@RazumikhinPG On case with Nintendo Switch release - isn't that exactly the same situation as with this game right now?
Announced a year ago at E3, first trailer and promotional material would appear now and 4 months before the year end to release the game. Sounds like your description of how Switch was released.
But hey, it doesn't really matter. I guess my point is that there is a chance the game will be released this year, hence my arguments. But in general I agree with you that most probably it will be postponed to Q1 2021. Not that I really care about this game in the first place, just bored at work
@RazumikhinPG What about new Paper Mario game? It was released just a month after the announcement and it can be considered a big Nintendo game, with Mario in the title.
I believe there are plenty other examples of Nintendo dropping new big game without much promotional materials beforehand, so sure - Ubisoft could probably manage that as well
Definitely Layton, the only entry of my favourite series I've missed so far! Happy to see it's out on Switch.
For some reason I just can't get excited about the new Pokemon entry... maybe will pick it down the line, although with the amount of games in my backlog, I highly doubt.
Ni no Kuni, Dragon Quest and Zelda definitely (probably in this order) then Layton, Baldur's Gate, Witcher and Trine Collection...
that should keep me occupied until next year at least, but then there's Shovel Knight, Doom and probably something exciting for Christmas Nevermind the wallet, RIP my sleep!
That's beautiful. DOOM has one of the best soundtracks in video games - I (very) often listen to it while working. Looking forward to see more of Mike's work! The choir sound eargasmic as well
@Silly_G Ouch, somehow I was under impression that this is a new review and all the comments are therefore new as well... Sorry about digging up the old stuff!
Woah, the amount of luddites on this site is ridiculous. Cloud gaming is the future whether you like it or not - and all of us, the gamers, can and will benefit from it.
I agree currently the technology is lacking with massive input lag even with high speed broadband, but currently is not in 2 years, and A LOT can happen in 2 years when it comes to advancements of technology. Thus, I'm super happy companies are investing in this technology and looking into how to make it more efficient.
Just imagine playing high-end triple AAA game with great graphics on a portable device? Having VR content streamed directly to your device without the need to have super expensive stuff packed in your computer? Not needing to upgrade your PC/console every couple of years?
Honestly, with cloud gaming possibilities are endless, it's literally crazy sad most of you guys are stuck in the past and can't see it...
EDIT: Not to mention the environmental effects! Printing all your boxes and artworks, producing cartridges and CDs or even manufacturing consoles - all of that is using the resources that could be avoided being wasted with cloud gaming.
@SuperWeird Apparently base pay for entry level fulfillment center workers in Spain is about $23,000 a year, but of course, communist party is not happy. Bezos works double the amount of an average worker at Amazon's warehouse, but somehow noone sees it... Also this:
Amazon’s total compensation in Madrid is in the high range of the logistics sector and consists of base pay and an extensive benefits package: private medical insurance, a company pension plan, life assurance, employee discount and a Career Choice program that provides employees funding for adult education, offering to pre-pay 95 percent of tuition and associated fees for nationally recognized courses, over four years.
Good reason for introducing more robots at the warehouses, at least they don't go on strike. So no, don't boycott Amazon, it's a silly thing to do. If workers don't like their job so much, just leave and find something else.
Super excited for this, looking forward to see what Google brings to the industry - it has potential to create something big. I'm especially excited with the possibility of online streaming, you could basically run high-end games without buying new hardware ever again, which is great to consumers. Sad many people are acting Luddite-ish complaining about the exciting future and all the possibilities streaming could bring to everyday folks
Best game available on Switch, as far as I am concerned. I'll probably get hates for saying this, but Zelda and Mario don't even come close to how epic and interesting Hollow Knight is.
Interesting to see so many negative comments here! I, for one, love the idea of streaming games and with bandwidth getting faster and faster it would be perfect solution to play games - be it on the go or at home. We also see more experimentation with game-streaming services. These factors contribute to making streaming a more plausible scenario for gaming industry than in was the past, as some of you have commented before.
Small, indie game companies could easily host their game on a server provided by bigger companies (steam?). Not to mention that it would open a door for customers to subscribe to their favourite game developer/publisher to access all their favourite titles. + streaming services would be cheaper in the next 6-7 years, after the new gen, making it affordable for most.
This is possibly the most misleading and click-baity title you've come up with.... Online battling and trading are not core gameplay features. Based on your title I assumed one wouldn't be able to complete the main story-line or catch pokemons without the subscription, which obviously is not the case here. Fix it?
It's safe to assume that Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Splatoon all will require online subscription to access online features, so why not Pokemon GO as well?
@Nintendoforlife so you counter my negative experience with a vague comment, implying that somehow I am entirely incorrect?
