My physical copy has come in, and it is a massive disappointment. The “A” button does nothing on what is supposed to be a GBA port so my muscle memory is not in tune with this release and there doesn’t appear to be a setting to correct this.
Twenty years ago this may have meant something. But most games are unplayable today. Dragon Quest 3 HD has this delayed/floaty feel to it that I fear is the new standard for the HD2D games in that series.
Twenty or so years ago EA had some shares and Ubisoft claimed it was “hostile”. Ten or so years ago Vivendi had some shares and did try a hostile takeover. Now Ubisoft wants to be purchased?
@KingMike they left compatibility in the localized versions. The paddle is compatible with Arkanoid Space Bust A Move Space Invaders Extreme Space Invaders Extreme 2
Why? Fifteen or twenty years ago this would have been a great idea but it is far too late. Maybe an “official” or “themed” Steam thing would work but other than that…
Nintendo is wise with their money. It seems to be more of a “how do they fit in with us” as opposed to “we bought them”.
AlphaDream comes up a lot but they had debt and Nintendo already owned all of the games that they published so there was no real point in acquiring them other than a name a some debt?
A $500 price point would price me out of gaming. Which is fine since I seem to have less and less time to play. I’m guessing that the Evercade would be main system.
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Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Physical Release Will Not Be Up For Pre-Order (North America)
Sounds like they listened to Vic Ireland.
Re: EA: Switch 2 Could Help Games Like FC And Madden "Find Real Energy"
I won’t be one of the people buying their games. Having EA around is an insult.
Re: Nintendo Taking "All Possible Measures" To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
It will go live and be sold out within three seconds. I’ll wait until the Walmart behind my house has them on the shelf to buy.
Re: BIT.TRIP Runner Dev Is Bringing Back An Atari Classic With A Twist
This is the Amico one, without having to “pre order” that and getting involved in it.
Re: DOOM + DOOM II Switch Update 2 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Some of the best games are now better.
Re: PlayStation Is Bringing MLB The Show 25 To Nintendo Switch This March
I might purchase it this year, mainly to see Sutter Health Park as the home stadium for the A’s
Re: EA's Share Price Plummets After Reports Of Disappointing Financial Performance
Serves them right. The last EA games I purchased were Orcs & Elves DS and Theme Park DS.
Re: Rare Konami GBA Gem 'Ninja Five-O' Gets February Release Date
My physical copy has come in, and it is a massive disappointment. The “A” button does nothing on what is supposed to be a GBA port so my muscle memory is not in tune with this release and there doesn’t appear to be a setting to correct this.
Re: EA Sports FC 25 Partially Blamed For EA's Lowered Financial Forecast
Serves them right, i really hope that EA has less support for the Switch 2.
Re: Atari's CEO Is "Extremely Pleased" With Company's Performance In 2024
Atari is doing things right.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Has "More Than Half A Dozen Games" Planned For Switch 2
Ubisoft and their awful ways being “in love” with the Switch 2 scares me.
Re: Guillemot Family And Tencent May Move Select Ubisoft Assets To New Venture
That family is going to get another chance for a gaming company?
Re: Square Enix May Withhold Its Own Products If You Harrass Its Staff
Twenty years ago this may have meant something. But most games are unplayable today. Dragon Quest 3 HD has this delayed/floaty feel to it that I fear is the new standard for the HD2D games in that series.
Re: Poll: Does Anyone Actually Use The Switch Joy-Con Straps?
Considering that I don’t use motion controls to begin with.
Re: Tencent Labeled A "Chinese Military Company" By US Government
If the next Assassins Creed underperforms this company will buy Ubisoft.
Re: Opinion: The Biggest Question Of The Generation: Er, Why Isn’t Nintendogs On Switch?
Nintendogs should have been on mobile when Nintendo was making a few things for mobile.
Re: PSA: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
That would mean having an Ubisoft game in my collection…
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 3 Dev Left Retro Studios After "Unhealthy Relationship" With Nintendo Micromanagement
Nintendo offered the same help to Silicon Knights and they didn’t listen.
Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Discussing Buyout Options As Talks Of Going Private Continue
Twenty or so years ago EA had some shares and Ubisoft claimed it was “hostile”. Ten or so years ago Vivendi had some shares and did try a hostile takeover.
Now Ubisoft wants to be purchased?
Re: Video: Footage Of LEGO's "Unreleased" James Bond Video Game Surfaces Online
So does this mean there won’t be a Lego Silence of the Lambs?
