@Dr_Corndog It is very clickbaity - takes the most seemingly controversial line and pastes it as the headline. Instead of being "Brief interview on MP4" or the like.
Two more cents, I hope there are difficulty settings like MP3, and I hope multiplayer is re-introduced a la MP2/Hunters. I think both those things make the game accessible to a much larger audience. But WHO KNOWS what direction 4 will take XD. I still trust it far more in the hands of Retro.
Who knows what any of this implies. As far as Tanabe goes, I don't understand the hate - look at all the game credits under his belt. He has not 'ruined' many games or series, save for the directions that Paper Mario has taken since the 3DS...although Origami King seems to right some of peoples grievances, it still ignores peoples main ones (battle system firstmost).
If the Metroid Prime series is 'more accessible', I hope it's only in the ways that MP3 was 'more accessible'. While I found the gameplay quite a bit easier than MP1 and especially MP2, it was still an amazing game, while being a bit more accessible to the average player. Still, I found MP1 had the best balance (I'm a gamer that enjoys hard games, but can't beat extreme games).
I have had to pay ridiculous import fees on records, etc. I don't see how 15-17 pounds is a huge deal. I see the point indicated above that all postage costs would be covered...but I really do think that everyone kind of has their panties in a bunch here.
I have never backed anything on Kickstarter, but personally, I fail to see how that is the fault of PlatinumGames. Import fees suck ass, but they exist.
I think people are being very hyperbolic in blaming PlatinumGames for this. I have been hit with unexpected import fees when buying records.
Just make an actual fleshed out Pokemon Stadium game. Good battle system, good graphics and...fun minigames!!! Trading your Pokemon from Sword/Shield (not that I have either...). That sounds like a moneymaker to me.
Yeah, still not buying it after watching it. No hard proof, just more bluster. This entire video is hilarious. Billy needs to shave his head and quite dying his beard, so he can look like a normal person. So much bluster. Gross.
Since Let's Go came out, I'd prefer remakes be more in line with HeartGold/SoulSilver. While I still find Let's Go really pretty and beautiful, it's basically a walking sim. So boring!
@Kalmaro A voice actor would have to be black, to voice a black character. If I were running a company. Of course, hypothetically, you'd be free to hire a white actor to voice a black character. Sure, I don't agree with laws being made in some instance like this, but I just see it as common-sense. Why are we talking about this again? lol.
@QueenKittenWrite Just remember, you can be anti-PC and still advocate for things like black people voicing black characters. Just my two cents, hope your day is swell.
Don't know why Nintendo bothered with 1-2 Switch when a game like WarioWare would do GREAT on Switch. I don't look back on Wii motion control THAT fondly, but WarioWare Smooth Moves was so damn fun...MP3 also nailed Wii controls. Minigames are fun! Especially with Nintendo charm.
Played it steady from release, probably had a 10 day break or so right now. I don't like to think too hard about video games. I love Animal Crossing but don't make it a chore. I could say I 'burnt out on it', but that's not my perspective - I'm simply doing other things! Will be playing again soon.
@jwfurness SV was literally made because the creator was unsatisfied with the direction of Harvest Moon games...ha. I loved playing Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life when I was 12, but I quickly ran out of things to do once I had bought everything, and my child was only a toddler. There was literally nothing left to do. I kept playing Animal Crossing at the time, and never ran out of anything to do in that game.
I do still truly love SMB3, SMB1, Kirby's Adventure (love that it's a Kirby game with easy bits and harder stuff), Zelda, Zelda II (nice to be able to play with rewind, ha) and Punchout!!!...I'm sure I could add five or so more to my list if I actually tried them. I tried that VICE game when it was put on, and it was actually impressive. I wish I didn't struggle with games like Metroid and Kid Icarus, but I do. Probably same with Ninja Gaiden.
I should also try Adventures of Lolo, Solomon's Key and StarTropics...I sympathize with those bored with the NES catalogue, but think they could get into a few games if they tried. That being said, I want some more SNES games (come on, get more DKC on there, Earthbound...people will pay for online just for those!!!), it's one of my favourite consoles. N64 and Gamecube as well (or Gamecube remasters). I'd pay.
Color Splash still had great writing, but the whole NPC bit and battle system were weird. At least the little bit we see of this one is different from Color Splash (way too slow, too simple and random), but fingers crossed it's engaging in some way and not weird/random...
@Highlar Yes, I did read that. For me, the key word here is "Mick was concerned" - not upset or on some warpath, like the keyboard jockeys out there. I think people are extrapolating a lot from Mick's tweets, and the one thing I would fault him for is not clarifying things, but perhaps he does not do well with public relations while under stress. Probably should delete Twitter!
