Nintendo: General Discussion

conormario

Hey, I'm spending too much time thinking about this stuff and not actually playing games or doing much else in the little free time I have.

I'll admit I'm depressed and need to step away from this for a while and maybe get some help.

Take it easy and enjoy the delights that Nintendo has to offer. They truly create some beautiful, timeless hardware and software. Except for those pesky joycons.

Will come back on board when the new links awakening comes out.

Until then. Adieu!

Mr E

Look after yourself, Conor...

sligeach

Nintendo Switch Remains Top-Selling Console in February According to NPD Report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhVqyMGReVk

https://youtube.com/watch?v=vhVqyMGReVk

https://www.resetera.com/threads/npd-february-2019-anthem-1-jump-force-2-far-cry-4-metro-8-switch-1-hardware.106366/

sligeach

Spaniards Create Nintendo Tribute To Donald Trump, Just To Burn It Down

https://kotaku.com/spaniards-create-nintendo-tribute-to-donald-trump-just-1833390328

sligeach

This is beyond awesome. Such dedication, skill and artistry.

https://twitter.com/mattbrailsford/status/1108804707458449409

Super Mario World is probably my favourite 2D Mario game. Super Mario Maker would top it, but it's in a different category to the other games.

laneykin

Have a code for a 7-Day subscription on Nintendo online that I'm not using if anyone wants it?

sligeach

Nintendo rises on reports of new Switch models

Nintendo shares jumped on Tuesday following a report that the Kyoto-based games company was planning to launch two new models of its Switch console in 2019.

Shares in the Japanese console maker rose as much as 6.7 per cent in morning trading after the Wall Street Journal reported that Nintendo was planning to release the new models in a bid to sustain sales momentum.

 

https://www.ft.com/content/3ae41ec4-4f73-11e9-b401-8d9ef1626294

sligeach

I came across this randomly on Twitter just now, it’s so good, I think it deserves some acknowledgement and recognition.

https://twitter.com/craftilin/status/1111571960646025216

https://twitter.com/craftilin/status/1111573411866820608

https://twitter.com/craftilin/status/1111574530252857345

Banjo

Hmmmm, while the posts are marked 29th of March, the look is so spot on that I can't help but feel like someone has stitched a bunch of screenshots together and is making mugs of us all.....

sligeach

More love for Yoshi’s Crafted World.

Yoshi's Crafted World (IN 34,788 DOMINOES!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lDtd9rVh8Q

https://youtube.com/watch?v=_lDtd9rVh8Q

JobsMan

This is general discussion right? I have a Switch and one game, Zelda BOTW. Long time Zelda fan and this is one of the best in the series. But I'm nearly finished and thought I'd get another game. Something with a great story, but I can also pick up and play without investing too much time into. Any suggestions?

blockfighter

JobsMan wrote: »

This is general discussion right? I have a Switch and one game, Zelda BOTW. Long time Zelda fan and this is one of the best in the series. But I'm nearly finished and thought I'd get another game. Something with a great story, but I can also pick up and play without investing too much time into. Any suggestions?

If you're looking for a shorter experience, I would recommend games like Limbo and Inside. I'm playing Inside myself at the moment and really enjoying it.

I found Mario Odyssey great for dipping in and out of. You can probably get to the end credits in about 10 hours or less. The story isn't exactly riveting but that's Mario for ya.

JobsMan

Yeah I heard its good. I was contemplating it as my first game, but tbh I've been a bit Mario'd out over the last few years. I was looking at Undertale as I'd heard a few good things, but then was warned off it as it is pretty niche, or so they said.

blockfighter

I would also recommend the Bayonetta series. They can be a bit button bashy at times but i really enjoyed playing them.

The story in LA Noire is actually pretty decent. But thats a bit longer to play. I enjoyed it.

Kimbot

JobsMan wrote: »

This is general discussion right? I have a Switch and one game, Zelda BOTW. Long time Zelda fan and this is one of the best in the series. But I'm nearly finished and thought I'd get another game. Something with a great story, but I can also pick up and play without investing too much time into. Any suggestions?

