Yea I meant I’d take a new entry in any of the aforementioned… whether they want to brand it a new Chrono Trigger or Cross or Break etc. … I’ll take something new in the realm of any of the above. It’s kinda been quite a while now.
Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or even better, New Entries? on Switch:
Threads of Fate
Vagrant Story
Brave Fencer Musashi
Super Mario RPG (new entry)
Xenogears
Final Fantasy XIII Collection
Bahamut Lagoon
Final Fantasy Tactics
Dragon Quest 1 - 10 (not the crappy mobile ports)
Mario 3-On-3 Hoops
Mario Sports Mix
Chrono Trigger/Cross/Break
Secret of Evermore
Ehrgeiz
Fortune Street
GO Games (i.e. Tomb Raider/Hit-Man GO)
Legacy of Kain (even though Crystal Dynamics/Eidos sold to Embracer- let Square do it)
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
... yeaaa guess my head is in a Mallow Nimbus Cloud unfortunately with these wishes.
Celeste is amazing. IMO it’s the best game in terms of nailing the delicate balances between difficulty, challenge & frustration.
Somehow I had noooo idea about the free DLC released in 2019- Celeste, Farewell until now. Welp guess it’s time to dust it off and gleefully go back to that damn mountain 🙃.
Also still interested in how Earthblade turns out!
I would love it if Nintendo could give us some entries in some of their non AAA-tier or some more neglected IPs before we move on to whatever is after the Switch... such as a new:
Punch Out!
F-Zero
Star Fox
Rhythm Heaven
Kid Icarus
MOTHER/Earthbound
Pilotwings
Mario 3-on-3 Hoops
Mario Superstar Sluggers
Mario Sports Mix (with more obscure sports)
Excite Bike/Truck/Bots
Diddy Kong Racing
Wario Land
Yoshi's Island
Golden Sun
Eternal Darkness
Fortune Street
... I'd also settle for a Clubhouse 102 Worldwide Games (with more & deeper Card/Strategy games, rule variations and match customization/randomization).
Been saying this for a while. It’s due time for new Mario 3-On-3 Hoops and Mario Sluggers games please.
But also in addition to those it’s time for Mario to branch out to other athletics as fully fleshed out standalone arcade sports games i.e. Hockey, American Football, Rugby, Weightlifting/Strongman Competitions, Skateboarding/BMX, Rollerblading/Figure Skating, Dodgeball, Volleyball and/or Seepak Tekraw etc. (I understand some of these have been mini-games already in other titles).
Sidebar: I love when Nintendo & Square work together to bring titles to life. Would also be nice to get a new Fortune Street as well.
Makes you realize there really are the have's & have-not's when it comes to massive game sales with certain franchises/games.
Also keeps in perspective how few games (especially non-Nintendo games) ever even break a million sales despite the console's high and ever-growing console sales.
As a sidebar: It would be interesting to somehow know development & marketing costs for games and then necessary sales to break-even and then also how many are needed to make a "decent" profit margin for every game if at all possible. Or even just a Net Profit/Loss based on lifetime sales of games- similar to how the movie industry is widely evaluated and most sales & costs are often public knowledge.
This is would provide a better gauge as to how much a game is considered a "success" business-wise moreso than just raw sales data.
Game Freak is hit or miss, but I'm a fan of a few Private Division published games like Hades, Olli Olli World & especially Rollerdrome (would love to see it come to Switch)- so I'm interested to see what becomes of this.
What a Jet Set/Grind Radio homage! They definitely nailed the look. Hopefully they nailed the groovy sound, feel, vibe and improved/modernized the gameplay too. In lieu of a new Jet Set proper from Sega, I am earnestly anticipating Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! Please be awesome gnarly fun.
This is great for Metroid fans. Would be nice if they added Metroid Zero Mission as well, then people could choose whether to play that or the original NES version of Metroid I. The Metroid II: Samus Returns 3DS Remake should also get ported to Switch imo. Then we’d have great options to play the whole 2D series all in one place.
