Would it kill them, though? There’s only a few games in the expansion tier that I’m actively interested in; offering an option to buy them outright would be much appreciated
This is a scenario where it doesn’t really bother me. Recording tons of new lines each and every year for sports games that are fundamentally the same with slight differences is kind of ridiculous.
As unlikely as they will, I hope they finally realize that they need to just eat up the cost and refrain from increasing prices in order to avoid further backlash.
@Sindayl That is completely fair. Nintendo absolutely overcharges for their older releases. However, there are two important factors: 1) people are willing to pay full price for a 1st party Nintendo because it’s far more likely that they’ll get their money’s worth out of them, and 2) Nintendo games typically have a far longer lifespan compared to Xbox and PlayStation games, which are replaced by either sequels or enhanced versions after 1-3 years of relevancy.
Literally less than a year ago: “OMG ALL SWITCH 2 GAMES ARE GOING TO BE $80 START PREPPING YOUR DOOMSDAY BUNKERS!”
They retail for $70 on average, and a tennis game retails for that price after it’s predecessor also launched at what was at the time the average retail price of $60 after its incredibly barren predecessor launched slightly below the average retail price, instead retailing for $50, despite being worth like $20. This is how the community reacts: “OMG $70 for a tennis game with barely any single-player content is absurd. Nintendo is greedy and should follow in Sega’s footsteps. Now if you excuse me, Madden 27 is calling my name.”
@Magician An upgraded model with significantly improved battery life would also be appreciated. I’m still scared of taking this thing on the go. Darn thing dies so quickly
I’m not a huge fan of either, but the NA/EU version is a little more boring. It is better box art, though, (I feel like JP could be the cover to a dozen or so Yoshi games), so maybe O should have gone with that?
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Re: Capcom Spotlight Taking Place Later This Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer
insert Mega Man victory theme
Re: Quiz: Can You Name That Pokémon?
Only clicked to see how well I would do… got 4 of ‘em
Re: Pokémon Winds & Waves Announced For Switch 2, Launching Next Year
@UltimateOtaku91 Would you rather we have another ScaVi situation on our hands just so the game can come out this year?
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Description Straight Up Spoils An Unannounced Character
My gut says this is either a joke or some kind of mistake, but I really hope it’s true
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
@Blast16 Yet they still wish Blockbuster would come back
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
Would it kill them, though? There’s only a few games in the expansion tier that I’m actively interested in; offering an option to buy them outright would be much appreciated
Re: Upcoming Pikachu Puppetronic Is Equal Parts Adorable And Terrifying
But a Robotnik plush that would randomly shout “SnooPINGAS usual, I see” would just be too much?
Re: Upcoming Pikachu Puppetronic Is Equal Parts Adorable And Terrifying
@BleakStuff To be revealed in Toy Story 8
Re: Feature: Nintendo's New App Reminds Me Of A Universal Truth: It Feels Good To Squash Mario's Face
@Lynel_Richie I’m still here. Guess that makes me special
Re: EA Sports FC Revealed To Use AI For Some Commentator Voiceover
This is a scenario where it doesn’t really bother me. Recording tons of new lines each and every year for sports games that are fundamentally the same with slight differences is kind of ridiculous.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.1 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Bug Fixes & Adjustments
@Jeronan
The Wii U was overall a "good" console, BUT you completely left out the following:
I have no idea how you can look at all of that and think the Wii U days were great compared to this generation
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.1 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Bug Fixes & Adjustments
@Jeronan Have you ever heard of the tragedy of Nintendo Wii U the Terrible?
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With that Yoshi figure, I’d never have trouble looking for examples of what insomnia looks like
Re: Nintendo Is Considering A Switch 2 Price Hike This Year, According To New Report
As unlikely as they will, I hope they finally realize that they need to just eat up the cost and refrain from increasing prices in order to avoid further backlash.
Also, “RAMmageddon” is hilarious
Re: 13 Switch Emulators Hit By Latest Wave Of Nintendo Takedowns
“Game preservation” my trash can. These consoles won’t be dead for another decade at least.
