@Scollurio The flu usually kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people each year. The fact that, by April, there are 170,000 coronavirus deaths worldwide after we've shut down the entire planet to stop it should be enough to make you concerned.
@Deltath DOOM is under 20 literally all the time on PS4. Heck 20 is the standard non-sale price for it on PSN. In fact, it is even in sale for 7 dollars right now. According to Dekudeals, the lowest the Switch version has ever been (physical or digital) is 30.
@nessisonett It's not at full price though, at least in the US. And you are getting three games. At launch the Bioshock Collection was 10USD more expensive on other platforms than it is for Switch. And the launch price for getting all three of these Borderlands games on other platforms was almost double what they are charging on Switch. Seriously, the games would have to be free for some people on this site to not be displeased with the price.
If you don't like the price then wait a few months. 2K has been consistently on point with putting their games on sale.
@TheLightSpirit It's super cheap and there's a lot of compelling software on it. Seems like a reasonable enough decision to splash on it. Even if you don't actually own any of it. Not that ridiculous tbh.
@Captain_Toad I'm not on Twitter so you'll have to do that one. Apparently they are pretty active on Reddit as well so it should be easy enough to hunt them down.
@ThanosReXXX Basically my sentiment. This was an all around solid batch of announcements with a pretty wide variety of games. The people who think Nintendo isn't gonna have anything else for this year are just being ridiculous.
@Balladeer NMS seems to be MUCH better these days. It was definitely a victim of its own hype but Hello Games really did put their heads down and busted their butts to turn it around.
Last Campfire seems much more confined and less prone to feature creep. I think it's fair to be a little more optimistic here.
@Benji80 Kabaneri starts off really strong before it falls off a cliff in the back half of the first season. Castlevania started slow and then just got wildly better.
@Damo Don't Switch screenshots for both modes cap out at 720p? Why not invest in an Elgato or some other capture card because otherwise many docked images you post are going to be misleading.
Either way this is a welcome change and we appreciate it.
@sixrings Good for you. I do too. And I would be first in line for a Pro. But at best it would only be a modest upgrade due to size and heat constraints. And devs would STILL have to go back and patch the games for you to get any improvement.
@sixrings "...pro would upgrade these visuals much more than a patch."
A Pro would also cost several hundred dollars and would require devs to have to build a game over potentially four different Switch power profiles. A patch is free for console owners and clearly is able to deliver an incredible amount of improvement
@Paraka Don't we already complain too much about games getting physical versions late? Now we're gonna complain that they released on time next to the digital version?
@Crono1973 Games should be finished at launch no disagreement there. But NL is dropping the ball on what seemed like a fairly high profile indie that's dropping during a pretty slow time of year. Especially considering this is a Nintendo focused site.
@The_Pixel_King Did Fabraz reach out to reviewers? I didn't know that. In that case there should at least be a mention of it.
@westman98 Other current gen games like DOOM, Wolf 2/Youngblood, Divinity 2, or Vampyr come in right above or below the 50% mark compared to the other consoles. So there is some precedence for getting file sizes down.
Either way I don't think we're gonna have to buy large format card of this ever does come to Switch.
@westman98 But the Switch version won't be anywhere near the size of the Xbox version. Going by the sizes of other current gen Switch games we'd be looking at something in the 40GB range.
This is hardly the first time Nintendo has refunded a digital game. NintendoSwitch subreddit is full of threads of people saying they got a digital game refunded, complete with screenshots.
Heck, my dad got a refund on the 3DS EShop a couple years ago after my younger brother stole his credit card to buy a Pokemon Ranger game.
@YANDMAN Ahh you are correct. I forgot about the OG WiiU release. Good call. As for the ten companies who specialize in limited releases of indie games, none of them have touched Shin'ens other two Switch releases so I'm pretty comfortable in buying the digital and not waiting for a theoretical physical game.
And to throw my hat into the "voxel vs 3d pixel" argument, voxel is literally the term for 3d pixel.
@CTmatic The game wasn't really hammered back when it first released though. It's sitting at a 79 on PS4 Metacritic which is really a solid score. There were one or two very high profile negative reviews, namely IGNs that is basically considered a meme at this point, but for the most part the game was very well regarded on release.
