I am excited for when Matt McMuscles puts out the inevitable "Wha Happun?" episode on this. Love his insights to the development process of certain games, and this is at the top of my wishlist.
@nocdaes Completely agree. I was born in 1985, so I grew up with all the classics, etc. When I was young, I had all the time in the world to experience games on a daily basis. Plus, there weren't near as many releases in a year as there are today, so the idea of a backlog was pretty superfluous. As an adult, I get to play games maybe once or twice a week. While I am all about game preservation, some people act like it's one of the seven deadly sins to not have access to any game they want constantly. Even the younger generation doesn't have enough time (or money) to invest in the amount of video games being released on a daily basis. I feel like most people get upset at not having access to certain games, when they don't even realistically have enough time to play them. Some of it's just a nostalgia factor, and some of it is FOMO. Obviously just my opinion, but one I definitely stand by.
@sanderev Actually, if you have a Nintendo Online family account, two separate users can play the same game at the same time. My son lives in a different state than me, and I buy digital so that I don't have to buy games twice. We regularly play the same game online at the same time. Not sure if that works for every game, but definitely the majority.
As @Yalloo has already stated, it's down to the adults/parents to police their children. I mean no offense whatsoever, but it seems like you're trying to blame the company instead of accepting personal responsibility. Just because a product is offered doesn't mean the consumer has to consume.
One of my favorite announcements in the direct. Honestly, I think this was one of the best directs in such a long time. Game looks great. Amazing art direction!
My son and I watched the direct together. I stood up from my chair and screamed "Yes, finally!" Not sure he understood my excitement, but it was nice to experience that moment with him 😄
I feel like a lot of fans have been asking for a Zelda game, with the main protagonist being...well...Zelda. Looks like they're keeping what keeps the Legend of Zelda series intact. Puzzles, dungeons. My son and I watched this together, and were both very excited. Plus, it comes out the day after my birthday. Day one purchase. Can't wait! ☺️
@JAGleics Was looking for this comment. "Just about beats" means it came close, but didn't quite do it. Glad someone else noticed the confusing article title lol.
I'm confused. This article seems unsure if it happened or not. It uses words like "supposedly removed," and "apparently in the earlier versions." Do we think people are lying about it? Genuinely curious. I honestly don't care either way as it doesn't affect me in the slightest.
I would absolutely love if they decided to do a full remake of Ocarina of Time. I think TOTK is massive enough that it doesn't necessarily need DLC. I'm almost to 200hrs and I still have SO MUCH of the three maps to explore.
Reading some of these comments, some of you are too harsh on yourselves. "I'll never be able to do X" is a very self-defeating mentality. We're not all born equal when it comes to natural talent, but can definitely all learn with the correct mindset. Lift yourself up, I say! You're all wonderful 😊
Pre-ordered my copy at my local Gamestop but when I went to pick it up yesterday, they had sold all their copies early "by accident." I was able to get my money back (2-3 business day wait on my card) and went next door and picked up a copy at Wal-Mart. I was frustrated, but the girl behind the counter was genuinely distraught she didn't have copies left, and her other employees' actions aren't her fault. So, I just told her I was sorry she had to inform other customers that might not be so understanding. First world problems and all that.
@Sequel When Nintendo revealed the first look for this with the inkling traversing the terrain I thought the same thing. Maybe not an RPG like Zelda per se, but definitely more of an open-world campaign. I agree I think it would be awesome having a wacky open-world akin to the aesthetic of that new movie, Strange World. The developers could go wild coming up with ways to use the ink gun, etc. to traverse the terrain
I'm with you, Ollie, on that last statement. I hadn't gotten to try Splatoon until the sequel and while I absolutely loved it (probably put 200-300 hours in), this new game looks it could have been an update in the vein on the MK8 Deluxe DLC waves. The very first trailer they teased almost had me thinking there was going to be an open-world type of situation. I would have been happy with that. Either way, so far this new one hasn't shown anything that would make me want to dive back in. Which is fine. If it's not for me, then oh well. There's a gazillion other games to play.
