Whatever they do with the game, I think it will definitely be a better experience than Scarlet and Violet, like Legends Arceus before it. I really hope they keep the QoL changes from LA as well.
I'm glad to see it. PLA was a breath of fresh air in-between two not so great mainline entries. I hope they are planning Legends games for each region. Johto, Hoenn, and Unova need some love. I also hope this dispels the incorrect belief that the Legends games are not mainline games.
Are they crossing third party and indie now because, if so, I'm pulling for Coral Island and Little Kitty, Big City. If not, Persona 3 Reload, the new Tomb Raider games (I can hope), Mass Effect Trilogy (hope, hope, hope), 10 years of backlogged CoD games from Microsoft (why not?), HiFi Rush, FFXIII Trilogy (🤷🏽♂️), Dragon's Dogma 2, and that new MH game. Ooo, and a new MH Stories. Actual port os the KH games? Xenogears, Xenosaga, Chrono Trigger, and Chrono Trigger 2: Electric Boogaloo? What about that leaked SMT5 game?
This is exactly why people shouldn't put so much stock in rumors. How can an unconfirmed, unannounced console have a delay that affects the share price?
People shouldn't put so much stock into rumors and leaks. I bet a bunch of people are mad because Starfield isn't coming to PlayStation, as if they weren't just making fun of the game when it came out last year.
@Anachronism And of course, when the bear lashes out, everyone will blame the bear. Even though the guy kept poking the bear in the eye with his stick.
Hackers lying about their shinies to fleece you out of your legit ones is the main reason why I don't like hackers, pirates, etc. I stopped trading with people online during the Gen 4 days because of it.
Unfortunately, I've tried enough Pokémon-like games to know that nothing can quite scratch that itch. All of them have something that makes them lesser. I thought Temtem could've been the one, but it being a paid mmo does too much damage to it. Also, too many of those games keep going for the gen 5 graphics, cassette beasts included. I know some people love the graphics of that era, but I never cared for them.
I own or have at least played the majority of this list, and none of the games scratch that Pokémon itch effectively. The closest I would say is I felt that connection was Monster Hunter Stories, but that's because of my love of Monster Hunter. I played SMT since the 3DS entries, but you miss out on forming a bond with your monsters because you are expected to fuse them so much. I also enjoyed Ooblets and Ni No Kuni, but I hesitate to compare them to Pokémon past a certain point, the same with Slime Rancher. I haven't played Digimon yet, but I don't see why Survive is included. I also haven't played DQ Treasures or Monsters yet, but I am hopeful that the two are good. Also, @imadeanaccount is correct that a lot of these games stray closer to ripoff/knockoff. Coromon, Nexomon, Temtem, and Monster Crown being the standouts.
And in a stunning upset, Baldur's Gate 3 beats out The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Game of the Year because you can do more than just RIDE the bear. 😉
I read the title as "Nintendo Reconfirms Windows Release For Major Upcoming Switch Games". I thought Nintendo just announced out of the blue that they would be supporting PC with Switch games.
I liked what they did with Ganondorf's character, just not how it was done storywise. The memories were the bulk of the story, again, but he didn't really do anything in the present day. I was secretly hoping for a twist villain in Rauru, but that didn't come to fruition, unfortunately.
Honestly, the game we should have gotten was the adventure that Zelda got to go on without us.
For a smooth transition it does. The Wii U was a floppity flop, so there wasn't much ire about ditching discs. It won't go so well if they change format and ditch backwards compatibility again. The handhelds, aside from the 3DS to Switch, have always had some form of BC, and they shouldn't ditch it now.
EDIT: I don't even have to read the article to know a bad take when I see one. This take is about as bad as anything that Pachter guy used to say. Also, can we just call it the Super Switch for now? Switch 2 sound stupid, especially considering Nintendo never slaps a number on the end and keeps it rolling. Even the Wii U wasn't called Wii 2...
Omg, I can't keep stealing all the games I want!? Downvote.
You've got to be a special kind of foolish to be mad at developers for trying to protect their games from thieves. Most of the complainers weren't going to buy the games anyway, so the devs don't really need to care.
I too am worried about performance, DRM, always online games, all digital future, etc., but the thieves and the reason so many companies make these decisions. 🤷🏽♂️
@YoshiF2 I know the feeling. Pikmin 3 was a perfected Pikmin 1, while Pikmin 4 is just a better Pikmin 2. Pikmin 1 and 3 are what the series should be. The dungeons (and night "explorations") extend the length of the game, but they don't really add to the fun, only the frustration. I would gladly trade them all for 3-5 more opens areas to explore. That would be awesome. If they add DLC, I hope it's not more dungeons.
