Supply and demand. Demand went up during pandemic, there was only so much of things old and new to go around. Now, Pokemon TCG has returned to pre-pandemic and Diamond/Pearl era levels where it is quite simply dead. Stores have SO MUCH leftover stock they have to sell for near wholesale prices which even them have gone up due to the cost of living.
1. You get plenty of Tera Shards from events and herbas.
2. You do not need a shiny jingle. This takes so much away from actually checking and hunting the Pokemon. You can literally just phase out, phase in non stop until one appears with no skill involved.
Enjoyed the game for the most part, but it definitely fell short towards the end. This extra stuff we are getting now is probably stuff that would have and should have gone into the main game. Hopefully we see fewer average to good games and more finished, polished and great games in the future.
@Travelguy38 Mate, read some of your responses. You are quite angry. Bad vacation was it? It must be if you’re spending your last few hours writing comment after comment on a Nintendolife post that says ‘best RPGs’ which is just a list of some of the RPGs.
@Travelguy38 I wrote that because Earthlock is a fairly average game with average reviews. I would expect a website like Nintendolife if they’re writing about the best RPGs, it is actually the best RPGs and not just pages of random RPGs. Look at the title, supposed to be ‘best’.
Also - are you seriously just sat there responding to each and every comment on here? It’s Sunday man, it’s the weekend! Go play some games instead of just writing angry, volatile replies to people!
-Yes, I like candy.
-Yes, it's nice.
-Yes, candy is good.
-I like eating candy.
-I am eating candy right now.
-What is candy?
-No, I don't like candy.
-Candy is not something I like.
-I don't eat it.
-I don't eat candy.
-I don't eat candy but I do eat other foods.
I mean, either you’re reviewing the game as if you’re playing it now and it’s not an 8. Or you’re reviewing it as if you’re playing it back then and it’s not an 8.
Classic? I remember returning being so disappointed in this game and I'm quite sure many were. N64 had so many great classics, this wasn't one of them.
There are actually some fantastic designs in the new game. Yes there are a few performance and minor bugs around but if you look past that and it's easy to do this is shaping up to be one of the best gens for a while. Can't wait to see what's coming in the DLCs.
Meowscarada, Quaquaval and Skeledirge are all different in their own right and imo are the best starter evolutions since gen 3. Flexible move sets and all excel.
The early bug pokemon are awesome compared to previous gens, the dogs are cool and the returning Pokemon all seem to fit - there aren't too many I miss besides some starters and some legendaries. Might be cool to do a DLC that is just a massive legendary dump, a new island and quests to find and get all of them.
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Re: Review: Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Beyond Good, Still
@LadyCharlie yeah you know what, great marketing idea for Nintendo… 🤦
Re: Where To Pre-Order Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp On Switch
Surely it would be better to post 'the best deals' as advertised rather than just copy and paste random store links.
Re: Veteran Pokémon Anime Voice Actor To Retire
@Wilforce I'm sorry, I was trying to soften the blow. I don't think many of them have 'journalistic integrity'. They are just bad.
Re: Veteran Pokémon Anime Voice Actor To Retire
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Re: Veteran Pokémon Anime Voice Actor To Retire
He also voiced Weevil Underwood I think! Clearly a man of many talents.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Roguelikes, Roguelites And Run-Based Games
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Re: Site News: Love What We Do? Become A Nintendo Life Supporter!
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Re: Review: Gripper - Slick, Akira-Style Biking Action With An Equal Measure Of Frustration
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Re: Random: New Peppa Pig Game Pays Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II
The update we all needed..
Re: Pokémon Game Boy Titles Dominate 3DS eShop Charts Ahead Of Service Closure
@Pat_trick Don’t tempt them they’re bad enough at writing these.
Re: Poll: Bayonetta Origins Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
Just the 9 poll options today for a yes or no question? I miss when you did 13 options. You neglected the 'no's' a bit.
No, I don't like Bayonetta.
No, Bayonetta sucks.
No.
Maybe not.
There you go.
Re: Feature: 5 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Quality Of Life Updates We Still Want To See
@RainbowGazelle I believe the term is actually colour deficient!
Re: Atelier Marie Remake Adds English Subtitles To Atelier Marie Plus
@Erigen Spoilers, it's not thick.
Re: Random: Rare Pokémon Trading Card Auctioned For $480K Gets Zero Bids
Supply and demand. Demand went up during pandemic, there was only so much of things old and new to go around. Now, Pokemon TCG has returned to pre-pandemic and Diamond/Pearl era levels where it is quite simply dead. Stores have SO MUCH leftover stock they have to sell for near wholesale prices which even them have gone up due to the cost of living.
Re: Atelier Marie Remake Adds English Subtitles To Atelier Marie Plus
@Erigen Who on earth says thick with a ‘k’? 😂
Re: Feature: 5 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Quality Of Life Updates We Still Want To See
@DragotheKomodo They’re special and give you an immense buff. They should be hard to grind.
