AussieMcBucket

I'm sorry, but you've thrown off the emperor's groove.

You know, if we want to own the digital media we purchase, then we should push for a reform on those policies, not just complain that we can't buy physical copies anymore. There are lots of practical downsides to physical media, as well.

@JohnnyMind Hear, hear! Well said.

I blame Nintendo.

Lots of comments about things that Gavin specifically addresses in his review... 🤦🏼‍♂️

How incredibly irritating about the lag. And disappointing about the Beatspell mode, though as you say, perhaps I will feel differently.
Thanks for this great review! Extra excited to play this now. I'm looking forward to trying the demo first, just because it's a free sample. I do want this. I have an embarrassment of riches in game offerings; unfortunately, I wish my time and money could match that wealth.

@LinktotheFuture Oh no, I'm pretty sure we've had some where the rights had to be sorted out or it had to be recertified after a ratings review or whatever. Unless there's a distinction in that they weren't technically "delisted."

Tired of complaints about "justifying" $80. They don't have to do that. This isn't about, "Well, we need to see more if we're going to pay 80 bucks." It's a market shift. Costs and prices have gone up. This is a fully featured, large game with lots of content. There. Big-budget, AAA titles are now more likely to cost this much. And any additions of more characters, tracks, modes, etc. will probably cost money. Strange standards and expectations with this stuff.

This is pretty neat to see them adding these. However, it's not really new tracks, just new ways to drive the existing ones. Not exactly what many of us want, but it's still nice to get.

@LinktotheFuture I was gonna say that maybe this is some mistake or weird licensing/rating thing they have to fix, since we didn't get any notice beforehand.

@rjejr I hear you about paid DLC. Everything feels like such a big investment. Still, I guess we're paying artists for their work. It does seem like a pretty full game though, so I hope we'll all be satisfied.

Ha, that's funny about the squirt guns! I didn't know they did that. Good luck!

@HatesCheese Oh, $50?! Even better!

It's like a Splatoon Borderlands. Looks like it should be a lot of fun with loads of content. Plus, considering all the post-launch updates the Splatoon games get, we may see even more stuff later!

Also, could you please, if you're able, specify whether a game's multiplayer offers matchmaking? It doesn't sound like it for this game (apart from the "Call for Help" thingie) but I would really like to know, seeing as how I don't really have "friends" to play with.

Where did they announce the Treehouse part? Why wouldn't they include it in the Nintendo Today notification or put it on the Direct page on their website. It's literally the main item, right now.

Say goodbye to your wallets, PlayStation Players.

Wow, that was unexpected.

Anyone else think we'll get more info on OoT here?

Aw man, I just realized that I have since agreed to a work obligation and will miss the live presentation.

Do we think there are more surprises to this? I kind of smell a more deliberate overview Direct for this game, à la the one for Mario Kart World. I was thinking they could announce a Testfire or something, but this is supposed to be a single-player adventure, right? Hm. Looking forward to it, regardless.

There are no games for Switch 2, so what's the point of this feature?

Ahem. I have collected far more games than I have played. Silly me. I am also really enjoying Mina. It's hard for me to pick one, since I should probably play more first. I guess I'll see if the next 6 months go any differently. DX

@LastFootnote It jumped nearly $100 in just under a month. Capitalism rules.

Seem like great updates! Still curious about this one.

@uncleMike From God's lips to your lips and then to my ears.

@DaftSkunk What do you mean? It's a GameCube game.

I think we will definitely get Wii at some point. That seems easier for them to replicate, in terms of controls. I suppose the question is - and not for me - how they manage the emulation of the more recent previous systems. Will that require a reconfiguring of the entire platform or something?

Right, thank you. Ridiculous question here. I'm sure Nintendo Life would ask much more productive questions, as you say.

I would say after VB being added, they will likely try to get all the previous systems available on the service eventually. 3DS would have the biggest question mark: will they incorporate the 3D functionality for it? And again, after VB, I suspect they will. I just hope we can get tons of games for it, since there are so many amazing ones there.

