Origin of Simon the Sorcerer?
Just read Acts 8:9-25 in the Bible,
"Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great..."
@Bizzyb Same. It's been a while since a snowboarding game has been released. I hope it does well. Then maybe Nintendo will see some interest in releasing another 1080.
I have always enjoyed the Harvest Moon series but I just wish Natsume would choose a different design style. Not liking the character design, emo clothing, weird gadgets, etc. here nor art style.
I like football but I do not like games that try to look realistic. I like colors that pop and for my games to look like games. This looks pretty dull. Tecmo Super Bowl and NFL Blitz destroys this.
I don't care much for performance as much as good and quality games. But in comparison to a PS4 and XBOX Series S makes me feel like the Switch 2 should be slightly lower in price. I'm happy with the original Switch and will enjoy my gaming on it for now.
@Zufolobelisk I don't know about that. My fav's are 1080, Wave Race, F-Zero and a couple others. Those haven't been remade in a while. Also, I haven't like the last few Mario or Zelda games. I'll stick with the Switch for now.
The Gamecube library would be cool if I were getting a Switch 2 but the rest are not of my interest. Tales of the Shire is what I'm looking forward to.
@michellelynn0976 Sorry if my original comment sparked something. I was just giving my two cents. Did not know it would lead to a bunch of replies. We will just have to agree to disagree.
@Iconoclysm You're missing the bigger picture here. Nintendo is becoming Disney. Making movies and theme parks. They are raising the prices to fund these things. Get use to paying Disney prices if you plan on playing Nintendo.
@Friendly Even if I were to take hours out of my day to find what you are asking, someone would critique it with something else. So I will not be doing that. For example... well that laptop or mobile device can not play this or that because it's Nintendo only.
@Iconoclysm You never built PC's? Here's an example for you... AMD Semprom (low power) was always cheaper than their more powerful CPU's. Same with graphics cards, Intel models, memory, etc. Again, experience with tech over the decades prove that. Too many to list.
@Dm9982 "I just wanna point out that Switch does not in fact use tech from 12 years ago." Never said it did. I was pointing out how the Switch 2 is being compared to 12 year old tech (PS4). What I was stating was that it uses low power mobile chips because it is a mobile device but Nintendo is charging you PS5 or desktop prices. Anyway, I'm out.
@michellelynn0976 LOL! What a company charges doesn't mean that is what it cost to make. I'm out. Believe what you will but you're being nickel and dimed. Been there and seen it.
@michellelynn0976 Another example. I purchased a PC for $2000 in the year 2000 on my birthday. And no it was not the fastest for gaming or anything like that. Just a normal PC. Today I could go purchase an average PC for $250 to $300. Again, technology is mass produced more than ever and cheaper to make. I could keep going. I'm almost 50 years old.
@michellelynn0976 Go back in time and purchase a 55" inch tv from the 80's or 90's. This would have cost you thousands of dollars. Today you can get one from Bestbuy for $250. Why? Technology is mass produced more than ever. It's actually cheaper to make now than 30 to 40 years ago. When people try to use the "inflation" for tech it doesn't work. Just look at the past on how much tech was. It has gone in the opposite direction.
@michellelynn0976 "The Switch 2 takes over $400 to manufacture." No, I don't think so. Same with the game carts they are over charging for developers and hence why the "game key" option. Memory is super cheap to make these days but Nintendo is trying to nickle and dime everyone. Why do you think Android devices are cheaper but can run at Apple iPad speeds. When you mass produce technology, the prices drop for manufacturing. Kind of like buying bulk at Sams Club if we were to compare groceries.
@Skunkfish Look, I'm not saying that low power console can not be fun or anything like that. My top three favorite consoles of all time are the SNES, N64 and Gamecube. I'm just saying that Nintendo has become Apple and delivering low power tech at a much higher price. These things are not as costly as a non-mobile consoles or desktops and cheap to make.
@Iconoclysm The Switch and Switch 2 also use mobile chips. They are not as powerful and made for thin mobile computers. They are cheap to make and no where close to a real console or desktop computer. Sorry but even as a fan of Nintendo, this next system is over-priced and out dated.
@Zufolobelisk Been playing Nintendo since the NES and do not like the PS what so ever. But my point is, this is why the Switch 2 is over-priced. That tech is 12 years old and the Switch 2 is an iPad with low power mobile chips, basically.
