Star Fox Zero (available now)

R o c k e t · March 06, 2016, 03:37:25 PM

Quote from: Zonda on March 06, 2016, 03:29:35 AM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on January 30, 2016, 12:04:39 AM
Just curious, what exactly is so bad about Amiibo?
It mostly seems like an inconsequential feature, and obviously doesn't have the impact Nintendo were hoping for. Mostly just seems like they're just shipping games with Amiibo support because they built a fucktonne when they were certain it would be a popular feature, and had no choice but to try and sell them because they lost money in the build and need to make it back. Let's not forget that some of the figures are just visual abominations.

Inconsequential or not there is crazy demand for them

Turkey · March 06, 2016, 05:30:01 PM

My issues with amibos (sorry Rocket, didn't see your original question):
-Artificial scarcity + unique features for future games drives demand despite not really serving much of a purpose
-The possibility of pay-to-win features, which we're already seeing glimpses of in SSB with leveling characters and special effects
-Expensive physical DLC that doesn't actually unlock much content ($13 for DLC would typically give you a map pack or a small expansion; here you get very little [so far])

They're mostly harmless but I just don't like Nintendo's methods of wringing their customers' wallets. If EA tried something like this (or Super Smash Bros' criminal amount of paid DLC), fans would crucify them; but it's Nintendo, so it's all good.

Verbatim · March 06, 2016, 05:36:05 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 06, 2016, 05:30:01 PM

-Artificial scarcity drives demand despite not really serving much of a purpose

You just described all of economy.

R o c k e t · March 14, 2016, 11:46:52 PM

Game has an optional "Invincibility mode" added for new players to learn the new controls, and apparently people are......mad about this?

Personally I find an invincibility mode to be a harmless feature that I won't use. Some people might want to use it to learn the controls and I don't have a problem with that.

Preorder Star Fox Zero from Gamestop and you'll get a Star Fox fighter patch

R o c k e t · March 14, 2016, 11:52:50 PM

Oh my god so many "day one patch" jokes

Zonda · March 15, 2016, 01:42:35 AM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on March 14, 2016, 11:46:52 PM

Game has an optional "Invincibility mode" added for new players to learn the new controls, and apparently people are......mad about this?

Apparently training mode isn't good enough anymore?

R o c k e t · March 15, 2016, 02:23:19 AM

Quote from: Zonda on March 15, 2016, 01:42:35 AM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on March 14, 2016, 11:46:52 PM
Game has an optional "Invincibility mode" added for new players to learn the new controls, and apparently people are......mad about this?
Apparently training mode isn't good enough anymore?

Another argument I've seen is that some people are just too busy to make it all the way through the game if they have to do several repeated attempts. So this way people who are just reallyyyyyyyyy bad at games or don't have the time to repeat levels can play the game through completely.

R o c k e t · March 20, 2016, 10:01:27 PM

For you UK folks

http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/18/star-fox-zero-first-print-edition-comes-star-fox-guard-t-shirt-uk/

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In addition to the game itself, the First Print Edition and First Print Edition amiibo Pack come with Star Fox Guard and a Star Fox Zero T-Shirt. The amiibo Pack also contains a Fox No.6 amiibo, Falco No.52 amiibo, a Star Fox Zero Snapback Cap, and costs £79.99. The regular First Print Edition is priced at £49.99.
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/18/star-fox-zero-first-print-edition-comes-star-fox-guard-t-shirt-uk/#AC77cmbrBlQKyS3b.99

R o c k e t · March 20, 2016, 10:22:49 PM

Oh damn they've already sold out of that. They've got the game bundle with the hat though.
America doesn't get nice things : (

Turkey · March 20, 2016, 10:54:53 PM

So is this a remake or a sequel to 64?

R o c k e t · March 20, 2016, 11:22:55 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 20, 2016, 10:54:53 PM

So is this a remake or a sequel to 64?

It's not a remake or a sequel. I'd say it's a reboot that is replacing 64's place in the canon.
Has some very obvious elements from the cancelled Star Fox 2 in both gameplay and levels.

R o c k e t · March 21, 2016, 12:18:28 AM

Well this sucks. Even if I wanted to I can't order any of those UK bundles and have them shipped over here. Gotta live in the UK to even order them :/

Oh well, Gamestop still has that kickass fighter patch.

R o c k e t · March 24, 2016, 12:53:06 AM

YouTube

History of the Star Fox series in a trailer. I really liked the first person perspective from the arwing used in the trailer.

R o c k e t · March 27, 2016, 10:32:51 PM

North American website is up

http://starfoxzero.nintendo.com/

CK97 · March 27, 2016, 11:50:12 PM

I liked Assault as a kid, hoping I'll like this one too.

R o c k e t · March 28, 2016, 12:14:34 AM

Quote from: CK97 on March 27, 2016, 11:50:12 PM

I liked Assault as a kid, hoping I'll like this one too.

