I like Star Wars. A lot. So it takes a lot for me to not support a game like this. Looking forward to the turn based Star Wars game coming out soon though.
@Everythingnotsaved Agreed!! If anything it should be cheaper in the US now that Japan is paying all those tariffs. Luckily they're already shifting production to the States too. Just opened up a few facilities in my area.
@Metazoxan Don't respond to it. It's been a common trope that certain people keep propagating as if it holds any water. The designs and art styles are what make Palworld's designs dangerously close to Pokemon's.
I’m so excited for the Switch 2. I have been running DLSS with my RTX3060ti for a couple years now and having this functionality in a game console, much less a handheld, is such a big game changer. Pun intended.
@GoldenBot Precisely - considering that the Switch could run/handle all creative maps made (some of which being so much more graphically daunting than STW), Epic would only be holding it back now because they just don't want to do it.
@frabbit what's funny is that trailer did nothing for me. I wasn't convinced that it was going to be all that good until I played it on launch. For some games, trailers can not do a game full justice.
The game will be playable on Switch 2 so I'm still not understanding why people want a Switch 2 version release. The game will undoubtedly perform much better on the successor no different than the release of BOTW.
Yeah... I'm getting more hyped with each passing trailer. It still feels like they're holding off on so many other details but the battling, catching and having a real world danger again like in Arceus are all fire! I'm expecting the game to look better on my Switch than these preview videos as Arceus didn't look too bad (especially in comparison to Scarlet & Violet).
The final battle was truly a memorable moment much akin to the first time ever besting the Elite Four when I was a child.
Arceus was a huge step in the right direction for Pokemon going forward and I cannot wait to play Z-A when it arrives. Here's to hoping that game is also very challenging and rewarding.
The game has an amazing new generation of Pokemon and honestly a great story from start through the DLC.
I just want a truly playable version of it though that is more fun than Arceus was. Even at its best, it's still the worst Pokemon game playability wise in the entire franchise.
@Uncle_Franklin Here are my reasons it's a day one for me: -Upgraded hardware -Can replace my 8 year old device that's on its last leg -High percentage carry over of my library -Better performance of games already owned -Higher fidelity games at launch and horizon from 1st and 3rd parties not currently capable or available on the Switch
Safest reveal they possibly could have had. Sounds reminiscent of 2016/2017, no?
I am so hyped. Fingers crossed for a June release at the latest!!
Also, the feature that may be the greatest on this device is seemingly mouse support. Expecting some PC games to finally make their way to the Switch 2!!
@-wc-
Backwards compatibility means we have access to everything we own out of the gate on newer, better hardware.
This means that we have:
-No means for ports that have already existed
-Improved visuals/Frame Rates on prior titles
-A lot of money saved especially if our current Switches die (mine is going to be 8 years old and... it sounds 8 years old)
-Consolidation on one device: Switch is already my favorite console of all-time because of the vast library from past to present it had. Now it can expand even further on one device with new games and other ports (GTAV for instance).
Welp considering the lack of music at launch... I will listen to DKC in its entirety, repeatedly, until we get more insta classics. Give us all the Rare music please!!
@Anachronism Have you not played or watched people start the game yet? You basically get 50-60 packs for free from missions when you start a new account. I have two accounts I have made thus far, both with over 400 cards each after only a handful of days playing. All free to play.
@TheMegaMarshtomp I agree with this 100%. GameFreak is capable. They just need to put more care into their mainline games akin to how Arceus looks and feels. Arceus is an amazing jumping off point. Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield are not.
Thanks goodness Arceus came out before this game. Otherwise I would have written off this franchise after this Scarlet and Violet generation. They really need to utilize the Game Freak team that handled Arceus moving forward.
@TanookiLeaf Yeah that game looks bad, but I bought it. It's a very charming game that I'm enjoying playing. I actually encourage anyone who likes a good mystery game to pick it up. The Pokemon voice acting is pretty awesome too!
This is awesome! Consolidation is best for competition and overall quality of goods made. Hopefully Microsoft acquires Nintendo next so that we can finally have better games on the Switch or Switch 2.
