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@rvcolem1 Well you missed Black Flag, Unity and Syndicate which were the last of the games before the switch to an RPG format. IMO, all 3 of those are worth playing are better than AC III.

The big RPG games are something else altogether although that doesn't make them bad. That being said, I don't personally prefer them.

I only played through a relatively small amount of Shadows before my PC became not available but I was enjoying it. For me, it was far more enjoyable than the prior 3 big RPG games. Looking forward to getting back to it.

I have never played Mirage so I can't speak to that one.

@Nep-Nep-Freak it is a 720p image. Hopefully there would be a more a visible difference with higher quality image files.

Totally unnacceptable. This is a clearly case of anti-switch bias and developer laziness.

I see no good reason that 4K graphics options couldn't have been added to a console with a max resolution of 1080p where most games run with internal resolutions of 720p or lower.

@Gryffin Yes. You are missing something. They are hard to search for normally because "new" is in everything.

Try this search: ("new 3ds","new nintendo 3ds") -xl

I still have 4 3DS handhelds in my collection today.

A quick look at my shelf shows:

• 3DS - Flame Red
• 3DS XL - Red and Black
• 3DS XL - Zelda, Link Between Worlds
• New 3DS XL - Majora's Mask

I am pretty sure I have had others in the past.

The original 2DS wedge never made any sense to me and while the New 2DS XL was much better, I already owned a 3DS so I never picked one up.

For me, who liked the larger size, the New 3DS XL was the best variant.

IMO, all the "New" variants were improvements over the previous models.

To me, anything from the XBOX/PS2/Dreamcast/Gamecube era or before is retro.

I have trouble considering Wii U/PS3/XBOX 360 games as retro.

Ultimately though, I am not sure that it really matters all that much. It is just a word.

There are plenty of games from the NES era that hold up well even today and are still enjoyable to play.

It absolutely depends on the game. For story driven narrative games, especially those with an element of mystery, knowing the ending can definitely change how your perceive the game.

In many cases I love playing the game without knowing the ending and then love playing it again knowing where it is going.

However, it would be less enjoyable if I knew the ending before starting.

I think it would be best to create a custom story for the movie. There are many commonalities between the games that could make the movie feel familiar.

The Switch 2 needs to backwards compatible more than traditional consoles because it is mobile.

Sure, I can keep my Switch and use it to play games but I don't want to have to carry both consoles around with me because I am not sure which game I want to play.

Making the Switch 2 BC means it launches with a huge library of games available to it on day 1.

I really think as buyers we need to demand BC back at least one generation. Especially as we move more and more to an all digital ecosystem.

Hmm....do switch controllers in Japan have an extra button?

EDIT: It is a "command" button than enables special functions when used in conjunction with other buttons.

I have had this happen to me a few years ago. There was a non-obvious cut in the side of the shrink wrap where the game had been slipped out.

The unfortunate thing is that it was an xmas gift for my son and we didn't notice until after he opened it that morning.

The life cycles of Nintendo's more recent handhelds is impressive. The DS, 3DS and the Switch have all had healthy lifetimes.

That being said, I think we will not see much new quality content on the switch past 2024. That being said, a solid 8 years of good content for a platform with far weaker hardware than it's contemporaries feels pretty worthy of respect.

Obviously it was different for those who attended in person. Sounds like like some pretty cool stuff went on.

That being said, as someone who only watched the stream, I was pretty underwhelmed. It was a bunch of hype trailers sandwiched between other substance-free content.

I thought the XBOX and Ubisoft presentations really were impressive this year. If I was to rate the ones I have seen in the last few weeks, for me it would be something like: xbox/ubisoft>sony>sgf>capcom

While the Sony one wasn't very good as a whole, it did have a great Spiderman 2 preview. Capcom was just awful.

Err....it doesn't seem at all scary to me.

I was surprised the first time I saw gloom spawn and the first time I went in one of the towers but that was about it.

@Stocksy It is listed as playable on the deck. However, I can tell you that the PC version of the game has no native controller support. It is meant to be played with a keyboard and mouse so I am not sure how the experience would be.

@Reprise The remake was pulled from Aspyr a long time ago.

Allegedly, the issue is that they made it an RPG similar to the original and Sony wanted it to be a cinematic action game so they pulled it and sent it to Saber Interactive.

@Zulzar It seems there were legal issues with LucasArts they were not able to resolve. It appears it was out of their control.

That being said, announcing it before they had they issues sorted out and using it promote the game was well within their control.

Eh, I have to disagree with the majority here. The TOTK shrines are just too obvious and simple.

I have done ~70 so far and it is mostly just monotonous after the first few. I don't look forward to it because they aren't even really puzzles to solve. They just need to be trudged through in some obvious manner.

@sabreman64 In BOTW and TOTK zelda amiibo's give you chests with weapons and other items as well as consumables. Additionally, they can be used once per day to get their bonuses.

It definitely makes a difference, especially in the early game. Of course, if you don't care about collecting, you can buy a full set of RFID cards for the price of one amiibo.

I collect Zelda amiibo's so there was never a chance I wouldn't get it.

I preordered a couple months ago when they first started showing up. It will arrive tomorrow.

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is definitely the one I would like to see remade. One of my favorite gamecube games.

It is the primary reason I keep a backwards compatible Wii around.

Really like the art style on that game.

I have no idea what it actually is though. The gameplay makes it look more like a platformer than an open world game.

It doesn't look Zelda gameplay-wise from that trailer.

I will be interested to see more.

I agree with others that not coming to switch isn't all that surprising.

The problem with the $4,000 USD number is that it has no context. Is $4,000 for 4 hours of work or 400?

I assume bayonetta has a lot more lines than "Revali, Teba, and the Great Deku Tree" but I have no idea to be honest.

To be honest. I am not sure any of this content is "must have" stuff.

I haven't played the "New HK Manufacturing Plant Mission" in a few years but last time I did it felt a lot like half finished, cut content. Which is exactly what it was so I suppose that makes sense. I am not sure if it has been enhanced since then.

As a lifelong Zelda fan, if was to choose 3 games to represent the modern Zelda experience it would be:

• Ocarina of time
• Wind Waker
• BOTW

All are very different games but they each a represent a critical piece of the modern puzzle.

I would probably play those three if you don't just want to start with Ocarina of Time and play then in order from there.

It would for sure be a shame to skip Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess.

That being said, if I wanted to introduce someone to the series ahead of the upcoming game, it seems like BOTW would be the best single game for that.

That isn't even close. The NA/Europe artwork is vastly better.

BOTW was so excellent I don't mind waiting a bit to get a good sequel.

In general, I would prefer waiting for a game then getting something rushed.

You might be thinking "who watches YouTube and Crunchyroll on the Wii U in 2022?"

Yes. That is exactly what I was thinking.

This is definitely on my list of the top games of all time.

Was probably my favorite gamecube game.

@Munchlax I agree about the color palette 100%

I would also add that the NA/Japan version feels more appropriate for the game. It instills a sense of challenge and foreboding while the EU version feels more friendly and inviting.

@Snatcher Not sure why this would be tempting if you already own a switch lite. It doesn't appear to be a special edition, just a regular switch lite bundled with some other items.

Gaming consoles are like pokemon for me......

"Buying" a game like this is very different than other alternatives such as games with ongoing revenue streams or unlimited play services like game pass.

Since we can pretty much guarantee they won't keep the servers up all that long this isn't for me.