@PushMyGran86 When I first got my ps5 it happened the same with me, I just kept playing the Switch. But little by little I found games that either were cheaper on the psStore, or they benefit from a little extra power, or just didn't need to be portable. Currently I could say I spend almost 50:50 time on each console, despite my Switch library being almost ten times larger
Completely agree that other consoles, not only the Steam deck, often complement each other. Entry price is one thing for sure but there is no gaming machine to rule them all (no, not even PC)
I wish gimmicks like these were more readily available in all places Nintendo deals with. My official regional Nintendo page feigns ignorance on anything related to the VB
That was way more straightforward and frank for a Nintendo FAQ than I was expecting, so there is at least that. Yeah, I can't shake the feeling that money was the reason they handled it the way they did but I also appreciate the opportunity to buy the game instead of renting it. No online is probably the reason I won't be getting it any time soon, though
HOLD IT! Crewmate Blue was with me all the time fixing the sabotage. If they really were the imposter they had ample opportunity to murder me and didn't do it!
And I just started playing The Great Ace Attorney yesterday. Talk about timing
@Kilamanjaro https://www.digitalemelas.com has a very dedicated team to explaning everything Ys and a good place to check the timeline. They can go a little too deep sometimes but it's my go to for reference
I'm all for turning mobile gacha games into proper console versions. I've been curious about this game before but not curious enough to bite the gacha daily grind bait.
I can only dream they give Dragalia Lost this same treatment
They definitely don't look like pokemon at all and I always thought that was deliberate. Very interesting backstory that they were born from rejected designs, makes a lot of sense
@LastFootnote Right? If each stage in Mario Bros was 2 hours long I wouldn't mind them cutting a few worlds out.
I've played the 3DS version of DQ7 and while many directing choices had a good reasoning to be it's undeniable that it's tiring on the long run. I've enjoyed the slow beginning (which I've been told it was even slower on the ps1) but after 80 hours in you start questioning if the game has a pacing problem
As someone who put hours into Dragon Quest Builders I feel like this is right up my alley but if I'm being honest I'm still trying to stomach the pricing, for GKC no less. Too bad Pokemon games never go on sale.
Still, props to them for making pre order bonuses obtainable ingame. This is the way
Nooo
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the thumbnail thinking they had announced a port/remake/remaster/sequel to it.
My Wii gave out before I could finish this game
This is a really cool idea and props to bringing it to reality. That said, the way my ps5 builds heat up I'm not confident enough to put other sensitive electronics in close proximity to it
It's real easy to get pessimistic about news like this so in my headcanon Doug Bowser will fight to stop whatever it is Hasbro is doing right now and steer them in the right direction. Go Doug!
Amiibo is the kind of stuff I enjoy from afar. I'm glad they still exist but the price hike from currency exchange make them prohibitively expensive around here
@Not_Soos I had a similar problem. Was hosting a local multiplayer with my brother and my game crashed near the end of the session. My brother stayed online and fought the boss alone and I got zero rewards for my time.
@Kalcheus I was going to add to the comment above how I wondered whether this practice ever botched their initial sales because at this point it's the general rule rather than the exception. Thank you
@Pillowpants good call! Ive personally got burned by buying SMT5 only weeks before they announced Vengeance. In hindsight, those price drops feel like sellers where onto the upcoming news...
Persona 5 "Royaler" jokes aside, it took 8 years between P4 and P5 release, and P5 was the game that brought the series from niche to mainstream. I'm always happy to hear about the next mainline game but I truly believe a lot of careful planning goes into these games, from theming to the overarching message, and I hope they never rush it
@MrCookieCrisps That's a fair question. I don't have many objective points, kind of a gut feeling they've been treating this better than the last games. The single player sounds nice but you're probably right I should temper my expectations, I barely avoided the Mario Strikers burn
We've come a long way since the original Hyrule Warriors crossover bonanza to lore delving AoC and AoI. I'm still holding out on Age of Imprisonment because I was playing Clair Obscur at the time and now we have a trove of good games to play.
All in all, I'm glad they decided to make these games. Musou are my favorite hack n slash after a tiring day of work when I just need to turn off my brain and button mash
I'm more into FF when it was a medieval fantasy even if it had ancient technology and magic. The latter games that lean too much on advanced technology and modern clothing don't grab my attention. After XII the only game that scratched the FF itch was Bravely Default
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Re: Review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) - One Of The Most Enticing Pokémon Games Ever
@Markiemania95 my bad, it was a typo. I meant "if it wasn't". Thanks for the correction
Re: Review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) - One Of The Most Enticing Pokémon Games Ever
Looks definitely like a fun game. If it wasnt a game key card I would have preordered it
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The First Official Artwork From Pokémon Winds & Waves
@DTFaux I can totally see those being water scooters!
