Maybe it will decrease a bit, but overall, it shouldn't be a problem. The Splatoon 2 community is very loyal. I expect that they will play the game even if they have to pay $20 a year for it (or less with a family account, if they're smart).
So I might get hate for this, but I don't really like the boxart. Some characters look a bit too hand drawn (fan made) to me. The box art for Sm4sh is better, in my opinion.
I really don't care. Captain Toad was already a very short game, but very pleasing, cute and fun. This is a nice port for those who didn't have the chance to play it on the Wii U.
Sounds like a 9/10 for me. I like difficult games and grinding, so I can't wait to play. Might pick it up on my vacation, but playing through my backlog is more important at the moment.
I hope there is some kind of tutorial since the online demo was a little bit complicated; I didn't understand what I was doing at all.
@MegaVel91 It is what @Tarolusa said. I feel honestly bad for Sakurai. He can't do anything good with Smash, according to this same group: "It's not [smash_game_x]2, so it's bad." "Ridley is not too big for smash, Sakurai, where is he???" "I want [character_from_book_movies_game_tvshow] in Smash, otherwise I won't buy it." "Omg, [character] doesn't fit in the roster!! Why did they include him??" "I want a new [smash_mode]!" "Please don't include [smash_mode] in this game, waste of efforts."
And yes, I'm over exaggerating. But compared to other communities, Smash is one of the worst. Especially the vocal part.
@CCore28 Yep. Me too. As a gamer who doesn't play Smash online, only LAN with friends, there was just not enough SP content in Sm4sh to keep me playing after 30 hours.
And bring back Adventure mode too, while you're at it.
The problem with Labo is that you need a Switch for it. How are you going to attract a non gaming audience with a console/handheld that costs $300?
Labo would work much lot better if it was with a system everyone has, like a tablet or phone. I'm sure there is a market, but just not combined with the Switch.
On the other hand, it gives the Switch library a lot of variety. But is that something most Switch owners want if we look at the current state of Labo? I don't think so.
I own it on Steam and still have to finish it after 20 hours. I want to 100% the game but I hate achievements involving time (looking at you, Ori). Might buy it on Switch too, but not sure.
So I'm busy with my internship at the moment, which is around 40 to 45 hours a week. I still need to study for my exams too, so at the moment I don't play games as much as I want to during business days. I play 10 ~ 20 hours a week, which is still a lot.
I'm 100% sure I had an addiction. I failed three years of school (1 year of highschool, two of college which is exactly a year ago) because of gaming. Although playing games are one of the most important things in my life, failing my two years in college wasn't worth it, except that I met my girlfriend and a lot of friends.
So yes, gaming can be an addiction, but anything can. You can play as much as you want, aslong as it doesn't interfere with your obligations (school, work, family, rent) and social life.
I've got mixed feelings about this. I really love live conferences: Microsoft was great and so was Bethesda and Ubisoft. But E3 2012 with the whole Nintendo Land was just so bad. The whole thing with the E3 Direct is that things can't go wrong; no awkward parts, just a nice edited presentation. The only problem this year was content and Nintendo raising expectations.
I honestly don't care if a game has DLC or not. It all depends on the price for me; Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2 and Mario + Rabbids had excellent DLC with a nice price tag attached.
I most of the time don't have a problem with leaks, but it depends on the size and content. I was really dissapointed when the Smash Bros Wii U leak was real, but the E3 leak this year didn't do anything for me.
EDIT: I find it actually very childish that people expect from NintendoLife that they stop posting rumours and leaks.
Fortnite is just not my game. I think I would really enjoy it if I invested time in it, but I'm very busy with other games. Plus, Fortnite can be very frustrating at some times. Might pick it up on Switch, but on PC with friends, it just wasn't my thing.
Who cares what kind of label you give it. The fighting mechanics are different (and hopefully better), biggest character roster so far, biggest level roster so far, option to turn of stage hazards AND Omega stages. The only thing I want to see now is the return of Classic, Adventure and Story mode. Because if they do, it will be the best Smash for me, ever.
The only complaint I have so far with the DLC is how the levels look. Mini spoilers ahead: When I started the DLC, I was so happy with waking up in the metro. No open spaces, no weird platforms just floating, just a normal but good looking area. It felt right.
