@Bobb yeah, Nintendo have never really given realistic geography much thought…
The extra foliage does lend itself to LttP prequel placement, but Ganon should be stuck in the Sacred/Dark Realm at that point, so I’m thinking this in the “Era of Decline” between Link Between Worlds and original LoZ.
@Bobb I think the Lost Woods are still there, just in front of the volcano.
But there appears to be a big treehouse where the sanctuary/graveyard are meant to be, and Link’s (Uncle’s) house is missing (though there may be a steam trail coming from a chimney near there?)
I think if the console is no longer new at retail, it becomes retro by default. Feels wrong for that to apply to, say, Wii U and 3DS, but they’re definitely historical pieces now…
Correction: kids born in the last 7 years will be in Year Two at most, they won’t have finished it yet. My second daughter was born when the Switch was only 2 months old, and she’s still got a whole term to go yet…
Does he have actual statistics for how people use the system, or is he presuming that “most people” use it the same way he does?
In 8 years I’ve never felt the need to buy a pro controller - I’m perfectly happy with unclipped joy-cons. But I don’t blame people who prefer the Pro.
The beauty of the system is that the modular design allows people to play however they want. On-board controls and separate Pros would feel like a step back, removing some of the system’s flexible appeal.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Sonic Superstars
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Overworld Sure Looks Familiar, But Is It?
@Bobb yeah, Nintendo have never really given realistic geography much thought…
The extra foliage does lend itself to LttP prequel placement, but Ganon should be stuck in the Sacred/Dark Realm at that point, so I’m thinking this in the “Era of Decline” between Link Between Worlds and original LoZ.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Overworld Sure Looks Familiar, But Is It?
@Bobb I think the Lost Woods are still there, just in front of the volcano.
But there appears to be a big treehouse where the sanctuary/graveyard are meant to be, and Link’s (Uncle’s) house is missing (though there may be a steam trail coming from a chimney near there?)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th June)
This week I will still be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Were First Revealed 10 Years Ago Today, And We Still Want More
I kinda hope they stop, I’ve got my fill - at well over 100, most of which just gather dust. Though I did use Alm and Celica yesterday in FE Echoes.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Define 'Retro'?
I think if the console is no longer new at retail, it becomes retro by default. Feels wrong for that to apply to, say, Wii U and 3DS, but they’re definitely historical pieces now…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Smash 4 Wii U
Fire Emblem Echoes
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Sm4sh Wii U
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Sm4sh Wii U
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Smash 4 Wii U
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Said To Be Fully Backward Compatible With A Larger, 1080p Screen
I heard the Switch 2 doubles up as an ice cream maker
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th April)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
DK Jet Race
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th April)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Fates
DK Barrel Blast
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th April)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
DK Jet Race
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th April)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Echoes
Re: Rumour: '1-2-Switch: Flashmob Frenzy' Is Apparently Coming Holiday Season 2024
Actually got as far as the celebrity endorsements before realising what date it is… It’s too early in the morning for me…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th March)
This week I will be mostly playing
3D Space Tank
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Super Scribblenauts
Europe has a T-Rex in a top hat. Instant win
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd March)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pokémon Snap
Tingle’s Balloon Trip of Love
…and my daughter will be mostly playing Lego Harry Potter Year 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th March)
This week I will be mostly playing
Super Mario RPG
Custom Robo Arena
Re: Lawn Mowing Simulator Starts Its Engines On Switch Today
Is this a prequel to Lawnmower Man?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 9th)
This week I will be most playing
Mario RPG (virtual console)
Jam With The Band
Re: Random: New Pokémon Ad Positions 3DS As 'Retro', And The Internet Disagrees
The console may be 13 years old, but Ultra Sun/Moon are younger than the Switch, at only 6&1/2.
If the Switch is “current gen”, then surely anything released after the OG Switch can’t be retro, can it?
Yeah, I’m clutching at straws…
Re: Anniversary: Switch Turns Seven Today, With Over 11,000 Games On The eShop
Correction: kids born in the last 7 years will be in Year Two at most, they won’t have finished it yet. My second daughter was born when the Switch was only 2 months old, and she’s still got a whole term to go yet…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2nd)
This week I will be mostly playing
Super Luigi 64DS
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Lego Harry Potter
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 24th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Super Mario RPG (OG model)
Lego Skywalker Saga
Lego Harry Potter
Super Luigi 64DS
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Super Mario RPG (Wii U)
Pokémon X/Y
And possibly returning to Two Point Hospital, Lego Skywalker Saga or Tears of the Kingdom.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 10th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Super Mario RPG (SNES)
Pokémon Y
Re: Best Nintendo Remakes Of All Time, Ranked
I’m not entirely convinced that Wind Waker HD and Link’s Awakening DX shouldn’t be on this list.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Talks 8-Inch 'Switch 2' Screen, Joy-Con Compatibility
Does he have actual statistics for how people use the system, or is he presuming that “most people” use it the same way he does?
In 8 years I’ve never felt the need to buy a pro controller - I’m perfectly happy with unclipped joy-cons. But I don’t blame people who prefer the Pro.
The beauty of the system is that the modular design allows people to play however they want. On-board controls and separate Pros would feel like a step back, removing some of the system’s flexible appeal.
Re: Square Enix Is Reportedly Overhauling How It Makes Games
Nervous time to be a Square employee
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Jack Bros. (Virtual Boy)
I like the US style more, but the logo obscuring one of the main characters is an epic design fail.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 3rd)
This week I will be mostly playing
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces
Super Mario RPG (original)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 27th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pokémon Y
Smash 4 Wii U
Re: Best Super Smash Bros. Games Of All Time
Can’t believe 64 is currently ranked higher than Brawl and 3DS…
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Metroid
EU for the creepiness
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Wario’s Woods
Pokémon Y
Re: Random: Even Your TV Isn't Safe From Dodgy Mario Clones
Hey, at least it’s free!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13th)
@Morsel sorry to hear that. I went through something similar with my mother-in-law, I hope you can both find a way through a difficult situation
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Splatfest
Wario’s Woods
Pokémon Y
Re: Konami Is Bringing Back Rocket Knight Adventures And Felix The Cat
Yays, been waiting on RKA a looooong time….
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 6th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Wario’s Woods
Bionic Commando (GB)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart 8DX DLC
Spider-Man 2 (GameCube version)
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Viewtiful Joe 2
Can’t see his goatee on the US one (at least it’s there but blends seamlessly into his neck shadow)
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2023
Tad unfair including the 3 MGS games together and individually…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Christmas 2023 Edition)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pokémon X
Spider-Man 2:The Movie: The Game
Tears of the Kingdom
Re: WTF: What Exactly Is This Switch eShop Garbage, Nintendo?
Checkout also Reasoning Courage123, whose “cover” looks like a plate of grass pictures?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 16th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pokémon X