Yeah it's a shame we have to wait. But I guess that means free online play for longer which is a plus.
Yeah that might come in handy.
Maybe next month. I'm trying to wait but Zelda is tempting me too much.
Oh man, you're going to get to play it for the first time
So lucky.Was playing wireless Mario kart with my brother then it dropped connection. Can't remember exact error but it tells you to hold down power button for 12 secs. Boots up to same error Everytime. Removed disk etc. Fully charged.
Was bought as a pressie to keep me amused whilst I'm in hospital
Smartphone app for voice is ridiculous...
BuggerWas playing wireless Mario kart with my brother then it dropped connection. Can't remember exact error but it tells you to hold down power button for 12 secs. Boots up to same error Everytime. Removed disk etc. Fully charged.
Was bought as a pressie to keep me amused whilst I'm in hospital
Try holding down the power button and both volume buttons for 60 seconds. Apparently that simulates removing the battery and can fix some problems.
Oh man, you're going to get to play it for the first time
I know I cannot wait, I'm trying to watch as little footage as I can before so I don't know too much.
Good plan, I did the same. It definitely made it better IMO.
There's a Pokemon Direct tomorrow. Stars for the Switch?
Good plan, I did the same. It definitely made it better IMO.
There's a Pokemon Direct tomorrow. Stars for the Switch?
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
I'll wet myself if it is I swear to god.
I want to be able to catch every Pokemon and go to every location.
It'll probably be something for the 3DS after everyone getting excited.
Hope it's a Switch game though. I haven't played a new Pokemon for ages and it'd be good to get back into it with one that can also be played on the TV
Good plan, I did the same. It definitely made it better IMO.
There's a Pokemon Direct tomorrow. Stars for the Switch?
Pokemon Direct sounds like a mobile game.
I think they said their struggling working out what to do with the Switch too
It's just the name of the presentation, like the Nintendo Directs they have.
I imagine Stars will be an upgraded Sun and Moon, and then they'll work on/figure out the next gen which I assume will be a bit more of a step up.
To upgrade Sun and Moon they could start by including a National Pokedex in the game the utter shitehawks.
Are you waiting for any specific games before getting one?
You can tell I don't really play the games properly when I have no idea if I've ever had that in any of them
To expensive at the moment for me to justify it. Also I don't have any spare time. And the gf would go a bit loopy as I've spent a bit of money recently and am looking for a job.
But yeah, when Pokemon comes out, I might get it
Are you waiting for any specific games before getting one?
You can tell I don't really play the games properly when I have no idea if I've ever had that in any of them
Basically when you complete the game you usually unlock a National Pokedex that includes every single Pokemon in it. But in this one you don't get that which really messes with my quest to have a full living Pokedex.
Ah right, cool!
What counts as completing the game? Defeating the Elite Four?
There's typically post-game stuff and a couple big battles after the elite 4.
The true endgame (of course) is catching them all! I haven't come close since Emerald. I mostly do the Elite 4 + most of the post game.
Going to have to miss this (Pokémon Direct) live due to work I think - though I'll try to sneak it on obviously! Hearing it's only 8 minutes long, so my expectation is they're only going to talk about one game. Here's my predictions in order of what I expect / hope:
1. It's the third version(s) to Sun & Moon.
- It will release on 3DS & Switch simultaneously.
- It will release in either October this year or February next year.
- Cross-play possible between 3DS & Switch versions.
- Massively improved graphics and performance on Switch.
2. It's Pokkén Tournament Switch Ver.
- Will release by March 2018.
- Includes all DLC from Japanese Arcade.
- Limited Edition with Fight Stick.
If there's time, I can see them talking a bit about Pokémon GO and Magikarp Jump, but I am really expecting this to be a Switch game and if it is main series, Nintendo will probably sell those 18m+ consoles by March. Maybe they will only release it on Switch to force people to buy, but I still think cross-play with Sun & Moon from 3DS would be possible.
1. It's the third version(s) to Sun & Moon.
- It will release on 3DS & Switch simultaneously.
- It will release in either October this year or February next year.
- Cross-play possible between 3DS & Switch versions.
- Massively improved graphics and performance on Switch.
2. It's Pokkén Tournament Switch Ver.
- Will release by March 2018.
