Makes sense. Pokémon games on switch looked ugly as hell and ran like crap. Also it seems they are making some efforts to make the game look better for once.
@FawfulsFury They should have required both: NSO expansion pack + 20$. Or even ask for 80$. People are stupid enough to pay anything when it comes to Pokémon.
They paywalled something that should have been free. Here goes my hopes of a free Switch 2 update for the Xenoblade trilogy. Nintendo is getting greedier by the minute
They have yet to fix the Lynel that doesn't drop anything in Hyrule castle. Unless it's part of the several issues they fixed. They really need to give more detail in their patch notes
@JimNorman "free updates". Is there a publisher who has ever made a paid update? Unless human greed has reached this level, I don't think you need to specify it's free.
Whether it's major or just minor bugfix, an update is always free. Not to be confused with DLC or upGRADE which are often paid content, in which case it makes sense to specify when it's free.
That's a French company alright (I can say it, it's my country). A strike won't do anything except put a target on their back, so they'll be the first to go.
Sadly, Ubisoft will trim the fat if they want to start anew. They have become way to big, slow and sloppy. They need an actual restructure and put people who decide much much closer to those who actually make the games.
I won't believe Ubisoft improves until I actually see it. But it will start with massive layoffs like we've never seen.
I only hope those who get fired, and want to remain in the game industry, will manage to land in a good studio. I really believe Ubisoft if full of extremely competent people who just gave up because of the monetisation slop and the awful management. They need to get rid of the Guillemot family and relatives entirely.
Whatever happens, I just want those who still love making games at Ubisoft to make games as good as their golden age, so they can be proud of it, whether it's withing Ubisoft, or with another studio (like Clair obscur!).
Good for them if it sells. They'll need the money to cover that long development.
I can't help but wonder how bad the original game was if this is what they came up with after rebooting the development. I don't know if Retro studio is still able to make good games. Hopefully they'll show us they can in the future
That makes sense. Who would even want to play a polished game by Nintendo when you can have 1 minute approximation of soulless empty gameplay vomited by a so-called AI.
Chrono break, which will be better than chrono trigger with the best graphics ever seen in video games, running perfectly in 4K/60FPS on Switch 2, with an RRP of 60€, no DLC, with a physical release (not a crappy game key card) that includes an old school booklet.
I don't expect to see this, but I'd like to. Also a Chrono trigger reimagined would be awesome.
First, they need to figure out how to optimise their game. I guess they ran into a brick wall when they tried to port it.
That's the problem with most AAA games. They are made so even high end PCs can't run them on max settings at release. But devs are so focused on ultra powerful devices, they have no idea how to run them on weaker ones.
@RoboCube I'm glad someone can enjoy it as much as I did.
I replay it every other year since the switch release date and get sucked into it every single time. It will be my GOTY every year it gets re-released until they make a better Zelda (TOTK is great, but I prefer BOTW).
Safety should start with banning micro transactions all together. At least the predatory ones.
For the rest, they can commit to anything they want, parents will never respect the age restriction. That's why so many 12yo are playing COD. This is probably why they censor PEGI18 games. To protect kids who shouldn't be playing them in the first place.
That's because it's-a him the real Mario. Always will be. I still don't know why he was forced out of his role, but I guess we won't have him forever.
I'll gladly accept Kevin Afghani as Mario. Maybe they went for Chris Pratt to show us the worst possible voice for Mario, so we'd accept another voice.
Fantasy life i is right up my alley. But I'm not paying anything north of 20€ for a digital only game. I'll gladly pay a higher price for a physical release though.
The opening clearly shows Metroid prime 4 takes place at the beginning of Revenge of the sith. I'm sure we can see Obi Wan and Anakin's ship somewhere in the background.
I really hope this game doesn't kill the franchise. It was a real disappointment compared to other Metroid and Metroid Prime games.
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Re: Final: What's Your Favourite Pokémon Ever? - Pick From Our 9 Poll Winners
This poll is biased. MissingNo wasn't in the first gen list. It would have won with 120% votes (probably more).
Re: Pokémon Winds & Waves Will Be Released "Exclusively" For Switch 2
Makes sense. Pokémon games on switch looked ugly as hell and ran like crap. Also it seems they are making some efforts to make the game look better for once.
Re: Video: Resident Evil Requiem Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)
The hair make a huge difference. She looks like a witch on Switch 2.
It looks really good otherwise. I hope we can get more solid ports of modern games.
Re: Stardew Valley's Two New Marriage Candidates Have Been Revealed
Now we wait for details on version 1.8
Re: Rumour: Sony Apparently Has Gran Turismo Running On Switch 2, Just Don't Expect To See It
The quote doesn't say it's GT7. Could it be the first GT?
