Does anyone know why Bomberman 1 and 2 are Famicom versions? Generally curious. This was an instant buy for me, even tho I'm bummed there is STILL no way for me to ever play Saturn Bomberman.
" Even cloaked vessels are analogues to submerged vessels like German U-boats from WWII and submarines from naval battles that are difficult to detect." How that in my decades of watching OG/90s Trek, and recognizing the naval influence, have I never realized this was what the cloaking was referencing? I feel like an idiot.
@Serena_ the "download the game from your disc on to your hard drive" was always annoying but not the end of the world, you don't need to be online to do it. The day 1 patch thing is also icky sometimes but it is greatly over estimated how many games, PlayStation especially, don't work without it. There's a website called DoesItPlay. Ps4 and PS5 around 10 percent hat won't work without a patch. Xbox was around 40 percent. Switch was well under the PS stats. But even with PS selling consoles without drives or having optional drive add ons they still sell physical games with the games on the disc. The Granblue Relink game from the Direct for example has full on disc version even tho the previous version is upgradeable with expansion dlc. Basically EVERYTHING that is coming out on Switch 2 are keycards. Even Xbox, which is a dead console moved into a subscription based platform has more true physicals released for it.
@DarkTron I linked that because I remember reading it, thought it was interesting, and then literally the only and next game to have actual in it since then was Cyberpunk. Along the way I've seen more and more articles about games not being allowed for release in the west, that had similar counterparts, often from the same series, in years previous. I've seen content changes to swimsuits and stuff like PS had been doing during the first half of the Switch 1 era.so I was shocked when Cyberpunk came out uncensored in the west, but that seems like a one off exception, because they knew it was important to have a game like that at launch, with zero controversy. And yes those Hentai AI slop games should not be on the eshop. It's the lowest of the low shovelware. But I still think that article is important because of the date, 2023, the lack of nudity in games since (not a single shovelware hentai game had nudity) and where we are today
@Filthy I hope the issues have been resolved, I mean the new FE looks all but confirmed to be done by the Koei Tecmo team in that engine I forget the name of so I have a lot of hope. But the dialog in that trailer was pretty bad lol. It reminded me of that Final Fantasy trailer from a few years ago where the guy kept talking about killing chaos over and over. But whatever I'm super excited
@DarkTron dude that is not what is being said in the article. Not at all in fact it is implied, maybe, that they were not allowed having 2 skus and can't legally discuss it. There are more cases than Neptunia, Corpse Party is another. Neptunia had censorship in that game where they rode dogs or something, and then there the rereleases of old games that aren't coming in the west now. Nintendo has non-issue with these games years ago, but they do now, meaning something has changed with their content policies. Hentai slop on the eshop had nudity, now there isnt. If you want to know more about games not getting released here, check out the Physical Paradise YouTube channel. Dude is constantly talking about games you cant get here. So yes, there is Japanese censorship that happens only in Japan, based in their law and that's one thing. Even their adult films have to blur genitals. And then there is the increasingly conservative western censorship that has been happening. I'm just dumbfounded how you don't see this.
@Jeronan I don't know how many times I have to say this in the thread, the eshop hentai game AI slop NO LONGER has any sort of nudity in them. Not even partial. It's just fetish stuff now. You cannot compare it to dispatch. But what you can compare is the fact that many of those game 3 years ago had actual nudity in them, so something in Nintendo's content policies changed. That is most likely why there is NOT an uncensored version on Switch. I wish you were right, and this is a laziness thing, but it does not seem to be the case.
If Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave is half as good as 3 Houses, I'll finally be really glad I got a Switch 2. 2025 did nothing for me software -wise. If Raiders comes out this year, and Duskbloods actually runs good and the online works well for it, I'll be effing over the moon. I'm actually pretty excited for the Nintendo lineup this year, when you toss in Tomodachi, that's 4 games I'm pretty excited to play.
@Filthy Engage had way more issues than just the localization. The story itself literally felt like it was written by a 12 year old. Same for the character designs and personalities. The localization mostly just messed around with making certain options not romantic in nature at the end of the game. Which, in the case of Anna, was obviously a good thing they changed from the Japanese version. But then they went overboard and I'm confused why they de-romanticized some of the others. Still, that wasn't really made the game...."stupid?" Lol, maybe that's the word to use. Though I did have a blast with the combat and it was prob the most fun I had of any game in 2023. But man oh man was that dlc bad.
