I backed every issue of their previous effort Ninty Fresh, only for it to splutter to a halt after 7 or 8 issues. I'd like to back this too, but in this day and age with print mags being the way they are, the chances are the same thing will happen again.
Yet another cheap rehash of an old game. I understand that most of Nintendo's devs are busy working away on Switch 2 stuff, but the lack of respect for the established user base is palpable.
Have to go back a REALLY long time to when I went into shops and bought new. Basically the days of the SNES and Electronic Boutique being a UK thing. I still prefer physical but as soon as the Internet began buying online became totally the way to go.
Far too many reheats, rehashes and revisions of previous old games appearing on Switch imo. All Stars, Advance Wars, Links Awakening, Mario RPG to name but a few. Nintendo is getting lazy.
There have been wars been going on well before Ukraine blew up and will be going on long after it finishes. Would be extremely dumb if Advance Wars in postponed indefinitely because if it.
SNES. Nintendo were at the top of their game churning out genre defining titles like Mario Kart and Zelda 3 on cutting edge technology. What a shame they lost their crown later by using carts instead of discs for the N64, a mistake they've never fully recovered from.
I've been hoping for a long time Nintendo would do something bold and original with their online service, something like include an exclusive MMO. Guess I'll have to keep on hoping.
As a kid I got much joy from having my curvy PAL SNES cartridge collection on hand to own, play and yes, simply look at and feel. It's hard to think of the stamp sized efforts we get now in the same way.
The new iterations of Star Trek - Discovery and Picard - are beyond awful. You therefore can't now expect too much from games companies when the source material is so dire.
@PotatoTheG While I sympathise with some of our American cousins wanting Nintendo Power back, ONM and UK gaming mags generally were always a lot more humourous and fun.
Think I paid about £2 for FIFA 2014 on the PS4 from my local CEX a few months back. Paying more is pointless as the games hardly change from one year to the next and it keeps the dosh out of EA's hands.
@Munchlax Or maybe one loaded with every Game and Watch on it for a more premium price? The gameplay on these things was VERY basic, but if Nintendo compensated for that by increasing the quantity, they could have a big seller on their hands.
I've got a copy of this gathering dust next to my PC which I bought a very long time ago. At this point rehashing a 16 year old game with minimal improvements is inexcusable. Why no RCT 4 or 5?
Online and Nintendo Directs aren't a patch on the off the wall humour and sense of being part of a club you got from many of the old British games mags.
Always been a fan of Civ but I think we've finally reached a point where they have layered too much complexity into the game. I just can't get into it.
SuperPlay kept the slightly surreal quirky British humour going that started with mags like 'Your Sinclair' in the 80s. Gaming culture lost a unique voice when it folded. If the producers of Falcon Punch have any sense it's something they should now be looking to revive big time.
Birth Of The Federation I found to be reasonable fun on PC. As probably the most strategy heavy Star Trek game ever made though it was sadly never going to turn up on any console.
@CurryPowderKeg79 Only in the sense of agreeing to it in the first place. What's mistaken about pulling a deal where your partner is going to snaffle 100% of licensing fees on the medium that would eventually sideline cartridges?
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Re: A New Nintendo Magazine Is Seeking Your Support On Kickstarter Right Now
I backed every issue of their previous effort Ninty Fresh, only for it to splutter to a halt after 7 or 8 issues. I'd like to back this too, but in this day and age with print mags being the way they are, the chances are the same thing will happen again.
Re: Romero Games Reportedly Shut Down Following Xbox Layoffs
Romero is fine but having heard his arrogant wife speaking at conventions nothing would surprise me in terms of how this company was managed.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release
Nintendo's greed has now reached new and unimaginable heights.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Tops Amazon's 'Best-Sellers' Chart As Pre-Orders Sell Out (US)
Yet another cheap rehash of an old game. I understand that most of Nintendo's devs are busy working away on Switch 2 stuff, but the lack of respect for the established user base is palpable.
Re: Retailer GAME Is Officially Ending Physical Trade-Ins (UK)
@jimbob298 They're copying HMV whose basic policy is fill the store with unrelated crap.
