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@Bobobiwan I remember the Climax edition back when it first launched on Xbox 360. Different times, but feels like yesterday. I loved the original, even bought the full OST.

I do like Bayonetta 3 but I had to stop playing once I got to Viola. It was just too much for me. Stellar Blade feels more like a spiritual successor to the original Bayonetta to me personally, in some way. I do want to start playing again at some point though.

It’s nice to see it being appreciated, regardless. I hope there are plans for future games.

Play Asia all the way, my friends.

@TopazLink great respect for your post, and I’m glad you mentioned game preservation. There are some great people out there working hard on preserving historic content, and these companies couldn’t care less. It’s shameful.

This looks to be more of an internal issue, than any actual backlash. Still, it is indeed silly.

@Slowdive those were definitely better times my friend

I wouldn't pass on a re-visit to Termina with the BOTW/TOTK engine. Would be a refreshing spin on the series, and Majora's Mask holds a special place among Zelda titles.

Well this looks amazing

This looks really cool. Early 2000s vibe

The game itself is great and I’m actually really enjoying it so far, it’s bright, vibrant and a lot of fun, but damn it runs shoddy as. Like Wii bargain bin shoddy, and I thought Pokémon Legends Arceus was a bit janky… (great game though). I also miss the aiming mechanics of PLA, I thought that kind of set a new standard so was slightly disappointed to see that’s changed.

Overall though if you are a Pokémon fan you will probably love the game either way, and I’m sure we will see some performance patches in the future. It’s an 8/10 from me. Still a great game.

I personally would love an Odyssey sequel. Odyssey hands down is one of my favourite modern era games. It just feels so fresh to play, while still giving me throwback to Mario's previous games. Also, New Donk City 👌

I’m not really one for boycott movements, but after reading some of the comments around the issue I’d like to also share my opinion. A little respect towards industries you have no experience in can really go a long way. Unless you are familiar with the amount of work somebody does it’s really not warranted to make a claim about somebody. I don’t particularly agree with Hellena’s method of making this public, as it discredits the people who have worked hard to make this product, that said I completely agree with her statement about fair pay, and have greatly appreciated her work on previous entries. In my opinion her concern is legitimate, I just don’t agree with making it public.

Hopefully all involved can move forward in a positive manner. It be a shame to tarnish such a great series. Much respect to Jennifer also for keeping it civil.

What a great idea. The site looks really well done!

@jowe_gw Agreed, and a very good observation. I think emotions run a bit wild with these sorts of topics, and it can be easy for things to get heated. Thanks for taking the time to respond with that, as I think you were spot on. It's good to see the argument from all angles.

@jowe_gw Yeah, names I can understand. Although after a bit of reading it appears as though they didn't use the full names of the members of Hinatazaka46, just their first names. The likelihood of the names being coincidence is low however. I'm not actually familiar with Hinatazaka46, so I can't say whether they use their real names or pseudonym, whether they bear resemblance to any real life members of the group or whether they are protected under some sort of copyright in this context.

Totally get what you are saying though.

@Arzewn "I have no desire to play anything online so I just play single player stuff pretty much all the time."

I felt like I was the only one..

This is not directed at anyone in particular, but a serious question to ask yourself privately. I want to keep this as respectful as I possibly can. Have you, or someone close to you ever been a victim of assault? The impact of a serious assault is no more or less important than that of sexual assault. Both acts permanently alter not only the victim’s life, but those around them. It’s something you cannot truly understand until it happens. I cannot explain the feeling when a life is taken away. The fact that we treat physical violence so lightly, even joking about it, but backlash to sexual violence boggles my mind. It honestly is nothing more than hypocrisy, unless you are willing to apply the same criticism to all forms of fictional violence.

Ratings & content controls have a purpose, and there is a very real line between fiction and non-fiction. I feel in the modern era, one of the many real issues are that we have moved the goalpost to maturity, responsibility and acceptance of consequence. We seem to have a tendency to sweep things we like under the rug, while pointing the blame at things we don’t like. This is a very real issue.

Once again, not directed at anyone in particular, and thanks to the people voicing their opinion in a civilised manner.

@nessisonett Once again, I have to disagree. I'm sure there are examples in adult content where a penalty will incur in relation to a negative action.

I'm sorry to bang on about GTA, I just see this as a prime example given it's status. Sure, there are repercussions, but they hardly stop you from continuing those actions again. In fact, to play through the campaign requires you to commit negative acts. You may even earn an achievement. It doesn't send you to trial, and lock you up for life because you murdered an escort.

Once again, it's fiction. There is a time and place for everything. Adult content probably shouldn't be on the eshop, but I cannot agree with the sentiment that certain fictional content shouldn't be allowed.

@Ogbert "Even if it's fictional characters."

I see this akin to burning books. If you remove the dissent, the kink no longer exists. It's like making a GTA game where you are forced to obey the traffic rules, and talk people out of bad situations instead of assaulting them. That's what any reasonable adult would do in reality.

I totally see your point. All forms of assault are wrong. Whether that be physical, verbal or sexual. However, this is fiction. That's the key.

@icomma I’m sorry, but I have to disagree with you. I do recall a scene in GTA which actively encourages the player to torture another man. There are many examples where the game rewards players for assault, or killing. “Kill Frenzy” comes to mind from the older titles. There are also examples of manipulation throughout the game. I know it’s satire, but these types of games do make fun of, and actively encourage the player to physically assault, steal & murder. It’s the entire point around the game. The idea that the receiving end response is positive in this game is what makes it bad doesn’t really hold either. Would you prefer that they act in a negative manner?

All forms of media have their effects on society. It’s up to the individual to determine their own behaviour, and bear the responsibility for it.

Should this game be available on the eshop? Probably not. Does it deserve the backlash? Hardly.

The point I’m making is, unless you are willing to apply the same logic to the countless amount of violent games that are mass available, it’s hypocrisy.

Also I mean no disrespect to you my friend. Your opinions are valid, I just wanted to share mine. All in good faith.

@icomma while true, that logic should also apply to violence in media, but it doesn’t. Doesn’t forcefully taking a life, or depicting severely beating a person warrant the same response?