@RupeeClock Yeah, so what have we learned from the Smoke and Sacrifice incident? Only make deals with games that are actually good games. I purchase a lot of Limited print games, but not all of them. I am in no way a collector that must have a complete set. I only buy if the games are good and worth the coin. That's why they should think carefully about which games they actually choose to publish.
Sadly this strategy doesn't affect publishers like Limited Run Games with their open pre-orders. That also reflects their lineup. Some real crap in between.
Depends if the numbers of stock left is truthful, which I highly doubt. Super Rare Games stock usually goes to under 10% within the first hour and then stays there for weeks. Could be truthful... but I see profit from faking these numbers. Makes potential buyers dig in before thinking twice.
I have to say that I prefer the way Limited Run Games and Iam8bit does it. Open unlimited pre-orders for a set period.
I do get why other people dislike it, cause it means they don't have the games in stock and you could wait up to a year before receiving your purchase. But I've never been in a rush to play a game, so for me it's better. I do think Super Rare Games does a far better job with the extra stuff contained with each release and as I'm European too, they are cheaper for me... or was cheaper... darn Brexit.
@RupeeClock It did say that pre-orders opened 12:00 PM CT. I don't remember if it said so directly on the site, which it should have, or if it were on their Twitter channel.
However I rushed in to get one, fearing they would sell out in minutes, but as always they're still available the following day. I'm unsure as to whether these Limited Print companies tells the truth as to how many copies actually are available. I suspect that they report a way lower number than they in fact have, just to make people enticed to buy. I don't like it at all. It's an unclean tactic. Sadly I still suffer from FOMO, so I'm always on the losing side regardless of what I do.
I never want to support EA again. They have effectively killed the sports game genré. We will never see a good football game again. Yeah, I'm actually talking world football now (soccer), not American football. Sorry for the cross-reference.
Edit: And the reason is a combination of licensing and their microtransactions.
The risks are too high and thus there are no value for other companies to try and make a game that's better than FIFA, which should no longer even be too difficult. But the licensing on clubs, players, leagues etc. puts consumers off and too many are addicted to the trading card game. When was the last time we saw a good sports game? Yeah... no one remembers. It's been that long.
What's up with that "gone forever" statement? It's ridiculous. A lot of products run out of production after a while. Even physical games. If you want one, buy one from a second hand online store. That is always an option. Nothing is gone forever except the Lighthouse of Alexandria, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon etc.
@AllieKitsune I did not know that! I thought for sure Legacy of Kain was buried. That is my all time favorite series. If someone active owns the right to this franchise, for the love of gaming, do make a sequel!
@Anti-Matter I thoroughly enjoyed the complete FFXIII trilogy. It was a great game. Sure there were things to nitpick, mainly the absence of a true antagonist. But we came to see that it could be done even worse in FFXV, so in hindsight FFXIII was quite alright.
After putting in 400+ hours in Tri Ultimate, an additional 400+ in Generations Ultimate and just a few days ago done and dusted World for 800+ hours I should be anything but ready. This is when you pick another genré for a healthy change, right? Wrong! We're doing it all over again baby! Time to give Magnamalo a high five... to the face... with my greatsword.
I don't think I suffer just one illness though. I obviously play too many hours a day from a physical health point of view. But I also suffer massively from a mental illness by purchasing more than I can play.
I have collected so many games now, that it's too late to stop. So instead I promised myself, that once this Nintendo console generation is gone I will never ever again purchase games before I actually intend to play them right there and now. Also I promised myself that I will flip the bird at next gen and focus on catching up. I still have Commodore 64 games on the "to do list", so it's not looking good. You're welcome to root for me though
What exactly do you mean by "older players" ? I'm 39 and don't particularly enjoy games like Doom and Wolfenstein as I primarily find 1st person shooters boring. I reckon I'm not alone and many from the 70's/80's generation like other challenges which perhaps resonate in what we were given in our childhood, just now with better graphics. I believe the "adult" genre like 1st person shooters are aiming at the teen market. Thus it is quite ridiculous to label Nintendo as a kids console. The teen kids I know of, all prefer the "adult" consoles, where they sit 12 hours a day and play the same boring "adult" games. Meanwhile the friends of mine around the same 40's enjoy Nintendo and those games you can't really get on "adult" consoles. Now what does that tell you?
@TG16_IS_BAE
I don't think it has anything to do with culture. Just like pointing arrows to show that this is what's common for all of them.
Well, except Alex, Shantae and Chun Li... and maybe Zelda. Why be consistent when you can choose not to be?