@Jeronan I still don't get your point here. I think you're missing the context of what I was saying when I was responding to the other individual. They were saying the reason there was only one censored version on Switch was because Adhoc didn't have enough money to make 2 versions of it for Switch. They wee implying that they used the Japanese censored version for Switch because it was more affordable for adhoc. And I was saying if that was the case, there would have not been a PS5 censored and uncensored version and just a censored version. Therefore, the Switch having only a censored version, must be because Nintendo was not allowing an uncensored version in the west, not because they couldn't afford to make another version. I've also said in this thread that Cyberpunk seems to be an exception, because they needed that big 3rd party game at launch with no controversy. At the time I was shocked it was uncensored at launch, with how increasingly strict they've been getting in around the last three years.
@Friendly ok, this is first critical response to what I've been saying that I think has a bunch of merit to it. Totally possible. Also on your other reply, I am familiar with the differences in censorship I. Japan and the west. Like they're regular adult movies have to blur genitalia. I guess I should have been more clear that I'm talking about the western censorship, I've had no confusion as why it was censored in Japan.
@Jeronan "Yeah Nintendo doesn't allow a separate uncensored Western release..... I think Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 will want to have a word with you."
What are you talking about or responding to?I I literally never said anything like that. I feel like I'm going crazy with people on here literally not reading what I'm actually writing.
@eaglebob345 I understand that. But years ago this was not the case, with the differences in the versions. Meaning something has changed in how strict they're being in general. It isn't a one to one comparison, you're right, but as a general shift it's a valid thing for me to point out. There was article or interview a few years where a dev stated that Nintendo was no longer accepting submissions with nudity in them. I wish I could who it was, my head tells me it was compile heart or similar. Also years ago, those hentai games had actually nudity in them, but they haven't for years. So in general they've gotten more conservative here.
@DarkTron yes it's the same as the PS5 censored version because Nintendo wasn't allowing an uncensored version in the west unlike PS5. I do not understand what point you're trying to make.
@Friendly I don't think an error occured at all. And I hope you're right and I'm wrong, for what it's worth. Everything, for me points to this being on Nintendo's end. Adhoc should have been more transparent with the release....but we've seen Nintendo trending this way with differing levels of censorship for years. I'm so confused why people are forgetting this. Look at Corpse Party, or Neptunia.
@Friendly yes I know, that's why I was saying to the other poster that this wasn't about adhoc not having enough money to release 2 versions of the Switch releases, since PS had a censored and uncensored version. I could have been more clear in my comment by saying "if money was an issue then Ps5 would have ONLY had one censored version instead of 2 versions."
@MarcusIsCool and you're overreading into my comment and lumping me in with the "Nintendo is bad" just because I'm being critical. I play almost 100 percent of my games on Switch and now Switch 2, so no I'm not in that crowd. What I'm generally confused by, is how so many people are forgetting the articles over the past 3 years with games being denied releases on Switch in the west, or having content changes. PlayStation used to do this in the Switch 1 days, and now it's flipped. This is on Nintendo side, and please don't lump me in the hater crowd.
@siavm probably didn't release it on Xbox because they wouldn't get much of a return on there....not sure who's even buying games there anymore. If this was about not having money for 2 versions, then the PS5 would have had ONLY one censored version like Switch and Switch 2.
@siavm that is total cope and you know it. This has nothing to do with money (unless I'm reading your comment wrong). It has to do with Nintendo being more conservative in what they deem as acceptable on the eshop. It's like how PlayStation was during most of the Switch 1 era. Cyberpunk was an exception , a big name game they needed for launch. They've been trending toward this for years, there's been tons of articles on it. Usually it's been with censorship and or denial of western releases of Japanese games from companies like Compile Heart.
