I preordered the physical copy of this about a month ago because this game , in my opinion, has a lot of the same kind of wacky and hilarious humor Tomodachi Life has. Of course this game goes way beyond the simplicity of that old gem, and looks so fun and engaging in its own way. I love games that break the mold and do things differently. I hope this one is a grand success and maybe encourages more like it to be developed in the future.
I’m just kind of laughing at how they call Mercari a flea market. I always said eBay was like a garage sale too. lol Anyway they need to stop the scalping in America far more than Japan. People here scalp for a living instead of work real jobs, in many cases.
Instead of a game “coming in hot”, I would much rather see it come in finished. I would patiently wait for that under any circumstances, if it means having complete physical copies with no updates or DLC needed.
Why not just make a powerful dual screen Super AMOLED handheld system for Nintendo gaming? Like a modern Nintendo DS with superior specs? It could run alongside the switch 2 without stealing its sales, just like all their other handhelds that ran alongside the TV-connected consoles in the past.
An insider working at Nintendo of North America confirmed this to me yesterday as well, but expanded upon it to basically say that going forward the consumers would be the ones to direct how this turns out, long term. If people prefer the physical game cards, they will continue to produce/sell them but if they prefer/purchase the digital or game key cards, then that will be what they will eventually sell. That’s why they use the wording they do, as in saying “no plans” to sell non-physical games. That’s very much subject to change. So to those of you that prefer physical, be heard! Like I said to them, it’s the consumer that makes a company! Without us, they don’t exist. So not only do we need to make it clear to them we want the physical games but we need to always buy them and never the other formats. Third party companies will take note and abandon the game key cards and digital only releases also.
As an older gamer, I have no use whatsoever for this. I game solo 99% of the time, and those rare occasions I play online with someone else, we are always on the phone together during that so there’s zero need for this game chat. Furthermore it feels invasive to me. Yes I know nothing is private anymore but why does Nintendo have to get in on my personal life? And the worst part here is this type of thing is more for children in my opinion and the high price of the switch 2 and it’s games kind of excludes a lot of families with children because for many it’s simply not affordable.
While I have no interest whatsoever in playing games that are not legitimately used/obtained, I think there should also be an agreement that us gamers impose upon game companies that once we PAY for a game, it is OURS, permanently. That it will not require validation online to play regardless of what system we play it on as long as it was validated on each system and account at the point of sale. This would scrap their ridiculous policy of having to “check to see if software can be played” every single time we play it on a “non-primary” switch. Apple products validate your digital purchase so they can be used on any apple device with your account regardless if you’re online or offline, forever. But Nintendo is too cheap to use that technology. So anything digital is never yours.
I absolutely do not support companies doing what Genki did and I completely understand Nintendo wanting to sue them, however I think the Genki leaks/reveals actually helped Nintendo more than hurt them. Yes it stole the “thunder” from the Nintendo direct but it also created a frenzy of chatter beforehand which was helpful because the Switch 2 announcement was kind of dull on its own, in my opinion. There likely would have been LESS interest if people did not already have some expectations and knowledge of what was coming.
Selling physical games only (and no digital) would be a major solution to this problem. Companies don’t push out physical games and invest the time and money into manufacturing and distribution unless they have some confidence in quality and sales. Yes I know some duds still slip thru but there is far less than what you see in the eShop. Funny how people want the digital games so bad but then complain about all the issues associated with it (slop in the eShop, lack of folders, DRM, file sizes, storage, etc), and still have to buy physical micro SD cards to store them on too! Ridiculous!
@dazzleshell that’s interesting. Do you do that with your games? I don’t. I keep mine in circulation perpetually. I still regularly play games I’ve had almost 50 years and everything in between. I make a point to play new and old games daily, cycling though legacy games to keep them in good working order.
I thought amiibo figures were grossly overpriced 10 years ago. This is outrageous now. What is even the point of paying all that money for a little statue that might get you an unnecessary bonus in a game?
