I wonder if the sales numbers are accounting for all versions (Bedrock console and mobile versions, Java PC versions, licenses for the Educational Edition, legacy console editions, et cetera). Also, of the millions playing, how many are students playing as part of their course work? Of those students playing, how many have a separate copy of the game at home?
I actually enjoyed it okay. There are many things in the review that I agree with (eg: can't sneak up on enemies), but it's not the worst thing in the world if you wanted ten minutes of Elder Scrolls here and there. I would give it a 5 (maybe a 6 on a good day).
Edit: The game updated this afternoon (5/19/2020) and now it crashes at the start up menu. Ouch...
As amazing as Bioshock Infinite was, I don't know if I want to triple dip. This is a nice way to try the other games (provided you have the storage space).
I've been doing Duolingo (Spanish) for about four years, so this game looks like it could be a fun little supplement. The freebies are neither must-haves nor deal breakers for me, but a nice gesture all the same.
I think this is still a great plan. The 2DS is priced as a "kid's first system" or for casual players, so these discounts are a great way to get new players into Nintendo's larger ecosystem while allowing players to enjoy some of the best the system has to offer.
Should we really be surprised it was a Fire Emblem character? I mean, one-in-ten fighters are from Fire Emblem and I'll bet more will come in the next Fighters Pass.
I'm actually okay with Byleth and I can't wait to try the new character out.
I've long since run out of room on my system's memory, but I've been keeping up with the promotion. My favorite, so far, has been Puzzle Book. Thank you for the daily reminders.
I have the original 8bitdo Zero and I love it. The battery is great and the controller feels good in my larger hands. It works with my Android phone and Steam (getting it to work on the tablet is another issue altogether). I don't know if I'd pick this one up, but I wouldn't dissuade anyone either.
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon was a game I wish had hit the Virtual Console back in the day. All the same, I think I would look forward to a new entry in the series.
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Re: Switch Owners Can Claim Three Free Games If They Already Own Select Titles
Man, that QubicGames promotion back in December is literally becoming the gift that keeps giving (got a free copy of Mana Spark, among many others).
Re: Minecraft Sales Top 200 Million As Developer Mojang Gets A New Logo And Name (Well, Sort Of)
I wonder if the sales numbers are accounting for all versions (Bedrock console and mobile versions, Java PC versions, licenses for the Educational Edition, legacy console editions, et cetera). Also, of the millions playing, how many are students playing as part of their course work? Of those students playing, how many have a separate copy of the game at home?
Re: Review: The Elder Scrolls: Blades - A Grindy Free-To-Play Bastardisation Of Bethesda's RPG Classic
I actually enjoyed it okay. There are many things in the review that I agree with (eg: can't sneak up on enemies), but it's not the worst thing in the world if you wanted ten minutes of Elder Scrolls here and there. I would give it a 5 (maybe a 6 on a good day).
Edit: The game updated this afternoon (5/19/2020) and now it crashes at the start up menu. Ouch...
Re: Feature: The Game That Starred Mickey Mouse, Ghostbusters Or Garfield, Depending On Your Region
I owned a copy of "The Real Ghostbusters" back in the day! It wasn't a particularly great game, but I wish I'd hung onto it now.
Re: Bethesda's Mobile Version Of Elder Scrolls Might Be Launching On Switch Next Week
My partner has this on her phone (my device isn't powerful enough), so I've been excited at the idea of us playing Elder Scrolls together.
Re: May The 4th Be With You In This Nintendo Switch Star Wars Sale
All... three of them.
Re: QubicGames Kicks Off Huge Month-Long Switch Sale, Get Up To 95% Off
@Darknyht Ah, the Simple series. Those games really padded my PSOne library back on the day and some of them weren't bad either.
Re: Reminder: Splatoon 2's Free Demo Goes Live Tomorrow Ahead Of Next Month's Splatfest
I got the demo and am looking forward to it going live!
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Sequel Not In The Works, But Its Director Would "Love To Do More"
I don't think much is in the works right now (barring virtual writer's rooms, pitching ideas, or work from home animation/editing).
Re: Bandai Namco Offers "More Fun For Everyone", Except Switch Owners
@daveh30 I got it (US) through here:
https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1253670358604845056?s=19
Re: Capcom Is Hosting A Huge Spring Sale, Super Savings On 32 eShop Titles (North America)
I might spring for a few of the 3DS titles (my Switch's memory is filled up).
Re: Nintendo Switch Players Advised To Secure Accounts After Numerous Unauthorised Login Reports
I've changed my password and set up two-step verification. Thanks for the heads up.
Re: Coronavirus Isolation Seems To Be Causing A Spike In Wii Sports' Resale Value
I still have my copy! Maybe I will dust it off and go a few rounds with Matt.
I am also predicting a return of "tennis elbow".
Re: You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop
As amazing as Bioshock Infinite was, I don't know if I want to triple dip. This is a nice way to try the other games (provided you have the storage space).
Re: Image & Form Gives Away 2,000 SteamWorld Games, Codes Now Sent Out To Winners
Nothing for me. Oh well.
Re: The Elder Scrolls: Blades Gets Reconfirmed For Switch, Launches This Spring
Glad to know that this is still being worked on.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The Nintendo Direct Mini?
For me, the only game where I said out loud "I want that" was Clubhouse Games.
Re: Buying BioShock, Borderlands Or XCOM Physically? Expect Huge Download Requirements
Suddenly I'm more in favor of getting the PS4 versions.
