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@Sonos You're partially right. Since August 3rd China actually stopped sending sand to Taiwan. Taiwan is the world's number 1 manufacturer of semiconductor chips. Sand is essential in making glass, concrete and other materials, some of which may directly impact the production of these chips. I'll leave a link (it's in Russian, so use google translate).

https://ria.ru/20220804/tayvan-1807118327.html

@Gitface Dragon Crown is great. It's my favorite ARPG/Beat'em of all time.

@bluedogrulez I understood what you meant. I'm simply pointing out that it's impossible for Nintendo to create such a device that's affordable. You can't have VR with even reasonable graphics without a minimum of 1080p in each eye. Mathematically that means a single screen that slides into a headset would need to be, at minimum 2k, which is twice that of 1080p. Anything less than that would make the graphics look like SD or worse. Have you tried PSVR? I like it a lot, but graphically it's inbetween ps2 and ps3 and that's with 1080p in each eye. It's already hard enough to read text with 1080p in each eye. The switch has a 720p screen, literally 1/4 the resolution of what is minimally required. It's just not there yet.

@bluedogrulez I've had the same thought about a slide in headset for a future switch product. Here's the problem. My phone has a 2k screen and I use Google daydream. VR gaming is still very limited and the graphics are poor. Nintendo would at a minimum need a 2k screen, but it's just not possible at this time to make the accompanying processing muscle to make such a device affordable. My phone is the cheapest device for a bare minimum experience and it cost me $400 and that's without the $80-$100 it cost for the Google Daydream.

I stopped reading pretty early in the article. Too many spoilers. Writing about the entire structure of the story isn't the kind of review I want to read. I prefer to be surprised.

The game is excellent. There are multiple endings based off of the decisions you make. I was fortunate enough to find the best ending on my first playthrough. The game is creepy in a scooby doo meets pg 13 horror/sci fi sort of way. While some of the characters can be annoying, I found them to be realistic and believable characters. I even got a little misty at the end.

This seems like a no brainer to port this to the switch. I do wonder if this will support crossplay between the Vita and PS4. That would be very enticing indeed.

@ValhallaOutcast What's wrong with the streaming functionality of the PS4 other than the fact that it's only 720p? PS4 Pro does 1080p

Can we ever hope to have steaming capabilities, so that we can let our friends watch us play like the PS4?

@hcfwesker great idea

@NEStalgia I see your point, but I don't think decisions made during the NES area still affect the relationships to this day. And even if they did I still think the Switch can bridge the gap between 3rd party developers in a way that no other Nintendo system can by offering some lucrative incentives.The system is finally powerful enough to handle some (obviously not all) current gen games, and because the Switch is popular and portable, it's not too far-fetched for Nintendo to lure developers into the fold: Bethesda being a perfect example. There is money to be made on a hybrid console regardless of past history.

Moreover, the Switch doesn't have the pejorative label the Wii and Wii U had, which is a huge difference.

I think a lot of people would double dip for remasters that can be played on the go: Bioshock Trilogy, Final Fantasy X, Dead Island, damn I would love to play Dying Light on the go. Obviously none of those games have been announced, but if Skyrim sells a few million copies then it's plausible that more remasters and new games follow. In summary, I believe the Switch will obtain much more 3rd party support than the last two Nintendo consoles, because 3rd parties are in the business to make money and the Switch being a popular hybrid console makes it a very lucrative platform for developers.

@Cheski You pretty much summarized how I feel. If Nintendo's spotlight was longer I would be a little more excited, but as of now I am just expecting them to focus on the new Mario more than anything else. However, say the game is as good as BOTW, we shouldn't have anything to complain about for the rest of the year.

Hey, if there's some kind of exclusive dlc, like special weapons for BOTW or new Mario Kart racing suits, well that would be an extra incentive to go to the theme park.

I have an Axon 7 with a 2k (that's 4 times the resolution of the switch) screen and the pixel density is still not enough without getting that screen door look in VR. I don't think VR will be viable until it is at least 4k. The point is the switch was never getting VR with a 720p screen.