It really is time for a new 3D Bomberman game. Bomberman 64 was awesome and special because many of the levels had some verticality to them not often seen in the series, especially in Battle Mode.
Bomberman 64/Hero/Generation/Jetters/Land... Konami please make a new expansive, comprehensive entry along those lines.
In the meantime the NSO N64 App would be a great place for some of those Bomberman titles, heck even Bomberman '94/Mega Bomberman would be great on the NSO Genesis App or Super Bomberman 1 - 5 on the NSO Super Nintendo App, especially since I don't think 3 - 5 were never officially released in North America. This is a great opportunity to add some value to all of those apps and the online subscriptions.
All of these NSO Apps are neglected by Nintie and leave so much to be desired because of the potential imo smh. Combine the platforms into one Nintendo Switch Archives App, improve the emulators have much of the features that have long been a staple of the free ones online for decades now. And most of all, we need more frequent, quality & voluminous drops. Do better beloved Nintendo!
Still waiting for this to go on sale in the Eshop to check it out. Not my usual type of game, but I like the art style and seemingly chill Japanese countryside vibes. Hope it goes on significant sale sometime this year.
@LikeWhoa my thoughts exactly. Would've been great if Nintendo improved the games with more colour at least especially since fans have already done it online for most of them ages ago now smh.
Fan improvements, options, translations etc. are accessible assets that should be considered with these releases (whlie contacting, acknowledging and/or compensating the modders), or Nintie could just improve these things themselves.
And for the purists these changes could just be another option/filter.
Really enjoyed Kate's writing style and the charm & personality imbued in the articles & features. Also Kate's ability to generate decent articles out of obscure or random topics/thoughts was a unique skill set I'm sure will be sorely missed on this site going forward especially during the often dry news periods. You will be missed Kate! Good luck & thank you for the time!
Love to hear it. Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or New Entries? :
Threads of Fate
Vagrant Story
Brave Fencer Musashi 1 & 2
Super Mario RPG
Xenogears
Final Fantasy XIII Collection
Bahamut Lagoon
Final Fantasy Tactics
Valkyrie Profile
Dragon Quest 1 - 10 (not the crappy mobile ports)
Mario 3-On-3 Hoops
Mario Sports Mix
Chrono Trigger/Cross/Break
Secret of Evermore
Ehrgeiz
Fortune Street
GO Games (i.e. Tomb Raider/Hit-Man GO)
Legacy of Kain (even though Crystal Dynamics/Eidos sold to Embracer- let Square do it)
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
Love Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move. I've definitely been one of those people requesting a new game on Switch. I'd even said it could work great as a " vs. 99" free-to-play type of game (similar to Tetris, Pacman & Mario 35 [RIP]) to mix things up.
So I'm happy the series is coming back! I just hope it's not too cutesy, gimmicky or light. I'm hoping for a comprehensive, extensive full experience- especially when it comes to varied online multiplayer, cosmetics and customization options and unlockables. That being said, the price also needs to be right because I don't know if Puzzle Bobble feels worth a full-priced game in today's times tbh. Depends on the final experience and content.
Sidenote: In 4 Player Co-Op (hopefully also online), where are the walls?? Some of the best gameplay for me came from tricky, risky ricochet shots.. but if the space is all open how does that happen? I hope those are still in there and the game has a good deal of diverse challenges. Also, It's a minor point, but I liked it better when they used the wheeled machine contraption to launch balls rather than tossing them themselves. It would be cool if they had a cosmetic skin that featured the styles of some of the older entries.
I really don’t care much about this man, arcade DK or high scores, but this whole saga of a liar being caught yet still burrowing deeper in said lie is somewhat riveting regardless of not being actually invested in the outcome. Intriguing stuff lol.
Octopath Traveler 2 & Zelda TOTK would be great and welcome additions to that list Nintendo (yes I know they’re not publishing this Octo entry this time, but still). I’d snag a pair of Game Vouchers and redeem them on those this year for sure if so.
The Game Vouchers should’ve never went away. And tbh they should never expire, especially when Nintendo doesn’t do many Directs to let you know what’s upcoming and when for certain in the coming year.