I thought jamboree was awful. Like as awful as star rush. And that’s bad. On a side note, I wish they would release a switch lite XL. As in a 6”+ screen with the same integrated controls and all. They could do that easily by just getting rid of the bezel. Kinda like they did on the oled.
Wow. So could it ever be noted that the fact is there are less physical games to actually buy, so therefore sales of them are down. Give people a choice, don’t force their hand and then report poor sales on the items they didn’t have adequate supplies of to actually purchase from. As such, this article is almost fake or biased “news”.
I have the old PS1 collectors editions. They are like new but of course have aged, and the metal tarnished slightly on the pendant. They have things like cloth maps, hardcover books, standees, necklace, soundtrack CDs, etc. I actually kinda want to sell them. Not really into Lunar anymore. I really loved them back in the 90s and played thru and beat the games back then. Hard to believe it’s been almost 30 years now. Where does the time go?!
The simplest solution and this applies to everything, not just the Switch 2, is have enough supply to meet demand. Why companies perpetually fail at this has always been a mystery to me.
I love to see the wide variety of games listed when people are asked what they are playing. It’s a stark contrast against the small handful of games ever featured here on NintendoLife in articles and reviews.
I am pretty sure that supply will greatly outnumber demand and I will enjoy seeing scalpers scramble desperately to get their money back, even if it means taking a loss. They ruin so many things for people who just legitimately want to have something, they deserve to lose some money themselves.
I didn’t like it at all and neither did the other ladies I watched it with. Sorely disappointed that there’s no animal crossing game and no girly games either. None of us are buying the system.
This is a day late April fools day joke. Except it’s a disturbing reality. Remember when the 3ds came out it was packed with several games or applications included that showed off what the system could do. And here we are in the new era of Nintendo that is driven by greed instead of making gamers happy.
Unless Nintendo has a very weak lineup of games at launch I’d be kind of surprised if they steal their own thunder by launching GameCube games on NSO at the same time. Personally I’d rather see remakes or just re-releases of my favorites like Animal Crossing, Mario golf…. Actually that’s all I can think of because the other games have already been brought to switch.
The C is for connect. It’s the modern version of street pass where you can just press C to connect with friends and strangers for in-game perks on your new Switch, and also play the new version of StreetPass Mii Plaza. And to connect with others at the dog park when you’re taking your new Switch 2 Nintendogs for a walk. 😆 Seriously though, let’s bring back a modern Street Pass feature where you can just “Connect” (or as it was “pass”) friends and strangers but now just do it from your own friends list and people you may encounter online such as a lobby dedicated for “meeting” other gamers, safely.
I’m definitely more excited for this than switch 2. I’ve yet to see anything about the switch 2 that makes me want to get it. Throw in a new animal crossing game at launch, though, and I will swiftly change my mind.
This was always my favorite, I’ve been saying for years they should bring it to the switch. I never understood why this one got so little love. It’s a wonderful game that gives a lot more to do than just farming, while still keeping the farming aspect front and center. The original was very well made and I hope the new one only improves upon that.
Feels like they are still tightening the noose of digital gaming, and DRM. I’m convinced all the more to stick with 100% physical games. Always mine, online or offline, to play how and when and where I want.
Okay this is some weird news. I’ve been buying the Mega Pokémon sets, including the Pokémon center which is large and amazing. And so are these Mega brand sets going to coexist with Lego releases or is Mattel dropping this line? Strange. My favorite Mega Pokémon sets are the super rare Pokémon Scene sets, of which they made 3 and they all link together. They are small diorama style sets (like the Lego postcard series), and very hard to find. This is something I’d like to see continued with Lego. I also have the Mega Pokédex which has interchangeable lenticular cards of different Pokémon. That’s a pretty cool set, it even lights up and opens and closes. They also have a large and very detailed Pokémon stadium I never bought yet. I’m guessing maybe these sets are only available in America? Amazon still has these available at good prices for anyone interested.
