As much as I like the legendaries, it seems like too much hassle to do the Raid Battles, especially since they'll likely be almost impossible to defeat unless you have other players helping.
So ranked mode is more of the same, which is by no means a bad thing, but I would have liked to seen them add at least one new ranked mode.
Salmon mode is looking great, and will be lots of fun with friends. Single player seems like a well deserved improvement from the first game, and is the mode I'm most interested in.
The big problem for me is the rotation system. I don't like that Salmon Run and specific ranked modes are only available at certain times. If I'm in the mood for Tower Control and they only have Rain Maker available, then that sucks.
The 10 out of 10 score seems too high for this game. From what I've read so far, I would have likely gave it an 8, or maybe a 9.
To be honest, I'm even more excited for this list than I am for an equivalent Switch list. Pokemon Ultra S&M, Monster Hunter Stories, Etrian Odyssey V and Layton's Mystery Journey are all big games that are going to get me hyped.
This game has been in development for years, way before the Switch was ever revealed. So it makes sense on focusing on just releasing the game before considering porting it over to the Switch.
I don't live anywhere near those events, so none of this is going to get me hyped up to start playing again.
If they really wanted to get more people playing, then they could have a week long event for all players where pokemon not native to your region appear.
It's better than nothing, but I'd prefer to have a website option for viewing the SplatNet info like they did with Splatoon 1. Plus, Voice Chat through a mobile app is pointlessly convoluted.
Hopefully things improve for them. It's good to still have a major video game store on the high street. However, GAME has a lot of issues, especially with pricing.
This isn't filling me up with hype. Raids just seem like too much hassle. With only 1 raid pass a day, only 5 minutes to beat the boss, and the tougher bosses being almost impossible unless you're lucky to have other players turn up, it's going to be really awkward to get the good pokemon.
That raid system sounds too complex to pull off. With only a 5 minute time limit and with it allowing up to 20 people at once, I can't imagine it'll be very likely to take down the monster unless you happen to be with a group of other players.
There's a few great games on that list, but most of them aren't doing it for me. Ever Oasis, Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Pokemon Ultra S&M are my main highlights.
It was a little disappointing. We didn't get any gameplay for the two big surprises: Pokemon Switch and Metroid Prime 4. Most of the other games shown were ones we already knew about.
This is a big blow for the Switch. Lack of a Western Monster Hunter release for it is going to make me more hesitant to get a Switch.
I'm probably still going to get Monster Hunter World and have lots of fun with it. However, XX looks great too and I would have loved to play that if and when I get a Switch. But there's no way I'm going to play XX in Japanese.
It was a bit disappointing, since the Spotlight was so underwhelming. I'd probably be a lot more positive now if the Spotlight was longer and had the Treehouse reveals, such as more Xenoblade gameplay, Metroid 3DS, and Mario and Luigi.
The main highlight for me was the Pokemon Switch announcement, but there was no gameplay footage as well so even that was a letdown.
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Re: Visual Novel Song Of Memories Getting Switch Port In Japan With English Subtitles
I'm a big fan of some visual novels, but this one doesn't interest me.
Re: Splatoon 2's Next Splatfest Tackles A Challenging Choice Of Condiments
Yuck, mayo. I want Team Ketchup to win.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th July (Europe)
I'd grab Splatoon 2 if I had a Switch, but it'll be nothing for me this week.
Re: Pokémon GO's Legendary Pokémon Are Arriving Very Soon
As much as I like the legendaries, it seems like too much hassle to do the Raid Battles, especially since they'll likely be almost impossible to defeat unless you have other players helping.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Online App Is Now Available for Download
So convoluted, it's not a good solution.
Re: Review: Splatoon 2 (Switch)
So ranked mode is more of the same, which is by no means a bad thing, but I would have liked to seen them add at least one new ranked mode.
Salmon mode is looking great, and will be lots of fun with friends. Single player seems like a well deserved improvement from the first game, and is the mode I'm most interested in.
The big problem for me is the rotation system. I don't like that Salmon Run and specific ranked modes are only available at certain times. If I'm in the mood for Tower Control and they only have Rain Maker available, then that sucks.
