If games aren't art, why do they need artists? An illustrator is an artist. An actor is also an artist. And so is a musician. Besides, art produced by an artist, as long as it generates revenue, is also a product.
@Lizuka @Lucami I hope you're right. The absence of any mention to redownloading titles from our accounts and the emphasis on system transfer make me think a lot of bad stuff that might happen. I'll remain skeptical until it can be confirmed.
@xzacutor That's my doubt exactly. When they announced that Switch 2 would be backwards compatible I was so relieved. But after the presentation, it looks like they will only be compatible with a system transfer, which is horrendous. I mean, what happens if you delete a game? Is it lost forever?! My Switch games occupy a 512Gb memory card, how am I supposed to transfer all of them to a 256Gb storage on the Switch 2?
I really hope I'm wrong though, because that would make me NOT get a Switch 2.
It'd be great if they would come up with something like the Microsoft Rewards program, but it doesn't seem quite likely. I used MS rewards to buy Switch gift cards and got some great games for free, but unfortunately the store I used to buy them from changed some of their policies and now I can't do it anymore. Now with gold points going down too, there is not much incentive for me to buy Switch games anymore except huge discounts, which are quite rare. Sad day...
Learning about new gimmicks is fun and all, but I'm interested about the new hardware capabilities, like storage space, battery capacity, screen resolution and overall power of the device. I wonder if there will be a boost in performance for Switch 1 games...
As an Xbox user myself, I'd love to have a handheld Xbox device to keep playing off-tv. It would have to be playable locally, no cloud gaming please, but downloading saves is essential. The fact that Microsoft doesn't charge for cloud saves is just perfect for that matter, though I suppose it would mess with the Quick Resume function on the home console.
I'm guessing the Switch 2 will be revealed at the end of the fiscal year, by the last week of March with its release scheduled around September.
As for the original Switch, I want it to surpass the PS2 (as we all do). I hope it goes on sale during the holiday season with new bundles and a pretty strong marketing. Of course, it will still keep selling even after the release of its successor, but this holiday will be the last big opportunity to make the most of it.
I understand the intention behind something like that, but I've transitioned to 100% digital anyway. I mean, as long as the games remain installed on my storage device, even if they remove them from the storefronts, I still will be able to play them.
I'm a fan of these games. Have played both Trace Memory on DS and Another Code on Wii and will get the remake for Switch. The only thing I didn't like while playing the demo was Ashley's movement, it should have a more natural animation.
@Nintendencies Dude, my Switch library is totally digital. If Nintendo didn't include digital games on backwards compatibility, I would simply not sell my current Switch and probably wouldn't buy the new console for a few good years (or ever).
I really, really hope they add full backwards compatibility on the new system.
@arabiansanchez I agree that Nintendo doesn't need to prove anything, but I would love to see Sony lose their crown. Of course this would depend on Nintendo's next moves. Switch is still strong now, but when the numbers start dropping they could cut its price and release a Nintendo Selects line of products and maybe postpone the unveiling of the next gen console. Is that what Nintendo wants though? I honestly think it's not...
@diwdiws I don't have a good PC for gaming. Also when I said standard I meant that nothing should be lower than 60fps anymore. I recently played Dragon Quest XI on Game Pass and even though the game isn't graphically demanding, it still ran at 30fps. It was kind of shocking at first, but after a while we end up get used to it.
While 30fps isn't unplayable, it's hard to go back after you get used to 60 being standard. If the Switch version were 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps, I would get it there. But I think I'll get the Xbox version instead.
I would love to have this game on Switch, this kind of game is perfect to be played on a handheld. But will initially get it on Xbox instead due to it being 60 fps. Maybe in the future I'll double dip when it is on a huge sale on Switch.
If it ever releases on Switch or its successor it'll be another cloud version. That is, if they don't reveal it's coming only on Playstation. Don't get your hopes up.
The only thing I worry about is the next hardware having backwards compatibility. Microsoft is doing it in a brilliant way in order to the customers preserve their libraries, and that's how I think Nintendo should be addressing this matter.
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Re: Survival Horror 'The Florist' Looks Like Classic Resident Evil In All The Right Ways
Looks interesting. Anyone knows if it will also release on Switch 1 or Xbox?
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
You forgot to mention it's present in consoles names: Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, ROG Xbox Ally X...
Re: Miyamoto Views Games As 'Products', Not 'Works Of Art', Says Ex-Nintendo Dev
If games aren't art, why do they need artists? An illustrator is an artist. An actor is also an artist. And so is a musician. Besides, art produced by an artist, as long as it generates revenue, is also a product.
Re: Review: Yakuza 0: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - A Series Highlight That's Never Looked Or Played Better
@fenlix I'm ok with them delisting the original in favor of the Director's Cut as long as they release a free update for people that has the original.
