I haven't played Splatoon 2 since Nintendo started charging for online... But this might just get me to pay out for a months worth of access. For me nothing beats the hype of the first Mayo vs Ketchup Splatfest, but i am really excited for this one! #TeamOrder all the way!!!
The fact that people could google it isn't the issue. The issue is how downright lazy with the Nintendo Switch Online service. Not only do the west only get 2 games to japans 3, but they can't even be bothered to upload the manuals along with it. Even when the manuals become key to solving in-game puzzles. Nintendo deserves all the scorn it gets for its crap service.
I think it will still be announced for Switch. Just with the classic Switch delay!
Either way I'll be getting my copy on PS4 as part of the Odyssey season pass!
I discovered this gem of a game on WiiU (not quite a launch game but close), and haven't looked back since! Its become one of my favourite games of all time and i can't wait for this remaster, it looks beautiful!
Edit: It comes out on March 29th huh? Well at least something good happens that day 😅
Does anyone look at this and just really miss Club Nintendo? These discounts are awful, theres nothing for the Switch, and themes? Really? Give me physical items anyday.
AC3 gets a lot of hate but its my favourite game in the franchise and i love it to bits! I'll already be getting it day 1 on PS4 (as part of AC: Odyssey's season pass). But since the price is so low, i may also pick it up on Switch! I'm very happy with this news!
@TAndvig The leaked videos, are bs. the times and DM both had to retract articlesabout it. As you said this isn't the place. And its clear that arguing here won't change your mind.
You're right, this isn't the place, I'm going to delete my comments and perhaps you can do the same. We'll keep any discourse off of here. Although i do beg you to please research and educate yourself on this
Whether you agree that is should be removed or not, it won't affect the gameplay. Me personally, not a fan of racist depictions in my videogames, so the removal gets a thumbs up from me. This toxic comment section however? Thumbs down. People using the term sjw unironically is almost laughable. Also shame on you NintendoLife for not taking a stance on something like this and allowing such vitriol in the comments.
I always loved Go Vacation on the Wii so I'll definitely be picking it up, if only for nostalgia. I have some amazing memories of just running around the open world with my brother in 2 player mode. As for the minigames I always enjoyed what I played so I'll probably see if they hold up to what i remember from 7 years ago!
None of this is new info?! I thought the whole Tofu and rabbits origins was almost common knowledge trivia within the community at this point. heck i don't even think that artwork with the rabbits is new, wasn't it included in the Iwata Asks about Splatoon?
Am I the only one who doesn't want it to be a new game?! I loved Smash 4, it had an amazing roster that I wouldn't want to see reduced, fantastic stages, and perfect gameplay. Between the two versions it was packed full of content it would be a waste to start all over again. An enhanced port with all the previous characters and new additions, new skins, and combined stages of 3DS and WiiU. Add in a couple more modes (Smash Run HD and maybe a single player campaign) and you've got one of the best games ever made.
Hoping to see Black Panther over the weekend. And to all the people arguing that 'this isn't news', you would never hear about a celebrity talking about the Wii U or any games from it- ever. The word of mouth spreading info about the Switch is crazy!
Well my £10 won't be going towards Labo, but for a second pair of JoyCon Ive been meaning to pick up for awhile. I still see £70 as a bit steep for a new controller (I know its technically 2 controllers but still). This £10 off makes the high price point easier to stomach. Thank You Amazon
@scamander The only problem I have with the USK is their HUGE age ratings that seem to take up an eighth of the box! But there's probably a law to blame for that lol
Mark Brown and his series Game Makers Toolkit is amazing. He totally manages to hit the nail on the head when discovering how the game is crafted. I'll be sad that Boss Keys is finished (for now) but excited to see where it can be taken in the future!
Wow loads of deserving titles up there. I'm glad Steamworld Dig 2 made it into the top 10! And Kamiko did wayyy better than I expected- I really need to give it a try.
@JudgeMethos I think its only invluding digital only titles so it wouldn't include games like Doom or Skyrim
A very good Direct imho. Mario Tennis Aces was the true star, but I'm also happy to see DKTF and Payday 2! Also no one can complain at free DLC for Mario Oddessey. Not sure if I'll get Hyrule Warriors a third time, but if its ever on sale maybe. Oh and Kirby looks cool too! This is enough to tide me over until a Nindies Direct or another mini, in April/ May!
This was a really i interesting read! Its funny how Western focused much of the Nintendo reporting is (with the obvious exception of Japan). I'd love to know how Nintendo is doing in other continents. I also wonder how much their expansion into Russia will mirror how Nintendo decides to tackle the chinese market when the time finally comes.