Then you do your first mission in the forest; same thing. I hoped it was like that through the whole DLC, but sadly it's not.
After the first level, it feels like the levels are just sort of mini games and not a whole campaign.
It's was a dissapointing E3 in general. Nintendo was really bad, but so were Sony, EA and Square Enix. The only conference I really liked was Microsoft and PC Gaming, because they showed new and exciting games (Ooblet looks amazing!). So, this is the thing. Fire Emblem looks great, just like Smash, and Mario Party could be great too, depending on how the board works and the mini games ofcourse. But the first one is early 2019, the second one is just a deluxe version of Wii U & 3DS (granted, there is still much we don’t know) and Mario Party is a fun game (with friends), but doesn’t feel near as big as the first two I mentioned. An the direct just suddenly ended. I had low expectations because I felt this was coming, and I was still dissapointed. And then they’ve got news about Octopass DLC, and don’t even share it on the Direct. It doesn’t make sense. I much rather wanted to see a direct about only splatoon and smash with a tournament after the direct. That would make sense at least and wouldn’t get our hopes up. But ah well, Nintendo has multiple directs and I can’t wait to see what they will show in Fall and/or Winter. We’ll have to see. I’ll be busy with my backlog anyway, and there are still a lot of (Nintendo) games coming, like Octopath.
Man, I can understand that Sony doesn't want crossplay. But give the option to players if they want to play on another platform.. What a dirty trick. Imagine you spent $500 on the game and then can't even transfer your data to another platform.
I honestly don't give a crap about the whole voice chat thing. I agree that at this state, it's bad. But I've got my Discord which I'm happy with. Aside from that, my friends don't have a Switch or the same games as me.
Meh, Paladins. Don't like it, just as I don't like Hi-Rez. I wonder if the Switch version will have Battlegrounds (Battle Royal).
Edit: So apparently it will be 60 FPS and crossplay, with a file size of only 5.8 GB, which is fairly small. I understand HiRez is trying to make a good port, since it's the only platform where they don't have any competition (except for the Battle Royal mode). I don't see Overwatch releasing any time soon/ at all, which is good for HiRez.
Really recommend this. It feels a bit like an escape room, but this version you can take anywhere. This would be really cool to play with friends on a friday evening at home.
So I don't mind that they ditch the other Sega characters, but this looks way too slow. There doesn't seem to be any speed involved whatsoever. I like the music and the stages and especially the part where the music changes based on the path you take is something Mario Kart could learn from.
I thought the game was running fine, so this is kind of a dissapointment. I own the original version on the Wii U which I still have to finish and maybe complete. Might pick it up later if it's on sale.
I feel like they are making two groups of Pokémon fans instead of uniting them with the 'Let's Go' series, and I'm in the middle between them.
As a casual player (like @MysticX), I just want to battle, train and collect Pokémon. I love a good story and I love good gameplay, but I don't give a crap about the whole EV and IV training.
The lack of wild battles (and making your opponent weak enough to catch him), and less stats make me not want the buy the 'Let's Go' games because they just look too easy. Still going to buy it since my girlfriend forces me too.
Games like Fortnite and Fifa are very nice to have, because it has a big audience. Hopefully, Dragon Ball Z and Monster Hunter will be on the switch too, seeing it's fanbase.
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Re: Weirdness: Solid Snake's Voice Actor Takes Issue With The Character's Flat Derrière In Smash Bros. Ultimate
It just looks weird. His upper legs are so muscular, and then his booty isn't at all. It looks like a plate.
Re: Splatoon 2 Producer Discusses The Potential Impact Of Paid Nintendo Switch Online Service
@RadioHedgeFund I thought Fortnite doesn't require PS+ and xBox gold, so it probably doesnt require Nintendo Switch Online, but not 100% sure.
Re: Splatoon 2 Producer Discusses The Potential Impact Of Paid Nintendo Switch Online Service
Maybe it will decrease a bit, but overall, it shouldn't be a problem. The Splatoon 2 community is very loyal. I expect that they will play the game even if they have to pay $20 a year for it (or less with a family account, if they're smart).
Re: Review: Paladins - Founder's Pack (Switch eShop)
@Dom Whoops, my bad. Must have missed the part where Paladins Battleground became Realm Royale.
