@Mr_Monochrome I believe all the servers except one are in the same datacenter here in the US. The only server that I know is actually in a different datacenter is the new Mordor server which is in a datacenter in Europe.
@Mr_Monochrome If you are on the Gladden or Angmar server, hit me up and I can help you with some gear or something. I stream most of my Lotro play sessions on youtube.com/pharone1 and twitch.tv/pharone.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with my current PS5 that would warrant me to go buy a PS5 Pro. Why anyone would by the PS5 Pro at that ridiculously outrageous price over just buying a PS5 is beyond me. The PS5 itself is light years better than its predecessor. Buying a PS5 Pro would just be a luxury purchase in comparison. In other words, just get a PS5. Nobody needs the Pro.
Companies that sell physical games end up getting 2 purchases from people like me. I buy 1 physical copy that I put on my shelf and buy 1 digital copy to actually download and play.
If companies stop making physical games, they will lose that extra income revenue.
This game is still to this day one of my all time favorites, and I believe that it has everything to do with his commitment to his work. If more people put this much commitment in to what they create, the world would be a better place.
I've been enjoying Luigi's Mansion 2 HD more than I thought I would. I mean, I was a huge fan of 3, but I figured 2 would lack enough to be ok but not great. I was wrong. It's a great.
What has this world come to when we enjoy games about doing work more than actually doing work? There's that office game in VR, Supermarket Simulator, Gas Station Simulator, Carwashing Simulator, and now this... a lawnmowing simulator. /sigh ... and you know I will have to play it. UGH!
The thing that irritates me the most is that they get away with it. Not only should the seller be held accountable, but Amazon should be held accountable as well. I truly hate buying anything from Amazon (even though I do because of the convenience...sigh) because about one out of every 3 items I buy is absolutely horrible quality.
Did I read that right? 1,800 employees was 25% of their workforce, so Unity employed 7200 employees. That's an incredible number of employees for a software company.
@IceClimbersMain 3DS XL is still one of my favorite systems of all time. If they would have just put an updated screen on it and a battery from today's standards, I would buy a brand new one right this second. The size and clamshell design made it super pocket-friendly.
Here's the thing. They can make what ever they want. In the end, if I don't like it, I wont buy it. It's that simple. And, don't get me wrong here. I know that me not buying it does NOT mean they wont make it. Again, they can make what ever they want. I didn't like BoTW's style of Zelda game. I barely played it after trying it. Therefore, I did not buy the next one in the series.
If they ever make a main line Zelda game again, I will buy that. Until then, I just will spend my money elsewhere.
This is the problem when you keep the same name but go in a completely different design direction.
Zelda today is not the same game as Zelda of yesterday. He completely misses the mark when he thinks that people just want nostalgia. What they want is a traditional Zelda game.
I see the same issue in the Pokemon series. Now that they have open world Pokemon games, there are no traditional Pokemon games being made. I am sure that there are people out there that do still prefer the traditional style Pokemon over the open world style we have today. I am one of those people.
There needs to be a distinction in the naming of these games going forward to indicate if they are a top-down style game or an open world style game. Just because the names are the same does NOT mean the games are the same. They are very, very different.
@garfreek I hear what you are saying, and I agree that she's an idiot. Sadly, there's a lot of idiots in this world, but that's not going to stop me from enjoying a great game and recognizing the efforts of the people that made it. They have nothing to do with her, and they deserved to be recognized.
I'm not a big HP fanboy. I have watched a couple of the movies, but I have never read a single book in the series. Personally, I prefer the spinoff of Fantastic Beasts movies a lot more. That all being said, I found the Hogwarts game to be really good. I loved the graphics, the sound, and how it just sucked me in to the world.
At any rate, that's my two cents on the game. I think it deserved to at least be mentioned. Of course, everyone has the right to their opinions, and I respect that.
