Right after the GCN lifespan finished, I made a conscious decision to not sell my Nintendo stuff anymore (for any reason!) because it either retains its value or increases substantially... which is great in principle, but I'm running out of space in my house now.
If it's any consolation though I still lament my lost N64 and extensive library, which I sold simply because I'm an idiot.
@Stnkygrngo ah man, that sucks. I'm lucky that my entire GCN collection is intact from when I bought it. You're right though, they're sat on a goldmine that needs busting out of mothballs.
@Grandiajet I was a beta user. I do recall something about having to diddle with permissions... it usually gives you a prompt in red at the top of the screen when you boot the game... something about the tracking being on constant as opposed to only when the app is launched.
@RupeeClock agreed on all counts. I love the Returns box set. The SE of Three Houses, Xenoblade 1, and Xenoblade 2 collectively take up a ridiculous amount of space. With this one now as well, I feel like I'll need to build another room soon.
Can confirm; does work. After watching this I did four of mine this morning. One of which was REALLY bad... but now they're all working like new, and the fix literally took minutes.
Admittedly mine are all outside of warranty, but if you want to get involved the fix certainly gets Ahab's vote.
I love the game, but the combination of apathy, depression and COVID related misery have also stopped me from being a daily visitor. I missed Halloween, Bonfire night, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years on there too.
Point is; you're not alone, Kate. One day at a time x
@Vepra If this is a serious question, my best advice to you is to probably just carry on not knowing what it is, and don't get involved. It really isn't worth the effort.
We all have games like these. I've tried (and failed) to get into FF7. I own it on PS3, PS4, Switch, and I bought the remake. Ain't finished any of them. And it isn't for lack of trying (or funds).
I'm normally someone who is happy to wait and see whats around the corner, but the complete radio silence from Nintendo over what's lined lined up for this year and afterwards is pretty annoying now. Tell us something, anything, for goodness sake.
Much excite. I smashed this game on N64 over a weekend with a bestie, when I was a wee lad. It was also powered by THE BREAKNECK SPEEDS OF THE N64 4MB EXPANSION PAK. 8MB was never milked so hard...
@Ogbert Exactly what I thought. Perlman got a credit at the start and was expecting Mignola's name to pop up in some capacity through the whole thing... really surprised he's not involved given how heavy the aesthetics borrow from him.
Truly impressed. I've been a UK Nintendo fan since the 80s and I haven't seen a top 10 like this in I don't know how long. In the immortal words of Field of Dreams "if you build it, they will come..."
@Anguspuss Retro Gamers (the desginers) are great. I've kickstarted their N64 pad (which came on time) and my Dreamcast pad is on route as we speak. Point is, they're a really good company and this isn't their first rodeo. I'd be confident in their release estimation.
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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.
Re: Mythical Virtual Boy F-Zero Spin-Off Was 100% Complete, According To Former NOA Staffer
@Stnkygrngo aw man, double commiserations 😅
Right after the GCN lifespan finished, I made a conscious decision to not sell my Nintendo stuff anymore (for any reason!) because it either retains its value or increases substantially... which is great in principle, but I'm running out of space in my house now.
If it's any consolation though I still lament my lost N64 and extensive library, which I sold simply because I'm an idiot.
Re: Mythical Virtual Boy F-Zero Spin-Off Was 100% Complete, According To Former NOA Staffer
@Stnkygrngo ah man, that sucks. I'm lucky that my entire GCN collection is intact from when I bought it. You're right though, they're sat on a goldmine that needs busting out of mothballs.
Re: Mythical Virtual Boy F-Zero Spin-Off Was 100% Complete, According To Former NOA Staffer
@Mattock1987 yeah, we all miss F-Zero, buddy. All we can do is but live in hope.
Re: It's Official, Next Level Games Is Developing The New Mario Strikers For Switch
@Greatluigi yaaaay <waves flag>
Re: Random: This Disc Will Wipe Your Nintendo Wii Clean
Still got mine. Got it especially for Smash and Other M.