Re: Gallery: Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
@FawfulsFury They should have required both: NSO expansion pack + 20$. Or even ask for 80$. People are stupid enough to pay anything when it comes to Pokémon.
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
Looking at the comments, most people just want to talk about their first and favourite Zelda game. Maybe it deserves another article.
I played the original Zelda on 3DS not too long before BOTW came out and never finished it entirely.
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
I'll stick to emulation if the official way to play retro requires a subscription.
Re: Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
I'd pay 10€ to play wario, but definitely not a subscription, nor an overpriced piece of just.
Re: Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February, 2026
Hopefully the next pokémon game isn't too polished. I'd hate for Game Freak to spend too much money on a title people will buy regardless of quality.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
They paywalled something that should have been free. Here goes my hopes of a free Switch 2 update for the Xenoblade trilogy. Nintendo is getting greedier by the minute
Re: Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now Live
@Jeronan I didn't know you could do that and assumed these were completely separate eshops. Thanks for the tip.
Re: Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now Live
Make sure to let us know when it's live in Europe.
Re: Bethesda Releases Skyrim Update 1.2 For Switch 2, Includes "60Hz Mode" And Much More
They seem to have fixed a good 0.00001% of bugs. Keep at it guys!
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
They have yet to fix the Lynel that doesn't drop anything in Hyrule castle. Unless it's part of the several issues they fixed. They really need to give more detail in their patch notes
Re: The Rogue Prince Of Persia Spring Roadmap Reveals Two Upcoming Free Major Updates
@JimNorman "free updates". Is there a publisher who has ever made a paid update? Unless human greed has reached this level, I don't think you need to specify it's free.
Whether it's major or just minor bugfix, an update is always free. Not to be confused with DLC or upGRADE which are often paid content, in which case it makes sense to specify when it's free.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 1 Pokémon?
The best design is MissingNo by far. Why isn't it on the list???
Re: Are Diablo 4 And Diablo 2 Coming To Switch 2? Blizzard Stays Silent
@OpheliaDynamight He's not in the company anymore.
Also he made over 150 millions a year he was destroying the company and sacking everyone in sight. 15 millions is nothing in comparison.
Re: Ubisoft Staff Push Back Against Company Restructure With Three-Day Strike
That's a French company alright (I can say it, it's my country). A strike won't do anything except put a target on their back, so they'll be the first to go.
Sadly, Ubisoft will trim the fat if they want to start anew. They have become way to big, slow and sloppy. They need an actual restructure and put people who decide much much closer to those who actually make the games.
I won't believe Ubisoft improves until I actually see it. But it will start with massive layoffs like we've never seen.
I only hope those who get fired, and want to remain in the game industry, will manage to land in a good studio. I really believe Ubisoft if full of extremely competent people who just gave up because of the monetisation slop and the awful management. They need to get rid of the Guillemot family and relatives entirely.
Whatever happens, I just want those who still love making games at Ubisoft to make games as good as their golden age, so they can be proud of it, whether it's withing Ubisoft, or with another studio (like Clair obscur!).
This comment is way to long.
Re: Are Diablo 4 And Diablo 2 Coming To Switch 2? Blizzard Stays Silent
Blizzard were mean and fired Bobby Kotick, so I'm boycotting them!
Just kidding. It can only improve now that he's gone. But I've completely lost interest in their games these past 10 years.
Re: Square Enix Is Making Changes To Its New HD-2D Game Based On Demo Feedback
@Erigen Agreed. They should change it to "Elliot's awakening", or "An Elliot to the past"
Re: Turok Is Back, And It's Bringing The Hunt To Switch 2 Later This Year
I'm not sold on this one. It's giving me GaaS vibes aborted at the last minute in favour of solo/co-op game. A bit like the last dragon age.
Re: After Multiple Delays, Cult Hit 'Caves Of Qud' Is Finally Hitting Switch This Month
@LastFootnote It's your lucky day! You CAN wishlist it on dekudeals!
Re: After Multiple Delays, Cult Hit 'Caves Of Qud' Is Finally Hitting Switch This Month
It sounds insane. Onto the wishlist it goes!
Re: Metroid Prime 4's "Combined Sales" Have Surpassed One Million, Nintendo Confirms
Good for them if it sells. They'll need the money to cover that long development.
I can't help but wonder how bad the original game was if this is what they came up with after rebooting the development. I don't know if Retro studio is still able to make good games. Hopefully they'll show us they can in the future
Re: Nintendo's Share Price Drops 11% Following Its Financial Release
That makes sense. Who would even want to play a polished game by Nintendo when you can have 1 minute approximation of soulless empty gameplay vomited by a so-called AI.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct February Partner Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
Chrono break, which will be better than chrono trigger with the best graphics ever seen in video games, running perfectly in 4K/60FPS on Switch 2, with an RRP of 60€, no DLC, with a physical release (not a crappy game key card) that includes an old school booklet.
