Nintendo allowed employees from Alpha Dream to come into the main branch of Nintendo instead of buying the company which in my opinion was the smart thing to do.
Makes sense. Alpha Dream did employ talented people. From what I heard, one of the reasons they went under was the Japanese government fining them over certain policies, including all the crunch time.
So, the thing with Alpha Dream is that after they shut down a number of them went to Nintendo so it might just be made by the same people just at Nintendo now. Edit: Correction, apparently most went to ILCA and some went to Nintendo/Monolith Soft.
This would be far from this first time Nintendo has done something like this: NDcube seems to be comprised primarily of former Hudson Soft employees who worked on the Mario Party series before the Konami buyout, and Nintendo basically sat on the Cruis'n IP until Raw Thrills, led by the original creator of the series back at Midway, asked if they could work on a new entry.
Nintendo is crazy. They casually just said "here's a new Zelda, new metroid too, by the way marvel is back. And you can play perfect dark anywhere now." It's wild to be living in these times
“Oh, and here’s an Ace Attorney game that’s been waiting for a US localization for several years. And have a Mario and Luigi game which everyone thought was impossible.”
@@3rdWorldGamer yo, could be. also, there is a LONG history of Zelda games reusing engines/assets to make new games. Majora's mask, Tears of kingdom, Oracles of Seasons/Ages, the 3ds games using wind waker assets, etc.
"Not a style we've seen before." Those models are used in the Giant battles in Dream Team, sure not the main models used in the 3ds games but they were used.
I know there's been 'Aloy is an industry plant' discourse recently, but genuinely if Sony wants her in Smash Bros., having a Horizon Zero Dawn on Nintendo is not a bad foot in the door.
You guys have my favorite react videos because you have this amazing knowledge about the game industry that makes me give things a deeper look. I kind of glossed over Fantasia DX, but now that I know the world was made with minis I'm actually kind of interested! Also Liam I will never forget you calling out Live a Live before the title drop
Side note: that Metal Slug thing is a port of a mobile tower defense game (which in turn was the sequel to a previous Metal-Slug-branded mobile tower defense game) that was released back in 2016 and shut down just last year.
One of the random reveals that took me by surprise was the Looney Tunes sports game. I don't recall that series getting any console games after the PS2 generation so that's pretty neat. Also, glad that both Retro Studios DKC games will soon be available on the Switch.
I was actually really happy with the Ace Attorney Investigations announcement. Now we will finally have an official english port of AAI2, which honestly is one of my favorite games in the series. Already preordered a physical copy and look forward to having the entire franchise (sans the Layton Crossover) on one platform.
Great to see you guys hyped with this one. I was in the same mood as Matt for the Microsoft conference, so the Nintendo direct reaction was Very welcome. Thanks
This is exactly what I needed today. Missed the Direct and this is definitely the ideal way to experience it. Always love it when you two make content together.
Love seeing Liam join your videos, Matt! Unfortunately, one of the mics was really noticeably being bounced around. I don't usually comment on stuff like this, but it's really present and goes on for a long time, it's rough on the ears. Noticed it start around the Dragon Quest remake announcement, and end around Mario Party. Hope it can be fixed!
Iirc The first Ace Attorney Investigations was ported to mobile phones but it's nice that Capcom got the original artist to make new sprites (with the option to change to the DS sprites as well!)
The thing about Switch 2 is there is no market demand for it. There is no competition for a product. Nintendo could wait another year and still dominate the handheld gaming market.
The chronological lore order of the first Dragon Quest games is 3-1-2. For Metal Gear it's IIRC... MGS5-Metal Gear 1-MGS1-MGS2-MGS3-MGS4 *Metal Gear 2 is non-canon. **edit: I forgot where Peace Walker sets in
Chronological Metal Gear is MGS3, portable ops, Peace Walker, MGSV, MG1, MG2, MGS1, MGS2, MGS4, Rising Of course half the prequels are filler and the gameplay goes back and forth so it's never really advised to be played chronologically anyway. Release order is much more simple to digest
Props to Capcom for putting a lot of their catalogue on modern consoles, in collections AND physical, very nice for game preservation. Also, *METROID PRIME 4 BEYOND HELL YEAH*
21:22 Speaking about Japan NSO, Turok isn't included there. 32:07 Not just that, it's the fact that it's a game by a AAA publisher having a game on the Wii AND the Switch released AT THE SAME TIME.
