Living in Australia, I’m really gutted Katana Zero has been refused classification so far. Im so grateful we got Cuphead. No matter how hard it kicks my ass, the 1930’s immersion is outstanding!
The biggest issue I have with the Switch version of the game is that 80% of the darn thing is tied to being connected to the MK 11 servers. Wanna go for a browse through the nostalgia laced Krypt? Oh sorry - you gotta be online to do that. Want to customise a character? What? You're offline?! Oh.. sorry about that..
I get they are being strict about people exploiting currency, but it really kills the portable factor of the game when you can't do simple things without being online.
What's worse is since launch, I've only been able to connect to the MK 11 servers a handful of times. There doesn't seem to be a way to physically force the game to connect to the servers with a button - you just wait for things to magically happen in the background with nothing indicating you're connected or not until you attempt the aforementioned things I talked about above.
Oh and Frost is on the eShop for purchase despite the fact EVERYONE (preorder or not) will unlock her after beating chapter 4 of the story mode as Subzero. Now that's dangerously close to shady practices if you ask me.
Apart from that, the meat and bones gameplay - the actual fighting is excellent. This is coming from someone who intensely loved MK and walked away after MK 3.
Case in point - I paid for the premium edition on Switch and low and behold, the blanked out character on the top right of the character screen is Frost. They want me to buy her for $8!!!
I am not dropping another CENT. This sort of practice is not on. Disappointing to see Boon and co being led by WB greedy practices.
There’s ‘hate bandwagon’ but there’s also refusing to accept the status quo from companies trying to take advantage of the consumer. Of us. Look at WB and how they screwed players over in Shadow of War? The grind has finally been patched out. None of that would have happened were people just to accept it.
The outrage over lootboxes in Battlefront led to big changes to legislation which affected EA’s practice in many nations.
Where people are angry here in MK11 is Krypt is completely random now. In the past games, Krypt loot was designated to the box. You could read a guide and know exactly what is where. Ontop of that, there is TONS of useless filler such as hand sketched drawings of fatalities that looks like something a kid drew on a napkin.
People are pissed costumes and even locked fatalities are hiding somewhere in the Krypt and its a whole lot of grinding and even more luck to get them which means a stupid amount of time would be involved.
Consumers shouldnt expect this mechanic to work in their favour but its fair to voice their complaints. Its up to NR to listen for the sake of their relationship with their fans and customers.
I got MK11 on Switch and it shows an effort was made porting it across. Fights look and perform well. What I hate is the Krypt is linked to the MK11 servers and instead of earning things offline and being able to link back up when you find a connection, being offline gets you zip. Not future friendly..
More can be done and by the looks of it is being done by NR. Time will tell if they truly care about their playerbase but its better than no action.
Ive been using my Hori fight pad as my regular left joycon started off with mini drift which is now making games frustrating to play. So far so good with the Hori..
My first exposure to the Gameboy was the token school trip where some kid snuck a DMG-101 in to play on the bus. It was there I discovered the miracle of console gaming on the go in the form of Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Land which I couldn’t believe was shrunk down to handheld mode.
The first game I ever got was Pokemon Red when it launched although I never owned a Gameboy as it was simply too pricey for my parents to afford.
Having owned a Super Nintendo, instead I was able to find a Super Gameboy in a gaming store a few hours away. I couldn’t get there in a million years so I overcame my sheepish phone manner and organised cash on delivery over the phone. I must have been 11 or 12!
A friend returned from Hong Kong in 1996 and brought back a black Gameboy Pocket with him which blew my mind. The screen! The form factor! Just two AAA batteries! It was a revelation.
I arranged to buy it off him and pay him off while I had it. It came with a 116 games in 1 cart and my go to was King of Fighters ‘95 - a gem of a game!
It ended up going back to my friend as it was clear I wouldnt be able to buy it off him but damn was it a fun lil gadget.
I wouldnt own another Nintendo handheld until the DS Lite in 2006!
I must admit, after being a huge fan of Vlambeer having loved the likes of Super Cratebox, Luftrausers and Nuclear Throne, their year old constant promises to update the broken Vita version of the latter title came to nothing and I blew up at them on Twitter with a very personal attack. It's something I regret, but I am still frustrated by how they can treat customers who pay to support them with such utter neglect for a platform.
