Dispatch on the 1st place, hahaha... Thankfully, there is a way to play the game on Switch uncensored. 😉 Dunno if it's really worth trying. It's an interactive comic like Telltale Games' games, no? Does your actions really matter in the game?
@SBandy1 «it makes zero sense they would now become so strict with one of the hottest properties in gaming which affects their and AdHoc's bottom line.»
Where you have been during Hyperdimension Neptune, Death end re;Quest Zero, CORPSE PARTY: Book of Shadows and CORPSE PARTY 2U bans, huh?
Also, Nintendo censored their own games for the world – Famicom Detective Club remakes are censored. Xenoblade X remaster is based on the censored worldwide Wii U version. Tōkyō Mirage Sessions Switch port is based on the censored worldwide Wii U version.
So, they aren't going to fully uncensore the game? Oh well, no buy then. The same goes for Japanese games that were forced to be censored (The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy...). Some Japanese games that already have English localizations are going to be JP-only on Switch 1/2 – LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories, Dear Mirror Flower... Guess why? You know. And I've mentioned only those games that are already available (LoveR Kiss) and were announced in January.
So, anime games on Japanese Nintendo eShop aren't censored, but are either banned (Hyperdimension Neptune, CORPSE PARTY, Death end re;Quest Zero) from release on American/European eShops, or getting censored like Hundred Days: Last Defense Academy, so... Why do you blame CERO for that? Lol. Nintendo of Japan is fine with having anime girls and visual novels on Switch in Japan. It's clearly Nintendo of America who are against it. Also, they are the ones who doesn't ban AI-generated slop on Switch, like Hentai Furry puzzles and other crap. Why? Huh?
@JohnnyMind @Pillowpants Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (in English, available worldwide) aka River City Ransom. Third game in the series, and one of the most known titles.
Downtown Nekketsu March: Let's go to the Great Athletic Meet (in Japanese, available worldwide). I've played this one and it was a quite funny compilation of athletic mini-games.
Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu (only in Japanese? Available worldwide).
That's all Kunio-kun games available on NSO, and they don't require expansion pack.
@Pillowpants River City Girls broke the base, and if you want a real Kunio-kun game experience, choose something that was released before Arc System Works bought the rights to Kunio-kun series. Downtown Nekketsu Kunio-kun games on Famicom/NES were quite good and different. Athletic game, hockey game, beat 'em ups...
I was right.
Nintendo of America and Europe bans and forces to censor not only Japanese games, but Western ones as well.
And instead of noticing this elephant in the toilet, people prefer to rant over game key-cards. Oh well...
How they can announce a new game when it's still unclear who is the Dragon Ball IP holder now, after Toriyama's death... There's a dispute between Toriyama's friend and Shyūeishya since the last year.
Good that I've never ordered limited physical games. Especially after all those comments about LRG and co. that I've read for years. I have only 2 games physically since December 2020, when I got my Switch V2. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes and NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition.
Paid update for upgraded graphics with the same 30FPS? Lol. Games on GOG receives patches like this for free. Some of them even support not only 60FPS, but 90 and 120FPS as well. Console gaming is too much monetized now. Laptops (especially) and PCs are expensive... But, they don't force you to spend so much money for games, paid updates, and online. Also, PC stores have regional pricing, something that consoles stores lacks.
And no mention of Shovel Knight, huh? Nintendo versions of the game have Knight Fairies that can be unlocked only through amiibo scan. Back in 2021, when I was thinking about which amiibo to buy (the choice was between Piranha Plant and Golden Shovel Knight), I've bought... Golden Shovel Knight, and after that, I've bought Shovel Knight: King of Cards, just to make more use of it, lol. But the worst thing about specific platform exclusives in Shovel Knight is that only Nintendo's exclusive content is locked behind physical DLC. And it's even not Nintendo themed! PlayStation versions have Kratos boss fight and exclusive gear for Shovel Knight. And it's free. XBOX versions have Battletoads boss fight and exclusive gear for Shovel Knight. And, it's free. Nintendo versions? Some Knight Fairies that aren't based on any Nintendo's IP and are locked behind amiibo paywall. Even no exclusive gear. Why PlayStation and XBOX users got exclusive content for free, while Nintendo users need to buy physical DLC!?
@Dalamar I meant «funny» sarcastically, not seriously. I am myself disappointed with Nintendo's current guidelines since 2024, when they banned Hyperdimension Neptune and Death end re;Quest Zero from NA and PAL eShops... Look: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/romance-visual-novel-lovepical-poppy-coming-to-ps4-switch-on-june-25-in-japan Another already translated Japanese game that isn't coming to NA and PAL eShops... It's not funny at all.
