@Wavey84 agree. Or maybe Sega should release planet harriers. That’s was a 2000 arcade only sequel that’s never been on anything. The game is absolute class as well. Why Sega isn’t putting some of these never before released stuff on the AGES line is anyone’s guess.
Interesting little article. This market of gaming has exploded over the last few years and more and more fly by nights are being attracted by the smell of money. The herd will thin out soon enough as people will figure out which companies to trust.
I don’t know how activision has gotten away relatively Scott free from criticism while EA has gotten blasted. Activision is just as bad if not worse. Yet another company I simply won’t buy games from due to their immoral way of fleecing the customer. EA, Activision and 2k are the pits
@Kit if you are uk based be prepared for disappointment. They confirmed that the policy has changed in the states and they are fixing free of charge but NOT in the uk. So they are only fixing it where they are getting sued
As great as this is, what’s the point of this if it just starts happening again a few months down the line? This is only good if they have solved the problem and will swap out the old guts for one without the inherent flaw, if that’s even possible.
If they have re-designed the controllers then I will def pick one up or maybe even one of the new switch revisions but if they are the same then absolutely no way. I’m a massive Nintendo fanboy but this issue is the only time I’ve been really really cheesed off with them over. It’s an absolute liberty that they released them in that state and then have the gall to charge people for repairs out of warranty for a faulty product.
@FiveDigitLP think it depends. If it’s just a port then it’s a serious why release that one situation. However if it’s being remade, they potentially could take a not very good game and massively improve it. So yeah depends on the amount of work being done I guess
Hey Guys I’ve just come into possession of a Pokemon ‘Trainer no.3’ card from a Japanese tournament. Any offers? I’ll deliver it personally as I work for the US mail service
Def interested in getting this but will wait for a sale. Think at 15 quid it’s slightly overpriced, especially as you can get the contra collection for basically the same.
Of course he’s defending them. EA are making BILLIONS from having them in their games. He’s being given multi million pound bonuses from them, as if he’d say anything to disparage them. If we thought they were bad, wait till we get hit by the new subscription wave and ‘access not ownership’ model.
@geox30 agree. The switch badly needs other types of racers. EA missed a trick not putting burnout paradise on the switch as there is a dearth of good racers on here.
@DABYX agree, there is nearly no alternatives to these games now. Back in the day there used to be a ton. The lack of competition has made the main developers lazy and greedy.
Sports games and fighters are really leading the way with regard to nickel and diming people with selling cut content back to players and now in game ads. What has happened here? I used to love both of these genres now I stay away like they have the plague. Such a shame
@HumanDog fair point. I did say some of the content on there as i did think size could be a problem(gonna avoid the obvious joke). We have had turok on switch though.
I’d be amazed if Microsoft don’t try to put at least some of the content on rare replay on the switch at some point. It’s guaranteed to make them cash . Most the stuff on there is synonymous with Nintendo platforms and fans would be all over it.
That Ubisoft presentation was awful. Someone tell these game companies that people want to see gameplay rather than cinematics all the time. So boring.
You get out what you put in. If you put in a half hearted effort like EA did then what does it expect to get out of it. Honestly I truly think they don’t want to work with Nintendo at this point as they have had plenty of games that could have been brought over and would have done very very well yet they choose not to. Burnout paradise for example. Considering the dearth of good racers on the switch this would have sold very very well and being based on an old title would have been an easy conversion yet they choose not to. Sad
Sounds like a decent game and the fact that it’s 35 quid is very nice. I’ll probably hold off and see how crash team holds up first before buying one or the other. Gotta be realistic I don’t need three of them
Man i miss this era of Star Wars games. They had so many good ones coming out one after another. Such a shame that licence is stuck with EA now. I really feel that stunts the creativity and variety we used to get.
@Wavey84 well at least they tried. Most game adverts these days just show pre rendered scenes that aren’t even indicative of the in game graphics and gameplay. They have at least tried something of a throw back.
