The biggest impact would be to not buy the game at all, on any platform, in protest. That's a difficult ask since it looks so good and the censorship feature isn't an issue on PS5 and PC.
First Press Games published blog posts in Dec and on Jan 19th. Still no idea when we'll get our copies of Chained Echoes and other games though. Just big complaints about staffing and other challenges they've faced. Wish I didn't order it.
Nintendo could combat the greedy label if their first party games went on sale more often and with a bigger discount, or permanently lower the prices after a certain number of years after release.
I don't want this to fail but I still don't get why Nintendo is releasing the Virtual Boy. For the curious and hardcore fans only. I wonder if scalpers will be getting this?
Not surprised at all. Looking at the WB movie, TV and animation catalog, it's a way bigger deal IMO. Classic IP all around. Just hope Netflix doesn't lock it all away behind streaming, especially stuff that still hasn't been brought to home video. Netflix rarely lets an exclusive show out of streaming jail. Look at their exclusive anime properties. Can't think of one western blu-ray release.
Not sure how I feel right now. This is live action Zelda so no matter what it feels off to me. Animation would've been better since none of the Zelda games are made to look realistic or real life.
It's baffling to me they didn't have VA when they started releasing Pokemon on Switch. I wouldn't need everything to have voice but at least the cut scenes.
I will always love and appreciate great pixel art games. I started playing video games in the 80s after all. I wonder what it's like for people that only started with polygons and modern stuff.
This topic is destroying any excitement I have for 3rd party games on Switch 2. It genuinely makes me sad. Hopefully Nintendo will see the physical sales numbers for Key Cards, and if they are very low, make a change. I wish I could fill out the survey. It would release some endorphins.
Well, that's one way to combat the key card alternative of buying the SW1 version and upgrading. Pretty lame. Makes us all wonder about the DQ3 HD-2D version. Are going to patch it for SW2 or what?
"We introduced the Game-Key Card because game file sizes are larger on the Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1"
Fair enough point on one hand. But now we need larger internal storage for all the downloaded games. Physical Switch 1 games save space because you only needed to store updates and DLC on your internal storage. I assume that's how it works on Switch 2 as well, I don't have one to check. I think this point gets lost in all the other discussions.
Still too early to tell, it's only been a couple weeks since launch. If key card games rot on store shelves and in online inventory, we know they are a big failure.
I still don't get how it works, but had no idea you could keep your Pokemon from so many older games. I feel really bad for this user. Hopefully Nintendo support can help but I doubt it.
I think those against Key Cards are hoping they rot on store shelves and in online stores. It will be up the retailers to keep track of the Key Card sales?
I don't know yet when my SW2 will arrive from Target. I doubt it will be on release day, which is fine. I cannot find any SD Express cards in stock but I'd get a 1TB if affordable, but I can wait for that too. Either way getting more excited for next week.
Retailers, don't cancel pre-orders. Convert them to back orders and let the customer decide if they want to wait or try their luck elsewhere. This is all assuming GAME just ran out of incoming stock for all the orders.
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Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
This is sad but it's Bethesda after all. Can't even bother with a GKC. I wonder how well the games will run when released, especially Oblivion.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Zelda Twilight Princess HD or at least a GameCube release on NSO please.
Re: Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
If they could release different region versions on the PS5, why couldn't they do it on the Switch too? Something doesn't add up.
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
The biggest impact would be to not buy the game at all, on any platform, in protest. That's a difficult ask since it looks so good and the censorship feature isn't an issue on PS5 and PC.
Re: Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
Twilight Princess needs more love from Nintendo. I would take either GameCube on NSO or HD port on Switch.
Re: The Fable Reboot Is Reportedly "Under Consideration" For Switch 2
Wish they'd announce ports of the OG trilogy to the other consoles.
Re: "The Delays Have Been Unacceptable" - The Wait Continues For Rock It Games' Croc Physical
First Press Games published blog posts in Dec and on Jan 19th. Still no idea when we'll get our copies of Chained Echoes and other games though. Just big complaints about staffing and other challenges they've faced. Wish I didn't order it.