Someone had a great customer service from Nintendo, that's fantastic. I wish I was that lucky and had a similar experience. Unfortunately it never happened to me, and all my encounters with Nintendo customer service have been rather unpleasant, so obviously my comment in this regard will be negative. I've never said the article is entirely incorrect, I've just stated my opinion that Nintendo is not all rainbow and unicorns and, at least for me and based on my experience, behind cute and great games lies a money-sucking corporation that doesn't care at all about their customer. I'll still buy their systems and games, but they would have to work much harder to change my mind about the company itself.
"It was out of warranty, but this is Nintendo, so it was worth a shot.", such a wrong statement. My Wii U's gamepad broke down after around 5 months of usage (it literally stopped charging on it's own - from one day to another), so it was still on warranty. I've sent the console to Nintendo to have it fixed, but got asked to pay over £100 for repairs, which was a ridiculous amount, considering I could buy a whole new console for double that. According to Nintendo it was my fault the gamepad broke down, but like I said it just suddenly stopped charging, I don't see how I could have broken it... Send it back to Amazon instead who gave me a full refund and bought a PS4 from them - no regrets
As much as I love playing Nintendo games, the company itself is rather horrible - they just don't care about their customers.
woohoo, gonna try Gal Gun 2! Other than that most probably Dark Souls, South Park and the Little Nightmares, unless some exciting indie titles come along. Loads of games are coming on Switch, exciting times to own the console!
This looks much better than Super Mario Maker! (at least to me) I wonder if there's an option to insert your own sprites or modify the existing ones? Will keep my eyes peeled, although I prefer playing rather than building games
I got Kamiko, Axiom Verge and The Count Lucanor for less than £15 in total with Spring discounts and gold points, so it's going to be a nice week - still need to finish Celeste though, before jumping onto another adventure!
Sweet, sweet discounts! Count Lucanor, Axiom Verge, Kamiko and Severed for me, enough games to keep me playing for a while, although I'm still busy with Celeste!
Probably a bit of DOOM and Crypt of a Necrodancer. Maybe Celeste or possibly Bayonetta, been wanting to double dip for a while so might do it this weekend. Either way, you should add 'Other' option in the questionnaire
I enjoyed it on 3ds, but for $39.99 with it's a big no-no for me to double dip. The added features are not enough, unless there's another campaign at least as long as the main story and a bunch of new playable characters
Isn't that a future version of Lady with an Ermine (like 200 years later or so)?
@impurekind you are right, it must have costed quite a sum to paint that, not to mention the frame and the transportation fee. Maybe better marketing would be to make it an open competition with like/share on facebook, so the game could get plenty of spotlight due to an uncommon prize, rather than send it to NintendoLife, especially since Alex clearly has no idea what to do with it
DOOM! But also Crypt of a Necrodancer. Been wanting to try this game ever since I've heard about it, and soon after I've learnt it would be coming to Switch... been a long wait but well worth it!
Kinda happy not to see Zelda on a list. It's been a good game, but FAR from a masterpiece people call it - except for the exploration part everything else was below average, including side quests, combat and main plot. But, I'm honestly surprised Odyssey isn't on a list. It's a lovely addition to Mario franchise, possibly one of the best actually!
Back to the main (article) topic, I think the dust cover is perfect. I always cover my docked Switch with a towel when I'm not using it to protect it from dust or any other potential liquid spills or whatever. The dust cover is obviously not meant to be used when you actually use the console, but I believe that's a given! So the article title is a bit too much - some of those are definitely NOT too stupid
Yes, finally Crypt of the Necrodance! Been interested in this game for a while, but wanted to wait for Switch edition. It was supposed to be released last year and I've been checking the new release date ever since... Now it caught me by surprise! Hopefully the wait is worth it
@MrGawain You can stream your PC games anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection. So, in theory, you could take your Switch outside, run a hotspot from your phone (or find a good wifi) and play games from your steam library on the go.
If it worked on Switch it would be fantastic, but knowing Nintendo they won't allow it...
@NintenNinja16 I'm pretty sure Amazon would honor the deal if the Switch was in stock, which isn't the case - the only thing they can do right now is refund, or ask the customer to wait for new stock.
Amazon is amazing when it comes to customer service - I only had good experience with all my purchases/refunds/replacements (unlike Nintendo UK, which as A LOT to learn...)
