@ATaco yep reddit for sure. And twitter is arguably worse. I think I've only ever blocked one or 2 people ever on any forum and that was because they were just being an idiot rather than me just disagreeing with them.
@johnvboy this is how the Internet works now. You block out the noise you disagree with and surround yourself with noise you do agree with to make you feel like you are always right. It's a shame.
If people don't like it, don't buy it. You might say the practice is crappy, but that's Nintendo's choice. They don't have to give you this feature for free. They own it, if they want to try and make money this way, good for them. As a consumer if you don't like it, don't give them your money.
Played the base game, loved it, but got stuck on a chapter near the end and never went back to it. Must close this one out. Highly recommend if you loved the world and characters of BOTW.
In terms of technology I can see them investing more money in streaming. They aren't going to release a console that will compete in terms of power with the other consoles. They've already experimented with streaming, I can see that being more common in the future as they try to bridge that gap in some form or another.
Choice is better. But we are inching towards a more digital only future. I've no issue with it but I can understand why some would. Its not a deal breaker for me though like it is for some. I planned on getting this release, probably in cartridge form. But I'll download now instead.
Gamestop Ireland is offering a free Mario Golf water bottle. Actually looks really nice. Pre-ordered it because I was planning on getting it anyways and I got a voucher as a gift from a friend.
@OorWullie probably not. FIFA organisation is clearly against the whole thing and EA probably wouldnt risk upsetting FIFA by going for gaming rights. Probably would have been more likely that Konami swooped in and got the rights. Would be a big challenger to the FIFA games since it would have all the big name stars except for a small few few (Mbappe, Neymar etc)
Despite not owning a playstation since the PS1, the position of those buttons has been beaten into me. Only controller I sometimes struggle with is Nintendo since I've only owned one since the Switch. I've been an Xbox boy since the original and lately also playing on Stadia which thankfully has the same button layout as Xbox.
@dres the cool thing to do right now is bad mouth stadia. Mostly this is by fanboys/fangirls who pledge their undying devotion to only one platform and every other platform is trash as a result. I have a Switch, I play games on Stadia, I've owned Xbox and PlayStation consoles in the past. I just enjoy gaming. Others should do the same and leave the hate behind. But this is the Internet so that'll never happen.
@KayFiOS if you want to play on your tv you need a Chromecast Ultra and Stadia controller. Currently that bundle is available for €60/£52. If you want to play on Chrome browser on PC, android tablet or Android phone you can use any controller you already own. Just download the Stadia app on phones and tablets or go to www.stadia.com for browser play. You can play Bomberman R and Destiny 2 right now for free if you sign in on the website. No purchases necessary. Use your Switch Pro Controller if you have one.
@KayFiOS what is there to own? You can play games on Stadia without buying anything apart from the game itself. If you have a Gmail account, congrats. You are now also the proud "owner" of a Stadia.
I think nostalgia plays a huge part in how a lot of these remakes are received. I never played the original. Even though it's one of the best looking games on the console, I just couldn't get into it and dropped it after a few hours.
@COVIDberry I load up Rocket League. I get a pop up at the start to buy something. I click and it goes away. Proceed to menus, setup my game, play game for 5 minutes. At the end of game I win a skin or whatever and another link maybe to buy something. I click skip.
So that's twice in over 5 minutes I've had the inconvenience of having to press A. Not bad for a game that cost a lot of people literally nothing to play.
@FroZtedFlakerZz never understood this logic about micro transactions. I've been playing Rocket League for years. Never once have I spent additional money on it in micro transactions. They're completely optional.
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Re: Where To Pre-Order The Zelda: Skyward Sword Zelda Loftwing amiibo
@ukaskew Exactly this.
Re: Later This Week, Nintendo Switch Is Getting An Infrared Spy Alarm
Ironically, at $10 this is robbery.
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
@ATaco yep reddit for sure. And twitter is arguably worse. I think I've only ever blocked one or 2 people ever on any forum and that was because they were just being an idiot rather than me just disagreeing with them.
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
@johnvboy this is how the Internet works now. You block out the noise you disagree with and surround yourself with noise you do agree with to make you feel like you are always right. It's a shame.
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
If people don't like it, don't buy it. You might say the practice is crappy, but that's Nintendo's choice. They don't have to give you this feature for free. They own it, if they want to try and make money this way, good for them. As a consumer if you don't like it, don't give them your money.
