NOA probably fired her due to her questionable material on her social media. She was still a Nintendo employee, and needed to be careful when posting that stuff considering she was part of the company. Obviously she didn't, which is why she lost her job, not because she was a woman.
Nintendo of America was in the right for firing her. Using your social media for stuff like nude pics, or supporting child pornography while working for a company is very dumb. Having a second job also seems to be in the wrong so...
Nintendo is not feeding into Gamergate as the IDGA is claiming. She got fired for posting stuff like Playboy content, admiting she supports child pornography, and having a second job. Nintendo isn't in the wrong.
@beautifulstrong To the competitive players, being a Nintendo crossover doesn't matter. They choose charcaters who they believe will win them tournaments, or choose characters that they play the best with.
Even though Migthy No.9 is awful when it comes to how it was handled, I don't think we should never ever give our money to someone trying to make a good video game.
Look at Bloodstained:Ritual of the Night. They set a reasonable date to 2017. They could have just set multiple dates and constantly delay the game until that time period.
The issue with Mighty No. 9 is that Inafune is trying to fund all of this other stuff such as a live-action movie, cartoon, and Red Ash, that he's lost focus of what people originally funded for, and that's THE GAME.
This game could be fun, but it will go down as being a mess of a kickstarter, and cause people to be extra cynical towards other kickstarters.
@JaxonH It does seem foolish to write of a console like that, however I'm just tired of all of these "innovations." I have no reason right now to believe the NX is going to be better than the Wii U.
That being said, when more info arrives from Nintendo themselves, maybe I'll give the system a chance, but I honestly, my faith in the NX, despite knowing nothing about it, is pretty low. I know that seems weird, but this pattern Nintendo seems to be following of "Let's weaken the hardware and have no 3rd Parties" is worrying me.
You know, E3 2015 made me question why should I believe the NX will be better than the Wii U. I stand corrected. This is actually WORSE if this is real. A controller with no D-pad, buttons, or stuff like you would expect on a handheld. If the buttons are on the screen, then that's stupid because touch screen isn't always realiable.
It wouldn't be a surprise. The Wii U is boming and has no chance of picking up in sales. Nintendo already wants to talk about NX in this year's E3, so the major names are going to be it's last. It could not happen, but at this point who else is going to buy a Wii U? Zelda U is the swan song, and that might not even be a strict Wii U exclusive.
Is it just me, or has there been a pattern with Nintendo recently? 3 categories. 1. A game people have been asking for, and when its announced it disappoints a lot of fans.(Metroid, Amiibo Festival) 2. A game that is not to anticipated, but is massively underwhelming.(Ultra Smash, Chibi-Robo,) 3. A game that changes it's mechanics in a negative way.(Mario Party)
Color Splash falls into 2 out of 3 of these categories. People have been asking for Paper Mario 5 for quite a while, and it follows the Sticker Star format, which changed the gameplay in a negative way.
If I purchase this game, I will give it EVERY chance I have. However, at this point Nintendo has put Paper Mario on the back burner in favor of the Mario & Luigi series. However that can only help them for so long. Paper Jam has gotten mixed reception, and the M&L series has also gotten more simpler after Bowser's Inside Story. Nintendo doesn't realize that just because Paper Mario is not as important to them as Mario & Luigi, doesn't mean that they can just screw around with the series. Super Paper Mario caused a lot of debate on whether it was a good game or not, and Sticker Star caused a lot of negativity for a multitude of reasons.
Instead of listening to feedback, Intelligent Systems has gone with the formula that they think would work, just because Sticker Star was more successful than TTYD. The issue is that people only bought Sticker Star because A. The 3DS had a bigger install base, and B. Paper Mario went on a hiatus for quite a while. However, we haven't gone too long without Paper Mario, and the Wii U isn't picking up sales anytime soon. They had a chance to get Paper Mario fans back on board, but they kicked them off the train and threw them in the desert, only for them to wait another couple years for Paper Mario 6.
Only time will tell, but I don't think I can call myself a Paper Mario fan for a LONG time, and that makes me sad.
