@Rayquaza2510 What do you mean? This isn't an article debating which console is better based on power usage. It's just for information purposes because of how outrageously expensive electric is in parts of the world.
As someone with an Xbox, PlayStation and Switch I greatly appreciate it.
@Yorumi it's absolutely worth pointing out. I've never seen such universal condemnation of a business practice. Those that pretend to support them in the vain attempt to make a quick buck are conspicuously absent.
This is a fad that will blow over eventually. There is no intrinsic value which means it cannot succeed in the long term. Its a way for companies to make a quick buck off of suckers.
It seems that some companies have made the decision that burning their reputation for said quick buck is the right thing to do. I suspect these decisions will come back to bite them in a few years. Reputational damage can take decades to repair.
It's amazing that indie studios will take their time and delay games that aren't quite ready, while AAA behemoth publishers are happy to undermine their products and rush anything out the door.
Take your time, the game will likely be better for it.
It's odd how well the original Switch is still selling despite the OLED being released. I wonder if that is due to limited stock or due to the £50 (in Yen) price difference.
Nice one. In the current gaming landscape it's great to see games like this sell so well. I'm yet to buy it myself but will do as soon as I stop being obsessed with Sunbreak.
@FishyS It is First Person but it's incredibly slow paced. There are no twitch reactions and the need to move quickly is very rare. Not sure if that makes a difference to you but these are some of the best games ever made. It would be a shame for you to miss out on them if you're a fan of puzzle games.
@Crockin eh. I love Sonic mania (a lot) but still think Sonic 3 & Knuckles is the superior game. I've just played through it on emulator this week and it holds up so well. The soundtrack is one of the best of all time, especially Ice Cap Zone.
@Moistnado Monster Hunter doesn't require any grinding if you just want to play through the story. They massively reduced the materials required for armour and weapons a couple of games ago.
@BlackenedHalo According to the Nintendolife review it still has performance problems unfortunately. I've never played this one so going to pick it up when the DLC launches.
@OorWullie They are decent games to be fair. I think people are just a bit fatigued of the franchise since they make so many of them.
They have a corner of the market as they are games set in a (somewhat) realistic period of history. It has always surprised me that other developers don't do more of that.
If you do ever want to try them I recommend starting with Origins. It's a great game with a great setting.
@sanderev Do we? As far as I can tell the only thing from Nintendo with a confirmed release date past September is Pokémon. Unless I'm missing something?
A direct to sure up dates for Bayonetta and Mario and Rabbids makes sense. I think we will see one end of June/ start of July.
I've just bought the Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2 so going to play through that. I haven't touched Splatoon in a while so very much looking forward to it.
Other than that I am bouncing between Elden Ring, Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.
Not sure I've ever seen such an overwhelming positive reaction from an indie game trailer. Even Reddit loves it, and they hate everything. This looks like something very special.
I'm about 5 hours into Blasphemous and really enjoying it. I can understand the criticisms around the platforming but the meaty feel of the combat makes up for it. The world is very creepy and leaves me feeling uneasy (in a good way).
Why are you guys bothering to feed the troll? Just hit ignore and move on. Let them cry into their own echo chamber. This site is so much more pleasant once you do that.
The demo is so good. I can't stop playing it. My record is 56 so far. It's gets really fast at that point.
And in come the usual comments of "It's Japan so it's not that impressive", despite Japan being the third largest country for video game revenue (by a long, long way).
Also; "The new consoles are short of stock so this is expected", despite the fact that the PS5 has broken records as the fastest-selling PlayStation and already sold 10 million units. The install base should be there, people aren't buying the software to go with it it would seem.
Don't believe anyone that tries to tell you this isn't impressive. They are either trolling or in denial. Taking all top 30 spots two months on the bounce for a market so large is very, very impressive and will likely never be repeated.
Let's hope Nintendo don't become complacent and rest on their laurels.
What a brilliant demo. Wasn't sure about this but I'm sold. I love how each character plays differently. It makes every mini game feel different for each one. Really excited about the full release now.
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Re: Switch, Xbox, PS5 Power Consumption Comparison - How Energy-Efficient Is Nintendo Switch?
@Rayquaza2510 What do you mean? This isn't an article debating which console is better based on power usage. It's just for information purposes because of how outrageously expensive electric is in parts of the world.
As someone with an Xbox, PlayStation and Switch I greatly appreciate it.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Is Almost Out Of Smash Ultimate Screenshots
Is there a more screenshot friendly game than Smash Bros.? It's crazy how creative the community can be with them.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Xenoblade Chronicles 3
What a bunch of jokers.
Re: Square Enix Confirms It's Making Final Fantasy NFTs
@Yorumi it's absolutely worth pointing out. I've never seen such universal condemnation of a business practice. Those that pretend to support them in the vain attempt to make a quick buck are conspicuously absent.
This is a fad that will blow over eventually. There is no intrinsic value which means it cannot succeed in the long term. Its a way for companies to make a quick buck off of suckers.
