I'm a 30 something gamer with a bit of disposable income but I will never buy PS5 or whatever because my gaming is done when it fits around the family using the TV or when commuting etc. Switch fills this market perfectly and will continue to do so for quite a while yet (I've only just handed over my 2DS to my 8 year old!)
Fire Emblem still for me. Has anyone else seen first party physical games are buy one get one half price on Amazon UK, Argos and Game? I've ordered Yoshi and New Super Mario U Deluxe for a bargain!
@TurboTEF The first mention I have seen of "Battle of Olympus" makes me so happy. Me and my brother loved that game, I would love to play it again someday!
Shouldn't the SEGA logo reflected in someone's eye at the end be mirrored? Or were they worried we wouldn't recognise the logo if it was back to front?
So glad FE3H is getting the recognition it truly deserves. Anyone who is still sitting on the fence should definitely get onboard, you won't be disappointed.
Yay my preorder for Three Houses finally arrived so there goes my weekend (Amazon you are such a tease telling me it wouldn't come until Monday!). Sorry to my family, see you in a couple of months.
@Tanooki-Time I've never been a fan of changing to classes that just don't make sense for the chatacter, but thankfully this has never been forced in previous games and I plan on avoiding it in this one too.
I'm torn. I love turn based RPGs but have just finished FE echoes and now patiently waiting for Three Houses AND I've got Wargroove and Into the Breach waiting to be played. Part of me wants to buy now to support developers, part of me says wait for a sale...
Finally finished Fire Emblem Echoes postgame and I really enjoyed it, just like the original GBA FE and Sacred Stones that got me hooked in the first place. Was planning on having a break until Three Houses but Baba is You is calling me since I picked it up on sale...
@Rob3008 I don't need much encouragement! I have the gamecube original release so maybe it's time to get the Wii out again as I'm not sure my Gamecube would work with my TV now. Then while I'm at it maybe OoT and Majora's Mask....
Can't come quick enough for me. Black Eagles / Edelgard for me as I tend to have a soft spot for axe wielders since good old Dorcas in my first GBA Fire Emblem.
Really looking forward to this one. Had it preordered for ages and all other Summer releases are being ignored until winter as I know this will be my only gaming for a good couple of months.
About halfway through Fire Emblems Echoes on 2DS. I put off buying it because I didn't like the idea of the 3rd person sections, but actually it's a great game.
Not sure about this rumour but I would buy a Switch mini for my 8 year old in an instant, it would be perfect for her. If specs are ok then could even see myself getting one as I play handheld 99% of the time
Great news. Hopefully this will set an example to others if it does well, this suddenly becomes day 1 full price physical preorder for me, rather than waiting for an eshop sale.
Playing Fire Emblem Echoes on 2DS for the first time. Getting ready for Three Houses next month. It's been really hard to go back to 2DS after being spoilt on Switch for last 18months.
The saddest thing is that I love my switch more than any other console I have ever owned, but I'm thinking of getting a second hand Wii U for the Virtual Console. Why won't Nintendo take my money themselves and bring VC to Switch!
None of these for me but I did get Mole Mania for half price using 15 gold points. Was interested in this game after seeing it pop up on the GB best games list and for £1.50 why not?
Finally finished Hollow Knight (44hours, 99 %) so think I'll have a break from Metroidvanias for a bit and start the DLC for BOTW and maybe Into the Breach.
Both my cousins had one and I used to spend all my time playing Super Mario Land, SML 2 and Double Dragon. When my brother finally got a game boy colour it was Pokemon Yellow mainly. I'm still hopeful we might see a "Gameboy Mini" someday...
Still going strong in Hollow Knight, think I'll be finished this week. Looking forward to Silksong but for now I will need a change of pace as it has completely swallowed all my time and attention
Will definitely be getting this game. Would have been day one for a physical version that I might want to share with others or dust off myself in 5+ years. However with my backlog there is no reason to download digitally until its on sale so on the watchlist it goes for now.
10hours into Hollow Knight and it is really living up to expectations. I can see how it might not be for everyone but to me it seems pretty much perfect.
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Re: Yacht Club Games Officially Reveals The Shovel Knight Gold Edition amiibo
Really surprised there's no Fire Emblem Three Houses amiibo, the 3 lords would be an easy sell especially as you can use amiibo in game.
Re: Feature: Where Does Nintendo Switch Fit In The PS5 And Xbox Project Scarlett Next-Gen War?