@Highlar Well, he still deserves full writing credits - he wrote the songs. The other individuals deserve mixing/production credits. It doesn't say that Mick is upset with that aspect?
People are STILL disparaging people in the comments? This is how work and projects work, it's complicated. Sounds like a rough time for everyone involved, it's very considerate to put the full story out there. Notice they aren't insulting Mick - unlike some people here - workloads can often be unpredictable and difficult.
@Xansies I feel they'd change a lot. There's a lot of weird stuff in that game, and I'm only around halfway through! Just rate it T, it'll probably sell more!
Hell, I'd be happy with an art book? Won't be buying a Japanese script though...well, maybe in the distant future as I brush up on my Japanese, ha. I'm playing a fan translated GBA cart of Mother 3 right now, it's absolutely great. Playing on a SP AGS101 as well, hooray! A trilogy release would be great. I don't know why they don't have more interest in the whole Mother series really, it's very unique and engaging while still playing like a classic RPG. Earthbound was great (beat it 6ish months ago), and I'm sure I'll be amazed by the time I beat Mother 3 (it's already amazing). Mother 1 is more like the first Final Fantasy for me - I really like the whole design, aesthetic and gameplay, but it's too oldschool, tough and cryptic lol. Could probably play through it ez though with all the newschool savestates/rewind business. I'm not above using that to play/experience classic games I don't want to spend months mastering.
Yeah, I honestly wish they cashed in on some DLC with this one. I still grabbed it on sale because it's great, and I'm very happy that they fixed the battle system. Still, some DLC would've been a nice holdover. There's never been 2 MarioKart games on one system, so it seems strange (to me!) for MarioKart 9 to be coming. Still, I'd be happy if it was...huge.
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Re: Series Producer Suggests Metroid Prime 4 'Won't Ignore Casual Players'
@Dr_Corndog It is very clickbaity - takes the most seemingly controversial line and pastes it as the headline. Instead of being "Brief interview on MP4" or the like.
Re: Series Producer Suggests Metroid Prime 4 'Won't Ignore Casual Players'
Two more cents, I hope there are difficulty settings like MP3, and I hope multiplayer is re-introduced a la MP2/Hunters. I think both those things make the game accessible to a much larger audience. But WHO KNOWS what direction 4 will take XD. I still trust it far more in the hands of Retro.
Re: Series Producer Suggests Metroid Prime 4 'Won't Ignore Casual Players'
Who knows what any of this implies. As far as Tanabe goes, I don't understand the hate - look at all the game credits under his belt. He has not 'ruined' many games or series, save for the directions that Paper Mario has taken since the 3DS...although Origami King seems to right some of peoples grievances, it still ignores peoples main ones (battle system firstmost).
If the Metroid Prime series is 'more accessible', I hope it's only in the ways that MP3 was 'more accessible'. While I found the gameplay quite a bit easier than MP1 and especially MP2, it was still an amazing game, while being a bit more accessible to the average player. Still, I found MP1 had the best balance (I'm a gamer that enjoys hard games, but can't beat extreme games).
Re: The Remaster Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Won't Support Local Multiplayer
I'll still probably play it online (I'm moving to a new city, so this suits me), but those sure are dumb choices. Couch co-op makes this game.
Re: Cel-Shaded Visual Novel Necrobarista Launches On Switch In 2021
I personally feel that the character models look like hot garbage - like modern Pokemon but even worse.
Re: Random: Suda51 Appears In Devolver Direct Credits, Shows Two Seconds Of No More Heroes 3
Classic Suda. Love it. Great marketing.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Swings Onto The Switch Online SNES Library Next Week
Good Lord, we might still get a good collection of online games!
Re: Waifu Uncovered Mixes Bullet-Hell With Boobies, And Even Comes With A "One Finger" Mode
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Nice to see that people can't even draw in 2020 anymore.
Re: PlatinumGames Addresses Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Custom Fees, And Backers Aren't Happy
I've never seen other retailers list import fees......
Re: PlatinumGames Addresses Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Custom Fees, And Backers Aren't Happy
I have had to pay ridiculous import fees on records, etc. I don't see how 15-17 pounds is a huge deal. I see the point indicated above that all postage costs would be covered...but I really do think that everyone kind of has their panties in a bunch here.
Re: Crowdfunding Drive For Go-Karting Firm Previously Known As MariCar Fails Spectacularly
@RustedHero You're off the mark in your facetiousness. Nobody who gives a hoot for BLM would have given a hoot for BLM gokarts. Flop joke!
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Backers Hit With Customs Charges And Handling Fees
I have never backed anything on Kickstarter, but personally, I fail to see how that is the fault of PlatinumGames. Import fees suck ass, but they exist.
