This is interesting and troubling at the same time. It's so hard to judge, because I have no clue what's the rate of pay for something like this. Is it a union job? Is she telling the truth?
Hoping NL could do some research on voice actor pay and reach out to the parties. I'd really like more information on this, because it matters to me in relation to what I buy.
@strollin_stu Same. If Ubisoft didn’t devalue their games so fast it makes me feel stupid for paying full price, I would’ve bought this day 1. Looks great and I loved the first game.
I have no idea what your twist is, and I don’t want to
@BenAV That is the point, whether you agree or not. They've seen that their content retains value over time, a very different strategy to others who have 50% off sales after a few months.
Metroid Dread feels like a good deal at this price. I enjoyed it a lot, but thought it was a bit short on content for full price.
Sam & Max are good point and clicks, but if you're able to play on PC instead, the original versions are better, because of some weird content trimming, and cheaper.
Loved the original, but this is not a day one buy. By this time next year, the Gold edition will be half the price of launch price, with all dlc included.
@RobynAlecksys I'm not surprised? I'm pointing it out. I'm a big fan of expansion content, from old school PC game expansions to Fallout DLC, Mass Effect, as you mentioned (even if the price relative to amount of content was a bit uneven for that). Bioshock Minervas Den, etc.
It's important to point out if the money relative to the amount of content you get is terribly uneven. This expansion pack looks to only be stuff carved out of the main game to sell to hardcore fans.
Btw, since you mentioned Mass Effect: Lair of the Shadow Broker is my fav piece of content for any game ever.
@smeggysmeg Played 2 hours on a borrowed copy of Legends Archeus. It seemed ok-ish for a gameplay test, but the technical performance was so bad I couldn’t force myself further. Enough had been said about the artistic presentation, or lack thereof.
For the next console, my secret recipe. I require only good games a plenty in return.:
1) No stupid, confusing name
2) MOAR POWER
2) Added features, while not removing any
3) ????
4) Profit
@DiggleDog Indeed. It does not have to be 100% as it is in the games. It's all about direction. At this point though, Mario being a silent protagonist would work better in the movie than Chris Pratt.
I've enjoyed Pratt in many other things, including animation.
I rarely care for knowing much about actors beyond their work, but wanted to say that Charles Martinet seems to be a genuinely awesome person, from reading people's stories of meeting him.
@WallyWest BOTW ran okay, at 30fps, not great, but okay. With the exception being Lost Woods @ the deku tree. Still better than any recent Pokemon games in terms of presentation.
We'll have to agree to disagree. Hoping NL does a better job moderating insults and personal attacks in the future.
@WallyWest You're sick of people who want more from their games. Got it. I'm okay with you being excited about SV, but I wish you and others would push GF to make better games.
I'm also a bit unsure why you feel the need to repeat insults and personal attacks to validate your opinion and devaluate others. I can clearly voice mine without resorting to either.
@WallyWest How nice of you to respond to criticisms towards a game company by the way of personal attacks and insults, while adding nothing to the discussion. All gamers would benefit from better Pokemon games, regardless of age, as would gaming as a whole.
@alasdair91 They're not doing anything, because peope keep buying their low effort crap. As someone who played the original games and a few here and there, I'm proud to have stopped.
@somnambulanc "Remaster" seems to be a marketing term. A re-release on new platform doesn't sound as interesting. Also "new this, new that", to make people who were fan of the originals double dip, for fear of missing out. Cash grabs indeed.
Sucks to hear about the performance. The original Life is Strange performed fine on X360 back when it was first released. There's no excuse for those issues on Switch.
I've followed Giant Bomb since its conception, through ups and downs. It currently has a good crew with a nice amount of content going out.
Hoping they'll be able to stay strong.
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Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
This is interesting and troubling at the same time.
It's so hard to judge, because I have no clue what's the rate of pay for something like this. Is it a union job? Is she telling the truth?
Hoping NL could do some research on voice actor pay and reach out to the parties. I'd really like more information on this, because it matters to me in relation to what I buy.
Re: Nintendo Pulls Latest Switch Sports Update Following Game Crashes
Had the issue last night, then tried again this afternoon and everything worked fine. Wonder what happened 😂
Re: Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets First Major Content Update Next Week
Does it work without crashes on Switch yet?
Re: Mario Kart Tour Brings Back Classic GBA Course In Halloween Tour
Tour is the game that I have no interest in ever playing after trying it a few times, but I'm so jealous of its constant updates.
The Mario kart 8 dlc drip feed is annoying me to no end.
