I can't be doing with all the "influencers" feigning shock and surprise. "OMG I can't believe that man is wearing a T-shirt!". They can't be like that when the camera is not on. Otherwise their blood pressure would need to be regulated with medication.
This game appears to be a Switch console exclusive in Europe. The only other version in Europe is the PC version. The PS4/Vita version didn't travel to Europe just Japan and North America.
@Tasuki Where do you stand on games that you just can't get any more for love nor money? They just go the way of the missing Doctor Who episodes? Lost to the sands of time? Emulation is stealing but sometimes if you want to play a game there is no other way. Also don't forget downloading things you don't own is usually referred to as piracy rather than theft so it makes the people who do it not feel as bad.
"Random folk who refuse to communicate" would describe me. I play games to run around and have a laugh. I like to lose all day long as long as the game is fun. Why I never play online games as people hate being on my team. Am I the only one?
@Reaktor I have nothing against single mothers. It was a flippant comment saying the title lacked creativity. I don’t hate anyone to be honest. People you don’t know are genuinely not worth that much effort and I know no one personally who is that annoying or evil to warrant it.
No need to pre-order just for a silly costume and weapon that no doubt will require levelling up. I'll wait for wave 2 to hit as wave 1 seems a little lacklustre from the description.
You would think it would be time for a game to take over from Minecraft? Although I guess the game is making plenty of money for Microsoft subsidising Game Pass so I can't complain.
@dimi Why would you reduce the price of something when people are buying more than ever at current price. Nintendo aren't a charity so are in the business of making as much as possible. Decreasing the price may lead to increased demand which they can't keep up with while not making any more money.
@Vriess I think this issue is delaying a possible "Switch Pro" announcement. No point spreading themselves thin across different models when the current one is flying of the shelf. A small revision seems more likely at this point keeping the same price point.
@Kriandis It was a bad time investment. I learned nothing and enjoyed nothing. At least a bad financial investment can be reversed with some savvy further investments.
@AndyC_MK So which is the second day of April that the game was on sale? It came out on 30th April. The day after wasn't April anymore Stores selling it on the 29th surely wouldn't be disclosing that.
Do copies posted on 29th so they arrive with customers on 30th constitute the first of the 2 days or do the figures actually run into 1st May? Who knew a Pokémon sequel people have been waiting for aeons for would sell well.
@Lordplops I mean the sequel should have been called Dad hid my Game! The third entry could then be My dog ran buried my game! They could mix up the formula for that one upsetting their fan base for changing the series too much.
Hasn't Wikipedia had the plot of the games for a while as they usually do contain spoilers for all media on there if you read it? I see these things about spoilers online but it generally seems easy to avoid as long as you don't follow people on social media who get a kick out of ruining things for people.
Already got my sister an Animal Crossing card for her birthday at the start of the month so been around for at least 2 weeks. Got her the one on the left from the Twitter image. Probably now they have permission from Nintendo to advertise.
Outriders on Game Pass while still dabbling in Age of Calamity. Find the game is better in small bursts, 3-4 challenges or a big mission at a time before I need a break.
What does a mint N64 pad go for these days? I have a blue one in a box somewhere that I never used. Hopefully it still works 20+ years later. Loved the controller although never really understood the design but it felt very good to use.
@BloodNinja In the case of 3D All Stars they go from scalpers to preservationists. If someone wants to buy a copy this Christmas they will be the only option.
@1ofUs In the future we will be buying houses with Pokémon cards. Trading cards will replace cryptocurrency. I have seen the future and it is made of shiny cardboard.
Obviously they didn't sell enough of the trilogy on Switch physical to warrant releasing this physical. That is the only logic I can think of as to why it isn't physical.
I can fish out my stickers from 30 years ago. Will you be able to look at all the "characters" you paid for in 30 years time? If so then carry on with comparing this to Pokémon cards and Panini sticker albums. Do not compare them to paninis though because they are bread based and can be very nutritious depending on the filling and should not be restricted to people of 18 years and over.
