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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo: No Additional Switch Information In 2016

« on: October 21, 2016, 11:15:44 AM »

NES Classic is one of those items that if stocked on shelves will sell itself no need to spend money on it and they might not even allow pre-orders as a way to combat scalpers.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Forum Snap Poll: How Sold Are You on the Switch?

« on: October 21, 2016, 11:09:25 AM »

Well just because your family had one TV doesn't mean that is normal. Hence why my reference to a film form 1985, when it was common for most American households to have more than one tv set. In fact I have never met anyone that has only 1 TV in their house, not in my entire life. Maybe some grandparents maybe but not families with kids.


Well I clearly referenced  a film from the 80's so it's been common at least since the 80's for most households to have more than one tv, in fact even check out the sitcoms you see on TV they all have more than one TV. It's less common TODAY because the TV has been replaced by tablets and smartphones.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Forum Snap Poll: How Sold Are You on the Switch?

« on: October 21, 2016, 10:09:30 AM »

Is this Back to the Future? What do you mean these days most houses have had multiple TV sets basically my entire life. We also have more than one computing machine, our own smart phone and most their own individual tablet. There is no way they don't find a way to sell this thing to families with multiple kids. But does each kid really need their own tablet for this if they can just sync up the Joy Con say to their smart phone and use that? There will be some solution I am positive and if its a separate machine like a 3dS 2 or something that has to have its own games this will be the same thing all over again.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Switch Game Announcements

« on: October 21, 2016, 10:06:23 AM »

Well my brother in law in the business works for a company whose name is not on that list but he confirmed they are making something for the system. He won't say what of course but he said as of right now they can confirm there are working on something. But from my past discussions with him not fishing but knowing him, for his studio to be excited for the system is HUGE because they all mocked Wii and Wii U and they are not mocking this. He also has connections within other studios and said they all feel the same way there is no mocking going on behind the scenes as per usual so that is something. Again its one guys observations. He is a low level guy he is what you call a rigger which is nothing special but he has worked on AAA titles for the others and if he says he is excited for this then that is something.

His feelings are Nintendo has a hit on their hands and were wise to keep the lid on because MS and Sony are both in a position to steal their thunder and Nintendo was waiting to make sure MS and Sony were firmly locked into the incremental upgrades before showing their hand because it makes it harder for the other two to change directions now. This way if they other two want to copy this it would be no better than their half assed attempt to get in on Motion controls only they both have machines and tech on the market that could be adapted to this sort of thing and its too late for them to turn either of those around without backing away from their new consoles on the way.

Anyways its not much but I get the impression the game my in law is working on will be a western exclusive or western style action game. Only because I know what he has worked on before and what his team does. Not western as in cowboys and Indians I mean American style action game.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Super Mario Switch

« on: October 21, 2016, 09:57:25 AM »

I also don't get the hate for Super Mario 3D World, its easily my favorite 3D Mario and my number 3 favorite Super Mario game of all time.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Switch is actually a good name

« on: October 21, 2016, 09:56:26 AM »

With the exception of Wii being a good name, I agree with most of what Spak said. Wii was a terrible name, there was so much back lash over it and people died because of stupid promotions early on because of that stupid name and the typical idiotic nature of humanity.

Wii U was the dumbest name they ever came up with.

All those other names were alright. But Nintendo did have a cool name with Ultra 64 and decided to change it to simply Nintendo 64 because their ego was bruised and they needed their name in the console. Game Cube was technically, to Nintendo the GCN because they needed the N in the name. Wii was an anomaly but it worked despite that bad name.

I like the name Switch, it's easy to say and isn't easily mistaken for something else.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Why did Nintendo only produce one Mario Party for Wii U?

« on: October 21, 2016, 09:53:08 AM »

Yeah I had not considered market saturation of partygames! Just would have seemed like a relatively easy way to pad the release schedule. It's interesting to hear that both Mario Party and the Wii Party (U) series are done by the same teams, didn't know that.

Hopefully for Switch they'll finally take Mario Party online. I can see the reasons why they wouldn't (nothing like smirking in their face when you steal someone's hard-earned star), but it would certainly expand the opportunities to play it 'properly' (so not against CPUs).

