I feel like there are a lot of really crappy, high-budget, high-profile games these days. So for me? Good enough is GREAT!! You could say my standards got lowered, or you could say the industry has gone astray. Either way, I'm happy with the games that make me happy. ^_^
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, the benefits are like a leaky faucet and the costs are like a gott damm waterfall. Not worth it; shut it down.
C'mon, NL, this isn't even news, it's just rage bait.
Reasons why... 1. Everyone knows this kind of thing will happen with anything Lego or anything Pokémon. 2. You can find outrageous prices for anything on second-hand markets. I've seen graphic novels you can buy on the shelves for $50 being sold for $5,000. Life still went on.
Yes, we all hate scalpers, but, here's an article idea: try thinking of some solutions to publish instead of... this. This article offers nothing but rage.
I'm gonna be honest, I hated RE7 and strongly disliked RE8. The mechanics on both were 100x better than RE6, but the vibe was not RE (imo). In that sense, RE6 was a "better" RE game than 7 and 8 for me (I understand this is an extremely unpopular opinion).
However, what I've seen of RE9 looks pretty darn good so far! Seems like we're getting closer to that original RE feel.
@Ralizah As much as I think South Park is usually crass stupidity, they've been amazingly deft at calling out what needs calling out over the decades. They skewer the left when the left needs skewering and the same with the right. As it should be.
I guess I am in the minority in that I both care deeply about the Metroid timeline and also love Other M (despite its flaws)! So I would love to someday get more detail on exactly how MP4 fits in.
I don't hate him as a person, I'm sure if we went out to lunch we'd have a fine time. But I have absolutely no respect for the direction Geoff has taken his professional career. I think he's done more harm than good in terms of what it means to be a video game enthusiast.
The full reboot/redesign TR have a lot of things going for it, and a lot of flaws and weird choices. But the thing I absolutely cannot get past is the gore. I remember when I saw Lara get impaled through the neck while flailing down white water rapids and I was like "nope! I'm out!"
... I know this is pure greed at this point with such an already amazing roster, but.... still needs Cyclops, Moon Knight, Daredevil................. and a Scarlet Spider alt skin for Spidey
@mlt she's said some racist and sexist things on a few occasions and generally plays the victim despite being a hugely successful Hollywood actress. so, all together that rubs people the wrong way.
The hilarious thing is, I just bought a 3rd party dock a few days ago LOL!! Got it home.... ran the update.... no workie... lol
I returned it for an official dock. I actually didn't know Nintendo sold Switch 2 docks on their own or else I would have purchased that from the start (I'd heard horror stories about 3rd party docks frying Switch 1s).
So, the official dock was obviously a lot pricier, but I'm just glad to have something that confidently works and won't kill my system.
In my opinion, that man is far and away the most important figure in all of gaming. I hope he stays around for a long, long time. Even if he isn't making games, I want to be able to hear interviews from him and have him write behind the scenes books and all that fun stuff!!
This kind of article feels like low-hanging fruit. Should the games be better? Yes. Are they still some of the absolute MOST FUN games (for me) on the entire market?? HELL. YES!
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Re: Bubsy 4D Launches In May, Physical Release Confirmed For Switch & Switch 2
I love Bubsy and Bubsy games and I don't care who knows it!!!
Re: Ubisoft Cancels 6 Games In Major Organisation Restructure
In other news, Ubisoft has decided to fill its offices with dry wood, oily rags, and flint.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I need some kind of Peach Medallion and P-Switch detector for the free roam mode ^_^
Re: Random: YouTuber Combines Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series S Into One Huge Machine
PlaySwitch X 25!
Also, she cute!
Re: Former Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro's Board Of Directors
He is also changing his name to Doug Optimus Prime.
Re: "I'm Excited To Meet You" - Devon Pritchard Makes Her First Public Appearance As President Of NoA
I think that for the first AI president of NoA, she did a great job!!
I could barely tell she wasn't a real person. Put her hands in and out of her pockets and everything!!
....all jokes aside, she seems cool. I'm optimistic about what she'll do in this role!
Re: Talking Point: Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being 'Good Enough'
I feel like there are a lot of really crappy, high-budget, high-profile games these days. So for me? Good enough is GREAT!! You could say my standards got lowered, or you could say the industry has gone astray. Either way, I'm happy with the games that make me happy. ^_^
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Celebrations In Style
I love Sonic and I don't care who knows it!!!
