There's a sprt of cosmic irony to Wade of Atari being a massive NIS fan, but also the biggest Western proponent for actual cartridges: while NIS themselves invent new corners to cut.
So Studio 2 does still have skeleton crew working on patches besides just putting in amiibo (so people don't get their hopes up data mining for Susie and Marx till they get officially announced
Why yes, I will be buying Xenoblade X for a third time come April 16, even though the $5 literally just gives performance patches I can't use because I don't have a Super Switch, just to reinforce the physical only agenda
(Though it is weird that Nintendo thought it was a good idea to try selling the lowest performing Xenoblade TWICE in the span of less than a year, for something they gave to much better selling games like Odessey and Clubhouse Games 2, which are therefore easier to squeeze money out of, for free. Hell, Donkey Kong County Returns Returns Again - The Age of Unity got two free modes with it's Super Switch patch: but that was also a Forever Entertainment product. Who are about as opposite in quality from Monolithsoft and EPD as Nintendo would probably ever directly associate with. Even modern Ubisoft has a higher batting average than them. So that's pity more than anything. But still, 3 different versions of the Breath of the Wild engine stress test that flopped harder than a fat guy in a swiming pool? Weird choice.)
Ain't they supposed to be making a game for a compitent publisher (yes, that is how BAD things are gor Ubisoft now) instead of this? I know they ain't indie (not with two teams), but Castlevania seems like it should be an all hands on deck situation.
CDE GOT A NEW GAME OUT THE DOOR! They didn't make it themselves but FINALLY something NEW from that AAA disaster was able to survive the fall out The Randy Disaster and Wrath of Phil!
THIS IS MY COPE! THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE!
On a calmer, more serious note: I wonder why they're doing Defiance instead of Blood Omen Duoligy. Wonder why they didn't do Blood Onen first. That might be a bit concerning
Not entirely sure why there's a 4 month gap between digital and the U&I version, but Rom Hacks being officially released is nice... despite all the mildly concerning legal ramifications it could have
Figures that the highest rated THQNordic Nintendo game ever we be the one that's a roll-off from a FIRST PARTY release. Shame it's also Digital only. No idea why Klemens went with that THQNordic is infamous for their col-
It's LRG. It's so they get people double dipping on an LRG/Clear River re-print. Gawddamnit
As the THQNordic guy I am obligated to shill. No, I don't know why 34BigThings self published this, or why they're still just hanging in the nebulous either of Embracer not really attached to anything besides the Museum itself
I don't know what's weirder: that Comcast is putting MONEY money into Turok of all things, or that Saber are making a game that actually looks AAA for once, and this is coming from the guy who loves Saber's eastern European AA schlok
I get that you guys are a British website, but you gotta credit the French their W when they deserve it. This is the second collection by Red Art Studios in France (Sunsoft is Back! Trilogy being the first) and they even went through the trouble of translating 4 and 5 into English... well the menus at least.
That the Polish language is rhe only thing you need to download at least proves my conspiracy: Indy is only on cartridge because someone at MachineGames fought to show up CDProjekt
With all the talk of Square-Enix killing a bunch of "smaller" projects cause of the... well you all saw the files by now, how the heck did THIS survive? Like, I'm not trying to sound like a Mario Only: I'm just genuinely confused.
This pretty much confirms that there will be a Harada and Yoko Taro book, because they all get drunk with Sakurai and I bet the entire reason for this is Kamiya saw the manga and went "I'LL MAKE MY OWN BIOGRAPHY! WITH BLACKJACK! AND EXTRA HOOKERS!"
@Luffymcduck It's also the one owned by a company that only exists on paparller so tracking down the rights for it specifically had to have been a B!$&# for NERD
@babybilly My original question remains unanswered: when was the last time Konami crossed-over with another gaming company that wasn't Hudson or one of the platform holders?
I'm insulted that Josh segregated these from the Splat Pack because he thinks Rocko, Aaahh, and Guts are an equal draw to just Ren & Stimpy, but I can't argue that he's wrong in that assessment.
...Huh. Has Konami EVER played nice with any of the other Daimo? Yeah, Arc made a Contra, but that was back when Arc was barely bigger than WayForward. The work platform holders because they're the last company to have true difference in content between different console verions, but I don't think I've ever seen Konami cross-over with a company that was their true equal. At least aside from Hudson, who they eventually ate.
