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[Knight Dude]

Christ, the Maximum Impact series had...unique character designs

Spoiler: Art

Ah, my favorite SNK character. Ratface. From the iconic game, GarNO: Mark of the Rats.

 

[Deleted member]

30% discounts on Xenoblade X and...Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE are now My Nintendo rewards.

 

[Aetheri]

Found a neat sprite maker site...
http://www.piskelapp.com/
I may be messing around with this in the future, you can make animated sprites as well but I can't be bothered right now...

Here's a half-assed metroid...

 

[Deleted member]

At least Maximum Impact gave us this important scene, so all design grievances are forgiven

Too bad that Jesus wasn't as broken as Ash in MI:A.(He's quick, he charges quick, he combos easily, he deals more damage than most characters etc.)

Spoiler

In previous games Alba was the broken one, but Ash ended up outclassing him funnily enough.

 

[Kurri ★]

LMFAO, he's French.

Not with that fashion sense...

Actually, maybe

---

So Microsoft announced yet another way to keep it's players engaged.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-game-pass
Basically it's a digital gaming service, sorta like EA Access, but instead of just being EA games, it's expanded to any game on Xbox, including Xbox 360. This is a great way to keep old games alive, in fact, the announcement ate into Gamestop's stock prices.

Honestly, had it not been for the lack of exclusives compared to PS4, I'd say the Xbox One is best console overall this gen. It just has a ton more useful services compared to the competitors, and the ones it does share with them, it does way better.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

For animated sprites, I use "MS Paint" and "Photoshop"

 

[Cutie Gwen]

She has glasses and is blonde, that is all I care about.

Yellowlord I think you have a secret admirer

 

[Kurri ★]

Yellowlord I think you have a secret admirer

Is Yellowlord thicc? Cause if he is

How ya doin?

 

[Deleted member]

Not with that fashion sense...

Actually, maybe

Ah common, cut him some slap. Judging by the bats and the orange, it's probably a halloween costume. That or he's just a vampire nerd. But he's definitely french the way he dresses, I mean

Spoiler

If this man isn't French, I have no idea what he is.(This is official art BTW.)

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Not with that fashion sense...

Actually, maybe

---

So Microsoft announced yet another way to keep it's players engaged.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-game-pass
Basically it's a digital gaming service, sorta like EA Access, but instead of just being EA games, it's expanded to any game on Xbox, including Xbox 360. This is a great way to keep old games alive, in fact, the announcement ate into Gamestop's stock prices.

Honestly, had it not been for the lack of exclusives compared to PS4, I'd say the Xbox One is best console overall this gen. It just has a ton more useful services compared to the competitors, and the ones it does share with them, it does way better.

I'm secretly hoping Nintendo's VC service is like this.

I doubt it though.

Still I expect major improvements like porting over my games.

 

[MF Viewtiful]

Capcom think they slick pic.twitter.com/v9aRWsFypz

— B.G. @ Texas Showdown 2025 (@SETX_BG) February 9, 2017

Let's just remember that Capcom ain't fooling anyone here. Thinking they're so slick...

 

[Kurri ★]

I'm secretly hoping Nintendo's VC service is like this.

I doubt it though.

Still I expect major improvements like porting over my games.

I'm hoping Nintendo steps their game up too.

They really have nothing stopping them aside from licensing fees and the cost to port them over. Which for for any game older than N64, or is on a handheld shouldn't be difficult. Maybe they'll need more time with 64 forward, but really, I can't see any negatives coming from unless they port games that no one wants to play.

Now if only Sony could follow along as well. I can only imagine the cell processor is what's killing any chance of backwards compatibility.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I think my thing is girls with long dark curly hair and a mid skin tone

 

[Delzethin]

So Microsoft announced yet another way to keep it's players engaged.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-game-pass
Basically it's a digital gaming service, sorta like EA Access, but instead of just being EA games, it's expanded to any game on Xbox, including Xbox 360. This is a great way to keep old games alive, in fact, the announcement ate into Gamestop's stock prices.

Good to know stockholders are just as fickle and knee-jerky everywhere else in the business, I guess.

 

[Deleted member]

Spoiler

Yep, 100% French, this proves it. From the poodle, to him being so slim, to that sass, to him just usually speaking French which is what I should've just brought up from the start. He's France as a person.

 

[Baskerville]

Christ, the Maximum Impact series had...unique character designs

Spoiler: Art

...
Well at least I can see some inspiration for Dampierre.

 

[Kurri ★]

Good to know stockholders are just as fickle and knee-jerky everywhere else in the business, I guess.

They have good reason to be. Selling new games is more of a side thing for Gamestop, the big money comes from selling old, used games, and they sell a ton of it. But stuff like EA Access, Games for Gold, PS+ Free game, and this all cut into what Gamestop is good for. If handled well, you won't need to drive down over to Gamestop to get a fix of a game from 2007, you'd just pay Microsoft a subscription of $10, and it's there for as long as you subscribe.

 

[Knight Dude]

...
Well at least I can see some inspiration for Dampierre.

Could have been worse. Could have been Rufus.

 

[Deleted member]

...
Well at least I can see some inspiration for Dampierre.

Other way around. *(Considering which came first anyway.) Though for every Hyena there's usually an Oswald, IMO.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Whoever thought of this at Nintendo needs to be fired

 

[Knight Dude]

Whoever thought of this at Nintendo needs to be fired

From a cannon, I would assume?

 

[Metal Shop X]

Whoever thought of this at Nintendo needs to be fired

I disagree, I think he should get more money for that.

 

[Deleted member]

I disagree, I think he should get more money for that.

Only if it's glam rock Link. Why? Because I said so.

 

[Metal Shop X]

Only if it's glam rock Link. Why? Because I said so.

