Really cool to see them still giving so much attention to F-Zero 99. I hope it sticks around. I noticed the last time I played, it was really struggling to fill the room with enough human opponents.
Eh, it's to be expected with any system launch, and I would think even more so for the successor to one the most successful video game systems of all time.
Everyone will eventually be able to get one, just have to be patient and keep looking.
@Polley001 Oh! Thanks for the heads up! I'll check it out later today. I was only going by the title of the YouTube playlist I built. Didn't think about the name might be different officially.
Fire Emblem Engage is excellent and easily has a place in Top 10 soundtracks from Nintendo games.
That said, I'm a little disappointed that DLC tracks are missing. The song, Violent Strings (both variants), are like... Dancing Mad / One Winged Angel good. Might be my favorite video game track of all time. Really sad its missing here.
I don't really understand Scalpers on eBay of all places personally. I mean eBay takes 14% of the sale + fees. Sellers also probably eat shipping costs since the price is already so high.
And on top of all of that, you're likely going to get a tax form for making over $600 on eBay and labelled a small business for the year if you live in North America. Filing the form alone can be as much as $75 & since the sale was over market value, you will probably owe additional taxes on top of that!
It might just take time and patience but no one has to pay over MSRP for anything. You will get your console for MSRP eventually. I remember it taking a few weeks to get a PS5 and the opportunities to get one would almost pop up every day from different retailers.
As long as I don't have to purchase the DLC again for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, then I'm fine with that. I was just afraid the DLC would also have a Switch 2 Edition I would have to re-purchase. Thanks for clarifying that!
Yeah, I just buy games or "access" to games if you prefer, wherever they are the cheapest. Game-Key Cards are essentially a way to buy, sell and trade what would otherwise be digital only games and that's all I really care about with physical media. This also still gives retailers the chance to run sales when the eShop isn't.
If Game-Key Cards fail, they simply will just be digital only releases anyway. They will not back pedal and release physical games, so the boycott will do more harm than good if you ask me.
My primary issue with digital downloads was already resolved by Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards though too. Now my wife and I can exchange games between both our systems and accounts without worrying about who has the primary Switch console so yeah, all of this has no negative impact on me personally.
I need SEGA to really bring some support. They were almost as prominent on the system as Nintendo was. At one point, there were more games from SEGA in my library than Nintendo.
Also... If they brought over Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II AND Episode III, it would be so over for me, lol.
I was pretty sure it was the Super Mario Odyssey team. Glad to know everyone else was also getting that vibe! I'm excited to play it whenever I get to upgrade to the new system!
I think people are forgetting, the upgrade includes the Zelda Notes integration too. I think that's the primary reason these games have a $10 cost and not a free upgrade, but is included with NSO + Expansion Pack.
I hate to bring negativity into the conversation , and I think the game has potential for a niche audience but uh... ARMS had way more going for it than this game does.
It could only hope to have the audience that ARMS had on Switch but I think the more realistic comparison here would be with the unsuccessful Tank! Tank! Tank! on the Wii U.
1) You have an extremely high demand product right now and they simply do not have enough printing facilities worldwide to meet the demand. However the unprecedented demand is also extremely temporary because you have single individuals purchasing as much as $26,000 in product for the purpose of resale. This market will crash like it always does, so is it really worth investing more into printers and entire facilities if they'll just have to tear them down before they can even use them? I don't think that's a realistic expectation, but at the same time they need to make a change in how they approach physical products in the future because this cycle will continue to happen. There's a solution out there for these bumps in popularity, it's just not my place to find it.
2. On the other hand, the community has also played a part in making the market so inflated. Die hard fans are constantly purchasing sealed products at two to five times market value. I believe this is also caused by the sheer amount of content creators that HAVE to have the product on hand for daily uploads for their own livelihood. It's also artificially inflated due to total greed from aftermarket sellers trying to take advantage of the situation as much as they can.
So, as consumers, of course we know what we want The Pokémon Company to do, but they aren't going to do it because they already have market analysts predicting the drop and they can't increase productivity with new equipment and staff when they'll just have to shut it down weeks to months later. So, it's really up to the community on this one. Stop buying cards over MSRP and prices will come down, the panic buying will stop, the short-term scalpers will move on to the next thing, and things will regulate. Only then, can the Pokémon Company predict the market course and decide if having more printing facilities is beneficial to both them and their customers.
