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The PS4 VR its resolution is way too low, I don't even want to know this will look without optimalised games..

I'll try it next week, in the Netherlands at Firstlook.

The problem with my backlog is that most games I want to finish, are the games that kind of dissapointed me or were overshadowed by other platforms.

Take for example Metroid 2 remake on the 3DS. Bought it at launch, tried it once for an hour and then never picked it up again, until a few weeks ago. It's not a bad game, but it doesn't succeed in holding my interest either.

I also really don't enjoy playing on my 3DS anymore now that I have a Switch. Maybe it's because I rather have all my Nintendo games on one platform (which is ofcourse a impossible thing to wish for), or that the screen is just too small, or perhaps that I feel like the visuals are very outdated.

I also built a new PC two months ago, which is a beast. Which means I want to play the newest games on Steam to discover the 4K power my PC has to offer, which results in buying new games and a growing backlog.

Ah well, I'm getting older now, and my study and work are getting more demanding, which means it will be almost impossible to finish my backlog. I don't mind that; I rather play games I fully enjoy than feel obligated to finish a list with games I mostly don't really enjoy.

@Heavyarms55 But it does something new, even though it might not be the changes you think are worth it.

The 3D is better (new), all games run smoother (new), new buttons, new sticks (for me the reason to buy a new one). Might not be the whole 3DS library that supports all these new features, but Monster Hunter runs great and a stick to control the camera is great.

If you don't like it, then don't buy it (day one).

Can't wait! I've taken a break for quite some time now, lets say 2 years. When the update launches, it might be a great time to dive back into.

@Heavyarms55 Honestly, I think that making games exclusive for a special type of 3DS is very stupid. It's not a new handheld, no, it's a new type of 3DS.

Aside from the point that you're splitting the 3DS owners, there are so many ways to make a new type special without putting exclusives on them (which will sell poorly, because most 3DS owners don't have the New models for example).

If you look at the PS4Pro and Slim, every game is still playable. The Pro just runs them way smoother. No need to split the PS4 owners, because they can all still play the same games.

I think Nintendo did great with the N3DS, although there are some issues with it ofcourse. Better 3DS, better screen, another new stick, good and new positioned shoulder buttons. The new CPU is nice and although not that much stronger compared to the old one, it does run significantly better.

This upgrade is only for those who want a better version of the 3DS, like me. It's not a complete new handheld which can run exclusive game and it shouldn't try to be.

Eh, I rather see a linear XC than a nonlinear. I don't know, but I really didn't like X that much and I tried many times to give it another shot and finally finish it, but they never succeeded.

Ranking the Pokémon games for me is very difficult. Played them all, starting with yellow. While Silver is my favourite, I really enjoyed Sun, Platinum and Emerald just as much. The only one I didn't really like is XY and B&W(2), but I think I was just very Pokémon tired after. I should give them another try.

Going to pick up some 3DS games since I don't have access to my PC and Switch. Also going to try to finish Metroid 2: Samus Returns (3DS) but the game is so bland.

@KirbyTheVampire Yeah, apparently people want 'realistic' physics in a game that isn't even trying to be realistic. Kind of pathetic, actually.

@shani Yeah, agreed. Didn't Miyamoto wear this shirt with Samurai Mario at Jimmy Fallon, which was a costume later available, while nobody knew outfits would be a thing in Odyssey at that moment.

Nintendo always has a big announcement at the game awards (previous year Bayonetta 3). A Metroid Prime 4 trailer would be a blast too.

So does this mean Fortnite players who play on PS4 can now also play on Switch? That would be very nice.

I'm very interested into the reason why Sony finally decided to do this, after weeks of stubbornnes.

I saw some pictures about this that I wish could have been erased from my memory. Wayyy too cringy.

I used to play with my old xbox 360 controller (with wire) until a few months ago, since I discovered that Steam supported the Pro Controller.

The Pro Controller is already good on the Switch, but just as good on the PC. One of the best buys I made, I even use it on my laptop.

I also tried the xBox One (Elite) and Steam Controller, but they are either too expensive or they just don't feel right.

I only spend Google Rewards money on Pokémon, since I wouldnt lose it anyway. I think in total, it would be something around 10 euros.

@SakuraHaruka The 2 billion mostly goes to Niantic, the developer. The other share of profit goes to TPC, because of licenses.

