Do these leakers just not care or think they're so smart, they'll never get caught? And I can't wait for the banhammer to come down on the streamers and then watch them turn around and cry "my career! My console! Not fair!"
@chiptoon I do, but I'm also old enough to remember when it first came out. It was the first Genesis game I ever played and my mind was blown. I knew the NES could never pull off graphics like that.
They want to stay in the market, great, but they need to put out better games if they want my mobile cash. I was all for Mario Kart Mobile but the way they pulled it off isn't worth my time.
Paper Mario for sure and maybe that Cyber Marco adapter for the turbo functionality if a game ever requires button mashing. I was ready to buy a turbo controller for Sunset Riders until I saw the game had a turbo option.
It's not Kickstarter's fault. If anything it's Platinum Games. I've supported a couple of Kickstarters that would ship me a physical item and the campaign always stated that the cost of the pledge to pre-order the item includes taxes and shipping fees. If the UK is a special case that requires import tax (I live in North America), then the campaign should have stated "Sorry, UK backers, but because of UK law, you need to pay X more." Then UK backers could decide "is this worth it?" before putting down the money.
I didn't play this game until about a decade ago when I learned Bub and Bob were in it. I played the heck out of Bubble Bobble on the NES when I was young. If I saw the SNES cover when I was young, and maybe I did, who knows, I forget, I probably would have or did pass it over because of the odd cover. Why am I shooting what looks like marbles in space?
I wouldn't mind a Let's Go Johto but I also would like that to be the last in the Let's Go series and any future Gen remakes be proper ones like Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I never really liked Gen 4, something just never clicked, so I hope a proper remake will change my mind.
Just purchased it. I grew up on the Sega Genesis version and loved playing the heck out of it. Imagine my surprise decades later when I found out how gimped it was compared to the SNES version, and now I get to play the full arcade version, yay!
I own a PS4 and a Switch, and I plan to upgrade to a PS5 at some point, probably when Horizon Zero Dawn 2 comes out. I honestly could care less that the Xbox One has better hardware compared to the PS4, even if that is true for the Series X and PS5. A partnership between Mircosoft and Nintendo probably won't affect me either way.
LOVE the Asian cover. Here in North America, the early Sega Genesis covers had the same grid pattern border, until the new style became what you see on the Sonic 3 cover. But my vote went for Japan for being so deliciously 90s.
@Fido007 I think it's nostalgia, how different the story is compared to other games, and the history of RPGs at the time. For years, RPG usually meant a fantasy medieval realm, possibly with fantasy technology, and here's a game that's set in modern times with a kid protagonist, just like the expected player base. Mindblown!
@rjejr A PSVR port would be amazing, but I'd settle for a Switch port too. I play the arcade version a lot and I'd love a home version that doesn't require a console I don't own.
I appreciate the various colors, but really? Tying specific games to them is not a good idea. I'd be okay with $50 for one console with all games, but $200 to play everything? And it's the only way (correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the impression I'm getting so far) to get that magnifier, which I most likely need because I have very bad eyesight?
I understand the hate on emulation, but $200 to legally play 16 Game Gear games is a joke.
I know it probably won't happen, but I'd love for that mystery Capcom game to be an English localization of The Great Ace Attorney, even if they have to modify or replace the Sherlock Holmes character with a generic sleuth.
I'd gladly pick up a Wii and DS for that much, provided it was an NA model. 2 days before my state went on lockdown, a local Gamestop declared it was going out of business, "everything must go." I hope once things are less restricted, I can go in and get a Wii and a bunch of games for cheap.
Please may they continue Splatfests, please! Recycle old teams, assets, stages, I don't care. I will be playing the heck out of Splatfest this weekend and I hope to see you there. Team Ketchup FTW.
"There's a strong argument to be made that Pong needs a modern revamp more than any other gaming classic."