Re: Troy Baker Partners With NFT Firm, Asks If Fans Want To "Hate" Or "Create"
At least finish the wording of the second choice... "create... lots of money for other people"
Re: Idris Elba Took Great Care Voicing Knuckles, Wanted Him To Be The "Best Version" Of The Character
@Jackpaza0508 I'm hearing his native brit accent. That's just me though.
Edit: actually scrap that, just watched it again and it sounds like a US accent 😅
Re: Mini Review: Dr. Mario 64 - Diagnosis: A Bit Rubbish
Hey, I love Dr Mario. I'll choose any of the various games over Puyo Puyo any day of the week...
Re: Pikmin Bloom Is Now Available To Download Across Europe, Asia And Africa
@Grandiajet I was a beta user. I do recall something about having to diddle with permissions... it usually gives you a prompt in red at the top of the screen when you boot the game... something about the tracking being on constant as opposed to only when the app is launched.
Let me know how you get on ✌
Re: Pikmin Bloom Is Now Available To Download Across Europe, Asia And Africa
@Grandiajet I had this (android user). Installing Google Fit fixed it (this logs and transfers your steps for you to Bloom)
Re: Random: Pikmin Bloom Player Accidentally Sends Pikmin On Homeward Bound-Style Mission
@Hunt3r_Cr0wl3y just download the APK. I've been playing for a few days in the UK. it's good fun.
Re: The Switch N64 Controller Doesn't Play Nice With Everything, For Now
Cue people moaning for the sake of moaning in 3, 2, 1....
Re: Soapbox: Joy-Con Aren't Perfect, But They're Great For Sick Day Gaming
I can always tell if an article is Kate's before I even click on it. And I promise that's a compliment! Get well soon x
Re: Gallery: Feast Your Eyes On Metroid Dread's Special Edition
@RupeeClock agreed on all counts. I love the Returns box set. The SE of Three Houses, Xenoblade 1, and Xenoblade 2 collectively take up a ridiculous amount of space. With this one now as well, I feel like I'll need to build another room soon.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment Of The Switch OLED Model
@GrailUK mines on route, due to arrive tomorrow. Give in... we both know our flesh is what weakens us...
Re: Get Ready For Hamster Maze, A 'Tamagotchi Infused Hamster Racing Game'
GOTY. Called it now.
Re: Random: Feast Your Eyes On The Horror That Is Street Fighter Stars Rendered Flesh By Google AI
Ryu looks like a forlorn Ralph Macchio, and Guile looks like a less broken Gary Busey.
Re: Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix
Can confirm; does work. After watching this I did four of mine this morning. One of which was REALLY bad... but now they're all working like new, and the fix literally took minutes.
Admittedly mine are all outside of warranty, but if you want to get involved the fix certainly gets Ahab's vote.
Re: Balan Wonderworld Is Getting A Suspicious Amount Of 10/10 Metacritic User Reviews
Review... fluffer? It's been a long day @KateGray, and you've just broken my brain with that imagery. Good day to you.
Re: Site News: After Our Best Year Yet, Things Are Changing Here At Nintendo Life
Wooooo, welcome back @ThomasBW84! You were missed, you jovial, bearded scamp you ❤
Re: Surreal Avoid-'Em-Up PUSS! Comes To Switch On February 19th
100% read that as Pus initially.
Re: Soapbox: Oh No, I Accidentally Made Animal Crossing Into A Time Capsule Of Misery
I love the game, but the combination of apathy, depression and COVID related misery have also stopped me from being a daily visitor. I missed Halloween, Bonfire night, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years on there too.
Point is; you're not alone, Kate. One day at a time x
Re: Warner Bros. Is Pushing Ahead With Cinema Release For Mortal Kombat, But Digital Was Considered
"Hey Fred, remember that time we risked our lives to go an watch Monster Hunter in the cinema on Christmas day?"
"Hah, yeah! That was the best!"
Re: Lucky Fan Gets Nintendo's Super Mario Game & Watch Early - Has Yours Arrived Yet?
Just got mine. Really tempted to open it, but it looks so perfect all sealed up
Re: Review: No More Heroes - A Crude And Madcap Anime Nightmare That Deserves Your Attention
@pip_muzz Heavenly Star is gone?!?!?! NOOOOOOOO!!!