I hope now people realize that the issues here are on Nintendo's side and not Adhoc like they were blamed by everyone. Nintendo has been trending toward this, not allowing games with content adjustments, or full out denying western releases, for the past 3 years. Cyberpunk seems to be an exception. It's a big name game they needed for launch with no controversy. Where adhoc was in the wrong was not being transparent before release about how censored the game was. That is on them
Bummer about all these game keycards. I'm ok with them if it's something like FF7 Remake where the file size is HUGE (especially at only 40 bucks), but not for these much smaller GB size games. As far as going digital goes on these, I'm no longer in a rush to get the games at launch unless I'm absolutely sure I'll want to immediately play and want to keep it forever. With physical I'd buy anything that tickled my fancy at launch, because I'm securing like an archival version of the game, while it's in print, and always sell it later. Now there's no difference when I get it, cuz if I want it, it's on the eshop anytime I want and will prob go on sale. Good example is I own every single Trails related game on Switch and have only played two of them lol. But I didn't buy Trails Beyond the Horizon! No need to.
@dskatter Nintendo has been more strict on content in games I'm the last few years and seem to make exceptions for some games. So much so than Switch games have more censorship than some ps5 games, when it used to be the reverse
I don't think either statement by either company is the full truth. Like, Nintendo's statement is super deceptive. They could in theory refuse to allow a game on their eshop because it has nudity, but not dictate changes. Just not allow it. Then the company has to self censor it or it won't be released. I think adhoc just removed the content toggle, put their hands up in the air and called it a day, and this was something that happened last minute and the game was denied. So yeah in that scenario Nintendo didn't technically make them change content, but the other option was the game not making it on the eshop. I still think, as we've seen reports of for the past 3 years Nintendo has become more conservative with what they are allowing companies to include in their games on the eshop. Cyberpunk was an exception because they needed that for launch. Perfect example, hentai games DID have nudity a few years back on Switch, now they don't. We've seen news articles of games that previously were released on Switch, can no longer get a new version of it. Neptunia games, Corpse party, etc.
I'd give it an 8. Nothing here really surprised me except the size you can build the island too, and the fact they literally have a non-binary option and didn't do generic "body types." Pretty neat! But everything here looked good. Just....I dunno...feels like it's missing something, like being able to visit other islands? Maybe weather events effecting their lives? I've never played one of these before so don't listen to me.
Insane that such an inoffensive game for kids has people so mad in the comments that they're getting banned and comments removed. Good on NoA especially keeping the gay and nonbinary stuff, just casually up front in the Direct, given how weird our country can be about this stuff right now. I mean I'd imagine most of the people in this thread getting banned for being hateful are my fellow americans lol
Was interested but have zero interest now. Nintendo has been heading in this direction for the last few years. Cuz yes some hentai games did have full nudity, but haven't for like 3 years now. I remember a few years ago a developer talking about Nintendo was no longer allowing nudity in their games (I forget which Japanese company it was) and their game was no longer able to be released. I was honestly surprised that Cyberpunk wasn't censored, but I'm sure they didn't want that controversy at launch and CDPR may have not released the game at all. I think some of the issue, for American releases is the leadership in government is incredibly far right, religiously conservative and I think NoA is trying to avoid that "wrong game at the wrong time" moment turning into a political poop storm with things getting banned and stuff and Nintendo being at the center of it. It feels scary over here right now.
They really really really need a General Direct in February, hype for this system is non existent. HOWEVER I am super curious about this, and glad we're getting more info this week, so I ain't personally mad or anything lol
@Ade117 Yeah there is no confirmation even on their site if this is getting a 4k upgrade or 120 mode or anything. Which isn't a stretch to think they'd omit given how they handled Mario Party. Stuffing a bunch of random mini game coop challenges in a game that a lot of us just play as a single player experience just sucks. I want dlc levels for single player. I would have paid much more than 20 for those. According to the Nintendo website it sounds like there is one new course for each koopaling and that's it. The trailer makes it look like you have to find them in old levels to trigger the new one.
@darkswabber that's not the impression I got. I think the Koopalongs will be hiding and jumping around to old levels and you have to look for them. I don't think there are new levels here. Maybe a small new section in an old level, like they showed with Wendy-O Koopa. I'd effin love to be wrong. Edit: went on the Nintendo website and the description does make it sound like there is one new "course" for each Koopalong, but I think you have to find them in old levels to trigger it.
