Best buy knows Which company is going to sell the most physical copies in the future. They want to keep getting physical copies from Nintendo as long as they can cuz it helps their bottom line. The other companies are all going digital so doesn't help them out at all.
Was going to go with EU till I saw the Japanese cover. While it's too busy it also tells me there might be a story behind all the characters they show.
Had to go with the character design one from Japan. While many might not like those designs they are classic to the series and we don't get them on the cover enough.
I hate to say this but we are Nintendo fans and 2 franchises cross over to the mainstream and that's Pokemon and Mario. While I would love a Zelda movie I don't think it would do well enough even if it was a really good movie. I would like to be proven wrong though. Perhaps BotW has crossed over enough for good enough sales.
This battle is between the EU and NA for sure. I went with the NA because it just tells me more about what to expect. Nothing wrong with the EU as it looks nice but doesn't give me the whole picture of what to expect. The NA cover sells me on the game more than the EU.
@Cashews I disagree for one simple fact, all the games on the Switch made from Xbox or their partners are some of the best looking and running on the system. They seem to treat Nintendo in high regards compared to Sony. I don't think they let Call Of Duty on the Switch without it looking and running as best as it can. That's just how I see it from the evidence that's out there.
So they're justifying cost by game length?? Xenoblade will take me that long alone and it's cheaper and looks 5 times better. You're porting older games and want top dollar in a market that's full of quality RPGs you're pricing yourself out of this market. I wouldn't mind having this in my collection by I'm not willing to pay more than $40 so I can wait. Plenty of other great RPGs to hold me over.
@BananaMetallurgica FF has imo the best music of any game series and I'm a huge Zelda fan as well. Even if you don't like the main games I think you might love this game. Download the demo and see for yourself.
@BenAV I'm with you as I also put a ton of hours into both 3ds versions. I can say it was awkward at first using the buttons but it works surprisingly well. Plus you're not going to destroy the touch screen like before.
I'm surprised EU is losing so bad at this early time. Looks better to me but not by a whole lot over NA. Both covers look good but let's not talk about the 3rd option.
I'm going to still say no for us. I have to pay $80 because of the family plan and it's not worth it to me. I want to play some of those games on just my account but Nintendo won't let me just buy it for my account.
One of my must haves to finally get me to Subscribe. I'm waiting on one more but the chances aren't great for Blast Corps to come. Still if it does I will sub the day it comes.
I usually pick these games up when they go under $10. Got 2k19 for $3 and 20 for $5. I skipped 21 but I might have to get 22 even though I'm a Pistons fan. I'm not so blind to know that MJ is still the greatest player in NBA history.
As iconic as the NA/EU cover is there's just something about the Japanese cover that's more appealing. It almost feels like a Mech related cover and I'm guessing that's what they were going for.
Now all I want is a game made for this intro!! Deep Space Nine is my favorite Trek show and this opening is by far my favorite as well! This orchestra music just sends chills down my spine.
Just started it last night and felt that first urgent (by myself) was over way too fast. I did faint once pretty early on as it grabbed me and chucked me in the air then pounched. My GS also feels better to use in this version.
@OorWullie Yes and no really. When Splatoon first released there wasn't much to play. When the second released I quickly fell off because there became too much to play. I want to play the 3rd for sure but don't want it to take all my gaming time up. I also work a lot now and back then not nearly as much.
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Re: Wrestling RPG 'WrestleQuest' Delayed To Later This Month
@roboshort Yes but it wasn't the same plus it was over in about 45 minutes to an hour. You just went from fight to fight.
Re: Deals: New Best Buy Promotion Lets You Pick Up Free Nintendo Switch Games
Best buy knows Which company is going to sell the most physical copies in the future. They want to keep getting physical copies from Nintendo as long as they can cuz it helps their bottom line. The other companies are all going digital so doesn't help them out at all.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Donkey Konga
EU for me all the way. Humans on a cover for a video game would make me steer far away from that game.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Puyo Pop Fever
Was going to go with EU till I saw the Japanese cover. While it's too busy it also tells me there might be a story behind all the characters they show.
Re: The Lara Croft Collection Will Finally Launch On Switch Later This Month
No thanks to Square Soft......oh wait, thanks for selling that part of the company off. May just want to play these games now.