I'm honestly concerned by their height, surprised noone has mentioned it here... So, if Pearl is 33cm shorter, then the illustrator (or character designer?) did a horrible job at showing that, as they seem to be almost equal height in game and every single artwork
Hm... I love all the folkish, scandinavian, pagan, witches chants kind of music (and I suppose that's the category where this track falls), and honestly this is rather average. Still, looking forward for the game
@ThanosReXXX I agree, civil discussions are the best, especially when you can hear some valid arguments
Actually, I may be younger but I love retro gaming and I did play most of the popular games from NES/SNES era. I'm a huge fan of pixel graphics I do appreciate what those games did for the whole industry. You were right though saying that I have no interest in NES or SNES mini. I'd rather download the games on virtual console and play those of Switch (hopefully, sooner than later). Moreover, I don't see much point in replaying certain games. There are so many quality games to play it would be a waste of time to go through the same thing again. So those mini consoles with pre-loaded number of games without any option to purchase more are not for me. I believe Skyrim was the only game I've ever returned to and finished twice. .. But I'm sure both NES and SNES mini must be tempting from a nostalgic point of view!
@ThanosReXXX Once again, you make a lot of valid points and I tend to agree that some people might be concerned about the game availability in the next couple of years after the servers are dead.
However, we do have slightly different opinions on that topic itself, which I suppose is the cause of our little exchange of arguments. As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't really care about any particular software in the next 10 years. There will be better consoles and much better games which I would want to play and experience, rather than plugging in my ancient hardware and outdated games. All my gameboys were just collecting dust until I've decided to sell them and I don't regret that decision as I've never felt like going back to any of those when I bought 3ds. I've never considered turning on my 3ds ever since I've bought Switch.
Thus, I don't mind if the company at some point in the far future stops supporting the servers and I'm not able to play the old games because they require downloads. Because of that, I don't mind if the cartridges are not self-contained, but I do mind the very tiny 32gb on-board memory for games, updates and DLCs on my Switch.
Anyway, people are different and I suppose it's hard to satisfy everyone. Perhaps you are more of a collector and I'm just a player. Or perhaps we have different opinion on the topic because of the age difference between us (been gaming only since mid-90s). I'm sure there will be different industry-standard practices in the next 20 years with which I wouldn't agree
@ThanosReXXX I don't think we should compare 3ds cartridges with Switch ones. It's not really a 'current trend' if you consider that 3ds games are much less demanding and the console was always advertise as handheld only, meaning no demanding games, which are usually way less than 4gb.
Even if the content of the cartridge is industry-standard, publishers still need to pay Nintendo to use the proprietor part of the cartridge, otherwise it wouldn't fit into the console. I have no idea how this deal works, I'm just speculating and providing some counter-arguments, which potentially could affect the inflated price we're paying for every Switch game. If you have any hard-proof I'd be more than happy to read it.
On the price difference - no, it doesn't make sense. Publishers have exactly the same costs associated with PS4 and XBox versions of the game (what you mentioned: packaging, marketing, retailer's cut, VAT etc). So why are we paying £10 more for physical releases of games like Axiom Verge or L.A. Noire (especially the latter, considering they went with a cheaper version of the cartridge. EDIT: on the 2nd thought, I'm sure Axiom Verge fits the 2gb cartridge, which is supposed to be cheap, so it fits the argument)?
I mentioned the Switch branded SD cards more as an interesting fact. I agree, I doubt those cards make Nintendo any considerable profit
Lastly, downloadable content is usually accessible as long as you have a physical copy of the game. Resident Evil Collection is the only exception which I'm aware of where you get a downloadable voucher instead for the 2nd game. No other game locks the content to the user's account/console, so the resale value is there and will be there for almost every single game.
@ThanosReXXX That was indeed a massive wall of text
You do make a lot of interesting points and I tend to mostly agree with what you said. I suppose the difference between us is that I don't really see the cartridges as self-contained, but rather as an alternative to a disk (I suppose that's how the cartridges were described in the past, but in digitalized world I tend to think both formats are more or less the same)
Like you said, we don't know much about the cost of cartridges. Your calculations might be right, but if that was the case, and the cartridge was only 60% pricier it wouldn't make sense for developers to price the Switch game at £10 more than other versions. It should be +£2-3 maximum.
Quick google search told me that the cartridges are proprietary, which definitely increases the price of manufacturing and distribution for 3rd parties. Possibly letting publishers develop their own game carts could fix at least half of the problem?
"both parties literally don't have anything to gain from gamers having to buy extra SD cards" - interesting you've said that! I'd assume so as well, but there are a bunch of SD cards branded with Switch logo, so I suppose Nintendo did find a way to make money out of those!
"We can't resell digital data" - you are right here. I though the 2nd game comes in the form of an update, rather than downloadable voucher. I was wrong. Nevertheless, games like NBA2k17 or LA Noire both require huge download and have a resale value. Thus, with Resident Evil being an exception I don't see the problem here.
