When the Switch 2 is out drop the lite down to same sort of price the N2DS was and I'm sure they'll get plenty if sales. Granted its most likely people looking to mod them but hey.
I wouldn't mind but the industry all ready went through this with MMOs, and again truing to emulate the CoD map pack model. Gamers only have so many hours in the day and there just isn't enough support more than a handful of them.
@rjejr not to "jump in" but based on their history. They'll stop making the Switch, then the OLED and keep the lite around as a "entry level" device. Remember Nintendo released a new version of the 3DS after the Switch launched (N2DSXL) though I doubt they'll do that again if the Switch 2 has BC.
On the one hand, Voice Actors deserve every ounce of respect and pay they can get. Without them, many of our iconic game characters simply wouldn't be the same. I absolutely do not want them to lose money or work because of AI. That's a read line
But on the other hand, we will need AI if we're ever going to have NPC that react to our actual actions and methods, for the games to allow us to go "off script" and adapt on the fly.
The only workable middle I see is the VA is paid to do the usual work and for an AI to be trained on their performance for THAT CHARACTER for use in THAT ONE GAME. The AI can't be used for another character, can't be used in DLC, and can't be used in the sequel without the VA returning and being paid accordingly. The idea is that the AI is then able to "fill the gaps" whenever the game doesn't have a prepared recorded line but VA still does the same amount of work they do now.
I'm sure there would have to be a tone of additional protections for the VA, because corps gonna corp, but I don't see a better middle ground other than VAs owning the licence to any AI trained on their voice.
See I'm weird but if BOTW and TOTK were part of a different timeline then surely they should be below/above the divergent timeline with its own horizontal line and not to the side of two of them separated with a verticle line?
That's pretty much how I'd show those entries taking place in the far future of some unified timeline (kid+adult)
It's weird they are doing Kiwami 1 without Zero, I sure hope they don't try charging something silly for it.
It reminds me of them sending Yakuza out on the Wii to basically die (as they shortly announced Zero and it wont come to Wii U, then a remake of 1 after that) then blaming the low sales for not porting any Yakuza games to Nintendo platform.
Played the hell out of CIV6 on Switch. Really enjoyed playing Hotseat with people when we were also doing other stuff. (one weird night had us passing it around whilst playing D&D... boy spellcasters take time).
I love the genre switching. Build was just weaker.
I love Bulid's "city builder up top, keeper below) My problem with Bulid was there wasn't any reason to replay it beyond cosmetic differences between the levels.
No unique challenges or limitations to keep it interesting, no new strategies to try. I finished it faster than other Steamworld, builder, and management games.
When I think about the idea of scroll wheel shoulder buttons my brain instantly flashes back to playing MGS1 on the PS1 and the idea of just spinning through its two inventories makes me smile.
On paper, in theory, I wouldn't mind adverts included in a non-distracting, non-immersion breaking fashion if it meant studios stop trying to make live-services stick. Like as part of a in universe radio or what not.
In reality, I wouldn't trust EA or those who want to sell their products via in game adds to be able to do that. They would want full screen, impossible to ignore nonsense like 2k did. It requires far more humour than those types of people can muster.
The only way I see the Switch 2 being announced before Christmas is if
-Nintendo has "something" planned for the Switch 1, like a new budget model and a steller games lineup. -Switch 2 isn't a Switch, doesn't play Switch games.
@LavaTwilight it's money.
Budgeta are going up but the games market isn't performing as well as it did. Which means to make the same money they need to cut expenses and for reasons known only to corporate mind that means less staff not lower budgets
If it was another adaption I'd be concerned about the director but Nintendo and Miyamoto are going to be, metaphorically speaking, breathing down his neck. I wouldn't be surprised they picked someone who said the right things but was small enough that they could push against on their red lines.
If I had to guess, Nintendo knowing it couldn't just sue because of "emulator" waited until they were sure enough they had done something "bad enough" they could actually get them for, and judging how fast they went from "we're getting a lawyer and fighting this" to "yep 100% our fault" it was indeed "bad enough"
Sucks about Citra but I'm sure there's enough different versions by different teams that it wont be that much of a loss.
It's a shame there isn't a game to celebrate this anniversary. a remake of one, a suped up remaster of generations, I'd take a "collection" of the PSP titles.
I'm mostly digital anyway these days, though deals and special editions will frequently lure me away, but for a full digital future I need the ability to bulk back up my library.
