For me, the future is clear: I'll only buy Nintendo first party games on my Switch 2, every other game I will buy on Steam or GOG, where I can access it on any of my computers, for decades to come, beyond the life of my current computers.
Why are the leading "The" 's not ignored in the list? I would expect to find The Cosmic Sisterhood up by the C's, and The Witcher by the W's, but instead they are all clustered together with the "The" 's.
I have. UFO50 on Steam, that is a great concept & game! It's like all the games from your childhood in the '80's and '90's, but, even better now with higher standards and better controller layouts.
Such an amazing game! And nobody has mentioned how delightful the music is, so I'll do that now! Definitely one of my favorite games, even if I haven't finished it!
lol, Beamdog wasn't exactly a great bunch of people. Now people complain about Aspyr.
Let's face it, all these companies are large corporations, and just trying to make as much money as possible, quality being seen as an extra cost.
I only play NWN2 because somebody made an amazing mod of Baldur's Gate 1 for it...look for Baldur's Gate Reloaded on Nexus Mods (and get it soon, since they just sold out as well).
THIS....changing the inverted X-axis was the reason I started using emulators. Boy, not only did this help be finally beat Windwaker, it was also a life-saver for playing Super Mario Sunshine (still working on beating that).
@fenlix I believe the appeal of Yakuza 0 on Switch 2 is that you have one of the best games of the decade available on a **portable device** and it looks just as good (maybe even better?) than it did on a PS4.
And yeah...set the voices to Japanese and forget there ever was an English dub. You can thank me later.
wait, Hitoshi Ozawa still has his pinky! Immersion RUINED! lol
This add was a hoot. I don't understand a word, but, I appreciate the gusto the actors brought to this, and to the games. I can't wait to play this AGAIN!
Honestly, Yakuza 0 isn't perfect by any means, but my god, it is such a great game! And when the plot gets a little tedious, I'll just go to the batting cage, race slot cars, or do any of a number of the mini games. Pure genius!
Here's the preview I'm waiting for them to re-release (lol):
@Erigen lol, I tried playing Yakuza with the English voices and... I just couldn't take it. It is much better with the Japanese voice acting (definitely need the English subtitles!).
P.S. I also should have mentioned, for anybody wanting to try Yakuza, but don't know where to start --> Yakuza 0 would most likely be the best game to play first!
I loved that game, but I recently tried playing it again, and it was really hard to get back in to. Let's just say that games (and game design) have come a long, long way over the last 30 years.
@IceClimbersMain Heck, most of these games are $2.49 right now on GOG, and you completely own the game, DRM-free, and can install it on any computer you own!
I dug up my old Fantasy Life for 3DS and I've been playing it on an emulator. Looks great on a big screen TV! I adore that game, but I'll probably wait to see how it runs on the Switch 2, and then decide between that and Steam.
"I don't think they ever really liked DK 64 that much. That's a rumour we got back through the cycle of whispers from Nintendo when we were at Rare. I don't know if that's true or not."
Well, they also didn't like Devil's Third, so you all are in good company.
@Anachronism Sadly, that is the way Bethesda games are. You really have to download a bunch of mods to get better graphics and gameplay. But when you do, the game is really fantastic.
@timp29 The story was that they had to rush out Wind Waker, and that a number of planned dungeons had to be axed.
The cut dungeons were then used in Twilight Princess! So yes, I also feel a bit disappointed with Wind Waker...as great as it is, it could have been better!
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Re: Switch 2 Black Friday Deals Are A Bit 'Meh', But Here Are The Best We've Seen
CostCo has Kirby Air Riders and opened pre-orders for Metriod 4, both for ~$64 USD.
Re: 15 Years In The Making, Caves Of Qud Is Finally Coming To Nintendo Switch
YES! Another game I can get on itch.io!
And there is a Mac (& Linux) version there, too!
I just tried it on Linux (Ubuntu), it runs great!
Re: Review: Glory Hunters (Game Boy) - A Glorious 8-Bit Throwback With Some Rough Edges
Shout out to whoever mentioned the itch.io page! I bought it there, along with all the digital extras! $7, what a steal!
Re: Zelda: A Link To The Past And Chrono Trigger Are "Ripe For Remakes", Says Analytics Firm
remake LttP? What a great idea!
They could call it something, like, idk, "A Link Between Worlds?"
/s if not obvious
Re: Nintendo Is "Acting To Protect The Industry" With Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Says Ex-Capcom Composer
For me, the future is clear: I'll only buy Nintendo first party games on my Switch 2, every other game I will buy on Steam or GOG, where I can access it on any of my computers, for decades to come, beyond the life of my current computers.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
Wait, wut? $40 for each Galaxy game?
