Iāve picked up every Labo so far. Itās a great time with my daughter and family. Always neat and the garage is cool to tinker around with. Itās a phenomenal, charming and impressive piece of kit. A lot and I mean a lot of effort went into making this. Definitely understand itās not for everyone but I still think itās an impressive and respectful piece of tech applied through cardboard. Just genius lol.
@Agramonte "If people do not start to expect more, there will be no reason for the publishers to give more."
This is something I can actually agree with you on. Doesn't happen often š
However publishers cheapening out and doing less and less is an ongoing popular trend and unfortunately our expectations and buying habits I fear will have no effect. If we don't buy it they simply will stop publishing those kind of games. It's sad and infuriating to see how greedy they've become (or always were) and will continue to be.
@Poloscen89 the game has 75+ Fully fleshed out characters to fight with are you serious or just trolling? Last thing the game is, is barren and empty. Thatās just the furthest stretch from the truth.
Yep 10 yrs behind and killing it with the fastest selling console in history lol. Clearly it appeals, this aināt a system to compete in the graphical arms race. If you donāt like the system then itās not for you, simple. The ~35 million+ or so sales might beg to differ with your line of thinking though.
@DockEllisD Whatās the benefit of the Japanese version again? I heard the West will get alternative cover art so that stupid download warning isnāt there anyway.
I'd be all over an enhanced "pro" model They're due for an upgrade anyway we're two years into the consoles life and it's surely lacking some necessary features.
@Spoony_Tech why would you be upset? I bought another one recently, the smash version. If they came out with a pro version Iād be mega hype. I would just sell my smash switch with normal joycons from my hacked switch keep the smash ones and sell it for $200 bucks. Offset the cost of the new one by nearly 2/3. If itās a little more than $300 thatās still a nice savings off the new one.
Iām certain Iāll be putting a lot of time into this one. I love hollow night and 85+ hours was no joke in that game. I can only imagine it will be a similar and very worthwhile experience.
Never got to play this one before and I've heard so many good things over the years, can't wait to get my hands on this one I know it's going to be a blast.
A review isn't the end all be all, one person's opinion shouldn't be the only deciding factor. I personally read at the very least 5 reviews on the game I'm interested in, see the similarities in what they claim are pros and cons and go from there.
You'll see the differences in the experience that the reviewers had from there and then can make a more comfortable and informed decision. For some the bugs wonāt be as egregious or if your a music fan the repetition wonāt be a bother, those kinds of things.
@Majora101 I have nothing against the employees at GameStop, far from it I've had good friends over the years that have worked there.
However I can't begin to explain the seething loathing I feel for GameStop as a corporate entity. It's disgusting how they treat they're employees let alone customers. I can't wait till the executives see this business model fail for they're anti consumer practices and greed. They're all around just scum of the earth, again not most employees.
@MysticGengar @okeribok it's baffling that Nintendo did not update the switch prior to launch to have industry standard USB-C, they had time and it's abysmally shortsighted.
Rico looks cool. I wonder how many people will actually be interested in the Chocobo game? I know I'm not lol, but I think it's fairly popular in Japan.
@Agramonte bro even in the Wii U days they had enough cash in reserves to run the company at a loss for something like 80 years. They were losing money but were still sitting on a ton of cash.
Again sounds like Nintendo to take old tech and put they're own spin on it. Look at the classic systems, not the first to do it but the first to do it well. Even the Gameboy when released was pretty archaic tech spec wise, and the tech in the switch while no slouch is also fairly outdated.
Besides this venture is clearly aimed for kids and family and will probably perform well enough to entertain for a while which is all that should be expected of this. This isn't Nintendo's attempt at competing with PSVR, Valve or Occulus so expectations really should be toned down heavily.
@Agramonte I'm not sure if your aware but since it's inception along with Gunpei Yokoi they're all about using older tech in fun and new ways, which is also highly profitable another reason they're sitting on heaploads of cash.
It's probably against company principles at this point and highly doubtful they'll ever be on the bleeding edge of tech lol.
