MTMike87

MTMike87

Nintendo & Horror Game Enthusiast

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Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?

MTMike87

Hmmm, I'd say so far Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is my Nintendo GOTY with Mario Kart World being my runner up.

But I have a feeling Donkey Kong Bananza and/or Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will end up beating them both out.

Re: Nintendo's Ability To Ban Switch 2 Consoles Has Landed It In Hot Water

MTMike87

@EriXz I agree with this statement, however I've also seen the ignorance of parents looking to get an affordable deal on a system for their kids. They don't understand that internet access is now an integral part of gaming and piracy is rampant. So, I'm not entirely without sympathy for those parents who don't play or understand video games.

They just see a Switch 2 on Facebook Marketplace for $250-$300 and snag it without a second thought. Then when the system doesn't work, they look at and fault Nintendo for a lack of a solution because the person they bought it from is long gone.

But I do agree, there are plenty of options to test a device, but personally, I'd only buy a device brand new, or used by a reputable retailer that will be willing to exchange it if there is a problem. It really should be a non-issue with the use of common sense.

Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update

MTMike87

Eh, I don't think this was intentional. I think someone on the team noticed that the Random option wasn't working as intended and they simply fixed it to its intended use-case. They can't read the minds of their player-base and know that people were using this option to work around a limitation that they don't currently see an issue with.

It is being painted that way by the unknowing consumer though. The competitive crowd is mad that the option is gone, but in reality, it was never supposed to work that way. It is definitely important to let them know that online players want the option and instead of the player-base using the work around, now they are using their platforms to be more vocal about what they want to see in a future update. I feel this "backlash" will only benefit the game in the end.

Probably more of a blessing in disguise situation here, and I have no doubt more options are in the works for the online mode. There is clearly going to be an online tournament mode soon as NintendoVS is ramping up for the Mario Kart World Invitational and with the current structure of the online, that isn't possible.

We'll just have to wait and see what they do next!

Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked

MTMike87

@BFahey3 Having used Zelda Notes for about 10 hours, I'm unsure what the big issue everyone is having with it. The biggest complaint I've seen is how annoying the voice guidance is... but you have to manually activate it and you can even mute it with text telling you what to do instead, so how grating it was for the end user is 100% their decision. It's only use case is when something is at a different altitude, but even then, you can just have it tell you via text instead of voice.

I've been using it with 0 voice guidance and its been the most helpful tool for the game and blows away anything the community has made for it since it's fully synced to your save file and checks off everything you've done within seconds of finding it. It even has exclusive lore collectables and I think it's one of the coolest additions personally.

And this was for Breath of the Wild. I haven't even tried it yet on Tears of the Kingdom yet.

Re: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?

MTMike87

@jetsetradion This comment nailed it. I think the best has yet to come for Mario Kart World. Gameplay, visuals and music is the best it's ever been. It's absolutely designed for future updates over the Switch 2's life and I'm excited to be here for the journey since day 1!

Re: Review: Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation

MTMike87

I love Mario Kart World so much and will definitely sink 100s of hours over the course of the Nintendo Switch 2's lifespan.

I do agree Free Roam isn't the best it could have been, but it fantastic to just take a break during the chaos and explore the world in short bursts. I think its neat that you get chances to explore in between online races with all the other players too!

Re: Feature: Universal Won't Say Anything About A Zelda Theme Park, But They Don't Have To

MTMike87

Yeah, I think the plan is to cram as much "Nintendo" as they possibly can and they definitely won't stop at Super Mario, Donkey Kong with some Pikmin thrown in there. Next up is definitely The Legend of Zelda for sure! The question is... which style are they going to go with?

I think it's fascinating that the merch and stained glass murals lean more towards Twilight Princess being the theme. That would be a real shift in tone between the parks!

Re: "If You're A Real Fan, You'll Find A Way" - Borderlands 4 Dev Gives Tone Deaf Response To Price Concerns

MTMike87

Eh, I think these are words from a person that is just burned out and exhausted from this conversation when he has no control of the situation.

Buy it or don't buy it. That's the only power we really have in the industry. You can express your disappointment on the Internet all you want but it will never reach the eyes or ears of the people that need to hear it.

Re: The Hundred Line Director Has Already Announced A Brand New Game

MTMike87

Given the release date that they are trying to achieve worldwide, this game is likely very close to completion and was in development alongside The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy so I wouldn't downplay their financial woes too much.

