I once spoke to someone who worked for a different toy manufacturer when Pokemon was coming west, and all the old heads at their company thought it would fail. They said things like, "Pokemon's main mistake is their characters aren't characters. There's only one Mickey Mouse, but there are many Pikachus running around? Kids won't like that"
People get hung up on the weirdest preconceptions, and the bias towards "things will stay the same" is a strong one.
I've long suspected the Zelda devs were big fans of Miyazaki films, so it's neat to see that confirmed like this. In addition to Mononoke, I also think Castle in the Sky (1986) had a lot of influence, especially when it comes to ancient technology.
I figured this would be about Nintendo's approach to fangames, where they are extremely consistent in sending takedowns. Fangames are also critical for creative development - romhacking Sonic games led to Sonic Mania, which led to Penny's Big Breakaway.
And so I was coming here prepared to defend fangames as creative. But now I see these students are concerned about Nintendo legal action against even their own original ideas! Even if that's unlikely - outside a case like Palworld - ask yourself: is this the kind of reputation Nintendo wants for itself? A legalistic boogeyman to upcoming game devs? Game development is about collaboration. I hope to see Nintendo take an approach to game devs someday that is collaborative rather than punitive.
To me the "essential" GameCube component is a CRT TV and its zero latency. This kit is more like the best alternative if the availability and space constraints of a CRT are too much. But kudos to them for making the code free.
Digital displays are such a dissatisfying standard. I wish a better option would come along.
I'd say the best way to enjoy these games doesn't involve strapping a big stupid thing to your head. And "passthrough mode" absolutely still cuts you off from the world, on account of the big stupid thing on your head.
I enjoy playing on a GBA SP and DS Lite because they weigh 5 and 8 ounces respectively, with properly sized screens for gaming close to my face, compared to my Switch at 15oz with its cramped joycons, massive screen and clunky connector rails.
If I had a CRT setup for SNES through GameCube games, I'd absolutely play on that rather than any rerelease or virtual console offering. CRT TVs had both far superior latency and color accuracy, and a softer shaded look, and games were designed with them in mind.
In other words, nostalgia has nothing to do with it. I never even grew up with a DS, for instance. There are just strengths of retro platforms that aren't replicated by modern ones, as the industry compromised on things like weight and latency for a variety of reasons.
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Re: Nintendo Of America Didn't Think Pokémon "Was Going To Take Off In The US", And It Wasn't Alone
I once spoke to someone who worked for a different toy manufacturer when Pokemon was coming west, and all the old heads at their company thought it would fail. They said things like, "Pokemon's main mistake is their characters aren't characters. There's only one Mickey Mouse, but there are many Pikachus running around? Kids won't like that"
People get hung up on the weirdest preconceptions, and the bias towards "things will stay the same" is a strong one.
Re: Random: Miyamoto Was "Surprised" At The Similarities Between Ocarina Of Time & Princess Mononoke
I've long suspected the Zelda devs were big fans of Miyazaki films, so it's neat to see that confirmed like this. In addition to Mononoke, I also think Castle in the Sky (1986) had a lot of influence, especially when it comes to ancient technology.
Re: Talking Point: Are Nintendo's Legal "Ninjas" Stifling The Creativity Of Tomorrow's Game Makers?
I figured this would be about Nintendo's approach to fangames, where they are extremely consistent in sending takedowns. Fangames are also critical for creative development - romhacking Sonic games led to Sonic Mania, which led to Penny's Big Breakaway.
And so I was coming here prepared to defend fangames as creative. But now I see these students are concerned about Nintendo legal action against even their own original ideas! Even if that's unlikely - outside a case like Palworld - ask yourself: is this the kind of reputation Nintendo wants for itself? A legalistic boogeyman to upcoming game devs? Game development is about collaboration. I hope to see Nintendo take an approach to game devs someday that is collaborative rather than punitive.
Re: This Essential GameCube Upgrade Is Now Available "For Free"
To me the "essential" GameCube component is a CRT TV and its zero latency. This kit is more like the best alternative if the availability and space constraints of a CRT are too much. But kudos to them for making the code free.
Digital displays are such a dissatisfying standard. I wish a better option would come along.
Re: Meta Quest 3 Is The Best Way To Play 3DS And Virtual Boy In 2024
I'd say the best way to enjoy these games doesn't involve strapping a big stupid thing to your head. And "passthrough mode" absolutely still cuts you off from the world, on account of the big stupid thing on your head.
Re: Going Back In Time - Do You Play Retro Games To Reconnect With Your Past?
I enjoy playing on a GBA SP and DS Lite because they weigh 5 and 8 ounces respectively, with properly sized screens for gaming close to my face, compared to my Switch at 15oz with its cramped joycons, massive screen and clunky connector rails.
If I had a CRT setup for SNES through GameCube games, I'd absolutely play on that rather than any rerelease or virtual console offering. CRT TVs had both far superior latency and color accuracy, and a softer shaded look, and games were designed with them in mind.
In other words, nostalgia has nothing to do with it. I never even grew up with a DS, for instance. There are just strengths of retro platforms that aren't replicated by modern ones, as the industry compromised on things like weight and latency for a variety of reasons.
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