@TYRANACLES I would of agreed with this years ago but there are SO many game companies that use this as a launching platform, and honestly the ends justify the means.
Big company launching a kickstarter? No, not a good look
Small company trying to secure the funds to make a dream project a reality? Hell yes.
@Mr-Fuggles777 hotspot works fine on every online game (overwatch player here) this will work out great.
60 fps HD is nice, but honestly I grew up through 5 generations of game consoles and 30fps SD is fine.
Its more difficult (because lets be fair this is a shooter) and I wouldnt want to try competitive using the switch, but for just playing and enjoying apex its more than enough.
Heck, look at the install base for Fortnite, the graphics and draw distance are a huge disadvantage, but portable is king
Had i not see a walkthrough of GriffLands i would have no idea what this is about.
However, storytelling and deckbuilder games (inspired by the foundation of Slay the Spire) seem to go hand in hand and will probably be the next Metroidvania craze.
@KateGray Word of warning on the joycon shells, THOSE are tough and i would recommend being very careful with that replacement.
The back plate for the switch itself though is very straightforward. Keep track of everything in the process of joycons, or have a local shell swapper do it.
@kategray Amazon has a ton of great options, and honestly the only thing you could break is using the wrong screwdriver (use a 3 pointed one that comes with the swap kit... I made that mistake)
Other than that, follow any quick youtube video tutortials and you should be done in about 20 minutes.
As someone who has owned his won very beat up switch, I highly recommend buying a back casing replacement! With the screwdrivers that come with it I've swapped out the back on my switch 2 times now (once to fix damage once to change the color) and it's given my old switch new life.
Not to mention a lot of the back plates have a lot of personality!
@PhhhCough The main issue would of been content and speed. With limited memory some of the varied designs and monster AI might of taken a hit, but overall it IS doable, but would look and feel very different.
The studio has an IP too entrenched to allow for change. Whereas games like Stardew Valley (and maybe Rune Factory 5?) dont have to hang on to any previous items.
@Ghost_of_Hasashi If i was selling the knockoff chinese ones i would definitely be telling the buyer, but yeah its a good note for anyone with a collection.
@Ghost_of_Hasashi Honestly if I were to start a collection again it would be 100% repro carts. I care very little for the authentic product OTHER than wanting to put a cartridge in (so no emulators)
It's not a popular stance but its one my wallet can afford.
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Re: Soapbox: There Might Be A Bright Side To Mario's March 31st Doomsday, After All
@karatekid1612 So excited for that!!
Re: Cancelled Game Boy Color RPG Infinity Is Finally Getting Released 20 Years Later
@TYRANACLES I would of agreed with this years ago but there are SO many game companies that use this as a launching platform, and honestly the ends justify the means.
Big company launching a kickstarter? No, not a good look
Small company trying to secure the funds to make a dream project a reality? Hell yes.
Re: The Guys Behind Streets Of Rage 4 And Scott Pilgrim Are Making A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game
Holy, CRAP
Well this is gonna be a weekend binge when it comes out
Re: Fortnite's Next Season Begins With A Single-Player Narrative Mission
@Ghostchip I find the main issue is that it IS a good game, it just has a terrible shooting system.
At this point they arent going to change it but its not easy to control
Re: Anniversary: It's Super Mario RPG's 25th Birthday!
A remaster would be impossible, but amazing.
A followup KH style adventure with Geno travelling the stars? Oh ya
Re: Anniversary: It's Super Mario RPG's 25th Birthday!
One of my all time favorite games, I play it every 2 years or so.
I miss Geno.
Re: Video: Nintendo Shares Beginner's Tips For Apex Legends, Out Today On Switch
@Mr-Fuggles777 Shrug, you do you man. If you dont enjoy the graphics that sucks.
Re: Video: Nintendo Shares Beginner's Tips For Apex Legends, Out Today On Switch
@Mr-Fuggles777 hotspot works fine on every online game (overwatch player here) this will work out great.
60 fps HD is nice, but honestly I grew up through 5 generations of game consoles and 30fps SD is fine.
Its more difficult (because lets be fair this is a shooter) and I wouldnt want to try competitive using the switch, but for just playing and enjoying apex its more than enough.
