Surely the physical release won’t be but a month or so after. I literally just preordered my 4k copy yesterday. I’m looking forward to seeing this again. My first time watching was weighted down by a lot of work stuff going on at the time and I wasn’t able to fully enjoy the movie so I’m excited to give it another watch.
The Zelda game that had probably a deeper story than most, at least in my opinion, was Wind Waker. Couple that with its fluid Saturday morning cartoon animation style it’s no wonder it’s my favorite Zelda. The fact that we still haven’t gotten Wind Waker HD on Switch enrages me just a tad.
Fact of the matter is exclusives are what keep a system afloat and the company behind it thriving. No better example than Nintendo. I once worked with a guy who asked me during a conversation “why would you want exclusives?!”. This guy was in a leadership position of a tech company and yet somehow he couldn’t see the importance of exclusives on a console. Not even one reason of the many they are important. How people land these leadership roles in large corporations absolutely blows my mind. Anyway, I really don’t see why companies haven’t been on this train all along…
I’ve been a fan of Splatoon since the very first Global Test Fire for the original game on Wii U. The single player stuff is alright. It’s entertaining but online is the real meat and potatoes of the franchise. I might be skipping on this one.
"best opening day so far this year" - a couple things: 1. Given the crap that Hollywood has spit out lately that’s not hard to do. 2. Glad it’s doing well. This world deserves more good movies without ulterior motives. Means we will get more. 3. Enjoy it while it lasts…July is right around the corner and Spider-Man is going to clean house. I have to admit though I really hope Mario wins the box office war for 2026. Much bigger fan of Mario than Spider-Man.
It was aight. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I hadn’t had work on my mind…..my job is burdensome here lately. I would like to see it again but just for me, my wife, and our two kids it was $80 so I think I’m gonna have to wait to see it when it releases on disc (yes, I still soak up physical media).
@NolandC my Wii U disagrees. I’ve gone through 3 batteries on the Gamepad. I’ve gone through 2 on my New Nintendo 3DS. Luckily those were easy to replace. While theoretically they should last that long the truth is not all batteries are created equally. You either get lucky or you don’t. I’ve had other products not last very long as well that are much newer than those two examples.
Honestly I think all electronics need to have the ability to easily replace the battery without having to break it down like you’re performing surgery.
I wouldn’t bother honestly. I played 1 & 2 when they released on Dreamcast….waited something like 18 years after the cliffhanger in 2 and was severely let down by 3 when it eventually released and I still have no closure with the likelihood of 4 never being made…
I’m a huge Star Wars fan. I was born early 80’s and my parents even got my name from Star Wars. I have a huge collection that spills across a couple rooms in my house (my wife hates it). Star Wars is dead. Kennedy and the story group killed it. Filoni has an uphill battle on a slippery slope to right the ship and I’m not too confident he can do it. All that to say I probably won’t get this. Not a huge fan of Monopoly 😂
I gave the demo a try and it never caught my interest. The repetitive smashing things quickly became boring and if we are being honest, somewhat irritating.
The water/sweat on skin effects still haven’t gotten any better after all these years. Other than that the game looks great on both platforms. Still though I’m glad I purchased on Steam. The game is pretty phenomenal on my PC.
People are gonna “people” and ruin it for others no matter what. Humanity has a long history of doing awful things. Asking them to stop isn’t going to have an impact. Some people just love being jerks.
I was there for it when it released. I remember having a good time with it. I really didn’t start appreciating the series though till A Link to the Past.
Here’s the thing I would like someone to make sense of: a set of these joycon are $100….a piece of plastic resembling a Virtual Boy is the same price. Why?
The colors on them aren’t noticeable at all. Nintendo kinda shot themselves in the foot with that. For those who like minimalistic color accents I guess this is good news but that’s not me.
@kurtasbestos there was some hokey stuff in TOS but it’s got some really good episodes and was generally great sci-fi for it’s time. After TNG it’s my fav. Voyager though ranks 4th with me right behind DS9.
As a lifelong Trekkie this game is probably the closest thing to actual Star Trek we’ve gotten in ages. Everything else recently has been parody or agenda experiments (with the exception of Picard season 3 …but even that show has some major issues) and sometimes a combination of both. I played the demo in Steam. It’s entertaining but plays like a mobile game.