This guy is full of crap. Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Mewtwo are six off the top of my head from Gen one that are humanoid designed. Get out of here with this lol.
Well, I created two. Then I realized you can't access them from the home screen, forcing me to go into my library before I can even pull them up. Plus, it doesn't allow you to unclutter your library by actually moving icons for games. They're still right there in your face, which makes it hard to remember what games you've already put where. Just all around pretty pointless. I mean, I see the use for some and it does help a little in the long run. But, "meh." 🤷♂️
@Pillowpants Lol, I named a Troll rogue Pillowpants on the Kargath server back in the day. Love Kevin Smith and Clerks 2! Wish they brought Elias back somehow! Listerfiend...🤣🤣
@Friendly You're not wrong there. I have faithfully followed Nintendo my 35 years on this earth. Share a birthday with Mario, played NES since I was 5. I probably still have intact almost every issue of Nintendo Power. But, sometimes you just have to walk away for a minute. This is my minute. I know I'll be back and I have no shame in that. We all fall in and out of love with things in life.
@Whatsmyname I don't think you're paying your therapist enough. Good luck in life if this is how you address people. Also, appreciate you insulting my son. Hope you sleep better tonight.
@Bunkerneath This guy gets it. Personally, I gave my Switch to my son after the OLED announcement. I had to walk away from Nintendo for a bit. And no; I don't feel like I was owed anything as a consumer. What I wanted and what I didn't get is my own problem, but doesn't mean I have to agree with the direction Nintendo is going. Obviously I'm still here keeping up with the gaming news. But, yeah. I'm done with them as a company for a bit.
Not gonna lie. I have a day one Switch and when the "Pro," or whatever it might end up being called didn't get revealed, I decided to take advantage of this promotion. As a moral practice, I generally don't even mess with Gamestop because they're a crap company. But this was a good deal.
So I took my Switch in and the employee was about to factory reset the system after thoroughly checking it. Then, the "drift" happened. "I'm sorry, sir but your system seems to be detective." "Nah, man. That's just the joy con drift." "Yes, I know." "Then you understand it's just a thing, not a defect." "I'm sorry, sir. But I have to mark this system as defective. I can only offer you $125 credit." "You realize replacing the joy cons costs less than what you just removed from my credit, right?" "I'm sorry, sir." "You also realize the brand new system I WAS about to purchase from you will 100% guaranteed eventually get joy con drift, and is therefore defective out of the box, right?" "I'm sorry, sir."
Can't decide which company I should hate more. At least "piece of s$%*" became with synonymous with Gamestop a long, long time ago. Nintendo I at least try to see the silver lining in. But man, I'm frustrated.
@link3710 Agreed. I currently have 134 games (zero of them FTP, unless you count Rocket League and Uno. But I paid for those before they went FTP) on my system, not including Switch Online. I'm 35 and I'll probably never find the time to finish a quarter of them. At this point it's out the sake of preservation of history 😅
I've been reading this website for so long. Like, a really, really long time. And I love each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. But, this is one time in all these years I have ever felt compelled to say...what the f$#% do you think we're playing?
Love how they say "some" and then direct you to support. "That'll be the full price of a new joy-con set" to fix what shouldn't have been an issue to start with.
I'd be happy with the Xbox 360 remasters being released on Switch at this point. At least then they could get a better gauge of the demand for a new title and go from there.
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Re: Rumour: Metroid Prime 4 Will Apparently Make Quite The Splash At The Switch 2 Direct
I am excited for when Matt McMuscles puts out the inevitable "Wha Happun?" episode on this. Love his insights to the development process of certain games, and this is at the top of my wishlist.