@magnumc500 haha yeah I’ve seen that. It’s by the same guy who did Mandy(which is also an interesting watch). I worked at blockbuster for over 10 years. I’ve seen and have an interest in all kinds of stuff. All lot of the time the smaller releases are some of the better ones.
@magnumc500 I saw rubber as it’s directed by Mr Ozio a French electronic music producer who’s always interesting. It was fun. Thought ghostbusters was average at best. Really didn’t stand out to me. I don’t mind a B movie at all if it’s done well but Doom doesn’t looks great at all. If there is one genre that you really don’t need a large budget for it’s horror. You can easily produce an excellent horror on a shoestring budget but what you do need is talent, I’m not sold that the director has that. We’ll see though.
@subpopz it’s really quality. The controls may have aged a bit but the actual game is just brilliant. Right mix of everything. Tension, fear, action and camp ness.
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Re: Space Harrier And Puyo Puyo Join The Sega Ages Line Later This Month
@Wavey84 agree. Or maybe Sega should release planet harriers. That’s was a 2000 arcade only sequel that’s never been on anything. The game is absolute class as well. Why Sega isn’t putting some of these never before released stuff on the AGES line is anyone’s guess.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Rabbids: Adventure Party On Nintendo Switch
Looks a little phoned in uninspired to me. Sure there is some enjoyment here but nothing revolutionary.
Re: Irem's Classic Shoot 'Em Up X Multiply Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
This game is an absolute classic. Great to see it come back on the switch
Re: Talking Point: Are Retro Repro Firms Exploiting Demand With Shoddy Products?
Interesting little article. This market of gaming has exploded over the last few years and more and more fly by nights are being attracted by the smell of money. The herd will thin out soon enough as people will figure out which companies to trust.
Re: The Dinosaur Hunter Returns To Switch Next Week In Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
Loved the original on the n64. Think this will get a pick up.
Re: Crash Team Racing Will Soon Allow Players To Buy Wumpa Coins With Real Money
I don’t know how activision has gotten away relatively Scott free from criticism while EA has gotten blasted. Activision is just as bad if not worse. Yet another company I simply won’t buy games from due to their immoral way of fleecing the customer. EA, Activision and 2k are the pits
Re: Rumour: Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Might Be Limited To Certain Regions
I enquired here with Nintendo uk and they also told me to cough up those queen quids. Hope this changes
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Fix Joy-Con Drift For Free And Refund Customers Who Paid
@Kit if you are uk based be prepared for disappointment. They confirmed that the policy has changed in the states and they are fixing free of charge but NOT in the uk. So they are only fixing it where they are getting sued
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Fix Joy-Con Drift For Free And Refund Customers Who Paid
As great as this is, what’s the point of this if it just starts happening again a few months down the line? This is only good if they have solved the problem and will swap out the old guts for one without the inherent flaw, if that’s even possible.
Re: Comical Business Sim Two Point Hospital Scores A 2019 Switch Release
Was waiting for this to show up. Will pick this up
Re: Soapbox: Sorry Nintendo, Joy-Con Drift Means I Won't Buy Switch Lite At Launch
If they have re-designed the controllers then I will def pick one up or maybe even one of the new switch revisions but if they are the same then absolutely no way. I’m a massive Nintendo fanboy but this issue is the only time I’ve been really really cheesed off with them over. It’s an absolute liberty that they released them in that state and then have the gall to charge people for repairs out of warranty for a faulty product.
Re: Class Action Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Nintendo For Switch Joy-Con "Drifting" Issues
@AlternateButtons absolutely masterful troll. You just put the line in the water and waited for the bite. Like shooting fish in a barrel.
As for my joycons. I play my switch in a hermetically sealed room while in a full hazmat suit and STILL got the drift problem.
