Luigi's Mansion 3 was truly a stand out game IMO. If Three Houses didn't exist it would be a good contender for my GOTY. I'm glad to see it's getting some recognition.
I wasn't aware that anyone called the Cross button on PlayStation "Ex" until this story emerged. Why would a letter be asking a series of shapes and symbols?
It also differentiates it from the actual Xs on the Nintendo, Sega and Microsoft pads.
I'm curious as to why we see such different release schedules from country to country on mobile. Is this because of the way app stores are set up internationally? Or is it a choice made by Nintendo?
It took us so long to get Dragalia Lost here in the UK that I lost all interest.
@rjejr I don't quite understand. If your sole reason for subscribing to Bank was to transfer Pokemon to the new generation, why would you have subscribed these post two years if there has been no new generation?
As someone who has one physical Switch game (Pokemon LG Pikachu) and is otherwise a digital gamer...I don't think a digital-only model would be worth it at this point.
Moreso that other consoles, digital purchasing on the Switch is expensive due to more expensive games and storage.
Also I don't really see much of a benefit. Switch cards are small, so there's no size benefit. I also imagine the card reading technology is only a small fraction of the manufacturing cost.
Personally the thing I want ported most from Wii U to Switch at this point is the virtual console, but I certainly wouldn't say no to portable Wind Waker.
@Zkibu I dunno...many Gamecube titles are lauded as best in their series, including Metroid Prime, Smash Bros Melee, F Zero GX, and Mario Kart. We also got some great new IP in Luigi's Mansion, Eternal Darkness, Animal Crossing and Pikmin. There's also Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Mario Sunshine.
@Zkibu gamecube arguably failed due to poor marketing, lack of DVD playback and Sony's domination at the time. Not at all because it was a bad console.
While I might need some convincing on the layout, the idea of using a more modern analogue stick on my n64 (rather than the God-awful ones that the console had back in the day) is quite appealing. I'll keep an eye out for this one.
Really don't see the complaints here. Essentially a 5% return on any digital game, as opposed to the occassional discount on a game you may or may not be interested in. And it's not like the competition are offering anything similar (although Sony in particular have far more sales - but that's a different issue!)
Well deserved. Mario Odyssey was arguably as good a game, but not quite the same step up for the series IMO. I didn't quite blow me away in quite the same fashion.
I really enjoyed what I played, although the 1-minute time limit was kinda frustrating. I would've been more than happy just to play Generations on the Switch though, so quite looking forward to this.
I loved the 3D from the day I got the 3DS, and I especially appreciate it now that I own the Vita and the Switch as well, as it makes it easier to go back to the relatively low-res graphics of the 3DS.
I can understand why it didn't sit well with everyone though - I guess it's not suited to everyone's eyes. Personally I can't use it at all when using my glasses, which correct for astigmatism.
Really mixed feelings on this. I'm personally afraid that it will fail to capture the charm of the original, which was dark and edgy while also having a family-friendly, cartoony appeal.
I'm willing to give Ubisoft a chance but my honest overall first impression is that of disappointment. Still, I'm interested to see what comes next.
Having played this at the Switch event in London, I have high hopes for this one. I think the game is much more fun and unique than it looks (and I thought Nintendo really did a good job of displaying it yesterday), and has as much depth as many fighters. The motion controls are excellent - much better than anything on the Wii.
I was quick to dismiss Splatoon until I played the Global Testfire. Thus I think it's crucial that Nintendo release a demo ahead of time to sell people on this game.
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Re: Murder Mystery Game The Sexy Brutale Gets Physical On Switch
Persona 5 looks different on Switch to how I remember.
Re: 2020 BAFTA Games Awards Nominations Revealed, Luigi's Mansion 3 Shines For Nintendo
Luigi's Mansion 3 was truly a stand out game IMO. If Three Houses didn't exist it would be a good contender for my GOTY. I'm glad to see it's getting some recognition.
Re: The Monkey-Like Zarude Is The New Mythical Pokémon In Sword And Shield
How many grass-type monkeys do we need?
Seems reasonably cool, but can't help but think the standard for mythical Pokemon has slipped over the years.
Re: The Original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Games Are Being Remade For Switch
This looks absolutely gorgeous, and I've personally never played the Mystery Dungeon games so it's one to consider for me!
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th November (Europe)
Why is Super Lucy's Tale so expensive? I could've sworn it was half the price when it launched on Xbox One two years ago.
Re: Gallery: Gorgeous Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Revealed
@DanTheSausage small...definitely inspired by British housing!