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Re: Opinion: The Mario Movie Was Okay At Best, But I Can't Wait For The Sequel
I thought it was pretty good and Illumination has the best renderings in the business. Making better pictures than Pixar and Disney.
Re: Pre-Orders For 'Simon The Sorcerer Origins' Open, Featuring Chris Barrie & Rick Astley
Origin of Simon the Sorcerer?
Just read Acts 8:9-25 in the Bible,
"Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great..."
Re: Round Up: Every "Exciting New Game" From The Acclaim Showcase
@Bizzyb Same. It's been a while since a snowboarding game has been released. I hope it does well. Then maybe Nintendo will see some interest in releasing another 1080.
Re: Round Up: Every "Exciting New Game" From The Acclaim Showcase
A snowboarding game? Interesting. Not sure what I think about the graphics though. May grow on me.
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
Not sure why this game gets bashed. It's a pretty cool game. Have it on Switch and PC.
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2: Aqua Jet (Switch 2) - Classic Aquatic Racer Lags Behind Wave Race
@w1p3out
Yeah, if this were an arcade game with as many courses or features as WaveRace, you would have spent a lot of coin back in the day.
Re: Natsume's Next Harvest Moon Game Arrives On Switch This October
I have always enjoyed the Harvest Moon series but I just wish Natsume would choose a different design style. Not liking the character design, emo clothing, weird gadgets, etc. here nor art style.
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2: Aqua Jet (Switch 2) - Classic Aquatic Racer Lags Behind Wave Race
It's an old arcade game. Drop in a coin and play for a bit.
Re: He-Man Is The Next '80s Icon Getting His Own Stunning Arcade-Style Retro Revival
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why haven't there been more MOTU games?
Re: The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2
@canaryfarmer Only two courses from what I read online. I feel like the price is a bit too high but I do like old arcade games.
Re: The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2
@canaryfarmer I was wondering the same thing. Looking to see if I can find any info now.
Re: Fast & Furious: Arcade Port Cruises Onto Switch This October
This is so awesome!
Re: Mad BMX Skills 2 Supermans Onto Switch Later This Week
This looks pretty cool!
Re: Review: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 (Switch 2) - EA's Gridiron Series Finally Plays Ball On A Switch Console
I like football but I do not like games that try to look realistic. I like colors that pop and for my games to look like games. This looks pretty dull. Tecmo Super Bowl and NFL Blitz destroys this.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With A Mouse Game
Bluetooth mouse support would be nice.
Re: Review: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game (Switch) - The Hobbit, Or "There It Crashed Again"
Was soo looking forward to this on Switch. May cancel my pre-order and get it on PC. Hmm...
Re: UK Charts: Tony Hawk Puts Up A Gnarly Debut, But There's No Catching Mario Kart World
Because Mario Kart was sold with the console. No wonder.
Re: Review: Looney Tunes: Wacky World Of Sports (Switch) - Zany Sporting Antics That Aren't Much Fun
Currently only $16.99 on Amazon. Not a bad deal.
Re: Switch Port Experts Share Thoughts About Switch 2's "Raw" Performance
I don't care much for performance as much as good and quality games. But in comparison to a PS4 and XBOX Series S makes me feel like the Switch 2 should be slightly lower in price. I'm happy with the original Switch and will enjoy my gaming on it for now.
Re: Video: 15 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 In July 2025
So been waiting for Tales of the Shire. Already have my pre-order in. Ninja Gaiden looks pretty cool but not really my kind of game anymore.
Re: After Croc, Argonaut Games Wants To Remaster This N64 Cult Classic
I wish more would bring back the N64 classics. What a fun time in gaming.
Re: EA Worker Pay Continues To Dwindle As CEO Picks Up $5 Million Bonus, Thus Creating Amusingly Tall Financial Graph
The "worker" is still making a $100,000 or more per year, so that is not bad but I understand the point.
Re: 97 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Switch eShop Summer Sale (North America)
Picked up Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD. Just wish it had all the party games the Wii version had.
Re: Review: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD (Switch) - Improved Controls Ruined By Some Odd Design Choices
I enjoy the game. I just wish it had all the party games that the Wii had.
Re: Opinion: I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2
I wish those of us who pay the same price on Switch got Gamecube titles as well to play.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Order A Nintendo Switch 2?
@Zufolobelisk I don't know about that. My fav's are 1080, Wave Race, F-Zero and a couple others. Those haven't been remade in a while. Also, I haven't like the last few Mario or Zelda games. I'll stick with the Switch for now.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Order A Nintendo Switch 2?
