Bummer. I'm sure it's worth $60 but was hoping for cheaper. I'm more likely to pick up a bunch of other great 2D platformers first now — like Rayman Legends, Celeste, Steamworld Dig 2, Shovel Knight, maybe The End Is Nigh. Can't help but feel like Nintendo's shooting themselves in the foot a bit with this.
Considering Overcooked, Golf Story and Enter the Gungeon, but I've got 5 games on my Switch that I've barely played anyway.
As for new games, Crypt was on sale on Steam so I bought it for $3 knowing I can add/play my own music. I'll still probably pick it up for Switch, too.
So as an early adopter you get 25% of the regular award the first year? Well that's kind of a weird thank you for supporting the system. Oh well, at least the coins will be useful soon. 5% cashback isn't bad.
I get that this is a retail-only list, but... why? Almost all the awesome stuff is happening on the Switch eshop. This way it reads more like an ad for you guys to get affiliate money through Amazon. Which is fine, just be more open about the point of the article?
100% sold on Hollow Knight, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Inside and Owlboy. Likely to pick up Dandara, Night in The Woods, Kentucky Route Zero and Fe, but honestly, there's a bunch on here that I didn't even know yet and look great too.
Plus the indie backlog from 2017.
At this point, I'm not even bothered by the lack of major third parties support. Screw 'em.
Oxenfree is 75% off (€5 in EU store)! Picking that up for sure. I wonder if it sold poorly for it to drop so drastically.
No new games for me this week, but Celeste is releasing next week and that looks great and full of charm!
Might get Darkest Dungeon when it’s on sale, but currently playing Thumper and it’s scratching that difficult-game itch nicely. What a must-have title.
Still no way to find out about Shovel Knight, Fast Racing RMX or any other fantastic indie games that dropped out of the top 15. C'mon, Nintendo, this needs to be fixed before the holidays.
Nintendo definitely needs to update eShop ASAP and make browsing it as intuitive as it is fast. An endless list of games launched chronologically and a top 15 is not nearly enough. There are no categories, no highlighted games. No easy way to tell which games are on sale.
Bit weird you guys wouldn't mention it's region locked and you wouldn't be able to play any games you buy in the store here. Seems likely an ignorant kid/casual gamer has seen this news post and has ordered one from the site without knowing any better.
Don't have one yet, want one, skimmed the article, still not sure. I definitely want one of the XLs (I pretty much only game at home and prefer big screens), but since I don't care about the 2 exclusive games for the New handhelds, and having heard mixed things about the c-stick (as well as no patch being available for games like Ocarina of Time or Super Mario 3D Land), and preferring matte finishes, I'm edging towards the original XL.
Anyway, if NX turns out to be handheld and/or backwards compatible with 3DS, this is pretty moot.
I'm confused as to why all Mario RPGs now have to take place in the Mushroom Kingdom, featuring only Mushroom Kingdom characters, when the best part of all those Mario RPG's (especially Mario & Luigi) have been new characters (Fawful), surprising stories and amazing new worlds. Very odd.
The E3 thing is pretty surprising. I mean, I'm half still expecting something at a Direct around that time. But the delay seemed more inevitable than anything.
Ugh, no, please. Nintendo would make it's own OS, it would be way more closed off than Apple's and have way fewer apps. Nintendo's online stance is archaic and they don't have good ties with Western companies. Meaning the whole phone part would be useless, and I'd be cheaper off just getting a new handheld.
I'd rather see them integrate the handheld and console experience into one. You already see people claim "pick up a few 3DS games then!" when you complain about Wii U droughts, as if the Nintendo eco-system is 1 purchase. It should be: without 3rd party support they don't have enough games. Make a HD handheld that you can easily connect to your TV (wireless or HDMI) that comes with a controller (or works as cotroller) for TV play. Make the eShop super easy to publish on.
All your Nintendo gaming on one device that you can take anywhere, or play on a glorious HD screen.
I, too, need more pixels to get excited. Personally I find a couple of million pixels pretty exciting, but you know what's really exciting? A BILLION pixels.
Not really seeing the point in a new control scheme if the game isn't built around it. SS' gameplay fit the control scheme so perfectly.
Ah well, this is glorious. I just hope it's more filled than Twilight Princess... based on the size of the gameworld, I'd have to say no. But at least it doesn't look drab.
The jumping off Epona and immediately turning around in mid-air looks a little silly... but the animation of the world is absolutely gorgeous. Especially the wild horses at the end.
That's an insanely huge map though, I hope they fill it up with things to do. If they only give themselves a year... I almost hope it's going to be postponed.
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Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
Bummer. I'm sure it's worth $60 but was hoping for cheaper. I'm more likely to pick up a bunch of other great 2D platformers first now — like Rayman Legends, Celeste, Steamworld Dig 2, Shovel Knight, maybe The End Is Nigh. Can't help but feel like Nintendo's shooting themselves in the foot a bit with this.