PopCap games was always my favorite, I have every game they released on DS (Bookworm, Peggle, Bejeweled 3 & Twist, PvZ, etc), and always hoped they’d release these games anew on switch. But since they never did, I got a steam deck on a crazy low price clearance offer last year and put all of the PopCap games on it which is nice, due to the bigger (than switch) screen.
In some cases I agree. So bring us Tomodachi Life for the switch. That had a LOT of Japanese flavor but was incredibly fun. I’ve been playing my 3DS one this past week and it’s every bit as fun now as it was 10+ years ago. But a modernized version would be wonderful too.
Another Mario Kart 🥱 or Metroid, or Pokémon are not enough to make me drop $400 on this. Give me a new Animal Crossing game at launch and I’ll buy it, day 1.
I’m actually horrified by this. Not only do I abhor mobile gaming, but to see the notation of who is behind these investments is extremely alarming. Do you know what they do with these profits?! This is an industry that needs to be squashed. It’s not at all for gamers. It’s for something incredibly sinister AND it’s hurting the actual game industry severely.
Every single Nintendo switch, DS, and 3DS game I have ever bought says “Made in Japan” on the label. If people weren’t so obsessed with killing the game industry with buying digital games, they would actually have game boxes of their own to look at and clearly see they are made in Japan.
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Re: Tamagotchi Plaza Lets You Be A Dentist Or Tailor In New Gameplay Trailer
I was excited for this but I can’t find a physical copy anywhere so I won’t be buying it. Oh well.
Re: Feature: "You've Gotta Make It More Sexy" - Final Fantasy & Persona Voice Actors Have Made A Dating Sim For Everyone
I preordered the physical copy of this about a month ago because this game , in my opinion, has a lot of the same kind of wacky and hilarious humor Tomodachi Life has. Of course this game goes way beyond the simplicity of that old gem, and looks so fun and engaging in its own way. I love games that break the mold and do things differently. I hope this one is a grand success and maybe encourages more like it to be developed in the future.
Re: Nintendo Is Taking Even More Steps To Prevent Switch 2 Scalping In Japan
I’m just kind of laughing at how they call Mercari a flea market. I always said eBay was like a garage sale too. lol
Anyway they need to stop the scalping in America far more than Japan. People here scalp for a living instead of work real jobs, in many cases.
Re: Nintendo Today! Update Prevents Users From Recording Promotional Videos
Preventing free advertising? Have they lost their minds? lol I mean seriously!
Re: Feature: Limited Run Talks Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, Huge Carts & Difficult Pitches
Instead of a game “coming in hot”, I would much rather see it come in finished. I would patiently wait for that under any circumstances, if it means having complete physical copies with no updates or DLC needed.
Re: Nintendo Partners With Samsung To Produce Main Chips For Switch 2
Why not just make a powerful dual screen Super AMOLED handheld system for Nintendo gaming? Like a modern Nintendo DS with superior specs? It could run alongside the switch 2 without stealing its sales, just like all their other handhelds that ran alongside the TV-connected consoles in the past.
Re: Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Use Game-Key Cards For First-Party-Developed Titles
An insider working at Nintendo of North America confirmed this to me yesterday as well, but expanded upon it to basically say that going forward the consumers would be the ones to direct how this turns out, long term. If people prefer the physical game cards, they will continue to produce/sell them but if they prefer/purchase the digital or game key cards, then that will be what they will eventually sell. That’s why they use the wording they do, as in saying “no plans” to sell non-physical games. That’s very much subject to change. So to those of you that prefer physical, be heard! Like I said to them, it’s the consumer that makes a company! Without us, they don’t exist. So not only do we need to make it clear to them we want the physical games but we need to always buy them and never the other formats. Third party companies will take note and abandon the game key cards and digital only releases also.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
As an older gamer, I have no use whatsoever for this. I game solo 99% of the time, and those rare occasions I play online with someone else, we are always on the phone together during that so there’s zero need for this game chat. Furthermore it feels invasive to me. Yes I know nothing is private anymore but why does Nintendo have to get in on my personal life? And the worst part here is this type of thing is more for children in my opinion and the high price of the switch 2 and it’s games kind of excludes a lot of families with children because for many it’s simply not affordable.
