Just browsing through Deku Deals and noticed Bug Fables at 50% off - not noticed it before in the sale (just reduced today?) but lowest price ever at £13.49 and an absolute steal!
Crikey - it's a developer actually moving positively to remove loot boxes, without being forced to do so.
The rest of the gaming industry (cough..EA EA EA...cough) needs to take a look at this as an example of providing clarity on microtransactions as opposed to the ludicrous "surprise mechanics" roulette we have today.
Well done, Psyonix. Now, just make sure you don't ramp up lootbox prices in the meantime to compensate. We'll be watching.
Almost £6 in gold points - so it's Bastion and Transistor for me, which I might back up with a purchase of Celeste. Otherwise, I've been really enjoying BOTW Season Pass content. Not to mention Link's Awakening and Astral Chain in my backlog too. Need more time!
I had a pre-order for the LE at Amazon, but decided to cancel that after just nailing the LE + Blue Rupee Lamp at Nintendo UK. Lucky timing to see this article!
Well, the Capcom stick hybrid was a difficult sell because of the price, and the fact you can grab a Pandora for around the same price with pretty much all of those titles on there.
The Neo Geo Mini has crappy output to HDMI, doesn't it? I can't see too many buying this for using the stick on their existing Mini.
So that boils it down to the quality of HDMI output, game lineup and price on this to make it viable for everyone else. It's a nice looking stick, so hopefully they can tick those other boxes too.
Regardless of how you think this version compares to other ones, sometimes you just have to shrug and say 'well done'
The Switch will always be fighting a losing battle on the tech front against the other consoles of this gen, making it all the more vital that ports are of a high standard.
To get this game to this level in 12 months and running on Switch sets a benchmark over what devs should be aiming for. It's really incredible and well worth supporting CDPR with my hard earned cash.
I'm really struggling with the criticism of this port. Not all of us have a PS4 Pro or high-end PC to play this. Not all of us have a TV to play it on that isn't being sabotaged with Power Rangers or Scooby Doo 94.7% of the time
Perhaps the biggest thing for me though - is frame of comparison. I've seen a lot of people being a bit down on this port because it doesn't run anywhere near Ultra PC settings performance. Whilst there's absolutely nothing wrong with that opinion, I'd say there's quite a few people out there in the "I was/am still a serious gamer, now I only get to blast on my Switch whenever i get some time" camp.
And surely that's who this port has aimed at? If you're a serious current gamer, you already have the optimum kit and time on your hands to play this already in it's best possible form, and that's awesome.
I've never played Witcher 3 before, and will not have a PS4 or PC for the foreseeable future, let alone 100 hours free to sit in front of it and experience it that way. So this works for me, and gives me a way to experience one of the games of the decade in a much more consumable manner. Love!
Oh, and it's a bonafide technical miracle it's running on Switch! I have to support CDPR just for that.
A western physical release for these was unexpected, and I'm very interested. I had Gunbird and Zero Gunner on the Dreamcast already and considered importing the Psikyo collections from Play-Asia.
This is going to be an absolute stonker! PlatinumGames have an impeccable track record, so I'm expecting big things. Was lucky enough to get in on the Limited Edition Pre-order also which looks beautiful.
Seriously, how lucky are we as Switch owners to be able to play AAA exclusives like this on the go? The next few months is going to be very exciting indeed!
Mildly interesting, but probably better investing time in something like Layers of Fear: Legacy, which is a whacking 80% off on the eShop right now at £3.59.
It's pretty tense with the headphones and darkness combo applied!
Danmaku Unlimited 3 (£4.04) and Vasara Collection Pre-Order (£4.49) for me this week. TATE mode, Flip Grip compatible shmup fix = satisfied for cheap!
I also managed to somehow get a pre-order of Astral Chain Limited Edition on ShopTo earlier today, so I'm putting my wallet firmly away for a while!