I'm only excited for the soundtrack and the memes that will come from this.
I still haven't seen the Super Mario Bros. movie either. I'm too terrified to, but maybe one day I'll be forced to by friends or family. Seems inevitable, lol.
Pokémon Legends Z-A is 100% going to release on November 14, 2025.
No idea why they always wait before just telling us when its coming out. They can't delay a Pokémon game due to how big the franchise is. It's release date was likely determined as far back as 2023.
@Mariotag Really, it wasn't that bad of a game. Definitely nothing great about it when compared to other 3D Platformers at the time though. It's biggest obstacle was the camera. I remember it being really frustrating.
PictoChat... that is something I haven't heard about in a loooooong time. It was weirdly popular and useful my first year of college in a dormitory though!
I'm on my personal 7th year of the Nintendo Switch and I'll hang on to it for awhile after the successor comes out before I upgrade. Just so many great games and not quite ready to make the leap forward yet.
Definitely excited for the future though! Hoping to see even more "impossible" ports previously only available on other platforms make their way to Switch 2!
@JagGentlemann I definitely relate to this. It's not my genre either, and I'm always disappointed when I see roguelite / roguelike on a game that otherwise looks great! But after playing the highest rated games in this genre and utterly despising them, I've learned to just stay away from this subgenre entirely.
If nothing else, it practically cuts the Switch's library in half, so it feels less overwhelming! lol
I'm sure Nintendo already has a ton of projects in the pipeline with some maybe even complete and just waiting for the strategic release date. That said, I think there will be more gaps within releases only because of the Switch being able to fall back on re-releasing WiiU games when necessary.
I am afraid we'll continue to see lower effort 3DS HD ports for Switch to fill in those gaps at a full $60 price tag though.
@Solid_Python This is what I'm thinking as well. This could very well be their development cycle going forward. Switch 2 will see Monster Hunter World Ultimate then a timed console exclusive brand new Monster Hunter title + expansion. Then Switch 3 will see Monster Hunter Wilds Ultimate and so on...
Definitely going to be fluffed with all of their mobile and MOBA updates, along with additional information on Worlds 2025 and more Year of Eevee merchandise announcements.
I think the only Switch game you can expect to see will be Legends Z-A. I'll be pleasantly surprised by anything else I guess!
That's great! I'll definitely watch on YouTube. I kept wondering why I couldn't find it on anything before... I completely forgot Netflix existed, lol.
If I wasn't already backlogged in this category with Fata Morgana and Ace Attorney, I'd be buying this day one. I absolutely love the Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 vibe I get from it. And chef's kiss to that dev studio name!
I only took advantage of this program once, to get $20 off Tears of the Kingdom and $10 off Pikmin 4. I also got Katamari Damacy Reroll while it was on sale with the Gold Coins from the Voucher purchase, so it was really 3 games for $100, which didn't feel too bad given 2 of them were Day 1 purchases.
I'm sure Nintendo has something else to go in its place, but it may not be as enticing of a deal as this one is/was.
Absolutely nothing good about today's news. I'm hoping there is going to be a new discount program for the new console that will be revealed down the road. Sadly, I think everything digital will be at a premium for its first year or two.
I haven't played this series since Civilization III Complete on PC, so I don't know why but this one has my attention, specifically on the Switch. I'm looking forward to the review and to see how the entire experience plays out on Switch hardware!
I'm not really liking what is going on at Platinum Games lately. Seems to be a massive shift in leadership over there. Its not surprising some of the big players of the company have parted ways now.
I'd be interested in knowing why they "erased" their history, but we'll likely never know.
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Re: Random: It's Official, Nobody Likes Monty Mole
Monty Moles would always ruin my life when I was playing Super Mario Kart on the SNES in the 90s...
...I still love him though.
Re: F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.0, Here's What You Can Expect
Really cool to see them still giving so much attention to F-Zero 99. I hope it sticks around. I noticed the last time I played, it was really struggling to fill the room with enough human opponents.
