@Madao DC and Marvel are real films plus if you aren't watching the likes of Bullettrain, Top Gun, Avatar, The Meal, Smile, Everything Everywhere and such then that's your problem. End of the day once the comic book movie phase ends Hollywood will move on to the next big thing something they have been doing since forever, once upon time it was endless westerns then endless Star Wars knock offs then endless slashes and so on.
@mysuddendoom You own a Switch, a phone and use the internet so you already support people like JK and far more worse people then JK. Also JK never said she wants Trans people gone nor has she supported violence against Trans people.
@calbeau I'm saying just because one game was ported "well" doesn't mean another will, i find the whole "it can run Doom and The Witcher 3" argument stupid as it ignores so much stuff. The fact the PS4 version has seen a delay suggests its rough what doesn't bode well for the Switch.
As for NMS well it was reacted pretty negatively by Digital Foundry and they largely contradicted NL review with evidence. Its not a good port and its very much a case of just because HG could doesn't mean they should have.
@calbeau No Man's Sky is not good on Switch and i've stopped playing that version because of how lackluster the port has proving to be. Its missing key features, the downgraded graphics are too much of a hit, the framerate is rough and its even missing smaller things as well.
All that said comparing NMS to Hogwarts is stupid as its different games and engines. I expect Hogwarts will be a mess on Switch and last gen consoles considering the delays and how it appears to been made for current gen first and last gen second.
@WhiteTrashGuy Considering the state of the world right now and how difficult putting out new consoles is i highly doubt its coming, even now its hard to find PS5's and Series X's 2 year on plus the Switch is still selling really well. A Switch Pro is never happening and i expect 2024 will see the Switch 2 or whatever the new Nintendo console is.
@WhiteTrashGuy The PS4 version has also been delayed. A Switch Pro or Switch 2 isn't happening yet, would be nice yes but if a new Switch was happening it would have been revealed by now.
@jowe_gw and? That has nothing to do with kids thinking N64 and PS1 games look better. I'm not defending Gamefreak i'm pointing out how stupid some of the criticisms are from those that most likely weren't even born when the PS1 and N64 gen was a thing.
@munstahunta You can easily tell someones age when they say something looks like a PS1 or N64 game because to anyone that's actually played those consoles knows full well that this is leaps and bounds more visually impressive then what those consoles could put out.
@Serpenterror The only game in the list what fits that description of watching more then playing is The Quarry. As for "actual good games" yeah every game in the list is a good game with many being great games and three easily being three of the best games ever made.
@theModestMouse Just because something is original doesn't mean its the best of the year. Elden Ring and GoW may not be "original" but they are easily the two best games this year.
Would have been nice if there was a chance of a Shiny Eevee appearing in them. I've caught some but i'm more interested in the rewards then Eevee itself.
The games are great its just a shame the performance is dire and that its filled with bugs, hopefully Gamefreak can sort that and get it in a better state.
@BadPlayerOne The Expedictions are heavily tied to being a community, its great seeing everyone around you doing them. Remove the MP aspect and they're just extra grindy mission what grow boring quick.
@Astral-Grain Fine sure but S&V have a mostly seamless world, 90% of the world be explored without a loading screen, in fact its more open then Skyrim going by your facts so 🤷♂️
I don't deny the game is behind in a lot of areas (hell its behind Legends in some ways) but giving us a seamless world is not something they're behind in. They promised us an open world and we got one even if it could be much better.
@Astral-Grain In ES nearly all major city or town place is hidden behind a loading screen, yes sure smaller town areas aren't but anything of a noticeable size isn't part of the main open world, in fact pretty every cave is also behind a loading screen as well even smaller ones.
I wasn't comparing PM to AC i was showing not every open world has a jump button, the Arkham games don't either nor does the recent Gotham Knights or the semi open God of War Ragnarok.