Re: Random: iPhone Charging Cable On The Fritz? Get A Sleeping Pokémon On It
Cute, but how do these avoid the problem of bending cables? :s you can still bend around the pokemon.
Re: Nintendo Switch SNES Controllers Are Now Available To Buy In The UK And Europe
Unable to get onto it - I just get a never-ending loading screen =/
Re: The Wireless SNES Controller For Switch Unlocks Super Mario World Sound Effects
I'm wondering if they've ever been available in the UK also. I've check many times, but no luck.
Re: Review: Super Mario World - Phenomenal Platforming Perfection
I'm usually quick to point out things that haven't aged well in old games.
But to this day this game absolutely deserves a 10/10. I can't think of a single flaw with it.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
That is so fetch'd.
Re: Poll: Daemon X Machina Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
I was somewhat interested when it was announced, but unfortunately there are too many other games coming out now for it to hold my interest.
Re: Random: Don't Worry, Nintendo Switch's 'X' Button Is Still Called 'X'
Did anyone think it was the 10 button?
Re: Random: Don't Worry, Nintendo Switch's 'X' Button Is Still Called 'X'
I wasn't aware that anyone called the Cross button on PlayStation "Ex" until this story emerged. Why would a letter be asking a series of shapes and symbols?
It also differentiates it from the actual Xs on the Nintendo, Sega and Microsoft pads.
Re: Poll: Have You Ever Had Problems With Nintendo Hardware?
In all my years of gaming I don't think I've had a single problem that can't be attributed to my own fault or wear and tear. Guess I've been lucky?
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th July (North America)
A breather week between Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Fire Emblem for me, methinks.
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge Summer Sale, Up To 70% Off Over 180 Games On Switch And 3DS (Europe)
Noice, although a shame that only Switch 1st party titles are on sale.
I'm gonna pick up One Piece Unlimited World Red.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: What Are The Differences?
@Jin15 Gyro is different from IR. To my knowledge the only game that makes significant use of IR is Labo.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: What Are The Differences?
@Krambo42 off the top of my head, you've got Labo, 1,2-Switch, and Super Mario Party.
Re: Dr. Mario World Only Launching For Specific Mobile Platforms In Some Countries
I'm curious as to why we see such different release schedules from country to country on mobile. Is this because of the way app stores are set up internationally? Or is it a choice made by Nintendo?
It took us so long to get Dragalia Lost here in the UK that I lost all interest.
Re: Random: Have We Been Missing A Zelda Easter Egg In Mario 64 All These Years?
52% disagree... The people have spoken!
Re: Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Explains The Decision To Limit Sword And Shield's Pokédex
@rjejr I don't quite understand. If your sole reason for subscribing to Bank was to transfer Pokemon to the new generation, why would you have subscribed these post two years if there has been no new generation?
Re: Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Explains The Decision To Limit Sword And Shield's Pokédex
@rjejr they have supported Bank for years and people have been using it for years. I don't see any trickery there.
Re: Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Explains The Decision To Limit Sword And Shield's Pokédex
Supporting an ever-increasing number of Pokemon in each game is unsustainable, so I'm sympathetic of this move.
Pokemon seems to be one of a few series where people demand that all content is available in every game...it simply isn't realistic.
Re: Pre-Orders Are Now Live For This Gorgeous Switch Zelda Controller
Lack of rumble's a deal breaker for me...
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th March (Europe)
Resi games are £30 a pop but Dragon's Dogma is £25.
Why, Capcom?
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
Probably not for me, but I don't really care. It's been less than a year since Octopath came out. We'll get a proper sequel when it's ready.
Re: Talking Point: Could Nintendo Ditch Physical Media With A 'Switch Lite?'
As someone who has one physical Switch game (Pokemon LG Pikachu) and is otherwise a digital gamer...I don't think a digital-only model would be worth it at this point.
Moreso that other consoles, digital purchasing on the Switch is expensive due to more expensive games and storage.
Also I don't really see much of a benefit. Switch cards are small, so there's no size benefit. I also imagine the card reading technology is only a small fraction of the manufacturing cost.
Re: Random: One Tiny Fix Could Make Sonic's Movie Appearance So Much Better
I don't think Sonic looks bad at all.
The realistic Pokemon in Detective Pikachu on the other hand...
Re: Review: Final Fantasy IX - A Strong Entry In The Classic Series Despite Some Rough Edges
4 screenshots in this article and not one shows gameplay...
Really worth showing off how beautiful this is for a ps1 remaster.
Re: Turns Out Blue Toad Is In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe After All
@Mykillvee ...then play Super Mario Run?