Re: Famitsu Confirm Rumoured Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD For Switch
@electrolite77 haven’t we all😂
Re: Famitsu Confirm Rumoured Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD For Switch
@electrolite77 that’s what she said
Re: Famitsu Confirm Rumoured Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD For Switch
@FiveDigitLP think it depends. If it’s just a port then it’s a serious why release that one situation. However if it’s being remade, they potentially could take a not very good game and massively improve it. So yeah depends on the amount of work being done I guess
Re: Deals: PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Mini Pre-orders Are Now Live
Def gonna pick up one of those bad boys. Come to daddy
Re: Ultra Rare Pokémon Card Sells For $60,000, Gets Lost In The Mail
Hey Guys I’ve just come into possession of a Pokemon ‘Trainer no.3’ card from a Japanese tournament. Any offers? I’ll deliver it personally as I work for the US mail service
Re: Review: Blazing Chrome - A Truly Amazing Contra Tribute That 2D Fans Will Adore
Def interested in getting this but will wait for a sale. Think at 15 quid it’s slightly overpriced, especially as you can get the contra collection for basically the same.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: What Are The Differences?
Wonder if they have upgraded or changed the joystick internals as the joycons are really really flimsy and stick drift is terrible on them.
Re: Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Confirmed, Launches This September
Wow, didn’t see that coming😒
Re: Seven-Year-Old YouTube Phenomenon Gets His Own Kart Racer, Race With Ryan
At last the successor to Mario Kart 8 deluxe is here. Definitive. Day one.
Re: Wii's Donkey Kong Country Returns Is Now Playable At 1080p And 60fps On Nvidia Shield
Seeing it on that makes me need it on the switch. I’d love for this and galaxy etc to get moved over.
Re: Suda51 Wants To Go "Above And Beyond" Fan Expectations With No More Heroes 3
Shouldn’t be hard ,my expectations are quite low after Travis strikes again so going beyond them should be easy. 😉
Re: Hands On: This $50 Handheld Plays Pretty Much Every Game From Your Misspent Youth
Some people really like to moan don’t they. When I see articles I’m not interested in I usually just don’t read them. Weird how that works
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Wonder Boy: Monster Land - When RPG Meets Arcade Platformer
@Dawve30 love psycho fox. It’s often forgotten about sadly. Would love for them to do a remaster if that.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Wonder Boy: Monster Land - When RPG Meets Arcade Platformer
Not the most exciting AGES release. Find some of their choices curious.
Re: EA CEO Defends Microtransactions, Says It’s "Actually Possible" To Do It Right
Of course he’s defending them. EA are making BILLIONS from having them in their games. He’s being given multi million pound bonuses from them, as if he’d say anything to disparage them. If we thought they were bad, wait till we get hit by the new subscription wave and ‘access not ownership’ model.
Re: Contra And Metal Slug-Inspired Platformer Blazing Chrome Comes To Switch This July
This looks great. Love contra and this looks like it massively owes its existence to it. Look forward to seeing if this is good.
Re: Review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - A Karting Treat For Fans And Newcomers Alike
@geox30 agree. The switch badly needs other types of racers. EA missed a trick not putting burnout paradise on the switch as there is a dearth of good racers on here.
Re: Nintendo Finally Opens A Second Official Retail Store
Slow, careful expansion. Can’t wait for the Nintendo london store to finally open in 3023.
Re: NBA 2K19 Newcomers Outraged By In-Game Video Advertisments
@DABYX agree, there is nearly no alternatives to these games now. Back in the day there used to be a ton. The lack of competition has made the main developers lazy and greedy.
Re: NBA 2K19 Newcomers Outraged By In-Game Video Advertisments
Sports games and fighters are really leading the way with regard to nickel and diming people with selling cut content back to players and now in game ads. What has happened here? I used to love both of these genres now I stay away like they have the plague. Such a shame
Re: Konami's Castlevania, Contra And Arcade Collections Now Include Japanese Game Versions
This is great news and makes them a much more appealing product. These are great collections. Hopefully we can get more of these off Konami.
Re: Rolling Gunner Brings Side-Scrolling Bullet Hell Shmup Action To Switch Next Week
Looks decent. Not the biggest bullet hell fan out there but may check it out.