Excited to try this out! Miss the old NFL Street games and I hope this scratches that itch. The roster seems pretty great as well. Hopefully it's a delightful game that everyone can enjoy!
@nessisonett I completely agree with your excitement on this! So stoked that this is going to be on the Switch. My favorite game from the Hitman series and easily in my top 10 games of all time.
How is the voice acting for all Pokemon not one of the "Joys" of the game?! It's one of the main things I'm looking forward to! I really wish we would finally get Pokemon voice acting in the mainline games.
Very excited for this game though! Should blow Scarlet and Violet out of the water enjoyment wise haha.
@Darkred401 it’s not really an improvement so much as it is an extension. There are no true improvements made. Same terrible game engine and lacking anything of worth playing outside of the story. Arceus is still the infinitely superior Pokemon game.
@Arawn93 It lacks spirit - one of the greatest things about Pokemon is the music. Where the hell is the music in this game beginning with the loading screen?! No intro video?! It's like they forgot who they are.
Zelda does a much better job with music at this point. I have actually described the newest Zelda game as the best Pokemon game I have ever played haha.
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Re: 60FPS, Higher Resolution, Mouse Controls - Fortnite On Switch 2 Sounds Like A Big Step Up
Just give us Save the World now!!!!
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
@Haruki_NLI Right?! I am very excited for this “rushed” game. 🤣🤣
Re: Nintendo Shares More Artwork Of Diddy Kong's Brand New Design
Diddy Kong Racing!!
Re: Fortnite Devs Hit With Unfair Labour Practice Filing Following AI Darth Vader Fiasco
SAG is silly in this case. Also - thank you to James Earl Jones for being Darth Vader, now and forever! 🤗
Re: Ubisoft's Switch 2 Physical Release Of Star Wars Outlaws Is A "Game-Key Card"
No way!! I can’t believe Nintendo would do this!! I’m freaking out!!
On the other hand… turns out water is still wet.
Re: Opinion: Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
I like Star Wars. A lot. So it takes a lot for me to not support a game like this. Looking forward to the turn based Star Wars game coming out soon though.
Re: 'EA Sports Madden NFL 26' Switch 2 File Size Seemingly Revealed
Pass… but hopefully for everyone excited about this game coming to Switch 2 that this will be a full game release and no cuts.
Re: Opinion: Switch's Secret Best Couch Multiplayer Game Won't Be Playable On Switch 2
@BrokenCiv Wait until you find out they have expensive cardboard in the form of trading cards. 🥴
Re: Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Launch Numbers For Switch 2
@Everythingnotsaved Agreed!! If anything it should be cheaper in the US now that Japan is paying all those tariffs. Luckily they're already shifting production to the States too. Just opened up a few facilities in my area.
Trump 2028!
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
This will come to Switch 2... just give it a little time.
That said, getting this on PC asap.
Re: What's Palworld Dev's Defence Against Nintendo's Lawsuit? Pikmin 3, Apparently
@Metazoxan Don't respond to it. It's been a common trope that certain people keep propagating as if it holds any water. The designs and art styles are what make Palworld's designs dangerously close to Pokemon's.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed As The First Switch 2 Title To Use Nvidia's DLSS Upscaling
I’m so excited for the Switch 2. I have been running DLSS with my RTX3060ti for a couple years now and having this functionality in a game console, much less a handheld, is such a big game changer. Pun intended.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
I hope we get the Ghost of Tsushima series instead. This is garbage.
Re: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
@GoldenBot Precisely - considering that the Switch could run/handle all creative maps made (some of which being so much more graphically daunting than STW), Epic would only be holding it back now because they just don't want to do it.
Re: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
Just give us Save the World on Switch 2, Epic. That's all we want.