Re: Feature: 17 Remasters We'd Love To See On Switch In 2019
Great list - I'd be happy with even one of these. Although I'd rather see TTYD than Super Paper Mario.
Re: Feature: The Final Wii U Games We'd Like To See On Switch In 2019
Xenoblade?
Personally the thing I want ported most from Wii U to Switch at this point is the virtual console, but I certainly wouldn't say no to portable Wind Waker.
Re: Guide: Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst To Best
@Zkibu I dunno...many Gamecube titles are lauded as best in their series, including Metroid Prime, Smash Bros Melee, F Zero GX, and Mario Kart. We also got some great new IP in Luigi's Mansion, Eternal Darkness, Animal Crossing and Pikmin. There's also Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Mario Sunshine.
Re: Guide: Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst To Best
@Zkibu gamecube arguably failed due to poor marketing, lack of DVD playback and Sony's domination at the time. Not at all because it was a bad console.
Re: Guide: Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst To Best
I... Actually agree with this list. Totally wasn't expecting that. Only thing I'd do is maybe move N64 and SNES down a slot each.
Re: Nintendo Switch Becomes The Fastest-Selling Console Of This Generation In The US
Impressive considering in the same time frame PS4 and XBO had experienced two Christmases, whereas the Switch has only experienced one.
This is what happens when Nintendo puts all their effort into a single system.
Re: Feature: 20 Dreamcast Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch
No Sonic Adventure 1/2?
Re: This Wireless Nintendo 64 "Pro-Style" Controller Is Hitting Stores Early Next Year
@FragRed it has an analogue stick?
While I might need some convincing on the layout, the idea of using a more modern analogue stick on my n64 (rather than the God-awful ones that the console had back in the day) is quite appealing. I'll keep an eye out for this one.
Re: Super Mario Run Has Made Just Over $60 Million To Date
@Akropolon The article also says:
"Sensor Tower is now reporting that Super Mario Run has netted Nintendo about $60 million in profits".
Overall it's unclear from the reporting whether $60 million is a gross or net figure.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th May (Europe)
Hyrule Warriors and Fairune for me.
Hope I find the time, I'm yet to finish a Switch game released this year!
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th March (Europe)
Why is Atelier so expensive? Would buy it for £45.
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
Really don't see the complaints here. Essentially a 5% return on any digital game, as opposed to the occassional discount on a game you may or may not be interested in. And it's not like the competition are offering anything similar (although Sony in particular have far more sales - but that's a different issue!)
Re: Break Out Those Calendars Because 27th February Is Pokémon Day
@RupeeClock it marks the anniversary of Red and Green's release in Japan.
I'd like there to be an announcement of sorts but not holding my breath.
Re: Video: The 21 Best GameCube Games Money Can Buy
Good list - pleased that Beyond Good and Evil and Simpsons Hit and Run are on there.
A little disappointed that Pokemon Colosseum/XD, Tales of Symphonia, and Starfox Adventures are not though.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards
Well deserved. Mario Odyssey was arguably as good a game, but not quite the same step up for the series IMO. I didn't quite blow me away in quite the same fashion.
Re: There's a Sonic Forces Demo on the Japanese eShop, But It Has a Strange Limitation
I really enjoyed what I played, although the 1-minute time limit was kinda frustrating. I would've been more than happy just to play Generations on the Switch though, so quite looking forward to this.
Re: Talking Point: An Era Ends As Nintendo Continues to Ignore 3D on the 3DS
I loved the 3D from the day I got the 3DS, and I especially appreciate it now that I own the Vita and the Switch as well, as it makes it easier to go back to the relatively low-res graphics of the 3DS.
I can understand why it didn't sit well with everyone though - I guess it's not suited to everyone's eyes. Personally I can't use it at all when using my glasses, which correct for astigmatism.
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 is Revealed, But Platforms Are Unannounced
Really mixed feelings on this. I'm personally afraid that it will fail to capture the charm of the original, which was dark and edgy while also having a family-friendly, cartoony appeal.
I'm willing to give Ubisoft a chance but my honest overall first impression is that of disappointment. Still, I'm interested to see what comes next.
Re: Soapbox: ARMS is the New Splatoon for the Nintendo Switch Generation
Having played this at the Switch event in London, I have high hopes for this one. I think the game is much more fun and unique than it looks (and I thought Nintendo really did a good job of displaying it yesterday), and has as much depth as many fighters. The motion controls are excellent - much better than anything on the Wii.
I was quick to dismiss Splatoon until I played the Global Testfire. Thus I think it's crucial that Nintendo release a demo ahead of time to sell people on this game.