Re: Square Enix Teases More For Dragon Quest, NieR and Final Fantasy In 2026
Please let it be DQ VIII remake / remaster announcement.
Re: Mailbox: 'Greedy' Nintendo, New Horizons Vs. New Leaf, Boney M. - Nintendo Life Letters (Holiday Edition)
Nintendo could combat the greedy label if their first party games went on sale more often and with a bigger discount, or permanently lower the prices after a certain number of years after release.
Re: Activision Shares Update On The Future Of The Call Of Duty Series
@tsim21 The internal slogan at some of these big companies seems to be "games are for shareholders, not gamers." It's gross.
Re: Reminder: Virtual Boy For Switch And Switch 2 Are Available On The My Nintendo Store
I don't want this to fail but I still don't get why Nintendo is releasing the Virtual Boy. For the curious and hardcore fans only. I wonder if scalpers will be getting this?
Re: Mini Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) - Just Hugely Disappointing
Isn't this par for the course with Bethesda ports? Or is this a new low? Just for the record I'm not saying this is okay at all.
Re: Netflix "Didn't Attribute Any Value" To Warner Bros. Games In Acquisition Deal
Not surprised at all. Looking at the WB movie, TV and animation catalog, it's a way bigger deal IMO. Classic IP all around. Just hope Netflix doesn't lock it all away behind streaming, especially stuff that still hasn't been brought to home video. Netflix rarely lets an exclusive show out of streaming jail. Look at their exclusive anime properties. Can't think of one western blu-ray release.
Re: Paramount Makes Rival Bid For Warner Bros. After Netflix's $82 Billion Offer, Includes Game Studios
Not sure if Paramount would be much better. Maybe more home video releases? Netflix rarely lets anything exclusive to them get to home video.
Re: Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
Totally nuts. Netflix now owns Bugs Bunny.
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of Link And Zelda's Live-Action Looks?
Not sure how I feel right now. This is live action Zelda so no matter what it feels off to me. Animation would've been better since none of the Zelda games are made to look realistic or real life.
Re: "I Just Hope To Stay Healthy" - Shigeru Miyamoto On Taking Further Steps Away From Development
Wishing Miyamoto-san continued good health and happiness. You bring our world so much joy and we love you for it.
Re: Poll: Is It About Time Game Freak Added Voice Acting To Pokémon?
It's baffling to me they didn't have VA when they started releasing Pokemon on Switch. I wouldn't need everything to have voice but at least the cut scenes.
Re: Switch 2 Named One Of The Best 'Entertainment & Gaming' Inventions Of 2025
It's Time magazine. Not sure we should really care?
Re: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Steelbook, Special Edition Hit By Shipping & Manufacturing Delays
Hopefully the wait isn't too long for those affected. My standard edition is supposed to arrive today.
Re: Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In Less Than A Month
Glad to see it sold so well. Curious to see the platform break down and how many physical sales they had.
Re: Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In Less Than A Month
@Ryu_Niiyama @Ks123
The Story of Seasons games are also usually better, according to reviews and fan feedback.
Re: No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
No upgrade path is dumb. Not sure if other publishers do the same. 90% of third parties are game key card only.
Re: Video: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter DLC Overview Trailer Released
I don't have any issues with reasonably priced cosmetic DLC. Is this coming to other regions?
Re: Poll: Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
No, but I plan to play it, it's in my backlog.
Re: Best Pixel Art Nintendo Switch Games
I will always love and appreciate great pixel art games. I started playing video games in the 80s after all. I wonder what it's like for people that only started with polygons and modern stuff.
Re: McDonald's Japan Pulls Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Early, And Fans Blame Scalpers
Disgusting. I wonder if any kids actually got a Pokemon Happy Meal or if it was just rabid fans and scalpers.
Re: Nintendo Sends Out Second Game-Key Card & Physical Game Survey
This topic is destroying any excitement I have for 3rd party games on Switch 2. It genuinely makes me sad. Hopefully Nintendo will see the physical sales numbers for Key Cards, and if they are very low, make a change. I wish I could fill out the survey. It would release some endorphins.