I'm a 30 something gamer with a bit of disposable income but I will never buy PS5 or whatever because my gaming is done when it fits around the family using the TV or when commuting etc. Switch fills this market perfectly and will continue to do so for quite a while yet (I've only just handed over my 2DS to my 8 year old!)
Re: Nintendo Removing Credit Card Support From 3DS And Wii U eShop In Europe
But what are we going to spend our platinum points on if we can't buy games with a small discount on an old system?
Re: Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch File Size Revealed
Already pre ordered Ni No Kuni, just not sure when I'll find the time. So many good games. Witcher 3 may need to wait till next year at this rate.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 24th)
Fire Emblem still for me. Has anyone else seen first party physical games are buy one get one half price on Amazon UK, Argos and Game? I've ordered Yoshi and New Super Mario U Deluxe for a bargain!
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th August (Europe)
Tempted by Gris but my backlog is so long and I can't stop playing Fire Emblem!
Re: Inti Creates President Elaborates On 'That' Zelda II Remake Comment
@TurboTEF The first mention I have seen of "Battle of Olympus" makes me so happy. Me and my brother loved that game, I would love to play it again someday!
Re: Monster Boy Dev Teases Switch Lite-Specific Game Feature
If you play for more than 5hours without charging you get a bonus? Thats the only thing I can think of that my original Switch can't do.
Re: Video: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer
Shouldn't the SEGA logo reflected in someone's eye at the end be mirrored? Or were they worried we wouldn't recognise the logo if it was back to front?
Re: UK Charts: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fends Off FIFA Threat For Second Week At Number One
So glad FE3H is getting the recognition it truly deserves. Anyone who is still sitting on the fence should definitely get onboard, you won't be disappointed.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #2 - Contra / Probotector
"I think ur a probotector" 😂😂😂
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 3rd)
Can't stop playing Fire Emblem Three Houses. It has really exceeded my high expectations, an easy 10/10 game for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 27th)
Yay my preorder for Three Houses finally arrived so there goes my weekend (Amazon you are such a tease telling me it wouldn't come until Monday!).
Sorry to my family, see you in a couple of months.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Zenith Of A Legendary SRPG Series
@Tanooki-Time I've never been a fan of changing to classes that just don't make sense for the chatacter, but thankfully this has never been forced in previous games and I plan on avoiding it in this one too.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Zenith Of A Legendary SRPG Series
Really looking forward to this, but then amazon mess up my preorder so it won't arrive till Monday! ðŸ˜
Re: Review: Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble - Finally, A True Successor To Advance Wars Emerges
I'm torn. I love turn based RPGs but have just finished FE echoes and now patiently waiting for Three Houses AND I've got Wargroove and Into the Breach waiting to be played. Part of me wants to buy now to support developers, part of me says wait for a sale...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13th)
Finally finished Fire Emblem Echoes postgame and I really enjoyed it, just like the original GBA FE and Sacred Stones that got me hooked in the first place. Was planning on having a break until Three Houses but Baba is You is calling me since I picked it up on sale...
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge Summer Sale, Up To 70% Off Over 180 Games On Switch And 3DS (Europe)
Baba is You!
Hellblade!
I was planning on having a break from gaming for a couple of weeks till Fire Emblem arrives but now I'm not so sure.
Re: Random: This Game Boy-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Would Be Perfect For Zelda: Link's Awakening
I wouldn't be able to resist a NES one to go with my NES special edition GBA SP...
Re: UK Retailers Begin Switch Lite Pre-Orders With A Placeholder Price Of £200
https://m.store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch/nintendo-switch-lite.list
Re: UK Retailers Begin Switch Lite Pre-Orders With A Placeholder Price Of £200
Official Nintendo UK website was £199 when I checked yesterday so don't think they'll be any drop.
Re: Random: Zelda: Wind Waker Mod Replaces Link With WarioWare's Ashley, And Has Its Own Theme Song
@Rob3008 I don't need much encouragement! I have the gamecube original release so maybe it's time to get the Wii out again as I'm not sure my Gamecube would work with my TV now. Then while I'm at it maybe OoT and Majora's Mask....
Re: Random: Zelda: Wind Waker Mod Replaces Link With WarioWare's Ashley, And Has Its Own Theme Song
Looks great but mainly just really makes me want to play Windwaker again!
