@Switching Sure. As long as we’re not talking about consumer-friendly tactics. Or game preservation that isn’t locked behind a subscription service. Or the Wii U. Or the GameCube. Or the 64. Or the Virtual Boy.
JP. Almost voted for NA due to how goofy looking it is, but it just isn’t as ridiculous as the NA Mega Man box art, which was so bad that it was actually good. NA here is just “okay”, but JP looks much more appealing
@Serpenterror Calling something a “fake game” just because it’s not on the cart is ridiculous. A fake cart, that makes more sense, but they’re still games.
@TheExile285 While it absolutely could be better, we do have to consider the fact that this is the first year of the Switch 2 being on the market - do they really want to focus on reselling a bunch of games for previous-gen hardware that can already be played on this fancy new console instead of making new installments specifically made for the Switch 2 that will do a much better job of showcasing it’s features? Of course, they should definitely ensure that games that struggled to run well on Switch 1 get updated to work better with the new hardware, but that should definitely be saved for later once it’s crystal clear that the Switch 2 is, in fact, a much more capable console than people think.
Ok, sure, it’s a PC and not a console…but I just don’t see how you can brush past the price with this yet completely dismiss the switch 2 solely due to its price (which isn’t even that bad).
@OmnitronVariant I think you’re comparing the wrong games. For the most part, first party Switch 1 games look and run great (although the later games definitely struggle in the frame rate department due to cramming in too much). It’s the multiplatform games where the difference is extremely noticeable.
Really? I thought it’d be the other way around; I only ever really buy games when they either get discounts, if I know I want them, or if I got a new console.
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Re: Sony Once Again Takes A Leaf From Nintendo's Playbook In Japan
@8bit-Man No pain, no gain.
Re: Sony Once Again Takes A Leaf From Nintendo's Playbook In Japan
@Switching Sure. As long as we’re not talking about consumer-friendly tactics. Or game preservation that isn’t locked behind a subscription service. Or the Wii U. Or the GameCube. Or the 64. Or the Virtual Boy.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For Wednesday, 12th November
“There will be no mentioning of the successor to the Nintendo Switch 2 in this presentation”
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of The Mario Galaxy Movie's Leaked Yoshi Design?
I mean, I guess Mario’s design was also pretty jarring at first, but this? I don’t know, man. Those eyes…they scare me.
Re: Nintendo Launches Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Search Page
@sportymariosonicmixx It still has different hardware; it can’t natively play Switch games
Re: Images Of Yoshi From 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Have Leaked Online
Honestly looks fake to me
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Dragon Power (NES)
JP. Almost voted for NA due to how goofy looking it is, but it just isn’t as ridiculous as the NA Mega Man box art, which was so bad that it was actually good. NA here is just “okay”, but JP looks much more appealing
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th November)
Just got Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2. Loved the first game and never played the second, so this’ll be a thrill
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Isn't Convinced Another IP Will Surpass Mario Kart's Sales
@Anti-Matter BBPO (Bring Back Punch Out)
Re: Nintendo Is Preparing For Even More Movies In The Future, Unsurprisingly
@SurprisedRobinChu This is Illuminations we’re talking about, not Dreamworks
Edit: Oh wait, that doesn’t change anything
Re: Nintendo Is Preparing For Even More Movies In The Future, Unsurprisingly
@Rhaoulos Would anybody really want to listen to Mario speaking in his usual voice for an hour and a half?
Re: Nintendo Is Preparing For Even More Movies In The Future, Unsurprisingly
Still waiting on that Nintendogs film
Re: Switch 2 Has The Largest Third-Party Software Lineup Ever For New Nintendo Hardware
@Serpenterror Calling something a “fake game” just because it’s not on the cart is ridiculous. A fake cart, that makes more sense, but they’re still games.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
@Erigen Found one of the five Wart fans
Re: "It Is Ever More Likely That Nintendo Will Lose" - Firm Faces Another Setback In Battle Against Palworld
Nuh uh, it’s Pocketpair’s turn to get scolded.
Re: Nintendo Music Updated With Animal Crossing's 3DS Soundtrack
Well it’s about time
Re: Co-Op RPG 'Nicktoons & The Dice Of Destiny' Scores Free Switch 2 Upgrade Next Month
Perfect. 1239 would be too low, but 1241 is just too much for me. Nice to see they hit that sweet spot.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Has Been Awarded One Of Japan's Highest Honours
Never played a DQ game, but still happy for him
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Animal Crossing: Wild World
Yeah, NA/EU for me. JP looks more like an amputation result rather than a showing of how each player has their own world
Re: Nintendo's Pokémon Catching-Related Patent Has Been Rejected In Japan
Who else completely forgot about this?
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
Welp, time to clear my schedule
Re: Back Page: I Was The Louvre Heist Thief, But I Was Just Trying To Steal Their 3DSes
A most worthy cause indeed
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Is Confident Mario Will Be Around For "A Long Time To Come"
@RiasGremory What if we got all three of those in one package? Behold, Super Mario Odyssey 2: Galaxy Maker!
