It's only because they created the expectation by doing it in 2015. Similar to how people are pissed about My Nintendo vs Club Nintendo even though they don't actually have to do a rewards program at all.
Nintendo giveth, Nintendo taketh away, lol.
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Nintendo World Championships 2017 Thread
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Nintendo giveth, Nintendo taketh away, lol.
As good as all the Mario trailers and other vids have been, watching them play this little snippet has me more hyped than anything shown. I was harboring some fears about it being a hand-hold stroll through a passive open world.
My fears have been nuked. The SMO gameplay was a HUGE win for this presentation imo.
My fears have been nuked. The SMO gameplay was a HUGE win for this presentation imo.
SinCityAssassin
Member
To be fair, that one was at E3, so announcements come with the environment.
Bobo Dakes
Member
No you guys just talked yourselves into believing that because it was what you wanted.
50 cc was a dick move because it purposefully threw them off a bit for 200 cc. Though I obviously that didn't work on everyone.
True enough. I did remember it being during the summer last time.
CelestialWolfZX
Member
Alrighty
Pro's -
- They made it a lot more visible to tell what was going on compared to 2015, maybe it's the advantage of Spectator Mode, but it's much clearer to tell what was going on with Splatoon 2 compared to the original at times.
- They had a fair bit of fun with some of the games they picked for the underground this time, notably the Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe blocks standing out quite a bit.
- Good interesting challenges for the most part, there are some duds like the 50cc Mario Kart race but overall a good showcase of the games.
- Commentary was... alright. No little kid this time which I thank for my ears sake.
Con's -
- Noble effort on the kids that made it far, but lets be realistic, they weren't going to make it the whole way, why not have split categories, Junior, Senior and Masters competitions like the pokemon Championships have?
- There is a bit of oddness having a Team Event decide who goes through and who gets sent to the Underground so late into the run with Splatoon 2, sorta sucks that some people could just get sent to underground due to a bad teammate, thankfully the matches turned out mostly balanced in the long run.
- The whole thing at the end of it all is still a big advertisemnt towards all the stuff Nintendo is selling recently, if you just knew all the big games nintendo had right now and play them , that's basically all you need to win. Underground has the variety, but you can just avoid it entirely and just get this years catalogue of games + Smash and Mario Maker (Even Mario Party 2's presence feels like it's there just to advertise Mario Party the 100).
- Also, open it up to the whole world next time! Don't call it World Championships if only America (and I think a bit of canada) can compete, how can I in the UK enter in
All in all I give it a 1, 2, Switch Milk out of 10. Bring this for 2018's competition.
I now wait to see where I rank on the Wall of Shame for posts in this topic.
Pro's -
- They made it a lot more visible to tell what was going on compared to 2015, maybe it's the advantage of Spectator Mode, but it's much clearer to tell what was going on with Splatoon 2 compared to the original at times.
- They had a fair bit of fun with some of the games they picked for the underground this time, notably the Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe blocks standing out quite a bit.
- Good interesting challenges for the most part, there are some duds like the 50cc Mario Kart race but overall a good showcase of the games.
- Commentary was... alright. No little kid this time which I thank for my ears sake.
Con's -
- Noble effort on the kids that made it far, but lets be realistic, they weren't going to make it the whole way, why not have split categories, Junior, Senior and Masters competitions like the pokemon Championships have?
- There is a bit of oddness having a Team Event decide who goes through and who gets sent to the Underground so late into the run with Splatoon 2, sorta sucks that some people could just get sent to underground due to a bad teammate, thankfully the matches turned out mostly balanced in the long run.
- The whole thing at the end of it all is still a big advertisemnt towards all the stuff Nintendo is selling recently, if you just knew all the big games nintendo had right now and play them , that's basically all you need to win. Underground has the variety, but you can just avoid it entirely and just get this years catalogue of games + Smash and Mario Maker (Even Mario Party 2's presence feels like it's there just to advertise Mario Party the 100).
