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Comment on It's official, Switch 2 Joy-Con will not feature Hall Effect sticks in ~games
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US due to tariffs and "evolving market conditions"
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Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games
EmperorPenguin Link ParentTotally reasonable for Miyazaki and From to want to expand what they do and mix things up instead of making the same series for 15 years. But they really have to be more clear about their...he's really trying to grow the talent at From and in that vein he was cautioning people that different ideas were going to be coming out of From in the name of supporting new designers/directors and the ideas they wanted to realize.
Totally reasonable for Miyazaki and From to want to expand what they do and mix things up instead of making the same series for 15 years. But they really have to be more clear about their intentions instead of burying this stuff in press releases and interviews. Miyazaki should have come out during the Nintendo Direct and said "we're interested in trying something new" the way that devs from other studios came out to talk about their game. The trailer for both this and Nightreign should be more clear about the multiplayer aspect as well, with textboxes on screen giving the basic info that that they saved for the press releases. The way they've gone about it rubs me the wrong way and is even a bit irresponsible. This is a weird way to follow up the goodwill they built up from Elden Ring.
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Comment on The Duskbloods (FromSoft's Switch 2 Exclusive) is a PvPvE multiplayer game, not a proper Bloodborne/Elden Ring successor in ~games
EmperorPenguin LinkThere's been a lot of confusion surrounding this today. The trailer for Miyazaki's next FromSoft game made it really look like a "Bloodborne 2 with Elden Ring gameplay", which would deliver what...There's been a lot of confusion surrounding this today.
The trailer for Miyazaki's next FromSoft game made it really look like a "Bloodborne 2 with Elden Ring gameplay", which would deliver what myself and every Souls fan that I've talked to has specifically been waiting for. And the reveal that it would be a Switch 2 exclusive felt like a bit of a bombshell announcement for a series that's normally a PlayStation exclusive or cross-platform.
But press releases have revealed that the game is an 8-player PvPvE game with some type of competitive multiplayer focus. It is especially surprising for many people that this is coming from the Souls series' main director, and so soon following Elden Ring Nightreign, announced before that game has even been released.
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The Duskbloods (FromSoft's Switch 2 Exclusive) is a PvPvE multiplayer game, not a proper Bloodborne/Elden Ring successor
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Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games
EmperorPenguin Link ParentMy buddy and I have been joking for the past few months about Sakurai's big project being Kirby Air Ride 2. That was not a prediction we expected to be right about...My buddy and I have been joking for the past few months about Sakurai's big project being Kirby Air Ride 2. That was not a prediction we expected to be right about...
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Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games
EmperorPenguin Link ParentEXTREMELY important details: The Duskbloods is not a proper "Bloodborne 2" or "Elden Ring style Bloodborne successor", it's an 8 player PvPvE game. We have very little details, so we're not sure...EXTREMELY important details:
The Duskbloods is not a proper "Bloodborne 2" or "Elden Ring style Bloodborne successor", it's an 8 player PvPvE game. We have very little details, so we're not sure how similar this will be to a more traditional Souls experience, or if it will have singleplayer support at all. Make sure to set your expectations closer to Elden Ring Nightreign then Elden Ring or Bloodborne.
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-duskbloods-guide/I'm really mad that FromSoft has, twice now, released trailers that looked like mainline Souls games, but were really multiplayer experiments. They have to be more clear in their trailers what their games are supposed to be before we all get our hopes up... This time they used a new IP which made it even less clear it's a multiplayer thing.
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Comment on Virtual Game Card – Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025 in ~games
EmperorPenguin LinkWell, this is way too complicated for what it is. When I heard the news about this described in passing this morning, and had just seen a few of Nintendo's diagrams describing it, I thought this...Well, this is way too complicated for what it is. When I heard the news about this described in passing this morning, and had just seen a few of Nintendo's diagrams describing it, I thought this was a general way to re-sell or lend digital game licenses, and the local network restriction was to make sure people lent or sold games to people in their local community instead of to strangers online, which would make digital way more competitive with the freedom of physical while still keeping it limited. The name and UI make it clearly look like that's what this is.