@Willo567 People are weird about Doug Bowser for 2 reasons, one, they are personally offended he wasn't a public personality or "character" like Reggie was willing or asked to be. 2, they associate him with some some of the crappy practices Nintendo began to implement during his tenure. Also it didn't help that he was a nervous public speaker in some settings. Roll it all together and add in he came from EA and people hate him. As for me, I didn't care for him, but it seems weirder to NEED to love presidents and ceos. Also it seemed like Nintendo of Japan asserted more control over NOA versus the Reggie and Iwata era, so I don't blame him for anything really.
@BanjoPickles I don't disagree with most of what you're saying. The paid Switch 2 upgrades and those rereleases, 70 for BotW again with tacked on dlc, Kirby for 80 with tacked on dlc, Mario party for 80 with tacked on dlc replacing spots in the release schedule where a new game would go is absolutely a problem. And it is part of the reason I've been bored. However you commenting this in an article about free upgrades is weird. This is one of the few consumer friendly things they've done, rewards long time consumers, and keeps the games attractive for newer fans to buy. To me the paid rereleases and the free Switch 2 upgrades are 2 different conversations as some of the value proposition with Switch 2 was playing your old catalog better on new hardware
@Coffee-Waffle like I said it's not a waste of money because Nintendo has the money to spend. They are the most cash-on-hand rich company in Japan. It's not a waste of time and does not impact their own game dev time because they source these upgrades out to 3rd parties.
@StarCollector I agree with ya on Xeno games. I tried out XBC2 on Switch 2 launch day and swear it looks worse now, when being forced out as a 4k signal. Like it's not scaling well or something.
@Coffee-Waffle it's not a waste at all. Doing free Switch 2 updates, at best might encourage some people to pick up old games (I grabbed Pokemon Violet for example because of that) and at worst it just increases brand loyalty for those who have the game already and appreciate the gesture from Nintendo or a 3rd party, win-win. And in the case of 1st party free upgrades, they farmed these out to external companies to upgrade them, so it didn't cut into their internal staff resources - sure they had to pay those companies but Nintendo is incredibly cash-rich, meaning literal cash in the bank, not just equity, so they can afford that without it cutting in budgets for game making. You're definitely entitled to your opinion but it feels like you're being weird just to be contrarian or something. Noticed in other comments you're straight up bashing the idea of backward compatibility.
@yohn777 maybe. But I disagree. To comment "I’m not spending $500 for a console that is 75% upscaled games from the previous generation. Thanks, but no thanks.
Why is this becoming the standard?"
Under an article about free updates, seems to be in response to said article. I think you're stretching here bud.
I hope it gets some new levels (I'd pay a bunch of money for them) - I've sunk about 40 hours into this and alongside Trails in the Sky was my favorite game from last year.
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Does anyone know why Bomberman 1 and 2 are Famicom versions? Generally curious. This was an instant buy for me, even tho I'm bummed there is STILL no way for me to ever play Saturn Bomberman.
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" Even cloaked vessels are analogues to submerged vessels like German U-boats from WWII and submarines from naval battles that are difficult to detect." How that in my decades of watching OG/90s Trek, and recognizing the naval influence, have I never realized this was what the cloaking was referencing? I feel like an idiot.
Re: Tales Of Arise Comes To Switch 2 In May, Includes Beyond The Dawn DLC
@Serena_ the "download the game from your disc on to your hard drive" was always annoying but not the end of the world, you don't need to be online to do it. The day 1 patch thing is also icky sometimes but it is greatly over estimated how many games, PlayStation especially, don't work without it. There's a website called DoesItPlay. Ps4 and PS5 around 10 percent hat won't work without a patch. Xbox was around 40 percent. Switch was well under the PS stats. But even with PS selling consoles without drives or having optional drive add ons they still sell physical games with the games on the disc. The Granblue Relink game from the Direct for example has full on disc version even tho the previous version is upgradeable with expansion dlc. Basically EVERYTHING that is coming out on Switch 2 are keycards. Even Xbox, which is a dead console moved into a subscription based platform has more true physicals released for it.
