Turrican280

Awesome news, such a great game. I played this a lot of my brothers’ Amiga growing up and have really fond memories!

Merry Christmas everyone!

@OorWullie

Completely agree. Speedball 2 was the first game that sprang to mind for me when I read this article.

Long overdue a proper remake/remaster.

Ice cream! Ice cream!

@Contes

Yeh I have found with a few games there is just too much interface for the screen. Text suffers etc.

That’s the advantage of having controllers, you don’t have to experience the heat from the console itself. Although I can imagine the iPad Pro will run games at a lower temp being they are very powerful.

I love the X-COM series. Played XCOM:Enemy Within and XCOM 2 on my PC and have been itching to play them on a handheld. So I am really looking forward to XCOM 2 in May on the Switch.

@Contes

No problem 🙂

Yeh I agree, especially when they have the first two already.

Do you plan on getting them for the Switch now?

Hi @Contes, I haven’t actually bought it on the switch yet, although I was very close yesterday seeing them all in the sale. I did however find that the ipad is great for this type of game.

But it seems you can only get the first two on iOS as opposed to all three on the Switch at this point in time. Had they been available on the Switch when I originally purchased them, I would’ve probably bought them on the switch knowing I could play them all on one console. And having only completed the first and a portion of the second, I think I may have to now do that!

I am so excited for XCOM 2. Have it on the PC and it really is a superb game. Will definitely be getting on the switch, always thought it would be it’s best home.

Considering I knew nothing about this Direct I was pleasantly surprised. And Episode 1 Racer is the cherry on top!

Looks great! Brings back memories of Burnout Takedown, one of my favourite racing games of all time.

Have a great Christmas everyone!

@Stocksy

Agreed. Godfather Blackhand edition was so good.

Awesome news!

@electrolite77

You reminded me just how bad the PS2 era FIFA’s were!

I’m tempted to get another PES, mainly for the master league mode. The online Game was quite frustrating in the end for me.

@SKTTR

Loved the Sims Bustin Out! Feel like the Switch could use a Sims like you said in it’s vein.

@electrolite77

I think I briefly played one of the PS3 a long time ago and after the reviews decided to give it a miss until 17. Were they really that bad?

@electrolite77 Yeh true. I had a massive gap with PES. Last one I owned was PES 5 and then didn’t touch the series until 2017, when they got their mojo back.

@BionicDodo

Absolutely. You see other companies taking advantage when a huge franchise doesn’t have a game on switch, like Overwatch with Paladins etc. So it baffles me too.

@WillQuan

I have always preferred PES over FIFA personally so would be happy for that to find it’s way onto the switch.

Hopefully this is true, been waiting a while for this. Spyro in handheld mode would be ace!

Brilliant. Was going to get this on PC as the reviews are very good, but think I will wait now for the switch version!

Been looking forward to this for a while. Looks brilliant!

Very welcome. Definitely could play AC2 again. Superb game.

@Discostew

Absolutely agree, I edited my comment as I didn’t add that in originally 👍

It makes sense. There are more PS4’s, PC’s and XBOX’s are in the wilderness, than the Switch. I’m actually quite surprised they had as high as 19%. But yes, the massive drop off to 3% is rather large, maybe a certain assassin game remake would have kept that figure higher 😉

I still remember seeing ONM issue 54, with Mario holding an N64 and the headline “Nintendo 64 is here!” at my local newsagent. My parents bought it for me thankfully. I never had my own console before, I’d played on both my brother’s Amstrads, Amiga’s and SNES growing up. The amazing artwork and pictures of Mario 64, Star Wars Shadows of the Empire and Goldeneye had me tranfixed. The rest was history.

I have a lot of fond memories and nostalgia for old magazines (ONM, OPSM and Amiga magazines) and feel they hold a magic that the internet will never have.

I am glad though there are websites like this that have a great community, which can carry on the legacy.

Physical copies are much better in my opinion. I prefer my games on cartridge/disc and my music on CD.

The problem is, streaming is the future, just look at Netflix and spotify. When the internet speeds are sufficiently quick enough, it will be mainstream. Gaming companies will use this as the future majority medium for gaming as it is cheaper and more viable from a business perspective.

I feel there are negatives and positives to this. (I’ll assume internet speeds are sufficiently quick)

Positives:
-Nintendo will not be inhibited by it’s hardware, therefore AAA titles will become the norm.

-If it is subcription based and you play a game you don’t enjoy, no problem as you haven’t bought it and can move on to your next game.

-Less physical software production costs for games companies which should go back into the game development.

-In theory developers will only have to develop for one format instead of porting/developing for each console.

-Depending on how many games you play it may be cheaper if it is a set monthly subscription.

Negatives:

-No physical copy. A big downside for me. No box, art, manuals etc.

-As with micro transactions, if not monitored correctly, the consumer can be completely taken advantage of financially.

-What @braneman said: games can be shut down anytime if a new release comes out.

-You will never own a copy. Even digitally downloaded software has ownership, but streamed content will never be yours.

-Control is taken away from the consumer and handed over to the developers.

-Depending on how many games you play, a subscription service could work out more expensive.

-Again, no physical copy.

