They spent billions on AAA studios just to lay off thousands of employees and put their games on PS5 anyway. Phil Spencer, the biggest game industry clown.
Whatever you say Furukawa, I've already got over key cards. No, I'm not buying your third party games digitally, I'm getting them physically on my PS5.
@DaGoldenBoo exactly my thoughts about Odyssey, got all 999 moons and I don't want to play that game ever again lol. I think it suits DK better, but I prefer the more linear design for Mario games.
What I find worse than key cards, are the people who can't see the problem and buy them. There seems to be a lack of understanding of how game data, updates and licenses work in general. Individuals claiming PS5 games are basically key cards when in reality 70% of the library can be played right out of the box without any download. I've read posts saying a lot of games need day one updated/patches to work and that's totally false.
The fact that people are comfortable with their games being controlled by organizations who don't care about game preservation or consumers at all is alarming. The fact that a politician's decision has the potential to cut access to all your game library over night. Digital games are so volatile compared to a single actual physical game.
Glad to hear and well deserved for putting their games on key carts passing the storage expenses on to the consumer. I refrained myself from buying Street Fighter 6, their loss, I have Guilty Gear Strive physical on Switch and I recommend it.
DK Bananza looks incredible! But honestly what's the hate with MKW, it's a breathtaking open world racing game with platforming mechanics and I love it, definitely my favorite MK alongside Double Dash.
I put away my phone when playing games, I want to disconnect from the world and get immersed, very pointless feature. This is why the WiiU Gamepad was so good, it allowed second screen interaction without disconnecting from the game.
I love Mario Kart and Sonic Racing but CTR is in a whole different league, the ammount of control you have over your vehicle is unbelievable, the learning curve is steep though.
Mario Kart 8 and the Booster Pass are so different from each other in terms of graphics and course design they almost feel like two different games. Mario Kart World's design is so uniform the whole map blends together seamlessly.
@sixrings we do need a new system, not for original Switch games but to evolve the series further. Next Zelda will probably 1080p @30fps and that's enough too.
@sixrings 900p @30fps was and still is enough, I enjoyed it the same nonetheless. Sure the new version plays smoother but it was always about the game itself not the performance.
@martynstuff I know Crypton Future Media owns Miku, but it is SEGA who they have collaborated with to bring Miku to the game industry since the first Project Diva.
@Suketoudara whoever made that up was obviously trolling, SEGA never showed that and I doubt they'll put those if it is paid DLC, no one would buy it. This isn't Fortnite.
Mario Kart World (after 11 years)
Kirby Air Riders (after 22 years)
Sonic Racing Crossworlds (after 6 years)
All releasing this year on the same platform? People this is a once in a lifetime event, the planets aligned for the year of the Kart racers!
@sanderev thanking Nintendo for not manufacturing different cart sizes to accomadate all kind of games? Don't you see they are offering a mediocre solution for a problem they unnecessarily created in the first place.
I cancelled my pre order of SF6 so I can have a key card-free launch. Somehow I feel so much better now, definitely won't be picking this one up either.
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Re: Microsoft Announces Second Wave Of Layoffs, Over 9,000 Jobs Affected
They spent billions on AAA studios just to lay off thousands of employees and put their games on PS5 anyway. Phil Spencer, the biggest game industry clown.
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
Whatever you say Furukawa, I've already got over key cards. No, I'm not buying your third party games digitally, I'm getting them physically on my PS5.
Re: Preview: Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
@DaGoldenBoo exactly my thoughts about Odyssey, got all 999 moons and I don't want to play that game ever again lol. I think it suits DK better, but I prefer the more linear design for Mario games.
Re: Smash Bros. Director Sakurai Laments 'Unsustainable' AAA Game Dev, Discusses AI And Uncertainty
My body is ready for Kirby Air Riders!
Re: Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
I like World's roster better than 8DX. It really embraces the concept of the Mario Universe, specially with the vast open world this games has.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Nickelodeon Collaboration
Glad it's DLC, we can skip it and pretend it never happened lol.
Re: Forget Switch 2 Game Key-Cards - "Full On-The-Cart Physical Releases" Are What People Want, Says Publisher Lost In Cult
What I find worse than key cards, are the people who can't see the problem and buy them. There seems to be a lack of understanding of how game data, updates and licenses work in general. Individuals claiming PS5 games are basically key cards when in reality 70% of the library can be played right out of the box without any download. I've read posts saying a lot of games need day one updated/patches to work and that's totally false.
The fact that people are comfortable with their games being controlled by organizations who don't care about game preservation or consumers at all is alarming. The fact that a politician's decision has the potential to cut access to all your game library over night. Digital games are so volatile compared to a single actual physical game.
Re: Nintendo Appears To Have Updated Donkey Kong Bananza's Switch 2 File Size
Mario Kart World is a big open world so it makes sense for DK to be less than half the size.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
Glad to hear and well deserved for putting their games on key carts passing the storage expenses on to the consumer. I refrained myself from buying Street Fighter 6, their loss, I have Guilty Gear Strive physical on Switch and I recommend it.
Re: Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
@karatekid1612 haha you remembered
Re: Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
"Here, here, here we go!"
