What a ridiculous situation this is.... I mean how can it be that the company that makes something should be scared that the law won't protect them from doing what they like with their creations. I guess this will lead to stronger action being taken to avoid this in the future.
@Arnie4490 I contenplated your reply last night and I have taken the critism on board, I also apologise if I offended you. As much as I would prefer that someone with a vested interest in gaming was responsible for this job, I should not have presumed in such a way about this person. I do still stick to the opinion with regards to not caring if AI or a real person does this job, but I will try not to add stupid comments with it in future.
@SirLink No I am not. I wouldn't choose to take recommendations from random people online, especially one's with vested interest. Personally I would trust Nintendo, that is based on many years of trust in their products, not all but a very high percentage of them over a very long period of time.
Is this the opinion of some bloke from down the pub, or am I supposed to respect this. No it's an opinion of someone that would profit from things being different.
@kmtrain83 There is always some you tuber / website trying to grab attention and cause a stir to bring out people's emotions. Add to that the fact that people act emotively first and think second it's a melting pot of *****.
This whole cancel culture is so bad, I really am glad I don't use social media. When I think back to my youth, 70's/80's and what would have been cancelled within society then. Wow I think if I even mentioned the type of subjects that would have been cancelled then my comment would get cancelled by nintendolife. The same with regards to many commentors in the recent microsoft lay offs story, they say 'I will never buy anything microsoft again'. I mean I agree that it's probably not a good idea to go chucking money at them, but hang on you might be cutting your nose off to spite your face with that comment. Especially as it probably doesn't matter what you buy nowadays it's probalby stained with something that people wouldn't like. So your probably selling your soul to the devil no matter what you do. I like the principles that people have more often but I hope they don't let it imapct themselves too much, because take it from an old person you probably will impact yourself far more than the person you are trying to do it too.
It's sad that this subject is dividing gamers, you can see this in this comment section. The whole situation boils down to poor regulation, online gaming is a newer thing and therefore the old consumer rights do not cover the individual situations that online gaming has bought to the table. Governments across the world should have investigated this and brought in rules that both consumers and games maker would both act fairly. Currently we have games companies doing as they wish because there is nothing to stop them.
So trusting that countries will regulate this in a way that works is plain stupidity, hell they should have done it years ago!
So in other words, 'Stop Killing the Games' will likely lead to Killing the Games.
Just as I have always expected, put demands on companies with how they should be and they will monestise it and make it something that you don't want to pay for. No one wins.
I blame microsoft and sony for the where the industry in right now. They have pushed the costs of making games into astronomical levels with the drive towards realism, adding very little more value to the industry on the whole by never innovating. Now with the popularity of games like 'Grow a garden' and the other chuck away experiences that are churned out on Roblux you can see the games industry execs running scared that they need to realine for the future.
I am not interested myself. but I am sure that some people would like that. Nintendo will never do this because it would take about 5 minutes from release for the reddit posts on how to hack it and distribute it to start.
My only issue with game key cards are that they are confusng when you have several switches, and that they have put keycards on games like Fortnite which is stupid. I personally see these as good in comparrison to digital, and not comparable to physical releases. I hope they are careful to market them for what they are and not mislead people.
So I guess there is no love for the people that love the intermissions. Just the usual crying online and trying to cancel in order to get their own way. If only life was perfect...
So as I write we have here an article claimimg that people don't like the switch 2 screen, and a poll that currently says 93% are happy. You can't make it up, but journalists can!!
@Yydeckard I am not overly impressed with these minimal changes myself. But I am still buying a switch 2, mainly because if I want to play the new zelda/mario etc. then I will need one.
I got burnt on a good smile company figure, I bought one of 'Red' from ebay. Then years later I didn't want it anymore so sold it on ebay and the buyer noticed it was fake.
I am from the UK and waited for the invite from Nintendo UK, I knew that I had done everything needed to get one. Got the email, did a pre order, and had a couple of emails confirming things from there. Can't complain at all.
I think we should just change this wording of marioesque, zeldaesque to cheap marketing led copies of games you love.
I mean I do respect that any of these games could be fun to play, and offer something unique in certain things they put into the game. But I feel the games industry is going through a similar phase to what films did a few years ago. Where they had some success which led to getting bloated on sequels, remakes, and copycats. Not exactly helped with this stupid kickstarter idea.
@Wexter "It is very depressing when you actually stare at reality in the face."
