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General Chat / Re: Official NFL Discussion: insanolord's hope for the Browns might somehow be alive

« on: October 28, 2015, 05:30:44 PM »

This is not going to be a good year for my beloved Cowboys. My fall back team is also not doing so well. Might have to just accept this as a throw away season.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Direct To Return Before End Of Year, Change Next Year

« on: October 28, 2015, 05:27:27 PM »

I never saw any of the old Nintendo Directs so I am not sure if this affects me. I think they were a lousy way to get information out there to the large audience in the first place.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: October 28, 2015, 05:24:00 PM »

3DS: Uhh. Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam. Happy Home Designer. Triforce Heroes. Hyrule Warriors port. Chibi Robo The Last. I think they're publishing Yokai Watch. I must be missing something.

Well that was in response to this, but as for Wii U releases I think what we have coming is decent for the last year of a console and would be about on par with '13 '14 and '15. If we get Q1 Twilight Princess HD and Star Fox, Q2 Pokken Tournament and Lost Reavers, Q3 Genei Ibun Roku #FE and Pikmin 4, and Q4 Zelda Wii U (+ the launch of NX with all of it's launch games) I will be more than satisfied. HD console games take longer to make and require more resources so I fully expect to spend more time with my handheld than with my console.

My bad, I apologize for the attitude then forgive me friend. I don't buy the HD games take longer story though, Sony, EA, Activision, Microsoft, they don't have any trouble putting out multiple HD games a year that any ONE game could take vastly more resources than every single Nintendo game released in a year. Okay a Star Fox, Metroid, Zelda I see those taking longer but Mario Maker? Mario Tennis? Those don't need any longer in HD than they did before, how much longer does it take to paint a new HD jpeg image for the textures that is all HD takes over SD, larger textures the rest is easily scaleable in the dev software.

I'm sure it's easy to up the resolution of a texture but if you want to truly make something look good and take advantage of the hardware I think it would take a lot more time. Nintendo relative to other companies is quite small, like twice as many people at Ubisoft than at Nintendo and Ubisoft doesn't have a hardware division. Ubisoft releases many massive open world games per year but in my personal opinion I think these mass produced AAA games lack the soul of something made by a smaller team with less resources like child of light or grow home.

Um re-read what I said, textures are the part that takes the longest to do in HD, you have to paint a whole new image upscaling won't work or else it will be ugly like N64 textures were. If you create a 3D model of a character/object you just set the resolution when you output the file its that simple. Most of this stuff is done in super high res and down scaled to SD anyways. What exactly takes longer in a Mario game? The levels are not any larger scale, the models are not any more detailed then before all you get is more objects on the screen and higher res textures, those games are pretty simple. I haven't seen much on Wii U that would have taken any other developer as long to produce as it takes Nintendo.

Even before HD, it took them just as long to release games so again I don't buy the whole games being in HD as the argument, YES what you said about smaller teams that is the real culprit which Nintendo addressed by consolidating their teams recently. But to make Mario Maker in HD would add not a single minute to the actual development time because their artists are likely creating their images in hi res to you know see what they are doing and then exporting those at the targeted lower resolution anyways, most likely always have been.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:59:41 PM »

Looks like PS4 could catch and pass Wii U in six months time.
Vita is doing much better than I thought keep hearing it is doing.
Wii U is slipping though.
Xbox One might as well just give up there is no way those numbers are profitable.
Looks like PS3 is winding down in Japan too.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Splatoon!! WELCOME - TO DYE!

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:56:33 PM »

I guess its disappointing but to be expected. Most of their multiplayer focused games lack a solid single player experience.

Still I can see how the game would be super fun with friends, I might have to pick up some additional remotes for my roommates and see if I can get some local MP going on if that is a supported feature.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:53:25 PM »

3DS: Uhh. Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam. Happy Home Designer. Triforce Heroes. Hyrule Warriors port. Chibi Robo The Last. I think they're publishing Yokai Watch. I must be missing something.

