I hope that all developers (whether at Nintendo or elsewhere) are keeping themselves safe. No need to hit artificial deadlines. We all have plenty to play.
I must spend thousands on gaming each year but can’t remember the last time I purchased from GAME. They don't (didn't) share my interest in Nintendo and I always found a better experience at Smyths.
My only complaint of modern Picross is the lack of seriously hard puzzles (like the larger ones in Mario's Super Picross - they would take me an hour or more to complete).
I find these stats very interesting. Oddly, I match the average age and experience of an NCL employee almost exactly.
I also work in software development (in finance rather than gaming). Nintendo's average wage is what I would expect to pay an entry-level coder in New York/London. Personally, I would rather work for Nintendo.
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Re: Talking Point: Are You Prepared To Spend $70 On The Latest Games?
I paid £64.99 for Street Fighter II in 1992. So, yes.
Re: Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Jump Rope Challenge Bunny for Smash!
Re: Poll: Should Nintendo Release A Digital-Only Switch?
I'm digital-only but the added cost of the cartridge drive is minimal. So where's the upside?
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Run And Gun Games
I'm still waiting for the Mega Man Legacy Collection Collection
Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing Denies Xenoblade Chronicles A Debut Week At Number One
Blimey. Look at Mario Kart and Splatoon still going.
Re: Nintendo New York Store Windows Smashed During Riots In Manhattan
Glass can be repaired. I hope no-one was hurt.
Re: Famitsu Poll Reveals Readers' Favourite Fire Emblem Games
Just playing Three Houses now. Great time.
Re: A Nintendo Direct In June Is Beginning To Seem Less And Less Likely
I hope that all developers (whether at Nintendo or elsewhere) are keeping themselves safe. No need to hit artificial deadlines. We all have plenty to play.
Re: UK Charts: Normal Service Resumes As FIFA Keeps Animal Crossing: New Horizons Off Top Spot
@SuperJoeUK £90 though! Ouch!
Re: UK Charts: Normal Service Resumes As FIFA Keeps Animal Crossing: New Horizons Off Top Spot
@Ooccoo_Jr Thanks. Will do!
Re: UK Charts: Normal Service Resumes As FIFA Keeps Animal Crossing: New Horizons Off Top Spot
Where are people finding Ring Fit Adventure? I haven't been able to track it down for months and the household needs exercise.
Re: Win Uniqlo's Entire Super Mario 35th Anniversary Range
Honestly, I refuse to acknowledge that Mario's surname is Mario.
Re: Nintendo Announces 'Up To 80% Off' Switch Sale, More Than 300 Games To Be Discounted (Europe)
With home isolation in force I just bought Just Dance 2020. I wonder whether it will be on sale.
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sales Fall By 81% In Disappointing Week For Nintendo
Which shops were open last week? I thought everything was closed.
Re: Buying A Nintendo Switch Is Proving To Be Difficult In The US Right Now
I wanted to pick up a Switch in the UK before Animal Crossing. Couldn't find one.
Re: GAME Staff "Increasingly Worried" About Animal Crossing: New Horizons Demand During Coronavirus Outbreak
Go digital. If only for the next few months.
Re: PlatinumGames Will Share A "Major" Announcement Next Week
Almost certainly a Nintendo Direct with Bayonetta 3 news!
Re: Nintendo Of Europe Teases Blockbuster Switch Sale, Kicks Off This Week
Started playing Three Houses around two weeks ago. It's very good.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Purchase Animal Crossing: New Horizons On Nintendo Switch eShop
Already downloaded. Used my second token on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. My backlog is silly.
Re: Rumour: Wonderful 101 On Switch Teased (Again) By PlatinumGames
Kickstarter? Is money really that tight at Platinum?
Re: Random: Ever Wondered What That Weird Blob On Your Switch Screen Is? Nintendo Explains
I honestly thought everyone knew
Re: Fire Emblem's Byleth Confirmed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 5th DLC Fighter
That makes 8 FE characters, right? Nice number.
Re: UK Retailer GAME To Close 40 Stores In "Rationalisation Programme"
I must spend thousands on gaming each year but can’t remember the last time I purchased from GAME. They don't (didn't) share my interest in Nintendo and I always found a better experience at Smyths.
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Games Take All Top Ten Spots, Pokémon Leads The Charge
Anyone else remember when the Switch was dead on arrival?
