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Re: Best Nintendo Switch Wacky Physics Games

abes3

Snake Pass was one of those highly talked about games that I ended up getting on release way-back-when. I have never felt rage towards a game like I did with snake pass. It's possibly the most frustrating game with a story that's just 'meh' to go with it. 'Wacky' Ooft no.

Re: Video: Digital Foundry Investigates Switch's Lowest Resolution Games

abes3

The logistics of having increased output requiring more power but staying portable is going to be a logistical nightmare. Seth from IGN proposed a upgraded dock with increased power in the base station and I think that's the best solution

If Super Switch is on the horizon I hope it's as light and portable as the current OLED.

Re: Embracer Group Acquires Limited Run Games, Lord Of The Rings IP & More

abes3

@Ventilator what your saying isn't wrong.
But it can be justified.

They don't have the power to get retail games cheaper than others so yeah you'll pay more.

They do sell cheap eShop games for $35 but people like me are happy to pay the premium for a physical copy just because Doom 64 came in a N64 style packaging.

Additionally they do also sell limited run copies of games like Scott Pilgrim, Night Trap, Celeste. All games under $10 on the eShop but there is a market for physical versions.

It's a niche online store for a niche market. And sure while I'm buying stuff I may as well buy ninja turtles too, it's $10 more than everywhere else but I'm here anyway.

Your points are valid, I'm just saying they're don't create games, they work on deals with the owners of the titles to produce a product. They don't necessarily have an input with DLC inclusion unless the developers agree to it.
LRG don't/Legally can't release a game without permission, there needs to be economic, commercial and contractual factors for them to publish then product and then get permission from the console manufacturer to get it to run on the system.
-All of this is a cost or time (which is billable because no one is working for free)

At the end of the day they're also a company who needs to make money to survive, a big part of their revenue is the 'junk' that comes with the game that give it that premium price.

I'd just say if you don't like them, don't buy from them. But people like me who like the junk and don't mind paying extra to get it early, fancy box, collectable cards, cool box art, vinyl soundtracks that I'll never actually play... that's who they're marketing towards.

Re: PlatinumGames Hints At Another Project G.G. Reveal Next Year

abes3

I feel like majority of the commenters here didn't read "NEW IP" - I'd love Astral Chain sequel but that's not 'new'. I read this as a 'new' hero game. Either way I'm excited, platinum games have a way of making the most ridiculous things work well and be entertaining, funny and memorable. Looking forward to what ever the put out. Hoping it comes to Switch