@Mr_Persona in ScaVi and Legends ZA the protagonist has a Rotom possessed cell phone to which they hang onto when falling from high places
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The First Official Artwork From Pokémon Winds & Waves
@abbyhitter the girl has it in her backpack too. I'm guessing it's a safety fall helicopter thing instead of a flying phone
Re: Mailbox: A Good Switch 2 Console Pairing, Fun With Strangers, Sterility - Nintendo Life Letters
@PushMyGran86 When I first got my ps5 it happened the same with me, I just kept playing the Switch. But little by little I found games that either were cheaper on the psStore, or they benefit from a little extra power, or just didn't need to be portable. Currently I could say I spend almost 50:50 time on each console, despite my Switch library being almost ten times larger
Re: Mailbox: A Good Switch 2 Console Pairing, Fun With Strangers, Sterility - Nintendo Life Letters
Completely agree that other consoles, not only the Steam deck, often complement each other. Entry price is one thing for sure but there is no gaming machine to rule them all (no, not even PC)
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 7 Pokémon?
Hard time picking between Rowlet and Rockruf. Lots of good contenders too
Re: Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
I wish gimmicks like these were more readily available in all places Nintendo deals with. My official regional Nintendo page feigns ignorance on anything related to the VB
Re: "We Thought It Would Be Fun" - Nintendo Explains Why Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Aren't On Switch Online
That was way more straightforward and frank for a Nintendo FAQ than I was expecting, so there is at least that.
Yeah, I can't shake the feeling that money was the reason they handled it the way they did but I also appreciate the opportunity to buy the game instead of renting it.
No online is probably the reason I won't be getting it any time soon, though
Re: Video: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Comparison
Suddenly I don't feel too bad I kept pushing XCX further in the backlog. Procrastinating wins once again.
Seriously, though, I'm starting this right after I download the upgrade
Re: New Fantasy Life i Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Haven't encountered any of them except for the Napdragon/Prairie Dragon tail swipe huge hit box. I thought it was intended though
Re: Hold It! Among Us And Capcom Have Teamed Up For Another Ace Attorney Crossover
HOLD IT!
Crewmate Blue was with me all the time fixing the sabotage. If they really were the imposter they had ample opportunity to murder me and didn't do it!
And I just started playing The Great Ace Attorney yesterday. Talk about timing
Re: Review: Ys X: Proud Nordics (Switch 2) - The Definitive Version Of Adol Christin's Seafaring Saga
@Kilamanjaro https://www.digitalemelas.com has a very dedicated team to explaning everything Ys and a good place to check the timeline. They can go a little too deep sometimes but it's my go to for reference
Re: Back Page: The Best Horses On The Nintendo Switch
Alice deducting points from the Wonder Full life horse had me giggling out loud, I had to catch my breath. Love the article, very horsey
Re: New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
They've got a Path of Radiance veteran supervising it! Color me interested
Re: Hands On: Does Hollow Knight's Free Upgrade Make A Difference On Switch 2?
I have yet to finish the game and I welcome all the upgrades. Can't wait to get home and check it out
Re: Fantasy Life i's Latest Update Is Now Available On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This update addresses a bunch of problems I've had, I'm so happy for this. The Pettlewing events not appearing made it a terrible area to rank up
Re: Chrono Trigger, Xenogears Writer Is Releasing A Brand New RPG On Switch 2
I'm all for turning mobile gacha games into proper console versions. I've been curious about this game before but not curious enough to bite the gacha daily grind bait.
I can only dream they give Dragalia Lost this same treatment
Re: Random: Sun & Moon's Ultra Beasts Were "A Manifestation Of My Own Resentment", Explains Pokémon Artist
They definitely don't look like pokemon at all and I always thought that was deliberate. Very interesting backstory that they were born from rejected designs, makes a lot of sense
Re: Feature: "Reimagining The Scenario Was Necessary" - Making Old & New Fans Happy With Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
@LastFootnote Right? If each stage in Mario Bros was 2 hours long I wouldn't mind them cutting a few worlds out.
I've played the 3DS version of DQ7 and while many directing choices had a good reasoning to be it's undeniable that it's tiring on the long run. I've enjoyed the slow beginning (which I've been told it was even slower on the ps1) but after 80 hours in you start questioning if the game has a pacing problem
Re: Preview: So Far, Super Mario Bros. Wonder On Switch 2 Isn't Making A Great Case For Itself
The extra content looks like a lovely family time with kids big enough to hold a controller. Which I don't have any.
As a single player offering, it feels a bit lacking and I will probably pass
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (North America)
As someone who put hours into Dragon Quest Builders I feel like this is right up my alley but if I'm being honest I'm still trying to stomach the pricing, for GKC no less. Too bad Pokemon games never go on sale.
Still, props to them for making pre order bonuses obtainable ingame. This is the way
Re: Feature: Here's All The Best Switch 2 & Nintendo Stuff I've 3D Printed So Far
Those are pretty good ideas! Thanks for sharing, PJ
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Moves In On Switch 1 This April
Hugh Morris is Hugh Baldwin when he joined the Morris clan so he could become a keeper of the Vamp- oops, wrong game
Re: Anniversary: 'The Last Story' Helped The Wii Go Out On A Real-Time High 15 Years Ago
Nooo
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the thumbnail thinking they had announced a port/remake/remaster/sequel to it.
