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Yumil1988

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  1. Zelda 1 and Zelda 2 should not be touched. Remakes will change the games to the point that they aren't the same game at all anymore. Zelda is not a story-driven franchise. Playing Zelda 1 and 2 is not important for enjoyment of the series. Remaking old Metroid games makes sense. Metroid 1-5 is a linear story, and you need all 5 parts for the story arc to be complete. Remaking them periodically keeps the whole story available for new generations. Zelda 1 and 2 are not the same. They're the foundation that built a franchise, and they should remain that way. It's like asking for a Super Mario Bros. remake. It's completely unnecessary. Zelda 2 is already a masterpiece.
  2. What a bunch of nothing this turned out to be. A few non-flagship games go multiplatform (which isn't a new thing from Microsoft - especially not with Bethesda or Activision Blizzard included in the discussion), and nothing else changes. Phil even doubled down on hardware claiming the next Xbox will he the biggest generational leap ever (doubt). Just goes to show that gamers and games media can easily get worked up over fake rumors.
  3. Yup! Ogre Battle 64 is one of my favorite games of all time, and I had wanted to build a website for it since the mid-2000s and just never got anything published despite starting it multiple times. Lockdown finally gave me the time and inspiration to make it happen, and it has been far more successful than I ever imagined. I also really miss fan sites. I keep track of all of the Zelda websites that are still active and still online, and I hunt down archived versions of all the others I can find. Separately, I'm always pleased when I encounter a fan site when I'm hunting for guides. I recently discovered a Golden Sun site that is still online while searching for a map. Hopefully, someday, folks are more inspired to make little websites about the things they love again. The Web is better when we're all making cool stuff in our own spaces instead of consolidating everything into a few huge social media platforms.
  4. Sounds like you finished just in time for Infinite Wealth! --- I've been playing Golden Sun since they added it to NSO. I'm supposed to be writing a review for The Lost Age...but I didn't want to play it until I replayed the first game. 😆 I also made the mistake of starting up Hollow Knight, and now I'm sinking more time into games than I intended. I'm really hoping for a Direct with at least one big thing for me. I'm very excited about some indie games and the new Vanillaware game, Unicorn Overlord, but I'm probably skipping everything Nintendo has coming up right now. I might buy Mario vs Donkey Kong later, and I'll consider TTYD, but I'm not really "hyped" for either at the moment.
  5. So, this is very bizarre advice and in all likelihood, it's bad for your 72-pin connector...but if it's already not working and you might need to replace it anyway, what's the difference? Several years ago, I was completely stuck and could not get my NES to play any games. Then, someone on a forum told me to set it all up, start the game, and get to the blinking light. Then, open the lid of the NES, and just wiggle the game back and forth a tiny bit while it's still on. The picture on the TV should change, and eventually start looking like the game. When that happens, hit reset one more time and you should have the game working as intended. It's not a permanent solution, but it got me access to some of my original games.
  6. I do not expect a dramatic shift like abandoning hardware entirely, but I think permanent exclusivity is probably out. Recent games from Microsoft Game Studios and Bethesda have underperformed. They just brought Activision Blizzard into their team, but Activision is basically all Call of Duty and Blizzard has struggled to launch many games at all and they underperform when they do launch. It just seems like Microsoft is entering a season of "safe bets only," and part of that will be reducing their reliance on exclusives to get more sales out of other platforms and doubling down on any Games As A Service in their catalog to keep the cash flowing. GamePass is successful and profitable (or it was a couple of years ago when they said that). But it sounds like it's getting harder to get deals, and they are depending on first-party titles to bring in players. That doesn't work when the first-party games are underwhelming. Personally, I'm fine with all of this. I would be happy to see all of the Big 3 cooperating just a bit more to share some games and cross-pollinate the player bases a bit more. Put an end to all the console war nonsense by working together occasionally. I don't think we are seeing the end of Xbox hardware; it's just going to be less prominent or perhaps less "state of the art" going forward to specifically focus on Game Pass compatibility and/or streaming.
  7. Hi folks. Long time, no see. Longer than I realized actually; it looks like I was away for the entirety of the pandemic...insert some cliche about time being a blur for the last 3 years. I'm glad this little haven is still around, and I'll do my best to check in a bit more frequently (granted, that's a very low bar at the moment). Earlier today, someone asked me "what is Yumil1988," and I had to explain that it was a very old screen name that I still reference because some folks still know me by it, and that got me thinking about you all. I'm doing quite well these days. I'm still doing all of my fun video game fan site stuff (it's been more than 20 years for me now!). Spending so much time at home in 2020 and 2021 gave me a lot of web development time, so I took on additional roles and launched a whole new site for one of my favorite games. I hope you all are also doing well! I went ahead and swapped my display name over to the one you all will know instead of my modern one.
  8. (Sorry for off topic comment) I promise I never forget all of you even if I'm away. I see all the weekly tournament results on Twitter and posts from several members. I chat with ArmoredFrog every week I think. Gotta keep NSider alive. I guess it's about 15 years now since I first "met" you, Kezay. Anyway, more on-topic, I'm glad for your recent good fortune. Good luck!
  9. I work in the sign/printing industry. According to my job title, I manage the printers and a small group of graphic designers. What I actually do is all of that and manage a few client accounts, handle a lot of paperwork, and act as "on-site IT" to fix small problems without needing to call someone for help, among other things. I've been there for almost 13 years now, and I am quite happy with it. It provides what I need and enough flexibility to do some extra things with my time off (usually attending PAX/E3). Graphic design and the print industry has certainly grown into a passion of mine over the years, but my original passions were always web design and video games. I still get to scratch that itch as a volunteer director of Zelda Universe. It doesn't pay any money, but the happiness it brings me just playing a part is more than worth the time, effort, and money I put into it.
  10. To elaborate on my HDMI request: I move my Switch around frequently, but I only have 1 dock. I move the entire unit between my bedroom and my living room on a near daily basis. Yesterday, I had it in my bedroom from the night before, moved it to my living room for the evening, and then moved it back to play in bed for a while before sleeping. The same routine repeats frequently. I also take it to friends house, parents house, etc. and have to carry the dock with me. Just being able to use an HDMI cable to quickly plug the unit in to a TV would save me a lot of hassle.
  11. If the Pro Switch only improves the screen, like the article suggests, then I will not be interested. There's a list of other seemingly simple improvements that would make me interested: - Better Bluetooth support - More memory / better CPU/GPU - More durable Joycons - Add an Ethernet port to the dock (or better yet, the portable) - Add an HDMI to the portable that allows "docking" without the official dock - More internal storage - Built-in streaming capabilities / easier methods of transferring screenshot/video files off console (this is a software feature that should be feasible on the original model but you could position it as a feature that only the "pros" need)
  12. *wave* I promise I've never forgotten all of you. I follow several of you on Twitter. I just don't spend a lot of time on forums anymore. I'll stick around for a bit though.
  13. I think it's quite sad that The Wind Waker has only ever been released on unpopular platforms. So, it get my #1 vote. Of course, being Zelda, I also want Twilight Princess again. I too could get behind a Tokyo Mirage Sessions port. I own it but never finished it. And I still want a lot of virtual console ports. Ogre Battle 64, please.
  14. Hopefully, they have years of planning for this project and it will turn out good. Miyamoto is usually against adding story in games, and that makes me wonder what his involvement will really bring to the table.
  15. I got Doom as a Christmas gift. It was the first FPS I have played since the original Halo (which I did not play until around 2009). I absolutely love it. Doom is incredible. It was the first game I finished this year. My biggest complaint is that there aren't more shooters like it (ok...and the sound glitch).
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