Even if I didn’t have the actual VB, $100 for some plastic is a little nuts in this economy and the cardboard is……well, cardboard. Cool that a generation that never experienced the real thing is getting to do that though but honestly after having Meta Quest, PlayStation VR and all the other VR headsets in the wild for awhile now I’ll be shocked if anyone actually walks away thoroughly impressed.
I have the Switch version (now Switch 2) and have it on Steam. I guess I’ve played it so much on Steam that it doesn’t seem like an improvement to me but I’ve rarely touched my Switch copy 😬
I have no expectations. I have no high hopes either. Expect mediocre and you can’t be disappointed. I would kinda like to see EA College Football on S2 though…. I have a meeting with them next week so perhaps I’ll bring up the subject then…
This game wasn’t great when it released a year ago. I played a game on Steam (I was part of the early access) and went back to Civ 6 immediately. Over the year they have been steadily making updates improving this game and it’s gotten so so much better. You can tell they are trying to right the ship. I recently even picked up a second copy on Switch 2 just for the seamless mouse mode which honestly is better implemented on the S2 than on my Steam Deck (my PC still reigns supreme though). This game is shaping up to be pretty good and the huge Test of Time release is gonna be a game changer. Love this game. Couldn’t say that a year ago.
I pulled my VB from the attic not long ago, dusted it off, and played a bit then immediately questioned why I ever bought it so many years ago. I’ll just stick to my Quest 3 and soon to be my Steam Frame when it releases.
Sadly not much. I don’t like the current state of the gaming industry. If I had to pick any of them I guess it would be Professor Layton and maybe Legacy of the Dark Knight but honestly I’ll probably end up getting both on Steam.
Love my PC and Steam Deck. My Switch 2 is basically a dust collector at this point. It seriously needs more/better games. Civ 7 is about the only game I play on it simply because I like the mouse features it has. My Steam copy has it too but its a bit more involved when playing it on my Steam Deck docked on my tv and the Switch mouse mode is a tad more seamless otherwise I usually just play it on PC.
I’m not surprised one bit to see the Steam Deck above the Switch 2 though. Sure S2 is slightly more powerful but most devs develop for PC so really they are already good to go on the SD unless they are so heavy on the requirements to run it that the SD can’t handle it at all but there aren’t many games like that. The user can also just tweak the settings on the SD. In terms of games the SD, at least for the time being, is superior.
That’s great and all but enhancing old games isn’t why people buy new consoles. Refocus your efforts on new games, Nintendo. If things keep at this rate this will be the last Nintendo console I own….that is if the industry survives this slump they currently find themselves in. The system was in development for quite some time. To say something like "just give them time..the console hasn't even been out a year" is just giving them a free pass. There is no excuse and the fact that they didn't get dev kits out (and still haven't in some cases) just boggles my mind. They are shooting themselves in the foot.
@Ganner thanks! I really appreciate that! I’m gonna have to check out The Brian Setzer Orchestra. I play guitar as well just not nearly as well as I do my trumpet but I’m a lover of all music.
I’d like to play some more Civ 7 this weekend but alas I have an orchestral performance Sunday that I’ve been preparing for all week/weekend. I can’t feel my face (I play trumpet). It’s a long weekend though (got Monday off) so I’ll be diving in as soon as the performance is over.
Despite the fact that I think they should have came out of the gate with an OLED model, that I so desperately wanted at the time, if they release one now I will not buy it. Having owned the S2 since launch, there is nothing I’ve played so far that makes me feel I need to throw hundreds of more dollars at Nintendo for an upgraded S2. I haven’t been impressed so far. If anything this is, as someone else stated, a different sku that has alternate color joycons, or a less expensive “lite” version to try to attract more buyers given the current state of the gaming industry.
I’m playing some more Civ 7. There’s a nasty little city state that’s been a thorn in my side for quite awhile now and despite my efforts to play nice with them they are still “hostile” so I think I’m finally just gonna wipe them off the map. They are about to find out the true power of FAFO.
