I swear the employees of Nintendo pay no attention to where gaming is going. The execs are running the company into the ground 'cause they either have no clue what the fans want or just don't care. I used to love Ninty but they no idea what the heck they are doing.
It looks great, but I just don't understand why you need two screens for a game like this, I think the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm series proves this: with 3d fighting games, it works having both players on the same screen.
As much as I love the Wii U gamepad, I can't help but think of it as a solution to a non existent problem.
I'm actually pleased with the two versions now. Like Awakening? Get Birthright. Like classic FE? Get Conquest. I was annoyed at first by the split versions but it actually makes sense considering different people want different things from the series.
I know I've said this before, but I always think TP is amazing when I look at it, but when I play I don't enjoy it. This trailer is really good, It made we want the game again, but then I remembered all the issues I had with it that weren't in the trailer, so I don't think I'll bite.
@shani How is indicating an area where the item can be found easier than looking it up or just buying it? If you want to go out and find the items there should be an easier way to do so. However, I just got my skell and I agree with you. The controls are clunky, and it feels like the world wasn't designed for the player to be so big. Hopefully being able to fly will make up for it.
Also, what does joining factions do? I'm an interceptor, but what difference does it make? Are there different side quests available? Different skills?
I love the game, but one thing I absolutely hate are the gathering quests. No direction, no indicators, nothing. They just tell you to go out and find a few little items in these MASSIVE continents.
@kurtasbestos Same, I'd rather have the game be a little harder than have my characters look dorky. In SMT IV, I used the black demonica, the standard beginning armor, for the entire game, cause I didn't like the look of anything else...
I unfortunately watched the ending to the Japanese game a few months ago, I know its isn't that character, at least not from that game that that character's from.
@1nightinthepit That's true and terrible, but it ultimately doesn't relate to having a girl wear something that may resemble a Native American outfit in the game.
@ThunderRazor It's because Japan hasn't been infected by PC culture yet. They don't give sh*t about offending other people/races, as it should be when creating art.
@faint Whether or not Native Americans are still marginalized, they shouldn't be offended by this, and what @Yorumi was saying is that they probably aren't. The people who are "offended" by this are probably white people who want to seem compassionate for 'defending Native Americans', which is basically SJWs in a nutshell. I agree with everything Yorumi said.
@gojiguy Yes, and they had yet another thing stolen by the cowboys, representation of their culture in this game. Do you see how ironic it is, that they took out a Native American costume and replaced it with a cowboy one?
@Sir_JBizzle This is more the equivilent of having a chain of ice cream places. In one state, they have both vanilla and chocolate, but when one comes to your state, it only serves chocolate. You could go drive out of state for vanilla, but it's perfectly reasonable to be upset that the shop in your town decided not to serve vanilla.
Using a costume that resembles a Native American in the game is offensive? So why not ban the ninja costume? I'm from the south and am offended by the cowboy costume, so they need to change that. In fact, just make every costume just blank white leotards. But thats racist, we need black leotards, too. But some people identify as purple, so we just need rainbow leotards. But then gay people will be upset so we have to... whatever. I know thats an exaggerartion, but my point is, Native Americans shouldn't and probably aren't offended by a costume in a game, so changing it is unnecessary.
It's funny, I didn't even realize the map was bad until I beat the game and then went on the internet. Upon replaying the game... the map still isn't that bad... Am i missing something here?
@TheRealThanos The point I was making wasn't against a female Link specifically, it was that Link wasn't just a blank slate, that he was a character. But that leads me to my point, that if they make the protag female, fine, thats great, but don't change the gender of a already established, beloved and iconic character.
Also, you say that some people would enjoy seeing a character that represents themselves as they play, right? That if you put in a quick gender option and give Link boobs everyone will be happy? Well what about black people, what if they want to see themselves in the game? What about every other race/gender combo? Then you have to put character customization in. Then what do you have? Skyrim.
@Yorumi As @Turbo857 said: "But he's got as many defined characteristics as Mario and Samus. Bravery, courageous, skilled, etc. He has his own mannerisms, victory celebrations, purpose, expressions, motivations and determination as any main character should have. But they don't ever call him the "Heroine of Time" or the "Heroine of Winds". He doesn't speak but he does have a voice actor. Even if the devz say he's meant to be a link to the player, saying he doesn't have any defined characteristics after staring in games for decades seems a bid misguided imo."
