When it comes to their IP's most people are pirating the games that are not accessible in the West. So instead of crying on social media they could localize those games and put them for sale outside of Japan. I'm against piracy if there are legal ways to access the games, otherwise you are forcing people to resort to piracy...
@Kazman2007 It looks like this time they put on sale only the base edition of Kingdom Battle, instead of the gold edition that includes all DLC's. Weird.
They missed their chance to equip Link with Lara Croft's dual guns or the Doom Slayer's shotgun. This is what happens when the devs use too much AI and ask it the wrong questions...
@OmnitronVariant The issue with many people is that they do not respect others or their opinions. They want you to think exactly like them and not to support what they don't like. For instance these 20 bucks are wasted because they say so, it doesn't matter how you feel about the game, even if it's your all time favorite. They would like to decide for you that you should rather pirate it or play it on the original hardware with the original cartridge, even if it means spending much more... I never played a Pokémon game so this release is not even for me, but if I was a fan I'd be excited to have the chance to play this game on modern hardware after so many years. The price tag should be lower but it's not crazy if you love the game and will get many hours of enjoyment out of it.
I think 20 bucks is not much if these games mean something to you. I'd take the same deal if they released Super Mario Land 2 or the old Fire Emblem games for instance.
I have Brigandine Legend of Runersia both on Steam and Switch, it's a mix of resource management and tactical combat. Curious about this new entry in the series, the tactical combat requires some improvements, it was a bit one note in Runersia.
@JohnnyMind It's because of Japan, the Japanese version of Cyberpunk is censored too. But in that case the publishers were smart enough to have an uncensored version of the game for the rest of the World. In case of Dispatch the publishers were too cheap to do the same and too sneaky to be transparent about it. If I had pre-ordered this version of the game I would be really pissed.
@cylemmulo Yes, that makes it even worse. But any censorship is annoying. Just rate it for adults, I guess no grown man is getting PTSD after seeing a nipple in a video game cutscene...
It's probably the publisher's fault, they didn't want to have a separate censored version for Japan. It's cheaper to maintain only one global version of the game but then they had to adhere to stricter rules to release it in Japan. I'll get it on Steam, not buying the child version for Switch.
FFT Ivalice Chronicles is my GOTY for 2025, and one of my favorite games ever. Age of Imprisonment is on my wishlist, will get it once I upgrade to Switch 2.
It's 2025, instead of moaning about the lack of localization just use it as an excuse to learn English. The game is a masterpiece by the way, just finished it today but starting a new playthrough soon.
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Re: Talking Point: Have You Bought A 1TB Micro SD Express Card Yet?
I got a Lexar 1TB.
Re: 50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All Time
I still have my Turok 2 cartridge somewhere...
Re: Review: Dark Scrolls (Switch) - A Retro-Styled Soulslike Side-Scroller At The Right Price
Such a serious controller issue should be mentioned in a review... Maybe they'll patch it out but still, crazy to release a game in this state.
Re: Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
I'll get it on Steam to have the version that the devs intended.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.0, Adds New Game + And Much More
Great update, now I need to start a new playthrough while waiting for Fire Emblem.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Football Games
eFootball Kick Off is by far the best football game available on Switch 2.
Re: Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
@dartmonkey I feel your pain.
I bought an old PS Vita to play Final Fantasy Tactics and than Squenix announced the Ivalice remaster...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave release date, please.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
I've just got mine today by pure coincidence, didn't realize it was the anniversary.
Re: "We Understand The Frustration" - ININ Games Addresses R-Type Dimensions III Tech Issues
How about fixing the game BEFORE release? Wild strategy, I know...
Re: It's Official, Warhorse Studios Is Working On A New "Open World Middle-earth RPG"
Hopefully the combat won't be as clunky as in their previous games.
Re: "We Will Continue To Pay Close Attention" - Level-5 Issues A Warning Against Piracy
When it comes to their IP's most people are pirating the games that are not accessible in the West. So instead of crying on social media they could localize those games and put them for sale outside of Japan.
I'm against piracy if there are legal ways to access the games, otherwise you are forcing people to resort to piracy...
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Goes Up?
I was waiting for the new Fire Emblem to upgrade my OLED. Might get a Switch 2 next month before the price increase.
Re: Talking Point: Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
Jedi Survivor doesn't run well on PC, can't imagine how a Switch 2 port would perform...
Re: "It's Truly Baffling" - Shigeru Miyamoto Comments On The Mario Galaxy Movie's Critical Reception
I love Mario games for the gameplay. The story is basically non-existent so I don't care about Mario movies and I don't expect them to be good either.
Re: 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
@Kazman2007 It looks like this time they put on sale only the base edition of Kingdom Battle, instead of the gold edition that includes all DLC's. Weird.
Re: 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Regarding the personal pick, I'd recommend Kingdom Battle over Sparks of Hope. In my opinion the first Mario + Rabbids game is better than its sequel.
Re: Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
They missed their chance to equip Link with Lara Croft's dual guns or the Doom Slayer's shotgun.
This is what happens when the devs use too much AI and ask it the wrong questions...