@ottoecamn @Dalamar @Nep-Nep-Freak @AussieMcBucket You know, it's funny to check Gematsu everyday just to see that every second or third Japanese game announced for Switch 1 and 2 is coming only to Japanese eShop, despite having already English translated versions that are available on GOG and/or Steam.
@Darylb88 @DarkTron Ushiro was announced years ago. And where is it now? Nowhere. It was cancelled for the second time. First time was when it was originally announced for PSP.
So, he didn't talk about self-censorship of Nintendo titles, and didn't mention Nintendo of America's uncontrollable censorship and bans of Japanese games? How convenient, right?
Being unable to remap controls in-game can be a serious issue. Clustertruck is almost unplayable physically on consoles because of bad unremappable controls. Funny (nope) thing is, Steam version got controls remapper years ago, and while Landfall rep said that they will add controls remapping to console versions, it actually never happened. Don't buy Clustertruck on consoles.
@Bass_X0 The same for Vega (Dictator)? Every game killing him off, saying «Vega is dead.» and reviving him in the next instance? The same for Heihachi? Yeah, different studios and IPs, but problem is the same.
@Misima That's all consoles issue, not only Nintendo's, to be fair.
Also, the lack of mods is not that significant as the paid online in paid games. I'd be fine if online subscriptions were necessary only for F2P games, but they aren't. It's why online base is always bigger and more active on PC than on consoles.
But, as you see, users swallowed paid online and are fine with that, sadly.
@mlt I mean, look at Charlie Nash. CAPCOM hated him since SFZ's days. Killing him in every game, turning him into a robot (Shadow) and Frankenstein (his SFV iteration), and turned his actions with plot significance into the dust.
@LEGEND_MARIOID @Pillowpants How are you still able to see Anti-Matter's comments? Lol. When I've asked them once what Japanese boxing game they were playing on PS2, in one of «What are you playing this weekend?» articles, they've added me to the blacklist, lol.
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Re: Review: Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2) - A Fantastic Makeover & The Best-Looking DQ Ever
Oh well, another censored remake...
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2026)
@Dm9982 🏴☠️
It has different endings, from what I've seen... But do player really has control of his behaviour's building?
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2026)
Dispatch on the 1st place, hahaha...
Thankfully, there is a way to play the game on Switch uncensored. 😉
Dunno if it's really worth trying. It's an interactive comic like Telltale Games' games, no? Does your actions really matter in the game?
Re: Poll: What Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are You Most Excited For In 2026?
For the uncensored ones, HA!
Re: "People Have A Right To Be P****d" - Dispatch Dev Says It Intends To Address "At Least Some" Censored Switch Content
@SBandy1 «it makes zero sense they would now become so strict with one of the hottest properties in gaming which affects their and AdHoc's bottom line.»
Where you have been during Hyperdimension Neptune, Death end re;Quest Zero, CORPSE PARTY: Book of Shadows and CORPSE PARTY 2U bans, huh?
Also, Nintendo censored their own games for the world – Famicom Detective Club remakes are censored. Xenoblade X remaster is based on the censored worldwide Wii U version. Tōkyō Mirage Sessions Switch port is based on the censored worldwide Wii U version.
Re: Dispatch Dev AdHoc Responds To Nintendo's Statement, Says It Intends To Address Censored Switch Content
@OwenGamer22 On Reddit, YouTube, and Discord, I think.
But not on NintendoLife.
Re: Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
@VeganH Huh, I didn't know about that. Why, I wonder... (Goes to Google it.)
Re: Dispatch Dev AdHoc Responds To Nintendo's Statement, Says It Intends To Address Censored Switch Content
So, they aren't going to fully uncensore the game? Oh well, no buy then.
The same goes for Japanese games that were forced to be censored (The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy...).
Some Japanese games that already have English localizations are going to be JP-only on Switch 1/2 – LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories, Dear Mirror Flower... Guess why? You know. And I've mentioned only those games that are already available (LoveR Kiss) and were announced in January.
Re: "I Am Not Going To Abandon Haunted Chocolatier" - ConcernedApe Responds To Fan Concerns
@tkdboy1889 Katana ZERO's DLC...
Re: Hideki Kamiya's Block-Happy, Take-No-Crappery Is "Super Reassuring", Says Yoko Taro
What if someone blocked him first, I wonder, lol...
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
So, anime games on Japanese Nintendo eShop aren't censored, but are either banned (Hyperdimension Neptune, CORPSE PARTY, Death end re;Quest Zero) from release on American/European eShops, or getting censored like Hundred Days: Last Defense Academy, so...
Why do you blame CERO for that? Lol. Nintendo of Japan is fine with having anime girls and visual novels on Switch in Japan.
It's clearly Nintendo of America who are against it.