I feel that physical copies NEED to continue even if streaming is the future. And if it is the future, it needs to be consumer friendly to have a large take up. It can been good but it needs to be done for the right reasons.

Been looking forward to this.

A very sad day indeed.

I buy the occasional GM magazine, but unfortunately when you can get new information instantly they were fighting a losing battle.

I really feel GamesMaster could still be a big voice, but in a different way other than a magazine. I can imagine a tv show (even though it has been done before) or youtube channel would work well for them if it is done in the correct way.

@MadCow74

Np mate!

Yeh, I’ll end up getting it again, although may wait to see if the slow down has been resolved.

Have fun!

@MadCow74

Hey, I can recommend this game based on my experiences with the PC version. Not sure how it runs on the Switch as I've read it has issues with it fps. However they were based on an old hands on impression at Gamescom this year, so it could be resolved.

In terms of how deep the train simulation is I'd say fairly deep. I enjoyed it as you have the passenger side, cargo side and metro side to deal with. However having never played a train sim I cannot compare. But I'd imagine it is no way near as deep as a game specifically based around train simulation.

Either way it is a great game and I enjoyed the train simulation side.

One word: AMAZING!

Have this on PC. Truly an amazing game. The only negative for me is I felt it lacked the challenge that my other fave City builder game SimCity 4 had. Nonetheless it is good enough for me to double dip.

What a direct! Luigi’s mansion is such a brilliant franchise fullto the brim with great atmosphere and gameplay, so you can betcha I will be buying this day 1.

Well Done Nintendo!!! 👍

@Giygas_95

I love the Marvel movies. I only just watch Spiderman homecoming a month ago and still yet to see Black Panther or Dr. Strange.

Have you seen the first Iron man yet? Probably my favorite, just in front of Guardians of the galaxy Vol. 1.

@Giygas_95

You just summed up all my thoughts completely.

I tried conveying these points to my friends who enjoyed VIII but they just don’t get it.

It just felt like a really bad marvel copy and paste Star Wars (And I like Marvel films).

Yes!!! The mumma joke at the beginning was just so so so out of place in a Star Wars film. Marvel humour shoehorned in.

I think the two bits that annoyed me the most which you covered; were the fact Luke was completely out of character. Even Mark Hamill said he was not his Luke Skywalker.

And Rey being so overpowered without the film showing you how she got these powers. It just felt like she didn’t earn them like you said. And don’t get me wrong I like Rey as a chracter.

I don’t think it’s a bad movie, I just think it is a bad Star Wars movie.

@Giygas_95

I think it helped me going in with low expectations for Solo after Last Jedi, so was pleasantly surprised when it was pretty enjoyable. Granted we didn’t need a Solo flick.

I don’t blame you not going to see it, VIII was very disappointing for me.

Yes, I feel Abrams is gonna be fighting an uphill battle, especially with the fans to get people back on board.

What were your reasons for not enjoying VIII?

@Giygas_95

My thoughts exactly.

I’ve all but given up with another KOTOR.
And after they shut down 1313 and the other single player Star Wars game which was in development, I fear we are only going to get more multiplayer loot box kinda games. 😑

I agree with you thoughts on the new films, especially episode 8. Although I do have to say, I kinda enjoyed Solo even though I went in wanting to really hate it. Granted it isn’t even close to the original trilogy, but it was massively tarnished by ep 8 in my opinion.

Just downloaded it when it was on offer for about £8. Saw the trailer and loved the art style and the music. Really excited to start it.

At last, the greatest debate of our generation has finally been settled.

.....Oh the fun I used to have with local multiplayer 🙂

Looks pretty good. The art direction reminds me of No Mans Sky.

I don’t know if there are any on foot sections, but the worlds look like they would be great to explore.

@FireMario887
Did exactly the same thing 😂

I have prison architect on the pc and think it really is a great game.

Mouse controls in my opinion are much better suited, however I think the portability factor more than makes up for it.

Such good news!

Way way wayyyyyy overdue!

And yes I agree, a remaster would be very welcome. Online Multiplayer TS2 FTW.

@Mrtoad
Ah I see. Would be interesting to see those figures to. Thanks

@Moroboshi876

Haha, you will definitely enjoy it. Amazing atmosphere.

My backlog is pretty big now. Growing up and working sucks 🤣

@Moroboshi876

That’s a very long backlog 😂

It is awesome btw, I envy you for getting to experience it for the first time.

@baller478

I thought that would be up there!

@LUIGITORNADO

I think what I wanted to convey was, Nintendo have so many franchises not included in that list (Zelda, DK, Luigi’s Mansion, Monster Hunter, Metroid, Fire Emblem etc.) that I would have thought would be on the list. So it was surprising for me to see games I didn’t expect to be as popular to outsell them; therefore reminding me how many popular franchises Nintendo have.

Which can’t be a bad thing 🙂

An amazing console.

Surprised A Link Between Worlds is not up there. Just goes to show how many ridiculously popular and great franchises Nintendo has up it’s sleeve.

@SaturnProduction
I was only thinking yesterday how I wanted to play Arkham City again.

They would be great on the Switch!!

Would wear.