I think currently you could look at the future of many things in life and feel that way. in fact when you buy a game in the future, will a computer have made it, sold you it, emailed it you, and charged you for it.
I think people are forgetting that Nintendo don't make up the rules, they just use exsisting laws and legally acceptable practises to run there business. So if you have a problem with the rules that Nintendo are using then you are shouting at the wrong person.
Alright Rockstar, you spend all your time making your games look good for those cut scenes, while Nintendo spend that time making sure the gameplay sings.
@-wc- "Parents, don't buy your kids the camera. Nintendo, password lock adding friends on kids' profiles. Adult users, block people if they bother you."
Do you not have children? All online restrictions for kids is useless, if you have them on then you can't do anything, and if you turn them off then they get everything. There maybe complicated systems were you can control what is turned off and on, but these are uncommon and very difficult to set up effectively because there is always an excemption where restrictions you think you have set up don't work for everything. For instance if I turn off voice chat for the switch I would fully expect that it could opened on games like Fortnite/overwatch. Plus as kids get older they learn how to work round things.
I beleive Nintendo is a leader in trying to keep kids spaces safe, in most cases the parental controls are set up by manufactuerers in order to tick a box and not to do anything effectively. As much as I apprecaite my privacy in life I aslo apprecaite mine and my children being protected. Plus I gave up on privacy a long time ago, too much small print and hidden details you don't quite understand in all those terms and conditions.
Addition - Yes I do understand that, in some ways, makes me a coroporate gladhand. (great terminology, I may use it myself somewhere)
Can we not just bring this whole conversation into the same thing, basically the industry wants to kill physical media and the consumer is going to lose out in the process.
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Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Pulls New Expansion Card Art Amid Accusations Of Plagiarism
@Fiergala Can you try and at least disagree with someone without being rude.
And I am really sorry that I only appreciate art from the creators rather than depictions from fans.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Pulls New Expansion Card Art Amid Accusations Of Plagiarism
@Fiergala So in your book fans should be allowed to plagiarize the creators.
I just changed a couple of your words to show you have double standards.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Pulls New Expansion Card Art Amid Accusations Of Plagiarism
What a ridiculous situation this is.... I mean how can it be that the company that makes something should be scared that the law won't protect them from doing what they like with their creations.
I guess this will lead to stronger action being taken to avoid this in the future.
Re: Prominent YouTuber Doubles Down On Belief That A Nintendo Direct Is Due This Month
Nate is the new Kate..... I dislike them both and any more that come along in the future too.
Re: Toad And Toadette's New Voice Actors Have Been Confirmed
I still get angry over Macdonalds taking all the salt out of the chicken nuggetts...
Re: Random: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Actor Hasn't Played A Video Game Since Super Mario 64
@Arnie4490 I contenplated your reply last night and I have taken the critism on board, I also apologise if I offended you. As much as I would prefer that someone with a vested interest in gaming was responsible for this job, I should not have presumed in such a way about this person.
I do still stick to the opinion with regards to not caring if AI or a real person does this job, but I will try not to add stupid comments with it in future.
Re: Random: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Actor Hasn't Played A Video Game Since Super Mario 64
Removed
Re: Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
His ears are all wrong!!!
Re: Random: It's Civil War As One Pokémon Trading Card Store Robs Another
@rvcolem1 No!! They are preserving them...
Re: PSA: You Might Want To Be Careful Buying Pre-Owned Switch 1 Games For Your Switch 2
@Fazermint We are in the right place to find it, and to find people that are triggered by it.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
@SirLink No I am not. I wouldn't choose to take recommendations from random people online, especially one's with vested interest. Personally I would trust Nintendo, that is based on many years of trust in their products, not all but a very high percentage of them over a very long period of time.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
"p**s-poor excuse for a controller"
Is this the opinion of some bloke from down the pub, or am I supposed to respect this. No it's an opinion of someone that would profit from things being different.
Re: The FBI Has Seized A Switch ROM Site As Part Of A 'Law Enforcement Operation'
Yet more defending of criminal activity, shameless.
Re: Review: Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
Well I loved magikarp jump and those online pokemon dream world games. Maybe this one is for me (and maybe antimatter).
Re: "It Will Have A Chilling Effect On Game Design" - EU Group Responds To 'Stop Killing Games'
@kmtrain83 There is always some you tuber / website trying to grab attention and cause a stir to bring out people's emotions. Add to that the fact that people act emotively first and think second it's a melting pot of *****.