Personal opinions of the devs aside, I felt compelled to get Nuclear Throne again on Switch because it is a stellar twin stick roguelike. There's nothing quite out there like Nuclear Throne that has the substance of formula this game has. Easy to learn - hard to master.
Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne can't be compared in all honestly as the mechanics are very different in both games. EtG I find is far slower where as Nuclear Throne's tempo is akin to Hotline Miami - its kill or be killed. That's not to say EtG is inferior in any way, it's just a different game. It's like directly comparing Streetfighter to Mortal Kombat - same genre, but a different kettle of fish.
One thing not mentioned in the review is how Nuclear Throne also adapts to how well you play, meaning you could be in the second level and it throws you a jam sandwich to keep you on your toes. The sense of personal accomplishment you get when you commit to playing this game is very palatable. It isn't Dark Souls. You won't throw the controller away in disgust. You die because YOU effed up. You learn, adapt and move on. I've spent many a night with 'a just one more try' moment causing hours to flow together.
This game pushes you to constantly be better. The fact you can never just cruise through parts of the game and need to be switched on at all times is something I find admirable. I've been playing this since 2013 and still not ONCE have I finished it. That's a true testament to how relentless this title can be if you don't step in with your A-game each time.
Despite that fact, it's still fun as hell. Its like the earliest game you played as a kid that dangles the end right in front of your face but screams at you to earn it. No cheap victories or cheating your way to the credits here.
Unlocking some of the characters is quite an interesting process that really gives the player a sense of achievement when it happens. Some are relatively straight forward to acquire and others have a very nuanced sequence which causes elation when you are able to trigger it. The characters themselves ooze character and charm and would make ideal licensed figurines. I see online a few fans have sculpted some awesome unofficial representations.
The game takes place in an arid nuclear wasteland and the theme of a hard life is ever present throughout each aspect of Nuclear Throne. Balancing health & ammo, trading off one weapon for another that you find, unlocking characters, items and secrets - even your very quest to the famed titular Nuclear Throne is in question. Is it worth the trade off? Will it fulfill your mutant's dream of a better life? What is the cost? Its all very take take as you would expect.
To all those that criticize the game without having played it; no beef. It just means the genre isn't for you. I could rant about Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley too but it just means they aren't my thing, as opposed to being 'POS cashgrabs' as someone mentioned.
If you don't like it, move on. If you are into roguelikes and twin stick shooters, there's a lot to love in Nuclear Throne. Screenshots do not do the game justice. Watch some actual gameplay vids and make up your mind. There's a stellar experience in here awaiting those that want to tread through the radioactive wastes..
@Itzdmo its a fair point to make as free games on the platform such as Warframe can be played online without a subscription. At the same time though, if Nintendo wants you to pay for playing Nintendo games online, its their option. Illegal? No. Immoral? Yes.
Its the same with DLC. Remember back when Epic Games released free downloadable content for Unreal Tournament 2004? New maps, modes, weapons, vehicles and game types. All absolutely free.
Now companies are looking at ways to squeeze more money out of people.
This is why transitioning to digital makes such good business sense to them. Zero manufacturing costs. Now this subscription model where you no longer own anything, you just pay for the right to play their games!? This astounds me.
One thing’s certain - as time goes on, the consumer is getting less and less. An alarming trend.
In deactivating my Nintendo Online, I needed to log into a browser to get it done. Simply not possible using my Switch console. Its obvious the process can be easier and isnt for a reason.
There needs to be a simpler way for consumers to do this through the very consoles you use each service on. Let’s hope this slight pressure makes that happen.
This should be called Ghostrider - The Game. Does anyone remember that guy in Sweden? I have a feeling there may have been a few of them as I can't imagine you'd live for long doing what he did.
@ThanosReXXX can’t agree more. It sounds like they’re only patching to save face and try and make the money they hoped they’d get before their fake trailers on the Eshop got called out.
So I see Netherrealm has adapted their monetization strategy to take advantage of nostalgia like Capcom are trying with Streetfighter V with asking people to shell out money for their classic costumes..
I remember when DLC comprised of content that was developed far later than the core game and used to be released to fans for free for supporting same.
Announcing characters that you'll need to pay extra for before the game is even out just smacks of greed and will end up being NR's undoing.
