DO NOT TRUST THIS SITE. The reviewer of this game specifically talked about solid performance and great visuals on handheld, but both of those points are absolute lies. Go watch the Digital Foundry breakdown to see. I guess it's more important to get kickback from sales than to have any kind of integrity.
A game with that bad of performance issues shouldn't have affiliate links attached to the bottom for pre orders. Where is the integrity for us "lovely people??"
For those of you playing this for the first time, you're in for a real treat! I remember picking up Persona 3 FES from my Gamestop because I had read the GameInformer review, and it became my favorite game of all time. I'm so glad to see this series come to all platforms!
I can't lie and say that I don't miss Guitar Hero games from time to time, but other than that my gaming music tastes are separate from my more "normal" music. I struggle to remember many effective moments in games that used licensed music, but I will regularly remember and listen to songs from my favorite games that were specifically composed for said game.
So yes, in my eyes licensed music in games is not only fading but unnecessary when there are so many talented programs and composers out there that can create music that is tailor made for the game itself.
@Munchlax Consumer trends usually operate outside of the vacuum of internet noise though. People hotly debated the need for Splatoon 3 on this site for several weeks leading up to release and look how much that game is selling. At the end of the day a lot of consumers want more of the same, that's why we have Call of Duty games every year that sell even though there is probably not another game series that gets as much online hate.
I don't know when people started obsessing over games "justifying" themselves. It's a game a studio decided to make that people are going to buy and that news sites are going to cover. That alone should be enough reason for any game to exist, because at the end of the day studios want to make money and people want to be entertained. Simple as that.
Who knew that all this time Mario the Plumber was fighting mega corporate head Bowser for a livable wage and to end the commodification of time and labor?
Please stop reporting news about Monster Hunter, I have no interest in this monotonous series and find scrolling past these articles to be too much effort. Just remove them entirely from your site to accommodate me please.
I was looking forward to having a home console FIre Emblem that I would enjoy after loving Path of Radiance, but Three Houses didn't do it for me and Fire Emblem: Greatest Hits isn't doing it for me either. Shame.
Looks… okay. I guess I shouldn’t complain after how much content and support Treasure Trove had, but this isn’t what I would have wanted SK2 or the next game in the series to have been.
As with most releases, it’s better to play on a console or PC that can handle the frame rates and graphics better. Maybe the reviews should start including what other systems the game is on and their performance so those of us who want to game on superior hardware can weigh our purchase options. Thanks.
@Dogtanian This isn't the site to be discussing this, but I personally disagree. DMC 5 SE alone would be worth having the console on Day 1, but Demons Souls and Spider-Man at launch, and Ratchet and Clank coming in the immediate future? This is one of Sony's stronger launch lineups.
I was worried Nintendo was going to look terrible after the excellent PS5 showing yesterday and the paltry first-party lineup Nintendo has had this year, but this was a surprisingly good direct. Nothing that personally interests me, but a lot of things I might pick up eventually.
@Friendly I'm gonna be a bit biased in my answer because Wind Waker is my favorite Zelda game. But for that release, they made significant changes to the game itself like reworking the Tri-Force quest and adding a way to sail faster. I personally did not pay 60 for WWHD, but got it for a reasonable price when it became a Nintendo Select. The worst part of all of this is there's no way this collection is ever going to be on sale considering its limited-time release window. Artificial scarcity for the sake of front-loaded sales numbers.
It’s disgusting to see how many Nintendo fans realize that everything about this collection is anti consumer but are still throwing money at this madness. Are your principles really worth so little???
Mario Kart 9 would have been a better business investment. That would have had consistent sales while this novelty will peak during the holidays then collect dust on everyone’s basements and on store shelves.
@JayJ I came to comment with the exact same sentiments. Gaming is already an expensive enough hobby, much more so if you are addicted to collecting this junk on top of the actual game.
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Re: Bayonetta 3: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks
DO NOT TRUST THIS SITE. The reviewer of this game specifically talked about solid performance and great visuals on handheld, but both of those points are absolute lies. Go watch the Digital Foundry breakdown to see. I guess it's more important to get kickback from sales than to have any kind of integrity.
Re: Poll: Bayonetta 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I'll just replay Devil May Cry 5.
Re: Review: Bayonetta 3 - A Stunning Return For An Icon, And The Best Game In The Series
I tried to get into the first two games, but idk I think people only sing Bayonetta's praises so much because it fills a hole in Nintendo's library.
Re: Hands On: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
A game with that bad of performance issues shouldn't have affiliate links attached to the bottom for pre orders. Where is the integrity for us "lovely people??"