Re: Review: Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus (Switch eShop)
Great tagline!
Re: Review: Xeodrifter (Switch eShop)
Might pick it up on sale
Re: Review: Layers Of Fear: Legacy (Switch eShop)
@Aneira Average is 72% http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/layers-of-fear
Re: Hideki Kamiya Shares Background of Bayonetta 3 Development
Nice of Nintendo that they allowed the Japanse voice track on PC as well
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th February (Europe)
Considering Overcooked, Golf Story and Enter the Gungeon, but I've got 5 games on my Switch that I've barely played anyway.
As for new games, Crypt was on sale on Steam so I bought it for $3 knowing I can add/play my own music. I'll still probably pick it up for Switch, too.
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
So as an early adopter you get 25% of the regular award the first year? Well that's kind of a weird thank you for supporting the system. Oh well, at least the coins will be useful soon. 5% cashback isn't bad.
Re: Feature: This Ain't A Scene It's An ARMS Race (At EVO Japan 2018)
That is one fantastic article title. That is all.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March
I get that this is a retail-only list, but... why? Almost all the awesome stuff is happening on the Switch eshop. This way it reads more like an ad for you guys to get affiliate money through Amazon. Which is fine, just be more open about the point of the article?
Re: Review: SteamWorld Dig (Switch eShop)
I liked it, but it got a little stale towards the end. Hope Steamworld Dig 2 has some more variety, haven't played that yet.
Re: Review: Sky Force Reloaded (Switch eShop)
Might get it for co-op
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th January (Europe)
@Late Can you not go back, or replay a level?
Celeste for me! Might wait for a pricedrop given the insane amount of games already on my Switch, though.
Re: Feature: The Most Exciting Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch In 2018
Fantastic line-up.
100% sold on Hollow Knight, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Inside and Owlboy. Likely to pick up Dandara, Night in The Woods, Kentucky Route Zero and Fe, but honestly, there's a bunch on here that I didn't even know yet and look great too.
Plus the indie backlog from 2017.
At this point, I'm not even bothered by the lack of major third parties support. Screw 'em.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th January (Europe)
Oxenfree is 75% off (€5 in EU store)! Picking that up for sure. I wonder if it sold poorly for it to drop so drastically.
No new games for me this week, but Celeste is releasing next week and that looks great and full of charm!
Might get Darkest Dungeon when it’s on sale, but currently playing Thumper and it’s scratching that difficult-game itch nicely. What a must-have title.
Re: Feature: Killer Apps We Really Want To See On Nintendo Switch
Netflix; everything else I'd rather use on a laptop because typing.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini Is Happening Right Now
That was... okay!
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze And Hyrule Warriors Are Coming To Switch
Sweet! Now we just needs Pikmin 3 and Super Mario 3D World
Re: Review: Furi (Switch eShop)
This looks exactly like my type of game, given that I adore Shadow of the Colossus and Ikaruga. And it just drips style and has some fantastic music.
Like the first 2 comments, I'm curious about the performance as well!
Re: Review: Hiragana Pixel Party (Switch eShop)
The entire game's multiple choice, right? Surely there's better ways to learn than picking 1 right answer from a batch of 4?
Re: Switch eShop Adds New Section for Discounted Games
Still no way to find out about Shovel Knight, Fast Racing RMX or any other fantastic indie games that dropped out of the top 15. C'mon, Nintendo, this needs to be fixed before the holidays.
Re: Deals: Grab Super Mario Odyssey On Digital Download For A Nice Price In The UK
This code would work just fine on EU consoles, right?
Re: Developers Discuss the Switch eShop 'Gold Rush'
Nintendo definitely needs to update eShop ASAP and make browsing it as intuitive as it is fast. An endless list of games launched chronologically and a top 15 is not nearly enough. There are no categories, no highlighted games. No easy way to tell which games are on sale.
Re: Feature: Ex-Rare Composer Grant Kirkhope On "Breaking Mario" And Following In Koji Kondo's Footsteps
Great interview! And what a well-spoken, thoughtful guy.
Re: Video: Pokémon GO Footage Leaks Ahead Of Official Release
Really weird that you don't fight and weaken wild pokemon before catching them...
Re: Nintendo NX Will Be Launched Globally in March 2017
Such a weird news day.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Order The Most Gorgeous New Nintendo 3DS XL Console Ever Made
Bit weird you guys wouldn't mention it's region locked and you wouldn't be able to play any games you buy in the store here. Seems likely an ignorant kid/casual gamer has seen this news post and has ordered one from the site without knowing any better.
Re: Guide: Which Nintendo 3DS or 2DS System Should I Buy?
Don't have one yet, want one, skimmed the article, still not sure. I definitely want one of the XLs (I pretty much only game at home and prefer big screens), but since I don't care about the 2 exclusive games for the New handhelds, and having heard mixed things about the c-stick (as well as no patch being available for games like Ocarina of Time or Super Mario 3D Land), and preferring matte finishes, I'm edging towards the original XL.
