I will say, because of the Switch 2, I'm now so used to 60 fps for every game that 30 feels so slow, I'm not used to it anymore. But what can you do? I adjust after about 10 minutes anyway.
My bigger gripe though is the lack of HDR support. The colors deserve to pop, I really wish they would stop overlooking HDR settings.
@anzzjam People were burnt out on and sick of MK8. We absolutely needed a new entry. The Booster Course pass was a half hearted effort and was NOT a replacement for a full game.
@BrintaPap They literally can't increase the frame rate without reanimating the whole game. The game's animation is tied to it. They could reanimate it, but then this upgrade would cost more than $5. And you'd complain how it should be free anyway, just like how complainers like you whined about Zelda's upgrade packs costing $10.
@OmnitronVariant Wrong. The resolution is increased and new features are added. Comparing it to PC is pointless. Go brown nose Gabe Newell somewhere else.
Man, people will complain about ANY sort of price, huh? $5 for a gigantic resolution bump, Mouse Mode and expanded multiplayer makes it well worth the price. It feels very entitled to expect this for free.
While that's true, how OFTEN one ***** up determines if they're a bad company or not. And it just so happens that EA ***** up waaaaaay more than Nintendo or Sony.
@KevinP $70 like every other first party published title on the market? Comparing first party Nintendo games to indie devs is also a really flawed comparison.
@KevinP Lmao both of those games absolutely justify that price. Especially Air Riders which has hundreds of hours of content and achievements to unlock.
@KevinP Because again, every industry is suffering from high prices due to tariffs and low consumer spending. Have you not seen how much PS5 and Xbox have skyrocketed? We're lucky the Switch 2 is only $500. Maybe check other news sites other than this one and see what's actually going on in the world.
@foursider Why does Nintendo need a new gimmick every console? Playstation can just slap the next number on their hardware and make it more powerful, why not Nintendo?
Crazy how it's the exact opposite of the Wii U era where people were begging Nintendo to "Drop the gimmicks, we need better hardware!"
People immediately blaming Nintendo for this have such an immense lack of awareness. Do you all not realize the economy is in shambles because of tariffs? Everything is more expensive, people's wages haven't gone up and that's effecting EVERYTHING. Not just video games.
@SillyPlanet92 For real. Maybe, I'm still thinking about it and I'm not so sure are literally the same option. I'm waiting for other colours and I'm saving or waiting for something else can also be lumped together. And I don't even have a Switch 2 yet is completely unnecessary. Why are Switch 1 users even being considered in the sample size?
Seriously, @Liam_Doolan, this needs to be fixed. This poll is heavily skewed because of all the unnecessary data points you're including. Polls need to be straight forward to be accurate.
@Kilroy How DARE a game have a tutorial after being absent for over 20 years. Imagine the world not revolving around you. You'll live with taking two seconds to go into the options menu to turn off subtitles and voices. It's not that serious. Fans like you are why Metroid struggles to reach mass appeal. You won't let others ease into it, it has to be about YOU and your impossible expectations. Get a grip.
@andykara2003 That sounds incredible. Hope you're not in charge of making the next Zelda game! Skill trees and combat that's more than just mashing Y? Sign me up!
Literally the most overblown controversy I've seen in recent years. Outside of one small section where you're escorting him, he's really not all that intrusive.
Some Metroid fans are seriously SO sensitive about certain aspects. I get this is a series famous for its isolation and atmosphere but surely it can get away with SOME characterization sometimes, right? It just feels a bit ridiculous to me. It's like how Zelda fans argue that Link should NEVER talk but that makes zero sense because he does canonically, have a voice.
It just feels like some people take small changes way too seriously.
Anyone who complains about how this “isn’t a real Metroid game” will have their opinion immediately discarded. The reality is, you don’t actually know what you want and what you believe as the core elements of a Metroid Prime game are far removed from reality. Some of you need to get with the times and toss out your cynicism. You were never going to like this game no matter what they did. Please exit stage right, we don’t need your negativity anymore!
@PikminMarioKirby Amazing how you've completely overblown both issues. The prices are fine and game key cards are fine. You're freaking out over nothing.
@IronMan30 Oh, my apologies, I didn't mean to insinuate that you yourself were making excuses, I was strictly referring to the facts. Just got a little too heated. Sorry!
@larryisaman A slop Soccer game being #1 while Kirby Riders missing completely is also quite egregious. Your video game market should be thrown into harbor along with your tea.
How many times do I have to criticize the UK's taste in video games on a UK based website? I just genuinely feel bad for Nintendo fans in Europe at this point. You guys are surrounded by slop brains.
@Liam_Doolan Hey Liam, why isn't "It's on my Christmas list" an option for this poll? That's what a lot of people are probably doing since this is December. It's what I'm doing at least.
How the heck is Yacht Clubs struggling after all of the money they made off of Shovel Knight? Are they serious? With how many copies the game has sold across all platforms, laying off staff is inexcusable. Sounds like scammy mismanagement to me.
