@Paraka absolutely agree with this. I'm not defending keycards btw (I do not own one!). But there are some games that may have their vision so compromised by being so "aggressively optimized" it might compromise the vision for the game. Keycards would be a better than nothing solution. I do agree with you tho about pushing the potential lack of optimization being pushed on to the consumers for storage space. And you cannot even buy a 1TB express card by a trusted brand right now (Lexar speed isn't as advertised and Gamestop 1TB cards are not listed as who manufactured them). 1) I recently watched an Reggie interview about him saying Nintendo needs to share with 3rd parties their special efficiency on how they optimize their games. remember. I agree with that. 2) Do you remember the fuss people made when the Resident Evil Revelation 1+2 collection came out and people made a fuss about Rev 2 being not on the card and being a download code (that game itself was 20gb and was done before publishers crunched down the hell out of file sizes, no matter the outcome)? That was fall of 2017. How far we've come with people now getting mad about ppl complaining about keycards.
Gamekey cards sometimes (but rarely) have their place. FF7 Remake Is nearly 100 GB and is at a budget price. Makes sense. This game? Absolutely dystopian it's a game keycard. We're cooked.
@UltimateOtaku91 it also said it had some upgradeability, plus since it is a PC I can mess around with individual game settings and turn off things I don't need to boost other aspects of the game I'd like improved (like I could turn global illumination and shadows in Fortnite and prob get it running better than my Series X does It). Curious when this gets a better breakdown.
@UltimateOtaku91 no one thought the steam deck would. However this thing could definetly be competition for Xbox and even PS. I mean you can buy their games on Steam. And with these consoles launching discless versions, why not hop over to something that gives streamlined access to more competitively priced games?
Given all the keycards being forced on me, given new consoles being launched without disc drives, if they want me to be all digital, I'd rather just align myself with Steam. Actually considering getting this.
Hope this fixes my HDMI 4k 120 port issue. I get ghosting when connected, and not to the 4k 60fps port. Their customer service is awful now so I have not got a resolution nor will they even schedule me to send it in to be looked at.
@Megas75 the problem is most of the general audience isn't going to know when they're buying it. Just seeing that the game is updating when they get it. But after awhile, and their memory fills up they'll know and turn on this too.
@Simu001 I literally factor reset my game mode source on my TV and tried to recalibrate (actually helped a little). I still think it looks way softer (even the text in the menus) than it does on YouTube.i seriously wonder if my Switch 2 doesn't communicate well with my TV. I actually get ghosting on the image if I use a 4k 120 HDMI port instead of a 4k 60 one.
Playing the network trial demo right now (you can do lessons on there ahead of test trial open hours) and man it really seems to be a big visual downgrade from everything I've seen on YouTube (on my TV, not phone). Anybody else feel this way or am I crazy?
@MamaSymphonia i do think Nintendo wasn't hungry enough and this year could have been better. A lot of their first party games feel like something that would be a year two kind of lineup. Definitely could have been better but I don't think most ppl expected it to match Switch 1's first year. Best first party lineup ever from Nintendo. And I general, 2017 when look at releases outside of Switch, man it was just loaded with modern classics. I think 2017 in general was the best year of gaming ever.
If we don't get a Direct for it this week (or maybe next week so it doesn't overshadow Hyrule Warriors)....I don't know what to think of this game. We are exactly a month away. So either 1) the game is bad or didn't come together well and Nintendo is nervous to show too much of it, 2) the game is barely hitting the deadline and being crunched on last minute and there has been no time to cut together enough gameplay for any sort of big segment (this trailer reuses a ton of footage), or 3) they somehow believe they've built hype for this (they haven't) and are withholding a lot of info in order to "surprise and delight."
@charliecarrot this is a crucial patent making a case against them. They can't sue for likenesses because the Pals are different enough from the Pokemon in design legally, so all they have is go after gameplay functions.
@benmalsky198 you don't have to believe me, just look it up. It was widely reported (it was the lowest in 2 years not 7 tho, was just under a million players on average) And you could tell when you logged in because it shows the actual live numbers for the modes. Also I guess if you love every single IP ever then you'll never have an issue when an entire season is devoted to it
@benmalsky198 @benmalsky198 they are overbearing when they dominate a season or a mini season. Look what happened with that Star Wars mini season. I think it had all time lowest player count in 7 years (edit: it was in 2 years). I hardly played the Marvel season last year because I hated that meta and how it was informed by super hero powers. So I'm not talking about IP crossover in general being overbearing in the game, just when they make it dominate a season.
