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[enoirmeplz]

Alls I need is Animal Crossings and a couple good RPGs. (It's to early to announce Pokemon Stars, right?)

I've been stuck with pre-order duty for the family. Really hope Amazon and Best Buy don't give me too much crap about multiple orders.

 

[Instro]

I've been saying Chair for quote some time, but everyone else says FROM and Platinum.

Not a bad guess actually. Would be a good way for Nintendo and Epic to partner on a UE4 game to show off as a sample in terms of the engine on Switch. They also just randomly updated and re-released Shadow Complex.

 

[Neoxon]

That would suck.

I would gladly pay money to get the upcoming content on 3DS. Always seemed weird to me that they're giving those new campaigns away for free, as they do seem like a considerable amount of work.

No worries, the Q&A cleared things up about the future of the Wii U, 3DS, & Vita versions of the game.

Q: If I already own Shovel Knight on 3DS/PC/Mac/Linux/Wii U/XB1/PS4/PS3/PS Vita/Amazon Fire will I still get Specter of Torment, King Knight, and Battle Mode for free?

A: Yes. However, as always, Battle Mode is a local-play-only game and so will not appear on 3DS and PS Vita.

 

[antibolo]

You can totally do local multiplayer in Vita games on the PSTV though. YCG pls.

 

[TunaLover]

GET HYPE!

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Source:

Karen is in there, approved

 

[(mat)]

I don't know it's just like... It feels like they only have 2 images to show it's getting tiring to see it constantly.

Wait 1 day.

 

[Lutherian]

It sounds like a terrible idea. I don't even think From is capable of making a game as nuanced as Metroid.

Well, there's already aspects similar to Metroid in Souls, especially in the environmental connection and how From can absolutely nail atmosphere. I'm not saying they're the same things, but you can easily see some fundamentals in the design philosophy.

I mean, it will surprise everyone that Team Ninja is working on another Metroid



Because it wouldn't be, but it's not like that's all From Software can do. The important thing is that the team in charge of the game is good at level design, combat system, bosses, atmosphere and can do subtle storytelling. Those are all things From Software proved that they can do with the Soulsborne series, so i think that if Nintendo assists them (like they do with every team that works with them) and takes care of the technical side and polish of the game, From can be a good choice for Metroid.

I wouldn't want it to play like Souls, but FROM's take on atmosphere, isolation, interlocking level design, player discovery, and detailed environment art would all be pitch perfect for Metroid imo.

I think I get it now, thanks guys ^^

 

[SuperSah]

Karen is in there, approved

 

[JaseMath]

Sure and F-Zero and WaveRace and Metroid. All day 1. All made by Retro.

OH YOURE GONNA FEEL SO FOOLISH WHEN ITS ANNOUNCED

 

[BTA]

I can't see how a Souls style game would work with any of the franchises y'all are talking about. I like what I've played of Dark Souls but I reaaaally don't think that style of game works well with Nintendo.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Alls I need is Animal Crossings and a couple good RPGs. (It's to early to announce Pokemon Stars, right?)

I've been stuck with pre-order duty for the family. Really hope Amazon and Best Buy don't give me too much crap about multiple orders.

Too early? Maybe, maybe not. I would expect it to release until summer at the earliest regardless of whether they announce it, so maybe they hold off a while.

I personally think it would be a good idea if they did bring it up as it could be a solid selling point.

I can't see how a Souls style game would work with any of the franchises y'all are talking about. I like what I've played of Dark Souls but I reaaaally don't think that style of game works well with Nintendo.

How does it not with work with Nintendo? What about it makes it inherently not Nintendo?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Any chance of a new Michael Jackson game? I will be terribly disappointed if that is not shown tomorrow.

 

[Plum]

Karen is in there, approved

Why is she called Karen anyway? Is that the actresses' name? I can't tell what's real and what's a meme anymore.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Not a bad guess actually. Would be a good way for Nintendo and Epic to partner on a UE4 game to show off as a sample in terms of the engine on Switch. They also just randomly updated and re-released Shadow Complex.

I appreciate you adding more thought to my guess! I honestly just threw it out there because Shadow Complex basically is a Metroid game already. That and the fact that it was just randomly remastered as you noted. Never even thought of it being a UE4 showcase game.

 

[SuperSah]

Why is she called Karen anyway? Is that the actresses' name? I can't tell what's real and what's a meme anymore.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/25/13403924/nintendo-switch-karen-meme-reveal-video

 

[orioto]

I can't see how a Souls style game would work with any of the franchises y'all are talking about. I like what I've played of Dark Souls but I reaaaally don't think that style of game works well with Nintendo.

