This isn't a very good way to discuss this. Buying habits are far from consistent. In certain years of my life I bought several games a month. Others it's no games at all. Are we including games that cost less than 10 bucks? Somehow it doesn't feel like spending 4 bucks on hyper sale counts. I have bought like 10 new games just because of the switch 2... But some of those were Switch games I just didn't buy at all. Since the Wii era I feel like I buy a lot to start with a console and then stop all together halfway through, mostly because I'm poor but also because there's so many options you don't end up getting anything. If I look at my switch alone right now my play history is pretty empty. Mario Kart world because I got it with the bundle and cyberpunk along with Balatro are three games I bought. So that's 2 or 3 based on price? I got Wonder which I regret. I returned Madden. Then I have like Owlboy a short hike, and like 4 more games that cost less than a cheap meal.
That's a lot according to the poll... But it seems like almost nothing.
I actually think last year I got RDR2, Spider-Man, and maybe crusader kings 3 on PC. And I got tears... Was that the year before? IDK. I have like no money so I feel I should be in the low end but this data makes me feel like I'm getting a lot?
@AstroTheGamosian Breath of the Wild. I think that the gameplay was more engaging. Red was definitely better in graphics and story, but gameplay aspects are more important when evaluating games. They both were masterpieces. And Chrono Trigger if you're wondering about 3.
@Awnos Uhhh no. The license didn't happen until the late 90s and it was mostly PC games with online functions then. It expanded with digital distribution and MMOs. Then when Xbox started to go digital and the iPod was a thing they realized they could combo license strategy from PC software with games.
When you bought a cartridge you owned it. You weren't allowed to own the code but you owned the game and they couldn't take it from you. You're just wrong.
Nothing I want to buy at those prices. I already have FFT and I'm not buying games again. I would have gotten Galaxy 2 if it was priced competitively with the Wii copy. I should just pick that up instead.
One doesn't leave a job like this unless he was getting a real crap deal.
I assume he will be his own boss from here on out. I, am willing to take some of the slack. I already called dibs on his job on YouTube. That's legally binding.
But I am still waiting for someone to do better than Bridge Commander. That was the absolute best ST game ever. I even consider it as the canon source of the end of the Romulan Star Empire.
I liked Splatoon. I bought Splatoon 2 for the Switch and enjoyed it for about half a year before they decided the gameolay had to be locked behind a subscription. Nothing has ever pissed me off more than buying a game and then them taking it away from me. I wish we were the type of society that would have punished that action. Instead no one said a single thing.
@jsty3105 It's always something with people. I think people need to find something special about themselves so they create arbitrary distinctions. I remember people fighting over graphics 20 years ago and while they didn't talk about frames they sure seemed to car about how it looked and not the gameplay.
i care about the price and the gameplay. That's quality. The frame rate is only an issue if it's below 24 fps or jumps wildly a lot so it feels clunky.
I don't know, everyone complains about every port because it's 30fps and it's either needless complaining or a major problem. If people buy the ports there's going to be ports. If people do not buy it over frame rates that are perfectly fine, then eventually there will be no ports.
I liked the demo of this game. It feels like it's not a value game though because it's limited in scope, so any additions will make this game more attractive. Somewhere between a puzzle game and a tactical game.
I absolutely hate when it's not available at midnight. I get the worldwide release but it's very disappointing when you're a night owl and they release a game when you're just going to bed.
For me it feels like the game is literally released a full day later.
@KingMike I highly recommend checking out the YouTube channel poparena and his series called knick nacks. He covers the history of every single show on Nickelodeon in chronological order of first premier date. It is amazing.
@RoboCube the Switch versions are overpriced. The Zelda games are excellent and basically 1 dollar an hour. They're not overpriced. Mind you they should be going down in price.
If you paid extra to upgrade the game, I think you got ripped off.
@Serpenterror R&B were on Nick, but they weren't Nick IP. The shows Nick can truly call it's own were pretty much made at and after Double Dare. Bullwinkle was a 60s cartoon.
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Re: Notorious Group 'Crimson Collective' Claims To Have Hacked Nintendo
Took you a few days to report this.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
@Burning_Spear Just one more run...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
Balatro, the answer is always Balatro.