They’re only good value if you tend to buy first-party games at launch (or when they are still full price- and only for the usual full retail price games, not the ones that launched lower than usual i.e. Nintendo Switch Sports, Clubhouse Games or Wario Ware etc.), but I tend to wait for sales often now due to an already large backlog to work through.. so I likely wouldn’t get vouchers too often anymore.
Now that they’re back for NA I’ll probably pick up a pair though perhaps if they add their upcoming releases as well.. because I know I’ll get Zelda TOTK at launch and I anticipate a new Mario game within the next year too so it’d probably be more of a safe bet and worth it.
Some Other Smash Bros Ultimate (non-fighter) Continued Support Wishes:
I think it's time they got a bit more wacky or creative with the Smash Tourney events. They should implement some Custom Smash elements into the tourney events like Mega size, Fast speed, Light/Heavy weight or Metal body etc. to mix things up and keep it fresh imo. Some of the spirit battle conditions make for more interesting, varied fights than just highlighting a specific item or set of characters.
Also, new spirits and spirit battles would be cool, but the trophies from past Smash's were better. Granted they were full 3D models which I'm sure is a chore to render for each entry (especially with Ultimate having so many Spirits) so I understand the decision to just make them 2D artwork. However more importantly, I reference that to say I miss the background information they used to have though (some spirits & assist trophies I have no idea what they are or what games they are from)... it was like having a cool random digital video game encyclopedia. Wish they added that again.
Also also, Random needs to be added as a character selection to Online Smash & tournaments (and the true selection shouldn't be revealed until the match starts and should continue to be different every match) I like mixing things up and variety when I play.
I’ve long hoped there’d be more Smash Single Player DLC in the form of a new Adventure mode or even just a reskinned World of Light map. I’ve since given up that hope.
Damn. I kinda miss when E3 was something to look forward to with all the big players coming out with their heavy hitters and somewhat competing in one space and time- yet still being an overall hopeful celebration of gaming and what’s to come. It was like mid-year Gaming Christmas with all the excitement, surprise & attention at one point.
Digital presentations are cool and perfectly acceptable (especially with the dearth of public-facing charming and/or quirky high-level gaming execs for Live Shows i.e. Reggie, Mr. Iwata, Kaz Hirai w/ Ridge Racer etc.), but I wish they’d all at least commit to placing them or showcasing something during E3 in addition to still keeping their own marketing schedules throughout the year. It’s not the same without the Big 3 console makers. Hope E3 proper comes back eventually with all of them fully participating at some point soon! Don’t DiE3!
The Game Vouchers should’ve never went away. And tbh they should never expire, especially when Nintendo doesn’t do many Directs to let you know what’s upcoming and when for certain in the coming year. It’s good value if you tend to buy first-party games at launch, but I tend to wait for sales often now due to an already large backlog to work through.. so I likely wouldn’t get vouchers too often anymore.
If they come back soon for NA I’ll probably pick up a pair though because I know I’ll get Zelda TOTK at launch and I anticipate a new Mario game within the next year too so it’d probably be more of a safe bet and worth it.
I mean they’re are so many that come to mind. But a few unexpected, underrated standout Video Game musical pieces that went hard out of nowhere I’d say are:
Battletoads (Pause Screen beat)
Sonic Adventure 2 (Knuckles & Rouge stages, that rapper should come back for more Sonic games)
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (Wanna take you for a riiiideee!)
Killer Instinct (It’s A Jungle)
And last but not in the least, least..
Sonic Racing R (everybody Superrr Soniccc Racingggg theme)
I’m mildly interested in trying this Advance Wars collection out, but the original GBA pixel art style was so much more endearing than this plastic toy aesthetic in the remake at least visually. Hopefully they’ve improved it since the long delays. If so I may give it a try… probably on sale though.
The only thing missing from the US Boxart is the film border on the Japanese cover which really fits the motif of the game well, but the NA box still the best looking of the bunch due to the vibrant colour and better background art.
On a related note, Viewtiful Joe definitely needs a remastered collection (including Red Hot Rumble) as well as a new entry in Switch asap please Capcom!
