I know people like to collect or whatever, and that’s fine…but outside of that, I’m really struggling to understand what the point of an expensive physical copy of Among Us is. It’s a ridiculously cheap game that’ll be unplayable once the servers go down and it takes up like no memory.
@Kevember I understand the point you are trying to make, and I love Mario Galaxy, but man, Pet Sounds is so great. It really should be rated higher, ha.
I’m totally fine with leaks. The announcements aren’t exciting, actually playing the games is. I don’t really care how the news that games are coming gets to me.
Having said that, usually there’s no way of knowing which leaks are real and which ones are bogus. The fake news gets in the way and just makes me skeptical of anything I read.
@OldManHermit I stuck around a lot longer than you...considered myself a huge fan up until the White album. They had a few very boring albums in a row starting with that one. But you know what? Their latest one, Van Weezer, kinda rocks! My favorite from them in a long time. Might want to check it out! It’s totally made me interested in Weezer again. Bring on this premiere!
@Darkknight5 People who already owned the game still have it and can still play it, though. I mean, look, I understand that there are issues with digital games, but this isn’t really proof that people who bought the game should have gone physical or anything like that. Bogus for people who wanted to buy it digitally and can’t now, though (though I suspect it’ll come back at some point).
I actually noticed this yesterday. I figured it had been gone for a while. Had I realized it was a new development I could have told people and been famous instead of IvyBoi!
If more Star Wars games are coming to Switch, I’ll buy ‘em. That’s more because I’m a Star Wars collector, though. I’m fine with digital games in general.
Don’t people get mad when amiibos don’t do anything useful? To me, this is the perfect thing for an amiibo to do. Something kinda cool and helpful without being even remotely necessary.
I mean, look, I get it...$60 for a Wii game and an additional $25 to get something they could have included for free. But also, eh. Is it that big a deal to play without it?
@Classic603 Yeah, I pretty much agree. Prime 2 was a perfect sequel. I may not have liked it as much as 1, but it did a great job of shaking things up while maintaining the high quality of the original. Not everything about it worked, but man, I’m glad it wasn’t just 1 all over again.
@Classic603 2 is a great game, but it doesn’t really have the same “magical” feeling for me. Some of that is probably the fact that it wasn’t the first, but it’s other stuff too. I prefer the original’s pacing, environments, difficulty level, soundtrack...pretty much everything. Still, really solid game and a great follow-up. I’m probably due to replay it, actually.
Not sure what it is about 3, but I cannot get into that game. I’ve started it/given up twice. It just isn’t fun for me for some reason.
I mean, I’m sure it makes me sound like one of those “always love the newest thing” kind of guys (I really don’t think I am), but speaking as a guy who has been a huge gamer since the NES, I think that Three Houses, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Stardew Valley and Shovel Knight are all contenders for a spot on my top 5 list. Hard to say what officially makes the top 5...all I know for sure is Metroid Prime is #1 and a Phoenix Wright game is somewhere in there.
@Socar Pretty sure it’s ok for a free website to talk about whatever they want to talk about. Especially since there are plenty of Nintendo fans who are interested in these games/played other related games on Nintendo platforms. I think it’s cool if somebody who played the PW trilogy for the first time on Switch sees this article and thinks “oh cool, I’ll check these games out”. I mean, this really isn’t much of a stretch for this audience.
As a huge AA fan, I was always interested in GT, and finally tried it on iOS a while back by playing the free episodes (before it was pulled, apparently). Man, that game stressed me out. I don’t think I could handle the whole thing...
@tkdboy1889 Also, to be clear, I do think it’s significantly worse if physical games launch with issues. People who buy physical often do so for preservation, saving memory, etc. A cartridge is significantly less “valuable” if the game needs patches. But for a digital game? Eh, I just don’t think it’s a big deal, personally.
@tkdboy1889 I see what you’re saying, and like I said, it’s certainly not ideal...but I don’t totally agree with what you’re saying. Using your restaurant scenario, I mean...there’s a difference between being hungry and having limited time to fit the meal into your schedule and just wanting to enjoy your hour-long experience rather than being stuck there for twice as long getting bored and frustrated and just wanting to play a video game, which can really happen anytime. Plus, what’s the alternative? If a game isn’t ready, they can either release it/patch it later or delay it. Either way you have to wait to play the fixed version. Might as way get it out there to be in line with their marketing/people’s expectations. Lots of people probably don’t care about the issues anyway. I don’t have this game yet (ordered from LRG), but I’ve seen plenty of people say it’s playable/enjoyable. Frame rates and stuff like that don’t really bug me, I’m sure I’d be one of those people if I played it.
