I am beyond happy about this!!! I didn’t back the KS because it wasn’t confirmed for Switch and that is my preferred console for JRPGs. This totally made my night.
I hoping the Switch successor is more a 3DS/GBA type upgrade and not a reinvention of the wheel. Give us BC with the Switch library, continue the NSO services (with enhancements) make things like OLED, better kickstand, larger internal storage the standard, and of course speed/power boost. Seeing the Steam Deck run PS5 games, I’m confident Nintendo could make a machine that would allow 3rd party support to continue. I’d happily pay $400-$450 for a console that could do this.
Right now I’m finishing up Legends Arceus and still playing some Shinning Pearl. Working through my back catalogue on PS5 too. Probably play a little Uncharted 4 or GoT.
Makes sense, honestly. Arceus wanted you to catch 25 of every Pokémon for the dex. It would have been awful to have to fight each time. This is a completely different-style of game and possibly never having to battle a wild Pokémon to catch it wouldn’t make sense. To me, this is no biggie but hopefully the battle transitions stay out. I will miss wild Pokémon attacking you though. We were always told, since Gen 1, you needed a Poké partner for that very reason.
I’ve been playing exclusively in handheld and most of those issues don’t bother me/aren’t noticeable to me. The only one that kills me is the pop-in when riding a mount. It’s super distracting and totally breaks immersion.
Not surprised. Between “It’s Pokemon” and “It’s BotW”, it was bound to sell well. The good news is, it seems to deserve it based on merit and not just name. I preordered 3 copies this week (digital) for myself and 2 of my kids. Might get a copy for my daughter too, if interested. Cannot wait to fire this game up on Friday.
Side note: Sword & Shield were not trash. They were fun. Now BD/SP…jury is still out for me 🤔
I just pre-ordered yesterday and after reading this I am happy I did. Everything I’ve seen & read has been very positive (rare for a Pokemon release these days). Super excited to adventure through the Hisui region. I’m even more excited to think how these ideas & gameplay mechanics will impact & influence the future of the series. I have a feeling this will be at the top of my 2022 Year-in-Review summary.
I played this with TestFlight on Mac and it was actually pretty fun. I’ve been waiting for a release date to be announced. I’ll definitely grab it for $20 on Switch.
Its a video game, so what matters most to me is - “is it fun?” I mean, that’s why I play games. To have fun. From the 6 minute video recently release and the other things I’ve seen & read, this looks like a lot of fun and I can’t wait go give it a try.
These new handhelds are cool and kind of interesting but a $1,000-$1,300 device is not a “Switch Rival”. These are CLEARLY aimed at two different demographics that may include some small crossover. I’d say the same for the new Steam handheld as well.
Man, Xmas can’t come fast enough. I bought Diamond & Pearl for my kids as gifts. I got Pearl for myself but decided to wait to open it until I gave them their copies. I don’t know if I’m going to make it…
@NearlyGoth I hadn’t planned in getting the double pack but it was such a good deal, I figured why not. Good for those that got to keep the deal. I’ve got lucky a few times but I guess today was not my day. I guess its just Shinning Pear for me now.
@ukaskew because they are 5 year old games (and Wii U ports to boot!). Look at PS4 & XBO games. Even the top selling, flagship games are found at nearly 50% off quite often, especially around Black Friday. Nintendo is notorious for not doing this. They are obviously amazing games and need to be in any Switch owners library but it’s kind of anti-consumer to still be selling these at $60. At this point they should be $45 regularly with a $30 price tag during major sales.
Some 1st part games need a deeper discount. No reason BotW & Mario Kart should still be $60 regularly $41 on sale. They should be $29.99 for Black Friday at this point. I’m sure this sale will include the usual deep discounts on all the Lego games, Ubisoft games and SquareEnix games we see every other month.
For the most part, I’ve been pretty satisfied with the newer Pokemon games and definitely think some of the criticism goes too far but most of it seems fair.
At this point, there is no reason to not have things like difficulty settings (like almost every other game has) toggle-able XP share, new game+, full pokedex, full controlable 3D camera.
Gimmie a next-gen Switch with PS4 Pro-level power, OLED revisions (screen, kickstand, build quality) 128gb storage, better joy-cons, and an upgraded dock (LAN, power boost) with 720p/90 fps in handheld & 1080p/60 fps docked as minimums.
I can’t wait for this game, I never did play the originals so this will be an all new experience for me. My kids are hyped too. Torn between saving the games for Christmas or just jumping right in on the 19th.