Developped by From Software wouldn't obligatory mean it has to be exactly like Soul. it would be a joint effort and have its unique style.

 

[Lynd7]

Why is she called Karen anyway? Is that the actresses' name? I can't tell what's real and what's a meme anymore.

Pretty sure people just started using that name.

 

[Lutherian]

GET HYPE!

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Source:

Nailed it /10.

 

[Plum]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/25/13403924/nintendo-switch-karen-meme-reveal-video

Pretty sure people just started using that name.

Ah, so it was the meme this time.

 

[Brooklyn_Moods]

Shoulda made it $599 US dollars.

Decided to play along and this time make it a little more convincing lol. Am I breaking the rules by doing this on this forum? If I am, please let me know, been lurking this place for a long time and just got approved and bit ago, don't wanna get banned...

 

[wild wild rice]

Amidst all the craziness I'd like to remind folks that we might actually realistically see something regarding BG&E2 tomorrow. Pretty exciting.

 

[Plum]

I can't see how a Souls style game would work with any of the franchises y'all are talking about. I like what I've played of Dark Souls but I reaaaally don't think that style of game works well with Nintendo.

Nobody's saying to literally just put Samus in Souls and make Lordran into Zebes, the level design, difficulty, world-building and more are perfectly suited to the Metroid franchise. Having the combat be range-based instead of melee-based, remove the RPG system in favour of permanent upgrades, add in a bit more concrete lore to the world and make the tone lighter but still oppressive and menacing (so from R to PG-13)

 

[BRocknRolla]

Decided to play along and this time make it a little more convincing lol. Am I breaking the rules by doing this on this forum? If I am, please let me know, been lurking this place for a long time and just got approved and bit ago, don't wanna get banned...

No rules being broken. You're not suggesting it's real.

If fact, you're showing how easy it is to fake this sort of thing, which I think is pretty valuable for people.

 

[Frodo]

Decided to play along and this time make it a little more convincing lol. Am I breaking the rules by doing this on this forum? If I am, please let me know, been lurking this place for a long time and just got approved and bit ago, don't wanna get banned...

OMG NINTENDO IS DOOMED.

 

[OryoN]

Does it bug anyone else that every piece of switch promotional material in stores is just the exact same 2 images that we've seen since October?

Not in my opinion. It's a very simple, yet, effective image, so I'm glad they went with it. My only complaint is they haven't promoted that other image which showed the several different configurations of the device. I understand they may want to keep things simple for now, but seeing all those varied modes of play could be a selling point for many also. I'm betting they will put it at the back of the Switch package, but I'd sure love if it got a bit more attention right now.

 

[Plum]

Amidst all the craziness I'd like to remind folks that we might actually realistically see something regarding BG&E2 tomorrow. Pretty exciting.

Most of GAF has seemingly written it off as:
1) It's likely going to be a small, perhaps digital-only affair
2) It's not entirely exclusive to Nintendo so it's apparently doomed
3) We know about it already so it doesn't count as new somehow
Which is a shame because if it had appeared in the presentation completely out of the blue I think we'd have seen the second coming of Bayonetta 2 levels of hype and meltdown.

 

[Dekuboy]

GET HYPE!

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Source:

These Two upside-down triangles...BOTW having Lorule Confirmed!

 

[skypunch]

Any chance of a new Michael Jackson game? I will be terribly disappointed if that is not shown tomorrow.

Moonwalker II. Just imagine...

 

[DMONKUMA]

*Trailer cold opens with a starry sky*

*Fade to black* "Nintendo presents"

*Camera pans down to reveal the interior of a cavern, with an egg embedded in in ground. Ominous music begins*

*Fade to black again* "Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki"

*A Metroid bursts open from the egg with its distinctive cry*

*Fade to black for the final time. FROM Software's logo appears as the ominous music builds*

*The Metroid is hovering in front of us. From off-screen, a freezing blast, followed by a missile annihilates the hatching.*

*Camera cuts to Samus in her classic Varia Suit. Her theme from Super Metroid starts building*

*Camera slowly pans around Samus while the sound of several eggs cracking is heard. A camera 180 completed, Samus is cornered by a number of hatchings. She charges her arm cannon as her theme crescendos.*

*Cut to black*

"METROID DREAD"

"LATE 2017"

Sweating hard

Edit:

Try not to spend too much time focussing on that "surprising developer". I would honestly be surprised if they got a mention.

