VideoGame_Discussion

Groo wrote:
I like the spoon and fork. I think I would have actually pre-ordered it for those if it would have been with the US release of the game. And then I would have actually used the cutlery for food :D

I sincerely never care about bonuses haha. Right now, I just hope Gamestop doesn’t eff me over by canceling my preorder because I ordered it for the original $60 price the day they raised it to $70.

longhornsk57 wrote:

Have a select list of games they will take on trade to get the $50 towards Zelda, I was going to trade Mario and Sonic Switch and Last of Us 2 PS4.

https://www.gamestop.com/zelda-trade2-list

when I went to post you the link also saw 20% extra credit towards Zelda and couple other games

Try snagging a couple of used Last of Us Remastered for like $10 a piece on Offer Up or FB Marketplace. That's probably the cheapest way to go unless you have games you're already looking to unload.

SwiftJAB wrote:

nvm I see it now, ya this would work.

Man, Flicky is a great game. I remember playing it a bit as a kid but now that it's on NSO via Genesis, I can't put it down. Save states between stages are necessary for me, but it can still get pretty challenging. Super fun. I'd love more games like this.

So, F these damn hackers/leaders. First of all, it's annoying as hell that every major Nintendo release is leaked early. There are videos of TotK everywhere spoiling the entire game (some losers have already finished it). What's worse is that Nintendo has had to spend money and resources trying to take this stuff down as much as possible.

I don't pretend to know how this stuff works, but Nintendo is now going after the key code that is used for dumping roms onto the internet (I'm sure I am misleading that statement). The problem seems to be physical cartridges are easy to hack. And Nintendo is trying to stop this from happening in the future.

Anyway, I see one of two possible scenarios moving forward:

1- Nintendo starts releasing digital versions a few weeks before physical copies, so once the physical copies get to retailers the digital version is already available.

Or even worse...

2 - Nintendo completely abandons physical media

What pisses me off is that more than 99% of the people do this the right way. These selfish, entitled brats are running everything for everybody else. Hackers ruining almost every online game that was ever worth playing, and now they're ruining every damn game out there.

I've literally seen no spoilers for it. You must be going out of your way to ruin it for yourself or something

The spoilers are definitely concerning, but they can be ignored at the expense of avoiding certain sites for a couple of weeks. Honestly my opinion is they should just let it go. My guess is most people hacking it are those who either are going to buy it anyways or those who wouldn't buy it anyways. I understand the business thought behind it, but the majority of what N releases is solid and the general population will buy a good product. The number of sales lost to those pirating that would've otherwise bought it is small imo. Must be extremely infuriating (disappointing in Japanese culture) though to have something you work on for 6-7 years get out there for free 2 weeks before launch.

@bonham2 I hear you. It's often a tiny percentage that ruins things for everyone else.

I haven't seen any spoiler either tbh, but I don't take part in a ton of gaming discourse on the internet.

Let’s be real here, with the convoluted Zelda storyline(s) are they really spoiling much outside of gameplay mechanics and ppl who show up? I mean it’s not like the mainstream Zelda characters aren’t gonna show up at some point in a Zelda game. I think ppl just need to stop being so butt hurt and idk, stop reading social media until they play the game themselves for once? 🤷‍♂️ Crazed idea I know.

Kommie wrote:

For the record, I don't really care about spoilers or other people "leaking" information. I just ignore those videos. My bigger concern is how these people are pissing off Nintendo, and how that will unfortunately hurt the general gaming public in the long run. I have no doubt that these leaks and hacks will not affect sales at all. They are still going to sell millions of copies...probably 10s of millions. But...

Nintendo has already gone after and shut down THOUSANDS of live game streams on Twitch, Twitter, and even Tik Tok. They are pissed, and like I said, they are taking steps to ensure this does not happen again the future. I can very easily see them doing one of the two things I mentioned before to avoid this hacking BS.

Anyone streaming it/uploading videos is a complete moron. Exactly why would you think that's a good idea?

Now that TOTK is out, any other major releases with known release dates?

