I'm also still hoping they add Game Boy line, GameCube and/or Dreamcast NSO Apps to the base or Expansion Pak tier (rather than creating another 3rd tier) soon as a value-add to the service.
The prospect of playing all these titles (Especially the Mario Party games) with Friend-Only online is somewhat alluring, but it would be so much better if they had comprehensive typical online functionality treatment- like GoldenEye seems to be getting.
This is honestly something that should be a part of the NSO Apps officially. The NSO Apps really need to be expanded upon in many ways. Fan-Made Emulators that have been out for decades now have more options, features & functionality than the barebones official Nintendo rental offering smh.
Preferably Nintendo should combine all the NSO Consoles into one NSO Archives App (since they seemingly loathe the term Virtual Console now). Just give us all the platforms + catalogues we want on competent legal proprietary emulators i.e. with:
rewind & fast-forward
turbo/slowed speed adjustment
more save states and/or multiple suspend play
downloadable/uploadable/transferrable community shared saves
cheats
mods
DX coloured versions (for original Game Boy games)
optional fan translations/localizations for imported titles
scanned game manuals
custom button-mapping (overall platform wide and/or per title)
etc... most of which is already included in some notable free emulators out in the wild for some time now. It would be better if this was all contained in one giant categorized “Nintendo Switch Online Archives/Virtual Console App” rather than segmented with separate apps for each platform.
Excited for this. Never had a PSP and was always envious I missed out on this game. But tbh this seems like something I'd play on PlayStation instead... worried about the possible concessions to have the remake/remaster playable on Switch.
I'm interested given all the acclaim and praise this game has gotten, however I'm not sure I'd have someone over to play through the whole thing couch co-op style consistently enough for it to make $ense.
I prefer the art and pose on the NA/Japan version, but the colour & vibrancy on the EU box. All-in-all NA/JAP wins for me, but I too somehow didn't even realize there were alternate covers for this game despite seeing boxes and art everywhere for years lol smh.
Hears to to the upcoming Tears! One of the few Switch games I plan to own a physical box copy of.
We'd have to hear the actual spoken pronunciation of the title to understand more.
I see lots of people referencing 'Tears' as in teardrops, but I actually think it refers to Tears as in when something 'tears apart'- as in Skyloft & Hyrule and maybe even also Lorule (Upper, Middle, Lower Worlds perhaps).
Also, please give us Ganondorf and/or Demise and maybe some sub-villains along the way like Vaati, Zant, Ghirahim and/or some new characters- screw the calamity wisp final boss.
We'd have to hear the actual spoken pronunciation of the title to understand more.
I see lots of people referencing 'Tears' as in teardrops, but I actually think it refers to Tears as in when something 'tears apart'- as in Skyloft & Hyrule and maybe even also Lorule (Upper, Middle, Lower Worlds perhaps).
Also give us a fully functional fun Loftwing to glide around the world in! And please give us Ganondorf and/or Demise and maybe some sub-villains along the way like Vaati, Zant, Ghirahim and/or some new characters- screw the calamity wisp final boss.
Kirby fans stay eating, sheesh. Happy for Kirby stans!... but other neglected Nintendo franchises have to feel some type of way at this point poor things.
That being said I think it's time for some other Kirby-verse characters to get some shine. Maybe a King Dedede (my main in Smash) Inside Story or Cooking Mama game... or maybe a Meta Knight Metal Gear Rising Revengeance type game?
I should be able to choose to play Mario 3 on NES using the Y to run and B to jump instead of X & A respectively on the Pro Controller.
@Mgalens understands. This is what I mean and am talking about. This is the way.
The NSO Apps really need to be expanded upon in many ways. Fan-Made Emulators that have been out for decades now have more options, features & functionality than the barebones official Nintendo rental offering smh.
