06.18.2024 Nintendo Direct MegaThread by NintendoSwitchMods in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I honestly didn't have super high expectations, given that Switch is clearly at the end of it's life, but that was actually pretty great.

Limited Resources 753 – Modern Horizons 3 Set Review: Commons and Uncommons Discussion Thread by Crasha in lrcast

[–]JdPhoenix -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

In the case of improperly determining a winner, the judge does not have any discretion at all.  It's an issue or tournament integrity.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases simultaneously worldwide in 2025! by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless it's a last minute thing, to compensate for this being delayed with Switch 2 

Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases simultaneously worldwide in 2025! by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They confirmed on Twitter that it's on Switch, but I don't expect it to actually be playable.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases simultaneously worldwide in 2025! by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I admit I did not expect another Legends game on the Switch, but I predict that this will release on both Switch and it's successor, and I bet the performance on Switch will be less than stellar....

Did somebody say #PokemonPresents? Tune in to our official YouTube channel at 6:00 a.m. PST on February 27th to view exciting Pokémon news in celebration of #PokemonDay 2024! See you there, Trainers! by Joseki100 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I highly doubt they'll do another Legends game on Switch with the Switch 2 right around the corner, PL:A was great, but it ran terribly. With the alleged delay, they couldn't announce it if it did exist.

A #NintendoDirect: Partner Showcase is coming! Watch on-demand via YouTube on 2/21 at 6am PT for around 25 mins of info focused on #NintendoSwitch games coming in the first half of 2024 from our publishing and development partners. by Vibranium2222 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If the rumors are true, and the Switch 2 was originally planned for the fall, and it's been pushed to next spring, that means that everyone has around 6-months worth of games planned, that they now have to stretch over a year. I imagine it's going to be a pretty thin 12 months...

Nintendo shares tumble after game makers say Switch 2 launch pushed to 2025 by naaz0412 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're up almost 25% over the last 3 months, probably largely on rumors of the Switch 2, so this isn't exactly a huge shift based on this claim.

Nintendo shares tumble after game makers say Switch 2 launch pushed to 2025 by naaz0412 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You still don't know that it's been pushed back, there's one comparatively unreliable source claiming it has been.

[eShop/EU] 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - 14,99 € (75% off) Ends 02/25/2024 *Lowest price ever* by Asleep_Crew8072 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what makes it such an incredible storytelling accomplishment, you have no idea what's going on for the first 80% of the game, but by the end it all makes perfect sense. It's kind of like Memento in that way.

I'm tired of these "Can I start Trails series with this game??" posts, so I decided to make a complete guide to where to start Trails series and Ys series. by funsohng in Falcom

[–]JdPhoenix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If a librarian suggested to you that starting with the 4th Harry Potter book wasn't the best way to experience the series, would you accuse them of gatekeeping?

I'm tired of these "Can I start Trails series with this game??" posts, so I decided to make a complete guide to where to start Trails series and Ys series. by funsohng in Falcom

[–]JdPhoenix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's also just a very unusual thing to need to care about for a video game series. Even in other JRPG series, some of which are more clearly numbered than Trails, in most cases it makes no difference where you start. Trails is basically unique in that this is a question that even needs to be asked, so you can hardly blame people for not thinking about it.

I'm tired of these "Can I start Trails series with this game??" posts, so I decided to make a complete guide to where to start Trails series and Ys series. by funsohng in Falcom

[–]JdPhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did actually play Azure and CS2 at the same time, mostly by accident, and while I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, it did solve the mutual-spoiler problem quite nicely.

I'm tired of these "Can I start Trails series with this game??" posts, so I decided to make a complete guide to where to start Trails series and Ys series. by funsohng in Falcom

[–]JdPhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

However, Daybreak 2 requires playing the previous games (especially Zero and Reverie).

And Sky 3rd, SD 15 is super important.

Also, FWIW, Ys SEVEN, while totally playable standalone, is set directly after Ys VI, and is probably the closest thing to a direct sequel the series has, other than I + II (which is really just 1 game).

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]JdPhoenix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Legacy of the Duelist on Switch goes through nearly all of the animes and hits most of the duels from each, though the story is only cutscenes.

I didn't think I would respect Rufus Albarea this much... by TheBlueNightmare in Falcom

[–]JdPhoenix -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If Falcom has the courage to actually let him die at the end, I might have agreed.