@Freek I find this a little odd too. Collectors Editions seem to have taken a back seat as of late. I've got a ton from 3DS, Wii U and and earlier in the Switch's life, but now they're few and far between. Even TOTK didn't have one.
Looking at things through the lense of your kids makes everything more enjoyable. I've got 4 daughters, @Olliemar28, and the amount of stuff I would have written off were they not so enamoured with it is ridiculous. Have fun; in a lot of ways they keep us young. But in a lot of ways they age you rapidly, haha
I know they love the tech aspects and that's very much their bread and butter, but the criticisms seem overly harsh and quite exaggerated IMO. Personally, for an LCD screen, I thought it was pretty damn impressive
Loads of first party games have gotten updates for me (UK). Mario Maker 2, Captain Toad, Paper Mario, Brothership, Echoes and Awakening, Mario U Deluxe, and all the games previously mentioned as benefitting from boosts... I'm guessing they're all being rolled out as the day goes on
@LikelySatan did you do what I did when I bought Primal Rage for the MD? Convince yourself it was a decent game despite the fact that it was utter crap?
@Hank_Scorpio I had to sell my PS1 copy of Discworld for the cash for a memory pak... the irony being that memory paks a relatively affordable now and Discworld costs an arm and a leg... 😩
@AmplifyMJ immense! I love picking them up from overseas and then sending them back... it's even better that they can grab additional postcards en route now 😁
Alex and Doshin the Giant always go hand in hand for me. Every time I play it I see his happy face, and every time I watch his videos, I always think of Doshin
@Truegamer79 you're not alone in feeling sentimental. The GCN launch was peak awesomeness.
I imported mine from Japan with Luigi's Mansion, Wave Race and Monkey Ball. Which were quickly followed up with Pikmin, Rogue Leader, Smash Bros and Resident Evil 1. All superb.
This is the reason I still own that GCN and a hefty chunk of software. Perfection.
Sounds incredible. I work for one of the big banks and they've been trying to implement similar initiatives. Due to the size of us though a lot of it can fall by the wayside and not get used... I'll be honest though, a couple of @Franw 's methods are getting put in our suggestion box tomorrow...
Easily my favourite of the series. Finished it up at 100% today, and was genuinely surprised at the amount of gameplay (35-40 hours for me). It's a game that's polished to ridiculous levels, and just keeps on giving.
Once the irritating hand holding was over with, I loved the demo personally. Looks and plays like a dream. After playing 1 and 2 again in quick succession, the finesse and polish they've given to the mechanics is superb and much appreciated.
Roll on July. I'm more excited for this than I was for TOTK.
@Its_Grim_Up_North co-op isn't just limited pebble pinging. It tells you in the demo. As you play and level up, you can increase the co-op abilities to be able to do more.
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Re: Nintendo Debuts Two Metroid Prime 4 Ads As Eight-Year Wait Nears Its End
@Yalloo @Novuscourvous you're both right, TOTK did have one, and I actually own it. I'm clearly an idiot with more money than intelligence!
And yeah, that Bayo 3 set is gorgeous @Yalloo; I've got that one too!
Re: Nintendo Debuts Two Metroid Prime 4 Ads As Eight-Year Wait Nears Its End
@Freek I find this a little odd too. Collectors Editions seem to have taken a back seat as of late. I've got a ton from 3DS, Wii U and and earlier in the Switch's life, but now they're few and far between. Even TOTK didn't have one.
Re: Mini Review: Lumo 2 (Switch) - A Delightful Celebration Of British Retro Gaming
"You can play it in Welsh!"
CELTS UNITE!