Re: For The First Time, A Super Nintendo World Promo Image Has Teased A Non-Mario Franchise
@Toy_Link I'm going from memory now, but I think when you get hit in Captain Toad he shrinks (like Mario would) and the head colours also invert.
It could be the perspective, but he does like a bit more wee than the others...?
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
@KillerBOB Damn fine coffee.
Re: Nintendo Wins $2 Million In Lawsuit Against Switch Piracy Hack Store
@Noid why do you believe that?
Re: Retro Studios Hires Industry Veteran To Help Steer Metroid Prime 4 Development
@Shambo they did. But you could argue that despite these changes, the fact he's still doing that job makes him remarkably talented and adaptable
Re: Nuclear Throne Studio Vlambeer Is Closing Its Doors After Ten Years
@Vepra If this is a serious question, my best advice to you is to probably just carry on not knowing what it is, and don't get involved. It really isn't worth the effort.
Re: Video: New Pokémon The Movie: Coco Trailer Shows Off The Film's Wonderful Animation
So... Pokemon Tarzan?
Re: Soapbox: 25 Years On, I Still Can't Get Into Yoshi's Island
We all have games like these. I've tried (and failed) to get into FF7. I own it on PS3, PS4, Switch, and I bought the remake. Ain't finished any of them. And it isn't for lack of trying (or funds).
Re: Carrion's Controversial Nintendo Switch Menu Icon Has Been Changed
Just looked like a well fed face hugger to me. Didn't necessarily have any sexual connotations personally.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Summer Update Adds Save Data Backup, And It's Coming Earlier Than Planned
Tis the game that keeps on giving. Happy camper over here.
Re: Poll: No, Really, What Was Nintendo's Worst Year?
2008. Wii Music at E3 <shudder...>
Re: Fans Have Discovered A Private Mario 35th Anniversary Twitter Account
I'm normally someone who is happy to wait and see whats around the corner, but the complete radio silence from Nintendo over what's lined lined up for this year and afterwards is pretty annoying now. Tell us something, anything, for goodness sake.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Backers Hit With Customs Charges And Handling Fees
yeah, I got hit by it. £16.15 to be exact.
Re: Psychedelic Platformer Spinch Brings An Explosion Of Colour To Switch This September
I'm guessing Jesse Jacobs is affiliated with Adventure Time in some design capacity. Very pleasing to look at.
Re: 'Reverse Horror' Game Carrion Slithers Onto Switch This Summer
Been keeping an eye on this one for a while. Really excited.
Re: Star Wars Episode l: Racer Gets New Switch, PS4 Release Date
Much excite. I smashed this game on N64 over a weekend with a bestie, when I was a wee lad. It was also powered by THE BREAKNECK SPEEDS OF THE N64 4MB EXPANSION PAK. 8MB was never milked so hard...
Re: West Of Dead Brings More Twin-Stick Shooter Action To Switch This August
@Ogbert Exactly what I thought. Perlman got a credit at the start and was expecting Mignola's name to pop up in some capacity through the whole thing... really surprised he's not involved given how heavy the aesthetics borrow from him.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Soars To Number One As Nintendo Takes Six Of The Top Ten
Truly impressed. I've been a UK Nintendo fan since the 80s and I haven't seen a top 10 like this in I don't know how long. In the immortal words of Field of Dreams "if you build it, they will come..."
Re: This New Controller Designed For Smash Bros. Ultimate Is A Hit On Kickstarter
@Anguspuss Retro Gamers (the desginers) are great. I've kickstarted their N64 pad (which came on time) and my Dreamcast pad is on route as we speak. Point is, they're a really good company and this isn't their first rodeo. I'd be confident in their release estimation.
Re: Random: Animal Crossing Player Expertly Recreates Parks And Recreation Scene
CRANSTON FOR THE WIN!!!
Re: PewDiePie's Dungeon Crawler Poopdie Plops Onto Switch Next Month
Looks very much like BOI, and I enjoyed Bulb Boy.
I'll give it a punt though, looks like it could be fun.