Awesome game. For me, easily one of the best Lego games ever. I’ll grab this for Switch eventually but not at $40. Not when Lego Heroes 1 & 2 bundle is $15 on PS4 & XBO.
I hardly plan games on my phone, line rarely ever BUT this game I do play. It’s simple but a lot of fun. Offers enough challenge & customization to keep you coming back. Definitely a great little retro-style football game. I’ll get this on Switch for sure.
Glad I read this review before buying a copy for myself and one for each of my three kids. It sounds like there is some multiplayer fun but not enough for me to go spend that type of money on multiple copies of this game
I love the Switch. Easily one of my top 3 consoles ever. My only concern pre-launch was “will there be enough games?” That’s really my only concern ever, with any console. I buy them to have fun playing games and want to make sure there are plenty of fun experiences to be had.
Does the Switch have EVERYTHING I want to play? No, but considering the backlog of games on my console right now, it’s got plenty & then some!
If you watched the Apple keynote today there was gameplay footage of Hunters running on new iOS devices. From the glimpses, it looked ok. Not enough to make a firm judgement but at least it was actual gameplay and not just a cinematic trailer.
If I can get $200 from my OG Switch on trade-in, I’ll upgrade. I play almost exclusively in handheld so the upgraded battery life (compared to the v1 model) and the larger, better screen would entice me for $149.
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Re: Indie RPG Sea Of Stars Has Been Delayed To Next Year
Damn, I was really looking forward to this one
Re: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, The Successor To Suikoden, Confirmed For Switch
I am beyond happy about this!!! I didn’t back the KS because it wasn’t confirmed for Switch and that is my preferred console for JRPGs. This totally made my night.
Re: Nintendo Says It Wants To Avoid A Repeat Of Wii U With Switch's Successor
I hoping the Switch successor is more a 3DS/GBA type upgrade and not a reinvention of the wheel. Give us BC with the Switch library, continue the NSO services (with enhancements) make things like OLED, better kickstand, larger internal storage the standard, and of course speed/power boost. Seeing the Steam Deck run PS5 games, I’m confident Nintendo could make a machine that would allow 3rd party support to continue. I’d happily pay $400-$450 for a console that could do this.
Re: Pokémon Unite Reveals In-Game Subscription Service
$8.99 a month…no way. Although TBH, I don’t play enough to even warrant $2.99 a month subscription. Most I’d pay is $.99
Re: Chained Echoes Lets You Pilot Mechs In A World Of Dragons, And It's Coming To Switch This Year
Ok, it’s on my watch list 😬
Re: Feature: Will These 10 Classic JRPGs Ever Come To Switch?
Need a Suikoden collection on Switch ASAP. Like yesterday!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5th)
Right now I’m finishing up Legends Arceus and still playing some Shinning Pearl. Working through my back catalogue on PS5 too. Probably play a little Uncharted 4 or GoT.
Re: Some Trainers Are Worried About Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Returning To "Traditional" Catching Mechanics
Makes sense, honestly. Arceus wanted you to catch 25 of every Pokémon for the dex. It would have been awful to have to fight each time. This is a completely different-style of game and possibly never having to battle a wild Pokémon to catch it wouldn’t make sense. To me, this is no biggie but hopefully the battle transitions stay out. I will miss wild Pokémon attacking you though. We were always told, since Gen 1, you needed a Poké partner for that very reason.
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is A Reminder That It's Never Too Late To Change
Just give me a 50/50 Legends Arceus/SwSh game for Gen 9 and I’ll be super happy.
Re: Are Complaints About Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Graphics Fair? Digital Foundry Digs In
I’ve been playing exclusively in handheld and most of those issues don’t bother me/aren’t noticeable to me. The only one that kills me is the pop-in when riding a mount. It’s super distracting and totally breaks immersion.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Tops Amazon's "Best Sellers" Chart, Unsurprisingly
Not surprised. Between “It’s Pokemon” and “It’s BotW”, it was bound to sell well. The good news is, it seems to deserve it based on merit and not just name. I preordered 3 copies this week (digital) for myself and 2 of my kids. Might get a copy for my daughter too, if interested. Cannot wait to fire this game up on Friday.