Maybe this will bring some people back in.
Re: Nintendo Removes Worrying Cloud Save Note From Select Switch 2 Game Pages
@IronMan30 Exactly this. I think everyone needs to calm down a bit.
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
Eh, it's to be expected with any system launch, and I would think even more so for the successor to one the most successful video game systems of all time.
Everyone will eventually be able to get one, just have to be patient and keep looking.
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
Would absolutely LOVE Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II and even Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With A Classic Fire Emblem
Absolutely playing this after I finish Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition!
Re: Nintendo Museum Has A Surprise If You Bring Your 3DS
That's a really nice touch. Happy to see it!
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Added To Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
@Polley001 Oh! Thanks for the heads up! I'll check it out later today. I was only going by the title of the YouTube playlist I built. Didn't think about the name might be different officially.
Re: Tired Of Pro Controller Charge Times? The Switch 2 Model Is A Huge Step Up
Huh, I wasn't aware the Pro Controller had such a long empty -> full charge time. I've always kept mine in a charging dock when I wasn't using it.
Nice to see them addressing it though!
Re: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Now Boasts 300 Playable Titles
Absolutely incredible library of games for Nintendo fans!
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Added To Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Fire Emblem Engage is excellent and easily has a place in Top 10 soundtracks from Nintendo games.
That said, I'm a little disappointed that DLC tracks are missing. The song, Violent Strings (both variants), are like... Dancing Mad / One Winged Angel good. Might be my favorite video game track of all time. Really sad its missing here.
Re: Review: The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy (Switch) - An Addictive VN & Tactics Blend With Notes Of Persona
This really looks like a game my wife would absolutely love. Might have to grab this one for her!
Re: Fans Fight Back Against Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers
I don't really understand Scalpers on eBay of all places personally. I mean eBay takes 14% of the sale + fees. Sellers also probably eat shipping costs since the price is already so high.
And on top of all of that, you're likely going to get a tax form for making over $600 on eBay and labelled a small business for the year if you live in North America. Filing the form alone can be as much as $75 & since the sale was over market value, you will probably owe additional taxes on top of that!
So, what's the draw here? Lol
Re: Fans Fight Back Against Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers
@FlyingDunsparce Exactly this.
It might just take time and patience but no one has to pay over MSRP for anything. You will get your console for MSRP eventually. I remember it taking a few weeks to get a PS5 and the opportunities to get one would almost pop up every day from different retailers.
Re: Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
As long as I don't have to purchase the DLC again for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, then I'm fine with that. I was just afraid the DLC would also have a Switch 2 Edition I would have to re-purchase.
Thanks for clarifying that!
Re: "We MUST Resist Buying These Game-Key Releases", Says GamesMaster Host
Yeah, I just buy games or "access" to games if you prefer, wherever they are the cheapest. Game-Key Cards are essentially a way to buy, sell and trade what would otherwise be digital only games and that's all I really care about with physical media. This also still gives retailers the chance to run sales when the eShop isn't.
If Game-Key Cards fail, they simply will just be digital only releases anyway. They will not back pedal and release physical games, so the boycott will do more harm than good if you ask me.
My primary issue with digital downloads was already resolved by Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards though too. Now my wife and I can exchange games between both our systems and accounts without worrying about who has the primary Switch console so yeah, all of this has no negative impact on me personally.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Dives Into GameCube Emulation For The Switch 2
I need SEGA to really bring some support. They were almost as prominent on the system as Nintendo was. At one point, there were more games from SEGA in my library than Nintendo.
Also... If they brought over Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II AND Episode III, it would be so over for me, lol.
Re: Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
I was pretty sure it was the Super Mario Odyssey team. Glad to know everyone else was also getting that vibe! I'm excited to play it whenever I get to upgrade to the new system!
Re: Upgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been Confirmed
I think people are forgetting, the upgrade includes the Zelda Notes integration too. I think that's the primary reason these games have a $10 cost and not a free upgrade, but is included with NSO + Expansion Pack.
Re: Hands On: 'Drag x Drive' Is Fantastic, But Is It Destined To Be Switch 2's ARMS?