I assumed it was going to be $40 for both...omg...
I guess I'll just fire up my old Wii again...
Re: Nintendo Releasing Physical 'Talking Flower' From Mario Wonder Next Spring
@koekiemonster $70 plus tariffs, so I'm thinking $89.99
Re: 66 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (North America)
Why are the leading "The" 's not ignored in the list? I would expect to find The Cosmic Sisterhood up by the C's, and The Witcher by the W's, but instead they are all clustered together with the "The" 's.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Kirby Air Riders For Nintendo Switch 2
Costco will likely have this at a good discount. I'll just wait and see.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
I wouldn't trust any 3rd party dock, it seems that all Nintendo has to do to brick them is to do a firmware update.
Re: Random: Oh Jeez, Now Palworld Has Its Own Rip-Off On The Switch eShop
Well, points out a good reason why Nintendo has to sue to keep its IP out of the hands of slop creators.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
I have. UFO50 on Steam, that is a great concept & game! It's like all the games from your childhood in the '80's and '90's, but, even better now with higher standards and better controller layouts.
Highly recommended!
Re: Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already
Such an amazing game! And nobody has mentioned how delightful the music is, so I'll do that now! Definitely one of my favorite games, even if I haven't finished it!
Re: Review: Misc. A Tiny Tale (Switch) - A Charming Chibi-Robo Tribute
I can't wait for this! Although, if I can't get a Switch 2, I'm going to get it on Steam...c'mon Nintendo!
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
Price alone is keeping me from buying this controller.
Well, that, and the fact I already have a but-load of controllers. Plus, I always kinda liked just using the joycons in a holder.
Re: Random: Final Fantasy 14 Director Thinks "Aspiring" Game Devs Should Play Echoes Of Wisdom
@dskatter Exactly, I was going to point to the Yakuza series as the games to look at when it comes to re-using assets.
From a studio's point of view, this makes game development easier & cheaper.
From a fan's point of view, as long as the game is fun, who really cares?
Re: A Cancelled 'Animaniacs' GBA Game Has Been Rediscovered, And You Can Play It Now
"If you were a kid who grew up in the '90s," ... then CONGRATS! You are probably in your 40's now, lol
Re: Fantasy Life i's Success Due To Changes Made Just A Year Before Launch
@LucantoVerdi I adored the 3DS version...I have yet to buy this new game, will likely get it on Steam, but I am so looking forward to it!
Re: Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition Is On Its Way To Switch This July
lol, Beamdog wasn't exactly a great bunch of people. Now people complain about Aspyr.
Let's face it, all these companies are large corporations, and just trying to make as much money as possible, quality being seen as an extra cost.
I only play NWN2 because somebody made an amazing mod of Baldur's Gate 1 for it...look for Baldur's Gate Reloaded on Nexus Mods (and get it soon, since they just sold out as well).
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@solarwolf07 If you had told me 20 years ago that I'd have to wait a minute after turning on the TV for it to boot up....sheesh....
Of course, nowadays most of the TV's computing power is being spent tracking your usage...double sheesh & a face-palm.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@CriticalHit I'm curious, which Hisense do you have? I've been looking at the U8, wasn't sure if I should pull the trigger.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
Remember the old days, when you just plugged the console into the TV, and started gaming?
Re: 'Misc. A Tiny Tale' Looks Super Smooth On Switch 2, Thanks To A Dev Hunch
Yay! I'm really looking forward to this game. But, I'm still getting it on Steam.
Re: PSA: Remember, You Can 'Fix' The Camera In Zelda: The Wind Waker On Switch 2
THIS....changing the inverted X-axis was the reason I started using emulators. Boy, not only did this help be finally beat Windwaker, it was also a life-saver for playing Super Mario Sunshine (still working on beating that).
Re: Review: Yakuza 0: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - A Series Highlight That's Never Looked Or Played Better
@fenlix I believe the appeal of Yakuza 0 on Switch 2 is that you have one of the best games of the decade available on a **portable device** and it looks just as good (maybe even better?) than it did on a PS4.
And yeah...set the voices to Japanese and forget there ever was an English dub. You can thank me later.
Re: Random: Yakuza 0's Antagonists Reunite To Play Switch 2 Together
wait, Hitoshi Ozawa still has his pinky! Immersion RUINED! lol
This add was a hoot. I don't understand a word, but, I appreciate the gusto the actors brought to this, and to the games. I can't wait to play this AGAIN!
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Gets An Extensive Overview Trailer
Honestly, Yakuza 0 isn't perfect by any means, but my god, it is such a great game! And when the plot gets a little tedious, I'll just go to the batting cage, race slot cars, or do any of a number of the mini games. Pure genius!