Re: "That's Some Real Coward S***" - Hideki Kamiya Discusses The Fallout From The Bayonetta 3 Voiceover Controversy
This whole cancel culture is so bad, I really am glad I don't use social media. When I think back to my youth, 70's/80's and what would have been cancelled within society then. Wow I think if I even mentioned the type of subjects that would have been cancelled then my comment would get cancelled by nintendolife.
The same with regards to many commentors in the recent microsoft lay offs story, they say 'I will never buy anything microsoft again'. I mean I agree that it's probably not a good idea to go chucking money at them, but hang on you might be cutting your nose off to spite your face with that comment. Especially as it probably doesn't matter what you buy nowadays it's probalby stained with something that people wouldn't like. So your probably selling your soul to the devil no matter what you do.
I like the principles that people have more often but I hope they don't let it imapct themselves too much, because take it from an old person you probably will impact yourself far more than the person you are trying to do it too.
Re: "It Will Have A Chilling Effect On Game Design" - EU Group Responds To 'Stop Killing Games'
It's sad that this subject is dividing gamers, you can see this in this comment section. The whole situation boils down to poor regulation, online gaming is a newer thing and therefore the old consumer rights do not cover the individual situations that online gaming has bought to the table. Governments across the world should have investigated this and brought in rules that both consumers and games maker would both act fairly. Currently we have games companies doing as they wish because there is nothing to stop them.
So trusting that countries will regulate this in a way that works is plain stupidity, hell they should have done it years ago!
Re: "It Will Have A Chilling Effect On Game Design" - EU Group Responds To 'Stop Killing Games'
So in other words, 'Stop Killing the Games' will likely lead to Killing the Games.
Just as I have always expected, put demands on companies with how they should be and they will monestise it and make it something that you don't want to pay for. No one wins.
Re: "It's Heartbreaking" - The Pokémon Company Tech VP Joins Industry In Criticising Microsoft Layoffs
I blame microsoft and sony for the where the industry in right now. They have pushed the costs of making games into astronomical levels with the drive towards realism, adding very little more value to the industry on the whole by never innovating. Now with the popularity of games like 'Grow a garden' and the other chuck away experiences that are churned out on Roblux you can see the games industry execs running scared that they need to realine for the future.
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
@foursider It needed a Nintendo stye peripherial.
Re: Miyamoto Shares Why Doll Company Exec Was Chosen For Outside Director
Nintendo robots incoming.....
Re: Talking Point: With Bigger GameCube File Sizes, Should Nintendo Let Us Download Individual NSO Games?
I am not interested myself. but I am sure that some people would like that. Nintendo will never do this because it would take about 5 minutes from release for the reddit posts on how to hack it and distribute it to start.
Re: Romero Games Hit With Layoffs Following Microsoft Xbox Cuts
@Gedrick Neither did putting all their eggs in one basket.
Re: Romero Games Hit With Layoffs Following Microsoft Xbox Cuts
Maybe smaller businesses shoud have more courage of their work rather than selling out to corporations.
Re: Nintendo's Ability To Ban Switch 2 Consoles Has Landed It In Hot Water
I support Nintendo's fight against pirating, it would actually be nice if these people actually got more punishment.
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
My only issue with game key cards are that they are confusng when you have several switches, and that they have put keycards on games like Fortnite which is stupid. I personally see these as good in comparrison to digital, and not comparable to physical releases. I hope they are careful to market them for what they are and not mislead people.
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
So I guess there is no love for the people that love the intermissions. Just the usual crying online and trying to cancel in order to get their own way.
If only life was perfect...
Re: Nintendo Confirms The Release Date For Drag X Drive On Switch 2
@cmlobue Some colours would be a good addition to start with..
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
I want Rambi's arena two, prety please!!!!
Re: Random: Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
That driver may have got 47p for that job he did there, so he gave them there money's worth.
Re: Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
I noticed that the game does not record lap times in time trrial and wondered why. Now I know
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
So as I write we have here an article claimimg that people don't like the switch 2 screen, and a poll that currently says 93% are happy. You can't make it up, but journalists can!!
Re: Magnetic Joy-Con Sticks Already In The Works For Switch 2 Amid Fears Of Drift
@Kwyjibo_Kitsune My thought too. The internet and business are so predictable nowadays!!