I was quite excited about the game but will pass until the usual 'Komplete Edition' or whatever they call that crap comes out and is sold at a discounted price. Seems to be standard fare for NR now these days..
@gauthieryannick stabbing fans in the back takes the assumption something was promised and taken away. I think its more to so with the rights holders than with Sega.
What concerns me is today’s trend of convenience over ownership. Ie.. we are paying to access content we will never own.
What good is a brand new first party Stadia title that has zero possibility of being preserved and enjoyed as a ‘retro’ title 10 to 20 years down the track?
I feel being able to revisit a title that is a culmination of many people’s hard work is important.
It also means you can’t game without the internet which is another disappointment.
I see the merits this has for companies but as the consumer, we lose.
I'm a massive fan of the original two and put money down on TSA without a second thought. After starting the second 'game', I am really disappointed by how utterly repetitive things are. Deleted it with a bit of regret..
@Ralizah I'm the same. I can recognize the achievement but I prefer Tetris to be played at a pace you can savor and enjoy. Tetris 99 is an excellent take on the game, but yeah the mode is frantic when I want the game to be cathartic. My best is 17th and I can handle that. I vote for peaceful Tetris. If vengeful Tetris is your thing, that's cool too. Not for everyone I guess
Disney seems to be perfectly content with EA's parasitic tendencies and don't appear to be giving the license up any time soon. Fat cats greasing each other's palms if you ask me..
I recently acquired a Nomad from the US as they never came to PAL territories. The Megadrive stands as one of the most important consoles to me and owning the handheld version was a big item on my to own list now I’m older and can afford things I never could as a kid.
I had the LCD replaced with something more modern and had a switchless region free board installed along with a modded external battery. Bliss!
@Pokefanmum82 @Pokefanmum82 because everywhere else, the game is removed from your system upon cancelling a preorder. Its really that simple.
Ive personally reported Nintendo Australia to the ACCC for not releasing preorder titles on time according to region.
In this day and age, if you spend money on something you cant yet access (ala preorder titles not yet playable), there NEEDS to be a lawful provision to get your money back. Nintendo is certainly playing dirty in this regard.
@TheFox after thoroughly enjoying Camelot’s N64 instalments of Golf and Tennis, I too found this really underwhelming. Its certainly a regretful purchase.
@nocdaes if you're the area manager for a company that prides itself on family friendliness, acting like that at an event to promote the company is not okay. It's not like he personally funded it. The money used for the event is Nintendo's.
Behave with a little dignity in the public eye. This coupled with reports from former employees is not something that should be ignored.
Nintendo needs to get to the bottom of these claims and act on them if they're true.
@construx the video speaks volumes. Nothing baseless about that. Same with the former employee who gave out her name to lend the whole thing credibility. How much more proof do you need?
So the developer of Crashlands; Butterscotch Shenanigans was formed by three brothers. One of them got diagnosed with cancer and he wanted them to make his dream game before he died. All three busted their asses even while going through cancer treatment and Crashlands is the result.
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Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - April 2019
Living in Australia, I’m really gutted Katana Zero has been refused classification so far. Im so grateful we got Cuphead. No matter how hard it kicks my ass, the 1930’s immersion is outstanding!
Cant wait for Castle Crashers!!!
Re: Feature: I Think My Game Boy Predicts The Future
Loved this article. Now this is writing!
Re: Mortal Kombat 11 Patches Are Imminent, All Players To Receive In-Game Currency
The biggest issue I have with the Switch version of the game is that 80% of the darn thing is tied to being connected to the MK 11 servers. Wanna go for a browse through the nostalgia laced Krypt? Oh sorry - you gotta be online to do that. Want to customise a character? What? You're offline?! Oh.. sorry about that..
I get they are being strict about people exploiting currency, but it really kills the portable factor of the game when you can't do simple things without being online.
What's worse is since launch, I've only been able to connect to the MK 11 servers a handful of times. There doesn't seem to be a way to physically force the game to connect to the servers with a button - you just wait for things to magically happen in the background with nothing indicating you're connected or not until you attempt the aforementioned things I talked about above.
Oh and Frost is on the eShop for purchase despite the fact EVERYONE (preorder or not) will unlock her after beating chapter 4 of the story mode as Subzero. Now that's dangerously close to shady practices if you ask me.
Apart from that, the meat and bones gameplay - the actual fighting is excellent. This is coming from someone who intensely loved MK and walked away after MK 3.