They're whole way of developing is thinking how old tech can be used in fresh and innovative ways, so nintendo will never be another XBOX or PS hardware, spec, competitive contender. They've never pushed the limits of new tech but rather old tech. Just wanted to throw it out there in case that's what your looking for from Ninty cuz then you're going to continue to be disappointed
I know Xenoblade 2 hit the million mark worldwide thank goodness cuz that game is beautiful. Even though I bought the season pass I even got Torna physically just cuz.
So 200K over there seems to be pretty good. Just glad to see it in the top 20 even if it's last place. Hope it keeps selling as one of the best RPG'S for the switch although DQ11 and Persona 5 will be obliterating it in sales lol.
And it's only a "might consider it" lol. I'm going to buy the game because I want it, not because I hope DMC5 comes to switch.
I suggest most people do the same. I wouldn't hold my breath for the game to come, besides the fact that it'll receive a major downgrade in the graphics/performance department I don't like these kind of statements. Plus I'm not waiting that long.
I wouldn't purchase a game I'm not interested in in hopes it's brings another when they're not even the same kind of game, so I don't understand how sales for Dragon's Dogma gauges interest for DMC5.
It looks nice but wouldnāt work for me as 10 case slots doesnāt really solve my space issues, however I do like the controller holders on it and the little drawer on the bottom.
@MoonKnight7 appreciate the feedback, very true I should just be happy for others I guess lol.
@darthstuey Gotcha and yes I could see how that could become addictive for the obsessive collector completionist in all of us.
@bleedinmagic81 my bad if I came across as hostile, I joke when I say it's gross, (although some of the character designs are freaky) just hard for me to grasp why there's so much hype for a relatively dull game imo. I was probably more curious as to what it is that people like about the game and chose to drive feedback through sarcasm and thanks to a few other users i understand a bit more. At the end of the day though I'd beat the franchise with a stick on fire š (Now that's hostile) haha
@Ricube lots of amiibo all over the stores here. Walmart, target, best buy, GameStop. They all carry a bunch still. TRU had stock too up until it's liquidation. š¢
Started with a few Smash ones on Wii U.. now I have them all š (except for animal crossing cuz that series is gross.. don't understand the appeal of the game or characters at all, bores me to death whenever I try it out.)
I do mean ALL of them. Every smash series, Kirby series, Fire Emblem
series, Super Mario series, Splatoon series, Odyssey series etc.. just please keep animal crossing away from me.
It's sad that AC is one of the titles people are looking forward to the most this year. You literally do nothing but walk around talk to boring characters, play dull minigames, grab collectibles and decorate stuff.. it's so freaking boring I don't understand why people want the game. Drives me nuts.
@Zach777 can't say I have many issues with either Splatoon or Smash. On smash I usually just remove someone from Arena due to their poor connection and Splatoon, arms and MK8DX run buttery smooth for me.
@UnbreakableAlex @graysoncharles The reason to get it on switch is to be able to play it anywhere not just at home. Most games I get on switch. Exclusives and multiplats I can't play on Switch I get on my PS4. Also I think most people that have a switch have a PC or PS4, people that own a switch only are in the minority.
For example I've held off on buying DQ 11 cuz it's coming to switch with a definite version no less however DMC5 obviously I'll be getting on PS4.
It's going to be the same for me. I love these games, but I'm waiting for a sale both physically and digitally for 4. This price gouging Nintendo Switch games is an outrageous practice and I wish people would just outright not buy them to send a clear message they need to have price parity or just be plain fair with their pricing. Greedy ass mother**** make me sick.
@impurekind what iwata and miyamoto make is peanuts compared to ceo's of say Activision and EA at around $30,000,000 USD. I'd say they're wage is much more reasonable and humble.
Activision's new CFO gets a $15 million sign on bonus as they make record earnings in company history yet layoff 800 employees.
I think it's fair to say that Nintendo's top executives and working conditions are both reasonable and fair regardless of how they want to calculate average wage.