Re: Nintendo's "Mysterious" Switch Online Playtest Program Gets Another Patent
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Re: Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered Twin Pack And IX Switch Physical Releases Confirmed For North America
FF7 is like 4 bucks on steam.
Re: It's Official, Minecraft Is Getting A Second Live-Action Movie
You won't see me.
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
This isn't a very good way to discuss this. Buying habits are far from consistent. In certain years of my life I bought several games a month. Others it's no games at all. Are we including games that cost less than 10 bucks? Somehow it doesn't feel like spending 4 bucks on hyper sale counts. I have bought like 10 new games just because of the switch 2... But some of those were Switch games I just didn't buy at all. Since the Wii era I feel like I buy a lot to start with a console and then stop all together halfway through, mostly because I'm poor but also because there's so many options you don't end up getting anything. If I look at my switch alone right now my play history is pretty empty. Mario Kart world because I got it with the bundle and cyberpunk along with Balatro are three games I bought. So that's 2 or 3 based on price? I got Wonder which I regret. I returned Madden. Then I have like Owlboy a short hike, and like 4 more games that cost less than a cheap meal.
That's a lot according to the poll... But it seems like almost nothing.
I actually think last year I got RDR2, Spider-Man, and maybe crusader kings 3 on PC. And I got tears... Was that the year before? IDK. I have like no money so I feel I should be in the low end but this data makes me feel like I'm getting a lot?
Re: Nintendo Updates Animated Short Film 'Close To You' With Some Familiar Faces
Had to go to Nintendo today app to find it. That was a good 8 minute commercial with both versions.
Re: Nintendo Updates Animated Short Film 'Close To You' With Some Familiar Faces
Where is the updated version? I don't see it on the website at all.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 Port For Switch 2 Really Does "Exist", It's Claimed
@AstroTheGamosian Breath of the Wild.
I think that the gameplay was more engaging. Red was definitely better in graphics and story, but gameplay aspects are more important when evaluating games. They both were masterpieces. And Chrono Trigger if you're wondering about 3.
Re: Nintendo Goes Full Pixar In Strange New Animated Short Film, 'Close To You'
Nintendo Has gone full corpo.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 Port For Switch 2 Really Does "Exist", It's Claimed
I can't believe people are talking bad about this game. It's got one of the best stories and is likely the second best game ever made.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
25 bucks on eBay for galaxy 2. Just saying.
Re: WWE 2K25 Online Shutdown Date Revealed Just Months After Switch 2 Release
@Awnos you're wrong. You never were allowed to duplicate it but that's it. You're confusing copyright law with licensing.
Re: Feature: From Z To A — Honouring My Favourite Pokémon, One Letter At A Time
Articuno is the best Pokemon ever. Did I only play yellow and blue? Yes. But in those games AU had no weakness. I beat everyone with it.
Re: WWE 2K25 Online Shutdown Date Revealed Just Months After Switch 2 Release
@Awnos Uhhh no. The license didn't happen until the late 90s and it was mostly PC games with online functions then. It expanded with digital distribution and MMOs. Then when Xbox started to go digital and the iPod was a thing they realized they could combo license strategy from PC software with games.
When you bought a cartridge you owned it. You weren't allowed to own the code but you owned the game and they couldn't take it from you. You're just wrong.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th October)
It's always Balatro.
Re: ICYMI: Switch 2 Available For Purchase At The My Nintendo Store (US)
It's all over the place. I think the demand for this is softer than they expected. Maybe because they're making dozens of mistakes.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Demo Datamine Leaks More Heroes
No demo on the switch?
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd October (North America)
Nothing I want to buy at those prices. I already have FFT and I'm not buying games again. I would have gotten Galaxy 2 if it was priced competitively with the Wii copy. I should just pick that up instead.
Re: Go Fast With Puma's Brand New Sonic The Hedgehog Collection
Is this Sega Life?
Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
One doesn't leave a job like this unless he was getting a real crap deal.
I assume he will be his own boss from here on out. I, am willing to take some of the slack. I already called dibs on his job on YouTube. That's legally binding.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Robot99 Does that mean red dead is coming?
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed On All Consoles
@Orwellian87 with your name should know better than to speak like that. AI scripts are putting you on a list.
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed On All Consoles
I wonder if a time traveling robot sabotaged their studios causing the delay. No Fate but what we make ... Unless we want another sequel.
