As someone who played the Pokemon TCG competitively for about six years up until the Sun and Moon era, I think some the commenters on here are out of the loop on things. Rotations are going to happen every year; that means some sets will not be playable in the Standard format. However, there is a second format called Expanded where pretty much everything from Black and White (2011) and on is fair game. This is a way to keep them coming out with new sets every few months while also (supposedly) retaining value to the stuff you already bought. However, one issue here is that many local card shops only do Standard tournaments, not Expanded. This makes a large chunk of cards you could bought turn into paperweights and makes you feel ripped off. Sure, there are much larger sanctioned events like Regionals and Internationals, but that brings up another big issue in the game: cost. Entry fees are a good $50+ for these events, and that's not counting gas, food, and hotel. For those actually seeking a shot to compete at the World Championships in August, get ready to commit thousands of dollars and any available weekend off to do so.
Lastly, I will say that Pokemon seems to just not have really adjusted to the digital age of smartphones and subscription models. Having to rely on manually entering in codes from packs bought and hoping to get what you need or trading for them online is silly. There should be a set subscription fee like Magic's online app. Maybe pay $8 for an all-you-can-eat type deal? There are currently cards like Tropical Beach that can only be obtained by trading hundreds of packs away in the game; that shouldn't ever be a thing.
@Zaphod_Beeblebrox Why? People have a legal right to back up their games and saves. I understand the piracy concern, but that's like telling Microsoft to brick any PC that has an emulator running on it.
This game a is a joke, people. As I've said, seems like the 3DS is nothing but a "Re-DS" meaning nothing but enhanced ports and continuations of the same games. If you want tetris, go play Tetris DS. Don't waste your money on this crap. 3DS is probably going to fail with games like this and gimmicky 3D.
Sorry, but the 3DS just seems like a failure at the moment. Even if they launch the 3D video service, what good is it if your system gets 3-4 hours tops with 3D on? And with Netflix streaming, you're looking at 2-3. Add that to the pile of crap they call software on there (it's sad when the best game is an enhanced port), and 3DS just doesn't appeal to me at all.
Glad I sold my 3DS. It's obvious that this virtual console will prove to be just as bad as the Wii's. And it was false advertising on their part regarding original DS games. They look absolutely terrible on 3DS. When Nintendo gets its act together, MAYBE I'll buy something from them again.
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Re: Talking Point: The Pokémon Trading Card Game Is In Desperate Need of An Evolution
As someone who played the Pokemon TCG competitively for about six years up until the Sun and Moon era, I think some the commenters on here are out of the loop on things. Rotations are going to happen every year; that means some sets will not be playable in the Standard format. However, there is a second format called Expanded where pretty much everything from Black and White (2011) and on is fair game. This is a way to keep them coming out with new sets every few months while also (supposedly) retaining value to the stuff you already bought. However, one issue here is that many local card shops only do Standard tournaments, not Expanded. This makes a large chunk of cards you could bought turn into paperweights and makes you feel ripped off. Sure, there are much larger sanctioned events like Regionals and Internationals, but that brings up another big issue in the game: cost. Entry fees are a good $50+ for these events, and that's not counting gas, food, and hotel. For those actually seeking a shot to compete at the World Championships in August, get ready to commit thousands of dollars and any available weekend off to do so.
Lastly, I will say that Pokemon seems to just not have really adjusted to the digital age of smartphones and subscription models. Having to rely on manually entering in codes from packs bought and hoping to get what you need or trading for them online is silly. There should be a set subscription fee like Magic's online app. Maybe pay $8 for an all-you-can-eat type deal? There are currently cards like Tropical Beach that can only be obtained by trading hundreds of packs away in the game; that shouldn't ever be a thing.
Re: Evidence of a Functional 3DS Flashcard Emerges
@Zaphod_Beeblebrox Why? People have a legal right to back up their games and saves. I understand the piracy concern, but that's like telling Microsoft to brick any PC that has an emulator running on it.
Re: Tetris: Axis Swings By 3DS on 2nd October
This game a is a joke, people. As I've said, seems like the 3DS is nothing but a "Re-DS" meaning nothing but enhanced ports and continuations of the same games. If you want tetris, go play Tetris DS. Don't waste your money on this crap. 3DS is probably going to fail with games like this and gimmicky 3D.
Re: Nintendo Video Application Launches in Europe This Week
Sorry, but the 3DS just seems like a failure at the moment. Even if they launch the 3D video service, what good is it if your system gets 3-4 hours tops with 3D on? And with Netflix streaming, you're looking at 2-3. Add that to the pile of crap they call software on there (it's sad when the best game is an enhanced port), and 3DS just doesn't appeal to me at all.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th July (North America)
Glad I sold my 3DS. It's obvious that this virtual console will prove to be just as bad as the Wii's. And it was false advertising on their part regarding original DS games. They look absolutely terrible on 3DS. When Nintendo gets its act together, MAYBE I'll buy something from them again.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary
I think I'll get something out of the ordinary, instead of the usual Zelda or Mario game if I win.