When the trailer started I could tell it was going to be a game. I thought to myself wow this looks like a computer game, I’ve seen these before and I can just tell - it’s a gift of mine. And do you know what else I thought?! I thought it’s going to be awesome and I don’t give a monkeys what console it’s on. I want to play it.
I hope it’s a switch 2 1st year exclusive that showcases the extra grunt under the hood. Not hindered by being a cross-gen release. I want to be wowed!
This seems like it’s intended to raise awareness for the upcoming Craaaaazzzy Taxi game (I’m pumped btw). I can’t help but think if it was free or £1 then it would gain a lot attention. £4.49 is taking the pizz
Thank you NL for highlighting a world beyond X. I will sign up to Bluesky immediately and promptly completely forget about it because I get all the N news I need right here.
@rockodoodle that’s awesome for people like you - some great remakes there. And I’m more than happy for N to keep quality remakes coming. I’d also like some new titles as well which are presumably all being developed now for the Super Ultra Dolphin Switch.
Oh dear. I wasn’t expecting to want this game so much but … the needing a notebook part… awesome. “The lack of help may overwhelm some players” is a big pro for me. I don’t want any handholding thank you very much.
I love EA they are my favourite publisher. So innovative and always putting the player experience first and profits second. God where would gaming be without EA?! I hope we never find out.
There is another factor here that makes these numbers even more astounding and that is that console and game prices haven’t followed inflation. Ie a switch today costs approximately the same as N64 (launch priced £250) back in the day. Same with the games. Turok launched at £70 IIRC. So the fact that the profits - even after adjusting for inflation - are so much higher when the tech in real terms is much cheaper blows my mind. Strong work Ninty!
EDIT thank you to all those that have enlightened me. I wasn’t aware that NSO subscription counts as an in-game purchase hence the label. @IceClimbersMain @Link3710
This is a great read, thank you for sharing. I have a number of games that I can’t go back to because they transport me back to an unhappy time in my life. But this has made me think perhaps I should go back and complete them for some sort of closure.
The continued success in JP has no doubt contributed to this rumoured Super Switch release date push back to 2025. I am more than happy to start seeing sales drop off now.
@Mr_Monochrome but if you’ve already purchased them you don’t need a subscription service because you’ve already got them. Doesn’t the license dictate that you can play the game on a particular console? Not on every machine that the company ever puts out
I want it to be a Luigi’s Mansion Horror film. Blair Witch style shaky cam. Daisy and Peach team up to rescue the Mario bros. Toads get sacrificed along the way. Yes it’s dark and it’s all masterminded by Waluigi.
So please explain why would I as a legal owner of a game and legal owner of a console to play said game want to emulate it on PC? So I can mod it? Improve it? But then I’m not playing the original game and the creators’ original vision. I’ve got the console. This I don’t understand. And expecting to be able to play a game on every Nintendo device ever because I once bought the licence is unbelievable. You bought the game. Keep the game. Look after your console and game, and guess what you can play said game. Congratulations. Why won’t my VHS collection play on every AV device ever? Why won’t I always get everything ever and more? Why do business look after their IP? Why do businesses need to make money and not give me stuff for free for ever and ever.
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Re: Silksong Is "Not In Dev Hell" According To Playtester
So perhaps it’s even worse than hell?! What, like dead?! Silksong RIP
Re: No, The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Was Not Running On 'Switch 2'
When the trailer started I could tell it was going to be a game. I thought to myself wow this looks like a computer game, I’ve seen these before and I can just tell - it’s a gift of mine. And do you know what else I thought?! I thought it’s going to be awesome and I don’t give a monkeys what console it’s on. I want to play it.
Re: Soapbox: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Won't Be The Franchise's 'BOTW Moment', And That's Okay
@B_Lindz I’d even argue that Zelda had its Metroid Prime moment with BoTW!
Re: Nintendo Direct June 2024: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
I would be happy with one big surprise first party title. That’s all. Hit me Ninty!
Re: The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Has Been Rated For Switch
If it comes packaged with a curved screen CRT and light gun I’ll buy it.
Re: Random: It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
I hope it’s a switch 2 1st year exclusive that showcases the extra grunt under the hood. Not hindered by being a cross-gen release. I want to be wowed!
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario Dominates As The Switch Scores A Full House
NL the tables are nice. Now can we get folders too?