@GC-161 You are the one who has a lot to learn, son. Sony was selling their PS4 at loss at launch and their recent financial quarter exceeded every investors and analysts' expectations, solely due to their console and gaming divisions of the business. It's the software and various online subscriptions that makes money, not hardware. So, for each ~$30 loss on Switch, Nintendo potentially could have sold 100+ more Marios and Zeldas.
@GC-161 That's the most ridiculous argument you could have made. First of all, Apple prices are super inflated. Look at other phones with 128gb memory storage and compare the prices - you can get those from $200 up (possibly cheaper). If Nintendo wasn't so proud and could swallow the loss on each console (like Sony or Microsoft), they could have easily provide us with more onboard memory.
Secondly, even though it is a handheld, it's still a gaming console which is supposed to play all modern games (that's what Nintendo wants, at least). And as for modern games 32gb won't even hold a single one... Not to mention Nintendo advertises it as home console first, portable second.
For all of you who have never played Skyrim, you are in for a treat! Honestly, it's probably the best game available on Switch right now (yes, I've said it!). Massive amount of content, complete freedom, meaningful and interesting side quests (I'm looking at you, Zelda), engaging story and colourful world.
Damn, was not planning to lose myself in that game again, but after writing all of that I might even grab it myself once again
@gcunit True, people like used market, but they also like to own physical copies of the games because they are collectors. Once you enter a cartridge, update/patch the game, you still have the physical game, right? And let's be honest, in 98% of cases once you delete the downloaded file you probably will never play the game again and sell the game later (or let it collect dust on a shelf looking nice), so what's the deal?
@kobashi100 What I meant by blaming Nintendo, is that people wouldn't complain about massive downloads if the console had at least 128/256gb of memory.
I love physical copies of the games as well. In fact, I have most of my games in boxes, they just look cool. But I don't mind downloading a chunk of data to play them. It's normal on every single gaming platform, except for Switch players it appears. Thus the reason why I mind a tiny memory on Switch...
Why are people even angry about downloading a massive chunks of data for the modern game? It's a common practice across all the consoles and PC. PS4 disks also cannot hold the whole game and often you are forced to download 50gb+ file.
It's fully Nintendo's fault for giving as a console with 32gb onboard memory, which is laughable. So, don't blame developers for saving money for cheaper cartridges, blame Nintendo instead for not being fully prepared for that!
Not bad! Satisfied both with price (for once, it's cheaper in the UK, which is unbelievable) and file size. Will definitely be getting this at some point, maybe even day one
@Anti-Matter In that case, don't be surprised if your kids become way more violent than any their peers who actually play shooting games... It's cool that you don't like games with guns or violence, but forbidding (in video-games situation at least) is not a solution, but on a contrary, it's a massive step for causing more problems.
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Re: Ubisoft Game Rating In Taiwan May Have Revealed God & Monsters' New Name
@RazumikhinPG On case with Nintendo Switch release - isn't that exactly the same situation as with this game right now?
Announced a year ago at E3, first trailer and promotional material would appear now and 4 months before the year end to release the game. Sounds like your description of how Switch was released.
But hey, it doesn't really matter. I guess my point is that there is a chance the game will be released this year, hence my arguments. But in general I agree with you that most probably it will be postponed to Q1 2021. Not that I really care about this game in the first place, just bored at work
Re: Ubisoft Game Rating In Taiwan May Have Revealed God & Monsters' New Name
@RazumikhinPG What about new Paper Mario game? It was released just a month after the announcement and it can be considered a big Nintendo game, with Mario in the title.
I believe there are plenty other examples of Nintendo dropping new big game without much promotional materials beforehand, so sure - Ubisoft could probably manage that as well
Re: Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
Definitely Layton, the only entry of my favourite series I've missed so far! Happy to see it's out on Switch.
For some reason I just can't get excited about the new Pokemon entry... maybe will pick it down the line, although with the amount of games in my backlog, I highly doubt.
Re: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Update Replaces Byleth's Male Voice Actor
I'm like 30h into the game, but honestly I haven't heard a single line coming out of the main character... What are they replacing, silence?
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October
Ni no Kuni, Dragon Quest and Zelda definitely (probably in this order)
then Layton, Baldur's Gate, Witcher and Trine Collection...
that should keep me occupied until next year at least, but then there's Shovel Knight, Doom and probably something exciting for Christmas Nevermind the wallet, RIP my sleep!
Re: DOOM Eternal Composer Recruiting Heavy Metal Choir For Unspecified Project
That's beautiful. DOOM has one of the best soundtracks in video games - I (very) often listen to it while working. Looking forward to see more of Mike's work! The choir sound eargasmic as well
Re: Review: Gal Metal - Wild, Weird And Cool, And Worth A Look For Music Fans
@Silly_G Ouch, somehow I was under impression that this is a new review and all the comments are therefore new as well... Sorry about digging up the old stuff!