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or New Entries? :
The best parts of Sonic Adventure were Knuckles & Rouge's Adventures for me. I'd love a game of their own just flying around searching for Emerald pieces with snazzy, smooth, jazzy, funky, trance, rap vibes playing in the background like in Sonic Adventure 2.
That being said I'd gladly take a Sonic Adventure 3 in a heartbeat.
Imo it kind of looks like a Newgrounds flash game from back in the day. I loved Newgrounds back then, but not sure I'd pay for many of those games on my console now though.
Cuphead & Celeste in recent memory. But both somehow strike this amazing magical balance between frustration and accomplishment when you were just about to call it quits. At least that was my experience which despite being frustrated at times ended up being a positive one.
Negative frustration would be a number of games that I decided weren't for me due to unfairness or difficulty- that difficulty usually just being a function of being able to put the requisite trial & error time in to 'git gud'.
I agree with Kate on Ori 1, definitely too many spikes in some areas and Hollow Knight can definitely get frustrating especially with the platforming near the end (but it's still an amazing experience). And Axiom Verge lack of a good map frustration comes to mind but I finished both games still.
These days if I'm frustrated I'm likely moving on to something else. Too much backlog and I mostly play games now to relax more than overcome massive challenges tbh.
It’s an interesting question and premise because of the Switch being a Hybrid Console..
A) If you look at it from a Home Console perspective, Nintendo has rarely ever done a true sequel system (I’d only really count the Wii to Wii U & maybe the NES to SNES).
B) But if you look at it from a Portable console perspective, then yea Nintendo has done countless iterative updates and versions of previous releases.
I think it’s a safe bet we get another version of a Switch this time though given it’s massive success, useability and acclaim… however I always say with Nintendo, you never know!
I understand why Nintendo chose digital triggers with the Joycons… but seeing this kinda makes me wish the Switch controllers had analog triggers like the GCN controller.
The Simpsons Hit & Run, Road Rage & The Arcade Game all deserve new life with HD Remasters/Remakes and/or sequels on Switch.
Also, it’d be great if more Devs, Pubs and/or rights/license holders uploaded all their series’ game music to all the popular DSP’s for easy consumer consumption.
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Re: Random: Capcom Survey Asks If Fans Want Sequels To Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Capcom defintely needs to revive some of their more neglected IP's on Switch.. like a new:
... please oblige us Captain Commando com.
Re: Square Enix Is Reportedly Overhauling How It Makes Games
@EarthboundBenjy
Yea I meant I’d take a new entry in any of the aforementioned… whether they want to brand it a new Chrono Trigger or Cross or Break etc. … I’ll take something new in the realm of any of the above. It’s kinda been quite a while now.
Re: Square Enix Is Reportedly Overhauling How It Makes Games
Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or even better, New Entries? on Switch:
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
... yeaaa guess my head is in a Mallow Nimbus Cloud unfortunately with these wishes.
Re: Celeste Devs Making "Something Small But Cool" For 6th Anniversary
Celeste is amazing. IMO it’s the best game in terms of nailing the delicate balances between difficulty, challenge & frustration.
Somehow I had noooo idea about the free DLC released in 2019- Celeste, Farewell until now. Welp guess it’s time to dust it off and gleefully go back to that damn mountain 🙃.
Also still interested in how Earthblade turns out!
Re: Back Page: 'DO NOT MENTION SWITCH 2' - We Infiltrate Nintendo And Sneak A Peek At Its 2024 Calendar
I would love it if Nintendo could give us some entries in some of their non AAA-tier or some more neglected IPs before we move on to whatever is after the Switch... such as a new:
... I'd also settle for a Clubhouse 102 Worldwide Games (with more & deeper Card/Strategy games, rule variations and match customization/randomization).
Re: Feature: 25 Nintendo 64 Games We'd Love To See Added To The Switch Online Expansion Pack
NSO- N64 needs to also add...
.. Expeditiously at that please (i.e. more frequent & voluminous drops).
Re: Three More Sega Classics Are Being Revived, It's Claimed
Sega, it’s long overdue and time for a new:
etc. please & thank you.
