This type of thing swings in roundabouts and will fluctuate between onshore, nearshore and offshore. Sadly it's the nature of all businesses these days and yes the knowledge transfer will always be weak and I'm sure theses contractors will move successfully into their next contracts.
I remember importing street fighter 2 (USA) for £80, just so I could play it earlier than the UK release. I remember paying £60-70 for the first batch of N64 games, etc...
Higher prices for some games is just the way it has always been!
However they've had good 10 years to develop MKW, yet they'll drip feed the release and they released the same game over two systems in the interim.. dev costs surely we're offset by reselling the same game over and over
What I hate is Mario kart world already has planned DLC packs. Meaning £65 will be £115+.. Hopefully this time they won't be lazy and port mobile tracks over with substandard graphics.
In the UK, retailers (Argos) are limiting purchases to one per account / person. I ordered one for myself and another for my brother for his birthday. We have separate delivery addresses, different mobile numbers, contact names.. but I paid for both up front and they cancelled his order.
Clearly this is good practice to prevent scalpers, but some people genuinely can purchase more than one.
I'm patient, so I'll wait to get another switch 2. Possibly a 3rd for my daughter..
@OldGamer999 thank you!? I was able to order my switch 2, so was my brother and a friend. If it weren't for your comment we'd be waiting in the wings. Virtual beer heading your way!!
I backed it's release via Kickstarter.. Waited, waited, paid more than the general release and played it for 5 minutes when it finally arrived. I'm sure there is a good game under the hood, but it had limited appeal and really is an IP that Nintendo can afford to lose.
@Anti-Matter of all the things in the gaming universe and that's what you'd choose? Yet here were you can you don't? 😂 Clearly it's your choice and support freedom of choice,but I think you might be talking porkies..
Whilst Lara is a great character.. not only is she winning/stealing most iconic character, according to the BBC and Shelley Blond (Lara's voice) she's the first female lead in a computer game!! Shocking lol.. sorry Samus or Billie Sue.
@Knuckles hey, I can download with ease for free, but my USA version of the game won't recognise it and when I laugh the DL it wants me to buy the full EU game. I'll try switching regions and see if I can download the USA dlc.
My original switch has no problems, grey joycons not drifting (I do use my pro controller more tbh). So much so that the back up pair of wario colours are untouched.
I love the switch concept and hope Nintendo stick with it and just beef up the compute power.
It also reminds me of hazelnut bastille https://youtu.be/oFMBBYiHcHA that has been in development forever (probably never too been released if I'm honest).
Sadly experiences like this make me very unlikely & sceptically about backing more Kickstarter campaigns.
It reads as of its mocking the fake news on social media platforms and clearly is not taking itself seriously.. flat earth, cheese moons, conspiracy X, Y, Z etc etc.. all a parody, but looks like **** and one too avoid.
Free for now, but soon too follow will be that increase in subs... If they are interested in breaking into the gaming market hey should at least test the water by buying some old IP and reuse in a retro gaming section..
I never played Two Point Hospital, was it any good? I'm not sure this sounds that appealing to be honest.. especially considering world circumstances and most campuses are/were closed for the 50% of the year!
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Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Job Listing Shows There's Signs Of Life In The Old Hog Yet
Don't get me wrong I would love the sequel, but...Yeah, yeah and 'pigs' might fly!
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Trailer Dives Into How You Can Change Key Movie Scenes
I'm looking forward to this one!!
Re: Dynasty Warriors: Origins Will Run At A "Fixed" 30fps On Switch 2
Make the uncapped mode available, so that we can enjoy the game fully when NS2 Pro / NSW3 arrives.
Re: Nintendo Of America Reportedly Cuts Loose Customer Service Contractors As It Looks To Outsource
It must be a slow news day.
This type of thing swings in roundabouts and will fluctuate between onshore, nearshore and offshore. Sadly it's the nature of all businesses these days and yes the knowledge transfer will always be weak and I'm sure theses contractors will move successfully into their next contracts.
Re: Review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2) - The Best Wrestling Game You'll Find On A Switch
It's a hard pass from me, but the No1 Nintendo YouTuber (RGT85) will be very excited!
Re: 007 First Light Official Game Reveal, Launching On Switch 2 In 2026
Hopefully this turns out to be good. It does look like hitman with James bond skin though 😂
Re: Shuhei Yoshida On Higher Switch 2 Game Prices: "It Was Going To Happen Eventually"
I think we all have short memories!
I remember importing street fighter 2 (USA) for £80, just so I could play it earlier than the UK release. I remember paying £60-70 for the first batch of N64 games, etc...
Higher prices for some games is just the way it has always been!
