We waited over a year for this to launch and still turned out disappointing. Even at $20 it's still not worth it, just cancell this and bring back club nintendo.
We are half there already if you think about, just look at the PS4/XBOX disc, they are only for drm and nothing else. For example, i brought Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 and the only thing came with was the base game (disc) and a code (21gb to download), this is what gaming has came to. I hope Nintendo never goes this route and offers physical for a long time with the full game.
Maybe sonic team are tired of making sonic games and it shows with this game, they should rest it or outsource to another company who actually wants to make a great sonic game.
This reminds me of Silicon Knights, Factor 5 and Left Field which they were all producing quality titles with Nintendo but as soon they decided to go at alone the games were turning out to be crap.
No way this is the golden era. Having to constantly install/day 1 updates/day 1 patches have ruined it for me, also some patch sizes are just insane and in same cases you'll need download the game again. Take doom for xbox one, it's 70gb on my hdd but the current patch is 60gb, seriously wtf? Thank god for the switch, i'm back into gaming and game sizes are tiny, no installation required if you buy physical and os is speedy.
This app is DOA. The moment people find out you can't use it when the phone goes to sleep mode it's gone to be deleted quickly. A big oversight from Nintendo.
The characters look bland and they really need to stand out like in overwatch & arms. Without having the gaming icons in smash, this game might struggle.
From polygon they state it's 1080p docked, 720p undocked and both running at 60fps. Also, Switch Kick-Off lets you instantly jump into a solo or local multiplayer match. Online play is, however, much more limited than in the PC/PS4/Xbox One versions, which support full 11-on-11 matches (i.e., 22 human players). The maximum on the Switch is only four players.
Great! Can't wait to see what Splatoon 2 does to Japan. Does it matter if BOTW is a port, it's still a brand new Zelda game and most important thing is it was released on Switch's launch day. Also, really liking Nintendo's aggressive marketing and making sure the biggest games coming out in the first year.
Great article! Just wish we knew what Retro, Next Level Games and even camelot are up to. Can't wait to see how the games turn out in 2 - 3 years time when Nintendo devs takes full advantage of the switch.
I remember a couple occasions people buying wii u games for their wii, that's how bad the marketing was for the wii u where as the switch it's the total opposite and i can see it passing 3ds sales.
Not worried at all, once all devs start making games on the switch from the 3ds, the library will be great. Imagine the next Monster Hunter, Pokemon, Dragon Quest and so on. We don't a carbon copy library like the xbox/ps4 and also all Nintendo teams are making games for the switch.
People also forgetting both Nintendo handheld & console teams are all making games for the switch, which means a lot more new games probably after the first year release of the switch, until then 3d mario/zelda and whatever else will keep me busy, so the ports don't bother me.
What about Retros game? Also i don't mind tne ports as long they make new content as Nintendo simply cannot afford to waste 3+ years making new entries of their most popular games ans they need them within the first year of the switchs life.
Have to wait until NS is out before i give my final verdict on my nintendo but so far, absolutely crap! Really miss club nintendo (playing cards, soundtrack cds, digital downloads etc....)
@gatorboi352 mate, you can buy 1tb sd cards even 2 tb, and if you need more then 32gb then you go up to next size 64gb. then 128 and so on and on, ' cause ninty buys in bulk, they will get'em for very cheap.
The main controller when joined looks like the wavebird for gamecube, one of the best controllers i've used. Really hope they bring the wii u internet browser to the switch, as i spent many hours using that on the gamepad.
I can finally take the switch to my bed without dragging the console from the lounge room (Wii U) wouldn't be the same without Off TV play. Also, the speeds of the flash card means no more installing games to the hdd like the xbox1 which i hate very much, take HALO:MCC for example, has to install 40+gb and download 20gb took me all day.
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Re: Rocket League Dev Reduces Item Shop And Blueprint Pricing, As It "Did Not Meet Community Expectations"
This was intentional, the price they reduce now was always the intended price so it feels you got a 'bargain', this is called price anchoring.
Re: You No Longer Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
This wasn't a mistake at all, it was planned from the get go. Shame on Bethesda and shame on anyone believing their lame excuse.
Re: Nintendo Planning Ways To "Boost The Appeal" Of Switch Online Service On A Yearly Basis
We waited over a year for this to launch and still turned out disappointing. Even at $20 it's still not worth it, just cancell this and bring back club nintendo.
Re: Random: Backpack Kid Suing Epic For Inclusion Of Floss Dance Move In Fortnite
Copyrighting a body movement is just stupid.