I want to, but I just can't seem to get into Splatoon. I think it's also partially the gyro aiming on a pro controller (I know you can turn this off, but then I think you're at a disadvantage and it defeats the purpose of how the game is intended to be played)- maybe if it was played with a Wii-mote I might feel better about it. Also also.. It's random, but also always think of Bloopers from Mario when I see Splatoon, think they should've integrated some sort of connection.
I'm also not as into shooters as I once was, but I'd be interested in new entries of these coming to Switch:
Recently got back into this game and I don't know why. It's good for some quick drop-in then out amusement in short spurts. I will say the variety of matches has really improved since I last hopped in though. Just wish the earlier rounds were more varied in their game selection since there are so many now.
Also Epic has to step up their cosmetics options for this when compared to the stuff I see in clips of Fortnite.
FE:3H was basically my first full-playthrough of an SRPG/RTS game (Team Claude) as I'm more of a traditional JRPG fan. Game was excellent however it took some adjustment & learning for me as well as a lot of time lol.
Could be wrong, but I'm not getting the same level of polish and feel from this entry though so far. Gonna wait and see about this one and maybe pick it up down the line... still have much in my backlog to work through.
Highlight of the Direct for me! I loveddd Octopath and adore the HD-2D style... however I'm much more of a JRPG person than SRPG or RTS so Triangle Strategy wasn't for me. Glad this is coming! Let's hope the more intertwining story makes this one even better. Also it'd be nice to get some new varied classes, seems like so far their using mostly the exact same ones.
I'm piqued, however I knew Square would have hella songs locked behind DLC.. oh well, guess we should just be happy it's not an NFT gatcha game at this point.
But I'm wondering.. does this work as well in docked with a pro controller as opposed to playing touchscreen?
I figure the more of us repeatedly put these things out into the universe, the increased off chance we yet might will them to actual fruition perhaps eventually. Niche titles deserve to live on too! I believe in our collective Wishfuls!
And thanks, I try and do my part with these lists.. because as I often say..
I figure the more of us repeatedly put these things out into the universe, the increased off chance we yet might will them to actual fruition perhaps eventually. Niche titles deserve to live on too! (and potentially no longer be niche- i.e. Fire Emblem). I believe in our collective Wishfuls!
And thanks, I try and do my part with these lists.. because as I often say..
Reminds me of the odd Smash Bros match where everyone decides not fight and goof out.
Or in Clubhouse Games, I once kept getting matched with the same person in Gomoku and we eventually decided to use the beads to collaboratively try to make various art pieces lol.
Some random non-verbal communicative fun with strangers can be a rare delight.
That Jaleco pin just triggered the contempt I have for all their shovelware that has been dumped onto the NSO Apps in lieu of other desired titles smh Nintendon't.
Blockchain technology is interesting and will likely have significant applications within society in the future, but the current scope of it's use are usually trivial & frivolous at best- case & point smh.
I'm all for discounts (Nintendo could definitely do better these days), but aesthetically... this is the only gold Nintendo logo we respect on products...
Maybe Nintendo was courteous and taught them some of their secret compression techniques? Hopefully little to nothing was sacrificed and/or compromised for the Switch version.
Brand new full-price AAA Switch games in Canada cost $79.99 CAD or ~$90.39 CAD after tax in Ontario.
And I think the CAD/USD exchange rate more or less overall has weakened over the past decade, but it's not nearly as bad as some other regions and cases.
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Re: More N64 Games Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
I'm also still hoping they add Game Boy line, GameCube and/or Dreamcast NSO Apps to the base or Expansion Pak tier (rather than creating another 3rd tier) soon as a value-add to the service.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: More N64 Games Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
NSO- N64 needs to also add...
.. Expeditiously at that please (i.e. more frequent & voluminous drops).
… Wun can only hope.
Re: More N64 Games Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
The prospect of playing all these titles (Especially the Mario Party games) with Friend-Only online is somewhat alluring, but it would be so much better if they had comprehensive typical online functionality treatment- like GoldenEye seems to be getting.
