The Besties What makes Nintendo different from the rest
Jun 21, 2024
Nintendo surprises everyone with big announcements, including a Zelda game starring Zelda. The Besties also dive into Destiny 2's last major update, The Final Shape, and reminisce about the launch year of Metroid Prime 4. Exciting times ahead!
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Metroid Prime 4 Reveal
- The Metroid Prime 4 gameplay reveal felt underwhelming, lacking substance to justify its prominent placement.
- It didn't offer much beyond showing familiar Metroid Prime gameplay.
Metroid Prime 4 Development
- Justin McElroy theorizes that Nintendo's long development of Metroid Prime 4 with an American studio led to a change in direction.
- He wonders if they ultimately prioritized releasing something to move on from the project.
Split Nintendo Directs
- Justin McElroy suggests splitting Nintendo Directs into two parts: one for general audiences and another for JRPG fans.
- This would cater to both groups and allow those less interested in JRPGs to avoid them.