Waiting for Fire Emblem to become available on CEX online to use up some of my stacked credit. Currently occupied with Mario Odyssey, Steamworld Heist (Stupendous game!) and BoTW Season Pass whilst all of that rolls around.
Honestly, I've never really fully understood the appeal of the SMM series from a creative standpoint - I just don't have it in me to create great courses.
However, I now feel that I really should give it another chance to play some of these incredible courses that seem to be churned out on a daily basis at the moment. Value for money doesn't even come close to covering the content I see produced from this game!
Have to say that I've not been too excited about SMM2, but these type of threads have nudged me to fire up the Wii U original and see if it's my thang. I'd probably be a consumer rather than a creator, but if folks are creating full games and producing levels like Downwell already, then I might have to take the Blue Pill and see what the appeal is!
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Re: Reminder: Nintendo's Massive Switch eShop Sale Ends Today (Europe)
Just browsing through Deku Deals and noticed Bug Fables at 50% off - not noticed it before in the sale (just reduced today?) but lowest price ever at £13.49 and an absolute steal!
Re: Rocket League Ditches Randomised Loot Boxes In Favour Of New 'Blueprint' System
Crikey - it's a developer actually moving positively to remove loot boxes, without being forced to do so.
The rest of the gaming industry (cough..EA EA EA...cough) needs to take a look at this as an example of providing clarity on microtransactions as opposed to the ludicrous "surprise mechanics" roulette we have today.
Well done, Psyonix. Now, just make sure you don't ramp up lootbox prices in the meantime to compensate. We'll be watching.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 28th)
Almost £6 in gold points - so it's Bastion and Transistor for me, which I might back up with a purchase of Celeste. Otherwise, I've been really enjoying BOTW Season Pass content. Not to mention Link's Awakening and Astral Chain in my backlog too. Need more time!
Re: Nintendo Goes Discount Crazy With Up To 80% Off 150 Switch Games (Europe)
Does Hollow Knight get markedly better? I've played about 10-12 hours and still feel quite aimless in terms of where I'm supposed to be going.
Any tips, as it's one that's in my backlog that is love to pick up and fall in love with. Just not feeling it so far.
Re: SNES Games Are Officially Headed To Switch Online, And 20 Titles Release Tomorrow
Sweet lord, yes! 20 games to start with - fab. Some off kilter ace ones in there too - Breath of Fire and Demon's Crest are phenomenal.
That SNES controller will SO be mine.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition
I had a pre-order for the LE at Amazon, but decided to cancel that after just nailing the LE + Blue Rupee Lamp at Nintendo UK. Lucky timing to see this article!
Re: Players Discover Ultimate Way To Catch Fish In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Years After Release
This is actually a really useful tip. Makes cooking and preparing for Guardian battles a bit easier!
Re: SNK's New Neo Geo Might Not Be What You Were Expecting
Well, the Capcom stick hybrid was a difficult sell because of the price, and the fact you can grab a Pandora for around the same price with pretty much all of those titles on there.
The Neo Geo Mini has crappy output to HDMI, doesn't it? I can't see too many buying this for using the stick on their existing Mini.
So that boils it down to the quality of HDMI output, game lineup and price on this to make it viable for everyone else. It's a nice looking stick, so hopefully they can tick those other boxes too.
Re: Nicalis Hosts Switch eShop Sale, 12 Games Discounted For A Limited Time
Ika-freakin'-ruga!!
My favourite Dreamcast game ever, now it's on sale and I've got a FlipGrip, I'm all over this.
Re: The Witcher 3 Switch Port Started Development Just 12 Months Ago
Regardless of how you think this version compares to other ones, sometimes you just have to shrug and say 'well done'
The Switch will always be fighting a losing battle on the tech front against the other consoles of this gen, making it all the more vital that ports are of a high standard.
To get this game to this level in 12 months and running on Switch sets a benchmark over what devs should be aiming for. It's really incredible and well worth supporting CDPR with my hard earned cash.
