Curator

@fbnaulin Hello fellow misunderstood information professional!

As a librarian, I feel compelled to purchase this, lol.

Lufia 1-2 were the very first RPGs I ever played and they're still some of the best. Illusion of Gaia was another game that I really loved as a kid.

The fact that they're calling back to these titles shows that Sea of Stars is going to be something very special.

I was fortunate enough that my local Gamestop got one extra order in the next day after launch and called me up. I was there in like 3 minutes and got the only one in 50 miles.

They literally just announced their first special edition Switch OLED for this game. I have a hard time believing they’d do that over something they no longer care about or isn’t much different from its predecessor…

Phantasy Star Online (V1) on the Dreamcast was the game that gave me my fondest memories.

Not only was it my first MMORPG, but it allowed me to escape during my teen years when I felt like an outcast among my peers.

When I think ‘gaming’ this is the first that comes to mind.

Amazing underrated game. Loved it on the PS2. One of a kind.

Really hope it gets a worldwide release.

Inna lillahi wa inna illahi rajiun. May Allah grant him Jannah and bless his family.

If the woman was obsessing over virtual husbands like some Japanese kids do with their anime girlfriends, then he shouldn't be jealous — he should just leave her because that's creepy.

If it's just her playing the game like any normal sane person would, then she needs to leave him, because he's creepy.

There. Solved it.

It would be incredibly jarring if they kept the traditional battle system and catching mechanics in a SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD game.

I hope they're smart enough to realize that.

The British humor is strong with this one.

This is obviously only because no one can buy a PS5 right now…

/s

Great game with a really strong narrative. If you haven't played it its worth the price of admission!

Happy to see this review!

Was excited for the game, but this review just made me feel like I’m a kid waiting for Red and Blue to drop soon

@Jeronan Regardless, Phil Spencer now being top dog sends a message.

“Bobby Kodick no longer runs things. I do.”

@Bizzyb Didn’t say anything about “credit” or ingenuity. Just made the claim that they’re now as established as the other two.

You can very well argue MS took a route that wasn’t as authentic, but that doesn’t mean they’re no longer here to stay.

When MS entered the gaming space they were effectively SEGAs replacement. But because they were so new and not established, they were likely to crash and burn like all the other new competitors.

Even until the Xbox One there was that likely possibility floating in the background.

Since MS started buying up all these major studios, that possibility is now out the window. I consider MS as established as Nintendo and Sony now.

They finally cemented themselves as a legacy.

Looks incredible. Day one.

@Pat_trick Because when Switch dominance is noted a large percentage of comments are like, "Yeah, well that's because you can't buy a PS5 or XBSX!"

@UglyCasanova Ahh, the inevitable "it's the only console you can buy" comment.

Because if you could buy the PS5 and XBSX, these sales figures wouldn't exist?

Just curious what the logic is behind these sort of comments, because every time this is mentioned, it gives the impression that the Switch is only something people buy because the have to and not because they really want the system.

“Don’t get too excited everyone. Even though this is the millionth time in a row that Nintendo has dominated the market, it’s only because no one can find the systems they really want (PS5 and XSX)!”

Did I do it right?

Usually I go for collectors editions, especially when they come with an art book, but this one is WAY overpriced.

As long as its consistent and doesn't drop constantly, I'm fine with 30fps. 60fps is awesome, but it doesn't bother me otherwise.

Honestly, I have a hard time understanding why people can't play anything below 60fps. It must be a sensitivity thing.

@DiggleDog If I write one line of code for a game, I should get paid for at least that.

But that shouldn’t justify me being credited next to everyone else who worked on the other 99%.

It’s a courtesy, not an obligation.

I wish devs would work on some decent cyberpunk or steampunk titles. We’re over saturated with dark fantasy.

“OMG he loves the Switch! That’s not possible so he must be paid!”

Earth to kids, the Switch is good and people love it. I know, it’s hard to grasp.

As far as I’m concerned, it’s too late.

@Grumblevolcano Ludicrous. Again there is nothing to substantiate this perspective.

The Switch is a great system. That’s it. It’s an insult to suggest people are only buying this because it’s “second rate”.

I mean, I get it, but the thing is just too big to take seriously as a "portable accessory."

I could see this in old people's homes for table top play.

Appreciate the write up! It’s tiring to constantly see people claiming the Switch is only a success because the PS5 and XSX are out of stock.

@Ikana64 I expected this response — the whole “innate vs choice” argument. But it fails on so many levels.

There is no lifestyle people love based on the color of their eyes. People live their lives according to their desires and values. So whether they choose those things or not is irrelevant to their importance in defining themselves and how they see the world.

