Social Swamp's Social Thread 3 - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain...

[Substitution]

Like literally a couple of weeks ago.

http://www.crossmap.com/news/the-legend-of-zelda-wii-u-updates-from-producer-eiji-aonuma-26231

Well that changes everything!

Oh good. So just about one year week ago we got a statement.
My point still stands.

 

[Burruni]

Well that changes everything!

Same goes for Federation Force and hell it took god knows how long for people to get news about Rhythm Heaven: Megamix.

Stay calm. There's kinda no precedent or reason to really believe the game got canned.

 

[ChikoLad]

Well that changes everything!

Your point is about you wanting Nintendo to speak up about the game so you know it's not dead.

Not even a month ago, the game was confirmed to be in the final stages in development.

Yet your point "still stands".

Huh?

 

[Substitution]

Your point is about you wanting Nintendo to speak up about the game so you know it's not dead.

Not even a month ago, the game was confirmed to be in the final stages in development.

Yet your point "still stands".

Huh?

Maybe I muddled my point a bit.
What I was getting at was video or pictures. Once again, this is a big game, you'd think they would've shown something apart from E3 2014. Interviews only go so far as opposed to seeing the game itself.

But whatever, if he says it's at the end of development, I can't disagree with that.

I'll shut up for now.

 

[Radical Bones]

I would say a fair point is that Nintendo announce games way too early. Smash and Zelda U being good examples.

No one wants to wait years for one game. Pressure builds on the dev team then too.

 

[Substitution]

I would say a fair point is that Nintendo announce games way too early. Smash and Zelda U being good examples.

No one wants to wait years for one game. Pressure builds on the dev team then too.

I'd say it's less Nintendo and more the industry as a whole. Even mediums like movies are guilty of this.

 

[Burruni]

Maybe I muddled my point a bit.
What I was getting at was video or pictures. Once again, this is a big game, you'd think they would've shown something apart from E3 2014. Interviews only go so far as opposed to seeing the game itself.

But whatever, if he says it's at the end of development, I can't disagree with that.

I'll shut up for now.

We did get a video during that March 2015 time. That was when we had Shiggy and Aonuma in the chairs playing the demo build themselves and we saw actual gameplay, particularly focusing on the adjusted AI for epona and that weird bullet time flip you can do off of your horse.

 

[ChikoLad]

Maybe I muddled my point a bit.
What I was getting at was video or pictures. Once again, this is a big game, you'd think they would've shown something apart from E3 2014. Interviews only go so far as opposed to seeing the game itself.

But whatever, if he says it's at the end of development, I can't disagree with that.

I'll shut up for now.

I get what you are saying, but that doesn't mean it's dead.

The thing people forget is that, Zelda is not a franchise like Smash or Mario Kart, or even Mario, where it's primarily this promotional tool, with less focus on artistic vision and more "you will pick up and play this game for at least 30 minutes everyday until the next installment for a few quick rounds".

Core Zelda games are supposed to be adventures, experiences, with a lot of ambition. If Mario is Nintendo's series that is symbolic of "fun", Zelda symbolises "ambition and experiences".

It is really the sort of game Nintendo SHOULD keep hush hush about.

Hell, even for games like Smash and Mario Kart, I feel Nintendo has made this awful habit lately, of showing 95% of a game's content before it releases. I feel like that's why Smash 4's release didn't ultimately end up as thrilling for me (and a lot of people) as any past game in the series - there was just nothing to discover, unless you were a competitive player. But in terms of content, we knew all of the major things about the game.

Granted, yes, Nintendo really are overdue to show us SOMETHING more on Zelda Wii U, rather than just that same grassy field again. But I don't want this game to become a game that gets this constant stream of news and updates after E3, I just want them to show the basics. Show me a bit of the game's opening, give me a trailer that displays the baseline plot scenario, maybe tease my new companion character if there is one, and show just a montage of "some of the cool stuff you can do in this game", and give me a sense of how big the world is. I don't need to know every detail and location about the game before going into it though, which is what Nintendo have done with a lot of their games recently, and it's hard to avoid this stuff and it can kill a lot of the sense of discovery.

Zelda is the last game I want that to happen to.

 

[Z25]

Tags @False Sense because, well, that's obvious!

Well this is rather interesting.

We've come for your Chili Dogs pic.twitter.com/HQaukLFSW6

— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 22, 2016

Well I'm intrigued....

I wouldn't go so far as to say they're doing another full-on cartoon, considering that Sonic Boom is getting it's second season.