Re: Tales Of Arise Comes To Switch 2 In May, Includes Beyond The Horizon DLC
This is a game keycard too. Switch 2 is speed running the end of real physical games.
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Soars Onto Switch 2 In July
Ughhhh its another game keycard. Even this new version is getting a true physical on PS5. So sick of this
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@DarkTron I linked that because I remember reading it, thought it was interesting, and then literally the only and next game to have actual in it since then was Cyberpunk. Along the way I've seen more and more articles about games not being allowed for release in the west, that had similar counterparts, often from the same series, in years previous. I've seen content changes to swimsuits and stuff like PS had been doing during the first half of the Switch 1 era.so I was shocked when Cyberpunk came out uncensored in the west, but that seems like a one off exception, because they knew it was important to have a game like that at launch, with zero controversy. And yes those Hentai AI slop games should not be on the eshop. It's the lowest of the low shovelware. But I still think that article is important because of the date, 2023, the lack of nudity in games since (not a single shovelware hentai game had nudity) and where we are today
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Jeronan you are literally not listening to me about the skus. I'm not responding to you anymore
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@Filthy I hope the issues have been resolved, I mean the new FE looks all but confirmed to be done by the Koei Tecmo team in that engine I forget the name of so I have a lot of hope. But the dialog in that trailer was pretty bad lol. It reminded me of that Final Fantasy trailer from a few years ago where the guy kept talking about killing chaos over and over. But whatever I'm super excited
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@DarkTron dude that is not what is being said in the article. Not at all in fact it is implied, maybe, that they were not allowed having 2 skus and can't legally discuss it. There are more cases than Neptunia, Corpse Party is another. Neptunia had censorship in that game where they rode dogs or something, and then there the rereleases of old games that aren't coming in the west now. Nintendo has non-issue with these games years ago, but they do now, meaning something has changed with their content policies. Hentai slop on the eshop had nudity, now there isnt. If you want to know more about games not getting released here, check out the Physical Paradise YouTube channel. Dude is constantly talking about games you cant get here. So yes, there is Japanese censorship that happens only in Japan, based in their law and that's one thing. Even their adult films have to blur genitals. And then there is the increasingly conservative western censorship that has been happening. I'm just dumbfounded how you don't see this.
Here is a link to a dev talking about Nintendo's policies being more restrictive, 3 years ago in regards to nudity https://nintendoeverything.com/developer-says-nintendo-no-longer-allows-games-showing-uncensored-breasts/#nnn
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Jeronan I don't know how many times I have to say this in the thread, the eshop hentai game AI slop NO LONGER has any sort of nudity in them. Not even partial. It's just fetish stuff now. You cannot compare it to dispatch. But what you can compare is the fact that many of those game 3 years ago had actual nudity in them, so something in Nintendo's content policies changed. That is most likely why there is NOT an uncensored version on Switch. I wish you were right, and this is a laziness thing, but it does not seem to be the case.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
If Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave is half as good as 3 Houses, I'll finally be really glad I got a Switch 2. 2025 did nothing for me software -wise. If Raiders comes out this year, and Duskbloods actually runs good and the online works well for it, I'll be effing over the moon. I'm actually pretty excited for the Nintendo lineup this year, when you toss in Tomodachi, that's 4 games I'm pretty excited to play.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Filthy Engage had way more issues than just the localization. The story itself literally felt like it was written by a 12 year old. Same for the character designs and personalities. The localization mostly just messed around with making certain options not romantic in nature at the end of the game. Which, in the case of Anna, was obviously a good thing they changed from the Japanese version. But then they went overboard and I'm confused why they de-romanticized some of the others. Still, that wasn't really made the game...."stupid?" Lol, maybe that's the word to use. Though I did have a blast with the combat and it was prob the most fun I had of any game in 2023. But man oh man was that dlc bad.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Pillowpants you and me both.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Jeronan I still don't get your point here. I think you're missing the context of what I was saying when I was responding to the other individual. They were saying the reason there was only one censored version on Switch was because Adhoc didn't have enough money to make 2 versions of it for Switch. They wee implying that they used the Japanese censored version for Switch because it was more affordable for adhoc. And I was saying if that was the case, there would have not been a PS5 censored and uncensored version and just a censored version. Therefore, the Switch having only a censored version, must be because Nintendo was not allowing an uncensored version in the west, not because they couldn't afford to make another version. I've also said in this thread that Cyberpunk seems to be an exception, because they needed that big 3rd party game at launch with no controversy. At the time I was shocked it was uncensored at launch, with how increasingly strict they've been getting in around the last three years.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Friendly ok, this is first critical response to what I've been saying that I think has a bunch of merit to it. Totally possible. Also on your other reply, I am familiar with the differences in censorship I. Japan and the west. Like they're regular adult movies have to blur genitalia. I guess I should have been more clear that I'm talking about the western censorship, I've had no confusion as why it was censored in Japan.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Jeronan "Yeah Nintendo doesn't allow a separate uncensored Western release.....