Re: Opinion: Raise A Glass To The Nintendo DS' Peculiar Peripherals
@KingMike they left compatibility in the localized versions. The paddle is compatible with
Arkanoid
Space Bust A Move
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme 2
Re: Final Fantasy VII Switch Update Removes "Restrictions For Sharing Features"
You really don’t need to follow what Square Enix says about streaming.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some Frames
Something feels off here. It doesn’t have that quick snappy feel that the GBC version has.
It feels sluggish and Dragon Quest XI had the same problem.
Re: Xbox Confirms It's Looking Into A Potential Handheld Device
Why? Fifteen or twenty years ago this would have been a great idea but it is far too late. Maybe an “official” or “themed” Steam thing would work but other than that…
Re: Square Enix Outlines Streaming Guidelines For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
If I did streaming, I wouldn’t listen.
Re: Nintendo Would Rather "Organically Expand The Organisation" Than Rely Solely On Acquisitions
Nintendo is wise with their money. It seems to be more of a “how do they fit in with us” as opposed to “we bought them”.
AlphaDream comes up a lot but they had debt and Nintendo already owned all of the games that they published so there was no real point in acquiring them other than a name a some debt?
Re: Review: Raiden Nova (Switch) - A Fun But Limited Twin-Stick Twist On A Shooter Favourite
Is this getting a physical English release?
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
Can Bethesda port Morrowind and Oblivion?
Re: Anniversary: 8 Years Since Nintendo Unveiled Switch, The World Awaits The Next Reveal
Other than the 3rd parties complaining do we really need a Switch 2? It can be announced in March and released later in the year.
Mostly, my current Switch is paid off, I have somewhat of a backlog, I don’t see a need to rush into possibly a $500 system.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback
I miss the WaveBird, I am tired of the JoyCons.
Re: Ubisoft's Disastrous 2024 May Lead To The Company Going Private
Maybe they should of worked with EA or Vivendi instead of crying about a “hostile takeover,”
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Beloved '90s JRPG Series On Switch In Spring 2025
I truly hope that they keep the Working Designs versions away from this.
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Announced For Switch
This is shocking news.
Re: Late 3DS Tactical RPG 'Fragrant Story' Lands On Switch With 'Papaya's Path' DLC
With how busy I am, a game less than 10 minutes long sounds like a godsend.
Re: Sonic Team Would "Love" To Remaster The Advance Series, Says Takashi Iizuka
Sega seems to enjoy ignoring their entire GBA catalogue.
Re: Rumour: Switch "Successor" Will Be Backwards Compatible, It's Claimed
Considering that the Switch was not backwards compatible with the Wii U or 3DS. This is good.
Re: Gearbox Co-Founder Compares Company's Success Rate To The Beatles, And Fans Aren't Happy
They’ve developed like 3 games. 989 Studios has more clout.
Re: Gamescom's Best Nintendo Game Award Scrapped Because Of "Too Few" Games
@GoldenBot I’ll only watch the Slammy’s these days. 😆
Re: Talking Point: Would $499 Be Too Much For 'Switch 2'?
A $500 price point would price me out of gaming. Which is fine since I seem to have less and less time to play. I’m guessing that the Evercade would be main system.
Re: Gamescom's Best Nintendo Game Award Scrapped Because Of "Too Few" Games
People take these awards shows seriously?
Re: Warner Bros. Is Reportedly Looking To Sell A Stake In Its Games Business
This is the chance for the current Atari to acquire some of the Atari Games/Midway I.P.s
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Pokémon
Can we get the Pokemon Pinballs next?
Re: Braid: Anniversary Edition Sales Have Been "Utterly Terrible", Says Creator
To tell the truth, I kinda lost track of this game. Had this been released on the 3DS eShop in 2012 or 2013 I probably would have bought it.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator On The Challenge Of Silent Protagonists In Modern Gaming
Stay silent. I would prefer less voice overs as it slows down the flow of the game.
Re: Nintendo's Miscrediting Practices Are "Ridiculous", Say External Translators
Careful now, you wouldn’t want to end up like Working Designs.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Maybe I should practice on the 3DS Ultimate NES Remix?
Re: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Finally Gets Release Date, I & II Remakes Confirmed
Maybe with the “HD 2D” run of Dragon Quest they will be done in chronological order or the preferred way by them?
Re: 'Yars Rising' Hacks Its Way Onto Switch This September
The game looks fun.
Re: Stealth Metroidvania 'Yars Rising' Gets An Easter-Egg Packed New Trailer
If Wayforward is reading this, please allow for custom button layouts.
Re: Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand And Rights To 200+ Titles
This is shocking news. It’s great.