Re: Video: The Mario Sports Game On DS That's A Slam Dunk
Been saying this for a while. It’s due time for new Mario 3-On-3 Hoops and Mario Sluggers games please.
But also in addition to those it’s time for Mario to branch out to other athletics as fully fleshed out standalone arcade sports games i.e. Hockey, American Football, Rugby, Weightlifting/Strongman Competitions, Skateboarding/BMX, Rollerblading/Figure Skating, Dodgeball, Volleyball and/or Seepak Tekraw etc. (I understand some of these have been mini-games already in other titles).
Sidebar: I love when Nintendo & Square work together to bring titles to life. Would also be nice to get a new Fortune Street as well.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Review: Excitebike 64 - An Underrated Racer That Deserves To Ride With Its N64 Stablemates
Cool. Now Diddy Kong Racing us Nintendo… or perhaps even better yet, make a new one.
Re: Every First-Party Nintendo Switch Game That Has Sold Over One Million Copies
Makes you realize there really are the have's & have-not's when it comes to massive game sales with certain franchises/games.
Also keeps in perspective how few games (especially non-Nintendo games) ever even break a million sales despite the console's high and ever-growing console sales.
As a sidebar: It would be interesting to somehow know development & marketing costs for games and then necessary sales to break-even and then also how many are needed to make a "decent" profit margin for every game if at all possible. Or even just a Net Profit/Loss based on lifetime sales of games- similar to how the movie industry is widely evaluated and most sales & costs are often public knowledge.
This is would provide a better gauge as to how much a game is considered a "success" business-wise moreso than just raw sales data.
Re: Latest Game From Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Lets You Raise Adorable Pets In AR
DokeV seems like it could be the next evolution of a Pokémon game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaRbQHlegaM
Also it's high time for a new Pikachu Volleyball.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Pokémon Studio Game Freak Is Partnering With Private Division On 'Project Bloom'
Game Freak is hit or miss, but I'm a fan of a few Private Division published games like Hades, Olli Olli World & especially Rollerdrome (would love to see it come to Switch)- so I'm interested to see what becomes of this.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Feature: Best Royals In Nintendo Games - Who's Your Favourite?
King Dedede is the wun true king for me.
Re: Random: New Mario Movie Promo Features An NBA All-Star, But Mario's Boots Are Still The MVP
Time for a new Mario 3-On-3 Hoops on Switch? Make it happen Squeenix / Nintie!
P.S. this is a missed opportunity to do a play on the “it must be the shoes” classic MJ or Spike Lee (Mars) ads.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online Game Boy, SNES & NES Service With Four More Titles
It’s official. The Switch is a Kirby Konsole. Congrats to superfans of the Pink Puffball.
Re: Random: Check Out How Mario's Shoes Were Made For Their Nintendo Store NY Display
Their company name should be “P-Wing Shoes” instead now no?
Re: Gallery: Team Reptile Teases 'Bomb Rush Cyberfunk' With Brand New Screenshots
What a Jet Set/Grind Radio homage! They definitely nailed the look. Hopefully they nailed the groovy sound, feel, vibe and improved/modernized the gameplay too. In lieu of a new Jet Set proper from Sega, I am earnestly anticipating Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! Please be awesome gnarly fun.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Another Classic Title
This is great for Metroid fans. Would be nice if they added Metroid Zero Mission as well, then people could choose whether to play that or the original NES version of Metroid I. The Metroid II: Samus Returns 3DS Remake should also get ported to Switch imo. Then we’d have great options to play the whole 2D series all in one place.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Konami Teases "More" Bomberman On 6th Anniversary Of Super Bomberman R
It really is time for a new 3D Bomberman game. Bomberman 64 was awesome and special because many of the levels had some verticality to them not often seen in the series, especially in Battle Mode.
Bomberman 64/Hero/Generation/Jetters/Land... Konami please make a new expansive, comprehensive entry along those lines.
