@Zidentia It was a general guideline for forced obsolescence in tech. Companies encourage people to replace tech every 2-4 years (even game console cycles refresh every 5 years with a newer console)
Obviously old tech is outperformed, but nothing has been built into our tech to allow us incremental upgrades (some companies have) such a key part replacement on laptops.
We have a "toss it and buy a new one" mentality.
4/8 is a general number, just wishing we would extend the lifecycle of some tech.
@WolfyTn Its one of those thing where it looks amazing and i will definitely try it out wtih a demo. Obviously for racing game fans this might be an amazing pickup.
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Re: Review: Super Mario RPG - A Timeless Classic Returns In A Remake Done Right
@russell-marlow note: there are 3 difficulty setting for the game now, including a hard mode for the whole game!
Re: Review: Super Mario RPG - A Timeless Classic Returns In A Remake Done Right
@russell-marlow @rvcolem1 it has a hard mode!! Just confirmed in a review I saw today!!
Re: Feature: Every Metroid Prime Location, Ranked
@EarthboundBenjy but... but Ze alphabet joke!!
Re: Feature: Every Metroid Prime Location, Ranked
Gaaah, please make the sub header "From A to Zebes"
Re: Level-5's Mech RPG Megaton Musashi Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch This December
@MysteryCupofJoe its free, so just make a guest account on your switch with japan as the location, ez
Re: Level-5's Mech RPG Megaton Musashi Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch This December
@SteamEngenius you can download it btw
Re: This Undertale-Inspired Timeloop RPG Will Have You Live-Die-Repeating A Lot
Wow it's like undertale if toby knew how to draw haha.
Seriously though undertales charm comes from it's style but it is NOT for me, THIS game however looks like it has amazing art
Re: Mario Movie Producer Defends Chris Pratt's Casting, Says The Voice Is "Phenomenal"
Everyone needs to calm down and just wait.
Re: Microchip Shortages Potentially Impacting Switch Covered In '60 Minutes' Report
@Zidentia It was a general guideline for forced obsolescence in tech. Companies encourage people to replace tech every 2-4 years (even game console cycles refresh every 5 years with a newer console)
Obviously old tech is outperformed, but nothing has been built into our tech to allow us incremental upgrades (some companies have) such a key part replacement on laptops.
We have a "toss it and buy a new one" mentality.
4/8 is a general number, just wishing we would extend the lifecycle of some tech.
Re: Team17 Switch Sale Slashes Game Prices By Up To 90% (North America)
Anyone know which of the Yuka Lalees is worth playing?
Re: Random: Golf Clubs And 'Brass Knuckles' - Nintendo Switch Accessories Reach New Heights
@Spider-Kev I own a set, they are a ton of fun
Re: Random: Lenovo Wants You To Know Its New Android Tablet Can Double As A Switch Screen
@WhoaManWtF Oh neat!
Re: Microchip Shortages Potentially Impacting Switch Covered In '60 Minutes' Report
We will know more in a year, but it could get pretty bad.
I really wish tech could be built to last 8 years instead of 4
Re: Random: Lenovo Wants You To Know Its New Android Tablet Can Double As A Switch Screen
@Rygar some third party docks can be powered by a battery pack. Most people wont go for 3rd party but the portability is great
Re: Random: Lenovo Wants You To Know Its New Android Tablet Can Double As A Switch Screen
@westman98 I mean a 5 inch (5.5?) is portable for single player, this is aimed at those doing portable multiplayer (and away from TVs)
Re: Random: How Many Crabs Can Unreal Engine 5 Render At Once? The Answer May Surprise You
@Jackpaza0508 I missed it as well
Re: INDIE Live Expo Will Showcase More Than 300 Games Next Week
@gaga64 Heyooooo
Re: Sumire Is A Story-Driven Adventure Game, Out On Switch Today
The flower is evil, calling it now.
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake For Home Consoles
@mjhopkins81 Ooooh what are monster medals?
Re: Random: This 3D Version Of A 2D Zelda Took Two Months To Make
@Magician That was a fun game
Re: Random: This 3D Version Of A 2D Zelda Took Two Months To Make
And then someone put it into minecraft.
Re: Capcom Switch Sale Discounts Four Games For A Limited Time (North America)
Shinsekai is on my list if it ever drops further
Re: Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl And Legends: Arceus' Boxarts
BD and SP box art looks like they're in pain. This is fitting.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Reportedly Considering Early Retirement
@Dogorilla Exactly, he's already made the biggest game he possibly can in this genre, well worth retiring.
