Video game preservation is important (the physical product included), but I'm not sure WATA is it. All that seems to have lead to is people treating sealed video games like currency. As a member of several trading groups I see it daily and it's never not been weird to me.
I know there are obviously good things that come of it as well, like yeah, they do catalogue everything and that's important, but as a company overall it seems built on profit and little else.
I also fight with the idea of "slabbing" games in general because it seems so backward to my idea of collecting to play and appreciate, but I know not everyone feels the same.
I find when launching a game it is best to have an included chart detailing all the tiny ways you can BS your customers and create false value. Nailed it.
I've never had any issues with LRG. I guess I could understand how some people dislike how they operate, but in general I think they are doing some cool stuff.
I've always buy sporadically and purely based on the feeling of "oooh, it'd be nice to have a physical copy of that" (and also willing to wait the long production time) when it hits me.
I am a bit of a collector or I wouldn't be bothering obviously, but I don't consider them investments. Nor am I interested in their absurd large collector's editions. I buy to play.
In Other Waters was my GOTY when I played it on Switch. Cannot believe how engrossed in it I was, so based on the strength of that I'm all in on this. What a beautiful trailer.
Would be near or at the top for 3DS games in my opinion. The control scheme almost immediately clicked for me and was incredibly precise. The game feels so "big" for a 3DS title, too. It was/is truly impressive. I want so badly a sequel but would gladly settle for a Switch remake/remaster.
I get that people really wanted them, but for me personally I don't really play enough games at the same time to really warrant that level of organization. Like, my library is pretty large after all these years, but I don't feel a burning desire to have to sort it all if I'm not even really looking at it or navigating it.
That said, I can see an option to make the home menu default to the group page being nice.
I tried the lite version for ten minutes and that was enough for me. Saved me some money. Still a shame given that I'm always up for a good kart racer than isn't Mario Kart. This just ain't it.
I tried the lite version and I don't think I've ever gone from excited about a new kart racer to absolutely zero interest so fast. The overwhelming amount of BS that pops up at you on the main menu (currency, events, whatever else) was almost as bad as the music that was playing and the pointless and poorly designed tutorial was really something. Thanks for saving me some money, I guess.
Looks about the same as the Final Fantasy remasters. So yeah. The framerate in the trailer is perhaps the most questionable part, though. It's been way too long since I've played it (and even then it was only briefly) so I can't tell how it compares, though.
Either way. I'm excited to get to give it a proper go, finally. After all these years.
Star Fox 64 may well be my fav N64 game and is absolutely in my top 10 all time for me. It's just so endlessly replayable. I've so many memories of it during the summer it released. Trying to get every medal, see every route and all the other details you could miss made it super addicting.
All these years later on Switch Online I'm doing it again, and it still RULES. I'm not quite as good as I was, but I'm getting there.
Excitebots (because the world needs more racing games with tambourine powerups), The Last Story (because I never finished it) and Sin and Punishment 2 (because it is amazing).
Hmm. I snagged one from the second batch just because I couldn't help myself. Have yet to pay for the expansion, and I'm not sure if I will, for the time being.
I really enjoyed it at the time and liked how different it felt. I always took it as just another take on the character and so never felt any of the "NOT MY SAMUS/METROID" stuff.
That said, I haven't played it or really thought too much about it since that time and certainly don't recall a lot of the details so I wouldn't bother arguing with someone who hates it.
It's higher than I expected, but isn't a deal breaker. The real key to keeping it worth it will be if they actually add more "hard to get" games with any frequency. Like licensed stuff, etc.
I've spent 95% of my docked time on the Switch with joy cons. I thought I'd miss the D-pad but it turns out I kind of just don't. I think the short stick makes them feel fine with 2D games. I beat cuphead no problem, despite my friend thinking I was a madman.
I don't know. It is my preferred way to play. I just love the split control design and wish there were more options for the other consoles. Though I would agree they aren't perfect.
Good! it's a small, silly thing, sure, but I've had cables in the past that were waaaay too stiff and chunky feeling. I think the one with the Switch is fine, but softer is always better.
It is a simple thing, but I always really enjoy when there's some art on the inside of the case. I know most (all?) first party games do it, but some others do too. This looks slick.
Despite its age, I truly believe Mario Kart 8 is still one of the best looking. There's just something about it and the mix of 60fps that makes it quite stunning.
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Re: Granzella Announces Remakes Of R-Type Tactics I & II
I never even knew this was a thing and now I want it big time. Hope it releases here.
Re: 'Aka' Is A "Small, Open-World" Adventure Game With Wholesome Studio Ghibli Vibes
Looks lovely. Will keep an eye on it.
Re: Random: Of Course "This Is Miyamoto" Has Become A Meme
This is Miyamoto. Keep up the good work Nintendolife.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Will Reveal Some Skin, Unsurprisingly
I'm all for a little skin and some cursing.
