@Tyranexx there will be no change. people aren't not buying PS5 in japan because its too expensive, they aren't buying it because they don't want it.
I think them finally acknowledging their "home market" 5 years into the generation solely because they are getting curb stomped by Nintendo is not something that is lost on Japanese people
I sincerely believe that they will not put out a Switch 2 update for Rise because it will be the official death knell for any further interest in rise. I would happily go back to the endgame in Rise over whatever the hell Wilds Endgame has become.
I noticed that noone has mentioned toshinden 3 which is the absolute best in the series and very underrated. It was overshadowed by Soul Edge at the time but it was so good and the sound track >>>>
@Rosona Mario Is a video game character, not a merchandise brand. Pokemon is a card game and merchandise company that needs to constantly have new monsters to market..and pikachu.
@Destiny-Smasher I agree its hard to tell who its made for now but would it surprise you to learn that Pokémon makes more money selling merchandise than they do selling video games? I think the games only purpose at this point is being a vessel to have more monsters to make more merch out of lol the truth is that the games aren't a priority or even the most official representation of the brand so our demands for "more" from them are going to fall on deaf ears.
@riccyjay Perhaps, Pokemon is made to appeal to children, who are largely less discerning than adults considering most people complaining have been pokemon fans for 20+ years. Games like Celeste and Shovel Knight are retro styled and made to appeal to adult enjoyers of retro games. Are you not understanding? Pokemon fans want the product to grow with them but they have all grown out of the target demographic so they are way more critical than they need to be. its made for kids, kids like Roblox.
@riccyjay From what the review says the GAMEPLAY is great and the story is fine. The major issue is visuals and scope, 2 things that generally should not be an expectation of a Pokémon game. Pokémon is evolved from a Gameboy game that most people got into at 7 years old, but now you got a bunch of 40 year old jaded graphics whores crying about Pokémon's visuals. lol THATS what's weird.
I guess NintendoLife wanted to earn some cool points for rating the game lower than non Nintendo sites because pros aside they were expecting checks notes great visuals? Lol theres noway anyone had seen this game in previews etc up to this point and comes in expecting impressive visuals . This site is really starting to think its digital foundry
Haven't seen a playstation game title crack 100k units in a single week in a while. That's a very impressive first week for Ghost of Yotei. I wonder if it will keep its momentum
I stand by the idea that Sony Invested in Bandai Namco in order to TANK THEIR SWITCH 2 PORTS. their support or lack their of for next gen features that should work EASILY on switch 2 is baffling. Anime games cant run at a solid 60 fps on switch 2? Sparking zero 30 fps? now hot shots golf? Something is off.
finished the game yesterday and I didn't notice any visual or framerate issues although it lands at about an 8 out of 10 for me as well. great game just not perfect but I don't think there were any glaring issues. will go back for 100% most definitely.
so i have this game and i actually really enjoy it. I pick it up and put it down for random periods of time but ive held off finishing it because of the constant influx of DLC characters. The only thing is, I never see them market any additional story content. Does anyone know if these character packs add any new missions?
@The_Nintend_Pedant the key word is AVERAGES sir because just like you said they can flat out say they're targeting 30 fps. being that they mentioned an average for switch 1 and stated that the game will benefit from switch 2 hardware one could assume that the frame rate is uncapped, and that it shouldnt be a problem for the switch 2 to hit 60fps
@The_Nintend_Pedant thats not exactly how averages or uncapped framerates work. its far more likely that it has moments around 60 and moments arouond 20 but spends most time around 33-35 fps on the Switch 1. The switch 2 will probably run at its potential 60 fps with little to no drops.
they said "averages" =(+/-) 30 fps which probably means that the frame rate is uncapped and the game will run at 60 on switch 2. I think this is a non concern honestly.
the only way we are going to get away from Key cards is if we reluctantly accept the $80 price point for Physical games. I have been beaten down to this level, it took them one month and i no longer care. PLEASE JUST NO MORE KEY CARDS
I remember when this happened on Twitter, alot of PS fans with agendas drove that campaign to Boycott Bayonetta. I was so hyped for Bayo 3 and people really tried to rain on the parade. it was sh*tty
@LEGEND_MARIOID 20 plus hours in and i just got a new kamek unlock yesterday and still got a few more to go. they will be RNG hell for somebody out here lol
@0ohHeWrong I logged in just to see if anyone was complaining about this. 2 years! 2 years I have been waiting for this game and they have the audacity to apologize by sending a steam code. not a switch code. steam. as if I just have a gaming PC lying around. First Press games is an ABSOLUTE SCAM. Thank you Chained Echos.
