I get that this is basically PR hype, but it's PR hype that's working! I need to get better at twin-stick shooting, because I'm pretty excited for BL4 now.
The only barrier to these records is availability.
Sony, MS, Nintendo, any could easily have a record launch if they stockpile enough product first. But, of course, there are limits to the feasibility of that also.
I enjoyed D3 on my Switch waaaay more than I did on my PC. But I had piss-poor internet when D3 launched with its always-connected BS. Things are better in that department these days.
Lunar SSS was a favorite of mine. I kinda recall not being as impressed with Blue, but I really don't remember (so maybe I indeed was not).
I planned on skipping this release as the ps1 Working Designs collector's editions are still a highlight of my collection, but I may grab it anyway. Nostalgia is a cruel mistress.
Honestly, part of why I shun (for the most part) digital entertainment is that it isn't cheaper, generally, than physical media when it should be considerably cheaper. Profit margins are way higher on digitally delivered goods than physical items.
And with the current push to "not own" these entertainment items, I want to have complete control of my library.
This is very interesting to me. I assumed the Switch would just be beefier hardware, but really the same "tech". To hear it's completely different is wild to me. Hopefully this "hybrid emulation" approach pans out. I was looking forward to some games running better simply due to more advanced versions of what the OG Switch already had, similar to upgrading a PC.
I honestly don't care what the "asking price" is, or whether someone other than me is willing to pay it. It's a very rare occasion for me to pay "full price" for any game. Almost all games are cheaper later.
@Skunkfish At the time, I felt like the Switch was gimmicky and an unknown quantity. The wii U and 3ds had failed to impress, so I was only vaguely interested in what Nintendo would do next to bury themselves.
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes (Dreamcast)
All 3 are terrible.
Re: Front Mission 3: Remake Is Still Alive, And It's Coming To Switch Soon
FM3 is still one of my all-time favorite srpgs.
Do it right!
Re: Gallery: An Intimate Look Inside Nintendo's Latest Theme Park - Universal Epic Universe
I'm headed down to Florida for a vacation in the fall. I may have to add this to my list of visits.
Re: Embracer Group Renames Its Lord Of The Rings-Themed Gaming Division
As a potato farmer, I'm rather partial to Po-Tay-Toes Entertainment.
Re: Random: Is This The Best Piece Of Final Fantasy Merch Ever?
@EarthboundBenjy
I've always gone with VeeVee.
Re: Random: Is This The Best Piece Of Final Fantasy Merch Ever?
@RupeeClock
Ya, came across my regular news feed about the same time.
Seems like a sign...
Re: "If You're A Real Fan, You'll Find A Way" - Borderlands 4 Dev Gives Tone Deaf Response To Price Concerns
I'm a real fan.
I'll find a way...
...to save money.
Re: Fight Fans Rejoice, 8BitDo Is Launching A New Arcade Controller For The Switch
Ummm, is that a Switch keyboard and 10-key?
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Looks To Be Winding Down Support With The 'Definitive Edition'
Good. Now they can focus on giving us Ultimate MK3 on Switch.
Actually, a remastered 1-3 release would be quite swell.
Re: "It's Very Powerful" - Borderlands 4 Dev Hypes Up The "Perfect" Switch 2
I get that this is basically PR hype, but it's PR hype that's working! I need to get better at twin-stick shooting, because I'm pretty excited for BL4 now.
Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
Not every iteration needs to innovate. Some times, "more of the same, but better" is best.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
Not really, I've always been a "wait 'til the price drops" kinda guy. Very few games (or anything for that matter) warrant me paying full price.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: 1080° Avalanche
That Japan cover is phoned in...and it still got votes.
Re: Editorial: Gamers, Support The People And Sites You Love, Before It's Too Late
Not to be overly insensitive, but it's as though nothing lasts forever.
Sad, really.
Re: TMNT Roguelike 'Splintered Fate' Scores A Totally Bodacious Collector's Edition
Some pretty neat swag right there! I approve!
Re: Two Retro Star Wars Games Will Be Free To Play Via Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial (US)
Meh, that's fine, now announce a Dark Forces 2 Remaster. And the Rogue games. Oh ya, and Shadows of the Empire.
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
Looking forward to seeing where Fire Emblem and Zelda go with Switch 2.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Nothing against the NA version (of which, a copy graces my vg shelf), but I like the framing of the Japanese one a little better.
Re: Poll: After One Month, How Often Are You Actually Using 'Nintendo Today'?
I....forgot it even existed.
Maybe I'll...what were we talking about again?
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
I still have all of my old consoles dating back to the Atari 7800 ( I think my brother ended up with "our" 2600).
I'm not a trade-in kinda person.
Re: Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Launch Numbers For Switch 2
The only barrier to these records is availability.
Sony, MS, Nintendo, any could easily have a record launch if they stockpile enough product first. But, of course, there are limits to the feasibility of that also.
Re: Switch 2 Launch Day Delivery "Not Guaranteed" From Nintendo In The US
I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that yet another console will launch without being able to satisfy demand.
