I'm hoping that online also supports realtime matches. I enjoy the 'play by mail' approach too, but sometimes I want to chill for 90 minutes or so in a timed clock game.
@Spoony_Tech I don't think the 'Switch tax' is the norm, thankfully, as most eShop games have had sensible pricing either similar to or a tiny amount above Steam prices, for example. Just this week Overcooked Special Edition had a sane price compared to PC (when you consider the DLC included as part of it), and Infinite Minigolf is the same price on all stores.
RiME and the THQ Nordic games have stood out because of the physical retail prices. While RiME will now have a sensible download price but still cost more for the cart, I'm a bit surprised Sine Mora is listed as £24.99 on the eShop too. I'm hoping it's in error (as I said in the article, eShop listings aren't 100% confirmation).
@roadrunner343 Yeah, it's never easy whatever you do in terms of scoring scales etc. In any case, all reviews hopefully inform through the text too, and in the end everyone needs to make their own decisions anyway
@Pod It requires two Switch systems, to reproduce the GameCube / GBA setup. I'll check whether both systems need a full copy of the game, but I suspect that'll be the case.
@Discostew Yeah, I seem to find the timing tricky in one section, whereas I'd breeze through it on Wii U; haven't tried the stage in handheld yet to see if it's any different.
@BezBot I think it was shown off at E3 etc, so was likely always planned as an add-on for the launch weekend. It's a way to keep us interested into day three, I suppose!
@Racthet916 I agree some maybe make too much of a deal of it, though not everyone has all those gizmos.
From my perspective, I now always take my Switch on trips, but don't always take my laptop (I don't own a standalone tablet). I can watch Netflix on my phone, of course, but it would be nice to use the bigger screen on the Switch. It's just one of those 'nice to have' things on the go (at home I just use a TV smart app, personally).
I'm sure it's coming. The system is fairly popular right now, good buzz around it, so I suspect companies like Netflix and Amazon are working on it.
I was afk when it popped up on GAME and, frankly, having been on the wrong end of multiple pre-order screw-ups from GAME I'm a little hesitant about them anyway.
"So we’re giving everyone that bought NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch before the online play patch hits a free copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on Switch when it is available this fall to express our gratitude."
As a bit of extra clarity. In the UK if you can't nail a pre-order, very little chance of getting a unit on day one. It's likely stores will have extremely limited stock, most will only be fulfilling pre-orders (GAME have taken advantage and pushed up the deposit to £50 in some places).
@John_Mcclane I think the updates are modest in size but, yes, if you look at the data management area in settings you should be able to see how much space is taken for content used in your cart games.
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Re: Nintendo to Live Stream Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid: Samus Returns and More from Gamescom
@Captain_Gonru Indeed...
Re: Video: Giddy Up with Winning Post 8 and Champion Jockey Special on Nintendo Switch
@OorWullie Nice
Re: Mayo Wins in Splatoon 2's Battle of the Condiments
@AlexSora89 Agreed
Re: Chess Ultra to Make Its Move on Nintendo Switch Later This Year
@LegacySmikey Ah my bad, will look out some info and update the post.
Re: Chess Ultra to Make Its Move on Nintendo Switch Later This Year
I'm hoping that online also supports realtime matches. I enjoy the 'play by mail' approach too, but sometimes I want to chill for 90 minutes or so in a timed clock game.
Re: Sine Mora EX Listed for 8th August on European Switch eShop
@Spoony_Tech I don't think the 'Switch tax' is the norm, thankfully, as most eShop games have had sensible pricing either similar to or a tiny amount above Steam prices, for example. Just this week Overcooked Special Edition had a sane price compared to PC (when you consider the DLC included as part of it), and Infinite Minigolf is the same price on all stores.
RiME and the THQ Nordic games have stood out because of the physical retail prices. While RiME will now have a sensible download price but still cost more for the cart, I'm a bit surprised Sine Mora is listed as £24.99 on the eShop too. I'm hoping it's in error (as I said in the article, eShop listings aren't 100% confirmation).
Have asked THQ Nordic to confirm the date anyway.