This is honestly something that should be a part of the NSO Apps officially. The NSO Apps really need to be expanded upon in many ways. Fan-Made Emulators that have been out for decades now have more options, features & functionality than the barebones official Nintendo rental offering smh.
Preferably Nintendo should combine all the NSO Consoles into one NSO Archives App (since they seemingly loathe the term Virtual Console now). Just give us all the platforms + catalogues we want on competent legal proprietary emulators i.e. with:
etc... most of which is already included in some notable free emulators out in the wild for some time now. It would be better if this was all contained in one giant categorized “Nintendo Switch Online Archives/Virtual Console App” rather than segmented with separate apps for each platform.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Refreshes PSP Favourite This December
Now Square in terms of Final Fantasy on Switch we need:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Refreshes PSP Favourite This December
Excited for this. Never had a PSP and was always envious I missed out on this game. But tbh this seems like something I'd play on PlayStation instead... worried about the possible concessions to have the remake/remaster playable on Switch.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Critically-Acclaimed Co-Op Game 'It Takes Two' Confirmed For Switch
I'm interested given all the acclaim and praise this game has gotten, however I'm not sure I'd have someone over to play through the whole thing couch co-op style consistently enough for it to make $ense.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Critically-Acclaimed Co-Op Game 'It Takes Two' Confirmed For Switch
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock should've done the theme song for this. 🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phOW-CZJWT0
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Here's A Look At The Stunning Box Art For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Also Link has a cape! Is this a return of the Magic Cape of Invisibility? Speculation speculation!
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #69 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
I prefer the art and pose on the NA/Japan version, but the colour & vibrancy on the EU box. All-in-all NA/JAP wins for me, but I too somehow didn't even realize there were alternate covers for this game despite seeing boxes and art everywhere for years lol smh.
Hears to to the upcoming Tears! One of the few Switch games I plan to own a physical box copy of.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Here's A Look At The Stunning Box Art For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
We'd have to hear the actual spoken pronunciation of the title to understand more.
I see lots of people referencing 'Tears' as in teardrops, but I actually think it refers to Tears as in when something 'tears apart'- as in Skyloft & Hyrule and maybe even also Lorule (Upper, Middle, Lower Worlds perhaps).
Also, please give us Ganondorf and/or Demise and maybe some sub-villains along the way like Vaati, Zant, Ghirahim and/or some new characters- screw the calamity wisp final boss.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: 'The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' Launches In May 2023
@mariomaster96
I honestly thought maybe Princess Peach/Toadstool was finally getting the title of 'Queen' in the Mushroom Kingdom this Direct and that's why.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: 'The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' Launches In May 2023
We'd have to hear the actual spoken pronunciation of the title to understand more.
I see lots of people referencing 'Tears' as in teardrops, but I actually think it refers to Tears as in when something 'tears apart'- as in Skyloft & Hyrule and maybe even also Lorule (Upper, Middle, Lower Worlds perhaps).
Also give us a fully functional fun Loftwing to glide around the world in! And please give us Ganondorf and/or Demise and maybe some sub-villains along the way like Vaati, Zant, Ghirahim and/or some new characters- screw the calamity wisp final boss.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: 'The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' Launches In May 2023
Zelda: Tears for Fears... Link's bringing back the Zora guitar for this one.
Excited to experience the breadth of this wild!
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Flies To Switch Next February
Kirby fans stay eating, sheesh. Happy for Kirby stans!... but other neglected Nintendo franchises have to feel some type of way at this point poor things.
That being said I think it's time for some other Kirby-verse characters to get some shine. Maybe a King Dedede (my main in Smash) Inside Story or Cooking Mama game... or maybe a Meta Knight Metal Gear Rising Revengeance type game?
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
@chardir
I should be able to choose to play Mario 3 on NES using the Y to run and B to jump instead of X & A respectively on the Pro Controller.
@Mgalens understands. This is what I mean and am talking about. This is the way.