Re: Video: Milestone Unveils Its Third Stunning Environment For Hot Wheels Unleashed
@WolfyTn Its one of those thing where it looks amazing and i will definitely try it out wtih a demo. Obviously for racing game fans this might be an amazing pickup.
Re: Video: Milestone Unveils Its Third Stunning Environment For Hot Wheels Unleashed
@edgedino Yeah i cant do racing games without weapons
Re: Celebrate Pokémon's 25th Anniversary In Style With Original Stitch's Limited-Edition Polo
Still wish these things werent like 80 bucks a pop. Some great designs though.
Re: Kitaria Fables Gets Release Date And Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch
This is what I wanted SnackWorld to be, note: it also has local co-op
Re: Cruis'n Blast Could Be Coming To Nintendo Switch
@BionicDodo San Francisco rush was a blast!
Re: Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Is Out Today, Plus Vinyl Soundtrack And Custom Switch
I need a company to go back and just stick a ton of game OSTs on Vynil.
Re: Headup Confirms Its First 'AHEAD' Broadcast To Introduce New Games And Content
@Arkay Its so weird that it arrived 8 years too late without really adding more to the genre. I hope it sells well but i have serious doubts.
Re: Hardware Review: RetroN Sq - An Affordable Way To Play The Entire Game Boy Library On Your Big Screen TV
@sanderev Aw crap
Re: Hardware Review: RetroN Sq - An Affordable Way To Play The Entire Game Boy Library On Your Big Screen TV
@Kalmaro Pretty much what i would do with my laptop, but i kinda want to pick this up and just get a flashcart for my very own GameboyMini
Also, Harmony of dissonance, my favorite castlevania of all time.
Re: 'Mario Kart Live' Not Real Enough For You? Then Check Out This Full-Size Rival
If they franchize this i can see a few locations picking this up.
Re: Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer
@sixrings Yup, it sucks, i buy most of my games physical secondhand but it still end up costing me an arm and a leg
Re: Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer
@sixrings My kind of switch owner, i still hate that this is even necessary for some games!
Re: Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer
@Joriss Exactly, im really worried about it
Re: Nintendo Drops Lengthy Overview Trailer For Mario Golf: Super Rush
I still need to know what kind of splitscreen it has for rush mode.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Had A Spectacular Year, And May Have Big Plans
@pepepopo insane twist: GB/ GBA online announced, Mother 3 included
Re: Super Animal Royale Is Parachuting Onto Switch Later This Year
@Kalmaro That's awesome!
Re: Super Animal Royale Is Parachuting Onto Switch Later This Year
A bit too late in terms of the popularity, but fun to see a 2D take on this.
Then again maybe people are ready for a 2D version as a bit of a break.
Re: Soapbox: Is It Time For Game Rental Stores To Return?
@kategray Though it's not the same as a physical building Gamefly is a rental service for modern Switch games!
update: i think it covers canada https://www.gamefly.com/games
update 2: not avaialbel outside of USA. I will keep hunting!
Re: Baldo: The Guardian Owls Gets Gorgeous New Footage, Still Slated For Switch 'Soon'
@neogyo yup
Re: Baldo: The Guardian Owls Gets Gorgeous New Footage, Still Slated For Switch 'Soon'
This game looks great but i just keep feeling like it has no content.
Im obviously completely wrong but ti just feels... empty? Anyone else getting that?
Re: Random: Miitopia's New Tools Are Awesome - But We Still Can't Hide The Nose
@HammerGalladeBro Yup it finishes at the same spot.
hmmm, what do i mean by grinding...
I think you can go through without repeating a lot of areas, but theres a LOT of stat boosting.
Food, relationships, combat, gear and bonuses, just feels like you have to use a lot of things to make sure youre covering everything.
Then again i love Xenoblade 2, i think this just feels a BIT more like busywork.
Hopefully that makes sense?
Re: Random: Miitopia's New Tools Are Awesome - But We Still Can't Hide The Nose
This is great, we just played through the demo... sooo much content in this game. Lots of griding tho
Re: Fall Guys' Switch Release Has Been Delayed, But Crossplay Is In The Works
@ZeldaFanboy78 Hey! I resemble that remark!
Re: Random: Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Still Has That Nintendo Switch On His Shelf
@PoliticallyIncorrect Yet here you are
Re: Thief Simulator 2 Is Sneaking Onto Switch, But Not Until 2023
@Eddy9000 it is
Re: Review: The Longing - Tedious By Design, And Incredibly Successful At It
Note: you can cheat and move the switch internal clock forward to see a few more things