This was my 2016 GotY, I loved every aspect of it on 3DS and was always curious how it held up on the big screen! As soon as Ive got the money I'll be double dipping to find out!
Welp, I was gonna get both on the cart, but if thats not available then I'll only be getting Revelation 1. Well done Capcom, you lost yourself (half) a sale.
At one point I would have thought the more games on the eshop the better, but after the past few weeks I'm changing my stance. Too many great games have been released (even in the last week) and whilst choice is nice Im begining to feel overwhelmed! Ive still yet to get SteamWorld Dig 2 and then theres Golf Story, and then this week brings Stardew Valley and Axiom Verge (and thats only the big names). And then in a few weeks we have FE warriors and Mario Oddessey! I just hope that after christmas it will calm down a bit and i can play through the backlog 😂
@Yosher You hit the nail on the head for me. Its all about value and price. If I want a FIFA game I can walk into CeX and most days find a copy of FIFA 14 or 15 on the PS4 for under 50p. The value of FIFA games drop so fast (especially in the UK where they are so popular) that by this time in a year FIFA 18 on post formats will be at least half the price. So when I see the Switch version for £55 on the eShop, I can't help but sit back and laugh.
Jeez its this kinda fuss that show how Nintendo fans can be THE WORST. People who complain about stuff like this are an embarrassment to our community.
I actually prefer the new icon over the old one. In the new one Noodle's cuddly face jumps out the screen at you. Cute and eye catching. But it is only a icon, the people who are deleting or not updating are just cutting their nose off to spite their face. And the talk in the comments about Nintendo needing to regulate this sort of logo - ridiculous.
Josh Thomas is trash anyway. Doesn't surprise me he'd pull a stunt like this to try and regain subscribers. I used to watch every one of his videos, but left once he became openly bigoted. Don't need that negativity in my life.
Mixed reaction about this, on the one hand its waaaayyyy better than what they previously said they were offering but I still need to know more about how it works. If its a streaming service I guess it will always require internet to play, which rules out playing NES games on journeys without any wifi access. It could use Microsofts method of letting you download a certain number of games at a time and offering discounts to fully purchase. I hope the option to outright buy each game remains simply because I think Nintendo would be leaving money on the table if they didn't. The VC is one of the strongest points of modern Nintendo systems so I'm going to keep waiting for Ninty to announce all the details and hope they don't screw it up. They are on the right track though.
I don't know why anyone wouldn't want a d-pad. Sure the split buttons are bearable on the joycon as it lets them be split, but on a normal controller ots d-pad all the way!
As for the controller itself its tempting, i still think that the official procontroller is ridiculously overpriced so might pick this one up, although lack of gyro is a bummer.
Hopefully this is another good sign to publishers that the right kind of third party games and a good port will sell on the Switch. Having never played Minecraft before (except from a demo years ago on the 360) i jumped on it as soon as I saw the budget pricepoint and it seems I wasn't the only one. After my first half an hour with the game I could tell why it had become so popular and I have since played hours of it just messing about in creative mode. This may also be the game that pushes me over the edge to finally buy a pro controller as I'd love to try out the multiplayer but you can't use a single joycon (for obvious camra controlling reasons).
@8bit4Life I think if this happens it would have to be a bundle, both TP and WW on the same cartridge. I'd find myself hard pressed to buy them both again (seperately) especially as the Switch version would likely be a downgrade without the second screen support. However if they bundled them I might just pick it up for the option of portability. Also handheld WindWaker would be fantastic!
That picture of Kimishima smiling makes me happy.
He may not be president for long but I think he'll be remembered for the successful turn-around of the company.
Good news for MarioKart 8 Deluxe all around then, with 45% of Switch owners in the US buying it. Hopefully this will give Nintendo a strong messages that decent ports of their WiiU games will sell!
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Re: Nintendo Announces Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest, Chaos Vs. Order
I haven't played Splatoon 2 since Nintendo started charging for online... But this might just get me to pay out for a months worth of access.
For me nothing beats the hype of the first Mayo vs Ketchup Splatfest, but i am really excited for this one!
#TeamOrder all the way!!!
Re: Random: Prince Harry Thinks Fortnite Should Be Banned
And I think the monarchy should be banned. Unfortunately we can't all get what we want.
Re: Nintendo Forgot That You Can't Complete StarTropics Without The Original NES Manual
The fact that people could google it isn't the issue.