Edit: oh and good on you citing sources and educating people about the pay gap and salary misconception. I don't know about Japan as much though so I have no contructive information or discussion to give.
Always funny to see all the fortnite haters on here. Game is fun, I don't play much cuz I have a lot of games currently backlogged and running g through them but it's a fun and good game.
Gotta love the crowd that's hating on it just cuz it's popular or just cuz they suck at it. By no means is it a bad game and to be good it takes quite a bit of skill.
These are probably the same people that hate on Apex Legends because it's a Battle Royale game but my goodness did Respawn make a marvel of a game with that. Too bad it's published by EA.
I'll get the physical cartridge for RE 0/1 I'll have a 20% off discount via GCU through Best Buy but until RE4 comes down in price since it's digital only I'm content with playing it on my Wii or GameCube.
Haha I love this guy! The steam room was always fun to watch. And the response to when we can expect the game is one of the best Iāve ever heard. āLater than you want, but sooner than you think.ā Freaking wonderful.
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Re: Pinball-Themed Senran Kagura: Peach Ball Gets Western Switch Release This Summer
"an unsurprising lack of pinball content" šš ah I love it. I'll be purchasing if not only for the laughs but clearly the titilation š
Re: Furi's Freedom Update Is Now Live On The Nintendo Switch
A reason to pick it up and play again real quick.
Re: Nintendo Labo Wins Two 2019 BAFTA Games Awards
Iāve picked up every Labo so far. Itās a great time with my daughter and family. Always neat and the garage is cool to tinker around with. Itās a phenomenal, charming and impressive piece of kit. A lot and I mean a lot of effort went into making this. Definitely understand itās not for everyone but I still think itās an impressive and respectful piece of tech applied through cardboard. Just genius lol.
Re: The Friends Of Ringo Ishikawa Is An Open World Beat āEm Up Hitting Switch This Week
@Itzdmo nah bruh just nah.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May
@Agramonte "If people do not start to expect more, there will be no reason for the publishers to give more."
This is something I can actually agree with you on. Doesn't happen often š
However publishers cheapening out and doing less and less is an ongoing popular trend and unfortunately our expectations and buying habits I fear will have no effect. If we don't buy it they simply will stop publishing those kind of games. It's sad and infuriating to see how greedy they've become (or always were) and will continue to be.
Re: The Great Ace Attorney Receives Full 3DS Translation Thanks To Fans
@wazlon seriously?
Re: Did Best Buy Leak Joker's Render For Smash Bros. Ultimate Ahead Of Schedule?
@Poloscen89 the game has 75+ Fully fleshed out characters to fight with are you serious or just trolling? Last thing the game is, is barren and empty. Thatās just the furthest stretch from the truth.
Yep 10 yrs behind and killing it with the fastest selling console in history lol. Clearly it appeals, this aināt a system to compete in the graphical arms race. If you donāt like the system then itās not for you, simple. The ~35 million+ or so sales might beg to differ with your line of thinking though.
Re: Battle Princess Madelyn Quality Of Life Update Adds King Daddy and Boss Rush Mode
@Liam_Doolan I hear ya. @nukatha itād be nice if this got a physical with all the dlc, patches and updates. Hope it does well I really enjoyed it.
Re: Pre-Order Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Or XII From Nintendo UK For A Chance To Win Prizes
@DockEllisD Whatās the benefit of the Japanese version again? I heard the West will get alternative cover art so that stupid download warning isnāt there anyway.
Re: Pre-Order Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Or XII From Nintendo UK For A Chance To Win Prizes
US equivalent please.. I mean we get absolute *(****)* on anything physical over here.
*(You used some not so lovely language - Matthew010)*
Re: Battle Princess Madelyn Quality Of Life Update Adds King Daddy and Boss Rush Mode
@liam_doolan So will the review be updated to reflect this update I think it will make all the difference now to the enjoyment level of the game.
Re: Random: Fan Recreates The Nintendo Labo Piano In Pop-Up Book Form
This is an amazing feat of engineering. Creator is very talented as well.