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Is Confident Mario Will Be Around For "A Long Time To Come"
If only the same thing could be said for X and friends
Re: EA Staff Are Reportedly Less Than Happy With Their Much-Hyped AI "Helpers"
EA - Extra Artificial
Re: Mario Is Getting His Own Balloon At The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
I would always get mad when he never showed up during the parade (not that I even watch it anymore).
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct #2: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate it?
Compares this to MK World
Well, that one has Wario, so it’s better!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
You know what they say, all toasters toast toast
Re: Surprise! Pikmin 4 Is Getting A Free Content Update On Switch Next Month
@TheExile285 While it absolutely could be better, we do have to consider the fact that this is the first year of the Switch 2 being on the market - do they really want to focus on reselling a bunch of games for previous-gen hardware that can already be played on this fancy new console instead of making new installments specifically made for the Switch 2 that will do a much better job of showcasing it’s features? Of course, they should definitely ensure that games that struggled to run well on Switch 1 get updated to work better with the new hardware, but that should definitely be saved for later once it’s crystal clear that the Switch 2 is, in fact, a much more capable console than people think.
Re: Surprise! Pikmin 4 Is Getting A Free Content Update On Switch Next Month
@TheExile285 At least it’s free
Re: Nintendo's Trademarking 'Virtual Console' Again, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
I doubt it’ll happen anytime soon, but maybe it will return eventually?
Re: Nintendo Today! Update Makes It Easier To Share In-App News
Because we just so badly need to spread the wisdom of Pascal
Re: Can You Name These NES Games From The Mangled Box Art?
15-21 - way better than I thought I’d do considering the fact I could barely recognize Duck Hunt
Re: Team Ninja Founder And Industry Veteran Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
Not really in the knowing when it comes to his projects, but still wish the best of luck for his loved ones
Re: Japanese Charts: Little Nightmares III Makes A Respectable Debut
@GrailUK So then PS5 is in 2nd, because Xbox basically doesn’t exist in JP
Re: Japanese Charts: Little Nightmares III Makes A Respectable Debut
@Flangela For the love of God, this article doesn’t mention anything about key-cards. Can we go for just five minutes without mentioning them?
Re: Sakurai Is Getting His Very Own Manga Biography
This is all well and good, but where’s the manga biography about every Mii created in the Mii Channel?
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally X Receives Glowing Reviews, But It's Still Pretty Pricey
Ok, sure, it’s a PC and not a console…but I just don’t see how you can brush past the price with this yet completely dismiss the switch 2 solely due to its price (which isn’t even that bad).
Re: Switch 2 Named One Of The Best 'Entertainment & Gaming' Inventions Of 2025
@OmnitronVariant I think you’re comparing the wrong games. For the most part, first party Switch 1 games look and run great (although the later games definitely struggle in the frame rate department due to cramming in too much). It’s the multiplatform games where the difference is extremely noticeable.
Re: Pokémon Z-A's Source Code And Beta Builds Have Now Supposedly Leaked
@BrazillianCara The entire point of these is to get attention. Easy to do that when you leak anything before the game releases.
Re: Notorious Group 'Crimson Collective' Claims To Have Hacked Nintendo
This is just complete selfishness at the end of the day.
Re: Switch 2 Bundles Get A Surprise Price Drop At Select French Retailers
@boxyguy That’s what we all wish would happen. Alas, people are never satisfied
Re: Sorry, Nintendo's Recent Pikmin Videos Aren't Hinting At Something More
Exactly what I figured. Still hope to see more stuff like this, though, as long as they keep tying in to Nintendo franchises
Re: Random: This Upcoming PS5 'Cozy Life Sim' Certainly Rings A Bell
@PlatinumSeraph There’s a huge difference between “copying” and “ripping off”. This is most definitely the latter.
Re: Random: This Upcoming PS5 'Cozy Life Sim' Certainly Rings A Bell
“Is this ringing any bells?”
No, because I’m not buying it.
Re: Mario And Yoshi First 4 Figures Statue Back In Production, Early Bird Pre-Orders Live
I doubt I’ll win, but I’m giving it a shot anyway
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
Really? I thought it’d be the other way around; I only ever really buy games when they either get discounts, if I know I want them, or if I got a new console.
Re: Nintendo Goes Full Pixar In Strange New Animated Short Film, 'Close To You'
Disney. It’s over. Kirby’s coming (right back at ya, no less). The Pikmen are preparing for a takeover. Run while you still can.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Haven’t gotten it yet. I’m waiting for a better moment right now, since I don’t have much time for gaming
Re: Gallery: LEGO's New Game Boy Set Is A Mini Masterpiece
Looks amazing! Definitely on the list if I ever desire to get another set anytime soon