It really doesn't matter what Nintendo says he is. The fact is that though he doesn't speak, he is a character and has a character. I'd also like to see a recent source where Ninty says he isn't, I'm just curious.
@Yorumi Yeah well I'd prefer to play tomb raider as a male. We need a gender select option for that, bayonetta, Metroid, etc. And don't tell me they're characters and he isn't, cause sweety, I hate to break it to you, but he is.
I actually think it would be insulting towards women if they used a female Link in a future Zelda.. It's as if they can't come up with a good enough female protagonist, so they came up with one which is just like Link but with boobs.
The way I see it is that there are two arguments here: Whether future Zeldas should have female protagonists, and whether Link should be made female or have a female option in future Zeldas. I'm all for female protagonists, but if you're gonna do that, let us play as Zelda, or some original character. Don't give Link boobs and then scream 'EQUALITY' cause it really isn't.
I remember when I was younger and my class would play dodgeball at school. The teacher would make the team captains pick the girls first. This is basically saying: "Well, the girls aren't good enough to be picked on their own, and I fear for their fragile self esteem when they're picked last, so I'm gonna force the guys to pick them first." That is absolutely insulting and if anything, inequality. If women are good enough to be protagonists (which they are) then don't just gender swap a male character, make a great female character and show us WHY women should be equal in the first place.
Link ain't just an avatar, he may have been before, but he's now a character. And also, just for example, you could give Cloud and Tidus different names, but does that mean they aren't their canon names? For me, I'm really excited for Linkle. Hopefully we'll see Larry Croft, Samuel Aran, and Bayonetto in the years to come
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Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U Will Be The Only Playable Nintendo Game at E3
I swear the employees of Nintendo pay no attention to where gaming is going. The execs are running the company into the ground 'cause they either have no clue what the fans want or just don't care. I used to love Ninty but they no idea what the heck they are doing.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo NX Controller Images Surface and Set the Web Alight
No buttons, no buy. I don't care how many games you put on it.
Re: Review: Pokkén Tournament (Wii U)
It looks great, but I just don't understand why you need two screens for a game like this, I think the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm series proves this: with 3d fighting games, it works having both players on the same screen.
As much as I love the Wii U gamepad, I can't help but think of it as a solution to a non existent problem.
Re: Nintendo Handheld Patent Focuses on Infrared and Gesture Recognition Technology
Oh God please no...
Re: A Wii U and 3DS Nintendo Direct Is On the Way
c'mon zelda
C'mon Zelda
C'MON ZELDA
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms New Wii U, 3DS and Wii Nintendo Selects Titles for 11th March
I've been waiting for a copy of OoT 3D for under $50 so this is perfect for me. Might also get 3D World as well.
Re: Video: Zelda U Easter Egg Found Within Twilight Princess HD
@Jamotello Bayo3 screenshots? Where?!
Re: Video: See The Beginning Of A Link To The Past Come To Life in Unreal Engine 4
No pink hair 0/10
Re: Video: The Twilight Princess Development Team Discuss Character and Plot Origins
"I have a fetish for large older women scolding me." -Eiji Aonuma
Re: Video: Nintendo Goes for a Dramatic Approach in Its Fire Emblem Fates Launch Trailer
@Manjushri You do realize you can buy one and get the other 2 digitally for about the same price, right?
And I hear there are remaining special editions in stores, they just aren't available online.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Official Website Has Gone Live in North America
@Ralizah No, it's a boring version of OoT
Re: Review: Fire Emblem Fates (3DS)
I'm actually pleased with the two versions now. Like Awakening? Get Birthright. Like classic FE? Get Conquest. I was annoyed at first by the split versions but it actually makes sense considering different people want different things from the series.
Re: Video: Snazzy New Trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Shows Off Visuals and Features
I know I've said this before, but I always think TP is amazing when I look at it, but when I play I don't enjoy it. This trailer is really good, It made we want the game again, but then I remembered all the issues I had with it that weren't in the trailer, so I don't think I'll bite.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tackles the Native Resolution and Framerate in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
I always remember TP fondly, but when I actually play it, I don't enjoy it. Don't think I'll double dip on this one.
