What a silly comment. Of course the switch is a competitor , I have not turned my ps4 on for months , and im sure alot of people have transitioned what gaming time they have over to the switch also.
If , even in small amounts by sony's install base, Nintendo is erroding their playerbase , what is that if not direct competition?
Ouch ! The 32gb system memory is starting to show its redundance which is a shame so early in the consoles life.
That save file size requirement is a friggin joke, what on earth is being saved in that data packet??
Constructive criticism incoming - At this rate , Nintendo will need to either ship the system with more flash storage as a revised unit, or a 'pro' edition (which so early on would really grind my gears) , or start shipping with a 64gb+ memory card in the box.
@NickOfTime90 Nice, I would have had your bundle over Fifa , i got the day one edition , and i will never be doing that again with a microsoft product. I got W3 on ps4 , and you know what, i'd love a port of it to switch , a guy can dream.
That console bundle will sell a ton, i remember when the Xbone launched and they gave you a fifa code instead of a boxed version. The whole code with console isnt a new thing , and just offers additional choice if your not fussed about a physical copy.
@Fake-E-Lee I appreciate the reply , i thought as much. Ive just purchased it so im invested now lol. Thats kingdom, rayman and sonic mania this week :/
@Fake-E-Lee Would you say it seems that this review was rushed , or that it really is that subjective that it can be polar opposite for different players?
I couldnt agree more , im a busy guy like most of us on this site , and at 27 i seem to have less and less time to enjoy gaming. The switch has not only given me that joy back on my commutes and flights, but every dang time i have it with me friends and colleagues want to play too.
The switch clicking joycons coming together before every advert now makes me think of people coming together lol
I took my switch to a friends yesterday , we had dinner and then the 4 of us played mario kart and sonic mania till the early hours , it's resulted in two of my mates ordering switch consoles this morning.
@NintendoFan4Lyf I imagine your right and they'll use snowdrop engine for more titles.
It could also be that they were using snowdrop for Steep , which was a launch announcement but has hit what appears to be trouble in development. So mario + rabbids has ended up beating it to a release. I dont think it fairs well for Steep that kingdom battle is 600p undocked, personally for me gameplay over graphics anyday, but if they cant get steep to an acceptable standard say 600p 30fps in undocked a la M+R , then the portable aspect of the switch is going to cause headaches to other devs too.
Like the 136 people ahead of me , im very suprised to see this announced , i'll buy it, i didnt get to finish it last time due to something or other. Nice to see an adult AAA come to switch , even if it is 6 years old. Now , if we can start seeing some other games from rockstar , that'd be swell.
@Jacob1092 Here's to a great year 2! I was actually very suprised we didnt see a smash deluxe for christmas, but it may have eaten into mario odyssey sales, so it makes sense in a way to let that chill into next year.
I'm very optimistic for the system, im really interested to see what the next bonafide system seller is after M.Odyssey.
@Jacob1092 I'll take some of that positivity lol, I hope your right , I can't imagine what else they would have cooking to have a 1st party release for nearly every month of the year like the current stategy has been.
But as you say, they could be upto literally anything.
All i know is I'm stoked for Wulverblade, I didn't even know that game existed until the nindies event. Having indies portable for me personally sets the switch apart from any of its competition.
Good to hear that retail is having a good time with what stock they aquire.
The system will need to continue to attract indies at quite a pace to keep the lineup of titles healthy as nintendo start to inevitably slow down the releases of first party games.
Very impressive result for the game in my opinion.
To be in 2nd against an uncharted thats half the price is respectable isnt it?
No ps4 or xbone games have tempted me for months and months, every game purchase ive made since march have been for my switch , i bet im not the only one.
There's quite a few that look really cool to me , nine parchments is day one for sure. Wulverblade looks neat, as does steamworld dig, mulaka and earth atlantis.
I bought treasure trove but couldnt get into it , which is a shame because so many people really rate it. I'll give it another shot when i finish mario + rabbids.