@Astral-Grain Seamless towns are in S/V and um nearly every town/city in Elder Scrolls is locked behind a loading screen, you have played ES right? Jumping isn't important, Assassin's Creed also restricts jumping and that's what S/V does it restricts it as you can still jump its just limited to your rideable Legendary.
The performance is dire and there's no downplaying that but that aside it does a lot right and see's many improvements to the series.
Fun thing i was round my Uncles place this weekend and my 10 year old cousin was playing Scarlet and he did not care or even notice the problems. Its easy for us to complain but the core audience just want to catch Pokemon and don't even know what a framerate is.
Sounds good and free is always good as well. Finally finished the first island today and yeah that boss fight was pretty cool, overall i'm really enjoying the game and its easily one of the best 3D Sonic games out there.
@Fizza The actual prices of the MTX are pretty awful but the game gives you currency all the time and nothing is locked to MTX only so providing you're careful with the spending you can buy anything with what you earn and what they give you. That solo mode i mentioned also gives you a ton of currency as well.
@Fizza I have nearly 400 hours logged in and i haven't spent a penny on it, the game is extremely generous despite being F2P. First time players are giving enough currency to make any deck they want as well.
As for being a good starting point? Hard to say, if you know the basics that helps and the game does have a solo mode what is basically a big tutorial on various things and decks. The main meat though is playing online with others and if you're new it can be rough for a while. All that said its F2P so no harm trying it.
I'm curious to what the collab is with the show. I did hope for an option to make Geralt look like Cavill but i doubt it now. My big unrealistic dream would be Cavill has re-recorded all the dialogue with the option being you can know play the entire game as his version.
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Re: Henry Cavill Won't Return To The Witcher Even Though He's No Longer Superman
@Madao DC and Marvel are real films plus if you aren't watching the likes of Bullettrain, Top Gun, Avatar, The Meal, Smile, Everything Everywhere and such then that's your problem. End of the day once the comic book movie phase ends Hollywood will move on to the next big thing something they have been doing since forever, once upon time it was endless westerns then endless Star Wars knock offs then endless slashes and so on.
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of The Year 2022
Xenoblade 3 is my Switch game of the year, amazing game and the best in the series.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Magics Up July Release Date On Switch, Launches After Other Versions
@mysuddendoom You own a Switch, a phone and use the internet so you already support people like JK and far more worse people then JK. Also JK never said she wants Trans people gone nor has she supported violence against Trans people.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Magics Up July Release Date On Switch, Launches After Other Versions
@calbeau I'm saying just because one game was ported "well" doesn't mean another will, i find the whole "it can run Doom and The Witcher 3" argument stupid as it ignores so much stuff. The fact the PS4 version has seen a delay suggests its rough what doesn't bode well for the Switch.
As for NMS well it was reacted pretty negatively by Digital Foundry and they largely contradicted NL review with evidence. Its not a good port and its very much a case of just because HG could doesn't mean they should have.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Magics Up July Release Date On Switch, Launches After Other Versions
@calbeau No Man's Sky is not good on Switch and i've stopped playing that version because of how lackluster the port has proving to be. Its missing key features, the downgraded graphics are too much of a hit, the framerate is rough and its even missing smaller things as well.
All that said comparing NMS to Hogwarts is stupid as its different games and engines. I expect Hogwarts will be a mess on Switch and last gen consoles considering the delays and how it appears to been made for current gen first and last gen second.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Magics Up July Release Date On Switch, Launches After Other Versions
@WhiteTrashGuy Considering the state of the world right now and how difficult putting out new consoles is i highly doubt its coming, even now its hard to find PS5's and Series X's 2 year on plus the Switch is still selling really well. A Switch Pro is never happening and i expect 2024 will see the Switch 2 or whatever the new Nintendo console is.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Magics Up July Release Date On Switch, Launches After Other Versions
@WhiteTrashGuy The PS4 version has also been delayed. A Switch Pro or Switch 2 isn't happening yet, would be nice yes but if a new Switch was happening it would have been revealed by now.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Over 2.5 Million Copies Worldwide
Brilliant news as that means more of this new style. Easily the best 3D Sonic in a very long time and one of my highlights this year.
