AquaWateria
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Give me a 3D Donkey Kong game.......
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Nintendo Switch Discussion Thread (Question of the Day, Countdown, etc)
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TheDinoman
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As far as Smash is concerned, I just hope they take the time to finish the DLC characters...as in, give them their own custom moves and Palutena Guidances, which they still lack to this day.
See, it's a little more acceptable for them to lack this stuff when they're just optional DLC, but when they're going to be made part of the base roster and they still don't have everything all the other characters in the game do, they're just gonna stick out like a sore thumb way more. Same goes with the two new characters we're supposedly getting.
I've always had the sneaking suspicion that they secretly recorded new Palutena Guidances for the DLC characters when they brought back Antony Del Rio and Brandy Kopp to voice Pit and Palutena for Bayonetta's reveal trailer, and just held them off to include in the thencoming Switch version.
See, it's a little more acceptable for them to lack this stuff when they're just optional DLC, but when they're going to be made part of the base roster and they still don't have everything all the other characters in the game do, they're just gonna stick out like a sore thumb way more. Same goes with the two new characters we're supposedly getting.
I've always had the sneaking suspicion that they secretly recorded new Palutena Guidances for the DLC characters when they brought back Antony Del Rio and Brandy Kopp to voice Pit and Palutena for Bayonetta's reveal trailer, and just held them off to include in the thencoming Switch version.
Yeah, overall instead of simplify I maybe should have use "making more intuitive". As I've said, the first thing you see when you're looking for the voice system is a huge wall of text with plenty of things you know nothing about. That's not really encouraging.
By the way, since we're talking about Xenoblade X, I want you to know that the wait for the EU localization of the game was easier thanks to your blog and your impressions about the game :3
UnemployedVillain
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Retro is a Nintendo studio. A Retro game is an internally developed Nintendo game
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My man.
For all people would complain about Nintendo re-releasing Wii U games on Switch, if they release a Mario Kart game with 64 tracks (32 original + 16 DLC + 16 new) along with a proper battle mode then that's insanely good value for anyone who didn't own MK8. For comparison, Mario Kart 64 and Double Dash each had only 16 tracks apiece.
Well, no one was expecting Retro to work on Metroid after Tanabe's interview (i think).
I thought it was a masterpiece (certainly one of my favorite games ever), and that it was smart to use its plot basically to create the lore and prepare the setting for the inevitable sequel, but i'm not sure it would work so amazingly two times in a row so i'm happy to see that they'll make a more story-focused title on the Switch. Hopefully Takahashi and Soraya will work on story and characters.
EDIT: About that battery life quote... i'm wondering if this means that the clocks reported by DF are the standard ones, but devs can use a higher clock for the portable at the expense of battery life if they need to, so that for example if a game is running at 1080p when docked they can target the same level of detail in 720p instead of having to cut stuff.
I wouldn't use it, but this be better be in it. And 5GHZ wifi.
Not a test, but it was likely influenced by the fact that when development of the game for Wii U started Takahashi said they wanted to be recognized as the "oriental Besthesda". Plans changed recently (Takahashi said he wants to make a more story focused game), but it's pretty obvious how that kind of goal influenced X's design.
I thought it was a masterpiece (certainly one of my favorite games ever), and that it was smart to use its plot basically to create the lore and prepare the setting for the inevitable sequel, but i'm not sure it would work so amazingly two times in a row so i'm happy to see that they'll make a more story-focused title on the Switch. Hopefully Takahashi and Soraya will work on story and characters.
EDIT: About that battery life quote... i'm wondering if this means that the clocks reported by DF are the standard ones, but devs can use a higher clock for the portable at the expense of battery life if they need to, so that for example if a game is running at 1080p when docked they can target the same level of detail in 720p instead of having to cut stuff.
AquaWateria
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I know people want Metroid but screw it I want a 3D Donkey Kong game.
Donkey Kong 64 wasn't enough.
Both Eurogamer and Emily Rogers backed up that the Jetson kits were what developers had been briefed on.
lwilliams3
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Yeah. If it's 16 new tracks and have a change in weapon mechanics., I don't think we can call it a port.
Don't get your hopes up for any Monster Hunter Switch news at the January event.
Laura Kate Dale said:
Well that's not good... it means Monster Hunter XX is probably 3DS only considering it's releasing right around when Switch would launch.