I don't expect to see this, but I'd like to.
Also a Chrono trigger reimagined would be awesome.
Re: Rumour: Xenoblade Chronicles Voice Actor Might Have Leaked Evidence Of A New Release
I'm hoping we'll see a new entry soon. But it could very well be the xenoblade trilogy being released as Switch 2 edition
Re: Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Development Paused, According To Take-Two
First, they need to figure out how to optimise their game. I guess they ran into a brick wall when they tried to port it.
That's the problem with most AAA games. They are made so even high end PCs can't run them on max settings at release. But devs are so focused on ultra powerful devices, they have no idea how to run them on weaker ones.
Re: Preview: Pragmata Might Wind Up Being The Biggest Surprise Of 2026
"Surprise! It was a Megaman spin-off! We didn't lie. We just didn't understand what you meant since we call it Rockman."
Re: PSA: Dispatch's 'Visual Censorship' Settings Can't Be Removed On Switch
It's weird how Sony and Nintendo randomly have weird censorship problems on their platforms. That reminds me of DMC5's censorship on PlayStation.
Re: Anniversary: 'The Last Story' Helped The Wii Go Out On A Real-Time High 15 Years Ago
Loved that game. Judging by the name, I was hoping for a long lasting series, just like final fantasy.
Re: Random: Mario Wonder's New Box Art Might Be The Ugliest 'Switch 2 Edition' Cover Yet
It's missing the game key card label to be perfect.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
They didn't add stability. Just some Polish.
Re: Random: YouTuber Combines Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series X Into One Huge Machine
Cool. This way you get the power of the Switch 2 combined to the mobility of the PS5/XBSX
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Follow In PlayStation And Xbox's Footsteps This Year With "Global Price Hike"
If they are clever enough, they'll make it coincide with a model with longer battery life. I'd pay an extra 50€ for double the battery life.
Re: Random: Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's Foot
The more realistic artwork would be sonic running way ahead of Mario... Off a cliff
Re: Review: Gulikit TT Pro / TT Max Controllers For Switch 1 & 2 - The New Standard For Third-Party Pads
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Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
@RoboCube I'm glad someone can enjoy it as much as I did.
I replay it every other year since the switch release date and get sucked into it every single time. It will be my GOTY every year it gets re-released until they make a better Zelda (TOTK is great, but I prefer BOTW).
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
People don't know what the 2 means in switch 2, so it will fail even harder than the Switch. They should have named it New Switch U XL
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
Safety should start with banning micro transactions all together. At least the predatory ones.
For the rest, they can commit to anything they want, parents will never respect the age restriction. That's why so many 12yo are playing COD. This is probably why they censor PEGI18 games. To protect kids who shouldn't be playing them in the first place.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
BOTW Switch 2 edition isn't on the list. My GOTY 2025 doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
Re: "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
That's because it's-a him the real Mario. Always will be. I still don't know why he was forced out of his role, but I guess we won't have him forever.
I'll gladly accept Kevin Afghani as Mario. Maybe they went for Chris Pratt to show us the worst possible voice for Mario, so we'd accept another voice.
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Does This One Thing Better Than Any Other Nintendo Game
Why the click baity title?
Also you're comparing 2 completely different games. Metroid is usually focused on isolation and Xenoblade is about relationship.
Metroid prime 4's dialogue just reminds you how much is lacks the atmosphere of a Metroid. I don't need a looney tune talking to me every 5 minutes,.
Re: Level-5 Teases More Updates For Inazuma Eleven And Fantasy Life i, Coming Soon
Fantasy life i is right up my alley. But I'm not paying anything north of 20€ for a digital only game. I'll gladly pay a higher price for a physical release though.
Re: Random: Lego Fans Have Apparently Forgotten What Game Boy Cartridges Look Like
That's odd. I thought Gameboy cartridges looked like this:
"Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening (USA, Europe) (Rev 2).gb"
Good luck making a lego out of this.
Re: Poll: So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
He's like a looney tunes character at first, but he's left behind before it's too annoying.
I thought strange Samus was as talkative as Link when every single uninteresting characters can't shut up around her.
Re: Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest Ends, Capcom Thanks Fans For "Wonderful" Submissions
"Capcom thanks people who worked for free"
Re: PSA: Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update And European Release On The Way
Early adopters are free debuggers. I'd like to thank players in the USA for their devotion to make the release smoother for us.
Re: Nintendo Comments On Metroid Prime 4's Placement In The Metroid Timeline
The opening clearly shows Metroid prime 4 takes place at the beginning of Revenge of the sith. I'm sure we can see Obi Wan and Anakin's ship somewhere in the background.
I really hope this game doesn't kill the franchise. It was a real disappointment compared to other Metroid and Metroid Prime games.