But no, this is just... a significantly worse version of Steam's family sharing plan? Just use Steam's implementation, it's WAY more clear what that is supposed to be right on the tin. Any one person in a family can play a game at a time, but if you want any 2 people to be able to play at once, you buy a second copy.
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Comment on System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | Reveal trailer in ~games
EmperorPenguin Link ParentSo is this a sequel to the System Shock 1 remake that came out a few years ago? Or is this more of its own project?So is this a sequel to the System Shock 1 remake that came out a few years ago? Or is this more of its own project?
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Comment on WB looking to sell Looney Tunes in ~tv
EmperorPenguin Link ParentThey should, but they've done quite the opposite; this past week they just removed their animated properties from Max, the streaming platform that they own...They should, but they've done quite the opposite; this past week they just removed their animated properties from Max, the streaming platform that they own...
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Comment on Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users in ~tech
EmperorPenguin Link ParentI believe all of the MVNOs that had no support until the current beta that I am aware of use T-Mobile. From a 2-second DuckDuckGo search, it seems Visible is Verizon based instead, it's even owned...I believe all of the MVNOs that had no support until the current beta that I am aware of use T-Mobile. From a 2-second DuckDuckGo search, it seems Visible is Verizon based instead, it's even owned outright by Verizon? I would assume adding support for RCS is an effort between Apple, the MVNO, and the parent carrier (T-Mobile or Verison) all doing something on their respective ends, and for the Mint and Tello type companies that might have been more difficult.
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Comment on Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users in ~tech
EmperorPenguin Link ParentBased on them saying "Presumably the latest iOS beta has it working but I've heard it's still very buggy", they have an MVNO (like Mint, Tello, Google Fi, etc). They didn't have any support for...Based on them saying "Presumably the latest iOS beta has it working but I've heard it's still very buggy", they have an MVNO (like Mint, Tello, Google Fi, etc). They didn't have any support for RCS on iPhone until just the past few weeks, and it's still in beta.
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Comment on Apple TV available on Google Play Store in ~tv
EmperorPenguin LinkNow that more people are able to access it, guess now's a good time to share my experience with TV+. There's some fantastic shows on there, I wholeheartedly recommend grabbing a free trial or...Now that more people are able to access it, guess now's a good time to share my experience with TV+. There's some fantastic shows on there, I wholeheartedly recommend grabbing a free trial or buying a month or whatever to watch a few of their popular shows.
For any sci-fi fans, you'll love it. Severance is one of the best shows I've ever seen and worth getting a sub just for that. Silo and For All Mankind were also great.
Aside from sci-fi, they have some gems. They have a new show called Prime Target that's fun since it combines math nerd stuff and thriller stuff, so I'm definitely on board. There's of course Ted Lasso, which was very nice and wholesome for the first 2 seasons, but in my opinion it overstayed it's welcome and I stopped watching it.
Compared to Max or Netflix the catalogue is quite small, but it's definitely quality over quantity.
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Comment on Nintendo Switch release reactions in ~games
EmperorPenguin Link ParentYes, but in Animal Crossing New Horizons specifically, each profile on the same console will share the same village. You can make your own character and buy your own house, but it's all the same...Yes, but in Animal Crossing New Horizons specifically, each profile on the same console will share the same village. You can make your own character and buy your own house, but it's all the same island you share together. All players will essentially be tied to the hip in terms of progress in the game, decorating your island, what animals live in your village, your museum collectibles etc. The first person to play the game will also be the "admin" who has extra permissions that the other players in your family won't have. The only way for a family member to make their own Animal Crossing save that's truly their own progression, unlocks, and customization is to buy a new Switch.