All those developers, designers, artists, composers, marketers, and other employees that worked their butts off to deliver a really great game got ripped off just because people don't like the author of the original intellectual property that it was based on. Yes. I am talking about Hogwarts. The game was phenomenal and deserved to be nominated on at least one category if not numerous. Cancel culture needs to stop. If you don't like someone, then don't like them, but don't hate the company for the actions, words, or thoughts of a single individual. Just stop it already. It's sad that the world has devolved in to a playground mentality of "I know you are but what am I". Grow up. Be responsible adults already. Stop acting like kindergarteners.
Sorry.. I'm just sick of the immaturity of adults these days.
These leaks suck for us content providers because it eats up some of the hype that otherwise would be going to our channels on the actual date the game comes out. Not that many watch my content anyways, but you know.. just kinda irks me that we have to wait until the official release date while the bad guys get early access. ps... twitch.tv/pharone and youtube.com/pharone1 if anybody cares.
I still have yet to buy an OLED Switch. I guess the main reason is that I only ever play my Switch while it is in the dock. I very rarely actually carry mine around with me, so the OLED version never really offered me a reason to upgrade.
This is why I still prefer buying physical media. Even though you can still redownload it, at some point in the future, even that will be gone. PSVita, 3DS, WiiU, etc have proven that fact. If you like something, buy it physically. If you can't, don't buy it.
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Re: Cyberpunk Goes Turn-Based In New Rhythm JRPG 'Keylocker'
Cyberpunk has always been turn-based if you consider the Shadowrun games.
Re: 'Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game' Is Getting A 'Hobbit Day' Showcase
@Mr_Monochrome I believe all the servers except one are in the same datacenter here in the US. The only server that I know is actually in a different datacenter is the new Mordor server which is in a datacenter in Europe.
Re: 'Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game' Is Getting A 'Hobbit Day' Showcase
@Mr_Monochrome If you are on the Gladden or Angmar server, hit me up and I can help you with some gear or something. I stream most of my Lotro play sessions on youtube.com/pharone1 and twitch.tv/pharone.
Re: 'Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game' Is Getting A 'Hobbit Day' Showcase
Do yourself a favor and just download Lord of the Rings Online. It's free to play, has free content from level 1 to 95, and is a heck of a lot of fun.
Re: Soapbox: Sony's Insane PS5 Pro Price Highlights The Delicate Balance Nintendo Must Strike With 'Switch 2'
There is absolutely nothing wrong with my current PS5 that would warrant me to go buy a PS5 Pro. Why anyone would by the PS5 Pro at that ridiculously outrageous price over just buying a PS5 is beyond me. The PS5 itself is light years better than its predecessor. Buying a PS5 Pro would just be a luxury purchase in comparison. In other words, just get a PS5. Nobody needs the Pro.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares New Update About Version 1.6 Console Ports
Best... Game... EVAH!
I can wait.... maybe... OMG.. .IS IT READY YET?!?!! sorry... breath breath
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door And Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Both Surpass One Million Sales
I've said it before, and I will say it again... My favorite Nintendo franchises are NOT Mario nor Zelda.
My favorite Nintendo franchises are:
1. Luigi's Mansion
2. Donkey Kong Country
3. Kirby
My favorite Nintendo franchise games are:
1. Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch)
2. Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (Switch)
3. Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii)
Re: UK Charts: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Starts To Slip In A Quiet Week
Luigis Mansion 2 HD is still a really fun game even though it does struggle with bad controls. The game deserves to sell well.
Re: Capcom Currently Has No Plans To End Physical Game Support
Companies that sell physical games end up getting 2 purchases from people like me. I buy 1 physical copy that I put on my shelf and buy 1 digital copy to actually download and play.
If companies stop making physical games, they will lose that extra income revenue.
Re: Digital Foundry Hails Luigi's Mansion 3 As The Best-Looking Exclusive Switch Game
One of my favorite first party Nintendo games on the Switch.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Pledges To Never Charge Money For DLC Or Updates
This game is still to this day one of my all time favorites, and I believe that it has everything to do with his commitment to his work. If more people put this much commitment in to what they create, the world would be a better place.
Re: 'The Karate Kid: Street Rumble' Chops Its Way Onto Switch In September
I will so get this game.
