luigi's mansion seems like a great hit by the numbers? It sure is a great game in my book
These numbers make it seem like nintendo is owning the place left and right, only to be - sometimes - ousted by a minor blimp of another platform. There's a lot of nsw numbers week after week.
One player got caught cheating trying to qualify for the world cup. Was banned for a short time - but not until the world cup qualifications were over - and then qualified. Are you kidding me...?
They had a verified cheater playing the world cup.
Well, I hope they can now zero tolerance the rest of it.
Daaaamn that was a long read. But here's the kicker:
Quote: In other words, daily psychological-need experiences robustly predicted psychosocial functioning, holding variability relating to gaming and control variables constant, though the opposite was not supported.
And if you look at the actual results, 0.3 percent over 6 percent, you're looking at pretty impressive and solid observations.
If I mirror my take on it, which is mostly on the cognitive psychology side (by virtue of profession) I'd say the blame game towards games is driven by the social structures that surround it, causing gaming to be perceived as an outlier activity. It's tangible enough to picture, so it sticks in the mind too.
Anyone else find some nuggets in this study they like? I'm quite impressed with how succinct these hypotheses were laid bare to be honest.
So far I've corrected drift by slowly holding the stick in the opposite reaction for a while. Not all the way, just the amount of drifting you have, in the reverse direction.
Succeeded every single time. Might help others, especially if you're on a lite.
People struggle to understand how revolutionary Mario maker really is. Infinite mario, just by the power of players. It needs better filtering, better facilitating - but that concept? Dang, that's how gaming scales up beyond the stars.
Zelda is the game that requires the finesse in that concept though. It needs guided play, stacks of levels, filtering through the quirky and bold and insane, to provide you with a great Zelda experience.
I fault nintendo with not having proper family sharing. On my apple stuff I have a parent account, and family accounts with it. They are limited in number. I can now share purchases with them.
Basically, nintendo needs to facilitate the digital version of "handing my kid my cartridge". They are a great gaming company, but are idiots when it comes to making user friendly services.
Looks a bit clumsy, to be honest. I'm looking towards a screen protector and a carry case that's actually sturdy - seriously, what's with the flubby cases anyways? - for my son, who is otherwise a bit rough handed, no matter how much he tries.
With motion aiming in this is gonna be in my heavy rotation, if I get the chance.
It's gotta play great though. I'm looking at astral chain, Luigi's mansion, hollow knight and the occasional fortnite just on switch. With more monster Hunter and stuff coming in on ps4, you gotta be great in gameplay to get me to stick with it.
It's mostly over the creation and discovery intersection.
If I'd be able to discover courses, and the bundles of story modes that come with it (like, creating your own overview map with world levels) you'd have an infinitely better experience.
Mind boggling that they miss these opportunities, yet the game is absolutely timeless and lovely regardless.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 14th November (Europe)
Hey, anthill - great game on the iPad. Wouldn't want to try it in switch though, seems ideal for the portable touch screen...
Re: Japanese Charts: Luigi's Mansion 3 Still Can't Grab Number One As Death Stranding Takes Over
luigi's mansion seems like a great hit by the numbers? It sure is a great game in my book
These numbers make it seem like nintendo is owning the place left and right, only to be - sometimes - ousted by a minor blimp of another platform. There's a lot of nsw numbers week after week.
Re: Review: Garfield Kart Furious Racing - A Rancid, Regurgitated Hairball Of A Racer
It's always so funny reading a review like this.
I love the comic strips. Everything else seems to just be crappy though .
Re: Poll: How Do You Pronounce These Pokémon-Related Words?
@Northwind I am... it's the weekend man! I mean...
Re: Poll: How Do You Pronounce These Pokémon-Related Words?
Awesome article and awesome poll. Or pool? Pole?
Re: Nintendo Comments On How It's Handling Joy-Con Drift
My blue joy con says they messed up right there.
Re: Professional Fortnite Player Gets Banned For Life After Uploading Videos Of Himself Cheating
Uhm, that zero tolerance must be new.
One player got caught cheating trying to qualify for the world cup. Was banned for a short time - but not until the world cup qualifications were over - and then qualified. Are you kidding me...?
They had a verified cheater playing the world cup.
Well, I hope they can now zero tolerance the rest of it.
Re: Round Up: Move Over Mario, The Critics Love Luigi's Mansion 3
Certain things in life cannot wait.
Games like this are supposed to reprioritize your gaming backlog.
This is just too good:)
Re: Epic Sues User Experience Tester For Leaking Fortnite Chapter 2
Good. It's a clear breach of contract, and has massive implications as the company invests millions to build the hype and generate the buzz.