Side note: Sword & Shield were not trash. They were fun. Now BD/SP…jury is still out for me 🤔
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Arceus - One Of The Greatest Pokémon Games Ever Made
I just pre-ordered yesterday and after reading this I am happy I did. Everything I’ve seen & read has been very positive (rare for a Pokemon release these days). Super excited to adventure through the Hisui region. I’m even more excited to think how these ideas & gameplay mechanics will impact & influence the future of the series. I have a feeling this will be at the top of my 2022 Year-in-Review summary.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is 'Exhilarating' And At Times 'Surprisingly Difficult' According To Japanese Media
@MrHonest I’m pretty sure there is. The last 6 min overview trailer showed you hunting Pokemon in the rain at one point.
Re: Pokémon-Like Monster Catcher 'Coromon' Launches On Switch In March
I played this with TestFlight on Mac and it was actually pretty fun. I’ve been waiting for a release date to be announced. I’ll definitely grab it for $20 on Switch.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares More Screenshots Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus For Switch
Its a video game, so what matters most to me is - “is it fun?” I mean, that’s why I play games. To have fun. From the 6 minute video recently release and the other things I’ve seen & read, this looks like a lot of fun and I can’t wait go give it a try.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Gets A New Six-Minute Overview Trailer
Idk, looks great to me. I think this game will be a lot of fun. Definitely get it digitally on release day.
Re: The Company Behind This High-End Switch Rival Thinks It Has Solved Analogue Stick Drift
These new handhelds are cool and kind of interesting but a $1,000-$1,300 device is not a “Switch Rival”. These are CLEARLY aimed at two different demographics that may include some small crossover. I’d say the same for the new Steam handheld as well.
Re: The Brilliant Hori Split Pad Pro Has A Sonic Version Speeding Into View
Really nice design. I’ve been eyeing these Hiri controls for a while now. Might cave and buy the Arceus version along with the Switch case.
Re: Random: Logan Paul Made A Table Out Of Game Boys, And The Internet Isn't Happy
Idk, looks pretty awesome to me. The internet gonna always cry about something 🙄
Re: Random: These Bot-Generated Pokémon Might Be Better Than The Real Thing
There might be 3-4 cool designs in there. The rest are pretty awful.
Re: Chrono Trigger-Inspired RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Sets Sail On Switch Holiday 2022
This looks right up my alley. Definitely going to keep my eye on this one.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Stay Top, And They're Selling Faster Than Sword And Shield
@CactusMan 😂, yes! And he beat the first few gyms for me too 😉
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Stay Top, And They're Selling Faster Than Sword And Shield
Man, Xmas can’t come fast enough. I bought Diamond & Pearl for my kids as gifts. I got Pearl for myself but decided to wait to open it until I gave them their copies. I don’t know if I’m going to make it…
Re: This Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Double Pack Deal Seems Too Good To Be True (US)
@NearlyGoth I hadn’t planned in getting the double pack but it was such a good deal, I figured why not. Good for those that got to keep the deal. I’ve got lucky a few times but I guess today was not my day. I guess its just Shinning Pear for me now.
Re: This Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Double Pack Deal Seems Too Good To Be True (US)
I know 4 people that ordered it, including myself. All the orders were quickly cancelled by Walmart unfortunately.
Re: Nintendo Announces Enormous Cyber Switch Sale That Will Discount More Than 1,000 Games
@ukaskew because they are 5 year old games (and Wii U ports to boot!). Look at PS4 & XBO games. Even the top selling, flagship games are found at nearly 50% off quite often, especially around Black Friday. Nintendo is notorious for not doing this. They are obviously amazing games and need to be in any Switch owners library but it’s kind of anti-consumer to still be selling these at $60. At this point they should be $45 regularly with a $30 price tag during major sales.
Re: Nintendo Announces Enormous Cyber Switch Sale That Will Discount More Than 1,000 Games
Some 1st part games need a deeper discount. No reason BotW & Mario Kart should still be $60 regularly $41 on sale. They should be $29.99 for Black Friday at this point. I’m sure this sale will include the usual deep discounts on all the Lego games, Ubisoft games and SquareEnix games we see every other month.
Re: GTA Trilogy Dataminers Find Missing Music In Code As Problems Mount For 'Definitive' Release
Once a patch comes to fix these issues & the game drops to $30, I might be tempted. I’m definitely not paying $60 for this buggy mess.
Re: The Pokémon Creative Team Has Been "Through A Lot" With Angry Fan Feedback
For the most part, I’ve been pretty satisfied with the newer Pokemon games and definitely think some of the criticism goes too far but most of it seems fair.
At this point, there is no reason to not have things like difficulty settings (like almost every other game has) toggle-able XP share, new game+, full pokedex, full controlable 3D camera.
