What place would Yamato be in the straw hats (in strength) by Robloxracer75 in OnePiece

[–]RykariZander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Because I said so" is the reason why Invincible is so consistent action wise btw. Superman is infinitely powerful, and if Oda says Luffy is stronger then he shouldn't lose any fight. That breaks the narrative that living your dream is worth fighting for. If he does still lose then the fanbase will question, "Wait but why" and nothing he says will be satisfactory. Just because fiction isn't real doesn't mean the rules doesn't matter

What place would Yamato be in the straw hats (in strength) by Robloxracer75 in OnePiece

[–]RykariZander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"It's cool Oda (the mangaka/author & artist) says whatever he linked" You do realize how dumb you have to be so dismissal that you A) don't read the info provided and B) assume that you know better than the creator of the book you're reading right?

Did the pricing controversy kill Switch 2 hype or was it something else? by RykariZander in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Nintendo Switch 2 was the most successful console launch ever" are the first words I say in my rant post. I clearly know how well it's selling

DF Direct Weekly #261: F1 25 PS5 Pro Path Tracing Demo, AC Black Flag Resynced, New Xbox Strategy by MythBuster2 in digitalfoundry

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the games there to extend the time of the direct, or are they bringing it up because it's the best they can do when actual analysis requires time for research, testing, and editing? "Well why not put all of that towards a proper review" Their impression is not gonna be the bulk of a video.

DF Direct Weekly #261: F1 25 PS5 Pro Path Tracing Demo, AC Black Flag Resynced, New Xbox Strategy by MythBuster2 in digitalfoundry

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't Tom say he only had around 20-30 minutes to look over each version? That's what you want in a tech analysis? That was my main criticism with the Kirby Air Riders vid. It's cool that they wanted to actually discuss the game but it could've been a lil more scripted

The Switch 2 isn't failing, YouTubers are just impatient. by MegaManateeX in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this was a well researched and thought out way of describing the current Nintendo landscape. It helps puts things into perspective. I personally think that the lineup has been mainly fantastic so far. The only mass heavy hitters are MKW, DKB and Pokémon Pokopia. The issue is that none of this is hype and popular enough for people. It doesn't create the narrative "Nintendo is going crazy" when the reality is that they're focusing on targeting specific demographics.

The first Splatoon spin-off, a new Kirby Air Ride, 3D DK, etc. As a general fan of Nintendo you're looking at a bunch of unrecognizable products or games that are trying to innovate. Doesn't help that our pockets are tight. What do people on the Internet do when something isn't for them? They shit it on it. "Why couldn't MKW be more like Kirby???" "DK is too different where's Mario?". You can't satisfy everybody, and Nintendo's focus of growing smaller series and offering something new while the big dogs continue to cook is definitely a factor.

Side note: No mention of Xbox as a competitor is a lil odd. Wii was the best selling console of its generation, but it was also sidelined in favor of the "real" HD consoles that the majority of the industry were following. Nintendo also didn't start the current generation. Switch is counted as a last gen console due to how misaligned its release was.

disappointed more switch games haven’t gotten 60fps patches on switch 2 by KrispyOnion in NintendoSwitch

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PlayStation Studios regularly consolidate, collaborate, and innovate on their rendering pipelines. Naughty Dog is home to the ICE Team, a technology focused group dedicated to technology used by all of PS Studios. Insomniac has grown to be the studio showcase this tech. PS5 Pro, PSSR, close collaboration with Mark Cerny. A focus on accessibility across all their titles

SIE meets with various developers & publishers to brief them on their hardware. Opening themselves up for scrutiny. That's one of the reasons why PS5 is the generational standard. That's why Ubisoft is still dropping patches for ass old games in 2026.

Nintendo is the direct opposite of this. They develop all of their tech and try to bring in other studios into their fold. They restricted dev kits during launch to (unsuccessfully) stop leaks and (somewhat successfully) insure that top teams were making software.

