@MrGawain prices are relative imo. People are willing to pay prices as long as they get value. I don't see the value of a PS5 pro. But then I don't see the value of a regular PS5… aside from maybe playing persona 3 - but that one is rumoured to come to the switch 2... So...
The industry wants to sell their stuff so of course they will call it art or something.
I am not sure if there is a direct correlation between vg and violence, but one thing is certain if you are exposed to violent scenes, frequently and over a longer period of time your brain will adjust, I think its called desensitization.
Did some tests on myself the other way round. Played only family friendly nintendo games for some time. After that I had a hard time playing a violent game. Next step was to just watch anime (no tv, etc). Had a similar effect. Didnt like normal movies shows no more.
Has an ongoing effect on me - still dont play violent games and just watch anime. Believe it or not.
Recent example: bought devils third for my collection at a bargain - the violence didnt suit me - not sure if I am gonna continue playing
To each their own. I am already contemplating to quit gaming after the switch. Getting older means less time and energy for gaming and recent trends dont make me feel positive about the future of gaming.
Ok! I cant help but notice some corporate identity here. No offense - thats fine with me - different opinions make the world less boring and more colorful.
In regard to buying download and supporting a company, I dont really know what to say. I like physical games - only buy digital when there is no physical and when there is a bargain on it. Physical games are day one mostly.
Supporting a company means identifying with it - yes, I do like many of their games and franchises but I dont like their attitude. I do own DK for wii u same as mk8. I bought mk8dx but will not buy this one.
Hey, lego once had 4x vip points! . Lego and nintendos customer service are lightyears apart. Lego really goes the extra mile. And you can sell lego if u dont want it anymore unlike a digital product.
Same here! I dont really care about freebies, if I want to buy a game I buy it - definitely preferred club nintendo goodies.
A company certainly is required to give you anything for free - no such law. But as open-minded consumers we have the right to an opinion and know if somebody is taking us for a fool.
Luckily we dont need to participate in what I would was a bad joke.
Why am I not surprised. People may hate when I say its never been easy for me to be a nintendo fan. I do like most of their games but I dont like their way of treating their fans. They are known to be arrogant and I am afraid the recent switch success might not change that attitude.
Just btw, its perfectly understandable you get more points for going digital as its much more expensive than physical - at least I get much better prices from online retailers
To each their own! Doesnt make an impression on me, though. I collect physical games as well, in the sense that I only sell them if I hate them. A collection imo should be an expression of what you like in gaming. Buying every game is just an compulsive act. My switch collection is still below 10 games. Thats because I only buy games that I want to play. Tbt, beem playing much less in recent years and my backlog has been growing - still buy games just in case.
Funny - why would anyone want to pre-order on those conditions?
I generally tend to buy physical-only games (if possible) and tend to pre-order. I dont have to pay money in advance to my online retailer and have cancelled preorders a couple of times already once the metacritic score was revealed (smash tennis for example). The fact that physical games are cheaper is mind-bogling on its own.
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Re: Hands On: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Shows The Bros. Are Back In Classic RPG Form
One of those must-buy games
Re: Ubisoft's Disastrous 2024 May Lead To The Company Going Private
That's what they get for creating slop
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
@Vexx234 well if everything is historically sound I wonder why Japan is hating on the game. Must be the hip hop beats...
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
Removed
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
It is what it is
Re: Ex-Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé Is Keen To Discuss The State Of The Industry
@MrGawain prices are relative imo. People are willing to pay prices as long as they get value. I don't see the value of a PS5 pro. But then I don't see the value of a regular PS5… aside from maybe playing persona 3 - but that one is rumoured to come to the switch 2... So...
Re: The First Review For Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Is In
Don't think anyone expected this to be a milestone achievement
Re: Deals: More LEGO Zelda Deku Tree Pre-Orders Appear With Tempting Bundle Discount (UK)
Meh.way too overpriced and not really appealing
Re: The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
@LemonSlice
Just happenstance they produce the good stuff
Re: The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
The industry wants to sell their stuff so of course they will call it art or something.
I am not sure if there is a direct correlation between vg and violence, but one thing is certain if you are exposed to violent scenes, frequently and over a longer period of time your brain will adjust, I think its called desensitization.