Money, of course. With money, you can pursue more of your interests to achieve something great (fame) and maybe even meet someone along the way (love).
My score is an 8. It consists of the best part of Pikmin 3 and the absolute worst parts of Pikmin 2. If they removed the dungeons and added even more areas, I would be tripping over myself to give it a 10.
I'm glad Microsoft won mainly because the FTC lost. They should've stopped the bank mergers, cable providers mergers, and cell phone company mergers but they sat those out. Fighting over CoD was just childish.
Edit: Also, Sony's whining was not validated, which I also appreciate. I'm a Nintendo first Sony sometimes type of person, and even I know Sony was serving up some lukewarm BS.
@johnvboy I was thinking the same thing. The Switch busting 100,000+ units the week FFXVI came out, with no major release at the same time, tells me that Squeenix made the wrong call making the game exclusive to the PS5.
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Re: Pokémon-Like Temtem Announces Final Major Updates And Removal Of Monetisation
Once they invest in an offline mode, I will invest in the game.
Re: Switch Emulator Yuzu To Pay $2.4 Million To Nintendo & Cease Development
HAHA! That was fast, too. They folded so quickly, almost like they knew they had no case, or something. 🤷🏽♂️
I hope Nintendo turns around and uses the emulator For Switch games on future consoles. It's their's now. 🤣
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Apparently "Set Entirely Within Lumiose City"
Whatever they do with the game, I think it will definitely be a better experience than Scarlet and Violet, like Legends Arceus before it. I really hope they keep the QoL changes from LA as well.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announced, Coming To Switch In 2025
I'm glad to see it. PLA was a breath of fresh air in-between two not so great mainline entries. I hope they are planning Legends games for each region. Johto, Hoenn, and Unova need some love. I also hope this dispels the incorrect belief that the Legends games are not mainline games.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Are they crossing third party and indie now because, if so, I'm pulling for Coral Island and Little Kitty, Big City. If not, Persona 3 Reload, the new Tomb Raider games (I can hope), Mass Effect Trilogy (hope, hope, hope), 10 years of backlogged CoD games from Microsoft (why not?), HiFi Rush, FFXIII Trilogy (🤷🏽♂️), Dragon's Dogma 2, and that new MH game. Ooo, and a new MH Stories. Actual port os the KH games? Xenogears, Xenosaga, Chrono Trigger, and Chrono Trigger 2: Electric Boogaloo? What about that leaked SMT5 game?
Honestly, I don't know what to expect.
Re: It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
I'm hoping for Legends AND Let's Go, but I'll settle for either one. However, I'd much rather have Legends and have the old games added to NSO.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024 - Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
I need release dates for Little Kitty, Big City and Coral Island. If I get that, everything else will be icing on the cake.
Re: Nintendo Shares Drop Following Latest Reports Of Switch 2 'Delay'
This is exactly why people shouldn't put so much stock in rumors. How can an unconfirmed, unannounced console have a delay that affects the share price?
Re: Xbox Game Pass Really Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch
@-wc- Same here. We are as guilty as the rest of the masses...
Re: Xbox Game Pass Really Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch
People shouldn't put so much stock into rumors and leaks. I bet a bunch of people are mad because Starfield isn't coming to PlayStation, as if they weren't just making fun of the game when it came out last year.
Re: New Splatoon 3: Side Order Trailer Details Spire Of Order, Objectives & Color Chips
I powered through the Secret Kettle in the base game around launch. I may be a little rusty, but bring it on.
Re: Octopath Traveler Studio 'Acquire Corp.' Bought By FromSoftware Owner
@Steelhead The article should've been titled "Acquire Corp. Acquired by Kadokawa Corp".
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About Palworld - Comparisons, Controversy, 'Copying'
@Anachronism And of course, when the bear lashes out, everyone will blame the bear. Even though the guy kept poking the bear in the eye with his stick.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Pastel Pink Switch Joy-Con Set
My sister, who only has a Switch lite, will kill me if I don't buy her these.
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
I don't care if people want to play this bootleg Fauxèmon game, but I wouldn't waste my time or money on it.