I think Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 will want to have a word with you."
What are you talking about or responding to?I I literally never said anything like that. I feel like I'm going crazy with people on here literally not reading what I'm actually writing.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@eaglebob345 I understand that. But years ago this was not the case, with the differences in the versions. Meaning something has changed in how strict they're being in general. It isn't a one to one comparison, you're right, but as a general shift it's a valid thing for me to point out. There was article or interview a few years where a dev stated that Nintendo was no longer accepting submissions with nudity in them. I wish I could who it was, my head tells me it was compile heart or similar. Also years ago, those hentai games had actually nudity in them, but they haven't for years. So in general they've gotten more conservative here.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Friendly that's a good point actually. But if that's the case, why did they not mess up with the PS5 versions?
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@DarkTron yes it's the same as the PS5 censored version because Nintendo wasn't allowing an uncensored version in the west unlike PS5. I do not understand what point you're trying to make.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Friendly I don't think an error occured at all. And I hope you're right and I'm wrong, for what it's worth. Everything, for me points to this being on Nintendo's end. Adhoc should have been more transparent with the release....but we've seen Nintendo trending this way with differing levels of censorship for years. I'm so confused why people are forgetting this. Look at Corpse Party, or Neptunia.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@Friendly yes I know, that's why I was saying to the other poster that this wasn't about adhoc not having enough money to release 2 versions of the Switch releases, since PS had a censored and uncensored version. I could have been more clear in my comment by saying "if money was an issue then Ps5 would have ONLY had one censored version instead of 2 versions."
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@MarcusIsCool and you're overreading into my comment and lumping me in with the "Nintendo is bad" just because I'm being critical. I play almost 100 percent of my games on Switch and now Switch 2, so no I'm not in that crowd. What I'm generally confused by, is how so many people are forgetting the articles over the past 3 years with games being denied releases on Switch in the west, or having content changes. PlayStation used to do this in the Switch 1 days, and now it's flipped. This is on Nintendo side, and please don't lump me in the hater crowd.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@siavm probably didn't release it on Xbox because they wouldn't get much of a return on there....not sure who's even buying games there anymore. If this was about not having money for 2 versions, then the PS5 would have had ONLY one censored version like Switch and Switch 2.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
@siavm that is total cope and you know it. This has nothing to do with money (unless I'm reading your comment wrong). It has to do with Nintendo being more conservative in what they deem as acceptable on the eshop. It's like how PlayStation was during most of the Switch 1 era. Cyberpunk was an exception , a big name game they needed for launch. They've been trending toward this for years, there's been tons of articles on it. Usually it's been with censorship and or denial of western releases of Japanese games from companies like Compile Heart.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
I hope now people realize that the issues here are on Nintendo's side and not Adhoc like they were blamed by everyone. Nintendo has been trending toward this, not allowing games with content adjustments, or full out denying western releases, for the past 3 years. Cyberpunk seems to be an exception. It's a big name game they needed for launch with no controversy. Where adhoc was in the wrong was not being transparent before release about how censored the game was. That is on them
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For February & March 2026
Bummer about all these game keycards. I'm ok with them if it's something like FF7 Remake where the file size is HUGE (especially at only 40 bucks), but not for these much smaller GB size games. As far as going digital goes on these, I'm no longer in a rush to get the games at launch unless I'm absolutely sure I'll want to immediately play and want to keep it forever. With physical I'd buy anything that tickled my fancy at launch, because I'm securing like an archival version of the game, while it's in print, and always sell it later. Now there's no difference when I get it, cuz if I want it, it's on the eshop anytime I want and will prob go on sale. Good example is I own every single Trails related game on Switch and have only played two of them lol. But I didn't buy Trails Beyond the Horizon! No need to.