Re: Random: This Zelda Sheikah Slate Phone Charger Is Amazing, If A Little Cumbersome
Neat but pricey. Not sure itās worth the money but still pretty awesome.
Re: Senran Kagura Producer Leaves Marvelous After Frustrations Over Sexual Content Restrictions
Good on him, never like to see the original vision of the creators/team get diminished by publishers regardless of the genre.
Re: Rumours Of New Switch Models Cause Nintendo's Share Price To Significantly Rise
I'd be all over an enhanced "pro" model They're due for an upgrade anyway we're two years into the consoles life and it's surely lacking some necessary features.
@Spoony_Tech why would you be upset? I bought another one recently, the smash version. If they came out with a pro version Iād be mega hype. I would just sell my smash switch with normal joycons from my hacked switch keep the smash ones and sell it for $200 bucks. Offset the cost of the new one by nearly 2/3. If itās a little more than $300 thatās still a nice savings off the new one.
Re: Random: Did Game Freak Sneak The 'Loss' Meme Into PokƩmon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee?
I'm freaking lost.. and still don't get it. Anyone care to explain in a bit more detail? I don't see the lines in the windows.
Re: The Free Wizard Of Legend Sky Palace Update Is Now Available
A perfect morsel to bring me right back into this gem of a game.
Re: InkyPen Is Now Offering Free-To-Read Comics On Nintendo Switch
Nice itāll give me and others a reason to check out the app
Re: Team Cherry Provides Hollow Knight: Silksong Update, New Characters Revealed
Iām certain Iāll be putting a lot of time into this one. I love hollow night and 85+ hours was no joke in that game. I can only imagine it will be a similar and very worthwhile experience.
Re: Castle Crashers Remastered Brings 2D Beat 'Em Up Action To The Nintendo Switch
Never got to play this one before and I've heard so many good things over the years, can't wait to get my hands on this one I know it's going to be a blast.
Re: Review: Fimbul - An Atmospheric But Unforgivably Flaky Norse Adventure
A review isn't the end all be all, one person's opinion shouldn't be the only deciding factor. I personally read at the very least 5 reviews on the game I'm interested in, see the similarities in what they claim are pros and cons and go from there.
You'll see the differences in the experience that the reviewers had from there and then can make a more comfortable and informed decision. For some the bugs wonāt be as egregious or if your a music fan the repetition wonāt be a bother, those kinds of things.
Re: Super Real Mahjong PV Temporarily Removed From Switch eShop Due To Accidental Nudity
Oh my God it's a NIPPLE, hide the children.
Re: Hands Up, Who Needs A Pair Of These Custom Zelda Game Boy Trainers?
@twadebarcelona @Heavyarms55 Trainers are what we call sneakers In the U.S. I've mostly heard the term used overseas and with friends from Europe.
Re: This Portable Joy-Con Charger Doubles Up As A Controller, And It Charges Your Switch Too
@thedicemaster Educated and great response. thanks for the info and definitely changes my outlook on things.
Re: Attack On Titan 2: Final Battle Officially Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
@Majora101 I have nothing against the employees at GameStop, far from it I've had good friends over the years that have worked there.
However I can't begin to explain the seething loathing I feel for GameStop as a corporate entity. It's disgusting how they treat they're employees let alone customers. I can't wait till the executives see this business model fail for they're anti consumer practices and greed. They're all around just scum of the earth, again not most employees.
Re: This Portable Joy-Con Charger Doubles Up As A Controller, And It Charges Your Switch Too
@MysticGengar @okeribok it's baffling that Nintendo did not update the switch prior to launch to have industry standard USB-C, they had time and it's abysmally shortsighted.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th March (North America)
Rico looks cool. I wonder how many people will actually be interested in the Chocobo game? I know I'm not lol, but I think it's fairly popular in Japan.
Re: VR Developer Defends Labo VR, Predicts This Might Only Be The Start For Nintendo
@Agramonte bro even in the Wii U days they had enough cash in reserves to run the company at a loss for something like 80 years. They were losing money but were still sitting on a ton of cash.