Re: Opinion: Nintendo, Let Us Buy The Games Being Delisted From Switch Online
@nocdaes Completely agree. I was born in 1985, so I grew up with all the classics, etc. When I was young, I had all the time in the world to experience games on a daily basis. Plus, there weren't near as many releases in a year as there are today, so the idea of a backlog was pretty superfluous. As an adult, I get to play games maybe once or twice a week. While I am all about game preservation, some people act like it's one of the seven deadly sins to not have access to any game they want constantly. Even the younger generation doesn't have enough time (or money) to invest in the amount of video games being released on a daily basis. I feel like most people get upset at not having access to certain games, when they don't even realistically have enough time to play them. Some of it's just a nostalgia factor, and some of it is FOMO. Obviously just my opinion, but one I definitely stand by.
Re: US Physical Game Spending Continued To Decline Last Year, Now Sits At Half 2021's Numbers
@sanderev Actually, if you have a Nintendo Online family account, two separate users can play the same game at the same time. My son lives in a different state than me, and I buy digital so that I don't have to buy games twice. We regularly play the same game online at the same time. Not sure if that works for every game, but definitely the majority.
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches Worldwide Today
@sanderev
As @Yalloo has already stated, it's down to the adults/parents to police their children. I mean no offense whatsoever, but it seems like you're trying to blame the company instead of accepting personal responsibility. Just because a product is offered doesn't mean the consumer has to consume.
Re: We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
One of my favorite announcements in the direct. Honestly, I think this was one of the best directs in such a long time. Game looks great. Amazing art direction!
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Confirmed For Switch, Launching 2025
My son and I watched the direct together. I stood up from my chair and screamed "Yes, finally!" Not sure he understood my excitement, but it was nice to experience that moment with him 😄
Re: New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
I feel like a lot of fans have been asking for a Zelda game, with the main protagonist being...well...Zelda. Looks like they're keeping what keeps the Legend of Zelda series intact. Puzzles, dungeons. My son and I watched this together, and were both very excited. Plus, it comes out the day after my birthday. Day one purchase. Can't wait! ☺️
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Just About Beats Origami King
@Otoemetry Maybe it's a cultural thing 🤷
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Just About Beats Origami King
@FirstEmperor Thank you 😀
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Just About Beats Origami King
@JAGleics Was looking for this comment. "Just about beats" means it came close, but didn't quite do it. Glad someone else noticed the confusing article title lol.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update About Version 1.6 Console Release
@WiiWareWave Love the SpongeBob reference 😉
Re: Lara Croft's Pinup Posters Go Missing In Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
I'm confused. This article seems unsure if it happened or not. It uses words like "supposedly removed," and "apparently in the earlier versions." Do we think people are lying about it? Genuinely curious. I honestly don't care either way as it doesn't affect me in the slightest.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Xbox's Grounded For Switch?
I love the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" aesthetic, but I have zero interest in the type of game it is.
Re: As Switch Approaches The PS2's Lifetime Sales, Sony Moves The Goalposts
@nocdaes "You can't even watch YouTube on it..."
Wait, what? I mean, I don't, but you absolutely can.
Re: Random: Super Mario Sunshine's Mysterious Language Has Been Translated
I think you mean "no easy feat," not "feet."
Re: New Interview With Zelda Boss Suggests There Are No Plans For TOTK DLC
I would absolutely love if they decided to do a full remake of Ocarina of Time. I think TOTK is massive enough that it doesn't necessarily need DLC. I'm almost to 200hrs and I still have SO MUCH of the three maps to explore.
Re: Zelda: TOTK Player Creates The Perfect Master Hand From Super Smash Bros
Reading some of these comments, some of you are too harsh on yourselves. "I'll never be able to do X" is a very self-defeating mentality. We're not all born equal when it comes to natural talent, but can definitely all learn with the correct mindset. Lift yourself up, I say! You're all wonderful 😊
Re: Random: Disgruntled Splatoon 3 Fan Complains Directly To Nintendo's President About Male Poses
@Maxz Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!
Re: Scalpers Set Their Sights On Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Release
@adh56 Same. And my copy from Gamestop was a pre-order. Wal-Mart had like four copies.
