Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

the main game is meant to have 200 or so hours of gameplay in it to find and do everything. if the dlc campaign is even 10% of that i'd be happy enough

Banjo wrote: »

Wait, there's a Cave of Trials and Hero Mode in other Zeldas?

Makes me think maybe I don't need this immediately.
There has to be an anniversary or a landmark date or Aonuma's birthday or something coming up in 2018. Gold Coin Discount! Gold Coin Discount!

Yes, ALBW and Skyward Sword have hero modes. And sure master quest and the like.

Interesting take on the leaked specs:


http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/02/editorial_nx_development_documentation_gives_few_new_insights_but_the_leak_is_far_from_ideal

While I'm surprised it was announced already, it only makes sense to have some form of extra content in a game the size of BOTW. All extra content too so no real locked modes. I seem to remember Aonuma subtlety hinting at something like this in some interview last year, can't remember exactly though.

hairball wrote: »

Not getting why people are so upset about this. Not specifically on here, but around the web.

Because they're announcing DLC before the game has been released. That's something "the other guys" do. This is the Nintendite faithful going through their first Horse Armour moment. Hopefully, the rest of the gaming world will remember how it feels and be considerate and sensitive.

I wonder, is this a subtle hug for EA and Activision and the like? Nintendo endorse their semi-games-as-a-service approach to DLC by applying it to their most appropriate flagship title?

Banjo wrote: »

Because they're announcing DLC before the game has been released. That's something "the other guys" do. This is the Nintendite faithful going through their first Horse Armour moment. Hopefully, the rest of the gaming world will remember how it feels and be considerate and sensitive.

I wonder, is this a subtle hug for EA and Activision and the like? Nintendo endorse their semi-games-as-a-service approach to DLC by applying it to their most appropriate flagship title?

Point. Still though, it is, as you said, the way of things these days.
What i think is far worse is when companies announce paid DLC that arguably should have been in the game in the first place.
As long as the big N don't start down that route, I'm pretty okay with them embracing this strategy.
No micro-transactions though, Gods no!

Fieldog wrote: »

I saw the "leaked specs" earlier, seems to be exactly what Eurogamer had guessed, and yes it gives Nintendo a reason to be peeved....

Regardless, come launch day, they will be pulling it apart anyway to see what's in there so it doesn't make much difference in the grand scheme of things IMO....

Maybe not to us, to Nintendo's relationship with smaller developers...who knows?

Got switchmas off work, delighted I've never wanted a console at launch and was always happy to wait the few months / years to get things at a cheaper price. This is the first one I've ever been this excited about, so I said I'd take a chance on it. Getting it with zelda, and also ordered the zelda carry case from gamestop.

I never got the WiiU so that probably helped my decision since this is the only way to play zelda. That, Mario Kart, Minecraft, and Skyrim are good enough reasons for me (I know the latter two aren't out until much later). I missed the Skyrim boat before since my PC wasn't powerful enough, so I'm happy I'll get the chance with the switch. I also don't mind the staggered releases since I'm someone who never buys a tonne of games in one go and I'll spread my purchases, but I can see why others might be a bit worried about the perceived lack of choice initially.

I'm now just hoping GameStop in Dundrum do a midnight launch so I can spend the whole day on it when I get it

Whoever was asking about cancelling pre orders in Gamestop, I went in there with my receipt and loyalty card, gave me the €400 for the switch and zelda back no hassle.


Still gonna buy the thing at launch though, but Tesco staff discount + clubcard vouchers are too much of a deal to pass up as compared to giving Gamestop €420 total.

LilRedDorcha wrote: »

Got switchmas off work, delighted I've never wanted a console at launch and was always happy to wait the few months / years to get things at a cheaper price. This is the first one I've ever been this excited about, so I said I'd take a chance on it. Getting it with zelda, and also ordered the zelda carry case from gamestop.

I never got the WiiU so that probably helped my decision since this is the only way to play zelda. That, Mario Kart, Minecraft, and Skyrim are good enough reasons for me (I know the latter two aren't out until much later). I missed the Skyrim boat before since my PC wasn't powerful enough, so I'm happy I'll get the chance with the switch. I also don't mind the staggered releases since I'm someone who never buys a tonne of games in one go and I'll spread my purchases, but I can see why others might be a bit worried about the perceived lack of choice initially.

I'm now just hoping GameStop in Dundrum do a midnight launch so I can spend the whole day on it when I get it

I've mine in GameStop Dundrum too so hopefully see you there!

As the Tesco in Dundrum is open till midnight anyway, there's a chance for it at least. Doubtful for the Square I'd say!