@Korgon agreed. There were a few games that used it well, but it was largely ignored. Would have been cool if the WiiU version of Breath of the Wild had gamepad features….
Rayman and Wonderful 101 are best on the WiiU. NintendoLand is criminally underrated. WiiU Sport U is fun. Most of the meat has been picked off the bone with all of the ports. But I loved the WiiU and the GamePad. It was just too late for its time.
Just don’t see how this has totaled $450MM. As mentioned, a lot of the sales from the first one were bargain bin. I am guessing the WiiU plus port was maybe 1.5 million. Then I bet this will sell no more than 2 million. Take out development and marketing costs and I don’t see this actually netting much for Nintendo….
To be fair, I can sympathize with her to a point. But I think it was foolish to pass on this project, as she still got a decent offer and would be able to add this to her body of work. She should have addressed this after the fact and in a less divisive manner…
I don’t like the DLC so much as I want to own it anyway. I purchased Splatoon DLC before it was available on the service. I could see myself playing both ACNH and MK8D dlc for years and don’t want it tied to the service. As for the other stuff- I am not big on retro gaming so much. It might get more interesting with GameCube
@ModdedInkling almost 5 million on WiiU is very impressive, considering it only had a user base of 13 million plus….glad it’s doing well for Nintendo and the franchise. I don’t care for these types of game except campaign/single player….but I love the universe…. Has a lot of charm and Nintendo magic.
@BloodNinja I am sympathetic, but I think she went about this the wrong way. On the surface it does sound paltry, but the hourly rate doesn’t justify the slap in the face she feels that it is. I think she should have maybe gotten together with other major voice actors, the union and developers to make her case. This tactic probably sabotaged her career and what about all the others who worked on the project and are also underpaid?
@Nintendo4Sonic Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed is so underrated….the first four tracks are as good as any on any Kart racer….but I see some cool playable characters. Might get this on a sale….
@SepticLemon it was a lot of fun! Maybe not quite the next Tetris, but it was really fun. For some reason, I thought Paper Boy was Atari. And what was the suite of games that came with the Lynx- surfing, skating and maybe a few others? Didn’t it come with the system?
@Grumble I love Atari too. Definitely a day one purchase as well. I loved the Lynx. It was so ahead of its time. Also had two computers and of course lived arcade. That said, I wanted to want the VCS, but just couldn’t….I know it serves sones useful functions, but I would rather have a Steamdeck or Digital Ps5.
@IronMan30 he has suggested to drop hardware altogether…. Put all IP on other platforms and mobile. After the Switch proved to be a success beyond anyone’s dreams, he said Nintendo’s next console should be a dongle. Good thing they don’t take his advice
I just don’t get why EA doesn’t make Madden or NHL for the Switch. Even if a nerfed version, it would probably at least sell as well as FIFA, if not better.
@yuwarite I don’t get the appeal either {logs 450 hours}
What’s interesting is that the main reason I play ACNH is for relaxing music and to just tool around mindlessly. If I get this, it will be on sale and on another system, maybe steam if I get a steam deck.
@romanista interestingly, I pulled the trigger on the Xbox version and downloaded it. But there must have been something wrong bc the Microsoft store refunded my $$$$. So I decided to get it on Switch instead….
I really love what Apple is doing with Arcade and wish Nintendo would do something similar with its online services….sponsor some smaller devs and have them create games exclusively for Nintendo….
@Pillowpants I never had the 2600 but I eventually got an Atari 400 and 800xl. I really enjoyed a lot of what Atari did. The Lynx was so ahead of its time and the arcade games were cool. Pretty much all of that is forgotten now
@sixrings the issue I have with less power isn’t so much as far as graphics but rather performance with load times and frame rate. I am starting to buy stuff on other systems now. Games that shouldn’t have performance issues are at times having problems on the Switch.
I get the business aspect of this, but I really hate what Nintendo has done with this franchise. DLC is fun for about a week and then mobile game gets all the love and extras….
It had its moments, but much of it was fluff and stuff we already knew about. Love Pikmin 4, Front Mission, Kirby (tho we sure have seen a lot of him lately)…Zelda is great for the fans. Bayonetta….Had enough of Fire Emblem, at least until it goes on sale in a year or two…
@Joriss happened to me with Xenoblade 3…. Only I had a coupon from Amazon that was set to expire in a month….still unsure about Splatoon 3. Leaning towards not getting it, but could easily see me getting it on impulse…
Undecided….no doubt this is a great game. I love the franchise/universe, but this game is generally not for me. Just not into the concept. How is the solo campaign? Any idea how long it is?