Re: Review: Gal Metal - Wild, Weird And Cool, And Worth A Look For Music Fans
@Silly_G Taiko no Tatsujin was just released in the west, with free demo available on eshop
Re: EA Has More Than 1,000 Employees And "Dozens Of Studios" Working On A Cloud-Based Future
Woah, the amount of luddites on this site is ridiculous. Cloud gaming is the future whether you like it or not - and all of us, the gamers, can and will benefit from it.
I agree currently the technology is lacking with massive input lag even with high speed broadband, but currently is not in 2 years, and A LOT can happen in 2 years when it comes to advancements of technology. Thus, I'm super happy companies are investing in this technology and looking into how to make it more efficient.
Just imagine playing high-end triple AAA game with great graphics on a portable device? Having VR content streamed directly to your device without the need to have super expensive stuff packed in your computer? Not needing to upgrade your PC/console every couple of years?
Honestly, with cloud gaming possibilities are endless, it's literally crazy sad most of you guys are stuck in the past and can't see it...
EDIT: Not to mention the environmental effects! Printing all your boxes and artworks, producing cartridges and CDs or even manufacturing consoles - all of that is using the resources that could be avoided being wasted with cloud gaming.
Re: Deals: Amazon Prime Day Is Happening Now In The US, More Nintendo Switch Bargains On The Way?
@SuperWeird Apparently base pay for entry level fulfillment center workers in Spain is about $23,000 a year, but of course, communist party is not happy. Bezos works double the amount of an average worker at Amazon's warehouse, but somehow noone sees it... Also this:
Amazon’s total compensation in Madrid is in the high range of the logistics sector and consists of base pay and an extensive benefits package: private medical insurance, a company pension plan, life assurance, employee discount and a Career Choice program that provides employees funding for adult education, offering to pre-pay 95 percent of tuition and associated fees for nationally recognized courses, over four years.
Good reason for introducing more robots at the warehouses, at least they don't go on strike. So no, don't boycott Amazon, it's a silly thing to do. If workers don't like their job so much, just leave and find something else.
Re: Rumour: Google Is Creating A Gaming Platform To Rival Switch, PS4 and Xbox
Super excited for this, looking forward to see what Google brings to the industry - it has potential to create something big. I'm especially excited with the possibility of online streaming, you could basically run high-end games without buying new hardware ever again, which is great to consumers. Sad many people are acting Luddite-ish complaining about the exciting future and all the possibilities streaming could bring to everyday folks
Re: Hollow Knight Sold Over A Quarter Of A Million Copies On Switch In Two Weeks
Best game available on Switch, as far as I am concerned. I'll probably get hates for saying this, but Zelda and Mario don't even come close to how epic and interesting Hollow Knight is.
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
10/10, I can't stop playing
Re: Paladins Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Launch Next Week
Sweet, can't wait to give it a shot!
Re: Video: Watch Rafael Nadal Take On Mario In The Mario Tennis Aces Trailer
When they write their signs on screen, in the beginning I thought Mario was drawing something else.....
Re: Ubisoft CEO Believes The Next Generation Of Consoles Will Be The Last
Interesting to see so many negative comments here! I, for one, love the idea of streaming games and with bandwidth getting faster and faster it would be perfect solution to play games - be it on the go or at home. We also see more experimentation with game-streaming services. These factors contribute to making streaming a more plausible scenario for gaming industry than in was the past, as some of you have commented before.
Small, indie game companies could easily host their game on a server provided by bigger companies (steam?). Not to mention that it would open a door for customers to subscribe to their favourite game developer/publisher to access all their favourite titles. + streaming services would be cheaper in the next 6-7 years, after the new gen, making it affordable for most.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Need A Switch Online Sub For Core Gameplay Features
This is possibly the most misleading and click-baity title you've come up with.... Online battling and trading are not core gameplay features. Based on your title I assumed one wouldn't be able to complete the main story-line or catch pokemons without the subscription, which obviously is not the case here. Fix it?
It's safe to assume that Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Splatoon all will require online subscription to access online features, so why not Pokemon GO as well?
Re: Nintendo's Share Price Sees Dramatic Rise After Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee Reveals
Are you going to report that investors have changed their mind and the shares are down nearly to what they were before the announcement?
Re: Okami HD Release Date Revealed For Japan
That's a really good price! Hope it's roughly the same in the west when it releases
Re: Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle And The Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX Is Switch-Bound
Great news! Was about to purchase it on 3ds this weekend, the only game I'm missing in my Layton collation. Will wait for Switch version instead
Re: Random: Nintendo Fixed One Man's Out Of Warranty, First-Gen 3DS For Next To Nothing
@Nintendoforlife so you counter my negative experience with a vague comment, implying that somehow I am entirely incorrect?