However they've had good 10 years to develop MKW, yet they'll drip feed the release and they released the same game over two systems in the interim.. dev costs surely we're offset by reselling the same game over and over
What I hate is Mario kart world already has planned DLC packs. Meaning £65 will be £115+.. Hopefully this time they won't be lazy and port mobile tracks over with substandard graphics.
Re: Japanese Retailer Is Asking The Public How To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
In the UK, retailers (Argos) are limiting purchases to one per account / person. I ordered one for myself and another for my brother for his birthday. We have separate delivery addresses, different mobile numbers, contact names.. but I paid for both up front and they cancelled his order.
Clearly this is good practice to prevent scalpers, but some people genuinely can purchase more than one.
I'm patient, so I'll wait to get another switch 2. Possibly a 3rd for my daughter..
Re: Gallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2
I hope we can still use different NSO from different countries. If not well be missing out on those few exclusives.
Re: Amazon UK's Switch 2 Pre-Orders Won't Be Invite-Only For Long
@OldGamer999 thank you!? I was able to order my switch 2, so was my brother and a friend. If it weren't for your comment we'd be waiting in the wings. Virtual beer heading your way!!
Re: Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
@BTB20 I thought levitation was the new switch 2 gimmick 😂
Re: Turok Receives A New Update For Nintendo Switch, Here's What's Included
Only if the Pokémon company would take some inspiration from this and finally fix their games!!
Great job here!
Re: Talking Point: Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?
No.. Not at all, but it would be nice if Nintendo released the tech specs and more info right now, instead of drip feeding us.
April is ages away and indicates a winter release..
Re: Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon
@Mana_Knight yes Nintendo finally enabled the register link on the web page..
To all those lucky enough to get accepted to the London event.. Hopefully I'll see you there!
Re: Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon
@FullCustard awesome job.. rank this comment to the top or add it to the post
Re: Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon
Ditto, the registration is not active for UK/London
Re: New Capcom Survey Wants To Know Your Thoughts About MvC Fighting Collection
@tourjeff
Survey:
https://jp.research.net/r/mvscfc_p?lang=en
Wallpaper:
https://www.capcom-games.com/en/surveywallpaper/mvscfc-product/
Re: So, Will You Be Listening To The New Mobile App Nintendo Music?
I think it's a great addition to NSO and it's a really fantastic to use.
On a side note.. will this allow Nintendo easier copyright strikes?
Re: PlatinumGames Gains 'The Wonderful 101' Trademark From Nintendo
I backed it's release via Kickstarter.. Waited, waited, paid more than the general release and played it for 5 minutes when it finally arrived. I'm sure there is a good game under the hood, but it had limited appeal and really is an IP that Nintendo can afford to lose.
Re: Soapbox: Switch Really Needs Third-Party Profile Icons - Here Are Our Top Picks
@Anti-Matter of all the things in the gaming universe and that's what you'd choose? Yet here were you can you don't? 😂 Clearly it's your choice and support freedom of choice,but I think you might be talking porkies..
Re: Random: BAFTA's 'Iconic Game Characters' Poll Has Us Scratching Our Heads
Whilst Lara is a great character.. not only is she winning/stealing most iconic character, according to the BBC and Shelley Blond (Lara's voice) she's the first female lead in a computer game!! Shocking lol.. sorry Samus or Billie Sue.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68721939
Re: Sea Of Stars Physical Release Sails In This May
@Aurumonado I thought we backed 'an exclusive backer version'? Not that the physical copy would be exclusive to backers.
Hopefully we'll get someone better than the normal unique cover art 🤣
Re: Sea Of Stars Physical Release Sails In This May
I'm really glad I backed this game, it's wonderful and I can't wait for my physical copy to arrive for the collection
Re: Random: Fan-Made 'The Legend Of Zelda' Movie Trailer Shows What Will Never Be
@Vieri9 there also looks to be some krull and never ending story in the mix 🤣
Re: Bayonetta 3 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units Since Launch
My copy is still unopened.. I think the numbers are a touch disappointing, but isn't there performance issues?
Anyhow I will play this, once I clear the other 100+ games in the backlog.
Re: Video: With E3 Dead, Will Nintendo Host A Direct In June?
Yes we'll see a direct in June.
Re: Lawsuit Brought Against Game Grading Firm, WATA, Alleging Market Manipulation
@TryToBeHopeful if it helps and to story your interest in the subject, I'll sell you any of my games for a million dollars in cash! 😂
Re: Splatoon 2 DLC Is Now Part Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
@Knuckles hey, I can download with ease for free, but my USA version of the game won't recognise it and when I laugh the DL it wants me to buy the full EU game. I'll try switching regions and see if I can download the USA dlc.
