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It was not fake but rather a poor job by the the Russian importer putting together an a unofficial bundle. They even messed the photoshop.
It's not relevant to us though.
Absolutely.
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Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)
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It's not relevant to us though.
DrROBschiz
Member
so uhhhh the english puyo pop demo is gimped
C.Olimar788
Member
They didn't even focus on Arms and Splatoon, they announced like two things for each and dragged out the announcements as long as they possibly could. It was not a good Direct by any standards.
Flying Toaster
Member
I re-watched it. I am looking forward to Arms more now then I was previously. VC better be at E3 or I am going to start to become an entitled gamer and find a torch and pitchfork.
In what way?
It was a good direct. They announced all their summer/smaller-scale games before E3, and especially dropped all their localizations. Japanese third-parties got their moments. They announced ARMS and Splatoon 2 release dates.
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Yeah biggest upside is this direct in theory clears out all of the smaller stuff so the E3 presentation isn't clogged with a bunch of shit fans wish they'd had gotten out of the way already.
So people look forward to indies, and most definitely look forward to using them to pad lists in favor for a console of choice. But when disappointment sets in, they do not count and will be omitted in these lists when these ridiculous arguments come up.
I can't figure out if it's hypocritical, contradictory, or just some cryptic set of rules that these individuals (individual to individual basis) come up with on the fly in the heat of the moment.
Indies are games. Indies arguably have just as much of an impact on the industry as AAA games nowadays. Sure, the budget isn't there (and can't forget the all important graphical prowess), but the fun factor is definitely there and a good chunk of these games have lasting power.
So while we wait 3-5 years between AAA games, hoping they are good, indies (and some random Japanese made games) keep us busy. If people are playing them, they very much are considered video games. I would consider watching paint dry to be not a video game and shouldn't be counted (captain obvious I know, but the point stands).
I can't figure out if it's hypocritical, contradictory, or just some cryptic set of rules that these individuals (individual to individual basis) come up with on the fly in the heat of the moment.
Indies are games. Indies arguably have just as much of an impact on the industry as AAA games nowadays. Sure, the budget isn't there (and can't forget the all important graphical prowess), but the fun factor is definitely there and a good chunk of these games have lasting power.
So while we wait 3-5 years between AAA games, hoping they are good, indies (and some random Japanese made games) keep us busy. If people are playing them, they very much are considered video games. I would consider watching paint dry to be not a video game and shouldn't be counted (captain obvious I know, but the point stands).
I think people forget that this year is potentially the 3DS's swansong. Nintendo has to make it go out in atyle. They can't abandon that 40 million?? Userbase. Until Switch gets more games in its library expect some 3DS games. Their will come a time soon when we'll salute the 3DS when it sleeps eternally.
Jubenhimer
Member
It's okay to be disappointed, but don't get mad at Nintendo for delivering on what they said they'd deliver on.
Polygonal_Sprite
Gold Member
Good Direct. I love the new format and presenter. Splatoon 2, ARMS and the new amiibo all look fantastic.
It's a great time to be a Nintendo fan especially with E3 still to come in less than two months!!
It's a great time to be a Nintendo fan especially with E3 still to come in less than two months!!
Gaiaknight
Member
for those with a switch and missed the direct you can now watch it on switch by checking the news menu in fantastic quality.
DrROBschiz
Member
in the japanese demo you can play 5 rounds before being kicked to the menu
english is locked to a single round
which... whatever for a demo but the damn gane comes out on the 25th
jesus just let me buy it now
Jack The Nipper
Banned
Summary? This thing must have been nothing. Didn't even realize it happened.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Yeah, what do you mean? If it has a limited number of launches, that's hilarious given the region free JP demo is unlimited.
DrROBschiz
Member
you get one round and thats it
play the jp version and mess with the options
jp demo lets you push to best of 5 for multiplayer
I am interested in several of those. Very happy with the direct. I really only needed dats for ARMS and Splatoon 2. Everything else was a bonus.
