Those who claim Mario Maker 1 was not a great game has totally lost it. Just because something better comes out, does not maker the former less creditable.
So not only do you need to buy this twice to play multiplayer, but you also need two Switch consoles? That is ridiculous. Will definitely affect sales negatively.
During the Wii U era, Nintendo had to focus on quantity over quality. That is no longer the case, since plenty of 3rd party support for the Switch. I'm glad Nintendo almost always makes the right decision.
There is no doubt they will continue with a hybrid console next generation. The interesting thing to be seen is whether they can make sure not to fall too far behind technology and performance wise compared to the dedicated consoles.
It is actually quite remarkable that the Switch has pulled of such success, when it's no better performance wise than the now 15 year old Xbox 360.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. I had no idea that was the case. That does indeed make Xbox an interesting choice. To be able to play Morrowind again would entice me. Now think about an Xbox BC with Nintendo games as well. That would be the tits.
@ThanosReXXX I have to say that all this "backwards compatible" really sounds much better than it really is. The 360 was backwards compatible, but only very few original Xbox games actually played and performed like they should. A lot of great games didn't even start up, like Silent Hill 2 and Legacy of Kain. What I'm trying to say is, that never again will I fall for "backwards compatible" as a reason to choose one console over another. Neither should any one else. I bet all my dimes on history to repeat itself on that front.
The first one for Wii U blew me away. That game was so fresh that I couldn't believe it. I played so many hours and I got really good at it. Almost every stage was perfect and the variety was great. For some reason I didn't feel the same way about the 2nd game for Switch. Nonetheless my memories of the first game will serve as some of the best in my 30 years of console gaming experience.
I hate all these "street" sports games. Give us the real thing. How hard is it to make a football game better than FIFA? Sure they have all the licenses, but is that the only reason no one tries to better their poor and boring gameplay?
I will give them a go, whenever there is a sale. It baffles me that there is no option to be notified when certain games, DLC's etc. go on sale. You would have thought that was possible in 2020, but no...
@GrandScribe I play it only on Switch and as I wrote, I have never experienced a single problem. I have not purchased the expansions though, which might be the reason.
If you already played the base game, then you're probably not missing out, unless you need that handheld option.
@PoeTheLizard To me Morrowind was by far the best of them all. I hope to see something like it, but I'm afraid you're right, that it is never going to happen. I would like to say "but alas, how can one top perfection" but Morrowind was not perfect. Far from it actually. Not even for it's time. But it had something not many games of that size has....soul. That special feeling of something divine.
At what point did Bethesda become a developer to hate?
They made some of the best games through the years. Of course there will be ***** games once in a while. It might even have been a little more "in a while" than "once" lately. No one told you to buy all games from a specific developer. That's hardly ever a sane choice.
But at the end of the day it all comes down to whether they can pull it off with the next Elder Scrolls entry. Elder Scrolls VI.
That is their main franchise. Every entry so far has been a true masterpiece. I think we at least owe them a chance to show us that they are all-in once again. Skyrim was the most expensive game ever to develop at the time it came out. For all I know, it might still be. I think they still go for all or nothing with the main series of this franchise. It seems to have been the case so far.
I have to agree with what @kukabuksilaks wrote. I'm from Denmark and my experience with Bergsala is way below par as well. Nintendo should indeed have cut ties with them long ago. All in all I do not like that this article sort of hails Bergsala. It might have been important back then in the 80's, but that's history. They suck now.
Ehh what? Come again? How many horror titles have you played? IGN gave this game a 5.9 out of 10. That hardly classifies as greatest of all time. My dime is on Silent Hill 2. What a remake that would make!
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Re: Anniversary: Super Mario Maker Turns 5 Years Old Today
Those who claim Mario Maker 1 was not a great game has totally lost it. Just because something better comes out, does not maker the former less creditable.
Re: Monster Hunter For Switch Headlines Capcom's Online Sale Ahead Of The Tokyo Game Show
I fu**ing love Monster Hunter
Re: Where To Pre-Order Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit On Nintendo Switch
So not only do you need to buy this twice to play multiplayer, but you also need two Switch consoles? That is ridiculous. Will definitely affect sales negatively.
Re: Netflix's Resident Evil Series Has Been Officially Confirmed, First Details Released
@Arnold-Kage
It's not like that. Albert Wesker is one of the kids. There were several.
Read about the progenitor virus and you'll understand:
https://residentevil.fandom.com/wiki/Progenitor_Virus
Re: Classic Run-And-Gun Blaster Turrican Is Making A Comeback
Christ I'm old...!
Re: Limited Run Pre-Orders For Mighty Gunvolt Burst Open Later This Week
@roysingh
Please let me introduce you to commas ( , )
Re: Reminder: Splatoon 2's Next Bonus Splatfest Takes Place This Weekend, With More On The Way
So...... which came first?
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Making As Many Games As It Used To?