Re: Review: Paladins - Founder's Pack (Switch eShop)
Is the battle royal stuff included as well?
Re: Random: Yoshi Gets Cut From The German Box Art For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
So I might get hate for this, but I don't really like the boxart. Some characters look a bit too hand drawn (fan made) to me. The box art for Sm4sh is better, in my opinion.
Re: Nintendo Is Banning Switch Game Cards To Combat Piracy, Potentially Killing The Second-Hand Market
Wouldn't say this is a good solution; you can still play a game, just not online. What a solution for a pirated ROM like Breath of the Wild..
Re: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Appears To Have Removed Its Super Mario 3D World-Inspired Levels
I really don't care. Captain Toad was already a very short game, but very pleasing, cute and fun. This is a nice port for those who didn't have the chance to play it on the Wii U.
Re: Review: Mario Tennis Aces (Switch)
Sounds like a 9/10 for me. I like difficult games and grinding, so I can't wait to play. Might pick it up on my vacation, but playing through my backlog is more important at the moment.
I hope there is some kind of tutorial since the online demo was a little bit complicated; I didn't understand what I was doing at all.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Fans Are Harassing Masahiro Sakurai Over Waluigi Snub
@MegaVel91 It is what @Tarolusa said. I feel honestly bad for Sakurai. He can't do anything good with Smash, according to this same group:
"It's not [smash_game_x]2, so it's bad."
"Ridley is not too big for smash, Sakurai, where is he???"
"I want [character_from_book_movies_game_tvshow] in Smash, otherwise I won't buy it."
"Omg, [character] doesn't fit in the roster!! Why did they include him??"
"I want a new [smash_mode]!"
"Please don't include [smash_mode] in this game, waste of efforts."
And yes, I'm over exaggerating. But compared to other communities, Smash is one of the worst. Especially the vocal part.
Re: Soapbox: The Best Changes For Smash Bros. Ultimate Are The Ones We Didn’t Ask For
@CCore28 Yep. Me too. As a gamer who doesn't play Smash online, only LAN with friends, there was just not enough SP content in Sm4sh to keep me playing after 30 hours.
And bring back Adventure mode too, while you're at it.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Fans Are Harassing Masahiro Sakurai Over Waluigi Snub
The whole Smash community is one big joke.
Re: Nintendo Says Labo Support Will Continue, Still Trying To Reach A Non-Gaming Audience
The problem with Labo is that you need a Switch for it.
How are you going to attract a non gaming audience with a console/handheld that costs $300?
Labo would work much lot better if it was with a system everyone has, like a tablet or phone. I'm sure there is a market, but just not combined with the Switch.
On the other hand, it gives the Switch library a lot of variety. But is that something most Switch owners want if we look at the current state of Labo? I don't think so.
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
I own it on Steam and still have to finish it after 20 hours. I want to 100% the game but I hate achievements involving time (looking at you, Ori). Might buy it on Switch too, but not sure.
Re: Poll: As "Gaming Disorder" Becomes A Thing, Is It Time To Assess How Much You Play?
So I'm busy with my internship at the moment, which is around 40 to 45 hours a week. I still need to study for my exams too, so at the moment I don't play games as much as I want to during business days. I play 10 ~ 20 hours a week, which is still a lot.
I'm 100% sure I had an addiction. I failed three years of school (1 year of highschool, two of college which is exactly a year ago) because of gaming. Although playing games are one of the most important things in my life, failing my two years in college wasn't worth it, except that I met my girlfriend and a lot of friends.
So yes, gaming can be an addiction, but anything can. You can play as much as you want, aslong as it doesn't interfere with your obligations (school, work, family, rent) and social life.
Re: Release Window Between Consoles And Switch "Shrinking All The Time" Says Panic Button Boss
@Knuckles-Fajita You're talking about Activision here, what did you expect.
Re: Pokémon GO Will Finally Allow You To Trade Pokémon With New 'Friends' Feature
I love the Special Trade thingy, otherwise people would abuse trading.
Re: Blades At The Ready As Warriors Orochi 4 Lands An 18th October Release On Switch
Ehh, I rather play Hyrule or Fire Emblem Warriors.
Re: "The Virtual Console successor is Nintendo Switch Online" Says Reggie
Weird Nintendo is being weird again. Why not give both options.
