@dartmonkey thank you for the considered reply. As you suggest, I was labouring under the misconception that articles with more clicks and more user comments somehow generate more ad revenue. So whilst I honestly don’t even remotely believe you guys would deliberately publish something specifically to generate negative comments, I did suspect that an article with lots of users posting simply to complain would be more profitable than one that no-one comments on, so while it might not be deliberate, there’s still a silver lining to those articles from your POV.
To the actual point of the article, if they’re going to wilfully use something he wrote, and acknowledge the tune in the film’s credits, they should credit him properly.
It may have been already revealed elsewhere, but I for one hadn’t seen it mentioned before this article.
I don’t think omitting the word Rap from the title would have unduly affected the impact of the article.
By all accounts, the most satisfying part of the film is recognising the references. Now I’m going to be deprived of one moment of smug self satisfaction, because I know the Rap is in there somewhere, which I hadn’t expected in the slightest.
What you have done is increase the audience participation in this article by flooding the comments page with disappointed people like me. I really hope that wasn’t a consideration here, because that’s kinda trolly, and you’re better than that.
@ElRoberico @Shepdawg1 Not quite. I did this last week.
Bank is free to download, but to get Transfer you do need to a) have received the Pokédex in one of the Gen VI games (takes less than 10 mins in X), and b) have paid for at least 1 year’s subscription to Bank. Only then can you link your Gen VI game to Bank and access the Transfer download link.
@VoidofLight the added content won’t do much to change your opinion - it’s 90% “guest star mode” where you get to replay the main levels as other characters from throughout the series
And planning to start one of the following on the GBA SP (I’m open to votes): Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge Dr Mario & Puzzle League Final Fantasy 1+2 Mickey’s Magical Quest
Given the concept art for BOTW included UFOs, and Link in jeans with a Flying V guitar, riding a “realistic” motorbike, it’s quite possible the new art book contains designs that aren’t exactly spoilers either
Interesting article, but it’d be cool to hear what exactly changes as a result of the extra options? Does the game change the colours of the beams or does it notify you of the bosses’ switch some other way? Does the game ask which specific colours you can’t distinguish?
If the final results are anything like the last half hour, this is gonna be White Choc by a landslide. I’m Team Milk, played 5/7 matches Vs White, and 5/7 losses…. I’m out of practice
I swear there used to be an Action Replay code that added the extra Bonds to the multiplayer cast. They may have all had the Brosnan body though, and replaced whoever the last 4 unlocked characters were, but still, I’m sure I got that working once.
Even with the recharge, the Master Sword just made all the breakable weapons redundant. Opening chests just to find another Knight’s Halberd, that I can’t fit into my limited storage, and only ever used if the MS ran out mid-fight, got tiresome. Not game-breaking, but I don’t think it encouraged me to explore or experiment any more - before getting the Master I was too scared to get in a fight and have my chosen weapon break, so I’d just snipe bokoblins with unlimited bombs from a safe overhang.
Worth remembering that Xenoblade 3, FE Engage and Kirby & the Forgotten Land all support series-specific amiibo, even if they didn’t receive new figures for them, so there is some support still.
The Zelda figures are getting restocked, so TotK will certainly support them, though I’m doubting we’ll get any new figures, unless it is Ganon(dorf).
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Re: Random: Nintendo's New Zelda Video Asks "When Did You First Wield The Master Sword?"
Not my first Zelda (OG Link’s Awakening) but Ocarina was my first time with the Master Sword.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 22nd)
This week I will be mostly playing
Fire Emblem Fates
Wario World
Mario & Wario
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 15th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Wario World
Fire Emblem Fates
Re: Talking Point: Which Other Mega Man Games Could Come To Switch?
Don’t forget the Game Gear Mega Man. Or Mega Man X Street Fighter.
Re: Talking Point: With One Month 'Til TOTK, What's Left For You To Do In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
I’ve not tried the Master Mode DLC, but I’ve done 100% of the default difficulty setting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 8th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Wario World
Fire Emblem Fates
Re: Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He's Missing From Mario Movie Credits
@dartmonkey thank you for the considered reply. As you suggest, I was labouring under the misconception that articles with more clicks and more user comments somehow generate more ad revenue. So whilst I honestly don’t even remotely believe you guys would deliberately publish something specifically to generate negative comments, I did suspect that an article with lots of users posting simply to complain would be more profitable than one that no-one comments on, so while it might not be deliberate, there’s still a silver lining to those articles from your POV.