Re: 'Scurge: Hive' Spreads Its Isometric, Metroid-y Retro Virus To Switch This Week
Still have my physical copy. A great little gem
Re: Opinion: The Mario Movie Was Okay At Best, But I Can't Wait For The Sequel
Looking at things through the lense of your kids makes everything more enjoyable. I've got 4 daughters, @Olliemar28, and the amount of stuff I would have written off were they not so enamoured with it is ridiculous. Have fun; in a lot of ways they keep us young. But in a lot of ways they age you rapidly, haha
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
Ahhh John, the aural equivalent of a smooth americano, wrapped in silk and dipped in velvet. Never change, buddy
Re: Gulikit Launches New Budget Controllers With Switch 2 Wake-Up Support
I just want a chunky pair of joycon variants. Anything that gives me big sticks in handheld
Re: UFO 50 Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch Today
One of the best games of last year. Couldn't recommend it more
Re: Microsoft Announces Second Wave Of Layoffs, Over 9,000 Jobs Affected
Where does the 9000 figure come from? Is this an estimate based on the known areas affected?
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
I know they love the tech aspects and that's very much their bread and butter, but the criticisms seem overly harsh and quite exaggerated IMO. Personally, for an LCD screen, I thought it was pretty damn impressive
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Updates For Multiple First-Party Switch Games Are Now Available
Loads of first party games have gotten updates for me (UK). Mario Maker 2, Captain Toad, Paper Mario, Brothership, Echoes and Awakening, Mario U Deluxe, and all the games previously mentioned as benefitting from boosts... I'm guessing they're all being rolled out as the day goes on
Re: Nintendo Music Lands The Perfect Feature For Those Who Listen Before Bed
I love this app. Although listening to F-Zero X whilst driving adds years to my wife's life.
Re: Feature: Donkey Kong Country 'Mine Cart Madness' Helped Me Face My Fear Of Roller Coasters
...I am insane with jealousy 😭
Re: Video: 10 GameCube Games We Want On Switch 2's Online Expansion Pack
@EarthboundBenjy came here to say Cubivore, just because I don't want to pay a small fortune to play it!
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@LikelySatan did you do what I did when I bought Primal Rage for the MD? Convince yourself it was a decent game despite the fact that it was utter crap?
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Hank_Scorpio I had to sell my PS1 copy of Discworld for the cash for a memory pak... the irony being that memory paks a relatively affordable now and Discworld costs an arm and a leg... 😩
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I remember RBNSMTH! Still can't remember my mums birthday, but that bad boy is embedded in there
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Hank_Scorpio @SBandy1 at launch it cost me £67.99... I tell people this all the time because im still angry about it after 28 years haha
Edit: AND THEN! THEN!!! I found out I needed I memory pak went i got home!!
Re: Pikmin's Love For Retro Consoles Returns In Next Month's Bloom Event
@AmplifyMJ immense! I love picking them up from overseas and then sending them back... it's even better that they can grab additional postcards en route now 😁
Re: Nintendo Confirms Switch Controllers Are Compatible With "Switch 2 Exclusive Games"
Biggest thing is for me us the GCN adaptor working. Roll on multiplayer shenanigans
Re: Val Kilmer, Acting Legend And One-Time Video Game Voice Artist, Has Died
Tombstone is easily in my top 5 of all time. I watch it every year on my birthday with an Indian takeaway #cowboysandindian
Re: Niantic Sells Pokémon GO And Entire Gaming Division For $3.5 Billion
@Wisestfool obviously. With Steve Carrell as Ash and Melissa McCarthy as Pikachu
Re: Nintendo Kicks Off MAR10 Day With A New Free Alarmo Theme
@ScalenePowers nope, they're completely free
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
+5 Ahab points for the Hot Fuzz reference, Jim Norman
Re: Video: Let's Celebrate 10 Lovely Years Of Alex YouTube Videos
Alex and Doshin the Giant always go hand in hand for me. Every time I play it I see his happy face, and every time I watch his videos, I always think of Doshin
Re: Doronko Wanko Lets You Play As The Messiest Puppy Ever On Switch
@Munchlax brilliant
Re: Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
NINTENDO QOL PROJECT LIIIIIIIVES!!!