I also belive that the whole "You can't judge it before it comes out." is only used to prevent criticism. It's one thing to make a final judgement. It's another to form an opinion basded off of information that has been released/predictions. As long as you keep an open mind when playing the game, there is nothing wrong with judging trailers and screenshots.
I want to defend this game, but I can't I've waited for a Wii U Paper Mario, and the result is Sticker Star 2. At this point Nintendo doesn't give a dang about Paper Mario. They not only called it an action-adventure game, but the fact they had to shove him in Mario & Luigi says something. They didn't even give the game any special treatment. They just casually announced it in the Direct. You know its sad when Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympics gets more attention then Paper Mario.
@PlywoodStick I think it differs on how you approach it. He's directly asking for money, whereas projects like Sonic for Hire gain money without asking anybody.
I think the issue is that with stuff like Let's Plays on YT, the creators aren't directly asking for money for using gameplay footage of say, Mario Strikers. The views just come to X Youtuber.
It depends on what he is talking about. It would make sense for a handheld console, as the 3DS's life cycle is running out. A home console would be risky as if Nintendo releases it in 2016, it will cut off Wii U support, and if they do it in 2017, there will be speculation about PS5 and Xbox Two, which might arrive in 2018 or 2019.
I love the series, but this is hard to defend. Patreon is a funding project, meaning it's more of a "help me make this situation." However it's still making money, so this might be difficult to defend. BTW Remember when Nintendo took down that free Mario 64 project online?
I'm getting annoyed here. A LOT. This man is trying to raise money for an animated series, a live-action movie, and DLC before the game is even out. So much for the "father of Megaman."
I also hate the whole, "I glad voice chat isn't in the game because I've encountered mean people." If people seriously think that every voice chat open game has people who just curse and say other rude comments, are somewhat ignorant.
If I'm going to pay $60, I expect content worth the asking price. Titanfall did a similar system that Splatoon did in terms of dropping new content for free. However, both games lauched with very little content, with an asking price of $60. So if this system is going to work its either they don't charge us $60 and wait till the game is worth that price, or give us content worth $60.
Not the biggest Sonic fan, but the Classics, Some parts of Sonic Adventure, Some parts of Unleashed, Colors, and Generations were good games. Hopefully Sega gets their crap together.
@sonicmeerkat The only censorship I can be alright with is cultral differences.(Then again that's more or less localization.) I don't like the whole thing with Xenoblade how we couldn't alter the breast size. It's taking away a part of the game. My wishlist for 2016. (May or may not happen) A Kirby game that isn't a spinoff Mario Kart DLC Pack 3 (If it's a thing) Remake of EarthBound Custom Robo developed by Activision A new IP Info on Zelda U Pokemon on Wii U(Very unrealistic)
This is bitter sweet. On one hand it's mice to get local multiplayer, but on the other the Gamepad view, doesn't really go down with me. They could have made it like the Naruto Ninja Storm Games. I'll see when I get my hands on the game.
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Re: Atlus is Now 30 Years Old
OK.
Re: Nintendo Shuts Down Browser-Based '3D' Legend of Zelda Demo
Throw me some popcorn!
Re: International Game Developers Association Issues Critical Statement Over Nintendo and Alison Rapp
Going to be very careful when saying this.
NOA probably fired her due to her questionable material on her social media. She was still a Nintendo employee, and needed to be careful when posting that stuff considering she was part of the company. Obviously she didn't, which is why she lost her job, not because she was a woman.
Nintendo of America was in the right for firing her. Using your social media for stuff like nude pics, or supporting child pornography while working for a company is very dumb. Having a second job also seems to be in the wrong so...
Nintendo is not feeding into Gamergate as the IDGA is claiming. She got fired for posting stuff like Playboy content, admiting she supports child pornography, and having a second job. Nintendo isn't in the wrong.
Re: Video: Have a Gawk at Keiji Inafune's Super Mario Maker Stage
Please finish you game.
Re: Competitive Super Smash Bros. Scene in Spain Prepares to Ban Bayonetta
@beautifulstrong To the competitive players, being a Nintendo crossover doesn't matter. They choose charcaters who they believe will win them tournaments, or choose characters that they play the best with.
