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[Wario Bros.]

But I'm not expecting anything in particular in the Pokémon Direct. I'll be fine with anything they'll show.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

You know, a Fates character was a now-or-never chance, only now could a character be introduced, or elss its giant moveset potential would be lost in thoughts all alone.

But then they picked Corn and pretended the dragon arms did anything other than look good while Tiki could do that and more at any time of the week.
I'm not bothered by Corn as much as I am bothered by how much they dropped the ball on the Dragon's Vein mechanic.
Not only did they not include Fates' terraforming uses of the dragon blood, they also ignored actually unique functions of dragons, such as breathing and wing attacks in favor of "generic sword attack but with two swords but one is a dragon arm but they act the same and despite the sword being a chainsaw it doesn't act that way either"

Yes, the dragon arm and chainsaw sword look cool but they have done very little to make it more than a visual gimmick.
The pinning seems cool until you realize they didn't need a manakete to do that; a spear-wielder would've done as well.

 

[---]

I figure you'd be the best person to ask about this, since you're part of the game collector/preservationist crowd.

At what point, if any, do digital versions start to deteriorate, necessitating a physical version for preservation purposes? I've heard this a few times (with the whole "digital releases are licenses, not ownership" argument attached) but never really understood the specifics of it.

I'm not an expert on this by any means, as it's somewhat a complicated thing that varies by system/game. With Digital Games, having a physical copy is just an extra insurance for whenever the service offering the game shuts down and consoles start breaking down/data wipes their system. The other factor to consider is having a copy of the game in it's original state i.e. without edits/highscores/updates.

Most games besides mobile titles aren't at risk these days given the ever expanding game community. With retro titles it's a whole different story sadly...Here's a few videos to check out, it'd imagine the first one would interest people here the most.

Lost Kirby SNES Games Found - Would read the pinned comment in the comments section
Prototype NES Game being held Hostage
Unreleased NES Game Found & Dumped
Uber Rare Famicom Game Found & Dumped
Unreleased SNES Game Edited, Original ROM Hostage
Official SNES Re-Release of Previous Lost Title - Up for sale on Amazon.JP
Kickstarter for unreleased unlicensed NES Title

 

[Wario Bros.]

Just realized that I don't work tomorrow.

That means I can watch the Direct live.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Importance still mattered overall. He's the main character of his game. Advertisement wasn't so much as "it's now or never".

He's the main character of his own game, but he's not exactly the only FE character who could claim that. He just happened to be at the right time and at the right place. Also, Sakurai pretty much confirmed that his process was looking for a newcomer character from an upcoming release and then went to Corrin as the best choice, even stating that his inclusion was "strategic"

Also, I think it's pointless to bring the bolded up as not only is that something that applied to many characters in the past who failed to make it in, but very few people would have cared if Corrin didn't make it in.

 

[Erureido]

Pokémon Direct? Neat! Decided to make a Straw Poll for the occasion:

http://www.strawpoll.me/13119149

It was a tough pick between Stars and Sun 2/Moon 2, but I picked the latter because something tells me we're getting the sequel games tomorrow...

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...at least if the leak is anything to go by. The concept art looks rather convincing to me.

On a side note, funny coincidence that the current top 2 picks are colored blue and pink on the pie chart, the same colors as Diamond and Pearl.

You can still play DPP on the 3DS, so there's not much point there.

If we get DPP remakes on the 3DS, it wouldn't be the first time remakes were playable on the same system that its original versions could work on too. Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow were all playable on the Gameboy Advance, and we still got remakes of those games for that system as well.

But yeah, I too am skeptical about DPP remakes. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for them to happen, but to me, it's more of a "too good to be true" kind of deal.

 

[ChikoLad]

Atlas went bald on me.

I must have used him so much he lost his hair from the stress.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

the outfit is different so there is that. But the fan art is good

 

[Curious Villager]

If we get DPP remakes on the 3DS, it wouldn't be the first time remakes were playable on the same system that its original versions could work on too. Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow were all playable on the Gameboy Advance, and we still got remakes of those games for that system as well.