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Re: Exclusive: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Locks In November Release
Definitely getting this day one. It will be worth it just as a time capsule. I can do without the 2800, but I am all in on the other stuff…,
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
@Korgon agreed. There were a few games that used it well, but it was largely ignored. Would have been cool if the WiiU version of Breath of the Wild had gamepad features….
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
Rayman and Wonderful 101 are best on the WiiU. NintendoLand is criminally underrated. WiiU Sport U is fun. Most of the meat has been picked off the bone with all of the ports. But I loved the WiiU and the GamePad. It was just too late for its time.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Responds To Online Backlash In Ongoing Dispute
Just don’t see how this has totaled $450MM. As mentioned, a lot of the sales from the first one were bargain bin. I am guessing the WiiU plus port was maybe 1.5 million. Then I bet this will sell no more than 2 million. Take out development and marketing costs and I don’t see this actually netting much for Nintendo….
To be fair, I can sympathize with her to a point. But I think it was foolish to pass on this project, as she still got a decent offer and would be able to add this to her body of work. She should have addressed this after the fact and in a less divisive manner…
Re: Review: Bayonetta 3 - A Stunning Return For An Icon, And The Best Game In The Series
Nice! Probably won’t get it any time soon bc I have so many games on backlog, but, will probably eventually pick it up on sale.
Re: Poll: Is The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Good Enough Value Yet?
I don’t like the DLC so much as I want to own it anyway. I purchased Splatoon DLC before it was available on the service. I could see myself playing both ACNH and MK8D dlc for years and don’t want it tied to the service. As for the other stuff- I am not big on retro gaming so much. It might get more interesting with GameCube
Re: UK Switch Sales Rise In September Thanks To Splatoon 3's Meteoric Opening
@ModdedInkling almost 5 million on WiiU is very impressive, considering it only had a user base of 13 million plus….glad it’s doing well for Nintendo and the franchise. I don’t care for these types of game except campaign/single player….but I love the universe…. Has a lot of charm and Nintendo magic.
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
@BloodNinja I am sympathetic, but I think she went about this the wrong way. On the surface it does sound paltry, but the hourly rate doesn’t justify the slap in the face she feels that it is. I think she should have maybe gotten together with other major voice actors, the union and developers to make her case. This tactic probably sabotaged her career and what about all the others who worked on the project and are also underpaid?
Re: Poll: What's The Best Mario Party Game?
I loved Star Rush….
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
If I get it, it will be on sale. Has more to do with my backlog than anything else.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Music Track From A Nintendo Game?
I love Cloud Top Cruise on MK8….theme from Smash Bros. Brawl if that counts as a Mario Game. Sunshine Mario
Re: Here's The Full Character Line Up For Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3
@Nintendo4Sonic Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed is so underrated….the first four tracks are as good as any on any Kart racer….but I see some cool playable characters. Might get this on a sale….
Re: Atari Anniversary Collection Full List Of Games Possibly Revealed In Retailer Leak
@SepticLemon I would not say that I expected these games. It just would have been cool. I totally understand the licensing aspect of things….
@Zenszulu Thx for the info. Those were some fun games…
Re: Feature: The Best Autumnal Levels In Video Games To Get You In The Fall Mood
Pumpkin Jack and Luigi’s Mansion….
Re: Atari Anniversary Collection Full List Of Games Possibly Revealed In Retailer Leak
@joey302 Remember Cyberball? It had a Lynx version too…wish we could get a modern version of that.
Re: Atari Anniversary Collection Full List Of Games Possibly Revealed In Retailer Leak
@SepticLemon it was a lot of fun! Maybe not quite the next Tetris, but it was really fun. For some reason, I thought Paper Boy was Atari. And what was the suite of games that came with the Lynx- surfing, skating and maybe a few others? Didn’t it come with the system?
Re: Retailer Leak May Have Revealed Full List Of Games In Atari's Anniversary Collection
@Grumble I love Atari too. Definitely a day one purchase as well. I loved the Lynx. It was so ahead of its time. Also had two computers and of course lived arcade. That said, I wanted to want the VCS, but just couldn’t….I know it serves sones useful functions, but I would rather have a Steamdeck or Digital Ps5.
Re: Retailer Leak May Have Revealed Full List Of Games In Atari's Anniversary Collection
No Paperboy or Klax?
Re: Review In Progress: No Man's Sky - Right Up There With The Very Best Switch Ports
Definitely interested to get this for relax mode….