Re: Video: Ubisoft Shares New Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Gameplay Footage
https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1668405780100558848?t=ksfidAJSatyZZuqO2SYLPQ&s=19
Well at least there's this.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - An Absolute Marvel, But Is It Better Than BOTW?
Was there ever any doubt.....😉
Re: Super Mega Baseball 4 Steps Up To The Plate On Switch Next Month
Hope they don't think they're getting $60 for this. It needs to stay below $50.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Final Fantasy IV (DS)
Had to go with the character design one from Japan. While many might not like those designs they are classic to the series and we don't get them on the cover enough.
Re: Mario's Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Teases More Nintendo Movies
I hate to say this but we are Nintendo fans and 2 franchises cross over to the mainstream and that's Pokemon and Mario. While I would love a Zelda movie I don't think it would do well enough even if it was a really good movie. I would like to be proven wrong though. Perhaps BotW has crossed over enough for good enough sales.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Professor Layton And The Curious Village
This battle is between the EU and NA for sure. I went with the NA because it just tells me more about what to expect. Nothing wrong with the EU as it looks nice but doesn't give me the whole picture of what to expect. The NA cover sells me on the game more than the EU.
Re: LEGO 2K Drive's Physical Switch Release Is Just A Download Code
This type of business practice makes me do the opposite and not want the game. There's plenty of other games to play that have a physical copy.
Re: Soapbox: Can We Stop Pretending Switch Can't Run Call Of Duty?
@Cashews I disagree for one simple fact, all the games on the Switch made from Xbox or their partners are some of the best looking and running on the system. They seem to treat Nintendo in high regards compared to Sony. I don't think they let Call Of Duty on the Switch without it looking and running as best as it can. That's just how I see it from the evidence that's out there.
Re: Sega Explains Why Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Costs $80
So they're justifying cost by game length?? Xenoblade will take me that long alone and it's cheaper and looks 5 times better. You're porting older games and want top dollar in a market that's full of quality RPGs you're pricing yourself out of this market. I wouldn't mind having this in my collection by I'm not willing to pay more than $40 so I can wait. Plenty of other great RPGs to hold me over.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Mario Bros. 2
Was never a big fan of the NA one and the Japanese box art just tells me more about the game. Pretty easy choice this week for me.
Re: Review: Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - A Magical Musical Romp Through Final Fantasy History
@BananaMetallurgica FF has imo the best music of any game series and I'm a huge Zelda fan as well. Even if you don't like the main games I think you might love this game. Download the demo and see for yourself.
Re: Review: Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - A Magical Musical Romp Through Final Fantasy History
@BenAV I'm with you as I also put a ton of hours into both 3ds versions. I can say it was awkward at first using the buttons but it works surprisingly well. Plus you're not going to destroy the touch screen like before.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Killer7
I'm surprised EU is losing so bad at this early time. Looks better to me but not by a whole lot over NA. Both covers look good but let's not talk about the 3rd option.
Re: Play MLB The Show 23 On Switch For Free Later This Month (North America)
If this looks and performs better than last year I Might sell my old version and upgrade.
Re: Hands On: Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Feels Like A Perfectly Tuned Final Fantasy Celebration
@YoshiF2 As does me but I'm happy they have a demo to try it out.
As much as I'd rather play with the touch screen I love FF songs too much not to give buttons a try.
Re: MLB The Show 23 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This March
I'm ok with last year's version unless the graphics have been vastly improved.
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch OLED Model Dominates, Selling Almost 150,000 Units
@rjejr 8 year old tech. Remember it's using a chip from 2015. 😝
Re: Xbox Live Arcade Hit Toy Soldiers Finally Launches On Switch, Download It Now
This looks like a fun time. Reminds me a bit of Dillions Rolling Western where you actually get to help defend.
Re: Former Retro Studios Dev Reveals "Rejected" Wii Pitch Metroid Tactics
Instant buy! Can't believe Retro didn't go for this.
Re: NieR: Automata Sales Soar To Seven Million Following Switch Release
@eltomo Get ready for a wild ride with that story for 13 Sentinels!
Re: NieR: Automata Sales Soar To Seven Million Following Switch Release
I did my part. This is how you do ports right!
Re: Poll: Is The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Good Enough Value Yet?