I hate to bring negativity into the conversation , and I think the game has potential for a niche audience but uh... ARMS had way more going for it than this game does.
It could only hope to have the audience that ARMS had on Switch but I think the more realistic comparison here would be with the unsuccessful Tank! Tank! Tank! on the Wii U.
Re: Huh, The Pokémon Company's Statement On TCG Shortages Sure Looks Familiar
I think there are two sides of the problem here:
1) You have an extremely high demand product right now and they simply do not have enough printing facilities worldwide to meet the demand. However the unprecedented demand is also extremely temporary because you have single individuals purchasing as much as $26,000 in product for the purpose of resale. This market will crash like it always does, so is it really worth investing more into printers and entire facilities if they'll just have to tear them down before they can even use them? I don't think that's a realistic expectation, but at the same time they need to make a change in how they approach physical products in the future because this cycle will continue to happen. There's a solution out there for these bumps in popularity, it's just not my place to find it.
2. On the other hand, the community has also played a part in making the market so inflated. Die hard fans are constantly purchasing sealed products at two to five times market value. I believe this is also caused by the sheer amount of content creators that HAVE to have the product on hand for daily uploads for their own livelihood. It's also artificially inflated due to total greed from aftermarket sellers trying to take advantage of the situation as much as they can.
So, as consumers, of course we know what we want The Pokémon Company to do, but they aren't going to do it because they already have market analysts predicting the drop and they can't increase productivity with new equipment and staff when they'll just have to shut it down weeks to months later. So, it's really up to the community on this one. Stop buying cards over MSRP and prices will come down, the panic buying will stop, the short-term scalpers will move on to the next thing, and things will regulate. Only then, can the Pokémon Company predict the market course and decide if having more printing facilities is beneficial to both them and their customers.
Re: Legend Of Zelda Movie Release Date Revealed, Coming March 2027
I'm only excited for the soundtrack and the memes that will come from this.
I still haven't seen the Super Mario Bros. movie either. I'm too terrified to, but maybe one day I'll be forced to by friends or family. Seems inevitable, lol.
Re: New Pokémon Legends Z-A Trailer Dives Into Even More Upcoming Features
Pokémon Legends Z-A is 100% going to release on November 14, 2025.
No idea why they always wait before just telling us when its coming out. They can't delay a Pokémon game due to how big the franchise is. It's release date was likely determined as far back as 2023.
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 2025
Heck yes! Looking forward to the final Nintendo Switch focused direct!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Melee Player Abdulaziz "Hax$" Al-Yami Has Died
Way too young to leave this world. May he rest in peace.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
Did SNES Drunk predict this would happen??? Cause he spent an entire year reviewing them all last year and here they are!
Re: Chances Are You've Never Heard Of Nightdive Studio's Latest Switch Rerelease
Man this takes me back. I watched a Let's Play of this game waaaaaay back on Retsupurae. This game was absolutely horrendous in all of the right ways.
I can't believe it's being ported. I'll have to relive the hilarity!
Re: 20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being Resurrected
@Mariotag Really, it wasn't that bad of a game. Definitely nothing great about it when compared to other 3D Platformers at the time though. It's biggest obstacle was the camera. I remember it being really frustrating.
Re: Miss PictoChat? This New iOS App Brings The Beloved DS Chatrooms To Mobile Messaging
PictoChat... that is something I haven't heard about in a loooooong time. It was weirdly popular and useful my first year of college in a dormitory though!
Re: Feature: These Past 8 Years Have Been A Privilege
Thank you for sharing!
I'm on my personal 7th year of the Nintendo Switch and I'll hang on to it for awhile after the successor comes out before I upgrade. Just so many great games and not quite ready to make the leap forward yet.
Definitely excited for the future though! Hoping to see even more "impossible" ports previously only available on other platforms make their way to Switch 2!
Re: Hands On: Absolum - Dead Cells Meets Streets Of Rage 4 In An Effortlessly Stylish 'Rogue 'Em Up'
@JagGentlemann I definitely relate to this. It's not my genre either, and I'm always disappointed when I see roguelite / roguelike on a game that otherwise looks great! But after playing the highest rated games in this genre and utterly despising them, I've learned to just stay away from this subgenre entirely.