@DarkKirby Yes, but that's included in that game. That's different than making an overlay which needs to work with all MP games.

@SuperiorTech I don't agree, although I don't think the Nintendo Voice chat app is the solution to the problem Nintendo has, I'm sure it has to do with the hardware restrictions the Switch has.

I love this show, especially the amazing vibe and fun actors.

@Nukuleardawg This is not click bait at all. Yes, the whole 'SMP doesn't support pro controllers and handheld' makes sense. But there are tons of comments who apparently didnt't have the brain to think that a game with motion controls can't be used in handheld.

Aside from those who say it will support handheld: no, it doesn't. Yes, you can still bring your Switch everywhere, but you need to have a stable platform to put your Switch on if you want to play. Which also makes sense.

I don't see what NL does wrong here.

@jhewitt3476 Keep on dreaming.

Looks good, except that the visuals remind me of A Hat in Time, which is too bad. I really didn't enjoy the visuals of that game.

@maruse Yes, and hopefully you'll get the urge to play XC2 after finishing the DLC.

@OorWullie XC2 is very similar to the first one. I tried X, but it wasn't my game while the first (and 2nd one) is one of my favourite games. Just try the standalone DLC and then perhaps pick up XC2.

@doomgc Eh, peer to peer servers are so much better than dedicated servers. It's too bad Nintendo put a bad wifi chip into the Switch, though.

I'll probably just start them up once, and then never touch them again. But honestly, I don't care at all about these NES games.
I'll pay only 6 euros each year for online play and cloud saves. I don't need more than that, although I don't mind having free GC, N64 or Wii games ofcourse, but it's not something I really need / expect for that amount of money.

Too many people who decide for this guy what his last wish should be. Pathetic.

Although I understand that this might be hard for Nintendo to pull off, I hope this guy gets his wish granted.

I need to see a lot more. This wasn't a proper trailer. Hope it'll be a lot of fun.

Since a lot of people don't know why Nintendo has literally the right to charge people for their game services (aside from that they own ofcourse the game and their rights), I'll explain servers and game services.

So generally we have two kind of servers: peer to peer and dedicated servers. Dedicated servers are servers which are hosted by a computer who doesn't partake in the game. There can be a player who can adjust the server settings, but that's it.

Then we have peer to peer (which Nintendo uses), which also has two forms. One is where one player hosts the server, while partaking in a game. The other players connect to that player.
The other is called a mesh, where every player (peers) send out information to eachother, but also receive.

It make sense that dedicated servers cost money, while peer to peer servers doesn't (since the servers are then hosted by players).

HOWEVER, there is more. There needs to be a way that these players are being grouped up, there IP adress needs to be shared, their needs to be (fair and equal) matchmaking, leaderboards, player progress, and more. All these kind of services are being run by Nintendo.

So yes, while the servers may be free, Nintendo her services isn't.

@KingBowser86 Don't you worry, I have! But you won't play a game if it's not fun, right? That the slogan indicates that you 'have to catch them all' as you described, doesn't mean that that's the point of the game. Like I said before, Main goal is to have fun, and how someone achieves that is all up to him / her.

Inb4 "do people still play this game??"

@KingBowser86 No, the reason you play Pokemon (GO) is for fun. It's the main goal, side goals can be completion or strong Pokémon.

@Heavyarms55 I totally agree with all your points. Plus, there needs to be a way to punish those players who camp a nearby PokéGym. My girlfriend lives in a small village, where there is only one gym. There is this guy which apparently has a lot of time because everytime someone takes the gym, he takes it back. It's really annoying, because there is no other way in that village to earn coins.

@KingBowser86 But you know, you don't have to do those. I play Pokemon Go everyday, but I don't partake in stated events. I've done it once, and I immediatly knew it wasn't my thing.

The only thing I don't like is how odd the main character looks. Something about his body is just off.

Aside from that, this game is amazing. I've 100% it on Steam, which was very easy, but also a lot of fun. Most games feel like a chore to complete, this one didn't feel like one of those.

@JamesR I really like the way Overwatch has done lootboxes. The gameplay is really good, and the microtransactions can all be purchased without spending real money. It also gives the player enough in game currency to buy skins / lootboxes. Those are all cosmetics too, so the lootboxes won't 'sabotage' the gameplay.