In the meantime the NSO N64 App would be a great place for some of those Bomberman titles, heck even Bomberman '94/Mega Bomberman would be great on the NSO Genesis App or Super Bomberman 1 - 5 on the NSO Super Nintendo App, especially since I don't think 3 - 5 were never officially released in North America. This is a great opportunity to add some value to all of those apps and the online subscriptions.
All of these NSO Apps are neglected by Nintie and leave so much to be desired because of the potential imo smh. Combine the platforms into one Nintendo Switch Archives App, improve the emulators have much of the features that have long been a staple of the free ones online for decades now. And most of all, we need more frequent, quality & voluminous drops. Do better beloved Nintendo!
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Random: Fan-Made Game Mixes Classic Sonic With Donkey Kong Country
I like the music most.
Re: Shin chan: Me And The Professor On Summer Vacation Bags Physical Release
Still waiting for this to go on sale in the Eshop to check it out. Not my usual type of game, but I like the art style and seemingly chill Japanese countryside vibes. Hope it goes on significant sale sometime this year.
Re: Switch Online's Game Boy Library Is Slightly Different In Japan
@LikeWhoa my thoughts exactly. Would've been great if Nintendo improved the games with more colour at least especially since fans have already done it online for most of them ages ago now smh.
Fan improvements, options, translations etc. are accessible assets that should be considered with these releases (whlie contacting, acknowledging and/or compensating the modders), or Nintie could just improve these things themselves.
And for the purists these changes could just be another option/filter.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Poll: Which Character Would You Like To See Return Next In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Diddy so Nintendo perhaps remembers the gem that is Diddy Kong Racing.
Or Captain Falcon so Nintie perhaps remembers the awesomeness that is F-Zero.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Watch: Zion And Kate Talk About Ace Attorney For An Hour
Really enjoyed Kate's writing style and the charm & personality imbued in the articles & features. Also Kate's ability to generate decent articles out of obscure or random topics/thoughts was a unique skill set I'm sure will be sorely missed on this site going forward especially during the often dry news periods. You will be missed Kate! Good luck & thank you for the time!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Killer7
Such a weird, but special game because it's so unique in its own unapologetic way. Wish the Killer series would continue.
Re: Platinum Celebrates Metal Gear Rising's 10th Anniversary Later This Month
Platinum Games needs to work with whomever necessary and make a new:
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Square Enix Planning "Multiple New Titles" And New IP
Love to hear it. Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or New Entries? :
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 4th)
Finally getting/taking some time to play Ender Lilies & GRIS.
Taking a quick RPG break after pretty much 100%'ing Vesperia DE before also finally starting Xenoblade Chronicles DE.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Feature: The Real Songs That Inspired Iconic Nintendo Music
As someone who is a big fan of learning about samples & interpolation in music, this is an amazing and intriguing feature Nintendolife!
Well done Kate!
Re: Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Will Get Popping On Switch This May
Love Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move. I've definitely been one of those people requesting a new game on Switch. I'd even said it could work great as a " vs. 99" free-to-play type of game (similar to Tetris, Pacman & Mario 35 [RIP]) to mix things up.
So I'm happy the series is coming back! I just hope it's not too cutesy, gimmicky or light. I'm hoping for a comprehensive, extensive full experience- especially when it comes to varied online multiplayer, cosmetics and customization options and unlockables. That being said, the price also needs to be right because I don't know if Puzzle Bobble feels worth a full-priced game in today's times tbh. Depends on the final experience and content.
Sidenote: In 4 Player Co-Op (hopefully also online), where are the walls?? Some of the best gameplay for me came from tricky, risky ricochet shots.. but if the space is all open how does that happen? I hope those are still in there and the game has a good deal of diverse challenges. Also, It's a minor point, but I liked it better when they used the wheeled machine contraption to launch balls rather than tossing them themselves. It would be cool if they had a cosmetic skin that featured the styles of some of the older entries.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Billy Mitchell Photos Emerge Showing Non-Original Donkey Kong Hardware Apparently Used For Disputed Scores
I really don’t care much about this man, arcade DK or high scores, but this whole saga of a liar being caught yet still burrowing deeper in said lie is somewhat riveting regardless of not being actually invested in the outcome. Intriguing stuff lol.