I'd sure sue as well.
Re: Reggie Calls Wii U A "Failure Forward" Because It Led To Switch
This dude is a legend. He retires, returns just for the heck of it and still owns it.
Like the terminator, the reginator will always be back.
Re: New Study Says External Issues Are More Likely To Blame For Gaming Addiction, Not Gaming Itself
Daaaamn that was a long read. But here's the kicker:
Quote:
In other words, daily psychological-need experiences robustly predicted psychosocial functioning, holding variability relating to gaming and control variables constant, though the opposite was not supported.
And if you look at the actual results, 0.3 percent over 6 percent, you're looking at pretty impressive and solid observations.
If I mirror my take on it, which is mostly on the cognitive psychology side (by virtue of profession) I'd say the blame game towards games is driven by the social structures that surround it, causing gaming to be perceived as an outlier activity. It's tangible enough to picture, so it sticks in the mind too.
Anyone else find some nuggets in this study they like? I'm quite impressed with how succinct these hypotheses were laid bare to be honest.
Re: Twin-Stick Shooter Battle Planet - Judgement Day Touches Down On Switch Today
@GhostGeneration you just out-reviewed every review on the internet. Thanks for sharing:)
Re: And Just Like That, Fortnite Is No More
Loved this event, I'll be playing the new season for sure
Re: First 4 Figures Reveals Its Luigi's Mansion 3 Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
First one I'm tempted by tbh. Looking forward to this game:)
Re: Rumour: Fortnite To Be Re-Branded As Fortnite: Chapter 2 With New Map, According To Leak
I'm looking forward to it as this season was such a disappointment. The one before was lots of fun, yet this one was just a downturn gameplay wise.
Gonna be a new season pass and I'll see what it'll bring
Re: Feature: "Nintendo Killed My Son!" - Pulling Apart A Tragic Headline More Than Two Decades On
Guess there's no such thing as bad publicity.
Re: Fortnite "Ruined Our Child's Life", Claims Family At The Centre Of New Class-Action Lawsuit
Which reminds me to get into the new season soon!
Thanks, lawsuit people!
Re: Review: One Night Stand - A Unique Journey Through The Morning After
I can really appreciate the originality here, yet don't think I'll be playing this anytime soon.
Nice review, though:)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 5th)
Astral chain, and the new monster Hunter world expansion
Re: Guide: Super Mario Maker 2 Version 1.1.0 Update - Everything You Need To Know
Aaaa this makes the game already a bit better... I'll check it out at some point. Still needs an overworld creator though.
Re: Review: Ori And The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition - An Unmissable Experience
Thanks for this review. I'm buying this.
Re: Switch Lite Added To Joy-Con Drift Class Action Lawsuit
That's how you lose it... Use your case to add a new system without the same amount of evidence?
You'd almost think the lawyers are on a Nintendo payroll by this stage.
Re: Review: Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition - Death’s A Fine Way To Make A Living
Great game with a hilariously bad ending.
Re: Uh-Oh, We've Got Our First Reported Case Of Drift On The Switch Lite
So far I've corrected drift by slowly holding the stick in the opposite reaction for a while. Not all the way, just the amount of drifting you have, in the reverse direction.
Succeeded every single time. Might help others, especially if you're on a lite.
Re: Miyamoto Wanted Mario Maker Gameplay In Zelda, So Aonuma Created The Chamber Dungeon
He's right though.
People struggle to understand how revolutionary Mario maker really is. Infinite mario, just by the power of players. It needs better filtering, better facilitating - but that concept? Dang, that's how gaming scales up beyond the stars.
Zelda is the game that requires the finesse in that concept though. It needs guided play, stacks of levels, filtering through the quirky and bold and insane, to provide you with a great Zelda experience.
Conceptually, though, it's there.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch Lite - Half A Switch, But That's More Than Enough For Some
Great article.
I fault nintendo with not having proper family sharing. On my apple stuff I have a parent account, and family accounts with it. They are limited in number. I can now share purchases with them.
Basically, nintendo needs to facilitate the digital version of "handing my kid my cartridge". They are a great gaming company, but are idiots when it comes to making user friendly services.
Re: Review: Sayonara Wild Hearts - A Marvellous, Music-Driven Masterpiece
Apple arcade. I'm getting it, not even sure I'll ever play this.
This is going to be so much fun...
Re: Review: Star Wars Pinball - A Silly Yet Authentic Ode To All Things Star Wars
Ok. I'll press like on your father first then.