The issue is how downright lazy with the Nintendo Switch Online service. Not only do the west only get 2 games to japans 3, but they can't even be bothered to upload the manuals along with it. Even when the manuals become key to solving in-game puzzles.
Nintendo deserves all the scorn it gets for its crap service.
Re: Assassin's Creed III Remastered Gets Official Release Date, But It Seems The Switch Rumours Were False
I think it will still be announced for Switch. Just with the classic Switch delay!
Either way I'll be getting my copy on PS4 as part of the Odyssey season pass!
I discovered this gem of a game on WiiU (not quite a launch game but close), and haven't looked back since! Its become one of my favourite games of all time and i can't wait for this remaster, it looks beautiful!
Edit: It comes out on March 29th huh? Well at least something good happens that day 😅
Re: Get Discounts On Captain Toad, Luigi's Mansion And More With The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Does anyone look at this and just really miss Club Nintendo?
These discounts are awful, theres nothing for the Switch, and themes? Really?
Give me physical items anyday.
Re: Rumour: Multiple Online Listings Suggest Assassin’s Creed III Is Coming To Switch
AC3 gets a lot of hate but its my favourite game in the franchise and i love it to bits! I'll already be getting it day 1 on PS4 (as part of AC: Odyssey's season pass). But since the price is so low, i may also pick it up on Switch!
I'm very happy with this news!
Re: Constructor Plus Is Building Towards A February Release On Switch With Lots Of New Content
@TAndvig The leaked videos, are bs. the times and DM both had to retract articlesabout it. As you said this isn't the place. And its clear that arguing here won't change your mind.
Re: Constructor Plus Is Building Towards A February Release On Switch With Lots Of New Content
You're right, this isn't the place, I'm going to delete my comments and perhaps you can do the same. We'll keep any discourse off of here.
Although i do beg you to please research and educate yourself on this
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
Whether you agree that is should be removed or not, it won't affect the gameplay.
Me personally, not a fan of racist depictions in my videogames, so the removal gets a thumbs up from me.
This toxic comment section however? Thumbs down. People using the term sjw unironically is almost laughable.
Also shame on you NintendoLife for not taking a stance on something like this and allowing such vitriol in the comments.
Re: Review: Go Vacation (Switch)
I always loved Go Vacation on the Wii so I'll definitely be picking it up, if only for nostalgia.
I have some amazing memories of just running around the open world with my brother in 2 player mode. As for the minigames I always enjoyed what I played so I'll probably see if they hold up to what i remember from 7 years ago!
Re: Review: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (Switch)
Any game where I can kill Naxis is a great game
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's E3 2018 Went Big On Smash Bros. But Left Us Wanting More
I loved the presentation- but I love Smash, they could have only shown Smash and I would be perfectly happy and everything else is icing on the cake!
Re: Random: Pikachu Makes A Surprise Cameo For Israel At This Year’s Eurovision
@Ooyah @Cosats @Alucard83 @Sidon_ZoraPrince No straights allowed at Eurovision. @bratzdoll is right, this is a GAYS only event
Re: Random: Splatoon's Inklings Used To Be Rabbits And Cubes That Shot Black And White Ink
None of this is new info?! I thought the whole Tofu and rabbits origins was almost common knowledge trivia within the community at this point.
heck i don't even think that artwork with the rabbits is new, wasn't it included in the Iwata Asks about Splatoon?
Re: Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
Am I the only one who doesn't want it to be a new game?! I loved Smash 4, it had an amazing roster that I wouldn't want to see reduced, fantastic stages, and perfect gameplay. Between the two versions it was packed full of content it would be a waste to start all over again.
An enhanced port with all the previous characters and new additions, new skins, and combined stages of 3DS and WiiU. Add in a couple more modes (Smash Run HD and maybe a single player campaign) and you've got one of the best games ever made.
Re: Black Panther Director Is A Big Fan Of Nintendo Switch
Hoping to see Black Panther over the weekend.
And to all the people arguing that 'this isn't news', you would never hear about a celebrity talking about the Wii U or any games from it- ever. The word of mouth spreading info about the Switch is crazy!
Re: Deals: Save £10 On Your Nintendo Labo Pre-Order In The UK
Well my £10 won't be going towards Labo, but for a second pair of JoyCon Ive been meaning to pick up for awhile.
I still see £70 as a bit steep for a new controller (I know its technically 2 controllers but still). This £10 off makes the high price point easier to stomach.