Re: 8% Of Developers Are Apparently Working On Games For Switch's Successor
@asmi8803 I'll take it! As long as it's not another Wii U tablet add-on situation.
Re: 8% Of Developers Are Apparently Working On Games For Switch's Successor
I'd rather a Switch 2 than a Switch U, but I am hoping for the Super Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
I want the Super Nintendo Switch, then the Ultra Nintendo Switch, then finally the Ultimate Nintendo Switch!
Re: Soapbox: These Everyday Items Trigger Me Now, And I Blame Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
What are the rules against posting youtube links? I think I found a video showing where nintendo got the fuse mechanic from. 🤣
Re: Soapbox: These Everyday Items Trigger Me Now, And I Blame Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
This week, I taped a plastic butter knife to a bent mop handle to stabilize it, channeling my best TOTK fuse technique.
Re: Soapbox: 15 Years Ago, The Action Replay Ruined Pokémon For Me
Hackers lying about their shinies to fleece you out of your legit ones is the main reason why I don't like hackers, pirates, etc. I stopped trading with people online during the Gen 4 days because of it.
Re: Soapbox: Cassette Beasts Is The Monster-Catching RPG For A Disillusioned Pokémon Fan
Unfortunately, I've tried enough Pokémon-like games to know that nothing can quite scratch that itch. All of them have something that makes them lesser. I thought Temtem could've been the one, but it being a paid mmo does too much damage to it. Also, too many of those games keep going for the gen 5 graphics, cassette beasts included. I know some people love the graphics of that era, but I never cared for them.
Re: Soapbox: Kieran’s Hatred Of You In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC Almost Makes It Good
I wouldn't even call it hatred. It envy to the point of resentment, but he still looks up to you.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Play Release Window Confirmed, But There's No Mention Of Switch
I think the game needs to actually play first.
Re: Site News: Got A Second To Fill Out Our Reader Survey?
The title should've been "Would you kindly fill out our reader survey?" We all would have had to do so.
Re: Best Pokémon-Likes On Nintendo Switch - Games To Play After You've Finished Pokémon
I own or have at least played the majority of this list, and none of the games scratch that Pokémon itch effectively. The closest I would say is I felt that connection was Monster Hunter Stories, but that's because of my love of Monster Hunter. I played SMT since the 3DS entries, but you miss out on forming a bond with your monsters because you are expected to fuse them so much. I also enjoyed Ooblets and Ni No Kuni, but I hesitate to compare them to Pokémon past a certain point, the same with Slime Rancher. I haven't played Digimon yet, but I don't see why Survive is included. I also haven't played DQ Treasures or Monsters yet, but I am hopeful that the two are good.
Also, @imadeanaccount is correct that a lot of these games stray closer to ripoff/knockoff. Coromon, Nexomon, Temtem, and Monster Crown being the standouts.
Re: Japanese Charts: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Passes 1 Million Physical Sales
Second week with the Slim and the Switch is back on top already. The Switch is awesome.
Re: The Game Awards 2023: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards
And in a stunning upset, Baldur's Gate 3 beats out The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Game of the Year because you can do more than just RIDE the bear. 😉
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
I read the title as "Nintendo Reconfirms Windows Release For Major Upcoming Switch Games". I thought Nintendo just announced out of the blue that they would be supporting PC with Switch games.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Physical & Digital Switch Release Will Require 8GB "Day 1" Update
If it's good, I'll just get it on sale. I'm not going to put in money or effort if they don't either.
EDIT: If the port is good, I mean. If it's bad, I'll pinch my nose and get the PS4 version.
Re: Random: Place Your Bets On How Long This Super Mario-Sampling Rap Track Stays Live
They should've put a twerking Mario in the video. I'm sure Nintendo would love that. 👍🏽
Re: Japanese Charts: Detective Pikachu Returns Comes Out On Top, Once Again
Sanic the Hughug, Mareo, and Spidderboy are going to eat up those charts next week. I wonder if the PS5 can outsell the Switch during that time. 🤔
Re: 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Launch Doubles System Sales In Japan
Somebody's analyst sounds a little salty. I bet they'd be the first to laugh if the Mario red edition was DOA.
Re: Soapbox: TOTK's Ganondorf Is Great, But Zelda Needs To Do More With Its Villain
I liked what they did with Ganondorf's character, just not how it was done storywise. The memories were the bulk of the story, again, but he didn't really do anything in the present day. I was secretly hoping for a twist villain in Rauru, but that didn't come to fruition, unfortunately.