Well that was in response to this, but as for Wii U releases I think what we have coming is decent for the last year of a console and would be about on par with '13 '14 and '15. If we get Q1 Twilight Princess HD and Star Fox, Q2 Pokken Tournament and Lost Reavers, Q3 Genei Ibun Roku #FE and Pikmin 4, and Q4 Zelda Wii U (+ the launch of NX with all of it's launch games) I will be more than satisfied. HD console games take longer to make and require more resources so I fully expect to spend more time with my handheld than with my console.

My bad, I apologize for the attitude then forgive me friend. I don't buy the HD games take longer story though, Sony, EA, Activision, Microsoft, they don't have any trouble putting out multiple HD games a year that any ONE game could take vastly more resources than every single Nintendo game released in a year. Okay a Star Fox, Metroid, Zelda I see those taking longer but Mario Maker? Mario Tennis? Those don't need any longer in HD than they did before, how much longer does it take to paint a new HD jpeg image for the textures that is all HD takes over SD, larger textures the rest is easily scaleable in the dev software.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Rumors and Speculation Thread (Only the best industry-leading [potato] chips!)

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:48:09 PM »

I guess with the rumor of this thing being some sort of hybrid similar to Wii U, only more portable, I think that rules out a full blown Tablet at this point?

I am thinking that this could be the system that really makes or breaks it for Nintendo. If they can somehow pull off a major system seller out the gates and pick up, and keep, strong third party support without sacrificing gameplay to some wonky control scheme only the most devoted fans will put up with, this machine could be their true return to glory.

I shouldn't be optimistic because history has taught me to be skeptical of everything Nintendo does, but I don't know with a new President and PS4 proving consoles are not dead, even in Japan, I think that suggests they just might have learned their lesson this time.

I still expect them to be light on the multimedia features as there is just no way they are going to change positions on that now, but at this point I don't think those are a real issue anymore so long as Hulu and Netflix work as expected I think that should be enough for the masses.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Splatoon!! WELCOME - TO DYE!

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:42:21 PM »

I just started playing this game over the weekend. I currently live out in the country with no access to the internet outside of school and work so it kind of sucks as a single player experience. I guess Nintendo didn't think this through entirely.

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TalkBack / Re: Guessing at Nintendo's First Mobile Game

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:32:05 PM »

I disagree with Ian Sane, I think that Nintendo has proven time and again they don't give take notice what the rest of the industry is doing so I don't think they will suddenly just be like everyone else here either.

I think the best bet would be a Mario Party type or Dr. Mario game to get people initiated. Something with a social aspect that is easily translated to mobile and touch controls, and something that has name recognition but doesn't come with the high level of expectations a proper mainstream game would. Also some sort of Pokemon tie in is the most likely since they already have some precedent there.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:27:16 PM »

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2015/151028_3e.pdf
The release list from Nintendo out today is mostly reliable, although not completely since Brain Training is still on EU's list and it's missing some games like DQ Monsters 3, DQ 11 and Shin Megami Tensei 4F. If we take third parties into account and assume everything will be localised the 3DS would have an excellent year in 2016 although that likely won't happen. There isn't much original coming put in terms of second wave sequels, oh man, new entries in Monster Hunter, Phoenix Wright, Fire Emblem, Shin Megami Tensei, Etrian Odessy, Bravely Second, Picross 3D, Project X Zone and if we're lucky Rhythm Heaven and Dragon Quest. Not to mention game of the year 2016...

This is the problem with Nintendo CONSOLE discussions, someone always brings up how great the portable is doing as it somehow has anything to do with the console in question. Nobody is disputing the 3DS is set for releases, this year and next, Wii U is where the droughts are but hey I guess talking about an upcoming Nintendo CONSOLE somehow wouldn't make sense if we didn't also talk about the handheld.

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Movies & TV / Re: Rate the last movie you've seen

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:24:15 PM »

I just saw Jurassic World on Sunday. I regret not seeing this in theaters it was probably the best movie in the series, definitely superior to all of the sequels and almost better than the original in some ways. I am going to be keeping an eye out for the sure to disappoint sequel that now follows.

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Movies & TV / Re: Wait...Why is she "Princess" Leia?

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:22:22 PM »

Deanna Troi rip-off then.