Thank You Amazon
Re: Analysts Suggest Nintendo Switch May Have Sold 14.6 Million, Trounced Wii U Lifetime Sales
Remember when people laughed at Nintendo for predicting to sell almost 17 million Switches in its first year.
Who's laughing now.
Re: Random: Cleaner At German Video Game Age Ratings Firm Almost Mistook Nintendo Labo For Trash
@scamander The only problem I have with the USK is their HUGE age ratings that seem to take up an eighth of the box!
But there's probably a law to blame for that lol
Re: Return To Breath Of The Wild's Divine Beasts With The Latest Boss Keys Analysis Vid
Mark Brown and his series Game Makers Toolkit is amazing. He totally manages to hit the nail on the head when discovering how the game is crafted.
I'll be sad that Boss Keys is finished (for now) but excited to see where it can be taken in the future!
Re: Nintendo Reveals The Top 30 Best Selling Digital Games on Switch in 2017
Wow loads of deserving titles up there. I'm glad Steamworld Dig 2 made it into the top 10!
And Kamiko did wayyy better than I expected- I really need to give it a try.
@JudgeMethos I think its only invluding digital only titles so it wouldn't include games like Doom or Skyrim
Re: Hands On: The Future Of Gaming Is Cardboard, Thanks To Nintendo Labo
The most Nintendo thing I've seen in ages! I can't wait!!
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini Is Happening Right Now
@toiletduck I doubt we'll see anything else until at least March. If they had anything to say for the next few months they would have said it today.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini Is Happening Right Now
@LUIGITORNADO This Direct only went up until May. It clearly isn't all Nintendo has planned for 2018.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini Is Happening Right Now
A very good Direct imho. Mario Tennis Aces was the true star, but I'm also happy to see DKTF and Payday 2!
Also no one can complain at free DLC for Mario Oddessey.
Not sure if I'll get Hyrule Warriors a third time, but if its ever on sale maybe.
Oh and Kirby looks cool too!
This is enough to tide me over until a Nindies Direct or another mini, in April/ May!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Is Finally Taking One Of The World's Biggest Countries Seriously
This was a really i interesting read! Its funny how Western focused much of the Nintendo reporting is (with the obvious exception of Japan). I'd love to know how Nintendo is doing in other continents.
I also wonder how much their expansion into Russia will mirror how Nintendo decides to tackle the chinese market when the time finally comes.
Re: Review: SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
This was my 2016 GotY, I loved every aspect of it on 3DS and was always curious how it held up on the big screen!
As soon as Ive got the money I'll be double dipping to find out!
Re: ARMS Version 5.0 Is Now Live
wait... is [NAME REDACTED] the actual name of the stage?? or has it been redacted?
Re: Resident Evil Revelations Collection Isn't Getting A Physical Release On Switch In Europe
Welp, I was gonna get both on the cart, but if thats not available then I'll only be getting Revelation 1.
Well done Capcom, you lost yourself (half) a sale.
Re: Music: Metroid, Kid Icarus And Earthbound Composer Has Released His First Album
Well I really enjoyed that! Trippy af is my kind of music video.
And making fun of Trump is just icing on the cake 😂
Re: Nintendo Scoops Plenty of Nominations for The Game Awards
Damn, Nintendo getting nearly every nomination in the Family Game and Handheld Game categories!
Re: NSFW: Wolfenstein II's Launch Trailer Shows The Many Ways To Skin A Nazi
Seeing the Klans Member getting a shotgun to the face... Satisfying.
Can't wait for this to hit Switch!
Re: Developers Discuss the Switch eShop 'Gold Rush'
At one point I would have thought the more games on the eshop the better, but after the past few weeks I'm changing my stance.
Too many great games have been released (even in the last week) and whilst choice is nice Im begining to feel overwhelmed!
Ive still yet to get SteamWorld Dig 2 and then theres Golf Story, and then this week brings Stardew Valley and Axiom Verge (and thats only the big names). And then in a few weeks we have FE warriors and Mario Oddessey!
I just hope that after christmas it will calm down a bit and i can play through the backlog 😂
Re: FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch Accounts for a Tiny Percentage of UK Launch Sales
@Yosher You hit the nail on the head for me. Its all about value and price. If I want a FIFA game I can walk into CeX and most days find a copy of FIFA 14 or 15 on the PS4 for under 50p. The value of FIFA games drop so fast (especially in the UK where they are so popular) that by this time in a year FIFA 18 on post formats will be at least half the price.
So when I see the Switch version for £55 on the eShop, I can't help but sit back and laugh.