Re: Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
I was expecting the comments to sing the DK rap lyrics line by line from the first comment, I'm disappointed.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
DK transforms into a frickin Zebra and people here trying to understand the lore Lmao, just enjoy.
Re: Review: RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery Of The Soulless Army (Switch 2) - A Unique, Action-RPG Take On The SMT Formula
@Medic_alert key card, you're welcome : )
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
DK Bananza looks incredible!
But honestly what's the hate with MKW, it's a breathtaking open world racing game with platforming mechanics and I love it, definitely my favorite MK alongside Double Dash.
Re: PS5 Hit 'Stellar Blade' Is Reportedly In Consideration For The Switch 2
I really want this on NS2, but more importantly in a cartridge.
Re: Poll: So, Have You Used Zelda Notes Yet?
I put away my phone when playing games, I want to disconnect from the world and get immersed, very pointless feature. This is why the WiiU Gamepad was so good, it allowed second screen interaction without disconnecting from the game.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
This ruined my experience when I tried the game for the first time at a game store on launch date. On top of that the console was not set at 4K, lol.
Re: Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2
Man, my Switch collection keeps on growing but at this rate my NS2 library will consist of first party games only.
Re: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Has Sold 10 Million Copies Since Launch
I love Mario Kart and Sonic Racing but CTR is in a whole different league, the ammount of control you have over your vehicle is unbelievable, the learning curve is steep though.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
@FredBiletnikoff my 300+ physical switch games says otherwise.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
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Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
It's all I play, I'm hooked and totally immersed in the world. It's a combination of open world racing and platforming, love it!
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Mario Kart 8 and the Booster Pass are so different from each other in terms of graphics and course design they almost feel like two different games. Mario Kart World's design is so uniform the whole map blends together seamlessly.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
World is better than MK8DX.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Unleashes Two Physical Editions On Switch This September
Hell yes! Switch one still rocking those physical releases.
Re: Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
How is rewind not disabled in Time Trial to begin with.
Re: Street Fighter 6's Switch 2 Version Declared Tournament Legal By Capcom
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Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Playable On Switch 2 Despite 'Incompatibility' And It Runs Far Better
@FlyingDunsparce apparently Automata crashes after some time, so the problem might not be immediately seen.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
Because that's what they are. Key cards are just sugar-coated digital games.
Re: Random: Is That The Zelda Triforce In Sonic Racing's Artwork? No, Probably Not
Link for Sonic Racing Crossworlds confirmed!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Scores Switch 2 Release Window
It's a key card. I'm happy with my real cartridge collection so far on NS2.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
@sixrings we do need a new system, not for original Switch games but to evolve the series further. Next Zelda will probably 1080p @30fps and that's enough too.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
@sixrings 900p @30fps was and still is enough, I enjoyed it the same nonetheless. Sure the new version plays smoother but it was always about the game itself not the performance.
Re: Review: Yakuza 0: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - A Series Highlight That's Never Looked Or Played Better
I agree every key card game needs to have a negative entry specifying that.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@martynstuff I know Crypton Future Media owns Miku, but it is SEGA who they have collaborated with to bring Miku to the game industry since the first Project Diva.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@Suketoudara whoever made that up was obviously trolling, SEGA never showed that and I doubt they'll put those if it is paid DLC, no one would buy it. This isn't Fortnite.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
@Suketoudara except for Steve, every character so far is a SEGA character in Crossworlds so it's on par with Transformed which included Ralph.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Announced Alongside "Paid Upgrade" For Switch
Mario Kart World (after 11 years)
Kirby Air Riders (after 22 years)
Sonic Racing Crossworlds (after 6 years)
All releasing this year on the same platform? People this is a once in a lifetime event, the planets aligned for the year of the Kart racers!
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Physical Switch Release Has A Free Switch 2 Upgrade
Lol Switch 2 is really helping my PS5 library grow.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Switch 2 Size Comparison - Here's How It Compares To (Nearly) Every Handheld Known To Humankind
That Sega Nomad is putting up a fight.
Re: Random: What Do Switch 2 Cartridges Taste Like? The Experts Weigh In
Never understood why people do this, I mean who wants saliva on their stuf lol
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
@sanderev thanking Nintendo for not manufacturing different cart sizes to accomadate all kind of games? Don't you see they are offering a mediocre solution for a problem they unnecessarily created in the first place.
Re: Surprise, Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Also Helped Out On Mario Kart World
Admit it Nintendo, you can't do big scale AAA games without Monolith nowadays.
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
Yes, make the consumer spend more on external storage by selling us a empty cartridge at full price, disgraceful.
Re: Civilization VII Looks Like A Massive Step Up On Switch 2
Code in a box reminder.
Re: IO Interactive's James Bond Game '007 First Light' Will Be Revealed This Week
Every new game announcement is less exciting when you know is gonna be a key card.
Re: New Yakuza 0 Opening Movie Builds The Hype For Switch 2 Launch
I cancelled my pre order of SF6 so I can have a key card-free launch. Somehow I feel so much better now, definitely won't be picking this one up either.
Re: Sega Says It Will Stop The New Virtua Fighter Project If It's Not "Good Enough"
Lmao that doesn't inspire much confidence.