Day one! I was a beta tester for the first game and just played through it again last year. Very happy to see this franchise grow. It looks so good now!
It sounds like a good many of you don't know what this game is so let me start by saying I am a HUGE monster hunter fan. Been playing since 3U and it's my go to game in any situation. I have played a few clones like God Eater but to me Wild Hearts is the best of them all. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME. I played about 400 hours on PS5 and was gutted when they stopped releasing content. Even after playing Monster Hunter Wilds (which actually lifts alot from wild hearts, sometimes worse than wild hearts) I still have an itch to play more Wild Hearts. I'm personally looking forward to getting this game again on switch 2 and taking my claw blade with me everywhere!
If you are into attack on titan and you thought Dual Blades were a comparison you haven't seen anything yet. The claw blade is AMAZING!
I think this is more fear mongering than anything. Sony as a corporation currently operates on razor thin margins, so much so that they have already ported games like MLB the Show and Lego Horizon to switch. The likelihood that Sony pulls the plug on Switch developers who make more money on Nintendo than they do on PS immediately following a large scale acquisition is relatively low imo. This more likely would have an effect on From Software titles which as of now don't frequently appear I switch anyways.
An increasing amount of Nintendo life reviews are docking points for graphics and performance as if we don't know we are playing games on a switch. Based on the demo, this game is on the better looking side of JRPGs on switch.
The Stills give me a much better feeling than the game footage. Hopefully the final product runs a bit more smoothly and the combat connects as fluidly as SF 3 Third strike
Does This mean that our holiday window game is Pokemon BDDP? seems like these enough room in the year for maybe one more direct with a surprise december? Bayonetta 3 maybe!?
@Ogbert i mean its not just obvious what a crank does in a video game, as opposed to a button. generally we know what buttons do, we just don't know their specific function in game.
My default idea for the crank is that its a power source and can be wound to charge the batteries.
Never played the first but this It looks cool. i think they lost me at the turn based combat though I was hoping for a kingdoms of Amalur type of experience with this aesthetic
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Re: Japanese Charts: Konami Rolls Another Smash Hit With Its Momotaro Dentetsu Board Game Sequel
FUN FACT: PS5 sold FEWER units this week after announcing the Japan only Ps5
Re: Japanese Charts: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Slashes Through The Competition
@johnedwin 3 skus for PS5 barely sold more than the Switch Lite. The sales are the sales. its not the price. its the demand.
Re: Japanese Charts: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Slashes Through The Competition
@Tyranexx there will be no change. people aren't not buying PS5 in japan because its too expensive, they aren't buying it because they don't want it.
I think them finally acknowledging their "home market" 5 years into the generation solely because they are getting curb stomped by Nintendo is not something that is lost on Japanese people
Re: Raidou Remastered Is Getting A Free Demo On Switch & Switch 2
We dont need a demo, we need an upgrade path!
Re: Opinion: Animal Crossing On Switch 2 Has Me Equal Parts Buzzing And Baffled
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Re: Talking Point: When Did 'Good Enough' Become Good Enough For Pokémon?
complaining about Pokémon has been a content genre since Sword and Shield. Good to see Nintendolife get in on the grift.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Hit The Brakes So Hard Last Quarter, Even 'Rise' Outsold It
@Jhena tbh no. rise is much better and you will be disappointed with wilds.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Hit The Brakes So Hard Last Quarter, Even 'Rise' Outsold It
I sincerely believe that they will not put out a Switch 2 update for Rise because it will be the official death knell for any further interest in rise. I would happily go back to the endgame in Rise over whatever the hell Wilds Endgame has become.
Re: 3D Fighting Series 'Battle Arena Toshinden' Is Getting Revived For Modern Platforms
I noticed that noone has mentioned toshinden 3 which is the absolute best in the series and very underrated. It was overshadowed by Soul Edge at the time but it was so good and the sound track >>>>
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Lands Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
40 fps coming soon!