Re: Competitive Super Smash Bros. Scene in Spain Prepares to Ban Bayonetta
@shaneoh It won't matter if we practice with all the characters. There are still characters that dominate, so it wouldn't make difference.
Re: Mighty No. 9's Release Date Remains A Mighty Mystery
Even though Migthy No.9 is awful when it comes to how it was handled, I don't think we should never ever give our money to someone trying to make a good video game.
Look at Bloodstained:Ritual of the Night. They set a reasonable date to 2017. They could have just set multiple dates and constantly delay the game until that time period.
The issue with Mighty No. 9 is that Inafune is trying to fund all of this other stuff such as a live-action movie, cartoon, and Red Ash, that he's lost focus of what people originally funded for, and that's THE GAME.
This game could be fun, but it will go down as being a mess of a kickstarter, and cause people to be extra cynical towards other kickstarters.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Source and Details Gain Some Traction
Another day, Another NX rumour. I'll wait till Nintendo says something.
Re: Mighty No. 9's Release Date Remains A Mighty Mystery
Oh look! Mighty No. 9 is still not ready for release!
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st March (Europe)
I'll wait for FE in America. Other M is a bad game so I'll skip on that.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Was Wrong To Turn Its Back On The Wii Remote
@Project_Dolphin I never said that it would increase sales. All I said was sticking with the motion model wouldn't work.
However, there are different reasons to why the GCN failed. The Wii U primarily failed by trying to reel in the casuals.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Was Wrong To Turn Its Back On The Wii Remote
No thanks. The motion controls felt forced in my opinion, as simple abilities like Mario's spin jump, could be mapped to a button.
I can see the appeal, but sticking with this model wouldn't change Wii U sales. Casuals have moved on from the Wii. They are on tablets and phones.
Nintendo should just take the Pro Controller, and make that the main controller. The motion controls could be an optional peripheral.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo NX Controller Images Surface and Set the Web Alight
@JaxonH It does seem foolish to write of a console like that, however I'm just tired of all of these "innovations." I have no reason right now to believe the NX is going to be better than the Wii U.
That being said, when more info arrives from Nintendo themselves, maybe I'll give the system a chance, but I honestly, my faith in the NX, despite knowing nothing about it, is pretty low. I know that seems weird, but this pattern Nintendo seems to be following of "Let's weaken the hardware and have no 3rd Parties" is worrying me.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo NX Controller Images Surface and Set the Web Alight
You know, E3 2015 made me question why should I believe the NX will be better than the Wii U.
I stand corrected. This is actually WORSE if this is real.
A controller with no D-pad, buttons, or stuff like you would expect on a handheld. If the buttons are on the screen, then that's stupid because touch screen isn't always realiable.
If this is the NX, I'm not buying one. -_-
Re: Nikkei Report Suggests That Wii U Production Will End in 2016
It wouldn't be a surprise. The Wii U is boming and has no chance of picking up in sales. Nintendo already wants to talk about NX in this year's E3, so the major names are going to be it's last.
It could not happen, but at this point who else is going to buy a Wii U? Zelda U is the swan song, and that might not even be a strict Wii U exclusive.
Re: Soapbox: It's too Early to Judge Paper Mario: Color Splash
Is it just me, or has there been a pattern with Nintendo recently?
3 categories.
1. A game people have been asking for, and when its announced it disappoints a lot of fans.(Metroid, Amiibo Festival)
2. A game that is not to anticipated, but is massively underwhelming.(Ultra Smash, Chibi-Robo,)
3. A game that changes it's mechanics in a negative way.(Mario Party)
Color Splash falls into 2 out of 3 of these categories. People have been asking for Paper Mario 5 for quite a while, and it follows the Sticker Star format, which changed the gameplay in a negative way.
If I purchase this game, I will give it EVERY chance I have. However, at this point Nintendo has put Paper Mario on the back burner in favor of the Mario & Luigi series. However that can only help them for so long. Paper Jam has gotten mixed reception, and the M&L series has also gotten more simpler after Bowser's Inside Story. Nintendo doesn't realize that just because Paper Mario is not as important to them as Mario & Luigi, doesn't mean that they can just screw around with the series. Super Paper Mario caused a lot of debate on whether it was a good game or not, and Sticker Star caused a lot of negativity for a multitude of reasons.
