@BiscuitCrumbsInMyBed seems like the only one upset here is you. Happy Holidays includes Christmas. Quit trying to find problems where they don’t exist. Happy holidays to you!
@larryisaman I agree with everything you said! I do feel bad for devs who worked so hard on a game but I think usually piracy is neutral to the sales of a game. I have definitely pirated games I had pre ordered so that I could play early and I’m certainly not the only one.
@RobynAlecksys who hurt you? Leakers literally hurt no one. I would never purchase most the things I pirate but it lets me experience titles I wouldn’t otherwise which in turn ironically leads me to purchase more stuff than I otherwise would have. I feel not one ounce of shame or regret “stealing” from a mega corp like Nintendo. If I’m going to buy a game I do. Having a pirated copy serves as a demo and leads Nintendo to getting a bigger share of my wallet if I think it’s worth it. So continue being sanctimonious and feeling superior but in the real world “piracy” is a victimless crime especially if it’s happening to a large publisher like big N. Trust me. They will be just fine.
@Cipher36 The state of gaming does not suck. We have an (over) abundance of choice. If you don't like a particular release there are literally millions of others to choose from. I understand your frustration with this game but to say the state of gaming sucks is nonsense. We live in a golden age of gaming where we have access to almost unlimited versions of this art form.
@shining_nexus Yeah the glow in the dark and all the various transparent models were limited but the original Black/White pockets were on sale for quite some time. Same with the Duo, MegaSG and SuperNT. I do sympathize with people who missed out on the special editions but it's not always like that with every product.
@shining_nexus this.... just isn't true. For the limited edition pockets it was but it was quite easy to grab a white/black one. And all the other products were available for purchase days or weeks after they were initially available. And some products had multiple runs in case you didn't get them the first time.
Everyone talks about how hard it is to get analogue gear, but I managed to snag a black, white, glow in the dark, and purple version of the analog pocket without any trouble and I don’t typically have good luck with preorders.
@Not_Soos I feel like you're talking about individual injustices for lack of a better term. Whereas tackling the pay gap or racism is dealing with institutionalized/systemic injustice. I think it's very hard for the majority group to see the injustice because they don't have to live with it every day. You sound like you mean well but you're way off base about this.
@alexw There is literally a huge spoiler warning at the top of the article. Including a picture so that you can't see anything on larger monitors. You're being daft.
@Stormageddon LOL Nintendo is no more (or less) greedy than any other big corporation. They are going to charge whatever they think they can get away with - just like everyone else.
@OFFICIALMichi This obsession with spoilers is silly IMHO. This is the most anticipated Nintendo game of the year. Nintendo has specifically shown us this trailer. If you're a Nintendo/Zelda fan you surely knew about this. If you want to stay "unspoiled" stay away from places that are likely to have them. Also, Ganon being in the game is hardly a spoiler to a Zelda fan.
Honestly all Nintendo have to do is make the same form factor with more power and it will be a smash hit. Hopefully they don’t take a left turn and try do something too crazy. I just want a normal console to play Nintendo games.
@Nintendo4Sonic I don't understand your negativity toward the expansion pass. I mean if you don't think it's worth it you don't have to get it? Why are you so salty?
I guess this is an unpopular opinion. But the writing for the first octopath was garbage. It was so overwrought and cliche. I played for a few hours and I couldn’t get over how bad the writing was. It seems a shame since the actual story had potential.
@Mauzuri looks like you’re the one who has a problem. These new games are an embarrassment. It’s fine if people like them but they could and should have had much better performance. I’m all for gameplay over graphics but this is just lazy.
@Rosona the performance is frankly an embarrassment. There is no reason this game should have such poor performance especially since it doesn’t look that great. It’s a terrible showing for game freak.
@Pillowpants There are parts of the game I like, and parts that I don't (like farming stardust). Auto catchers let you skip the grind and focus on the enjoyable bits. Plus during events if I'm driving somewhere I can let the game keep playing (and thus increase the amount of shinies I collect)
@Punisher67 yeah. The steam deck is amazing. But so is the switch. I think it’s safe to say we may not have seen the steam deck without the switch’s success. I like them both. If I could choose only one it would be the switch but I don’t have to choose! Can’t wait to see what valve does next. The deck is a very compelling first attempt at the formfactor.
@Nikhogan does the app itself cause piracy? can you download games directly from the app? Are there any legitimate uses for the app? It’s not as clear cut as you make out. You also need a browser and Usenet/BitTorrent client for piracy. Should valve ban those as well?
@Fizza I guess it's "fan service" but it seems pretty tame. If people want to dress everyone up in bathing suits who am I to grumble about it? The more choices the better IMHO.
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Re: Editorial: Happy Holidays, Nintendo Lifers
@BiscuitCrumbsInMyBed seems like the only one upset here is you. Happy Holidays includes Christmas. Quit trying to find problems where they don’t exist. Happy holidays to you!