I think people are being very hyperbolic in blaming PlatinumGames for this. I have been hit with unexpected import fees when buying records.
Re: Review: Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour - A Timeless FPS Classic Comes To Switch
Got it on sale for like $6 here in Canada? Pretty damn sweet.
Re: The Pokémon Unite Presentation Has Already Been Disliked 150,000 Times
Old fans who jumped ship and new fans want a GOOD game.
Re: Pokémon Unite, An Online Team Battle Game, Revealed For Switch And Mobile
Just make an actual fleshed out Pokemon Stadium game. Good battle system, good graphics and...fun minigames!!! Trading your Pokemon from Sword/Shield (not that I have either...). That sounds like a moneymaker to me.
Re: Guide: Day Of The Devs June 2020 Showcase - Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured
@Lordd_G Foreskin? LOL
Re: Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong And Pac-Man Scores Are Reinstated By Guinness World Records
@DonSerrot Sort of like Lance Armstrong!
Re: Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong And Pac-Man Scores Are Reinstated By Guinness World Records
"I'm obviously reserved. I don't speak much. To media." XFD BS BROTHER!!!
Re: Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong And Pac-Man Scores Are Reinstated By Guinness World Records
Yeah, still not buying it after watching it. No hard proof, just more bluster. This entire video is hilarious. Billy needs to shave his head and quite dying his beard, so he can look like a normal person. So much bluster. Gross.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Fans Speculate That Next Week's 'Big' Announcement Is Let's Go Johto
Since Let's Go came out, I'd prefer remakes be more in line with HeartGold/SoulSilver. While I still find Let's Go really pretty and beautiful, it's basically a walking sim. So boring!
Re: Spirits With Horns Feature In This Week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event
Black Bull! Nice!
Re: Game Originally Planned For Wii U, Then Switch, Winds Up As A PS5 Timed-Exclusive
@Kalmaro A voice actor would have to be black, to voice a black character. If I were running a company. Of course, hypothetically, you'd be free to hire a white actor to voice a black character. Sure, I don't agree with laws being made in some instance like this, but I just see it as common-sense. Why are we talking about this again? lol.
Re: Game Originally Planned For Wii U, Then Switch, Winds Up As A PS5 Timed-Exclusive
@Kalmaro If I were running a company, they'd have to. Not sure why that's a big deal.
Re: Hail To The King, Baby - Duke Nukem 3D Is Coming To Switch This Month
Nice!!! Always wanted to play this, great opportunity. Always loved the Ventrillo Harrassment Duke Nukem clip.
Re: Game Originally Planned For Wii U, Then Switch, Winds Up As A PS5 Timed-Exclusive
@QueenKittenWrite Just remember, you can be anti-PC and still advocate for things like black people voicing black characters. Just my two cents, hope your day is swell.
Re: Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Also...Mario Party 3 is the king of Mario Parties!!!
Re: Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Don't know why Nintendo bothered with 1-2 Switch when a game like WarioWare would do GREAT on Switch. I don't look back on Wii motion control THAT fondly, but WarioWare Smooth Moves was so damn fun...MP3 also nailed Wii controls. Minigames are fun! Especially with Nintendo charm.
Re: Mega Man Legends Composer Wants To Crowdfund The Third Entry
Can't believe it was that long ago it was canceled!
Re: Poll: Which Remastered Mario Games Would You Pick For A 'Super Mario All-Stars 2'?
@FernandoMachado Your suggestion is perfect!
Re: Local Co-Op Is Seemingly Returning To The Remaster Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
Loved playing Crystal Chronicles and Four Swords Adventures with 3 friends. Wouldn't be the same without couch coop.
Re: SkateBIRD Is No Longer Landing On Switch In 2020, Gets Pushed To Next Year
As long as they make it control better, which I doubt. The first trailers looked sloppy.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Suffering From Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fatigue?
Played it steady from release, probably had a 10 day break or so right now. I don't like to think too hard about video games. I love Animal Crossing but don't make it a chore. I could say I 'burnt out on it', but that's not my perspective - I'm simply doing other things! Will be playing again soon.
Re: Get Ready To Tee Off As Golf With Your Friends Lands On Switch Today
Has a bit of an unpolished feel, but lots of fun with friends online!
Re: It Doesn't Sound Like A Nintendo Direct Will Be Happening Anytime Soon
I like directs, but I also don't mind at all. Surprise announcements are still cool.
Re: Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Launches In North America On 14th July
@jwfurness SV was literally made because the creator was unsatisfied with the direction of Harvest Moon games...ha. I loved playing Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life when I was 12, but I quickly ran out of things to do once I had bought everything, and my child was only a toddler. There was literally nothing left to do. I kept playing Animal Crossing at the time, and never ran out of anything to do in that game.