Here's the preview I'm waiting for them to re-release (lol):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD6__C2Ht6M
Re: Misc. A Tiny Tale Will Fill The Chibi-Robo-Sized Hole In Your Heart This July
I'm looking forward to this...wishlisted on Steam!
Re: Nintendo Store Outlines Switch 2 Launch Events For New York And San Francisco
I'm just waiting for the Switch 2 to come to CostCo, then I'll pick one up. I'm in no rush, obviously.
Re: First Impressions: We've Played Three SEGA Games On Switch 2
@Darthmoogle Yakuza 0 is awesome!
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Are In
I can't believe people paid extra just to have the game a few days early...
Re: Locomoto Lets You Become The Cutest Train Conductor On Switch This June
Appreciate the article pointing out this is on Steam. I'm downloading the free demo right now!
Re: The First Review For Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Is In
@rjejr You can get it on Steam, which is what I'm planning on doing.
Re: Yakuza 0? It Can't Be! Check Out David Hayter In Sega's Switch 2 Launch Title
@Erigen lol, I tried playing Yakuza with the English voices and... I just couldn't take it. It is much better with the Japanese voice acting (definitely need the English subtitles!).
P.S. I also should have mentioned, for anybody wanting to try Yakuza, but don't know where to start --> Yakuza 0 would most likely be the best game to play first!
Re: Review: Labyrinth Of The Demon King (Switch) - FromSoft & Horror Vibes Straight Out Of '97
Looks just like King's Field for the PS1!
I loved that game, but I recently tried playing it again, and it was really hard to get back in to. Let's just say that games (and game design) have come a long, long way over the last 30 years.
EDIT: And it is on Steam...I am very tempted...
Re: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker On Switch 2
It's playing right now! On my genuine old-time Gamecube!
Re: Star Wars: Grand Collection For Switch Now Available, Nine "Iconic" Games In One
@IceClimbersMain Heck, most of these games are $2.49 right now on GOG, and you completely own the game, DRM-free, and can install it on any computer you own!
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch Estimated File Size Revealed
I still play the 3ds version! The game is adorable, I'll get it eventually...
Re: Louvre Says Au Revoir To Nintendo 3DS Audio Guides
Just ran this in an emulator, what an amazing piece of software!
Re: Best Star Wars Video Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Man, I still remember the sheer joy of getting my Gamecube on release day, and then firing up Rogue Squadron II...what a masterpiece!
Re: Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In May 2025
I dug up my old Fantasy Life for 3DS and I've been playing it on an emulator. Looks great on a big screen TV! I adore that game, but I'll probably wait to see how it runs on the Switch 2, and then decide between that and Steam.
Re: Grant Kirkhope Apparently Got A Bananas Reason For His Missing Mario Movie Credit
"I don't think they ever really liked DK 64 that much. That's a rumour we got back through the cycle of whispers from Nintendo when we were at Rare. I don't know if that's true or not."
Well, they also didn't like Devil's Third, so you all are in good company.
Re: Walmart Joins GameStop With Higher amiibo Price Listings For Switch 2 (US)
Did you just hear that sound? THAT was the sound of Nintendo breaking ground on a bunch of new Amiibo manufacturing plants in the USA!
...yeah, I didn't hear anything either, LOL
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Set To Be Officially Announced Tomorrow
@Anachronism Sadly, that is the way Bethesda games are. You really have to download a bunch of mods to get better graphics and gameplay. But when you do, the game is really fantastic.
Re: 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
@Anti-Matter I'm with you, but instead of "PS5" I get indie games on Steam or GOG when I can.
I play at home exclusively, so why settle for 30fps on Switch when I can get 60fps on my PC?
Re: Oblivion Remaster May Be Launching This Month, But Will It Come To Switch 2?
will they remaster the hysterically ugly NPC's and character models?
Re: Gallery: Here's Switch 2 Compared To (Almost) Every Other Handheld
@Dunkin wash your mouth out with soap! The Lynx was a really nice design, and was "ambidextrous" in that lefties could just flip it around.
The Steam Deck just looks like an ugly cement block.
Re: Mario Kart World Is Reportedly The Smoothest Entry Yet
@geshem as you saw, he keeps moving the goalposts! LOL
Re: Video: Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
@timp29 The story was that they had to rush out Wind Waker, and that a number of planned dungeons had to be axed.
The cut dungeons were then used in Twilight Princess! So yes, I also feel a bit disappointed with Wind Waker...as great as it is, it could have been better!
Re: Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
LOL, I prefer "vanilla" BOTW, but, talk about spending money only to get nickeled & dimed!