Not sure if the argument can truly be made, but it already has one. Pong Knock Out, a 4 player arcade machine that is pretty much 3D Pong. The "ball" is a cube on top of a magnet that freely slides across the board and 4 players try to put the "ball" into the goals, same as regular Pong. It's simple, yes, but if you get a good group going, it's quite fun.
"The shotgun, which you unlock with the first half-hour of the game, is so powerful in terms of range and accuracy that you can practically snipe distant enemies with a well-placed slug."
I'm sold. Sometimes it's nice to be an action 80s hero and shoot your gun in the air and watch an enemy ahead of you drop dead, cause you're just that awesome.
Just this morning, I saw a little kid on a skateboard deck, minus wheels, in his front yard, pretending he was skating and doing tricks. I laughed and called him the next Tony Hawk. My younger brother said "Uh, who?" and I died a little inside, feeling my age.
I hope that a Switch port is coming eventually, perhaps a year or two like other games seem to do. In the meantime, I might pick it up on the PS4.
8/10. I got his age and number of Switch titles with his name in it wrong. He's in his mid-20s, really? I always figured the mid-30s, even back in the NES era.
I had to Google what a Sommelier is after the fact, and it's a wine steward, "a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine." (Wikipedia.) Mario spent most of his career stomping baddies, how about a new game where he stomps grapes?
No. I don't see Nintendo bumping up their effort to release more games because it's on a smartphone and not the Switch, and I'm not buying extra accessories so I can comfortably play my phone with a controller.
I LOVE MK 8, been playing it since the Wii U, but I really want MK 9, or even a "Mario Kart Collection" of sorts with all the old tracks with upgraded graphics and a mix of all the karts ever offered. Though I guess Double Dash's karts would either be nixed or redesigned to not have the second character.
@Haywired Some gamers of the time were also obsessed with power and graphics. I was a kid during the Sega/SNES era so the rivalry between the system on my playground was fairly friendly, but I've seen screenshots of the old BBS boards (a very early Internet forum in the late 80s/early 90s) where people argued about the tech side of the hardware for consoles and computers alike and claimed superiority when their preferred gaming machine was more powerful.
Europe's cover is almost like a "Dark and gritty" reimagining of Megaman a la Bomberman Zero but the characters are more faithful in design to their original pixel forms.
Personally, I'm okay with it, but I want to be kept updated on this. I want to see if "high art" excuses the fact that there is a penis in an E-rated game or if the ESRB puts enough pressure on Nintendo to mask it in some way. And if that happens, I ask what the heck is the ESRB doing censoring high art when the gambling machine that is NBA 2k20 not Rated M?
First-day purchase for me. I loved the original game and I find myself playing a lot of racing games lately. I guess the high-speed action is a good way to virtually escape quarantine.
I first heard of this game on April 1st, and immediately assumed it was some joke about an app where you could order food delivery through your console. A shame the controls are so wonky, a delivery service game based on Crazy Taxi sounds fun.
@mesome713 Agree. I understand someone wanting the physical figurine but if someone likes the digital content the figurine offers more then the figurine itself, we should have the option of obtaining it digitally for a fair price.
$45? Ouch. I picked it up on the PS4 for $10. It physically hurt me to give money to EA but I really love the game. It's nice to have an open-world racer with arcade controls rather than a driving sim, which I'm not a fan of.
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Re: Paper Mario: The Origami King Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Do these leakers just not care or think they're so smart, they'll never get caught? And I can't wait for the banhammer to come down on the streamers and then watch them turn around and cry "my career! My console! Not fair!"
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced During Limited Run Games' Livestream
Whoo, Samurai Jack! Sold!!
Re: Sega Just Announced A New Micro-Console, And It's Packed With 36 Arcade Gems
Death Adder?? Lower the price and release in the States and we'll talk.
Re: Sega Just Announced A New Micro-Console, And It's Packed With 36 Arcade Gems
@chiptoon I do, but I'm also old enough to remember when it first came out. It was the first Genesis game I ever played and my mind was blown. I knew the NES could never pull off graphics like that.