I played for an hour last night and again on my commute to work for about an hour, im really happy with it. The performance seems great to me, and i love the art style , it really pops even in handheld mode.
Looks pretty interesting and the art style is beautiful , nice to see devs bringing things forward too , the system and ease of publishing must be on point.
I'm waiting for 9 parchments, and i would love a Final fantasy collection that includes ff7 , and Suikoden 2 would be a treat to go back too, last played that on psone when i was about 8 or 9.
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Re: FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch Accounts for a Tiny Percentage of UK Launch Sales
@Folkloner Your probably right , shame.
Re: Sony Doesn't Consider Handheld Gaming To Be A "Huge Market Opportunity"
What a silly comment.
Of course the switch is a competitor , I have not turned my ps4 on for months , and im sure alot of people have transitioned what gaming time they have over to the switch also.
If , even in small amounts by sony's install base, Nintendo is erroding their playerbase , what is that if not direct competition?
Re: Watch: The Nintendo Life Team Goes for Glory in the Splatoon 2 UK Championship - Live!
Good luck ya'll
Re: Square Enix Still Investigating The Possibility Of A Full Final Fantasy XV Experience On Switch
I would prefer a FF collection, I personally didnt rate XV at all, it just felt so shallow to me.
Im not hating on people who want to see it on switch, but there are much , much better FF games that could be ported way easier.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct?
Being able to wolfenstein on the go is the shizz.
Im suprised they didnt show a zelda dlc trailer.
Re: Here's How Much Data You'll Need To Download For NBA 2K18 On Switch
Ouch !
The 32gb system memory is starting to show its redundance which is a shame so early in the consoles life.
That save file size requirement is a friggin joke, what on earth is being saved in that data packet??
Constructive criticism incoming - At this rate , Nintendo will need to either ship the system with more flash storage as a revised unit, or a 'pro' edition (which so early on would really grind my gears) , or start shipping with a 64gb+ memory card in the box.
Re: Deals: Jump Into These Super Mario Odyssey Goodies from the Nintendo UK Store
@NickOfTime90 Agreed its a masterpiece, nothing was wrong with the bundle, but i would have had W3 over fifa anyday.
Re: Deals: Jump Into These Super Mario Odyssey Goodies from the Nintendo UK Store
@NickOfTime90 Nice, I would have had your bundle over Fifa , i got the day one edition , and i will never be doing that again with a microsoft product.
I got W3 on ps4 , and you know what, i'd love a port of it to switch , a guy can dream.
Re: Deals: Jump Into These Super Mario Odyssey Goodies from the Nintendo UK Store
Lots of goodies for those that want them.
That console bundle will sell a ton, i remember when the Xbone launched and they gave you a fifa code instead of a boxed version. The whole code with console isnt a new thing , and just offers additional choice if your not fussed about a physical copy.
Re: The Heavy Splatling Deco is Your Weekend Weapon in Splatoon 2
I cant get on with the heavy weapons , must be a skill issue lol
Re: FIFA 18 Will Cost Less On The Nintendo Switch In Australia
Yes!, i'll be in gold coast on the 2nd of october, with gbp to aud and it cheaper , consider me sold.
Re: Review: Kingdom: New Lands (Switch eShop)
@Fake-E-Lee I appreciate the reply , i thought as much.
Ive just purchased it so im invested now lol. Thats kingdom, rayman and sonic mania this week :/
Re: Review: Kingdom: New Lands (Switch eShop)
@Fake-E-Lee Would you say it seems that this review was rushed , or that it really is that subjective that it can be polar opposite for different players?
Re: Doom Will Bring Hell to Switch This Holiday Season
Nice one, this and wolfenstein suprised me alot. Love me some wolfenstein.
Re: UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
I am flying long haul in a few days and that firefighter game has just made me abit edgy.