It seems that some companies have made the decision that burning their reputation for said quick buck is the right thing to do. I suspect these decisions will come back to bite them in a few years. Reputational damage can take decades to repair.
Re: Into The Breach's Free Advanced Edition Update Lands On Switch Today
Wasn't expecting so much content. I know what I'm playing later.
Re: Feature: What Is Live A Live? Everything You Need To Know (And Maybe More)
Is $65 a typo? Seems strange the UK version would be nearly half the price. Usually there is close to parity after tax.
I didn't really enjoy the demo that much. Going to wait for reviews and possible a sale.
Re: Bear And Breakfast Delayed On Switch Due To Controller Issues
It's amazing that indie studios will take their time and delay games that aren't quite ready, while AAA behemoth publishers are happy to undermine their products and rush anything out the door.
Take your time, the game will likely be better for it.
Re: Japanese Charts: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Maintains A Comfortable Lead
It's odd how well the original Switch is still selling despite the OLED being released. I wonder if that is due to limited stock or due to the £50 (in Yen) price difference.
Re: Nintendo Formally Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriage, Despite Japanese Law
@Dezzy70 If the statements bother you then why make a statement about the statements?
Do you not see the irony in that?
Re: Square Enix Celebrates Octopath Traveler's Fourth Anniversary With New Artwork
@Royalblues If you enjoy Strategy RPGs then do not sleep on Triangle Strategy. It's brilliant.
Re: Random: Dev Launches Attack On NFTs At An NFT-Sponsored Event
You can always tell from these comments who has money invested in Crypto/ NFTs and who doesn't.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Bayonetta 3 On Switch
Still need to play the first two. I wish they would drop in price a little.
Re: Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course Reaches One Million Sales In Two Weeks
Nice one. In the current gaming landscape it's great to see games like this sell so well. I'm yet to buy it myself but will do as soon as I stop being obsessed with Sunbreak.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Surpasses 2 Million Units Shipped
@NDragon1412 I think I'm going to do the same thing. I mainly play on PC but I do love me some handheld Monster Hunter...
Re: Mini Review: ElecHead - Smart, Surprisingly Deep, And Very Satisfying
@FishyS It is First Person but it's incredibly slow paced. There are no twitch reactions and the need to move quickly is very rare. Not sure if that makes a difference to you but these are some of the best games ever made. It would be a shame for you to miss out on them if you're a fan of puzzle games.
Re: Mini Review: ElecHead - Smart, Surprisingly Deep, And Very Satisfying
I'd forgotten about this. Looks great.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 2nd)
Just beat Thunder Serpent Narwa in Monster Hunter Rise after moving to PC, so onwards to Sunbreak!
Also playing Ghost of Tsushima on PS5 and the ever present Stardew Valley on Switch.
Re: Learn How To Run Your Own Successful Murder Cult In New 'Cult Of The Lamb' Trailer
This looks so good. This, Return to Monkey Island and The Plucky Squire are my most anticipated games.
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR II Receives Hotfix Update For Game-Breaking Switch Bug
I'll bite once they drop the restored content mod as DLC. Played the first one many times but never touched the second for some reason.
Re: Monkey Island's Creator Seemingly Shuts Down Blog After Personal Attacks
Pathetic. I'd imagine most fans of Monkey Island are well into their 30's now. To act like this (regardless of age) is just so sad.
Also, I love the art style. Great to see things evolve rather than stay the same.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Origins
@Crockin eh. I love Sonic mania (a lot) but still think Sonic 3 & Knuckles is the superior game. I've just played through it on emulator this week and it holds up so well. The soundtrack is one of the best of all time, especially Ice Cap Zone.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Origins
@Slowdive I understand what you mean but surely there is no excuse for typos regardless of how much time they were given.
Just get a native speaker to proof read it a couple of times.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Gets A Stunning Launch Trailer
@Moistnado Monster Hunter doesn't require any grinding if you just want to play through the story. They massively reduced the materials required for armour and weapons a couple of games ago.
The grind only really begins at end game.
Re: Demo For Super Mario Galaxy 2 Mod 'Super Mario Starshine' Now Available
@AG_Awesome It's really annoying that it is the only one missing at this point. It's also the best 3D Mario platformer in my opinion.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini To Air Tomorrow, June 28
Awesome. Looking forward to it.
Re: Miyamoto Wasn't A Fan Of The Art Style In Zelda: Wind Waker
One of the best looking games of all time. Will look just as good in 100 years time.
Re: Takashi Iizuka: Sonic Frontiers Is Sonic's "Next Step For The Next 10 Years"
@HotGoomba Dream Daddy & Knuckles
Re: Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo, Now Available
Not going to play the demo as I know I'll be getting it on release. I think Rise might eclipse 4U as my favourite Monster Hunter game with Sunbreak.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Probably Won't Get Any DLC
If it sells well enough they will make DLC. Be stupid not to.
Also, does anyone know when the review embargo is up? I'm guessing later today since it's out tomorrow...