Did some tests on myself the other way round. Played only family friendly nintendo games for some time. After that I had a hard time playing a violent game. Next step was to just watch anime (no tv, etc). Had a similar effect. Didnt like normal movies shows no more.
Has an ongoing effect on me - still dont play violent games and just watch anime. Believe it or not.
Recent example: bought devils third for my collection at a bargain - the violence didnt suit me - not sure if I am gonna continue playing
Re: Toys R Us Is Preparing To Liquidate Its U.S. Business, Reports Claim
@MKSM
Thats business, unfortunately.
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Is Officially Announced, But There's No Switch Version
Couldnt care less about this game
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 8th March
It must have been a little underwhelming for me, Okami is great but Im not gonna buy it again. Smash is ok. My highlight is luigis mansion
Re: Soapbox: I'm Secretly Terrified Of An All-Digital Gaming Future
To each their own. I am already contemplating to quit gaming after the switch. Getting older means less time and energy for gaming and recent trends dont make me feel positive about the future of gaming.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
@j-life
And yet dark souls comes at a cheap price
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
@cfgk24
Ok! I cant help but notice some corporate identity here. No offense - thats fine with me - different opinions make the world less boring and more colorful.
In regard to buying download and supporting a company, I dont really know what to say. I like physical games - only buy digital when there is no physical and when there is a bargain on it. Physical games are day one mostly.
Supporting a company means identifying with it - yes, I do like many of their games and franchises but I dont like their attitude.
I do own DK for wii u same as mk8. I bought mk8dx but will not buy this one.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
My online retailer has it listed for 50 eur. Cant say Im tempted.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
@cfgk24
Whats not to understand? Dark souls comes at a very low price - why cant dk?
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
Not surprising
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
@darkswabber
Hey, lego once had 4x vip points! .
Lego and nintendos customer service are lightyears apart. Lego really goes the extra mile. And you can sell lego if u dont want it anymore unlike a digital product.
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
@Fake-E-Lee
Same here! I dont really care about freebies, if I want to buy a game I buy it - definitely preferred club nintendo goodies.
A company certainly is required to give you anything for free - no such law. But as open-minded consumers we have the right to an opinion and know if somebody is taking us for a fool.
Luckily we dont need to participate in what I would was a bad joke.
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
Why am I not surprised. People may hate when I say its never been easy for me to be a nintendo fan. I do like most of their games but I dont like their way of treating their fans. They are known to be arrogant and I am afraid the recent switch success might not change that attitude.
Just btw, its perfectly understandable you get more points for going digital as its much more expensive than physical - at least I get much better prices from online retailers
Re: Sounds Like Blizzard Really Is Porting Diablo 3 To Switch (Even Though It Said It Wasn't)
Yeah! Another port!
... that I wont be buying
Re: Kirby Star Allies Has a Demo Live on the eShop Now
Bargain bin game for me - I like collecting nintendo 1st party titles but this one is a no-no at full price
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year One: A Review
Pretty impressive for sure - have a feeling nintendo is gonna take a back seat now and rely more on third parties
Re: Awesome: Meet The Ultimate Nintendo Switch Game Collector
@Kejomo
Cool! I never buy digital games day one - in fact I always wait for a price drop.
Re: Awesome: Meet The Ultimate Nintendo Switch Game Collector
@Kejomo
What you say? Dig 2 got a physical release?
Re: Awesome: Meet The Ultimate Nintendo Switch Game Collector
To each their own! Doesnt make an impression on me, though. I collect physical games as well, in the sense that I only sell them if I hate them. A collection imo should be an expression of what you like in gaming. Buying every game is just an compulsive act. My switch collection is still below 10 games. Thats because I only buy games that I want to play. Tbt, beem playing much less in recent years and my backlog has been growing - still buy games just in case.
Re: Random: Nintendo Lands Itself In Hot Water With Norway
Funny - why would anyone want to pre-order on those conditions?
I generally tend to buy physical-only games (if possible) and tend to pre-order. I dont have to pay money in advance to my online retailer and have cancelled preorders a couple of times already once the metacritic score was revealed (smash tennis for example). The fact that physical games are cheaper is mind-bogling on its own.