Re: Feature: Behind The Scenes With Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, "A Tactical Game For All"
@tseliot Mario rabbids is a Ubisoft game.
Re: 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
@Wexter the answer is yes.
Re: 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
@strollin_stu Same. If Ubisoft didn’t devalue their games so fast it makes me feel stupid for paying full price, I would’ve bought this day 1. Looks great and I loved the first game.
I have no idea what your twist is, and I don’t want to
Re: 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
@BenAV That is the point, whether you agree or not. They've seen that their content retains value over time, a very different strategy to others who have 50% off sales after a few months.
Re: 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
Metroid Dread feels like a good deal at this price. I enjoyed it a lot, but thought it was a bit short on content for full price.
Sam & Max are good point and clicks, but if you're able to play on PC instead, the original versions are better, because of some weird content trimming, and cheaper.
Re: Feature: Behind The Scenes With Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, "A Tactical Game For All"
Loved the original, but this is not a day one buy. By this time next year, the Gold edition will be half the price of launch price, with all dlc included.
Re: Here's What's Coming In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Wave 2
@RobynAlecksys I'm not surprised? I'm pointing it out. I'm a big fan of expansion content, from old school PC game expansions to Fallout DLC, Mass Effect, as you mentioned (even if the price relative to amount of content was a bit uneven for that).
Bioshock Minervas Den, etc.
It's important to point out if the money relative to the amount of content you get is terribly uneven. This expansion pack looks to only be stuff carved out of the main game to sell to hardcore fans.
Btw, since you mentioned Mass Effect: Lair of the Shadow Broker is my fav piece of content for any game ever.
Re: Here's What's Coming In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Wave 2
This season pass looks incredibly lame and bare-bones.
Re: Review: No Man's Sky - Right Up There With The Very Best Switch Ports
@NinjaNicky Because effort.
Re: Cuphead Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Great game. Plays great on Switch with no cons!
On another note: never buy collector's editions. Spend the spare money on games instead of crap that'll only collect dust.
Re: Soapbox: I Might Be Too Messy To Enjoy Disney Dreamlight Valley Properly
@FishyS Eventually, Darth Vader and Thanos will sit down and have a chat about their failures.
Re: Feature: 8 Unanswered Questions We Have About Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
@smeggysmeg Played 2 hours on a borrowed copy of Legends Archeus. It seemed ok-ish for a gameplay test, but the technical performance was so bad I couldn’t force myself further.
Enough had been said about the artistic presentation, or lack thereof.
Re: Feature: 8 Unanswered Questions We Have About Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
@Ironcore Why put effort into it when it’ll still sell?
I can imagine a game where Pokemon sound like animals. In my head, that is so cool.
Re: Feature: 8 Unanswered Questions We Have About Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
@majinx07 The deal breaker where they give in and waste twice the money. Sounds like a bad deal.
Re: Random: Hideki Kamiya Echoes Every Nintendo Fan's Wishes For The Switch Successor
For the next console, my secret recipe. I require only good games a plenty in return.:
1) No stupid, confusing name
2) MOAR POWER
2) Added features, while not removing any
3) ????
4) Profit
Re: Stunning New Octopath Traveler II Footage Showcases 'Evolution of HD-2D'
I’ve tried to get into this style and genre, but can’t
Happy for those who love it though, they’re getting plenty of content! Seems to be a passionate niche.
Re: Voice Of Mario Charles Martinet Thanks Fans For All The "Love And Kindness"
@SteamEngenius Imagine a voice actor having range for different kind of directions for a character....
Instead they stuntcasted Bland-Voice Pratt.
Re: Voice Of Mario Charles Martinet Thanks Fans For All The "Love And Kindness"
@DiggleDog Indeed. It does not have to be 100% as it is in the games. It's all about direction. At this point though, Mario being a silent protagonist would work better in the movie than Chris Pratt.
I've enjoyed Pratt in many other things, including animation.
Re: Voice Of Mario Charles Martinet Thanks Fans For All The "Love And Kindness"
I rarely care for knowing much about actors beyond their work, but wanted to say that Charles Martinet seems to be a genuinely awesome person, from reading people's stories of meeting him.
He's my Mario.
Re: Rumour: Activision Might Be Teasing A New Crash Bandicoot Game Reveal
@Rykdrew Crash the party
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 8th)
Splatoon 2, because I'm that far behind.
Re: Random: Valve's Latest Steam Deck Trailer Briefly Shows A Switch Emulator
@AstraeaV Same. Best version of the game.
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Teaser Trailer Is Finally Here
Mario sounded bored?
Everyone else seemed good in their roles.
Disappointed there was so little to this direct.