I don’t know, it just doesn’t bother me. Mildly annoying, maybe.
I’m not saying it’s ideal, but I honestly don’t understand why people get so upset when games launch with issues and get patched. I mean, it’s a little frustrating to have to wait a bit if you’ve been looking forward to a game, but as long as they get it working, what’s the big deal? This is getting patched pretty quickly, too.
There are plenty of reviews, articles, videos, message boards, etc. out there so you know what you’re getting into. If it sounds “broken”, don’t buy it. If they never bother to patch it, that’s bogus. But if it gets patched, isn’t that the game you wanted in the first place? Why get mad about it?
Well, now that this is official, this is the most excited I’ve been for a game since...I don’t know, Metroid Prime 2 (sequel to my favorite game of all time)?
Playing Donkey Kong Country 3 for the first time. Finished world 6 last night. It’s...ok. Pretty easily my least favorite DKC game, but it’s fun enough.
EDIT-ok, I’m at Lightning Look-out now. I no longer think this is what I will be playing this weekend.
@Sourcecode I honestly don’t think I am, I think people who hate the new stuff just really like letting people know they hate it and it seems like there’s a lot more of them...but yeah, there’s no denying that there is an unfortunate number of people who don’t seem happy. Hopefully more universally-liked stuff comes out in the future.
@Sourcecode Sounds like a fun, positive “fan” group to be a part of.
I’m 37 and I’ve been a huge Star Wars fan since the 80s. I’m also not lying when I say I’ve been enjoying the HR so far. Admittedly, Into the Dark is my least favorite of the books, but I still enjoyed it. Not sure why you’d let the name of a ship and one minor character (who frankly I don’t even see the problem with) ruin the whole thing for you, but whatever. Sorry you’re not enjoying it, but come on, you can’t honestly believe that it’s so offensively bad that nobody could possibly enjoy it.
I don’t expect everybody to like everything of course, but man, I say Star Wars is as good as ever right now. The sequels were better than the prequels (especially Last Jedi, which is a top 3 SW film for me), Rogue One and Solo were cool, Rebels was outstanding, Mandalorian has been a blast, some of my favorite SW books ever have come out of the new canon, there have been several really solid comics, and yeah, I dig what they’re doing with the High Republic and can’t wait to see where it goes. I seriously have no idea why so many people are so down on all of this, it’s such a good time to be a fan. It really feels like some people don’t even want to like the new stuff and decide not to before they even check it out (not necessarily saying you’re one of those people). But if you truly don’t like what they’re doing, at least let other people enjoy it and just hope you like the next thing they do. There’s plenty of Star Wars content out there and plenty more coming. You’re bound to not hate something.
Definitely gonna order. I will buy any Star Wars game that comes to Switch, and I will buy it physically if that is an option. I don’t really even care about physical games, I just like owning Star Wars things.
Anyway, as far as this game goes, I have it on my XB1, but I’ve barely played it. Really enjoyed what I did play though! Looking forward to really getting into it on Switch.
Hoping for more SW game announcements soon! I would absolutely love Shadows of the Empire.
Probably my favorite multiplayer experience of all time. I’d love to see them bring this to Switch with local and online play. It’d be great to revisit and more people need to experience it!
These guys make great pinball games and I wish them nothing but the best, but Star Wars Pinball is all I need. I just don’t see buying or playing any other pinball games. But man, yeah, SW Pinball is amazing.
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Re: Physical And Collector's Editions Of Among Us Are Here
I know people like to collect or whatever, and that’s fine…but outside of that, I’m really struggling to understand what the point of an expensive physical copy of Among Us is. It’s a ridiculously cheap game that’ll be unplayable once the servers go down and it takes up like no memory.
Re: Feature: 30 Hours Into The Game With A Higher Metascore Than Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
@Kevember I understand the point you are trying to make, and I love Mario Galaxy, but man, Pet Sounds is so great. It really should be rated higher, ha.
Re: Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming to Nintendo Switch In July
Great Ace Attorney is the most excited I’ve been for a game in a VERY long time.
I’ll get Skyward Sword too. Less exciting because I’ve played it, but man, I’m down for revisiting on Switch!