Re: Graceful Explosion Machine Dev Announces Super Crush K.O. For Switch
I love GEM but this looks average and doesn't seem exciting, could be in early stages of development though.
Re: Ikaruga Will Be Dual-Phasing To Switch Later This Month
The Switch has brought shumps games back to life, so excited!
Re: AtGames Confirms It's Making The Mega Drive Mini, Then Deletes Tweet
Sega just being too lazy.
Re: Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
More Smash amiibo's, can't wait.
Re: Soapbox: I'm Secretly Terrified Of An All-Digital Gaming Future
We are half there already if you think about, just look at the PS4/XBOX disc, they are only for drm and nothing else. For example, i brought Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 and the only thing came with was the base game (disc) and a code (21gb to download), this is what gaming has came to. I hope Nintendo never goes this route and offers physical for a long time with the full game.
Re: Nintendo Switch Continues to Dominate in Japan
I am so happy to see SMO & Zelda: BOTW selling great in Japan. Hope Nintendo starts on their sequels asap.
Re: Review: Sonic Forces (Switch)
Maybe sonic team are tired of making sonic games and it shows with this game, they should rest it or outsource to another company who actually wants to make a great sonic game.
Re: The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Well Underway
Nintendo didn't even bother to put any security measures.
Re: Nintendo Made Us A Better Developer, Says Metroid: Samus Returns Studio MercurySteam
This reminds me of Silicon Knights, Factor 5 and Left Field which they were all producing quality titles with Nintendo but as soon they decided to go at alone the games were turning out to be crap.
Re: Editorial: Is This a Golden Era of Gaming? Absolutely
No way this is the golden era. Having to constantly install/day 1 updates/day 1 patches have ruined it for me, also some patch sizes are just insane and in same cases you'll need download the game again. Take doom for xbox one, it's 70gb on my hdd but the current patch is 60gb, seriously wtf?
Thank god for the switch, i'm back into gaming and game sizes are tiny, no installation required if you buy physical and os is speedy.
Re: Playtonic Gives Update On Yooka-Laylee For Switch
Too late just like Rime, no one will buy it at full price especially with Super Mario Odyssey coming out.
Re: Gamevice Launches Patent Case Against the Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con Concept
Hope Nintendo counter sues, takes their patent portfolio and shut the company down for good, i hate greedy companies.
Re: Guide: How To Invite Friends And Use Voice Chat On The Nintendo Switch Online App
How did this get through Playtesting? Whoever's in charged should be fired.
Re: Guide: How To Invite Friends And Use Voice Chat On The Nintendo Switch Online App
This app is DOA. The moment people find out you can't use it when the phone goes to sleep mode it's gone to be deleted quickly. A big oversight from Nintendo.
Re: Former Project M Devs Unveil Icons: Combat Arena; It Sure Looks Like Smash Bros
The characters look bland and they really need to stand out like in overwatch & arms. Without having the gaming icons in smash, this game might struggle.
Re: Nintendo Switch Hackers Claim to Have Made Key First Step
It'll take a while for the kernel to be exploited. Look at PS4/XB1, after nearly 4 years nothing has happened.
Re: It's "A Bit Sad" That Switch Isn't More Powerful, Says THQ Nordic
They should attend the Zelda master class.
Re: Platinum Games Teases The Wonderful 101 for Switch
Don't mind the ports on the switch especially if it did'nt sell well on the wii u and in return it could be green lit for future sequels.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
What happened to Retro's game? Are there working on 2 games simultaneously? Are they being lazy? C'mon Ninty, throw us a bone.
Re: Splatoon 2 And Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle File Sizes Appear On Nintendo eShop
Nintendo - Compression Kings!
Re: Random: Did PlatinumGames Just Tease Bayonetta For Switch?
Whatever it is, it needs to take advantage of the Bayonetta amiibo.
Re: First Impressions: Kicking Off With FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch
From polygon they state it's 1080p docked, 720p undocked and both running at 60fps. Also, Switch Kick-Off lets you instantly jump into a solo or local multiplayer match. Online play is, however, much more limited than in the PC/PS4/Xbox One versions, which support full 11-on-11 matches (i.e., 22 human players). The maximum on the Switch is only four players.
I'm looking forward to Fifa 18.
Re: Sledgehammer Games Has a Definitive Answer on Call of Duty: WWII for Nintendo Switch - "No"
Got to remember this game started development 3 years ago and the switch just came out this year, so i think we could next years COD.