@VenomousAlbino @graysoncharles @Xaessya Solrock and Karp are fine. Karp especially as he's fairly fast, actually attacks, and has a Focus Sash for not dying. Helping Hand Eevee and Wobuffett can go die in a fire.
To my US based friends, I don't know if it is still applicable, but Target had a pre-order for Indivisible priced at 15 dollars yesterday. The game is supposed to be 40 when it releases. Reviews for other platforms have been really good so if it's still around it might be well worth hopping on to.
@Burning_Bacon I was super negative to most everything for a long time. Visuals, Dexit, Drednaw being another Water/Rock type...It wasn't until the datamine that I flipped and started being excited. I still have issues with the visuals and overly samey structure but I am still happy to play it.
I will be ready to lead the riot if Pokemon Spear releases next year as a 60 dollar game though.
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Re: Feature: Switch Developers Open Up About The Impact Of COVID-19
@Scollurio The flu usually kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people each year. The fact that, by April, there are 170,000 coronavirus deaths worldwide after we've shut down the entire planet to stop it should be enough to make you concerned.
Re: You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop
@Deltath DOOM is under 20 literally all the time on PS4. Heck 20 is the standard non-sale price for it on PSN. In fact, it is even in sale for 7 dollars right now. According to Dekudeals, the lowest the Switch version has ever been (physical or digital) is 30.
Re: You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop
@nessisonett It's not at full price though, at least in the US. And you are getting three games. At launch the Bioshock Collection was 10USD more expensive on other platforms than it is for Switch. And the launch price for getting all three of these Borderlands games on other platforms was almost double what they are charging on Switch. Seriously, the games would have to be free for some people on this site to not be displeased with the price.
If you don't like the price then wait a few months. 2K has been consistently on point with putting their games on sale.
Re: Review: Shinsekai: Into The Depths - A Watery Twist On The Metroidvania Format
@TheLightSpirit It's super cheap and there's a lot of compelling software on it. Seems like a reasonable enough decision to splash on it. Even if you don't actually own any of it. Not that ridiculous tbh.
Re: Review: One Step From Eden - A Mega Man Battle Network Spiritual Successor With Brutal Difficulty
@Captain_Toad I'm not on Twitter so you'll have to do that one. Apparently they are pretty active on Reddit as well so it should be easy enough to hunt them down.
Re: Review: One Step From Eden - A Mega Man Battle Network Spiritual Successor With Brutal Difficulty
Worth noting that the devs have already said on Twitter that a patch is being released that will tone back the difficulty a bit.
Re: Abylight Hosts Switch And 3DS Sale, Get 50% Off For A Limited Time (North America)
@Murbs NOT a game I would want to play on an IPad.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The Nintendo Direct Mini?
@ThanosReXXX Basically my sentiment. This was an all around solid batch of announcements with a pretty wide variety of games. The people who think Nintendo isn't gonna have anything else for this year are just being ridiculous.
Re: Video: The Wonderful 101: Remastered Gets A Shiny New Trailer
@abbyhitter The same leak that told us we would be getting an Indie Direct last week.
Re: No Man's Sky Dev Hello Games Is Bringing The Last Campfire To Switch This Summer
@Balladeer NMS seems to be MUCH better these days. It was definitely a victim of its own hype but Hello Games really did put their heads down and busted their butts to turn it around.
Last Campfire seems much more confined and less prone to feature creep. I think it's fair to be a little more optimistic here.
Re: Feature: Castlevania Season 3 Review - Netflix Ups The Ante With A Darker, Raunchier Series
@Benji80 Kabaneri starts off really strong before it falls off a cliff in the back half of the first season. Castlevania started slow and then just got wildly better.
Re: Mass Effect Arrives On The Nintendo Switch As A Minecraft Mash-Up Pack
@AnnoyingFrenzy It's right in the headline that it's a Minecraft skin. Not like they hid that in the article itself.
Re: Site News: We're Changing The Way We Handle Switch Screenshots
@NPC411 Your hostility towards fan-artists is unhealthy.
