This sucks, but if the alternative is digital-only, then it's better than nothing in my opinion. At least there's SOMETHING to put on my shelf as a collectable even if it's just an empty shell. Still, though, that's scummy af and defeats the purpose of physical media.
They should release each game separately for $30 or $40. That's a price point gamers would swallow - especially those who are only interested in some of the games - and would almost certainly make them more money than a complete collection at $70.
@PikminMarioKirby I imagine these "Switch 2 editions" would be either a free upgrade like Xbox does or a $10 upgrade like Playstation does rather than a full blown $70 re-release.
I understand his reasoning as it wasn't the original version, but I strongly disagree with him. I haven't played the HD remaster yet, but between PS2 and Wii, I found Wii to be a much more natural feeling experience.
Jesus Christ, they already ruined the look by replacing the proper character with a stupid angry looking brown bird, and now they've delayed it more than a Zelda game. wtf guys
@nukatha It's definitely not just a pair of LCD games. That's a tiny fraction of the gameplay. The vast majority is a third person mission based action game with a ton of characters and story scenes building on the series's already rich world.
What's the issue with just accepting that Birdo is genderqueer? Is there a reason that we have to squeeze every character into a binary gender structure? Why are we so concerned with Birdo's sex and reproductive equipment?
I think Nintendo's policy is fair, but I also understand the reasoning behind the law, and if the law prohibits that kind of warranty clause, then the warranty has to change. A company can't be allowed to pick and choose what laws it follows.
I absolutely adore my Wii U, and I'm glad to see this dev still giving the system the respect it deserves. I'll definitely boot mine back up to check out this update!
I didn't want Breath of the Wild, and it's now my favorite in the series; I trust Nintendo to make something amazing no matter how much or how little I think I want it.
I understand why it's a bit pricier, and I still think it's worth it for the advantages that cartridges provide, but it's extraordinarily irksome nonetheless.
I'd have to say the early 90s was the golden era for gaming. Arcades were still big, we had some real console variety (even if most weren't terribly successful, they were still there), and big devs weren't afraid to take chances on creativity.
I bet it will get localized for Switch, though it wouldn't surprise me if that version comes out in the West a few months after 3DS and PS4. PS4 and 3DS are both pretty much a given IMO. I'll be waiting for Switch, though.
I fully expected to play it docked as a home console the majority of the time, but I've found that it really is a pretty even split for me. Between playing a little in the bathroom here and there, playing a little as I'm lying in bed, or playing some at work during my lunch break, the split's pretty even. It's truly a brilliant system.
It's unacceptable that it's taken this long, but I've had it pre-ordered since it was first announced since I'm going for a full North American Wii U set.
tbh I think Ubisoft is a trash publisher and refuse to buy any of their games new. HOWEVER I'd love to see them support the Switch because I want to see the Switch get as much support as possible.
Disc rot is definitely a threat, but it's an exaggerated one. If you make sure that you keep your games out of the sun and out of high humidity or extreme temperatures, it's not likely to be a major concern any time soon.
I, personally, don't care at all about a web browser for streaming apps. I do think they need to be included, though; these days, people use their game consoles for streaming as much as they do gaming (if not more). I'm glad that Nintendo is sticking to their guns on the "This is for games" thing, but I do think it's a bad business move.
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Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
@gabrigoes On the one hand, I know you're right. On the other hand, I'm a PokeManiac and impatient as heck lmao
Re: Halo: Master Chief Collection For Switch 2 May Not Launch In Its 'Complete' Form
@Orpheus79V I'm hoping, but I never count on anything physical at all from Microsoft.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
I take this to mean that Gen X is still a ways off.
Re: Nintendo's Switch 2 'Game-Key Cards' Somehow Manage To Make Codes-In-A-Box Worse
I wonder if it will require the game card to be in the Switch to play it?
Re: Nintendo's Switch 2 'Game-Key Cards' Somehow Manage To Make Codes-In-A-Box Worse
This sucks, but if the alternative is digital-only, then it's better than nothing in my opinion. At least there's SOMETHING to put on my shelf as a collectable even if it's just an empty shell. Still, though, that's scummy af and defeats the purpose of physical media.