/s (if you aren't sure)
Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
Why can't people appreciate both?
Oh ya....people.
Re: Diablo 4 On Switch 2? It's "Something To Look At" Says Series Manager
I enjoyed D3 on my Switch waaaay more than I did on my PC. But I had piss-poor internet when D3 launched with its always-connected BS. Things are better in that department these days.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
@ROOCIS Thus the "post" part of the comment.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
Hopefully we'll see the older, post Black Flag games as well.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
Good news for the early adopters. I'm gonna wait a while before I jump on it.
Re: Gallery: These 'Lunar Remastered Collection' Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
That is some fantastic swag!
/swoon
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
Wii and DS and Switch aside, that really hasn't been Nintendo's core identity though, has it? Nes, Snes, N64, GameCube. GB, GBC, GBA. DS, 3ds, 2ds.
Evolution (Building on popularity until popularity fades) is more "Nintendo" than revolution is.
Re: A New Turn-Based Tactics Star Wars Game Has Been Announced
Cautiously optimistic.
Re: Review: Lunar Remastered Collection (Switch) - Two Of The Most Charming RPGs Ever Get A Fair, If Flawed, Port
Lunar SSS was a favorite of mine. I kinda recall not being as impressed with Blue, but I really don't remember (so maybe I indeed was not).
I planned on skipping this release as the ps1 Working Designs collector's editions are still a highlight of my collection, but I may grab it anyway. Nostalgia is a cruel mistress.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Survival Kids (GBC)
I don't like how the kids are overlaid onto a background for the Japanese art. It's very jarring to look at for me.
Re: DOOM + DOOM II Is Getting A New Limited Run Collector's Edition For $666
I love collector's editions. I even like the quirkier ones. This is dumb. Cassettes?! Really?!? Some serious hipster bait in this one.
Re: Surprise, Palworld Dev Isn't Fond Of The 'Pokémon With Guns' Description
It's not exactly "Pokémon with knives" now is it.
Re: Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
One of my biggest wants is Wind Waker (and it's kin, Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass) for my Switch or Switch 2.
Re: Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
I did NOT remember the WiiU having that stacked of a launch!
Re: Some Fans Are Drawing Unfavourable Comparisons Between Switch 2 And Xbox One
Let them eat cake...?
Re: Is The Switch 2 A Steam Deck Killer? Digital Foundry Dives Deep
I remember obsessing over console specs back in the N64/Dreamcast/PS2 days, but now I just care about cool games running smoothly.
Re: Review: SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered (Switch) - A Solid Port Of A Great JRPG
This is one that I skipped over during my jrpg collection days. Not sure why, I was buying everything I could in those days.
Honestly, this review didn't really do much to convince me to go ahead and pick it up.
Re: Random: Feast Your Eyes On Universal Orlando's Stunning Zelda Stained-Glass Windows
Those are pretty great!
Re: Nintendo Comments On Mario Kart World's Controversial Price
They're testing the water. How hot can we frogs take it before we jump out.
Re: Talking Point: Zelda: Wind Waker Is On Switch 2 - Do You Still Want A WW:HD Port?
Yes, absolutely I do. I was more than a little disappointed that it was coming to their subscription service instead.
I'll still hold to what hope I can that it will get a "real" release.
Re: Digital Switch 2 Games Being Cheaper Than Physical Is A "Challenge", Says Retailer GAME
Honestly, part of why I shun (for the most part) digital entertainment is that it isn't cheaper, generally, than physical media when it should be considerably cheaper. Profit margins are way higher on digitally delivered goods than physical items.
And with the current push to "not own" these entertainment items, I want to have complete control of my library.
Re: The Switch 2 Will Emulate Switch Games, Because It Shares No Internal Hardware With Its Predecessor
This is very interesting to me. I assumed the Switch would just be beefier hardware, but really the same "tech". To hear it's completely different is wild to me. Hopefully this "hybrid emulation" approach pans out. I was looking forward to some games running better simply due to more advanced versions of what the OG Switch already had, similar to upgrading a PC.
Re: "Don't Let Nintendo Ruin The Entire Industry" - Is $80 For Mario Kart World A Bridge Too Far?
I honestly don't care what the "asking price" is, or whether someone other than me is willing to pay it. It's a very rare occasion for me to pay "full price" for any game. Almost all games are cheaper later.
Re: Val Kilmer, Acting Legend And One-Time Video Game Voice Artist, Has Died
He was our Huckleberry. 😞
Re: Has The Xbox Switch 2 Rival Just Revealed Its True Form?
I'm sure I'll pass on this one just like I have every other Xbox. Microsoft is still the evil empire and doesn't need my money.
Re: Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
@Coversnail My grandkids play Smash all the time like that when they bring it over, rather than bringing the dock and all.
Re: Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
@Skunkfish
At the time, I felt like the Switch was gimmicky and an unknown quantity. The wii U and 3ds had failed to impress, so I was only vaguely interested in what Nintendo would do next to bury themselves.
Now I know better.
Re: Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
I think I'm more hyped for this launch than any console since the Dreamcast.
#highexpectations