Re: Site News: We're Changing The Way We Handle Switch Screenshots
@Damo Don't Switch screenshots for both modes cap out at 720p? Why not invest in an Elgato or some other capture card because otherwise many docked images you post are going to be misleading.
Either way this is a welcome change and we appreciate it.
Re: Talking Point: Saber Interactive's Latest Witcher 3 Update Sets A New Standard For Switch Ports
@sixrings Good for you. I do too. And I would be first in line for a Pro. But at best it would only be a modest upgrade due to size and heat constraints. And devs would STILL have to go back and patch the games for you to get any improvement.
Re: Vitamin Connection - A Charmingly Unique Co-Op Experience, When It Works
@Coach_A You are assuming all negatives and positives are equal.
Re: Talking Point: Saber Interactive's Latest Witcher 3 Update Sets A New Standard For Switch Ports
@sixrings "...pro would upgrade these visuals much more than a patch."
A Pro would also cost several hundred dollars and would require devs to have to build a game over potentially four different Switch power profiles. A patch is free for console owners and clearly is able to deliver an incredible amount of improvement
Re: Kunai Team Discusses The "Very Stressful" Impacts Of Metacritic Review-Bombing
@Darkyoshi98 So when your buddy tells you that you should try a game do you just tell him to f*** off?
Re: Review: Knights And Bikes - A Zelda-Style Adventure That's Perfect For Couch Co-Op
@BulbasaurusRex Except these are dope crayon drawings.
Also, Defend Your Castle is an awful example of a cute and minimalist style. It's just bland and boring.
Re: Sparklite Treated To Huge Version 1.5 Update And A 30% Discount On Switch
@Paraka "Uuuuuuugh man," can easily be interpreted as complaining.
If they release the game later then people get upset that they have to wait. Either way someone isn't happy.
Re: Sparklite Treated To Huge Version 1.5 Update And A 30% Discount On Switch
@Paraka Don't we already complain too much about games getting physical versions late? Now we're gonna complain that they released on time next to the digital version?
Re: Nintendo's Blockbuster Switch Sale Is Now Live, Up To 75% Off Top Games (Europe)
@Dman10 You're better off asking Bethesda and Blizzard about that.
Re: Mini Review: Skellboy - An Amusing Take On Zelda That's Undone By Sluggish Performance
@Crono1973 Games should be finished at launch no disagreement there. But NL is dropping the ball on what seemed like a fairly high profile indie that's dropping during a pretty slow time of year. Especially considering this is a Nintendo focused site.
@The_Pixel_King Did Fabraz reach out to reviewers? I didn't know that. In that case there should at least be a mention of it.
Re: Mini Review: Skellboy - An Amusing Take On Zelda That's Undone By Sluggish Performance
@Olliemar28 was this reviewed pre or post performance patch? Cause people on Reddit are saying it did wonders for performance.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Remaster Has Already Been Rated In Australia
@Panopticon The PS4 version needs more work before it's ready. That's why it's launch is later and they are asking for additional funds.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Producer Says It "Might Be Too Heavy" For Switch, But Doesn't Rule It Out
@westman98 Other current gen games like DOOM, Wolf 2/Youngblood, Divinity 2, or Vampyr come in right above or below the 50% mark compared to the other consoles. So there is some precedence for getting file sizes down.
Either way I don't think we're gonna have to buy large format card of this ever does come to Switch.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Producer Says It "Might Be Too Heavy" For Switch, But Doesn't Rule It Out
@westman98 But the Switch version won't be anywhere near the size of the Xbox version. Going by the sizes of other current gen Switch games we'd be looking at something in the 40GB range.
Re: Metro Redux Has Just Been Officially Confirmed For Switch
The link to pre-order says that it's available on Amazon but Amazon has got nothing for it yet.
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate's 5th DLC Character Will Be Revealed On 16th January In Livestream
@WallyWest If you want the King and Queen of action games then you already have it.
Bayonetta vs Bayonetta.
Re: Get Up To 75% Off Top Switch And 3DS Games In Nintendo's New Year Sale (North America)
Worth mentioning that Dead Cells isn't actually showing up on sale.
Re: Level-5 Realises Fans Don't Like Delays, But Does It To Make Its Games Better
I have no problem with them delaying games, but holy crap they need to work on their localization process.