@JayJ of all the games that are live service Fortnite is the most friendly. You literally never have to spend a dollar in this game and have access to everything. You could spend like 9 USD every few months and get a battle pass full of stuff. This isn't Warzone where youre buying weapon blueprints with real world money for load outs only good for the current meta, or gacha like Zenless Zone Zero where you spend 100s to roll for characters that play well in the season meta. This game is harmless in the micro transactions department. But I will say I've played this game for like 6 years and am tired of all the overbearing season collabs. Especially since it's so Disney dominated (Simpsons, Marvel, Star Wars etc).
@HugoGED Capcom gotten really bad. I actually think they have one kind of micro transaction they do is more disgusting than like an EA or UBIsoft, those character edit vouchers you have buy to change your character in MH games.
@Bats1234 AC is important tho, tons of non gaming ppl got a Switch for AC. You can't let that crowd sit forever. I mean I guess this upgrade is something. But it'll be 6 years soon.
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Crazy they didn't have this ready as a Switch 2 edition this year and don't have a new game ready for next year. Been almost six years when this upgrade releases.
@dark_beer_alchemist the back buttons are decent on it, but having the dpad on it be almost as bad as the switch 1 pro controller was a deal breaker for me and I returned mine after a few days of use. Also while the sticks feel awesome and fluid, the initial tilt from center movement of the sticks takes a slightly longer travel distance to read the input which makes them dog crap for any kind of shooting game like Cyberpunk or Fortnite. But like I said if the dpad was good I would kept it. Total bummer.
@BenAV I'm ok with buying this game a 3rd time (Switch Rebirth +, then the Repentance physical, then this new edition ion) but I just want save data to carry over. Im sure the physical edition I have cannot be upgraded (even if they offered it), cuz when you hit the plus button on the icon and ask it to take you to the eShop, it says the version I have doesn't exist (do it to being a unique all in one physical edition of Repentance).
This upgrade is already available and had a physical release of the full package a couple years back (though I think the online stuff is new), I got the physical Switch 1 version limited release (directly from Nicalis it wasn't in stores). I wonder if saves carry over? I doubt the Switch 1 physical of Repentance + will get an upgrade as that version doesn't even show up on the eshop if you search for it (you have to buy rebirth then the dlc to get it digitally). I hope saves transfer - I do not want to start over lol.
@LazyDaisy definetly not in the near future. Remember if someone who didn't have a Switch in 2020 wants to play Mario 64 or Sunshine they have to pay for expansion Online subscription. That incentive is more important to them than re releasing these, since they want to grow that service. Almost exactly a year after All Stars released, they launched the N64 online app.
@KayFiOS and to top it off Zelda herself felt like a completely different character in Tears and quite boring. Found all the characters in the past to be very bland too. Curious how this sells. Seems like such a waste of effort. Could have gotten another Zelda mashup or Xenoblade or something.
@LightSpirit that mega starmie battle was one of the highlights of game for me. The way the legs animated as it ran totally unnerved me. I just kept laughing at it running across the little arena.
Too bad they didn't put more budget into making the city feel alive, vibrant and varied. It's bland and boring and yet....this game is extremely good once you get past the intro and the initial set of wild zones. I love it and this is coming from a guy who skipped S&V, so I'm not a hardcore Pokemans. I love the new battle system and got addicted to the gameplay loop.
ZA is like 100x better than those other crappy Switch Pokemon games. Yeah being stuck in a bland city is a bummer but the gameplay and gameplay loop is actually really good and the character models look way better than Scarlett
Why in the world would I have to create a Ubisoft account to try out a game I might be interested in buying? What's wrong with them? Also why is this not mentioned in the article?
All the rewards and gameplay options and systems and customizable stuff just make Mario Kart World look like old and ancient in comparison. This feels like a modern game. However the fact there is only one city trial map and only 18 regular racing tracks makes me worried this will get pretty repetitious. But think this Direct might have sold me.
Need a substantial story mode and a LOT of regular racing tracks outside of City Trial for me to be interested. The regular racing looks really fun if there's a lot of it. City Trial just looks boring to me me especially if the mini game you get at the end is hitting targets.
@Suketoudara it's still a full priced, 30fps and soft looking 1080 (1080 can look crisper than that) for not that demanding graphically of a game. And I'll believe the fps patch when I see it, this was a response in an interview not like a press statement/promise. I have no clue why they'd put up a demo so close to release with bad performance if they were fixing it so soon. My point was of course porting is smooth sailing when their target is so low
Easy to port when you keep your standard for porting low. An uneven 30 fps, with a rather soft looking 1080 image fidelity. Hard pass. Try harder next time, this isnt 2014.