Re: Review: Yakuza 0: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - A Series Highlight That's Never Looked Or Played Better
Any chance Sega will update other consoles' version to match the Director's Cut in the future?
Re: Back Page: Mario Kart World's Roster Is Full Of Deep Cuts, So Where Are These Guys?
Wtf did I just read??
Re: Random: John Romero Wants Rip And Tear-Proof Joy-Con On Switch 2
Joy Con drift is a thing of the past. Now we have Joy Con drift 2 to play with.
Re: The Company That "Leaked" Switch 2 Is Being Sued By Nintendo
Congrats, Genki. That's a very effective way to ruin your own business.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Lizuka @Lucami I hope you're right. The absence of any mention to redownloading titles from our accounts and the emphasis on system transfer make me think a lot of bad stuff that might happen. I'll remain skeptical until it can be confirmed.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@xzacutor That's my doubt exactly. When they announced that Switch 2 would be backwards compatible I was so relieved. But after the presentation, it looks like they will only be compatible with a system transfer, which is horrendous. I mean, what happens if you delete a game? Is it lost forever?! My Switch games occupy a 512Gb memory card, how am I supposed to transfer all of them to a 256Gb storage on the Switch 2?
I really hope I'm wrong though, because that would make me NOT get a Switch 2.
Re: Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
That's messed up, what a shame...
It'd be great if they would come up with something like the Microsoft Rewards program, but it doesn't seem quite likely. I used MS rewards to buy Switch gift cards and got some great games for free, but unfortunately the store I used to buy them from changed some of their policies and now I can't do it anymore. Now with gold points going down too, there is not much incentive for me to buy Switch games anymore except huge discounts, which are quite rare. Sad day...
Re: PS Vita's 'Ys Memoire: Memories Of Celceta' Lands Switch Remaster In Japan This May
One less reason to keep my Vita once it is released in the west.
Re: New Nintendo Patent Seems To Confirm Mouse Functionality For Switch 2
It would've been interesting if the shoulder buttons were actually clickable scrolls to use while in "mouse mode".
Re: 69 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Supercharge' eShop Sale (North America)
Don't know if it's in the list, but I got Another Code: Recollection as soon as Deku Deals notified me.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Feel About 24 Racers In Mario Kart 9?
I think 24 players online will be total mayhem. Maybe 16 would be a better number.
Re: Switch 2 'Indentations' Make It Incompatible With Original Switch Dock, Says Genki
Learning about new gimmicks is fun and all, but I'm interested about the new hardware capabilities, like storage space, battery capacity, screen resolution and overall power of the device. I wonder if there will be a boost in performance for Switch 1 games...
Re: Talking Point: Can Sony And Microsoft Really Compete With Nintendo In A New 'Handheld War'?
As an Xbox user myself, I'd love to have a handheld Xbox device to keep playing off-tv. It would have to be playable locally, no cloud gaming please, but downloading saves is essential. The fact that Microsoft doesn't charge for cloud saves is just perfect for that matter, though I suppose it would mess with the Quick Resume function on the home console.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
@MrCarlos46 I'm inclined to believe these numbers are inflated.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
I have almost all the games on Xbox, but I'm really tempted to get Kiwami on Switch in a future sale.
Re: It's Official, 'Switch 2' Will Be Backwards Compatible
That's a big relief. I hope they follow the trend started by Microsoft of unifying their gaming library across every future device going forward.
Re: Nintendo Lowers Its Hardware Forecast As Switch Sales Slow To A Crawl
I'm guessing the Switch 2 will be revealed at the end of the fiscal year, by the last week of March with its release scheduled around September.
As for the original Switch, I want it to surpass the PS2 (as we all do). I hope it goes on sale during the holiday season with new bundles and a pretty strong marketing. Of course, it will still keep selling even after the release of its successor, but this holiday will be the last big opportunity to make the most of it.
Re: Seven Months After Closure, The Nintendo Network Has Lost Its Final Player
@SpiderBall49 you know you can still play it online with Pretendo Network, don't you?
Re: Californian Law Dictates Storefronts Be Honest About Digital Game Ownership
@link3710 well, it says they offered refunds, so I don't see a problem there.
Re: Californian Law Dictates Storefronts Be Honest About Digital Game Ownership
@link3710 whaa?? I didn't know they were doing that! This is utterly unacceptable! What a horrible company they've become...
Do you have a link to an article about it? I'd like to know more.
Re: Californian Law Dictates Storefronts Be Honest About Digital Game Ownership
I understand the intention behind something like that, but I've transitioned to 100% digital anyway. I mean, as long as the games remain installed on my storage device, even if they remove them from the storefronts, I still will be able to play them.
Re: Random: Someone 3D Printed The Rumoured 'Switch 2' Design
I really hope Switch 2 will be more creative than this.