Re: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Director Reveals It Took Him 80 Hours To Complete One Pathway
Can't come quick enough for me. Black Eagles / Edelgard for me as I tend to have a soft spot for axe wielders since good old Dorcas in my first GBA Fire Emblem.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks Off Its Fire Emblem: Three Houses Coverage With The Black Eagles
Really looking forward to this one. Had it preordered for ages and all other Summer releases are being ignored until winter as I know this will be my only gaming for a good couple of months.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22nd)
About halfway through Fire Emblems Echoes on 2DS. I put off buying it because I didn't like the idea of the 3rd person sections, but actually it's a great game.
Re: Is This Our First Real Look At Nintendo Switch Mini?
Not sure about this rumour but I would buy a Switch mini for my 8 year old in an instant, it would be perfect for her. If specs are ok then could even see myself getting one as I play handheld 99% of the time
Re: The Entirety Of Witcher III Will Be Squeezed Onto A Single Switch Cartridge
Great news. Hopefully this will set an example to others if it does well, this suddenly becomes day 1 full price physical preorder for me, rather than waiting for an eshop sale.
Re: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Arrives On Switch This September
Really can't wait. Hoping to preorder a physical copy please please please.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 8th)
Playing Fire Emblem Echoes on 2DS for the first time. Getting ready for Three Houses next month. It's been really hard to go back to 2DS after being spoilt on Switch for last 18months.
Re: Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch Will Grace The Switch This Fall
Been hoping for this for a while. Fingers crossed for a physical release, as this is the kind of game I'll want to keep for years to come.
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th May (Europe)
Gris, Downwell and maybe Katana Zero for me.
Re: Video: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 X-Men Trailer Reveals New Characters
Have they clarified whether there's local multiplayer on a single Switch yet? Or is it just local wireless?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18th)
Just finishing BOTW trial of the sword DLC and then I'll be done with the DLC until I'm feeling ready to start master mode.
Re: Mable And The Wood Is A Metroidvania That Allows You To Slay Or Spare Your Enemies
I'll be keeping an eye on this one...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 11th)
BOTW DLC for me. Haven't played it for 6months and the break has made me appreciate this great game again.
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge 'Go Digital' Sale, Up To 90% Off More Than 130 Switch Games (Europe)
I also saw Celeste was on sale in EU until 14.5.19, finally going to get this for sure.
Re: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Assembles Two New Playable Characters
Glad to see Nightcrawler but where's my fave Colossus? Hoping he'll get in due to appearences in the Deadpool movies.
Re: Sega Revives The Super Monkey Ball Series With A New Trademark In Japan
I would love a new SMB or just the Gamecube ones remastered for Switch. Loved the main games and spent so many hours on Monkey Target.
Re: Nintendo's Upcoming Switch Online NES Titles Include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike And Clu Clu Land
The saddest thing is that I love my switch more than any other console I have ever owned, but I'm thinking of getting a second hand Wii U for the Virtual Console. Why won't Nintendo take my money themselves and bring VC to Switch!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4th)
Going to start LA Noire. Not my usual cup of tea but it was a birthday present so will give it a fair go.
Re: Get Discounts On Classic Zelda Games, Fire Emblem And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
None of these for me but I did get Mole Mania for half price using 15 gold points. Was interested in this game after seeing it pop up on the GB best games list and for £1.50 why not?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27th)
Finally finished Hollow Knight (44hours, 99 %) so think I'll have a break from Metroidvanias for a bit and start the DLC for BOTW and maybe Into the Breach.
Re: Feature: Our Favourite Memories Of The Original Game Boy
Both my cousins had one and I used to spend all my time playing Super Mario Land, SML 2 and Double Dragon. When my brother finally got a game boy colour it was Pokemon Yellow mainly. I'm still hopeful we might see a "Gameboy Mini" someday...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20th)
Still going strong in Hollow Knight, think I'll be finished this week. Looking forward to Silksong but for now I will need a change of pace as it has completely swallowed all my time and attention
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 13th)
Still exploring Hollow Knight and finally got Nintendo Online (as it was free with amazon prime!) so going to gave a "few" games of Tetris 99.
Re: Review: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - A Dazzling Port That Sacrifices Very Little
Will definitely be getting this game. Would have been day one for a physical version that I might want to share with others or dust off myself in 5+ years. However with my backlog there is no reason to download digitally until its on sale so on the watchlist it goes for now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30th)
Still completely hooked on Hollow Knight, think I'm in it for the long haul. Then thinking about finally doing the BOTW DLC next for a change of pace.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23rd)
10hours into Hollow Knight and it is really living up to expectations. I can see how it might not be for everyone but to me it seems pretty much perfect.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 16th)
Finally started Hollow Knight yesterday, hoping I haven't set my expectations too high but loving it so far.