Nothing else for me on this list, but that’s ok.
Re: The First Review For Mario Golf: Super Rush Is Now In
@Chowdaire I also rate Mania below Forces. People have different opinions and that’s ok!
Re: Another Cloud Game Is On Its Way To Nintendo Switch This July
My only real issue with the cloud games on Switch is that none of them appeal to me.
Re: Talking Point: E3 Leaks Are Inevitable, But Do You Actually Want To Know?
I’m totally fine with leaks. The announcements aren’t exciting, actually playing the games is. I don’t really care how the news that games are coming gets to me.
Having said that, usually there’s no way of knowing which leaks are real and which ones are bogus. The fake news gets in the way and just makes me skeptical of anything I read.
Re: One Of The World Premieres For The Summer Game Fest Is A New Weezer Song
@OldManHermit I stuck around a lot longer than you...considered myself a huge fan up until the White album. They had a few very boring albums in a row starting with that one. But you know what? Their latest one, Van Weezer, kinda rocks! My favorite from them in a long time. Might want to check it out! It’s totally made me interested in Weezer again. Bring on this premiere!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
@OorWullie Enjoy Phoenix Wright! That series is so special.
If you like the investigation parts, absolutely check out Famicom Detective Club someday. If you don’t, stay far away, ha.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
Wrapping up The Girl Who Stands Behind (already beat Missing Heir a couple weeks ago), and then probably starting Crash Bandicoot 4.
Re: You Can't Purchase Ultra Street Fighter II From The US eShop Right Now
@Darkknight5 People who already owned the game still have it and can still play it, though. I mean, look, I understand that there are issues with digital games, but this isn’t really proof that people who bought the game should have gone physical or anything like that. Bogus for people who wanted to buy it digitally and can’t now, though (though I suspect it’ll come back at some point).
Re: You Can't Purchase Ultra Street Fighter II From The US eShop Right Now
I actually noticed this yesterday. I figured it had been gone for a while. Had I realized it was a new development I could have told people and been famous instead of IvyBoi!
Re: Axiom Verge 2 Has Been Delayed To Q3 This Year
This is disappointing, but not too surprising. And it’s totally fine. Do whatever you have to do, Mr. Happ! I’m sure this game’ll be great.
Re: Limited Run's E3 Showcase Will Include More Than 25 Physical Game Announcements
If more Star Wars games are coming to Switch, I’ll buy ‘em. That’s more because I’m a Star Wars collector, though. I’m fine with digital games in general.
Re: Yes, Link's Improved "Fast Travel" In Skyward Sword HD Really Does Seem To Be Locked Behind An amiibo
@Snatcher Yeah, fair enough, the price is pretty bogus. Still, though...I don’t know, it’s just fast travel.
Re: Yes, Link's Improved "Fast Travel" In Skyward Sword HD Really Does Seem To Be Locked Behind An amiibo
Don’t people get mad when amiibos don’t do anything useful? To me, this is the perfect thing for an amiibo to do. Something kinda cool and helpful without being even remotely necessary.
I mean, look, I get it...$60 for a Wii game and an additional $25 to get something they could have included for free. But also, eh. Is it that big a deal to play without it?
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
@Classic603 Yeah, I pretty much agree. Prime 2 was a perfect sequel. I may not have liked it as much as 1, but it did a great job of shaking things up while maintaining the high quality of the original. Not everything about it worked, but man, I’m glad it wasn’t just 1 all over again.
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
@Classic603 2 is a great game, but it doesn’t really have the same “magical” feeling for me. Some of that is probably the fact that it wasn’t the first, but it’s other stuff too. I prefer the original’s pacing, environments, difficulty level, soundtrack...pretty much everything. Still, really solid game and a great follow-up. I’m probably due to replay it, actually.
Not sure what it is about 3, but I cannot get into that game. I’ve started it/given up twice. It just isn’t fun for me for some reason.
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
I mean, I’m sure it makes me sound like one of those “always love the newest thing” kind of guys (I really don’t think I am), but speaking as a guy who has been a huge gamer since the NES, I think that Three Houses, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Stardew Valley and Shovel Knight are all contenders for a spot on my top 5 list. Hard to say what officially makes the top 5...all I know for sure is Metroid Prime is #1 and a Phoenix Wright game is somewhere in there.