Someone had a great customer service from Nintendo, that's fantastic. I wish I was that lucky and had a similar experience. Unfortunately it never happened to me, and all my encounters with Nintendo customer service have been rather unpleasant, so obviously my comment in this regard will be negative. I've never said the article is entirely incorrect, I've just stated my opinion that Nintendo is not all rainbow and unicorns and, at least for me and based on my experience, behind cute and great games lies a money-sucking corporation that doesn't care at all about their customer. I'll still buy their systems and games, but they would have to work much harder to change my mind about the company itself.
Re: Random: Nintendo Fixed One Man's Out Of Warranty, First-Gen 3DS For Next To Nothing
"It was out of warranty, but this is Nintendo, so it was worth a shot.", such a wrong statement. My Wii U's gamepad broke down after around 5 months of usage (it literally stopped charging on it's own - from one day to another), so it was still on warranty. I've sent the console to Nintendo to have it fixed, but got asked to pay over £100 for repairs, which was a ridiculous amount, considering I could buy a whole new console for double that. According to Nintendo it was my fault the gamepad broke down, but like I said it just suddenly stopped charging, I don't see how I could have broken it... Send it back to Amazon instead who gave me a full refund and bought a PS4 from them - no regrets
As much as I love playing Nintendo games, the company itself is rather horrible - they just don't care about their customers.
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May
woohoo, gonna try Gal Gun 2! Other than that most probably Dark Souls, South Park and the Little Nightmares, unless some exciting indie titles come along.
Loads of games are coming on Switch, exciting times to own the console!
Re: Create Your Own Mario-Like Masterpieces With PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker
This looks much better than Super Mario Maker! (at least to me) I wonder if there's an option to insert your own sprites or modify the existing ones?
Will keep my eyes peeled, although I prefer playing rather than building games
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend
I got Kamiko, Axiom Verge and The Count Lucanor for less than £15 in total with Spring discounts and gold points, so it's going to be a nice week - still need to finish Celeste though, before jumping onto another adventure!
Re: Nintendo Download Special Offers: 22nd March (Europe)
Sweet, sweet discounts! Count Lucanor, Axiom Verge, Kamiko and Severed for me, enough games to keep me playing for a while, although I'm still busy with Celeste!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Probably a bit of DOOM and Crypt of a Necrodancer. Maybe Celeste or possibly Bayonetta, been wanting to double dip for a while so might do it this weekend. Either way, you should add 'Other' option in the questionnaire
Re: Code Of Princess EX Is Headed To Nintendo Switch This Summer
I enjoyed it on 3ds, but for $39.99 with it's a big no-no for me to double dip. The added features are not enough, unless there's another campaign at least as long as the main story and a bunch of new playable characters
Re: Weirdness: We've Been Sent a Ludicrously Big Box to Open
Isn't that a future version of Lady with an Ermine (like 200 years later or so)?
@impurekind you are right, it must have costed quite a sum to paint that, not to mention the frame and the transportation fee. Maybe better marketing would be to make it an open competition with like/share on facebook, so the game could get plenty of spotlight due to an uncommon prize, rather than send it to NintendoLife, especially since Alex clearly has no idea what to do with it
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Life's Favourite Games From Switch's First Year
DOOM! But also Crypt of a Necrodancer. Been wanting to try this game ever since I've heard about it, and soon after I've learnt it would be coming to Switch... been a long wait but well worth it!
Kinda happy not to see Zelda on a list. It's been a good game, but FAR from a masterpiece people call it - except for the exploration part everything else was below average, including side quests, combat and main plot.
But, I'm honestly surprised Odyssey isn't on a list. It's a lovely addition to Mario franchise, possibly one of the best actually!
Re: Feature: These Five Switch Accessories Are Too Stupid to be True
Back to the main (article) topic, I think the dust cover is perfect. I always cover my docked Switch with a towel when I'm not using it to protect it from dust or any other potential liquid spills or whatever. The dust cover is obviously not meant to be used when you actually use the console, but I believe that's a given!
So the article title is a bit too much - some of those are definitely NOT too stupid
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st February (North America)
Yes, finally Crypt of the Necrodance! Been interested in this game for a while, but wanted to wait for Switch edition. It was supposed to be released last year and I've been checking the new release date ever since... Now it caught me by surprise! Hopefully the wait is worth it
Re: Rainway Beta Is Live, But There's Nothing But Disappointment For Switch Owners
@MrGawain You can stream your PC games anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection. So, in theory, you could take your Switch outside, run a hotspot from your phone (or find a good wifi) and play games from your steam library on the go.