Re: Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
I am not a fan of Charles but respect his comments here, not so much the article and internet that are trying to paint a more sinister picture.
Re: New Videos Show How Fantasy Life i Has Been Beefed Up On Switch 2
@Yydeckard I am not overly impressed with these minimal changes myself. But I am still buying a switch 2, mainly because if I want to play the new zelda/mario etc. then I will need one.
Re: Random: 'Koholint Redrawn' Breathes New Life Into Zelda: Link's Awakening
Maybe one day they will be a big boy and then maybe they could make their own game.
Re: Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top
@Duncanballs Your anolgy for racing against Usian bolt is quite fitting when referreing to the difference of Playstion to Nintendo in Japan.
Re: Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top
@Anti-Matter I don't feel the playstation has been doing well in Japan for a long time now. But I am sure their global sales are doing fine.
Re: Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top
@Anti-Matter There is really just three main consoles on the market, so playstation coming third is not really good is it?
Re: Two Samus Figures Based On Metroid: Other M Are Making A Return In 2026
I got burnt on a good smile company figure, I bought one of 'Red' from ebay. Then years later I didn't want it anymore so sold it on ebay and the buyer noticed it was fake.
Re: Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?
I am from the UK and waited for the invite from Nintendo UK, I knew that I had done everything needed to get one. Got the email, did a pre order, and had a couple of emails confirming things from there. Can't complain at all.
Re: Mario-Inspired 2D Platformer Secures A Switch 2 Release On Kickstarter
I think we should just change this wording of marioesque, zeldaesque to cheap marketing led copies of games you love.
I mean I do respect that any of these games could be fun to play, and offer something unique in certain things they put into the game. But I feel the games industry is going through a similar phase to what films did a few years ago. Where they had some success which led to getting bloated on sequels, remakes, and copycats.
Not exactly helped with this stupid kickstarter idea.
Re: Nintendo: "Physical Games Are Still A Key Part Of Our Business"
@Wexter "It is very depressing when you actually stare at reality in the face."
I think currently you could look at the future of many things in life and feel that way. in fact when you buy a game in the future, will a computer have made it, sold you it, emailed it you, and charged you for it.
Re: Random: Unofficial Smash Bros. Dating App 'SmashTogether' Shut Down By Nintendo
Is it april fools day?
Re: Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation
Nice spin on the tagline NL, I fully support using every possible method of stopping people hacking the new switch.
Re: Palworld Dev Announces "Disappointing" Game Changes Resulting From Nintendo's Lawsuit
I think people are forgetting that Nintendo don't make up the rules, they just use exsisting laws and legally acceptable practises to run there business.
So if you have a problem with the rules that Nintendo are using then you are shouting at the wrong person.
Re: Former Rockstar Dev Throws Shade At Mario Kart World, Says New GTA Will Be Worth The Price
Alright Rockstar, you spend all your time making your games look good for those cut scenes, while Nintendo spend that time making sure the gameplay sings.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@-wc- "Parents, don't buy your kids the camera. Nintendo, password lock adding friends on kids' profiles.
Adult users, block people if they bother you."
Do you not have children?
All online restrictions for kids is useless, if you have them on then you can't do anything, and if you turn them off then they get everything. There maybe complicated systems were you can control what is turned off and on, but these are uncommon and very difficult to set up effectively because there is always an excemption where restrictions you think you have set up don't work for everything. For instance if I turn off voice chat for the switch I would fully expect that it could opened on games like Fortnite/overwatch. Plus as kids get older they learn how to work round things.
I beleive Nintendo is a leader in trying to keep kids spaces safe, in most cases the parental controls are set up by manufactuerers in order to tick a box and not to do anything effectively. As much as I apprecaite my privacy in life I aslo apprecaite mine and my children being protected. Plus I gave up on privacy a long time ago, too much small print and hidden details you don't quite understand in all those terms and conditions.
Addition - Yes I do understand that, in some ways, makes me a coroporate gladhand. (great terminology, I may use it myself somewhere)
Re: Former Assassin's Creed Lead Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Game-Key Cards
Can we not just bring this whole conversation into the same thing, basically the industry wants to kill physical media and the consumer is going to lose out in the process.
Re: Too Saucy For Xbox, 'Steam-Heart’s Saturn Tribute' Lands On Switch This May
Fair play on microsoft refusing them, if they don't like it then they have every right to not include it.