The screenshots gives no clue as to what the playable sections actually look like. This would mean I would have to read the article and use my imagination. Ohh lord
Some of the above excuses as to why you have not won yet is just ridiculous You do have options to direct yourselves towards certain courses, which is actually part of the strategy. Could it be that the everyday person just isn't good enough at playing Mario? It is a skilled platformer, so nothing to feel beaten up about.
I get that it's cool being able to design your own track 'n' all, but I bet the game itself will get boring after a very short time as it's basically going to be a poor man's Mario Kart. - And by poor I mean content-wise, the meat of the actual gameplay. Obviously not cost-related
Well that makes no sense. I was obviously referring to the fact that show wrestling as a form of theatrical entertainment should not be labeled as a sport, since it's not as opposed to greco roman wrestling. Yes, my statement was uncalled for and rude. It merely served as a mean to see if we still live in an era where we absorb every chance we get to feel offended. Thus my quest has been completed. And I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am 😉
It would be amazing. Mass Effect is THE greatest trilogy in gaming history.
It was as close to perfection games has ever come. Sure games grow prettier year by year and new things gets technological possible. But writing a great story in video games is a lost art. The only other franchise I can think of was Legacy of Kain. It's a shame the story is not the most important focus point in games now a days.
Can someone provide pictures/link to the sheets of available character sprites? I would like to know before buying, if the non human characters available are interesting enough for my project.
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Re: Poll: What Other Nintendo Franchise Would You Like To See Niantic Work On?
None. What's wrong with you people?
Re: Reminder: QubicGames' Switch Sale Ends Today - 17 Games Discounted To Just $0.17
Bit Trip Flux is great
Re: Ape Out Is Getting A Fittingly Stylish Physical Edition On Switch
@RupeeClock
Yeah, so what have we learned from the Smoke and Sacrifice incident? Only make deals with games that are actually good games.
I purchase a lot of Limited print games, but not all of them. I am in no way a collector that must have a complete set. I only buy if the games are good and worth the coin. That's why they should think carefully about which games they actually choose to publish.
Sadly this strategy doesn't affect publishers like Limited Run Games with their open pre-orders. That also reflects their lineup. Some real crap in between.
Re: Ape Out Is Getting A Fittingly Stylish Physical Edition On Switch
@RupeeClock
Depends if the numbers of stock left is truthful, which I highly doubt. Super Rare Games stock usually goes to under 10% within the first hour and then stays there for weeks. Could be truthful... but I see profit from faking these numbers. Makes potential buyers dig in before thinking twice.
I have to say that I prefer the way Limited Run Games and Iam8bit does it. Open unlimited pre-orders for a set period.
I do get why other people dislike it, cause it means they don't have the games in stock and you could wait up to a year before receiving your purchase. But I've never been in a rush to play a game, so for me it's better. I do think Super Rare Games does a far better job with the extra stuff contained with each release and as I'm European too, they are cheaper for me... or was cheaper... darn Brexit.
Re: Ape Out Is Getting A Fittingly Stylish Physical Edition On Switch
@RupeeClock
It did say that pre-orders opened 12:00 PM CT. I don't remember if it said so directly on the site, which it should have, or if it were on their Twitter channel.
However I rushed in to get one, fearing they would sell out in minutes, but as always they're still available the following day. I'm unsure as to whether these Limited Print companies tells the truth as to how many copies actually are available. I suspect that they report a way lower number than they in fact have, just to make people enticed to buy. I don't like it at all. It's an unclean tactic. Sadly I still suffer from FOMO, so I'm always on the losing side regardless of what I do.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players, Get Ready: Bunny. Day. Is. Back.
I quit playing after the wedding photography incident that lasted an entire month! This can't possibly be worse?
I'm sorry to say, but I liked the original Animal Crossing for Gamecube more.
New Horizon's made everything feel like a chore. Didn't like that.
Re: Nintendo's Offering 10% Gold Coin Rewards for Switch Online Subscriptions In Europe And Japan
10 days till Monster Hunter Rise. You all need subscribtions
Re: PT-Inspired First-Person Psychological Horror Evil Inside Comes To Switch Next Week
The best thing is Eternal Darkness, so how can this be the next best thing?
Re: Feature: The Brilliance Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages & Seasons Forced Nintendo To Up Its Game
I would love to play these, but I don't do handhelds. If they get ported to Switch, I'm there.
Re: EA Job Listing Suggests Madden Could Be Coming To Switch
@Dragwhite
Thanks. This comments proves my point a couple of posts below yours. The best games are around two decades old now. It's criminal.
Re: EA Job Listing Suggests Madden Could Be Coming To Switch
I never want to support EA again. They have effectively killed the sports game genré. We will never see a good football game again. Yeah, I'm actually talking world football now (soccer), not American football. Sorry for the cross-reference.