Re: Nintendo Is Open To Dropping The 'Direct' Approach At Future E3 Events
I've got mixed feelings about this. I really love live conferences: Microsoft was great and so was Bethesda and Ubisoft. But E3 2012 with the whole Nintendo Land was just so bad. The whole thing with the E3 Direct is that things can't go wrong; no awkward parts, just a nice edited presentation. The only problem this year was content and Nintendo raising expectations.
Re: Octopath Traveler Won't Receive DLC According To The Game's Producer
I honestly don't care if a game has DLC or not. It all depends on the price for me; Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2 and Mario + Rabbids had excellent DLC with a nice price tag attached.
Re: Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé Talks About His Feelings On Leaks In Gaming
I most of the time don't have a problem with leaks, but it depends on the size and content. I was really dissapointed when the Smash Bros Wii U leak was real, but the E3 leak this year didn't do anything for me.
EDIT: I find it actually very childish that people expect from NintendoLife that they stop posting rumours and leaks.
Re: NieR: Automata Director Yoko Taro Really Wants To See The Game On Nintendo Switch
Never understood the hype about NieR, even though I love PG. Still need to finish the other endings, but meh, don't feel like it.
Re: Review: Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (Switch eShop)
@HADAA I'll just have to play more. Can't wait.
Re: Review: Fortnite (Switch eShop)
Fortnite is just not my game. I think I would really enjoy it if I invested time in it, but I'm very busy with other games. Plus, Fortnite can be very frustrating at some times. Might pick it up on Switch, but on PC with friends, it just wasn't my thing.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is A "Brand New Game", Not A Wii U Port
Who cares what kind of label you give it. The fighting mechanics are different (and hopefully better), biggest character roster so far, biggest level roster so far, option to turn of stage hazards AND Omega stages. The only thing I want to see now is the return of Classic, Adventure and Story mode. Because if they do, it will be the best Smash for me, ever.
Re: Review: Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (Switch eShop)
The only complaint I have so far with the DLC is how the levels look. Mini spoilers ahead:
When I started the DLC, I was so happy with waking up in the metro. No open spaces, no weird platforms just floating, just a normal but good looking area. It felt right.
Then you do your first mission in the forest; same thing. I hoped it was like that through the whole DLC, but sadly it's not.
After the first level, it feels like the levels are just sort of mini games and not a whole campaign.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Notes That Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Could Be The Last In The Series
@Randomname19 They're not going to cut characters.
Re: Official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Website Goes Live With Videos, Music And Daily Updates
What I don't get is that the website says 66 characters in total, while the number of characters (same website) is now at 65. What a tease.
Re: Nintendo Crowns The Champions Of E3 2018's Super Smash Bros. And Splatoon 2 Tournaments
The tournament was great. Zero against MkLeo was a great match. I want to see more Smash Ultimate tournaments.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Run At 60fps In Both Docked And Handheld Modes
Good to hear. Smooth framerate is important in fighters. I'm sure it will look amazing on Handheld with 720P.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's E3 2018 Went Big On Smash Bros. But Left Us Wanting More
It's was a dissapointing E3 in general. Nintendo was really bad, but so were Sony, EA and Square Enix. The only conference I really liked was Microsoft and PC Gaming, because they showed new and exciting games (Ooblet looks amazing!).
So, this is the thing. Fire Emblem looks great, just like Smash, and Mario Party could be great too, depending on how the board works and the mini games ofcourse. But the first one is early 2019, the second one is just a deluxe version of Wii U & 3DS (granted, there is still much we don’t know) and Mario Party is a fun game (with friends), but doesn’t feel near as big as the first two I mentioned. An the direct just suddenly ended. I had low expectations because I felt this was coming, and I was still dissapointed. And then they’ve got news about Octopass DLC, and don’t even share it on the Direct. It doesn’t make sense.
I much rather wanted to see a direct about only splatoon and smash with a tournament after the direct. That would make sense at least and wouldn’t get our hopes up.
But ah well, Nintendo has multiple directs and I can’t wait to see what they will show in Fall and/or Winter. We’ll have to see. I’ll be busy with my backlog anyway, and there are still a lot of (Nintendo) games coming, like Octopath.