@rvcolem1 My excitement around Gamechat immediately deflated when I realized that you can't chat with randoms. Now, I just have this useless button on my JoyCon 2 because none of my friends currently own a Switch 2.
This just convinces me that the UK has poor taste in video games. They'll go wild about FIFA, a regurgitated slop franchise and will sleep on super fun and creative games like this. NintendoLife is the outlier.
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Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
@pnott You can use Mouse Controls when docked though? The megaphone works in docked too. And the loading times were cut in half.
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
@Anti-Matter Time traveling is cheating...
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
I will say, because of the Switch 2, I'm now so used to 60 fps for every game that 30 feels so slow, I'm not used to it anymore. But what can you do? I adjust after about 10 minutes anyway.
My bigger gripe though is the lack of HDR support. The colors deserve to pop, I really wish they would stop overlooking HDR settings.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
@anzzjam People were burnt out on and sick of MK8. We absolutely needed a new entry. The Booster Course pass was a half hearted effort and was NOT a replacement for a full game.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
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@OmnitronVariant Lol no, you are. It's a fact that the game's animations are tied to its frame rate. Google is your friend.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
@BrintaPap They literally can't increase the frame rate without reanimating the whole game. The game's animation is tied to it. They could reanimate it, but then this upgrade would cost more than $5. And you'd complain how it should be free anyway, just like how complainers like you whined about Zelda's upgrade packs costing $10.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
@OmnitronVariant Wrong. The resolution is increased and new features are added. Comparing it to PC is pointless. Go brown nose Gabe Newell somewhere else.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
Man, people will complain about ANY sort of price, huh? $5 for a gigantic resolution bump, Mouse Mode and expanded multiplayer makes it well worth the price. It feels very entitled to expect this for free.
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Dominance Continues As Switch 2 Flies Past 4 Million Units Sold
Wow, I can't believe this dead console is selling so well! Could it be all of those Anti Nintendo grifters are....lying????
Re: Hazelight Founder Josef Fares On EA: "Let's Be Honest, There's Not A Publisher In The World That Hasn't F****d Up"
@axelhander Oh shove it. Nintendo isn't evil in the slightest.
Re: Hazelight Founder Josef Fares On EA: "Let's Be Honest, There's Not A Publisher In The World That Hasn't F****d Up"
@axelhander Thinking Nintendo is even close to the level of EA is an insane amount of forced hate.
Re: Hazelight Founder Josef Fares On EA: "Let's Be Honest, There's Not A Publisher In The World That Hasn't F****d Up"
While that's true, how OFTEN one ***** up determines if they're a bad company or not. And it just so happens that EA ***** up waaaaaay more than Nintendo or Sony.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@KevinP $70 like every other first party published title on the market? Comparing first party Nintendo games to indie devs is also a really flawed comparison.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@KevinP This sounds like it's based solely off of your personal preference of video games and not any actual market factors.
Also games haven't been $50 since the Wii. You really need to get a grip.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@KevinP Lmao both of those games absolutely justify that price. Especially Air Riders which has hundreds of hours of content and achievements to unlock.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@KevinP Sony was also charging $70 at that point too...don't blame them for selling a product at market price.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@KevinP Because again, every industry is suffering from high prices due to tariffs and low consumer spending. Have you not seen how much PS5 and Xbox have skyrocketed? We're lucky the Switch 2 is only $500. Maybe check other news sites other than this one and see what's actually going on in the world.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@deezcronuts Donkey Kong sold 3.49 million copies. It did just fine...
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@foursider Why does Nintendo need a new gimmick every console? Playstation can just slap the next number on their hardware and make it more powerful, why not Nintendo?
Crazy how it's the exact opposite of the Wii U era where people were begging Nintendo to "Drop the gimmicks, we need better hardware!"
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@Robot99 Wrong. Blame the tariffs and poor economy.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
People immediately blaming Nintendo for this have such an immense lack of awareness. Do you all not realize the economy is in shambles because of tariffs? Everything is more expensive, people's wages haven't gone up and that's effecting EVERYTHING. Not just video games.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
@canaryfarmer If the stakes are low, why do a poll to begin with?
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
@SillyPlanet92 For real. Maybe, I'm still thinking about it and
I'm not so sure are literally the same option. I'm waiting for other colours and I'm saving or waiting for something else can also be lumped together. And I don't even have a Switch 2 yet is completely unnecessary. Why are Switch 1 users even being considered in the sample size?
Seriously, @Liam_Doolan, this needs to be fixed. This poll is heavily skewed because of all the unnecessary data points you're including. Polls need to be straight forward to be accurate.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
@foursider I'm now going to adopt "Church Fart" in my lexicon. Thank you.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game
@Dee123 Oh the sweet naivety of optimism.
Re: Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo - Switch And Switch 2 Performance Investigated
@Fulgor_Astral "I will put up with worse performance because I want PLASTIC!"
Game Card hate is so forced I swear.
Re: Mini Review: Cast N Chill - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Come For The Fishing, Stay For The Fin-tastic Vibes
@Pillowpants Fully agreed. It's just lazy. A blog is one thing but this is a corporate funded gaming news outlet.