Re: Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation
While I have no interest whatsoever in playing games that are not legitimately used/obtained, I think there should also be an agreement that us gamers impose upon game companies that once we PAY for a game, it is OURS, permanently. That it will not require validation online to play regardless of what system we play it on as long as it was validated on each system and account at the point of sale. This would scrap their ridiculous policy of having to “check to see if software can be played” every single time we play it on a “non-primary” switch. Apple products validate your digital purchase so they can be used on any apple device with your account regardless if you’re online or offline, forever. But Nintendo is too cheap to use that technology. So anything digital is never yours.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is Now The Second-Best Selling Game In The Series
Truly remarkable considering this game had a tremendous amount of bad press here at NintendoLife, to the point of scaring me away from buying it!
Re: The Company That "Leaked" Switch 2 Is Being Sued By Nintendo
I absolutely do not support companies doing what Genki did and I completely understand Nintendo wanting to sue them, however I think the Genki leaks/reveals actually helped Nintendo more than hurt them. Yes it stole the “thunder” from the Nintendo direct but it also created a frenzy of chatter beforehand which was helpful because the Switch 2 announcement was kind of dull on its own, in my opinion. There likely would have been LESS interest if people did not already have some expectations and knowledge of what was coming.
Re: Poll: Orange Or Red Switch eShop - Make Your Choice
I’d rather it be light blue
Re: Switch eShop Update Puts Less Focus On The Terrible 'eSlop'
Selling physical games only (and no digital) would be a major solution to this problem. Companies don’t push out physical games and invest the time and money into manufacturing and distribution unless they have some confidence in quality and sales. Yes I know some duds still slip thru but there is far less than what you see in the eShop. Funny how people want the digital games so bad but then complain about all the issues associated with it (slop in the eShop, lack of folders, DRM, file sizes, storage, etc), and still have to buy physical micro SD cards to store them on too! Ridiculous!
Re: UK Charts: Surprise! It's Another Sleepy Week For Nintendo
Animal crossing still ranks highly every single week, yet Nintendo didn’t want a new version for the switch 2 launch?!
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
@dazzleshell that’s interesting. Do you do that with your games? I don’t. I keep mine in circulation perpetually. I still regularly play games I’ve had almost 50 years and everything in between. I make a point to play new and old games daily, cycling though legacy games to keep them in good working order.
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
I thought amiibo figures were grossly overpriced 10 years ago. This is outrageous now. What is even the point of paying all that money for a little statue that might get you an unnecessary bonus in a game?
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
I thought jamboree was awful. Like as awful as star rush. And that’s bad. On a side note, I wish they would release a switch lite XL. As in a 6”+ screen with the same integrated controls and all. They could do that easily by just getting rid of the bezel. Kinda like they did on the oled.
Re: MicroSD Express Cards Are Selling Out Thanks To Switch 2 Fever
Probably a more accurate headline would be “Scalpers Race To Stockpile MicroSD Express Cards Ahead of Switch 2 Launch”
Re: Nintendo's Quiet 2024 Led To 26% Drop In Physical Game Sales (UK)
Wow. So could it ever be noted that the fact is there are less physical games to actually buy, so therefore sales of them are down. Give people a choice, don’t force their hand and then report poor sales on the items they didn’t have adequate supplies of to actually purchase from. As such, this article is almost fake or biased “news”.
