I wonder if this same tech could be used to transfer Gen 1/2 Pokémon to Gen 3 (and beyond). Really, someone just need to define how some of the stats translate, then write some software to do the transferring.
The Splatoon 3 trailer showed shadows during the "gameplay" part that were the sharpest I've seen on Switch. You'd need more video RAM or a GPU that supports more modern techniques to achieve this.
I wouldn't be surprised if it came with a few other improved components.
I might be overanalyzing here... but the graphics look sharper than Splatoon 2. Not the screen resolution, but the shadows and paint splatters look like they're working with higher resolution textures.
Also released during the Club Nintendo era was reproductions of the original G&W Ball. I remember it cost all of the points I had left. I still haven't turned it on.
Super Noah's Ark. I'm not sure if this game is a satire or not, but it's actually kind of entertaining! Basically it's a reskinned Wolfenstein, but goats and sheep have gone mad and you have a slingshot to thwap them in the face with pellets.
At first I thought Nintendo was crazy for releasing in March, but I'm starting to think otherwise. Considering the Wii U's drought at the beginning, I think Nintendo learned their lesson and are coming back at it with a strategy.
The die hard fans are going to buy the console anyway, so the timing doesn't really matter. Those looking for it for a holiday gift are going to want something to play on it; and those who aren't interested at all are most likely only going to be compelled if there's a game that they're interested in.
Almost no console launches with a good set of games. It takes time for developers to come on board and some of that is just the publishers keeping an eye on the console and seeing if it's worth it. This extra time throughout the year will build some hype and really get things going.
I don't think it's necessarily the silver bullet, but at least it's a strategy. Now my big hope is they get the marketing right... I still have friends that ask "oh, that's the Wii tablet thing, right?"
As for E3, I think Nintendo has sort of lost interest in it in general. Once upon a time it was the way to get their news out there, but there's so many better channels now (youtube, ND, etc.), but I think they still have pride in their Twilight Princess announcement and want to top that. It might help if they approached it saying "The Legend of Zelda team will be at E3 2016 to present a playable version." Rather than "Nintendo just wants to show this one project."
I hear a lot of people talk about how much they're failing. The thing is Nintendo makes the console AND the games. Sony and Microsoft don't make games in-house (and for a good reason). If they manage to sell one system the chances are pretty likely they're going to buy multiple Nintendo games. A family might buy Wii Sports Club and Nintendo Land, while a gamer might buy Zelda and Mario. MS/Sony sell the console and... their subscription service? Licensing?
This has to count for something, no?
Also, along the same lines, Nintendo is successful for the same reason Google is. They dog food their products. Nintendo makes a console to make their games better. It's not about meetings with multiple developers to make the ultimate "videogame console" (souped-up PC). Nintendo can literally sneaker-net their ideas between development houses to make a better future for themselves which is how Nintendo can incubate the best developers and end up delivering the best polished innovative products*. I guess you could say "Chrome is to Google Drive, as Wii U is to Mario".
I think people get concerned because they forget Nintendo has a toy company's genes. It focuses on the entire family/party/life rather than the average 16 year old kid fueled by mountain dew and florescent lights. They do miss out on a lot of software because of this, but I don't necessarily see it as having doom cast on them.
But, even with all of that said, Nintendo does really need to focus on their advertising. Even some of my gamer friends have been really confused about Wii U to Wii which is really sad... I still think they should have called it something more like Super Wii.
(*And as a side note, I'm an indie developer myself. Their choices on the structure of the Wii U's hardware are challenging but genius.)
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Re: Random: You Can Now Play The Original Game Boy Tetris In Online Multiplayer
I wonder if this same tech could be used to transfer Gen 1/2 Pokémon to Gen 3 (and beyond). Really, someone just need to define how some of the stats translate, then write some software to do the transferring.
Re: Random: What Is This, A Game Boy For Ants?
Reminds me of the PocketSprite (which I have and love)
Re: Feature: Should You Buy Harvest Moon: One World, Or Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town?
Wow. This is how you know NL is legit. Their main advertiser is Harvest Moon, and yet they rip on it for 4 pages.
Re: Random: This Animal Crossing Screenshot "Probably" Has Nothing To Do With The Rumoured 4K Switch
The "gameplay" footage portion of the Splatoon 3 video was also showing higher quality shadows than what the Switch hardware can provide.
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Reveal A New Switch Model This Year With "Bigger" Samsung OLED Display
The Splatoon 3 trailer showed shadows during the "gameplay" part that were the sharpest I've seen on Switch. You'd need more video RAM or a GPU that supports more modern techniques to achieve this.
I wouldn't be surprised if it came with a few other improved components.