Re: Feature: 5 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Quality Of Life Updates We Still Want To See
1. You get plenty of Tera Shards from events and herbas.
2. You do not need a shiny jingle. This takes so much away from actually checking and hunting the Pokemon. You can literally just phase out, phase in non stop until one appears with no skill involved.
Re: The DioField Chronicle Is Getting A Free "Large-Scale" Update Next Week
Enjoyed the game for the most part, but it definitely fell short towards the end. This extra stuff we are getting now is probably stuff that would have and should have gone into the main game. Hopefully we see fewer average to good games and more finished, polished and great games in the future.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Pokémon Presents, Then?
As usual Ollie Reynolds asking a yes, no, middle answer question and write 27 options.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Will Help You Get A Good Night's Rest, Coming This Year
@jimhopper420 halfway incomplete mod/hack? Plenty of fantastic ones around that are complete and regularly updated.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Will Help You Get A Good Night's Rest, Coming This Year
@jimhopper420 Hacks/mods are available that are far better/harder than originals if you fancy a challenge.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Will Help You Get A Good Night's Rest, Coming This Year
Snore-lax. Really?
Re: 'Pokémon Presents' Showcase Announced For Today, 27th February 2023
@Browny Play hacks, 10x better than originals.
Re: Scalpers Set Their Sights On Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Release
@NinjaNicky 1. This is US. 2. That’s £5 more expensive than other UK outlets.
Re: Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Version Out Now (US), Will You Be Getting It?
More Nintendo Life polls asking yes or no questions with 18 answers.
Re: Best Star Fox Games Of All Time
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Re: Star Fox Character Designer Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Special Artwork
Where some choose to release anniversary editions or a new game we get artwork. Star Fox deserves a revival.
Re: Editorial: Don't Worry, We'll Be Avoiding Zelda: TOTK Spoilers On Nintendo Life
Given your current record of articles there are probably spoilers in this very article!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
These ‘best of’ posts are just turning into lists of games.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
@Travelguy38 Literally every single comment you have made is you trying to pick arguments with someone’s post.
There is no vacation or GF is there? Just an angry troll who is bored on a Sunday morning.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
@Travelguy38 Mate, read some of your responses. You are quite angry. Bad vacation was it? It must be if you’re spending your last few hours writing comment after comment on a Nintendolife post that says ‘best RPGs’ which is just a list of some of the RPGs.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
@Travelguy38 I wrote that because Earthlock is a fairly average game with average reviews. I would expect a website like Nintendolife if they’re writing about the best RPGs, it is actually the best RPGs and not just pages of random RPGs. Look at the title, supposed to be ‘best’.
Also - are you seriously just sat there responding to each and every comment on here? It’s Sunday man, it’s the weekend! Go play some games instead of just writing angry, volatile replies to people!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
Lol Earthlock…
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Surpasses 20 Million Units Sold In Just Six Weeks
Are you able to make any Pokémon post without adding 'Gotta X 'em all' every single time?
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
@Anachronism Polls are a good, efficient and quick metric to gauge the wind direction at that point in time.
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
@dkxcalibur I'm sure the writers are trying. Just a little thing that bugged me for a while and seeing this just set me off.
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
Nintendolife polls:
Do you like candy?
-Yes, I like candy.
-Yes, it's nice.
-Yes, candy is good.
-I like eating candy.
-I am eating candy right now.
-What is candy?
-No, I don't like candy.
-Candy is not something I like.
-I don't eat it.
-I don't eat candy.
-I don't eat candy but I do eat other foods.
Yes or no sometimes suffices!
Re: Review: GoldenEye 007 - Aged And Flawed, But Still A Masterpiece Of Game Design
I mean, either you’re reviewing the game as if you’re playing it now and it’s not an 8. Or you’re reviewing it as if you’re playing it back then and it’s not an 8.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Fire Emblem Engage?
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Re: Poll: Fire Emblem Engage Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
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Re: Review: Fire Emblem Engage - Relationships Get Sidelined By A Thrilling Combat-First Focus
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Re: N64 Classic Yoshi's Story Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary Today
Classic? I remember returning being so disappointed in this game and I'm quite sure many were. N64 had so many great classics, this wasn't one of them.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best New Pokémon Design In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
There are actually some fantastic designs in the new game. Yes there are a few performance and minor bugs around but if you look past that and it's easy to do this is shaping up to be one of the best gens for a while. Can't wait to see what's coming in the DLCs.
Meowscarada, Quaquaval and Skeledirge are all different in their own right and imo are the best starter evolutions since gen 3. Flexible move sets and all excel.
The early bug pokemon are awesome compared to previous gens, the dogs are cool and the returning Pokemon all seem to fit - there aren't too many I miss besides some starters and some legendaries. Might be cool to do a DLC that is just a massive legendary dump, a new island and quests to find and get all of them.