I'm having similar conversations with people at work. There are people who have never touched a Zelda game before and can't get enough of BOTW.

What's interesting is where Nintendo is going to take this franchise in the future. If the core fans are satisfied, and the game brings in a whole new audience, it will fundamentally change the direction the series takes from now on.

I'm still pretty early in the game and so far I have only found one, but after glancing at this page, it's because I haven't discovered any of the areas the in the pictures yet. That's a relief, because I was starting to think that I was an idiot.

When I first started playing it (Wii U version) yesterday, I admit that I was initially a little underwhelmed with the graphics. At first it looked like a last gen (PS3, 360) game. And there were some initial frame rate dips that made me frown. But...

After playing around on the plateau for an hour, those frowns turned into large smiles. Once you adjust to the game, the visuals seem to improve. The game actually looks pretty good despite being in 720p. The art style is actually outstanding. But more importantly, the gameplay, world, lore, story and everything else is a dream come true. I have to work today, and all I am going to think about all day is how badly I want to go home and lose myself in this amazing immersive world.

The feeling I got from this game is something I haven't felt since Super Mario 64.

I want the Switch, but with the plastic screen and the loose kick stand issues, I think I'm going to wait until the Switch XL comes out.

I'll just buy Zelda BOTW on the Wii U.

@Kit I was bummed too when I heard the gamepad wasn't being utilized. But that would make the Wii U version the definitive version of the game despite the lower resolution. I suppose Nintendo thought making them identical would be the lesser of two evils. Personally I would have bought both versions regardless.

I don't understand the criticism of having only 32 gb of storage. The Nvidia shield originally came with only 16gb of storage and while that was never ideal, it was understood at the time that, that was a necessary limitation in order to keep the system affordable. Tablets in this price range don't generally come with more than 32 gb, so this seems like pretty standard stuff. It's not valid to compare this to a Xbone or Ps4. PC's and tablets are two very different animals.

Considering that a samsung 128 gb micro sd card is only around $45, we should be happy considering the cost prohibitive proprietary 64 gb vita cards cost over double that.

@idrawrobots "That simply did not happen. I played Wii Sports with friends and family for years and many people played Mario Kart Wii with the wheel. I would even be willing to guess most people did."

Agreed. Although not as popular as it once was, I still play Wii U Sports club online all the time and my best friend and I never get tired of Wii Sports golf.

@6ch6ris6 Same with the Wii U. When I get stuck I just check the web app and have the game automatically listed in the search engine. It's very convenient and the feature will be missed.

@Natethederp you're a year and a half late to this discussion. Thank you. In all this time I didn't figure out that they were separate games *sarcasm

Just imagine finally having a modern Pokemon game playable on your TV via the Nintendo Switch.

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@kupoid Wind Waker, Donkey Kong and Super Mario 3d World are all $20 each. That's the price of a single game, so to me I think I am finally ready to pick up a Wii U, so I have something fun to play during the Holiday

@Pink_Floyd I'm surprised to see that too. I am planning to buy the console next paycheck regardless (better late than never), and was expecting it to be $250. I'll still get it, and there are enough $20 Nintendo selects to more than make up for it. But still, Nintendo is going to have a weak holiday with that price considering a PS4 with Uncharted is the same price.

@Gerbwmu None of us know anything. At least you know that you know nothing, while some people think they know a lot more than they know

@ElGrego I agree with you. I would be willing to pay more for a more powerful system as well. But if the Switch is in the 1 teraflop range I think it will be enough.

@Galactus_33 nobody cares

Playing new Zelda and Mario on the go has me throwing money at the screen

This is a surprise. Switch is a day one buy for me and I never purchased a Wii U.