I'm going to still say no for us. I have to pay $80 because of the family plan and it's not worth it to me. I want to play some of those games on just my account but Nintendo won't let me just buy it for my account.
Re: Live A Live Producer: Nintendo Wanted Game On Virtual Console, Led To Remake Conversation
@EarthboundBenjy Someone at Nintendo should remind Square that Chrono Trigger exists!
Re: Review: Wave Race 64 - A Thrilling Racer That's Still Deeply Impressive
One of my must haves to finally get me to Subscribe. I'm waiting on one more but the chances aren't great for Blast Corps to come. Still if it does I will sub the day it comes.
I also predict Pilot Wings 64 is next.
Re: Unlike FIFA, Switch Gamers Are Getting The Newest Mode In NBA 2K23
@Sonos we can only wish it was only 41mb lol.
I usually pick these games up when they go under $10. Got 2k19 for $3 and 20 for $5. I skipped 21 but I might have to get 22 even though I'm a Pistons fan. I'm not so blind to know that MJ is still the greatest player in NBA history.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics Delayed To Next Year
Was looking forward to this but like was said I've got enough strategy RPGs on my plate as it is.
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR II Premium And Master Physical Editions Revealed For Switch
I think they overestimate how many Star Wars fans have to have this at that price.....
Re: Review: Two Point Campus - A Beautifully Balanced Sim That's More 'Friend' Than 'Fiscal'
Alex's game of the year I'm sure!😃
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
@teo_o Recently I would agree but in the past they've had some really bad ones. I think for the most part nostalgia rules most votes.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Oh look, my favorite handheld only version of Zelda! Love the charm of the Japan cover. Both NA and EU are just action poses so it was an easy choice.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime
@AnnoyingFrenzy I swear I didn't copy part of your comment lol. I commented first then scrolled up to read.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime
As iconic as the NA/EU cover is there's just something about the Japanese cover that's more appealing. It almost feels like a Mech related cover and I'm guessing that's what they were going for.
Re: Soapbox: Correcting A Horrifying 15-Year Mistake By Finally Playing Elite Beat Agents
Loved this game but not what it did to my touch screen.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Not a bad list. I would just reverse the DS with the 3ds entry.
Re: Japanese Charts: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Maintains A Comfortable Lead
I'm sure a good chunk of the people purchasing it are getting digital since they already own the main game. We bought it 3 time in our household.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Portal: Companion Collection
@timp29 All I can say is find a way to play SotC one day, you won't regret it. It's in my top five all time games. Nothing else quite like it.
Re: Microsoft Renews Trademark For Rare's Classic N64 Game Blast Corps
I've always said this is one of those Rare games that would get me to sub for the expansion pack.
Re: Random: Witness The Star Trek DS9 Intro In Glorious 64-Bit, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Style
Now all I want is a game made for this intro!! Deep Space Nine is my favorite Trek show and this opening is by far my favorite as well! This orchestra music just sends chills down my spine.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - A Deliciously Difficult, Must-Have Expansion
Just started it last night and felt that first urgent (by myself) was over way too fast. I did faint once pretty early on as it grabbed me and chucked me in the air then pounched. My GS also feels better to use in this version.
Re: Nintendo Has Filed A New Trademark For The Donkey Kong Series
@Giancarlothomaz I thought that rumor was for a 3d game?
Re: Feature: 10 Series We'd Love To See Get The Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Treatment
The only one I would buy would be a Zelda version. FF is my favorite gaming music followed by Zelda.
Re: Miyamoto Wasn't A Fan Of The Art Style In Zelda: Wind Waker When He First Saw It
@BlubberWhale sadly I was 29.
Re: Miyamoto Wasn't A Fan Of The Art Style In Zelda: Wind Waker
I guess I was one of the few that was sold from the very beginning on the art style.
Re: No Man's Sky Will Launch As A "Single-Player Experience" On Switch
I'm really only interested in the single player anyways.
Re: Random: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Speedrun World Record Now Belongs To Koroks
@OorWullie Yes and no really. When Splatoon first released there wasn't much to play. When the second released I quickly fell off because there became too much to play. I want to play the 3rd for sure but don't want it to take all my gaming time up. I also work a lot now and back then not nearly as much.