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Re: Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Switch Versions Hit With Last-Minute Delay
CDE and Aspyr need all the good PR they can get right now
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles
What I find interesting is NST gets a special shout in the legal
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 3rd March 2026
I wonder what AA games will show up that I'll get pissed are called independent, but are nonetheless the only thing I'm excited about
Re: BIT.TRIP Runner Dev Needs Your Help To Bring Remake To Switch 2
Oof, Breakout did not sell alot, huh? Puts my hopes for a retail release REAL low
Re: Disgaea Returns To Switch 1 & 2 This Summer With An Action RPG Twist
There's a sprt of cosmic irony to Wade of Atari being a massive NIS fan, but also the biggest Western proponent for actual cartridges: while NIS themselves invent new corners to cut.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
So Studio 2 does still have skeleton crew working on patches besides just putting in amiibo (so people don't get their hopes up data mining for Susie and Marx till they get officially announced
Re: Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases
Boy I sure do hate Pokopia
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya
As someone who's kinda extremely fookin miffed at Capcom currently: lol. lmao, even
Re: "Please Don't Post Or Share Pre-Release Leaks And Spoilers" - Capcom Sets Its Sights On Resident Evil Requiem Leakers
...Oh yeah. I sometimes forget there are people who think Resident Evil has a plot.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
@LastFootnote Still weird this is paid, but all the other just performance patches are free
Re: EA Sports FC Revealed To Use AI For Some Commentator Voiceover
I mean, it's EA - A Division of Savvy Games Group. It'd be weird if THEY didn't do everything in the most unethical way possible
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
Why yes, I will be buying Xenoblade X for a third time come April 16, even though the $5 literally just gives performance patches I can't use because I don't have a Super Switch, just to reinforce the physical only agenda
(Though it is weird that Nintendo thought it was a good idea to try selling the lowest performing Xenoblade TWICE in the span of less than a year, for something they gave to much better selling games like Odessey and Clubhouse Games 2, which are therefore easier to squeeze money out of, for free. Hell, Donkey Kong County Returns Returns Again - The Age of Unity got two free modes with it's Super Switch patch: but that was also a Forever Entertainment product. Who are about as opposite in quality from Monolithsoft and EPD as Nintendo would probably ever directly associate with. Even modern Ubisoft has a higher batting average than them. So that's pity more than anything. But still, 3 different versions of the Breath of the Wild engine stress test that flopped harder than a fat guy in a swiming pool? Weird choice.)
Re: The Rogue Prince Of Persia Spring Roadmap Reveals Two Upcoming Free Major Updates
Ain't they supposed to be making a game for a compitent publisher (yes, that is how BAD things are gor Ubisoft now) instead of this? I know they ain't indie (not with two teams), but Castlevania seems like it should be an all hands on deck situation.
Re: Two Legacy Of Kain Titles Are On The Way To Switch 2 And Switch This March
CDE GOT A NEW GAME OUT THE DOOR! They didn't make it themselves but FINALLY something NEW from that AAA disaster was able to survive the fall out The Randy Disaster and Wrath of Phil!
FELLOWSHIP REDEMPTION ARC! FELLOWSHIP REDEMPTION ARC!
THIS IS MY COPE! THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE!
On a calmer, more serious note: I wonder why they're doing Defiance instead of Blood Omen Duoligy. Wonder why they didn't do Blood Onen first. That might be a bit concerning
Re: Surprise! Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Arrives On Switch This Week
Thanks, Wade and Mike.
Not entirely sure why there's a 4 month gap between digital and the U&I version, but Rom Hacks being officially released is nice... despite all the mildly concerning legal ramifications it could have
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Switch And Switch 2 Physical Version Download Requirements Revealed
They may be hitting the apex of their redemption arc, but they're still Konami
Re: Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
More collections to round up the rest of the stragglers, and an announcement of a new, In-house developed, 3D game.
Just no more Ari Shakir, PLEASE!
Re: Nintendo Today! App Adds A New Widget In Latest Update
Congratulations to all The Mii people out there. You are now officially the 13th King of Nintendo, and even out rank WarioWare.
But not Xenoblade. Xenoblade still more important
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection To Be Delisted Just Two Years After Release
I will give Josh Fairhurst this, he certainly knows how to legitimize LRG's own existence
Re: Review: Reanimal (Switch 2) - Little Nightmares Team Delivers Its Darkest, Boldest Vision Yet
Figures that the highest rated THQNordic Nintendo game ever we be the one that's a roll-off from a FIRST PARTY release. Shame it's also Digital only. No idea why Klemens went with that THQNordic is infamous for their col-
It's LRG. It's so they get people double dipping on an LRG/Clear River re-print. Gawddamnit
Re: Danganronpa 2x2 Gets Fancy Physical Editions On Switch 1 & 2, Pre-Orders Live Now
Gotta be PM Studio on actual distro and printing duties. No way Kadokawa wpuld sring for a real cartridge
Re: Review: Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (Switch 2) - A Destructive, Roguelite Wreck Fest That Runs Out Of Road
As the THQNordic guy I am obligated to shill. No, I don't know why 34BigThings self published this, or why they're still just hanging in the nebulous either of Embracer not really attached to anything besides the Museum itself
Re: TIME Magazine Reveals Special Edition Pokémon 30th Anniversary Covers
What evilness owns Time again? I know it's someone in the files, but I can never remember which
Re: Turok Is Back, And It's Bringing The Hunt To Switch 2 Later This Year
@Antraxx777 Yer mother
Re: Stunning Cinematic Platformer 'Planet Of Lana 2' Leaps Onto Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
This is now an Atari release, so I am financially obligated to shilk
Re: Turok Is Back, And It's Bringing The Hunt To Switch 2 Later This Year
I don't know what's weirder: that Comcast is putting MONEY money into Turok of all things, or that Saber are making a game that actually looks AAA for once, and this is coming from the guy who loves Saber's eastern European AA schlok
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Out Now On eShop, Full Cart Release Coming In August
I get that you guys are a British website, but you gotta credit the French their W when they deserve it. This is the second collection by Red Art Studios in France (Sunsoft is Back! Trilogy being the first) and they even went through the trouble of translating 4 and 5 into English... well the menus at least.