Mario is brilliant, also if its your sort of game then go for Diablo

chrislad

JobsMan wrote: »

Yeah I heard its good. I was contemplating it as my first game, but tbh I've been a bit Mario'd out over the last few years. I was looking at Undertale as I'd heard a few good things, but then was warned off it as it is pretty niche, or so they said.

Honestly, go with Mario Odyssey - the cappy mechanic really does add to the game. It's a fantastic game - I know about Mario burnout - I'm struggling to get through New Super Mario Bros Deluxe Super Magic Switch Edition U - but Odyssey is close to flawless as you can get from a 3D platformer.

s.curran

JobsMan wrote: »

This is general discussion right? I have a Switch and one game, Zelda BOTW. Long time Zelda fan and this is one of the best in the series. But I'm nearly finished and thought I'd get another game. Something with a great story, but I can also pick up and play without investing too much time into. Any suggestions?

I agree with others here who've suggested Bayonetta (1+2), Odyssey, Limbo, Undertale and LA Noire, they're all great games.
Another game that get's overlooked a bit and you should check out if you like Zelda (as tbh, it's a bit of a Zelda clone) is Yono and the celestial elephants. I picked it up on the eshop around Christmas and actually really enjoyed it.

CastorTroy

If looking at Zelda clones, Okami is great

Charles Ingles

Cracked out the old SNES last night hours spent playing street fighter 2 turbo

peter4918

CastorTroy wrote: »

If looking at Zelda clones, Okami is great

This ^^^ ^^^
Spot on

ERG89

This must have taken a long time to make

mcmoustache

JobsMan wrote: »

Yeah I heard its good. I was contemplating it as my first game, but tbh I've been a bit Mario'd out over the last few years. I was looking at Undertale as I'd heard a few good things, but then was warned off it as it is pretty niche, or so they said.

Xenoblade 2 is rather good. It's not an Action RPG like zelda but it's got a rich story and a decent battle system. You can't really go wrong with the other suggestions here either, especially Bayonetta which is a personal favourite of mine.

Mr E

So yesterday was Reggie's last day at Nintendo. I was hoping for a surprise Nintendo Direct but no such luck.

He did start a new Twitter account though (@reggie) and posted up some cool tweets.

I think he will be missed (by most ).

https://twitter.com/Reggie/status/1117820873522593792

https://twitter.com/Reggie/status/1117852313559769088

https://twitter.com/Reggie/status/1117980220538015744

https://twitter.com/Reggie/status/1118007047948095490

pasta-solo

They could have some fun with Doug Bowsers first Direct, hopefully coming soon! It's such a gift to them to have a president called Bowser, they really should milk it! 😂 Nintendo: The Evil Years.

Doodah7

New 8.0.0 update out this morning. I love that an update for the Switch takes mere seconds while a PS4 can take much, much longer...

We can now re-organise our games!! Also saves are now transferable between systems.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-16-nintendo-switch-update-adds-ability-to-transfer-save-data-between-systems

CastorTroy

Could still do the Direct since it is recorded. But we'll see.
Has the new European president started yet?

sligeach

GPD teases a Nintendo Switch inspired handheld

https://hexus.net/gaming/news/hardware/129773-gpd-teases-nintendo-switch-inspired-handheld/

If this ever sees the light of day, I'd say it would crash and burn.

super_furry

I dunno, GPD make some nice stuff. I have a GPD XD and it's a really well put together emulation machine. If they beef up the internals to match the Switch, which isn't beyond the realms of possibility, then it will handily run Dreamcast, Gamecube, Playstation and SNES games.

The XD already runs Dreamcast and PSOne in a very playable state and it's nearly five years old now.

sligeach

What a Pikachu World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmnkAOO6Qo4

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wmnkAOO6Qo4

OptimusTractor

Game just popped into my head.

It was spacey/sci-fi. You could shoot the enemies or whip your hair at them. The opening level was very red in colour.

Please tell me I'm not tripping and this exists.