Re: Gallery: These 'Lunar Remastered Collection' Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
I have the old PS1 collectors editions. They are like new but of course have aged, and the metal tarnished slightly on the pendant. They have things like cloth maps, hardcover books, standees, necklace, soundtrack CDs, etc. I actually kinda want to sell them. Not really into Lunar anymore. I really loved them back in the 90s and played thru and beat the games back then. Hard to believe it’s been almost 30 years now. Where does the time go?!
Re: Swapping To Switch 2's Mouse Mode In Metroid Prime 4 Is As Easy As Pie
I’d rather just have the pie.
Re: Japanese Retailer Is Asking The Public How To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
The simplest solution and this applies to everything, not just the Switch 2, is have enough supply to meet demand. Why companies perpetually fail at this has always been a mystery to me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th April)
I love to see the wide variety of games listed when people are asked what they are playing. It’s a stark contrast against the small handful of games ever featured here on NintendoLife in articles and reviews.
Re: DOOM + DOOM II Is Getting A New Limited Run Collector's Edition For $666
What the hell
Re: UK Retailer GAME Is Selling Off Goods And Fixtures As Head Office Shuts Down
If the future of gaming is digital, then gaming has no future.
Re: Mario Kart World "Paid DLC" Would Be A Big No-No, According To Ex-Nintendo Duo
Nintendo would absolutely do it. Money is all they care about now.
Re: The Switch 2 Scalpers Are Already Out In Force
I am pretty sure that supply will greatly outnumber demand and I will enjoy seeing scalpers scramble desperately to get their money back, even if it means taking a loss. They ruin so many things for people who just legitimately want to have something, they deserve to lose some money themselves.
Re: 'Switch 2 Editions' Are Supposedly A Switch Game Card And Download Code For The Upgrade Pack
If the future of gaming is digital, then gaming has no future.
Re: Nintendo's Switch 2 'Game-Key Cards' Somehow Manage To Make Codes-In-A-Box Worse
This will be the point where I stop buying any games at all. My backlog will sustain me and I’m fine with that.
Re: GameCube Games Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2
No animal crossing? Why bother!
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
I didn’t like it at all and neither did the other ladies I watched it with. Sorely disappointed that there’s no animal crossing game and no girly games either. None of us are buying the system.
Re: Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
This is a day late April fools day joke. Except it’s a disturbing reality. Remember when the 3ds came out it was packed with several games or applications included that showed off what the system could do. And here we are in the new era of Nintendo that is driven by greed instead of making gamers happy.
Re: Rumour: GameCube Revival Planned For Nintendo Switch Online
Unless Nintendo has a very weak lineup of games at launch I’d be kind of surprised if they steal their own thunder by launching GameCube games on NSO at the same time. Personally I’d rather see remakes or just re-releases of my favorites like Animal Crossing, Mario golf…. Actually that’s all I can think of because the other games have already been brought to switch.
Re: Nintendo Drops Teaser Video For The Switch 2's 'C' Button
The C is for connect. It’s the modern version of street pass where you can just press C to connect with friends and strangers for in-game perks on your new Switch, and also play the new version of StreetPass Mii Plaza. And to connect with others at the dog park when you’re taking your new Switch 2 Nintendogs for a walk. 😆
Seriously though, let’s bring back a modern Street Pass feature where you can just “Connect” (or as it was “pass”) friends and strangers but now just do it from your own friends list and people you may encounter online such as a lobby dedicated for “meeting” other gamers, safely.
Re: Hang On, Are People More Excited For Tomodachi Life Than Switch 2?
I’m definitely more excited for this than switch 2. I’ve yet to see anything about the switch 2 that makes me want to get it. Throw in a new animal crossing game at launch, though, and I will swiftly change my mind.
Re: Feature: "It's Nothing Like A Port" - Story Of Seasons Head Talks Remaking A Lesser-Known Favourite
This was always my favorite, I’ve been saying for years they should bring it to the switch. I never understood why this one got so little love. It’s a wonderful game that gives a lot more to do than just farming, while still keeping the farming aspect front and center. The original was very well made and I hope the new one only improves upon that.