Well then not From or Plat.

 

[Plum]

GET HYPE!

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Source:

That is perfect. All those little details; that corner building from the first trailer cracked me up when I noticed it.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Most of GAF has seemingly written it off as:
1) It's likely going to be a small, perhaps digital-only affair
2) It's not entirely exclusive to Nintendo so it's apparently doomed
3) We know about it already so it doesn't count as new somehow
Which is a shame because if it had appeared in the presentation completely out of the blue I think we'd have seen the second coming of Bayonetta 2 levels of hype and meltdown.

As someone who played through BG&E multiple times, I'm ashamed of myself for forgetting this is even a thing that should be happening! This is one case where the leak definitely took away some of the excitement for me.

 

[wild wild rice]

Most of GAF has seemingly written it off as:
1) It's likely going to be a small, perhaps digital-only affair
2) It's not entirely exclusive to Nintendo so it's apparently doomed
3) We know about it already so it doesn't count as new somehow
Which is a shame because if it had appeared in the presentation completely out of the blue I think we'd have seen the second coming of Bayonetta 2 levels of hype and meltdown.

GAFs wrong and here's why:

1) This contradicts Ancel's stated scope and goal of the game.
2) Yeah, any exclusive talk is silly. We should be glad it exists.
3) People too thirsty for that hype juice, even though another Bayo 2 meltdown would have been entertaining.

 

[lyrick]

Was this actual purpose of the left joycon button ever revealed?
- I'm guessing it's a record button, but I'm not sure that it was confirmed.

 

[Aostia]

Unfortunately I ma still very concerned about them trying to position it for their "core gamers " at first
Both the illusory western positioning (home and western third parties over the more substiantial portable japanese positioning) and the price will disappoint (299, you will see )

 

[J@hranimo]

Shovel Knight coming to Switch

http://yachtclubgames.com/2017/01/switch-up/

I'm so happy. All the work these guys put in, they deserve me double dipping.

 

[Tehalemi]

Read while listening for full effect

Real talk, this guy has talent! Listening to it now and I'm more hype than I have any right to be! >

 

[OryoN]

Hype trains were banned

That shit is illegal now. Welcome to Trump's America.

Wow, I had no idea. I don't want to get too far off-topic by asking why, but that does suck.

 

[HylianTom]

Aww shit. I've gotta get a second job.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Decided to play along and this time make it a little more convincing lol. Am I breaking the rules by doing this on this forum? If I am, please let me know, been lurking this place for a long time and just got approved and bit ago, don't wanna get banned...

So there is a Switch bundle?

 

[Trojita]

I think it's going to do well, but I'm also not a fan of how Nintendo treated fans that did buy the Wii U. Delaying the only Zelda for the Wii U to coincide with the Switch reveal was a dick move.

I'm looking forward to wait games they will show off tomorrow.

 

[Earendil]

There needs to be a Switch ver. of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=879_bkzWLgk

Ha! I remember Choo Choo Soul!

Don't judge, I have kids.

 

[Synless]

Hype trains are banned? When the fuck did this happen and why?

 

[BlastProcessing]

LOL Walmart

To point out the obvious. Walmart prices end in $.88. This ends in $.00. It is either a bad fake or a placeholder price.

 

[Trojita]

Hype trains are banned? When the fuck did this happen and why?

Probably because it's a symptom of delusional fanboyism.

Hype trains are usually for an unknown quantity. They create fervor and zeal that multiplies, usually in echo chambers.

 

[Okami Haundo]

To point out the obvious. Walmart prices end in $.88. This ends in $.00. It is either a bad fake or a placeholder price.

I've glanced at that a few times now and didn't even notice that it's not $399.99...

 

[Synless]

Probably because it's a symptom of delusional fanboyism.

They make for a good laugh though. At the end of the day... humor is all we got.

 

[Da-Kid]

Those are going to be the only promotional images until tomorrow.

 

[Eliseo]

Honest question for those asking for Metroid by FROMSOFTWARE, how the hell would that work?

 

[psyfi]

That shit is illegal now. Welcome to Trump's America.

lmao, the one good thing Trump will ever do for this country

Those train posts were always an annoying waste of space. Let's day dream about the impending and glorious return of Metroid instead.

 

[PMS341]

Honest question for those asking for Metroid by FROMSOFTWARE, how the hell would that work?

YOU UPGRADED