Re: EA Sports Games For Switch 2 "Are Being Built Specifically For The New Handheld"
They still don't care and neither do I.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gets A New Trailer, But No Release Date
@frabbit what's funny is that trailer did nothing for me. I wasn't convinced that it was going to be all that good until I played it on launch. For some games, trailers can not do a game full justice.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gets A New Trailer, But No Release Date
The game will be playable on Switch 2 so I'm still not understanding why people want a Switch 2 version release. The game will undoubtedly perform much better on the successor no different than the release of BOTW.
Re: New Pokémon Legends Z-A Trailer Dives Into Even More Upcoming Features
Yeah... I'm getting more hyped with each passing trailer. It still feels like they're holding off on so many other details but the battling, catching and having a real world danger again like in Arceus are all fire! I'm expecting the game to look better on my Switch than these preview videos as Arceus didn't look too bad (especially in comparison to Scarlet & Violet).
Re: Opinion: We'll Never Get A Final Boss As Good As Pokémon Legends: Arceus Again
The final battle was truly a memorable moment much akin to the first time ever besting the Elite Four when I was a child.
Arceus was a huge step in the right direction for Pokemon going forward and I cannot wait to play Z-A when it arrives. Here's to hoping that game is also very challenging and rewarding.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Dream Pokémon LEGO Set?
Pokemon Mansion would be number 1 along with an Elite 4 building/castle.
Wouldn't mind Bill's house too.
Re: Poll: Which Pokémon Game Really Deserves A Remake Next?
I request a Scarlet & Violet remake immediately.
The game has an amazing new generation of Pokemon and honestly a great story from start through the DLC.
I just want a truly playable version of it though that is more fun than Arceus was. Even at its best, it's still the worst Pokemon game playability wise in the entire franchise.
Re: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Receives Much-Requested Touch Control Update
Wish we would get this update for RCT3 as well...
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
@nhSnork Best part of the next system is no concerns around ports from the WiiU and Switch generations!! We already have them all on day 1 this time.
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
@Jprhino84 Much less there are two directs happening in April. I'm fired up for this system.
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
@Uncle_Franklin Here are my reasons it's a day one for me:
-Upgraded hardware
-Can replace my 8 year old device that's on its last leg
-High percentage carry over of my library
-Better performance of games already owned
-Higher fidelity games at launch and horizon from 1st and 3rd parties not currently capable or available on the Switch
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
Safest reveal they possibly could have had. Sounds reminiscent of 2016/2017, no?
I am so hyped. Fingers crossed for a June release at the latest!!
Also, the feature that may be the greatest on this device is seemingly mouse support. Expecting some PC games to finally make their way to the Switch 2!!
Let's ****ing go!!!
Re: Reaction: Rest Easy, Folks, Your Switch Backlog Ain't Going Anywhere
@-wc-
Backwards compatibility means we have access to everything we own out of the gate on newer, better hardware.
This means that we have:
-No means for ports that have already existed
-Improved visuals/Frame Rates on prior titles
-A lot of money saved especially if our current Switches die (mine is going to be 8 years old and... it sounds 8 years old)
-Consolidation on one device: Switch is already my favorite console of all-time because of the vast library from past to present it had. Now it can expand even further on one device with new games and other ports (GTAV for instance).
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Will Add More Tracks Over Time, Here's What's Been Revealed So Far
@SplatRay001 Seriously?? oof... hopefully they add those down the road too. Overall, this is a very lackluster launch.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Will Add More Tracks Over Time, Here's What's Been Revealed So Far
Welp considering the lack of music at launch... I will listen to DKC in its entirety, repeatedly, until we get more insta classics. Give us all the Rare music please!!
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Surpasses Six Million Pre-Registrations
@Anachronism Have you not played or watched people start the game yet? You basically get 50-60 packs for free from missions when you start a new account. I have two accounts I have made thus far, both with over 400 cards each after only a handful of days playing. All free to play.
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Surpasses Six Million Pre-Registrations
The crazy thing is seeing the massive influx of New Zealand residents in the past month just to play this game ahead of launch... myself included.