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Re: Multiple Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Every time I see this list I pray Nier is added to it.
Re: Poll: Is Your Third-Party Switch 2 Dock Still Working After This Week's System Update?
No but I have issues with my regular dock working correctly with the 120 hz ports on my TV, has ghosting but works fine with the 60 Hz ports.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Reveals "Peculiar" New Forms In Extended 10-Minute Trailer
@Paraka absolutely agree with this. I'm not defending keycards btw (I do not own one!). But there are some games that may have their vision so compromised by being so "aggressively optimized" it might compromise the vision for the game. Keycards would be a better than nothing solution. I do agree with you tho about pushing the potential lack of optimization being pushed on to the consumers for storage space. And you cannot even buy a 1TB express card by a trusted brand right now (Lexar speed isn't as advertised and Gamestop 1TB cards are not listed as who manufactured them). 1) I recently watched an Reggie interview about him saying Nintendo needs to share with 3rd parties their special efficiency on how they optimize their games. remember. I agree with that. 2) Do you remember the fuss people made when the Resident Evil Revelation 1+2 collection came out and people made a fuss about Rev 2 being not on the card and being a download code (that game itself was 20gb and was done before publishers crunched down the hell out of file sizes, no matter the outcome)? That was fall of 2017. How far we've come with people now getting mad about ppl complaining about keycards.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Reveals "Peculiar" New Forms In Extended 10-Minute Trailer
Gamekey cards sometimes (but rarely) have their place. FF7 Remake Is nearly 100 GB and is at a budget price. Makes sense. This game? Absolutely dystopian it's a game keycard. We're cooked.
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
@UltimateOtaku91 it also said it had some upgradeability, plus since it is a PC I can mess around with individual game settings and turn off things I don't need to boost other aspects of the game I'd like improved (like I could turn global illumination and shadows in Fortnite and prob get it running better than my Series X does It). Curious when this gets a better breakdown.
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
@UltimateOtaku91 no one thought the steam deck would. However this thing could definetly be competition for Xbox and even PS. I mean you can buy their games on Steam. And with these consoles launching discless versions, why not hop over to something that gives streamlined access to more competitively priced games?
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
Given all the keycards being forced on me, given new consoles being launched without disc drives, if they want me to be all digital, I'd rather just align myself with Steam. Actually considering getting this.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Hope this fixes my HDMI 4k 120 port issue. I get ghosting when connected, and not to the 4k 60fps port. Their customer service is awful now so I have not got a resolution nor will they even schedule me to send it in to be looked at.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Seemingly Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
@Megas75 the problem is most of the general audience isn't going to know when they're buying it. Just seeing that the game is updating when they get it. But after awhile, and their memory fills up they'll know and turn on this too.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Seemingly Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
Holy crap. Nintendo can go eff itself. Have completely turned on its consumer base.
Re: Images Of Yoshi From 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Have Leaked Online
@Lizuka same. I think he looks slightly deranged, like he's really happy to eat you or something.
Re: Good Smile Reveals New Fire Emblem Byleth Dancer Figure, Pre-Orders Now Live
That link is wrong. Just search Byleth.
Re: Video: We've Played More Kirby Air Riders, So Here, Have Some Gameplay
@Simu001 I literally factor reset my game mode source on my TV and tried to recalibrate (actually helped a little). I still think it looks way softer (even the text in the menus) than it does on YouTube.i seriously wonder if my Switch 2 doesn't communicate well with my TV. I actually get ghosting on the image if I use a 4k 120 HDMI port instead of a 4k 60 one.
Re: Video: We've Played More Kirby Air Riders, So Here, Have Some Gameplay
Playing the network trial demo right now (you can do lessons on there ahead of test trial open hours) and man it really seems to be a big visual downgrade from everything I've seen on YouTube (on my TV, not phone). Anybody else feel this way or am I crazy?
Re: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
@MamaSymphonia i do think Nintendo wasn't hungry enough and this year could have been better. A lot of their first party games feel like something that would be a year two kind of lineup. Definitely could have been better but I don't think most ppl expected it to match Switch 1's first year. Best first party lineup ever from Nintendo. And I general, 2017 when look at releases outside of Switch, man it was just loaded with modern classics. I think 2017 in general was the best year of gaming ever.