To the actual point of the article, if they’re going to wilfully use something he wrote, and acknowledge the tune in the film’s credits, they should credit him properly.
Re: Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He's Missing From Mario Movie Credits
It may have been already revealed elsewhere, but I for one hadn’t seen it mentioned before this article.
I don’t think omitting the word Rap from the title would have unduly affected the impact of the article.
By all accounts, the most satisfying part of the film is recognising the references. Now I’m going to be deprived of one moment of smug self satisfaction, because I know the Rap is in there somewhere, which I hadn’t expected in the slightest.
What you have done is increase the audience participation in this article by flooding the comments page with disappointed people like me. I really hope that wasn’t a consideration here, because that’s kinda trolly, and you’re better than that.
Re: Don't Expect To See Future Super Mario Games On Mobile, Suggests Miyamoto
Seems to me like everyone is ignoring one potentially key word in that quote: “primary”
Sure, the main Mario games will be console exclusives, but that doesn’t mean secondary / spin-off games (like Kart Tour) won’t be mobile games.
I’m pretty sure that’s been Nintendo’s stated stance since they first announced any mobile games…
Re: Team Nessie Is Victorious In Splatoon 3's Monster Mashup Splatfest
Yay. No thanks to me, I played a dozen matches (all vs Aliens, where were the Bigfoots?) and lost all of them
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 1st)
This week I will be mostly playing
Splatfest
Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright)
Also gonna dust off the ‘Cube backlog and see what grabs me.
Re: Indie Developer Is Giving Away Free Download Codes For Its Last Wii U Game
@ibookboyuk @alanahagues
The same paragraph also says “many version”.
Re: Uh Oh, It Looks Like The Mario Movie Blu-ray Steelbook Release Date Leaked
@Wheatly I did exactly the same last year. It’s weirdly liberating, isn’t it?
I did keep a handful, films that aren’t currently on streaming here
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer?
These new powers show so much potential for changing the way combat works in this game.
90% of my attacks in BOTW were just “camp and throw bombs from safety”, I was so nervous of weapon degradation / ammo supplies.
Re: Poll: How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
2, and they’re both original models: a launch day aqua blue model, and a black Zelda 25th anniversary one as a spare
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Mario Bros. 2
The Western one is pretty iconic, but there’s also so much of Mario that’s off-model it’s annoying
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 25th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Layton & the Curious Village
Pokémon Shuffle
3D TwinBee
Mortal Kombat 2
Re: Video: Everything To Do Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Shut Down
@ElRoberico @Shepdawg1 Not quite. I did this last week.
Bank is free to download, but to get Transfer you do need to a) have received the Pokédex in one of the Gen VI games (takes less than 10 mins in X), and b) have paid for at least 1 year’s subscription to Bank. Only then can you link your Gen VI game to Bank and access the Transfer download link.
Unless I did something wrong.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Burger Time Deluxe
Love the way the Japanese logo is kicking itself
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 18th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Professor Layton & the Curious Village
Mario’s Time Machine
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest Is A Monster Mashup
Hmmm…. Harry & the Hendersons v. X-Files v. the Family Ness…
Tricky, though if it was a vote based on theme tune, Family Ness wins it every time.
You can knock it, you can rock it, you can go to Timbuktu…
Re: Pokémon-Inspired MMO Temtem Receives Massive New Update - Nuzlocke Mode, New Area & More
@VoidofLight the added content won’t do much to change your opinion - it’s 90% “guest star mode” where you get to replay the main levels as other characters from throughout the series
Re: Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans To Grab 3DS & Wii U Entries Before eShop Closure
@Ade117 you can get the DLC in 4U straight away. I’ve not got 3U but assume it’s the same.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 11th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge
Mario & Wario
Sonic Blast
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 4th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario & Wario
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Talking Point: Which Is Your Favourite 3DS Theme?
The plain default one, because it loads quicker
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Pokémon Presents, Then?
I liked the animatronic Pikachu.