- Also, open it up to the whole world next time! Don't call it World Championships if only America (and I think a bit of canada) can compete, how can I in the UK enter in
and immediately lose in the qualifying rounds.
All in all I give it a 1, 2, Switch Milk out of 10. Bring this for 2018's competition.
I now wait to see where I rank on the Wall of Shame for posts in this topic.
I didnt see Youtube personality and there was at least a guy from germany and one from canada
That's really fucking shitty.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
They weren't going to announce anything new. It was broadcasted on cable ffs. That's not an environment for new announcements, that's an environment to plug your shit that's already out or that's coming out in a few weeks.
Alrighty
Pro's -
- They made it a lot more visible to tell what was going on compared to 2015, maybe it's the advantage of Spectator Mode, but it's much clearer to tell what was going on with Splatoon 2 compared to the original at times.
- They had a fair bit of fun with some of the games they picked for the underground this time, notably the Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe blocks standing out quite a bit.
- Good interesting challenges for the most part, there are some duds like the 50cc Mario Kart race but overall a good showcase of the games.
- Commentary was... alright. No little kid this time which I thank for my ears sake.
Con's -
- Noble effort on the kids that made it far, but lets be realistic, they weren't going to make it the whole way, why not have split categories, Junior, Senior and Masters competitions like the pokemon Championships have?
- There is a bit of oddness having a Team Event decide who goes through and who gets sent to the Underground so late into the run with Splatoon 2, sorta sucks that some people could just get sent to underground due to a bad teammate, thankfully the matches turned out mostly balanced in the long run.
- The whole thing at the end of it all is still a big advertisemnt towards all the stuff Nintendo is selling recently, if you just knew all the big games nintendo had right now and play them , that's basically all you need to win. Underground has the variety, but you can just avoid it entirely and just get this years catalogue of games + Smash and Mario Maker (Even Mario Party 2's presence feels like it's there just to advertise Mario Party the 100).
- Also, open it up to the whole world next time! Don't call it World Championships if only America (and I think a bit of canada) can compete, how can I in the UK enter inand immediately lose in the qualifying rounds.
All in all I give it a 1, 2, Switch Milk out of 10. Bring this for 2018's competition.
I now wait to see where I rank on the Wall of Shame for posts in this topic.
Its never going to be a real World Championship, its just the name.
Dark Cloud
Member
Alrighty
Pro's -
- They made it a lot more visible to tell what was going on compared to 2015, maybe it's the advantage of Spectator Mode, but it's much clearer to tell what was going on with Splatoon 2 compared to the original at times.
- They had a fair bit of fun with some of the games they picked for the underground this time, notably the Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe blocks standing out quite a bit.
- Good interesting challenges for the most part, there are some duds like the 50cc Mario Kart race but overall a good showcase of the games.
- Commentary was... alright. No little kid this time which I thank for my ears sake.
Con's -
- Noble effort on the kids that made it far, but lets be realistic, they weren't going to make it the whole way, why not have split categories, Junior, Senior and Masters competitions like the pokemon Championships have?
- There is a bit of oddness having a Team Event decide who goes through and who gets sent to the Underground so late into the run with Splatoon 2, sorta sucks that some people could just get sent to underground due to a bad teammate, thankfully the matches turned out mostly balanced in the long run.
- The whole thing at the end of it all is still a big advertisemnt towards all the stuff Nintendo is selling recently, if you just knew all the big games nintendo had right now and play them , that's basically all you need to win. Underground has the variety, but you can just avoid it entirely and just get this years catalogue of games + Smash and Mario Maker (Even Mario Party 2's presence feels like it's there just to advertise Mario Party the 100).
- Also, open it up to the whole world next time! Don't call it World Championships if only America (and I think a bit of canada) can compete, how can I in the UK enter inand immediately lose in the qualifying rounds.
All in all I give it a 1, 2, Switch Milk out of 10. Bring this for 2018's competition.