My Wii gave out before I could finish this game
Re: Poll: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
@somnambulance FF7 Part 3 'Ready to buy it'
Re: Industry Veteran Hideki Konno Has Apparently Left Nintendo After Four Decades
Forever thankful for Yoshi's Island.
Wishing Konno-san an enjoyable retirement
Re: Chris Pratt Supposedly Hints At "A Couple More" Character Surprises In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
It's Reznor, trust me
Re: Ubisoft Cancels 6 Games In Major Organisation Restructure
"...major organisational restructure..." "...accelerated investments behind player-facing Generative AI"
Oh, okay. Okay. Is that how it ends?
Re: Random: YouTuber Combines Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series S Into One Huge Machine
This is a really cool idea and props to bringing it to reality. That said, the way my ps5 builds heat up I'm not confident enough to put other sensitive electronics in close proximity to it
Re: Former Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro's Board Of Directors
It's real easy to get pessimistic about news like this so in my headcanon Doug Bowser will fight to stop whatever it is Hasbro is doing right now and steer them in the right direction. Go Doug!
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another Legendary Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
It's a Linebeck's Theme life for me
Re: A New, Gothic Title From 'Eternal Darkness' Creator Has Re-Emerged
I hope this time it goes well for them. It's never fun when a game you're eagerly anticipating gets canned
Re: Opinion: I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly
Amiibo is the kind of stuff I enjoy from afar. I'm glad they still exist but the price hike from currency exchange make them prohibitively expensive around here
Re: Random: Feeling Blue? This 91-Year-Old Zelda Fan Will Make Your Day
So she fell in love with The Legend of Zelda in her late 60's. Great taste in video games! I love everything about this
Re: Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Not_Soos I had a similar problem. Was hosting a local multiplayer with my brother and my game crashed near the end of the session. My brother stayed online and fought the boss alone and I got zero rewards for my time.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I actually come here for the stability jokes. Thank you, everyone
Re: Persona's 30th Anniversary Website Teases "The Next Chapter For The Series"
@Pillowpants Completely agree.
@Kalcheus I was going to add to the comment above how I wondered whether this practice ever botched their initial sales because at this point it's the general rule rather than the exception. Thank you
Re: Persona's 30th Anniversary Website Teases "The Next Chapter For The Series"
@Pillowpants good call! Ive personally got burned by buying SMT5 only weeks before they announced Vengeance. In hindsight, those price drops feel like sellers where onto the upcoming news...
Re: Persona's 30th Anniversary Website Teases "The Next Chapter For The Series"
Persona 5 "Royaler" jokes aside, it took 8 years between P4 and P5 release, and P5 was the game that brought the series from niche to mainstream. I'm always happy to hear about the next mainline game but I truly believe a lot of careful planning goes into these games, from theming to the overarching message, and I hope they never rush it
Re: Nintendo Music Adds A Fire Emblem Soundtrack In First Update Of 2026
With Us! > Together We Ride
Fite me
Also "On Black Wings" always make me think the composer in Intelligent Systems for Path of Radiance is the same for early Paper Mario games
Re: Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
@MrCookieCrisps That's a fair question. I don't have many objective points, kind of a gut feeling they've been treating this better than the last games. The single player sounds nice but you're probably right I should temper my expectations, I barely avoided the Mario Strikers burn
Re: Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
It's been a while since last time I was actually hyped for a Mario sports game. I'm optmistic this one will be good fun
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Pre-Orders Come With A Free Gift From Pokémon Center
It's a cute plushie and I'm happy for early adopters. The game looks like something I'd enjoy but it didn't sell me on the gkc and asking price yet.
Just a note, this game wasn't developed by either Nintendo or Game Freak.
Re: Final Fantasy IX's Character Designer Has Left Square Enix
The concept art for FFIX is full of charm. Love his work on the Chocobo series too.
Wishing Itahana-san the best on his future
Re: "Let's Make It!" - Nintendo And Koei Tecmo On The Genesis Of Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
We've come a long way since the original Hyrule Warriors crossover bonanza to lore delving AoC and AoI. I'm still holding out on Age of Imprisonment because I was playing Clair Obscur at the time and now we have a trove of good games to play.
All in all, I'm glad they decided to make these games. Musou are my favorite hack n slash after a tiring day of work when I just need to turn off my brain and button mash
Re: Atlus Opens Persona 30th Anniversary Website
I'm always happy to see them honoring the memory of P1, P2 duology and P3P female MC. I hope it's some good news
Re: Editorial: Happy New Year From Nintendo Life
Happy new year!
Re: Square Enix Wants Feedback About The Final Fantasy Series In Its New Survey
@Kingy How could I forget the name? Team Asano alone is keeping the old FF flame alive
Re: Square Enix Wants Feedback About The Final Fantasy Series In Its New Survey
I'm more into FF when it was a medieval fantasy even if it had ancient technology and magic. The latter games that lean too much on advanced technology and modern clothing don't grab my attention. After XII the only game that scratched the FF itch was Bravely Default