Re: FORECLOSED Is A Stylish Cyberpunk Tale Heading To Switch This Summer
Getting this for sure. Just not sure what platform.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th May (North America)
Gonna try out Knockout City. Seems to be a mix of Splatoon meets Outcasters. And I like both of those games. Plus it's free so why not try it!
Re: Here's A Look At Link's Expansion Pass Bonus Gear In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Played the base game, loved it, but got stuck on a chapter near the end and never went back to it. Must close this one out. Highly recommend if you loved the world and characters of BOTW.
Re: Rocket League Signs Multi-Year Deal With Formula 1, All Ten Team Decals Available From Tomorrow
Looks cool. Hopefully down the line they release some retro liveries. Would love a 1998 or 1999 Jordan car to drive around in.
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
1: BOTW,
2: AC Odyssey
3: Tekken 3
4: Metal Gear Solid
5: Rocket League
Started playing Red Dead 2 recently and that is looking like it might take 2nd place.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Makes The Leap From Stadia To Switch Next Week
Play this game regularly with my mates on our Games Nights. Great fun!
Re: Deals: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Drops To Just £55 In The UK
Got mine on launch day. Still fire it up every so often. One of the coolest things I own for sure.
Re: Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer
Pre-ordered from Gamestop. Can't wait for it to arrive in 6 months time.
Re: Ubisoft Has Major Free-To-Play Plans Across "All" Franchises And Platforms
Mmm, not good. I like Ubisoft games as is. Not looking forward to this change.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About E3 2021?
"Super Switch" reveal. BOTW2. Crash for Smash. And maybe a new IP to look forward to.
Re: Hitman 3 - Cloud Version Now Includes 60FPS Performance Mode On Switch
If it gives people more opportunities to play a game that might not have been available to them, I'm all for cloud gaming. More choice is better.
Re: Nintendo's Ready For Acquisitions, When The Time Is Right
In terms of technology I can see them investing more money in streaming. They aren't going to release a console that will compete in terms of power with the other consoles. They've already experimented with streaming, I can see that being more common in the future as they try to bridge that gap in some form or another.
Re: Random: Elon Musk Appears On Saturday Night Live As Wario
I haven't seen a funny SNL skit in years. This was terrible.
Re: It Seems Game Builder Garage Will Only Be Available On The eShop In Europe
Choice is better. But we are inching towards a more digital only future. I've no issue with it but I can understand why some would. Its not a deal breaker for me though like it is for some. I planned on getting this release, probably in cartridge form. But I'll download now instead.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 8th)
Haven't played Switch much lately unless playing multiplayer with mates. Mario Kart, Broforce, Splatoon and Rocket League is usually the playlist.
Re: Talking Point: Should Nintendo Do More DLC For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Or Just Release Mario Kart 9 Already?
If they release a new game now they'll just re release it on the next home console. Gimme dlc for 8 and then next gen gimme a whole new game.
Re: Super Animal Royale Is Parachuting Onto Switch Later This Year
Coming to all platforms and has crossplay. This is the way.
Re: Sega Will Start Selling NFTs Based On Its IPs This Summer
I have no idea what most of this article means.
Re: Aussie Retailer Offering "An Actual Golf Ball" As A Mario Golf Pre-Order Bonus
Gamestop Ireland is offering a free Mario Golf water bottle. Actually looks really nice. Pre-ordered it because I was planning on getting it anyways and I got a voucher as a gift from a friend.
Edit: that's the one @1UP_MARIO
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd April (Europe)
Have yet to buy anything on Switch yet this year. And my first purchase will likely be Mario Golf which is a bit away yet,
Re: GameStop CEO Reportedly In Line For A $179m 'Goodbye' Deal This Summer
Someone gave me a GS voucher recently as a present. Better use it quick before they go under and it's worth nothing.
Re: Forget The European Super League, True 'Football Drama' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
@OorWullie probably not. FIFA organisation is clearly against the whole thing and EA probably wouldnt risk upsetting FIFA by going for gaming rights. Probably would have been more likely that Konami swooped in and got the rights. Would be a big challenger to the FIFA games since it would have all the big name stars except for a small few few (Mbappe, Neymar etc)
Re: Forget The European Super League, True 'Football Drama' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Nice concept. Doesn't look too entertaining though.