Re: Pro-Evolution Soccer Successor 'eFootball' Is Getting A Switch 2 Exclusive Spin-Off
Can this be like Twitter where we all admit the new name is stupid and just keep using the old one?
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
That the Polish language is rhe only thing you need to download at least proves my conspiracy: Indy is only on cartridge because someone at MachineGames fought to show up CDProjekt
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
I only have more questions
Re: One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Getting A Sequel This Month
With all the talk of Square-Enix killing a bunch of "smaller" projects cause of the... well you all saw the files by now, how the heck did THIS survive? Like, I'm not trying to sound like a Mario Only: I'm just genuinely confused.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
Wade and Mike also made a Goemon collection, but that's Japan only because... well Goemon
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 5th February 2026
Removed
Re: Legendary Developer And Insect Blocker Hideki Kamiya Is Getting His Own Book
This pretty much confirms that there will be a Harada and Yoko Taro book, because they all get drunk with Sakurai and I bet the entire reason for this is Kamiya saw the manga and went "I'LL MAKE MY OWN BIOGRAPHY! WITH BLACKJACK! AND EXTRA HOOKERS!"
Re: Surprise! Tomodachi Life's 3DS Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
K. Rool has a point. If it doesn't have Reggie singing about THE EVENTS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, then is it really Tomodachi 2?
Re: Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest - Top 20 Designs Revealed, Voting Now Open
Do not vote for K. He is an ass. Vote for N. She makes cute comics about brick****house sized lesbians
Re: Google's 'Project Genie' Is Basically A Huge Plagiarism Tool, So When Will Nintendo's Legal Ninjas Strike?
So do you think Terminator or Day After Tomorrow will happen first?
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A "Complete" Five CD Soundtrack Announced For Japan
I may actually import a Pokemon CD just for Jacinthe alone
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Moves In On Switch 1 This April
@AlonditeFE @somnambulance Bubsy is love. Bubsy is life
Re: Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Comes To Switch 1 & 2, Includes Two Additional Games
Time Zones, I guess.
Also, the box is releasing the week after Bubsy according to VGP, at least in the Americas
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Moves In On Switch 1 This April
So that's 5 releases in the first 4 months, though admittedly New Horizons reprint for Super Switch only barely qualifies.
Most likely meaning no game for May
Re: DAMON and BABY Is A Twin-Stick Shooter With A Twist, Arriving On Switch In March
Please support AA development
Re: Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
I wonder what the gag with the River City Girls will be this time. Last time I think it was the Misakos were characters that end up together.
Re: Nintendo Announces Launch Line-Up For Switch Online Virtual Boy
@Luffymcduck It's also the one owned by a company that only exists on paparller so tracking down the rights for it specifically had to have been a B!$&# for NERD
Re: Disney Afternoon Collection Pops Up On Switch 1 & 2 eShop, Includes Two Additional Games
Okay, this is the third time this has happened. It has to be purposefull at this point: guerilla marketing so they can save money on a trailer.
Well at least now the children can play the REAL Resident Evil.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
@babybilly My original question remains unanswered: when was the last time Konami crossed-over with another gaming company that wasn't Hudson or one of the platform holders?
Re: Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated
@Fallingshadow Atari talks to Clear River, and Clear River talk to City Connection. So they could collab in as well.
Re: Ren & Stimpy Are Getting A 7-Game Retro Collection, Courtesy Of Limited Run
I'm insulted that Josh segregated these from the Splat Pack because he thinks Rocko, Aaahh, and Guts are an equal draw to just Ren & Stimpy, but I can't argue that he's wrong in that assessment.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
@babybilly I've been calling them the 7 Daimo for years and you're the first person to ever ask about it
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
...Huh. Has Konami EVER played nice with any of the other Daimo? Yeah, Arc made a Contra, but that was back when Arc was barely bigger than WayForward. The work platform holders because they're the last company to have true difference in content between different console verions, but I don't think I've ever seen Konami cross-over with a company that was their true equal. At least aside from Hudson, who they eventually ate.