But maybe they are doing a one-off cartoon with this guy or something in celebration of the 25th Anniversary.

Or maybe he's just been hired to work on Sonic Boom in some capacity? (Unlikely, but possible)



I've basically already gone through this stage of grief with the Rayman trophies, which is an even worse scenario.

Doubt he's working on sonic boom's cartoon, or a one off one( but that be hilarious). His next show is coming to fox and to be more mature.

He also appears to be under an NDA

@Cheatster9000x I cannot confirm any rumors

— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 22, 2016

I could see that. If that's the case SEGA couldn't have picked a better man.

I'd say he was just visiting( he gets to visit lots of cool places like Game Freak's HQ), but this would hint otherwise.

oh

brace yourselves

Alright this should be pretty funny.

He also appears to be under an NDA

@Cheatster9000x I cannot confirm any rumors

— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 22, 2016

I could see that. If that's the case SEGA couldn't have picked a better man.

If he's writing the next sonic game, then Sega spared no expenses, and if the music and gameplay comes out good, this could arguably make sonic's next game one of the biggest in the franchise, if not the biggest.

Getting pretty hyped. Especially if they bring in the boom writers, and Aaron Webber, then you know we're going have a fun time!

 

[Champ Gold]

Man BvS reviews are super polarizing.

If it's that bad then OMG, this isn't gonna be pretty.


But that's what happens when you're Lex Luthor looks like The Joker with no makeup and wasting Wonder Woman and Doomsday on a movie like this

 

[Radical Bones]

I'd say it's less Nintendo and more the industry as a whole. Even mediums like movies are guilty of this.

Yeah that's true. It seems like a silly marketing tactic, raise hype... let it die... raise hype... let it die.

Just give us 6 months of pure hype. Imagine if the entire Smash 4 journey only went for 6 months, from announcement to release of 3DS.

Obviously us diehards followed every day, but midrange fans would get sick of the waiting.

 

[BluePikmin11]

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
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I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

 

[ChikoLad]

Another thing to note about Alex posting that Sonic teasing.

Aaron Webber has been doing cryptic teasing all of the time on social media.

Gravity Falls apparently does a lot of cryptic teasing within the show.

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
....
I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

I'm really sorry to hear that.

Spoiler

Seriously, I don't wish that on anyone.

My mother and dad split up before they even got married.

My mother got married, and split up with the guy. Don't even think they went for an official divorce to this day, he flat out kicked us out and that was the last I saw of him.

And then my mother got another boy friend who was actually really nice, but they couldn't make it work due to various complications (though they are still friends at least).

And then my dad has been through like, 4 or 5 women since splitting up with my mother. Currently on the 6th I think.

I've had a weird life and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

 

[Deleted member]

oh

brace yourselves

Alex Hirsch is most likely just screwing around with us.

Did you guys know that he actually made a hoax image of McGucket beign the author?

If he is doing something related to Sonic, it is most likely being the writer in one or two episodes of the Sonic Boom TV series.

 

[ChikoLad]

Alex Hirsch is most likely just scewing around with us.

Did you guys know that he actually made a hoax image of McGucket beign the author?

If he is doing something related to Sonic, it is most likely one or two episodes of the Sonic Boom TV series.

I was joking with the "brace yourselves" comment.

That being said, I highly doubt he is just hanging around at SoA HQ casually for no reason, especially when he doesn't seem like he is at liberty to even deconfirm rumours.

 

[Z25]

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
....
I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

I'm sorry to hear that. This next statement may sound strange, but it may be better this way. I remember in 8th grade, the parents of one of the people I knew at the time were getting divorced. The teacher told him congratulations. I wouldn't say congratulations, but to this day the teacher's reasoning still makes me think.

She brought up how sometimes it works out that way, as the parents may just be having trouble with each other and rather then damage the children, they may split and individually work to help stay connected.

I hope this works out though, and that things get better!

 

[Deleted member]

....
I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
....
I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

Spoiler

I know how it feels.

My Parents divorced back when i was 5 years old. It's been over a decade, yet i still feel somehow guilty about all of this in some manner.

Even though i still see my father during the weekends, im still not over it.

I.....rather not talk about this issue anymore since this is something really personal for me (as in, the "i rather lose my Smashboards account rather than talking about this tidbit of my life" kind of personal). This is one of those topics that i can't talk without starting to feel depressed.

