AussieMcBucket

What's a "Japanese third-party game series?" Are we talking from our Nintendo perspective? Because it seems like the sales data is for Capcom, or maybe you were talking about all Japanese game series ever.

I really think this is taking a similar path as Pokopia. I need to get on this train. I have all 3 Splatoon main games. Love the franchise.

@Friendly @Jason_Feiner Also, they're professional journalists that cover Nintendo news. Most likely, at least one of them has Nintendo Music. I'm pretty sure they know.

@Ganon821 What does that mean? What would that be?

A strategy that never failed for anyone.

I mean, what else are they doing?

Cool! I've heard this is very fun.

I really gotta get this.

He didn't have a Switch for BOTW launch?? Not a real fan. Not allowed to play Link. Not seeing this movie.

@MK73DS Good grief! I hope it's worth it.

What?! They increased the file size by more than threefold??? When does the Switch 2 Expansion Pack come out? Sheesh...

@Shaw_Brothers Sigh, probably. That's what they did for Rogue Prince. I wonder if it didn't sell well on Switch 2? Like, why not do that? Or both. An upgrade path seems like the best of both worlds.

I can't believe Ollie is playing/reviewing the next 3D Mario game! Can't wait to finally see it.

117 GB, no problem. I didn't need any other games.

So, they're making the next Zelda!

It's probably a GKVHS. No buy for me.

@larryisaman Oh! Never mind then. XD

@Jack_Goetz 99 is so well-made.

Great animation outside of the gameplay. Axolotl luck to them!

@StorminNorman Interesting, thanks for the tip!

@Sylamp Ohhhh, so it just uses in-game currency (unless you want to pay, of course). Cool, thank you!

Nice specific features though!

Is this just to buy them (at a discount)? Can you not earn them by playing?

So, you guys do like these things? I can't see the point in most or any of them.

Oh, didn't mean to offend with my comment. Didn't realize it was controversial.
I mean, we all are, really. Just poking a bit of fun. But anyway. I guess I figured you get a notification when your comment is flagged or whatever. Nope.
I'll live. Sorry if I ruffled feathers.

Thanks for the rec! Is Raiders going to be the next Pokopia-like sleeper hit? At first, we were all like, "Not sure..." Then, we were like, "Hm, maybe this is more interesting than we thought." And now, everybody's raving about it. I'm psyched to get it.

Uhh... this looks amazing. I am totally getting this. Great music!!!

@Pillowpants It seems like we should expect those when their sequels arrive later this year and beyond.

But like, this is part of MS' role as a subsidiary, no? They assist on the technical side - probably help with the game engines, have their staff generate tons of assets, optimize, etc. They're kind of the "workhorse" now. Cool on them.

@SuntannedDuck2 I'm guessing you haven't played this?

It does seem great from the trailer. I don't know the director's other films, but I'm not a horror fan. And thus, I'm not sure if I'd be up for this or not. Seems legit though. I do like Paul Walter Hauser a lot.

@Neckcrane I'm sure they tweaked it a bit.

@TimeGuy Oh yeah, the typewriter! I had just noticed how the ammo is just like the boxes in the game. So cool!

"Have you tried restarting your computer?"

This is pretty silly.

@BrokenCiv It's coming. Hopefully much sooner than later.

@AlanShore I'm here for you. 🤝🏻

@AlanShore What if it's bad?

Thanks for laying this out for us, NL!

It says the participants will be chosen based on the order of applications. That's certainly more fair than just random, but..... what's the point of applying if you didn't jump on it when it opened.

@PtM I'm your huckleberry.

See, this is why we NEED physical versions of LEGO sets. They can just shut down the servers at any second, and that will be it.

GanonDILF returns!

@Serpenterror Now can you give me examples of companies that just "eat" the cost of something because they know it's the right thing to do and want it to sit right and sell well with their customers?

@Serpenterror I don't think it's about the storage size. Could be read speeds, as others have said, or it could be the added cost of the microSD Express cards.

I can actually see the difference!

@cylemmulo No.

Well, we beat XSS for Guns. Weird that it's different for Peace Walker. But hey, 60fps! Go Switch 2!

@SillyG You would buy this a fourth time, but you're concerned about a GKC?

@Jucksalbe A definite maybe! It's 100% possible. Absolutely could be. No question that they might.

@Penguinpengy I believe that's meant to "recommend" an older builder's assistance. And I don't agree that younger audiences are an untapped market for this. I mean, maybe some children might just be enticed by the characters or something. But this isn't how they likely know Mario nowadays. LEGO is obviously going for nostalgia here, which means that there is a larger audience for it from the generations that grew up with the original version.
I suppose it could discourage some younger buyers, but maybe that's not necessarily a bad thing, because maybe it will be outside of their skill level. The story about the book fair is odd; I can't imagine why you wouldn't have been allowed to purchase it. But regardless, you seem to feel yourself that you were operating outside of the "norm" in terms of reading level. So, I'm not sure it would apply to you or others that are interested in challenging these age "recommendations.