Re: Crazy Taxi's Axel Joins Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble This Fall
This seems like it’s intended to raise awareness for the upcoming Craaaaazzzy Taxi game (I’m pumped btw). I can’t help but think if it was free or £1 then it would gain a lot attention. £4.49 is taking the pizz
Re: Feature: 20 Great Gaming Accounts You Should Follow On Bluesky
Thank you NL for highlighting a world beyond X. I will sign up to Bluesky immediately and promptly completely forget about it because I get all the N news I need right here.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Reiterates Plan To Put "More Of Our Games On More Platforms"
@locky-mavo did they change her name? 😉
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Were First Revealed 10 Years Ago Today, And We Still Want More
I’m waiting for my Ricky Winterborn amiibo.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Want Quality And Performance Options For Nintendo's 'Switch 2' Games?
@KayFiOS was going to say the exact same thing. I so hope we get some Switch 1 games patched to unlocked Switch 2 power assuming b/c compatibility.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July 2024
@rockodoodle that’s awesome for people like you - some great remakes there. And I’m more than happy for N to keep quality remakes coming. I’d also like some new titles as well which are presumably all being developed now for the Super Ultra Dolphin Switch.
Re: Random: Nintendo Of America Appears To Have Updated Its Sign
I’m taking this as a good sign!
Waverace 4 confirmed!!
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July 2024
hmmm … hmmmmmm … I love Luigi’s Mansion and Super Monkey Ball but we really need Super Switch to hurry up.
Re: Rumour: Leaker Hints At New Nintendo Codenames, Persona 6 On 'Switch 2', And More
ETERNAL DARKNESS 2 confirmed!!
Or
F-zero GX remaster confirmed!!
please
Re: Japanese Charts: Ring Fit Adventure Jumps Into Second In A Quiet Week For Sales
@ShonenJump121 I’m in same boat as you. I’m gonna wait for the Super Switch proper release and hopefully some cheap deals on unwanted OLEDs.
Re: Nintendo Celebrates Paper Mario: TTYD Release With "Retro" GameCube Cover
@versionfiv don’t think about it!! The GameCube is still that little powerful wonder box in my eyes. F-Zero GX!! Oh my!! Still so beautiful.
Re: Poll: A New Donkey Kong Game Must Be Coming, But What Should It Be?
Where is the option for ANY NEW DK GAME!!!
Anything is better than this endless waiting surely?!
Re: Review: Lorelei And The Laser Eyes (Switch) - An Excellent Puzzle-Filled Homage To Resident Evil
Oh dear. I wasn’t expecting to want this game so much but … the needing a notebook part… awesome. “The lack of help may overwhelm some players” is a big pro for me. I don’t want any handholding thank you very much.
Re: Random: Four Players Remain On The Nintendo Network Servers, One Month After Closure
This is reminiscent of me in GRID Autosport lobby. Where is everyone?
Re: Rumour: Zelda LEGO Is Supposedly Coming This September
— looks up current remortgaging deals —
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Were Just The Perfect Length?
Tetris. Play as long as your skill allows!
Re: Monkey Island Creator's "Zelda Meets Diablo Meets Thimbleweed Park" RPG Looks Delightful
I’m liking the look. Let it be good! My backlog needs it!
Re: EA Apparently Exploring The Idea Of In-Game Ads In Traditional AAA Titles
I love EA they are my favourite publisher. So innovative and always putting the player experience first and profits second. God where would gaming be without EA?! I hope we never find out.
Re: Rumour: Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered
@Not_Soos New Switch Next Deluxe?
Re: Rumour: Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered
Can’t believe the Switch Lite wasn’t called LiteSwitch. Anyway, SuperSwitch will do Ninty. Don’t overthink it.
Re: New Soulslike Another Crab's Treasure Surpasses 100k Sales In Opening Weekend
I’m hovering over the purchase button waiting for a performance update. Then it’ll sit in my backlog for a number of years.
Re: Nintendo's Profit During The Switch Generation Is Absolutely Wild
There is another factor here that makes these numbers even more astounding and that is that console and game prices haven’t followed inflation. Ie a switch today costs approximately the same as N64 (launch priced £250) back in the day. Same with the games. Turok launched at £70 IIRC. So the fact that the profits - even after adjusting for inflation - are so much higher when the tech in real terms is much cheaper blows my mind. Strong work Ninty!
