Insider intel don't share "the twist? All Mario characters we know and love are replaced with squid-like avatars. The gameplay is changed too from kart racing to ink battles. Most surprisingly, the game won't be named Mario Kart 9 but Splatoon 3"
@Friendly Saints Row 3 is more GTA-like, this one is more of a Crackdown type of game I'd say, from what I've played. Way more action, and sillier. But ultimately it's still "just" a fun distraction, if you don't want a time-waster maybe it's not for you.
If you're speaking french I highly recommend following Antistar on twitch for both those types of gameplay and talks. Very nice dude with a big physical collection of games.
@minecraftemery It's playtime "over the last two weeks" so I'm not surprised Odyssey isn't on it. But who knows what will be on it after Christmas? (It will be Mario Kart #1)
@The-Chosen-one As other have said it is handheld only. But if you love it, Hori will be releasing a new tool that transforms those joycons into a wired controller.
It's completely insane to acknowledge the difference between the state of the game at eshop release and what it'll be for physical release. (even if it still won't be perfect) I will never understand why they didn't release on the eshop on the same day as physical.
At this point I don't really know what to expect with the series, I feel like they've written themselves in a corner. I hope we'll still get some great classic FF-style turn based RPG in the future from square, but I'm not holding my breath.
@NintendoKnight I recommend NintendoLife's review for some insight, but in my opinion the turn-based gameplay is still the best part of the game. The story and characters sadly feel more like cheap generic placeholders and the story is both very short but yet plays out for too long. Opinions may vary, of course.
If you play your JRPG for gameplay first, I would still highly recommend it.
Yeah no. They would need some "killer app" to make me budge.
Most Genesis games are playable somewhere else, and same for a few N64 games. Even Banjo Kazooie isn't that big a deal if you have an Xbox One/series.
For a low price the ease of use would have been interesting.
Also the "year only" contract is way too shady.
We've been begging for a chance to spend our money on a Metroid Trilogy re-release, but I had forgotten the original release was already plagued with low printing.
I still feel we need to thank Sakurai for this situation. Kids in my family haven't played a single Metroid game but they're fans of Samus because of Smash Bros.
I'm very nostalgic for the now 'retro' (man, we're getting old) art style, but the new one is pretty nice too. But Max sure did some heavy work out those past few years, he's larger than the tank now!
Pretty cool if you need a box that sits right with your physical collection, just like the 3DS one did.
Not cool at all if you want more than one.
@EarthboundBenjy For the same reason they don't allow you to redeem it more than once: they want to annoy scalpers, I guess. But this should be mass produced.
That style of trailer is refreshing with both gameplay & commentary by the devs. For indies, I really want to know what I'm getting into. Feels like chuhai labs are really putting their name out there fast
@Zeropulse I never read this no! This is hilarious and feels so right lol The name "Pepe" felt so out of place, too. Thanks for sharing, this made my day!
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Re: Random: In Pokémon Legends, Who Needs Basculegion When You Have A Bridge Of Bidoofs
science can't explain that
Re: Atlus Is Teasing Something On A New Soul Hackers Countdown Website
@SpiderSquid it's probably an Amico exclusive
Re: Atlus Is Teasing Something On A New Soul Hackers Countdown Website
Persona 7 basically confirmed
Re: A New Zorro Game Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Disgusted by this mustache-less Zorro. Childhood ruined, etc etc
I didn't even know this show existed, but the artstyle is pretty cute.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.0.2 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
they've released a bunch of domesticated cherrims into the wild
Re: 30 Things You Might Have Missed In Pokémon Legends: Arceus
You can do what with the large rocks?
Most hidden pokémon hidden move: no HM at all
Re: Popular Video Game Music YouTube Channel Receives 1,300 Copyright Claims From Nintendo
wait a second, that's not Silvagunner
Re: Ryan North's Hamlet Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Just Surprise-Launched On Switch
I am way too hyped for this.
@CharlieGirl I had no idea! Thanks for the heads up!
Re: Mario Kart 9 Is "In Active Development" And Comes With A "New Twist", Analyst Claims
Insider intel don't share
"the twist? All Mario characters we know and love are replaced with squid-like avatars. The gameplay is changed too from kart racing to ink battles. Most surprisingly, the game won't be named Mario Kart 9 but Splatoon 3"
Re: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Gets Its Physical Release Date For Switch
This spring schedule is getting crowded, now
Re: Yes, Saints Row IV Is 93% Off And No, It's Not A Mistake
@Friendly Saints Row 3 is more GTA-like, this one is more of a Crackdown type of game I'd say, from what I've played. Way more action, and sillier.