 

[Z25]

On a side note, I'm reading the comment's on Alex's post. They are genius:

@azzymemes ✨"W...wanna hold hands?" asked Sonic. Alex blushed. "Not until marriage!" said Alex, looking away. Cherry petal blossoms blew by✨

— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 22, 2016

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These tweets could lead to some really funny things....

Oh and even if he is still working on the show for an episode, it's not out of the question that he gained info on the new game.

 

[ChikoLad]

Regarding divorce, it really depends on how the divorce happens.

If it happens calmly and with level-headedness, with the parents not really hating each other, then great.

Spoiler

If it's like what happened with me, all of a sudden without warning, you'll end up living in virtually a single room in your uncle's house, who happens to have his own issues with his wife at the time (who he has now divorced from). Among many the unfortunate events.

No seriously they way that happened still feels weird.

I was literally at my friend's house after a sleepover which is like, two doors down from where my mother's ex lives, where we lived at the time.

I was just asked to come home all of a sudden with no explanation.

Turns out my mother had intentionally pushed me to sleepover there (not that I had a problem with that but she did seem awfully pushy about it) so I would have my bags partially packed for when she was ready to leave the house after the husband basically trying to kick her out, and then she'd just pack whatever was left while I was gone.

Some awkward stuff happened when she split up with my dad too.

This stuff definitely had an effect on me, it's made more independent and not relying on parental acknowledgment to encourage me in life (because it was hard to get with everything going on), but it's also made me apathetic towards actually finding a girlfriend. Even though I am demi-sexual and would love to really settle with someone who I love dearly.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
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I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

*hugs* Sorry to hear that.

 

[Autumn ♫]

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
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I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

*hugs*
I'm sorry about that. I can't say I know how it feels, because I don't, but you have my deepest sympathy's. If you need anybody to talk or rant to, don't hesitate to come to me.

 

[Deleted member]

Spoiler: What I want from the NX

A solid lineup of both first and third party games and full backwards compatibility with GameCube, Wii, and Wii U games, controllers, and accessories. That is all.

 

[A Distant Demon]

I know Nintendo's denial of Nikke's claim will show up here eventually so i'm going to jump one step ahead
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1199788
Read this thread.

Particularly this one
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=198960824&postcount=38

Note that it isn't even a real deconfirmation either. Pretty much just saying WE NEVER SAID THAT!!!

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
....
I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

. . .Dang that sucks

I have no idea what your home life is like but plenty of divorces go through completely cordially. Just try to go through this calmly. Try and stay positive if you can. No promises but there is a distinct possibility things will almost be business as usual or even better for all parties involved. Either way sooner or later things will settle down again. They always do.


Good luck man.

 

[Con0rrrr]

Spoiler: What I want from the NX

A solid lineup of both first and third party games and full backwards compatibility with GameCube, Wii, and Wii U games, controllers, and accessories. That is all.

They're going to be wasting a lot of time if they want Wii and Wii U backwards compat. IMO. There's so many accessories they have to account for I just do not think it is worth it for them. Maybe as an attachment down the road...

 

[Radical Bones]

Man, I'm loving listening to BABYMETAL. J-Pop meets metalcore... I'm sold.

I mean, it's called Kawaii Metal.

KAWAII METAL PEOPLE, ARE YOU LISTENING TO HOW RIDICULOUSLY COOL THAT IS.

Google Babymetal - Karate for an example.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I'm not really sure I believe in marriage anymore

Flip a coin. Heads your marriage will succeed. Tails it will fail. With that rate getting worse too.

I was reading that a lot of people are having ceremonies where they give eachother vows, but not actually married these days

 

[Deleted member]

They're going to be wasting a lot of time if they want Wii and Wii U backwards compat. IMO. There's so many accessories they have to account for I just do not think it is worth it for them. Maybe as an attachment down the road...

Which is why I doubt it'll happen. I'd be content with just the solid 1st/3rd party lineup.

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

I'm really sorry for you, BluePikmin11 It must be heartbreaking to find out that the parents that you thought loved you and each other with care and support for the time they shared over their marriage break away so suddenly from each other and it's especially hurtful if it just happens straight up out of the blue.

Stay strong, Fumi. We of the Nintenzone will listen and be here for whatever troubles you. This is what I can say to support you in this whirlwind of events. I'm sorry for you.

 

[Substitution]

Man, I'm loving listening to BABYMETAL. J-Pop meets metalcore... I'm sold.

I mean, it's called Kawaii Metal.

KAWAII METAL PEOPLE, ARE YOU LISTENING TO HOW RIDICULOUSLY COOL THAT IS.

Google Babymetal - Karate for an example.