Re: ARMS and Nintendo Switch Keep a Grip on the Japanese Charts
@DEZn00ts
Confused? You judge a game by it's size and your calling everyone kids. If your not happy with the switch get rid of it.
Re: ARMS and Nintendo Switch Keep a Grip on the Japanese Charts
@DEZn00ts
You seem unhappy, why not sell or trade it in.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan
Great! Can't wait to see what Splatoon 2 does to Japan. Does it matter if BOTW is a port, it's still a brand new Zelda game and most important thing is it was released on Switch's launch day.
Also, really liking Nintendo's aggressive marketing and making sure the biggest games coming out in the first year.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo Switch is About Colour, Fun and Sharing Games, For Those Unsure of Its Purpose
Great article! Just wish we knew what Retro, Next Level Games and even camelot are up to. Can't wait to see how the games turn out in 2 - 3 years time when Nintendo devs takes full advantage of the switch.
Re: Feature: Ten Wii U Games That Would Find a Loving Home on Nintendo Switch
As long as Nintendo outsources the games, I'm fine with it. Regarding Super Mario Maker, they could bundle it with a stylus.
Re: EA Is Considering Bringing More Games to Nintendo Switch
Only if they bring Burnout & Army Of Two, i might be interested.
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Has a Chance for Significant Success, Especially as a Portable
I remember a couple occasions people buying wii u games for their wii, that's how bad the marketing was for the wii u where as the switch it's the total opposite and i can see it passing 3ds sales.
Re: The Switch Is The Fastest-Selling Video Game System In Nintendo History
Looks like the marketing paid off for Nintendo.
Re: Talking Point: Defining a Sequel and How It Affects Games Like Splatoon 2
The people who complained haven't played it and just looked at it coming to a conclusion it's not a sequel without playing the actual game.
Re: Talking Point: Defining a Sequel and How It Affects Games Like Splatoon 2
Nintendo mentioned new campaign/modes/maps/weapons which definetly means it's a sequel, at the end of the day it will sell well in Japan.
Re: Developer Survey Reveals Worrying Lack Of Interest In Nintendo Switch
Not worried at all, once all devs start making games on the switch from the 3ds, the library will be great. Imagine the next Monster Hunter, Pokemon, Dragon Quest and so on. We don't a carbon copy library like the xbox/ps4 and also all Nintendo teams are making games for the switch.
Re: Opening Sales for Nintendo Switch in North America Set a New High
Great! Strong marketing from the get go and hands down way better then Wii U.
Re: Video: Nintendo Switch User Interface Shown Off In Leaked Footage
Slick & Speedy.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch VR May Have High-Profile Support from Capcom
The switch wasn't built for VR so i am not surprised.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch Release Date and Key Games Outlined
People also forgetting both Nintendo handheld & console teams are all making games for the switch, which means a lot more new games probably after the first year release of the switch, until then 3d mario/zelda and whatever else will keep me busy, so the ports don't bother me.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch Release Date and Key Games Outlined
What about Retros game? Also i don't mind tne ports as long they make new content as Nintendo simply cannot afford to waste 3+ years making new entries of their most popular games ans they need them within the first year of the switchs life.
Re: EA Executive Clarifies Scope of Nintendo Switch Support, but is Cautious of Its Prospects
At least all Nintendo teams will be pumping out all games for The Switch, so I'm not too worried.
Re: Here Are Your New My Nintendo Rewards
Have to wait until NS is out before i give my final verdict on my nintendo but so far, absolutely crap! Really miss club nintendo (playing cards, soundtrack cds, digital downloads etc....)
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
@gatorboi352
mate, you can buy 1tb sd cards even 2 tb, and if you need more then 32gb then you go up to next size 64gb. then 128 and so on and on, ' cause ninty buys in bulk, they will get'em for very cheap.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Switch Isn't Physically Backwards Compatible With 3DS And Wii U Software
Not surprised. They needed to change the system architect to get ports from 3rd party devs.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
The main controller when joined looks like the wavebird for gamecube, one of the best controllers i've used. Really hope they bring the wii u internet browser to the switch, as i spent many hours using that on the gamepad.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
I can finally take the switch to my bed without dragging the console from the lounge room (Wii U) wouldn't be the same without Off TV play. Also, the speeds of the flash card means no more installing games to the hdd like the xbox1 which i hate very much, take HALO:MCC for example, has to install 40+gb and download 20gb took me all day.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
Since nintendo just have to focus on one console now, they will double the games output which has me very excited.