Re: Halo: Master Chief Collection For Switch 2 May Not Launch In Its 'Complete' Form
@Orpheus79V I can't put a Steam download in a Switch case to add to my Switch shelf.
Re: Halo: Master Chief Collection For Switch 2 May Not Launch In Its 'Complete' Form
They should release each game separately for $30 or $40. That's a price point gamers would swallow - especially those who are only interested in some of the games - and would almost certainly make them more money than a complete collection at $70.
Re: Introducing PLAYi - A Whole New Way To Not Play
Y'all had me in the first half
Re: Talking Point: Which Switch Game Needs A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' The Most?
@Audiogore0733 I wanted to say Wolfenstein II in the poll if it hadn't been restricted to Nintendo-published games.
Re: Talking Point: Which Switch Game Needs A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' The Most?
@PikminMarioKirby I imagine these "Switch 2 editions" would be either a free upgrade like Xbox does or a $10 upgrade like Playstation does rather than a full blown $70 re-release.
Re: Cult N64 Platformer 'Glover' Finally Gets Switch Release Date
lol I've had it for three weeks #LRG
Re: Random: Hideki Kamiya Would Rather You Not Play Okami On The Wii
I understand his reasoning as it wasn't the original version, but I strongly disagree with him. I haven't played the HD remaster yet, but between PS2 and Wii, I found Wii to be a much more natural feeling experience.
Re: Atooi's Switch Game 'Hatch Tales' Has Been Delayed (Again)
Jesus Christ, they already ruined the look by replacing the proper character with a stupid angry looking brown bird, and now they've delayed it more than a Zelda game. wtf guys
Re: Yet Another 'Silver Falls' Remaster Lands On Switch Today
@nukatha It's definitely not just a pair of LCD games. That's a tiny fraction of the gameplay. The vast majority is a third person mission based action game with a ton of characters and story scenes building on the series's already rich world.
Re: Survival Series 'Silver Falls' Lands One Final 3DS Release This Month Before eShop Closure
@Vyacheslav333 Blame Nintendo; Nintendo of Japan and Nintendo of Europe are less dedicated to the fans and customers than Nintendo of America is.
Re: Survival Series 'Silver Falls' Lands One Final 3DS Release This Month Before eShop Closure
@JDulay Thanks for being the coolest dude around, Jerrel! Your games are a treasure.
Re: Survival Series 'Silver Falls' Lands One Final 3DS Release This Month Before eShop Closure
@Handheld_TrifectAce make sure you play Ghoul Busters; it's horror in context, but it's an amazing platformer experience through and through
Re: Survival Series 'Silver Falls' Lands One Final 3DS Release This Month Before eShop Closure
@Zisssou No, it's genuinely good
Re: Random: Super Mario Party Shows That Nintendo Still Can't Decide Birdo's Gender
What's the issue with just accepting that Birdo is genderqueer? Is there a reason that we have to squeeze every character into a binary gender structure? Why are we so concerned with Birdo's sex and reproductive equipment?
Re: Nintendo May Be Facing Heat From The FTC Over Its Warranty Policy
I think Nintendo's policy is fair, but I also understand the reasoning behind the law, and if the law prohibits that kind of warranty clause, then the warranty has to change. A company can't be allowed to pick and choose what laws it follows.
Re: Freedom Planet On The Wii U Just Got A Sizable Update
I absolutely adore my Wii U, and I'm glad to see this dev still giving the system the respect it deserves. I'll definitely boot mine back up to check out this update!
Re: Poll: Surprise! A New Zelda Is In Development, But What Do You Want From It?
I didn't want Breath of the Wild, and it's now my favorite in the series; I trust Nintendo to make something amazing no matter how much or how little I think I want it.
Re: Nintendo Reveals the Ages of Pearl and Marina
R34 officially kosher
Re: Nintendo Gamers Prefer Using Switch As A Handheld Rather Than Docked
I mostly use mine docked, but I play it in bed and at work often enough that I'd have said both handheld and docked.
Re: Video: Here's How The Switch And New 3DS Versions Of Fire Emblem Warriors Compare To Each Other
I'm getting both versions because I'm an absolute FANATIC about Fire Emblem, but I'll probably only play the Switch version.
Re: UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
@NinjaBadger
That sounds like my type of drunk weekend game tbh.