Imagine Dragon Quest 3 has a physical copy that has a double-sided cover where the original side says Dragon Quest and the other side says Dragon warrior
This was prolly one of my most hyped directs in a while. Mario & Luigi my childhood is back and Prime 4 is finally a fucking thing. Mario Party Jamboree looks cool. The game from the Danganronpa guys looks cool. The new Zelda game. Just so many things got me hype
Nintendo allowed employees from Alpha Dream to come into the main branch of Nintendo instead of buying the company which in my opinion was the smart thing to do.
I hope that's the case.
They would've done it with Rare if they weren't on the other side of the world
The Director went to Monolith Soft so you are kinda right
Is this confirmed? If so, this is just another example on what sets Nintendo apart from the rest.
Makes sense. Alpha Dream did employ talented people. From what I heard, one of the reasons they went under was the Japanese government fining them over certain policies, including all the crunch time.
I'm crying at how the timestamps are labeled
we all know why we are here, so they fit so well!
I like how the way RUclips handles timestamping implies that Matt and Liam spent over 15 minutes going apes**t about MAHVEL.
It's all we need to know! 😂
So, the thing with Alpha Dream is that after they shut down a number of them went to Nintendo so it might just be made by the same people just at Nintendo now.
Edit: Correction, apparently most went to ILCA and some went to Nintendo/Monolith Soft.
This would be far from this first time Nintendo has done something like this: NDcube seems to be comprised primarily of former Hudson Soft employees who worked on the Mario Party series before the Konami buyout, and Nintendo basically sat on the Cruis'n IP until Raw Thrills, led by the original creator of the series back at Midway, asked if they could work on a new entry.
I wonder if Yoko is back
@@perom0612 Yoko is always back somehow
I was literally watching the direct like "Matt's gonna pop off SO HARD when they show The Punisher as part of the collection"
Nintendo is crazy. They casually just said "here's a new Zelda, new metroid too, by the way marvel is back. And you can play perfect dark anywhere now." It's wild to be living in these times
“Oh, and here’s an Ace Attorney game that’s been waiting for a US localization for several years. And have a Mario and Luigi game which everyone thought was impossible.”
MAHVEL HAS BEEN FREED BABYYY!!!
LET'S GO WE FUCKING DID IT!!!
Congrats to you MVC players!
That Looney Tune's basketball game you two were trying to think of is Looney Tunes B-Ball, used to absolutely love that game as a kid.
See I thought they meant the Tiny Toons Sports game on Genesis. That one was my jam back in the day.
lol! I also thought Eiji Aonuma IS lookin hot
Link threw his Hylian Hood on the floor behind the sealed area. Then Zelda have it later. So cute
Woolie's heart grew 20 sizes this day :)
Very smart to repurpose the Links Awakening remake engine AND the prime 1 remaster engine to get these new games made!
I'm 100% sure they saw this engine for prime 4 and said "let's make a prime 1 remaster with this to test the waters"
@@3rdWorldGamer yo, could be. also, there is a LONG history of Zelda games reusing engines/assets to make new games. Majora's mask, Tears of kingdom, Oracles of Seasons/Ages, the 3ds games using wind waker assets, etc.
@@3rdWorldGamer That lines up considering the gap between Prime 1 release and Prime 4's release announcement was like 6 months.
@@3rdWorldGamer I mean, good for them, remastered looks amazing for a Switch game, and 4 might even look a little better
Isn't it the same engine as the gamecube one?
Are we all just going to ignore the fact that Matt was like, “Eiji Aonuma looks hot af”…?
I'm just glad I wasn't the only one thinking that
not much to respond with when a person is correct
when the man's right he's right
No lies there. The man is a silver fox daddy.
Why comment? He's just stating a fact
"Not a style we've seen before." Those models are used in the Giant battles in Dream Team, sure not the main models used in the 3ds games but they were used.
That style is also from the cover art
Can't wait to see a What Happened on Metroid Prime 4 lol.
this
*must*
HAPPEN
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now the only Ace attorney missing is the Professor Layton crossover game.
I hope they do that at some point.
With the new Layton game coming out in the next year or two it would be perfect timing if they ported it soon!
After biting off more than they could chew by announcing too many titles last year, Level 5 seems a little busy at the moment.
omg the chicken echo will be so OP in that new legend of zelda game.
I knew that Matt would have the BIGGEST popoff for The Punisher beat-em-up getting a port!
WILD seeing Fantasian being published by Square-Enix. Sakaguchi has come full circle. it makes one wonder how deep the partnership will go.
You joke, but I enjoyed The Last Story. It was a really fun time.
I wasn't joking. I actually love it. One of my favorite RPGs of all time. Would kill for a remaster.