Region locking dlc is crazy!!
Re: Splatoon 2 DLC Is Now Part Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
will this DLC work with a USA version of the game if my NSO is UK/Europe? i guess i'll give it a whirl
Edit: Sadly the answer is a big fat no.
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
My original switch has no problems, grey joycons not drifting (I do use my pro controller more tbh). So much so that the back up pair of wario colours are untouched.
I love the switch concept and hope Nintendo stick with it and just beef up the compute power.
Re: Site News: Say Hello To Felix, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
Welcome Felix!
Re: Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Airoheart' Could Be A Treat For Fans Of A Link To The Past
It also reminds me of hazelnut bastille https://youtu.be/oFMBBYiHcHA that has been in development forever (probably never too been released if I'm honest).
Sadly experiences like this make me very unlikely & sceptically about backing more Kickstarter campaigns.
Re: Platinum's "Must-Watch" Sol Cresta Release Date Broadcast Postponed Due To Technical Issues
Following the trend of their wonderful 101 Kickstarter!!
Re: Random: Pandemic Shooter's eShop Page Makes You Wonder If Anyone At Nintendo Checks These Things
It reads as of its mocking the fake news on social media platforms and clearly is not taking itself seriously.. flat earth, cheese moons, conspiracy X, Y, Z etc etc.. all a parody, but looks like **** and one too avoid.
Re: Yes, Saints Row IV Is 93% Off And No, It's Not A Mistake
I think I paid £1.52 via Russia
Re: Japanese Charts: Metroid Dread Slips Down To Second, Switch OLED Leads Hardware Listings
@InkIdols RGT85 must be starting to panic by now?!?
Re: Moonrider Is A Project That Has 16-Bit Strider And Shinobi Vibes
This looks quite similar to Bushiden.
https://youtu.be/ZLR6ig48NxA
I wonder which will receive my money 😭
Re: My Nintendo Europe Is Giving Away Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Postcards - Just Pay Shipping
Add the steelbook and keyring for free, I'm not sure if Nintendo will honour all 3 items for £1.99 + 400 points?!? Worth a punt though.
Re: Netflix Will Reportedly Offer Video Games "Within The Next Year"
Free for now, but soon too follow will be that increase in subs... If they are interested in breaking into the gaming market hey should at least test the water by buying some old IP and reuse in a retro gaming section..
Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
@Anti-Matter Balan Wonderland is 3d and I don't think any of us are missing out by skipping that game!
And all Yoshi games are fun, give it a go?!? 😁
Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
@nessisonett it's £42 now from a few shops, no need to wait until Christmas 😂 & Currys will have it at £35 in no time.
Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
@Anti-Matter I have no interest in Ratchet & Clank so I guess we cancel each other out 😂
I don't understand the 3d Vs 2d stance tbh.. a good game is a good game. You pay for what you want to play & nobody is forced to buy outside of FOMO?
Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
At the end of the day it's a new first party IP game and tbh I'll pay roughly £35.. a must buy for me.
Re: The Wonderful 101: Remastered's Time Attack DLC Has Finally Arrived On Switch
@The_Pixel_King as a backer I've not been sent been sent a dlc code (yet) so I'd assume available to all.
Re: Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix Gets A Confirmed Release Date For Europe
I just ordered this from Amazon @£23.98 for the us import. Oh well😁
Re: Two Point Campus Appears On Microsoft Store, And It Looks Rather Bonkers
Thanks @Friendly how much detail do these games go onto? how much autonomy do you have? The last sim type game I played was sim city on the SNES 😂
Re: Two Point Campus Appears On Microsoft Store, And It Looks Rather Bonkers
I never played Two Point Hospital, was it any good? I'm not sure this sounds that appealing to be honest.. especially considering world circumstances and most campuses are/were closed for the 50% of the year!
Re: Nintendo Announces Game Builder Garage, A Quirky Programming Game For Switch
Pretty cool, I think my kids would love this.
Re: Does Your Copy Of Pokémon Omega Ruby And Alpha Sapphire Still Work?
@Jeronan @Deppasois originals as well.. I have no idea why it's just my DD and none of the other games.. maybe ware & tear from over use? 😂
I'm not wow sure how to upload images, but you'll see the dots in one of the pictures
https://ibb.co/CngQthf
https://ibb.co/xGcJdC9
Re: Does Your Copy Of Pokémon Omega Ruby And Alpha Sapphire Still Work?
@Deppasois sadly disc rot has taken my Mario kart double dash, but not my other 63 GameCube games.
There is no difference between the way I keep games, but I can clearly see the disc peppered with dots when viewed against a light.
Luckily a friend game me his copy of DD from his loft 😁