Re: Splatoon 3: First Gameplay Mechanics, Weapons, And 'Splatlands' Lore Details Revealed
I might be overanalyzing here... but the graphics look sharper than Splatoon 2. Not the screen resolution, but the shadows and paint splatters look like they're working with higher resolution textures.
Improved coding... or hardware upgrade?
Re: Video: The History Of Nintendo's Game & Watch Range
You forgot one!
Also released during the Club Nintendo era was reproductions of the original G&W Ball. I remember it cost all of the points I had left. I still haven't turned it on.
Re: Magical 2D Platformer Enchanted Portals Accused Of Being A Cuphead Clone
I mean, it's not like Cuphead was the first to conceptualize this art style for gameplay.
https://youtu.be/NyFfR6VLKYg?t=71
They were just the best at executing on the idea.
Re: Nintendo's Upcoming Switch Online NES Titles Include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike And Clu Clu Land
I read that as "Donkey Kong Jr. VS Excitebike" at first and got way more excited than I should have...
Re: Retro-Bit Generations Game List Contains Capcom, Irem And Data East Classics
Super Noah's Ark. I'm not sure if this game is a satire or not, but it's actually kind of entertaining! Basically it's a reskinned Wolfenstein, but goats and sheep have gone mad and you have a slingshot to thwap them in the face with pellets.
They've re-released it on steam and it's got a 9.5 http://store.steampowered.com/app/371180/
Re: Retail Executives and Analysts Voice Support For Nintendo's NX Release Window and Lack of E3 Showing
At first I thought Nintendo was crazy for releasing in March, but I'm starting to think otherwise. Considering the Wii U's drought at the beginning, I think Nintendo learned their lesson and are coming back at it with a strategy.
The die hard fans are going to buy the console anyway, so the timing doesn't really matter. Those looking for it for a holiday gift are going to want something to play on it; and those who aren't interested at all are most likely only going to be compelled if there's a game that they're interested in.
Almost no console launches with a good set of games. It takes time for developers to come on board and some of that is just the publishers keeping an eye on the console and seeing if it's worth it. This extra time throughout the year will build some hype and really get things going.
I don't think it's necessarily the silver bullet, but at least it's a strategy. Now my big hope is they get the marketing right... I still have friends that ask "oh, that's the Wii tablet thing, right?"
As for E3, I think Nintendo has sort of lost interest in it in general. Once upon a time it was the way to get their news out there, but there's so many better channels now (youtube, ND, etc.), but I think they still have pride in their Twilight Princess announcement and want to top that. It might help if they approached it saying "The Legend of Zelda team will be at E3 2016 to present a playable version." Rather than "Nintendo just wants to show this one project."
Re: Tri-Strip Brings That Vintage Game Boy Feel To Your Wii U
Can you turn off the backlight and increase the pixel response time?
Re: Nintendo Confirms Development of Games That Will Have "Improved" Gameplay and "Enhanced" Graphics on New 3DS
REALLY!? They're not including the AC Adapter???
(~11:55 mark)
Re: This New Fatal Frame Trailer Highlights the GamePad's Functionality
For some reason this game makes me miss Shenmue.
Also, can we please get a Pokemon Snap for Wii U?
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Resilience Against Wii U Criticism Emphasizes Its Longevity
I hear a lot of people talk about how much they're failing. The thing is Nintendo makes the console AND the games. Sony and Microsoft don't make games in-house (and for a good reason). If they manage to sell one system the chances are pretty likely they're going to buy multiple Nintendo games. A family might buy Wii Sports Club and Nintendo Land, while a gamer might buy Zelda and Mario. MS/Sony sell the console and... their subscription service? Licensing?
This has to count for something, no?
Also, along the same lines, Nintendo is successful for the same reason Google is. They dog food their products. Nintendo makes a console to make their games better. It's not about meetings with multiple developers to make the ultimate "videogame console" (souped-up PC). Nintendo can literally sneaker-net their ideas between development houses to make a better future for themselves which is how Nintendo can incubate the best developers and end up delivering the best polished innovative products*. I guess you could say "Chrome is to Google Drive, as Wii U is to Mario".
I think people get concerned because they forget Nintendo has a toy company's genes. It focuses on the entire family/party/life rather than the average 16 year old kid fueled by mountain dew and florescent lights. They do miss out on a lot of software because of this, but I don't necessarily see it as having doom cast on them.
But, even with all of that said, Nintendo does really need to focus on their advertising. Even some of my gamer friends have been really confused about Wii U to Wii which is really sad... I still think they should have called it something more like Super Wii.
(*And as a side note, I'm an indie developer myself. Their choices on the structure of the Wii U's hardware are challenging but genius.)