MTMike87

MTMike87

Nintendo & Horror Game Enthusiast

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Re: Review: Yooka-Replaylee (Switch 2) - Feels Like The Game It Was Meant To Be, Finally

MTMike87

I'm with some of the other comments on this one. As a year one release title on the Nintendo Switch 2, this should have targeted 60 FPS on launch.

I'm in no shortage of platformers on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2, so I feel this is better played on my PlayStation 5. Still, happy to know this is a better version of a game I already enjoyed and if a 60 FPS patch comes out later, I'd reconsider the platform I purchase this for!

Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?

MTMike87

I'm assuming this means purchasing a video game within the year it comes out at full MSRP.

If so, I'd say around 5 to 8 new releases a year.

My 2025 Pickups are:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Silent Hill f
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (x2)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Re: PSA: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)

MTMike87

@Dom_31 I don't like the notion that just because they've been doing it in the past, simply means they can't change it now. I mean, it's literally causing problems for everyone involved and the only people making any money off of it are people selling the codes at $20 a piece on eBay right now.

Also, I've been to that Mew event in person in 1999. I earned my Mew with a 4 Win - 2 Loss competition at a Toys R Us Pokémon League. There's a big difference here too. Its no longer an event. There is no participation requirement. It's just "walk up to cashier, ask for code, leave."

A code distribution would be acceptable if there was an actual event to attend. Or heck, even a release to attend related to the video game series. If they held on to these codes and distributed them for pre-orders of Legends Z-A, this article wouldn't even exist right now.

Re: PSA: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)

MTMike87

It's a digital release of a Pokémon design that was in the code of the base game since 2022. All they had to do was make it a Tera Raid event and it would have been fine and kept players engaged with the game as intended and still achieved this FOMO event that they love so much.

Why has everything surrounding the Pokémon franchise been a complete dumpster fire the last 3 years???

Re: Review: Fire Emblem Shadows (Mobile) - Flat F2P Folly With Simplistic Strategy & Social Deduction

MTMike87

Eh, I enjoy playing it on my lunch breaks or waiting on appointments, which is the only reason why I ever play mobile games. I've spent $0 and have won most of my match-ups with the paid character(s). It's a bite-sized time waster and it's a pretty fun and interesting one.

It is leagues better than apps like Mario Kart Tour or Pokémon TCG Pocket, but not quite as good as Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete or Pokémon GO.

Re: Video: Square Enix Showcases 17 Minutes Of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Gameplay

MTMike87

@Skunkfish Oh, I agree with you 100%. The value is in the experience for me as well.

I don't actually mind how I access video games, be it physical, digital or anything in-between, I just go for the best deal at the time I want to play it. I also would have been fine with an all digital Nintendo Switch 2 console, but happy to have the option to shop around more than just the eShop for sure.

Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life

MTMike87

Zion might be leaving NintendoLife professionally, but he's always going to be one of the biggest parts of the NintendoLife family.

We love you Zion, and the content you shared with us has been truly wonderful, one-of-a-kind projects that I really believe no one else could have made. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future, and REALLY looking forward to that Mario Paint follow-up.

You stay safe out there Zion, and we'll see you around. Going to miss you!

Re: Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Announces Retirement

MTMike87

I really didn't mind Doug Bowser all that much as far as him filling the role after Reggie. I do think his leadership and public appearances didn't really fit the whole Nintendo vibe though, but that may just be because Reggie made such a lasting impression.

Maybe Devon Pritchard will bring more life to the US presentations and public appearances. I also hope Doug is able to make a final send-off message at The Game Awards before he leaves, or maybe a short presentation introducing Devon on the YouTube channel.

Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Highlights The Speed Problem With Switch 2 Game Cards

MTMike87

@Indielink Yep, I think this is 100% correct!

I do think that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade also falls in all columns (at least at launch) since the game is launching at $39.99 both as a GKC and Digitally. At least, pre-orders on the Physical Edition are marked $39.99 on Square Enix's Online Store right now. I have been seeing conflicting information from retailers though. Nintendo Life also has it marked as a $59.99 game.

Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Highlights The Speed Problem With Switch 2 Game Cards

MTMike87

I actually do believe Hamaguchi on his individual viewpoint and stance.

However the argument of this being a "AAA" problem is quickly debunked by games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Bravely Default HD Remaster, with the former being fully on the cartridge on Switch 1 with a free Switch 2 upgrade, yet the Switch 2 physical is a GKC.

This is clearly a cost mitigation tactic any way you slice it. Switch 2 carts HAVE to be significantly more expensive to print on. All of Square Enix's games on Nintendo Switch 2 are $40 - $50 at launch and this is their way of keeping that manufacturing cost down. I'm pretty indifferent on this subject, but this reeked of misinformation from the company and felt compelled to clarify the facts of what the entire company is implementing. It doesn't take much critical thinking to surmise the company is only seeing dollar signs right now.

Re: Opinion: The Mario Movie Was Okay At Best, But I Can't Wait For The Sequel

MTMike87

I think movies are a great introduction to franchises when done right, and I think the Super Mario Bros. movie does this really well as the article suggests.

It's the perfect gateway for kids to feel like they naturally discovered these forms of entertainment for themselves, and that's exactly what these movies need to be. Nothing more, nothing less.

Re: Do Bananza And Odyssey Share The Same Pauline? Donkey Kong Dev Won't Confirm Anything

MTMike87

I think the most interesting part of this interview is the "Developers have a plan for it" line. That's pretty telling that Odyssey and Bonanza are absolutely linked to each other and that they plan to expand on their link further in future games.

Which, isn't really surprising. I haven't gotten around to Bananza myself, but the game just "looks" like a direct prequel to Super Mario Odyssey. I know it's not really important at the end of the day, but it's always fascinating to talk about the continuity (or lack thereof) of Nintendo's major IPs.

Re: UK Charts: Well, Look Who Cruised Back Into First Place

MTMike87

I took a break from Mario Kart World and jumped back into it over the weekend, and it's still just the most fun to control in the series for me. The additional mechanics are just really fun to experiment with!

This will definitely be the most popular game on the Switch throughout its entire shelf life.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)

MTMike87

Still working on Free Roam Collecting on Mario Kart World, so I'll be playing that.

Also started replaying Super Mario Odyssey on Switch 2 and want to jump back into it this weekend.

But the game that's got me hooked the most is still Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Pleasantly surprised that there are still so many people squadding up online!

Have a great weekend everyone!