Re: It's Official, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Back (North America)
Octopath Traveler 2 & Zelda TOTK would be great and welcome additions to that list Nintendo (yes I know they’re not publishing this Octo entry this time, but still). I’d snag a pair of Game Vouchers and redeem them on those this year for sure if so.
Re: It's Official, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Back (North America)
The Game Vouchers should’ve never went away. And tbh they should never expire, especially when Nintendo doesn’t do many Directs to let you know what’s upcoming and when for certain in the coming year.
They’re only good value if you tend to buy first-party games at launch (or when they are still full price- and only for the usual full retail price games, not the ones that launched lower than usual i.e. Nintendo Switch Sports, Clubhouse Games or Wario Ware etc.), but I tend to wait for sales often now due to an already large backlog to work through.. so I likely wouldn’t get vouchers too often anymore.
Now that they’re back for NA I’ll probably pick up a pair though perhaps if they add their upcoming releases as well.. because I know I’ll get Zelda TOTK at launch and I anticipate a new Mario game within the next year too so it’d probably be more of a safe bet and worth it.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Talking Point: Which Mario Suits Do You Want To See In The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Tanooki Suit, Hammer Bros Mario (both from Mario 3) and Wing Cap (Mario 64) have always been my favourites. So yea, those.
Re: Talking Point: 15 Years On, Should Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary Return?
Some Other Smash Bros Ultimate (non-fighter) Continued Support Wishes:
I think it's time they got a bit more wacky or creative with the Smash Tourney events. They should implement some Custom Smash elements into the tourney events like Mega size, Fast speed, Light/Heavy weight or Metal body etc. to mix things up and keep it fresh imo. Some of the spirit battle conditions make for more interesting, varied fights than just highlighting a specific item or set of characters.
Also, new spirits and spirit battles would be cool, but the trophies from past Smash's were better. Granted they were full 3D models which I'm sure is a chore to render for each entry (especially with Ultimate having so many Spirits) so I understand the decision to just make them 2D artwork. However more importantly, I reference that to say I miss the background information they used to have though (some spirits & assist trophies I have no idea what they are or what games they are from)... it was like having a cool random digital video game encyclopedia. Wish they added that again.
Also also, Random needs to be added as a character selection to Online Smash & tournaments (and the true selection shouldn't be revealed until the match starts and should continue to be different every match) I like mixing things up and variety when I play.
Re: Talking Point: 15 Years On, Should Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary Return?
As an aside on that last line… one board game I hope Nintendo/Square has not forgotten about is Fortune Street. Need a new entry on Switch!
Re: Talking Point: 15 Years On, Should Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary Return?
I’ve long hoped there’d be more Smash Single Player DLC in the form of a new Adventure mode or even just a reskinned World of Light map. I’ve since given up that hope.
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Reportedly Skipping E3 2023
Damn. I kinda miss when E3 was something to look forward to with all the big players coming out with their heavy hitters and somewhat competing in one space and time- yet still being an overall hopeful celebration of gaming and what’s to come. It was like mid-year Gaming Christmas with all the excitement, surprise & attention at one point.
Digital presentations are cool and perfectly acceptable (especially with the dearth of public-facing charming and/or quirky high-level gaming execs for Live Shows i.e. Reggie, Mr. Iwata, Kaz Hirai w/ Ridge Racer etc.), but I wish they’d all at least commit to placing them or showcasing something during E3 in addition to still keeping their own marketing schedules throughout the year. It’s not the same without the Big 3 console makers. Hope E3 proper comes back eventually with all of them fully participating at some point soon! Don’t DiE3!
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Game Vouchers Might Be Returning To North America
The Game Vouchers should’ve never went away. And tbh they should never expire, especially when Nintendo doesn’t do many Directs to let you know what’s upcoming and when for certain in the coming year. It’s good value if you tend to buy first-party games at launch, but I tend to wait for sales often now due to an already large backlog to work through.. so I likely wouldn’t get vouchers too often anymore.