- Includes all DLC from Japanese Arcade.
- Limited Edition with Fight Stick.
If there's time, I can see them talking a bit about Pokémon GO and Magikarp Jump, but I am really expecting this to be a Switch game and if it is main series, Nintendo will probably sell those 18m+ consoles by March. Maybe they will only release it on Switch to force people to buy, but I still think cross-play with Sun & Moon from 3DS would be possible.
I'm actually in a bit of a muppet mode about this
Pokken Tournament looks fun to be fair. Nice to get a game soon as well.
Well that direct was a bit of a letdown. The only saving grace is they said the first Pokemon game on switch. Was hoping for Ultra Sun or moon to be out on the switch.
Did anyone actually do the Arms test punch? How was it?
Have to admit the Pokémon Direct was a little bit disappointing, but that's more down to fan's expectations and going into muppet mode. Anything other than the sequel to Sun & Moon on Switch was going to be a let down because of it, hence the reaction. However, everything Nintendo did makes some kind of sense.
Pokkén was always coming to Switch, and I expect by March 2018 we'll also see Mario Maker and Smash Bros. come to Switch, mostly ports of the Wii U versions but upgraded a little. Nintendo seems to be using this first year of Switch to re-hash a lot of the more successful Wii U titles that not enough people got to play due to poor Wii U console sales. I feel like a lot of Nintendo fans did take the punt on Wii U and if you're one of these people, this first year of Switch is a bit 'samey' due to the number of games releasing that have a similar experience available on Wii U already. I expect to see a handful more ports if I'm honest as well, but for the large portion of people who skipped Wii U, this is all new so it makes a lot of sense.
As for "Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon", as I said in a previous post I expected these to release on 3DS as well as Switch regardless, so while a bit disappointing that there is no Switch version, it was still to be expected IMO. Nintendo are just releasing the New 2DS XL (which if I didn't have a Switch I would've probably invested in). 3DS has a good line-up this year, but Pokémon will be what tips it over the edge and keeps the machine relevant. So, it's hard to blame Game Freak / Nintendo for going with the install base over the new console at this stage - especially when another version of the older hardware is releasing. Not to mention, it's a budget machine at about £129.99. If parents can't get their kids a Switch for Christmas, or if they deem it too expensive / high tech for a child and don't want them taking it everywhere and risking breaking it, the new 2DS with Pokémon makes far more sense. I'm sure we'll see some kind of even more cost-effective bundle involving the New 2DS XL and Pokémon once they release in November.
Despite all this, the initial snippet of Ultra Sun and Moon looks disappointing as well. Obviously, we'll have to wait for more information on them, but by the sounds of it they'll feel like a re-skin of a previous game more-so than ever before. I didn't enjoy Sun & Moon as much as I wanted to and going back to playing my 3DS after using the Switch a lot is going to be painful My guess now is that maybe they will rush into the next Generation on Switch, even though I wouldn't expect it to release until Nov '18 or Feb '19~.
Lastly, Gold & Silver on 3DS VC is cool - I just hope when they give us the Switch Virtual Console, it has everything currently available on the 3DS's. I'd rather own these games on the Switch instead of the 3DS now, but it looks as though Nintendo are going to heavily support 3DS until at least the end of this financial year. I just hope it doesn't hurt them in the long run, considering they seem to manufacture far more gaming hardware at the moment than everyone else, it may hamper the Switch production if anything (which they can't afford to do if they want to hit this 16-20m Switch consoles by March).
Pokkén was always coming to Switch, and I expect by March 2018 we'll also see Mario Maker and Smash Bros. come to Switch, mostly ports of the Wii U versions but upgraded a little. Nintendo seems to be using this first year of Switch to re-hash a lot of the more successful Wii U titles that not enough people got to play due to poor Wii U console sales. I feel like a lot of Nintendo fans did take the punt on Wii U and if you're one of these people, this first year of Switch is a bit 'samey' due to the number of games releasing that have a similar experience available on Wii U already. I expect to see a handful more ports if I'm honest as well, but for the large portion of people who skipped Wii U, this is all new so it makes a lot of sense.