Would seem like maybe a direct will be coming I'm the next 30 days or so to go over the 2nd half of the years releases

Metroid. Prime. 4. Dammit Ninty, just do this for me.

mcorrado wrote:

I guess they don’t plan to do a June Direct this year. There’s really not a ton on the docket.

Pikmin 4 is the next big one I think, July 31.

TalonJedi87 wrote:

Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if this becomes a launch title for whatever the next Nintendo console is, or even later than that.

mcorrado wrote:


Pikmin 4 in July is confirmed. Wouldn't be shocked for Mario Baseball in June, but it's only rumors at this point.

TalonJedi87 wrote:
Wario. Land. Switch. Ninty, just do this for me.

theJaw wrote:

At this rate, you’re probably right. I’d happily accept MP4 as a launch title for a Switch 2 though. Especially if they can make it run at a smooth 60fps.

theJaw wrote:

Where'd you hear no June direct? I know they weren't going to E3, but thought they typically do a direct in June. Or maybe it's July?

@mcorrado Just rumors at this point but apparently it has something to do with the imminent Switch 2 release. But who knows, we could still get one.

https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/08/no-nintendo-direct-...

I heard the Switch 2 is at least 1-2 years out at this rate. An announcement could come in another year or so according to one article I read.

Nintendo themselves confirmed there would be no major new hardware in this fiscal year (so until at least March 2024). Still, they could just be gearing up for it and leaving the Switch in the dust for a big launch.

TalonJedi87 wrote:

I may have read the same article you did. Based on supply chain considerations, spring 2024 appears to be the earliest. I'm not playing TotK until it works on Yuzu or there is new hardware. In case anyone's panties get twisted by that, I'd buy the game either way, and it's none of Nintendo's business what hardware I play it on.

theJaw wrote:

Interesting. Wonder how long switch will ne supported if a new console is released spring 2024

mcorrado wrote:

It would be the largest mistake Nintendo has ever made if it's not fully backward compatible. That common architecture would likely lead to at least a year of support, similar to what Microsoft did with the Series and One.

Agreed. If they don’t make their next console backwards compatible they’d just be shooting themselves in the foot. Switch was way more successful than the Wii U could have ever dreamed of so they need BC to not only keep their fan base happy, but to logically keep up a smooth transition from old to new console financially speaking.

Pikman doesn’t really sell super well does it? I mean it’s a 1st party game and will do fine, but I’m def expecting something else towards the end of the year. Hopefully we get a big Mario game just like we did the same year as BotW

I'm eager for a new switch like anybody. But I can wait 1-2 years. I still have a healthy backlog of great switch games to work through, no rush!

ErickRPG wrote:

Assuming backward compatibility, I want new hardware because of my backlog. I've had enough of trying to run games on 2015 mobile hardware.

I wanted to get into Pikmin but I’m not a fan of games with time limits.

Yoshi wrote:

Oh believe me, if Switch 2 comes out tomorrow I'm going to rush to amazon or best buy and try to nab one day one. Just sayin the Switch OLED is giving me lots of satisfaction right now.

theJaw wrote:

Didn't Nintendo straight up lie once in the past about something like this? They said they had no plans for new hardware that year, and then ended releasing something? I feel like it was for the DS or 3DS.

Either way, Spring 2024 seems realistic. The Switch did launch in March, after all. That would give them some time to save up some big releases for it. I imagine at this point, we're not seeing a new 3D Mario until the Switch's successor, which sucks. It's been so long since Odyssey.

Yoshi wrote:

Agreed. I know Nintendo likes to try new things and subvert expectations, but I would literally be shocked if their next system isn't BC. Assuming it IS BC though, it's going to eventually have a MASSIVE library between all of the Switch 1 games, Switch 2 games, eShop games from both systems, and all of the retro games they've been throwing on the various apps.

Scott wrote:


I know in 2012 at E3 they were asked about a rumored 3DS XL. They either denied they were making it or gave the typical "we have nothing to announce" response. But not even 2 weeks later they officially announced it.

PizzaTheHutt wrote:

That's what I was thinking of

Best way to get arrows in BotW?

from what i remember, the easiest way to get them in bulk was actually just straight up buying them...they're cheap, so you can buy a ton buy just selling a couple gems