The NSO Apps really need to be expanded upon in many ways. Fan-Made Emulators that have been out for decades now have more options, features & functionality than the barebones official Nintendo rental offering smh.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Splatoon 3 Sales Cause Nintendo's Shares To Surge
I want to, but I just can't seem to get into Splatoon. I think it's also partially the gyro aiming on a pro controller (I know you can turn this off, but then I think you're at a disadvantage and it defeats the purpose of how the game is intended to be played)- maybe if it was played with a Wii-mote I might feel better about it. Also also.. It's random, but also always think of Bloopers from Mario when I see Splatoon, think they should've integrated some sort of connection.
I'm also not as into shooters as I once was, but I'd be interested in new entries of these coming to Switch:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: PlatinumGames Launches Free Switch Demo For Sol Cresta
Platinum Games needs to work with whomever necessary and make a new:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Is Mr. Spock Faster Than A Xenomorph? You Can Find Out In Fall Guys Season Two
Recently got back into this game and I don't know why. It's good for some quick drop-in then out amusement in short spurts. I will say the variety of matches has really improved since I last hopped in though. Just wish the earlier rounds were more varied in their game selection since there are so many now.
Also Epic has to step up their cosmetics options for this when compared to the stuff I see in clips of Fortnite.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Random: Reggie Fils-Aimé Played A Ton Of GTA During The GameCube Era
I mean, he could've played GTA: China Town Wars on the DS since then- especially if being busy and console portability was a main constraint for Reg.
I'd actually love a new top-down GTA on the Switch, Chinatown Wars was awesome.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
FE:3H was basically my first full-playthrough of an SRPG/RTS game (Team Claude) as I'm more of a traditional JRPG fan. Game was excellent however it took some adjustment & learning for me as well as a lot of time lol.
Could be wrong, but I'm not getting the same level of polish and feel from this entry though so far. Gonna wait and see about this one and maybe pick it up down the line... still have much in my backlog to work through.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Octopath Traveler 2 Journeys Onto Nintendo Switch February 2023
Highlight of the Direct for me! I loveddd Octopath and adore the HD-2D style... however I'm much more of a JRPG person than SRPG or RTS so Triangle Strategy wasn't for me. Glad this is coming! Let's hope the more intertwining story makes this one even better. Also it'd be nice to get some new varied classes, seems like so far their using mostly the exact same ones.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Tunic Is Confirmed For Switch, And It's Coming Very Soon
Super glad this is coming to Switch and so soon!
Future Hopeful Switch Ports/Announcements:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: A New Theatrythm Final Fantasy Makes A Symphony On Switch Next February
I'm piqued, however I knew Square would have hella songs locked behind DLC.. oh well, guess we should just be happy it's not an NFT gatcha game at this point.
But I'm wondering.. does this work as well in docked with a pro controller as opposed to playing touchscreen?
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
@WreckitRyan @Crockin
Is it because she has PlayStation triangles?
.. Or perhaps UK Game Case spine triangles as Jon recently made a video about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek0GcD9AGkY
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Direct Livestreams Return To Nintendo's New York Store
PlayStation doing a State of Play the same day as a Nintendo Direct... Is E3 basically in September now?
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
If we're allowing/introducing turbo functionality for Nintendo Switch controllers... we need an official ASCII Pad Pro Controller.
.. also as an aside, the Switch OS desperately needs more button re-mapping options- especially on the NSO Apps.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow
@Uska @AstraeaV @Stipey
I figure the more of us repeatedly put these things out into the universe, the increased off chance we yet might will them to actual fruition perhaps eventually. Niche titles deserve to live on too! I believe in our collective Wishfuls!
And thanks, I try and do my part with these lists.. because as I often say..
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See At Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
@Felixfromdownunder @aaronsullivan @Tandy255
I figure the more of us repeatedly put these things out into the universe, the increased off chance we yet might will them to actual fruition perhaps eventually. Niche titles deserve to live on too! (and potentially no longer be niche- i.e. Fire Emblem). I believe in our collective Wishfuls!