Re: Infinite Minigolf Confirmed for 28th July Arrival on Switch
@onex @iNintendo Yeah sorry, added prices now. $14.99USD / €14.99.
Re: Review: Hey! Pikmin (3DS)
@roadrunner343 Yeah, it's never easy whatever you do in terms of scoring scales etc. In any case, all reviews hopefully inform through the text too, and in the end everyone needs to make their own decisions anyway
Re: Review: Hey! Pikmin (3DS)
6 = Not Bad
As reminder
Re: Pokémon on Nintendo Switch is Due '2018 or Later', But That's No Surprise
@Octane Haha, I think you're right. Same idea
Re: Nintendo Records Best Q1 Sales Since 2011 in Profitable Start to the Year
@westman98 Yeah, definitely a case of wait and see what they say in Q2 when it comes to the Switch estimates.
Re: Ubisoft Confirms Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Date With Demo 'Later This Summer'
@Moon Haha, yeah, with persistence it's beatable on the TV, but it definitely shouldn't be that way!
Re: Video: Get Warmed Up for Namco Museum With This New Trailer
@Pod It requires two Switch systems, to reproduce the GameCube / GBA setup. I'll check whether both systems need a full copy of the game, but I suspect that'll be the case.
Re: Talking Point: Splatoon 2's Salmon Run Shows Off the Switch's Local Multiplayer Strengths
@cfgk24 Haha, that's what I get for writing something on a Sunday. Ta
Re: Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Set for 12th September, Demo Live in Europe
@Discostew Yeah, I seem to find the timing tricky in one section, whereas I'd breeze through it on Wii U; haven't tried the stage in handheld yet to see if it's any different.
Re: The Inkbrush Will Kick Off Splatoon 2's Free Additions on Launch Weekend
@BezBot I think it was shown off at E3 etc, so was likely always planned as an add-on for the launch weekend. It's a way to keep us interested into day three, I suppose!
Re: Yabuki-san Says the Mario Kart Blue Shell is Like Life - Necessary but Not Always Fair
@ballistic90 Ah yes, wrong 64
Re: Splatoon 2's Next Splatfest Tackles A Challenging Choice Of Condiments
Team Catsup
Re: Editorial: In Praise of the Smaller New Nintendo 3DS - The Best 3DS*
@QuickSilver88 Sounds like you nabbed a good one
Re: Editorial: In Praise of the Smaller New Nintendo 3DS - The Best 3DS*
@JubilifeRival Note the asterix. It's a lighthearted headline, because video games are fun and not everything has to be taken dreadfully seriously.
Re: Reminder: Here Are the Times for the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere
Team Cake
Re: Feature: Solving the Puzzle of Death Squared on Nintendo Switch
@David_Dudeney Well the reviewer didn't, it's all opinions
Re: Video: Learn How to Access and Use the NicoNico App on Nintendo Switch
@Racthet916 I agree some maybe make too much of a deal of it, though not everyone has all those gizmos.
From my perspective, I now always take my Switch on trips, but don't always take my laptop (I don't own a standalone tablet). I can watch Netflix on my phone, of course, but it would be nice to use the bigger screen on the Switch. It's just one of those 'nice to have' things on the go (at home I just use a TV smart app, personally).
I'm sure it's coming. The system is fairly popular right now, good buzz around it, so I suspect companies like Netflix and Amazon are working on it.
Re: Feature: Talking Trade With Bonnie Gordon, Voice of Fire Emblem: Echoes' Silque
@Eric258 I haven't picked up the game yet, but the song gave me some Fire Emblem feels, I think I'll have to take the plunge!
Re: Feature: Talking Trade With Bonnie Gordon, Voice of Fire Emblem: Echoes' Silque
@Nailz Grow up.
Re: The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition is Up for Pre-Order on the Official Nintendo UK Store
I was afk when it popped up on GAME and, frankly, having been on the wrong end of multiple pre-order screw-ups from GAME I'm a little hesitant about them anyway.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Update for NBA Playgrounds is Now Live
@uhhhhhhhh Nope https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/06/nba_playgrounds_switch_early_adopters_to_get_free_copy_of_shaq_fu_a_legend_reborn
"So we’re giving everyone that bought NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch before the online play patch hits a free copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on Switch when it is available this fall to express our gratitude."