Re: Image & Form Is Giving Away 1,000 SteamWorld Games To Give Back To The Community
I got the first Steamworld Dig game for the 3DS in a Humble Bundle and I loved it. Here's hoping I can win the sequel.
Re: Guide: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Axe Tool - How To Unlock And Upgrade Your Axe
If a player has already gotten the recipe from Tom Nook, other players can buy it from Timmy.
Re: Poll: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Shipping Early, Are You One Of The Lucky Ones?
I pre-ordered mine at a Mom and Pop game store, though I wouldn't complain if they broke the street date a day early.
Re: Save 30% On WayForward's Switch Library To Celebrate 30 Years
As nice as this is, my money is set aside for Animal Crossing.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #34 - Perfect Dark
North America wins this one for me, followed by Japan and then Europe (not saying the latter two are necessarily bad).
Re: Get Four Nintendo Switch Games For Free When You Buy Trancelation At Launch
I've been doing Duolingo (Spanish) for about four years, so this game looks like it could be a fun little supplement. The freebies are neither must-haves nor deal breakers for me, but a nice gesture all the same.
Re: Get Discounts On Zelda, Metroid, Yoshi And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
I think this is still a great plan. The 2DS is priced as a "kid's first system" or for casual players, so these discounts are a great way to get new players into Nintendo's larger ecosystem while allowing players to enjoy some of the best the system has to offer.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th February (North America)
Nothing for me from this list, but MAYBE the Doom games on sale.
Re: No Smash Ultimate DLC Expected Beyond Fighters Pass 2, No Future Smash Games Planned
I've been working on finishing Cuphead that I forgot about the second Fighters Pass. Maybe I'll get it when my tax refund shows up.
Re: Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training For Nintendo Switch Adds A New Memory Exercise
Meanwhile in North America, I'm playing the 3DS version again. I've made it up to "5 Back" on Devlish Calculations.
Re: Feature: So, Who's Next For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
At least one more Fire Emblem character and MAYBE a Pokemon.
Re: Reminder: Nintendo's New Year Sale Ends Today, Up To 75% Off Top Games (North America)
I might splurge and get Donkey Kong Country Returns on 3DS.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger 5?
Should we really be surprised it was a Fire Emblem character? I mean, one-in-ten fighters are from Fire Emblem and I'll bet more will come in the next Fighters Pass.
I'm actually okay with Byleth and I can't wait to try the new character out.
Re: Random: Sakurai's Three Finger Hand Gesture Has Sent The Internet Absolutely Bonkers
Half-Life 3 confirmed! Switch exclusive!
Re: BioShock: The Collection Could Be Coming To Switch According To New Rating
I would triple dip for this (I have "Infinite" on PS3 and Steam).
Re: More Than 40% Of Switch Owners In The US Have Another Video Game System
We have a PS4 as well as a Switch. The latter is what I primarily game on while the former does everything else (movies, streaming, et cetera).
Re: Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch Is Out Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
Here's hoping America will get it by 2025 (the 3DS iteration skipped Europe for five years).
Re: The Hottest Switch Indie Games Of 2019 Are On Sale Right Now (North America)
Now I can get Castle Crashers with the points I won in the last Tetris 99 tournament!
Re: Hold The Phone, 3DS Is Getting A New Game On Boxing Day And More Are On The Way
Re: Exclusive: QubicGames Reveals The Big Finale For Its 10-Game Nintendo Switch Free Giveaway
I've long since run out of room on my system's memory, but I've been keeping up with the promotion. My favorite, so far, has been Puzzle Book. Thank you for the daily reminders.
Re: Video: New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer Teases Footage From All Nine Films
I'm a "maybe" on this one, but it looks fun.
Re: QubicGames Is Giving Away 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games: Today's Game Is Geki Yaba Runner
I don't have the space on my Switch to actually download these, but I'll still claim them (hoping to get a memory card for Christmas).
Re: Video: This Golden Lynel Never Stood A Chance Against Link's Breath Of The Wild Boomerang Attack
That was amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 14th)
Tetris 99 has a new tournament.
Re: Play Together As A Squad In Tetris 99's New Team Battle Mode Update
I've been wondering when the next tournament was going to start. I'm in!
Re: Minecraft Switch Players Can Finally Play With Their PS4 Friends From Tomorrow
This makes me really happy.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Pick Up On Black Friday And Cyber Monday?
I didn't buy anything, but I did beat a few games in my 3DS backlog over the weekend (Sonic 1 & 2).
Re: Doug Bowser's Favourite Video Game May Surprise You
I tried Myst several times in the past, but I never got into it. I think the furthest I got was the treetop realm (I think it was called).
Re: Walmart Selling Ubisoft Family Bundle For Switch, Contains Mario + Rabbids And Starlink
That's really tempting...
Re: 8BitDo's Zero 2 Is A Switch Controller That's Small Enough To Fit On Your Keychain
I have the original 8bitdo Zero and I love it. The battery is great and the controller feels good in my larger hands. It works with my Android phone and Steam (getting it to work on the tablet is another issue altogether). I don't know if I'd pick this one up, but I wouldn't dissuade anyone either.
Re: Konami Hasn't Completely Forgotten About Its Mystical Ninja Goemon
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon was a game I wish had hit the Virtual Console back in the day. All the same, I think I would look forward to a new entry in the series.
Re: Prepare For Scares When The Five Nights At Freddy's Trilogy Creeps Onto The eShop Later This Month
@somebread I was about to say that releasing the games now instead of October feels like a missed opportunity, despite being $8 per game.