Re: Zelda: Link Between Worlds Figma Link Is Here, And The Desire Is Real
Wow, his eyes stare into your soul...
Re: Video: How to Get a Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Including Locations of Rare Items
Oh, and after what chapter do you get a flight pack?
Re: Video: How to Get a Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Including Locations of Rare Items
@shani How is indicating an area where the item can be found easier than looking it up or just buying it? If you want to go out and find the items there should be an easier way to do so. However, I just got my skell and I agree with you. The controls are clunky, and it feels like the world wasn't designed for the player to be so big. Hopefully being able to fly will make up for it.
Also, what does joining factions do? I'm an interceptor, but what difference does it make? Are there different side quests available? Different skills?
Re: Video: How to Get a Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Including Locations of Rare Items
I love the game, but one thing I absolutely hate are the gathering quests. No direction, no indicators, nothing. They just tell you to go out and find a few little items in these MASSIVE continents.
Re: Video: How to Get a Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Including Locations of Rare Items
Wow... this is really convenient because I happen to be doing this right now . I'm in the middle of getting all three squashes in Oblivia.
Re: Video: Check Out This Substantial Breakdown of The Legend of Zelda
@Tsurii Too much salt isn't good for you.
Re: The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening Releases in North America in Summer 2016
Oh my GAWD! I need dis.
Re: Xenoblade X Art Designers Created the Game's Armor Sets with Samurai in Mind
@kurtasbestos Same, I'd rather have the game be a little harder than have my characters look dorky. In SMT IV, I used the black demonica, the standard beginning armor, for the entire game, cause I didn't like the look of anything else...
Re: Nintendo Has Quite A Bit Of Maintenance Planned For Today
@AlexSora89 Ah, I was afraid that was the case. It's even more disappointing that we already knew about that...
Re: Nintendo Has Quite A Bit Of Maintenance Planned For Today
Wait, so does anyone actually know when this big announcement is coming? Is there like a steam or direct being released?
Re: Video: Build the Buzz for Xenoblade Chronicles X With This Extended Launch Trailer
@Tsurii Yep. "Hmmm biggest plot twist in the story at the very end? Better put in in the trailer."
Logic.
Re: Video: Build the Buzz for Xenoblade Chronicles X With This Extended Launch Trailer
I unfortunately watched the ending to the Japanese game a few months ago, I know its isn't that character, at least not from that game that that character's from.
Re: Video: Build the Buzz for Xenoblade Chronicles X With This Extended Launch Trailer
@shinokami I think it's just a reference, they just made that costume look like a certain character.
Re: Video: Build the Buzz for Xenoblade Chronicles X With This Extended Launch Trailer
Um, If you don't want spoilers just avoid the last few seconds of the trailer, other than that, there's none.
Re: You'll Now Be Able To Play Mini-Games During Loading Times
Wait, is there a way to switch minigames in Splatoon? Are there different ones other than squid jump?
Re: Video: Let This Xenoblade Chronicles X Battle Trailer Get Your Blood Pumping
@abbyhitter I like songs a lot less when I can undestand the words, actually.
Re: Video: Check Out Ganondorf's Terrifying Trident In This New Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer
Anyone notice the way he throws his trident in a circle around him, like in ALTTP?
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@1nightinthepit That's true and terrible, but it ultimately doesn't relate to having a girl wear something that may resemble a Native American outfit in the game.
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@Priceless_Spork Yeah, as an American, I reserve the right to say whatever the f*ck I want. If you're offended by that, it's your problem.
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@ThunderRazor It's because Japan hasn't been infected by PC culture yet. They don't give sh*t about offending other people/races, as it should be when creating art.
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@KLZ Hahaha
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@faint Whether or not Native Americans are still marginalized, they shouldn't be offended by this, and what @Yorumi was saying is that they probably aren't. The people who are "offended" by this are probably white people who want to seem compassionate for 'defending Native Americans', which is basically SJWs in a nutshell. I agree with everything Yorumi said.