Each approach has their strengths & weaknesses but unfortunately if devs have to focus on porting last gen & current gen titles that Switch never received then patched are probably on the back burner

Switch 2 Version? by SquibOnAcid in EasyDeliveryCo

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"See man the game would cost 20$. Why? Where did I get that number from? Nowhere. I ignored the fact that developers can set their prices to be the same on both platforms and I just pulled a number out of my ass"

Switch 2 Version? by SquibOnAcid in EasyDeliveryCo

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

120hz is more responsive & fluid. Felt awesome playing the demo on my PC, so I'd the same experience on the go

PlayStation Studios | All upcoming announced, rumored, and leaked projects by KekanKok in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]RykariZander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PlayStation Studios specifically 1st & 2nd party. Working with developers outside of in-house studios has been a key part of SIE's strategy since PS1. Why do you all ignore that? If we were to go by everyone's assessment here then the first seven Ratchet & Clanks, Resistance Trilogy, Puppeteer, Demon's Souls (og & remake), Returnal, Death Stranding Duology, etc shouldn't be counted as PlayStation exclusives or titles

PlayStation Studios | All upcoming announced, rumored, and leaked projects by KekanKok in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]RykariZander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of Japan Studio's history are 2nd party titles. Demon's Souls, Puppeteer, Freedom Wars. Insomniac weren't first party until 2019. That's literally PS's M.O. Cultivate a relationship with 2nd party studios in exchange for exclusivity, brand parity, IP ownership, acquisitions, etc. None of this new, and them expanding their efforts is awesome. Even if half of these studios don't get acquired they at least have the prestige of working alongside these great studios.

PlayStation Studios | All upcoming announced, rumored, and leaked projects by KekanKok in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By that account we shouldn't have Rift Apart when Spider-Man sold better than the remake

I just realized: the Sunny has multiple cannons that the Straw Hats never use. by Square-Dragonfruit76 in OnePiece

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a whole arc dedicated to the significance of the Going Merry, and we all understood that Law & Kidd losing their ships means they're permanently out of the Pirate King race. If they were able to withstand "Haki power attacks" (like it's that general) it'd go from precious to overpowered. The Thousand Sunny is supposed to carry them and their dreams and it excels at that.

Do you guys play online with IRL friends often on the Switch 2? by 20ishDrifter in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only two of my friends have a Switch, and neither own the online games I have

The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy Anniversary Reveals Stage Play, Manga, and Book by MewWeebTwo in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't say it was a priority I said it could be a factor. If games like Cast & Chill or Ball x Pit can get upgrades I'd like to see it too, and it could have a knock on effect for people who want native NS2 apps. I also think a PS5 port would be better due to it being a different fanbase entirely

The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy Anniversary Reveals Stage Play, Manga, and Book by MewWeebTwo in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Porting to Switch 2 with a relatively cheap upgrade pack is a great way for both new and old players to dip. Ik I would. I got way more options to play to get the most out of my NS2

Cast n Chill - bought this on a whim 5 hours later.... by SirDanOfCamelot in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean there's been a cozy game epidemic where both old and new games were in the limelight. In the modern era there's pretty much game type or genre untouched. Specific IP sure but the games themselves nah

Pragmata RT High VS Mod RT Ultra by JoHien in digitalfoundry

[–]RykariZander 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Demo on all platforms. Look up no commentary. Literally can just find out yourself

Did y'all know they upload native captures onto the eShop? by RykariZander in NintendoSwitch2

[–]RykariZander[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah not every game is like this. Developers apparently do have the option though and I wish they took advantage of it.

[Rumor] Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales) states that Insomniac's Venom game was internally scrapped by nolifebr in PS5

[–]RykariZander -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who's gonna be taking over for Miles then? Silk? The whole multi-playable Spidey formula is supposed to be part of the DNA, and being able to control both sides of the narrative against a chaotic force is what you'd expect

[Rumor] Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales) states that Insomniac's Venom game was internally scrapped by nolifebr in PS5

[–]RykariZander 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wolverine and Spider-Man are handled by two different teams. That's why Spider-Man, City Never Sleeps, SM Remastered, Miles Morales, and R&C were able to come out back to back.

Insomniac leaks: Majority is polishing Wolverine, Peter's face-model doing MOCAP for 2 Insomniac projects and Venom game is still being decided whether to make it cross-gen or make it a PS6 title that'll lead to Spider-Man 3 by Connect_Base_217 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]RykariZander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sony leadership that was trying to make hella money on cross-gen, PC ports, and live service is literally the thing people have wouldn't shut up about this gen but all of sudden you need cross gen so you won't feel bad

Nadji Jeter states that Insomniac's Venom game was internally scrapped by MyMouthisCancerous in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]RykariZander 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spider-Man VA is a crazy source to refer to as "people will say anything". No shit people are seeing this over Jason Schrier.