Re: Sumo Digital Will Change the Snake Pass Logo on Switch in Its Next Update
Jeez its this kinda fuss that show how Nintendo fans can be THE WORST.
People who complain about stuff like this are an embarrassment to our community.
Re: Nintendo Takes Down Super Mario 64 Online Videos And Creator's Patreon
This is so satisfying. You can't help but laugh after he was so certain it wouldn't be taken down.
Some people just have to learn the hard way.
Re: Rumour: Switch's Hidden NES Golf Game Is A Tribute To The Late Satoru Iwata
Actual tears. What a lovely tribute to a great man. Rest in peace Iwata.
Re: Hands Up, This Is The Police Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
If I wanted pigs I'd play Farming Simulator
Re: Random: Internet Reacts Badly To The New Snake Pass Menu Icon
I actually prefer the new icon over the old one. In the new one Noodle's cuddly face jumps out the screen at you. Cute and eye catching.
But it is only a icon, the people who are deleting or not updating are just cutting their nose off to spite their face.
And the talk in the comments about Nintendo needing to regulate this sort of logo - ridiculous.
Re: Here's Your First Taste Of Grant Kirkhope's Contribution To Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Simply magical. This game is shaping up to be amazing!
Re: Video: Anatomy Of A Fake: Creator Of "Leaked" Smash Bros. Switch Screens Speaks Out
Josh Thomas is trash anyway. Doesn't surprise me he'd pull a stunt like this to try and regain subscribers. I used to watch every one of his videos, but left once he became openly bigoted. Don't need that negativity in my life.
Re: Nintendo's Online Service For Switch Will Offer "Ongoing Access" To Classic Games
Mixed reaction about this, on the one hand its waaaayyyy better than what they previously said they were offering but I still need to know more about how it works.
If its a streaming service I guess it will always require internet to play, which rules out playing NES games on journeys without any wifi access. It could use Microsofts method of letting you download a certain number of games at a time and offering discounts to fully purchase.
I hope the option to outright buy each game remains simply because I think Nintendo would be leaving money on the table if they didn't. The VC is one of the strongest points of modern Nintendo systems so I'm going to keep waiting for Ninty to announce all the details and hope they don't screw it up.
They are on the right track though.
Re: You Can Grab The HORI Real Arcade Pro V And A Cheap Switch Pro Controller Alternative In July
I don't know why anyone wouldn't want a d-pad.
Sure the split buttons are bearable on the joycon as it lets them be split, but on a normal controller ots d-pad all the way!
As for the controller itself its tempting, i still think that the official procontroller is ridiculously overpriced so might pick this one up, although lack of gyro is a bummer.
Re: Nintendo Switch Standalone Dock Goes Up for Pre-Order on Amazon UK
@cfgk24
Lmao, when even Apple can make it cheaper you know the prices are insane!
Re: Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Is Off to a Roaring Start on the eShop Charts
Hopefully this is another good sign to publishers that the right kind of third party games and a good port will sell on the Switch. Having never played Minecraft before (except from a demo years ago on the 360) i jumped on it as soon as I saw the budget pricepoint and it seems I wasn't the only one. After my first half an hour with the game I could tell why it had become so popular and I have since played hours of it just messing about in creative mode. This may also be the game that pushes me over the edge to finally buy a pro controller as I'd love to try out the multiplayer but you can't use a single joycon (for obvious camra controlling reasons).
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Effortlessly Drifts Past The One Million Sold Marker After Just One Week
@8bit4Life I think if this happens it would have to be a bundle, both TP and WW on the same cartridge. I'd find myself hard pressed to buy them both again (seperately) especially as the Switch version would likely be a downgrade without the second screen support. However if they bundled them I might just pick it up for the option of portability. Also handheld WindWaker would be fantastic!
Re: Weirdness: The Sad Tale of the Deflating Pikachu That Couldn't Dance
RIP pikachu
Re: Investors Show Optimism as Nintendo's Share Value Hits 2017 High
That picture of Kimishima smiling makes me happy.
He may not be president for long but I think he'll be remembered for the successful turn-around of the company.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Finally Fixes That Annoying Acceleration Stat Issue
Just another reason for people to upgrade to Deluxe. I'm glad Nintendo put some thought into the port fixing even the tiny flaws of the original.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Top Spot to Give Nintendo a First UK Number 1 Since 2011
Good news for MarioKart 8 Deluxe all around then, with 45% of Switch owners in the US buying it.
Hopefully this will give Nintendo a strong messages that decent ports of their WiiU games will sell!