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[Jonneh3003]

Nope. We got our first VC games as a teaser for the service in April 2013, after the console's November 2012 launch. The service didn't launch in full until June 2013, iirc.

Funny the things we forget, weird to think 3DS didn't have the eshop for a while too.

 

[Smellycat]

 

[Midas]

So Zelda's score will be based on 3 scales and vary site by site:

1. game is reviewed as a standard AAA game and compared to other AAA games.
   
2. game is reviewed as a open world RPG and compared to other RPG's.
   
3. game is reviewed as a Zelda game and scored based off how it fairs compared to other games in the series.

I cannot wait for the review thread.

Meltdowns. People are going crazy over one bad review in the Horizon thread.

I hope that DF will have a nice Wii U / Switch comparison videos for Zelda. Need to know if it's worth it to get the Switch. At the moment: no.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

That's because Skyward Sword is brilliant.

Yeah.....no.

 

[Maxinas]

I guess the reviews are coming in late makes sense if some places are just getting switches right now.

GameXplain barely getting theirs makes this seem likely. That's 9-10 days to play enough of the game to come up with a solid review.

 

[marc^o^]

I wonder if 10 days is enough to complete Zelda Some may not be able to do it.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Nintendo embargoes are pretty strict and sometimes silly, they might have asked press not to show elements such as the eshop. I remember I wasn't allowed to show Rosalina in Super Mario 3D World even though they had revealed her in a Direct.

Yeah I know Nintendo can be strict. I've heard the Gamexplain guys mention it before. Like they probably can't take 32 degree angle pictures or something. Lol

 

[AdventureRacing]

Hopefully it means we finally start getting some information about the switch. It still feels like we're largely in the dark.

How interesting how your tone is so different then what you were doing in the horizon thread lol. Nintendo fan, should have known.

Pot, kettle, black.

 

[Inferno313]

Funny the things we forget, weird to think 3DS didn't have the eshop for a while too.

I fucked up the dates originally and edited, just fyi.

Yeah, the 3DS took 3 months to get an eShop or Web Browser at all.

 

[KingSnake]

Seems really strange to have a preview and a review for a console so close together. I guess it's good that we're start getting some more info from Thursday on.

 

[LordOcidax]

That's because Skyward Sword is brilliant.

Agree.

 

[Midas]

I wonder if 10 days is enough to complete Zelda Some may not be able to do it.

I can tell you this much without even knowing much about the game. It will not take 240 hours to finish it.

 

[Smellycat]

I wonder if 10 days is enough to complete Zelda Some may not be able to do it.

Some may not post a review on time. I remember when Skyward Sword came out, Gamespot didn't post their controversial review until 2-3 days after the embargo.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Wow I didn't know you were media.

 

[onemanasylum]

Hopefully it means we finally start getting some information about the switch. It still feels like we're largely in the dark.



Pot, kettle, black.

I'm a nintendo fan with switch and zelda pre-ordered, good attempt though.

 

[Smellycat]

Wow I didn't know you were media.

lol I wish. That ain't mine. It is from their twitter.

 

[GinoFelino]

Grey Switch? Second-class citizen confirmed

Spoiler

I'm so jelly

 

[Dark Cloud]

lol I wish. That ain't mine. It is from their twitter.

Oh lmao 🐭

 

[Vampirolol]

I can tell you this much without even knowing much about the game. It will not take 240 hours to finish it.

You underestimate the power of "find all these stupid skultullas" and "hey look, this is the dark/twilight/phantom world! I mean it's identical to the other, just less fun. Have a good 50+ hours of pure boredom!"

 

[NoKisum]

So, Switch Direct on the 23rd confirmed?

 

[marc^o^]

I can tell you this much without even knowing much about the game. It will not take 240 hours to finish it.

70 hours would already take some dedication.

 

[LordKano]

Nintendo embargoes are pretty strict and sometimes silly, they might have asked press not to show elements such as the eshop. I remember I wasn't allowed to show Rosalina in Super Mario 3D World even though they had revealed her in a Direct.

Fun fact : press wasn't allowed to talk about Pokémon Sun/Moon demo's content, even when the thing was actually out and everyone was playing it.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Online won't be paid and fully featured until fall, and there's no VC at launch, so you don't need a direct about these two things right now.

That hasn't been officially confirmed.

And while I wouldn't be surprised, they did say we're getting a free VC game each month for the online service. And that service should be starting on day one.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

That hasn't been confirmed.

And while I wouldn't be surprised, they did say we're getting a free VC game each month for the online service. And that service should be starting on day one.

i doubt they'll add the vc games to the online until the online is paid

 

[Neoxon]

I envy you so much right now.

 

[LordKano]

That hasn't been officially confirmed.

And while I wouldn't be surprised, they did say we're getting a free VC game each month for the online service. And that service should be starting on day one.