Instead of listening to feedback, Intelligent Systems has gone with the formula that they think would work, just because Sticker Star was more successful than TTYD. The issue is that people only bought Sticker Star because A. The 3DS had a bigger install base, and B. Paper Mario went on a hiatus for quite a while. However, we haven't gone too long without Paper Mario, and the Wii U isn't picking up sales anytime soon. They had a chance to get Paper Mario fans back on board, but they kicked them off the train and threw them in the desert, only for them to wait another couple years for Paper Mario 6.
Only time will tell, but I don't think I can call myself a Paper Mario fan for a LONG time, and that makes me sad.
Re: Soapbox: It's too Early to Judge Paper Mario: Color Splash
I also belive that the whole "You can't judge it before it comes out." is only used to prevent criticism. It's one thing to make a final judgement. It's another to form an opinion basded off of information that has been released/predictions. As long as you keep an open mind when playing the game, there is nothing wrong with judging trailers and screenshots.
Re: Soapbox: It's too Early to Judge Paper Mario: Color Splash
I want to defend this game, but I can't I've waited for a Wii U Paper Mario, and the result is Sticker Star 2.
At this point Nintendo doesn't give a dang about Paper Mario. They not only called it an action-adventure game, but the fact they had to shove him in Mario & Luigi says something. They didn't even give the game any special treatment. They just casually announced it in the Direct. You know its sad when Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympics gets more attention then Paper Mario.
Maybe if they made TTYD HD I would be more happy.
Re: Mario Kart TV Website Confirmed for Closure on 5th April
That exists!
Ok.
Re: Video: Learn Some Fun Facts About Conker, His Descent to Badness and Nintendo's Naughty Side
Now Microsoft has him looking like Bubsy skinned him. -_-
Re: Paper Mario Colour Splash Coming to Wii U
Nintendo. JUST STAY SIMPLE!
Add some new factors, and take the best parts of TTYD. You don't NEED some special factor! Sigh
Re: Rumour Buster: Let's Clarify Some Issues With Those Recent Nintendo NX Predictions
NX Rumours have been happening since 2014. It's getting old. We need to just wait for the system to be announced.
Re: Sakurai Talks About the Development Process Behind the Smash Bros. DLC Stages
ERROR!
Source Gaming made these translations.
http://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/02/21/nintendodream3/
Re: Reaction: The Pokémon Direct Was Short and Slick, But Had a Blunted Impact
Wasn't hyped for this so I was pleased.
Though why is this a Direct? Directs are typically 30-40 min long, and in Direct Micros, 15-18.
Re: Reaction: The Pokémon Direct Was Short and Slick, But Had a Blunted Impact
Wasn't hyped for this so I was pleased.
Though why is this a Direct? Directs are typically 30-40 min long, and in Direct Micros, 15-18.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Z Creator Launches New Patreon Page After Nintendo Takedown
@PlywoodStick I think it differs on how you approach it. He's directly asking for money, whereas projects like Sonic for Hire gain money without asking anybody.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Z Creator Launches New Patreon Page After Nintendo Takedown
I think the issue is that with stuff like Let's Plays on YT, the creators aren't directly asking for money for using gameplay footage of say, Mario Strikers. The views just come to X Youtuber.
Re: Analyst Firm DFC Believes a 2016 Nintendo NX Launch "Would Be a Mistake"
It depends on what he is talking about. It would make sense for a handheld console, as the 3DS's life cycle is running out. A home console would be risky as if Nintendo releases it in 2016, it will cut off Wii U support, and if they do it in 2017, there will be speculation about PS5 and Xbox Two, which might arrive in 2018 or 2019.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Z Creator Launches New Patreon Page After Nintendo Takedown
I love the series, but this is hard to defend. Patreon is a funding project, meaning it's more of a "help me make this situation." However it's still making money, so this might be difficult to defend.
BTW Remember when Nintendo took down that free Mario 64 project online?
Re: Site News: Welcome To The Brand New Nintendo Life!
I have mixed feelings. It looks nice and there are some new changes I like, but the layout looks messy. I hope it looks clean in the next update.