I am not convinced that is the case, otherwise how is PS4 and Xbox 1 doing so well with the glut of FPS games. There is no such thing as market saturation with a Nintendo console, the truth is they didn't do anything else Wii U because they were shifting their focus to the Switch and they needed to get people to forget the Wii U and move on. The more distance they put between the Wii U and the NX the better chance they had people would get excited for it, which we largely are doing. However if they had kept making games for Wii U it would have taken money and resources away from NX teams and that would be a bad situation plus Mario Party wasn't going to stand out it just had one last year, those other consoles had annual Mario Party releases but since Wii that has not been the case.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Pre-Release Discussion (March 2017)

« on: October 21, 2016, 09:49:54 AM »

There's too many discussions going on at once so I will put this here.
I was watching the video NWR did last night, they made many good points but I am not convinced there has to be a successor to the 3DS, I am pretty sure this is it.

A couple of things I realized. If this is going to work it has to be ONE machine with a single library. If all it turns out to be is just Wii U 2.0 then it's already DOA, nobody wants another Wii U. If that is their plan then it means the only lesson they learned from Wii U was the bad name and lack of focus, that wasn't the only lesson they needed to learn.

They confirmed the guts are in the tablet, which means they can sell those separately for kids who want just the Switch. It does look slightly larger than a 3DS XL but it doesn't look any larger than a typical iPad mini which parents do buy for their kids as gaming machines. For that to work it needs at the very minimum the media Apps, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and maybe a couple music apps like Pandora and/or Spotify, or even Amazon Music, whatever. It needs a functional web browser that supports flash and that is about it for apps, the games sell themselves.

BUT if there is a separate machine, a 3DS Switch or something that has its own library or target price to kids, then this is worthless it defeats the whole purpose. Because in order to entice them to buy that machine over this they once again need to make exclusive games for that machine.

It needs to be ONE machine you buy. There should be a bundle that includes the dock for the console gamers and a separate bundle Tablet only for the portable market. It looks like that is technically doable since that is what they showed off. OR at the least they could release a Switch Mini ala 2DS for kids, it plays the exact same games, but is smaller form factor with the buttons built in for the kiddos. If its an entirely separate machine with its own library of games this thing is useless outside just another Nintendo console that will have a big splash at launch and fade into obscurity as time goes on.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Gives First Details Of Nintendo Switch

« on: October 20, 2016, 11:23:35 PM »

I agree with Lemondade, they need to just bury the Wii branding.

Honestly before Wii U came along how many true upports did they release from previous consoles? I counted something like 15 or so TOTAL in their entire history.
Wii U is a damn dud, they need to forget about it and place it in the same file folder they keep all references to Virtual Boy.

We aren't talking about games that sold in the millions and there is potential for new customers, of those games were going to entice anyone they would have already done so. Switch needs NEW games in the same franchises. They don't need to patch in support for Splatoon they need a BRAND NEW Splatoon with new features, there is no need to go back and bother releasing a patch to play Super Mario 3D World, especially when there is a brand new, possibly superior, 3D Mario on the way.

This machine needs to quietly and quickly sweep all Wii branding under the rug and move on. I was only curious if it supported motion controls because I thought it looked like it did in that one shot referenced above. But I wouldn't care if they removed them for good. Not unless they are going to pursue VR which after seeing this reveal I am now not so sure they will consider that for a few more years.

But to say they need to find a way to get Wii U games on there is about as accurate as saying they need to get Virtual Boy games on there. The thing is this is not just the successor to the Wii U it is ALSO the successor to the 3DS, which means there is a whole back catalog of 3DS games that are also not going to get ported over, which is good, they need sequels they can re-issue all the old games that they want via Virtual Console but they would be wise to go back to Game Cube and selectively sift through the DS family and leave the Wii stuff entirely in the past, where it rightfully belongs.

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General Gaming / Re: What is the last game you beat? Thoughts/impressions?

« on: October 20, 2016, 06:39:43 PM »

The tricky part is, while I do work regular hours, as a news reporter I am essentially on-call 24/7 depending on you know breaking news. Even Sunday's are not 100 percent.

But I did recently download Minecraft Pocket Edition to my phone so I have the ability to do some micro gaming while I am on the go.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Switch is actually a good name

« on: October 20, 2016, 06:14:18 PM »

I like it, its easy to say, it isn't confusing and it isn't a made up word you can mistake for something childish. I guess switch can have a different meaning to some children depending on what part of the country you grew up in. Hmm... Maybe it's not such a good name after all.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Forum Snap Poll: How Sold Are You on the Switch?