Again sounds like Nintendo to take old tech and put they're own spin on it. Look at the classic systems, not the first to do it but the first to do it well. Even the Gameboy when released was pretty archaic tech spec wise, and the tech in the switch while no slouch is also fairly outdated.
Besides this venture is clearly aimed for kids and family and will probably perform well enough to entertain for a while which is all that should be expected of this. This isn't Nintendo's attempt at competing with PSVR, Valve or Occulus so expectations really should be toned down heavily.
Re: VR Developer Defends Labo VR, Predicts This Might Only Be The Start For Nintendo
@Agramonte I'm not sure if your aware but since it's inception along with Gunpei Yokoi they're all about using older tech in fun and new ways, which is also highly profitable another reason they're sitting on heaploads of cash.
It's probably against company principles at this point and highly doubtful they'll ever be on the bleeding edge of tech lol.
They're whole way of developing is thinking how old tech can be used in fresh and innovative ways, so nintendo will never be another XBOX or PS hardware, spec, competitive contender. They've never pushed the limits of new tech but rather old tech. Just wanted to throw it out there in case that's what your looking for from Ninty cuz then you're going to continue to be disappointed
Re: Video: The Doom Annihilation Movie Looks Absolutely Horrifying
Just take a look at the names of the executive producers and they're credited productions. Doesn't bode well in the quality department.
Re: Unit 4 Brings Fast-Paced Co-Op Platforming To Switch This Week
I might get 60% off at that price I won't resist a good time with a few friends.
Re: Random: Mod Puts Peter Griffin In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
This is hilarious I'll definitely be trying it out.
Re: Here Are The Top 20 Best-Selling Switch Retail Games In Japan (As Of February 2019)
I know Xenoblade 2 hit the million mark worldwide thank goodness cuz that game is beautiful. Even though I bought the season pass I even got Torna physically just cuz.
So 200K over there seems to be pretty good. Just glad to see it in the top 20 even if it's last place. Hope it keeps selling as one of the best RPG'S for the switch although DQ11 and Persona 5 will be obliterating it in sales lol.
Re: Random: Were Banjo And Kazooie Named After A Nintendo President's Grandchild And Son?
Why the heck would you name your kid Banjo?!
Re: Devil May Cry 5 Will Be Considered For Switch If Dragon's Dogma Sells Enough
And it's only a "might consider it" lol. I'm going to buy the game because I want it, not because I hope DMC5 comes to switch.
I suggest most people do the same. I wouldn't hold my breath for the game to come, besides the fact that it'll receive a major downgrade in the graphics/performance department I don't like these kind of statements. Plus I'm not waiting that long.
I wouldn't purchase a game I'm not interested in in hopes it's brings another when they're not even the same kind of game, so I don't understand how sales for Dragon's Dogma gauges interest for DMC5.
Re: Snakebyte Reveals The Games:Tower Storage Solution For Nintendo Switch
It looks nice but wouldnāt work for me as 10 case slots doesnāt really solve my space issues, however I do like the controller holders on it and the little drawer on the bottom.
Re: New Nintendo Labo Kit Introduces VR Gaming On Switch This April
May try it out once I see a few reviews out there. Looks like it could be fun with my kid and family.
Re: Guide: The Best Value amiibo For Your Nintendo Switch
@MoonKnight7 appreciate the feedback, very true I should just be happy for others I guess lol.
@darthstuey Gotcha and yes I could see how that could become addictive for the obsessive collector completionist in all of us.
@bleedinmagic81 my bad if I came across as hostile, I joke when I say it's gross, (although some of the character designs are freaky) just hard for me to grasp why there's so much hype for a relatively dull game imo. I was probably more curious as to what it is that people like about the game and chose to drive feedback through sarcasm and thanks to a few other users i understand a bit more. At the end of the day though I'd beat the franchise with a stick on fire š (Now that's hostile) haha
Re: Guide: The Best Value amiibo For Your Nintendo Switch
@Ricube lots of amiibo all over the stores here. Walmart, target, best buy, GameStop. They all carry a bunch still. TRU had stock too up until it's liquidation. š¢
Re: Guide: The Best Value amiibo For Your Nintendo Switch
Started with a few Smash ones on Wii U.. now I have them all š (except for animal crossing cuz that series is gross.. don't understand the appeal of the game or characters at all, bores me to death whenever I try it out.)
