People can make excuses all they want, and personally I like my PS5 for what it does, but for the sake of this article, one simply can't escape the fact that the Switch (in Japan) has outsold the PS3, PS4 and PS5 combined by about 6M. And that's fine, it's alright to be second if you make money, but let's not pretend there is any real war going on in Japan. For whatever reason, be it software, form factor, or likely both, the Japanese people simply prefer Nintendo.
I think i'm the only person in the world who is 100% happy with this. I don't want MK9. I know MK8, i know how it feels, i like how it feels and drives. Even better, I own MK8, and I have the EP, so for exactly $0, I get 48 new courses, probably the equivalent of 1.5 new games, given that even Deluxe with all old DLC was only 40 courses.
AT BEST, MK9 would be change i'd have to get used to, less courses, probably less carts and drivers (to leave room for later DLC), and that is if the new game is as good as the old one. I cannot see any way to improve on MK8, but I can see ways to make it worse by trying too hard.
So yeah. I'd be perfectly happy if each new Nintendo console gets MK8. It's a perfect game. Just add more DLC as needed. New courses, old courses, some new carts and characters, whatever.
@Barbara001 I LOVED 'Young Merlin'. Did not know it was considered a bad game. I thought it was clever as heck. But i cannot really trust my 12 year old self.
I wasn't going to invest in Labo, because, you know.... money. But my son has a ton on birthday and holiday money squirreled away, since he is frugal as ****, and he pulled the trigger.
Got the last Variety Kit target had. Seems to be more popular than the Robot suit around here. Decent exposure in the Video Game area and plenty of people checking it out.
I let my kids at it by themselves (11 and 9), and at the current speed, i'd say they'll have a month of building fun before they are even done. So far they build the RC cars and are loving them. Playing with the sensors and the changing the frequency and playing with both cars at once.
Our neighbors came over to check it out. They do a lot of STEM stuff with their kids and they were impressed with it. They are discussing getting a Switch now.
Truth is, I don't see this getting a ton of play long term like something like Mario Kart, but i'm not sure it has to for us to feel we got value out of it. And my 11-year-old is into programming (Minecraft and Unity), so maybe the Garage will give him some fresh ideas.
Either way, we are happy with the purchase and wishing Nintendo all the best.
Wow, sounds rough out there for some people. Granted, I'm spending 45% of my paycheck on rent to live in a good school district, but class sizes for both my kids are 15-18 per class, and they have 3 charging carts of 20-30 ipads that move them class to class. Based the the electronics budget I know they have buying 5-10 switches that could move from class to class would be nothing. (And i'm talking public school).
I hope schools find a way of using this type of stuff (i don't even care if it is Nintendo, Google or Lego). I find that logic and programming feel neglected in favor of other topic, at least around here.
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Re: Japanese Charts: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Strong Sales Continue Into Week Two
People can make excuses all they want, and personally I like my PS5 for what it does, but for the sake of this article, one simply can't escape the fact that the Switch (in Japan) has outsold the PS3, PS4 and PS5 combined by about 6M. And that's fine, it's alright to be second if you make money, but let's not pretend there is any real war going on in Japan. For whatever reason, be it software, form factor, or likely both, the Japanese people simply prefer Nintendo.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Sticks With Mario Kart 8 Through 2023, But What About Switch?
I think i'm the only person in the world who is 100% happy with this. I don't want MK9. I know MK8, i know how it feels, i like how it feels and drives. Even better, I own MK8, and I have the EP, so for exactly $0, I get 48 new courses, probably the equivalent of 1.5 new games, given that even Deluxe with all old DLC was only 40 courses.
AT BEST, MK9 would be change i'd have to get used to, less courses, probably less carts and drivers (to leave room for later DLC), and that is if the new game is as good as the old one. I cannot see any way to improve on MK8, but I can see ways to make it worse by trying too hard.
So yeah. I'd be perfectly happy if each new Nintendo console gets MK8. It's a perfect game. Just add more DLC as needed. New courses, old courses, some new carts and characters, whatever.
Just my 2c
Re: Talking Point: Everyone Has A Bad Game They Love, So What's Yours?
@Barbara001 I LOVED 'Young Merlin'. Did not know it was considered a bad game. I thought it was clever as heck. But i cannot really trust my 12 year old self.
Re: Gallery: Japan Goes Absolutely Potty About Nintendo Labo
I wasn't going to invest in Labo, because, you know.... money. But my son has a ton on birthday and holiday money squirreled away, since he is frugal as ****, and he pulled the trigger.
Got the last Variety Kit target had. Seems to be more popular than the Robot suit around here. Decent exposure in the Video Game area and plenty of people checking it out.
I let my kids at it by themselves (11 and 9), and at the current speed, i'd say they'll have a month of building fun before they are even done. So far they build the RC cars and are loving them. Playing with the sensors and the changing the frequency and playing with both cars at once.
Our neighbors came over to check it out. They do a lot of STEM stuff with their kids and they were impressed with it. They are discussing getting a Switch now.
Truth is, I don't see this getting a ton of play long term like something like Mario Kart, but i'm not sure it has to for us to feel we got value out of it. And my 11-year-old is into programming (Minecraft and Unity), so maybe the Garage will give him some fresh ideas.
Either way, we are happy with the purchase and wishing Nintendo all the best.
Re: UK Schools Want To Bring The Cardboard Creativity Of Nintendo Labo Into The Classroom
Wow, sounds rough out there for some people. Granted, I'm spending 45% of my paycheck on rent to live in a good school district, but class sizes for both my kids are 15-18 per class, and they have 3 charging carts of 20-30 ipads that move them class to class. Based the the electronics budget I know they have buying 5-10 switches that could move from class to class would be nothing. (And i'm talking public school).
I hope schools find a way of using this type of stuff (i don't even care if it is Nintendo, Google or Lego). I find that logic and programming feel neglected in favor of other topic, at least around here.