Heck, look at the install base for Fortnite, the graphics and draw distance are a huge disadvantage, but portable is king
Re: Hate Zips? Then This Magnet-Powered Nintendo Switch Carry Bag Could Be For You
@Dr_G_Lemaitre Double compliment
Re: Review: Gnosia - A Deceptively Deep Experience Hiding Behind A Simple Premise
@tankymctankus I know exactly what you mean, i think its the flash-era video game feeling in terms of art style.
Lots of visual novels of that era or scenes from games looked like this, always weirded me out.
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Monster Hunter And Ghosts 'N Goblins Mii Fighter Costumes
Mii fighters are the terror of this world. A premium geno would of been amazing
Re: Hate Zips? Then This Magnet-Powered Nintendo Switch Carry Bag Could Be For You
@Dr_G_Lemaitre To be fair I also appreciate the longer answers with technical breakdowns. Well done sir.
Re: Hate Zips? Then This Magnet-Powered Nintendo Switch Carry Bag Could Be For You
@ZeldaFanboy78 Not the way they are designed in this backpack. That's why there are so many individual magnets
Re: Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World Gets Delayed Until 2025
@MorganWhoop Yeah he does it to troll people.
Re: Rune Factory 5's New Gameplay Trailer Shows Combat And Rune Factory 4 Save Data Bonuses
Love that the visual elements now match. The 2D artwork was a bit jarring on RF4.
Re: Future Games Show Returns On March 25th For A Spring Showcase
@Desrever Devolver has forever made the best info dump, by adding a lot of blood dump
Re: Signs of the Sojourner Brings Narrative Deck-Building To Switch Later This Month
Had i not see a walkthrough of GriffLands i would have no idea what this is about.
However, storytelling and deckbuilder games (inspired by the foundation of Slay the Spire) seem to go hand in hand and will probably be the next Metroidvania craze.
Re: Can't Drive This Is Co-op Racing Platformer, And It's Crashing Onto Switch This Month
If this works, cool. Otherwise i can see building getting very very very boring.
Re: Switch FPS Counter Recon: The First Mission Sure Does A Poor Impression Of Call Of Duty
Without multiplayer this game has barely any purpose. Obviously buying DOOM (any of them) would be better than this.
Re: Hori Unveils Five New Animal Crossing Themed Nintendo Switch Accessories
@JHDK I used to feel that way but honestly not having to charge a controller and always having one available is AMAZING
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th March (North America)
"SUPER METBOY!"
Geez someone is trying to steal a few bucks of unsuspecting gamers.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Reveal New Switch Model With Samsung OLED Display And 4K Support
@marnelljm I can see people needing different joycons (bigger screen) but the old controller will still pair with the new switch
@Giygas_95 It could be fake news but there is a high chance of a pro coming out, but i doubt its gonna be this year
Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Was My Companion As I Travelled The World
@KateGray Oh good, well here's to a new switch shell and a great shell swap adventure!
Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Was My Companion As I Travelled The World
@KateGray Word of warning on the joycon shells, THOSE are tough and i would recommend being very careful with that replacement.
The back plate for the switch itself though is very straightforward. Keep track of everything in the process of joycons, or have a local shell swapper do it.
Back plate though: super straightforward.
Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Was My Companion As I Travelled The World
@StuTwo Precisely!
Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Was My Companion As I Travelled The World
@kategray Amazon has a ton of great options, and honestly the only thing you could break is using the wrong screwdriver (use a 3 pointed one that comes with the swap kit... I made that mistake)
Other than that, follow any quick youtube video tutortials and you should be done in about 20 minutes.
Heres a basic one: https://www.amazon.ca/Awaqi-Replacement-Housing-Nintendo-Console/dp/B07NWHFXMQ
But theres a ton of backs that are designed to look like special edition sets.
And hey, if it goes well you can make an article about the experience!
Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Was My Companion As I Travelled The World
As someone who has owned his won very beat up switch, I highly recommend buying a back casing replacement! With the screwdrivers that come with it I've swapped out the back on my switch 2 times now (once to fix damage once to change the color) and it's given my old switch new life.
Not to mention a lot of the back plates have a lot of personality!