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@aresius they didn't stick with ue4 just because of switch 2. That's simply not true. They've given their explanation of why they didn't switch over
Re: "People Have A Right To Be P****d" - Dispatch Dev Says It Intends To Address "At Least Some" Censored Switch Content
@dskatter Nintendo has been more strict on content in games I'm the last few years and seem to make exceptions for some games. So much so than Switch games have more censorship than some ps5 games, when it used to be the reverse
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@Discostew I think they have one set of guidelines that they make individual exceptions for. 100 percent. Why would that be a legal issue?
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
I don't think either statement by either company is the full truth. Like, Nintendo's statement is super deceptive. They could in theory refuse to allow a game on their eshop because it has nudity, but not dictate changes. Just not allow it. Then the company has to self censor it or it won't be released. I think adhoc just removed the content toggle, put their hands up in the air and called it a day, and this was something that happened last minute and the game was denied. So yeah in that scenario Nintendo didn't technically make them change content, but the other option was the game not making it on the eshop. I still think, as we've seen reports of for the past 3 years Nintendo has become more conservative with what they are allowing companies to include in their games on the eshop. Cyberpunk was an exception because they needed that for launch. Perfect example, hentai games DID have nudity a few years back on Switch, now they don't. We've seen news articles of games that previously were released on Switch, can no longer get a new version of it. Neptunia games, Corpse party, etc.
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@kmtrain83 60 fps anything is so much better on my eyes. 30 looks so choppy to me that it's almost exhausting for my eyeballs
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
I'd give it an 8. Nothing here really surprised me except the size you can build the island too, and the fact they literally have a non-binary option and didn't do generic "body types." Pretty neat! But everything here looked good. Just....I dunno...feels like it's missing something, like being able to visit other islands? Maybe weather events effecting their lives? I've never played one of these before so don't listen to me.
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Moves In On Switch 1 This April
Insane that such an inoffensive game for kids has people so mad in the comments that they're getting banned and comments removed. Good on NoA especially keeping the gay and nonbinary stuff, just casually up front in the Direct, given how weird our country can be about this stuff right now. I mean I'd imagine most of the people in this thread getting banned for being hateful are my fellow americans lol
Re: Disney Afternoon Collection Pops Up On Switch 1 & 2 eShop, Includes Two Additional Games
Goof Troop being released the same week as the new Resident Evil game is absolutely perfect timing.
Re: Review: Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cracking Superhero Caper, With Some Naughty Bits Covered Up
Was interested but have zero interest now. Nintendo has been heading in this direction for the last few years. Cuz yes some hentai games did have full nudity, but haven't for like 3 years now. I remember a few years ago a developer talking about Nintendo was no longer allowing nudity in their games (I forget which Japanese company it was) and their game was no longer able to be released. I was honestly surprised that Cyberpunk wasn't censored, but I'm sure they didn't want that controversy at launch and CDPR may have not released the game at all. I think some of the issue, for American releases is the leadership in government is incredibly far right, religiously conservative and I think NoA is trying to avoid that "wrong game at the wrong time" moment turning into a political poop storm with things getting banned and stuff and Nintendo being at the center of it. It feels scary over here right now.