But yeah, I too am skeptical about DPP remakes. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for them to happen, but to me, it's more of a "too good to be true" kind of deal.

We also had Twilight Princess HD not too long ago despite the Wii version also being playable on the Wii U.

 

[Arcanir]

I honestly have a hard time believing the 4chan leak as

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I doubt GF would just drop the Alolan trials like that. There have been some contention about the mechanic, but it's also true that it's tied deeply into the region's culture and world and I don't think GF would build it up so much for Sun/Moon just to drop it when the next game focused on Alola comes around. I think if they were to go the Gym route the trials would be integrated into the Gyms or done alongside them, not removed entirely.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

He's the main character of his own game, but he's not exactly the only FE character who could claim that. He just happened to be at the right time and at the right place. Also, Sakurai pretty much confirmed that his process was looking for a newcomer character from an upcoming release and then went to Corrin as the best choice, even stating that his inclusion was "strategic"

Also, I think it's pointless to bring the bolded up as not only is that something that applied to many characters in the past who failed to make it in, but very few people would have cared if Corrin didn't make it in.

No, the bolded is very relevant to the situation. That was his one and only chance. Being the main character still mattered, since that's why he got chosen over any other possible Fates character. There's more than one reason to get picked, as they all played a part.

Things are not that black and white. There's multiple reasons for Corrin's inclusion. Uniqueness, Main Characters, Perfect Timing.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

woops, looks like I brought up a topic that was already brought up pff

Ok so I guess Ill ask this, why does Neo hate the 3Ds with a passion?

 

[True Blue Warrior]

No, the bolded is very relevant to the situation. That was his one and only chance

Which doesn't really matter as nothing major, positive or negative would have happened had Corrin not made it in. He's not exactly a "needed" character by any definition of the term as your statement about it was "now or never" for him implies nor would many people regard him as such. FE Fates would have still sold well and we would have simply gotten another character had Sakurai refused to have Corrin as a playable character.

Things are not that black and white. There's multiple reasons for Corrin's inclusion. Uniqueness, Main Characters, Perfect Timing.

And that is the most important factor as without it, Corrin would never have been considered in the first place. Sakurai wanted an advertisement character for an upcoming game and based on various criteria, Corrin was deemed the best choice out of a selection.

 

[Schnee117]

View attachment 130437 Also was this posted? Peeps on neogaf say thats the same background as the one in the leak

You liked the comment where I brought that up.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

You liked the comment where I brought that up.

OH ****, rip, I somehow ****ing forgot

IDK whats wrong with me today. Im sorry

 

[Wario Bros.]

Don't believe that image is legit. The only way I'd believe it is it's still on the the 3DS or Game Freak went super lazy in the Switch port (neither sounds likely).

 

[RamOne]

Some Italian artist claims he made them and a video of how he made it will be uploaded on his YT channel soon.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

Which doesn't really matter as nothing major, positive or negative would have happened had Corrin not made it in. He's not exactly a "needed" character by any definition of the term as your statement about it was "now or never" for him implies nor would many people regard him as such. FE Fates would have still sold well and we would have simply gotten another character had Sakurai refused to have Corrin as a playable character.

The point is going over your head. It was definitely "now or never". That's also part of the perfect timing clause for him. It doesn't matter what the fanbase thought since it had nothing to do with this. It was Sakurai realizing he didn't get anoter chance.

And that is the most important factor as without it, Corrin would never have been considered in the first place. Sakurai wanted an advertisement character for an upcoming game and based on various criteria, Corrin was deemed the best choice out of a selection.

He didn't exactly have any real competition either that we can tell of. There's no information to suggest anybody else was ideal as a 7th DLC character at all. What selection? All we know is that he's the main character. You're being way too vague here. What criteria are you talking about? The ones I said? You need to be more clear here.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Some Italian artist claims he made them and it will be uploaded on his YT channel soon.

So is that leak debunked that quick?

 

[ChikoLad]

Sometimes, you gotta draw a line in the sand, dude.