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
@Rosona Mario Is a video game character, not a merchandise brand. Pokemon is a card game and merchandise company that needs to constantly have new monsters to market..and pikachu.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
@Destiny-Smasher I agree its hard to tell who its made for now but would it surprise you to learn that Pokémon makes more money selling merchandise than they do selling video games? I think the games only purpose at this point is being a vessel to have more monsters to make more merch out of lol the truth is that the games aren't a priority or even the most official representation of the brand so our demands for "more" from them are going to fall on deaf ears.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
@riccyjay Perhaps, Pokemon is made to appeal to children, who are largely less discerning than adults considering most people complaining have been pokemon fans for 20+ years. Games like Celeste and Shovel Knight are retro styled and made to appeal to adult enjoyers of retro games. Are you not understanding? Pokemon fans want the product to grow with them but they have all grown out of the target demographic so they are way more critical than they need to be. its made for kids, kids like Roblox.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
@riccyjay From what the review says the GAMEPLAY is great and the story is fine. The major issue is visuals and scope, 2 things that generally should not be an expectation of a Pokémon game. Pokémon is evolved from a Gameboy game that most people got into at 7 years old, but now you got a bunch of 40 year old jaded graphics whores crying about Pokémon's visuals. lol THATS what's weird.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
I guess NintendoLife wanted to earn some cool points for rating the game lower than non Nintendo sites because pros aside they were expecting checks notes great visuals? Lol theres noway anyone had seen this game in previews etc up to this point and comes in expecting impressive visuals . This site is really starting to think its digital foundry
Re: Hunter x Hunter's First Season Pass Character Arrives Next Week
The transition from optimism to reality from the top to bottom of this thread is pretty hilarious I recommend everyone give it a read lol
Re: Japanese Charts: Sucker Punch Stops Mario Galaxy Soaring Too High
Haven't seen a playstation game title crack 100k units in a single week in a while. That's a very impressive first week for Ghost of Yotei. I wonder if it will keep its momentum
Re: Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
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Re: Review: Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (Switch) - Silly, Satisfying, But Hampered By Patchy Performance & Presentation
@HaNks yea. seems nefarious at this point because these are easy w's. there's no excuse.
Re: Review: Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (Switch) - Silly, Satisfying, But Hampered By Patchy Performance & Presentation
I stand by the idea that Sony Invested in Bandai Namco in order to TANK THEIR SWITCH 2 PORTS. their support or lack their of for next gen features that should work EASILY on switch 2 is baffling. Anime games cant run at a solid 60 fps on switch 2? Sparking zero 30 fps? now hot shots golf? Something is off.
Re: Review: SHINOBI: Art Of Vengeance (Switch) - A Beautifully Crafted Return For Joe Musashi
finished the game yesterday and I didn't notice any visual or framerate issues although it lands at about an 8 out of 10 for me as well. great game just not perfect but I don't think there were any glaring issues. will go back for 100% most definitely.
Re: Another Switch Game Just Got A Free Switch 2 Upgrade - Includes Higher Frame Rate, Enhanced Resolution And More
this article made my head hurt. so 1080p 30fps is the switch 2 upgrade? who the hell cares?!
Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics Sails West On Switch 2 In Early 2026
not waiting till 2026, playing the Japanese version through google translate and i have no regrets. IT IS BEAUTIFUL
Re: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Officially Reveals Character Pass 3 DLC
so i have this game and i actually really enjoy it. I pick it up and put it down for random periods of time but ive held off finishing it because of the constant influx of DLC characters. The only thing is, I never see them market any additional story content. Does anyone know if these character packs add any new missions?
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
@The_Nintend_Pedant the key word is AVERAGES sir because just like you said they can flat out say they're targeting 30 fps. being that they mentioned an average for switch 1 and stated that the game will benefit from switch 2 hardware one could assume that the frame rate is uncapped, and that it shouldnt be a problem for the switch 2 to hit 60fps
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
@The_Nintend_Pedant thats not exactly how averages or uncapped framerates work. its far more likely that it has moments around 60 and moments arouond 20 but spends most time around 33-35 fps on the Switch 1. The switch 2 will probably run at its potential 60 fps with little to no drops.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
they said "averages" =(+/-) 30 fps which probably means that the frame rate is uncapped and the game will run at 60 on switch 2. I think this is a non concern honestly.
Re: Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2 - A Small, Yet Refined Saturn Tribute
without the 6 buttons they fumbled.
Re: Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
I watch square burn up a little more goodwill from fans each and every day
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Director Acknowledges Performance Drops: "We Prioritized Fun And Playability"
@Ironcore there's no reason to be on Nintendo life if you feel this way. get the f*** outta here.
respectfully of course.
Re: Nintendo Is Seeking Player Feedback On Game-Key Cards In Japan
the only way we are going to get away from Key cards is if we reluctantly accept the $80 price point for Physical games. I have been beaten down to this level, it took them one month and i no longer care. PLEASE JUST NO MORE KEY CARDS
Re: "That's Some Real Coward S***" - Hideki Kamiya Discusses The Fallout From The Bayonetta 3 Voiceover Controversy
I remember when this happened on Twitter, alot of PS fans with agendas drove that campaign to Boycott Bayonetta. I was so hyped for Bayo 3 and people really tried to rain on the parade. it was sh*tty
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Returns To Pole Position
@LEGEND_MARIOID 20 plus hours in and i just got a new kamek unlock yesterday and still got a few more to go. they will be RNG hell for somebody out here lol
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Returns To Pole Position
@Truegamer79 knockout tour never gets old.