But ultimately it's still "just" a fun distraction, if you don't want a time-waster maybe it's not for you.
Re: Indie Darling Chicory: A Colorful Tale Is On The Switch, Right Now
hell yeah. Almost bought it on PS4 last week, but was hoping it would come over soon enough.
Re: Almost 30 Years Later, This Super Mario Kart Player Has Achieved An "Impossible" Record
If you're speaking french I highly recommend following Antistar on twitch for both those types of gameplay and talks.
Very nice dude with a big physical collection of games.
Re: Poll: Paper Mario Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch Online, Will You Be Playing It?
@link3710 The Expansion Pack can only be subscribed to for a year, no single month or 3 months plans.
This is not a joke.
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Has Added A 'Most Played' Section To The Switch eShop
@minecraftemery It's playtime "over the last two weeks" so I'm not surprised Odyssey isn't on it. But who knows what will be on it after Christmas? (It will be Mario Kart #1)
Re: Hori Is Releasing A Pokémon Legends: Arceus Split Pad Pro For Nintendo Switch
@The-Chosen-one As other have said it is handheld only. But if you love it, Hori will be releasing a new tool that transforms those joycons into a wired controller.
More info on that:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/the-best-switch-joy-con-finally-get-a-grip-for-tv-play
Re: GTA Trilogy Gets Another Update, Heading To Switch 'In The Coming Days'
It's completely insane to acknowledge the difference between the state of the game at eshop release and what it'll be for physical release. (even if it still won't be perfect)
I will never understand why they didn't release on the eshop on the same day as physical.
Re: PSA: Did You Know You Can Lift Weights In Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Finally, I can engage emotionally with my fitness-crazy villagers.
Re: A Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Statue Distribution Has Begun
@Bobb None given as far as I know, Serebii staff doesn't know either.
Re: Bravely Default Producer Tells Fans To Look Forward To Next Year's Anniversary
At this point I don't really know what to expect with the series, I feel like they've written themselves in a corner. I hope we'll still get some great classic FF-style turn based RPG in the future from square, but I'm not holding my breath.
@NintendoKnight I recommend NintendoLife's review for some insight, but in my opinion the turn-based gameplay is still the best part of the game. The story and characters sadly feel more like cheap generic placeholders and the story is both very short but yet plays out for too long. Opinions may vary, of course.
If you play your JRPG for gameplay first, I would still highly recommend it.
Re: Back Page: We Forced A Bot To Read Nintendo News, And It Wrote Its Own Headlines
Stop posting E3 rumors!!!!!!!!
Re: Rockstar Has Released Its First Update For The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy
@Stocksy The intention is good but maybe don't ask them to butcher two more games within a single month
Re: Rockstar Has Released Its First Update For The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy
We'll see if they manage to make something out of their mess, but the bad publicity is forever.
Re: Random: There's A New Wasp Escape Trick In Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0
Pretty cool for those who didn't manage to get the "catch 5 wasps in a row" mile achievement.
Re: 'Baba Make Level' Is A Free Editor Update For The Unique Puzzler Baba Is You, Coming To Switch Next Week
the Mario Maker "slopes" joke made me laugh, well played baba.
BABA IS FUNNY
MAKE
JOKE
Re: The Best Switch Joy-Con Finally Get A Grip For TV Play
The headphone jack is just the gift that was not strictly necessary but that still makes the package whole.
Great stuff
@Rainbowjames I guess to be wireless the adapter would need a battery but also a bluetooth chip, as the split pad pro doesn't have any.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Price?
Yeah no. They would need some "killer app" to make me budge.
Most Genesis games are playable somewhere else, and same for a few N64 games. Even Banjo Kazooie isn't that big a deal if you have an Xbox One/series.
For a low price the ease of use would have been interesting.
Also the "year only" contract is way too shady.
Re: Former King Of Kong Billy Mitchell Is Finally Taking Twin Galaxies To Court
This story is just getting sad
Re: Metroid Dread Sparks Improved Sales For Past Games In The Series
Wii U's not dead! I wonder if the NES and SNES games in the NSO are more played right now too.
