@dugan don't worry! Got gifted an OLED past year and I didn't know that for transfer the island I needed a special program. Cloud backup don't work for different consoles and technical support refused to activate it on my oled thinking I was going to cheat surely. After that I've not touched AC for months until now, must recognize I'm doing time travel this time at least for getting the basics. I hope you get fun with Sakuna! Loved it back on the day when I played it.
At first I was doing these every weekend but... not feeling an actual incentive for doing these. No dex entrie, and already bred for all of these shinies in the past, plus the time invested in getting money and mons ready for each of these raids. Yeah, the title thing is cool, but still feels pointless at this point.
@Ogbert If I recall correctly it was more like "we'll priorize Switch because most of Hollow Knight success was on Switch", but I can be wrong here (still in the PR part of the article it's stated it could come to other platforms). So surely Microsoft slammed its money in the table.
I'm pretty sure Silksong would appear in a Microsoft direct instead (game pass launch, let's recall), so I have no hope for that. Bring me Vampire Survivors and I'm done.
I'm pretty sure once you get hired in a place like GameStop you have to sign a NDA contract where you can't leak information/sell something before release date, for example. And nowadays is stupidly easy to find a leaker. I'm not a fan of Nintendo's actions but this time Mike looked for it. Was it worth your 10 minutes of glory on the internet Mike?
Surely Aeterna Noctis! Got most of things on Enter the Gungeon and would like to take a break from it before continuing, so I'll go with one of the games of my backlog. Happy gaming!
Actually I've been playing Enter the Gungeon for a week. Perfect time to slap this over the table, pretty sure it will be a good addition to my library.
I want to think that they look for someone with that knowledge because, ya know, it could be helpful. No matter how much I like Pokémon, not gonna touch any NFT garbage even if it's with a stick.
I mean, they said since the beginning it was the first city and never said more was included. Price will be the same now than when they release the second wave, so I prefer to wait for both waves this time. Disappointing? Yeah. Expected? As well.
Some games have a way to see credits, no need to beat the game. Why not adding that with two options? One for the original team and one for the remaster team. It's possibly not the best way as well, but those who are interested to check the original team can get to see them.
If we get to see a new silksong trailer I'll be happy. Possibilities of Zelda, Mario and Pikmin are almost 100% (if they don't do anything with Mario would be a lost opportunity). DK and Metroid still have a possibility and at this point advance wars should just drop after the direct.
Surely after TotK year will be "slow". Gotta do some bets: -Wind Waker/Twilight Princess ports could come months later taking advantage of TotK release situation. -Pokemon SV DLC for November, maybe a spinoff announced on pokemon day. -Advance Wars for April/March (Kirby release on February and TotK on May, so could work for filling) -As complementary to Advance Wars, some Mario content due to the film. Not talking about a big game, maybe a DLC or the battle royale thing back for a while. -Pikmin 4 on July/August
For later months, maybe a Splatoon 3 DLC similar to Octoexpansion? Prime Trilogy could work as well. If Switch 2 finaly comes in 2024 they'll save some heavy stuff for its release, like Prime 4.
These are not even done by GF if I recall correctly, so yeah, that would not mean any workload for them. Getting one up to gen 9 would be great, last gen we got was 6. If I'm allowed to ask for impossible things, complete roster and shinies like older entries.
I started playing again to this game some days ago, so good to know! Just in time for finishing the stuff from previous patches before they update again.
Surely playing pokemon violet and get ready for greninja next week. Once I'm ready I'm not sure about monster hunter or playing something from my backlog. Happy gaming!
There wil not be a new model (and surely not a announcement) while there are things planned for this console. That puts the Mario Kart DLC over the table and it ends in December, announcing a new console before that would affect the current sales. I'm pretty sure there will be Mario content in the way due to the film and Zelda TotK is coming soon, so the boost makes sense.
I'd be happy with just a more powerful console - not in terms of graphics, a lot of games are starting to ask for a base performance that Switch starts to lack. Most of games with performance issues would play amazing with a bit more of power. The innovation could be on a base which could improve performance and graphics. I'd say 4k is not even necessary, Nintendo games are quite stylized and 2k would work great allowing a more affordable price. Not necessary a higher definition in portable mode - the more definition, the littlest is the text.
I have a lot of patience so getting frustrated in games is kind of difficult for me. It's been some weeks ago first time I've felt real frustration with a game and it was... souldiers. Not because of the game as it was manageable, but the crashes even saving that made me lose progress. Near the end of the game there is a map where crash saving is near 50% so you can guess. In addition some insane load screen times and you have the perfect combo. Just for the general idea, my save file says it took me 24 hours to beat the game, but switch profile says 35+ hours. So these 11-15 extra hours are loading screens and doing parts of the game again and again.
