Yet another way humanity on a whole kinda sucks. I'm all for locking up the cards in a case and then walked to front of the stores like games and electronics are currently. Buying online, I just wouldn't do it.
I'm sure it's just that I'm old, but I remember installing this game and after going through what I remember as a ton of menu's I simply uninstalled it. Can't remember exactly why, but it just seemed like there was way too much going on for an arcade racing game.
Sounds great, I followed the link and put the book in my cart, got back: "There was a delay with your digital downloads. You will receive an email shortly with your download links You will also receive an email with download links for your digital purchases."
No U.S. physical edition and I'm going to have to pass unless it's on sale for $9.99 or less. I already have it on Steam and Xbox, so getting it would only be for the switch collection.
I have the DS Legend of Starfy, always thought it was a pretty fun game. Looks like I'll be signing back up for NSO if they keep up releases like this.
True story, when I was young in the 70's and 80's we bought games and played them almost always from beginning to end with very little issue. Did they have bugs, sure some did, but you almost always could find an easy enough way around them. I miss games where when you buy it, that's what it is.
Road Rash, Street Fighter, Sam. Sho, Way of the Warrior, Gex, Need for Speed, Immercenary, Return Fire, Wing Commander HotT and Shockwave ... can we just get a nice 3DO compilation to bring back the feels. I know they are all from diff. publishers and I know that Way of the Warrior was really bad, I still played it, and I'm proud of it.
I'm just glad it's not the mainline Marvel characters as if it were I'd have no interest. After over 40 years of collecting and 10's of thousands of dollars, I've completely given up on Marvel and DC. As it's not mainline super heroes, I'm now excited to see what they do.
I'm just going to say I really liked Cavill in the Witcher, even if the seasons went downhill pretty quickly. Just as with other roles in other movies and shows, he really made it his own, enough that I think anyone coming in after him is going to feel like a bit of a poser. I could be wrong and we'll see, but I do have to admit I'm not excited to find out.
@diowine While I don't really like to pre-order, I have learned to after many many games I have have tried to get are sold out at launch or near launch in my area. I now pre-order simply for peace of mind that I'm not going to be out driving around several towns or watching online for something to come back into stock. If you PO on Amazon they don't charge your card until it ships, just an FYI. Hope that helps.
@Bored_Cosmic_Horror If I remember correctly there are now issues with Cavil and WH40K. I think it was in disagreement to the lore not being respected.
Mark of the Wolves is one of my all time favorite fighting games. This one, I'm on the fence about as I don't really like all the special effects making so much screen noise you can't actually see the fighters and their moves. It just looks like they are punching each other with cans of confetti. I know I'm in the minority (or I think I am), but I just think fighting games are overdoing it with the laser light shows these days.
While I own a physical copy of the original game. I had to snatch it up physically again about 4 months back when I saw the Dead Cells Return to Castlevania Edition (includes 5 DLC's) clearanced out at Best Buy for $12.00.
Due to the train wreck of no real games on cart, full price for old games and all of the other issues, I'll be waiting until this is sub $20.00 digital before I jump in. With that said, I'm sure that means they have a while to get the bugs fixed that should have been done before launch.
Found the whole thing rather boring. Being a long time game player, back when all games didn't need to run at the speed of light or having strobing light effects for every action taken in the game, I just felt like what I saw was a lot of flashy graphics to hold the players attention. To me, it just makes a mess out of a screen when looking at it. Not that "I can't" keep up with the visuals, it's that I don't think they add to a game as much as the younger crowd does, and often cheapen or lesson the experience. I'm hoping in another 10 years we'll get back to just solid games. There are of course many, but not enough in today's market.
I know you can order it from Play-Asia now, but I'm holding out for a physical US release. By that time it should have a lot of the patches included I would expect.
@CANOEberry "Ken Kutaragi telling gamers to work harder for a PS3" - Being someone who has played and collected since Pong, this is the reason I skipped the PS3 until just recently when I got one for free. At the time I just couldn't believe the arrogance of that guy, I remember listening to him and had an immediate "nope"..... Thanks for that blast from the past.
I have a simple rule for digital / download code (physical games). I pay no more than $20.00 for a new release of a new game and no more than $10.00 for a re-release of an old game. I figure if I don't own it by it being digital, I'll pay up to the amount above for what it's worth to rent for a while. Keeps it easy.
As I've been saying for over 20 years now, the all digital future is going to suck.
One of my favorite games on PC. Would love a physical edition on switch and really don't want to fall for the buy it twice on the same system thing Nintendo has going on. I'm gonna try to hold out for a physical release, but if it hits the right price on sale, I just don't know if I'm strong enough to not buy digital.