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
Body Harvest, please and thank you
Re: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Is Looking Suitably Spooky In New Japanese Trailers
@Truegamer79 you're not alone in feeling sentimental. The GCN launch was peak awesomeness.
I imported mine from Japan with Luigi's Mansion, Wave Race and Monkey Ball. Which were quickly followed up with Pikmin, Rogue Leader, Smash Bros and Resident Evil 1. All superb.
This is the reason I still own that GCN and a hefty chunk of software. Perfection.
Re: Feature: Who Is Playtonic's Voice Of The People?
Sounds incredible. I work for one of the big banks and they've been trying to implement similar initiatives. Due to the size of us though a lot of it can fall by the wayside and not get used... I'll be honest though, a couple of @Franw 's methods are getting put in our suggestion box tomorrow...
Re: Enchanted Portals Conjures Cuphead-Like 2D Platforming On Switch This September
Looks awful. Bargain bin Cuphead. Minus the charm, effort, and inspiration.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pikmin 4?
@stevenw45 how many levels have you unlocked?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pikmin 4?
Easily my favourite of the series. Finished it up at 100% today, and was genuinely surprised at the amount of gameplay (35-40 hours for me). It's a game that's polished to ridiculous levels, and just keeps on giving.
Re: Talking Point: How Does Switch's Year 7 Compare To Previous Nintendo Consoles?
@SwagaliciousJohnson you and me? We're friends
Re: Talking Point: Has Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition On Switch Improved Since Launch?
Grabbed it in the summer sale for £25. Looking at roughly £8 per game, I was happy to pay this and I'm satisfied with the experience
Re: Nintendo's Pikmin 4 Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
Once the irritating hand holding was over with, I loved the demo personally. Looks and plays like a dream. After playing 1 and 2 again in quick succession, the finesse and polish they've given to the mechanics is superb and much appreciated.
Roll on July. I'm more excited for this than I was for TOTK.
Re: Nintendo's Pikmin 4 Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
@Its_Grim_Up_North co-op isn't just limited pebble pinging. It tells you in the demo. As you play and level up, you can increase the co-op abilities to be able to do more.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Are In
@wanghosom hate is the new sex. It sells, and it's edgy! Like Grandpa always said back in '55, "You can't go wrong with hate!"
Re: Hands On: The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Plays Like Small Taters
@aznable I don't understand what you mean, can you explain it further?
Re: Hands On: The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Plays Like Small Taters
Ever since it was revealed, to me it's looked like Poundland LOTR and the preview hasn't surprised me in the slightest. Hard pass.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
@Tasuki don't apologise, hermano. NOES is a fudging great game.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The September 2022 Nintendo Direct?
Are we actually going to start acknowledging Jeff Grubb now as someone with minimal credibility?
Re: Game Journalist Doubles Down On Zelda Announcements At Next Nintendo Direct
Starts reading with interest...
"Jeff Grubb spoke..."
Excitement evaporates.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Special Edition Pre-Orders Delayed Until After Launch (UK)
I might just get the normal one now... I'm getting too old for Limited Editions by Nintendo. Trying to snag one is so blooming stressful.
Re: Review: Gamedec - A Gripping, Gritty Cyberpunk Detective Adventure
Someones a Gibson fan...
Re: '9 Years Of Shadows' Slices Onto Switch Later This Year
I kickstarted too. Much excite.
Re: Apparently There's A 1-2-Switch Sequel In The Works At Nintendo, And Everyone Hates It
@PessitheMystic this. In my older years I tend to buy all first party stuff for the sake of collecting... 1-2 Switch can do one though...
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League's File Size Seemingly Revealed
@AlanaHagues beautifully wondrous!
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League's File Size Seemingly Revealed
What's a gootball?
Re: Nintendo Highlights Upcoming N64 Releases In Latest 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer'
@Matty1988 BEST. INTRO SONG. EVER.