Re: Retailer GAME Is Officially Ending Physical Trade-Ins (UK)
Have to go back a REALLY long time to when I went into shops and bought new. Basically the days of the SNES and Electronic Boutique being a UK thing. I still prefer physical but as soon as the Internet began buying online became totally the way to go.
Re: UK Charts: Super Mario RPG Can't Jump To The Top Five In Its Debut Week On Switch
Far too many reheats, rehashes and revisions of previous old games appearing on Switch imo. All Stars, Advance Wars, Links Awakening, Mario RPG to name but a few. Nintendo is getting lazy.
Re: Review: TRON: Identity - A Tight Visual Novel That Fans Of The Films Will Love
The best thing about Tron is Daft Punk's excellent soundtrack for the second film.
Re: Every Upcoming First-Party Nintendo Switch Game
There have been wars been going on well before Ukraine blew up and will be going on long after it finishes. Would be extremely dumb if Advance Wars in postponed indefinitely because if it.
Re: Talking Point: As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'?
Nintendo's handhelds have always had longer lifespans than its traditional TV only based consoles.
Given that a 7/8 year shelf life is easily doable.
Re: Feature: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
SNES. Nintendo were at the top of their game churning out genre defining titles like Mario Kart and Zelda 3 on cutting edge technology. What a shame they lost their crown later by using carts instead of discs for the N64, a mistake they've never fully recovered from.
Re: Ron Gilbert Is Back With Return To Monkey Island, Out This Year
Day one purchase.
Re: Talking Point: Don't Worry, Microsoft Probably Isn't Going To Buy Nintendo - Here's Why
I've always thought a Disney/Nintendo hook up makes a lot of sense.
Re: Nintendo 64 And Sega Genesis 'Expansion Pack' Announced For Switch Online, Launches This October
I've been hoping for a long time Nintendo would do something bold and original with their online service, something like include an exclusive MMO. Guess I'll have to keep on hoping.
Re: Nintendo Reports Major Increases In Profits, But Anticipates A Drop This Year
Need. More. Games. First party announcements are starting to resemble a desert.
Re: Let's Build A Zoo Will Bring Animal Splicing And 'Theme Park' Vibes To Nintendo Switch
Think I'll wait for Two Point Zoo to come out.
Re: Among Us Estimated To Have Sold 3.2 Million Copies On Switch In Launch Month
@Heavyarms55 Triple A ones don't tend to.
Re: Soapbox: Since When Did Physical Releases Stop Being About Physical Games?
As a kid I got much joy from having my curvy PAL SNES cartridge collection on hand to own, play and yes, simply look at and feel. It's hard to think of the stamp sized efforts we get now in the same way.
Re: Best Of 2020: So, What Happened To Super Mario Galaxy 2?
Paid DLC to come.
Re: Best Of 2020: Star Trek On Nintendo Consoles - Where Are The Great Star Trek Games?
The new iterations of Star Trek - Discovery and Picard - are beyond awful. You therefore can't now expect too much from games companies when the source material is so dire.
Re: Where To Buy Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
There's no kickstand and the battery only lasts 8 hours. So much for my hopes of using the clock function.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Now Get 50% Off The Switch NES Controllers (Europe)
I loved NES games at the time but let's be honest, most haven't aged that well. As such don't think I'd invest in these.
Re: Nintendo's Official Online Magazine Gets A New Winter Edition
@jarvismp Way ahead of you. I already do!
Re: Nintendo's Official Online Magazine Gets A New Winter Edition
@PotatoTheG While I sympathise with some of our American cousins wanting Nintendo Power back, ONM and UK gaming mags generally were always a lot more humourous and fun.
Re: EA Ignores Nintendo Fans Yet Again As FIFA 21 David Beckham Freebie Skips Switch
Think I paid about £2 for FIFA 2014 on the PS4 from my local CEX a few months back. Paying more is pointless as the games hardly change from one year to the next and it keeps the dosh out of EA's hands.
Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. - A Gorgeous Object That Leaves You Wanting More
@Munchlax Or maybe one loaded with every Game and Watch on it for a more premium price? The gameplay on these things was VERY basic, but if Nintendo compensated for that by increasing the quantity, they could have a big seller on their hands.
Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. - A Gorgeous Object That Leaves You Wanting More
Seems kind of short sighted to not include a kickstand if it doubles up as a clock.