Re: Dynasty Warriors: Origins Will Run At A "Fixed" 30fps On Switch 2
This is the way.
Re: Review: Star Trek: Resurgence (Switch) - '90s Trek Fan? This'll Transport You
I'll get this when the price is lower.
But I am still waiting for someone to do better than Bridge Commander. That was the absolute best ST game ever. I even consider it as the canon source of the end of the Romulan Star Empire.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th September)
The answer is always Balatro.
Re: Splatoon 3's Spooky Splatoween Splatfest Returns Next Month - Which Team Will You Pick?
I liked Splatoon. I bought Splatoon 2 for the Switch and enjoyed it for about half a year before they decided the gameolay had to be locked behind a subscription. Nothing has ever pissed me off more than buying a game and then them taking it away from me. I wish we were the type of society that would have punished that action. Instead no one said a single thing.
Re: Are You "Unsure" About Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade For Switch 2? Don't Worry, There'll Be A Demo
I'm unsure about all game key cards. Wait I mean I'm sure I'm not buying it.
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Greed. Pure greed.
Re: Surprise! A New "Free-To-Start" Fire Emblem Game Is Out On Mobile Devices Today
Well it feels like this game sucks.
Re: Surprise! A New "Free-To-Start" Fire Emblem Game Is Out On Mobile Devices Today
I'll try it, but I'm already hating the data they're farming.
Re: Genki Teases The 'ShadowCast 3' And 'Covert Dock 3', Likely Switch 2 Compatible
@RupeeClock And I am saying it won't work. Nintendo's own dock doesn't work properly. This one won't have the code so it Will be a buggy mess.
Re: Genki Teases The 'ShadowCast 3' And 'Covert Dock 3', Likely Switch 2 Compatible
It's not going to work with the S2. Nintendo made their dock proprietary with a bunk USB handshake protocol.
Re: WWE 2K25 Online Shutdown Date Revealed Just Months After Switch 2 Release
We need to stop paying for licenses. We need to own games.
Stop paying for vaporware.
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
I really don't even care if the Switch gets AAA games anymore. Most of them are terrible and the ones that are great are 1/3 the price on PC.
Re: Video: EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
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Re: Video: EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
@jsty3105 It's always something with people. I think people need to find something special about themselves so they create arbitrary distinctions. I remember people fighting over graphics 20 years ago and while they didn't talk about frames they sure seemed to car about how it looked and not the gameplay.
i care about the price and the gameplay. That's quality. The frame rate is only an issue if it's below 24 fps or jumps wildly a lot so it feels clunky.
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
I don't know, everyone complains about every port because it's 30fps and it's either needless complaining or a major problem. If people buy the ports there's going to be ports. If people do not buy it over frame rates that are perfectly fine, then eventually there will be no ports.
Re: Nintendo Of America Reportedly Cuts Loose Customer Service Contractors As It Looks To Outsource
Nintendo is just another corporation, and corporation is a four letter word. The worst one, in fact.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Teases New Playable Character
I liked the demo of this game. It feels like it's not a value game though because it's limited in scope, so any additions will make this game more attractive. Somewhere between a puzzle game and a tactical game.
Re: Video: EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
I wasn't going to get it, but I'm getting so sick of people complaining about 30 fps.
Re: Here's When Hades 2 Releases In Your Time Zone
I absolutely hate when it's not available at midnight. I get the worldwide release but it's very disappointing when you're a night owl and they release a game when you're just going to bed.
For me it feels like the game is literally released a full day later.
Re: Marvel Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters
I feel bad if your favorite character isn't a part of a game like this when they add so many characters.
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
@KingMike
I highly recommend checking out the YouTube channel poparena and his series called knick nacks. He covers the history of every single show on Nickelodeon in chronological order of first premier date. It is amazing.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Super Mario's Game History In 40th Anniversary Timeline
@RoboCube the Switch versions are overpriced. The Zelda games are excellent and basically 1 dollar an hour. They're not overpriced. Mind you they should be going down in price.
If you paid extra to upgrade the game, I think you got ripped off.
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
@Spider-Kev well, that is lame.
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
@Krambo42 "Heh heh, good as new!"
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
@Serpenterror R&B were on Nick, but they weren't Nick IP. The shows Nick can truly call it's own were pretty much made at and after Double Dare. Bullwinkle was a 60s cartoon.