Re: Nintendo's Mobile Business Is Here To Stay
They want to stay in the market, great, but they need to put out better games if they want my mobile cash. I was all for Mario Kart Mobile but the way they pulled it off isn't worth my time.
Re: Nintendo Appears To Be Dropping The 3DS From Its HackerOne Bug Bounty Program
Nintendo 0. Cubic Ninja 1.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2020
Paper Mario for sure and maybe that Cyber Marco adapter for the turbo functionality if a game ever requires button mashing. I was ready to buy a turbo controller for Sunset Riders until I saw the game had a turbo option.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Backers Hit With Customs Charges And Handling Fees
It's not Kickstarter's fault. If anything it's Platinum Games. I've supported a couple of Kickstarters that would ship me a physical item and the campaign always stated that the cost of the pledge to pre-order the item includes taxes and shipping fees. If the UK is a special case that requires import tax (I live in North America), then the campaign should have stated "Sorry, UK backers, but because of UK law, you need to pay X more." Then UK backers could decide "is this worth it?" before putting down the money.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #49 - Bust-A-Move / Puzzle Bobble
I didn't play this game until about a decade ago when I learned Bub and Bob were in it. I played the heck out of Bubble Bobble on the NES when I was young. If I saw the SNES cover when I was young, and maybe I did, who knows, I forget, I probably would have or did pass it over because of the odd cover. Why am I shooting what looks like marbles in space?
Re: Pokémon Unite, An Online Team Battle Game, Revealed For Switch And Mobile
I'm disappointed but if some people enjoy this, great.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Fans Speculate That Next Week's 'Big' Announcement Is Let's Go Johto
I wouldn't mind a Let's Go Johto but I also would like that to be the last in the Let's Go series and any future Gen remakes be proper ones like Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I never really liked Gen 4, something just never clicked, so I hope a proper remake will change my mind.
Re: Anniversary: Pokémon Yellow Launched In Europe 20 Years Ago Today
Pokemon Yellow was my first Pokemon game and I bought my first Game Boy (Color) to play it on.
Re: Review: Arcade Archives Sunset Riders - Japan's Take On The Wild West Is A Must-Have On Switch
Just purchased it. I grew up on the Sega Genesis version and loved playing the heck out of it. Imagine my surprise decades later when I found out how gimped it was compared to the SNES version, and now I get to play the full arcade version, yay!
Re: That 3D Crab Fighting Game Appears To Be Surfacing On Switch This August
Since Phoenix Wright only got a physical copy in Japan, I probably should preorder this in case it's the only way to get Crab Battle on a cart.
Re: Talking Point: The Time Is Right For Microsoft And Nintendo To Get Comfier With One Another
I own a PS4 and a Switch, and I plan to upgrade to a PS5 at some point, probably when Horizon Zero Dawn 2 comes out. I honestly could care less that the Xbox One has better hardware compared to the PS4, even if that is true for the Series X and PS5. A partnership between Mircosoft and Nintendo probably won't affect me either way.
Re: Konami's Cowboy Classic Sunset Riders Is Galloping To Switch This Week
Will the Japanese game have an English option or should I wait for its release on the NA eshop?
Re: Bandai To Hold Super Mario Lottery In Japan With Really Cool Prizes To Be Won
The Boo soap dispensers and the Bowser towel are awesome.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #46 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3
LOVE the Asian cover. Here in North America, the early Sega Genesis covers had the same grid pattern border, until the new style became what you see on the Sonic 3 cover. But my vote went for Japan for being so deliciously 90s.
Re: Anniversary: EarthBound Turns 25 In The USA, And A Whole Generation Feels Old
@Fido007 I think it's nostalgia, how different the story is compared to other games, and the history of RPGs at the time. For years, RPG usually meant a fantasy medieval realm, possibly with fantasy technology, and here's a game that's set in modern times with a kid protagonist, just like the expected player base. Mindblown!