Re: Nintendo Announces 'Virtual Game Cards' For Switch, Unlocking Digital Lending
Feels like they are still tightening the noose of digital gaming, and DRM. I’m convinced all the more to stick with 100% physical games. Always mine, online or offline, to play how and when and where I want.
Re: Plants vs. Zombies Looks Set To Be Revived And 'Reloaded' On Switch
@joey302 I know! That makes no sense! I LOVE that game! I have it on DS & GBA, so why would they skip the switch!
Re: PSA: Nintendo Reminds Us It's Winding Down Gold Points Next Week
A great reminder to stick with buying only physical games 😁
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Dream Pokémon LEGO Set?
Okay this is some weird news. I’ve been buying the Mega Pokémon sets, including the Pokémon center which is large and amazing. And so are these Mega brand sets going to coexist with Lego releases or is Mattel dropping this line? Strange. My favorite Mega Pokémon sets are the super rare Pokémon Scene sets, of which they made 3 and they all link together. They are small diorama style sets (like the Lego postcard series), and very hard to find. This is something I’d like to see continued with Lego. I also have the Mega Pokédex which has interchangeable lenticular cards of different Pokémon. That’s a pretty cool set, it even lights up and opens and closes. They also have a large and very detailed Pokémon stadium I never bought yet. I’m guessing maybe these sets are only available in America? Amazon still has these available at good prices for anyone interested.
Re: Plants vs. Zombies Looks Set To Be Revived And 'Reloaded' On Switch
PopCap games was always my favorite, I have every game they released on DS (Bookworm, Peggle, Bejeweled 3 & Twist, PvZ, etc), and always hoped they’d release these games anew on switch. But since they never did, I got a steam deck on a crazy low price clearance offer last year and put all of the PopCap games on it which is nice, due to the bigger (than switch) screen.
Re: Sakurai Says Japanese Developers Should Avoid Trying To Appeal To Western Tastes
In some cases I agree. So bring us Tomodachi Life for the switch. That had a LOT of Japanese flavor but was incredibly fun. I’ve been playing my 3DS one this past week and it’s every bit as fun now as it was 10+ years ago. But a modernized version would be wonderful too.
Re: Nintendo Music Drops Three More Albums, Here's Every Song Included
I don’t enjoy the music nearly as much as playing the actual games. Not that the music is bad, but it’s not platinum record material either lol
Re: Star Wars: Hunters Servers To Close Later This Year
Hmm as it proves to be time and time again, if the future of gaming is digital, then gaming has no future. 🔌🎮
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
Another Mario Kart 🥱 or Metroid, or Pokémon are not enough to make me drop $400 on this. Give me a new Animal Crossing game at launch and I’ll buy it, day 1.
Re: Niantic Sells Pokémon GO And Entire Gaming Division For $3.5 Billion
I’m actually horrified by this. Not only do I abhor mobile gaming, but to see the notation of who is behind these investments is extremely alarming. Do you know what they do with these profits?! This is an industry that needs to be squashed. It’s not at all for gamers. It’s for something incredibly sinister AND it’s hurting the actual game industry severely.
Re: Gallery: Harvest Moon's New "Cozy" Switch Bundle Shares First Screenshots Ahead Of June Launch
I would so very much rather see Harvest Moon Magical Melody or Grand Bazaar come to switch, but maybe those are under the “other” owners 🤔
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
Every single Nintendo switch, DS, and 3DS game I have ever bought says “Made in Japan” on the label. If people weren’t so obsessed with killing the game industry with buying digital games, they would actually have game boxes of their own to look at and clearly see they are made in Japan.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
If the future of gaming is digital, then gaming has no future. 🔌🎮
Re: Talking Point: Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
Just give me a new Animal Crossing, Tomodachi Life, and Style Savvy on switch 2 and I honestly won’t care if they release anything else lol