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It's always ridiculous when some people bash others for being against game key cards. We know nothing lasts forever. But the odds of being able to play physical media in the future are a lot higher than playing your digital games. How many times have companies delisted digital games after a few years? You're paying for a long term rental and hoping the company doesn't snatch it away at some point. Meanwhile, a company isn't going to take away your physical game you have owned for years. If you love digital games that's cool. But to bash others who are against it is just immature and ridiculous in my opinion.😐 Everyone isn't just going to roll over to something companies are trying to force on consumers.

I have THPS 1+2 and like it. I'm glad to see this one getting good reviews but I really don't know why they made so many changes to THPS 4. The two minute timer is ridiculous in my opinion among other changes.

I don't know why this game wasn't running in the best condition when it launched. It's an old game

@KevinP I completely understand how you feel. It happened with the Wii U, PS3, and Xbox One. After a generation of success, the next one was followed up by a worse experience for consumers. It's like these companies are allergic to sustainable success. I think it comes down to arrogance and greed. They believe since a lot of people enjoyed their previous product, consumers will buy the new product no questions asked. Success isn't guaranteed no matter the industry. There are a lot of companies that have gone bankrupt after previous success because they thought they were guaranteed to succeed with their next product/service. I'm not saying that is the situation Nintendo is currently in, but they really are dropping the ball with the Switch 2 and any goodwill with customers. Seems like every week something else negative is being revealed about Nintendo and their handling of the Switch 2.

@Magician Yep. A while back I said that I think they wanted the Switch 2 to be all digital but knew the backlash would be fierce. It's why they introduced the game key cards. Try to ease customers into getting used to not owning their games anymore. Everything Nintendo is doing is a company that is at war with physical media. Some people are still asleep and not paying attention. Make people nervous about purchasing used games and force them to buy digital because it's "safer" and from a reputable source like the eShop.😐

@SirLink "It's your fault for buying second hand games!" - Nintendo fanboys, probably

What a s**t show.😐 Of course some people will blame the consumer for this instead of where it really should be directed. The honeymoon phase is over with Switch 2 and a lot of slimy stuff is being exposed. Nintendo is on a reckless rampage and it won't end well for them. Some countries have very strict consumer laws/protections. They really are tempting fate when it comes to getting raked over the coals legally and they will deserve it. You can't punish innocent consumers because you are angry at a few bad apples.

@KevinP The Switch 2 seems like it was designed by the Nintendo corporate board instead of actual developers who are passionate about games. Game key cards, anti consumer EU agreements, poor controller repairability, high game prices, etc... The success of the Switch went to their heads and made them even more arrogant

@IOI Insanity isn't it? And there's nothing the Pro 2 controller does to even justify that high price in my opinion.

@KevinP Well said. I'll never understand why some people have blind allegiance to any company. It's so ridiculous and pathetic to me. Xbox fans are currently finding that out the hard way with the massive layoffs. They are attacking Spencer because they thought he was their "buddy" because he's a gamer too. Corporations and their shills only care about one thing, money. Unfortunately some consumers believe their loyalty and not their money is what matters the most to these companies.

Planned obselecence is what a lot of these companies are currently going for which is absolutely ridiculous and wasteful in my opinion. It's inexcusable when they make it extremely hard or pretty much impossible to replace the battery without effectively destroying the product. Just another device that will contribute to e-waste. I'm not surprised by some of the comments too. If others don't have glowing things to say about Nintendo, Sony, or Xbox, the diehard loyalists attack. Take off the fanboy glasses and realize these corporations aren't your friends. You can level justified criticism at them and still enjoy the products or services they have.😐

@batmanbud2 "What list?"- the feds, probably

The cat and mouse game will never end with stuff like this. I'm glad to see tax dollars being wasted on this instead of more pressing issues.😐🙄

When I initially saw both games I didn't think they looked truly next gen. Which isn't a bad thing. Both could have been on Switch but that would be bad business for Nintendo. They need exclusives for the Switch 2 and making both of those games cross gen would've hurt Switch 2 sales in my opinion

Those Xbox Series numbers are pathetically bad.🥴😂

It's so weird how secretive Nintendo is with stuff like this. It's almost like they are annoyed when people want to know more information on game developers, products, etc... Most companies will immediately announce the developers of a new game and just move on. Only Nintendo acts like they are guarding Area 51 secrets.😐

I remember when Prime Day was something to look forward to. These "deals" are pretty tame and may be better for the holiday season if some people are patient enough

The only interesting game so far on Switch 2 in my opinion until Donkey Kong comes out. It's good they are adding more features to it

When I first saw this I knew it would be bad, but not this atrocious.🥴

I follow his YouTube channel. He's definitely talented and it's really cool to see how far he upgraded the Switch Lite. I really wish Nintendo had officially made an OLED version. The size was perfect for a handheld in my opinion.

This will sell out immediately. Hopefully I can get a pair for my daughter who is a huge AC fan

Embracer Group and Microsoft have done a lot of damage to the industry in the past few years. Xbox is a rudderless ship with an incompetent captain at the helm. Spencer was built up as the "buddy" of gamers which was always ridiculous to me. He's just another corporate shill who only cares about the bottom line when it comes to the company's account and his.