Re: Limited Run Games Has Postponed Its Upcoming Presentation
I'd love it if LGR announced a physical copy of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time.
Re: Random: Pirate Metal Band Alestorm's Latest Album Features Several Donkey Kong References
That is a beautiful N64.
Re: Random: Pirate Metal Band Alestorm's Latest Album Features Several Donkey Kong References
@rjejr A PSVR port would be amazing, but I'd settle for a Switch port too. I play the arcade version a lot and I'd love a home version that doesn't require a console I don't own.
Re: Sega Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With A Micro Version Of The Game Gear
I appreciate the various colors, but really? Tying specific games to them is not a good idea. I'd be okay with $50 for one console with all games, but $200 to play everything? And it's the only way (correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the impression I'm getting so far) to get that magnifier, which I most likely need because I have very bad eyesight?
I understand the hate on emulation, but $200 to legally play 16 Game Gear games is a joke.
Re: Missing Sega-Style Racer '90s Super GT Lives On In The TakeOver
@Ratchet916 Never heard of it but it looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for the tip!
Re: Multiple Amazon Listings Hint At Unannounced Switch Games From Several Major Publishers
I know it probably won't happen, but I'd love for that mystery Capcom game to be an English localization of The Great Ace Attorney, even if they have to modify or replace the Sherlock Holmes character with a generic sleuth.
Re: Missing Sega-Style Racer '90s Super GT Lives On In The TakeOver
I have a feeling another 90s arcade racer will come out before 90s Super GT.
Re: Random: In Japan, You Can Buy A Nintendo Wii For 50 Cents
I'd gladly pick up a Wii and DS for that much, provided it was an NA model. 2 days before my state went on lockdown, a local Gamestop declared it was going out of business, "everything must go." I hope once things are less restricted, I can go in and get a Wii and a bunch of games for cheap.
Re: Reminder: Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest Takes Place This Weekend
Please may they continue Splatfests, please! Recycle old teams, assets, stages, I don't care. I will be playing the heck out of Splatfest this weekend and I hope to see you there. Team Ketchup FTW.
Re: Review: PONG Quest - A Slapdash Attempt At Resurrecting A Gaming Classic
"There's a strong argument to be made that Pong needs a modern revamp more than any other gaming classic."
Not sure if the argument can truly be made, but it already has one. Pong Knock Out, a 4 player arcade machine that is pretty much 3D Pong. The "ball" is a cube on top of a magnet that freely slides across the board and 4 players try to put the "ball" into the goals, same as regular Pong. It's simple, yes, but if you get a good group going, it's quite fun.
Re: Feature: Perfect Dark Turns 20 - The Definitive Story Behind The N64 Hit That Outclassed James Bond
@jump I had no idea the books existed, and now I'm going to go find them. Thanks for the tip.
Re: Review: Ion Fury - Hail To The Queen, The Old-School FPS Is Reborn
"The shotgun, which you unlock with the first half-hour of the game, is so powerful in terms of range and accuracy that you can practically snipe distant enemies with a well-placed slug."
I'm sold. Sometimes it's nice to be an action 80s hero and shoot your gun in the air and watch an enemy ahead of you drop dead, cause you're just that awesome.
Re: Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is No Longer Speeding Onto The Nintendo Switch Today
Disappointing for sure, but whatever, I can wait for the eventual release.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 And 2 Remasters Officially Revealed, But They're Skipping Switch
Just this morning, I saw a little kid on a skateboard deck, minus wheels, in his front yard, pretending he was skating and doing tricks. I laughed and called him the next Tony Hawk. My younger brother said "Uh, who?" and I died a little inside, feeling my age.
I hope that a Switch port is coming eventually, perhaps a year or two like other games seem to do. In the meantime, I might pick it up on the PS4.
Re: How Well Do You Know Mario?
8/10. I got his age and number of Switch titles with his name in it wrong. He's in his mid-20s, really? I always figured the mid-30s, even back in the NES era.