In this case scalpers could be helping people who haven't bought 3D All Stars already. After the end of the month if scalpers didn't buy it then no one would be able to buy it unless someone sold their copy. As it is currently on sale they aren't stopping legitimate buyers from picking up a copy in the allotted window. If they bought all copies preventing fans from buying a copy before the deadline then I would be the first to criticise.
@nessisonett You don't have to be 12 to play the piano though. I wish I could play the piano but learning gave me migraines as a child so have stayed clear since. It's always going to impress me more as that is one thing I wish I could do. I would probably be more envious of his piano skills.
@COVIDberry It's not really punishment if it isn't costing them anything. Giving everyone a cash refund would have been a better deterrent from them doing it again.
Not really compensation. You spent money on stuff that isn't really wortbh anything but someone deemed it wasn't enough stuff with no real value so they are giving you some more stuff with no real value. The only winner here is the lawyers. It will barely make a dent in all the money that Epic make each year.
@Slowdive It was more just a flippant comment. I would take a steady 30fps over an unsteady 60fps myself. We are spoiled by frame rates today compared to the past.
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Re: Nintendo Asks That You Don't Co-Stream The E3 2021 Nintendo Direct, Thanks Very Much
I can't be doing with all the "influencers" feigning shock and surprise.
"OMG I can't believe that man is wearing a T-shirt!". They can't be like that when the camera is not on. Otherwise their blood pressure would need to be regulated with medication.
Re: Feature: Diving Deeper Into The Switch Game With A Perfect Metascore
This game appears to be a Switch console exclusive in Europe. The only other version in Europe is the PC version. The PS4/Vita version didn't travel to Europe just Japan and North America.
Re: Switch Users Report Problem With Error 2123-1502 Following System Update Issues
You could say this was an infirmware update.
Re: Nintendo's E3 Direct To Air 15th June
At least 30 of that will be the next Smash fighter. Don't want to get my hopes up for more than 10 minutes of surprises.
Re: Project64 Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With A 3.0 Update
@Tasuki Where do you stand on games that you just can't get any more for love nor money? They just go the way of the missing Doctor Who episodes? Lost to the sands of time? Emulation is stealing but sometimes if you want to play a game there is no other way.
Also don't forget downloading things you don't own is usually referred to as piracy rather than theft so it makes the people who do it not feel as bad.
Re: Axiom Verge 2 Has Been Delayed To Q3 This Year
Gives me a bit longer to finish the original.
Re: Review: Knockout City - Dodge This Superb Squad-Based Arcade Action At Your Peril
"Random folk who refuse to communicate" would describe me. I play games to run around and have a laugh. I like to lose all day long as long as the game is fun. Why I never play online games as people hate being on my team. Am I the only one?
Re: Mom Hid My Game! 2 Can Be Found On The Switch Today
@Reaktor I have nothing against single mothers. It was a flippant comment saying the title lacked creativity. I don’t hate anyone to be honest. People you don’t know are genuinely not worth that much effort and I know no one personally who is that annoying or evil to warrant it.
Re: Here's A Look At Link's Expansion Pass Bonus Gear In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
No need to pre-order just for a silly costume and weapon that no doubt will require levelling up. I'll wait for wave 2 to hit as wave 1 seems a little lacklustre from the description.
Re: Minecraft Beats Pokémon, Zelda And Animal Crossing To The Prize Of "World's Leading Fandom"
You would think it would be time for a game to take over from Minecraft? Although I guess the game is making plenty of money for Microsoft subsidising Game Pass so I can't complain.
Re: Review: Layers Of Fear 2 - A Decent Premise, But A Disappointing Sequel
Enjoyed the first one and The Medium so picked this up for about a fiver in sale on Xbox a week or so a go. Hoping it is worth at least that.
Re: Yes, Link's Improved "Fast Travel" In Skyward Sword HD Really Does Seem To Be Locked Behind An amiibo
Barely anyone will be able to use this feature when the amiibo is located in scalpers' houses anyway.
Re: Long Beach Residents Could Win A Nintendo Switch When They Get Their Covid-19 Vaccine
I would say if people are willing to leave their lives at risk at the hand of the virus then a nominal gesture like this isn't going to sway them.