I remember watching their video of Gimme Chocolate.
It was both horrifying and hilarious. I mean Christ I don't even know if there's a word to describe it.

 

[Radical Bones]

I remember watching their video of Gimme Chocolate.
It was both horrifying and hilarious. I mean Christ I don't even know if there's a word to describe it.

I listen to a lot of metalcore and post hardcore music and this is so ridiculous that it works. A lot of the older generation of hardcore fans are against it but I think it's fun and that's what a lot of hardcore bands miss these days.

I cant get over that they've labeled the genre kawaii metal.

Kawaii-Kore works so much better...

 

[Deleted member]

I know Nintendo's denial of Nikke's claim will show up here eventually so i'm going to jump one step ahead
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1199788
Read this thread.

Particularly this one
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=198960824&postcount=38

Note that it isn't even a real deconfirmation either. Pretty much just saying WE NEVER SAID THAT!!

I feel Nintendo shot themselves in the foot with this denial of claim.

ESPECIALLY if this turns out to be similar to the latter post you linked.

 

[A Distant Demon]

Man, I'm loving listening to BABYMETAL. J-Pop meets metalcore... I'm sold.

I mean, it's called Kawaii Metal.

KAWAII METAL PEOPLE, ARE YOU LISTENING TO HOW RIDICULOUSLY COOL THAT IS.

Google Babymetal - Karate for an example.

Everytime i hear the term "baby metal" i am reminded of this

Every
single
time

 

[Radical Bones]

Everytime i hear the term "baby metal" i am reminded of this

Every
single
time

Omg lady beard. That is ridiculous.

Babymetal are a little less J-Pop and a little more hardcore.

I hope people don't check my browsing history at work... it's all safe...

But my conservative workplace would be so weirded out haha.

 

[ChikoLad]

Regarding NX backwards compability with past Nintendo systems, I doubt it will happen.

This is because Nintendo have been using the PowerPC architecture for the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U, and I doubt they will use it for the NX. It is severely outdated architecture and other companies have moved on from it to newer architecture.

This is also one of the main things holding back their third party support, so they need to move on from it if they are serious about getting that support. But that also means they can't make games from past hardware run so easily, because they would require a lot of reprogramming to make them work. They could maybe do re-releases on Virtual Console via emulation, and HD remakes, but you would likely not be able to run your discs of old games, unless they have some kind of rock solid emulator built into the system at launch.

 

[Radical Bones]

Regarding NX backwards compability with past Nintendo systems, I doubt it will happen.

This is because Nintendo have been using the PowerPC architecture for the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U, and I doubt they will use it for the NX. It is severely outdated architecture and other companies have moved on from it to newer architecture.

This is also one of the main things holding back their third party support, so they need to move on from it if they are serious about getting that support. But that also means they can't make games from past hardware run so easily, because they would require a lot of reprogramming to make them work. They could maybe do re-releases on Virtual Console via emulation, and HD remakes, but you would likely not be able to run your discs of old games, unless they have some kind of rock solid emulator built into the system at launch.

*Prays for a rock solid GC emulator*

Seriously, GC games are the most forgotten of the bunch.

 

[Substitution]

Everytime i hear the term "baby metal" i am reminded of this

Every
single
time

Well see, this right here isn't baby metal.
This is art.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Stay strong Fumi. Your parents will rely on you just as much as you'll rely on them.

It may not seem like it but they are sharing your pain.

 

[Ura]

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I just learned that my parents are divorcing...
....
I... am shocked... And I was just having a great day.

Stay strong. You'll get through this.

My parents divorced 16 years ago when I was about 5 years old. It's not like it was a harsh divorce because I still saw both of them frequently so it wasn't like much changed. It'll be nothing after a while, trust me. Especially considering you're most likely a young adult meaning you can handle it better than say I would back then as a small child.

 

[Radical Bones]

So I've been playing a bit of Smash for 3DS lately. I honestly think I prefer it over the Wii U version. It has a better Classic Mode, and Smash Run can actually be fun, despite a few flaws.

Also, I have been playing around with a few characters and discovered I am really good with Toon Link.

I'm gonna practice with him a bit more - but he'sa nice, annoying character with that bomb, arrow and boomerang.

 

[PushDustIn]

As for the Aonuma, we aren't exactly 100% sure if it's nearing completion.

http://sourcegaming.info/2016/03/10/zelda_tphd/

As for your parents divorcing, it sucks. But in the end they may be happier apart from each other. Them separating is not indicative of how much they love you at all.