« on: October 20, 2016, 06:07:47 PM »

I will get it day one. The last Nintendo console I did that with was the Wii, which I had a LOT of hype for going in. Despite my eventual disappointment most of that stemmed from getting into HD gaming and Wii didn't satisfy that itch, I have a PS4 so this is an easier sell for me. I have been wanting a 3DS so if there is a slim chance this is compatible with 3DS games then its easily a day one.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Pre-Release Discussion (March 2017)

« on: October 20, 2016, 11:49:52 AM »

I just thought of something else. With MS and Sony both releasing half-step upgrades but still requiring the base units to be sold, this being slightly less than Xbox One but still close enough is a good thing for Nintendo to get 3rd party parity. If MS and Sony are expecting this generation to last a little longer Nintendo effectively comes in at the right starting point where there are plenty of good games to port over and developers are comfortable with it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Pre-Release Discussion (March 2017)

« on: October 20, 2016, 11:28:14 AM »

Switch is so thin. I'm thoroughly impressed by the design and engineering. It's very clean and simple, similar to the DSi. Nintendo really stepped up its game here.

I think it will easily do closer to SNES levels in terms of sales. After all this effectively combines the handheld userbase and the console userbase which is easily sitting at 55 million give or take total.

I can see Switch doing 3DS numbers if Nintendo doesn't price it out of acceptability. I'd like to see it no more than $300 with the dock.

That is what I just said. The SNES sold about 55 million, isn't the 3DS sitting around there too or has it climbed higher than that? I was saying that is the minimum, the bar has been set. It will easily do higher I think, maybe as high as 90 million if they keep the games coming quick enough.

Keep in mind this is a BIG WIN not just because of games but look at it this way. Normally a Nintendo gamer has to choose which system to get when. If they are planning on buying both, which many do, that means putting that $150-$300 into the system they feel they need the most and then putting the other into the one they held off.

Think of it this way. If you bought a Game Cube and a GBA and all the hook ups you spent what $200 for the Game Cube, $100 for the GBA and then the hook ups cost you let's say another $50? That is $350 right there to get everything. Most people won't spend that kind of cash. But those that do, they get the machine and 2-3 games. This way you buy ONE machine and more games. So it's basically going to mean gamers will have more money to spend on games which means more software sales and more hardware sales because there isn't any on the fence do I get the console or the handheld it is one purchase. I could probably explain better but I think you get the point, it's going to make money for everyone and for the first time in two decades 3rd parties will have a chance to be noticed.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Gives First Details Of Nintendo Switch (UPDATING)

« on: October 20, 2016, 11:15:48 AM »

It looks like it can be used like a normal console with a traditional layout, a touch style controller maybe, something similar to Wii style controls, am I missing anything or is that it? I hope it is priced under $300, comes with at least 1 game and hopefully that pro-style controller packed in too. But I would be okay with selling as much separately as they need to keep the cost down.

I am not sure how they will support touch controls in console mode unless they allow you to sync with a tablet or phone or maybe they will let you use Wii U Game Pad too? Doubtful there but wishful thinking.

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General Gaming / Re: What is the last game you beat? Thoughts/impressions?

« on: October 20, 2016, 11:02:43 AM »

I know that man, I been gaming since the 80's. But I never have time to even do small gaming really. I work 50-60 hours a week and I have school on the side. I do my best but it's not easy. I do game, but mostly just Minecraft because it's easy to pick up and play and easy to put down and move on.

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General Gaming / Re: What is your most recent gaming purchase?

« on: October 20, 2016, 10:59:55 AM »

Well it looks like my next console purchase won't be until March so I am going to hold off on Sony VR and save up for a Switch. That also means I won't bet buying a PSP right away or picking up a Game Cube or  Game Boy Player. Too bad GBP doesn't work with Wii or else I would be half way there.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Pre-Release Discussion (March 2017)

« on: October 20, 2016, 10:56:37 AM »

I think it will easily do closer to SNES levels in terms of sales. After all this effectively combines the handheld userbase and the console userbase which is easily sitting at 55 million give or take total.

Also that Mario game is what I was dreaming for, they can release nothing else along side it and I will be happy. Of course more the merrier. I am glad they are revealing what looks like a good list of games it indicates that the rumors of faster output might be true which means a larger library in a shorter amount of time. That also means MORE franchises can get represented total which translates into even more happy gamers.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Rumors and Speculation Thread (Mighty Switch Force Edition)

« on: October 20, 2016, 10:39:30 AM »

So it is a gaming tablet that has detachable controllers and hooks into your TV, um exactly what I was calling for. Thanks Nintendo. I think it's very close to the design Blacknmild also suggested so I am happy its what I wanted and it looks amazing.

Now can't wait to hear more about games.