That is all.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 25th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart 8DX
Pokémon Shuffle
Mario & Wario
And planning to start one of the following on the GBA SP (I’m open to votes):
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge
Dr Mario & Puzzle League
Final Fantasy 1+2
Mickey’s Magical Quest
Re: PSA: Watch Out, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Spoilers Have Leaked Online
Given the concept art for BOTW included UFOs, and Link in jeans with a Flying V guitar, riding a “realistic” motorbike, it’s quite possible the new art book contains designs that aren’t exactly spoilers either
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 18th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Conker’s Pocket Tales
Pokémon Shuffle
Mario Kart 8DX
Re: Soapbox: As A Colour Blind Gamer, I Can Now Finally Beat Metroid Prime
Interesting article, but it’d be cool to hear what exactly changes as a result of the extra options? Does the game change the colours of the beams or does it notify you of the bosses’ switch some other way? Does the game ask which specific colours you can’t distinguish?
Re: Reminder: Splatoon 3's Chocolate Splatfest Is This Weekend, Which Team Will You Pick?
If the final results are anything like the last half hour, this is gonna be White Choc by a landslide. I’m Team Milk, played 5/7 matches Vs White, and 5/7 losses…. I’m out of practice
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Splatfest
Conker’s Pocket Tales
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Has Been Rated In Korea
As above, so below.
If they add Chaotix or the Pocket Adventure, or even the 2 Sonic 4 Episodes, I’ll consider it.
Re: Where To Buy Metroid Prime Remastered On Switch
Or…
£17.99 for Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii U eshop for another 6 weeks.
Yeah, I know that version’s not remastered in HD, and it’s not portable.
But it’s half the price of MPR for all 3 games…
Re: Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Inks Its Way Onto Switch From Spring 2023
Really not seeing the point in adding Inkopolis if it’s a purely cosmetic hub. But Side Order looks interesting
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 4th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario’s Picross 2
Mickey Mania
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Rumour: Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Will Reportedly Add New Epilogue
@Dizzymario good spot
Re: Random: Unused Bond Face Textures Finally Erased From Switch Online's Goldeneye 007 Code
@KingMike I’m 99% certain the code let you use all the Bonds in multiplayer, albeit a little misshapen and barely recognisable.
Re: Rumour: Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Will Reportedly Add New Epilogue
I’d like to echo the Requests for the Dream Collection bonus challenges, since that compilation skipped PAL territories.
And fingers crossed this Epilogue is both legit and lengthy. I assume it’s just Play The Main Game As Magolor, but we’ll see.
I liked the Wii game, but need more to justify double-dipping.
Re: Random: Unused Bond Face Textures Finally Erased From Switch Online's Goldeneye 007 Code
I swear there used to be an Action Replay code that added the extra Bonds to the multiplayer cast. They may have all had the Brosnan body though, and replaced whoever the last 4 unlocked characters were, but still, I’m sure I got that working once.
My AR has since inexplicably died though.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Viewtiful Joe
Yellow Europe pops the most
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 28th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario’s Picross 2
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Poll: Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Even with the recharge, the Master Sword just made all the breakable weapons redundant. Opening chests just to find another Knight’s Halberd, that I can’t fit into my limited storage, and only ever used if the MS ran out mid-fight, got tiresome. Not game-breaking, but I don’t think it encouraged me to explore or experiment any more - before getting the Master I was too scared to get in a fight and have my chosen weapon break, so I’d just snipe bokoblins with unlimited bombs from a safe overhang.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 21st)
This week I will be mostly playing
Lego Skywalker Saga
Mario’s Picross 2
Pokémon Shuffle
Re: Talking Point: In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
Still odd that they’ve not confirmed Sora for Smash figures yet.
Re: Talking Point: In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
I reckon Deep Cut will eventually join the club.
Worth remembering that Xenoblade 3, FE Engage and Kirby & the Forgotten Land all support series-specific amiibo, even if they didn’t receive new figures for them, so there is some support still.
The Zelda figures are getting restocked, so TotK will certainly support them, though I’m doubting we’ll get any new figures, unless it is Ganon(dorf).
Re: Sting's Wii Party RPG 'Dokapon Kingdom' Is Coming To Switch
My first thought on reading the headline was “Sting? The musician?”
Re: Poll: Kazuya & Sephiroth Smash amiibo Now Available, Will You Be Getting Them?
@Otoemetry check again, I just managed to order them both from there.
Thanks for letting me know they’d been added!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 14th)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario’s Picross 2
Lego Skywalker Saga (sequel trilogy)
Pokémon Shuffle
And I might give Mario & Wario a go as well