The quality of this one vs. the other may vary as they might be trying to rush it out in hopes of recouping costs quickly. We'll just have to see!

Re: Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2

MTMike87

I'm interested in replaying these games with the resolution and performance boosts. There's no denying that Pokémon fans found enough to love about these games to enjoy them, despite their poor state on the original Nintendo Switch. I still don't think this is going to fix the biggest issues within the game though. Tera Raids may actually be even more unplayable than they already are, lol.

Definitely not in a rush to replay them though. I'd rather replay the Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda series improvements first!

Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?

MTMike87

I've been playing it a bit more since the direct actually! I looked up a list of games that are already running @ 60 FPS on the machine and been playing those in anticipation!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Metroid Prime Remastered & F-Zero 99 have been my rotation since the Switch 2 Direct!

Re: Stolen Pokémon Card Haul Worth £250k Seized In Arrest

MTMike87

I am glad stolen goods were recovered and the arrest was made.

Just to add to the last bit of the article, I am really sad about the state of the Pokémon TCG hobby. My wife and I got into playing the card game on our honeymoon in 2021, when a pop-up shop at a nearby mall was holding an event for newcomers. We were hooked ever since, but lately it's been a very miserable experience. Might end up finally giving up if something doesn't change soon. At least our collection is worth a small fortune!

Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?

MTMike87

I think it's tough to get excited about a feature that already exists on practically every device these days, but I am still happy that its there.

I'll likely use it every now and then when playing multiplayer games, but other than getting hints from friends, I don't think I'll use the screen share feature all that much.

Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation

MTMike87

I think it was important for Nintendo to reflect and realize they were waaaay too far behind with the tech and needed to really focus on an updated infrastructure first and foremost, before the attempt at innovation is made. I think the upgrade will lead to more possibilities in the future as well.

For now, its just nice to have a system that re-iterates what has already proven successful and improves upon it.

Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?

MTMike87

Yes, I will definitely be making adjustments accordingly to my own hobby budget. I will not be increasing it, so it will simply mean fewer games purchased annually, which in turn means fewer day one purchases. Looking for digital sales on Amazon, GameStop and or course, the eShop.

I'll also go mostly digital so the FOMO is no longer a factor in impulse buying. Physical games are going on the window this generation, so I might as well embrace it. Maybe its because I'm older, but I kind of really hate looking at my shelves of video games now, lol.

Re: Full Game List Revealed For Atari's Upcoming Bubsy Collection

MTMike87

Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind was the first video game I bought for the SNES after getting it with Super Mario World and Super Mario Kart for Christmas.

It wasn't that bad, but it sure was difficult. My sister and I played through it together one weekend though. We were absolutely determined to see it finished!

After that, we never wanted to play its sequels, lol.

Re: How Do Nintendo Switch 2 Virtual Game Cards Work? - Game Transfer & Lending Guide

MTMike87

I think this is a really cool solution, that I really wasn't expecting even in the next 10 years. My wife and I have two different consoles with separate accounts.

Now we don't have to worry who owns what and we can just swap games between our systems. I am curious, if my wife lends me Fire Emblem Engage, would it include the DLC she purchased for it, or would I only get access to the base game?

Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?

MTMike87

More than likely, I won't really be grabbing these. I tend to buy third party software on other platforms (or if they are exclusive to Switch, not buying them at all usually, lol)

I am giving it some serious thought about going all digital with this platform, even converting my current physical library of original Switch games to digital as sales come up so I'm not paying out of pocket for the conversion.

Just the convenience of having all of my Nintendo games on a 256GB UFS 3.1 + 1TB Micro SD Express seems to be the way to go for my life-style. But I haven't fully committed to the idea yet. Would also be nice to not have a wall of video games in my house anymore, lol.

Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)

MTMike87

Fascinating how everyone had completely different experiences getting their pre-orders in.

I took a nap, logged into my Walmart app at 1AM, clicked the pre-order button, entered my information and was done by 1:02AM and went back to sleep. I had never had a smoother experience pre-ordering a console online in my entire life. I guess I was just lucky, lol.

And yes, I did confirm 5 separate times throughout the day that my pre-order has not been cancelled and my bank account has not be refunded. Looks like I'm all in on Nintendo Switch 2 after all!