Re: Ace Attorney And Ghost Trick Return To The iOS Store
@Socar Pretty sure it’s ok for a free website to talk about whatever they want to talk about. Especially since there are plenty of Nintendo fans who are interested in these games/played other related games on Nintendo platforms. I think it’s cool if somebody who played the PW trilogy for the first time on Switch sees this article and thinks “oh cool, I’ll check these games out”. I mean, this really isn’t much of a stretch for this audience.
Re: Ace Attorney And Ghost Trick Return To The iOS Store
As a huge AA fan, I was always interested in GT, and finally tried it on iOS a while back by playing the free episodes (before it was pulled, apparently). Man, that game stressed me out. I don’t think I could handle the whole thing...
...but I’d totally buy it on Switch.
Re: Poll: The Famicom Detective Club Games Are Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting Them?
Already bought the first one. If I like it, I’ll definitely get the prequel. Can’t wait to check it out later today!
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th May (North America)
@Burning_Spear I’d play it, ha. Also, is your name a Sonic Youth reference?
Re: Editor On Netflix's Castlevania Discusses The Potential For A Legend Of Zelda Anime
I’d rather find somebody who is champing at the bit, but yeah, I’d watch it.
Re: Celebrate Star Wars Day With These Switch eShop Discounts
@Bizzyb Fantastic. Great pinball and really cool presentation. Lots of content. They did a great job with it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Still pecking away at Kaze. Not really enjoying it but oh well. I’ll beat it. It’s fine.
Also, I picked up Macbat 64 after really liking Toree. I’m a few levels in, it’s pretty fun. I’ll probably knock out the rest of that.
Re: Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Working On Patch To Resolve Nintendo Switch Issues
@tkdboy1889 Also, to be clear, I do think it’s significantly worse if physical games launch with issues. People who buy physical often do so for preservation, saving memory, etc. A cartridge is significantly less “valuable” if the game needs patches. But for a digital game? Eh, I just don’t think it’s a big deal, personally.
Re: Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Working On Patch To Resolve Nintendo Switch Issues
@tkdboy1889 I see what you’re saying, and like I said, it’s certainly not ideal...but I don’t totally agree with what you’re saying. Using your restaurant scenario, I mean...there’s a difference between being hungry and having limited time to fit the meal into your schedule and just wanting to enjoy your hour-long experience rather than being stuck there for twice as long getting bored and frustrated and just wanting to play a video game, which can really happen anytime. Plus, what’s the alternative? If a game isn’t ready, they can either release it/patch it later or delay it. Either way you have to wait to play the fixed version. Might as way get it out there to be in line with their marketing/people’s expectations. Lots of people probably don’t care about the issues anyway. I don’t have this game yet (ordered from LRG), but I’ve seen plenty of people say it’s playable/enjoyable. Frame rates and stuff like that don’t really bug me, I’m sure I’d be one of those people if I played it.
I don’t know, it just doesn’t bother me. Mildly annoying, maybe.
Re: Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Working On Patch To Resolve Nintendo Switch Issues
I’m not saying it’s ideal, but I honestly don’t understand why people get so upset when games launch with issues and get patched. I mean, it’s a little frustrating to have to wait a bit if you’ve been looking forward to a game, but as long as they get it working, what’s the big deal? This is getting patched pretty quickly, too.
There are plenty of reviews, articles, videos, message boards, etc. out there so you know what you’re getting into. If it sounds “broken”, don’t buy it. If they never bother to patch it, that’s bogus. But if it gets patched, isn’t that the game you wanted in the first place? Why get mad about it?
Re: Feature: Intriguing Switch eShop Games That Caught Our Eye - 21st April
Toree is pretty great!
Re: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Brings Long-Awaited Games To Switch This July
Well, now that this is official, this is the most excited I’ve been for a game since...I don’t know, Metroid Prime 2 (sequel to my favorite game of all time)?
Re: Poll: What's The Best Mega Man Game?
I used to consider myself to be a big Mega Man fan, but at this point I’d say the only ones I care about are:
2 (one of my favorite games ever)
1
X
4
11
Probably in that order.
Re: Mini Review: Toree 3D - Low Poly, Pint-Sized Platforming For Pennies
Hey this game is pretty solid! Thanks for the review, Nintendo Life! Got me to pick it up.
Re: Random: Reggie Says He's Got An English Version Of Mother 3, But Still Hasn't Played It
Wasn’t this obviously a joke?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 16th)
I started that Kaze game the other day. I’ll keep playing, but man, I don’t know. So far it’s like if DKC was boring.