I do mean ALL of them. Every smash series, Kirby series, Fire Emblem
series, Super Mario series, Splatoon series, Odyssey series etc.. just please keep animal crossing away from me.
It's sad that AC is one of the titles people are looking forward to the most this year. You literally do nothing but walk around talk to boring characters, play dull minigames, grab collectibles and decorate stuff.. it's so freaking boring I don't understand why people want the game. Drives me nuts.
Re: Battle Against A Royal Nightmare In Trine 4 On Switch This Autumn
I'm pretty excited for this, I really enjoyed the first 2. Plus 4 player co-op sounds amazing.
Re: Sorry Folks, Mortal Kombat 11's Online Stress Test Is Skipping Switch
@Zach777 can't say I have many issues with either Splatoon or Smash. On smash I usually just remove someone from Arena due to their poor connection and Splatoon, arms and MK8DX run buttery smooth for me.
Re: Sorry Folks, Mortal Kombat 11's Online Stress Test Is Skipping Switch
@spirit_flame did u seriously get confused by the title? Who in their right mind would think NL is hosting the stress test. That makes no sense.
Re: Talking Point: Capcomās Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
@UnbreakableAlex @graysoncharles The reason to get it on switch is to be able to play it anywhere not just at home. Most games I get on switch. Exclusives and multiplats I can't play on Switch I get on my PS4. Also I think most people that have a switch have a PC or PS4, people that own a switch only are in the minority.
For example I've held off on buying DQ 11 cuz it's coming to switch with a definite version no less however DMC5 obviously I'll be getting on PS4.
Re: Talking Point: Capcomās Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
It's going to be the same for me. I love these games, but I'm waiting for a sale both physically and digitally for 4. This price gouging Nintendo Switch games is an outrageous practice and I wish people would just outright not buy them to send a clear message they need to have price parity or just be plain fair with their pricing. Greedy ass mother**** make me sick.
Re: Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
@Tsusasi yea man exactly, I have until October and I'm going to milk every bit that I can get out of this program.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Average Salary, Age And More Of Its Employees In Japan
@impurekind what iwata and miyamoto make is peanuts compared to ceo's of say Activision and EA at around $30,000,000 USD. I'd say they're wage is much more reasonable and humble.
Activision's new CFO gets a $15 million sign on bonus as they make record earnings in company history yet layoff 800 employees.
I think it's fair to say that Nintendo's top executives and working conditions are both reasonable and fair regardless of how they want to calculate average wage.
Edit: oh and good on you citing sources and educating people about the pay gap and salary misconception. I don't know about Japan as much though so I have no contructive information or discussion to give.
Re: Epic Doesn't Plan To Improve The Frame Rate In The Switch Version Of Fortnite
Always funny to see all the fortnite haters on here. Game is fun, I don't play much cuz I have a lot of games currently backlogged and running g through them but it's a fun and good game.
Gotta love the crowd that's hating on it just cuz it's popular or just cuz they suck at it. By no means is it a bad game and to be good it takes quite a bit of skill.
These are probably the same people that hate on Apex Legends because it's a Battle Royale game but my goodness did Respawn make a marvel of a game with that. Too bad it's published by EA.
Re: Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
I'll get the physical cartridge for RE 0/1 I'll have a 20% off discount via GCU through Best Buy but until RE4 comes down in price since it's digital only I'm content with playing it on my Wii or GameCube.
Re: Feature: Why Image & Form Is Taking A Risk With SteamWorld Quest On Switch
Haha I love this guy! The steam room was always fun to watch. And the response to when we can expect the game is one of the best Iāve ever heard. āLater than you want, but sooner than you think.ā Freaking wonderful.