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Re: The Mario Galaxy Movie's Digital Release Date Might Be Sooner Than We Expected
Surely the physical release won’t be but a month or so after. I literally just preordered my 4k copy yesterday. I’m looking forward to seeing this again. My first time watching was weighted down by a lot of work stuff going on at the time and I wasn’t able to fully enjoy the movie so I’m excited to give it another watch.
Re: Final Fantasy XIV Online For Switch 2 Able To Reach "30fps In A Stable State"
LMAO I’ll stick to the Steam version then.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Play Zelda Games For The Story?
The Zelda game that had probably a deeper story than most, at least in my opinion, was Wind Waker. Couple that with its fluid Saturday morning cartoon animation style it’s no wonder it’s my favorite Zelda. The fact that we still haven’t gotten Wind Waker HD on Switch enrages me just a tad.
Re: Xbox Is Reportedly Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity
Fact of the matter is exclusives are what keep a system afloat and the company behind it thriving. No better example than Nintendo. I once worked with a guy who asked me during a conversation “why would you want exclusives?!”. This guy was in a leadership position of a tech company and yet somehow he couldn’t see the importance of exclusives on a console. Not even one reason of the many they are important. How people land these leadership roles in large corporations absolutely blows my mind. Anyway, I really don’t see why companies haven’t been on this train all along…
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
I’ve been a fan of Splatoon since the very first Global Test Fire for the original game on Wii U. The single player stuff is alright. It’s entertaining but online is the real meat and potatoes of the franchise. I might be skipping on this one.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie Has Officially Wrapped Filming
I have a bad feeling about this….
I’d love to be wrong though.
Re: Rumour: The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its Composer
I really hope I’m wrong but I have a bad feeling about this movie. Something just isn’t sitting right with me and I can’t pinpoint it.
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records Worldwide
"best opening day so far this year" - a couple things:
1. Given the crap that Hollywood has spit out lately that’s not hard to do.
2. Glad it’s doing well. This world deserves more good movies without ulterior motives. Means we will get more.
3. Enjoy it while it lasts…July is right around the corner and Spider-Man is going to clean house. I have to admit though I really hope Mario wins the box office war for 2026. Much bigger fan of Mario than Spider-Man.
Re: Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
If I can’t be at my PC then I certainly prefer NMS on my Switch 2 over my Steam Deck. It’s the game that keeps on giving.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
It was aight. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I hadn’t had work on my mind…..my job is burdensome here lately. I would like to see it again but just for me, my wife, and our two kids it was $80 so I think I’m gonna have to wait to see it when it releases on disc (yes, I still soak up physical media).
Re: Poll: Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Playable Character?
Not even sure why this poll was put up honestly. I went against the grain though with Jill Valentine although Leon in RE2 was pretty memorable.
Re: Feature: Where The Heck Do You Start If You've Never Played Resident Evil?
Why not just play them in the order of release? 🤯
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
But but but it was the fastest selling system something something something....
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@NolandC my Wii U disagrees. I’ve gone through 3 batteries on the Gamepad. I’ve gone through 2 on my New Nintendo 3DS. Luckily those were easy to replace. While theoretically they should last that long the truth is not all batteries are created equally. You either get lucky or you don’t. I’ve had other products not last very long as well that are much newer than those two examples.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
Honestly I think all electronics need to have the ability to easily replace the battery without having to break it down like you’re performing surgery.
Re: Shenmue III Enhanced Is Coming To Switch 2, Physical Editions Confirmed
I wouldn’t bother honestly. I played 1 & 2 when they released on Dreamcast….waited something like 18 years after the cliffhanger in 2 and was severely let down by 3 when it eventually released and I still have no closure with the likelihood of 4 never being made…
Re: Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
I’m a huge Star Wars fan. I was born early 80’s and my parents even got my name from Star Wars. I have a huge collection that spills across a couple rooms in my house (my wife hates it). Star Wars is dead. Kennedy and the story group killed it. Filoni has an uphill battle on a slippery slope to right the ship and I’m not too confident he can do it. All that to say I probably won’t get this. Not a huge fan of Monopoly 😂
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Producer Can't Discuss DK's Future Just Yet, But Is Relieved After Fan Reception
I gave the demo a try and it never caught my interest. The repetitive smashing things quickly became boring and if we are being honest, somewhat irritating.