@darkswabber After the statement from Kansspelautoriteit. games as Dota 2 and NBA 2K adjusted their lootbox systems as wanted by the Dutch law. Valve stated that they weren't doing anything wrong, and that the Dutch government is to blame, which was quite a remarkable statement.

That's the latest about lootboxes from Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands, I think. I've heard something about PEGI, where they will put a symbol on the back of the cover which indicates that a game has lootboxes. But that's not only for the Netherlands, it's throughout Europe.

@JamesR @Anti-MatterThat's not completely true. Lootboxes are digital boxes with digital items in them, which can be purchased with real or in-game money.

I'm from the Netherlands and the sad thing about these lootboxes is that the government is more looking into lootbox addiction than gamers being ripped of by publishers who publish an almost finished game filled with microtransactions, such as DLC and lootboxes.

I don't think the Civ 6 announcement will be topped (even though I don't play the game myself, I know a lot of friends who might buy a Switch now with Civ so they can do 'one more round' anywhere), I'm still looking forward to the Direct.

Eh, Twitch marathons. I'm always surprised that so many people have the time for that.

I've got the first one on Steam (had to buy it since it's a Dutch game), but splitscreen multiplayer games are better suited on the Switch, so I'm happy the sequel is coming to that platform.

It's a really unique and good fighter, although it had some issues with balancing.

Eh yeah, I like the colours on their own, but not combined. If Eevee got her own edition, just like Pikachu, it would have been amazing. This gives me hope for a special Animal Crossing edition, whenever that may be.

I don't really care about the codecs and Palutena Guidancr, so I don't mind if they are gone. It was a nice easter egg in Sm4sh, but no need to reuse them.

But isn't voice acting done at a very late stage of a game? So perhaps the recording is still going to be planned, for those hoping for it.

Hope that this true! Cloud saves are very important to me, especially if your Switch dies.

I got the game free on PC, so I'll skip this. It's a nice game though.

@justin233 I guess a lot of people did. People who thought a simple downgrade would do the trick.

@retro_player_22 The game would be unplayable if it was ported to the Switch. The magic from Panic Button is not suitable for every game, this one included. Atleast they brought a version of FF15 to the Switch, which is better than nothing.

I don't understand why people are so mad about this. The original game doesn't even look great on PS4 and xBox One, with a lot of pop ups and frame rate stutters. Playing this game 4K 60FPS is impossible with the current GPU's, unless you have SLI.

Even with steady 24 fps (which is horrible) and 480P, this game wouldnt have run that well at all. This is nothing compared to Doom or Wolfenstein (2).

Plus, most people here didn't like the game, so it doesn't matter if it would be the Pocked Edition or Original on Switch, it still would be hated anyway.

Yeah sure, but I'm more interested in the Steam sales compared to the Switch sales. Both are pretty known to have a lot of indies.

@BigKing Oh you know, 4 deaths, 120 wounded, and only 38 people missing. That's nothing special! You should have more respect.

@BLD I'm sorry, but I don't think you get my point. It doesn't matter if it's close to their HQ, it's about what exactly happened. I'm sure that if there would be a big terrorist attack the morning before the Direct, it would have been canceled too.

Plus, we're talking about Japan here, which has been hit by a heavy typhoon, now the earthquake ánd landslides. It's not the best place to be there at the moment. We're talking about Japanase culture, which is so different (as @Yoshi87 explains) than ours.

Also, it's delayed. I'm sure we can wait a few days.

"There's a sliding scale between "Massive casualties at Nintendo HQ" and "Nintendo Direct cancelled because random man stubbed toe across world."

This is also very black and white and certainly not the case.

@BLD It's just for respect. Not a lot of people died, but there are a lot of wounded people. This kind of stuff is sensitive and scary to Japanese people, because this is very real and could happen in the next few years again.

It doesn't make sense (to me) that Nintendo would air a fun Direct while their employees are not experiencing fun at all because they are scared, or perhaps they are worried about friends and family. Don't forget that Nintendo has a social media status too.

@Nincompoop Honestly, that's a bad article based on a vague statement. Which 3DS sales? Those from Japan? Because that would make sense.

Aside from that, Social Media is more important than ever. Companies change, because it has to react to all kinds of external developments, but also intern developments. It's not really a fair comparison.