@ReaperMelia @Joeynator3000 @JeanPaul I can give a check later today. The performance issues it has is memory leak so closing the game every few hours fixes everything, that worked like a charm for me. But as far as it's stated it doesn't seem to fix anything though.
Got What remains of Edith Finch thanks to the New Year's sale, so I'll be playing that. Also Souldiers! These two sales almost kill my wallet... Happy gaming and happy New Year guys!
Got some nice games in sales! The last campfire was a pretty good game. Driving into Shovel Knight treasure trove right now, but I've got Souldiers, Ender Lilies and Aeterna Noctis (this one on physical edition), but I'm tempted to get Elechead as well. Happy gaming and happy holidays, merry Christmas!
Still need to play last two updated but not gonna complain. I managed to get every trophy(well, award) from base game and I plan to do the same with Sunbreak.
@SJW so far as I know, DLCs are never included in Game Pass. So you can play base game with its updates, but not Sunbreak content.
Kirby and the Forgotten Lands. Could say Tunic (it's been my fav game this year) but I've played it on PC. Pokemon Legends Arceus is pretty close to the position, and Pokemon Violet could have been my fav game this year but the performance issues make it lose some possitions.
I've played Wind Waker just like, two months ago? For first time in my life, and oh man it aged really well. A nice gameplay with a precious artistic direction always age well. So please, give me more Wind Waker.
Pokemon violet for me! It's a technical calamity with dropping FPS and popping shadows, but apart of these I've not seen any bug so far and I'm 50 hours in. I'm enjoying it quite a lot but I'm aware of all the problems, crossing fingers they get fixed in the future.
@Pillowpants I can't talk about others, but in my case I have one in case I can't play myself during an event/spotlight hour (for example, driving or visiting family). For moments like these it's quite useful, but I totally agree it's not the same satisfaction.
Even if I do not agree with Rowling statements, we need to remember this game has been made by a studio, not by her, and the ones that will pay consequences for going wild with this game will be the people who worked far on it. With that said, Amazon listed the game for 2023 December, but could be a placeholder.
@GrowingWings thing is, game was finished, some people could download and play it back on the day by mistake. At this point the one is losing is Nintendo, it's a complete nonsense.
On a side note, for people who has not played it, Wargroove is an excellent alternative for calming the urge.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 6th)
@dugan don't worry! Got gifted an OLED past year and I didn't know that for transfer the island I needed a special program. Cloud backup don't work for different consoles and technical support refused to activate it on my oled thinking I was going to cheat surely. After that I've not touched AC for months until now, must recognize I'm doing time travel this time at least for getting the basics.
I hope you get fun with Sakuna! Loved it back on the day when I played it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 6th)
Feeling like playing animal crossing after I lost my 450h island, so I'll be bitting that. Also Splatoon 3, maybe Nier automata.
Happy gaming!
Re: Post-Apocalyptic RPG Biomutant Is Officially Coming To Switch
I believe it's the first time I see a port coming and feel disappointed.
Re: Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Celebrates Zelda (North America)
Please PLEASE put this game in Europe as well, it's been sitting in my wishing list for a long while and would love to give it a try.
Re: Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
At first I was doing these every weekend but... not feeling an actual incentive for doing these. No dex entrie, and already bred for all of these shinies in the past, plus the time invested in getting money and mons ready for each of these raids. Yeah, the title thing is cool, but still feels pointless at this point.
Re: Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Today, April 19th 2023
@Ogbert If I recall correctly it was more like "we'll priorize Switch because most of Hollow Knight success was on Switch", but I can be wrong here (still in the PR part of the article it's stated it could come to other platforms). So surely Microsoft slammed its money in the table.
Re: Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Tomorrow, April 19th 2023
I'm pretty sure Silksong would appear in a Microsoft direct instead (game pass launch, let's recall), so I have no hope for that.
Bring me Vampire Survivors and I'm done.
Re: GameStop Fires Employee For Leaking Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch
I'm pretty sure once you get hired in a place like GameStop you have to sign a NDA contract where you can't leak information/sell something before release date, for example. And nowadays is stupidly easy to find a leaker. I'm not a fan of Nintendo's actions but this time Mike looked for it. Was it worth your 10 minutes of glory on the internet Mike?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 8th)
Rogue Legacy! Playing Aeterna Noctis in the background as well, focusing on it once I've finished NG+ from Rogue Legacy. Such a good game!
Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Can You Guess The Game From These Poor Descriptions?
14/15, skyrim trolled me. Anyways fun quiz!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 1st)
Surely Aeterna Noctis! Got most of things on Enter the Gungeon and would like to take a break from it before continuing, so I'll go with one of the games of my backlog. Happy gaming!