Re: Poll: Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Out Today, Which Version Are You Getting?
3 Swords and 2 Shields in my house.
Re: Pokémon Center London Goes From Bad To Worse, Products Could Sell Out Before Closure
It's such a shame this has been such a shambles.
Re: You Can Now Design Your Own Pokémon Shirt In The US, All 151 Original 'Mon Included
These look awesome. I will buy if they ever come to the UK
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
That is pretty awesome
Re: Deals: Micro SD Card Prices Tumble To All-Time Low On Amazon
I cracked and bought the 1TB card last week. Fire Emblem pushed my 400GB over the edge!
Re: SNES Games Headed To Switch Online, 20 Titles Release Today In North America
Awesome. I haven't played Super Tennis in over 20 years - loved that game. Playing Star Fox on the train will be great.
Re: The UK Is Getting Its Very Own Pop-Up Pokémon Center
What?!? I head off to Japan for summer to visit as many Pokemon Centers as I can and while I'm away they announce one for my home city. Pretty cool.
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge Summer Sale, Up To 70% Off Over 180 Games On Switch And 3DS (Europe)
I only just picked up Dragon Ball FighterZ! Oh well...
I will finally get Captain Toad, Octo Expansion and Octopath Traveller.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Sword and Shield On Nintendo Switch
Waiting for the digital versions... And then 3 copies each of Sword and Shield for the kids and I.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18th)
Isn't there a Splatfest? That'll take my time.
Re: Talking Point: Does The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher Programme Offer Value For Money?
I only buy digital. This deal is great. I already caved in... I bought Super Mario Maker 2 and Yoshi's Crafted World.
Most of these games simply don't drop in price (digitally).
Re: Pokémon Detective Pikachu Shocks The Competition In Its Opening Weekend
I really enjoyed the film. Had a great time with the kids (who all seemed to love it). A lot of care and respect was shown toward the franchise.
Re: Movie Review: Pokémon Detective Pikachu Does Enough To Break The 'Bad Video Game Movie' Curse
@Kienda the BBFC (British film classification dudes) have their report here:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/detective-pikachu-2019
It will detail everything that made the film a 'PG' in the UK. I will be taking my kids (including a 7 year old) on Saturday.
Re: Review: Picross S3 - More Of The Same, But We're Not Complaining
Already 15 hours in.
My only complaint of modern Picross is the lack of seriously hard puzzles (like the larger ones in Mario's Super Picross - they would take me an hour or more to complete).
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2019
5 10-million sellers already is very impressive.
Re: Early Impressions Of The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie Are Amazingly Positive
@nessisonett Haven't seen that one, but I did fall asleep during Thor Ragnarok at the cinema. I guess I'm not a Marvel guy.
Re: Early Impressions Of The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie Are Amazingly Positive
@Kalmaro what was wrong with Captain Marvel? I went to see it at the cinema but fell asleep during the middle. The beginning and end seemed fine.
Re: Early Impressions Of The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie Are Amazingly Positive
I'm so looking forward to this. Psyduck is worth the admission alone.
Re: Picross S3 Brings Colour Puzzles To Switch This Week, But There's Still No Touchscreen Support
As a Picross veteran, I see no reason for touch controls. Just give me large puzzles.
Re: Guide: How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Analogue Stick
I fixed a pair of drifting Joy Cons a few weeks back. Unfortunately it involved popping into Smyths and buying a new pair for £70.
What else was I going to do? Not play Smash?
Re: Nintendo Reveals Average Salary, Age And More Of Its Employees In Japan
I find these stats very interesting. Oddly, I match the average age and experience of an NCL employee almost exactly.
I also work in software development (in finance rather than gaming). Nintendo's average wage is what I would expect to pay an entry-level coder in New York/London. Personally, I would rather work for Nintendo.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Average Salary, Age And More Of Its Employees In Japan
@Fandabidozi make that 200k
Re: Poll Confirms That Sobble Is The Most Popular Pokémon Sword And Shield Starter
Recount!!! Scorbunny for the win.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Revealed For Nintendo Switch, New Starters Shown
@RadioHedgeFund very good!
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Revealed For Nintendo Switch, New Starters Shown
Day 1 purchase.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Direct Video Tags Suggest Generation 8 Will Indeed Be Shown Tomorrow
Well, what else would it be?