Re: Hands On: We've Played Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch, And It's A Work Of Magic
I'm really struggling with the criticism of this port. Not all of us have a PS4 Pro or high-end PC to play this. Not all of us have a TV to play it on that isn't being sabotaged with Power Rangers or Scooby Doo 94.7% of the time
Perhaps the biggest thing for me though - is frame of comparison. I've seen a lot of people being a bit down on this port because it doesn't run anywhere near Ultra PC settings performance. Whilst there's absolutely nothing wrong with that opinion, I'd say there's quite a few people out there in the "I was/am still a serious gamer, now I only get to blast on my Switch whenever i get some time" camp.
And surely that's who this port has aimed at? If you're a serious current gamer, you already have the optimum kit and time on your hands to play this already in it's best possible form, and that's awesome.
I've never played Witcher 3 before, and will not have a PS4 or PC for the foreseeable future, let alone 100 hours free to sit in front of it and experience it that way. So this works for me, and gives me a way to experience one of the games of the decade in a much more consumable manner. Love!
Oh, and it's a bonafide technical miracle it's running on Switch! I have to support CDPR just for that.
Re: 12 Classic Shmups Are Headed To Switch Thanks To Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha And Bravo
A western physical release for these was unexpected, and I'm very interested. I had Gunbird and Zero Gunner on the Dreamcast already and considered importing the Psikyo collections from Play-Asia.
I'll wait now! Limited Editions look pretty nice too.
Re: Astral Chain's Combat Was Possibly Inspired By Pokémon
This is going to be an absolute stonker! PlatinumGames have an impeccable track record, so I'm expecting big things. Was lucky enough to get in on the Limited Edition Pre-order also which looks beautiful.
Seriously, how lucky are we as Switch owners to be able to play AAA exclusives like this on the go? The next few months is going to be very exciting indeed!
Re: Murder, Mystery And The Paranormal Await When Ellen Spooks Switch Next Month
Mildly interesting, but probably better investing time in something like Layers of Fear: Legacy, which is a whacking 80% off on the eShop right now at £3.59.
It's pretty tense with the headphones and darkness combo applied!
Re: Deals: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Drops To A Ridiculous £9.99 In The UK
Just ordered this. At a sub-£10 price, there's no downside really. If it's really that bad, CEX will give you you 50% of that back.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th August (Europe)
Danmaku Unlimited 3 (£4.04) and Vasara Collection Pre-Order (£4.49) for me this week. TATE mode, Flip Grip compatible shmup fix = satisfied for cheap!
I also managed to somehow get a pre-order of Astral Chain Limited Edition on ShopTo earlier today, so I'm putting my wallet firmly away for a while!
Waiting for Fire Emblem to become available on CEX online to use up some of my stacked credit. Currently occupied with Mario Odyssey, Steamworld Heist (Stupendous game!) and BoTW Season Pass whilst all of that rolls around.
Re: This Fully-Functioning Calculator Course In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Utter Genius
This is so cool!
Honestly, I've never really fully understood the appeal of the SMM series from a creative standpoint - I just don't have it in me to create great courses.
However, I now feel that I really should give it another chance to play some of these incredible courses that seem to be churned out on a daily basis at the moment. Value for money doesn't even come close to covering the content I see produced from this game!
Re: This Super Mario Maker 2 Player Has Already Created A Full 32-Course Game
Have to say that I've not been too excited about SMM2, but these type of threads have nudged me to fire up the Wii U original and see if it's my thang. I'd probably be a consumer rather than a creator, but if folks are creating full games and producing levels like Downwell already, then I might have to take the Blue Pill and see what the appeal is!
Re: Every Single Legend Of Zelda amiibo Is Back On Nintendo's Official UK Store
I actually don't have any Amiibo, put I just pre-ordered 7 of them, plus I like the way that Nintendo don't charge until shipping.
Oh, and these all look amazing. I want them all but the wallet just won't take it. For now!