Edit: And the reason is a combination of licensing and their microtransactions.
The risks are too high and thus there are no value for other companies to try and make a game that's better than FIFA, which should no longer even be too difficult. But the licensing on clubs, players, leagues etc. puts consumers off and too many are addicted to the trading card game. When was the last time we saw a good sports game? Yeah... no one remembers. It's been that long.
Re: Bethesda Will Make "Some" New Titles Exclusive To Xbox And PC
This means that I will be switching back from Playstation to Xbox.
Nintendo?... They will always have a place by my side.
Re: Atlus Wants To Know What Games You Want Ported To Switch
Friday the 13th - but don't make throwing objects go in an arch this time please.
Re: R-Type Final 2 Won't Follow The "Bullet Hell" Trend Seen In Recent Shmups
Good. I actually like shmups, but the bullet hell ones I hate. It's hard to come buy shmups that isn't like that these days.
Re: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros Is Getting One Final Restock In Australia Before It's Gone Forever
What's up with that "gone forever" statement? It's ridiculous. A lot of products run out of production after a while. Even physical games. If you want one, buy one from a second hand online store. That is always an option. Nothing is gone forever except the Lighthouse of Alexandria, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon etc.
Re: "Several" Square Enix Remakes Are In Development At Polish Studio Forever Entertainment
@Andee
"A prequel trilogy to FFXIII with an even younger, whinier Hope as the main character"
Ha ha! Good one
Re: "Several" Square Enix Remakes Are In Development At Polish Studio Forever Entertainment
@AllieKitsune
I did not know that! I thought for sure Legacy of Kain was buried. That is my all time favorite series. If someone active owns the right to this franchise, for the love of gaming, do make a sequel!
Re: "Several" Square Enix Remakes Are In Development At Polish Studio Forever Entertainment
FF VI remake would be a dream come true. Arguably the best game in the entire series.
Re: "Several" Square Enix Remakes Are In Development At Polish Studio Forever Entertainment
@Anti-Matter
I thoroughly enjoyed the complete FFXIII trilogy. It was a great game. Sure there were things to nitpick, mainly the absence of a true antagonist. But we came to see that it could be done even worse in FFXV, so in hindsight FFXIII was quite alright.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2021
After putting in 400+ hours in Tri Ultimate, an additional 400+ in Generations Ultimate and just a few days ago done and dusted World for 800+ hours I should be anything but ready. This is when you pick another genré for a healthy change, right? Wrong! We're doing it all over again baby! Time to give Magnamalo a high five... to the face... with my greatsword.
Re: Silent Hill, Gradius And Contra Composer Akira Yamaoka Teases New Project
If you close your eyes, you can hear Akira play the piano just like Laura did.
Re: Gallery: Capcom Shares Stunning Concept Art For Monster Hunter Rise's Frost Islands
@Andy_Witmyer
Monster Hunter is not supposed to be easy, unless you're a pro hunter. Give it time and you will become one eventually.
Re: Feature: 6 Huge Video Game Franchises Missing From Nintendo Switch
@nessisonett
Great response Cheers!
Re: Talking Point: Are You A Player Or Collector?
I try (and want) to be both.
I don't think I suffer just one illness though. I obviously play too many hours a day from a physical health point of view. But I also suffer massively from a mental illness by purchasing more than I can play.
I have collected so many games now, that it's too late to stop. So instead I promised myself, that once this Nintendo console generation is gone I will never ever again purchase games before I actually intend to play them right there and now.
Also I promised myself that I will flip the bird at next gen and focus on catching up. I still have Commodore 64 games on the "to do list", so it's not looking good. You're welcome to root for me though
Re: Fatal Frame Turns 20 This Year, And Series Producer Keisuke Kikuchi Wants To "Celebrate It In Some Way If Possible"
Crimson Butterfly would be the tits.
Re: Review: Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack - A Fine Western Debut For This Drumming Duo
@Anti-Matter
You can find the song list here:
https://taiko.fandom.com/wiki/Taiko_no_Tatsujin:_Rhythmic_Adventure_Pack
Not much rock'n roll in there... as in nothing.
Including Led Zeppelin's Moby Dick would have been the best move for a drum game ever made.
Re: Nintendo Consoles Are Aimed At "Kids And Teens" Says Sega's Toshihiro Nagoshi In Disputed Translation
What exactly do you mean by "older players" ?
I'm 39 and don't particularly enjoy games like Doom and Wolfenstein as I primarily find 1st person shooters boring.
I reckon I'm not alone and many from the 70's/80's generation like other challenges which perhaps resonate in what we were given in our childhood, just now with better graphics.