The fact that I can choose my beliefs doesn’t suddenly make it okay to hate me nor does the fact that someone can’t choose their sexual orientation mean that I have to agree with who they sleep with. My beliefs may be chosen, but they’re still an integral part of my existence —much more so than the color of my eyes.

I agree that we should oppose oppressive beliefs that harm others. But merely disagreeing with the way someone leads their life isn’t oppressive in and of itself. Saying “hey, that’s not something I would do” does nothing to the existence of the person doing it .

@CharlieGirl Homophobia is when you hate homosexuals.

Disagreeing with homosexuality isn’t homophobia. Tolerance isn’t tolerance if everyone agrees with each other. That’s what makes tolerance beautiful — it’s about being respectful and decent regardless of disagreement.

I follow a specific religion. I have specific religious views that I know many other people disagree with. I live my life according to those values. I don’t expect everyone else to agree with me and I don’t think they hate me because they disagree.

You may not see beliefs and sexual orientation as similar, and that’s fine, but my values are essential to my existence and how I see myself. As such, I think the analogy is apt.

In summary, unless Chris Pratt is walking around dehumanizing homosexuals and bashing them, there’s no reason for you to be upset.

I get everyone wants to be level headed, but 5 years into this console’s life and it’s still dominating the market.

Can we just finally admit that Nintendo has a a legendary system with greater appeal to gamers than their competitors?

I mean, really. We don’t argue about why the Gameboy or the DS/3DS outshined their competitors, but we’re still trying to make excuses for Sony and Microsoft. Yes, they are limited with what they can produce, but this STILL doesn’t explain Nintendo’s overwhelming success and domination.

The idea that people are buying Switch because it’s some “second best” piece of hardware that they’re just “settling for” is absolutely ludicrous.

There has to be a problem with this list. Ultra Sun and Moon were some of the best Pokémon games in recent memory (better than Sw/Sh) and had some of the most pleasing and epic moments in the franchise.

It’s too late. These aren’t just minor issues barely noticeable in the final product. The entire trilogy was basically spit on by its creators.

Seriously , Limited Run has been a blessing for this generation of gamers, especially Nintendo fans.

They’ve really kept physical gaming alive and well.

@Jokerwolf That will be a sad day.

Maybe this was to tackle leakers? I hope so, because this is bizarre otherwise.

@Ralizah At this point they need to just release dlc for all the missing Pokémon in each version.

Not all of us want to trade constantly with other players or pay extra for a second game.

So if they still want to make money off the “exclusive” Pokémon, at least give us a cheaper option.

I would be very disappointed if they abandoned the hybrid concept next gen, unless they can provide something “better”, which I can’t conceive at this moment.

At this point they should just make a Switch pro or sequel that continues riding the wave. We don’t need additional features or gimmicks. Just make a more powerful system with a more functional dock and backward compatibility.

Here’s hoping.

Easiest way to resolve this:

“The game was rushed” or “The game wasn’t given enough time and attention”.

There. Lazy or not, either of these is bad enough.

Don’t know why everyone keeps talking about a new console. Nintendo has already claimed this is only the “middle” of the Switch’s life. The Switch is a hybrid between a home console and handheld. Going by Nintendo’s previous handheld iterations, the DS line lasted 10 years (2004-2014) and the upgrade, the 3DS, lasted for 9 years (2011-2020), giving you a total of 16 years for just one platform.

So I find it hard to believe that the Switch is going to suddenly be replaced in just a few years. Most likely they’ll release a more powerful model, but nothing new for awhile.

Glad I picked up the OLED on day one.

@fbnaulin Not as a playable character, but an enemy. And you can even use its armor.

@fbnaulin That would be odd considering Shovel Knight is already in the game.

I’m thinking BloodRayne

Already broke this year with all the awesome Switch releases. I can live with this being delayed till next year

@Joeynator3000 Some people get defective systems, but most of the time it’s carelessness that leads to this stuff.

I never understood why people need to be told to take care of their expensive electronic devices.

You pay hundreds of dollars to just carelessly throw things around? Why do you even bother owning them?

I get it. Sometimes accidents happen, but when I go shopping for used games and systems (I’m a collector) I just don’t get how some devices can be so badly damaged.

I’m so scared to scratch or damage my devices I do my best to handle everything with care. I add screen protectors, armor casings, and I even dust and clean my systems after a long play through.

Sorry for the rant, but bottom line is this: treat nice things nicely and you won’t have to worry about 2s out of 10.

Since getting the OLED, I've been playing my new Switch in table top mode with a pro controller and blue tooth headphones. It's been amazing! I will probably play like this more often.

My OG Switch I only play in docked mode, especially for games that require it for performance reasons (e.g. Xenoblade Chronicles 2).

For retro games I usually play on my Lite.