When will I get notifications again?
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Has Plans to Localise Mother 3 This Year
Uh Huh. Yeah. Call me when these rumours actually stop,
Re: Rumour: Super Smash Bros. Planned as NX Launch Title, Bandai Namco Working on "Several" Games
Uh huh. Yeah.
Did Sakurai finish Corrin and Bayonetta? Nope.
NX rumours since 2014. -_-
Re: Mighty No. 9 Has Been Delayed Once Again as Keiji Inafune Offers Sincere Apologies
I'm getting annoyed here. A LOT.
This man is trying to raise money for an animated series, a live-action movie, and DLC before the game is even out. So much for the "father of Megaman."
Re: Video: Nintendo Minute Takes an Extended Look at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
I might get this. I bought Wind Waker HD, and that was a great remaster. I'll wait and see.
Re: Talking Point: Splatoon Began With an Early Access Approach, and Has Provided a Valuable Lesson
I also hate the whole, "I glad voice chat isn't in the game because I've encountered mean people." If people seriously think that every voice chat open game has people who just curse and say other rude comments, are somewhat ignorant.
Re: Talking Point: Splatoon Began With an Early Access Approach, and Has Provided a Valuable Lesson
If I'm going to pay $60, I expect content worth the asking price. Titanfall did a similar system that Splatoon did in terms of dropping new content for free. However, both games lauched with very little content, with an asking price of $60. So if this system is going to work its either they don't charge us $60 and wait till the game is worth that price, or give us content worth $60.
Re: Video: Super Mario Bros. Z, a Stylish Sprite-Based Animated Series, is Back
I remember discovering this show back in 2012. Glad I did!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Can Exploit Its Rich History With More Remasters
As long as they make sense. Don't remake current gen games, and actually improve it, not port it.
Re: Activision Blizzard Has Acquired Major League Gaming
Sigh....isappointed:
Re: Crush 40 Facebook Post, Since Deleted, Points to 25th Anniversary Sonic Game
Oh boy...
Please PUT EFFORT. Sega is starting to worry and if this bombs, then Sega will be close to dead.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X Voice Actress Is In Favour Of Lin's Western Costume Change
She's allowed to do this right?
Re: SEGA Reveals the Logo for Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary
Not the biggest Sonic fan, but the Classics, Some parts of Sonic Adventure, Some parts of Unleashed, Colors, and Generations were good games. Hopefully Sega gets their crap together.
Re: Feature: Five Key Reveals and Releases That Will Define Nintendo's 2016
I'm very scared and excited. Don't ruin this Nintendo.
Re: Feature: Our Staff's Hopes and Dreams for Nintendo's 2016
@sonicmeerkat The only censorship I can be alright with is cultral differences.(Then again that's more or less localization.)
I don't like the whole thing with Xenoblade how we couldn't alter the breast size. It's taking away a part of the game.
My wishlist for 2016. (May or may not happen)
A Kirby game that isn't a spinoff
Mario Kart DLC Pack 3 (If it's a thing)
Remake of EarthBound
Custom Robo developed by Activision
A new IP
Info on Zelda U
Pokemon on Wii U(Very unrealistic)
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
What would having a female Link do to the series?
Not much. Unless you can make something unquie like Toon Link it's going to be Zelda no matter what.
Re: Video: Get on the Starting Blocks With Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Footage
That roster beefed up.
Re: Talking Point: The Easily Forgotten Hardware Release of 2015 - New Nintendo 3DS
I'm only getting one if my 3DS stops working, or something on it breaks. Otherwise I don't feel compelled to buy it.
Re: Pokkén Tournament Will Feature 2-Player Local Multiplayer
@Morph It should have not been said as a selling point.
Re: Pokkén Tournament Will Feature 2-Player Local Multiplayer
No offense but why is this being used as a selling point? This is a standard for fighting games so I don't see the point of this news.
Re: Pokkén Tournament Will Feature 2-Player Local Multiplayer
This is bitter sweet. On one hand it's mice to get local multiplayer, but on the other the Gamepad view, doesn't really go down with me. They could have made it like the Naruto Ninja Storm Games. I'll see when I get my hands on the game.