Okay to be fair because Khush will surely dig up what I actually said, I didn't predict detachable controllers I suggested a gaming tablet with controls built in with TV out, so close enough but this is better than what I was hoping for so it's going to be great.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Rumors and Speculation Thread (Zelda Williams Twitter Watch 2016)

« on: October 19, 2016, 06:32:04 PM »

If the NES Mini classic or whatever they call it is the last thing they make before they implode it's still better than how Sega, Atari, and Coleco all went out.

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Its election season! Time to vote for Pokepal's new Title!

« on: October 19, 2016, 02:45:09 PM »

Well then the people have spoken.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Launch Lineup

« on: October 19, 2016, 02:42:16 PM »

Well fair enough. I concede. Sorry I posted late at night, I usually am.

TO those I offended, I don't mean to sound like Mario Kart is not important or shouldn't be on the system, it should. But I think more important games should come first. One of the reasons Mario Kart games sell so well is there is a huge build up to release to build hype. The newest game is not that old, a new entry needs time to gain hype. Mario Bros. games are no the same, they tend to be expected earlier on by a large number of people, myself included.


As for VR, whatever, I think it's going to be big based on my own observations. If I am wrong so what I will get the machine that meets my needs and leave it at that. If it is big and the games do deliver then great I will surely be happy.

To get back on track here is my dream list, feel free to pick it apart if you want.


*new* New SMB game at launch
Zelda Breath of the Wild, 2-3 months post launch, it hasn't been confirmed as a launch title just it will be on NX, supposedly.
Some casual game in the style of Nintendo Land/Wii Sports/Nintendogs. I am not likely to care about but others will.
Some portable game that usually graces the handhelds that isn't Pokemon
A Metroid game, even if it is just a remaster of Super Metroid in the style f MEtroid Zero.
A new 2D Kirby game
a new Luigi's Mansion
A new Wave Race or similar style of game
A download code and patch for Smash that offers Ice Climbers as free DLC. OKay wishful thinking. Have they added the Ice Climbers yet I haven't checked in a while.
Some Tetris type game or a Dr. Mario update.
2-3 surprises that get certain people excited but everyone else shrugs off
a Splatoon spin off
A new Captain Toad, the next 3D World game might take longer to make, it will probably be a sequel to SM3DW maube SM3DW2?
If there is VR related to this thing there will be at least 3 games formatted to "convince" everyone of their use of it. I expect Nintendo will go VR a generation behind everyone else. Considering Sony is the only one really invested Microsoft might half ass their attempt next year giving Nintendo 6 more years before they even have to really seriously consider it. That's all I have gotta get back to work.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Rumors and Speculation Thread (Zelda Williams Twitter Watch 2016)

« on: October 19, 2016, 02:28:56 PM »

All valid points. What I was trying to say is there is separation from the person and the journalist, or there should be.

Let me phrase it this way. I work for a newspaper, I have an official Twitter where I post news as a representative of that newspaper. Anything I post or share on that Twitter is editorial, it belongs to the newspaper.

I have a personal Twitter that is me being a regular citizen, a human being with thoughts, opinions, and views that may or may not line up with my employer. When I am posting as me I stop being a journalist and become a regular nobody.

That is all I am saying. If a person is writing articles for a news site and on that site they say state a RUMOR as a fact that is bad journalism. If a journalist by day posts something rumor, true, false or otherwise, on their PERSONAL Twitter, they stopped being a journalist and that is in NO WAY grounds to judge their professional integrity.

I don't know who Emily Rogers even is, or what she has said. But I am saying that if she said it on her PERSONAL Twitter it was Emily Rogers the citizen not the journalist. If she posted it on a company owned Twitter as a representative of the company she said it as a journalist. Same goes for whomever else is being trashed here, I didn't keep up.

AS far as click bait articles on less than trust worthy news sites, not all media outlets are legit news. There is such a thing as sensational journalism, have you ever heard of The National Enquirer? I am sure there are websites that are the same as that, if the site is not trust worthy or is not legit news don't read that site.

I do think more people than should accept this fallacy there is such a thing as the "mainstream media" and that they are all conspiring together one way or another. Like all gaming journalists and outlets are out to get Nintendo or whatever.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread

« on: October 19, 2016, 01:38:35 PM »

Is that good for a launch week?

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Launch Lineup

« on: October 19, 2016, 01:20:26 PM »

They can launch it with whatever they want, if it's over priced I am out.
Unless they give me ten free games to offset the cost. Or I win the lottery and money no longer matters.