Re: Xbox Cloud On Switch? Nintendo Won't Allow It, Says Industry Analyst
Xbox is doing their best to bring the service to every other screen that people already have anyways. They don't need to bring it to Switch.
Re: First 4 Figures Announces Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Champions Series
Dammit. Now I gotta go buyin stuff again.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Rated In Australia (Again) Ahead Of Expansion Pass Release
Need to finish the main story. Got stuck in Chapter 6 final battle and dropped off it. Loved what I played of it.
Re: My Nintendo Europe Is Giving Away This Super Mario 35 Zipper Pouch - Just Pay Shipping
Meh, I think I'll pass.
Re: NERD Explains The Challenge Of Bringing Super Mario Sunshine To Switch
Why is Pharrell William's old band explaining this to us?
Re: Talking Point: The Problem With The X Button
Despite not owning a playstation since the PS1, the position of those buttons has been beaten into me. Only controller I sometimes struggle with is Nintendo since I've only owned one since the Switch. I've been an Xbox boy since the original and lately also playing on Stadia which thankfully has the same button layout as Xbox.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@dres the cool thing to do right now is bad mouth stadia. Mostly this is by fanboys/fangirls who pledge their undying devotion to only one platform and every other platform is trash as a result. I have a Switch, I play games on Stadia, I've owned Xbox and PlayStation consoles in the past. I just enjoy gaming. Others should do the same and leave the hate behind. But this is the Internet so that'll never happen.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@CodyMKW you need to pay for that option on Switch too.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@Zorox88 it's free though. You don't need to buy it again. Just download it.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@ilh by the looks of it it's not in the cloud. You download the game.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@KayFiOS if you want to play on your tv you need a Chromecast Ultra and Stadia controller. Currently that bundle is available for €60/£52. If you want to play on Chrome browser on PC, android tablet or Android phone you can use any controller you already own. Just download the Stadia app on phones and tablets or go to www.stadia.com for browser play. You can play Bomberman R and Destiny 2 right now for free if you sign in on the website. No purchases necessary. Use your Switch Pro Controller if you have one.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
@KayFiOS what is there to own? You can play games on Stadia without buying anything apart from the game itself. If you have a Gmail account, congrats. You are now also the proud "owner" of a Stadia.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles
Been playing this the last few months on Stadia. Great game. Highly recommend.
Re: EA Job Listing Suggests Madden Could Be Coming To Switch
I gave up waiting for a Switch version, got it on Stadia instead for playing portable or big screen. Would have bought on Nintendo given the option.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th March (North America)
@TheLightSpirit was going to pick it up physical but Smyths or Gamestop don't seem to be carrying it in stock at all. Might have to go digital.
Re: Germany Is Considering An 18+ Rating On Video Games With Loot Boxes
@quinnyboy58 Exactly this.
Re: Valheim On Switch? Port Wizards Panic Button Would Love To Help Make It Happen
AC Odyssey was a great game. Gonna wait for this one to drop down to €25 or so before I bite. These games are a time sync.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'I Could Have Never Designed The Wii... It Was Just Amazing To See'
Phil is the man.
Re: Feature: Why Zelda: Link’s Awakening Is Literally My Dream Game
@avictorao Glad you enjoyed it. I hope they remake some of the other Zelda games in a smilar art-style.
Re: Feature: Why Zelda: Link’s Awakening Is Literally My Dream Game
I think nostalgia plays a huge part in how a lot of these remakes are received. I never played the original. Even though it's one of the best looking games on the console, I just couldn't get into it and dropped it after a few hours.
Re: Epic Games Buys Mediatonic, The Studio Behind Fall Guys
@COVIDberry I load up Rocket League. I get a pop up at the start to buy something. I click and it goes away. Proceed to menus, setup my game, play game for 5 minutes. At the end of game I win a skin or whatever and another link maybe to buy something. I click skip.
So that's twice in over 5 minutes I've had the inconvenience of having to press A. Not bad for a game that cost a lot of people literally nothing to play.
Re: Epic Games Buys Mediatonic, The Studio Behind Fall Guys
@FroZtedFlakerZz never understood this logic about micro transactions. I've been playing Rocket League for years. Never once have I spent additional money on it in micro transactions. They're completely optional.