Re: Mortal Kombat 11 To Receive Reward System Tweaks After Player Backlash
Yeah. Where I went wrong was doing the chapter as Scorpion and Subzero where you need to do the entire chapter as only Subzero and she unlocks.
Re: Mortal Kombat 11 To Receive Reward System Tweaks After Player Backlash
Case in point - I paid for the premium edition on Switch and low and behold, the blanked out character on the top right of the character screen is Frost. They want me to buy her for $8!!!
I am not dropping another CENT. This sort of practice is not on. Disappointing to see Boon and co being led by WB greedy practices.
Re: Mortal Kombat 11 To Receive Reward System Tweaks After Player Backlash
There’s ‘hate bandwagon’ but there’s also refusing to accept the status quo from companies trying to take advantage of the consumer. Of us. Look at WB and how they screwed players over in Shadow of War? The grind has finally been patched out. None of that would have happened were people just to accept it.
The outrage over lootboxes in Battlefront led to big changes to legislation which affected EA’s practice in many nations.
Where people are angry here in MK11 is Krypt is completely random now. In the past games, Krypt loot was designated to the box. You could read a guide and know exactly what is where. Ontop of that, there is TONS of useless filler such as hand sketched drawings of fatalities that looks like something a kid drew on a napkin.
People are pissed costumes and even locked fatalities are hiding somewhere in the Krypt and its a whole lot of grinding and even more luck to get them which means a stupid amount of time would be involved.
Consumers shouldnt expect this mechanic to work in their favour but its fair to voice their complaints. Its up to NR to listen for the sake of their relationship with their fans and customers.
I got MK11 on Switch and it shows an effort was made porting it across. Fights look and perform well. What I hate is the Krypt is linked to the MK11 servers and instead of earning things offline and being able to link back up when you find a connection, being offline gets you zip. Not future friendly..
More can be done and by the looks of it is being done by NR. Time will tell if they truly care about their playerbase but its better than no action.
Re: Video: $15 Bootleg Joy-Con For Your Nintendo Switch
Ive been using my Hori fight pad as my regular left joycon started off with mini drift which is now making games frustrating to play. So far so good with the Hori..
Re: Guide: Celebrate Game Boy's 30th Anniversary With This Lovely Merchandise
I just grabbed a Gameboy Pocket to fill that hole of nostalgia and the screen is awful!
I’m going to backlight / bivert it now. Id certainly recommend a modded classic system if that’s where your heart lies.
Otherwise also owning a GBA SP covers the ability to play the original games in colour with a backlit screen.
Re: Feature: Our Favourite Memories Of The Original Game Boy
My first exposure to the Gameboy was the token school trip where some kid snuck a DMG-101 in to play on the bus. It was there I discovered the miracle of console gaming on the go in the form of Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Land which I couldn’t believe was shrunk down to handheld mode.
The first game I ever got was Pokemon Red when it launched although I never owned a Gameboy as it was simply too pricey for my parents to afford.
Having owned a Super Nintendo, instead I was able to find a Super Gameboy in a gaming store a few hours away. I couldn’t get there in a million years so I overcame my sheepish phone manner and organised cash on delivery over the phone. I must have been 11 or 12!
A friend returned from Hong Kong in 1996 and brought back a black Gameboy Pocket with him which blew my mind. The screen! The form factor! Just two AAA batteries! It was a revelation.
I arranged to buy it off him and pay him off while I had it. It came with a 116 games in 1 cart and my go to was King of Fighters ‘95 - a gem of a game!
It ended up going back to my friend as it was clear I wouldnt be able to buy it off him but damn was it a fun lil gadget.
I wouldnt own another Nintendo handheld until the DS Lite in 2006!
Happy birthday Gameboy!
Re: Review: Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Champions - Who Needs Hearthstone?
Gwent please!
Re: GRID Autosport Might Be Receiving A Retail Release On The Switch
I REALLY cant wait for this to come out. I really wish they put out a release date. Just give me SOMETHING!
Re: Suda51 Says Switch Is "Awesome", Looking Forward To Doing More With The Console
@erv yep. That totally killed the game for me. Deleted it straight away. Lazy AF
Re: Review: Nuclear Throne - Fans Of Enter The Gungeon Should Check This One Out
Okay deep breath..