And don't judge but I have been looking for a monopoly game to play with the family on the TV for a while. There hasn't been anything this generation. (baby in the house so physical board games with small pieces are a no-no right now.)
It was a good direct by any reasonable standard...
PshycoNinja
Member
The monopoly game that is being ported to Switch is also on the PS4 (and most likely on the X1 too). My roommate and I played it last weekend.
MissileTrick
Member
Do we know if the Kirby game coming out in the holiday season is a retail game?
It was a good summary of the mostly known stuff and good to see some release dates. Not particularly interested in most of the things, though. Maybe Splatoon could be getting interesting for me again if it has some more new stuff like the coop mode shown.
Now bring the real guns to E3, Nintendo.
Now bring the real guns to E3, Nintendo.
Akhe
Member
People want something to complain about as usual.
titiklabingapat
Member
Wow, ARMS is looking amazing.
The wiimote is an IR input device, not output.
How else would it work with candles?
And turn it around, duh.
Honestly, I really have avoided board games on consoles because they feel disjointed, bloated with menus, and slow. Even if I were to forget about all of that, the way if feels on a console: sitting there pressing buttons, watching the game practically play the game out for use after fiddling with the menus, just makes me feel like I was playing the actual board game.
I will say, same goes for my wife, that we both were intrigued by the possibility of emulating a traditional board gaming-like setting. Lay the Switch on the ground/table (board), and the rolling of the dice with the joycon adds to the experience. I highly doubt the menus will be gone, but this set up seems to be a pretty nice compromise if you want an authentic as possible (although impossible) experience with board games on a console.
I will say, same goes for my wife, that we both were intrigued by the possibility of emulating a traditional board gaming-like setting. Lay the Switch on the ground/table (board), and the rolling of the dice with the joycon adds to the experience. I highly doubt the menus will be gone, but this set up seems to be a pretty nice compromise if you want an authentic as possible (although impossible) experience with board games on a console.
I mean, ARMS and Splatoon, the focus of the direct, are certainly "good stuff."
Relatively dull direct on the Switch side, but that was expected. Hopefully they bring it at E3, although I'll be keeping my expectations low. Frankly if stuff like Ever Oasis was getting a Switch release I'd probably bite, can't be bothered buying anymore 3DS games at this point.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Overall it was an ok Direct I guess. Highlights for me:
Kirby's anniversary thing was kinda disappointing. Was hoping there was gonna be at least one considerably bigger game to round out the commemoration. Guess I'll wait for Kirby's Switch entry.
Also, lol at the plug for the stand. When I saw that on the list, I got a little excited cause I thought they were releasing a more slick or redesigned stand or something. It's just the same ol' plastic taco shell.
Aside from that, Ever Oasis, MH Stories, and FE Echoes look pretty neat (especially Ever Oasis) but I wonder how dungeon-crawly or grindy they'll be vs. having engaging stories and characters.
- ARMS : For me, they're doing a good job of showing that this isn't seemingly just a throwaway, shallow arcadey party game. Different weapons or "arms" is cool, but I love that apparently the individual fighters have distinct, innate abilities too. Mixing and matching should be fun. The Ramen chick looks cool, but wish they showed at least 2 more fighters. I hope the final game will have 1 or 2 more fighters that haven't been shown yet.
- Splatoon 2 : Was not expecting a mode like this. Seems pretty cool. Eager to see what the single player mode is like though.
- Amiibos: Both Cloud amiibos will be day 1 for me. No way I could resist that. MM Link also looks pretty awesome. Bayo I might grab, and same for Splatoon 2 if it's a triple pack.
- Rayman Legends : This game looks gorgeous. Glad I waited out for it, and cannot wait to play it on Switch. Almost wanna replay Origins just to prep.
- Disgaea 5 : Really hyped for this and cannot wait. Hope it'll be as packed with content and options as D4.
- Yellow Joycons : Looks gorgeous with the grey, and can't wait to mix and match with the neon red and blue. Wish they showed a release date though. Also, $80 without a puppy controller grip hurts.
