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I'm very pleasantly surprised. I was hoping for Bayo & Animal Crossing though I didn't get them, I want MORE games (Astral Chain, DQ11, Marvel Alliance) now beside those too.

And TETRIS battle royale!!! What a brilliant idea.

@LavaTwilight It's debatable because the best selling console of all time is still PS2. Nintendo is definitely a juggernaut in the industry but Sony is no less influential.
It's a good thing to consumers when the industry is thriving. In fact, it's good to everyone involved. So Sony is absolutely right in saying this. It's the same to Nintendo - it probably hurts Nintendo more if Sony dies despite them being competitors.

@Anti-Matter The irony in Nintendo's "kiddie" games is as an adult, I prefer to play them much more than "realistic" or "gory" games. May be it's because I really start to appreciate good game design than flashy graphics.

Edit: I'm not saying realistic games don't have good design. There are plenty of great ones on all platforms. At the end of the day, aesthetic and gimmicks don't carry games. They may make quick bucks but it's bad for everyone, including the people who are making money temporarily.

I don't really collect stuff yet I've bought Isabelle, my only amiibo. She stands next to where I put my house key now.

@NEStalgia thanks for the laughs.

Jokes aside, I trust the seal even more nowadays in the world of buggy games, micro-transactions and unfinished products to sell the rest as DLC.

Nintendo is trying to help people PLAY games for too long while companies like EA pray on people who may have gambling issues with loot boxes.

The difference here is what makes a company great. They truly understand sustained business and short-term cash grabs.

When you see figures like this and then hear EA. Activision or Bethesda reps saying the industry is dying and they have no choice but to monetize differently blah blah, they become laughable stupid (and liars)

Make GOOD games and people will buy them. Simple as that.

@Trajan Gaming is a form of entertainment, they are all shallow by definition.

It's only a matter of personal preference.

@Ludovsky While $300+M may not seem to be significant out of the $9B revenue, you need to look at its initial capital to get a better picture.

Just think about investing $1 and get $3 back against investing $10 and get $15 back, that's a 300% revenue vs. 150% though $5 is a lot more than $2.

I'm actually excited to play it. After going through a bunch of soulless cash grab mobile games, I can say confidently that this is one of the few good ones that's enjoyable without forcing you to spend money.

Dragalia is the new kid on the block. FEH definitely requires more thoughts and has more lasting appeal compared to Dragalia at current stage in my opinion.

@theinstruct0r Child or not, every male is born with that... unless. Ahem.

I think it's enough internet for today.

Bayo is bae.

It's just a wonderful character and an amazing ARPG despite the lackluster story.

It doesn't need to (and shouldn't) be photo-realistic but could they create an environment that feels less empty and dead?

@NinjaWaddleDee It's unlikely to be ported to any console. You can see from the controls, gameplay to monetization that the game is designed to play on phones only.

@Kriven It's not on Switch because it's truly a mobile PHONE game. The emphasis is not on the mobility but the word "phone". Everything is designed to play on a touchscreen with one hand on the go.

Porting it to Switch is pointless because there's not value on a console with a proper controller.

That being said, it's a pretty well made mobile game.

@Racthet916 Such matter is not like your friend owes you $20. It involves employment rights, social implications and repercussion.

@Galenmereth

LOL. Makes you wonder why...

@Razer Games, not specs, sell the console.

Switch is more than fine without 4k.

@Spudworthy Yes, that's why both have a solid customer base.

What I'm trying to say is the comparison is nonsensical. It's not a good deal because they all offer the 'same things'.

And while Nintendo online is not terrible, the way it's introduced left a pretty bad experience and that's why people are pissed though it's only a measly $20/year.

You can buy a shirt for $10 or $50. Both are called 'shirt' but they differ in quality and experience.

Comparing PS+/Xbox Gold to Nintendo online is like comparing paying to keep your own crappy shirt (not even getting a new one) to getting a nicely tailored $50 new shirt.

And you wonder why people are pissed.

Not paying for such cash grab even if it's Nintendo.

Either give us a more substantial and REAL service and charge more (look at PSN+ and Xbox Gold) or keep it free.

It's insulting to all customers now at this state.

@MoonKnight7
Darn. It's bad enough to sell a service, cloud save, then tell you it only works sometimes, but removing the main feature from games like Splatoon unless you keep paying?!

This is bait and switch fraud.... not cool Nintendo, not cool.

Does it mean I can no longer play Splatoon online if I don't subscribe?

This doesn't feel right...

@Henmii Keep playing the main game until you've finished the main story, then you can decide if you want to get the expansion.

@Wraggadam1 "but if you do, you are going yo have moments spoiled, in a 100 hr game. I'd rather have the shorter prequel "spoiled" than the main game"

Anyone who's not played the game and has read through the comments section is likely to know the twists by now. LOL.

At the end of the day, XC2's story is pretty mediocre. What makes it stand out is the game-play.

This game is the most fun that I've had with JRPG in recent years and I don't even like the main characters that much. (I find Pyra and Rex annoying)

Such a good game.

And Ninty is so smart to release the expansion as a standalone so more people may pick up the game if they are not sure about the main game.

The real question is: why is Toad wearing his headphone on his cap?

@Not_Soos

This is a great idea!

Still.. I don't know which one to choose.

i just bought it. It's not the best game out there but it's worth $20

Looked him up and realized he has appeared in ALL the games that I'm playing now - GW2 and Professor Layton. LOL!

I think dual screen works the best and only works on handhelds simply because it's small. It's also the reason why I love my 3DS so much - such an unique experience.

However, I find it annoying to have a 2nd screen to look at other than my huge flat screen for console games.

I agree wholeheartedly. This game won't be nearly as enjoyable with micro-transactions even if everything else is the same.

@Lasermaster123 Harvest Moon is a very different game not only because you are always under the pressure of completing tasks, it doesn't really give you a sense of an open world but more of a guided/pre-determined experience of "being a farmer".

AC on the other hand, makes players feel like the character is actually living in the town (open world). Like what others have mentioned, you don't HAVE to do anything to enjoy the game if you don't want to. And there are SO many small things which will surprise you and make you smile at the same time.

I've NEVER had a Nintendo console and bought a 3DS XL for this game.

It's one of the best decisions that I've made on gaming. This game still amazes me with its attention to details, intricacy and sense of humor.

Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem

I'm really not a fan of DLCs coz it always seems like a convenient excuse to release unfinished games. And even those that are done properly don't really add much experience to the game. So I don't see myself getting any DLCs even for games that I absolutely love.

I hope not. One of the biggest charm of AC is you don't need to worry about getting nickel and dimed by the freemium system and just enjoy/create contents freely.

And if they do eventually, I hope they are treading this VERY carefully. It's so easy to slip into making generic and unfinished games with the freemium system.

I'm loving all the social aspects of this game. They are all implemented really really well and I totally agree with @Zombie_Barioth, I find it hard to explain to other friends how FUN and addictive the game is. All I can come with is... just play it and you will get it. (It's what happened to me)

Wow, this game still amazes me at its attention to details even after 2 weeks of playing it.