@Advancedcaveman The initial beta reveal trailer looked pretty generic and boring but the finished game I actually had a ton of fun with (particularly the multiplayer). That's probably where the game shines the most, still pretty good solo though.
@rockodoodle It's always been 1 per system so I've been 80% sure we wouldn't be getting anything else once they announced the Deluxe version. There's now also the mobile game and the AR one. There's no way they'll drop a new main game right now to take away from them.
I still don't own MK8D but have the original. They could've at least added new tracks. I kinda want to see if it's notably more fun than the original but not at full price.
This was my first Pikmin game (other than the Nintendo Land minigame), and even to me it felt short. It's not because I was having a blast or anything either, I felt the game was just ok.
@valcoholic I feel like the GamePad felt kind of forced into a lot of the Wii U games. Nintendo Land and Mario Maker were the only ones I can think of at the moment where it felt truly important.
I agree that as someone who already owns this game this is a port I wanted to happen, this game deserves recognition and a wider audience. Only annoying thing is it means no sequel!
Wish 64 and Sunshine got more graphical improvements and Galaxy 2 was included. Happy more people will get to experience 3D World, wonder if the new content will make it worth repurchasing.
@Tendogamerxxx Mario Kart 8 and New Super Mario Bros. U were relatively popular (for Wii U) and still don't have sequels either. Mario Maker, Splatoon and Smash do though. If Nintendo doesn't want to make a sequel they simply won't.
@marandahir Ah that makes sense, thanks for taking the time to respond. It definitely wasn't a computer level experience by any means, but by console standards it was pretty neat.
@marandahir In comparison to what? I think the Wii U browser was the best console browser experience I've ever used. Touch screen interface, decent speed, tab support, and user agent switching for increased compatibility.
The YouTube app on Wii U is so bad despite looking similar to the modern app the Switch and others use.
The Wii U browser used to be my main way to watch YouTube and the dual screen experience was part of that. I now have an Amazon Firestick, PS4 and Switch which can fulfil these duties by pairing then with my phone. Glad I no longer have to rely on Wii U/Nintendo alone.
Some of these comments... People aren't simply upset because of having to replace or repair the product. They're upset at the clear reduction in quality compared to Nintendo (and the others) in the past. That's not a direction anyone should want them to head in.
@Ralizah I played 2 first then the original. Galaxy 1 had more of a dark, spacey, story heavy atmosphere. Galaxy 2 was straight lighthearted gameplay which is actually why I like it better. The Comet Observatory is the better hub but the Starship was more convenient to navigate.
To me the level design seemed more polished in 2 likely following their experience designing for the original game, but I suppose that's personal preference. Also preferred the green starts to replaying the whole game as Luigi.
My Switch JoyCon from summer 2018 still work perfectly. In Canada so can get them replaced free if necessary. With that said I completely agree that Nintendo should be doing more to address the situation. I don't understand why they appear so opposed to making a revision, this wasn't an issue with the Classic Controller Pro or the Wii Remote Plus.
This article is over half a year old, why not write another one instead of updating this one? The comments are filled with outdated replies and a lot of the article is outdated as well.
I don't agree with automatically writing this off as not an issue on the Lite. But I also don't agree with jumping to the conclusion that it's still definitely a problem without waiting and seeing.
With that said, I thought this poll was poorly designed as it's missing an important "I don't have a Switch (Lite)" option. Polls are easily skewed when there isn't a clear option for people who just want to vote (especially such a massive group). On second thought, considering the cheeky tone of this article it may have been done on purpose.
@Mr_Kaos I don't own Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as I already have the original with all the DLC. I need more than just the battle courses to make it a justifiable purchase at full price. ($90 Canadian) The Breath of the Wild and Labo controls are more like cosmetic/control updates, not really new content I can play.
I could see Nintendo already having the Switch Lite designed and ready to manufacture before they "acknowledged" the drifting issue. We'll simply have to wait and see.
@redd214 I have a PS4 slim and the Switch app is faster and has a slightly more stable frame rate. The image quality is a bit better on the PS4 though. The only feature difference I noticed was no voice control and that it doesn't run in the background.
@nintendolie I'm not so sure about another Mario Kart on Switch. MK8D is the one new release as far as they're concerned, since the Wii U user base was too small. Making another one would fragment the MK player base on Switch.
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Re: Bowser's Fury Details Revealed: "Free-Roam" Gameplay, amiibo Unlocks, Co-Op And More Explained
@Advancedcaveman The initial beta reveal trailer looked pretty generic and boring but the finished game I actually had a ton of fun with (particularly the multiplayer). That's probably where the game shines the most, still pretty good solo though.
Re: In 2020, Just Dance Was As Popular As Watch Dogs And Mario Kart 8 Sold More Than In 2019
@rockodoodle It's always been 1 per system so I've been 80% sure we wouldn't be getting anything else once they announced the Deluxe version. There's now also the mobile game and the AR one. There's no way they'll drop a new main game right now to take away from them.