 

[Erureido]

Some Italian artist claims he made them and a video of how he made it will be uploaded on his YT channel soon.

Well, that's interesting.

A part of me wants to say, "And... we're done!", but another part of me says, "This sounds like the Duck Hunt render during the ESRB leak all over again."

I'm interested in seeing how he drew that concept art.

 

[Jdaster64]

I'd be about as ok with a Sun/Moon followup / sequel as a D/P/P remake; lots of stuff to improve on in both cases for it to be one of my favorites, though. My guess would be another Alola game (that's at the very least non-Switch-exclusive), but neither would surprise me.

I don't buy the leak at all; timing's too convenient if nothing else.

 

[RamOne]

Well, that's interesting.

A part of me wants to say, "And... we're done!", but another part of me says, "This sounds like the Duck Hunt render during the ESRB leak all over again."

I'm interested in seeing how he drew that concept art.

He accompanied his claim with two pictures, of which one is of the video:

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[Z25]

YES Pokemon Direct HYPE! Can't wait! Betting on Kanto and Alola sequel.

posting the potential leak from 4chan/gaf/dont really care, because even thlough someone mentioned it, we all know it would show up sooner or later here.

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http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=239229135&postcount=520

lol Alola pokemon stay relevant forever for smash

Although note a few posts below what Dqrow/bias/etc noted before I could edit

Saw this last night, seems pretty unlikely due to how easy it is to display images on Switch, the no trials and no new alolan forms or megas.

Pokémon Direct? Neat! Decided to make a Straw Poll for the occasion:

http://www.strawpoll.me/13119149

Do note, Stars is not listed as a 3rd game. The rumor says its a port with enhanced features, but not considered a third game,

That said, I do thing STARS is the codename, but with all the gen 1 tweets lately on the japanese pokemon twitter and the Kanto hints in Sun and Moon, I think we are going back to Alola and Kanto and following Lillie's journey this time.
She probably won't be playable, but I could her being met multiple times throughout the story with Lusamine to.


I also can't see the game being on the 3ds unless its on the switch to, but we shall see. Regardless it hopefully will be pretty good.

 

[powerprotoman]

He accompanied his claim with two pictures, of which one is of the video:

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i dont belive anyone who says they drew anything in regards to pokemon...lest we forget the gen 5 starters or greninja OR the starters of this gen

 

[True Blue Warrior]

It doesn't matter what the fanbase thought since it had nothing to do with this. It was Sakurai realizing he didn't get anoter chance.

I looked over all the interviews about Corrin over at Sourcegaming and Sakurai never stated or implied that he felt he needed to include Corrin because it was a "now or never" situation

All we know is that he's the main character. You're being way too vague here. What criteria are you talking about? The ones I said? You need to be more clear here.

Pretty much.

 

[Chandeelure]

I finally did it! (These are the Smash Flash 2 events).

 

[Wario Bros.]

Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite today releases the story trailer from April and are calling it the "latest" trailer.

This is the second time they pulled this crap.

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

The Mad Gear Gang Poll was close. Both Poison and Rolento managed to tie with ease other. Although I've decided on Poison if only for her massive popularity compared to other members of the gang. There was one vote for Sodom (who Azure thinks is a weaboo) and Hugo is ironic with his lack of support. Inb4 too big.

Next up is a cult classic that is not only has an artistically beautiful Japanese world, but it's a Clover Studios production. Okami touched the hearts of many, so I know some Goddess praise is ready for this one. Your choices are Amaterasu, Oki, Rao, and Waka.

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Now I want to play Okami all over again.

 

[Opossum]

Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite today releases the story trailer from April and are calling it the "latest" trailer.

This is the second time they pulled this crap.

I mean, they're technically not wrong. That is the latest trailer. Not a new one, but the latest.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

I finally did it!

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But I thought you could only reach an S-Rank support with one person at a time?

 

[Opossum]

But I thought you could only reach an S-Rank support with one person at a Tim?

Leave Tim out of this.

 

[Aetheri]

The direct is at 10am EST tomorrow correct?