Re: Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In January
@JR150 I would punch a baby for Devil Survivor 3.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For January And February 2020
@Stecav67 It just seems like you are babbling.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For January And February 2020
@Stecav67 What are you going on about?
Re: Life Is Strange Dev Would "Love" To See Series On Switch, But It's A Decision For Square Enix To Make
@m8e3point1415 Por que no los do's?
Re: Life Is Strange Dev Would "Love" To See Series On Switch, But It's A Decision For Square Enix To Make
@Majora101 Very very well played. If it comes to Switch we'll see how many people on this forum can pick up on the joke.
Re: Nintendo Forced To Offer eShop Game Refund After Russian Court Filing
@Mijzelffan Sorry, Mystery Dungeon. This was a couple years ago.
Re: Nintendo Forced To Offer eShop Game Refund After Russian Court Filing
This is hardly the first time Nintendo has refunded a digital game. NintendoSwitch subreddit is full of threads of people saying they got a digital game refunded, complete with screenshots.
Heck, my dad got a refund on the 3DS EShop a couple years ago after my younger brother stole his credit card to buy a Pokemon Ranger game.
Re: Two Point Hospital Now Launching In February With Two Expansions Included
@Anti-Matter It's a hospital. People die sometimes.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Says The Touryst Is "A Revelation" On Switch
@YANDMAN Ahh you are correct. I forgot about the OG WiiU release. Good call. As for the ten companies who specialize in limited releases of indie games, none of them have touched Shin'ens other two Switch releases so I'm pretty comfortable in buying the digital and not waiting for a theoretical physical game.
And to throw my hat into the "voxel vs 3d pixel" argument, voxel is literally the term for 3d pixel.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Says The Touryst Is "A Revelation" On Switch
@YANDMAN None of Shin'ens games have released physical versions so I don't expect it to happen here.
Re: Review: Pine - An Ambitious Zelda Pretender That Fails To Find Its Feet On Switch
@LUIGITORNADO Not sure what is pretentious about this review. They've pretty much hit the nail on the head here.
Re: Review: Star Ocean: First Departure R - An RPG Nostalgia Trip That's Showing Its Age
@nimnio Dropping facts. I like it.
Re: Video: Alien Isolation Looks Better On Switch Than PS4, Says Digital Foundry
@CTmatic The game wasn't really hammered back when it first released though. It's sitting at a 79 on PS4 Metacritic which is really a solid score. There were one or two very high profile negative reviews, namely IGNs that is basically considered a meme at this point, but for the most part the game was very well regarded on release.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield's Online Features Will Be Down For Maintenance This Week
@VenomousAlbino @graysoncharles @Xaessya Solrock and Karp are fine. Karp especially as he's fairly fast, actually attacks, and has a Focus Sash for not dying. Helping Hand Eevee and Wobuffett can go die in a fire.
Re: Guide: Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals 2019: New Console Bundles, Games, Micro SD Cards And More
To my US based friends, I don't know if it is still applicable, but Target had a pre-order for Indivisible priced at 15 dollars yesterday. The game is supposed to be 40 when it releases. Reviews for other platforms have been really good so if it's still around it might be well worth hopping on to.
Re: Fangamer's New Range Of Banjo-Kazooie Merch Is Tough To Resist
@LetsGoSwitch Alternatively, you can get a sweet looking vinyl set for only the cost of a game.
Re: Nintendo Opens Official Merchandise Store On Amazon And We've Picked Out The Best Stuff
I want to know which dumbdumb put that Zelda shirt up and listed it was Navi. That's clearly Tatl.
Re: Sakurai On Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Becoming Best-Selling Fighting Game of All Time
@Iacobus It sounds like you are bashing a game you know nothing about besides famous people and some product placement.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Pokémon Sword And Shield
@Burning_Bacon I was super negative to most everything for a long time. Visuals, Dexit, Drednaw being another Water/Rock type...It wasn't until the datamine that I flipped and started being excited. I still have issues with the visuals and overly samey structure but I am still happy to play it.
I will be ready to lead the riot if Pokemon Spear releases next year as a 60 dollar game though.