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.
I just wish they would make it so that you can transfer your game to the SD card from your physical copy. I love physical media, and I will always buy physical copies of games when it is made available. But, at the same time, I sure would be nice to not have to switch out game cards to play different games.
In my opinion, those two cons are not cons, but a review is subjective and it is a reflection of the reviewer. Therefore, I'm not saying you are wrong. I'm just saying that if I reviewed it, those would not be cons in my review. To each their own.
The mere fact that they thought it would be a good idea and went with it in the first place, is indication enough that the people at the top of that company are greedy money-hungry indivdiuals with very low moral standards.
I still think that Kirby's Epic Yarn on the Wii was one of the best Kirby games of all time. I could not play that game with out getting a huge smile on my face while playing it. It just was happiness and joy stuffed in an adorable little game.
If Microsoft acquired Nintendo, it would be the end of Nintendo as we know it. Literally would be the death of the company, the brand, and all the games we hold dear to our hearts.
The game required access to your microphone to monitor your sleep by audio as well as be plugged in and placed on your bed while you sleep (I guess to monitor motion). While I don't care if the thing listens to me and detects how much I move while sleeping, it just seemed like a lot to ask for what essentially is an app to encourage you to sleep.
Cute game and I would probably enjoy it, but that scene with the parents just sitting there smiling at their daughter gave me creepy "these aren't your real parents" vibes. I felt like I was watching a scene right after someone pulls up and says, "I'm friends with your parents, and they sent me to pick you up today because they are busy". It just seemed really creepy.
Let me get this straight... a contracted play tester tried to troll the president of the company during a meeting in front of hundreds of other employees, and is upset that they got let go. Is that about right?
I like collecting as my shelves clearly show, but collecting video games these days is a painful adventure. There's just too many money hungry people out there doing it that have no interest at all in the games themselves. It's just an investment to them.
I really wish that companies would rethink their "closing down eshops is a good idea for older hardware" mentality. Give us a way to continue buying games on all systems that have that capability in the first place. I mean just recently I got super frustrated when I realized that I can't even buy anymore 3DS games because I didn't load money on to my account before hand. There are so many 3DS games I want, but the physical prices are stupid insane.
I loved Bioshock, and have bought it many times over on multiple machines. That being said, Hollywood has an extremely bad record for the past decade of making anything movies, series, etc. I really have zero faith in this being any good at this point which is really sad. I've literally gotten to the point where I prefer anything that comes out of Korean movie studios over anything out of Hollywood.
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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.!
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Teases More New Content For Version 1.6
MUST.. HAVE... NOW! lol
Re: SanDisk Launches Mighty 1.5TB Micro SD Card Compatible With Nintendo Switch
I just wish they would make it so that you can transfer your game to the SD card from your physical copy. I love physical media, and I will always buy physical copies of games when it is made available. But, at the same time, I sure would be nice to not have to switch out game cards to play different games.
Re: Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Speeds Onto Switch Next Month
I'm a huge fan of these kinds of games, and I have a soft spot in my heart for Rollercoaster Tycoon. I will be getting this for sure.
Now if they would just remake Transport Tycoon.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES
In my opinion, those two cons are not cons, but a review is subjective and it is a reflection of the reviewer. Therefore, I'm not saying you are wrong. I'm just saying that if I reviewed it, those would not be cons in my review. To each their own.
Re: Random: Players Share Bananas Gameplay Of New King Kong Game, And It's Not Looking Good
Nintendo should pull this from the store. Shovelware should not be allowed to be sold on their eshop.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Celebrates Social Media Milestone With Another Look At His New Game
I ... must ... have ... it!
Re: Video: We've Played Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Here's 8 Minutes Of Gameplay
Looks like so much fun
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Sneak Peek Of Version 1.6 Update
When this comes out, I am going to have to stream a Stardew Valley Weekend Marathon since I haven't played it in a while.
Re: Persona 3 Portable & Persona 4 Golden Physical Editions Announced For Switch
I don't know much about Persona 3, but I will definitely be getting Persona 4 Golden.
Re: Unity Reveals New Pricing Model For Runtime Fee Policy
Too little, too late.
The mere fact that they thought it would be a good idea and went with it in the first place, is indication enough that the people at the top of that company are greedy money-hungry indivdiuals with very low moral standards.
For that reason alone, I'm out.
Re: Random: Kirby's Dream Land Is All About Being "Kind To Beginners", Says Sakurai
I still think that Kirby's Epic Yarn on the Wii was one of the best Kirby games of all time. I could not play that game with out getting a huge smile on my face while playing it. It just was happiness and joy stuffed in an adorable little game.
Re: Video: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & 3DS)
Day one purchase for me.