Re: Nintendo Talks About Its Future And Reconfirms Next Gaming System Is Coming In "20XX"
Gimmie a next-gen Switch with PS4 Pro-level power, OLED revisions (screen, kickstand, build quality) 128gb storage, better joy-cons, and an upgraded dock (LAN, power boost) with 720p/90 fps in handheld & 1080p/60 fps docked as minimums.
Re: Video: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Treated To New Commercial
I can’t wait for this game, I never did play the originals so this will be an all new experience for me. My kids are hyped too. Torn between saving the games for Christmas or just jumping right in on the 19th.
Re: Review: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - Still One Of The Best Lego Games
Awesome game. For me, easily one of the best Lego games ever. I’ll grab this for Switch eventually but not at $40. Not when Lego Heroes 1 & 2 bundle is $15 on PS4 & XBO.
Re: Exclusive: Mobile Smash Hit 'Retro Bowl' Will Bring American Football To Switch
I hardly plan games on my phone, line rarely ever BUT this game I do play. It’s simple but a lot of fun. Offers enough challenge & customization to keep you coming back. Definitely a great little retro-style football game. I’ll get this on Switch for sure.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Price?
Too much at $80 for the family plan. It’s more than double than my current plan.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Release Date And Pricing Revealed
Idk. This takes my family plan from
$35 to $80. Might stick with my current NSO offering until more games/systems get added to the Expansion Pack.
Re: Exp. Share Supposedly Can't Be Turned Off In The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes
Don’t mind single use TMs. Almost prefer it. Hate the forced XP share. Why can’t this be a toggle? I appreciate they gave auto-save a toggle.
Re: Universal Studios Japan Announces A Partnership With The Pokémon Company
Universal Studios gonna F around and force me to travel to Japan.
Re: Review: Monster Crown - Enjoyably Old-School Monster Battling For Pokémon Lovers
This looked solid & the review seems to confirm that. I’ll definitely pick this up, but likely once it hits a sale price of $20 or less.
Re: Review: Embr - A Spark Of Co-Op Potential, But Never Catches Fire On Switch
Glad I read this review before buying a copy for myself and one for each of my three kids. It sounds like there is some multiplayer fun but not enough for me to go spend that type of money on multiple copies of this game
Re: Poll: Do You Use The Black Or White Theme On Your Nintendo Switch?
White theme since day 1. Don’t plan on switching.
Re: Talking Point: Remember When People Thought Switch Would Fail?
I love the Switch. Easily one of my top 3 consoles ever. My only concern pre-launch was “will there be enough games?” That’s really my only concern ever, with any console. I buy them to have fun playing games and want to make sure there are plenty of fun experiences to be had.
Does the Switch have EVERYTHING I want to play? No, but considering the backlog of games on my console right now, it’s got plenty & then some!
Re: Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed To 2022
If you watched the Apple keynote today there was gameplay footage of Hunters running on new iOS devices. From the glimpses, it looked ok. Not enough to make a firm judgement but at least it was actual gameplay and not just a cinematic trailer.
Re: Review: Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions - Comes Out Swinging On Switch
Ok, this seems “good enough”. I can see having some fun with this. Added to my wishlist.
Re: Rumour: Switch Will Reportedly Receive A Price Cut Ahead Of The OLED Model's Launch
Not sure if true but I’m skeptical. Nintendo always stingy with price reductions.
I think the only discount OG Switch sees is on refurbished models. Why would they not wait until closer to Black Friday?
Re: Feature: Game Boy Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online
With R/B/Y & G/S/C on the eShop already, let’s just get them on Switch already.
Re: Seven More Switch Games To Watch From Gamescom's Awesome Indies Showcase
Terror of Hemasaurus looks really fun. Reminds me of Rampage, which I played a ton of in the arcades. Plus, co-op games always appeal to me.
Re: XEL, A "Vibrant Sci-Fi Zelda-Like", Will Launch On Switch In 2022
Idk…trailer did nothing for me. Most likely a pass for me.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga "World Premiere" Airing At Gamescom
This needs online co-op, split-screen co-op, and local wireless. Tired of Lego games only have split-screen option.
Re: Dragon Quest XII Could Shape The Next "10 To 20 Years" Of The Series
Im super excited. Dragon Quest XI S is one of my favorite games on Switch. Absolutely a fantastic RPG. XII will be a day 1 purchase.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Looks Lovely, But May Also Disappoint
If I can get $200 from my OG Switch on trade-in, I’ll upgrade. I play almost exclusively in handheld so the upgraded battery life (compared to the v1 model) and the larger, better screen would entice me for $149.