Anyway, if NX turns out to be handheld and/or backwards compatible with 3DS, this is pretty moot.
Re: Feature: Exciting Wii U and 3DS Games to Play in Spring and Summer 2016
A meagre lineup, especially if you only own one of the 2 devices.
Re: Review: 6180 the moon (Wii U eShop)
The game also has nearly unanimous positive reviews on Steam, if that helps anyone make their mind up.
Re: Review: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. (3DS)
I'm confused as to why all Mario RPGs now have to take place in the Mushroom Kingdom, featuring only Mushroom Kingdom characters, when the best part of all those Mario RPG's (especially Mario & Luigi) have been new characters (Fawful), surprising stories and amazing new worlds. Very odd.
Re: Review: Legend of Kay Anniversary (Wii U)
I miss 3D action platformers so much
(Still gotto play through Sly/Jak&Daxter/Ratchet&Clank though)
Re: First Impressions: Getting Into the Fold With Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
I heard you can skip tutorials in this one, so that's good
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event?
No 2016 games = terrible decision
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Is The Metroid Game You Didn't Expect, Or Perhaps Want
Nintendo is so out of touch it's unbelievable.
They took what is considered to be the worst in the franchise, and went with it.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Wins at Its Own Game - A Review of the Nintendo World Championships
"DavidNumbers (whose real name is John Goldberg)"
Um, I don't think that's his username, is it?
Re: Mighty No.9 Looks Rather Neat in This 60fps Trailer
Really not digging the art-style.
Re: Feature: Ten Must-Play Games for the Nintendo 3DS
Love the video countdown
Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U No Longer Set for 2015 Release
The E3 thing is pretty surprising. I mean, I'm half still expecting something at a Direct around that time. But the delay seemed more inevitable than anything.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Dated for North America in Flashy New Trailer, amiibo Support Also Confirmed
The Amiibo stuff looks more and more like in-app purchases, rather than ways to enhance a game...
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th February (Europe)
A little weird that I got the HD upcoming Shantae through kickstarter for $15, but this one's $20, when there's a lot less costs involved...
Re: Review: Undead Storm Nightmare (3DS eShop)
Finally, a game with zombies!
Re: Watch: Catch Up With the North American, European and Japanese Nintendo Direct Broadcasts
Guess we're getting Rhythm Heaven in 2016 over here? Well, as long as we're getting it!
Re: Video: Today's Teens Simply Cannot Handle The Insane Challenge Of Mega Man
So much hate for a couple of kids genuinely enthusiastically trying out a tough video game. Cause you guys all beat these games in one try, right?
Re: Nintendo's New Response: Some amiibo "Likely" to be Discontinued
Why do you hate money, nintendo?
Re: Talking Point: The Time Is Right For A Nintendo Phone
Ugh, no, please. Nintendo would make it's own OS, it would be way more closed off than Apple's and have way fewer apps. Nintendo's online stance is archaic and they don't have good ties with Western companies. Meaning the whole phone part would be useless, and I'd be cheaper off just getting a new handheld.
I'd rather see them integrate the handheld and console experience into one. You already see people claim "pick up a few 3DS games then!" when you complain about Wii U droughts, as if the Nintendo eco-system is 1 purchase. It should be: without 3rd party support they don't have enough games. Make a HD handheld that you can easily connect to your TV (wireless or HDMI) that comes with a controller (or works as cotroller) for TV play. Make the eShop super easy to publish on.
All your Nintendo gaming on one device that you can take anywhere, or play on a glorious HD screen.
Boom, you've just sold a WiiDS to me.
Just don't call it that, Nintendo ಠ_ಠ
Re: Talking Point: The Legend of Zelda on Wii U Steals The Show and Raises Expectations
I, too, need more pixels to get excited. Personally I find a couple of million pixels pretty exciting, but you know what's really exciting? A BILLION pixels.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Footage and Details for The Legend of Zelda, Still Set for 2015
Not really seeing the point in a new control scheme if the game isn't built around it. SS' gameplay fit the control scheme so perfectly.
Ah well, this is glorious. I just hope it's more filled than Twilight Princess... based on the size of the gameworld, I'd have to say no. But at least it doesn't look drab.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Footage and Details for The Legend of Zelda, Still Set for 2015
I'm gonna miss the WM+ controls I really do hope they make another 1:1 sword fighting zelda game sometime. I'll even take a spin-off.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Footage and Details for The Legend of Zelda, Still Set for 2015
The jumping off Epona and immediately turning around in mid-air looks a little silly... but the animation of the world is absolutely gorgeous. Especially the wild horses at the end.
That's an insanely huge map though, I hope they fill it up with things to do. If they only give themselves a year... I almost hope it's going to be postponed.
And hoping for some new items!
Re: Review: Watch Dogs (Wii U)
Seems a bit harsh, but I guess the technical problems really get in the way? Either way, a decent 3rd party swan song as Captain_Toad points out.