Re: Video: Persona 5 Royal Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS4)
For those of you playing this for the first time, you're in for a real treat! I remember picking up Persona 3 FES from my Gamestop because I had read the GameInformer review, and it became my favorite game of all time. I'm so glad to see this series come to all platforms!
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
Corporations over compensation, profits over people, money over morals. It's disgusting.
Re: Talking Point: Is The Golden Age Of Licensed Music In Games Over?
I can't lie and say that I don't miss Guitar Hero games from time to time, but other than that my gaming music tastes are separate from my more "normal" music. I struggle to remember many effective moments in games that used licensed music, but I will regularly remember and listen to songs from my favorite games that were specifically composed for said game.
So yes, in my eyes licensed music in games is not only fading but unnecessary when there are so many talented programs and composers out there that can create music that is tailor made for the game itself.
Re: Review: Overwatch 2 - Solid F2P Shooting That Doesn't Yet Justify The '2'
@Munchlax Consumer trends usually operate outside of the vacuum of internet noise though. People hotly debated the need for Splatoon 3 on this site for several weeks leading up to release and look how much that game is selling. At the end of the day a lot of consumers want more of the same, that's why we have Call of Duty games every year that sell even though there is probably not another game series that gets as much online hate.
Re: Review: Overwatch 2 - Solid F2P Shooting That Doesn't Yet Justify The '2'
I don't know when people started obsessing over games "justifying" themselves. It's a game a studio decided to make that people are going to buy and that news sites are going to cover. That alone should be enough reason for any game to exist, because at the end of the day studios want to make money and people want to be entertained. Simple as that.
Re: Random: Persona Composer Would 'Love' To Write Music For The Legend Of Zelda
Xenoblade is one of those series that the music just doesn't do anything for me outside of the context of the games.
Shoji Meguro, enough said. Just look at my user name to give you an idea how I feel about him. He could score anything and I would listen.
Re: Fired Nintendo Employee Comes Forward With An Account Of Their Dismissal
Who knew that all this time Mario the Plumber was fighting mega corporate head Bowser for a livable wage and to end the commodification of time and labor?
And I’m all for it!
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (US)
Who exactly is gobbling these up that fast? I can hardly imagine controllers are as highly in demand as say a PS5.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Prepares For Title Update 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Please stop reporting news about Monster Hunter, I have no interest in this monotonous series and find scrolling past these articles to be too much effort. Just remove them entirely from your site to accommodate me please.
Re: Nintendo Introduces New Fire Emblem Engage Characters
I was looking forward to having a home console FIre Emblem that I would enjoy after loving Path of Radiance, but Three Houses didn't do it for me and Fire Emblem: Greatest Hits isn't doing it for me either. Shame.
Re: Video: Shovel Knight Dig Switch Gameplay Footage, Direct From PAX West 2022
Looks… okay. I guess I shouldn’t complain after how much content and support Treasure Trove had, but this isn’t what I would have wanted SK2 or the next game in the series to have been.
Re: Talking Point: Has Nintendo Done Enough To Justify Splatoon 3's Existence?
Direct was great, content was great, but I physically cringed at how bad the narrator was, especially during the big run and card game segments 🤮🤮🤮
Re: The Nintendo Switch Online App Now Lets You Toggle Between Light And Dark Modes
This is the innovation I follow Nintendo for.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Had "A Serious Conversation" About Bringing Mother 3 West With Iwata
It’s probably time to let this sleeping dog lie.
Re: Feature: Will These 10 Classic Western RPGs Ever Come To Switch?
Hopefully they’ll be full price and have frame rate drops if they come out.
Re: Backlog Club: Week Zero, May - It's Time To Play Earthbound
Backlogs shouldn’t be a thing when the Switch has so few quality releases a year.
Re: Rumour: Sonic 2 Movie Could Be Arriving Soon On Paramount+
I have the paramount + app on my PS5, I’ll watch it that way.
Re: 'Aka' Is A "Small, Open-World" Adventure Game With Wholesome Studio Ghibli Vibes
@Joeynator3000 it might look better on more capable hardware.
Re: Review: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe - A Mind-Bending Mess Of Wonderment
As with most releases, it’s better to play on a console or PC that can handle the frame rates and graphics better. Maybe the reviews should start including what other systems the game is on and their performance so those of us who want to game on superior hardware can weigh our purchase options. Thanks.
Re: Retail Listings Reveal Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021 For Nintendo Switch
Disney might have to use FORCE to get them to change that name.
Re: Poll: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Nope, no desire!!!
Re: Video: Check Out These Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Ads Now Airing On Japanese TV
This does not interest me; therefore, I don’t feel that it should be available to those who want it.
