Unless I fav an indie game once it comes out I'll probably forget about it. With Nintendo and-deep discounted indies dominating the charts, other games can quickly drop off that list.
Even the games on sale list is a massive pain to trawl through. Better search functions and game type breakdowns would be good. Player reviews would also be helpful to me.
I don't get why devs/publishers moan about Metacritic. If you got great reviews why wouldn't you use them to advertise? It's the same as film, books etc.
We played a load of games last night. It took a while to get used to the old jump physics again. Got a 2nd place yesterday. Will try for 1st today ๐
I like the more linear games like Galaxy and 3D world more, and think 64 is the best of the more open design. Odyssey felt like you got rewarded too much for doing very little.
@JimmySpades Most people are working from home at the moment. Nobody is saying Nintendo employees should risk their health to make games. It's just noticeable that Nintendo seem to be having a harder time than most gaming companies. You would assume that Nintendo, as a tech company, would be better suited that most companies to work remotely (other than cultural difference which have already been discussed). A change in circumstance doesn't mean anyone needs to be abused to be productive. It's just a different way of working.
It's great that Nintendo don't believe in crunch time.That might not be the reason behind current delays though, as that was happening before Covid.
I think user reviews and spotlights might help, along with type-specific charts. I know there are games I wanted when they launched, but I can't even remember what they are now.
@johnvboy I had very little work for the first 3 months of lockdown. It's got better now. AC really helped me get through a rough patch. The projector sounds awesome!
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Re: Feature: No More Robots Boss On How Switch eShop Is Pushing Publishers To Game The System
Unless I fav an indie game once it comes out I'll probably forget about it. With Nintendo and-deep discounted indies dominating the charts, other games can quickly drop off that list.
Even the games on sale list is a massive pain to trawl through. Better search functions and game type breakdowns would be good. Player reviews would also be helpful to me.
I don't get why devs/publishers moan about Metacritic. If you got great reviews why wouldn't you use them to advertise? It's the same as film, books etc.
Re: Lovely Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Goodies Appear On Nintendo UK Store
That cat Peach will give me nightmares. It looks like someone skinned her and stitched her face to a cat.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
@Tandy255 I was thinking more about the jumping and lack of in-air control (not saying it's a bad thing, just different from newer games).
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
We played a load of games last night. It took a while to get used to the old jump physics again. Got a 2nd place yesterday. Will try for 1st today ๐
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter To Be Revealed Tomorrow, 1st October
Goose from Untitled Goose game.
Re: Review: Ys Origin - An Awesomely Accessible And Amiable Action RPG
Ys VIII was my first game in the series, and it was great. I'll check this out once my backlog comes down.
Re: Anniversary: Super Mario Land Launched 30 Years Ago Today In Europe
Ain't no place like Super Mario Land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2nF92mu8X0
Re: Mini Review: Unrailed! - Take To The Tracks With Friends If At All Possible
We have it and love local multiplayer
Re: Unrailed! Brings Chaotic Co-Op Railroad Construction To Switch Today
Loved the demo. Will be getting this later today ๐
Re: Feature: Every 3D Super Mario Game Ranked
I like the more linear games like Galaxy and 3D world more, and think 64 is the best of the more open design. Odyssey felt like you got rewarded too much for doing very little.
Re: Nintendo's Switch Online Service Now Has More Than 26 Million Subscribers
It's not great but it is getting better. Tetris 99 saved the service and they keep adding more (slowly).
Re: EA Is Considering Bringing EA Play And "More Great Experiences" To Switch
They'd have to make some 'great experiences' before bringing then to Switch.
Re: Feature: All Hail The Game Boy Micro, The Sexiest And Most Impractical Game Boy Ever
I always thought it was the first true portable Nintendo machine. I could carry it everywhere without large pockets or needing extra space in a bag.
Re: Rumour: Super Monkey Ball Announcement Coming Later This Month
A re-release or remaster of the first game would be great ๐
Re: Online Retailer Cancels Orders For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Due To "Woefully Short" Supply
Whe they said it was a limited release I ordered from Nintendo. Figured they would keep their own orders and cancel others first.
Re: Review: Inertial Drift - A '90s-Style Racer With A Unique Drift Mechanic
Looks good to me. It'll go on the wish list.
Re: Ninjala's Sonic Collab Is A Limited-Time Event, And It All Kicks Off Later This Month
Is the game any good? It would be nice to hear from players rather than 'reviews'.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, A Game Set 100 Years Before Breath Of The Wild
I can't wait for this. It's great how the story fits within BoTW.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
AC, A Short Hike, and sometime in local multiplayer.