I must admit, after being a huge fan of Vlambeer having loved the likes of Super Cratebox, Luftrausers and Nuclear Throne, their year old constant promises to update the broken Vita version of the latter title came to nothing and I blew up at them on Twitter with a very personal attack. It's something I regret, but I am still frustrated by how they can treat customers who pay to support them with such utter neglect for a platform.
Personal opinions of the devs aside, I felt compelled to get Nuclear Throne again on Switch because it is a stellar twin stick roguelike. There's nothing quite out there like Nuclear Throne that has the substance of formula this game has. Easy to learn - hard to master.
Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne can't be compared in all honestly as the mechanics are very different in both games. EtG I find is far slower where as Nuclear Throne's tempo is akin to Hotline Miami - its kill or be killed. That's not to say EtG is inferior in any way, it's just a different game. It's like directly comparing Streetfighter to Mortal Kombat - same genre, but a different kettle of fish.
One thing not mentioned in the review is how Nuclear Throne also adapts to how well you play, meaning you could be in the second level and it throws you a jam sandwich to keep you on your toes. The sense of personal accomplishment you get when you commit to playing this game is very palatable. It isn't Dark Souls. You won't throw the controller away in disgust. You die because YOU effed up. You learn, adapt and move on. I've spent many a night with 'a just one more try' moment causing hours to flow together.
This game pushes you to constantly be better. The fact you can never just cruise through parts of the game and need to be switched on at all times is something I find admirable. I've been playing this since 2013 and still not ONCE have I finished it. That's a true testament to how relentless this title can be if you don't step in with your A-game each time.
Despite that fact, it's still fun as hell. Its like the earliest game you played as a kid that dangles the end right in front of your face but screams at you to earn it. No cheap victories or cheating your way to the credits here.
Unlocking some of the characters is quite an interesting process that really gives the player a sense of achievement when it happens. Some are relatively straight forward to acquire and others have a very nuanced sequence which causes elation when you are able to trigger it. The characters themselves ooze character and charm and would make ideal licensed figurines. I see online a few fans have sculpted some awesome unofficial representations.
The game takes place in an arid nuclear wasteland and the theme of a hard life is ever present throughout each aspect of Nuclear Throne. Balancing health & ammo, trading off one weapon for another that you find, unlocking characters, items and secrets - even your very quest to the famed titular Nuclear Throne is in question. Is it worth the trade off? Will it fulfill your mutant's dream of a better life? What is the cost? Its all very take take as you would expect.
To all those that criticize the game without having played it; no beef. It just means the genre isn't for you. I could rant about Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley too but it just means they aren't my thing, as opposed to being 'POS cashgrabs' as someone mentioned.
If you don't like it, move on. If you are into roguelikes and twin stick shooters, there's a lot to love in Nuclear Throne. Screenshots do not do the game justice. Watch some actual gameplay vids and make up your mind. There's a stellar experience in here awaiting those that want to tread through the radioactive wastes..
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft All Under Investigation Over Online Gaming Services
@Itzdmo its a fair point to make as free games on the platform such as Warframe can be played online without a subscription. At the same time though, if Nintendo wants you to pay for playing Nintendo games online, its their option. Illegal? No. Immoral? Yes.
Its the same with DLC. Remember back when Epic Games released free downloadable content for Unreal Tournament 2004? New maps, modes, weapons, vehicles and game types. All absolutely free.
Now companies are looking at ways to squeeze more money out of people.
This is why transitioning to digital makes such good business sense to them. Zero manufacturing costs. Now this subscription model where you no longer own anything, you just pay for the right to play their games!? This astounds me.
One thing’s certain - as time goes on, the consumer is getting less and less. An alarming trend.
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft All Under Investigation Over Online Gaming Services
@JaxonH I couldn’t find any magic box.
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft All Under Investigation Over Online Gaming Services
In deactivating my Nintendo Online, I needed to log into a browser to get it done. Simply not possible using my Switch console. Its obvious the process can be easier and isnt for a reason.
There needs to be a simpler way for consumers to do this through the very consoles you use each service on. Let’s hope this slight pressure makes that happen.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Moto Rush GT And Its Labo Motorbike Support
This should be called Ghostrider - The Game. Does anyone remember that guy in Sweden? I have a feeling there may have been a few of them as I can't imagine you'd live for long doing what he did.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Alex Kidd In Miracle World - A Cult Platforming Classic, Tastefully Reimagined
Sun, Water, Moon, Star, Sun, Moon, Water, Fish, Star, Fish, Crown.