Re: Metroid Prime 4's Sweet New Trailer Builds The Hype For Next Month's Launch
If we don't get a Direct for it this week (or maybe next week so it doesn't overshadow Hyrule Warriors)....I don't know what to think of this game. We are exactly a month away. So either 1) the game is bad or didn't come together well and Nintendo is nervous to show too much of it, 2) the game is barely hitting the deadline and being crunched on last minute and there has been no time to cut together enough gameplay for any sort of big segment (this trailer reuses a ton of footage), or 3) they somehow believe they've built hype for this (they haven't) and are withholding a lot of info in order to "surprise and delight."
Re: "It Is Ever More Likely That Nintendo Will Lose" - Firm Faces Another Setback In Battle Against Palworld
@charliecarrot this is a crucial patent making a case against them. They can't sue for likenesses because the Pals are different enough from the Pokemon in design legally, so all they have is go after gameplay functions.
Re: "It Is Ever More Likely That Nintendo Will Lose" - Firm Faces Another Setback In Battle Against Palworld
Good news, this patent is gross, by my limited understanding of this kind of thing.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@benmalsky198 you don't have to believe me, just look it up. It was widely reported (it was the lowest in 2 years not 7 tho, was just under a million players on average) And you could tell when you logged in because it shows the actual live numbers for the modes. Also I guess if you love every single IP ever then you'll never have an issue when an entire season is devoted to it
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@benmalsky198 @benmalsky198 they are overbearing when they dominate a season or a mini season. Look what happened with that Star Wars mini season. I think it had all time lowest player count in 7 years (edit: it was in 2 years). I hardly played the Marvel season last year because I hated that meta and how it was informed by super hero powers. So I'm not talking about IP crossover in general being overbearing in the game, just when they make it dominate a season.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@JayJ of all the games that are live service Fortnite is the most friendly. You literally never have to spend a dollar in this game and have access to everything. You could spend like 9 USD every few months and get a battle pass full of stuff. This isn't Warzone where youre buying weapon blueprints with real world money for load outs only good for the current meta, or gacha like Zenless Zone Zero where you spend 100s to roll for characters that play well in the season meta. This game is harmless in the micro transactions department. But I will say I've played this game for like 6 years and am tired of all the overbearing season collabs. Especially since it's so Disney dominated (Simpsons, Marvel, Star Wars etc).
Re: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Is Getting Bonus 'Side Story' DLC Next Year
@HugoGED Capcom gotten really bad. I actually think they have one kind of micro transaction they do is more disgusting than like an EA or UBIsoft, those character edit vouchers you have buy to change your character in MH games.
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
@Bats1234 AC is important tho, tons of non gaming ppl got a Switch for AC. You can't let that crowd sit forever. I mean I guess this upgrade is something. But it'll be 6 years soon.
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Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
Crazy they didn't have this ready as a Switch 2 edition this year and don't have a new game ready for next year. Been almost six years when this upgrade releases.
Re: Rare NES Platformer 'Little Samson' Is Coming To Switch In 2026
@Moonvalley2006 Limited Run sucks but they actually deserve money for figuring out how to license and release this for the first time since the NES
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
@dark_beer_alchemist the back buttons are decent on it, but having the dpad on it be almost as bad as the switch 1 pro controller was a deal breaker for me and I returned mine after a few days of use. Also while the sticks feel awesome and fluid, the initial tilt from center movement of the sticks takes a slightly longer travel distance to read the input which makes them dog crap for any kind of shooting game like Cyberpunk or Fortnite. But like I said if the dpad was good I would kept it. Total bummer.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
Game keycards in a collectors set like this is borderline dystopian.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
@BenAV I'm ok with buying this game a 3rd time (Switch Rebirth +, then the Repentance physical, then this new edition ion) but I just want save data to carry over. Im sure the physical edition I have cannot be upgraded (even if they offered it), cuz when you hit the plus button on the icon and ask it to take you to the eShop, it says the version I have doesn't exist (do it to being a unique all in one physical edition of Repentance).