@contractcooker While I understand what you're saying. I completely disagree. Absolutely there is an abundance of choice in both games and means of access, that doesn't mean that the negatives of modern gaming should be ignored or dismissed. Bottom line is that most gaming companies have taken advantage of the system and it allows them to do things like sell you empty boxes, or release now patch later. Both of which I find unacceptable. I stand by my statement that modern gaming kinda sucks. It really should be so much better than it is.
Agreed, there is no excuse for needing patches on old games that are way under the power of the systems they are getting ported to. What the hell is the point of a physical release if you need to download multiple patches to fix it. The state of gaming truly sucks.
Just like Ghost Trick, I have this game on the DS and hate that I'm going to end up buying them again. Call it weakness, but I'm a sucker for good games.
I don't know, I own the board game with expansion, Jaws of the lion and Frosthaven. This game plays perfectly fine to me and I'm 100% happy with my purchase. Is it easy, no not really. Slow, yes it is, but then again it suits the game and seriousness of getting it right the first time.
@RupeeClock Agreed, it seems like they took a page out of Hasbro / WoTC book with the D&D OGL debacle. Didn't work for them either and ended up actually back firing quit a bit.
I miss the days when games came pretty much complete without need for updates. It's no wonder that retro gaming has been more and more where I spend my free time.
Actually just happened to me within the last week. I ordered a copy of Afterimage and it came sans cart. Knowing whether it has a cart in it before you open it is easy as all you have to do is hold it up to a light and look through the end of the case. As a matter of fact I've gotten so used to scams and broken items I inspect and often video record myself opening new items just in case there's an issue. If not, delete the recording easy enough. In the case of Afterimage I took all kinds of pictures and attempted to post the review but Amazon never posted it. Either way I sent it back unopened for another copy. People suck.
This just went from a day one purchase to I'll wait for a sale of $9.99 or less. I have to imagine they know there are a lot of people that like to own and not rent their games. It's already bad enough we live in the time of day one patches and then monthly patches thereafter. What's the point in buying a physical copy of something like this when all you get is the requirement you have to put the cart in to play what's on your switch already. It is what it is, but that's just disappointing.
I would have picked it up day one for the Game Gear games. Seeing's as how i'm only renting them though, I'll wait for a nice sale. Oh well plenty of other things to spend the money on.
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Re: Blasphemous Dev Reveals New Tactical Stealth Adventure For Switch
Definitely on my watch list.
Re: Feature: The Company You Can Pay To X-Ray Unopened Pokémon Card Packs Speaks Out
Yet another way humanity on a whole kinda sucks. I'm all for locking up the cards in a case and then walked to front of the stores like games and electronics are currently. Buying online, I just wouldn't do it.
Re: Asphalt Legends Unite Free Expansion Launches On Switch This Month
I'm sure it's just that I'm old, but I remember installing this game and after going through what I remember as a ton of menu's I simply uninstalled it. Can't remember exactly why, but it just seemed like there was way too much going on for an arcade racing game.
Re: Unofficial Metroid Pixel Art eBook Is Free For A Very Limited Time
@hammerGalladeBro
Totally agree, but... that's what it was. I get about 950 down so my internet is crazy surpassing whatever was the issue.
Still no email either ..... Oh well.
Re: Unofficial Metroid Pixel Art eBook Is Free For A Very Limited Time
Sounds great, I followed the link and put the book in my cart, got back: "There was a delay with your digital downloads. You will receive an email shortly with your download links
You will also receive an email with download links for your digital purchases."
No email so far.
Re: Feature: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Lands On Switch Today In A Port Two Years In The Making
No U.S. physical edition and I'm going to have to pass unless it's on sale for $9.99 or less. I already have it on Steam and Xbox, so getting it would only be for the switch collection.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
I have the DS Legend of Starfy, always thought it was a pretty fun game. Looks like I'll be signing back up for NSO if they keep up releases like this.
Re: Taito Milestones 3 For Switch Locks In Japanese Release, Here Are The 10 Games Included
Again, a bit pricey for what you get. Sadly, I'll probably support their bad behavior by buying it.
Re: Video: Sakurai Explains The Need For Online Updates And Patches
True story, when I was young in the 70's and 80's we bought games and played them almost always from beginning to end with very little issue. Did they have bugs, sure some did, but you almost always could find an easy enough way around them. I miss games where when you buy it, that's what it is.
For better or for worse, I sure miss those days.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
Road Rash, Street Fighter, Sam. Sho, Way of the Warrior, Gex, Need for Speed, Immercenary, Return Fire, Wing Commander HotT and Shockwave ... can we just get a nice 3DO compilation to bring back the feels. I know they are all from diff. publishers and I know that Way of the Warrior was really bad, I still played it, and I'm proud of it.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics
Two years and counting.
