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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Releasing Classic NES This November

« on: July 19, 2016, 03:49:48 PM »

...  I wonder how long the cable will be on the new NES controller. The normal length probably isnt going to be enough

This is a good point. There are clearly ports for controllers on the mini-console, so I'm assuming no wireless. Not a deal breaker, but it does make you wonder about cords and cables.

Wii U Pro Controller USB cables were ridiculously long. Ditto Smash Gamecube controller cables. I wouldn't be too worried.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX Rumors and Speculation Thread (#Team2017 Wins Again!)

« on: July 19, 2016, 03:44:54 PM »

That all sounds very legit.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 485: Pokémon Journalism

« on: July 18, 2016, 03:42:53 PM »

I'm going to take exception to the Kotaku article about disabled gamers and Pokemon Go being clickbait. To me the article is well written, includes several interviews with disabled players and quotes Steve Spohn of the AbleGamers Foundation. (Link) It also includes links to other foundations whose work involves making games more accessible for handicapped players. I don't think it's a bad thing if the article says "hey able bodied gamers, think about your disabled and handicapped gamers friends and lets raise some awareness to make games more accessible for them."

DDR was probably inaccessible when it was first released. But handicapped gamers now have options to play it. And those options didn't come from the ether.

Can Niantic do more to make Pokemon Go more accessible? Probably not. But people like AbleGamers do a lot of good work and sometimes it's extra tough for them to get the necessary press and PR for their ventures. And so far Kotaku and the Daily Dot have been the only ones talking about this.

More links
http://www.unstoppablegamer.com/pokemon-stay-playing-pokemon-go-from-home
http://game-accessibility.com/2016/07/18/pokemon-go-not-accessible/
http://www.includification.com

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Advice before playing Skyward Sword

« on: July 18, 2016, 01:29:14 AM »

I'm still playing through Twilight Princess HD and while the dungeons have been so much fun I am quite ready for it to be over. I am very interested in revisiting Skyward Sword but it will have to wait.

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

« on: July 17, 2016, 09:13:59 PM »

BoxBoxBoy! (3DS) - 8.5/10

It's more BoxBoy with fewer tutorial stages. It's crazy how this series with just two games has now become comfort food gaming. It feels fun to drop in and clear a world and the close the 3DS lid and go about your day. The puzzles are fun and the final two worlds have very tough but rewarding puzzles. I approve of more BoxBoy.

Pocket Card Jockey (3DS) - 9/10

I haven't finished the game per se but I feel I can give an accurate assessment. Spoiler alert: it's really good! The solitaire games are fun by themselves but mixed with the strategic element of the horse race you can have either a total blast, a frustratingly unfair time, or both. Even with that it's fun to, again, fire up the 3DS and do a round on Growth Mode, another on Mature mode and then go about your day. It's a perfect handheld experience and everyone should play it. Go ahead.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Releasing Classic NES This November

« on: July 17, 2016, 12:48:32 PM »

If it truly was aimed at those uninterested in old hardware, they wouldn't be trying emulate the original design with identical controllers. The reality is the Wii Virtual Console is the place for old games on modern hardware. This new Classic NES, is intended for nostalgia.

Ah yes, the nostalgia of playing old games designed for CRT televisions on HD screens instead. I think this console is designed with equal parts nostalgia/accessibility in mind. That's the reason why it's $60 and has an HD port.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Miiverse Screenshots & Art

« on: July 16, 2016, 02:17:01 PM »

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

« on: July 16, 2016, 10:37:56 AM »

1 dollar.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The most important Splatfest of our lives has arrived

« on: July 15, 2016, 11:07:44 PM »

Alternate Box Art

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Releasing Classic NES This November

« on: July 14, 2016, 06:30:55 PM »

NoA has clarified:

- The cartridge slot doesn't work.
- It does not connect to the internet
- The 30 games announced are the only one that will be included.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Releasing Classic NES This November

« on: July 14, 2016, 10:58:17 AM »

Yeah, if Nintendo is making these babies then it's and instant buy for me. If someone else is making them then it will probably be wait-and-see. I agree with Stu, I want an mini-SNES. Also waiting for SNES Remix.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Advice before playing Skyward Sword

« on: July 14, 2016, 10:55:09 AM »

I don't have any gameplay tips but depending on how far you want to go you should download the Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel. It's the only way to patch the game to remove the Song of the Hero glitch, which is a pretty nasty game-breaking bug. This part of the game is near the back half, so you might not even get to it, but it's better to be safe.