Re: Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Epic Games Knowingly Made Fortnite "Very, Very Addictive"
Can't see these parents winning this, end of the day you're the parents so take control as its not Epic's fault you can't control your kids.
Re: PowerWash Simulator Dev Provides Update On Nintendo Switch Release
@theModestMouse Because its chill and zen and stress free, i actually use this as one of my relax before sleep games.
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Has Begun
Got mine, he's a beast.
Re: Video: Here's A Look At Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance (Version 1.1.0)
Honestly all i want is audio cues for shiny's right now.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
Due to having so much time and even money invested in the Switch version i shell stick with that version even if 4K/60fps is very tempting.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
@jowe_gw and? That has nothing to do with kids thinking N64 and PS1 games look better. I'm not defending Gamefreak i'm pointing out how stupid some of the criticisms are from those that most likely weren't even born when the PS1 and N64 gen was a thing.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
@SpaceboyScreams Art style sure but S&V arw doing way more then any Gamecube game, honestly a Gamecube game on a 4K screen looks pretty hideous.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
@munstahunta You can easily tell someones age when they say something looks like a PS1 or N64 game because to anyone that's actually played those consoles knows full well that this is leaps and bounds more visually impressive then what those consoles could put out.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
@mercybit Nintendo being vague with patch notes is nothing new.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
Would be nice if they added a shiny notification in the overworld like what Legends had as its pain trying to not miss any.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, LEGO Star Wars & More Crowned TIME's 'Best Video Games Of 2022'
@Serpenterror The only game in the list what fits that description of watching more then playing is The Quarry. As for "actual good games" yeah every game in the list is a good game with many being great games and three easily being three of the best games ever made.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, LEGO Star Wars & More Crowned TIME's 'Best Video Games Of 2022'
@theModestMouse Just because something is original doesn't mean its the best of the year. Elden Ring and GoW may not be "original" but they are easily the two best games this year.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, LEGO Star Wars & More Crowned TIME's 'Best Video Games Of 2022'
Horizon and The Quarry over Elden Ring? Haha yeah ok sure.
Re: Feature: 30 Changes We'd Like To See In The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Update
I'm willing to bet other then bug fixes none of those things will happen.
Re: Frustrated Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Players Are Reportedly Getting Refunds
Meanwhile i just reached post game and have really enjoyed myself and i think its the best entry in years despite its big issues.
Re: The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Has Begun
@theoneandonlyidiot Should be one for every type.
Re: Random: Player Discovers Easy Way To Get 1000 Steps In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
I just walked around in a small circle for a minute or two done, it was pretty easy and painless.
Re: The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Has Begun
@Askalt You do realise removing this event isn't going to make patches come faster right?
Re: The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Has Begun
Would have been nice if there was a chance of a Shiny Eevee appearing in them. I've caught some but i'm more interested in the rewards then Eevee itself.
Re: CD Projekt Red Showcases Witcher 3 Free Netflix DLC Update, Out December 14th
@grovertheblue Might get some of the QoL stuff but i wouldn't expect much else.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best New Pokémon Design In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
Tinkaton is my favourite plus if you read the Dex entries you will find they're little sh*ts and cause trouble for a certain metal bird Pokemon.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Surpass 10 Million Sales In First Three Days, Setting New Nintendo Record
The games are great its just a shame the performance is dire and that its filled with bugs, hopefully Gamefreak can sort that and get it in a better state.
Re: No Man's Sky Brings 2022's Limited-Time Expeditions To Switch From Tomorrow
@BadPlayerOne The Expedictions are heavily tied to being a community, its great seeing everyone around you doing them. Remove the MP aspect and they're just extra grindy mission what grow boring quick.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
@jowe_gw As long as i'm still enjoying myself like i am with Violet i couldn't give a monkeys toss.