If it worked on Switch it would be fantastic, but knowing Nintendo they won't allow it...
Re: The Story Of Gorogoa, One Of The Switch's Most Intriguing Indie Titles Yet
The game's got my attention! Waiting curiously for the review (and possibly a price drop? )
Re: Pixel-Heavy Fantasy Adventure Hammerwatch Is Storming The Switch eShop Next Week
Looks interesting! I'll be getting this one if the reviews are nice
Re: Video: Here's How You Play Switch Drumming Game Gal Metal
Looks interesting! The video, especially the voice-over, is horribly un-metal though...
Re: Random: Mother Orders Nintendo Switch From Amazon, Gets Box Of Washing Powder Instead
@NintenNinja16 I'm pretty sure Amazon would honor the deal if the Switch was in stock, which isn't the case - the only thing they can do right now is refund, or ask the customer to wait for new stock.
Amazon is amazing when it comes to customer service - I only had good experience with all my purchases/refunds/replacements (unlike Nintendo UK, which as A LOT to learn...)
Re: Nintendo Reveals the Ages of Pearl and Marina
I'm honestly concerned by their height, surprised noone has mentioned it here... So, if Pearl is 33cm shorter, then the illustrator (or character designer?) did a horrible job at showing that, as they seem to be almost equal height in game and every single artwork
Re: Super-Hard Action Title Furi Is Hacking Its Way To Switch In 2018
I've heard a lot of good stuff about this game, will definitely check it out when it arrives on Switch!
Re: Music: Sample the Delights of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Soundtrack With 'Shadow of the Lowlands'
Hm... I love all the folkish, scandinavian, pagan, witches chants kind of music (and I suppose that's the category where this track falls), and honestly this is rather average. Still, looking forward for the game
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@ThanosReXXX I agree, civil discussions are the best, especially when you can hear some valid arguments
Actually, I may be younger but I love retro gaming and I did play most of the popular games from NES/SNES era. I'm a huge fan of pixel graphics I do appreciate what those games did for the whole industry. You were right though saying that I have no interest in NES or SNES mini. I'd rather download the games on virtual console and play those of Switch (hopefully, sooner than later). Moreover, I don't see much point in replaying certain games. There are so many quality games to play it would be a waste of time to go through the same thing again. So those mini consoles with pre-loaded number of games without any option to purchase more are not for me. I believe Skyrim was the only game I've ever returned to and finished twice. ..
But I'm sure both NES and SNES mini must be tempting from a nostalgic point of view!
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@ThanosReXXX Once again, you make a lot of valid points and I tend to agree that some people might be concerned about the game availability in the next couple of years after the servers are dead.
However, we do have slightly different opinions on that topic itself, which I suppose is the cause of our little exchange of arguments. As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't really care about any particular software in the next 10 years. There will be better consoles and much better games which I would want to play and experience, rather than plugging in my ancient hardware and outdated games. All my gameboys were just collecting dust until I've decided to sell them and I don't regret that decision as I've never felt like going back to any of those when I bought 3ds. I've never considered turning on my 3ds ever since I've bought Switch.
Thus, I don't mind if the company at some point in the far future stops supporting the servers and I'm not able to play the old games because they require downloads. Because of that, I don't mind if the cartridges are not self-contained, but I do mind the very tiny 32gb on-board memory for games, updates and DLCs on my Switch.
Anyway, people are different and I suppose it's hard to satisfy everyone. Perhaps you are more of a collector and I'm just a player. Or perhaps we have different opinion on the topic because of the age difference between us (been gaming only since mid-90s). I'm sure there will be different industry-standard practices in the next 20 years with which I wouldn't agree
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@ThanosReXXX I don't think we should compare 3ds cartridges with Switch ones. It's not really a 'current trend' if you consider that 3ds games are much less demanding and the console was always advertise as handheld only, meaning no demanding games, which are usually way less than 4gb.
Even if the content of the cartridge is industry-standard, publishers still need to pay Nintendo to use the proprietor part of the cartridge, otherwise it wouldn't fit into the console. I have no idea how this deal works, I'm just speculating and providing some counter-arguments, which potentially could affect the inflated price we're paying for every Switch game. If you have any hard-proof I'd be more than happy to read it.
On the price difference - no, it doesn't make sense. Publishers have exactly the same costs associated with PS4 and XBox versions of the game (what you mentioned: packaging, marketing, retailer's cut, VAT etc). So why are we paying £10 more for physical releases of games like Axiom Verge or L.A. Noire (especially the latter, considering they went with a cheaper version of the cartridge. EDIT: on the 2nd thought, I'm sure Axiom Verge fits the 2gb cartridge, which is supposed to be cheap, so it fits the argument)?