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR II 'Sith Lords Restored Content DLC' Releasing In Q3 2022
@BlackenedHalo According to the Nintendolife review it still has performance problems unfortunately. I've never played this one so going to pick it up when the DLC launches.
Re: Random: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mod Adds Awesome Sonic 'Green Hill Zone' Course
Wow, this remake of Sonic R looks great.
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR II 'Sith Lords Restored Content DLC' Releasing In Q3 2022
@BlackenedHalo It has already been confirmed that it is. It is the restored content mod.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Devs On The Game's Music And Visuals
I have Gamepass but think I want to own this one. Going to wait for reviews to drop before making a decision where to get it.
Re: Nintendo Switch Dominates The Month Of May In Japan
@kerplunk @Takoda Yep, i'm definitely going to pick it up at somepoint in the future. So many games to get through first though...
Re: Nintendo Switch Dominates The Month Of May In Japan
Kirby is selling well for a surprisingly long time. It is still in the UK charts as well. I should really give it a go....
Re: Tactics Ogre: Reborn Leaks, But Only On PlayStation For Now
Yes, yes, yes and yes. I'd prefer a Switch version but will play on Playstation if needs be.
Re: Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary Livestream Broadcasting Later Today
@OorWullie They are decent games to be fair. I think people are just a bit fatigued of the franchise since they make so many of them.
They have a corner of the market as they are games set in a (somewhat) realistic period of history. It has always surprised me that other developers don't do more of that.
If you do ever want to try them I recommend starting with Origins. It's a great game with a great setting.
Re: Video: We Make Some Wild Not-E3 Nintendo Direct Predictions
@sanderev Do we? As far as I can tell the only thing from Nintendo with a confirmed release date past September is Pokémon. Unless I'm missing something?
A direct to sure up dates for Bayonetta and Mario and Rabbids makes sense. I think we will see one end of June/ start of July.
Re: Beloved Tabletop RPG Video Game 'Citizen Sleeper' To Get 3 Free DLC Story Chapters
Awesome. I played Citizen Sleeper on Xbox and loved it. The writing is really good. I'll happily play more.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 11th)
I've just bought the Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2 so going to play through that. I haven't touched Splatoon in a while so very much looking forward to it.
Other than that I am bouncing between Elden Ring, Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.
Re: Former Pokémon Art Director Reveals 'Plucky Squire', The First Game From His New Studio
Not sure I've ever seen such an overwhelming positive reaction from an indie game trailer. Even Reddit loves it, and they hate everything. This looks like something very special.
Re: Jun Senoue To Adapt Some Of Sonic 3's Music For Sonic Origins
Glad they finally gave confirmation.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Release Date Potentially Leaked
@Rayquaza2510 Thanks for the link. Never heard of that site before.
Do they take the money from your account when you preorder, or when they ship?
Re: Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay In The UK Charts
Impressive debut considering how niche the genre is. Can't wait until payday to pick it up. It's like this game was made for me.
Re: Fire Emblem Style Turn-Based Tactical RPG Dark Deity Comes To Switch In 2022
Goof stuff. Had this on my Steam wishlist for a while but would much prefer to play it on my Switch.
Re: Nintendo's Giving Away Free Trials For Switch Online, Even If You've Used One Before (Europe)
Paid online services are such a con. I just sub when I fancy playing a SNES game and unsub after.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 21st)
I'm about 5 hours into Blasphemous and really enjoying it. I can understand the criticisms around the platforming but the meaty feel of the combat makes up for it. The world is very creepy and leaves me feeling uneasy (in a good way).
Re: Wah! A Free Demo For WarioWare: Get It Together Is Now Available On Switch
Why are you guys bothering to feed the troll? Just hit ignore and move on. Let them cry into their own echo chamber. This site is so much more pleasant once you do that.
The demo is so good. I can't stop playing it. My record is 56 so far. It's gets really fast at that point.
Re: For A Second Consecutive Week, Switch Has Taken Japan's Entire Top 30 Software Chart
And in come the usual comments of "It's Japan so it's not that impressive", despite Japan being the third largest country for video game revenue (by a long, long way).
https://newzoo.com/insights/rankings/top-10-countries-by-game-revenues/
Also; "The new consoles are short of stock so this is expected", despite the fact that the PS5 has broken records as the fastest-selling PlayStation and already sold 10 million units. The install base should be there, people aren't buying the software to go with it it would seem.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/ps5-breaks-sales-record/%3famp
Don't believe anyone that tries to tell you this isn't impressive. They are either trolling or in denial. Taking all top 30 spots two months on the bounce for a market so large is very, very impressive and will likely never be repeated.
Let's hope Nintendo don't become complacent and rest on their laurels.
Re: Wah! A Free Demo For WarioWare: Get It Together Is Now Available On Switch
What a brilliant demo. Wasn't sure about this but I'm sold. I love how each character plays differently. It makes every mini game feel different for each one. Really excited about the full release now.