I don't work until 11 so I'll be able to catch it luckily...

 

[Cutie Gwen]

the outfit is different so there is that. But the fan art is good

Why is Gladion wearing heels?

 

[Knight Dude]

Has this been posted yet?

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Pretty cool. Though I might just get MM7 on 3DS now. I was hoping to be able to play it on the same thing I got the first Legacy Collection with. Better yet, it seems like the DLC is already in this version. Which is good news.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

The Mad Gear Gang Poll was close. Both Poison and Rolento managed to tie with ease other. Although I've decided on Poison if only for her massive popularity compared to other members of the gang. There was one vote for Sodom (who Azure thinks is a weaboo) and Hugo is ironic with his lack of support. Inb4 too big.

Next up is a cult classic that is not only has an artistically beautiful Japanese world, but it's a Clover Studios production. Okami touched the hearts of many, so I know some Goddess praise is ready for this one. Your choices are Amaterasu, Oki, Rao, and Waka.

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Now I want to play Okami all over again.

We both know the true reason why you picked Poison over the human version of Cap'n Cuttlefish is because you like her.
Because the human version of Cap'n Cuttlefish would be an infinitely better choice otherwise.

Now I wish that Cap'n Cuttlefish was in Smash as an exact clone of Rolento.

 

[Ivander]

So a new Pokemon Direct is coming up on June 6th. Thank you for the Birthday Present, Nintendo! Can't wait to see it!

Also, the new Tempest Trials Mode for FEHeroes is coming up on the 8th. For those who don't know, Tempest Trials Mode is the new mode that apparently has Perma-death(Psuedo-Permadeath to be exact. Basically, if your heroes die in that mode, you don't actually lose them, but you can't use them again on that Mode until you're finished whatever). I think I saw someone mention the Tempest Trials is a mix between a gauntlet and a story mode chapter.
Either way, there are rewards for the new Mode that include 4* and 5* versions of Masked "Marth", 2 Sacred Seals that are Breath of Life 1 and a new skill called Quickened Pulse, which it's exact effect is unknown, but it reduces Cooldown by 1 at either the start of a turn or only for turn 1. Also, for the first 5 days the event is active, if all players can reach a combined total of over 1 billion points, they will all get 5000 feathers and 10 Orbs.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

So a new Pokemon Direct is coming up on June 6th. Thank you for the Birthday Present, Nintendo! Can't wait to see it!

Also, the new Tempest Trials Mode for FEHeroes is coming up on the 8th. For those who don't know, Tempest Trials Mode is the new mode that apparently has Perma-death(Psuedo-Permadeath to be exact. Basically, if your heroes die in that mode, you don't actually lose them, but you can't use them again on that Mode until you're finished whatever). I think I saw someone mention the Tempest Trials is a mix between a gauntlet and a story mode chapter.
Either way, there are rewards for the new Mode that include 4* and 5* versions of Masked "Marth", 2 Sacred Seals that are Breath of Life 1 and a new skill called Quickened Pulse, which it's exact effect is unknown, but it reduces Cooldown by 1 at either the start of a turn or only for turn 1. Also, for the first 5 days the event is active, if all players can reach a combined total of over 1 billion points, they will all get 5000 feathers and 10 Orbs.

I need Masky Marth like it's my breath of life.
I also need a Breath of Life seal like it's a 5* Masky Marth

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

We both know the true reason why you picked Poison over the human version of Cap'n Cuttlefish is because you like her.
Because the human version of Cap'n Cuttlefish would be an infinitely better choice otherwise.

Now I wish that Cap'n Cuttlefish was in Smash as an exact clone of Rolento.

How and why would Cap'n Cuttlefish play like Rolento?

 

[WeirdChillFever]

How and why would Cap'n Cuttlefish play like Rolento?

He has a Bamboozler cane that can shoot ink, just like Rolento's cane can shoot knives.
Cap'n Cuttlefish would trip for every rolling attack.

Ta-da!

We can have Cranky Kong as a stage-control semi-clone