Honestly, the game we should have gotten was the adventure that Zelda got to go on without us.
Re: Soapbox: 'Switch 2' Doesn't Really Need Backwards Compatibility
For a smooth transition it does. The Wii U was a floppity flop, so there wasn't much ire about ditching discs. It won't go so well if they change format and ditch backwards compatibility again. The handhelds, aside from the 3DS to Switch, have always had some form of BC, and they shouldn't ditch it now.
EDIT: I don't even have to read the article to know a bad take when I see one. This take is about as bad as anything that Pachter guy used to say. Also, can we just call it the Super Switch for now? Switch 2 sound stupid, especially considering Nintendo never slaps a number on the end and keeps it rolling. Even the Wii U wasn't called Wii 2...
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The Nintendo Direct, Then?
The Peach game looks pretty cool and I've never played The Thousand Year Door or Luigi's Mansion 2. Overall pretty solid, I think.
Re: Stardew Valley's Official Cookbook Features More Than 50 Delightful Recipes, Pre-Orders Now Live
Already pre-ordered it days ago. It would be the perfect Christmas present... too bad it's not out until May...
Re: Review: Fae Farm - A Thoughtful, Utterly Gorgeous Farm Sim, But Avoid The NPCs
I'm pleasantly surprised at the score. Hopefully the game drops in price soon.
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
Omg, I can't keep stealing all the games I want!? Downvote.
You've got to be a special kind of foolish to be mad at developers for trying to protect their games from thieves. Most of the complainers weren't going to buy the games anyway, so the devs don't really need to care.
I too am worried about performance, DRM, always online games, all digital future, etc., but the thieves and the reason so many companies make these decisions. 🤷🏽♂️
Re: Shiver, Frye, And Big Man Duke It Out In The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Eww, who voted for Big Man? 🤢
It's Shiver or bust. 😎
Re: Japanese Charts: Pikmin 4 Retains Its Crown For The Third Week In A Row
@YoshiF2 I know the feeling. Pikmin 3 was a perfected Pikmin 1, while Pikmin 4 is just a better Pikmin 2. Pikmin 1 and 3 are what the series should be. The dungeons (and night "explorations") extend the length of the game, but they don't really add to the fun, only the frustration. I would gladly trade them all for 3-5 more opens areas to explore. That would be awesome. If they add DLC, I hope it's not more dungeons.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Pay $50 For Red Dead Redemption On Switch?
Physical, maybe. IF it is on the cartridge, which I doubt.
It has to review and run well, too. GTA was embarrassing.
Re: New Splatoon 3 Splatfest Kicks Off Next Month
Money, of course. With money, you can pursue more of your interests to achieve something great (fame) and maybe even meet someone along the way (love).
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pikmin 4?
My score is an 8. It consists of the best part of Pikmin 3 and the absolute worst parts of Pikmin 2. If they removed the dungeons and added even more areas, I would be tripping over myself to give it a 10.
Re: Poll: Were You Able To Get The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo?
I pre-ordered it when I pre-ordered Pikmin 4.
Re: Japanese Charts: Zelda: TOTK And Final Fantasy XVI Battle For Supremacy
The throne has already been claimed. FF took a shot at the king and missed. End of story.
Re: Call Of Duty On Switch Is Back On After Microsoft Wins FTC Court Case
I'm glad Microsoft won mainly because the FTC lost. They should've stopped the bank mergers, cable providers mergers, and cell phone company mergers but they sat those out. Fighting over CoD was just childish.
Edit: Also, Sony's whining was not validated, which I also appreciate. I'm a Nintendo first Sony sometimes type of person, and even I know Sony was serving up some lukewarm BS.
Re: Feature: Pikmin Tier List - Which Pikmin Type Is The Best?
Thiccc bois for the win! 😎
Re: Japanese Charts: Final Fantasy XVI Dethrones Zelda: TOTK After Six Weeks On Top
@johnvboy I was thinking the same thing. The Switch busting 100,000+ units the week FFXVI came out, with no major release at the same time, tells me that Squeenix made the wrong call making the game exclusive to the PS5.
Re: Activision CEO Made 'A Bad Judgement' In Not Supporting The Nintendo Switch More
@PessitheMystic I'm not big on FPS in general, but I gave both BLOPS 2 and Ghost a go on the Wii U. Then we got crickets after that.