Kirby's anniversary thing was kinda disappointing. Was hoping there was gonna be at least one considerably bigger game to round out the commemoration. Guess I'll wait for Kirby's Switch entry.
Also, lol at the plug for the stand. When I saw that on the list, I got a little excited cause I thought they were releasing a more slick or redesigned stand or something. It's just the same ol' plastic taco shell.
Aside from that, Ever Oasis, MH Stories, and FE Echoes look pretty neat (especially Ever Oasis) but I wonder how dungeon-crawly or grindy they'll be vs. having engaging stories and characters.
PshycoNinja
Member
I mean, I am personally disappointed as I am looking for anything to play on my Switch at the moment and none of the games they talked about really resonated with me.
The format of the Direct was good though. Had a nice pace to it.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Miitopia :-O
Candescence
Member
Late as fuck, but while skimming through posts...
Nope. Type-Moon owns literally everything to do with Fate/Stay Night (and its spin-off stuff) and is an independent company. It just happens that they work with the Sony-owned Aniplex quite a bit.
Nope. Type-Moon owns literally everything to do with Fate/Stay Night (and its spin-off stuff) and is an independent company. It just happens that they work with the Sony-owned Aniplex quite a bit.
One disappointment, I wish the Switch had a better "available right after this Direct" game. The 3ds got a Kirby game, and the Switch got the Puyo Puyo demo. I would have preferred a small 1st party eshop game or even a demo for a bigger game like Arms or a cool new Nindie.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Oh and can we talk about how stiff Ever Oasis' producer looked? I loved the robotic stance, face, and leather jacket all while holding that adorable plushy. Weirdly endearing.
I don't get very hyped for these directs since they are usually pretty underwhelming imo
Splatoon looks great though, can't wait. Arms I'm not super sold on and Mk8 I may buy again though it sucked on the Wii u. But that was mostly due to it lacking a battle mode and my favorite character. Now it's fixed and they even have squid kids... Hmm tempting
Splatoon looks great though, can't wait. Arms I'm not super sold on and Mk8 I may buy again though it sucked on the Wii u. But that was mostly due to it lacking a battle mode and my favorite character. Now it's fixed and they even have squid kids... Hmm tempting
I enjoyed the pace, but I feel it may be part of the issue here. Getting 20 second clips of games, with a brief description of what it is (basically it is redundant, because they are repeating the same thing that is being shown on the screen), may have possible left people going "uh...?" Four games later: "Wait, what did they announce four games ago and what was it about?" Extreme case, but I can see it happening.
I do hope they keep the format, but improve on it by actually letting the games they show click, or not, with the viewer. I'm pretty sure that a lot of the people in this thread saying that these games do not interest them, will go back to some of these titles shown in this direct and find out there was something interesting, and "gasp"...fun.
EDIT: Going back and watching, it was basically watching a slowed down sizzle reel. The only things that really could be deduced in 20 seconds to 1 minute is: what kind of game (platformer, RPG etc), name of game and origin (AAA, Indie etc), what it looks like in motion, and graphics. The guy talking in the background was basically summing up what was already presented on screen, so he didn't help. The only thing that is going to make the biggest impact are the graphics, and the origin of the game with that small amount to go on. How the game plays, though, beyond being just an RPG isn't being presented here. So I do hope they improve on the format.
titiklabingapat
Member
From that direct alone, I will buy Sino Mora, Battle Chasers, Arms, Mekuru, Mariokart, Monopoly, Teris Puyo Puyo and even Payday. Tons of great games that appeals to me. If you are disappointed then I don't know what to tell you. Maybe the Switch isn't the system for you. I'm a lapsed console gamer so I guess I don't count.
mrpallyguy
Member
That mekuru game looks awesome. Reminds me of the crystal shards minigame that i loved.
pixelpatr0n
Banned
Has it been confirmed that Splatoon 2 will have a single player campaign/story mode?
Yes. A new one. Set 2 years after the first.