Link contains spoilers:
http://zeldawiki.org/Glitches_in_Skyward_Sword#Song_of_the_Hero_Game_Ending_Error

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!

« on: July 13, 2016, 10:36:15 PM »

You need to create a Japanese account. I had to do one when I ordered a few amiibo from the UK Amazon store.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Trying to find Wind Waker HD retail copy

« on: July 13, 2016, 10:34:07 PM »

There are still a few copies around local stores here. I bought the game digital because I wanted to get in on that two weeks early deal, but I would love a physical copy. I hope it gets the Nintendo Selects treatment because I don't feel like ponying up the 50 bucks for it again.

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TalkBack / Re: Pokemon Go Conquers US, Expanding To Europe

« on: July 13, 2016, 12:44:45 PM »

This has been incredibly frustrating. I've caught my starter Pokemon....and that's it. Busy server messages, empty maps, permission issues and constant logouts. My Pokemon Go experience has been an absolutely ****-show.

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

« on: July 13, 2016, 11:15:30 AM »

Yeah, test out most of the weapons you have to find one that really suits your play style. I think the pattern has usually been to start with rollers and then work your way from there.

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TalkBack / Re: TurboGrafx-16 Coming To North American Virtual Console Tomorrow

« on: July 13, 2016, 11:12:08 AM »

Hell yeah Bonk's Adventure!

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 484: Jon Lindemann's Tubtime PokéStop

« on: July 12, 2016, 01:16:07 PM »

Yup. I'm sure it was just a mistake though. Unreal Engine 3 on Wii U was/is supported by Epic. The whole brouhaha was with UE 4. Armature will be porting Bloodstained and will be using UE4 on both Wii U and Vita, which aren't actively supported by Epic.


Valhalla received the source code for UE3 on Wii U from Epic, but still had to modify it in order to get the game working. Probably due to the switch in PS360 architectures to Wii U?

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!

« on: July 08, 2016, 05:56:10 PM »

https://www.etsy.com/listing/262249337/custom-disney-infinity-scrooge-mcduck
This gal on Etsy has some very nice ones. Link is for her Scrooge McDuck custom. She does both Disney Infinity and amiibo.

Damn, her Hinoka custom looks really good.

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General Chat / Re: Soccer Discussion: Fast kickin', low scorin', and ties!

« on: July 08, 2016, 10:54:46 AM »

Now that the international tournaments are over I can shift to seeing what Pep does with City. I am still in the honeymoon phase so PEP CAN DO NO WRONG AND IF YOU SAY OTHERWISE YOU ARE WRONG OH SO WRONG.

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TalkBack / Re: BoxBoxBoy (3DS) Review

« on: July 08, 2016, 10:52:54 AM »

There seems to be one major difference between the first game and this one--some of the costumes actually give you a special ability.  The wizard costume, for example, now allows you to create one extra box than the level allows.  What I don't know yet, is if the special abilities are required for getting some of the crowns.  I've been playing the game through without using any special abilities and, up to World 7, there's only been one crown I can't figure out.

I've gotten past World 8 and have been able to get every crown with the original set of boxes allowed. I think the game won't dick around with that.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!

« on: July 08, 2016, 10:49:01 AM »

Anyone looked into Custom amiibo or can recommend any custom amiibo creators? Looking to learn more about the scene / see if there's anything site-wise I can do with that.

You could start by checking the "Customs" tab on R/amiibo on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/amiibo/

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Shareholder Q&A Review

« on: July 07, 2016, 08:30:50 PM »

I have to say that as I grow older my interest in the Shareholder Q&A series has diminished. I understand the series has reached an apex like Madden or FIFA, where small improvements take priority over large overhauls. But I really think the engine is starting to show its age. It would certainly be impressive to see something like Konami's Fox Engine being put to use on a series like this instead of Pachinko machines. But maybe that's not an investment Nintendo wants to make right now.

While I don't doubt the quality of this year's Q&A (the score seems to confirm my suspicion) I just fear I may have outgrown the series. I'll be skipping it this year and look forward to something truly new and great next year.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX will have physical media!

« on: July 03, 2016, 11:44:03 AM »

Relevant. From ZhugeEX on Twitter:

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: NX will have physical media!

« on: July 02, 2016, 03:53:38 PM »

It was foolish to think Nintendo was suddenly going to lead the crusade to digital only seeing as they've been behind the times on media storage since the N64. Nintendo might zag where others zig, but not when it comes to this.