Re: Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Version Out Now (US), Will You Be Getting It?
Pre-ordered my copy at my local Gamestop but when I went to pick it up yesterday, they had sold all their copies early "by accident." I was able to get my money back (2-3 business day wait on my card) and went next door and picked up a copy at Wal-Mart. I was frustrated, but the girl behind the counter was genuinely distraught she didn't have copies left, and her other employees' actions aren't her fault. So, I just told her I was sorry she had to inform other customers that might not be so understanding. First world problems and all that.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Beat Cassiopeia
Oranguru is not just a Normal type...
Re: Splatoon 3 To Receive New Update This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Sequel When Nintendo revealed the first look for this with the inkling traversing the terrain I thought the same thing. Maybe not an RPG like Zelda per se, but definitely more of an open-world campaign. I agree I think it would be awesome having a wacky open-world akin to the aesthetic of that new movie, Strange World. The developers could go wild coming up with ways to use the ink gun, etc. to traverse the terrain
If no one else else backs you, man...I do lol
Re: A New South Park Game Has Been Teased
@JackDeschain And I said god&@#! it, monster! You ain't gettin' no tree fitty!
Re: Nintendo Direct For Splatoon 3 Confirmed For This Week
I'm with you, Ollie, on that last statement. I hadn't gotten to try Splatoon until the sequel and while I absolutely loved it (probably put 200-300 hours in), this new game looks it could have been an update in the vein on the MK8 Deluxe DLC waves. The very first trailer they teased almost had me thinking there was going to be an open-world type of situation. I would have been happy with that. Either way, so far this new one hasn't shown anything that would make me want to dive back in. Which is fine. If it's not for me, then oh well. There's a gazillion other games to play.
Re: Random: Pokémon Artist Reportedly Designed Blaziken To Test Fan Reception
@EarthboundBenjy I see. Still, one could argue Charizard easily....
Re: Random: Pokémon Artist Reportedly Designed Blaziken To Test Fan Reception
This guy is full of crap. Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Mewtwo are six off the top of my head from Gen one that are humanoid designed. Get out of here with this lol.
Re: Talking Point: If 1-2-Switch Sequel Rumours Are Somehow True, How Could Nintendo Improve It?
Just...don't make it. It's as easy as 1, 2...
Re: Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
Well, I created two. Then I realized you can't access them from the home screen, forcing me to go into my library before I can even pull them up. Plus, it doesn't allow you to unclutter your library by actually moving icons for games. They're still right there in your face, which makes it hard to remember what games you've already put where. Just all around pretty pointless. I mean, I see the use for some and it does help a little in the long run. But, "meh." 🤷♂️
Re: Nintendo "Has Interest" In NFTs And The 'Metaverse'
@Pillowpants Lol, I named a Troll rogue Pillowpants on the Kargath server back in the day. Love Kevin Smith and Clerks 2! Wish they brought Elias back somehow! Listerfiend...🤣🤣
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Entrr_username Sure thing, sport.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Friendly You're not wrong there. I have faithfully followed Nintendo my 35 years on this earth. Share a birthday with Mario, played NES since I was 5. I probably still have intact almost every issue of Nintendo Power. But, sometimes you just have to walk away for a minute. This is my minute. I know I'll be back and I have no shame in that. We all fall in and out of love with things in life.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Entrr_username Says the person hurling random insults to a stranger on the internet. Pot, meet kettle.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Entrr_username If drama is what you got from my comment, you should probably tone down your inner voice when you read.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Whatsmyname My cousin uses one of those. I hate that for you. Have a good day.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Whatsmyname I don't think you're paying your therapist enough. Good luck in life if this is how you address people. Also, appreciate you insulting my son. Hope you sleep better tonight.
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Whatsmyname @UglyCasanova
You both need to work on your reading and comprehension skills and learn the term "straw man."
