I'm jonsing for DK64 as much as anyone and have been baffled & disappointed it hasn't shown up so far.... However, the thought occurs to me this morning that it could be related to the games inclusion of Jetpack.... It also contains the og arcade cabinet ver of DK, but obviously Nintendo can do what it wants there.
I may be stating (or restating) the obvious here, but the worst aspect of key cards is the inevitability that they won't last. Buying one would not mean owning the game, it would mean getting to use it for roughly maybe 10-15 yrs or so until the distributor decides it's too expensive to maintain the server where it's stored. [pours one out for the 3DS & WiiU eshops]
@TopazLink Yeah, mine has appeared to be draining much more quickly than usual in handheld mode the past few weeks, but after I disabled sleep mode I realized I could keep playing with it showing 1% battery left for another 2-3 hrs! So, seems like a software issue rather than the physical battery itself.
In addition to excellent & surprising points made in this article, EoW could also be a template for how Pokemon could return to a top-down 2D(ish) format.
The name they go with will depend on whether or not it's iterative step or a generational leap....
So if it's iterative I think it could likely be new or Super-, -2, etc.
If it's a generational leap, then the name would likely be indicative of whatever new functionality the hardware includes... for example if they added 3D functionality (lol) then it'd be Switch 3D, etc.
Awesome game & def a classic! Played thru one time each as light side then dark side on the 360 back in the day. Will probably DL this for Switch, but maybe gonna wait till February or so when they'll likely mark it down 50%.
Yes! This was our biggest question block beforehand and it has come as a huge relief. Now all 4 of us (on our one original launch version switch) can each saunter through our own archipelagos at our own pace.
@rockodoodle I think so too, IF that meant we'd get four "archipelagos" for our one copy of ACNH, but that's not so clear. Seems just as likely we'd need 4 copies of ACNH & 4 Switches anyway
Personally, I'm not sure there's enough info available yet for me to fully understand the value of each option.
I currently have a NSO family plan, as well as 3 family members (plus myself) who play AC on one switch and we all want the new DLC. If I just buy the DLC outright will all 4 of us be able to each have our own HHP archipelago?? Or will we be crammed together arguing over how to decorate each public bldg (school, hospital, etc)?
Only thing close is a blurb in the fine print on the official HHP game page that says "Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately."
I haven't seen anyone, fans, reporters, or Nintendo themselves specify or question how multiplayer on one system might work (if at all).
Only thing close is a blurb in the fine print on the official game page that says "Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately."
I'm really hoping each player on our original acnh island gets the option to manage our own unique "paradise" rather than having only one school, hospital, whatever to divvy up among us all....
My assumption that their decision to make these online order only was due to the pandemic, and was a effort to help prevent swarms of people queuing up in groups.
Yes, it is exciting and great to have options. Means there's more to sift through, but also a greater chance of there being something good in the pile. Personally, I'm looking forward to One Lonely Outpost which passed it's goal on Kickstarter. Looks pretty much like a "Stardewbut" space, but the art/aesthetic are solid, and even if gameplay comes up a little short of Stardew that might be enough to keep my attention.
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Re: Two Classic Donkey Kong Icons May Soon Join Bananza As Unlockable Figures
I'm jonsing for DK64 as much as anyone and have been baffled & disappointed it hasn't shown up so far.... However, the thought occurs to me this morning that it could be related to the games inclusion of Jetpack....
It also contains the og arcade cabinet ver of DK, but obviously Nintendo can do what it wants there.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
I may be stating (or restating) the obvious here, but the worst aspect of key cards is the inevitability that they won't last. Buying one would not mean owning the game, it would mean getting to use it for roughly maybe 10-15 yrs or so until the distributor decides it's too expensive to maintain the server where it's stored.