Re: Feature: Spitfire Interactive Talks X-Men, XCOM, And "What Age Has To Say To Youth" In 'Capes'
I'm just glad it's not the mainline Marvel characters as if it were I'd have no interest. After over 40 years of collecting and 10's of thousands of dollars, I've completely given up on Marvel and DC. As it's not mainline super heroes, I'm now excited to see what they do.
Re: Netflix Reveals The First Official Look At Liam Hemsworth In 'The Witcher'
I'm just going to say I really liked Cavill in the Witcher, even if the seasons went downhill pretty quickly. Just as with other roles in other movies and shows, he really made it his own, enough that I think anyone coming in after him is going to feel like a bit of a poser. I could be wrong and we'll see, but I do have to admit I'm not excited to find out.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Online Pre-Orders Are Apparently Being Cancelled (US)
@diowine While I don't really like to pre-order, I have learned to after many many games I have have tried to get are sold out at launch or near launch in my area. I now pre-order simply for peace of mind that I'm not going to be out driving around several towns or watching online for something to come back into stock. If you PO on Amazon they don't charge your card until it ships, just an FYI.
Hope that helps.
Re: Digital Eclipse's Remake of 'Wizardry' Dungeon Crawls Onto Switch In May
Physical or it didn't happen.
Re: Fortnite's New Setting Lets You Hide "Confrontational Emotes"
@Ryu_Niiyama
I was going to post pretty much the same thing... but since you already have I'll just give you a nice little upvote.
Re: The Witcher's Netflix Series Announces "Fifth And Final Season"
@Bored_Cosmic_Horror If I remember correctly there are now issues with Cavil and WH40K. I think it was in disagreement to the lore not being respected.
Re: Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Looks Slick As Heck In New Character Trailer
Mark of the Wolves is one of my all time favorite fighting games. This one, I'm on the fence about as I don't really like all the special effects making so much screen noise you can't actually see the fighters and their moves. It just looks like they are punching each other with cans of confetti. I know I'm in the minority (or I think I am), but I just think fighting games are overdoing it with the laser light shows these days.
Re: Dead Cells Will Receive No New Content After Next Update, Confirms Devs
While I own a physical copy of the original game. I had to snatch it up physically again about 4 months back when I saw the Dead Cells Return to Castlevania Edition (includes 5 DLC's) clearanced out at Best Buy for $12.00.
Re: Players Need To Start "Feeling Comfortable" With Not Owning Games, Says Ubisoft Subs Boss
I'm ok with Ubisoft going all digital, makes one less company I would support.
Re: Konami Remastering 'Tokimeki Memorial' Dating Sim DS Trilogy For Switch
Konami and I are not on speaking terms after the MGS incident.
Re: Video: Zion Shares His Top Five Switch Games Of 2023
Thank you Locky, it's like you read my mind. I was interested and then saw video only..... nope, I'm good.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection's Next Update Launches "Early" January 2024
Due to the train wreck of no real games on cart, full price for old games and all of the other issues, I'll be waiting until this is sub $20.00 digital before I jump in. With that said, I'm sure that means they have a while to get the bugs fixed that should have been done before launch.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2023 Is Baldur's Gate 3
Found the whole thing rather boring. Being a long time game player, back when all games didn't need to run at the speed of light or having strobing light effects for every action taken in the game, I just felt like what I saw was a lot of flashy graphics to hold the players attention. To me, it just makes a mess out of a screen when looking at it. Not that "I can't" keep up with the visuals, it's that I don't think they add to a game as much as the younger crowd does, and often cheapen or lesson the experience. I'm hoping in another 10 years we'll get back to just solid games. There are of course many, but not enough in today's market.
Re: New Sea Of Stars Update Sails Onto Switch "Very Soon", Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I know you can order it from Play-Asia now, but I'm holding out for a physical US release. By that time it should have a lot of the patches included I would expect.
Re: Oh Dear, Contra: Operation Galuga's Physical Edition Is A Download Code In A Box
@CANOEberry "Ken Kutaragi telling gamers to work harder for a PS3" - Being someone who has played and collected since Pong, this is the reason I skipped the PS3 until just recently when I got one for free. At the time I just couldn't believe the arrogance of that guy, I remember listening to him and had an immediate "nope"..... Thanks for that blast from the past.
Re: Oh Dear, Contra: Operation Galuga's Physical Edition Is A Download Code In A Box
I have a simple rule for digital / download code (physical games). I pay no more than $20.00 for a new release of a new game and no more than $10.00 for a re-release of an old game. I figure if I don't own it by it being digital, I'll pay up to the amount above for what it's worth to rent for a while. Keeps it easy.
As I've been saying for over 20 years now, the all digital future is going to suck.