Re: Talking Point: WATA And The Grey Areas Of Game Preservation - Is There Any Better Way?
Video game preservation is important (the physical product included), but I'm not sure WATA is it. All that seems to have lead to is people treating sealed video games like currency. As a member of several trading groups I see it daily and it's never not been weird to me.
I know there are obviously good things that come of it as well, like yeah, they do catalogue everything and that's important, but as a company overall it seems built on profit and little else.
I also fight with the idea of "slabbing" games in general because it seems so backward to my idea of collecting to play and appreciate, but I know not everyone feels the same.
Re: Sonic Origins Arrives 23rd June, New Trailer And Website Are Live
I find when launching a game it is best to have an included chart detailing all the tiny ways you can BS your customers and create false value. Nailed it.
Re: Feature: How Limited Run's New Engine Respects The Legacy Of Classic Games
I've never had any issues with LRG. I guess I could understand how some people dislike how they operate, but in general I think they are doing some cool stuff.
I've always buy sporadically and purely based on the feeling of "oooh, it'd be nice to have a physical copy of that" (and also willing to wait the long production time) when it hits me.
I am a bit of a collector or I wouldn't be bothering obviously, but I don't consider them investments. Nor am I interested in their absurd large collector's editions. I buy to play.
Re: Triangle Strategy Version 1.0.3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I guess I'll just assume a fantastic game got a little more fantastic.
Re: 'Citizen Sleeper' From The Dev Of Switch Indie Gem 'In Other Waters' Arrives In May
In Other Waters was my GOTY when I played it on Switch. Cannot believe how engrossed in it I was, so based on the strength of that I'm all in on this. What a beautiful trailer.
Re: 'Seven Pirates H' Brings, Ahem, "Booby Training" To Switch This May
11 seconds into that trailer.
Nah.
Re: Best Funny Games On Switch - Games That'll Make You Wii Yourself
Golf Story was pretty funny.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster Supposedly Coming To Switch
It still remains wild they haven't done something COD for the Switch. This would make sense. New old game or not I think it would do very well.
Re: Poll: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I shall drag myself out tomorrow at some point and get myself a copy. Can't pass up on some Kirb.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
Sorted.
https://i.imgur.com/CJ4vNPM.jpg
Re: Feature: Kid Icarus: Uprising, Nintendo's Most Daring Release Of The Last Decade
Would be near or at the top for 3DS games in my opinion. The control scheme almost immediately clicked for me and was incredibly precise. The game feels so "big" for a 3DS title, too. It was/is truly impressive. I want so badly a sequel but would gladly settle for a Switch remake/remaster.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Finally Gave Us Switch Folders, In A Very Nintendo Way
I get that people really wanted them, but for me personally I don't really play enough games at the same time to really warrant that level of organization. Like, my library is pretty large after all these years, but I don't feel a burning desire to have to sort it all if I'm not even really looking at it or navigating it.
That said, I can see an option to make the home menu default to the group page being nice.
Re: Poll: Do You Own This Rare Twilight Princess Box?
whatever it is, I can tell you one thing. It is awful.
Re: 'Wildcat Gun Machine' Looks Like A Bullet Hell Hades, With Added Cats
It's quirky and irreverent because lol cats.
Re: Square Enix Details Current Issues And Future Of New Switch Racer Chocobo GP
I tried the lite version for ten minutes and that was enough for me. Saved me some money. Still a shame given that I'm always up for a good kart racer than isn't Mario Kart. This just ain't it.
Re: Uh-Oh, Chocobo GP's Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans
I tried the lite version and I don't think I've ever gone from excited about a new kart racer to absolutely zero interest so fast. The overwhelming amount of BS that pops up at you on the main menu (currency, events, whatever else) was almost as bad as the music that was playing and the pointless and poorly designed tutorial was really something. Thanks for saving me some money, I guess.
Re: Poll: Triangle Strategy Is Out Today On Nintendo Switch, Will You Be Getting It?
Technically not day one since my Amazon order is delayed, but that's okay. Going to use the few days to finish up some other stuff.
Re: Co-Op Beat-'Em-Up 'Young Souls' Punches In A March Release Date On Switch
Looks really cool! such a busy month though.
Re: Good Smile Releasing New Atelier Ryza 2 Swimsuit Figure, Pre-Orders Now Available
Quality gams.
Re: Poll: Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
I like it. I'm not certain I'd want it any other way, now.
Re: Chrono Cross Is Getting A Remaster, And Boy Does It Look Rough
Looks about the same as the Final Fantasy remasters. So yeah. The framerate in the trailer is perhaps the most questionable part, though. It's been way too long since I've played it (and even then it was only briefly) so I can't tell how it compares, though.
Either way. I'm excited to get to give it a proper go, finally. After all these years.
Re: YouTube Confirms Copyright Claims On GilvaSunner's Channel Were From Nintendo
Imagine if Nintendo just got with it and made all their soundtracks widely available? that would be some weird, wild stuff.