As for "Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon", as I said in a previous post I expected these to release on 3DS as well as Switch regardless, so while a bit disappointing that there is no Switch version, it was still to be expected IMO. Nintendo are just releasing the New 2DS XL (which if I didn't have a Switch I would've probably invested in). 3DS has a good line-up this year, but Pokémon will be what tips it over the edge and keeps the machine relevant. So, it's hard to blame Game Freak / Nintendo for going with the install base over the new console at this stage - especially when another version of the older hardware is releasing. Not to mention, it's a budget machine at about £129.99. If parents can't get their kids a Switch for Christmas, or if they deem it too expensive / high tech for a child and don't want them taking it everywhere and risking breaking it, the new 2DS with Pokémon makes far more sense. I'm sure we'll see some kind of even more cost-effective bundle involving the New 2DS XL and Pokémon once they release in November.
Despite all this, the initial snippet of Ultra Sun and Moon looks disappointing as well. Obviously, we'll have to wait for more information on them, but by the sounds of it they'll feel like a re-skin of a previous game more-so than ever before. I didn't enjoy Sun & Moon as much as I wanted to and going back to playing my 3DS after using the Switch a lot is going to be painful
My guess now is that maybe they will rush into the next Generation on Switch, even though I wouldn't expect it to release until Nov '18 or Feb '19~.Lastly, Gold & Silver on 3DS VC is cool - I just hope when they give us the Switch Virtual Console, it has everything currently available on the 3DS's. I'd rather own these games on the Switch instead of the 3DS now, but it looks as though Nintendo are going to heavily support 3DS until at least the end of this financial year. I just hope it doesn't hurt them in the long run, considering they seem to manufacture far more gaming hardware at the moment than everyone else, it may hamper the Switch production if anything (which they can't afford to do if they want to hit this 16-20m Switch consoles by March).
I really can't understand why Nintendo have yet to make a proper 3D Pokémon game of the classic variety. Seems like a no-brainer, heck two friends and I were brainstorming ideas of how such a game would work back in fourth grade and I'm 26 now.
Back to the Switch: What's the upcoming releases looking like? I might end up buying one in August. Its price point coincides nicely with what I've paid off my student debt every month the last ~half year, seeing as I pay the final bit of debt in July I thought it would make sense to keep spending that every month. Of course I'd have to buy games and controllers as well taking me way above that.
Back to the Switch: What's the upcoming releases looking like? I might end up buying one in August. Its price point coincides nicely with what I've paid off my student debt every month the last ~half year, seeing as I pay the final bit of debt in July I thought it would make sense to keep spending that every month. Of course I'd have to buy games and controllers as well taking me way above that.
Because Nintendo
Despite all this, the initial snippet of Ultra Sun and Moon looks disappointing as well. Obviously, we'll have to wait for more information on them, but by the sounds of it they'll feel like a re-skin of a previous game more-so than ever before. I didn't enjoy Sun & Moon as much as I wanted to and going back to playing my 3DS after using the Switch a lot is going to be painful
Yeah for me Sun & Moon have been my least favourite titles since I started playing right at the beginning. Just wasn't engaged and it felt a bit disjointed to me almost. The 3D worlds also feel a lot lot smaller, especially compared to what we had in Black & White.
So.... should I buy the switch even though I've no intention of hooking it up to the TV most of the time?
No surprises there again.
Yes, can't remember the last time I played it as a console
Yes, mine is undocked 90% of the time.
Playing Zelda on the crapper has changed my whole outlook on the world.
So what was Pokemon Direct?
Got mine over a month ago I haven't used it as a console once, the home thing or what ever you call it is still in the packaging.
Damn, main pokemon game confirmed in developments for the Switch. Means I'll get it once I save up the money.
feck yeah it is. Won't be for a while though. Metroid Prime too
Metroid and Pokemon miles away, but will get a lot of hype and encourage sales
Which is pretty much what I was suggesting ms shouldndone
Which is pretty much what I was suggesting ms shouldndone
I'm certainly excited for all these upcoming games.
I really really want a new Animal Crossing though.
I really really want a new Animal Crossing though.
Would anyone like to see a new Donkey Kong game at all? I mean a proper action-adventure title in the style of Country and 64?
I'd like a third Country game from Retro. That would be pretty cool.