Re: The Nintendo Switch Update for NBA Playgrounds is Now Live
@MetaRyan It does seem to be a beast. It's obviously not particularly streamlined, frankly, but at least it's finally out there!
Re: Review: Cars 3: Driven to Win (Switch)
@ThanosReXXX Images auto-rotate every time you view the page. Is it just that or is something else happening?
Re: Flip Wars - Battle Sports Mekuru in Japan - Arrives on the EU Switch eShop This Week
@stocko I added an update, the Japanese price converts to under $10USD, as a rough idea. Plus I said "pricing is unclear at the time of publication"
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th June (Europe)
@RexNatFlenders Bomberman discount starts 1st July, now clarified in its article entry.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th June (Europe)
@Folkloner Ah, apologies, Bomberman R is on sale from 1st July to 8th July, so we need to wait a couple of days.
As for SPEED, I don't know what's going on with that, it's listed in the press release.
Re: Editorial: The Frustrating Quest for a SNES Mini is Bad Business for Nintendo
As a bit of extra clarity. In the UK if you can't nail a pre-order, very little chance of getting a unit on day one. It's likely stores will have extremely limited stock, most will only be fulfilling pre-orders (GAME have taken advantage and pushed up the deposit to £50 in some places).
Re: TheJWittz to Host World Premiere of New Hasbro Nintendo Game
@rjejr This is all I can see on a meet and greet - https://twitter.com/JKCompletesIt/status/879876025345245185
Re: TheJWittz to Host World Premiere of New Hasbro Nintendo Game
@StarmanSSP Erm, it looks like a Mario board game!
Re: Guide: Everything We Know About the Super NES Classic Edition
@Jack_Goetz £8 for a plug adapter, crikey.
Re: Guide: Everything We Know About the Super NES Classic Edition
@Jack_Goetz Did it? I probably tried to deny its existence because, well, it shouldn't really be a thing.
Re: Guide: Everything We Know About the Super NES Classic Edition
@InternetBowser I like the MyNintendo suggestion, far too sensible for Nintendo though
Re: Nintendo Unveils the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom for Japan
@Boidoh Oh yeah?! I didn't even notice that!
Re: ARMS Update Adds LAN Play and Arena Mode
@John_Mcclane I think the updates are modest in size but, yes, if you look at the data management area in settings you should be able to see how much space is taken for content used in your cart games.
Re: Review: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (Switch eShop)
Some have been saying I wouldn't give a Zelda game 6/10 (which is 'Not Bad', after all). Well... https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/legend_of_zelda_tri_force_heroes
Re: Review: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (Switch eShop)
@jancotianno No, it would be 6/10.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd June (North America)
@gojiguy That was in last week's list for NA.
Re: Review: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (Switch eShop)
@Moms-Meowth No, it wouldn't have. Wonder no more!
Re: Random: Ease The Pain Of Sega Forever's Botched Launch With This Official Cereal
Cat in last picture - 8/10
Re: Feature: Odyssey of the Damned - A Case Study Into Demonic Possession in Super Mario Odyssey
It's just a bit of fun y'all. Hats off (Cappy off?) to those of you getting in there with the Luigi jokes
Re: Ubisoft España Tweet States Beyond Good & Evil is Coming to Nintendo Switch
@Sakura The top text is Ubisoft Spain's so they typed that. But yeah, obvs could be a mistake.
Re: Ubisoft España Tweet States Beyond Good & Evil is Coming to Nintendo Switch
@sinalefa Fair point, I'll add one
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th June (Europe)
@mikegamer We even covered them in an article https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/06/nintendo_of_america_launches_e3_2017_eshop_discounts
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Producer to Take Part in Reddit AMA
@BezBot That's not how Reddit works, you refresh when you want to see newer comments I think?
But yeah, I think NoA is underestimating how mad Reddit is.