@@MattMcMuscles That's so cool! I'm glad to find another Last Story enjoyer! I'd love a remaster, or even a sequel someday.
@@MattMcMusclesThe Last Story is PEAK.
[Hugh Jackman:Let’s Fu**ing Go]
God im so happy to see this duo again
Just in case you didn't know, we've done several videos together over on the second channel for the last year.
@@MattMcMuscles I had no idea there was a second channel, instant sub! Thanks so much for all the awesome content!
@@MattMcMusclesplease watch Sonic X together ❤️
I know there's been 'Aloy is an industry plant' discourse recently, but genuinely if Sony wants her in Smash Bros., having a Horizon Zero Dawn on Nintendo is not a bad foot in the door.
How can a fictional video game character be an “industry plant” that completely misunderstands the term
Not Mahvel | Mahvel, the chapters on this video sent me 🤣🤣
You guys have my favorite react videos because you have this amazing knowledge about the game industry that makes me give things a deeper look. I kind of glossed over Fantasia DX, but now that I know the world was made with minis I'm actually kind of interested! Also Liam I will never forget you calling out Live a Live before the title drop
"We want Super Zelda Maker!"
Nintendo: "...You want Zelda to make stuff? Okay."
Side note: that Metal Slug thing is a port of a mobile tower defense game (which in turn was the sequel to a previous Metal-Slug-branded mobile tower defense game) that was released back in 2016 and shut down just last year.
Fans of RPGs starring Mario are FEASTING right now!
One of the random reveals that took me by surprise was the Looney Tunes sports game. I don't recall that series getting any console games after the PS2 generation so that's pretty neat. Also, glad that both Retro Studios DKC games will soon be available on the Switch.
I know what you're here for 👀
22:45 baby
o7
Between MVC collection and Terry/Mai in SF6, Max may never wear pants again...
“Metroid Prime 4 Canceled”
Nintendo: AND WHO DECIDED THAT? ( shows MP4 in the Director.)
I'm happy that the Marvel vs Capcom franchise is finally coming to the Switch and every modern consoles except the XBOX SERIES (for some reason). :(
Don’t worry Xbox has ExoPrimal.
“Xbox fans curdled into fetal position”
@@BigEOT3 What's ExoPrimal? Did you see the trailer at the end where MvC Collection won't be on the Xbox Series (yet)?
Wait so the Xbox one is still getting it?
@@daveraschkeNo. Rumor is Microsoft doesn’t support the game’s engine anymore.
Yeah, you guys KNOW Max completely broke halfway through this Direct. Couldn't hear anything else over the sound of the MVC collection.
You know there’s about to be a “Wha Happun - Metroid Prime 4”
22:00 Disgaea is great though. What the hell, Liam?!?
I was actually really happy with the Ace Attorney Investigations announcement. Now we will finally have an official english port of AAI2, which honestly is one of my favorite games in the series. Already preordered a physical copy and look forward to having the entire franchise (sans the Layton Crossover) on one platform.
Mvc is Back!
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is Luigi's Mansion 2. This HD version they just decided to call 2 in all regions (where Dark Moon was the US name on 3DS)
love the time stamp labeling
22:41
Thanks
When I saw "MVC Fighting Collection" during the Direct, I immediately thought of Matt. 😄
Time stamps killed me 🤣
Breath of the wild was announced for the Wii U and ended up being a cross gen game with the switch I suspect metroid prime 4 will be the same
I love the time stamps "Not MAHVEL" "MAHVEL" "THE BABY"
Great to see you guys hyped with this one. I was in the same mood as Matt for the Microsoft conference, so the Nintendo direct reaction was Very welcome. Thanks
We bringing it back to the 90s boys!!!
This is exactly what I needed today. Missed the Direct and this is definitely the ideal way to experience it.
Always love it when you two make content together.
10:16 talking about Acme All-stars? It was tiny toons instead of looney toons. I love that game.
Out of all the direct reacts I saw, this is the only reaction that appreciates or even acknowledges the Phantom Brave announcement. Respect.
Freed Marvel Vs Capcom!!!! New Dreams of Heros!!!
I'm ecstatic that you two are still able to do these together. My absolute favorite way to experience the directs is with you two together.
Best timestamp ever 😂
22:45 is the MvC collection reaction
Oh my! Not only was this direct great, but I also get a bomb ass matt and kiam reaction!? I've missed these
22:44 LFG
40:17 for metroid prime 4
o7
Nintendo really does have the best out of pocket reveals ever.
The Punisher beat em up is so good
I played MGS2 first as a teen, had no idea what was going on and I turned out fine!