Re: In 2020, Just Dance Was As Popular As Watch Dogs And Mario Kart 8 Sold More Than In 2019
I still don't own MK8D but have the original. They could've at least added new tracks. I kinda want to see if it's notably more fun than the original but not at full price.
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
Whinge is a British/Australian informal word apparently. So take that as you will.
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo Glitch Lets You Play More Of The Game Than Originally Intended
This was my first Pikmin game (other than the Nintendo Land minigame), and even to me it felt short. It's not because I was having a blast or anything either, I felt the game was just ok.
Re: Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con In Japan
They need to do this everywhere if they're not gonna fix them.
Re: Super Mario 3D World On Switch Appears To Be A Lot Faster Than The Wii U Original
@Andrew5678 I totally forgot about Pikmin 3, it was useful there for sure.
Re: Super Mario 3D World On Switch Appears To Be A Lot Faster Than The Wii U Original
@valcoholic I feel like the GamePad felt kind of forced into a lot of the Wii U games. Nintendo Land and Mario Maker were the only ones I can think of at the moment where it felt truly important.
Re: Super Mario 3D World On Switch Appears To Be A Lot Faster Than The Wii U Original
I agree that as someone who already owns this game this is a port I wanted to happen, this game deserves recognition and a wider audience. Only annoying thing is it means no sequel!
Re: There's A Super Mario Splatfest Scheduled For Splatoon 2 Next January
Cool to see an original Splatfest again. I didn't get to play many before they ended.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters And Much More In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
Wish 64 and Sunshine got more graphical improvements and Galaxy 2 was included. Happy more people will get to experience 3D World, wonder if the new content will make it worth repurchasing.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order Pikmin 3 Deluxe For Nintendo Switch
Already played the Wii U version. Yet another port I'll be skipping... especially with the anti consumer practices and pricing.
Re: Nintendo Has Removed Pikmin 3 From The Wii U eShop Ahead Of The Switch Release
@Tendogamerxxx Mario Kart 8 and New Super Mario Bros. U were relatively popular (for Wii U) and still don't have sequels either. Mario Maker, Splatoon and Smash do though. If Nintendo doesn't want to make a sequel they simply won't.
Re: YouTube Doesn't Seem To Work In The Wii U Browser Anymore
@marandahir Ah that makes sense, thanks for taking the time to respond. It definitely wasn't a computer level experience by any means, but by console standards it was pretty neat.
Re: YouTube Doesn't Seem To Work In The Wii U Browser Anymore
@marandahir In comparison to what? I think the Wii U browser was the best console browser experience I've ever used. Touch screen interface, decent speed, tab support, and user agent switching for increased compatibility.
Re: YouTube Doesn't Seem To Work In The Wii U Browser Anymore
The YouTube app on Wii U is so bad despite looking similar to the modern app the Switch and others use.
The Wii U browser used to be my main way to watch YouTube and the dual screen experience was part of that. I now have an Amazon Firestick, PS4 and Switch which can fulfil these duties by pairing then with my phone. Glad I no longer have to rely on Wii U/Nintendo alone.
Re: Nintendo President Apologises For Joy-Con Drift, Can't Comment Further Due To Ongoing Lawsuit
Some of these comments... People aren't simply upset because of having to replace or repair the product. They're upset at the clear reduction in quality compared to Nintendo (and the others) in the past. That's not a direction anyone should want them to head in.
Re: Feature: Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 10 Years Of Nintendo's Straightest, Greatest Sequel
@Ralizah I played 2 first then the original. Galaxy 1 had more of a dark, spacey, story heavy atmosphere. Galaxy 2 was straight lighthearted gameplay which is actually why I like it better. The Comet Observatory is the better hub but the Starship was more convenient to navigate.
To me the level design seemed more polished in 2 likely following their experience designing for the original game, but I suppose that's personal preference. Also preferred the green starts to replaying the whole game as Luigi.
Re: Super Mario 35th Anniversary Rumours Intensify
This seems like too many games to release in one year.
Re: Nintendo's Request To Dismiss Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit Gets Rejected
My Switch JoyCon from summer 2018 still work perfectly. In Canada so can get them replaced free if necessary. With that said I completely agree that Nintendo should be doing more to address the situation. I don't understand why they appear so opposed to making a revision, this wasn't an issue with the Classic Controller Pro or the Wii Remote Plus.
Re: You Can Now Stream Songs From Pokémon Mystery Dungeon's OST For Free On YouTube
Nintendo should make their soundtracks officially available on YouTube and/or other streaming services.
Re: Site News: We're Changing The Way We Handle Switch Screenshots
@NPC411 Why are you being hostile?
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cloud Save Support Coming "Sometime In The Future"
This article is over half a year old, why not write another one instead of updating this one? The comments are filled with outdated replies and a lot of the article is outdated as well.
