ear_wig

ear_wig

Playstationing since 1995

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Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"

ear_wig

I haven’t noticed any blurring issues. Screen is solid to me, but I am certainly not an expert like these guys. I was worried about having to go back to LCD after the fantastic S1 OLED, but honestly, it hasn’t bothered me. I think if I was playing more games with lots of blacks—like horror games—I would be more bothered; I have my PS5 Pro for that though, so no worries. The bright Nintendo colors look great on the new screen, especially after adding a tempered glass screen protector. Love my Switch 2 so far! Tears of the Kingdom is magnificent! All good!

Re: Forget Switch 2 Game Key-Cards - "Full On-The-Cart Physical Releases" Are What People Want, Says Publisher Lost In Cult

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@Yosher You nailed it completely. Worst of both worlds—you have to put a game card in to play your digital download, and there’s no actual game data present on the card for preservation purposes. Then of course the WORST part is that you then have to buy (overpriced) storage cards to build your library on, or delete and redownload as you play. BOO! Game-key cards suck eggs HARD, and I for one am glad that this conversation is continuing!

Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?

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Preordered and can’t wait until July 17th!! Mario Kart World is a good slice of quick fun here and there, but this is the single player adventure that we’ve been waiting for!

In the mean time, enjoying the hell out of Tears of the Kingdom S2 edition; first ever play through—what a game!! 60fps baby!!

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?

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Each time I watch that original trailer, I become more and more sold on this game. It looks like a lot of fun, albeit casual fun, but fun nevertheless! So all I am really hoping for at this point is solid performance, and maybe a peek at some of the other things we get to do in the game besides smashing stuff. I am pretty much sold, though!

Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?

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So many snarky comments in this thread… Yep I have one light scratch on mine, probably from the dock, because I take excellent care of my electronics. Couldn’t believe it when I saw it… Right in the middle of the screen no less. Never bothered with a screen protector for my OLED and had no issues for 4+ years. This thing, however, clearly more sensitive… Lesson learned, screen protector arriving today. Ugh…

Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time

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8 Deluxe is real good; I especially loved the kart building. But World is grabbing me in a way that Mario Kart hasn’t in a long time. It definitely ain’t perfect, but given time and some updates I imagine it’ll be the GOAT. 🏆

Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario Kart World

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I’ve only been playing for a day (~3 hours total), but I am loving it so far. It looks and plays fantastic, and just has gobs of personality! I am liking the way they updated Grand Prix, where rather than repeating a track three times, you do three continuous ‘variations’ on the course; keeps me on my toes! Knockout is the standout, for sure, and is INTENSE! Love it! The free roam… is enjoyable, but as others have said, needed more to unlock and enjoy besides getting stickers. Overall though, very happy with the game!

Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2

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Not a fan of this practice whatsoever, for two big reasons:
1) The game is not on the cart, so it is, in effect, just a digital copy. Sure I can sell it, but will I? Probably not; I don’t buy games just to resell them…
2) My hand is being forced to buy more storage, which I do not like. The big advantage of having the game actually on the cart is only needing a small extra amount for a patch or two. Obviously this aligns with PlayStation and Xbox, of having to install a game, but my Pro has 2TB, so…
I will not be supporting game key cards. Nintendo, give publishers more options for card size!!