Re: No Man's Sky Brings 2022's Limited-Time Expeditions To Switch From Tomorrow
@WaltherP99 You wanted a Fallout style narrative driving RPG to be like NMS?
Re: No Man's Sky Brings 2022's Limited-Time Expeditions To Switch From Tomorrow
These will suck on Switch with the lack of MP.
Re: Soapbox: How To Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Open World
@Astral-Grain Fine sure but S&V have a mostly seamless world, 90% of the world be explored without a loading screen, in fact its more open then Skyrim going by your facts so 🤷♂️
I don't deny the game is behind in a lot of areas (hell its behind Legends in some ways) but giving us a seamless world is not something they're behind in. They promised us an open world and we got one even if it could be much better.
Re: Soapbox: How To Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Open World
@Astral-Grain In ES nearly all major city or town place is hidden behind a loading screen, yes sure smaller town areas aren't but anything of a noticeable size isn't part of the main open world, in fact pretty every cave is also behind a loading screen as well even smaller ones.
I wasn't comparing PM to AC i was showing not every open world has a jump button, the Arkham games don't either nor does the recent Gotham Knights or the semi open God of War Ragnarok.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
7 and 8 seem to be the highest scores, i guess people don't hate them as much as they say haha
Re: Soapbox: How To Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Open World
@Astral-Grain Seamless towns are in S/V and um nearly every town/city in Elder Scrolls is locked behind a loading screen, you have played ES right? Jumping isn't important, Assassin's Creed also restricts jumping and that's what S/V does it restricts it as you can still jump its just limited to your rideable Legendary.
Re: UK Charts: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Enjoy The Second Biggest Franchise Launch Of All Time
The performance is dire and there's no downplaying that but that aside it does a lot right and see's many improvements to the series.
Fun thing i was round my Uncles place this weekend and my 10 year old cousin was playing Scarlet and he did not care or even notice the problems. Its easy for us to complain but the core audience just want to catch Pokemon and don't even know what a framerate is.
Re: Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
Knew this was coming so i saved up for the lot, can finally have a PM icon.
Re: Sprigatito Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Most Popular Starter, According To Famitsu Survey
I'm a Cat person so yeah of course i picked him, the first time i picked Grass as well.
Re: The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Begun
Just nabbed it, a flying Pikachu is always welcome.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Will Receive "Multiple" Free DLC Content Updates
Sounds good and free is always good as well. Finally finished the first island today and yeah that boss fight was pretty cool, overall i'm really enjoying the game and its easily one of the best 3D Sonic games out there.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Name Your Pokémon?
Nah i never nickname them and never will.
Re: Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Receives Team Battle Mode Update, Available Now
@Fizza The actual prices of the MTX are pretty awful but the game gives you currency all the time and nothing is locked to MTX only so providing you're careful with the spending you can buy anything with what you earn and what they give you. That solo mode i mentioned also gives you a ton of currency as well.
Re: Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Receives Team Battle Mode Update, Available Now
@Fizza I have nearly 400 hours logged in and i haven't spent a penny on it, the game is extremely generous despite being F2P. First time players are giving enough currency to make any deck they want as well.
As for being a good starting point? Hard to say, if you know the basics that helps and the game does have a solo mode what is basically a big tutorial on various things and decks. The main meat though is playing online with others and if you're new it can be rough for a while. All that said its F2P so no harm trying it.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Are Out This Week, Which Version Are You Getting?
Violet purely because its one of my favourite colours, its currently downloaded and waiting to be unlocked.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto, Creator Of Super Mario And Zelda At Nintendo, Turns 70
Utter legend and still going strong, happy birthday to him.
Re: CD Projekt Red Reconfirms Netflix DLC For The Witcher 3 On Switch
I'm curious to what the collab is with the show. I did hope for an option to make Geralt look like Cavill but i doubt it now. My big unrealistic dream would be Cavill has re-recorded all the dialogue with the option being you can know play the entire game as his version.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch
Glad i stuck with the PS5 version.