If nothing else, it practically cuts the Switch's library in half, so it feels less overwhelming! lol
Re: 20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being Resurrected
Oh boy, the return of Vexx is eminent! Just what everyone wanted!
Re: Poll: Which Starter Pokémon Will You Choose In Legends: Z-A?
@Axecon Let's Go!!!!
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
I feel like there is some over reaction going on here, lol.
Re: New Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Is Our Best Look Yet At The Upcoming Remaster
March 20th can't get here soon enough!
Re: Talking Point: Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
I'm sure Nintendo already has a ton of projects in the pipeline with some maybe even complete and just waiting for the strategic release date. That said, I think there will be more gaps within releases only because of the Switch being able to fall back on re-releasing WiiU games when necessary.
I am afraid we'll continue to see lower effort 3DS HD ports for Switch to fill in those gaps at a full $60 price tag though.
Re: Xbox Head "Excited" About Switch 2 And Multiplatform Releases
Looking forward to Diablo IV on Switch 2!
I'm not sure if anything else really appeals to me though. 😅
Re: Monster Hunter: Wilds Tech Analysis Has Us Concerned About A Switch 2 Port
@Solid_Python This is what I'm thinking as well. This could very well be their development cycle going forward. Switch 2 will see Monster Hunter World Ultimate then a timed console exclusive brand new Monster Hunter title + expansion. Then Switch 3 will see Monster Hunter Wilds Ultimate and so on...
Re: Talking Point: Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
Definitely going to be fluffed with all of their mobile and MOBA updates, along with additional information on Worlds 2025 and more Year of Eevee merchandise announcements.
I think the only Switch game you can expect to see will be Legends Z-A. I'll be pleasantly surprised by anything else I guess!
Re: Netflix Exclusive 'Pokémon Concierge' Coming To YouTube For A Limited-Time
That's great! I'll definitely watch on YouTube. I kept wondering why I couldn't find it on anything before... I completely forgot Netflix existed, lol.
Re: Sci-Fi Visual Novel 'Stories From Sol: The Gun-Dog' Launches On Switch Today
If I wasn't already backlogged in this category with Fata Morgana and Ace Attorney, I'd be buying this day one. I absolutely love the Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 vibe I get from it. And chef's kiss to that dev studio name!
Re: Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2025
Really looking forward to this!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Star Fox 64
I like both, but I really like seeing more characters representing the game, so I'd have to vote for the Japanese Box Art this time around.
Re: Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives, Says Nintendo
I only took advantage of this program once, to get $20 off Tears of the Kingdom and $10 off Pikmin 4. I also got Katamari Damacy Reroll while it was on sale with the Gold Coins from the Voucher purchase, so it was really 3 games for $100, which didn't feel too bad given 2 of them were Day 1 purchases.
I'm sure Nintendo has something else to go in its place, but it may not be as enticing of a deal as this one is/was.
Re: Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
Absolutely nothing good about today's news. I'm hoping there is going to be a new discount program for the new console that will be revealed down the road. Sadly, I think everything digital will be at a premium for its first year or two.
Re: We're Getting Some Strong 'Inside' Vibes From Konami's Upcoming Octopus Platformer
Definitely interested in this one!
Re: Video: We've Played Civilization VII On Nintendo Switch - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay
I haven't played this series since Civilization III Complete on PC, so I don't know why but this one has my attention, specifically on the Switch. I'm looking forward to the review and to see how the entire experience plays out on Switch hardware!
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Got my pre-order in this weekend! I can't wait to replay it on the go! I feel like I'll get to properly enjoy it this time around.
Re: PlatinumGames Wipes Several Games From Its Website's Portfolio
I'm not really liking what is going on at Platinum Games lately. Seems to be a massive shift in leadership over there. Its not surprising some of the big players of the company have parted ways now.
I'd be interested in knowing why they "erased" their history, but we'll likely never know.
Re: Random: Speedrunner Takes Donkey Kong Run To New Heights By Beating The Kill Screen
Always love seeing new discoveries in retro games and Donkey Kong is my second favorite arcade game! Can't believe its already that old...