Re: Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Congratulates Xbox On The Series X|S Launch
@Zuljaras None as far as I can see, it’s probably just saltiness on their end about not getting a launch day order.
Re: Nintendo Shares Black Friday Plans, Switch Console And Game Deals To Go Live Early (North America)
I really wouldn’t be surprised if this the first switch model they’re bundling with Mario kart 😂😂 anything to save a dollar!
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Isn't Coming To Switch After All
So now the Switch is even missing out on ports? At this rate the Metroid Prime Trilogy isn’t coming to Switch either.
Re: Poll: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Nope, not adding anything to my backlog since I’ll be moving all of my game time to the PS5 for the foreseeable future.
Re: The Game Awards 2020 Takes Place This December Without A Live Audience
Prime 4 Hype Train TOOT TOOT
Edit: Yeah right
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is The UK's Third-Biggest Game Launch Of 2020
I'm proud of myself for not caving into buying this waste of money because it's only "available" for a limited time.
Re: Naughty Game Starring Princess Peach Hit With Nintendo Copyright Complaint
Still better than 3D All Stars.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise To Receive Free Content After Launch, Targeting 30 FPS
I mean, were you really expecting 60 with graphics like that on the admittedly weak Switch hardware?
Re: Random: Some 3D All-Stars Players Aren't Happy About The Visible Debug Cubes In Super Mario Sunshine
Way to reward all of the hard work Nintendo put into this collection by buying multiple copies, you sheep 😂
Re: Feature: Every 3D Super Mario Game Ranked
3D world, sunshine, and odyssey are my top three. 64 is too antiquated and I despised the motion controls in Galaxy.
Re: Random: Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Cartridge Is Rubbing People Up The Wrong Way
I love all of the negative press this collection is getting, no matter how minuscule.
Re: Poll: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Nope, not supporting this garbage collection. Plus I couldn’t justify spending any more money after getting a PS5 pre order.
Re: We Can Expect More Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcases This Year
@Dogtanian This isn't the site to be discussing this, but I personally disagree. DMC 5 SE alone would be worth having the console on Day 1, but Demons Souls and Spider-Man at launch, and Ratchet and Clank coming in the immediate future? This is one of Sony's stronger launch lineups.
Not to mention FF XVI being confirmed.
Re: We Can Expect More Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcases This Year
I was worried Nintendo was going to look terrible after the excellent PS5 showing yesterday and the paltry first-party lineup Nintendo has had this year, but this was a surprisingly good direct. Nothing that personally interests me, but a lot of things I might pick up eventually.
Re: Online Listings For Final Fantasy Physical Twin Pack Surface In Europe
@OneArmedGiant I was being sarcastic since you apparently already know the game is going to be bad.
Re: Online Listings For Final Fantasy Physical Twin Pack Surface In Europe
@OneArmedGiant Glad you saved me 70 bucks then!! Tell me, how long is the game approximately?
Re: Video: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Looks Miles Better Than The Originals, And Here's The Proof
@Friendly I'm gonna be a bit biased in my answer because Wind Waker is my favorite Zelda game. But for that release, they made significant changes to the game itself like reworking the Tri-Force quest and adding a way to sail faster. I personally did not pay 60 for WWHD, but got it for a reasonable price when it became a Nintendo Select. The worst part of all of this is there's no way this collection is ever going to be on sale considering its limited-time release window. Artificial scarcity for the sake of front-loaded sales numbers.
Re: Video: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Looks Miles Better Than The Originals, And Here's The Proof
Low quality work for a high quality price.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Has Reportedly Leaked Onto The Internet Already
Lol good. Every Switch user that pirates this is a small victory against the greedy Nintendo! Rob them just as they rob you ☺️
Re: Round Up: More Screenshots And Footage Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars
It’s disgusting to see how many Nintendo fans realize that everything about this collection is anti consumer but are still throwing money at this madness. Are your principles really worth so little???
Re: Talking Point: Can Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Possibly Be As Good As It Looks?
Mario Kart 9 would have been a better business investment. That would have had consistent sales while this novelty will peak during the holidays then collect dust on everyone’s basements and on store shelves.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Getting A Deluxe 'Treasure Box' Edition In Japan
The paraglider blanket is a nice thought, but it’s probably only two feet in length. 😂
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Getting A Deluxe 'Treasure Box' Edition In Japan
@JayJ I came to comment with the exact same sentiments. Gaming is already an expensive enough hobby, much more so if you are addicted to collecting this junk on top of the actual game.
Re: Scalpers Are Already Listing The "Limited" Switch Release Super Mario 3D All-Stars
While you’re at it, buy a $450 Nintendo Switch to play it on! Ebay, your one stop shop for all things Nintendo ❤️❤️❤️❤️