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards
LOL collectible digital cards…🥴
Re: Video: Resident Evil Requiem Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5 Pro)
The water/sweat on skin effects still haven’t gotten any better after all these years. Other than that the game looks great on both platforms. Still though I’m glad I purchased on Steam. The game is pretty phenomenal on my PC.
Re: Quiz: Can You Name That Pokémon?
I got like two right. Pokemon has never been my jam despite trying to force myself to like it.
Re: "Please Don't Post Or Share Pre-Release Leaks And Spoilers" - Capcom Sets Its Sights On Resident Evil Requiem Leakers
People are gonna “people” and ruin it for others no matter what. Humanity has a long history of doing awful things. Asking them to stop isn’t going to have an impact. Some people just love being jerks.
Re: Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
As an owner of the actual VB that’s not the score I would have given it. That’s being a little too “nice”.
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
I was there for it when it released. I remember having a good time with it. I really didn’t start appreciating the series though till A Link to the Past.
Re: Rumour: A Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Port Is Coming, A Fresh Datamine Suggests
LOL this runs like crap on my PC (which is pretty beefy)....this is gonna be a disaster on the Switch 2...
Re: Reminder: Switch 2's New Joy-Con Set Is Out This Week
Here’s the thing I would like someone to make sense of: a set of these joycon are $100….a piece of plastic resembling a Virtual Boy is the same price. Why?
Re: Reminder: Nintendo Switch 2's New Joy-Con Set Is Out This Week
The colors on them aren’t noticeable at all. Nintendo kinda shot themselves in the foot with that. For those who like minimalistic color accents I guess this is good news but that’s not me.
Re: Feature: "We Were Quite Nervous" - Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown Dev Talks Returning Actors, Music & Fan Feedback
@kurtasbestos there was some hokey stuff in TOS but it’s got some really good episodes and was generally great sci-fi for it’s time. After TNG it’s my fav. Voyager though ranks 4th with me right behind DS9.
Re: Feature: "We Were Quite Nervous" - Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown Dev Talks Returning Actors, Music & Fan Feedback
As a lifelong Trekkie this game is probably the closest thing to actual Star Trek we’ve gotten in ages. Everything else recently has been parody or agenda experiments (with the exception of Picard season 3 …but even that show has some major issues) and sometimes a combination of both. I played the demo in Steam. It’s entertaining but plays like a mobile game.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
@demacho 👍🏻
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
Even if I didn’t have the actual VB, $100 for some plastic is a little nuts in this economy and the cardboard is……well, cardboard. Cool that a generation that never experienced the real thing is getting to do that though but honestly after having Meta Quest, PlayStation VR and all the other VR headsets in the wild for awhile now I’ll be shocked if anyone actually walks away thoroughly impressed.
Re: Pokémon Pinball Teased By Stern Pinball, Prices Start At $6,999
$7,000… pssshhh chump change! Lemme go look between my couch cushions.
Seriously though who has that in this economy?
Re: Hands On: Does Hollow Knight's Free Upgrade Make A Difference On Switch 2?
@Trysten alright 👍🏻
Re: Hands On: Does Hollow Knight's Free Upgrade Make A Difference On Switch 2?
I have the Switch version (now Switch 2) and have it on Steam. I guess I’ve played it so much on Steam that it doesn’t seem like an improvement to me but I’ve rarely touched my Switch copy 😬
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
🤮 thank you…..that’s all.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 5th February 2026
I have no expectations. I have no high hopes either. Expect mediocre and you can’t be disappointed. I would kinda like to see EA College Football on S2 though…. I have a meeting with them next week so perhaps I’ll bring up the subject then…
Re: Civilization VII Ver. 1.3.2 Rolls Out Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This game wasn’t great when it released a year ago. I played a game on Steam (I was part of the early access) and went back to Civ 6 immediately. Over the year they have been steadily making updates improving this game and it’s gotten so so much better. You can tell they are trying to right the ship. I recently even picked up a second copy on Switch 2 just for the seamless mouse mode which honestly is better implemented on the S2 than on my Steam Deck (my PC still reigns supreme though). This game is shaping up to be pretty good and the huge Test of Time release is gonna be a game changer. Love this game. Couldn’t say that a year ago.