Re: Nintendo's Stock Price Sees Biggest Fall In Two Years Following Earnings Report
@Bunkerneath This guy gets it. Personally, I gave my Switch to my son after the OLED announcement. I had to walk away from Nintendo for a bit. And no; I don't feel like I was owed anything as a consumer. What I wanted and what I didn't get is my own problem, but doesn't mean I have to agree with the direction Nintendo is going. Obviously I'm still here keeping up with the gaming news. But, yeah. I'm done with them as a company for a bit.
Re: Rumour Buster: Has GameStop Just Revealed The 'New Nintendo Switch'? Probably Not
Not gonna lie. I have a day one Switch and when the "Pro," or whatever it might end up being called didn't get revealed, I decided to take advantage of this promotion. As a moral practice, I generally don't even mess with Gamestop because they're a crap company. But this was a good deal.
So I took my Switch in and the employee was about to factory reset the system after thoroughly checking it. Then, the "drift" happened. "I'm sorry, sir but your system seems to be detective."
"Nah, man. That's just the joy con drift."
"Yes, I know."
"Then you understand it's just a thing, not a defect."
"I'm sorry, sir. But I have to mark this system as defective. I can only offer you $125 credit."
"You realize replacing the joy cons costs less than what you just removed from my credit, right?"
"I'm sorry, sir."
"You also realize the brand new system I WAS about to purchase from you will 100% guaranteed eventually get joy con drift, and is therefore defective out of the box, right?"
"I'm sorry, sir."
Can't decide which company I should hate more. At least "piece of s$%*" became with synonymous with Gamestop a long, long time ago. Nintendo I at least try to see the silver lining in. But man, I'm frustrated.
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Ramp Up Switch Output To 30 Million This Fiscal Year
@link3710 Agreed. I currently have 134 games (zero of them FTP, unless you count Rocket League and Uno. But I paid for those before they went FTP) on my system, not including Switch Online. I'm 35 and I'll probably never find the time to finish a quarter of them. At this point it's out the sake of preservation of history 😅
Re: BioWare's Project Director Would "Love" To See The Mass Effect Legendary Edition On Nintendo Switch
@PhhhCough You, sir, made my funny bone giggle. Thank you 😄
Re: Video: 15 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In February
Taxi Chaos makes me miss Crazy Taxi. But that game really only works in tandem with The Offspring, so we may never see the likes of it ever again 😥
Re: Review: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - A Joyful Fusion Of Reality And Fiction
@Yanina Just scrolled down the comments to see if anyone else caught that. Kevin Costner is probably shedding a tear somewhere.
Re: Nintendo Wins $2 Million In Lawsuit Against Switch Piracy Hack Store
@Rpg-lover Sooooo, WAS dancing then? Lol. I feel ya.
Re: Feature: So, What Happened To Super Mario Galaxy 2?
Just a heads up: the link in the first paragraph of the article should read "35th anniversary," not "25th anniversary."
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 16th)
I've been reading this website for so long. Like, a really, really long time. And I love each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. But, this is one time in all these years I have ever felt compelled to say...what the f$#% do you think we're playing?
Re: Nintendo Releases Statement About Switch Joy-Con Drift Issue
Love how they say "some" and then direct you to support. "That'll be the full price of a new joy-con set" to fix what shouldn't have been an issue to start with.
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Composer Grant Kirkhope Doesn't Know If There's A Market For A New Game
I'd be happy with the Xbox 360 remasters being released on Switch at this point. At least then they could get a better gauge of the demand for a new title and go from there.
Re: Wii's Donkey Kong Country Returns Is Now Playable At 1080p And 60fps On Nvidia Shield
@CupidStunt Lol, thanks for that. Can't believe I've never heard of Kenny Everett. Guy is hilarious - sad to see he's passed away, though.
Re: Wii's Donkey Kong Country Returns Is Now Playable At 1080p And 60fps On Nvidia Shield
@CupidStunt Lol, I totally read your username the way it was meant before I realized you rearranged the lettering.
Re: Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
@Yorumi Thanks for that Citra comparison link!