America and the EU box art looks vibrant and you can immediately tell what the game is about just glancing at it. The Japan art looks dystopian and unappealing in my opinion

The series is pretty much dead after Microsoft's ineptitude when it comes to managing studios.

I'm pretty sure this also doesn't have anything to do with Nintendo wanting people to purchase their expensive first party dock?🤔 Third party docks were a staple with the Switch, especially if you travelled a lot and wanted to hook your console up to a hotel's television.

The mixed messaging with the Switch 2 has been annoying. It seems like a lot of people at Nintendo are having inputs on something that should be universal. How do other consoles utilize something that your own console can't?! Ridiculous

If it makes sense you know Nintendo will not do it or even entertain the idea.

I didn't know some people actually cared which developer(s) made this overpriced tech demo.😐

People blaming the heat instead of the hardware are just being ridiculous. I doubt people are playing this thing outside in triple digit weather. It seems like a hardware or software issue is causing some of these systems to overheat. And people complaining about issues with their expensive purchase isn't "hating" or moaning either. Anyone with common sense would be upset and worried about their new console already giving them issues. It's pathetic the lengths some people will go to not criticize their favorite company. Attacking the consumers for bringing an issue or issues to light reeks of immaturity.

I'm surprised amiibos are still a thing. I bought some when they first came out and the novelty went away pretty quickly for me. The designs are cool but not enough to keep spending money on them.

Who didn't see this happening? Hopefully Nintendo is raked over the coals for this anti consumer garbage

@HugoGED He should've been fired a long time ago. It's crazy how this dude still has a job.

@Jumwa I agree with you. If they completely left the industry I doubt a lot of people will actually miss them. They have ruined so many franchises and companies.

@Pillowpants A long time ago there was an article I read about why Microsoft jumped into the game industry with the Xbox. Bill Gates and others saw how dominant Sony was with the PlayStation brand and didn't want them to have a monopoly in the industry. Kind of ironic since Microsoft had a monopoly with Windows in the PC industry. It was pretty much arrogance that made them think they could step into a new industry and dominate it.

I remember how many Xbox fans were happy with the Activision purchase because they thought it would screw Sony and Nintendo. People with common sense knew this would be bad for the industry, particularly those who worked at Activision and Microsoft. You don't make a purchase that large and expect things to stay the same. The Xbox brand is floundering and Microsoft is trying to put a bandaid on a knife wound. They need to stop straddling the fence and just become a dedicated third party publisher already. It's the only thing that may save the brand. The dedicated hardware division is pretty much toast.

They know enough suckers will believe the bs and support this garbage. I'm really tired of hearing excuses for why game key cards are being used. Nintendo could've stuck with regular micro SD cards. The Steam Deck and other pc handhelds use them with no issues. Nintendo is using a format that isn't widely used and very expensive. They are helping publishers kill off physical media. "But Nintendo's own games are fully on the cartridge!" That's also intentional. They had to throw their customers a bone to not look like complete bad guys. I'm willing to bet anything they wanted the Switch 2 to be all digital but knew the backlash would be way too intense to do that. So compromise for now by offering game key cards while still making their own games fully available on the cartridge. The people won't be as upset because Nintendo is still the "savior" of physical media. It's all just a scummy scam to wrestle control away from the consumers when it comes to what they can and cannot purchase. And if anyone thinks publishers will go away from game key cards once the SD card prices drop, I got beachfront property in Idaho to sell you. They will move the goalposts on why they have to keep using game key cards even if the format is dirt cheap in a few years. It'll all come back to one thing, control. These companies really don't want you owning anything anymore.

Forever Garbage strikes again. They have ruined so many iconic franchises. It's ridiculous how they keep getting opportunities to screw up

If people had any sense they would boycott this garbage. A code in a box is an absolute joke

I'm really excited for this game. I hope it turns out good. It's the only exclusive so far that has me interested in Switch 2

Welcome Tour is GOTY for me. Nintendo put a lot of time and resources into it. Top 5 game of all time baby!!😄😆

This is why it's such bs when these companies raise the prices of games due to development costs. The big wigs are raking in more cash than ever while the actual developers are continually getting screwed. More layoffs in the industry means more cash for the out of touch executives. What a joke

Nintendo being Nintendo. This company is adverse to just giving fans what they want sometimes. Tone deaf

Welcome Tour should've been dead last

I really wish the AI fad would die out but I doubt it will. It's an excuse for companies to be lazy and cheap. They don't want to actually pay human beings. Stuff like this is the result of that mindset.

The file size is more interesting than this drab looking game

Seems like Nintendo is not confident in this game being a long term success. They are just pushing it out to meet a Switch 2 exclusive quota in my opinion. It'll be quickly forgotten

I'm really tired of the AI push in pretty much every industry. It's anti worker and a lot of people really don't want it, especially in gaming.

I'm not surprised by this. A lot of companies help out other companies in the game industry. Business and money is all that matters in the end.

People need to boycott this douchebag company. They were hostile to customers who had legitimate issues with their product and are now backpedaling. Pathetic. Start holding these corporations accountable for their actions. They are disrespectful because a lot of people don't have any standards.

An update for a paid tech demo. Laughable.