The 10 out of 10 score seems too high for this game. From what I've read so far, I would have likely gave it an 8, or maybe a 9.
Re: Anker Is Releasing A Range Of Pokémon Mobile Accessories
I don't have any need for portable batteries, but if I did then I'd want one of those legendary bird ones.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo 3DS Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
To be honest, I'm even more excited for this list than I am for an equivalent Switch list. Pokemon Ultra S&M, Monster Hunter Stories, Etrian Odyssey V and Layton's Mystery Journey are all big games that are going to get me hyped.
Re: Switch Could Get Kingdom Hearts III, But Only After Announced Versions Are Released
This game has been in development for years, way before the Switch was ever revealed. So it makes sense on focusing on just releasing the game before considering porting it over to the Switch.
Re: A Shiny Tapu Koko Is Up for Grabs for Pokémon Sun/Moon in North America
I grabbed mine yesterday. Could be worth mentioning in the title or an update to this article or a new article that it's available in Europe as well.
Re: Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Haunts Europe This Autumn
It's one of those series that I've been meaning to try out but never get round to it.
Re: Video: Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
Okay, that's my hype crushed. I was wanting more Ultra Sun and Moon info.
Re: Pokémon GO Worldwide Events Detailed, Including New Safari Zone
I don't live anywhere near those events, so none of this is going to get me hyped up to start playing again.
If they really wanted to get more people playing, then they could have a week long event for all players where pokemon not native to your region appear.
Re: Nintendo Unveils Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Dual Pack and Fan Editions
They look nice, but I doubt that I'll bother with the steel cases. Regular cases are fine for me.
Plus, we know almost nothing about these games. It seems silly to me to preorder now when we know almost nothing about them.
Re: Random: McDonald's Japan Thinks You Might Like A Broccoli-Flavoured Pokémon McFlurry
I'd usually vote against Pikachu in popularity contests just because it's too popular, but in this case Pikachu deserves to win.
Re: The Latest Pokémon Movie Is Ditching Two Of The Franchise's Most Famous Characters
Brock and Misty were great. I can't see myself liking this movie anywhere near as much as the original story.
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th July (Europe)
Probably nothing for me, but I'll need to have a look at that Kirby game.
Re: Splatoon 2 Will See Fresh Content For A Year, Splatfests Scheduled For Two Years
I'd prefer to have all the content available at the start
Re: Online Co-Op in Splatoon 2's Salmon Run Will Be Limited to Specific Times
That time-based limitation is frustrating.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online App to Launch on 21st July Alongside SplatNet 2
It's better than nothing, but I'd prefer to have a website option for viewing the SplatNet info like they did with Splatoon 1. Plus, Voice Chat through a mobile app is pointlessly convoluted.
Re: Splatoon 2's First Splatfest To Take Place Before The Game Launches
Ice Cream is much better than cake. But I'll have to keep out of this fight and hope the correct team wins, since I'm still Switchless.
Re: Pokémon GO Celebrates First Birthday With Special Hat-Wearing Pikachu
It took me a long time to find a hat Pikachu last time a special one was available, so I'm not going to bother with this one.
Re: Random: Internet Reacts Badly To The New Snake Pass Menu Icon
I agree, the old one looks way better.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade and Splatoon 2 are the main 3 here that interest me.
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
The Switch is doing a lot better than expected, so lack of stock isn't surprising.
Re: Beleaguered UK Retailer GAME Blames Lack Of Switch Stock For Profit Warning
Hopefully things improve for them. It's good to still have a major video game store on the high street. However, GAME has a lot of issues, especially with pricing.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super NES Classic Edition
Cools, but I've already got most of the games I'm interested in on Virtual Console, so I doubt I'll get it.
Re: Star Fox 2 Will Finally Be Released Thanks To Super NES Classic Edition
It's not something I'd buy a SNES Classic just to play, but maybe I'd get it if it was released on Virtual Console.
