No campaign = no buy. Wolfenstein did it right, scrap the multiplayer and focus on the single player. Even DOOM could have done without the tacked on MP, and it's associated download on the Switch.
My local Walmart broke street date on South Park, so I picked that up yesterday with the Labo variety kit. Building some Labo with the kids this afternoon, and playing South Park after the kidos go to bed
FMV gets a bad rap based on games from 25+ years ago, but some of the newer ones have been pretty good. They're a nice change of pace. I enjoyed The Bunker last year in PS4, probably will check this out too.
Enjoyed this game on PS4. Not one I'd double dip on, but if you're into story based point n click stuff at all, this one is well worth it. Story was quite good.
Still working on the first game, I've been stuck at one particular section near the end haven't had the time to put in to it lately. Definitely picking up 2 when I finish the 1st, though.
Really enjoying this game. The 80s slasher references are great, and the over the top gore and violence involving such cute little block characters is hilarious.
Mainly Outlast, with a bit of Mario Kart with the kids for colour. And I'll definitely take a few cracks at upping my Totes The Goat high score at some point over the weekend.
I don't understand how can think this system is complicated or convoluted. You buy games, the coins add up in your account, then you spend them towards another game. It could not be any simpler. I was little worried they might use some sort code system Ike the old Wii U program, but the built the redemption right into the eShop.
I picked up an early code and spent most of last night playing this. It really is a very good game. It is fairly short, and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Other than that, its very polished. Some of the later boss fights are pretty tough, but they're fair. The HD rumble implementation is very cool, probably the best I've seen on the system. If you're into Metroid style games at all, I'd say this is pretty easy to recommend. Well worth the price.
@Saego no, digital will be 5%, physical 1%. That picture shows that the Coin value of physical games will go up, but so will the coin value of digital purchases. Under the new system, BotW digitally at $60 would get you 300 gold coins ($3), physical will get you the 60 cents shown in that image.
@jimi I don't understand where this became a digital vs physical debate. I stated that using Gold coins toward a game I'm gonna buy anyway is more valuable than using them for discounts on games I already own. Your response is to tell me I'm "naive" and dont understand because im buying overpriced digital games like a sucker..... For your information, I always buy physical when available. Doesn't change the fact that some games aren't available physically. So again, which is a more valuable use of my current 500 gold coins? Discounts on digital versions of games I already own the physical version of (especially since you and I both prefer the physical), or $5 towards a $10 indie I was gonna buy anyway? and there's so much good stuff available right now, it's easy to wait for sales... So its easy to imagine getting that $10 indie for a buck or 2, or even for gold coins alone (I'll avoid the use of the word free, to avoid triggering you further...)
@jimi why don't you understand that 20 gold coins for a theme I don't want or a discount on a game I already own is completely worthless. Any cash value I can put towards a game I want is worth infinitely more.
I'm really not seeing the problem. The end of every month, I spend all my coins that are about to expire, and put the codes on twitter or Facebook for any friends who might use 'em. I've purchased everything on there (outside of the app stuff) and still have over 550 Gold Coins. Other than a couple of 3DS themes, I've never used any of it myself because because it's all discounts on games I own or don't want. Changing it so i can use them towards games I'm gonna buy anyway is fantastic, regardless of the exchange rate. Coins I'm using are always worth more than coins I don't use.
@NImH Not really... He's given both of those reasons himself in interviews over the last couple years. My point was, who cares? I trust the guy who makes well polished games to put it out when he feels its ready more than I'll ever trust kids whining on the the internet that it should be done by now.
@NImH who cares when it when shown? Just because he's shown it doesn't mean he owes it to you. Maybe it ended up being bigger than he originally planned and he did some smaller in projects in the meantime to pay the bills and fund further development. Maybe he just needed a break from it. What difference does it make? Games get delayed all the time. You don't rush art. I'd rather wait another 5 years for Treasurenauts and get a game with the polish typical of Atooi /RK releases, than have him put it out half baked just because some people can't get over that he announced it early.
@NImH Not really. They don't have a big publisher footing the bill for Treasurenauts development. If you've got finished games that can be ported to a new platform and bring in cashflow to support development of new games, then you do what you gotta do.
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Re: Hardware Review: OJO Projector For Nintendo Switch - The Ultimate Accessory?
Looks like a neat idea with poor execution. I'll just get a real projector.
Re: No Plans For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 On Nintendo Switch, Treyarch Says
No campaign = no buy. Wolfenstein did it right, scrap the multiplayer and focus on the single player. Even DOOM could have done without the tacked on MP, and it's associated download on the Switch.
Re: Video: The Inevitable Nintendo Switch E3 2018 Predictions Video
Really hoping EA (spit) gives us NHL 19 on Switch....