Re: Internal Xbox Email Details Desire To Acquire Nintendo
If Microsoft acquired Nintendo, it would be the end of Nintendo as we know it. Literally would be the death of the company, the brand, and all the games we hold dear to our hearts.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Life Sims And Farming Games
Stardew Valley is one of my all time favorite games. I go back and play it over again and again.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Showcase?
This is the Mario style I prefer, and it looked amazing to me.
Re: Yep, There's A Metroidvania Inspired By 'A Christmas Carol' And It's Out In November
I like it. I must have it. Physical version please.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Super Mario Bros. Wonder On Switch
This looks amazing! I will be preordering it for sure.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Issues Free In-Game Gift To Commemorate 10 Million Downloads
The game required access to your microphone to monitor your sleep by audio as well as be plugged in and placed on your bed while you sleep (I guess to monitor motion). While I don't care if the thing listens to me and detects how much I move while sleeping, it just seemed like a lot to ask for what essentially is an app to encourage you to sleep.
I uninstalled it.
Re: Acrobatic 2D Platformer 'Curse Crackers' Backflips Onto Switch Next Week
This game moves so fast that I think I would end up rage quiting at some point as I throw my controller across the room and scream at the TV LOL
Re: Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life 'Precious Memories' Trailer Is Full Of Farm Sim Nostalgia
Cute game and I would probably enjoy it, but that scene with the parents just sitting there smiling at their daughter gave me creepy "these aren't your real parents" vibes. I felt like I was watching a scene right after someone pulls up and says, "I'm friends with your parents, and they sent me to pick you up today because they are busy". It just seemed really creepy.
Re: One Lonely Outpost Is Bringing Some Stardew Valley-Inspired Space Farming To Switch
Could use some polish, but looks like something I would play.
Re: Hack 'N' Slash 'Gori: Cuddly Carnage' Lets You Dismember Mutated Unicorns
Looks like a cheap mobile game to me. I don't see anything about this game that would make me want to buy it for my switch.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Targeting A 2024 Release For The Switch Successor
I still say the 3DS XL was a better system for the simple fact that it fit in your pocket easier with less chance of the screen getting damaged.
Give me a Switch in a 3DS XL form factor, and I will be happy.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Details About Version 1.6
I absolute love this game soooooo much. I go back to it every so often to play it again lol.
Re: Persona 5 Tactica Used Persona Q Character Designs During Testing Phase
Well this looks like a pre-order must for me.
Re: Talking Point: Which Version Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Your Favourite?
Switch version is my favorite because the visuals are just insanely beautiful.
Re: The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Servers Have Now Permanently Shut Down
So sad. I really enjoyed this service back in the day.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color, SNES & NES Library With Four More Titles
The Gameboy games look like fun.
I never played Harvest Moon before, so I will definitely give that a try seeing as I absolutely love Stardew Valley.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online - Every NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, And GBA Game Available
I honestly love this service.
I hope it doesn't go away when ever the next Nintendo console finally comes out (in the future) like the Wii U and 3DS support did for Switch.
Re: Back Page: EVERYONE STAY CALM. Here's How To Game Safely On Friday 13th
@EllaTheKawaiiNeko lol I have been around, but I haven't been logged in to reply to anything for ever.
Re: Fired Nintendo Worker Comes Forward With An Account Of Their Dismissal
Let me get this straight... a contracted play tester tried to troll the president of the company during a meeting in front of hundreds of other employees, and is upset that they got let go. Is that about right?
People these days are just so pathetic.
Re: The 3DS And Wii U Are Losing Two More Features Next Month
I still love my 3DS. Long live the Nintendo system that fits easily in your pocket AND protects the screen from your keys.
Re: Watch: How To Get Good At Collecting Retro Video Games (Without Breaking The Bank)
I like collecting as my shelves clearly show, but collecting video games these days is a painful adventure. There's just too many money hungry people out there doing it that have no interest at all in the games themselves. It's just an investment to them.
I really wish that companies would rethink their "closing down eshops is a good idea for older hardware" mentality. Give us a way to continue buying games on all systems that have that capability in the first place. I mean just recently I got super frustrated when I realized that I can't even buy anymore 3DS games because I didn't load money on to my account before hand. There are so many 3DS games I want, but the physical prices are stupid insane.
Re: Netflix's BioShock Movie Gets 'I Am Legend' Director And 'Blade Runner 2049' Writer
I loved Bioshock, and have bought it many times over on multiple machines. That being said, Hollywood has an extremely bad record for the past decade of making anything movies, series, etc. I really have zero faith in this being any good at this point which is really sad. I've literally gotten to the point where I prefer anything that comes out of Korean movie studios over anything out of Hollywood.