@Yorumi Excellent point. Because I own the Bioshock trilogy on Steam I was given the remastered versions for free. I bought the trilogy for ten US dollars a few years back. You just cannot beat those kind of deals. I have over 200 titles on Steam and will never run out of stuff to play. Sadly NX is a secondary consideration at this point. I want it to succeed, but I am beyond caring about purchasing one at this point

@Tuulenpoika That's exactly how I feel

At this point my cup runneth over. I wouldn't be surprised if NX was nothing more than an announcement that Nintendo is going 3rd party. Too much mystery for me equals too much hype equals possible letdown. I actually don't care as I once did about Nintendo. If they want me back as a customer, announce the damn thing and blow my mind with the new concept. Otherwise I'll stick with PC gaming.

@Captain_Gonru I wasn't aware that there was going to be more. I hope it's enough to entice me to come back to an amazing game.

Not enough to make me want to play it again. Great game, but if Nintendo wanted me back in my town they should have added a more substantial update. Hell I would pay for dlc if it offered more features

@Samurai_Goroh

I'm actually irritated with Nintendo for building this system up so much. If it does not deliver, I think the backlash will unprecedented. As always I want them to succeed but I have my doubts this time around.

After playing "A Story about my Uncle" on pc I realize now that a first-person Mario game is possible. If Nintendo implements VR, I would expect to see a first-person Mario game. It could be really cool.

@khululy I own the game on PC and I think it's helpful to understand that there are no boxing mechanics. This is a simulator/rpg. All of the game play is building your character and when it come time to fight, you watch the fight and make some minor adjustments in between rounds, but have no direct control. Check it out on youtube first before you buy. I think it's a good game, but it is a little too grindy for some.

@Kevlar44 I've heard similar rumors. It's nice to hear someone think outside the box and view this controller from a perspective of optimism, instead of viewing it from a negative lens. While a lot of this is speculation, I hope to hear from Nintendo soon. The anticipation is driving me nuts.

@allav866 I've been hearing rumors that NX is going to use 3d tactile rendering--which is similar to haptic feedback (coincidence that NX's controllers are also rumored to utilize haptic feedback?), which means the touch screen would be able to simulate buttons with a physical feel to them. Check out this video. Could be exciting if Nintendo decides to implement this technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo1n5CyCKr0

I thought this was dlc for Animal Crossing New Leaf. If the games are separate experiences, you can count me out.

There is one hidden feature in this game that makes it a gem for me. There is a code you can put in to manually name every character in the game including the main characters and bosses. There is something really awesome about naming the weaker characters after people you don't like and naming the bosses after your best friends. Makes the game worth a playthrough.

I liked the first Gunman Clive. Definitely going to pick this up. Just got my 32 gb SD card installed in my XL, so it's about time to use some of that space.

I for one, will not be buying the game. What a bunch of crap.

This is one of the most over-hyped games I have ever played. It is an incredibly boring experience. Just hours of rummaging through a family's belongings. Most of the family is under-developed storywise. The only character development comes from letters written by your little sister. Don't fall for the hype. Game is garbage.

In my opinion, the only reason it was critically acclaimed is because of the liberally biased press who want to promote the lbgtq community. If the game was identical in structure, but had a Christian theme about a girl discovering Jesus, the game would have been massacred by the press. Dear Esther was a vastly superior experience, but went under the radar. Ask yourself why that is.

And for those asking people to stop with the spoilers. This game came out a while ago, so if you don't want to read about spoilers then don't read the comment sections. Save yourself some money and skip this one.

One of the best games to come out in the last few years period. When I was playing this game on my PC, I kept thinking that this was a Nintendo quality experience. I urge all Nintendo fans to pick this up.

I'm enjoying the game so far. There is a subtle addictive element to it. I find myself looking forward to each new day to see what's new in all of the stores. But I do wish there were more mini games. I seem to be replaying the same ones over and over, and it seems a bit lazy on Nintendo's part to not have added more content. Sadly if Nintendo were to add DLC I would probably buy it, but considering how much content was packed into Animal Crossing New Leaf, there is no excuse for Tomodachi Life's lack of content. 8/10

My faith has been restored.