Unless Nintendo releases a new 1080, I have no interest at the current price.
Re: Video: 27 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 In June 2025
The Gamecube library would be cool if I were getting a Switch 2 but the rest are not of my interest. Tales of the Shire is what I'm looking forward to.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 Sorry if my original comment sparked something. I was just giving my two cents. Did not know it would lead to a bunch of replies. We will just have to agree to disagree.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 PS5 with game is the same price as the Switch 2 without game and more than double the performance.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Iconoclysm You're missing the bigger picture here. Nintendo is becoming Disney. Making movies and theme parks. They are raising the prices to fund these things. Get use to paying Disney prices if you plan on playing Nintendo.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Friendly You can buy a more powerful PS5 with game for only $450 right now. https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-consoles/playstation5-console-astro-bot-bundle-model-group-slim
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Friendly Even if I were to take hours out of my day to find what you are asking, someone would critique it with something else. So I will not be doing that. For example... well that laptop or mobile device can not play this or that because it's Nintendo only.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Iconoclysm You never built PC's? Here's an example for you...
AMD Semprom (low power) was always cheaper than their more powerful CPU's. Same with graphics cards, Intel models, memory, etc. Again, experience with tech over the decades prove that. Too many to list.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 No, those were the prices then. Where do you people come from? Do your research. I've already lived it.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Dm9982 "I just wanna point out that Switch does not in fact use tech from 12 years ago."
Never said it did. I was pointing out how the Switch 2 is being compared to 12 year old tech (PS4). What I was stating was that it uses low power mobile chips because it is a mobile device but Nintendo is charging you PS5 or desktop prices. Anyway, I'm out.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 LOL! What a company charges doesn't mean that is what it cost to make. I'm out. Believe what you will but you're being nickel and dimed. Been there and seen it.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 Another example. I purchased a PC for $2000 in the year 2000 on my birthday. And no it was not the fastest for gaming or anything like that. Just a normal PC. Today I could go purchase an average PC for $250 to $300. Again, technology is mass produced more than ever and cheaper to make. I could keep going. I'm almost 50 years old.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 Go back in time and purchase a 55" inch tv from the 80's or 90's. This would have cost you thousands of dollars. Today you can get one from Bestbuy for $250. Why? Technology is mass produced more than ever. It's actually cheaper to make now than 30 to 40 years ago. When people try to use the "inflation" for tech it doesn't work. Just look at the past on how much tech was. It has gone in the opposite direction.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@michellelynn0976 "The Switch 2 takes over $400 to manufacture."
No, I don't think so. Same with the game carts they are over charging for developers and hence why the "game key" option. Memory is super cheap to make these days but Nintendo is trying to nickle and dime everyone. Why do you think Android devices are cheaper but can run at Apple iPad speeds. When you mass produce technology, the prices drop for manufacturing. Kind of like buying bulk at Sams Club if we were to compare groceries.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Skunkfish Look, I'm not saying that low power console can not be fun or anything like that. My top three favorite consoles of all time are the SNES, N64 and Gamecube. I'm just saying that Nintendo has become Apple and delivering low power tech at a much higher price. These things are not as costly as a non-mobile consoles or desktops and cheap to make.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Iconoclysm The Switch and Switch 2 also use mobile chips. They are not as powerful and made for thin mobile computers. They are cheap to make and no where close to a real console or desktop computer. Sorry but even as a fan of Nintendo, this next system is over-priced and out dated.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
@Zufolobelisk Been playing Nintendo since the NES and do not like the PS what so ever. But my point is, this is why the Switch 2 is over-priced. That tech is 12 years old and the Switch 2 is an iPad with low power mobile chips, basically.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
May give the edge over a 12 year old console? LOL! That's sad.
Re: Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World' - Part 2
Double Dash!! is still my favorite. Great track designs, graphics, sound, gamepad control and AI racers. Pretty solid game!
Re: Micro Machines-Inspired Arcade Racer Sets Its Sights On Switch 2 Launch
"And Switch 1"
That's nice!
Re: Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Use Game-Key Cards For First-Party-Developed Titles
How about none, period. No one wants them.
Re: Switch eShop Racer 'New Star GP' Unlocks Frame Rate Ahead Of Switch 2's Launch
That looks pretty cool! Had not seen that yet.