Re: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Release Date Could Be Revealed Soon, As Switch 2 Rating Spotted
he guys ill be the first one to say it. Im not saying it for anyone else, Im not saying it for PS/XBOX, but i am saying it.
I WILL PAY $80 FOR A FULL GAME ON CART.
RAISE THE PRICE ALREADY
Re: Chained Echoes 'Ashes Of Elrant' DLC Arrives On Switch In August
@ear_wig @indielink @oohewrong @johnedwin honestly there are probably enough people affected to form a class action lawsuit.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Speeds Past 1 Million Physical Sales
140k console sales with 122k Mario Kart sales is an absolutely INSANE attachment rate.
Really great to see Raidou occupying 4 spots on the top 10 AND selling more units on Switch. Come on home to Nintendo Atlus!
Re: Chained Echoes 'Ashes Of Elrant' DLC Arrives On Switch In August
@0ohHeWrong I logged in just to see if anyone was complaining about this. 2 years! 2 years I have been waiting for this game and they have the audacity to apologize by sending a steam code. not a switch code. steam. as if I just have a gaming PC lying around. First Press games is an ABSOLUTE SCAM. Thank you Chained Echos.
Re: Video: Here's Another Look At Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Ahead Of Its Switch 2 Release
Day one! I was a beta tester for the first game and just played through it again last year. Very happy to see this franchise grow. It looks so good now!
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
It sounds like a good many of you don't know what this game is so let me start by saying I am a HUGE monster hunter fan. Been playing since 3U and it's my go to game in any situation. I have played a few clones like God Eater but to me Wild Hearts is the best of them all. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME. I played about 400 hours on PS5 and was gutted when they stopped releasing content. Even after playing Monster Hunter Wilds (which actually lifts alot from wild hearts, sometimes worse than wild hearts) I still have an itch to play more Wild Hearts. I'm personally looking forward to getting this game again on switch 2 and taking my claw blade with me everywhere!
If you are into attack on titan and you thought Dual Blades were a comparison you haven't seen anything yet. The claw blade is AMAZING!
Re: Mario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition Emerges
I think this is more fear mongering than anything. Sony as a corporation currently operates on razor thin margins, so much so that they have already ported games like MLB the Show and Lego Horizon to switch. The likelihood that Sony pulls the plug on Switch developers who make more money on Nintendo than they do on PS immediately following a large scale acquisition is relatively low imo. This more likely would have an effect on From Software titles which as of now don't frequently appear I switch anyways.
Re: Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) - A Blistering Return To Form For Both Hedgehogs
This reads like a 10/10 review. I don't understand how "challenged levels can be frustrating " is a critique.
Re: Review: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven (Switch) - A Remake That's Equally Intriguing & Underwhelming
An increasing amount of Nintendo life reviews are docking points for graphics and performance as if we don't know we are playing games on a switch. Based on the demo, this game is on the better looking side of JRPGs on switch.
Re: Aksys Games Shares First Look At "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Arcade Fighter Blazing Strike
The Stills give me a much better feeling than the game footage. Hopefully the final product runs a bit more smoothly and the combat connects as fluidly as SF 3 Third strike
Re: Nintendo Shares Updated Release Schedule For 2021 And Beyond
Does This mean that our holiday window game is Pokemon BDDP? seems like these enough room in the year for maybe one more direct with a surprise december? Bayonetta 3 maybe!?
not likely yea i know
Re: Soapbox: Playdate Sold Out In 20 Minutes - Is It Time For A New Nintendo Handheld?
@Ogbert i mean its not just obvious what a crank does in a video game, as opposed to a button. generally we know what buttons do, we just don't know their specific function in game.
My default idea for the crank is that its a power source and can be wound to charge the batteries.
Re: Soapbox: Playdate Sold Out In 20 Minutes - Is It Time For A New Nintendo Handheld?
What tf does the crank do
Re: King's Bounty II Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Key Choices For Progress
Never played the first but this It looks cool. i think they lost me at the turn based combat though I was hoping for a kingdoms of Amalur type of experience with this aesthetic
Re: Poll: Can You Still Find Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. And Super Mario 3D All-Stars?
Somehow i dont think we are going to find ourselves so lucky when it come to the Zelda Game and Watches
Re: Review: Samurai Warriors 5 - Fast And Flashy Musou On Switch
@PJOReilly kinda goes without saying lol