Re: Introducing Xylophone, From The Studio That Brought You Nintendo Switch's Calculator
All the people online being "funny" and reviewing the calculator are to blame for this.
Re: Nintendo Switch Production Is Struggling To Keep Up With Demand
@dimi Why would you reduce the price of something when people are buying more than ever at current price. Nintendo aren't a charity so are in the business of making as much as possible. Decreasing the price may lead to increased demand which they can't keep up with while not making any more money.
@Vriess I think this issue is delaying a possible "Switch Pro" announcement. No point spreading themselves thin across different models when the current one is flying of the shelf. A small revision seems more likely at this point keeping the same price point.
Re: Random: Elon Musk Appears On Saturday Night Live As Wario
@Kriandis It was a bad time investment. I learned nothing and enjoyed nothing. At least a bad financial investment can be reversed with some savvy further investments.
Re: Random: Elon Musk Appears On Saturday Night Live As Wario
That's just over 5 minutes of my life I am never getting back.
Re: Bandai Namco Just Registered Trademarks For The GameCube Exclusive Series Baten Kaitos
@BloodNinja I thought the same and just looked and 100% speed run is 338 hours of the first game.
Re: In Just Two Days New Pokémon Snap Became April's Best-Seller In UK Retail
@AndyC_MK So which is the second day of April that the game was on sale? It came out on 30th April. The day after wasn't April anymore Stores selling it on the 29th surely wouldn't be disclosing that.
Re: In Just Two Days New Pokémon Snap Became April's Best-Seller In UK Retail
Do copies posted on 29th so they arrive with customers on 30th constitute the first of the 2 days or do the figures actually run into 1st May?
Who knew a Pokémon sequel people have been waiting for aeons for would sell well.
Re: Mom Hid My Game! 2 Can Be Found On The Switch Today
@dsparil Already that game has a better name.
Re: Mom Hid My Game! 2 Can Be Found On The Switch Today
@Lordplops I mean the sequel should have been called Dad hid my Game! The third entry could then be My dog ran buried my game! They could mix up the formula for that one upsetting their fan base for changing the series too much.
Re: Mom Hid My Game! 2 Can Be Found On The Switch Today
Surely they could have gone with Dad hid my game! or are the game's designers from a single parent family?
Re: Free Super Mario Party Update Gives Massive Boost To Online Play
@westman98 Fair enough. That's what happens when you assume.
Re: Free Super Mario Party Update Gives Massive Boost To Online Play
Sales were slowing so they updated the game to get some fence sitters to take the plunge.
Re: Nintendo's Famicom Detective Club Switch Remakes Have Been Leaked Online
Hasn't Wikipedia had the plot of the games for a while as they usually do contain spoilers for all media on there if you read it? I see these things about spoilers online but it generally seems easy to avoid as long as you don't follow people on social media who get a kick out of ruining things for people.
Re: UK Charts: Switch Games Make Up Half Of The Top Ten, But FIFA Steals Animal Crossing's Crown
Screw FIFA. I want the new Super League game.
Re: Nintendo Collabs With Moonpig For New Range Of Official Greetings Cards
Already got my sister an Animal Crossing card for her birthday at the start of the month so been around for at least 2 weeks. Got her the one on the left from the Twitter image. Probably now they have permission from Nintendo to advertise.
Re: Nintendo's Indie World Sale Discounts Some Cracking Games On Switch
FEZ is more expensive on the Switch now than when it first came out years ago. Is it the exact same game or has it got some new bells and whistles?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 10th)
Outriders on Game Pass while still dabbling in Age of Calamity. Find the game is better in small bursts, 3-4 challenges or a big mission at a time before I need a break.
Re: Talking Point: Is The N64 Pad Actually The Best Controller Ever?
What does a mint N64 pad go for these days? I have a blue one in a box somewhere that I never used. Hopefully it still works 20+ years later. Loved the controller although never really understood the design but it felt very good to use.
Re: Japanese Charts: Huge Debut For Monster Hunter Rise Sends Switch Sales Through The Roof
I'm guessing that puts it high up on the best selling third party titles on the Switch chart after just 3 days.
