I think dedicated games stores should have a service where you can buy any 'download' game on a USB stick, that can then be reused or returned for a small refund (say £5).
That would get around any issues with slow/data limited broadband, plus there would never be any issues with stock levels.
Obviously a lot of development would need to go into DRM etc...
I have no problem with DLC for costume packs, I won't buy them and can still enjoy the game. Mario Kart DLC is awesome - because it's clearly an ADDITION to what I've already paid for. But free to play games with micro transactions to me are slightly more sinister... And given how many great games there are around that I don't have time to play, I'll avoid these!
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Re: PixlCross Will Reveal Its Full Picture in North America on 31st March
I wish it was 3DS but have nonetheless filed it under 'essential'
Re: Satoru Iwata Honoured At GDC 2016 With A Touching Animated Short
Beautiful.
Re: Editorial: It's Far Too Soon to Go Download-Only, and Physical Retail Still Matters
I think dedicated games stores should have a service where you can buy any 'download' game on a USB stick, that can then be reused or returned for a small refund (say £5).
That would get around any issues with slow/data limited broadband, plus there would never be any issues with stock levels.
Obviously a lot of development would need to go into DRM etc...
Re: Nintendo of Europe Sends Out The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Demo Codes, Throws in a 10% Discount
@Sionyn I've taken the first one, thank you!
Re: Review: Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U)
This is a relief after the last few Yoshi games. I've pre-ordered already but only because I really wanted a wooly amiibo!
Re: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Is Coming To The Wii U Centre Court This Holiday Season
It's bad to say but this is the only game from e3 (so far at least) that I'm actually looking forward to - on any platform
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th May (Europe)
@ibis_87 you've saved me the time of writing this myself!
Re: Preview: Unraveling the Truth in Yoshi's Woolly World
@Tsurii897 it's a good thing - Baby Mario isn't there because he's fine and doesn't need rescuing
Re: Best Buy Nabs Exclusive Splatoon Wii U Hardware Bundle in North America
I already have a Wii U, I'm not 100% on Splatoon yet (I played it breifly last year at EGX and wasn't overwhelmed) but maaaannnn that's a nice box!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Plans for DLC and Microtransactions Point to Changed Priorities
I have no problem with DLC for costume packs, I won't buy them and can still enjoy the game. Mario Kart DLC is awesome - because it's clearly an ADDITION to what I've already paid for. But free to play games with micro transactions to me are slightly more sinister... And given how many great games there are around that I don't have time to play, I'll avoid these!
Re: Review: Super Mario 64 (Wii U eShop / Nintendo 64)
Great review for a great game!
Re: Poll: Which Characters Do You Want to Win the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot?
Really? No-one has suggested Dr Kawashima?!
Re: More New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates Headed to Europe on 2nd April
I've just got the Yoshi coverplates and I like them a whole lot more than I expected... but that Pikachu set is going to be very hard to resist!
Re: Feature: The Heartwarming Tale of a Missing 3DS and a Stranger's Kindness
Nintendo fans are clearly the best people!
Re: Mario Party 10 Official Website Prompts Speculation of Three New Super Mario amiibo Figures
@Jepze beat me to it!
Re: Mario Party 10 Official Website Prompts Speculation of Three New Super Mario amiibo Figures
But when can I get my Waluigi amiibo?! I know he was a lazy character creation but I've grown to love him!