There is always an overlap when a new generation hits, doubly so when the new hotness plays the old system's games. So I don't think there's going to be much of a "drought" (assuming the Switch 2 is actually delayed.).
Wii U ports and remasters make a lot of sense as "games for Switch you can play on Switch 2 too"
Gonna pass on that they look great but that is going to hurt my hand. That seems like the same size and shape as the Retroid P2s and that constantly jabs at my palm.
I'm sure smaller/larger hands should have that problem, it's seems like it's a "sweet spot" issue.
Assuming Nintendo dose with the Switch Lite what they did with the N2DS, selling it as a cheap entry level it might hit 2nd place with a long enough tail.
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Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
When the Switch 2 is out drop the lite down to same sort of price the N2DS was and I'm sure they'll get plenty if sales. Granted its most likely people looking to mod them but hey.
Re: Talking Point: With 'Switch 2' Coming, Will Switch Get A Price Cut?
They will want the Switch 1 at full RRP to make the Switch 2 seem better value.
Once the Switch 2 has a decent footing the Switch 1 will decrease to get rid of stock and the Switch Lite lingering about as "entry level"
Re: It's Official, 'Switch 2' Will Be Backwards Compatible
I wonder if the S1 and S2 games share the homescreen/store and not do the Wii U thing where Wii BC was it's own little thing.
because if they share the store then that SHOULD mean we never see the "Switch 1 store closing" headline.
Re: 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete' Arrives On Mobile This December
I do like the idea behind this. Before a F2P app is shut down 'fans' can buy an offline version.
Re: Tales Of Kenzera Director Slams Publishers' Desire To Create "The Next Fortnite"
I wouldn't mind but the industry all ready went through this with MMOs, and again truing to emulate the CoD map pack model. Gamers only have so many hours in the day and there just isn't enough support more than a handful of them.
Re: Nintendo Announces Switch Online: Playtest Program Related To "New Feature"
Rando. Guess... cloud streamed gamecube games
Re: Reaction: A Little Device That Makes Sounds In Sync To Movements On The Bed?... Oh, Nintendo
Pretty sure the sounds only play when its trying to wake you up
Re: Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
That is both annoying and genius. Just constantly little jabs together get you up.
Bet its more expensive than a clock should be.
Re: Random: The Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour? Scroll Wheel Shoulder Buttons
One of the old NX rumours had scroll wheels replacing the bumpers.
It could be cool for cycling through items, targets, or abilities. Those functions that invariably get tied to the d-pad.
It would be good if there was a tactile response when cycling so you wouldn't 'need' to see a menu. "Bombs are 2 on the left"
Re: Nintendo Submits "Mysterious New Wireless Device" To FCC
At first my brain jumped to Wii U and the rumours the switch 2 featured some sort of dual screen function without having two screens like a DS. .
But something for Nintendo world makes much more sense
Re: Sonic Central Presentation To Give "Sneak Peek" At Upcoming Projects On 24th September
ATM all I want is Sonic Adventure 2 on Switch. I don't even care if it's just the 360 remaster at this point.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Launch A New Switch OLED Bundle With Mario Wonder
@rjejr not to "jump in" but based on their history. They'll stop making the Switch, then the OLED and keep the lite around as a "entry level" device. Remember Nintendo released a new version of the 3DS after the Switch launched (N2DSXL) though I doubt they'll do that again if the Switch 2 has BC.
Re: Bayonetta Star Jennifer Hale On The SAG-AFTRA Strikes: "AI Is Coming For Us All"
I'm caught right in the middle of this.
On the one hand, Voice Actors deserve every ounce of respect and pay they can get. Without them, many of our iconic game characters simply wouldn't be the same. I absolutely do not want them to lose money or work because of AI. That's a read line
But on the other hand, we will need AI if we're ever going to have NPC that react to our actual actions and methods, for the games to allow us to go "off script" and adapt on the fly.
The only workable middle I see is the VA is paid to do the usual work and for an AI to be trained on their performance for THAT CHARACTER for use in THAT ONE GAME. The AI can't be used for another character, can't be used in DLC, and can't be used in the sequel without the VA returning and being paid accordingly. The idea is that the AI is then able to "fill the gaps" whenever the game doesn't have a prepared recorded line but VA still does the same amount of work they do now.
I'm sure there would have to be a tone of additional protections for the VA, because corps gonna corp, but I don't see a better middle ground other than VAs owning the licence to any AI trained on their voice.