Re: Switch Pro Rumours Resurface As New Report Claims Mid-2020 Release For New System
@holygeez03 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released for the Switch back in 2017. I'm thinking Nintendo has no intention of releasing another.
Re: Nintendo's Huge Cyber Deals Sale Hits North America, Up To 50% Off Top Switch And 3DS Games
@KBuckley27 I don't play it over Switch. I play it in addition to the Switch.
Re: Pokémon Sun And Moon's Global Link Service Will Be Shut Down In February 2020
@Bisylizzie You can still battle random players in X&Y as well. Hope you're right.
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield Is The Fastest-Selling Switch Game Yet
Pokémon Fans used Complain!
It's not very effective...
Re: Sonic X Is Headed To Netflix Next Month
Netflix in North America is not the same for the whole continent. United States is what this means I assume.
Re: 3DS System Update 11.12.0-44 Is Now Live
@DannyBoi Pokémon says hello.
Re: You Can Now Grab Jumanji: The Video Game's Collectors Edition, But Only In The US
How is this US only? The Switch is region free and LRG ships worldwide?
Re: Street Fighter Producer Says Fans Need To "Convince" Nintendo, If They Want More Entries On Switch
Not likely to happen, most of the notable entries are already in the anniversary collection. IV is being snubbed for V, and V is a Sony exclusive.
Re: Rumour: Nvidia's New Tegra X1+ Chip Could Make Switch Performance "Up To 25% Faster"
@sixrings Splatoon 2 is 1080p.
Re: Looks Like Nintendo Might Be Hiring Developers For A New 2D Mario Game
What if they're both for a 3D World sequel?
Re: Poll: Is Your Switch Lite Suffering From Joy-Con Drift?
I don't agree with automatically writing this off as not an issue on the Lite. But I also don't agree with jumping to the conclusion that it's still definitely a problem without waiting and seeing.
With that said, I thought this poll was poorly designed as it's missing an important "I don't have a Switch (Lite)" option. Polls are easily skewed when there isn't a clear option for people who just want to vote (especially such a massive group). On second thought, considering the cheeky tone of this article it may have been done on purpose.
Re: Dataminers Uncover Evidence Of Unreleased Super Mario Party DLC
@Savutano That is true.
Re: Dataminers Uncover Evidence Of Unreleased Super Mario Party DLC
@Mr_Kaos I don't own Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as I already have the original with all the DLC. I need more than just the battle courses to make it a justifiable purchase at full price. ($90 Canadian) The Breath of the Wild and Labo controls are more like cosmetic/control updates, not really new content I can play.
Re: Dataminers Uncover Evidence Of Unreleased Super Mario Party DLC
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't have DLC either.
Re: Switch Lite Stick Drift Repairs Will Cost More Than Original Joy-Con, In Japan At Least
I could see Nintendo already having the Switch Lite designed and ready to manufacture before they "acknowledged" the drifting issue. We'll simply have to wait and see.
Re: Wall Street Journal Report Says Nintendo Tried To "Aggressively" Cut Costs Of The Switch Lite
@Xelha Hopefully. You'll have to send your whole Switch in if the sticks start acting up.
Re: Reminder: You Have Just One Week To Claim Your Nintendo Switch Online Sub With Twitch Prime
I wanted this but I'm on a family plan.
Re: Mario Kart Tour Will Have Special Bonus Challenges Not Seen In Main Series Games
Intriguing. Hoping Mario Kart 9 will be good since they've taken an extended break from the main series.
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
@Cosats I believe I was told it is deliberately this way because it might disrupt the flow of the comments or something like that.
(The irony of me commenting 3 times to reply to different users is not lost on me.)
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
@dres That is true, nothing beats the iOS and Android app, especially mobile wise.
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
@redd214 I have a PS4 slim and the Switch app is faster and has a slightly more stable frame rate. The image quality is a bit better on the PS4 though. The only feature difference I noticed was no voice control and that it doesn't run in the background.
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
@redd214 What platforms have a better YouTube app than Switch?
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 9.0 Is On The Way, Will Add SNES Controller Support
@USWITCH64 Wii didn't have folders. But the 3DS and Wii U did, don't know why they remove these things.
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 4th September
Wonder what this could be about...
Re: Diddy Kong's Racing Once Again With A Return To Mario Kart After 11 Years Away
@nintendolie I'm not so sure about another Mario Kart on Switch. MK8D is the one new release as far as they're concerned, since the Wii U user base was too small. Making another one would fragment the MK player base on Switch.
Re: An Overwatch Switch Carry Case Exists, No Prizes For Guessing What Comes Next
Overwatch can run (barely) on my 2012 non-gaming pc with integrated graphics. It can definitely run on Switch.
Re: Poll: How Do You Pronounce These Nintendo-Related Words?
If it's a persons name there's usually a correct way to say it, if your accent allows it of course.