And thanks, I try and do my part with these lists.. because as I often say..
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Random: Bored Splatoon 3 Players Are Recreating Pong And Screensavers In The Lobby
Reminds me of the odd Smash Bros match where everyone decides not fight and goof out.
Or in Clubhouse Games, I once kept getting matched with the same person in Gomoku and we eventually decided to use the beads to collaboratively try to make various art pieces lol.
Some random non-verbal communicative fun with strangers can be a rare delight.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See At Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Realistic/Safe Nintendo Direct Predictions:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See At Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Ok fine... less crazy Nintendo Direct Wishfuls:
Possible Ports/Announcements:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See At Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Ok I’ll bite… since we’re just wishing for random ish and setting uninhibited expectations… I’ll put out into the universe:
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Dispatch Games Posts Several Updates Around Its Company Status And Products
That Jaleco pin just triggered the contempt I have for all their shovelware that has been dumped onto the NSO Apps in lieu of other desired titles smh Nintendon't.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Square Enix Is Now Part Of A Blockchain
Blockchain technology is interesting and will likely have significant applications within society in the future, but the current scope of it's use are usually trivial & frivolous at best- case & point smh.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Random: Switch eShop 'Team Picks' Logo Looks Awfully Familiar
I'm all for discounts (Nintendo could definitely do better these days), but aesthetically... this is the only gold Nintendo logo we respect on products...
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow
Realistic/Safe Nintendo Direct Predictions:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow
Ok fine... less crazy Nintendo Direct Wishfuls:
Possible Ports/Announcements:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow
Ok I’ll bite… since we’re just wishing for random ish and setting uninhibited expectations… I’ll put out into the universe:
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Feature: The History Of Monolith Soft - From Baten Kaitos To Xenoblade And Zelda
Xenogears is still the greatest, grandest, multi-themed and layered epic story in an RPG of all-time imo.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Ubisoft Announces Just Dance 2023 Edition, Out On Switch This November
If we’re talking Music Games, it's time to make a new:
*Honourable Mention: Mario Paint
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Rayman Returns In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope DLC
This gives me many Sparks of Hope!
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Video: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Showcases Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay
This gives me many Sparks of Hope!
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Every Mega Man Game Ranked
My Top 5 Mega Man Games:
.. from what I’ve played. I’ve not even nearly come close to playing all 50+ games, sheesh.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Best Pokémon-Likes On Nintendo Switch - Games To Play After You've Finished Pokémon
Persona 5: It's Pokémon, and so much more!
Re: Sega Reveals Main Theme Song For Sonic Frontiers, Have A Listen
I miss the jazzy/ambient/trance/hip-hop vibes of the Knuckles & Rouge stages in Sonic Adventure 2.
Think that vibe along with Sonic R's soundtrack (which easily has Sonic's best title song) are among the best music Sonic games have ever had imo.
Wish they'd return to that motif.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Random: Hidden Texture Found In Super Smash Bros. Melee Stage 20 Years Later
Is it time for Top 5 Berries/Food in Gaming List/Poll?
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Review: Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness - Makes You Work For The Good Stuff
Yikes, sounds like it's 'abyssmal'.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Persona 5 Royal Switch eShop File Size Seemingly Revealed
Maybe Nintendo was courteous and taught them some of their secret compression techniques? Hopefully little to nothing was sacrificed and/or compromised for the Switch version.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Brand new full-price AAA Switch games in Canada cost $79.99 CAD or ~$90.39 CAD after tax in Ontario.
And I think the CAD/USD exchange rate more or less overall has weakened over the past decade, but it's not nearly as bad as some other regions and cases.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Rumour: The Mario Movie's True Title Probably Won't Shock Anyone
Pretty sure they got it wrong... it starts as 'Mario Bros.' .. they don't become 'Super' until the sequel.
... Wun can only hope.