Re: Switch 2 Rating For Bethesda's Newest IP Appears Online
Performance is secondary considering how bland is the game anyway.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Crimson Desert on Steam.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@OmnitronVariant The issue with many people is that they do not respect others or their opinions. They want you to think exactly like them and not to support what they don't like. For instance these 20 bucks are wasted because they say so, it doesn't matter how you feel about the game, even if it's your all time favorite. They would like to decide for you that you should rather pirate it or play it on the original hardware with the original cartridge, even if it means spending much more... I never played a Pokémon game so this release is not even for me, but if I was a fan I'd be excited to have the chance to play this game on modern hardware after so many years. The price tag should be lower but it's not crazy if you love the game and will get many hours of enjoyment out of it.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@RoboCube And on Switch it is tied to a subscription and you cannot buy it separately. I'd rather have the option to buy it.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
I think 20 bucks is not much if these games mean something to you. I'd take the same deal if they released Super Mario Land 2 or the old Fire Emblem games for instance.
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Album, Here's Every Song Included
My favorite and most played GameBoy title. That space world theme slaps.
Re: Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
There are too many better ways to burn money.
Re: New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
I have Brigandine Legend of Runersia both on Steam and Switch, it's a mix of resource management and tactical combat. Curious about this new entry in the series, the tactical combat requires some improvements, it was a bit one note in Runersia.
Re: Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Brings A "New Retro FPS" Experience To Switch 2 This March
Just another game released with a lot of bugs.
Re: Pro-Evolution Soccer Successor 'eFootball' Is Getting A Switch 2 Exclusive Spin-Off
PES 2021 is still the best football game. Unfortunately eFootball is as crap as a FIFA game (now EA FC).
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@swoose Engage was a mix of great gameplay and cringe cutscenes. Overall I liked 3 Houses better even if the tactical gameplay was not as great.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Pillowpants The new Fire Emblem is the game that will make me upgrade to Switch 2.
Re: "People Have A Right To Be P****d" - Dispatch Dev Says It Intends To Address "At Least Some" Censored Switch Content
You censored a word in the title, is Nintendo to blame?
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
@cylemmulo Decapitations are ok, boobies are a no-go.
Please, think of the children.
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
@JohnnyMind It's because of Japan, the Japanese version of Cyberpunk is censored too. But in that case the publishers were smart enough to have an uncensored version of the game for the rest of the World. In case of Dispatch the publishers were too cheap to do the same and too sneaky to be transparent about it. If I had pre-ordered this version of the game I would be really pissed.
@cylemmulo Yes, that makes it even worse. But any censorship is annoying. Just rate it for adults, I guess no grown man is getting PTSD after seeing a nipple in a video game cutscene...
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
It's probably the publisher's fault, they didn't want to have a separate censored version for Japan. It's cheaper to maintain only one global version of the game but then they had to adhere to stricter rules to release it in Japan.
I'll get it on Steam, not buying the child version for Switch.
Re: Review: Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cracking Superhero Caper, With Some Naughty Bits Covered Up
I'll get it on Steam then.
Re: Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch 2 And Nintendo Systems
Final Fantasy Tactics is my favorite one.
@fenlix It's 6 but it was called 3 in the West.
Re: Prince Of Persia Team Behind Cancelled Sands Of Time Remake Shares Final Message
Just Ubisoft doing Ubisoft things.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
1. Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles
2. Tactics Ogre Reborn
3. Fire Emblem Engage
Re: Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
1. Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles
2. Tactics Ogre Reborn
3. Fire Emblem Engage
Re: Site News: Please Welcome Mai, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
She better stop waffling and dive right into things.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Dev Considering Future Game Updates
Any more Tactics stuff is always good news.
Re: Opinion: I Reviewed 25 Switch 2 Games In 2025, And These Are My Top 3 Picks
FFT Ivalice Chronicles is my GOTY for 2025, and one of my favorite games ever.
Age of Imprisonment is on my wishlist, will get it once I upgrade to Switch 2.
Re: Review: The Rogue Prince Of Persia (Switch 2) - A Worthy, Approachable Follow-Up To Dead Cells
I played it on Steam, it's great. Waiting for a good sale to get it on Switch too.
Re: Censored Dispatch Artwork Spotted On Nintendo's Digital Storefront
Most gamers aren't ready to see women's skin.
Re: Feature: Games Of The Year 2025 - Nintendo Life Staff Picks
It's Final Fantasy The Ivalice Chronicles for me. Glad it was mentioned.
Re: Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Announced, But Will It Skip Switch 2?
There will be a Switch 3 by the time this is out.
Re: Mini Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) - Just Hugely Disappointing
@JohnnyMind You are saying the Switch 2 couldn't handle 60 FPS on a 2011 game? Hardware in such case is a poor excuse for bad optimization.
Re: Mini Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) - Just Hugely Disappointing
To be honest it wasn't a good upgrade on Switch either, basic Skyrim without Anniversary Upgrade is way better.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
Great game, but one of those I'd rather play on Steam.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's 2025, instead of moaning about the lack of localization just use it as an excuse to learn English.
The game is a masterpiece by the way, just finished it today but starting a new playthrough soon.