Re: Preview: Five Takeaways From My Time With Virtual Boy On Nintendo Switch Online
I pulled my VB from the attic not long ago, dusted it off, and played a bit then immediately questioned why I ever bought it so many years ago. I’ll just stick to my Quest 3 and soon to be my Steam Frame when it releases.
Re: Poll: What Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are You Most Excited For In 2026?
Sadly not much. I don’t like the current state of the gaming industry. If I had to pick any of them I guess it would be Professor Layton and maybe Legacy of the Dark Knight but honestly I’ll probably end up getting both on Steam.
Re: GDC Survey Shows Switch 2 Is Proving To Be A Desirable Platform For Developers
Love my PC and Steam Deck. My Switch 2 is basically a dust collector at this point. It seriously needs more/better games. Civ 7 is about the only game I play on it simply because I like the mouse features it has. My Steam copy has it too but its a bit more involved when playing it on my Steam Deck docked on my tv and the Switch mouse mode is a tad more seamless otherwise I usually just play it on PC.
I’m not surprised one bit to see the Steam Deck above the Switch 2 though. Sure S2 is slightly more powerful but most devs develop for PC so really they are already good to go on the SD unless they are so heavy on the requirements to run it that the SD can’t handle it at all but there aren’t many games like that. The user can also just tweak the settings on the SD. In terms of games the SD, at least for the time being, is superior.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream For Switch?
I won’t be getting it. I’d rather pass 20 kidney stones…. I’ll stick to my 3DS.
Re: Review: Hit Box Ultra Arcade Controller - The Ultimate Partner For Fighting Fans
I’m still finding it hard to call this an “arcade controller” when it doesn’t have a proper joystick.
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Follow In PlayStation And Xbox's Footsteps This Year With "Global Price Hike"
@Dee123 that’s ’Merica to you, buddy!
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
That’s great and all but enhancing old games isn’t why people buy new consoles. Refocus your efforts on new games, Nintendo. If things keep at this rate this will be the last Nintendo console I own….that is if the industry survives this slump they currently find themselves in. The system was in development for quite some time. To say something like "just give them time..the console hasn't even been out a year" is just giving them a free pass. There is no excuse and the fact that they didn't get dev kits out (and still haven't in some cases) just boggles my mind. They are shooting themselves in the foot.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th January)
@Ganner thanks! I really appreciate that! I’m gonna have to check out The Brian Setzer Orchestra. I play guitar as well just not nearly as well as I do my trumpet but I’m a lover of all music.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th January)
I’d like to play some more Civ 7 this weekend but alas I have an orchestral performance Sunday that I’ve been preparing for all week/weekend. I can’t feel my face (I play trumpet). It’s a long weekend though (got Monday off) so I’ll be diving in as soon as the performance is over.
Re: Mystery Product Code Sparks Rumours Of A New Switch 2 Model
Despite the fact that I think they should have came out of the gate with an OLED model, that I so desperately wanted at the time, if they release one now I will not buy it. Having owned the S2 since launch, there is nothing I’ve played so far that makes me feel I need to throw hundreds of more dollars at Nintendo for an upgraded S2. I haven’t been impressed so far. If anything this is, as someone else stated, a different sku that has alternate color joycons, or a less expensive “lite” version to try to attract more buyers given the current state of the gaming industry.
Re: Sophie Turner Looks Incredible As Lara Croft In Amazon's Tomb Raider Series
“ Sophie Turner Looks Incredible As Lara Croft In Amazon's Tomb Raider Series”
……..agree to disagree.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
I’d rather Nintendo focus their efforts on creating new games than giving us slightly upgraded versions of games we have been playing for years.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th January)
I’m playing some more Civ 7. There’s a nasty little city state that’s been a thorn in my side for quite awhile now and despite my efforts to play nice with them they are still “hostile” so I think I’m finally just gonna wipe them off the map. They are about to find out the true power of FAFO.