I now wait to see where I rank on the Wall of Shame for posts in this topic.
It's always going to be World Championships in America. Get over it. Major League Baseball calls their Championships "World Championships" too even though it's only in America.
the 1990 nwc had three different age categories and had 90 finalists from 30 different cities. the winners also won $10k among prizes
this edition is clearly just a marketing event
Blue Jays! (Unless you meant America as North America)
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
I don't even know the context for this statement & I'm disgusted. Forget hesitation, this never should've crossed your mind at all.
Live and learn.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
It's referring to the past NWC runner-up cosmowright who transitioned
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Wish Narcissa's hands were feeling better so she could have tried to avenge her loss against Numbers.
But let's not make fucked up jokes about Narcissa being trans.
But let's not make fucked up jokes about Narcissa being trans.
It needed neither of those things.
It's Nintendo of America testing the waters with eSports. They just went with the NWC name because they had it on hand.
Belgian Dude
Member
Huh, weird
The first SMO challenge was, I think,
The first SMO challenge was, I think,
the first bit of gameplay to not include a regional coin counter. It didn't seem to be a separate level, though, because there's a rocket at the end of the challenge that would take you back to the main area of the kingdom. Dunno what that means.
Dark Cloud
Member
No, they didn't need that.
For what?
Plenty of people in the thread were happy with the event for what it was.
International presence would be cool. Maybe if they did the next one in Cologne for a Gamescom that could be more relevant.
Heartskips
Banned
It's strange to not have at least one announcement, but this was on Disney XD and the 2015's NWC was pretty popular there and got many reruns. Guess their main point was trying to sell the Switch and games like Mario Odyssey to kids and not announce new games for more hardcore fans.
I think they will be ok.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
It was put together by NOA meant to be viewed and seen by an American audience.
FloweryMarston
Member
it's not forgotten isle because we saw stickers for it right? Maybe it's the last kingdom?
No lies detected.
I appreciated the troll factor of 50 cc
SatoAilDarko
Member
I loved what I saw and had a great time.
I expected no big announcements. Maybe something like new Splatoon/ARMS update or Arcade Archives available today.
I mean it wasn't like Nintendo said they would be announcements.
Also the host specifically said there were games she never heard of, not that they were any "new" ones like the 2015 host said.
I'm sticking with my Smash 5 Holiday 2018 prediction I've had for a while.
I expected no big announcements. Maybe something like new Splatoon/ARMS update or Arcade Archives available today.
I mean it wasn't like Nintendo said they would be announcements.
Also the host specifically said there were games she never heard of, not that they were any "new" ones like the 2015 host said.
I'm sticking with my Smash 5 Holiday 2018 prediction I've had for a while.
Splatoon 2 matches were really hype.
The special games for Underground were also pretty cool. Super Mario Bros Deluxe and that Bird&Beans game were awesome.
I like how this event wasn't a blatant advertisement like many other events (*cough* VGA *cough*). There's obviously some advertising going on but it was mainly fun which is cool.
The special games for Underground were also pretty cool. Super Mario Bros Deluxe and that Bird&Beans game were awesome.
I like how this event wasn't a blatant advertisement like many other events (*cough* VGA *cough*). There's obviously some advertising going on but it was mainly fun which is cool.
Nah, dont let them bully you.
Bobo Dakes
Member
But they didn't.
WrenchNinja
Member
So is smash 4 switch happening
TheAggroCraig
Member
This was way better than the 2015 one, I hope they do this again except actually make qualifier rounds attainable for people who don't live near only 5 big cities.
The hosts deserved so much credit for saying that it added extra stratergy with a straight face.
FleetingFlowAir
Member
Im surprised plenty here have never heard of Super Mario Bros. Deluxe until now. That game was one of my most favorite GBC games, and 2-Player is a highlight that really should be in future 2D Mario games.
starry sonata
Member
I'm super surprised that they used Super Mario Bros Deluxe as one of their games. Looked hectic as hell especially in the spiky levels.