Re: A New Super Monkey Ball Game Just Got Rated In Australia
I mean, I’ll buy it.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase To Air Tomorrow, 14th April
Surprise Axiom Verge 2 release after the presentation?!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 10th)
Playing Donkey Kong Country 3 for the first time. Finished world 6 last night. It’s...ok. Pretty easily my least favorite DKC game, but it’s fun enough.
EDIT-ok, I’m at Lightning Look-out now. I no longer think this is what I will be playing this weekend.
Re: Review: Star Wars: Republic Commando - Not An Elegant Weapon, But Still A Blast
@OldManHermit Shadows of the Empire is my most-wanted old game on Switch. Port,
remaster, remake, whatever! I love that game.
Re: Hardware Review: 8BitDo Pro 2 - The Best Switch Pro Controller Rival Has Evolved
I’m sure it’s great, but man, I hate controllers with that positioning for the left stick.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed (Again)
@Sourcecode I honestly don’t think I am, I think people who hate the new stuff just really like letting people know they hate it and it seems like there’s a lot more of them...but yeah, there’s no denying that there is an unfortunate number of people who don’t seem happy. Hopefully more universally-liked stuff comes out in the future.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed (Again)
@Sourcecode Sounds like a fun, positive “fan” group to be a part of.
I’m 37 and I’ve been a huge Star Wars fan since the 80s. I’m also not lying when I say I’ve been enjoying the HR so far. Admittedly, Into the Dark is my least favorite of the books, but I still enjoyed it. Not sure why you’d let the name of a ship and one minor character (who frankly I don’t even see the problem with) ruin the whole thing for you, but whatever. Sorry you’re not enjoying it, but come on, you can’t honestly believe that it’s so offensively bad that nobody could possibly enjoy it.
I don’t expect everybody to like everything of course, but man, I say Star Wars is as good as ever right now. The sequels were better than the prequels (especially Last Jedi, which is a top 3 SW film for me), Rogue One and Solo were cool, Rebels was outstanding, Mandalorian has been a blast, some of my favorite SW books ever have come out of the new canon, there have been several really solid comics, and yeah, I dig what they’re doing with the High Republic and can’t wait to see where it goes. I seriously have no idea why so many people are so down on all of this, it’s such a good time to be a fan. It really feels like some people don’t even want to like the new stuff and decide not to before they even check it out (not necessarily saying you’re one of those people). But if you truly don’t like what they’re doing, at least let other people enjoy it and just hope you like the next thing they do. There’s plenty of Star Wars content out there and plenty more coming. You’re bound to not hate something.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed (Again)
@Sourcecode The High Republic stories have been great so far. I’m guessing you haven’t read them?
Re: Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
@ivory_soul I think they usually say on the listing on their site if a game will get a Best Buy release or not.
Re: Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
Definitely gonna order. I will buy any Star Wars game that comes to Switch, and I will buy it physically if that is an option. I don’t really even care about physical games, I just like owning Star Wars things.
Anyway, as far as this game goes, I have it on my XB1, but I’ve barely played it. Really enjoyed what I did play though! Looking forward to really getting into it on Switch.
Hoping for more SW game announcements soon! I would absolutely love Shadows of the Empire.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 27th)
RBI Baseball. Really liking this year’s game!
Re: Feature: Zelda: Four Swords Was Probably Great, But Finding Pals To Play With? Talk About A Master Quest
Probably my favorite multiplayer experience of all time. I’d love to see them bring this to Switch with local and online play. It’d be great to revisit and more people need to experience it!
Re: Poll: Monster Hunter Rise Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I’m glad people are excited, and it looks like it is going to do extremely well, but I personally have no interest.
Re: Zen Studios Announces "Next-Gen" Pinball FX Game For Switch, Introduces New Battle Royale Mode
These guys make great pinball games and I wish them nothing but the best, but Star Wars Pinball is all I need. I just don’t see buying or playing any other pinball games. But man, yeah, SW Pinball is amazing.
Re: Jackbox Party Pack 8 Gets Formally Confirmed, Arriving On Switch This Fall
@nickeddowes Even with Blather Round being in there?? One of the all-time greats if you ask me.
Re: An Ace Attorney Orchestral Concert Will Be Streamed Worldwide Next Month
@TryToBeHopeful Yeah, same. I love Ace Attorney and I love that they’re doing this, but that’s too expensive.