Not because of the potential for crashing, but because i cant fill the time with these amazing looking titles.
Hopefully they get some gameplay during tonights direct. /s
Re: First Impressions: Defying Gravity in Skyrim for Nintendo Switch
I used to be a ps4 player like you , then i took a switch to the knee.
Re: Editorial: A Week of Gaming the Nintendo Switch Way
A good read , thanks!
I couldnt agree more , im a busy guy like most of us on this site , and at 27 i seem to have less and less time to enjoy gaming.
The switch has not only given me that joy back on my commutes and flights, but every dang time i have it with me friends and colleagues want to play too.
The switch clicking joycons coming together before every advert now makes me think of people coming together lol
Re: Get Ready for a Nintendo Direct on 13th September
Im pretty confident a rocket league launch date will be announced, and if they throw in a teaser for virtual console , its gonna kick off!
Re: Poll: Six Months of the Switch - What Do You Think of Nintendo's Console Hybrid?
I took my switch to a friends yesterday , we had dinner and then the 4 of us played mario kart and sonic mania till the early hours , it's resulted in two of my mates ordering switch consoles this morning.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Explores the 'Tech Showcase' of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
@NintendoFan4Lyf I imagine your right and they'll use snowdrop engine for more titles.
It could also be that they were using snowdrop for Steep , which was a launch announcement but has hit what appears to be trouble in development. So mario + rabbids has ended up beating it to a release.
I dont think it fairs well for Steep that kingdom battle is 600p undocked, personally for me gameplay over graphics anyday, but if they cant get steep to an acceptable standard say 600p 30fps in undocked a la M+R , then the portable aspect of the switch is going to cause headaches to other devs too.
P.s I love my switch, not hating , just musing.
Re: L.A. Noire Is The Latest Game To Fall Foul Of The Dreaded "Switch Tax"
Shopto and simplygames are my go to for physical purchases now, they never charge what the 'RRP' is.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th September (Europe)
Im waiting for Wulverblade, nothing for me this week.
Re: Crime Classic L.A. Noire Is Sleuthing Its Way To Switch This Year
Like the 136 people ahead of me , im very suprised to see this announced , i'll buy it, i didnt get to finish it last time due to something or other.
Nice to see an adult AAA come to switch , even if it is 6 years old. Now , if we can start seeing some other games from rockstar , that'd be swell.
Re: Review: Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition (Switch)
Looking forward to playing this as i didnt on wii u .
Re: UK Retail Hails The Positive Impact Of Nintendo Switch
@Jacob1092 Here's to a great year 2! I was actually very suprised we didnt see a smash deluxe for christmas, but it may have eaten into mario odyssey sales, so it makes sense in a way to let that chill into next year.
I'm very optimistic for the system, im really interested to see what the next bonafide system seller is after M.Odyssey.
Re: UK Retail Hails The Positive Impact Of Nintendo Switch
@Jacob1092 I'll take some of that positivity lol, I hope your right , I can't imagine what else they would have cooking to have a 1st party release for nearly every month of the year like the current stategy has been.
But as you say, they could be upto literally anything.
All i know is I'm stoked for Wulverblade, I didn't even know that game existed until the nindies event.
Having indies portable for me personally sets the switch apart from any of its competition.
Re: UK Retail Hails The Positive Impact Of Nintendo Switch
Good to hear that retail is having a good time with what stock they aquire.
The system will need to continue to attract indies at quite a pace to keep the lineup of titles healthy as nintendo start to inevitably slow down the releases of first party games.
Re: The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift May Make You Crack
I have negglected this game for a while, it all boiled down to no free time.
I'll give it another crack this evening.
Re: Nintendo Switch OS Version 3.0.2 Is Now Live
@Joeynator3000 its been so long, no , i dont
Re: Switch's Latest Exclusive Is Based On A German Quiz Show
Das ist wunderbarr!