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Hit The Brakes So Hard Last Quarter, Even 'Rise' Outsold It
Monster Hunter Rise, with DLC, is always on sale for basically pennies
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
This upgrade is already available and had a physical release of the full package a couple years back (though I think the online stuff is new), I got the physical Switch 1 version limited release (directly from Nicalis it wasn't in stores). I wonder if saves carry over? I doubt the Switch 1 physical of Repentance + will get an upgrade as that version doesn't even show up on the eshop if you search for it (you have to buy rebirth then the dlc to get it digitally). I hope saves transfer - I do not want to start over lol.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
@LazyDaisy definetly not in the near future. Remember if someone who didn't have a Switch in 2020 wants to play Mario 64 or Sunshine they have to pay for expansion Online subscription. That incentive is more important to them than re releasing these, since they want to grow that service. Almost exactly a year after All Stars released, they launched the N64 online app.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Playable Characters - Every Fighter Revealed So Far
@KayFiOS and to top it off Zelda herself felt like a completely different character in Tears and quite boring. Found all the characters in the past to be very bland too. Curious how this sells. Seems like such a waste of effort. Could have gotten another Zelda mashup or Xenoblade or something.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
@jolteon23 Calamity got a Switch 2 update?
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Playable Characters - Every Fighter Revealed So Far
What an absolute boring cast of characters.
Re: PSA: You Might Need To Free Up Some Space For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
@NorrinRadd omg just stop commenting already
Re: Fire Emblem Shadows Gets A Free Update Adding New Story, Map And More
@MJF I'd play that!
Re: Fire Emblem Shadows Gets A Free Update Adding New Story, Map And More
@MJF I'm 100 percent sure KT is developing Fortunes Weave. It looks the same approach or engine as 3 Houses
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Scored US' Biggest Physical Game Launch Since TOTK
@LightSpirit that mega starmie battle was one of the highlights of game for me. The way the legs animated as it ran totally unnerved me. I just kept laughing at it running across the little arena.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Scored US' Biggest Physical Game Launch Since TOTK
Too bad they didn't put more budget into making the city feel alive, vibrant and varied. It's bland and boring and yet....this game is extremely good once you get past the intro and the initial set of wild zones. I love it and this is coming from a guy who skipped S&V, so I'm not a hardcore Pokemans. I love the new battle system and got addicted to the gameplay loop.
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
@Jedrus_Lilac yep. There's a login/sign up screen you cannot skip. It says you need a Ubisoft account to play. Just insane.
Re: Book Review: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective - Stunning Art, Though Lacking Context
This series has been a success DESPITE Tanabe, sucks it's him providing insight and some ghost writer.
Re: Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
ZA is like 100x better than those other crappy Switch Pokemon games. Yeah being stuck in a bland city is a bummer but the gameplay and gameplay loop is actually really good and the character models look way better than Scarlett
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
Why in the world would I have to create a Ubisoft account to try out a game I might be interested in buying? What's wrong with them? Also why is this not mentioned in the article?
Re: Sakurai Confirms Day One Update For Kirby Air Riders On Switch 2
I think this is the first Switch 2 game I've been impressed by the visuals in it. Looks like more than just a "Switch Pro" type game
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct #2: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate it?
All the rewards and gameplay options and systems and customizable stuff just make Mario Kart World look like old and ancient in comparison. This feels like a modern game. However the fact there is only one city trial map and only 18 regular racing tracks makes me worried this will get pretty repetitious. But think this Direct might have sold me.
Re: Two Unlisted Metroid Prime 4 Commercials Reveal New Boss Fight
That looks like the least fun way to use mouse mode, hunched over reaching out to your coffee table.
Re: Surprise! Pikmin 4 Is Getting A Free Content Update On Switch Next Month
Wonder if this will have a resolution bump like Galaxy 1+2, they didn't really advertise that game having that. Probably not tho
Re: Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
Need a substantial story mode and a LOT of regular racing tracks outside of City Trial for me to be interested. The regular racing looks really fun if there's a lot of it. City Trial just looks boring to me me especially if the mini game you get at the end is hitting targets.
Re: Feature: "We Have Absolutely No Intention Of Neglecting Her" - Persona 3 Reload Devs On FeMC And Porting To Switch 2
@Suketoudara it's still a full priced, 30fps and soft looking 1080 (1080 can look crisper than that) for not that demanding graphically of a game. And I'll believe the fps patch when I see it, this was a response in an interview not like a press statement/promise. I have no clue why they'd put up a demo so close to release with bad performance if they were fixing it so soon. My point was of course porting is smooth sailing when their target is so low
Re: Feature: "We Have Absolutely No Intention Of Neglecting Her" - Persona 3 Reload Devs On FeMC And Porting To Switch 2
Easy to port when you keep your standard for porting low. An uneven 30 fps, with a rather soft looking 1080 image fidelity. Hard pass. Try harder next time, this isnt 2014.