Re: Sophie Turner Looks Incredible As Lara Croft In Amazon's Tomb Raider Series
-Purposefully ignoring the over-the-top sex appeal that defined the character.
-Terrible actress.
-Terrible writer.
This show is only going to be good for starting arguments on the internet. In other words, exactly what a modern show wants to be!!
Re: "I Don't See AI Taking Over" - Split Fiction Director Josef Fares On The Rise Of AI
Kill GenAI with fire.
Hire Arnold as the Terminator to kill it.
Do whatever we have to.
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, the benefits are like a leaky faucet and the costs are like a gott damm waterfall. Not worth it; shut it down.
Re: Pokémon Lego Sets Are Already Being Sold On eBay For Stupid Money
C'mon, NL, this isn't even news, it's just rage bait.
Reasons why...
1. Everyone knows this kind of thing will happen with anything Lego or anything Pokémon.
2. You can find outrageous prices for anything on second-hand markets. I've seen graphic novels you can buy on the shelves for $50 being sold for $5,000. Life still went on.
Yes, we all hate scalpers, but, here's an article idea: try thinking of some solutions to publish instead of... this. This article offers nothing but rage.
Just my 2 cents.
Re: Site News: Please Welcome Mai, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
Welcome, Mai!
I bet her ancestor was a real Lady'sman
Re: GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores
I miss brick and mortar stores -_-
Re: Nintendo Accused Of Using AI Images In New 'My Mario' Marketing
The compound problem of AI: even when it's not AI it takes all the fun out.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem's Latest Trailer Teases Bustling City Environment
I'm gonna be honest, I hated RE7 and strongly disliked RE8. The mechanics on both were 100x better than RE6, but the vibe was not RE (imo). In that sense, RE6 was a "better" RE game than 7 and 8 for me (I understand this is an extremely unpopular opinion).
However, what I've seen of RE9 looks pretty darn good so far! Seems like we're getting closer to that original RE feel.
Re: Showcase Your Authoritah When South Park And Fortnite Collide This Week
@Ralizah As much as I think South Park is usually crass stupidity, they've been amazingly deft at calling out what needs calling out over the decades. They skewer the left when the left needs skewering and the same with the right. As it should be.
Re: Surprise! Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Gets A Switch & Switch 2 Demo This Week, Includes Bonus Reward
I need LRG or someone equally reliable* to put this on a proper cartridge!!! Or else, no sale from me.
*I have only had great experiences with LRG, I know some people haven't. But, y'know.... I can only comment on what I've experienced.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
I know NL is based in Europe but are most of the voters there too?? lol. NA all the way on this one.
Re: Nintendo Comments On Metroid Prime 4's Placement In The Metroid Timeline
I guess I am in the minority in that I both care deeply about the Metroid timeline and also love Other M (despite its flaws)! So I would love to someday get more detail on exactly how MP4 fits in.
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
Maybe it's your daughter's skills that "need work"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
......jk.... I had almost the exact same experience. The movie --> Peach obsession --> difficult Mario games.
We somehow managed to 100% NSMBUD, but SMB Wonder was too challenging.
Re: Censored Dispatch Artwork Spotted On Nintendo's Digital Storefront
1. I like boobs.
2. I like ladies' butts.
3. I like homages to '90s X-Men art.
Re: "I Skipped School To Play" - Hideo Kojima Cites Super Mario Bros As The Reason He Makes Games
Great interview. I haven't played enough Kojima games!
Re: Rumour: A Game-Key Card Alternative? Nintendo May Have Smaller Switch 2 Carts In The Works
yes, what a boon for "smaller" companies like Capcom and Square Enix. smh.
Re: R-Type Dimensions III Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Consoles Next May
ahhhh physical version!!! take my money!!!
Re: Future Of Tomb Raider To Be Revealed At The Game Awards 2025
I can miss out on the Game Awards AND a modern TR game?? SOLD!!
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Adding Free Fan-Designed Costume "Mid-December"
I still need to play this game, I'm hoping the re-release can inspire a sequel too!!
Re: Sega Will "Carefully Assess Appropriate Use Cases" When It Comes To "Leveraging AI"
@AllBLK it's only inevitable if we all let them force it on us, kind of like we let the industry do with many DLC practices.
Re: Sega Will "Carefully Assess Appropriate Use Cases" When It Comes To "Leveraging AI"
How about kill the GenAI with fire, Sega?? That's my feedback. Good day.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
I don't hate him as a person, I'm sure if we went out to lunch we'd have a fine time. But I have absolutely no respect for the direction Geoff has taken his professional career. I think he's done more harm than good in terms of what it means to be a video game enthusiast.