Re: Guide: How To Play Fortnite On Switch If You've Played Before On PS4
Man, I can understand that Sony doesn't want crossplay. But give the option to players if they want to play on another platform.. What a dirty trick. Imagine you spent $500 on the game and then can't even transfer your data to another platform.
Re: Rumour: New GameStop Listing Reveals Wolfenstein: Youngblood For Switch
Oh man, I hope it's true.
Re: E3 2018: What Do You Want To See From Nintendo At E3?
I expect a lot of Smash, but that's it. I really have my expectations low, honestly.
Re: Paladins Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Launch Next Week
@getyourak Wouldn't say it's a cheap version. It's just different, in all ways.
Re: Charge Your Switch On The Go With These Officially-Licensed Portable Power Banks
Although they sound really good, I think they're just too expensive. I also want to hear about how long it takes to fully charge the powerbank.
Re: Soapbox: Fortnite Is Coming So Nintendo Really Needs To Sort Out Its Voice Chat Problem
I honestly don't give a crap about the whole voice chat thing. I agree that at this state, it's bad. But I've got my Discord which I'm happy with. Aside from that, my friends don't have a Switch or the same games as me.
Re: First Fortnite, Now Paladins Is Found On Nintendo's Switch Servers
Meh, Paladins. Don't like it, just as I don't like Hi-Rez. I wonder if the Switch version will have Battlegrounds (Battle Royal).
Edit: So apparently it will be 60 FPS and crossplay, with a file size of only 5.8 GB, which is fairly small. I understand HiRez is trying to make a good port, since it's the only platform where they don't have any competition (except for the Battle Royal mode). I don't see Overwatch releasing any time soon/ at all, which is good for HiRez.
Re: Tense Party Game Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes Is Coming To Switch This Summer
Really recommend this. It feels a bit like an escape room, but this version you can take anywhere. This would be really cool to play with friends on a friday evening at home.
Re: Video: Burn Some Rubber With Some New Team Sonic Racing Footage
So I don't mind that they ditch the other Sega characters, but this looks way too slow. There doesn't seem to be any speed involved whatsoever. I like the music and the stages and especially the part where the music changes based on the path you take is something Mario Kart could learn from.
Re: Square Enix Has Established A Division Exclusively For Switch Development
Hopefully JRPG's, that's all I want to see.
Re: Rumour: Hastily Updated Amazon Listing Suggests Fallout 76 Will Arrive On 31st July
Oh man, the salt in the comments. Love it. "Fire this guy!!!!!" :')
Re: Digital Foundry Takes Issue With Hyrule Warriors' Portable Performance On Switch
I thought the game was running fine, so this is kind of a dissapointment. I own the original version on the Wii U which I still have to finish and maybe complete. Might pick it up later if it's on sale.
Re: Pokémon Director Junichi Masuda Talks Uniting All Fans, Future Of The Core Series
I feel like they are making two groups of Pokémon fans instead of uniting them with the 'Let's Go' series, and I'm in the middle between them.
As a casual player (like @MysticX), I just want to battle, train and collect Pokémon. I love a good story and I love good gameplay, but I don't give a crap about the whole EV and IV training.
The lack of wild battles (and making your opponent weak enough to catch him), and less stats make me not want the buy the 'Let's Go' games because they just look too easy. Still going to buy it since my girlfriend forces me too.
Re: Your New Pokéball Plus Will Take Three Hours To Charge
@abe_hikura Yeah, agreed. Might buy it if it's on sale, but only if the batterylife is good.
Re: Nintendo's Share Value Plunges Amid Reports That 'Quality Of Life' Project Is Dead
I rather have them focus on games, but I'm very interest on what they could bring with their Quality of Life project.
Re: Fortnite For Nintendo Switch Has Now Appeared On The Korean Game Ratings Board
@NintendoFan4Lyf Why can't you play on PS4 & xBox One?
Re: Rumour: Leaked E3 Document Suggests Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ And More Are Switch-Bound
Games like Fortnite and Fifa are very nice to have, because it has a big audience. Hopefully, Dragon Ball Z and Monster Hunter will be on the switch too, seeing it's fanbase.
Re: Astro Reveals Gorgeous Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Headset, Available Later This Year
Meh, too big. Don't like the Zelda stuff on it too.