Re: Japanese Charts: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Holds Firmly Onto Top Spot
I've been enjoying Luigi's Mansion 2 HD more than I thought I would. I mean, I was a huge fan of 3, but I figured 2 would lack enough to be ok but not great. I was wrong. It's a great.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Has Reportedly Made $100 Million In Its First Year
I installed it when it came out, found out I had to have my phone laying on the bed next to me all night, and uninstalled it.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Seven More Games
Well... that's uh... hmmm... yep.
Re: Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Lands On Switch This October
I'm a huge SoA fan, so this is a must buy for me... although, I will probably get it on PS5.
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
Hail to the king baby.!
Re: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: Best Pre-Order Deals And Bonuses
I want the diarama... >.<
Re: Hands On: Can Lord Of The Rings Spice Up A Stale Genre With 'Tales Of The Shire'?
Removed
Re: Random: The Last Pokémon Player On 3DS Online Shares Message Of Thanks
@romanista LOL
Re: Random: The Last Pokémon Player On 3DS Online Shares Message Of Thanks
That was amazing. I still say the 3DS is the best handheld game machine ever made.
Update the hardware to modern standards, and I would buy a 2025 3DS today over a Nintendo Switch.
The form factor of the 3DS is a million times superior to the Switch.
As an official 3DS ambassador, I salute this person and thank her for doing her part to hold on to what little we had left.
Re: Monkey Island Creator's "Zelda Meets Diablo Meets Thimbleweed Park" RPG Looks Delightful
I thought this was an article about Stardew Valley until I actually read it. It looks very, very much like Stardew Valley.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Want To Reuse Your Joy-Con On 'Switch 2'?
I spent a lot of money on these things. I want them to continue working when I upgrade to the next Switch.
Re: Lawn Mowing Simulator Starts Its Engines On Switch Today
O.o .... o.O ..... >.< .... GO OUTSIDE!!!
LOL
What has this world come to when we enjoy games about doing work more than actually doing work? There's that office game in VR, Supermarket Simulator, Gas Station Simulator, Carwashing Simulator, and now this... a lawnmowing simulator. /sigh ... and you know I will have to play it. UGH!
Re: Video: Don't Be Fooled Into Buying Fake SD Cards For Your Switch
The thing that irritates me the most is that they get away with it. Not only should the seller be held accountable, but Amazon should be held accountable as well. I truly hate buying anything from Amazon (even though I do because of the convenience...sigh) because about one out of every 3 items I buy is absolutely horrible quality.
Re: Random: New Pokémon Ad Positions 3DS As 'Retro', And The Internet Disagrees
I still prefer the 3DS for it's small easy to carry-in-your-pocket clamshell design. They need a Switch 3DS.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update About Version 1.6 Release
Can't wait to start it again. I always start over and love the game every time!
Re: Nintendo Direct February 2024: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
You had me at RC Pro Am!
Re: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
Tropical Freeze should be number 1.
Re: Players Need To Start "Feeling Comfortable" With Not Owning Games, Says Ubisoft Subs Boss
Well no more Ubisoft games for me lol.
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
The Nintendo Switch XL
Re: Talking Point: What Game Do You Wish You Could Forget?
Stardew Valley, so I could rediscover it again and again and again and again...
Re: Unity To Axe 25% Of Its Workforce As Part Of "Company Reset"
Did I read that right? 1,800 employees was 25% of their workforce, so Unity employed 7200 employees. That's an incredible number of employees for a software company.
Re: Japanese Charts: It's A Wonderful Life For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
@IceClimbersMain 3DS XL is still one of my favorite systems of all time. If they would have just put an updated screen on it and a battery from today's standards, I would buy a brand new one right this second. The size and clamshell design made it super pocket-friendly.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 - Our Most Played Games
Super Mario Bros Wonder was by far the best in my opinion!
Re: Site News: Got A Second To Fill Out Our Reader Survey?
It was an option, but I chose the one for wanting to buy one.