Re: Switch Online Members Will Soon Be Able To Trade-In Individual Plans Towards A Family Deal
Nice, my son's getting a switch lite so this is good timing for me.
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
Lol, I still can't set my own adult wallpaper, or share on Nintendo services without linking account stuff, or simply communicate.
As awesome as the switch is, this stuff really boggles my mind.
Re: Iron Galaxy Helped Bring Overwatch To Switch, Nintendo Version Runs At 30fps
Is this release with cross play? I might have some opportunity to play catch up with friends then...
Re: Reminder: Rate Your Favourite GameCube Games
One of the outliers I've always liked is second sight. It's fun just reading it as part of this list.
Pikmin, Zelda, fzero gx, Luigi's mansion - so much great stuff started here b
Re: Metacritic Takes Action Against Disgruntled Gamers Who Review-Bombed Astral Chain
What a great game. I'm really loving it.
Re: Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Leaps Onto Nintendo Switch On October 8th
This will be overshadowed by my anticipation for Luigi's mansion. Still, if yooka laylee is ever on sale, I'll probably buy it.
Re: Round Up: Is Astral Chain A "Platinum-Plated Masterpiece" Or "Flavourless Disappointment"?
This is the best new game experience I've had in a full year. This game is art.
Re: Poll: Vote For Your Favourite GameCube Games
This console had wind waker, pikmin and f-zero gx. After Luigi's mansion.
You ask what cannot be given, nintendolife.
Re: This Official Switch Lite Flip Cover Looks Perfect For Keeping Your Console Safe
Looks a bit clumsy, to be honest. I'm looking towards a screen protector and a carry case that's actually sturdy - seriously, what's with the flubby cases anyways? - for my son, who is otherwise a bit rough handed, no matter how much he tries.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Scores First And Second Places In Successful Week For Switch
@Lordplops underrated comment.
Re: Talking Point: With Overwatch Apparently Switch-Bound, The Future's Bright For Blizzard And Nintendo
With motion aiming in this is gonna be in my heavy rotation, if I get the chance.
It's gotta play great though. I'm looking at astral chain, Luigi's mansion, hollow knight and the occasional fortnite just on switch. With more monster Hunter and stuff coming in on ps4, you gotta be great in gameplay to get me to stick with it.
I love a buyers market in gaming
Re: Review: Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
Have to comment again. Lappy?!
Re: Review: Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
I bought nintendo vouchers in order to be able to preorder this. Gonna really enjoy it!
Re: Review: ONINAKI - A Decent Daemon Distraction
I tried the demo and can see why people like it. It's not tyre greatest though, so it'll be a pass for me.
Re: Video: Check Out 30 Minutes Of Ghoul-Filled Gardens In Luigi's Mansion 3
This game is an instant buy for me. One of my most anticipated titles since the switch launched.
Re: Video: Gorge Yourself Stupid On 30 Minutes Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Gameplay
@Panopticon minish cap, with online multiplayer. Then we're talking about the 60.
Honestly, this feels expensive. Probably great, but... expensive.
Re: Hands On: We've Played Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch, And It's A Work Of Magic
It looks great enough, but if I compare this to my ps4 pro it'll fade in comparison.
Still, this game on the go means a whole lot.
Re: Poll: Have You Ever Had Problems With Nintendo Hardware?
Products can wear down, but they shouldn't die.
Many of my Nintendo systems have had some issues with them. All of them have been resolved though.
Just the drifting on the joy con, that I've still got to get fixed. Oh well.
Re: Epic Pulls Fortnite Dog From Sale After Player Backlash, Compensation Being Provided
It's a very good solution and well handled. Great call.
Re: Take A Look At Hori's Officially Licensed Accessories For Switch Lite
@JayJ same. My son is saving up for one, I'll be ordering him some protection so he's set with a screen that stays good and can transport stuff.
The stand could be very useful too though. That'll show later on.
Re: Soapbox: To Me, Mario Maker 2 Is Nintendo's Best, And Most Disappointing, Sequel Ever
It's mostly over the creation and discovery intersection.
If I'd be able to discover courses, and the bundles of story modes that come with it (like, creating your own overview map with world levels) you'd have an infinitely better experience.
Mind boggling that they miss these opportunities, yet the game is absolutely timeless and lovely regardless.
Re: There Are Now More Than 5 Million Courses In Super Mario Maker 2
The first one? I made a lot of levels in it. Some were very popular, I even got my own cult following so to speak.
Right now, though, I fire up the game to play some levels. I might start building, yet daily life is just a bit different these months.
It's great to see there is enough to enjoy. I'll create when I get to, inevitably, spend some more time in longer hauls behind my switch.