It's looking pretty damn good

Korra · March 28, 2016, 08:10:54 AM

Heard that this game is going to be super easy.

R o c k e t · March 28, 2016, 06:40:42 PM

Quote from: Korra on March 28, 2016, 08:10:54 AM

Heard that this game is going to be super easy.

Then it's right up your alley

Korra · March 29, 2016, 08:32:19 AM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on March 28, 2016, 06:40:42 PM

Quote from: Korra on March 28, 2016, 08:10:54 AM
Heard that this game is going to be super easy.
Then it's right up your alley

Oh ho ho, we got a cool guy here.

R o c k e t · April 02, 2016, 08:43:03 PM

Fox Amiibo gets you the retro arwing from the original Star Fox

Falco amiibo gets you a black arwing:

This might actually make me buy a Falco amiibo honestly.

Turkey · April 02, 2016, 09:43:49 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 08:43:03 PM

Fox Amiibo get you the retro arwing from the original Star Fox

Falco amiibo gets you a black arwing:

This might actually make me buy a Falco amiibo honestly.

$13 for what amounts to a weapon skin

These should be unlockable, not behind a paywall.

R o c k e t · April 02, 2016, 10:10:17 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on April 02, 2016, 09:43:49 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 08:43:03 PM
Fox Amiibo get you the retro arwing from the original Star Fox

Falco amiibo gets you a black arwing:

This might actually make me buy a Falco amiibo honestly.
$13 for what amounts to a weapon skin

These should be unlockable, not behind a paywall.

True. Though the idea of one particular amiibo giving you extra value in several different games is a cool idea.
But there is a problem: usually one amiibo doesn't provide that, you need several different ones.

Turkey · April 02, 2016, 10:32:12 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 10:10:17 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on April 02, 2016, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 08:43:03 PM
Fox Amiibo get you the retro arwing from the original Star Fox

Falco amiibo gets you a black arwing:

This might actually make me buy a Falco amiibo honestly.
$13 for what amounts to a weapon skin

These should be unlockable, not behind a paywall.

True. Though the idea of one particular amiibo giving you extra value in several different games is a cool idea.
But there is a problem: usually one amiibo doesn't provide that, you need several different ones.

I'd be totally down for it if the rollout wasn't so slow, like if they'd implemented it for a lot of their games early on. Right now it seems like the only game amibos are good for, besides their main game, is Smash Bros.

R o c k e t · April 02, 2016, 10:43:11 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on April 02, 2016, 10:32:12 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 10:10:17 PM
Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on April 02, 2016, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: Rocketman287 on April 02, 2016, 08:43:03 PM
Fox Amiibo get you the retro arwing from the original Star Fox

Falco amiibo gets you a black arwing:

This might actually make me buy a Falco amiibo honestly.
$13 for what amounts to a weapon skin

These should be unlockable, not behind a paywall.

True. Though the idea of one particular amiibo giving you extra value in several different games is a cool idea.
But there is a problem: usually one amiibo doesn't provide that, you need several different ones.

I'd be totally down for it if the rollout wasn't so slow, like if they'd implemented it for a lot of their games early on. Right now it seems like the only game amibos are good for, besides their main game, is Smash Bros.

yep

Genghis Khan · April 04, 2016, 05:40:15 AM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on January 26, 2016, 06:37:27 PM

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Amiibo support confirmed

Would've been nice to have at least one franchise not tainted by this shit.

I don't recommend playing Twilight Princess without Ganondorf amiibo.

Genghis Khan · April 04, 2016, 05:53:24 AM

Falco amiibo makes your plane 3x weaker so I'm going with that.

R o c k e t · April 04, 2016, 10:04:21 AM

Quote from: Karjala takaisin on April 04, 2016, 05:53:24 AM

Falco amiibo makes your plane 3x weaker so I'm going with that.

The black arwing looks sooooo good

Turkey · April 05, 2016, 06:54:43 PM

YouTube

Opening cutscene

I'm kind of hoping James McCloud makes an actual appearance. It'd be really neat to see the different characters have unique personalities in the game, beyond Slippy generally being a little bitch.

R o c k e t · April 08, 2016, 12:23:47 AM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on April 05, 2016, 06:54:43 PM

Im kind hoping James McCloud makes an actual appearance.

Only way I'd see that working (unless you mean an appearance as a ghost since he's dead) would be to have a prologue mission where you play through his betrayal and capture.

I'd like some random story elements that I had to dig to find out to be presented more clearly, like .....what happened after Fox's father dies? Does he live with Slippy's family since they are best friends?

I noticed that the cutscenes after you complete a mission aren't all the same like in 64. One example is you see the arwings fly by an observation tower that General Pepper is looking out from on Corneria. So I really don't know what all to expect from this game, but im excited.

R o c k e t · April 14, 2016, 12:20:15 AM

8 DAY HYPE