Blasphemy! Don't you know sir that it is against the laws of the lawless internet to mix Star Wars and Star Trek in the same discussion. How dare you cross the streams at such a crucial juncture you should not only be ashamed of yourself I move for a vote of no confidence in your leadership and call for a public execution.

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Movies & TV / Re: Star Wars Fanhouse, Chewie, we're home!

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:20:51 PM »

I just re-watched the original Trilogy and Episode III in an attempt to hype myself up for this new movie. I think it will be the return to glory for Star Wars where Episode III dropped the ball.

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Movies & TV / Re: Rate the last TV show you've seen

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:19:15 PM »

Right now I have been watching Heroes Reborn, Gotham Rise of the Villains, and The Walking Dead.

Heroes is at it again, stringing you along week to week when you know the pay off is not going to be worth it. I am probably done after this week because seeing Hiro come back was all I was waiting for.

Gotham is so-so, I am excited for the new season I love the first but so far its mixed feelings for me. I like how Bruce is shaping up. I also enjoy how Gordon is starting to get how Gotham works. But I am not liking the side characters, the cat, or the creep running for mayor.

The Walking Dead, if what I think happened really happened, I am DONE with that show. I took a LONG break after what happened to Lizzy and again Beth, I don't think I can handle that if it is true.

I watched half of an episode of Minority Report, yeah it needed to be cancelled at the pitch meeting long before it got to this point.

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General Chat / Re: So I hate the idea of Drone Delivery. (Amazon and Walmart)

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:14:46 PM »

I was sort of interested in the idea of drones delivering goods until reading this thread now I am skeptical. Thanks a lot random guy on the internet for ruining my fun.

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General Gaming / Re: What's your favorite arcade game?

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:13:23 PM »

My favorite arcade game of all time is the first 4-player TMNT game that was ported to NES as TMNT II The Arcade Game. I literally poured my entire allowance, any quarters I could "find", plus all my sisters babysitting money into that machine every chance I got. I also spent a lot of time playing Ms. Pac-Man, obviouly, and the T2 game with a gun.

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General Gaming / Re: What are you playing?

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:11:12 PM »

I just started playing Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil edition, or whatever it is called, on PS4, and New Super Mario Bros. U for Wii U. I am addicted to Diablo 3, NSMBU, not so much.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: October 28, 2015, 04:10:03 PM »

Nintendo is in a good position to sweep Wii U under the rug and go into NX with everything they got guns blazing. At this point in the Wii's development it was still hard to get hyped because we already knew it wasn't going to be HD, we knew it was going to be focused on "retro" gaming, and we knew that it was going to barely be more powerful than Gamecube, the quote was 2-3 times and that was debunked early on. So right now we haven't yet had any red flags jump out to derail the hype, which is very promising. With Wii U we already knew it was going to be underpowered and feature a head scratching gamepad that has yet to justify it self in the marketplace. Right now we have reports of real support from companies that actually matter, plus we have reports it will feature cutting edge tech, those are the two biggest things that derailed the Wii and Wii U hype train even before the baffling waggle wand took all the thunder out of that big reveal. With Wii the waggle worked out because it was priced right and had a killer app at launch, with Wii U it had nothing at all going for it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Should/will Nintendo follow PS4 price cut

« on: October 28, 2015, 03:59:26 PM »

I am not sure the price drop would help at this point. It might have helped when Splatoon came out, or before that when Mario Kart or Smash but if they didn't drop the price for their big hits they sure as hell aren't going to do it for their 3rd tier crap that is coming out now. I would expect a bundle for Christmas/Black Friday and then it will quietly disappear with little fanfare right after NX launches.

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General Chat / Re: "Hey I'm new!" Official Introduce Yourself to the Internet Thread

« on: October 28, 2015, 03:41:01 PM »

Hello world, I am new to this here site, I love Nintendo, well all video games but especially Nintendo games.
I have come to make new friends, and hopefully rekindle my excitement for the upcoming NX which I am hoping will be the greatest thing that Nintendo has done since Super NES.

I know that is a long username, its not super original either so you can just call me Mikey for short if you want.