Re: Immortals: Fenyx Rising Launches This December, According To Microsoft
It looks really nice. Looking forward to seeing some gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters And Much More In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
@Tandy255 I'd be happy with either of those options. I'd just like a complete collection in one way or another.
Re: Cat Mario And Peach Amiibo Will Claw At Your Purse Strings Next February
If amiibo actually did much in games anymore it would help.
Re: Super Mario 3D World Is Coming To Switch, Along With "Bowser's Fury" Expansion
This was the most exciting part of the presentation for me. I loved the original game. Can't wait to see the additions in more detail.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
I wish Galaxy 2 was included.
Re: Review: Struggling - One Of The Most Aptly-Named Video Games We've Ever Played
I don't mind gore and body parts etc. This just looks gross though.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
@JimmySpades Most people are working from home at the moment. Nobody is saying Nintendo employees should risk their health to make games. It's just noticeable that Nintendo seem to be having a harder time than most gaming companies. You would assume that Nintendo, as a tech company, would be better suited that most companies to work remotely (other than cultural difference which have already been discussed). A change in circumstance doesn't mean anyone needs to be abused to be productive. It's just a different way of working.
It's great that Nintendo don't believe in crunch time.That might not be the reason behind current delays though, as that was happening before Covid.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
@Anguspuss I knew they loved face time culturally in the office. I never knew about the issues with using old technology.
It does seem like Nintendo are struggling more than other companies in gaming.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
Nintendo seem to be struggling more than anyone else with the Covid situation. I hope we get more info from them soon.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
Nothing much of interest for me. Always good to see more games though.
Re: Sega Says It Wants To Re-Release More Past Titles On Nintendo Switch
@Zimon Yes
Re: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition๏ปฟ Multiplayer Is Region-Locked
So if we want to play co-op at home we have to have 2 switches, two copies of the game and two NSO subs? What a joke.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The August 2020 Nintendo Indie World Showcase?
Raji and the Goose Game update are the main things I'm interested in. Everything else looked ok I guess. I was expecting Info about some bigger games.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Collector's Edition Listing Appears On Retailer Website
I think BoTW 2 will release next year. They might announce the versions soon.
Re: Random: 89-Year-Old Animal Crossing Grandma Is Back With Her New Horizons Island Tour
This is great
Re: Paper Mario: The Origami King Has The Best US Launch For The Series To Date, NPD Charts Reveal
I'm really enjoying it so far
Re: Mediatonic Would Love To Bring Fall Guys To Other Platforms Further Down The Line
Could the Switch online service really handle it? If it can then sure, go for it.
Re: Random: Animal Crossing's Official Instagram Account Is As Adorable As You'd Expect
@geni53yr7 Sorry, I don't understand the question.
Re: Random: Animal Crossing's Official Instagram Account Is As Adorable As You'd Expect
Rory! He left my island a couple of weeks ago. Nice to see him again.
Re: The State Of The Switch eShop Is "Heartbreaking" Says No More Robots Boss
I think user reviews and spotlights might help, along with type-specific charts. I know there are games I wanted when they launched, but I can't even remember what they are now.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Sold Over 22 Million Copies
@johnvboy I had very little work for the first 3 months of lockdown. It's got better now. AC really helped me get through a rough patch. The projector sounds awesome!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Sold Over 22 Million Copies
I've played over 700 hours and still loving it. I'm glad other are enjoying it too.
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Officially Announced For Switch, Includes All DLC And New Content
Yes! I hope they bring the other games to Switch too
Re: Blasphemous Gets New Stir Of Dawn DLC, Adding New Game Plus, New Story Content And More
I got the game on sale recently and am really enjoying it. Can't wait to try the DLC.
Re: Taiwanese Rating Suggests That The Original No More Heroes Is Heading To Switch
I would love 1 and 2 for Switch
Re: Still Not Convinced On Paper Mario: The Origami King? This Accolades Trailer Might Do The Trick
I'm really enjoying it. I do miss the structure of TTYD, but I decided to go in to this with an open mind. As an adventure game it's great.
Re: Review: Ageless - Not Quite The Next Celeste, But Worth A Look All The Same
But 'platfomring' sounds like fun
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Summer Update Adds Save Data Backup, And It's Coming Earlier Than Planned
@KarmaGoona I thought it was just swimming that was in last months update?
I meant more deep sea stuff. I should have explained it better.
Re: Random: Hotel Returns Lost Switch To Owner, And Even Looks After Their Animal Crossing Island
The note is amazing I love how it was delivered by DAL.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Summer Update Adds Save Data Backup, And It's Coming Earlier Than Planned
All of this looks great. I though diving and/or a new building would be included though.
Re: Gallery: These Terrifying Pokรฉmon Drawings Will Chill You To The Core
Dark Souls cross-over.