Re: UK Charts: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Sees Huge Sales Spike Ahead Of Its Removal From Stores This Week
@BloodNinja In the case of 3D All Stars they go from scalpers to preservationists. If someone wants to buy a copy this Christmas they will be the only option.
Re: A 1999 Holo Charizard Pokémon Card Just Sold For Over $300,000 On eBay
@1ofUs In the future we will be buying houses with Pokémon cards. Trading cards will replace cryptocurrency. I have seen the future and it is made of shiny cardboard.
Re: Mistwalker Boss Not Interested In Reviving Studio's Older Games
They should remake The Last Story just so that can be his last game.
Re: This Sealed Super Mario Bros. Could Become The Most Expensive Video Game Collectable Ever
Someone needs to tell the bidder they can play this on Switch Online for a lot less.
Re: Random: A Japanese CEO Is Giving Staff A Day Off To Play Monster Hunter Rise
@DaYdReAmEr86 That's about 99% of AAA games these days. Only some don't go quite as far back and some go back further.
Re: Mario's 31st March Demise Gets Even Worse As Nintendo Pulls 35th-Anniversary Merch From Its Tokyo Store
The scalpers will have been stocking up to keep it going until the end of the year as long as you're willing to pay extra.
Re: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Refused Classification In Australia
About 50% of games pitched at adults include most of those flags these days. There must be something more to this?
Re: So, What's Happened To Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time's Physical Version In Europe?
Obviously they didn't sell enough of the trilogy on Switch physical to warrant releasing this physical. That is the only logic I can think of as to why it isn't physical.
Re: Germany Is Considering An 18+ Rating On Video Games With Loot Boxes
I can fish out my stickers from 30 years ago. Will you be able to look at all the "characters" you paid for in 30 years time? If so then carry on with comparing this to Pokémon cards and Panini sticker albums. Do not compare them to paninis though because they are bread based and can be very nutritious depending on the filling and should not be restricted to people of 18 years and over.
Re: UK Charts: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Bounces Back As March 31st Withdrawal Looms
In this case scalpers could be helping people who haven't bought 3D All Stars already. After the end of the month if scalpers didn't buy it then no one would be able to buy it unless someone sold their copy. As it is currently on sale they aren't stopping legitimate buyers from picking up a copy in the allotted window. If they bought all copies preventing fans from buying a copy before the deadline then I would be the first to criticise.
Re: Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In February 2021 (Europe)
33⅓% Mario! Glad Bravely Default II did well digitally.
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Reveal A New Switch Model This Year With "Bigger" Samsung OLED Display
So no plans to announce anytime soon implies they will announce one at some point.
Re: Eight-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Ever Pro Fortnite Player
@nessisonett You don't have to be 12 to play the piano though.
I wish I could play the piano but learning gave me migraines as a child so have stayed clear since. It's always going to impress me more as that is one thing I wish I could do. I would probably be more envious of his piano skills.
Re: Eight-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Ever Pro Fortnite Player
What kind of message is this sending to kids whose parents won't let them play as they aren't old enough?
Re: Jet Set Radio's Legacy Lives On In This Official Trailer For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Good job Jet Set Radio wasn't made by Warner Bros or they would have patented the grinding graffiti schtick.
I will wait for the reviews on this one
Re: Epic Games To Compensate Fortnite And Rocket League Loot Box Buyers Following Class Action Lawsuit
@COVIDberry It's not really punishment if it isn't costing them anything. Giving everyone a cash refund would have been a better deterrent from them doing it again.
Re: Epic Games To Compensate Fortnite And Rocket League Loot Box Buyers Following Class Action Lawsuit
Not really compensation. You spent money on stuff that isn't really wortbh anything but someone deemed it wasn't enough stuff with no real value so they are giving you some more stuff with no real value. The only winner here is the lawyers. It will barely make a dent in all the money that Epic make each year.
Re: Random: Talented Hacker Bumps The Frame Rate Of SNES Race Drivin' From 4fps To 30
@Slowdive It was more just a flippant comment. I would take a steady 30fps over an unsteady 60fps myself. We are spoiled by frame rates today compared to the past.