I had to Google what a Sommelier is after the fact, and it's a wine steward, "a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine." (Wikipedia.) Mario spent most of his career stomping baddies, how about a new game where he stomps grapes?
Re: Talking Point: Should Nintendo Create An Apple Arcade-Style Service For Smartphones?
No. I don't see Nintendo bumping up their effort to release more games because it's on a smartphone and not the Switch, and I'm not buying extra accessories so I can comfortably play my phone with a controller.
Re: It's Been Three Years Since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Was Released On Nintendo Switch
I LOVE MK 8, been playing it since the Wii U, but I really want MK 9, or even a "Mario Kart Collection" of sorts with all the old tracks with upgraded graphics and a mix of all the karts ever offered. Though I guess Double Dash's karts would either be nixed or redesigned to not have the second character.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #40 - Mega Man
@Haywired Some gamers of the time were also obsessed with power and graphics. I was a kid during the Sega/SNES era so the rivalry between the system on my playground was fairly friendly, but I've seen screenshots of the old BBS boards (a very early Internet forum in the late 80s/early 90s) where people argued about the tech side of the hardware for consoles and computers alike and claimed superiority when their preferred gaming machine was more powerful.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #40 - Mega Man
Europe's cover is almost like a "Dark and gritty" reimagining of Megaman a la Bomberman Zero but the characters are more faithful in design to their original pixel forms.
Re: Random: Accurate Portrayal Of Famous Statues Send Animal Crossing Fans Wild
Personally, I'm okay with it, but I want to be kept updated on this. I want to see if "high art" excuses the fact that there is a penis in an E-rated game or if the ESRB puts enough pressure on Nintendo to mask it in some way. And if that happens, I ask what the heck is the ESRB doing censoring high art when the gambling machine that is NBA 2k20 not Rated M?
Re: Sega Shiro Needs To Stop Sega Going Bankrupt In This New Video
Yes, Segata, I will do my part! proceeds to buy entire Sega Ages line
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Player Discovers A Way To Skip A Chunk Of The Final Boss Sequence
Skip the 2D sections? No thanks. I'm glad speedrunners found ways to shave their time but I personally love the 2D sections.
Re: A "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest Will Take Place In Splatoon 2 Next Month
Team Ketchup and I am THRILLED it's back!
Re: Random: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is "Dumb" And "For Children" Says Business Insider Column
Animal Crossing isn't for everyone. If it's not your thing, that doesn't make it a bad game.
Re: New Checkout Bot Targeting Online Switch Stock Is Driving The Scalpers Market In North America
Everything is always "a joke" when people call you out on your stunt. It doesn't excuse your behavior.
Re: Star Wars Episode I: Racer Speeds Onto Switch Next Month
First-day purchase for me. I loved the original game and I find myself playing a lot of racing games lately. I guess the high-speed action is a good way to virtually escape quarantine.
Re: Site News: If You've Got A Moment, Could You Complete Our Reader Survey?
Done. I answered everything.
Re: Review: Totally Reliable Delivery Service - Return To Sender
I first heard of this game on April 1st, and immediately assumed it was some joke about an app where you could order food delivery through your console. A shame the controls are so wonky, a delivery service game based on Crazy Taxi sounds fun.
Re: Talking Point: What Does That New ESRB Loot Box Warning Actually Mean?
@mesome713 Agree. I understand someone wanting the physical figurine but if someone likes the digital content the figurine offers more then the figurine itself, we should have the option of obtaining it digitally for a fair price.
Re: The Voice Behind Star Fox 64's Most Famous Line Has Died From Coronavirus
He was a teacher? No wonder Peppy did all the tutorial work in Star Fox 64. Do a barrel roll in heaven, my good man.
Re: Burnout Paradise Remastered Could Be Speeding Onto The Switch This June
$45? Ouch. I picked it up on the PS4 for $10. It physically hurt me to give money to EA but I really love the game. It's nice to have an open-world racer with arcade controls rather than a driving sim, which I'm not a fan of.