Re: Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's "Suitably Impressive" Switch 2 Trailer
@Dash120z Is if we’re talking fast-paced games (my biggest concern if they do finally decide to bring Tekken 8 to the platform)
Re: Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's "Suitably Impressive" Switch 2 Trailer
@the_beaver Let’s hope we can add whatever they’ve got cooking for Mario and Zelda to the list as well
Re: Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's "Suitably Impressive" Switch 2 Trailer
I am simultaneously anticipating and dreading this
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario Tennis Fever
@Sindayl That is completely fair. Nintendo absolutely overcharges for their older releases. However, there are two important factors: 1) people are willing to pay full price for a 1st party Nintendo because it’s far more likely that they’ll get their money’s worth out of them, and 2) Nintendo games typically have a far longer lifespan compared to Xbox and PlayStation games, which are replaced by either sequels or enhanced versions after 1-3 years of relevancy.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario Tennis Fever
Literally less than a year ago: “OMG ALL SWITCH 2 GAMES ARE GOING TO BE $80 START PREPPING YOUR DOOMSDAY BUNKERS!”
They retail for $70 on average, and a tennis game retails for that price after it’s predecessor also launched at what was at the time the average retail price of $60 after its incredibly barren predecessor launched slightly below the average retail price, instead retailing for $50, despite being worth like $20. This is how the community reacts: “OMG $70 for a tennis game with barely any single-player content is absurd. Nintendo is greedy and should follow in Sega’s footsteps. Now if you excuse me, Madden 27 is calling my name.”
Just admit y’all hate Mario Tennis, people
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
I’ll wait for a discount, but it looks fun. Definitely at some point
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
@michellelynn0976 It’s a Scott the Woz joke
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
@UpsideDownRowlet At least it’s not as bad as in the trailer showing Mario and DK’s fight. Thank God they fixed that.
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
@michellelynn0976 Does Luigi make you…never mind
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
Still don’t really know what the plot is, but given that it’s based on the Super Mario brand, that’s unsurprising
Re: Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Partner Direct Game In New Infographic
Well now they’re rubbing salt in the wound
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.3.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I think they were sick of the stability jokes
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
No Tekken 8 =automatic rating of 1
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets A Release Date For Switch 2
Aw crap, there goes my free time
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 5th February 2026
@Magician An upgraded model with significantly improved battery life would also be appreciated. I’m still scared of taking this thing on the go. Darn thing dies so quickly
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 5th February 2026
Plz for the love of God I just want to see Tekken 8 on this thing
Re: It's Official, The Switch Is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Of All Time
@kalosn 2017*
Re: It's Official, The Switch Is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Of All Time
@gaga64 They need 40 million more
Re: Switch 2 Storms Towards Its Forecast Target With 17.37 Million Units Sold
Darn darn darney darn darn!
-the internet
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You put this next to Garfield Kart and expect it to stand on its feet?
Re: Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest - Top 20 Designs Revealed, Voting Now Open
@breach187 Pretty sure the average kid would be demanding a $10,000 check if they won
Re: Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest - Top 20 Designs Revealed, Voting Now Open
Finally, an election I’m actually excited for! Looking at the candidates, I think Valve Man looks fit to serve as President
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Somehow got 12/12, with a couple of lucky guesses made
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Hopes To Share Switch 2 Update In "Very Near Future"
Neither my body or my wallet is ready
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream For Switch?
Probably, but not until summer
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week
Give us Tekken 8 and maybe a little more info on Mega Man Dual Override and all will be forgiven
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They’ll find a way to scrutinize this addition
Re: MLB The Show 26 Skips Switch 2 Release As Sony Sticks With Switch 1
@BTB20 I know MLB licenses it to Sony, but I said EA for some reason
Re: MLB The Show 26 Skips Switch 2 Release As Sony Sticks With Switch 1
@RobbySuave I meant MLB. My bad
Re: MLB The Show 26 Skips Switch 2 Release As Sony Sticks With Switch 1
Why would you give a card to the guy who’s one card away from victory?
Edit: Oh wait, EA forced them to make The Show a multi-plat series, in that case I don’t know why they’re skipping Switch 2 for now
Second Edit: Dang it I meant MLB
Re: ICYMI: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Now Coming To Cinemas Two Days Earlier
By doing this they’ve already given the haters something to call it: the worst April Fools joke ever
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week
Give me Tekken or give me death
Re: Poll: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Obviously it will be Final Fantasy 7 Reggae, where it’s learned that Reggae’s body is ready for world domination, so naturally he needs to be stopped
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Movie's New Trailer Shares A "First Look" At Yoshi
@AussieMcBucket You say that like the Switch 2 gen is ending this year
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
I’m not a huge fan of either, but the NA/EU version is a little more boring. It is better box art, though, (I feel like JP could be the cover to a dozen or so Yoshi games), so maybe O should have gone with that?