Re: The SNES Encyclopedia Is An Exhaustive Resource For Nintendo Fans
Had a pre-order in with Amazon for this for a supposed end of sept release. Still waiting. Hope it's not delayed much longer.
Re: The SNES Encyclopedia Is An Exhaustive Resource For Nintendo Fans
@NinChocolate The next book in the series is going to be the Megadrive/Genesis.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Its Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Will Only Be Around For A Limited Time
If it can be used as a clock I assume it must have some sort of Switch like stand at the back? Pretty useless for that purpose if not.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
Practical question here, but if I buy it to use as a clock does it have any sort of Switch like stand at the back of it?
Re: Review: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition - A Ride That Switch Players Should Consider Jumping Aboard
I've got a copy of this gathering dust next to my PC which I bought a very long time ago. At this point rehashing a 16 year old game with minimal improvements is inexcusable. Why no RCT 4 or 5?
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe: 19 Glorious Screenshots, Box Art, File Size And More Details
Wii U owners again being given a slap in the face for their loyalty with another non event announcement.
Re: Poll: So, What Was Nintendo's Best Year Ever?
1992, Link and Mario Kart were both genre redefining titles.
Re: Ninty Fresh Aims To Relive The Glory Days Of Nintendo Print Magazines
Online and Nintendo Directs aren't a patch on the off the wall humour and sense of being part of a club you got from many of the old British games mags.
Re: Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
Always been a fan of Civ but I think we've finally reached a point where they have layered too much complexity into the game. I just can't get into it.
Re: Nintendo Says It Will Continue To Increase The Appeal Of The Switch Online Service
Some sort of bundled and exclusive MMO would be a real asset. It'd also be a new genre for Nintendo so give the service a unique selling point.
Re: Guard Duty Is A Love Letter To '90s Comedy Point-And-Click Games, And It's Coming To Switch
I don't rate the voice talent very highly.
Re: Falcon Punch Is A New Nintendo-Focused Print Magazine, And It Sounds Amazing
@suzzopher Brilliant! Bring it on!
Re: Falcon Punch Is A New Nintendo-Focused Print Magazine, And It Sounds Amazing
SuperPlay kept the slightly surreal quirky British humour going that started with mags like 'Your Sinclair' in the 80s. Gaming culture lost a unique voice when it folded. If the producers of Falcon Punch have any sense it's something they should now be looking to revive big time.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Is Your Video Game Collection Really Worth To You?
You can sell your old games on ebay no problem. The issue is they're all a bunch of moochers and are out to rip you off!
Re: Feature: Star Trek On Nintendo Consoles - Where Are The Great Star Trek Games?
Birth Of The Federation I found to be reasonable fun on PC. As probably the most strategy heavy Star Trek game ever made though it was sadly never going to turn up on any console.
Re: 17-BIT Boss Would Love To See Nintendo "Own" The Virtual Reality Space
It's a no brainer for them to enter the market eventually.
Re: Nintendo's Old HQ Is Being Turned Into A Hotel
A museum to the company's history would make a lot more sense.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Switch Online Took A Step Forward In 2019, But It's Not There Yet
@EVIL-C I can't ever see that sitting easily with Nintendo's family first philosophy.
Re: 2019 Talking Point: Switch Lite Expanded The Console's Reach
Cue hysterics from some as you've dared state the obvious about the 3DS's future.
Re: Best Of 2019: Peter Molyneux On Never Underestimating Nintendo, And Why Switch Is His Dream Console
Why all the hating? I remember him being very well thought of by the gaming biz in the past.
Re: Someone Has Already Offered $1.2 Million For The SNES PlayStation Prototype
@CurryPowderKeg79 Only in the sense of agreeing to it in the first place. What's mistaken about pulling a deal where your partner is going to snaffle 100% of licensing fees on the medium that would eventually sideline cartridges?
Re: Random: Is Nintendo UK Getting Cheekily Political With This Animal Crossing Poster?
@BlackTalon2 Where in the USSR constitution did each member have a veto over policy? More half baked sloganised drivel from the Brexit mob.
Re: Deals: These Nintendo Labo Kits Are A Steal At Just £10.99 Each (UK)
VR is the only one worth getting.