Re: Atooi's Switch Game 'Hatch Tales' Has Been Delayed (Again)
@Rozetta Yeah that one hurt, too... 😟
Re: Atooi's Switch Game 'Hatch Tales' Has Been Delayed (Again)
I'm still waiting for Treasurenauts to release on 3DS.
Re: When Does 3DS And Wii U Online Shut Down? Nintendo eShop & Online Play Closure Guide
Just a friendly reminder that there's nothing wrong using PRETENDO on both systems after the closure of their online services.
Re: Players Are Having Major Issues With MLB The Show 24 On Switch
That means Sony is doing to Nintendo what they said Microsoft would do to them with CoD? Interesting... 🤔
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Demo For Another Code: Recollection?
I'm a fan of these games. Have played both Trace Memory on DS and Another Code on Wii and will get the remake for Switch. The only thing I didn't like while playing the demo was Ashley's movement, it should have a more natural animation.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Targeting A 2024 Release For The Switch Successor
@Nintendencies Dude, my Switch library is totally digital. If Nintendo didn't include digital games on backwards compatibility, I would simply not sell my current Switch and probably wouldn't buy the new console for a few good years (or ever).
I really, really hope they add full backwards compatibility on the new system.
Re: Japan's Switch Sales In June Were Reportedly A Record High For The Console
@arabiansanchez I agree that Nintendo doesn't need to prove anything, but I would love to see Sony lose their crown. Of course this would depend on Nintendo's next moves. Switch is still strong now, but when the numbers start dropping they could cut its price and release a Nintendo Selects line of products and maybe postpone the unveiling of the next gen console. Is that what Nintendo wants though? I honestly think it's not...
Re: Japan's Switch Sales In June Were Reportedly A Record High For The Console
Waiting Switch take the PS2 place as the most successful gaming system of all times.
Re: 'SwitchBuddy' Mobile App Adds Game Database, Countdown Widgets, And More
@nemecek_f When can we expect it will be released on Android?
Re: Ys X: Nordics Announced For Nintendo Switch, Launching In 2023
I'm so happy with this announcement! The images look pretty good!
But I think they should remake Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand.
Re: Mini Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 - The Best Set Of Tracks Yet
Regarding the new update, I didn't like how they changed the lightning power up so that players don't drop anymore while gliding...
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Switch Frame Rate & Resolution Detailed
@diwdiws I don't have a good PC for gaming. Also when I said standard I meant that nothing should be lower than 60fps anymore. I recently played Dragon Quest XI on Game Pass and even though the game isn't graphically demanding, it still ran at 30fps. It was kind of shocking at first, but after a while we end up get used to it.
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Switch Frame Rate & Resolution Detailed
@Mgalens I really hope 60fps will be the standard in the future. I like it even in videos! 😂
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Switch Frame Rate & Resolution Detailed
While 30fps isn't unplayable, it's hard to go back after you get used to 60 being standard. If the Switch version were 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps, I would get it there. But I think I'll get the Xbox version instead.
Re: Resident Evil 4's Inventory Management Screen Has Been Turned Into A Full Game
@nymbosox I've seen a few, and watched Capcom's presentation last month. Let's hope they finally remake Code Veronica after RE4!
Re: Resident Evil 4's Inventory Management Screen Has Been Turned Into A Full Game
I already have Resident Evil 4. Why would I pay for something I can already do while playing an awesome game? 🤷🏻♂️
Re: 3DS System Update 11.16.0-49 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A typo was corrected in this update. There was a missing character on a phone number.
Re: Review: Kao The Kangaroo - Rough Edges Can't Ruin This 'Roo's Return
I would love to have this game on Switch, this kind of game is perfect to be played on a handheld. But will initially get it on Xbox instead due to it being 60 fps. Maybe in the future I'll double dip when it is on a huge sale on Switch.
Re: Square Enix Officially Announces Kingdom Hearts IV
If it ever releases on Switch or its successor it'll be another cloud version. That is, if they don't reveal it's coming only on Playstation. Don't get your hopes up.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
How difficult can it be to sort the icons on the Home Menu itself??? For God's sake, Nintendo... 🤦🏻♂️
Re: Capcom Has Some Resident Evil News On The Way Tomorrow
I wish it were that rumored Resident Evil Outrage that was meant to be a Switch exclusive. But that would be asking to much...
Re: Konami Sold This Castlevania Pixel Art For Over $26K In Its 'Memorial' NFT Auction
Konami must be laughing their a** off at the person who bought it. 🤣
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th December (North America)
I read The Letter and it sent me a chill down the spine.
For a moment I thought Treefall was back. 😂🤦🏻♂️
Re: Nintendo Talks About Its Future And Reconfirms Next Gaming System Is Coming In "20XX"
The only thing I worry about is the next hardware having backwards compatibility. Microsoft is doing it in a brilliant way in order to the customers preserve their libraries, and that's how I think Nintendo should be addressing this matter.