Re: Nintendo Switch "Successor" Announcement Is Coming "This Fiscal Year"
SUPER ULTRA DOLPHIN SWITCH announced
You can play and swim at the same time! Who saw that coming?!!!
Re: 'Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition' For Switch Rated By ESRB
I stopped reading at in-game purchases
EDIT thank you to all those that have enlightened me. I wasn’t aware that NSO subscription counts as an in-game purchase hence the label. @IceClimbersMain @Link3710
Re: Soapbox: During A Mental Health Crisis, It Wasn't Cosy Games That Helped
This is a great read, thank you for sharing. I have a number of games that I can’t go back to because they transport me back to an unhappy time in my life. But this has made me think perhaps I should go back and complete them for some sort of closure.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Endless Ocean: Luminous
@6thHorizon Goodness is in the eye of the beluga whale or something…
Re: Best Pikmin Games
The original 30 day time limit was genius! Such pressure. This was Miyamoto’s original vision and for me it’s the best because of it.
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Said To Be Fully Backward Compatible With A Larger, 1080p Screen
I really hope it plays games. If it doesn’t I’m not buying it.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Speeds Into Pole Position, Once Again
Have you accidentally posted the JP charts because this chart looks unreal for the UK?!
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Pole Position As Game Sales Falter
The continued success in JP has no doubt contributed to this rumoured Super Switch release date push back to 2025. I am more than happy to start seeing sales drop off now.
Re: Nintendo Apparently Wanted Samus Aran's Fortnite Skin To Be A Switch Exclusive
The thought of my dear Samus in Fortnite makes me retch.
Re: Motorsport Eras Collide In 'Hot Lap Racing', Speeding Onto Switch This July
Nothing on Switch beats GRID Autosport classic Minis need I say more.
Re: Japanese Charts: Princess Peach: Showtime Claims The Throne For The Third Week In A Row
Anyone else want switch sells to drop off so that we get the Super Switch a little sooner?
Re: Sea Of Thieves Could Lead To More Xbox Exclusives On Other Platforms
oh RARE come home my dear child. You have been gone long enough.
Re: Random: BAFTA's 'Iconic Game Characters' Poll Has Us Scratching Our Heads
Ricky Winterborn!!!
Re: Random: The Minecraft Movie Will Feature Trees, Believe It Or Not
@carlos82 Alien?
Re: Nintendo Files Patent To Ease 'Troublesome' Switch Dock Wires
Surely it should swivel 1080 degrees instead
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
Stunt Race FX is still a favourite of mine so frame rates can do one. I’m sure my girls won’t notice a thing. Bring it on
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Kingdom Come Deliverance On Switch
Assuming the Super Switch is backwards compatible I really hope devs release patches to unlock Super Switch performance on games like this.
If they do I’ll be all over this game.
Re: Creators Of New Switch Emulator 'Suyu' Hope To Avoid Nintendo's Wrath
@Mr_Monochrome but if you’ve already purchased them you don’t need a subscription service because you’ve already got them. Doesn’t the license dictate that you can play the game on a particular console? Not on every machine that the company ever puts out
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From The Next Super Mario Bros. Movie?
I want it to be a Luigi’s Mansion Horror film. Blair Witch style shaky cam. Daisy and Peach team up to rescue the Mario bros. Toads get sacrificed along the way. Yes it’s dark and it’s all masterminded by Waluigi.
Re: Creators Of New Switch Emulator 'Suyu' Hope To Avoid Nintendo's Wrath
So please explain why would I as a legal owner of a game and legal owner of a console to play said game want to emulate it on PC? So I can mod it? Improve it? But then I’m not playing the original game and the creators’ original vision. I’ve got the console. This I don’t understand. And expecting to be able to play a game on every Nintendo device ever because I once bought the licence is unbelievable. You bought the game. Keep the game. Look after your console and game, and guess what you can play said game. Congratulations. Why won’t my VHS collection play on every AV device ever? Why won’t I always get everything ever and more? Why do business look after their IP? Why do businesses need to make money and not give me stuff for free for ever and ever.
Re: Princess Peach: Showtime! Developer Seemingly Revealed In Demo's Code
I was hoping it was NLG but thinking about it I hope they are working on LM4 and some other gems.