Re: Poll: So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
@Kilroy How DARE a game have a tutorial after being absent for over 20 years. Imagine the world not revolving around you. You'll live with taking two seconds to go into the options menu to turn off subtitles and voices. It's not that serious. Fans like you are why Metroid struggles to reach mass appeal. You won't let others ease into it, it has to be about YOU and your impossible expectations. Get a grip.
Re: "Let's Make It!" - Nintendo And Koei Tecmo On The Genesis Of Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
@andykara2003 That sounds incredible. Hope you're not in charge of making the next Zelda game! Skill trees and combat that's more than just mashing Y? Sign me up!
Re: Poll: So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
Literally the most overblown controversy I've seen in recent years. Outside of one small section where you're escorting him, he's really not all that intrusive.
Some Metroid fans are seriously SO sensitive about certain aspects. I get this is a series famous for its isolation and atmosphere but surely it can get away with SOME characterization sometimes, right? It just feels a bit ridiculous to me. It's like how Zelda fans argue that Link should NEVER talk but that makes zero sense because he does canonically, have a voice.
It just feels like some people take small changes way too seriously.
Re: Nintendo Suggests Metroid Prime 4's Tortured Development Meant It Was "Divorced From The Changing Of Times"
Anyone who complains about how this “isn’t a real Metroid game” will have their opinion immediately discarded. The reality is, you don’t actually know what you want and what you believe as the core elements of a Metroid Prime game are far removed from reality. Some of you need to get with the times and toss out your cynicism. You were never going to like this game no matter what they did. Please exit stage right, we don’t need your negativity anymore!
Re: The US Suffered Its Worst November Since 1995 In Terms Of Hardware Sales
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@PikminMarioKirby Amazing how you've completely overblown both issues. The prices are fine and game key cards are fine. You're freaking out over nothing.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Dark-Luigi Mario Kart World hate is so forced...
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Rykdrew Yeeeessss seethe harder. Your salt is delicious. It fuels me.
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Debuts Behind Mario Kart World And EA Sports FC 26
@Wesker Not in FREEDOM Country it ain't!
Re: Video: Skyrim Still Isn't 60fps On Switch 2, But Here's How It Fares Against Switch 1
@IronMan30 Oh, my apologies, I didn't mean to insinuate that you yourself were making excuses, I was strictly referring to the facts. Just got a little too heated. Sorry!
Re: Video: Skyrim Still Isn't 60fps On Switch 2, But Here's How It Fares Against Switch 1
@IronMan30 There's no excuse for the PS4 Pro to not run at 60 either...THIS IS A PS3 GAME, REMEMBER???
If TOTK can run at 60 fps, there's no excuse for a game from 2011 to not run at 60fps.
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Debuts Behind Mario Kart World And EA Sports FC 26
@larryisaman A slop Soccer game being #1 while Kirby Riders missing completely is also quite egregious. Your video game market should be thrown into harbor along with your tea.
(I'm joking btw, I hope that comes across)
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Debuts Behind Mario Kart World And EA Sports FC 26
How many times do I have to criticize the UK's taste in video games on a UK based website? I just genuinely feel bad for Nintendo fans in Europe at this point. You guys are surrounded by slop brains.
Re: Rolling Stone's GOTY List Shows A Whole Lot Of Love For One Nintendo Mascot
@TimelessJubilee MKW is leagues better than MK8...Half of MK8's content is sloppily slapped together from a mobile port. You can sit down.
Re: Mini Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 1) - An Impressive Version If You've Yet To Upgrade
@AlexOlney Do you know if Digital Foundry is doing an analysis of the Switch 1 version? I'd love to hear the fine details of this port.
Re: Poll: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Out On Switch 2 And Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
@Liam_Doolan Hey Liam, why isn't "It's on my Christmas list" an option for this poll? That's what a lot of people are probably doing since this is December. It's what I'm doing at least.
Re: "It's Make-Or-Break For Sure" - Shovel Knight Dev's Fate Rests On Upcoming Zelda-Like
How the heck is Yacht Clubs struggling after all of the money they made off of Shovel Knight? Are they serious? With how many copies the game has sold across all platforms, laying off staff is inexcusable. Sounds like scammy mismanagement to me.
Re: Nintendo's Switch App For Mobile Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@rvcolem1 My excitement around Gamechat immediately deflated when I realized that you can't chat with randoms. Now, I just have this useless button on my JoyCon 2 because none of my friends currently own a Switch 2.
Re: Anniversary: Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 With A Post, But We're Desperate For A Switch 2 Revamp
@Chibi Por que no las dos?
Re: Anniversary: Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 With A Post, But We're Desperate For A Switch 2 Revamp
@Polvasti "Weak....Weak...and PATHETIC!"
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Air Riders Narrowly Misses Out On A Top Ten Spot
This just convinces me that the UK has poor taste in video games. They'll go wild about FIFA, a regurgitated slop franchise and will sleep on super fun and creative games like this. NintendoLife is the outlier.
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Air Riders Narrowly Misses Out On A Top Ten Spot
@Dom_31 The opinion that Kirby is niche is always so wild to me.