During the Wii U era, Nintendo had to focus on quantity over quality.
That is no longer the case, since plenty of 3rd party support for the Switch. I'm glad Nintendo almost always makes the right decision.
Re: Fatal Frame Producer Wants To Bring A New Entry In The Survival Horror Series To Nintendo Switch
@jwala-thakur
Yes I have and no, they are clearly not. Maybe you just didn't get the story.
Re: Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum'n'Fun! Surpasses One Million Sales, Free DLC Now Available
Is it better than Donkey Konga were with it's bongo drums?
Re: What Comes After Switch? Nintendo Discusses Plans For Future Game Consoles
There is no doubt they will continue with a hybrid console next generation. The interesting thing to be seen is whether they can make sure not to fall too far behind technology and performance wise compared to the dedicated consoles.
It is actually quite remarkable that the Switch has pulled of such success, when it's no better performance wise than the now 15 year old Xbox 360.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced During LRG's Livestream
@LimitedRunGames
Where in the world of meat is the regular Super Meat Boy?
Re: Nintendo President Apologises For Joy-Con Drift, Can't Comment Further Due To Ongoing Lawsuit
Excuse me but how is this an issue for the joy-con alone? I'm experiencing the same ***** on the Pro Controller.
Re: Capcom Says "No" To Monster Hunter World On Nintendo Switch (Again)
I have played World and I didn't like it compared to Generations, Tri etc.
I would much more prefer a new entry with the same mechanics as Generations.
Re: Min Min Revealed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Fighter
Cool! Min Min was who I hoped for.
Great choice!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's ARMS Fighter Will Be Revealed In Livestream Next Week
I like to fight with Minmin but if I were a betting man, which I am, I'd put my money on Stretch Dude or Rubber Girl.
Re: Nintendo's Cute Little Skipping Game Is Proving To Be Pretty Popular
Please don't all of you American's play it at the same time. It would create a tidal wave that would destroy Japan.
Re: Nintendo Releases Hanafuda And Playing Cards Based On Mario, Zelda, Splatoon And More (Europe)
When actually playing playing cards, any themed design is just annoying.
Re: Talking Point: Six Burning Questions We'd Love Nintendo To Answer This Summer
Question 7:
What are the plans to not fall too far behind the upcoming next gen consoles?
Re: Talking Point: The Time Is Right For Microsoft And Nintendo To Get Comfier With One Another
@ThanosReXXX
Thank you for your detailed explanation.
I had no idea that was the case. That does indeed make Xbox an interesting choice. To be able to play Morrowind again would entice me.
Now think about an Xbox BC with Nintendo games as well. That would be the tits.
Re: Talking Point: The Time Is Right For Microsoft And Nintendo To Get Comfier With One Another
@ThanosReXXX
I have to say that all this "backwards compatible" really sounds much better than it really is. The 360 was backwards compatible, but only very few original Xbox games actually played and performed like they should. A lot of great games didn't even start up, like Silent Hill 2 and Legacy of Kain.
What I'm trying to say is, that never again will I fall for "backwards compatible" as a reason to choose one console over another. Neither should any one else. I bet all my dimes on history to repeat itself on that front.
Re: Talking Point: The Time Is Right For Microsoft And Nintendo To Get Comfier With One Another
To be honest... I would not have purchased a Nintendo console if it wasn't for their 1st and 2nd party franchises.
The latest Nintendo console which was good enough for it's time for the 3rd party games alone was the Super Nintendo.
Re: Limited Run Games Has Postponed Its Upcoming Presentation
@Limitedrungames
How many additional years do we have to wait for #28 ?
Re: Splatoon Players Celebrate The Series' Fifth Anniversary With Lovely Fan Art
The first one for Wii U blew me away. That game was so fresh that I couldn't believe it. I played so many hours and I got really good at it. Almost every stage was perfect and the variety was great.
For some reason I didn't feel the same way about the 2nd game for Switch. Nonetheless my memories of the first game will serve as some of the best in my 30 years of console gaming experience.
Thank you Splatoon and congratulations.
Re: Street Power Football Brings An "Over-The-Top" Arcade Video Game Experience To Switch This Summer
I hate all these "street" sports games. Give us the real thing. How hard is it to make a football game better than FIFA? Sure they have all the licenses, but is that the only reason no one tries to better their poor and boring gameplay?
Re: Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
@bozz
Thanks, that's great.
Re: Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
@bozz
I will give them a go, whenever there is a sale.
It baffles me that there is no option to be notified when certain games, DLC's etc. go on sale. You would have thought that was possible in 2020, but no...
Re: Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
@GrandScribe
I play it only on Switch and as I wrote, I have never experienced a single problem. I have not purchased the expansions though, which might be the reason.
If you already played the base game, then you're probably not missing out, unless you need that handheld option.
Re: Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
@GrandScribe
You shouldn't be. The game is fantastic.