Re: Zelda Timeline Featuring Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Spotted
See I'm weird but if BOTW and TOTK were part of a different timeline then surely they should be below/above the divergent timeline with its own horizontal line and not to the side of two of them separated with a verticle line?
That's pretty much how I'd show those entries taking place in the far future of some unified timeline (kid+adult)
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Brings The Dragon Of Dojima To Switch For The First Time
@ShonenJump121 Agreed 0 makes 1's story much more emotional.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Brings The Dragon Of Dojima To Switch For The First Time
It's weird they are doing Kiwami 1 without Zero, I sure hope they don't try charging something silly for it.
It reminds me of them sending Yakuza out on the Wii to basically die (as they shortly announced Zero and it wont come to Wii U, then a remake of 1 after that) then blaming the low sales for not porting any Yakuza games to Nintendo platform.
Re: 'Power Stone' Is Coming To Switch In 'Capcom Fighting Collection 2'
Kinda weird that CVS1/2 are included in this and not part of some other crossover collection but Power Stone makes that all better.
Re: Nintendo Indie World & Partner Direct Announced For Tomorrow, August 27th 2024
It won't be but I'd love Sonic Adventure 2 remaster for Switch, (I'll be happy with just the 360 ones)
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Of 'MySims' Switch Revival Surfaces Online
Considering Gamescon passed without this being announced, I guess there a direct coming
Re: Sid Meier's Civilization VII Will Let You Rule The World February 2025
Played the hell out of CIV6 on Switch. Really enjoyed playing Hotseat with people when we were also doing other stuff. (one weird night had us passing it around whilst playing D&D... boy spellcasters take time).
But MAN the Switch version took ages to load.
Re: Poll: Do You Prefer Fire Emblem: Three Houses Or Engage?
Engage is decent I like it. However it feels more like like a really good FE clone and not a progression of the series since its comeback.
It makes much more sense as a follow up to to the mobile game than three houses.
Re: Hands On: SteamWorld Heist II Expands On A Beloved 3DS Title, But Is It What Fans Really Want?
@dugan that's the thing. I really enjoyed it until, well, it ran out of steam.
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Re: Hands On: SteamWorld Heist II Expands On A Beloved 3DS Title, But Is It What Fans Really Want?
I love the genre switching. Build was just weaker.
I love Bulid's "city builder up top, keeper below) My problem with Bulid was there wasn't any reason to replay it beyond cosmetic differences between the levels.
No unique challenges or limitations to keep it interesting, no new strategies to try. I finished it faster than other Steamworld, builder, and management games.
Re: Soapbox: 'Switch 2' Is Nintendo's Chance To Adopt The PC Feature It's Desperate To Take For A Spin
When I think about the idea of scroll wheel shoulder buttons my brain instantly flashes back to playing MGS1 on the PS1 and the idea of just spinning through its two inventories makes me smile.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Box Art Has Been Revealed
It's not either of the Zelda games I was hoping but still pretty excited for it!
Re: Marvelous Provides Development Update On New Story Of Seasons Game
I hope the characters are better animated or they bring back the portraits
Re: Resident Evil 6 Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Nintendo Switch
@agenttrav I've always said RE6 is how a Dino Crisis reboot should play.
Re: Rumour: Princess Zelda May Take The Starring Role In An Upcoming Game
I'd take a "Zelda's story" that deals with what she did in the past in ToTK.
Knowing Nintendo though, there's fair odds she'll lead a very different type of game.
Re: EA Apparently Exploring The Idea Of In-Game Ads In Traditional AAA Titles
On paper, in theory, I wouldn't mind adverts included in a non-distracting, non-immersion breaking fashion if it meant studios stop trying to make live-services stick. Like as part of a in universe radio or what not.
In reality, I wouldn't trust EA or those who want to sell their products via in game adds to be able to do that. They would want full screen, impossible to ignore nonsense like 2k did. It requires far more humour than those types of people can muster.
Re: Talking Point: Will Nintendo Wring One More Holiday From Switch Before Revealing New Hardware?
The only way I see the Switch 2 being announced before Christmas is if
-Nintendo has "something" planned for the Switch 1, like a new budget model and a steller games lineup.
-Switch 2 isn't a Switch, doesn't play Switch games.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?
I prefer stability.
If a game can give me a locked 60fps, great! But if unstable I'd much prefer a locked 30fps.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Knuckles Paramount+ TV Show
I enjoyed it, wasn't expecting it's 80/90s sports movie bend. Knuckles is great when he's theres
The rock opera justified the whole show's existence, it was so dumb. Knuckle's interactions with Wade's mother was great too.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
I really dislike both covers, but I dislike the Japanese one less.