Re: Memory Pak: Star Fox 64, My Incredible Introduction To The World Of Nintendo
Star Fox 64 may well be my fav N64 game and is absolutely in my top 10 all time for me. It's just so endlessly replayable. I've so many memories of it during the summer it released. Trying to get every medal, see every route and all the other details you could miss made it super addicting.
All these years later on Switch Online I'm doing it again, and it still RULES. I'm not quite as good as I was, but I'm getting there.
Re: Cruis'n Blast Gets A Permanent Price Cut On The Switch eShop, Now Only $19.99
Absolutely go and buy it if you have even a remote interest in arcade racers. It's so fun and dumb in the best way.
Re: Shovel Knight Dev Reveals 'Mina The Follower', A Top-Down Adventure With Zelda And Castlevania Vibes
Looks (and sounds) fantastic. Glad they are doing an all new thing.
I'm not sure I feel the need to back it on kickstarter, but I'll play it when it comes out.
Re: Video: Here's A Look At Chocobo GP's Racers
I'm getting more excited for it. Is it digital only?
Re: Random: The OG Tomb Raider Looks Amazing On Game Boy Advance
I've no desire to ever play it, but I love stuff like this. Really impressive.
Re: NGDEV Announces New HD Shmup Gunvein, And It's Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2022
Looks lovely.
Re: 'Gex' The Forgotten '90s Video Game Mascot Might Be Making A Comeback
This is like a luau at Mel Blanc's house!
Re: Edge Of Eternity - Cloud Version Launches On Nintendo Switch February 2022
Perhaps I'll just listen to the soundtrack instead.
Re: Nintendo's Switch OLED Dock Can Now Be Purchased Separately
that price WITH a power adapter and cable....and then maybe. I kind of want a dock for a different room, but yeeesh. Not that much.
Re: Paradise Lost Is A Post-Apocalyptic Walking Simulator Shuffling Onto Switch This Week
innnnnteresting. I love alternative history stuff and walking sims so this is right up my alley.
Re: Feature: 14 Wii Games That Deserve Switch Ports
Excitebots (because the world needs more racing games with tambourine powerups), The Last Story (because I never finished it) and Sin and Punishment 2 (because it is amazing).
Re: That Large Combat Text Box In Star Wars: KOTOR On Switch Is "Intended"
I've not played the game (ever) but that does look larger than it needs to be. Just the text itself would be fine, I'd think.
Re: Nintendo Adds N64 Controller Support To 3D All-Stars Version Of Super Mario 64
Seems as good a reason to open my controller than any! yay!
Re: Nintendo To Restock Switch Online N64 Controllers In 2022 (North America)
Hmm. I snagged one from the second batch just because I couldn't help myself. Have yet to pay for the expansion, and I'm not sure if I will, for the time being.
Re: Random: Forget Dread, It's All About Metroid: Other M On Twitter Right Now
I really enjoyed it at the time and liked how different it felt. I always took it as just another take on the character and so never felt any of the "NOT MY SAMUS/METROID" stuff.
That said, I haven't played it or really thought too much about it since that time and certainly don't recall a lot of the details so I wouldn't bother arguing with someone who hates it.
Re: GTA Trilogy's Definitive Edition Will Reportedly Feature 'GTA V-Style Controls'
Well, that's a start.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Price?
It's higher than I expected, but isn't a deal breaker. The real key to keeping it worth it will be if they actually add more "hard to get" games with any frequency. Like licensed stuff, etc.
Re: Soapbox: Joy-Con Aren't Perfect, But They're Great For Sick Day Gaming
I've spent 95% of my docked time on the Switch with joy cons. I thought I'd miss the D-pad but it turns out I kind of just don't. I think the short stick makes them feel fine with 2D games. I beat cuphead no problem, despite my friend thinking I was a madman.
I don't know. It is my preferred way to play. I just love the split control design and wish there were more options for the other consoles. Though I would agree they aren't perfect.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
He needs to be angrier, as per Kirby tradition.
Re: Random: Did You Know The Switch OLED Model Includes A "Softer" HDMI Cable?
Good! it's a small, silly thing, sure, but I've had cables in the past that were waaaay too stiff and chunky feeling. I think the one with the Switch is fine, but softer is always better.
Re: Another OLED Unboxing Has Surfaced - And This One's From Nintendo
A far cry from Iwata's fantastic Wii U unboxing, but I'll take it.
Re: Here's A "First Look" Inside Metroid Dread's Nintendo Switch Game Case
It is a simple thing, but I always really enjoy when there's some art on the inside of the case. I know most (all?) first party games do it, but some others do too. This looks slick.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online N64 Game Ranked
Winback is better than Yoshi's Story. Yeah. I said it!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Graphics - The Most Beautiful Switch Games
Despite its age, I truly believe Mario Kart 8 is still one of the best looking. There's just something about it and the mix of 60fps that makes it quite stunning.