Re: Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
Here's the thing. They can make what ever they want. In the end, if I don't like it, I wont buy it. It's that simple. And, don't get me wrong here. I know that me not buying it does NOT mean they wont make it. Again, they can make what ever they want. I didn't like BoTW's style of Zelda game. I barely played it after trying it. Therefore, I did not buy the next one in the series.
If they ever make a main line Zelda game again, I will buy that. Until then, I just will spend my money elsewhere.
Re: Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
This is the problem when you keep the same name but go in a completely different design direction.
Zelda today is not the same game as Zelda of yesterday. He completely misses the mark when he thinks that people just want nostalgia. What they want is a traditional Zelda game.
I see the same issue in the Pokemon series. Now that they have open world Pokemon games, there are no traditional Pokemon games being made. I am sure that there are people out there that do still prefer the traditional style Pokemon over the open world style we have today. I am one of those people.
There needs to be a distinction in the naming of these games going forward to indicate if they are a top-down style game or an open world style game. Just because the names are the same does NOT mean the games are the same. They are very, very different.
Re: Oh Dear, Contra: Operation Galuga's Physical Edition Is A Download Code In A Box
What a slap in the face of Switch owners.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario RPG?
Its not bad, but I have to admit I am getting a little bored with it. That's probably more a me thing then a problem with the game though.
Re: The Game Awards 2023: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards
@garfreek I hear what you are saying, and I agree that she's an idiot. Sadly, there's a lot of idiots in this world, but that's not going to stop me from enjoying a great game and recognizing the efforts of the people that made it. They have nothing to do with her, and they deserved to be recognized.
I'm not a big HP fanboy. I have watched a couple of the movies, but I have never read a single book in the series. Personally, I prefer the spinoff of Fantastic Beasts movies a lot more. That all being said, I found the Hogwarts game to be really good. I loved the graphics, the sound, and how it just sucked me in to the world.
At any rate, that's my two cents on the game. I think it deserved to at least be mentioned. Of course, everyone has the right to their opinions, and I respect that.
Re: Anniversary: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is 10 Years Old Today
I really liked this game.
Re: The Game Awards 2023: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards
All those developers, designers, artists, composers, marketers, and other employees that worked their butts off to deliver a really great game got ripped off just because people don't like the author of the original intellectual property that it was based on. Yes. I am talking about Hogwarts. The game was phenomenal and deserved to be nominated on at least one category if not numerous. Cancel culture needs to stop. If you don't like someone, then don't like them, but don't hate the company for the actions, words, or thoughts of a single individual. Just stop it already. It's sad that the world has devolved in to a playground mentality of "I know you are but what am I". Grow up. Be responsible adults already. Stop acting like kindergarteners.
Sorry.. I'm just sick of the immaturity of adults these days.
Re: Nintendo Of America Announces Cyber Deals eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
@tonyp1987 $12.49 is tempting.
Re: Nintendo Of America Announces Cyber Deals eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Is it just me, or does seeing 75% off and the sale price still being $49.99 make you scratch your head and think no... no... hell no. lol
Re: Switch Online Nintendo 64 Controllers Restocked In North America
Just ordered mine! Finally
Re: Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
These leaks suck for us content providers because it eats up some of the hype that otherwise would be going to our channels on the actual date the game comes out. Not that many watch my content anyways, but you know.. just kinda irks me that we have to wait until the official release date while the bad guys get early access. ps... twitch.tv/pharone and youtube.com/pharone1 if anybody cares.
Re: Nintendo Confirms New Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch OLED Bundle For Black Friday
I still have yet to buy an OLED Switch. I guess the main reason is that I only ever play my Switch while it is in the dock. I very rarely actually carry mine around with me, so the OLED version never really offered me a reason to upgrade.
Re: Bandai Namco Ending Sales Of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! Later This Month
This is why I still prefer buying physical media. Even though you can still redownload it, at some point in the future, even that will be gone. PSVita, 3DS, WiiU, etc have proven that fact. If you like something, buy it physically. If you can't, don't buy it.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 18 Today
Congrats on level 18. You forgot to say DiNG.!