You may need to remember this!
Re: Dubious Puzzler Safety First Drops Onto The eShop
Yeah just saw this on the eShop when I went to grab Alex Kidd and it looked a little out of place.
My first thought was, “Is that guy pissing?”, then I quickly moved past it.
Odd move by Nintendo but then again, they are embracing mature content.
BRB - gotta lay down some yellow repair liquid..
Re: Review: Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet - A Sun-Soaked Romp That Loses Its Appeal Too Soon
It’s cheaper and far more satisfying to just look at ‘gameplay’ on the web than putting any money at all down on this giant waste of time.
Re: 3DClouds Responds To Criticism Of The Switch Version Of Xenon Racer
@ThanosReXXX can’t agree more. It sounds like they’re only patching to save face and try and make the money they hoped they’d get before their fake trailers on the Eshop got called out.
Disgraceful.
Re: Target Australia Seems To Think Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Coming To Switch
Hell, I want the first RDR on Switch. Let’s not get greedy!
Re: Random: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Will Ruin Your Switch Shelf
A dark case for Darksiders. Why not! Its fonts that get me all riled up to be honest.
Re: NetherRealm Studios Reveals First DLC Character For Mortal Kombat 11
So I see Netherrealm has adapted their monetization strategy to take advantage of nostalgia like Capcom are trying with Streetfighter V with asking people to shell out money for their classic costumes..
I remember when DLC comprised of content that was developed far later than the core game and used to be released to fans for free for supporting same.
Announcing characters that you'll need to pay extra for before the game is even out just smacks of greed and will end up being NR's undoing.
I was quite excited about the game but will pass until the usual 'Komplete Edition' or whatever they call that crap comes out and is sold at a discounted price. Seems to be standard fare for NR now these days..
Re: Alex Kidd And Gain Ground Join The Sega AGES Line Here In The West On 28th March
@gauthieryannick stabbing fans in the back takes the assumption something was promised and taken away. I think its more to so with the rights holders than with Sega.
Re: Talking Point: What Does Google's Stadia Mean For Nintendo And The Future Of Gaming?
What concerns me is today’s trend of convenience over ownership. Ie.. we are paying to access content we will never own.
What good is a brand new first party Stadia title that has zero possibility of being preserved and enjoyed as a ‘retro’ title 10 to 20 years down the track?
I feel being able to revisit a title that is a culmination of many people’s hard work is important.
It also means you can’t game without the internet which is another disappointment.
I see the merits this has for companies but as the consumer, we lose.
Re: Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
Not going near these until sales. Crapcom doesn't deserve to have their greed rewarded. Portable freedom or not.
Re: Hori USA Drops The Price Of Its D-Pad Joy-Con Controller
@Regpuppy they fixed the battery draining issue a few updates ago.
Re: Horizon Chase Turbo Hits North American Store Shelves This May
Such a fantastic game.
Re: Reminder: The First DLC Pack For Travis Strikes Again Arrives Next Week
I'm a massive fan of the original two and put money down on TSA without a second thought. After starting the second 'game', I am really disappointed by how utterly repetitive things are. Deleted it with a bit of regret..
Re: Soapbox: My Love Affair With Tetris, Probably The Best Video Game Ever Created
@Ralizah I'm the same. I can recognize the achievement but I prefer Tetris to be played at a pace you can savor and enjoy. Tetris 99 is an excellent take on the game, but yeah the mode is frantic when I want the game to be cathartic. My best is 17th and I can handle that. I vote for peaceful Tetris. If vengeful Tetris is your thing, that's cool too. Not for everyone I guess
Re: Soapbox: My Love Affair With Tetris, Probably The Best Video Game Ever Created
@Anti-Matter looking forward to seeing your next puzzle game take the world by storm and be a household name.
Re: Julian Eggebrecht, Ex-Head Of Factor 5, Joined Epic Games Last Month
I'll sum up EA's BS with this pic courtesy of YongYea:
https://imgur.com/a/93nSeiM
Disney seems to be perfectly content with EA's parasitic tendencies and don't appear to be giving the license up any time soon. Fat cats greasing each other's palms if you ask me..