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Nintendo Direct Announced For Thursday, 29th January
They really really really need a General Direct in February, hype for this system is non existent. HOWEVER I am super curious about this, and glad we're getting more info this week, so I ain't personally mad or anything lol
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
@Maxz appreciate it. Ever since Mario party I don't take for granted that they may not upgrade the visuals.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
@LastFootnote this is where I was reading from and couldn't find that info https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/discover-more-of-whats-new-in-super-mario-bros-wonder-nintendo-switch-2-edition-meetup-in-bellabel-park/?srsltid=AfmBOooQxy7huVDPA8YJUWN6QkgMBmiBZiso1acqbpOYWGcF5rWfIM-6
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
@Ade117 Yeah there is no confirmation even on their site if this is getting a 4k upgrade or 120 mode or anything. Which isn't a stretch to think they'd omit given how they handled Mario Party. Stuffing a bunch of random mini game coop challenges in a game that a lot of us just play as a single player experience just sucks. I want dlc levels for single player. I would have paid much more than 20 for those. According to the Nintendo website it sounds like there is one new course for each koopaling and that's it. The trailer makes it look like you have to find them in old levels to trigger the new one.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
@darkswabber that's not the impression I got. I think the Koopalongs will be hiding and jumping around to old levels and you have to look for them. I don't think there are new levels here. Maybe a small new section in an old level, like they showed with Wendy-O Koopa. I'd effin love to be wrong. Edit: went on the Nintendo website and the description does make it sound like there is one new "course" for each Koopalong, but I think you have to find them in old levels to trigger it.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
I think this thread just willed DKC Returns free Switch 2 upgrade into existence lol
Re: Former Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro's Board Of Directors
@Willo567 People are weird about Doug Bowser for 2 reasons, one, they are personally offended he wasn't a public personality or "character" like Reggie was willing or asked to be. 2, they associate him with some some of the crappy practices Nintendo began to implement during his tenure. Also it didn't help that he was a nervous public speaker in some settings. Roll it all together and add in he came from EA and people hate him. As for me, I didn't care for him, but it seems weirder to NEED to love presidents and ceos. Also it seemed like Nintendo of Japan asserted more control over NOA versus the Reggie and Iwata era, so I don't blame him for anything really.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@BanjoPickles I don't disagree with most of what you're saying. The paid Switch 2 upgrades and those rereleases, 70 for BotW again with tacked on dlc, Kirby for 80 with tacked on dlc, Mario party for 80 with tacked on dlc replacing spots in the release schedule where a new game would go is absolutely a problem. And it is part of the reason I've been bored. However you commenting this in an article about free upgrades is weird. This is one of the few consumer friendly things they've done, rewards long time consumers, and keeps the games attractive for newer fans to buy. To me the paid rereleases and the free Switch 2 upgrades are 2 different conversations as some of the value proposition with Switch 2 was playing your old catalog better on new hardware
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@Coffee-Waffle like I said it's not a waste of money because Nintendo has the money to spend. They are the most cash-on-hand rich company in Japan. It's not a waste of time and does not impact their own game dev time because they source these upgrades out to 3rd parties.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Is Getting Its First Update Of 2026 "Soon"
@PhazonWarrior I think that simple sentence summarizes my opinion of the game perfectly lol.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@Johnny44 same. Also I think Crafted World will get a free upgrade, crazy that game can run sub 720p docked.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@StarCollector I agree with ya on Xeno games. I tried out XBC2 on Switch 2 launch day and swear it looks worse now, when being forced out as a 4k signal. Like it's not scaling well or something.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@Coffee-Waffle it's not a waste at all. Doing free Switch 2 updates, at best might encourage some people to pick up old games (I grabbed Pokemon Violet for example because of that) and at worst it just increases brand loyalty for those who have the game already and appreciate the gesture from Nintendo or a 3rd party, win-win. And in the case of 1st party free upgrades, they farmed these out to external companies to upgrade them, so it didn't cut into their internal staff resources - sure they had to pay those companies but Nintendo is incredibly cash-rich, meaning literal cash in the bank, not just equity, so they can afford that without it cutting in budgets for game making. You're definitely entitled to your opinion but it feels like you're being weird just to be contrarian or something. Noticed in other comments you're straight up bashing the idea of backward compatibility.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@yohn777 maybe. But I disagree. To comment "I’m not spending $500 for a console that is 75% upscaled games from the previous generation. Thanks, but no thanks.
Why is this becoming the standard?"
Under an article about free updates, seems to be in response to said article. I think you're stretching here bud.
Re: Ball x Pit's First Free Content Update Bounces Onto Switch Next Week
I hope it gets some new levels (I'd pay a bunch of money for them) - I've sunk about 40 hours into this and alongside Trails in the Sky was my favorite game from last year.