Nintendo "flash" would've been more accurate.
Re: Lengthy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unloads Heaps Of New Information
@WallyWest BOTW ran okay, at 30fps, not great, but okay.
With the exception being Lost Woods @ the deku tree.
Still better than any recent Pokemon games in terms of presentation.
We'll have to agree to disagree.
Hoping NL does a better job moderating insults and personal attacks in the future.
Re: Lengthy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unloads Heaps Of New Information
@WallyWest You're sick of people who want more from their games. Got it.
I'm okay with you being excited about SV, but I wish you and others would push GF to make better games.
I'm also a bit unsure why you feel the need to repeat insults and personal attacks to validate your opinion and devaluate others. I can clearly voice mine without resorting to either.
Re: Lengthy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unloads Heaps Of New Information
@WallyWest How nice of you to respond to criticisms towards a game company by the way of personal attacks and insults, while adding nothing to the discussion.
All gamers would benefit from better Pokemon games, regardless of age, as would gaming as a whole.
Re: Lengthy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unloads Heaps Of New Information
@alasdair91 They're not doing anything, because peope keep buying their low effort crap. As someone who played the original games and a few here and there, I'm proud to have stopped.
Make a great game and you'll get my money.
Re: Lengthy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unloads Heaps Of New Information
Imagine if effort was put into graphics, sound and overall presentation.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch
Whatever you do, do not buy dual packs. Don't let yourself be exploited.
Re: Best James Bond Games On Nintendo Systems
@retroman64 IO Interactive creators of Hitman, are developing a Bond game. Can't wait to see what they do.
Everything or Nothing was a fantastic game, but it was an action game, hopefully this upcoming one will be a true spy game.
Re: New Persona 5 Royal Trailer Highlights Slick Switch Gameplay
@Rika_Yoshitake Some people say that about Fifa. Let's hope for the best.
Re: New Persona 5 Royal Trailer Highlights Slick Switch Gameplay
@BenAV Is it some government import tax thing?
Re: New Persona 5 Royal Trailer Highlights Slick Switch Gameplay
Fingers crossed for a good port with acceptable performance and fair price.
Re: Backlog Club: Portal 2 Made Me Feel Clever, Despite My Minor Case Of Serious Brain Damage
Portal 2 was the perfect sequel to a perfect game.
Re: Overwatch 2 Servers Hit By "Mass DDoS Attack" On Launch Day
@Outerdragon Here you go https://www.gamesradar.com/overwatch-2-cross-progression-account-merge/
Re: It's Official, Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Won't Be Returning For The Third Outing
@Tsuchinoko MGS was stuntcasting. Wasn't much outside the logs anyway. For western dubs it seems to depend on union related stuff.
Re: Overwatch 2 Servers Hit By "Mass DDoS Attack" On Launch Day
@Big_Fudge 2 factor authentication is bad, right?
Re: Overwatch 2 Servers Hit By "Mass DDoS Attack" On Launch Day
@Outerdragon You probably made a new account. Go to the website and troubleshoot.
Re: Random: There's Something Missing From The Mario Movie Poster, And The Internet Has Noticed
Holy butt. The Super Mario Bros movie is fatshaming its source material. I will riot on the internet.
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection - Strong Narrative Let Down By Poor Presentation
@FishyS Then wait! The better versions will be available until a day you can play them, and for dirt cheap, too!
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection - Strong Narrative Let Down By Poor Presentation
@FishyS The original versions are still available on pc and runs on toasters with displays.
Re: Nintendo Announces A Special Direct Presentation For Super Mario Bros. Movie
Looks like a commercial. Fingers crossed, copium.
Hoping this is all fake and that we'll get a Switch Pro 3d Mario launch game instead.
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection - Strong Narrative Let Down By Poor Presentation
@somnambulanc "Remaster" seems to be a marketing term. A re-release on new platform doesn't sound as interesting.
Also "new this, new that", to make people who were fan of the originals double dip, for fear of missing out.
Cash grabs indeed.
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection - Strong Narrative Let Down By Poor Presentation
Sucks to hear about the performance. The original Life is Strange performed fine on X360 back when it was first released.
There's no excuse for those issues on Switch.
Re: Fandom Has Acquired GameSpot, Giant Bomb, GameFAQs, And Metacritic In $55m Deal
I've followed Giant Bomb since its conception, through ups and downs. It currently has a good crew with a nice amount of content going out.
Hoping they'll be able to stay strong.
Re: Review: NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition - A Modern Classic Shines On Switch
Switch deserves some mature rated games.
If you're one who's been asking for that content, gogo buy.