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Comment on Ahsoka Season 2 will recast the late Ray Stevenson with Game of Thrones' "The Hound" instead of killing off Baylan Skoll in ~tv
EmperorPenguin Link ParentYeah, remembering the presence he had in Game of Thrones in any scene he was in, I think he will do well. His journey with Arya is a decent audition for being an edgy ex Jedi with an apprentice....Yeah, remembering the presence he had in Game of Thrones in any scene he was in, I think he will do well. His journey with Arya is a decent audition for being an edgy ex Jedi with an apprentice. When people were discussing the possibility of recasting originally, in retrospect I think people were more discussing actors that looked similar enough, but McCann should be able to give a performance that feels similar, which would be more important.
Pretty sure the Jack Black character was in Mandalorian, not Ahsoka. But the Ahsoka show definitely did have flaws, though. There were a lot of pieces that were very cool to see, but they didn't quite come together properly. Compared to a lot of other Disney+ Marvel and Star Wars content I did have a lot more fun watching it, but yeah as you say it's fun, but not good. It definitely doesn't hold a candle to Andor or the peak of the animated content. There's a lot of room for improvement and I hope they improve things in the next season.
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Comment on Ahsoka Season 2 will recast the late Ray Stevenson with Game of Thrones' "The Hound" instead of killing off Baylan Skoll in ~tv
EmperorPenguin LinkAs some of you may recall, the first season of the Ahsoka live action series featured a former Jedi turned bounty hunter/pseudo Sith, who for a lot of people really stole the show. Even people who...As some of you may recall, the first season of the Ahsoka live action series featured a former Jedi turned bounty hunter/pseudo Sith, who for a lot of people really stole the show. Even people who didn't really care for the rest of the series were a fan of his character and felt he was the best part of it. Sadly, the actor passed away a few months before the series released, and never got to see how much people loved his performance.
The confirmation of season 2, the actor's death, and the final scene teasing him playing a major role in the next season raised a big question at the time: recast Stevenson, or kill him off offscreen, requiring plans for season 2 to be rewritten? Some fans came up with ideas how they could have the character's apprentice step up and take a larger role, but many were hoping for a recast, suggesting possible replacement actors. I was definitely of the opinion to recast. Stevenson gave such a great performance getting people invested in the character, I felt it would be a shame to not continue where he left off. Well, it seems the recasters got their wish! Of course Rory McCann gave an iconic and memorable performance in Game of Thrones, so I think he's got this.
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Ahsoka Season 2 will recast the late Ray Stevenson with Game of Thrones' "The Hound" instead of killing off Baylan Skoll
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Comment on Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year in ~comics
EmperorPenguin Link ParentTook a look at the new article, it seems very informative. Thanks for the change!Took a look at the new article, it seems very informative. Thanks for the change!
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Comment on Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year in ~comics
EmperorPenguin Link ParentI apologize for the source. A friend of mine let me know this information without a source, and this was the article discussing the occasion I was able to find. If someone else on Tildes finds a...I apologize for the source. A friend of mine let me know this information without a source, and this was the article discussing the occasion I was able to find. If someone else on Tildes finds a better source and is able to change it, feel free.
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Comment on Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year in ~comics
EmperorPenguin LinkAfter last year's Steamboat Willie, we now have a few new classic characters entering the public domain this year. Also entering are some classic stories from the likes of Hemingway and some...After last year's Steamboat Willie, we now have a few new classic characters entering the public domain this year. Also entering are some classic stories from the likes of Hemingway and some classic films from the likes of Hitchcock.
I posted this in ~comics due to Popeye and Tintin, but feel free to move it to a more appropriate place.
What gimmicks? The hardware changes are practical and meaningful additions. They didn't add anything like the Wii U gamepad that is hard to find practical uses for, or anything like the 3DS's 3D effect that is chasing some fad. The mouse controls is honestly a really good idea and makes perfect sense for many games like FPS games or anything that previously played well with pointer controls like Pikmin. That type of feature is more like the extra input methods added to Steam Deck; they supplement the experience of "normal" games, rather than support glorified tech demos like Wii Play or the AR cards on 3DS. All the other changes are purely graphical improvements or quality of life features like a chat menu hotkey.
The only real problem with the system is that there's no news on the next mainline 3D Mario (it's reasonable there's no mainline 3D Zelda so soon since TotK) and the price.