If they come back soon for NA I’ll probably pick up a pair though because I know I’ll get Zelda TOTK at launch and I anticipate a new Mario game within the next year too so it’d probably be more of a safe bet and worth it.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Feature: Video Game Music That Didn't Need To Go That Hard
I mean they’re are so many that come to mind. But a few unexpected, underrated standout Video Game musical pieces that went hard out of nowhere I’d say are:
And last but not in the least, least..
https://youtu.be/MC0hV3dea9g
Here’s to more unexpectedly awesome gaming tunes & vibes!
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Advance Wars' Delayed Switch Release Might Finally Be Reporting For Duty
I’m mildly interested in trying this Advance Wars collection out, but the original GBA pixel art style was so much more endearing than this plastic toy aesthetic in the remake at least visually. Hopefully they’ve improved it since the long delays. If so I may give it a try… probably on sale though.
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Viewtiful Joe
The only thing missing from the US Boxart is the film border on the Japanese cover which really fits the motif of the game well, but the NA box still the best looking of the bunch due to the vibrant colour and better background art.
On a related note, Viewtiful Joe definitely needs a remastered collection (including Red Hot Rumble) as well as a new entry in Switch asap please Capcom!
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or New Entries? :
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Director Talks About Dropping Boost Mechanic In Next Game
The best parts of Sonic Adventure were Knuckles & Rouge's Adventures for me. I'd love a game of their own just flying around searching for Emerald pieces with snazzy, smooth, jazzy, funky, trance, rap vibes playing in the background like in Sonic Adventure 2.
That being said I'd gladly take a Sonic Adventure 3 in a heartbeat.
... Wun can only hope.
Re: Review: Onion Assault - A Bold, Breezy Homage To Super Mario Bros. 2
Imo it kind of looks like a Newgrounds flash game from back in the day. I loved Newgrounds back then, but not sure I'd pay for many of those games on my console now though.
Re: Talking Point: What Is The Most Frustrated You've Ever Been With A Video Game?
Cuphead & Celeste in recent memory. But both somehow strike this amazing magical balance between frustration and accomplishment when you were just about to call it quits. At least that was my experience which despite being frustrated at times ended up being a positive one.
Negative frustration would be a number of games that I decided weren't for me due to unfairness or difficulty- that difficulty usually just being a function of being able to put the requisite trial & error time in to 'git gud'.
I agree with Kate on Ori 1, definitely too many spikes in some areas and Hollow Knight can definitely get frustrating especially with the platforming near the end (but it's still an amazing experience). And Axiom Verge lack of a good map frustration comes to mind but I finished both games still.
These days if I'm frustrated I'm likely moving on to something else. Too much backlog and I mostly play games now to relax more than overcome massive challenges tbh.
Re: Fashion Police Squad Stitches Fabulous February Release Date On Switch
This actually looks suave and chic. Interesting concept. Wun to keep my eye on. Hopefully NLife reviews it!
Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
It’s an interesting question and premise because of the Switch being a Hybrid Console..
A) If you look at it from a Home Console perspective, Nintendo has rarely ever done a true sequel system (I’d only really count the Wii to Wii U & maybe the NES to SNES).
B) But if you look at it from a Portable console perspective, then yea Nintendo has done countless iterative updates and versions of previous releases.
I think it’s a safe bet we get another version of a Switch this time though given it’s massive success, useability and acclaim… however I always say with Nintendo, you never know!
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Missed Out On NYXI's GameCube-Inspired Switch Controller? Pre-Orders Are Now Available
I understand why Nintendo chose digital triggers with the Joycons… but seeing this kinda makes me wish the Switch controllers had analog triggers like the GCN controller.
Re: The Simpsons Hit & Run Soundtrack Is Out Now On Spotify And Apple Music
The Simpsons Hit & Run, Road Rage & The Arcade Game all deserve new life with HD Remasters/Remakes and/or sequels on Switch.
Also, it’d be great if more Devs, Pubs and/or rights/license holders uploaded all their series’ game music to all the popular DSP’s for easy consumer consumption.
… Wun can only hope.