Re: The Pokémon Company Outlines Fixes For Scarlet & Violet's Next Update
@TheMegaMarshtomp I agree with this 100%. GameFreak is capable. They just need to put more care into their mainline games akin to how Arceus looks and feels. Arceus is an amazing jumping off point. Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield are not.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC
Thanks goodness Arceus came out before this game. Otherwise I would have written off this franchise after this Scarlet and Violet generation. They really need to utilize the Game Freak team that handled Arceus moving forward.
Re: Japanese Charts: Detective Pikachu Returns Comes Out On Top, Once Again
@TanookiLeaf Yeah that game looks bad, but I bought it. It's a very charming game that I'm enjoying playing. I actually encourage anyone who likes a good mystery game to pick it up. The Pokemon voice acting is pretty awesome too!
Re: It's Over, Microsoft Has Officially Acquired Activision Blizzard
This is awesome! Consolidation is best for competition and overall quality of goods made. Hopefully Microsoft acquires Nintendo next so that we can finally have better games on the Switch or Switch 2.
Also, I'm being completely sarcastic.
Re: Japanese Charts: Detective Pikachu Cleans Up For His Switch Debut
@Axecon I can get behind this sentiment for sure.
Re: Japanese Charts: Detective Pikachu Cleans Up For His Switch Debut
@westman98 I bought the exclusive card through Ebay and the game in the US. Enjoying the game quite a bit!! It's so incredibly charming.
Re: Review: Wild Card Football - An Ambitious Take On Gridiron Lacking A Full Deck
NFL Street 2 was peek - still hoping for a full reboot of that franchise or a port (I assume a port would be impossible).
Re: Review: Wild Card Football - An Ambitious Take On Gridiron Lacking A Full Deck
Excited to try this out! Miss the old NFL Street games and I hope this scratches that itch. The roster seems pretty great as well. Hopefully it's a delightful game that everyone can enjoy!
Re: An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
@nessisonett I completely agree with your excitement on this! So stoked that this is going to be on the Switch. My favorite game from the Hitman series and easily in my top 10 games of all time.
Re: Review: Detective Pikachu Returns - Drab-Looking But Fun Forensics For The Fam
How is the voice acting for all Pokemon not one of the "Joys" of the game?! It's one of the main things I'm looking forward to! I really wish we would finally get Pokemon voice acting in the mainline games.
Very excited for this game though! Should blow Scarlet and Violet out of the water enjoyment wise haha.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask Are In
@Wolfleaf This. Arceus was exciting and fun. The Tera raid battles are just boring rehashes of the raids in Sword and Shield.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask Are In
@Darkred401 it’s not really an improvement so much as it is an extension. There are no true improvements made. Same terrible game engine and lacking anything of worth playing outside of the story. Arceus is still the infinitely superior Pokemon game.
Re: Paldean Pokémon Will Start Appearing In Pokémon GO Next Week
Need Galar first.
But also... no Tinkatink?? Don't care.
Re: Random: Chicago Bulls Announce Upcoming NBA Schedule With A Classic Pokémon Tribute
That's it... I'm rooting for the Bulls.
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
@UmbreonsPapa Correct - and you can transfer him into the game already through Pokemon Home.
Re: Pokémon Company's COO Addresses Issue Between Release Schedule And Game Quality
Just give the reigns of mainline Pokemon games to the LoZ team already. And outsource the online experience to another company like Bandai/Namco.
In fact, forget it... just hire Bandai/Namco for the entire thing.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Has Now Sold Over 22 Million Copies, Closing In On Gold & Silver's Sales
@JONOFTHEJONS No they're kinda trash. I recommend sticking with Arceus until GameFreak gets their **** together.
Imagine if GameFreak made a Pokemon game that looked half as beautiful as the two games Bandai have made (Pokken and Snap).
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Has Now Sold Over 22 Million Copies, Closing In On Gold & Silver's Sales
@Arawn93 It lacks spirit - one of the greatest things about Pokemon is the music. Where the hell is the music in this game beginning with the loading screen?! No intro video?! It's like they forgot who they are.
Zelda does a much better job with music at this point. I have actually described the newest Zelda game as the best Pokemon game I have ever played haha.