Re: You Can Now Buy Switch NES Controllers At 33% Off For A Limited Time (Europe)
@Finntendo Email the company instead of open air venting 😊
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Nintendo Switch Online NES Games
I do still truly love SMB3, SMB1, Kirby's Adventure (love that it's a Kirby game with easy bits and harder stuff), Zelda, Zelda II (nice to be able to play with rewind, ha) and Punchout!!!...I'm sure I could add five or so more to my list if I actually tried them. I tried that VICE game when it was put on, and it was actually impressive. I wish I didn't struggle with games like Metroid and Kid Icarus, but I do. Probably same with Ninja Gaiden.
I should also try Adventures of Lolo, Solomon's Key and StarTropics...I sympathize with those bored with the NES catalogue, but think they could get into a few games if they tried. That being said, I want some more SNES games (come on, get more DKC on there, Earthbound...people will pay for online just for those!!!), it's one of my favourite consoles. N64 and Gamecube as well (or Gamecube remasters). I'd pay.
Re: Gallery: Paper Mario: The Origami King - 20 Gorgeous Screenshots And Box Art Revealed
Color Splash still had great writing, but the whole NPC bit and battle system were weird. At least the little bit we see of this one is different from Color Splash (way too slow, too simple and random), but fingers crossed it's engaging in some way and not weird/random...
Re: Video: Watch Luigi Pull The Master Sword In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
This is BIG news. Wow.
Re: Rocket League's Getting A Limited-Time 'Boomer Ball' Mode
Stoked to try this. I wish they'd bring back the online game search that was only the experimental arenas...those were so fun.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 And 2 Remasters Officially Revealed, But They're Skipping Switch
While I hope this comes to Switch, I'll snag it on sale on PC for sure!
Re: DOOM Eternal Producer Shares id's Side Of The Story After Composer Severs All Ties
@Highlar Yes, I did read that. For me, the key word here is "Mick was concerned" - not upset or on some warpath, like the keyboard jockeys out there. I think people are extrapolating a lot from Mick's tweets, and the one thing I would fault him for is not clarifying things, but perhaps he does not do well with public relations while under stress. Probably should delete Twitter!
Re: DOOM Eternal Producer Shares id's Side Of The Story After Composer Severs All Ties
@KillerBOB Ever read a book there brother? This is baby material.
Re: DOOM Eternal Producer Shares id's Side Of The Story After Composer Severs All Ties
@Highlar Well, he still deserves full writing credits - he wrote the songs. The other individuals deserve mixing/production credits. It doesn't say that Mick is upset with that aspect?
Re: DOOM Eternal Producer Shares id's Side Of The Story After Composer Severs All Ties
People are STILL disparaging people in the comments? This is how work and projects work, it's complicated. Sounds like a rough time for everyone involved, it's very considerate to put the full story out there. Notice they aren't insulting Mick - unlike some people here - workloads can often be unpredictable and difficult.
Re: Random: Pokémon's Entire Sinnoh Map Has Been Recreated In Animal Crossing
I see the Canadian Flag, I'm from Canada!
Re: Shigesato Itoi's Company Announces The Mother Project - Includes Book And "Other News" Before The End Of 2020
@Xansies I feel they'd change a lot. There's a lot of weird stuff in that game, and I'm only around halfway through! Just rate it T, it'll probably sell more!
Re: Shigesato Itoi's Company Announces The Mother Project - Includes Book And "Other News" Before The End Of 2020
Hell, I'd be happy with an art book? Won't be buying a Japanese script though...well, maybe in the distant future as I brush up on my Japanese, ha. I'm playing a fan translated GBA cart of Mother 3 right now, it's absolutely great. Playing on a SP AGS101 as well, hooray! A trilogy release would be great. I don't know why they don't have more interest in the whole Mother series really, it's very unique and engaging while still playing like a classic RPG. Earthbound was great (beat it 6ish months ago), and I'm sure I'll be amazed by the time I beat Mother 3 (it's already amazing). Mother 1 is more like the first Final Fantasy for me - I really like the whole design, aesthetic and gameplay, but it's too oldschool, tough and cryptic lol. Could probably play through it ez though with all the newschool savestates/rewind business. I'm not above using that to play/experience classic games I don't want to spend months mastering.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Reveals New Gaming Podcast For Charity
What a great guy!
Re: It's Been Three Years Since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Was Released On Nintendo Switch
Yeah, I honestly wish they cashed in on some DLC with this one. I still grabbed it on sale because it's great, and I'm very happy that they fixed the battle system. Still, some DLC would've been a nice holdover. There's never been 2 MarioKart games on one system, so it seems strange (to me!) for MarioKart 9 to be coming. Still, I'd be happy if it was...huge.