Re: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Misses Out on Top Spot in UK Charts
Very impressive result for the game in my opinion.
To be in 2nd against an uncharted thats half the price is respectable isnt it?
No ps4 or xbone games have tempted me for months and months, every game purchase ive made since march have been for my switch , i bet im not the only one.
Re: Oceanhorn Is Getting a Demo on the Switch eShop
Demo's are a brilliant thing for consumers , the only people that lose out are devs who make mediocre titles.
The rayman legends demo , specifically castle rock made me laugh so much ive pre ordered the physical edition.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2017
Well thats it then, im gonna have to buy Sonic Mania.
Im flying to Australia shortly so ive got mario + rabbids and sonic for entertainment.
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summary - Summer 2017
There's quite a few that look really cool to me , nine parchments is day one for sure.
Wulverblade looks neat, as does steamworld dig, mulaka and earth atlantis.
My poor, poor wallet if they turn out to be good.
Re: Worms W.M.D. Is Now Officially Confirmed For Switch
O.M.G .W.M.D
Looks sweet , definetley a purchase in bound.
Re: Yacht Club Games Announces More Shovel Knight amiibo
I bought treasure trove but couldnt get into it , which is a shame because so many people really rate it.
I'll give it another shot when i finish mario + rabbids.
Re: Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games and Accessories for September and October
Rayman & Mario O for me.
Im looking forward to indie games
Nine parchments & flame in the flood as much as any retail stuff.
I wonder if the major release every month or so can hold up into next year.
Re: This 400GB Micro SD Card Looks Perfect For Switch Owners
Ive just been Archiving games im not playing , i'll buy an Sd card at some point , but right now that money gets spent on games.
Re: Here’s What the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day One Update Does
@Shellcore If your on the fence i fully recommend a purchase
Re: Here’s What the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day One Update Does
I played for an hour last night and again on my commute to work for about an hour, im really happy with it.
The performance seems great to me, and i love the art style , it really pops even in handheld mode.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Is Getting a Season Pass
I will be buying the game day one, and the £20 they want for the SP is going on sonic mania. End broadcast
Re: Digital Foundry Comes Away Very Impressed With Skyrim On Switch
I'll be picking it up for sure, i never went back after modding it on pc and accidentally deleting my save data when it first released.
The fact that the game is still receiving new versions makes me feel like im forever young. Keep it up
Re: Stylish Switch eShop Title, Original Journey, is Brought Forward to a Q4 Release
Looks pretty interesting and the art style is beautiful , nice to see devs bringing things forward too , the system and ease of publishing must be on point.
Re: Japanese Gamers Can Now Pick Their Favourite Joy-Con Colour Combo
Thats cool, wish we could do the same in the UK.
Im calling pikachu colour scheme for switch pokemon release.
Re: Sonic Mania Runs Brilliantly on Switch, With One Tiny Drawback
I'll be purchasing this to fill the hours flying to aus , has anyone got an idea of the battery life in handheld mode?
Re: Here’s Your First Look at the Upcoming New ARMS Fighter
I traded in my arms against splatoon2, then realised i had no way to play my switch =/
But seriously, im glad they're supporting their new titles , good show.
Re: Poll: 99 Games and Counting - Are You Pleased With the Switch eShop Library?
It's improving that's for sure.
I'm waiting for 9 parchments, and i would love a Final fantasy collection that includes ff7 , and Suikoden 2 would be a treat to go back too, last played that on psone when i was about 8 or 9.
Re: Zelda: Breath of the Wild's First Free Item Distribution is Live on Switch
Free stuff is ...free stuff
Wonder how long it'll take peta to complain about how inaccurate it is to depict that meat comes from the sky.
Re: Virtuos Is Working on Porting a AAA Game to the Switch
AC Black flag would be a fantastic port , i would buy that to play on my commute fo sho.
Re: Virtuos Is Working on Porting a AAA Game to the Switch
@PanurgeJr Oh your so bad