ShadowFox08
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Agreed. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't though. /:
If IC and Wolf don't come back as veterans, I'll be upset. I do think Inkling is the likeliest newcomer.
If that's right then Capcom are batshit stupid. Why would they release a brand new Monster Hunter the same day as the Switch release ?
I can see how the sould voice can be weird but it actually took a lot of sense when playing in multiplayer.
I had the occasion to finish a few quests with another gaf member, and setting voices was fun and proved quite helpful.
The systems felt "Open World" too, if you see what I mean.
And I'm happy if my articles helped. I'm surprised seeing someone talking about it here ah ah.
I'm already prepare to be there for the next one if needed.
I posted a little too fast and didn't have the time to edit. But I was talking about the whole series more than only X. They can defnitely improve, but I hope for depth all the time, that's what I meant.
Mmmh..I don't know if I should take this for so granted. It seems absurd that there wouldn't be MHXX, especially after the announcement of the release date. It seriously seems like a good fit for the launch.
Cheeseman Battitude
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Masterful.
It felt rather obvious to me that the next Metroid will be made in Japan
TyMiles2012
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Yet TPC have been doing it with Pokemon for years. Monster Hunter on Switch is inevitable, but Monster Hunter 5 most definitely be a Switch title. The cross series is likely a spinoff with new content while Capcom works on MH5 on Switch hardware for 2018.
There's not much stats in XCX. The only big addition are the sort-of elemental affinity and resistances. Base stats are split up pretty much to balance what was broken in the first Xenoblade, which was the agility stat.
The only reason why inventory is a bit of problem is because weapon drops are pretty common in the game. Just 5 encounters and you're sitting with 10 new weapons or armor. That pretty much bloats up your inventory fast.
The problem with the Metroid franchise is that it never was a commercial hit no matter what it does. Had it become a big money maker for Nintendo, they might have stuck with a formula that makes the Metroid games sell rather than try to shake things up all the time.
I know that. What I mean is their local studios in Japan, where the main Mario and Zelda games are made.
Yeah but at least TPC released their Pokémon a few weeks/months after the new system's launch, not exactly the same day.
Maybe it's really not being seen/positioned as the 3DS successor... in which case everyone involved is an idiot.
lwilliams3
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Is the October devkit also the final devkit? I thought those were released in November.
TheBaldEmperor
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Yeah I tend to agree. I really need Monster Hunter on this system. Please Capcom.
ArchedThunder
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Don't worry, we'll get Monster Hunter XXX in 2018.
Or Monster Hunter 5 in 2018 or late 2017...
AquaWateria
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To be I ain't surprised since Capcom are terrible in handling their ips.
But rumour is MH5 is a PS4 game!
Releasing on 3DS only won't hurt Monster Hunter at all but it will hurt Switch.
It could be PS4/Switch for all we know.
Doubt it. It will hurt both, as in the hype for that day will be shared for both releases, instead of focusing on the Switch version of the game.
How do you wish to sell as great as before when you're releasing the same day as 3D Mario and Splatoon ?
Well the rumour said Sony is paying specifically to keep it off Switch(lol)...
Laura said her sources for the MH claim are Western based.
...I wonder if that's why there's no MH at the January event. Because there wouldn't be any MH at the Western event, on which her sources would be the most informed about.
...I wonder if that's why there's no MH at the January event. Because there wouldn't be any MH at the Western event, on which her sources would be the most informed about.
ArchedThunder
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The most believable rumor!
3D Mario and Splatoon still aren't as big as Monster Hunter, especially if third parties appear to be sitting it out and Switch comes off as only a Wii U successor. That'd be worse case scenario.
Either way MH can easily sell the 2 million Capcom projected on the 3DS alone.
...Actually, that (insane) rumour also stated that, due to some crazy hijinks, not only MH would've been on Switch anyway with the Monster Hunter Portable franchise's return, but also that MHXX was getting readied for Switch as well.
Strange you forgot that part, isn't it?
Including elemental resistances (which are only useful basically never in the main game) there are 17 stats to manage. Seventeen. That's like, 10 too many. AND on top of that every weapon and armor has their own stats/quality/attributes with even more unclear bogus terms that you can find in the multiple upgrades you can add to them wiht even more dumb items modifiers cluttering another part of your screens.