I have personally never encountered any problems.
Re: Review: The Elder Scrolls: Blades - A Grindy Free-To-Play Bastardisation Of Bethesda's RPG Classic
@PoeTheLizard
To me Morrowind was by far the best of them all. I hope to see something like it, but I'm afraid you're right, that it is never going to happen. I would like to say "but alas, how can one top perfection" but Morrowind was not perfect. Far from it actually. Not even for it's time. But it had something not many games of that size has....soul. That special feeling of something divine.
Re: Review: The Elder Scrolls: Blades - A Grindy Free-To-Play Bastardisation Of Bethesda's RPG Classic
At what point did Bethesda become a developer to hate?
They made some of the best games through the years. Of course there will be ***** games once in a while. It might even have been a little more "in a while" than "once" lately. No one told you to buy all games from a specific developer. That's hardly ever a sane choice.
But at the end of the day it all comes down to whether they can pull it off with the next Elder Scrolls entry. Elder Scrolls VI.
That is their main franchise. Every entry so far has been a true masterpiece. I think we at least owe them a chance to show us that they are all-in once again. Skyrim was the most expensive game ever to develop at the time it came out. For all I know, it might still be. I think they still go for all or nothing with the main series of this franchise. It seems to have been the case so far.
Re: Random: What's Up With That Metroid Reference In The Paper Mario Trailer?
It's a referrence to a VR feature.
Re: A "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest Will Take Place In Splatoon 2 Next Month
How can one decide between ketchup and mayonnaise without knowing the meal in question?
If we assume the meal is squid, I much prefer sweet and sour sauce.
Re: Netflix Announces The Actor Who Will Play Vesemir In Season Two Of The Witcher
If you would like to see Kim Bodnia's greatest performance, see the amazing Danish film called "Pusher".
It has to be the first one, since he's not in the sequal. It's a great film also starring Mads Mikkelsen.
Re: Reminder: Four Classic SNES And NES Games Have Launched On Switch Today
Eliminator Boat Duel is a great game.
Can't wait to play some vs.
Is it still only possible through friends list or did they fix that crap yet?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger 5?
I guess they went with Piranha Plant to ensure there are still more Mario characters than Fire Emblem characters.
Re: IGN Founder Offers Hint At One Of The Rumoured Wii U Ports Coming To Switch
So no Pikmin 4 then? They said it was in development and nearly finished 2 years ago!
...and yes, I will buy Pikmin 3... again.
Re: Level-5 Realises Fans Don't Like Delays, But Does It To Make Its Games Better
I like delays - and I'm people!
Re: Poll: What Other Wii U Games Do You Want To See On Switch?
Xenoblade Chronicles X will only see a Switch port if a sequel is in the works. I'd say the chances are pretty good.
Re: Boob-Filled Borefest Or Game Of Thrones Successor? Reviews For Netflix's Witcher Series Are In
Hands up everyone who clicked this article and expected to see boobs.
Re: Soccer, Tactics & Glory Brings A Turn-Based Take On The Beautiful Game To Switch
It looks ass, but it could be fun.
Re: The Amazing Story Of How One Man's Fib Created A Nintendo Empire
I have to agree with what @kukabuksilaks wrote.
I'm from Denmark and my experience with Bergsala is way below par as well. Nintendo should indeed have cut ties with them long ago.
All in all I do not like that this article sort of hails Bergsala. It might have been important back then in the 80's, but that's history. They suck now.
Re: Review: Alien: Isolation - One Of The Greatest Horror Games Of All Time Comes To Switch
@Kidfunkadelic83
Thanks. That is good to know. I will give the game a try then.
Re: Civilisation VI's Latest Switch Update Appears To Have Broken The Game Completely
Did the update at least add the hot seat option? A thing they promised us so long ago, that I'm starting to suspect they lied to us.
Re: Review: Alien: Isolation - One Of The Greatest Horror Games Of All Time Comes To Switch
"One of the best horror games of all time"
Ehh what? Come again? How many horror titles have you played? IGN gave this game a 5.9 out of 10. That hardly classifies as greatest of all time. My dime is on Silent Hill 2. What a remake that would make!
Re: Poll: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Out Today, Which Version Are You Getting?
@Friendly
Definitely Breastpaté
Re: Deals: Amazon UK Gets Into The Black Friday Spirit With Tasty Nintendo Switch Game Bundles
The headline says the deals are "tasty", not "great".
I absolutely agree that they are tasty... in the same way that celery is tasty.
Re: Review: Sparklite - An Enjoyable Rogue-Lite That Pays Homage To Zelda In The Best Way
Interesting. Might get it.
Re: Review: Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Great Multiplayer, But A Step Backwards For Solo Athletes
So if multiplayer is the intention, I should consider it an 8?
Re: Review: Xeno Crisis - An Old-School Twin-Stick Shooter Which Supplies A Stern Test
Why is Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine on the front cover?