I believe the "adult" genre like 1st person shooters are aiming at the teen market. Thus it is quite ridiculous to label Nintendo as a kids console. The teen kids I know of, all prefer the "adult" consoles, where they sit 12 hours a day and play the same boring "adult" games. Meanwhile the friends of mine around the same 40's enjoy Nintendo and those games you can't really get on "adult" consoles.
Now what does that tell you?
Re: The Wii U First Launched Eight Years Ago Today
I liked the Wii U for one. Mainly for it's games though, not so much the Gamepad.
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next In-Game Event Celebrates Sleeveless Spirits
@TG16_IS_BAE
I don't think it has anything to do with culture. Just like pointing arrows to show that this is what's common for all of them.
Well, except Alex, Shantae and Chun Li... and maybe Zelda. Why be consistent when you can choose not to be?
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next In-Game Event Celebrates Sleeveless Spirits
I see Alex Roivas in there. Please don't tease it. We know we ain't getting another ever.
Re: Happy 68th Birthday, Shigeru Miyamoto
@RPGamer
@Coach_A
Neither is he a "big guy".
Re: Limited Run Reveals Trover Saves The Universe Physical Release For Switch
Still waiting for #28.... two years and counting!
Re: Review: FIFA 21 - EA Insults Switch Owners Yet Again With This Half-Baked Effort
Surely the right question to be asked would be:
"Why isn't PES on the Switch?"
Re: Just Dance 2021 Launches On Switch Today, Here's The Full Track List
Why is the track list so ass? Do people actually listen to this crap?
Re: Of Course Scalpers Are Already Listing Fire Emblem's 30th Anniversary Edition
No physical game in the physical package? Who the hell's gonna buy that?
Re: Review: MindSeize - Slick Mega Man Zero-Style Action Jammed Into A Metroidvania
Mmmmmm.......popcorn
Re: Nintendo Gives Xenoblade Chronicles Some Love With 7-Minute Relaxation Video
Very nice indeed
Re: Review: Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
The screenshots gives no clue as to what the playable sections actually look like. This would mean I would have to read the article and use my imagination. Ohh lord
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Nintendo 64 Games
Extreme-G - what an awesome game.
Re: Poll: Have You Won A Game Of Super Mario Bros. 35?
Some of the above excuses as to why you have not won yet is just ridiculous You do have options to direct yourselves towards certain courses, which is actually part of the strategy. Could it be that the everyday person just isn't good enough at playing Mario? It is a skilled platformer, so nothing to feel beaten up about.
Re: Guide: How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Any one had luck removing a stripped screw on the Pro Controller?
Re: Random: Remember To Charge Your Switch At Least Twice A Year, Nintendo Helpfully Suggests
Mine is always charging / docked.
I dislike handhelds but love Nintendo.
Re: How Well Do You Know Kirby?
9/10 - always loved Kirby, although I've not played that many Kirby games.
Re: Poll: Did You Know That Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Supports Up To Four Players?
I get that it's cool being able to design your own track 'n' all, but I bet the game itself will get boring after a very short time as it's basically going to be a poor man's Mario Kart. - And by poor I mean content-wise, the meat of the actual gameplay. Obviously not cost-related
Re: Review: WWE 2K Battlegrounds - A Disappointingly Poor Wrestlefest
@HobbitGamer
Well that makes no sense. I was obviously referring to the fact that show wrestling as a form of theatrical entertainment should not be labeled as a sport, since it's not as opposed to greco roman wrestling.
Yes, my statement was uncalled for and rude. It merely served as a mean to see if we still live in an era where we absorb every chance we get to feel offended. Thus my quest has been completed.
And I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am 😉
Re: Review: WWE 2K Battlegrounds - A Disappointingly Poor Wrestlefest
@scully1888
Yes, cause you can care about a game even though you do not care for the "sport".
I once liked a baseball game.
Re: It's Official, Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Ohh Capcom, you do love us after all ♥️
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Retail Listing Appears, Gets Taken Down Immediately
It would be amazing.
Mass Effect is THE greatest trilogy in gaming history.
It was as close to perfection games has ever come.
Sure games grow prettier year by year and new things gets technological possible. But writing a great story in video games is a lost art. The only other franchise I can think of was Legacy of Kain. It's a shame the story is not the most important focus point in games now a days.
Re: Poll: What's The Best 3D Mario Game?
Mario Kart is the best Mario Game. Everyone knows this
Re: Review: RPG Maker MV - A Potent Game Creation Tool, If You Have The Patience Required
Can someone provide pictures/link to the sheets of available character sprites? I would like to know before buying, if the non human characters available are interesting enough for my project.