@StewdaMegaManNerd They do put their 1st-party titles on sale, usually a few times per year. But it's never more than 33% off. The shame here is that it's mostly S1 titles and only certain ones, at that. To me, anyway. I have a problem anyhow. (Just focus on the games you already have...)

@FrylockJ THAT'S only odd because we've been conditioned to believe that old games should get cheaper. And "old" comes quickly with many companies.

I was hoping Bananza would go on sale and I'd pick it up in time for those challenges. I guess we're not really getting sales on S2 games yet. 1st-party ones, I mean. Plus, I wonder if they wouldn't want to discount it if it's part of the bundle. Ah well.

On the one hand, "Yay, a summer sale!"
But on the other hand, "Oh no, a summer sale..."

I assume it also helps them settle for an 80 USD price point. Which, are all the comments sections being flooded with "DROP THE PRICE?"

@1UP-HUSKY Yeah, I would argue a GKC does have more tangible value to it.

@Nao120 Word. That's what I was trying to get at.

@1UP-HUSKY Interesting.

@LastFootnote WILD.

I saw that GTA VI is getting code-in-a-box physical editions. I wonder if people will say they are no longer buying the game at all now or if that outrage is reserved for Nintendo and their Game-Key Cards.

Wait, Day One update? Never mind then. You're not getting my money, Nintendo.

These seem cool to me. Though yeah, perhaps some weird selections. Or maybe just weird titles for the collections.
And it feels strange that these are only being released for Switch 1 (of course realizing that S2 has backwards compatibility). Especially as S2 gets the announcement for a "definitive" Sonic Frontiers. And someone else pointed out other DLC or later additions also being omitted here.
Just some odd choices here, maybe.

Ah, whoops. I forgot to submit a story.

@KoopaTheGamer Ohhh, I think I get it now. Thank you! I'm playing Mina and have played Hollow Knight (before getting stuck and stopping for a while). But I definitely see the comparable mechanics you're describing. Thanks again!

@SonnyBonds Doesn't sound like it. I think those are known as "rogue-LITES."

@KoopaTheGamer Yeah, so what makes a "Souls-like?"

All right, this seems like another good opportunity to debate what we think the OoT remake will be like...

Hahaha, "every so often" the same thing happens to me. I'm so excited for this and anything from Aardman!

So many great games in that Direct. It's amazing how we're being treated with S2. Disappointment or even frustration that nothing is speaking to you is completely valid and understandable. It's the rage and accusations that are unfair, in my mind.
How DARE Nintendo not release games for ME? Those greedy con artists have lost their magic since 10 years ago. They should justify the money I chose to spend on their console!

Nintendo is doing their part. They are releasing games and building partnerships for tons more. If you really believe that the next Mario game is never coming, I am sorry for you. They have so many other franchises and titles. I'm certain they're working hard. And yeah, like @couchguy said, let's try and enjoy the ride. See you out there!

@BentIeyma I mean, maybe. The Switch 2 is way more powerful than the first one. And perhaps there wasn't the same determination about 3rd-party games as there is with S2. Just hoping, myself.

Yeah, I hope this game has a good amount of depth for those that want it. Obviously, make it super accessible and pick-up-and-play for those that don't.

@BentIeyma I'm loving it too! I'm still holding out hope that we may get GTA VI. And then you can sell your PS5!

Good picks, all 'round!

Hang on, is Ollie playing the Epstein files???

@abe_hikura Oh! Better than a "no" or no answer. Nice!

"Free-LC!" That's good. Doesn't make any sense if you think about it. Hahaha. But I like it. I'm gonna try and use that.

@Dm9982 Seems unlikely. But I'm rooting for you! I agree!

I find it odd that they only have a Samus torso. If it is a bust - something I hadn't considered - why not place it on a base like those often are? And perhaps a different franchise could have been represented in place of the Master Sword, given that Link is already there, loud and proud. Just my feedback, not trying to complain. Seems cool! I hope they serve some awesome dishes.

@Baker1000 Let's hope there is! That would be quite charming and hilarious.