Re: Review: Company Of Heroes Collection (Switch) - Classic Strategy Soldiers On, Though The Missing Multiplayer Stings
One of my favorite games on PC. Would love a physical edition on switch and really don't want to fall for the buy it twice on the same system thing Nintendo has going on. I'm gonna try to hold out for a physical release, but if it hits the right price on sale, I just don't know if I'm strong enough to not buy digital.
Re: The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition
What are the best visual novels on the switch?
Re: The King of Fighters XIII Global Match
Physical release date?
Re: Persona 5 Tactica
Kinda looking forward to this one as Metal Slug Tactics has disappeared.
Re: Super Mario RPG
Physical release date?
Re: Talking Point: "This Is Only The Beginning" - What Should Konami Do With Metal Gear Next?
"what should Konami do with Metal Gear next?" - I would love to see the actual games on the physical cartridge. Can we make this happen?
Re: PSA: Don't Forget The Meaty Downloads Required For Metal Gear Solid's Physical Edition
What a disappointment. I'll be waiting for a very large discount before purchasing.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 To Fix A "Number Of Issues" Post-Launch
@contractcooker While I understand what you're saying. I completely disagree. Absolutely there is an abundance of choice in both games and means of access, that doesn't mean that the negatives of modern gaming should be ignored or dismissed. Bottom line is that most gaming companies have taken advantage of the system and it allows them to do things like sell you empty boxes, or release now patch later. Both of which I find unacceptable. I stand by my statement that modern gaming kinda sucks. It really should be so much better than it is.
Re: Review: VISCO Collection - A Well-Presented Neo Geo Arcade Set With Online Play
Physical release at some point? Much rather have physical (if it's actually on the cart that is)....
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 To Fix A "Number Of Issues" Post-Launch
Agreed, there is no excuse for needing patches on old games that are way under the power of the systems they are getting ported to. What the hell is the point of a physical release if you need to download multiple patches to fix it. The state of gaming truly sucks.
Re: Video: Another Code: Recollection Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & DS)
Just like Ghost Trick, I have this game on the DS and hate that I'm going to end up buying them again. Call it weakness, but I'm a sucker for good games.
Re: Review: Gloomhaven - A Cumbersome But Deep (And Hard-As-Nails) TTRPG Adaptation
I don't know, I own the board game with expansion, Jaws of the lion and Frosthaven. This game plays perfectly fine to me and I'm 100% happy with my purchase. Is it easy, no not really. Slow, yes it is, but then again it suits the game and seriousness of getting it right the first time.
Re: Unity Reveals New Pricing Model For Runtime Fee Policy
@RupeeClock Agreed, it seems like they took a page out of Hasbro / WoTC book with the D&D OGL debacle. Didn't work for them either and ended up actually back firing quit a bit.
Re: Wartales Crashes Reported By Players, But A Patch Is Coming Says Dev Team
Honestly about reaching my limit for half baked game releases.
Re: Hands On: Company Of Heroes Collection Deploys The RTS Classic On Switch, Despite Complex Controls
If they can give me physical game on cart with no downloads, I'll but it for a fourth time.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Will "Absolutely Be Getting An Update" On Switch, Says Ed Boon
I miss the days when games came pretty much complete without need for updates. It's no wonder that retro gaming has been more and more where I spend my free time.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics Delayed To Next Year
We are starting to feel deceived. Did you ever exist?
Re: Metal Slug Tactics
I can feel myself getting older.
Re: Poll: Have You Ordered Physical Switch Games That Came With The Cart Missing?
Actually just happened to me within the last week. I ordered a copy of Afterimage and it came sans cart. Knowing whether it has a cart in it before you open it is easy as all you have to do is hold it up to a light and look through the end of the case. As a matter of fact I've gotten so used to scams and broken items I inspect and often video record myself opening new items just in case there's an issue. If not, delete the recording easy enough. In the case of Afterimage I took all kinds of pictures and attempted to post the review but Amazon never posted it. Either way I sent it back unopened for another copy. People suck.
Re: Castlevania Advance Collection Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
@LikelySatan Exactly what I tell my wife so I can buy more games.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics
Dear Metal Slug Tactics... I'd sure love to hear something about you again.. I've never met you, but I miss you.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Switch Physical Version Requires Downloads
This just went from a day one purchase to I'll wait for a sale of $9.99 or less. I have to imagine they know there are a lot of people that like to own and not rent their games. It's already bad enough we live in the time of day one patches and then monthly patches thereafter. What's the point in buying a physical copy of something like this when all you get is the requirement you have to put the cart in to play what's on your switch already. It is what it is, but that's just disappointing.
Re: Sonic Fans Are Already Really Mad About Sonic Origins Plus
I would have picked it up day one for the Game Gear games. Seeing's as how i'm only renting them though, I'll wait for a nice sale. Oh well plenty of other things to spend the money on.