@nkarafo I mean it's this week's big release + first new metroid game in ages, so yeah?
Re: Metroid Dread's UK Sales Momentum Points To A Big Moment For The Series
@MousaMouseMan I & III are on the Switch Online, NES and SNES respectively, if you haven't played those yet
Re: Metroid Dread's UK Sales Momentum Points To A Big Moment For The Series
We've been begging for a chance to spend our money on a Metroid Trilogy re-release, but I had forgotten the original release was already plagued with low printing.
I still feel we need to thank Sakurai for this situation. Kids in my family haven't played a single Metroid game but they're fans of Samus because of Smash Bros.
Re: Soapbox: We Need To Talk About The One Thing Nintendo Got Wrong With The Switch OLED
We've said "Vita means life" too many times and now we've brought back the beast. This is our fault.
Re: AAA Clock Is Why We Don't Deserve Nice Things On Switch
@RolyTheBeerGeek lol, well played
Re: AAA Clock Is Why We Don't Deserve Nice Things On Switch
Good game for speedrunners
Re: Advance Wars' Switch Box Art Recreates The Original GBA Cover
I'm very nostalgic for the now 'retro' (man, we're getting old) art style, but the new one is pretty nice too.
But Max sure did some heavy work out those past few years, he's larger than the tank now!
Re: Here's Shin Megami Tensei V's First English Dub Trailer And Cast List
Where's Chris Pratt though
Re: Want A New Castlevania Game? You Need To Make Yourself Heard, Says Konami Director
I think we're all a bit tired of being angry at Konami
Re: Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus At Amazon UK To Get A SteelBook And Poké Ball Replica
I had the 3ds pokeball with X-Y, with a similar base. It was indeed a 3ds game card holder. I wonder if this one will have the same dimensions!
@dew12333 It's a free gift, of course in the end, it's cheap.
Re: This Switch Case Lets You Store Eight Cartridges, Available Now From My Nintendo (Europe)
Pretty cool if you need a box that sits right with your physical collection, just like the 3DS one did.
Not cool at all if you want more than one.
@EarthboundBenjy For the same reason they don't allow you to redeem it more than once: they want to annoy scalpers, I guess. But this should be mass produced.
Re: Bravely Default Producer Keen To Continue Series But Admits A New Entry Might Take A While
He needs to be brave and default his idea of yet another license becoming a smartphone game.
Re: Poll: Why Do You Collect Video Games?
Trying to hack the poll to add the "trying to fill a hole in your heart, like Sisyphus with a Skyrim-rerelease-shaped boulder" option.
Re: Cursed To Golf Is A 'Roguelike Golf Adventure' Out Next Year
That style of trailer is refreshing with both gameplay & commentary by the devs. For indies, I really want to know what I'm getting into. Feels like chuhai labs are really putting their name out there fast
Re: Picross S Genesis & Master System Edition Could Be Puzzle Perfection For SEGA Fans
Day 1.
Hour 1.
Maybe even minute 1. What a great concept.
@moodycat The trailer says there will be a few tracks including OutRun, Space Harrier etc.
Re: Back Page: The Ten Best Crabs On The Nintendo Switch
Alexa, play crab_rave_party.mp4
Re: Random: Fan Theory About Possible Nintendo Reveal Debunked By 20-Year-Old Magazine Article
@Zeropulse I never read this no! This is hilarious and feels so right lol
The name "Pepe" felt so out of place, too. Thanks for sharing, this made my day!
Re: Random: Fan Theory About Possible Nintendo Reveal Debunked By 20-Year-Old Magazine Article
Ok but who's Pepe Silvia then???
Re: Wizard With A Gun Brings Online Co-Op Sandbox Survival Action To Switch In 2022
Don't know if it's fun to play, but that game sure is gorgeous
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity 'Free' Expansion Pass Exploit Fully Closed
At least that made us debate for hours about hypothetical situations... and in the end, isn't that the goal of the comments section?
Re: Random: Forget "Can You Pet The Dog", Does Your Favourite Game Have A Crab In It?
Finally, c r a b
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Expansion Pass Appears For Free, Thanks To An eShop Exploit
@blockfight Yeah same, after 100% the game, a few characters and weapons aren't really worth going back.