Re: Review: Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Switch) - Up There With Best-Ever Arcade Marvel Games
I'm gonna buy this so hard. So, SO hard.
Re: New 'Sonic Universe' Movie Spin-Off Announced For 2028
@HammerGalladeBro OMG! yes! PLEASE THIS!
Re: Best Tomb Raider Games, Ranked - Lara Croft On Switch & Nintendo Systems
The full reboot/redesign TR have a lot of things going for it, and a lot of flaws and weird choices. But the thing I absolutely cannot get past is the gore. I remember when I saw Lara get impaled through the neck while flailing down white water rapids and I was like "nope! I'm out!"
Re: Jennifer Hale Says She Was "Thrown Under The Bus" Amid Bayonetta 3 Casting Controversy
yea, both VAs are fantastic in the work but the original VA shouldn't have made such everything into such a mess.
Re: Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh
"*****! The hell you so calm about? You bustin' up my rhythm..."
~Barret from FF7, but also probably this samurai
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Opening Movie Is Packed With '90s Nostalgia
My body has literally never been more ready.
... I know this is pure greed at this point with such an already amazing roster, but.... still needs Cyclops, Moon Knight, Daredevil................. and a Scarlet Spider alt skin for Spidey
OK, that's all I want!
Re: Kirby Air Riders Players Are Creating 'Micro Bikini' Machines, But Nintendo's Having None Of It
Damn. I'd heard it already became the internet's Next Queer Icon™.
Re: "Consumers Generally Do Not Care" About AI In Games, Says Former Square Enix Exec
I will go full pitchforks and torches against AI. Who's with me!?
Re: Review: Indika (Switch) - A Port That Makes You Lose Faith In An Indie Gem
erm, is that cover AI? looks terrible.
Re: Video: Nintendo Just Dropped Its Best (Worst?) Song Since DK Rap
wowwwwwwwwwwww
well, they can't all be bangers.
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Release Date, Cast, Trailers, Everything We Know So Far
@mlt she's said some racist and sexist things on a few occasions and generally plays the victim despite being a hugely successful Hollywood actress. so, all together that rubs people the wrong way.
Re: Poll: Is Your Third-Party Switch 2 Dock Still Working After This Week's System Update?
The hilarious thing is, I just bought a 3rd party dock a few days ago LOL!! Got it home.... ran the update.... no workie... lol
I returned it for an official dock. I actually didn't know Nintendo sold Switch 2 docks on their own or else I would have purchased that from the start (I'd heard horror stories about 3rd party docks frying Switch 1s).
So, the official dock was obviously a lot pricier, but I'm just glad to have something that confidently works and won't kill my system.
All's well that ends well!
Re: "I Just Hope To Stay Healthy" - Shigeru Miyamoto On Taking Further Steps Away From Development
In my opinion, that man is far and away the most important figure in all of gaming. I hope he stays around for a long, long time. Even if he isn't making games, I want to be able to hear interviews from him and have him write behind the scenes books and all that fun stuff!!
Re: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
Removed
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Devs Showcase Every Fighter In The Upcoming Beat 'Em Up
Stick it in my veins!!!!!!!!!
Re: Bandai Namco, Square Enix And Other Japanese Publishers Aren't Happy About OpenAI's Sora 2 Generative AI Tool
If all of generative AI was housed in one desktop tower, I would take an axe to that tower and smile knowing I had done the world a favor.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Has Been Awarded One Of Japan's Highest Honours
After receiving the award, he immediately put it on the side of his face and puff-puffed with it. ^_^
Re: Back Page: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Fit Check - Celebrating Lumiose Fashion Week In Style
♪♫ fit check for my Ambipom era!! ♪♫
Re: Talking Point: When Did 'Good Enough' Become Good Enough For Pokémon?
This kind of article feels like low-hanging fruit. Should the games be better? Yes. Are they still some of the absolute MOST FUN games (for me) on the entire market?? HELL. YES!
Re: PSA: You Might Need To Free Up Some Space For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
Buy physical. <3
Re: Level-5 Flexes Its Upcoming Titles In New Anniversary Art
Can't wait for New Layton!!
And also, like @IceClimbersMain said, I would LOVE a Collection of some kind on Switch 2!! I just prefer the big screen experience.