The paid online service won't start until fall, that's when you'll get your rented VC games.

 

[AdventureRacing]

I'm a nintendo fan with switch and zelda pre-ordered, good attempt though.

I'm not racist, my best friend is black.

 

[Soroc]

I think performance is going to knock it down to 90 or slightly below it. Will be interesting comparing Wii U reviews to Switch reviews.

 

[Lucifon]

So, Switch Direct on the 23rd confirmed?

I'd say highly unlikely at this point. Think nintendo are going to leave it up to others to speak about things.

 

[Spukc]

pretty fair.
That day will decide if i cancel all my preorders.
Or keep it

 

[Jonneh3003]

I think performance is going to knock it down to 90 or slightly below it. Will be interesting comparing Wii U reviews to Switch reviews.

Performance is rarely a factor in reviews unless it's frequently noticeable. The Wii U version will probably still review well.

 

[ZeoVGM]

The paid online service won't start until fall, that's when you'll get your rented VC games.

If that's confirmed, what a fucking mess.

This is such a rushed launch.

"Here's a free trial of our online service for a few months but you won't be able to test out the most unique features that might make you interested in paying for it."

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I wonder if a tech analysis by DF would count as a preview...

That's because Skyward Sword is brilliant.

I also think the hate it gets on GAF is completely exagerated.
The different areas where extremely well designed.
I remember being blown away by the time mechanic in Lanayru desert for example.

 

[LordKano]

If that's confirmed, what a fucking mess.

This is such a rushed launch.

"Here's a free trial of our online service for a few months but you won't be able to test out the most unique features that might make you interested in paying for it."

Why ? The paid online has been announced for fall since the january press conference. The rented VC games are just supposed to give more incentive to pay. But you have to pay in the first place. So not until fall.

 

[Sword Of Doom]

Sony/Guerilla smart to lift embargo early

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I'm not racist, my best friend is black.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Why ? The paid online has been announced for fall since the january press conference. The rented VC games are just supposed to give more incentive to pay. But you have to pay in the first place. So not until fall.

The post you quoted explains the "why" party.

I mean, it's already unquestionably ridiculous that you lose games after the month. Not letting people get a couple months of that as part of the free trial is just dumb.

 

[Jonneh3003]

I also think the hate it gets on GAF is completely exagerated.
The different areas where extremely well designed.
I remember being blown away by the time mechanic in Lanayru desert for example.

Skyward Sword is one of those games that people hate because it isn't what they wanted it to be rather than for how good it is. SS is a linear Zelda with a heavy emphasis on motion controls, it does what it sets out to do extremely well and is incredibly well designed. Is it a 10? Not for me but that's just opinions.

 

[ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS]

Meet me behind the alley, I have cake.

 

[LordKano]

The post you quoted explains the "why" party.

You were expecting them to give you the games for free until the paid service launch ?

 

[onemanasylum]

I'm not racist, my best friend is black.

How is that relevant? I am a nintendo fan...period. But keep up the ignorance.

 

[ckaneo]

So BOTW is out in the open now.

 

[ZeoVGM]

You were expecting them to give you the games for free until the paid service launch ?

I was expecting the free online service trial to give people a taste of the unique features that the online service offers. As if it's well-received, they would be more likely to see people switch over to a paid subscription.

But I guess I shouldn't expect logical decisions considering this is the company that decided you'll lose the free game at the end of each month.

Some really frustrating choices with this launch, as excited as I am.

 

[gate stormer]

No reviews or further trailers for me. Going in as blind as can be playing this on March 3rd.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

So BOTW is out in the open now.

Time to call my internet provider to disable my service.

 

[LordKano]

I was expecting the free online service trial to give people a taste of the unique features that the online service offers. As if it's well-received, they would be more likely to see people switch over to a paid subscription.

But I guess I shouldn't expect logical decisions considering this is the company that decided you'll lose the free game at the end of each month.

Some really frustrating choices with this launch, as excited as I am.

More like they wouldn't understand why the thing they got for free suddenly now costs money without any new advantages compared to the previous situation. That's kinda basic tbh.

 

[onemanasylum]

So BOTW is out in the open now.

Seriously? Ugh time to go dark.

 

[ZeoVGM]

How is that relevant? I am a nintendo fan...period. But keep up the ignorance.

You just called someone a "Nintendo fan" as an insult. This is after your drive-by thread-crapping in the "FFXIV on Switch" thread.

So no, you can't then say "but I'm a Nintendo fan" as if you didn't just insult someone for that.

 

[Dark Cloud]

So BOTW is out in the open now.

Get your spears boys it's time to go hunting!

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

I tell you what. If virtual console isn't going to be launching for months, when it does launch it better be damn good from day 1. And I want Gamecube games dammit.