Re: Sega Sells Relic Entertainment And Announces Layoffs Across Multiple Teams
@LavaTwilight it's money.
Budgeta are going up but the games market isn't performing as well as it did. Which means to make the same money they need to cut expenses and for reasons known only to corporate mind that means less staff not lower budgets
Re: Zelda Live-Action Movie Director: "I Want To Fulfil People's Greatest Desires"
If it was another adaption I'd be concerned about the director but Nintendo and Miyamoto are going to be, metaphorically speaking, breathing down his neck. I wouldn't be surprised they picked someone who said the right things but was small enough that they could push against on their red lines.
Re: Feature: Is Any Mario Game Genuinely 'Underrated'? - 10 Super Mario Games To Reconsider
I'm gonna say Super Paper Mario.
I remember it not being RPG enough for Mario RPG fans, and not platformer enough for Mario platformer fans
Re: Nintendo And Illumination Announce New Mario Bros. Animated Movie
MY daughter when "excited" nuts when I told her they are making a sequel, then she went the "angry" nits when she realised how far that is.
Re: Talking Point: What DS & 3DS Games Would You Still Like To See On Switch?
Right off the top of my head.
The DQ remakes.
The Fire Emblems.
The Zeldas.
I am certain there are more.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo's Switch Emulator Fallout Is Shocking Only Because It Took This Long
If I had to guess, Nintendo knowing it couldn't just sue because of "emulator" waited until they were sure enough they had done something "bad enough" they could actually get them for, and judging how fast they went from "we're getting a lawyer and fighting this" to "yep 100% our fault" it was indeed "bad enough"
Sucks about Citra but I'm sure there's enough different versions by different teams that it wont be that much of a loss.
Re: Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary ‘Special Program’ Revealed For Later This Month
It's a shame there isn't a game to celebrate this anniversary. a remake of one, a suped up remaster of generations, I'd take a "collection" of the PSP titles.
Re: Talking Point: What Would Make You Happy To Give Up Physical Games And Go 100% Digital?
I'm mostly digital anyway these days, though deals and special editions will frequently lure me away, but for a full digital future I need the ability to bulk back up my library.
Re: It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
How to put this...
I didn't like Let's Go _____ and seems much too late for a sequel, but I would buy Let's Go Johto over a BDSP-style remake (just).
Re: Hands On: We've Played Princess Peach: Showtime! - Is It Any Good?
@Savage_Joe It's not even Peach's first game
Re: Hands On: We've Played Princess Peach: Showtime! - Is It Any Good?
read a few previews, I like how Luigi's Mansion isn't just a Mario game with a Peach model, it's own distinct thing.
I fully expect this to be one of those games my young ones play and then give to me to help find the hidden collectables.
Re: Talking Point: If 'Switch 2' Isn't Coming Until 2025, What's Nintendo Got Up Its Sleeve This Year?
There is always an overlap when a new generation hits, doubly so when the new hotness plays the old system's games. So I don't think there's going to be much of a "drought" (assuming the Switch 2 is actually delayed.).
Wii U ports and remasters make a lot of sense as "games for Switch you can play on Switch 2 too"
Re: CRKD's New Wireless Switch Controller Comes In A Stunning Famicom Design
@PersianZSR I'm sure it's a relative hand size thing but I have never had an issue with the Joycons
Re: CRKD's New Wireless Switch Controller Comes In A Stunning Famicom Design
Gonna pass on that they look great but that is going to hurt my hand. That seems like the same size and shape as the Retroid P2s and that constantly jabs at my palm.
I'm sure smaller/larger hands should have that problem, it's seems like it's a "sweet spot" issue.
Re: It's Official, Nintendo Switch Is The Best-Selling Hardware In Japan
Assuming Nintendo dose with the Switch Lite what they did with the N2DS, selling it as a cheap entry level it might hit 2nd place with a long enough tail.
Re: Switch Reportedly Less Than 1 Million Shy Of Being Japan's Best-Selling Console
A couple of special editions, maybe one where the console is unique and that'll be done.
Heck a solid white switch would that easy
Re: Anniversary: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are 20 Years Old Today
'FireRed is 20 years old'
Shut your lying mouth! ... I remember getting Red. dies
I'm not sure I need another Kanto Remake unless it's part of some grand relaunch.