Re: Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
@larryisaman I agree with everything you said! I do feel bad for devs who worked so hard on a game but I think usually piracy is neutral to the sales of a game. I have definitely pirated games I had pre ordered so that I could play early and I’m certainly not the only one.
Re: Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
@RobynAlecksys who hurt you? Leakers literally hurt no one. I would never purchase most the things I pirate but it lets me experience titles I wouldn’t otherwise which in turn ironically leads me to purchase more stuff than I otherwise would have. I feel not one ounce of shame or regret “stealing” from a mega corp like Nintendo. If I’m going to buy a game I do. Having a pirated copy serves as a demo and leads Nintendo to getting a bigger share of my wallet if I think it’s worth it. So continue being sanctimonious and feeling superior but in the real world “piracy” is a victimless crime especially if it’s happening to a large publisher like big N. Trust me. They will be just fine.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 To Fix A "Number Of Issues" Post-Launch
@Cipher36 The state of gaming does not suck. We have an (over) abundance of choice. If you don't like a particular release there are literally millions of others to choose from. I understand your frustration with this game but to say the state of gaming sucks is nonsense. We live in a golden age of gaming where we have access to almost unlimited versions of this art form.
Re: Analogue's CEO Reckons Not Even Nintendo Could Beat Its New 'N64'
@shining_nexus Yeah the glow in the dark and all the various transparent models were limited but the original Black/White pockets were on sale for quite some time. Same with the Duo, MegaSG and SuperNT. I do sympathize with people who missed out on the special editions but it's not always like that with every product.
Re: Analogue's CEO Reckons Not Even Nintendo Could Beat Its New 'N64'
@shining_nexus this.... just isn't true. For the limited edition pockets it was but it was quite easy to grab a white/black one. And all the other products were available for purchase days or weeks after they were initially available. And some products had multiple runs in case you didn't get them the first time.
Re: Analogue's CEO Reckons Not Even Nintendo Could Beat Its New 'N64'
@shining_nexus reasonable time frame is obviously subjective but I have purchased most of their products at msrp without too much trouble.
Re: Analogue's CEO Reckons Not Even Nintendo Could Beat Its New 'N64'
Everyone talks about how hard it is to get analogue gear, but I managed to snag a black, white, glow in the dark, and purple version of the analog pocket without any trouble and I don’t typically have good luck with preorders.
Re: Sea Of Stars Scores A Physical Release On Switch Early Next Year
Is the box art really “stunning. Seems like everything is “stunning” these days.
Re: Final Fantasy Franchise Has Sold Over 180 Million Copies
Does each copy of the pixel remaster count as six sales?
Re: Percentage Of Female Managers At Nintendo Hasn't Improved, Despite Pledges
@Not_Soos I feel like you're talking about individual injustices for lack of a better term. Whereas tackling the pay gap or racism is dealing with institutionalized/systemic injustice. I think it's very hard for the majority group to see the injustice because they don't have to live with it every day. You sound like you mean well but you're way off base about this.
Re: Zelda Speedrunner Beats Tears Of The Kingdom In Under An Hour
@WrongChops read my comment again I wasn’t responding to @Nico85. Chill.
Re: Review: Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection - Divine Dungeon Crawling But Not Definitive
Maybe once there is a sale I will bite but it would need to be half the current price or less. What a rip off currently.
Re: Zelda Speedrunner Beats Tears Of The Kingdom In Under An Hour
@Jayenkai that’s not what any% means.
Re: Round Up: Reviews For LOTR: Gollum Spell Doom For The Switch Release
@Cashews Wait, you only want to play remakes of authors who are alive? That's an odd opinion.
Re: Time Between Switch's Announcement And Launch Was A "Special Case", Says Nintendo
@Cesco That's not how inventory usually works.
Re: Zelda Devs Confirm The Return Of Fan-Favourite Feature In TOTK
@alexw There is literally a huge spoiler warning at the top of the article. Including a picture so that you can't see anything on larger monitors. You're being daft.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pirates Called Out By Former NoA Boss Reggie
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Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom File Size Seemingly Revealed For Switch
@Rykdrew I would argue Nintendo realizes the value of their IP and charges accordingly. If people didn't pay those prices Nintendo would lower them.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom File Size Seemingly Revealed For Switch
@Stormageddon LOL Nintendo is no more (or less) greedy than any other big corporation. They are going to charge whatever they think they can get away with - just like everyone else.
Re: Random: Of Course People Are Thirsty For Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@OFFICIALMichi This obsession with spoilers is silly IMHO. This is the most anticipated Nintendo game of the year. Nintendo has specifically shown us this trailer. If you're a Nintendo/Zelda fan you surely knew about this. If you want to stay "unspoiled" stay away from places that are likely to have them. Also, Ganon being in the game is hardly a spoiler to a Zelda fan.
