017 and How It Changes the Game
As I said before: NOT RELEASED IN 2016.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Needs to Excite A Mainstream Audience in 2016
I still just say "Nintendo", referring to any Nintendo Console.
Nintendo needs that branding, again.
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants is the Theme for the Next Splatoon Splatfest
That's only going to make Splatoon look worse.
Re: Rumour Buster: Let's Have A Good Look At That "Leaked" NX Controller
Why would the leaker show an image of their product, knowing full well that they've entered a nondisclosure agreement?
It's either fake, or they planned on suffering repercussions.
Also: Why the blank box? Are they trying to hide the development kit? They've already leaked the controller, why hide that, too?
Re: Soapbox: A Nintendo Fan's Hopes and Dreams for the NX
@Chandlero I concur.
Re: Talking Point: Learning Lessons From the Past Can Define Nintendo's NX Launch
Backwards compatibility is almost a must. Even if it winds up being a digital only device, it should be able to connect to Wii U's external HD.
I strongly believe that NX is going to be a N64DD type thing.