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
Bummer for sure but we shouldn't be surprised anymore. There are only a couple developers plus Nintendo releasing cartridges for their SW2 games.
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
With Key Cards game is downloaded to your Switch, taking up more space. With a cartridge the only thing downloaded is patches and DLC.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 And Switch Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed (US)
How did I miss Totodile was one of the starters. I loved Totodile from the original Anime. Now I'm super interested in this game.
Re: Pokémon Presents July 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
@ShieldHero DVD is better than nothing. Just don't understand why they don't do Blu-Ray for anime made to be in HD.
Re: Pokémon Presents July 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
Was hoping for more classic games for NSO. Also would really like the more of the cartoon/anime released on Blu-Ray. Maybe that's more with Viz.
Re: Pokémon Is Teasing Something Ahead Of Next Week's Showcase
Hopefully they sneak in some classic Pokemon games for NSO.
Re: Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Well, that's one way to combat the key card alternative of buying the SW1 version and upgrading. Pretty lame. Makes us all wonder about the DQ3 HD-2D version. Are going to patch it for SW2 or what?
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
"We introduced the Game-Key Card because game file sizes are larger on the Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1"
Fair enough point on one hand. But now we need larger internal storage for all the downloaded games. Physical Switch 1 games save space because you only needed to store updates and DLC on your internal storage. I assume that's how it works on Switch 2 as well, I don't have one to check. I think this point gets lost in all the other discussions.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Pulled Amazon US' Switch 2 Sales After Beef Over "Unauthorised" Sellers
This whole story is just bizarre. But I would rather give my money to Video Games Plus or PNP Games.
Re: Gallery: Here's What You Get In The 'Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma' Limited Edition
Looks sweet. Excited to get mine, I think it arrives tomorrow from Video Games Plus. Hope the game sells well.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
Still too early to tell, it's only been a couple weeks since launch. If key card games rot on store shelves and in online inventory, we know they are a big failure.
Re: Review: RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery Of The Soulless Army (Switch 2) - A Unique, Action-RPG Take On The SMT Formula
@HammerKirby I never thought of that but makes sense. Getting the SW1 edition of key card games doesn't guarantee a SW2 upgrade, paid or free.
Re: Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
I still don't get how it works, but had no idea you could keep your Pokemon from so many older games. I feel really bad for this user. Hopefully Nintendo support can help but I doubt it.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
I think those against Key Cards are hoping they rot on store shelves and in online stores. It will be up the retailers to keep track of the Key Card sales?
Re: Bandai Namco And Brownies Reveal Mystical New Roguelite-RPG For Switch
Looking great so far.
Re: US Retailers Are Playing With Fire With More Switch 2 Cancellations
Well, if my Target order gets cancelled, then I'll be a late adopter too. Not gonna go crazy trying to find one.
Re: Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma (Switch) - A Bold Reinvention That Pays Off
Really excited for this. Sakuna DLC is icing on the cake.
Re: The Next Pokémon Presents Is Coming In July
Classic Game Boy / Advance games on NSO?
Quality Blu-Ray releases for the classic anime? Maybe that's more of a Viz thing but it's Pokemon.
Re: Upcoming 'The Hundred Line' Update Adds Much-Requested Improvements
Glad to see the game is doing well. Hope it leads to more games from the devs.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
I don't know yet when my SW2 will arrive from Target. I doubt it will be on release day, which is fine. I cannot find any SD Express cards in stock but I'd get a 1TB if affordable, but I can wait for that too. Either way getting more excited for next week.
Re: UK Retailer GAME Cancels A Bunch Of Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
Retailers, don't cancel pre-orders. Convert them to back orders and let the customer decide if they want to wait or try their luck elsewhere. This is all assuming GAME just ran out of incoming stock for all the orders.
Re: Fantasy Life i Gets Switch 2 Release Date With Paid Upgrade Path For Switch 1 Players
Hope we get a physical version in the west, with game on cart. It should sell like hotcakes for fans of the franchise. I'd buy it.