With Arin voice from the two Zelda Rap video? I buy that.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Glam Rock Link wouldn't be bad

But friggin' hipster douche Link or whatever they were going for. no

 

[Mythra]

Whoever thought of this at Nintendo needs to be fired

Link's design gives a big CD-i vibe.

 

[Yellowlord]

Is Yellowlord thicc? Cause if he is

How ya doin?

Woah, uh... I just saw this post while also realizing you seem to really like blonde haired anime/fighter girls with glasses (regardless of if they actually have them on their character or not) based off that earlier post on the Street Fighter girl. o_o

Hi Kurri either way, even though we do not interact often. I'm afraid to say that the answer to your first question is well... leaning more towards no, but that's just my opinion.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I said it before, I'll say it again.

They do that. Zelda's reputation goes beyond repair.

That's way past Federation Force levels.

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

Well, Mission Complete - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD cleared! I guess some little final thoughts wouldn't hurt.

Spoiler: Kinda review/overview of TP

Twilight Princess is definitely a more formulaic title in the series; however it still holds a distinctive charm and cast that is still liked to this day, even after the 11 years it's existed. It's got a pretty slow-paced start before the really meat of the game, Link doing chores that would probably have the player thinking 'Come on, where's the fun...?', but once Link (and the player) find themselves in the Twilight Realm and introduced to Midna, that's when the meat of the game starts to coalesce into the "Hero's Journey" narrative the franchise holds close to.

One of the game's strongest point are the characters, all of them have a distinctive element of personality to them that helps to flesh them out in the game's cutscenes and dialogue, from Midna's endearing snark towards Link throughout her interactions, to small arcs of development as seen in Colin when he inadvertently gets kidnapped again. I think a sizeable portion of the fanbase can agree that Midna's probably one of the series' best companion characters, and has a great deal of character development throughout the story. A snarky imp who initially sees Link as just a convenience for getting back at Zant after usurping the throne of the Twilight Realm, but overtime she becomes to see him as a genuine friend and ally, and probably very heartbroken in choosing to separate herself and her people from Hyrule for good in destroying the Mirror of Twilight.

Music is always a key part to any Zelda experience, and there are a number of great tracks available in Twilight Princess, from Midna's Lament, the Blizzetta boss theme, and honourable mentions to the Hero's Shade theme when he tutors Link the secret arts and the Hidden Village showdown theme.

Bosses and dungeons still follow traditional norms, themed environments involving puzzles and a boss that is weak to the dungeon's main treasure. Often these levels have some nice designs and concepts, such as the Goron Mines letting you walk on the walls with magnetism, but some are a bit on the aggravating side, such as Lakebed Temple or the final dungeon (I think they designed it so as to make you feel like you're getting one step closer, but then realising you have to backtrack) I'm glad I sequence broke the level for that, but admittedly, the final battle against Ganondorf does come off a bit on the easy side once you know what you're doing... or bring out the fishing rod, but I didn't want to bother with that.

Outside of the main story, there are a few side-quests as to be expected, like trying to find Agitha's bugs or collecting the Poe Souls, but these could begin to feel like a chore to find after a bit of time... but admittedly, I was on a bit of a timed mission to try and beat the game before Breath of the Wild's launch tomorrow, so I can now say I am ready for the next adventure!

Overall, I'm glad to have to played this game through to completion; formulaic yes, but it's a still a good game, though it's probably telling that the realistic graphical style has aged over the years. So a fitting score for TP would be 8 or 9 out of 10 from me.

With Twilight Princess out of the way, I might continue a Zelda Console Streak, bouncing between BotW and Wind Waker/Hyrule Warriors, but clearing Twilight Princess was sort of reflective of how it was also one of the last games for a Nintendo system (the Gamecube) and a launch title for a new one on the horizon (the Switch).

It's not long to go now...

 

[Deleted member]

Whoever thought of this at Nintendo needs to be fired

You talk like Tracksuit Link isn't the best thing to come out of Zelda since Link's Awakening

From a cannon, I would assume?

Yes, let's make it canon

 

[powerprotoman]

so there was recent final version gameplay of super bomberman R showing it has 12 normal stages, and someone who has gotten the game early has stated that theres a special version of each stage

this is important because ign has claimed that there are only 8 battle mode stages+ special stages

which just goes to show IGN cant be trusted on even the most simplest of tasks

 

[Schnee117]

Switch game reviews are coming in now.
1-2 Switch and Zelda in particular.

 

[Deleted member]

When you watch the latest Smash 4 tier-list and you see your boy gaining 6 places just right.

Spoiler

 

[Sir Gengar de Èctoplasma]

Switch game reviews are coming in now.
1-2 Switch and Zelda in particular.

Let me guess: negative reviews for the former and positive for the latter?

 

[Schnee117]

Let me guess: negative reviews for the former and positive for the latter?

Lukewarm at best for 1-2 Switch from what I've seen.
Zelda is getting extremely high praise.

 

[Chrono.]

Lmao ****.

BotW is getting perfect scores across the board.

Lowest so far has been like a 9.5.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Yay! One of the first messages I get on one of my youtube videos

"Llew Gibson commented: "Alright bro, Noticed your into physique so i thought you might be interested in this Bicep session edit I've uploaded! Who doesn't love arms right? "

And it's spam

And they spelled "You're" wrong

Edit: And they downvoted my video

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

I have absolutely one thing to say about this...
I am stoked, seeing these amazing scores come in for Breath of the Wild just really sells it that this experience will be an amazing one from start to finish... And what a day to be completely free of classes too. I am super excited.

 

[Baskerville]

http://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2017/03/02/nintendo-switch-uses-friend-codes-add-friends/

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

All this hype is getting to me... how can I sleep knowing that there might be an amazing game only ten hours away?!