Love seeing Liam join your videos, Matt!
Unfortunately, one of the mics was really noticeably being bounced around. I don't usually comment on stuff like this, but it's really present and goes on for a long time, it's rough on the ears. Noticed it start around the Dragon Quest remake announcement, and end around Mario Party. Hope it can be fixed!
Iirc The first Ace Attorney Investigations was ported to mobile phones but it's nice that Capcom got the original artist to make new sprites (with the option to change to the DS sprites as well!)
I stay subscribed to Matt's channels on the off chance that Liam might show up, and it finally paid off
28:27 it’s TRI! (In a DX Shawn Michaels era voice)
Favorite direct reaction crew! Love Liam's calm yet enthused takes.
The thing about Switch 2 is there is no market demand for it. There is no competition for a product. Nintendo could wait another year and still dominate the handheld gaming market.
The chronological lore order of the first Dragon Quest games is 3-1-2.
For Metal Gear it's IIRC... MGS5-Metal Gear 1-MGS1-MGS2-MGS3-MGS4
*Metal Gear 2 is non-canon.
**edit: I forgot where Peace Walker sets in
I think you've confused Metal Gear 2 with Snake's Revenge.
Because Metal Gear 2 is extremely canon.
Chronological Metal Gear is MGS3, portable ops, Peace Walker, MGSV, MG1, MG2, MGS1, MGS2, MGS4, Rising
Of course half the prequels are filler and the gameplay goes back and forth so it's never really advised to be played chronologically anyway. Release order is much more simple to digest
@@robotnick9867rising is not canon
I knew for sure Matt was going to lose his shit over the Marvel collection, especially with the inclusion of the Punisher game.
Liam’s voice is so much deeper now, it’s badass
Nothing better than a Matt & Liam vid
Props to Capcom for putting a lot of their catalogue on modern consoles, in collections AND physical, very nice for game preservation.
Also, *METROID PRIME 4 BEYOND HELL YEAH*
21:22 Speaking about Japan NSO, Turok isn't included there.
32:07 Not just that, it's the fact that it's a game by a AAA publisher having a game on the Wii AND the Switch released AT THE SAME TIME.
Matt and Liam are the only reactors I've seen getting hyped at the Punisher being included and that's how you know they're based.
I N V E S T I G A T I O N S 2
LETS GOOOO
40:23 SAPEEE! FEDERATION FORCE 2!
Love the time stamps 😂
I always when a major game announcement, like zelda, is only a few months away from release
Glad to hear aomeone knows what Phantom Brave is! One of my all time fave games. And of course followed by the dopest announcement of the day
Dude knew exactly what I wanted to see designating what part is not mahvel! LOL
Imagine Dragon Quest 3 has a physical copy that has a double-sided cover where the original side says Dragon Quest and the other side says Dragon warrior
Matt and PunPun Kill Chan, finally reunited!
Shoutout to Matt for being how I discover Baten Kaitos is on Steam
okay, so which one of you is regularly beating up their mic?
Who knew John Malkovich was into video games.
there was a promo switch lite for Pokemon Sword & Shield which was grey with blue and magenta buttons
Matt & Liam continue to have the best reactions
Now to hype us up even more and give us prime 2 and 3 as a combo collection when they give us a date for prime 4
This was prolly one of my most hyped directs in a while. Mario & Luigi my childhood is back and Prime 4 is finally a fucking thing. Mario Party Jamboree looks cool. The game from the Danganronpa guys looks cool. The new Zelda game. Just so many things got me hype
Though they're collections, Capcom is definitely not getting on Wha Happun? with this Nintendo Direct!
Wow can’t believe we’re not getting Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright 😱
I love Romancing Saga 2. I'm glad I only did one playthrough. Gives me a reason to pick up the remake lol.
WHO SKIPPED!? Be honest! Also…
Matt: Hey MvC, that’s cool.
Also Matt: PUNISHER!!!
To the Mahvel part!? I sure did!
27:36 the most important reaction honestly
Man, this direct has everything packed in. Can't wait for the MvsC 2 tho.
Chapter titles gave a good grin hah
Luigi's Mansion 2 and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon are the same game.
oh nice, i think people are really gonna sleep on fantasian..i havent played it yet but Mistwalker has had a good track record for me so far
For Ace Attorney, it's just Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright that needs to get ported.
Yeah it’s good 👍 Marvel vs Capcom arcade collection and Metroid Prime 4
Ftr Luigi's Mansion 2 IS Dark Moon. Those are the same game.
I'm so happy that toad and toadette are now Playable