[pours one out for the 3DS & WiiU eshops]
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
If there were more colors to choose from I'd be getting a 2nd set of joy con 2. I guess it's a quirk, but I don't want redundant colors lol
Re: Video: New Switch Online Trailer Highlights Classic Pokémon Games
Pokémon Emerald Version
Re: Switch System Update 19.0.0 Is Apparently Causing Some Issues
@TopazLink
Yeah, mine has appeared to be draining much more quickly than usual in handheld mode the past few weeks, but after I disabled sleep mode I realized I could keep playing with it showing 1% battery left for another 2-3 hrs! So, seems like a software issue rather than the physical battery itself.
Re: Feature: What Pokémon Could Learn From Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
In addition to excellent & surprising points made in this article, EoW could also be a template for how Pokemon could return to a top-down 2D(ish) format.
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
The name they go with will depend on whether or not it's iterative step or a generational leap....
So if it's iterative I think it could likely be new or Super-, -2, etc.
If it's a generational leap, then the name would likely be indicative of whatever new functionality the hardware includes... for example if they added 3D functionality (lol) then it'd be Switch 3D, etc.
Re: Video: What Was Your First Video Game Ever?
@Zeropulse Oh yeah, the TI-99! Thanks for the reminder... Parsec was an early one for me.
Re: Video: What Was Your First Video Game Ever?
That was so long ago!
Probably Q*Bert.... possibly Spaced Invaders or Pac-Man...
Re: No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 19 Switch Titles For Free (North America)
This is exciting! Just got my Pirates All Aboard code and ready for the daily dl
Thanks for the heads up!
Cheaper than the $0.99 "chocolate-like candy" advent calendars and just as much kitschy fun.
Re: Don't Forget About Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, It's Also Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Awesome game & def a classic! Played thru one time each as light side then dark side on the 360 back in the day. Will probably DL this for Switch, but maybe gonna wait till February or so when they'll likely mark it down 50%.
Re: PSA: Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise DLC Fixes New Horizons' Most-Hated Feature
Yes!
This was our biggest question block beforehand and it has come as a huge relief. Now all 4 of us (on our one original launch version switch) can each saunter through our own archipelagos at our own pace.
Re: Soapbox: The Switch Online Expansion Pack Is Great Value – If You Love Animal Crossing
@rockodoodle
I think so too, IF that meant we'd get four "archipelagos" for our one copy of ACNH, but that's not so clear. Seems just as likely we'd need 4 copies of ACNH & 4 Switches anyway
Re: Soapbox: The Switch Online Expansion Pack Is Great Value – If You Love Animal Crossing
Personally, I'm not sure there's enough info available yet for me to fully understand the value of each option.
I currently have a NSO family plan, as well as 3 family members (plus myself) who play AC on one switch and we all want the new DLC. If I just buy the DLC outright will all 4 of us be able to each have our own HHP archipelago?? Or will we be crammed together arguing over how to decorate each public bldg (school, hospital, etc)?
Only thing close is a blurb in the fine print on the official HHP game page that says "Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately."
Re: Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise Update Will Be The Game's "First And Only Paid DLC"
I haven't seen anyone, fans, reporters, or Nintendo themselves specify or question how multiplayer on one system might work (if at all).
Only thing close is a blurb in the fine print on the official game page that says "Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately."
I'm really hoping each player on our original acnh island gets the option to manage our own unique "paradise" rather than having only one school, hospital, whatever to divvy up among us all....
Re: Animal Crossing Series 1-4 amiibo Cards Are Being Restocked In The US
Just gave in last month and finally bought some "backup" nfc copies online...
Re: The Price Of Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Already Skyrocketing On eBay
My assumption that their decision to make these online order only was due to the pandemic, and was a effort to help prevent swarms of people queuing up in groups.
Re: Talking Point: Are There Too Many Harvest Moon-Likes On The Market?
Yes, it is exciting and great to have options. Means there's more to sift through, but also a greater chance of there being something good in the pile.
Personally, I'm looking forward to One Lonely Outpost which passed it's goal on Kickstarter. Looks pretty much like a "Stardewbut" space, but the art/aesthetic are solid, and even if gameplay comes up a little short of Stardew that might be enough to keep my attention.