Re: Guide: Pokémon Go Raids, Raid Bosses, Raid Rewards And Much More Besides
This isn't filling me up with hype. Raids just seem like too much hassle. With only 1 raid pass a day, only 5 minutes to beat the boss, and the tougher bosses being almost impossible unless you're lucky to have other players turn up, it's going to be really awkward to get the good pokemon.
Re: Review: Ever Oasis (3DS)
Looks decent, but I'm going to skip it. There's plenty of other games I'm eyeing up.
Re: Feature: The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!
Sigh, no Rayman in the top 10.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis is very tempting for me. I might hold off on getting it though, as there's other games keeping me busy right now.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories Will Roar Onto 3DS in Europe on 8th September
Great, it's something I'm looking forward to. Not sure whether I'll get it or not, as there's lots of other games I'm also wanting to play.
Re: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy Due This Fall in North America
Is that date for the 3DS version, or for the mobile version, or both?
I'm excited for this. Once the 3DS version releases in Europe, I'll happily buy it.
Re: Pokémon GO's Biggest Update Yet Brings Gym Badges, New Items And Raid Battles
That raid system sounds too complex to pull off. With only a 5 minute time limit and with it allowing up to 20 people at once, I can't imagine it'll be very likely to take down the monster unless you happen to be with a group of other players.
Re: Nintendo Infographic Outlines Switch and 3DS Games for 2017
There's a few great games on that list, but most of them aren't doing it for me. Ever Oasis, Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Pokemon Ultra S&M are my main highlights.
Re: Something Big Is About To Happen To Pokémon GO's Gyms
I barely did any of the gyms stuffs. Finding and capturing Pokemon was the most interesting part of the game for me.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo at E3 2017?
It was a little disappointing. We didn't get any gameplay for the two big surprises: Pokemon Switch and Metroid Prime 4. Most of the other games shown were ones we already knew about.
Re: First Impressions: Leaving Crumbs And Felling FOEs In Etrian Odyssey V On 3DS
That's disappointing that they removed the overworld from IV and went back to having a huge dungeon. I'm still hyped for this game.
Re: Max Brass Will Be Added To The ARMS Roster Next Month, Spectator Mode Also Incoming
10 fighters is a bit on the low side, so it's good that this game will eventually get more characters.
Re: Amazon Lists Pokémon Stars For Nintendo Switch
Give it up, Pokemon Stars is not happening.
Re: The Hybrid Nature Of Switch Is Causing Level-5 Headaches With Its Next Layton Adventure
Layton games are great. If they start releasing Layton exclusively for the Switch, then I'm going to be more tempted to pick up a Switch.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Dev Comcept Acquired By Level-5, 3DS Version Is Still Coming
As long as Comcept doesn't mess things up with Level 5, I'm not bothered either way.
Re: Capcom Has No Plans to Bring Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch to the West
This is a big blow for the Switch. Lack of a Western Monster Hunter release for it is going to make me more hesitant to get a Switch.
I'm probably still going to get Monster Hunter World and have lots of fun with it. However, XX looks great too and I would have loved to play that if and when I get a Switch. But there's no way I'm going to play XX in Japanese.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th June (Europe)
Just the Devilish Brain Training demo for me this week.
Re: Switch Owners Won't Be Able To Play Minecraft Or Rocket League Against PS4 Owners, And Here's Why
Yeah, I'm not convinced with that argument. No way to defend Sony this time.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
It was a bit disappointing, since the Spotlight was so underwhelming. I'd probably be a lot more positive now if the Spotlight was longer and had the Treehouse reveals, such as more Xenoblade gameplay, Metroid 3DS, and Mario and Luigi.
The main highlight for me was the Pokemon Switch announcement, but there was no gameplay footage as well so even that was a letdown.
Re: Koopa Troopa and Goomba amiibo Figures Are on the Way
Sigh, it would be nice if they explained the functionality of new amiibo.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Confirmed for Holiday 2017
This trailer didn't do anything for me, it had too little gameplay. Maybe I'll get excited once they show off more of the gameplay.
Re: A New Pokémon RPG Has Been Confirmed For Development For Nintendo Switch
Awesome news. Guess it means that I still have a year before I need to worry about getting a Switch.