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Donkey Kong and South Park.... If I can wrestle the system away from my kids who will want to play Labo.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd May (North America)
Picking up DK physical
Re: Soapbox: How Nintendo Switch Helped Break My Crippling Obsession With Achievements
I really wish Switch had achievements...
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty Might Be Headed To Switch, But Only As A Battle Royale
Only part of any CoD worth playing is the single player campaign. No interest here.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
My local Walmart broke street date on South Park, so I picked that up yesterday with the Labo variety kit. Building some Labo with the kids this afternoon, and playing South Park after the kidos go to bed
Re: Dark Souls: Remastered Succumbs To Delay On Switch, Along With Solaire amiibo
Meh. I'll survive.
Re: Chose Your Own Adventure And Solve The Case As Late Shift Arrives On Switch This Month
FMV gets a bad rap based on games from 25+ years ago, but some of the newer ones have been pretty good. They're a nice change of pace. I enjoyed The Bunker last year in PS4, probably will check this out too.
Re: Review: The Bunker (Switch eShop)
Enjoyed this game on PS4. Not one I'd double dip on, but if you're into story based point n click stuff at all, this one is well worth it. Story was quite good.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Lavishes Praise On Outlast 2 Switch Port
Still working on the first game, I've been stuck at one particular section near the end haven't had the time to put in to it lately. Definitely picking up 2 when I finish the 1st, though.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend
Kirby, and Slay Away Camp
Re: Punch-Out!! Is Your Next Nintendo Arcade Archive, Releases Next Week
WOO HOO! This is the one I've been waiting for
Re: Nintendo's Damon Baker Explains Why Some Indie Devs Are Refused Access To The eShop
@Moon RCMADIAX threw a temper tantrum over it on Twitter a few months back
Re: Nintendo's Damon Baker Explains Why Some Indie Devs Are Refused Access To The eShop
Anything that keeps the likes of Treefall Studios and RCMADIAX off the Switch is A-OK with me.
Re: Review: Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut (Switch eShop)
Really enjoying this game. The 80s slasher references are great, and the over the top gore and violence involving such cute little block characters is hilarious.
Re: Random: Switch eShop Censorship Of Metropolis: Lux Obscura Doesn't Go Far Enough
I dunno..... I had to bring up the image on my computer and do a lot of zooming before I was able to get off to it.
Re: Lumines Finally Brings Its Light And Sound To Switch In Lumines Remastered
I really enjoyed Lumines on PSP and Vita. Definitely picking it up for Switch!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend
Kirby! Played through the 1st world yesterday in co-op with my daughter, can't wait to jump back into it today!
Re: Gunman Clive Developer Shares Sneak Peek From Upcoming Game
I really enjoyed both Gunman Clive games, so anything else from this guy definitely gets a look see. Looking forward to learning more about this game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th March (North America)
Have Kirby pre-ordered. Kona and Last Day of June both look interesting
Re: The Bunker Will Bring Live Action Psychological Horror To Switch Next Month
Played through it on PS4 last year. It was pretty good. Not a fast paced action game by any stretch, but it's a good story. I enjoyed it.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 5.0.0 Is Now Available
Hmm. Well then. That's underwhelming. This really should have been a 4.2... or even 4.1.1
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Mainly Outlast, with a bit of Mario Kart with the kids for colour. And I'll definitely take a few cracks at upping my Totes The Goat high score at some point over the weekend.
Re: Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
Words cannot describe my enthusiasm.
But numbers can. 1/10
Re: South Park: The Fractured But Whole Brings Its NSFW Antics To Switch On 24th April
I'd been holding off on this one on PS4 just because there was so much else to play on Switch... Glad I waited now! Day one! Loved Stick Of Truth
Re: Random: Kamiya Threatens To "Lose Motivation" For Bayonetta 3 Unless Nintendo Grants His Switch Wishes
@The_Mysteron it's not as bad as "the platform holder" over on Push Square. ITS OKAY TO CALL THEM SONY ONCE IN A WHILE!
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
I don't understand how can think this system is complicated or convoluted. You buy games, the coins add up in your account, then you spend them towards another game. It could not be any simpler. I was little worried they might use some sort code system Ike the old Wii U program, but the built the redemption right into the eShop.
Most of you just want to complain...
Re: Chicken Wiggle Workshop Kickstarter Opens On 6th March
@SLIGEACH_EIRE First for Atooi, but back in the Renegade Kid days they did one for a game called Cult County that missed its goal and never got made.
Re: Be There On The Double As PAW Patrol: On A Roll Pads Onto Switch
My 4 year old is gonna be super stoked...
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd February (North America)
Radiation Island looks interesting, definitely checking out some reviews for that. Been having a blast with the Odyssey update all morning!