Re: Here's Your First Look At Some Lovely GRID Autosport Switch Screenshots
The Switch needs titles like this. Looking forward to it!
Re: Review: Downwell - The Ultimate Version Of Everyone's Favourite Potholing Roguelike Shooter
@SenseiDje its the Japanese term for ‘vertical’.
Re: Nintendo Issues Official Statement Regarding The Allegations Made Against Nintendo Russia CEO Yasha Haddaji
@frogopus I’m sure Mr Hadaji has friends in high places who are looking out for him too. Let’s not forget our good friend Nepotism.
Re: Looks Like Retro-Bit Is Resurrecting Sega's Switch-Like Handheld, The Nomad
I recently acquired a Nomad from the US as they never came to PAL territories. The Megadrive stands as one of the most important consoles to me and owning the handheld version was a big item on my to own list now I’m older and can afford things I never could as a kid.
I had the LCD replaced with something more modern and had a switchless region free board installed along with a modded external battery. Bliss!
Re: Feature: Things We Wish Nintendo Would Do In 2019
A ‘password to unlock Switch’ feature is well overdue.
Re: Downwell Creator Leaves Nintendo To Pursue Indie Development
Some people work better alone. Let’s hope his time at Nintendo went towards expanding his abilities to make what he loves.
Re: Tekken 7 For Switch Depends On Fan Demand According To Katsuhiro Harada
@CharlieSmile the lukewarm reception to SFxTekken kind of shut the door on that one sadly.
Re: Feature: Creating The Ultimate Game Boy
How would this play GBA games if it only has two buttons and not six?
Re: Nintendo Will Be Taken To Court Over Its "Illegal" eShop Pre-Ordering System
@Pokefanmum82 @Pokefanmum82 because everywhere else, the game is removed from your system upon cancelling a preorder. Its really that simple.
Ive personally reported Nintendo Australia to the ACCC for not releasing preorder titles on time according to region.
In this day and age, if you spend money on something you cant yet access (ala preorder titles not yet playable), there NEEDS to be a lawful provision to get your money back. Nintendo is certainly playing dirty in this regard.
Re: Review: Mother Russia Bleeds - A Tepid Beat 'Em Up That's Big On Gore But Low On Gratification
This was denied classification in Australia, but the review evaporates any trace of regret I had about this.
Re: Shoot For The Stars When Everspace Arrives On Nintendo Switch This December
ALL.OVER.IT!
I've stopped playing on PS4 so I can savour the experience on my Switch. Simply can not wait!
Everspace is the best Han Solo simulator that isn't an actual Star Wars game IMO
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Serves Up Luma, Pauline And Boom Boom In Early 2019
@TheFox after thoroughly enjoying Camelot’s N64 instalments of Golf and Tennis, I too found this really underwhelming. Its certainly a regretful purchase.
Re: Review: Sky Force Anniversary - A Fun Shooter That's Perhaps Surplus To Requirements On Switch
I own both and it was bizarre for Anniversary to come AFTER the sequel Reloaded which has more additions. Both games are excellent though.
Re: Feature: Inside The Twisted And Abusive Culture Of Yasha Haddaji's Nintendo Russia
@nocdaes if you're the area manager for a company that prides itself on family friendliness, acting like that at an event to promote the company is not okay. It's not like he personally funded it. The money used for the event is Nintendo's.
Behave with a little dignity in the public eye. This coupled with reports from former employees is not something that should be ignored.
Nintendo needs to get to the bottom of these claims and act on them if they're true.
Re: Feature: Inside The Twisted And Abusive Culture Of Yasha Haddaji's Nintendo Russia
@construx the video speaks volumes. Nothing baseless about that. Same with the former employee who gave out her name to lend the whole thing credibility. How much more proof do you need?
Re: Feature: Inside The Twisted And Abusive Culture Of Yasha Haddaji's Nintendo Russia
@Equinox hi Yasha!
Re: Review: Crashlands - A Neat Survival RPG Which Can't Quite Keep Repetition At Bay
Here's the first episode of the documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNIjLvtxAao
So the developer of Crashlands; Butterscotch Shenanigans was formed by three brothers. One of them got diagnosed with cancer and he wanted them to make his dream game before he died. All three busted their asses even while going through cancer treatment and Crashlands is the result.