Re: Wildfrost Shuffles Charming And Chilly Deck-Building On Switch In April
Because Slay the Spire was not a drug enough... Anyway this month is looking good for indie games!
Re: Funky Monster-Fusing Pokémon-Like 'Cassette Beasts' Hits Switch This Spring
My eyes have been put on this since wishlist on Steam was up, but I didn't know this was coming for Switch too. Birthday gift from me for myself!
Re: AK-xolotl Boasts Cute Visuals And Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Action
Actually I've been playing Enter the Gungeon for a week. Perfect time to slap this over the table, pretty sure it will be a good addition to my library.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 18th)
Feeling like playing some roguelikes, so it's time for Enter the Gungeon! Maybe some GBC games as well.
Happy gaming everyone!
Re: PSA: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Is Now Live
My body is ready for breeding a complete team of rowlets and run around with a lot of mochi owls. No regrets.
Re: The Pokémon Company Is Looking To Hire Someone With NFT Knowledge
I want to think that they look for someone with that knowledge because, ya know, it could be helpful. No matter how much I like Pokémon, not gonna touch any NFT garbage even if it's with a stick.
Re: Review: Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania - An Intense, Brilliant Nostalgia Trip To Dracula's Castle
I've spent more hours in dead cells than I thought I could in the beginning... and seems there's a reason to spend even more hours. No regrets.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 11th)
Getting 100% of Kirby return to dreamland! After that I'm not sure if playing minish cap or pokemon conquest, I'm in the mood for some good old games.
Re: Video: Splatoon 3 DLC Wave 1 Is All Style And No Substance
I mean, they said since the beginning it was the first city and never said more was included. Price will be the same now than when they release the second wave, so I prefer to wait for both waves this time.
Disappointing? Yeah. Expected? As well.
Re: Metroid Prime Engineer "Let Down" By Exclusion Of Original Credits In Remaster
Some games have a way to see credits, no need to beat the game. Why not adding that with two options? One for the original team and one for the remaster team. It's possibly not the best way as well, but those who are interested to check the original team can get to see them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11th)
Getting my last award in monster hunter rise! After that I'll surely play the last guardian or minish cap
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Pikmin 4
@RareFan there will be rock pikmins! They can be seen in the expanded image here: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/02/pikmin-4-sprouts-july-release-date-in-new-trailer
for some reason they've been cut from the box art
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
If we get to see a new silksong trailer I'll be happy. Possibilities of Zelda, Mario and Pikmin are almost 100% (if they don't do anything with Mario would be a lost opportunity). DK and Metroid still have a possibility and at this point advance wars should just drop after the direct.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 4th)
MH sunbreak! Getting my last remaining awards, just in time for the new free update. Maybe Yooka-Laylee if I get the scratch of playing other game.
Re: Hollow Knight Dev Files New Trademarks For 'Fearless Fox'
I almost had a heart attack when I saw the miniature. I wonder when we'll be able to see it, specially with all the development time of silksong.
Re: Video: One Month In, What Are Your Predictions For The Switch's 2023?
Surely after TotK year will be "slow". Gotta do some bets:
-Wind Waker/Twilight Princess ports could come months later taking advantage of TotK release situation.
-Pokemon SV DLC for November, maybe a spinoff announced on pokemon day.
-Advance Wars for April/March (Kirby release on February and TotK on May, so could work for filling)
-As complementary to Advance Wars, some Mario content due to the film. Not talking about a big game, maybe a DLC or the battle royale thing back for a while.
-Pikmin 4 on July/August
For later months, maybe a Splatoon 3 DLC similar to Octoexpansion? Prime Trilogy could work as well. If Switch 2 finaly comes in 2024 they'll save some heavy stuff for its release, like Prime 4.
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
These are not even done by GF if I recall correctly, so yeah, that would not mean any workload for them. Getting one up to gen 9 would be great, last gen we got was 6.
If I'm allowed to ask for impossible things, complete roster and shinies like older entries.
Re: Details Of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Fourth Free Title Update Are Coming Next Week
I started playing again to this game some days ago, so good to know! Just in time for finishing the stuff from previous patches before they update again.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 21st)
Surely playing pokemon violet and get ready for greninja next week. Once I'm ready I'm not sure about monster hunter or playing something from my backlog.
Happy gaming!
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly "Boost" Switch Production In 2023
There wil not be a new model (and surely not a announcement) while there are things planned for this console. That puts the Mario Kart DLC over the table and it ends in December, announcing a new console before that would affect the current sales. I'm pretty sure there will be Mario content in the way due to the film and Zelda TotK is coming soon, so the boost makes sense.
Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
I'd be happy with just a more powerful console - not in terms of graphics, a lot of games are starting to ask for a base performance that Switch starts to lack. Most of games with performance issues would play amazing with a bit more of power. The innovation could be on a base which could improve performance and graphics. I'd say 4k is not even necessary, Nintendo games are quite stylized and 2k would work great allowing a more affordable price. Not necessary a higher definition in portable mode - the more definition, the littlest is the text.
Re: Talking Point: What Is The Most Frustrated You've Ever Been With A Video Game?
I have a lot of patience so getting frustrated in games is kind of difficult for me. It's been some weeks ago first time I've felt real frustration with a game and it was... souldiers. Not because of the game as it was manageable, but the crashes even saving that made me lose progress. Near the end of the game there is a map where crash saving is near 50% so you can guess. In addition some insane load screen times and you have the perfect combo.
Just for the general idea, my save file says it took me 24 hours to beat the game, but switch profile says 35+ hours. So these 11-15 extra hours are loading screens and doing parts of the game again and again.
Re: Cult Of The Lamb's Latest Update Adds "Massive Quality Of Life Improvements"
@ReaperMelia @Joeynator3000 @JeanPaul I can give a check later today. The performance issues it has is memory leak so closing the game every few hours fixes everything, that worked like a charm for me. But as far as it's stated it doesn't seem to fix anything though.
Re: Fire Emblem Character Designer Reveals Pokémon He Created For Scarlet & Violet
@Greatluigi actually we got a Nobunaga crossover in DS era, so it's not a crazy idea.
Re: Fire Emblem Character Designer Reveals Pokémon He Created For Scarlet & Violet
Not a fan of vroom line, but cetoddle is the cutest mon this gen and cetitan is really cool. Mons for different tastes, which is good!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 31st)
Got What remains of Edith Finch thanks to the New Year's sale, so I'll be playing that. Also Souldiers! These two sales almost kill my wallet...
Happy gaming and happy New Year guys!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 24th)
Got some nice games in sales! The last campfire was a pretty good game. Driving into Shovel Knight treasure trove right now, but I've got Souldiers, Ender Lilies and Aeterna Noctis (this one on physical edition), but I'm tempted to get Elechead as well.
Happy gaming and happy holidays, merry Christmas!
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Gearing Up For "Several Free Title Updates" In 2023
Still need to play last two updated but not gonna complain. I managed to get every trophy(well, award) from base game and I plan to do the same with Sunbreak.
@SJW so far as I know, DLCs are never included in Game Pass. So you can play base game with its updates, but not Sunbreak content.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 17th)
Not sure if continue with backlog and play Odin Sphere in PSVita or start Aeterna Noctis when it arrives to my mail later today.
Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of The Year 2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Lands. Could say Tunic (it's been my fav game this year) but I've played it on PC. Pokemon Legends Arceus is pretty close to the position, and Pokemon Violet could have been my fav game this year but the performance issues make it lose some possitions.
Re: Talking Point: As Zelda: Wind Waker Turns 20, Doesn't Toon Link Deserve A Second Chance?
I've played Wind Waker just like, two months ago? For first time in my life, and oh man it aged really well. A nice gameplay with a precious artistic direction always age well. So please, give me more Wind Waker.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited To See Call Of Duty Return To Nintendo Platforms?
Never played it. I don't play any shooter in general as it's not a gente I like at all. But I'm happy for the ones that could be interested.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 26th)
Pokemon violet for me! It's a technical calamity with dropping FPS and popping shadows, but apart of these I've not seen any bug so far and I'm 50 hours in. I'm enjoying it quite a lot but I'm aware of all the problems, crossing fingers they get fixed in the future.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best New Pokémon Design In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
I can't chose a fav between clodsire and cetoddle!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
7/10 for me. The game itself is pretty good and the world is fun to explore. Would give a 9 but I can't due to technical issues.
Re: This Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Can Catch, Battle And Raid For 5 Days Straight, Says Dev
@Pillowpants I can't talk about others, but in my case I have one in case I can't play myself during an event/spotlight hour (for example, driving or visiting family). For moments like these it's quite useful, but I totally agree it's not the same satisfaction.
Re: Video: Hogwarts Legacy Shows Off Magical New Gameplay Footage
Even if I do not agree with Rowling statements, we need to remember this game has been made by a studio, not by her, and the ones that will pay consequences for going wild with this game will be the people who worked far on it.
With that said, Amazon listed the game for 2023 December, but could be a placeholder.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 12th)
More skyrim! I just get distracted all the time, I hope I finish the main story before pokemon releases.
Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
@GrowingWings thing is, game was finished, some people could download and play it back on the day by mistake. At this point the one is losing is Nintendo, it's a complete nonsense.
On a side note, for people who has not played it, Wargroove is an excellent alternative for calming the urge.