And there are 7 slots to fill with those weapons and armors.
AND after that you have to manage an equal number of dumb shit with absurd names like that all look the same like LW600-xZ for your skells. For all your characters.
If that's not too many stuff I don't know what is. This is borderline PC RPGs spreadsheet caricature and I like managing shit.
I know MH is bigger, but such fierce competition would hurt the release of MH. There's little point to release them the same day. Capcom probably know the release date of the Switch, why would they do that ?
Cheeseman Battitude
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If Ethernet wasn't in the Wii or Wii U then I doubt it will be in the Switch dock.
Including elemental resistances (which are only useful basically never in the main game) there are 17 stats to manage. Seventeen. That's like, 10 too many. AND on top of that every weapon and armor has their own stats/quality/attributes with even more unclear bogus terms that you can find in the multiple upgrades you can add to them wiht even more dumb items modifiers cluttering another part of your screens.
And there are 7 slots to fill with those weapons and armors.
AND after that you have to manage an equal number of dumb shit with absurd names like that all look the same like LW600-xZ for your skells. For all your characters.
If that's not too many stuff I don't know what is. This is borderline PC RPGs spreadsheet caricature and I like managing shit.
Delicious.
Also, "in the same vein as Xenoblade and X's combat" doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be a retread of hot bars and cool downs. I think it's going to be action-based, closer to action combat seen in The Witcher 3 and FFXV.
We can test this theory with DQ, someone ask her if she knows anything about it
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It is already over
I love that particular rumour though. It's so out there and is so crazy, that I kinda want it to be real.
To clarify, she said her sources for Mh are one at Nintendo (I suppose the famous A source back from when she knew about the trailer) and one "press event specific". Again, both Western.
MH is the last worthwhile franchise of Capcom, so I hope for them the rumor is not real. If it's real, they would kill the last thing that keep them afloat.
...Actually, that (insane) rumour also stated that, due to some crazy hijinks, not only MH would've been on Switch anyway with the Monster Hunter Portable franchise's return, but also that MHXX was getting readied for Switch as well.
Strange you forgot that part, isn't it?
True, that rumour did seem like nonsense but then Capcom said handhelds are holding Monster Hunter back in the west...
They probably don't give a fuck. They need it out before the end of March.
ShadowFox08
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Including elemental resistances (which are only useful basically never in the main game) there are 17 stats to manage. Seventeen. That's like, 10 too many. AND on top of that every weapon and armor has their own stats/quality/attributes with even more unclear bogus terms that you can find in the multiple upgrades you can add to them wiht even more dumb items modifiers cluttering another part of your screens.
And there are 7 slots to fill with those weapons and armors.
AND after that you have to manage an equal number of dumb shit with absurd names like that all look the same like LW600-xZ for your skells. For all your characters.
If that's not too many stuff I don't know what is. This is borderline PC RPGs spreadsheet caricature and I like managing shit.
this is why I'm turned off by this game and didn't have the desire to go past chapter 4.. Way too much stuff to learn with the combat, missions, and this stuff. ugh.
Why though. According to the rumour it's a very different MH suited for the PS4 audience and Switch will get the next real MH anyway. Sounds like win-win to me.
Including elemental resistances (which are only useful basically never in the main game) there are 17 stats to manage. Seventeen. That's like, 10 too many. AND on top of that every weapon and armor has their own stats/quality/attributes with even more unclear bogus terms that you can find in the multiple upgrades you can add to them wiht even more dumb items modifiers cluttering another part of your screens.
And there are 7 slots to fill with those weapons and armors.
AND after that you have to manage an equal number of dumb shit with absurd names like that all look the same like LW600-xZ for your skells. For all your characters.
If that's not too many stuff I don't know what is. This is borderline PC RPGs spreadsheet caricature and I like managing shit.
Having a split stats for melee and ranged makes it look like more but it's not really and it's pretty straight forward. You only focus on one side when managing melee equips and only focus on the other side when managing guns.
It's less stuff actually than other JRPGs. FFVIII for example probably has double the amount of stats you need to manage.
TheBaldEmperor
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Seriously, Monster Hunter is one of my favorite IPs and I need to know what Capcom is doing with it in regards to Switch!
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