Re: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros Is Getting One Final Restock In Australia Before It's Gone Forever
@RickD I dunno, the snes classic never got a proper restock.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.0 Is Arriving Soon
@Tobiaku Whoa now, you take that banjo slander back! He is peak attractive!
Re: One Million Players Have Now Visited Cvstodia As Blasphemous Reaches Sales Landmark
@PhhhCough The main issue would of been content and speed. With limited memory some of the varied designs and monster AI might of taken a hit, but overall it IS doable, but would look and feel very different.
Re: Random: The Fastest Way To Beat Paper Mario Is To Turn It Off And Play Zelda Instead
@Trajan Nope, hot swapping can destroy the data, and often does. It also wont boot up the next game.
Re: Anniversary: Nintendo Switch Launched Four Years Ago Today
@Bl4ckb100d so far
Re: Preview: Story of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town Is Not Quite As Pioneering As We'd Hoped
The studio has an IP too entrenched to allow for change. Whereas games like Stardew Valley (and maybe Rune Factory 5?) dont have to hang on to any previous items.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Republishing Two Natsume Game Boy Games This Year
@Ghost_of_Hasashi If i was selling the knockoff chinese ones i would definitely be telling the buyer, but yeah its a good note for anyone with a collection.
Re: Video: Respawn Entertainment Shares Apex Legends Switch Gameplay Trailer
@tamantayoshi With an actual aiming and shooting system, not some weird cobbled together engine
Re: QubicGames Is Back With Another Ridiculous Switch Sale, 17 Games Discounted To Just $0.17
@redpanda0310 Mana Spark is definitely worth a co-op playthough, the rest .... eh.
Bit Trip is a blast to play once
Re: Video: Are These The Two Worst Games On Nintendo Switch?
This is terryfying.
Re: Wii U Receives Its First System Firmware Update Since 2018
@Eel That made me chuckle
Re: Limited Run Games Is Republishing Two Natsume Game Boy Games This Year
@Ghost_of_Hasashi Honestly if I were to start a collection again it would be 100% repro carts. I care very little for the authentic product OTHER than wanting to put a cartridge in (so no emulators)
It's not a popular stance but its one my wallet can afford.
Re: This UK-Based Company Is Making "Museum-Grade" Display Cabinets For Your Pokémon Cards
@superderper Sounds good.
True question is:
Will it still display my worthless tattered baseball cards?
Re: Mini Review: Mighty Fight Federation - Power Stone-Style Brawling Action That's Best With Friends
Does it have local splitscreen / sharescreen?
Re: This UK-Based Company Is Making "Museum-Grade" Display Cabinets For Your Pokémon Cards
@superderper If this is a serious question I do know the answer haha
Note that the items being displayed are graded cards
Re: Watch: Streamers Are Showing Off Story of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town In English
Rune Factory 5 here i come
Re: NIS America Launches Winter 2021 Switch Sale With Up To 75% Off (North America)
Waiting for YS origins to go on sale then ill jump on that!
Re: Nintendo Isn't Backing Down On Its Decision To Pull Mario Products From Stores This Month
@JimmySpades Including a long list of people who have obviously run very successful businesses, some for over 20 years!
We really do have a wellspring of knowledge to draw from in this comment section
Re: Random: Researchers Visualise How Mario, Luigi, And Dr Eggman Would Look If They'd Actually Aged
@Fiish Says the man with the terryfying fish icon.
Science ask if they could, not if they should haha
Re: Foreclosed Looks Like A Cyberpunk Comic Book Game, And It Comes To Switch This Summer
Looks super interesting but MAAAN that aiming system looks insanely hard to use.
Re: Review: Bravely Default II - An Excellent Old-School JRPG That's Happy To Play It Safe
@Joker13z The art is amazing but the character models are rough, even compared to previous entries. So they mix into a middle of the road art style.
Re: This "Cyberpunk" Battery Pack Might Be The Ultimate Companion For Your Nintendo Switch
@Damo Yeah after a bit you just think "This is where the wall plug cable goes" instead of "This is a USB C connection"
Re: This "Cyberpunk" Battery Pack Might Be The Ultimate Companion For Your Nintendo Switch
@N64-ROX Wait what? Since when? Like the standard dock can just hook up to a USB C cable?
edit: oh my god im an idiot. Wow, yup there it is.