Re: Video: Everything That Could Go Wrong With The Switch's Successor
@Rika_Yoshitake exactly! But unfortunately Nintendo loves to be creative and try new things. It is their best and worst quality lol
Re: Video: Everything That Could Go Wrong With The Switch's Successor
Honestly all Nintendo have to do is make the same form factor with more power and it will be a smash hit. Hopefully they don’t take a left turn and try do something too crazy. I just want a normal console to play Nintendo games.
Re: Metroid: Zero Mission Screenshots Found On Nintendo Switch Online By Dataminer
@Coalescence I am a person on the planet and I doubt it
Re: Review: Metroid Fusion - An Infectious, Portable Pleasure
@Nintendo4Sonic I don't understand your negativity toward the expansion pass. I mean if you don't think it's worth it you don't have to get it? Why are you so salty?
Re: Random: Rare Pokémon Trading Card Auctioned For $480K Gets Zero Bids
@Xiovanni your username and profile pic..... Chef's kiss!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Octopath Traveler II
@link12684 well now I don’t feel special any more.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Octopath Traveler II
I guess this is an unpopular opinion. But the writing for the first octopath was garbage. It was so overwrought and cliche. I played for a few hours and I couldn’t get over how bad the writing was. It seems a shame since the actual story had potential.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Apparently Has The Biggest File Size Of Any First-Party Switch Release
Looks like that extra $10 is going to a 32GB cart. At least if you’re buying physical. Not sure what the justification is for digital purchases.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
@Saturos1 just hit the ignore button. My life is much better for it. He’s insufferable.
Re: Rumour: Switch Pro Was Real But Got Cancelled, Claims Digital Foundry
@Wilforce what “problems” are you talking about.
Re: Review: Chained Echoes - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
Just ordered the switch physical version. Bummer that I have to wait almost a year for it but I have plenty to chew on until then anyway.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Sales Overtake Splatoon 3
This is why we can’t have nice things. If people keep supporting sub-par games the makers have no incentive to polish them as they should.
Re: Persona 5 Royal's Release On Switch Contributes To Over 1 Million Total Sales
@ramu-chan That's, Like, Your opinion man. The port is fine. Obviously not the best "fidelity" but nothing immersion breaking at least not for me.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Surpass 10 Million Sales In First Three Days, Setting New Nintendo Record
This is disheartening. I guess they have no incentive to make better games. Oh well
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's First Mod Has Removed Ed Sheeran's Song 'Celestial'
@Mauzuri looks like you’re the one who has a problem. These new games are an embarrassment. It’s fine if people like them but they could and should have had much better performance. I’m all for gameplay over graphics but this is just lazy.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
@Rosona the performance is frankly an embarrassment. There is no reason this game should have such poor performance especially since it doesn’t look that great. It’s a terrible showing for game freak.
Re: This Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Can Catch, Battle And Raid For 5 Days Straight, Says Dev
@Pillowpants There are parts of the game I like, and parts that I don't (like farming stardust). Auto catchers let you skip the grind and focus on the enjoyable bits. Plus during events if I'm driving somewhere I can let the game keep playing (and thus increase the amount of shinies I collect)
Re: The Nintendo Switch Has Exceeded 114 Million Units Sold
@cowntsikin they will release a new console once they can source the components. I don’t think that will be until 2024.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
I have come to believe that @Anti-Matter is, in fact, a satirical account. If so, brava good sir, brava!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Piece Of Music In A Nintendo Game?
@tourjeff There are several to choose from?
Re: Random: Valve's Latest Steam Deck Trailer Briefly Shows A Switch Emulator
@Punisher67 yeah. The steam deck is amazing. But so is the switch. I think it’s safe to say we may not have seen the steam deck without the switch’s success. I like them both. If I could choose only one it would be the switch but I don’t have to choose! Can’t wait to see what valve does next. The deck is a very compelling first attempt at the formfactor.
Re: Random: Valve's Latest Steam Deck Trailer Briefly Shows A Switch Emulator
@Nikhogan does the app itself cause piracy? can you download games directly from the app? Are there any legitimate uses for the app? It’s not as clear cut as you make out. You also need a browser and Usenet/BitTorrent client for piracy. Should valve ban those as well?
Re: Random: Valve's Latest Steam Deck Trailer Briefly Shows A Switch Emulator
@Nikhogan sues them for what exactly?
Re: Skyrim Anniversary Switch Players Seem To Be Experiencing Performance Issues
shocked Pikachu face
Re: Surprise! Skyrim Anniversary Edition Is Out Now On The Switch eShop
Vanilla Skyrim already ran very poorly. It’s the only game on my switch that has caused a crash. I shan’t be purchasing this.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails From Zero - A Stellar RPG And A Stand-Out In Falcom's Storied Saga
@Beaucine I mean it IS a math equation. Just a complex and personal math equation
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
@Fizza I guess it's "fan service" but it seems pretty tame. If people want to dress everyone up in bathing suits who am I to grumble about it? The more choices the better IMHO.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How Long Does It Take To Beat?
@Immovablegamer6669 you can pause at any time with the home button?
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Kid_Sickarus seriously this is like the best possible scenario.