Also, they are the ones who doesn't ban AI-generated slop on Switch, like Hentai Furry puzzles and other crap. Why? Huh?
Re: Surprise! Splatoon 3's First Update Of 2026 Has Added Health Bars
@N00BiSH Options? In Nintendo games? Yeah...
Re: Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
@JohnnyMind @Pillowpants Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (in English, available worldwide) aka River City Ransom. Third game in the series, and one of the most known titles.
Downtown Nekketsu March: Let's go to the Great Athletic Meet (in Japanese, available worldwide). I've played this one and it was a quite funny compilation of athletic mini-games.
Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu (only in Japanese? Available worldwide).
That's all Kunio-kun games available on NSO, and they don't require expansion pack.
Re: Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
@JohnnyMind Meh, ASW didn't make any good Kunio-kun game.
Play something that was released on Famicom. Those were original and quite good games.
Re: Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
@Pillowpants River City Girls broke the base, and if you want a real Kunio-kun game experience, choose something that was released before Arc System Works bought the rights to Kunio-kun series.
Downtown Nekketsu Kunio-kun games on Famicom/NES were quite good and different. Athletic game, hockey game, beat 'em ups...
Re: Review: Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cracking Superhero Caper, With Some Naughty Bits Covered Up
It was expected to be censored from the bery beginning.
Ironic that developers were silent about it 'till the very release.
Re: PSA: Dispatch's 'Visual Censorship' Settings Can't Be Removed On Switch
I was right.
Nintendo of America and Europe bans and forces to censor not only Japanese games, but Western ones as well.
And instead of noticing this elephant in the toilet, people prefer to rant over game key-cards. Oh well...
Re: Nintendo Announces Launch Line-Up For Switch Online Virtual Boy
So, can Switch Lite users play Virtual Boy's games?
Re: Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Delayed To Unannounced Date On Switch 1 & 2
So, it's delayed for all platforms? What's the point of highlighting Switch versions specifically? Lol.
Re: Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Game Project "AGE 1000"
How they can announce a new game when it's still unclear who is the Dragon Ball IP holder now, after Toriyama's death...
There's a dispute between Toriyama's friend and Shyūeishya since the last year.
Re: Feature: "Demoralisation Is A Strong Word, But It Accurately Describes The Situation" - Why Do So Many Games Get Delayed?
Mismanagement and reliance on day one patches with pre-orders.
Re: The Fable Reboot Is Reportedly "Under Consideration" For Switch 2
1. If they will release the game at all, lol.
2. It's not a real Fable like the 1st game.
Re: "The Delays Have Been Unacceptable" - The Wait Continues For Rock It Games' Croc Physical
Good that I've never ordered limited physical games. Especially after all those comments about LRG and co. that I've read for years.
I have only 2 games physically since December 2020, when I got my Switch V2. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes and NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition.
Re: Nintendo Releasing Physical 'Talking Flower' From Mario Wonder Next Spring
@hylianticipated Sounds cool. Thanks for the notification.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Final Fantasy VII Remake On Switch 2
Again, what's about handheld mode?
Re: Random: YouTuber Combines Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series X Into One Huge Machine
«YouTuber Combines Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series X Into One Huge Machine»
So, that's just a gaming PC? 😁
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Follow In PlayStation And Xbox's Footsteps This Year With "Global Price Hike"
RAM ans SSD prices go up because of AI slop, so... Every smart electronic will receive a price hike.
Re: "I'm Excited To Meet You" - Devon Pritchard Makes Her First Public Appearance As President Of NoA
So, now Nintendo of America will stop banning and forcing Japanese developers to censor their games, right?
...Right?
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
Paid update for upgraded graphics with the same 30FPS? Lol.
Games on GOG receives patches like this for free. Some of them even support not only 60FPS, but 90 and 120FPS as well.
Console gaming is too much monetized now.
Laptops (especially) and PCs are expensive... But, they don't force you to spend so much money for games, paid updates, and online. Also, PC stores have regional pricing, something that consoles stores lacks.
Re: Opinion: I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly
And no mention of Shovel Knight, huh?
Nintendo versions of the game have Knight Fairies that can be unlocked only through amiibo scan. Back in 2021, when I was thinking about which amiibo to buy (the choice was between Piranha Plant and Golden Shovel Knight), I've bought... Golden Shovel Knight, and after that, I've bought Shovel Knight: King of Cards, just to make more use of it, lol.
But the worst thing about specific platform exclusives in Shovel Knight is that only Nintendo's exclusive content is locked behind physical DLC. And it's even not Nintendo themed!
PlayStation versions have Kratos boss fight and exclusive gear for Shovel Knight. And it's free.
XBOX versions have Battletoads boss fight and exclusive gear for Shovel Knight. And, it's free.