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@gojiguy Yes, and they had yet another thing stolen by the cowboys, representation of their culture in this game. Do you see how ironic it is, that they took out a Native American costume and replaced it with a cowboy one?
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@Sir_JBizzle This is more the equivilent of having a chain of ice cream places. In one state, they have both vanilla and chocolate, but when one comes to your state, it only serves chocolate. You could go drive out of state for vanilla, but it's perfectly reasonable to be upset that the shop in your town decided not to serve vanilla.
Re: Rumour: A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
@KLZ Yeah but... no
Using a costume that resembles a Native American in the game is offensive? So why not ban the ninja costume?
I'm from the south and am offended by the cowboy costume, so they need to change that. In fact, just make every costume just blank white leotards. But thats racist, we need black leotards, too. But some people identify as purple, so we just need rainbow leotards. But then gay people will be upset so we have to... whatever. I know thats an exaggerartion, but my point is, Native Americans shouldn't and probably aren't offended by a costume in a game, so changing it is unnecessary.
Re: This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
I don't reallly even play FF and i really wan't this. It's really seems FFIXV but on the 3ds...
Re: This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
Ugh, too many mage classes. Can you switch jobs easily? I want to try them ALL.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final to Feature Predecessor's Cast and Use Its Save Data
It's funny, I didn't even realize the map was bad until I beat the game and then went on the internet. Upon replaying the game... the map still isn't that bad... Am i missing something here?
Re: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final to Feature Predecessor's Cast and Use Its Save Data
The hype for this game just won't quit.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@TheRealThanos The point I was making wasn't against a female Link specifically, it was that Link wasn't just a blank slate, that he was a character. But that leads me to my point, that if they make the protag female, fine, thats great, but don't change the gender of a already established, beloved and iconic character.
Also, you say that some people would enjoy seeing a character that represents themselves as they play, right? That if you put in a quick gender option and give Link boobs everyone will be happy? Well what about black people, what if they want to see themselves in the game? What about every other race/gender combo? Then you have to put character customization in. Then what do you have? Skyrim.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@DuckLord707 This guy gets it.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@Yorumi As @Turbo857 said: "But he's got as many defined characteristics as Mario and Samus. Bravery, courageous, skilled, etc. He has his own mannerisms, victory celebrations, purpose, expressions, motivations and determination as any main character should have. But they don't ever call him the "Heroine of Time" or the "Heroine of Winds". He doesn't speak but he does have a voice actor. Even if the devz say he's meant to be a link to the player, saying he doesn't have any defined characteristics after staring in games for decades seems a bid misguided imo."
It really doesn't matter what Nintendo says he is. The fact is that though he doesn't speak, he is a character and has a character. I'd also like to see a recent source where Ninty says he isn't, I'm just curious.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@Yorumi Yeah well I'd prefer to play tomb raider as a male. We need a gender select option for that, bayonetta, Metroid, etc. And don't tell me they're characters and he isn't, cause sweety, I hate to break it to you, but he is.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@rjejr Too soon
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
I actually think it would be insulting towards women if they used a female Link in a future Zelda.. It's as if they can't come up with a good enough female protagonist, so they came up with one which is just like Link but with boobs.
The way I see it is that there are two arguments here: Whether future Zeldas should have female protagonists, and whether Link should be made female or have a female option in future Zeldas. I'm all for female protagonists, but if you're gonna do that, let us play as Zelda, or some original character. Don't give Link boobs and then scream 'EQUALITY' cause it really isn't.
I remember when I was younger and my class would play dodgeball at school. The teacher would make the team captains pick the girls first. This is basically saying: "Well, the girls aren't good enough to be picked on their own, and I fear for their fragile self esteem when they're picked last, so I'm gonna force the guys to pick them first." That is absolutely insulting and if anything, inequality. If women are good enough to be protagonists (which they are) then don't just gender swap a male character, make a great female character and show us WHY women should be equal in the first place.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
Link ain't just an avatar, he may have been before, but he's now a character. And also, just for example, you could give Cloud and Tidus different names, but does that mean they aren't their canon names? For me, I'm really excited for Linkle. Hopefully we'll see Larry Croft, Samuel Aran, and Bayonetto in the years to come