I mentioned the Switch branded SD cards more as an interesting fact. I agree, I doubt those cards make Nintendo any considerable profit
Lastly, downloadable content is usually accessible as long as you have a physical copy of the game. Resident Evil Collection is the only exception which I'm aware of where you get a downloadable voucher instead for the 2nd game. No other game locks the content to the user's account/console, so the resale value is there and will be there for almost every single game.
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@ThanosReXXX That was indeed a massive wall of text
You do make a lot of interesting points and I tend to mostly agree with what you said. I suppose the difference between us is that I don't really see the cartridges as self-contained, but rather as an alternative to a disk (I suppose that's how the cartridges were described in the past, but in digitalized world I tend to think both formats are more or less the same)
Like you said, we don't know much about the cost of cartridges. Your calculations might be right, but if that was the case, and the cartridge was only 60% pricier it wouldn't make sense for developers to price the Switch game at £10 more than other versions. It should be +£2-3 maximum.
Quick google search told me that the cartridges are proprietary, which definitely increases the price of manufacturing and distribution for 3rd parties. Possibly letting publishers develop their own game carts could fix at least half of the problem?
"both parties literally don't have anything to gain from gamers having to buy extra SD cards" - interesting you've said that! I'd assume so as well, but there are a bunch of SD cards branded with Switch logo, so I suppose Nintendo did find a way to make money out of those!
"We can't resell digital data" - you are right here. I though the 2nd game comes in the form of an update, rather than downloadable voucher. I was wrong. Nevertheless, games like NBA2k17 or LA Noire both require huge download and have a resale value. Thus, with Resident Evil being an exception I don't see the problem here.
@GC-161 You are the one who has a lot to learn, son. Sony was selling their PS4 at loss at launch and their recent financial quarter exceeded every investors and analysts' expectations, solely due to their console and gaming divisions of the business. It's the software and various online subscriptions that makes money, not hardware. So, for each ~$30 loss on Switch, Nintendo potentially could have sold 100+ more Marios and Zeldas.
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@GC-161 That's the most ridiculous argument you could have made. First of all, Apple prices are super inflated. Look at other phones with 128gb memory storage and compare the prices - you can get those from $200 up (possibly cheaper). If Nintendo wasn't so proud and could swallow the loss on each console (like Sony or Microsoft), they could have easily provide us with more onboard memory.
Secondly, even though it is a handheld, it's still a gaming console which is supposed to play all modern games (that's what Nintendo wants, at least). And as for modern games 32gb won't even hold a single one... Not to mention Nintendo advertises it as home console first, portable second.
Re: Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Switch)
For all of you who have never played Skyrim, you are in for a treat! Honestly, it's probably the best game available on Switch right now (yes, I've said it!). Massive amount of content, complete freedom, meaningful and interesting side quests (I'm looking at you, Zelda), engaging story and colourful world.
Damn, was not planning to lose myself in that game again, but after writing all of that I might even grab it myself once again
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
@gcunit True, people like used market, but they also like to own physical copies of the games because they are collectors. Once you enter a cartridge, update/patch the game, you still have the physical game, right? And let's be honest, in 98% of cases once you delete the downloaded file you probably will never play the game again and sell the game later (or let it collect dust on a shelf looking nice), so what's the deal?
@kobashi100 What I meant by blaming Nintendo, is that people wouldn't complain about massive downloads if the console had at least 128/256gb of memory.
I love physical copies of the games as well. In fact, I have most of my games in boxes, they just look cool. But I don't mind downloading a chunk of data to play them. It's normal on every single gaming platform, except for Switch players it appears. Thus the reason why I mind a tiny memory on Switch...
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
Why are people even angry about downloading a massive chunks of data for the modern game? It's a common practice across all the consoles and PC. PS4 disks also cannot hold the whole game and often you are forced to download 50gb+ file.
It's fully Nintendo's fault for giving as a console with 32gb onboard memory, which is laughable. So, don't blame developers for saving money for cheaper cartridges, blame Nintendo instead for not being fully prepared for that!
Re: Worms W.M.D Will Bring Havoc to the Switch on 23rd November
Not bad! Satisfied both with price (for once, it's cheaper in the UK, which is unbelievable) and file size. Will definitely be getting this at some point, maybe even day one
Re: Destiny And Titanfall Artist Is Bringing The Pixar-like Sleep Tight To Switch
@Anti-Matter In that case, don't be surprised if your kids become way more violent than any their peers who actually play shooting games... It's cool that you don't like games with guns or violence, but forbidding (in video-games situation at least) is not a solution, but on a contrary, it's a massive step for causing more problems.