Re: UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
Shovelware can be entertaining when you're drunk if it's cheap.
Re: L.A. Noire Is The Latest Game To Fall Foul Of The Dreaded "Switch Tax"
I understand why it's a bit pricier, and I still think it's worth it for the advantages that cartridges provide, but it's extraordinarily irksome nonetheless.
Re: Editorial: Is This a Golden Era of Gaming? Absolutely
I'd have to say the early 90s was the golden era for gaming. Arcades were still big, we had some real console variety (even if most weren't terribly successful, they were still there), and big devs weren't afraid to take chances on creativity.
Re: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading to the West in 2018
I bet it will get localized for Switch, though it wouldn't surprise me if that version comes out in the West a few months after 3DS and PS4. PS4 and 3DS are both pretty much a given IMO. I'll be waiting for Switch, though.
Re: Visual Novel Song Of Memories Getting Switch Port In Japan With English Subtitles
Day one import for me
Re: Snake Pass Celebrates Summer Solstice With 40 Percent Discount And A Hint Of Upcoming DLC
This has been on my wishlist, but I'll totally buy it for $12.
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
@RazorThin
Agreed re: motion controls. I think they're fantastic, but making them mandatory is only going to turn people off of them.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th June (North America)
Ooo, those are some GREAT Wii U VC titles
Re: Poll: Who Is Your Favourite ARMS Fighter?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
She's got my vote!
Re: Review: Blazing Star (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
This is my favorite game I have for my MVS cabinet. It's AMAZING.
Re: Poll: How Do You Play the Nintendo Switch - As A Portable, Home Console or Hybrid?
I fully expected to play it docked as a home console the majority of the time, but I've found that it really is a pretty even split for me. Between playing a little in the bathroom here and there, playing a little as I'm lying in bed, or playing some at work during my lunch break, the split's pretty even. It's truly a brilliant system.
Re: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Confirmed For May 23rd Release On Wii U
It's unacceptable that it's taken this long, but I've had it pre-ordered since it was first announced since I'm going for a full North American Wii U set.
Re: Video: Here's How Lego City: Undercover On Switch Compares To The PS4 Version
No one will be able to tell the difference without a side by side comparison.
Re: Sega Countdown Site Teases Bayonetta News Next Week
And HD remaster of the original game? Did you people forget that the original game was ALWAYS in HD?
Re: Snake Pass Update Improves Rumble on Nintendo Switch
I REALLY want this game. Unfortunately, it'll have to wait a while until it either goes on sale or I get my credit cards whittled down a bit.
Re: Ubisoft Wants Your Input On Future Nintendo Switch Software Support
tbh I think Ubisoft is a trash publisher and refuse to buy any of their games new. HOWEVER I'd love to see them support the Switch because I want to see the Switch get as much support as possible.
Re: Vroom in the Night Sky Update Adds A Magical Driving School
I've downloaded it, but literally nothing could ever convince me to play it again.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th March (North America)
I'm DEFINITELY downloading Sky Force, and I'm picking up Binding of Isaac retail.
Re: Review: Vroom in the Night Sky (Switch eShop)
I made the mistake of downloading this on March 3rd thinking it would be an entertaining kart racer. I was so, so disappointed...
Re: Nintendo Switch Owners Will Have To Wait Longer And Pay More For RiME
...yeah, I might just go to PS4 for this one if there's nothing that justifies the extra $10.
Re: Some People Are Doing Naughty Things In Fire Emblem Heroes
lol, I think my username might be part of what they're talking about...
Re: Guide: How To Access the Nintendo Switch eShop For Multiple Regions
AWESOME!! Thanks guys.
Re: Retro: This Is Why We Should Probably Be Glad Nintendo Stuck With Carts For The N64
Disc rot is definitely a threat, but it's an exaggerated one. If you make sure that you keep your games out of the sun and out of high humidity or extreme temperatures, it's not likely to be a major concern any time soon.
Re: Poll: Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
I, personally, don't care at all about a web browser for streaming apps. I do think they need to be included, though; these days, people use their game consoles for streaming as much as they do gaming (if not more). I'm glad that Nintendo is sticking to their guns on the "This is for games" thing, but I do think it's a bad business move.