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th February (North America)
Got an early copy of Xeodrifter yesterday, and probably pick up the physical digital Bayo pack.
Re: Review: Xeodrifter (Switch eShop)
I picked up an early code and spent most of last night playing this. It really is a very good game. It is fairly short, and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Other than that, its very polished. Some of the later boss fights are pretty tough, but they're fair. The HD rumble implementation is very cool, probably the best I've seen on the system. If you're into Metroid style games at all, I'd say this is pretty easy to recommend. Well worth the price.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Finished up RE:R this week, so starting RE:R2 this weekend. Still picking away at the COD WW2 campaign on PS4.
Re: Daruk Voice Actor Had No Idea That He Was Auditioning For Breath of the Wild
@Likethepear yeah, but Canadian isn't a language.... They meant she did the English language VA, not that she is from England.
Re: Video: Get Hyped For Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition On Switch With This New Trailer
I have the Wii U version. Good game, but not the kind i'd feel the need to buy again. Recommend it for those who haven't played it before, though
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
@Saego no, digital will be 5%, physical 1%. That picture shows that the Coin value of physical games will go up, but so will the coin value of digital purchases. Under the new system, BotW digitally at $60 would get you 300 gold coins ($3), physical will get you the 60 cents shown in that image.
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
@jimi I don't understand where this became a digital vs physical debate. I stated that using Gold coins toward a game I'm gonna buy anyway is more valuable than using them for discounts on games I already own. Your response is to tell me I'm "naive" and dont understand because im buying overpriced digital games like a sucker..... For your information, I always buy physical when available. Doesn't change the fact that some games aren't available physically. So again, which is a more valuable use of my current 500 gold coins? Discounts on digital versions of games I already own the physical version of (especially since you and I both prefer the physical), or $5 towards a $10 indie I was gonna buy anyway? and there's so much good stuff available right now, it's easy to wait for sales... So its easy to imagine getting that $10 indie for a buck or 2, or even for gold coins alone (I'll avoid the use of the word free, to avoid triggering you further...)
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
@jimi your sense of entitlement is through the roof....
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
@jimi why don't you understand that 20 gold coins for a theme I don't want or a discount on a game I already own is completely worthless. Any cash value I can put towards a game I want is worth infinitely more.
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
I'm really not seeing the problem. The end of every month, I spend all my coins that are about to expire, and put the codes on twitter or Facebook for any friends who might use 'em. I've purchased everything on there (outside of the app stuff) and still have over 550 Gold Coins. Other than a couple of 3DS themes, I've never used any of it myself because because it's all discounts on games I own or don't want. Changing it so i can use them towards games I'm gonna buy anyway is fantastic, regardless of the exchange rate. Coins I'm using are always worth more than coins I don't use.
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
Feb 7th, 2018: "so many useless Gold coins! I just let them expire!"
Feb 8th, 2018: " I can use them on anything now? That makes them worth so much less! WAAA!"
Re: Put Your Wallet Away, Mario Kart Tour Will Be "Free To Start"
I hope this more like Mario Run free to start.... I'd much rather a demo with a paid full version than a bunch of micro transactions...
Re: Feature: Xeodrifting Onto Nintendo Switch With Jools Watsham
@NImH Not really... He's given both of those reasons himself in interviews over the last couple years. My point was, who cares? I trust the guy who makes well polished games to put it out when he feels its ready more than I'll ever trust kids whining on the the internet that it should be done by now.
Re: Feature: Xeodrifting Onto Nintendo Switch With Jools Watsham
@NImH who cares when it when shown? Just because he's shown it doesn't mean he owes it to you. Maybe it ended up being bigger than he originally planned and he did some smaller in projects in the meantime to pay the bills and fund further development. Maybe he just needed a break from it. What difference does it make? Games get delayed all the time. You don't rush art. I'd rather wait another 5 years for Treasurenauts and get a game with the polish typical of Atooi /RK releases, than have him put it out half baked just because some people can't get over that he announced it early.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Make Greater Use Of Downloadable Content In The Future
As long as that means more major expansion like BotW and MK8, I'm all for it. I just hope they don't start getting into $0.99 hats...
Re: Feature: Xeodrifting Onto Nintendo Switch With Jools Watsham
@NImH Not really. They don't have a big publisher footing the bill for Treasurenauts development. If you've got finished games that can be ported to a new platform and bring in cashflow to support development of new games, then you do what you gotta do.
Re: Feature: Xeodrifting Onto Nintendo Switch With Jools Watsham
Excited that there's so much to look forward to coming from Atooi. Definitely my fav indie
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Picked up a cheap copy of Sonic Forces, so giving that a go. Its not great, but no where near as bad as most would have you believe.