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Switch Listing Appears On Amazon Germany, But We Wouldn't Count On It
@HumanDog fair point. I did say some of the content on there as i did think size could be a problem(gonna avoid the obvious joke). We have had turok on switch though.
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Switch Listing Appears On Amazon Germany, But We Wouldn't Count On It
I’d be amazed if Microsoft don’t try to put at least some of the content on rare replay on the switch at some point. It’s guaranteed to make them cash . Most the stuff on there is synonymous with Nintendo platforms and fans would be all over it.
Re: Panzer Dragoon: Remake Landing On Switch This Winter
All over this. So glad SEGA are doing stuff with their classic IPs again.
Re: Just Dance 2020 Arrives On Switch And Nintendo Wii This November
That Ubisoft presentation was awful. Someone tell these game companies that people want to see gameplay rather than cinematics all the time. So boring.
Re: Soapbox: EA’s Approach To FIFA On Switch Is Typically Short-Sighted
You get out what you put in. If you put in a half hearted effort like EA did then what does it expect to get out of it. Honestly I truly think they don’t want to work with Nintendo at this point as they have had plenty of games that could have been brought over and would have done very very well yet they choose not to. Burnout paradise for example. Considering the dearth of good racers on the switch this would have sold very very well and being based on an old title would have been an easy conversion yet they choose not to. Sad
Re: FIFA 20 On Switch Will Be A Scaled-Back "Legacy Edition"
Yet when it doesn’t sell well they will say that the market isn’t there on the switch. What a joke.
Re: Review: Team Sonic Racing - A Safe Effort Which Lags Well Behind Mario Kart 8
Sounds like a decent game and the fact that it’s 35 quid is very nice. I’ll probably hold off and see how crash team holds up first before buying one or the other. Gotta be realistic I don’t need three of them
Re: Video: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Gets A Stunning HD Makeover In Unreal Engine 4
Man i miss this era of Star Wars games. They had so many good ones coming out one after another. Such a shame that licence is stuck with EA now. I really feel that stunts the creativity and variety we used to get.
Re: Video: Sega Releases Ridiculous Live Action Trailer To Promote Team Sonic Racing
@Wavey84 well at least they tried. Most game adverts these days just show pre rendered scenes that aren’t even indicative of the in game graphics and gameplay. They have at least tried something of a throw back.
Re: The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Secures A Release Date
@Kainbrightside my pleasure. Need anymore in different genres just let me know. It used to be my job 😂
Re: The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Secures A Release Date
@magnumc500 haha yeah I’ve seen that. It’s by the same guy who did Mandy(which is also an interesting watch). I worked at blockbuster for over 10 years. I’ve seen and have an interest in all kinds of stuff. All lot of the time the smaller releases are some of the better ones.
Re: Video: Sega Releases Ridiculous Live Action Trailer To Promote Team Sonic Racing
@Ralizah exactly this. It’s totally a throw back to those 90s tude adverts. Quite nice to see actually
Re: The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Secures A Release Date
@magnumc500 I saw rubber as it’s directed by Mr Ozio a French electronic music producer who’s always interesting. It was fun. Thought ghostbusters was average at best. Really didn’t stand out to me. I don’t mind a B movie at all if it’s done well but Doom doesn’t looks great at all. If there is one genre that you really don’t need a large budget for it’s horror. You can easily produce an excellent horror on a shoestring budget but what you do need is talent, I’m not sold that the director has that. We’ll see though.
Re: The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Secures A Release Date
@magnumc500 good luck. The best I think you can hope for is a ‘so bad it’s good’ scenario.
Re: Review: Resident Evil 4 - An Ageing Masterpiece Which Deserves More Care And Attention
@subpopz it’s really quality. The controls may have aged a bit but the actual game is just brilliant. Right mix of everything. Tension, fear, action and camp ness.
Re: Sega Ages Wonder Boy In Monster Land "Coming Soon" To The Japanese eShop
@Galarian_Lassie yeah exactly this. It’s a massive pain waiting to hear when they will finally make it over here. Waiting on virtua racing.