Nintendo versions? Some Knight Fairies that aren't based on any Nintendo's IP and are locked behind amiibo paywall. Even no exclusive gear. Why PlayStation and XBOX users got exclusive content for free, while Nintendo users need to buy physical DLC!?
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
@AussieMcBucket Yep. If we want to continue to play Japanese games – we either need to switch to PC or learn Japanese language...
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
@Dalamar I meant «funny» sarcastically, not seriously.
I am myself disappointed with Nintendo's current guidelines since 2024, when they banned Hyperdimension Neptune and Death end re;Quest Zero from NA and PAL eShops...
Look:
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/romance-visual-novel-lovepical-poppy-coming-to-ps4-switch-on-june-25-in-japan
Another already translated Japanese game that isn't coming to NA and PAL eShops... It's not funny at all.
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
@ottoecamn @Dalamar @Nep-Nep-Freak @AussieMcBucket You know, it's funny to check Gematsu everyday just to see that every second or third Japanese game announced for Switch 1 and 2 is coming only to Japanese eShop, despite having already English translated versions that are available on GOG and/or Steam.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
1. Dying Light – ~175 hours.
2. Fate/EXTELLA LINK – ~45 hours.
3. MVC Fighting Collection – ~40 hours.
Re: Level-5 CEO Says He's Already Started Work On The Next Inazuma Eleven Game
@Darylb88 @DarkTron Ushiro was announced years ago. And where is it now? Nowhere. It was cancelled for the second time. First time was when it was originally announced for PSP.
Re: Level-5 CEO Says He's Already Started Work On The Next Inazuma Eleven Game
Do they still work on DECAPOLICE? Lol...
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
Well, Nintendo Switch 1 was more viable during its first year of lifespan than Switch 2, imo.
Re: Capcom Announces Resident Evil Showcase, Teases Brand New Gameplay And News For Requiem
Leon's gameplay, finally.
BIOHAZARD 6 players, rejoice.
Re: Review: Cassette Boy (Switch) - A Dimension-Flipping Zelda-like With A Unique Hook
I don't like the mix of 2D sprites with the 3D trees.
Re: Persona's 30th Anniversary Website Teases "The Next Chapter For The Series"
@Kalcheus Buying ATLUS's games day one is one of the foolest things to do.
Re: Nintendo's President Remains Coy On Potential Price Increases
So, he didn't talk about self-censorship of Nintendo titles, and didn't mention Nintendo of America's uncontrollable censorship and bans of Japanese games?
How convenient, right?
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Does This One Thing Better Than Any Other Nintendo Game
Being unable to remap controls in-game can be a serious issue.
Clustertruck is almost unplayable physically on consoles because of bad unremappable controls. Funny (nope) thing is, Steam version got controls remapper years ago, and while Landfall rep said that they will add controls remapping to console versions, it actually never happened.
Don't buy Clustertruck on consoles.
Re: PSA: Switch Game Vouchers Won't Be Sold After January 2026
@Drago201 Reason? Simple – money. Nintendo fans will swallow it and Nintendo themselves know this.
Re: Alex Turns Heel As 'The Man With No Allies' In Street Fighter 6 Trailer
@Bass_X0 The same for Vega (Dictator)? Every game killing him off, saying «Vega is dead.» and reviving him in the next instance?
The same for Heihachi? Yeah, different studios and IPs, but problem is the same.
Re: Mini Review: Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Almost The Cream Of The Crop
@Misima That's all consoles issue, not only Nintendo's, to be fair.
Also, the lack of mods is not that significant as the paid online in paid games. I'd be fine if online subscriptions were necessary only for F2P games, but they aren't. It's why online base is always bigger and more active on PC than on consoles.
But, as you see, users swallowed paid online and are fine with that, sadly.
Re: Alex Turns Heel As 'The Man With No Allies' In Street Fighter 6 Trailer
@mlt I mean, look at Charlie Nash. CAPCOM hated him since SFZ's days. Killing him in every game, turning him into a robot (Shadow) and Frankenstein (his SFV iteration), and turned his actions with plot significance into the dust.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
NA one for me.
PAL one looks too minimalistic for me. While JP one... Shows only Leon. That's boring.
Re: Fitness Boxing Appears To Be Teasing A Collab With Persona
@LEGEND_MARIOID @Pillowpants How are you still able to see Anti-Matter's comments? Lol.
When I've asked them once what Japanese boxing game they were playing on PS2, in one of «What are you playing this weekend?» articles, they've added me to the blacklist, lol.
Re: Fitness Boxing Appears To Be Teasing A Collab With Persona
Persona5 milking continues, yay...
Re: Editorial: Happy New Year From Nintendo Life
Happy New Year, ladies and gentlemen.