Re: Japanese Charts: Splatoon 3 Retains Its Crown, Surprising No One
@IronMan30 he has suggested to drop hardware altogether…. Put all IP on other platforms and mobile. After the Switch proved to be a success beyond anyone’s dreams, he said Nintendo’s next console should be a dongle. Good thing they don’t take his advice
Re: UK Charts: FIFA 23 Knocks Splatoon 3 Off The Top Spot
I just don’t get why EA doesn’t make Madden or NHL for the Switch. Even if a nerfed version, it would probably at least sell as well as FIFA, if not better.
Re: Nintendo Announces A Special Direct Presentation For Super Mario Bros. Movie
Hope I am wrong, but I just can’t see this being worth a damn….
Re: Review: FIFA 23 - The Final Whistle Blows On A Legacy Of Disappointment
I wish they would put Madden on the Switch….I would pay for the roster update on a nerfed version….
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
Haven’t played in a while, but I loved Undead Bowling on 3ds
Re: Retro Top-Down Shooter 'Splatter Zombiecalypse Now' Takes Zombies Into Film Noir
I kinda want this….
Re: Review: Hokko Life - An Animal Crossing-Like That Lacks Charm And Originality
@yuwarite I don’t get the appeal either {logs 450 hours}
What’s interesting is that the main reason I play ACNH is for relaxing music and to just tool around mindlessly. If I get this, it will be on sale and on another system, maybe steam if I get a steam deck.
Re: Review: Radiant Silvergun - A Superb Shmup That's Still One Of The Very Best
@romanista interestingly, I pulled the trigger on the Xbox version and downloaded it. But there must have been something wrong bc the Microsoft store refunded my $$$$. So I decided to get it on Switch instead….
Re: Feature: With Sales Outpacing Pokémon, Why Is Splatoon So Popular In Japan?
Even tho this game is generally not for me, I love the universe. It captures that Nintendo magic perfectly and brings a fresh take on shooters.
Re: Review: Shovel Knight Dig - A Finely Formed Roguelite That Strikes 16-Bit Gold
I really love what Apple is doing with Arcade and wish Nintendo would do something similar with its online services….sponsor some smaller devs and have them create games exclusively for Nintendo….
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Second Free Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@GoldenSunRM ok, I stand corrected. I think it could have had more venues tho.
Re: WarioWare-Inspired 'Atari Mania' Will Be Gracing Your Switch Next Month
@Pillowpants I never had the 2600 but I eventually got an Atari 400 and 800xl. I really enjoyed a lot of what Atari did. The Lynx was so ahead of its time and the arcade games were cool. Pretty much all of that is forgotten now
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Second Free Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@MrA-Game I like tennis and golf, but I wish they had more characters. I wonder what this game will look like with all updates.
Re: Mini Review: OneShot: World Machine Edition - A Brilliant And Bittersweet Indie Darling
@StarPoint if they only had a trophy system for getting stuck, frustrated and quitting… I would have a ton of trophies….
Re: Nvidia Employee Comment Confirms Chip Rumoured To Be Used In 'Switch Pro' Is Real
@sixrings the issue I have with less power isn’t so much as far as graphics but rather performance with load times and frame rate. I am starting to buy stuff on other systems now. Games that shouldn’t have performance issues are at times having problems on the Switch.
Re: NPD Results Show PlayStation 5 Outsold Switch In August (North America)
@PepperMintRex I got one pretty easily throu Amazon invitation….
Re: Review: Radiant Silvergun - A Superb Shmup That's Still One Of The Very Best
It’s $5 cheaper on Xbox…. Wait for a sale or take the plunge now for cheaper on different system?
Re: Mario Kart Tour Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With A New Tour Update
I get the business aspect of this, but I really hate what Nintendo has done with this franchise. DLC is fun for about a week and then mobile game gets all the love and extras….
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Latest Nintendo Direct?
It had its moments, but much of it was fluff and stuff we already knew about. Love Pikmin 4, Front Mission, Kirby (tho we sure have seen a lot of him lately)…Zelda is great for the fans. Bayonetta….Had enough of Fire Emblem, at least until it goes on sale in a year or two…
Re: Feature: Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
@Deljo I have the WiiU, Switch and Vita versions…I see it on sale and want to buy it for Xbox ot ps5… but there really is no purpose in that…
Re: Feature: Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
@Deljo it really was a masterpiece…. Loved everything about it
Re: Radiant Silvergun Has Vanished From North American eShop
It’s $5 cheaper on Xbox…wait for a sale?
Re: Review: The Artful Escape - A Thrilling Audiovisual Journey From Annapurna
Loved this game. More of an experience than a game, but it was fun and very artistic….totally recommend.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The September 2022 Nintendo Direct?
Wallet: Marked Safe from Nintendo
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 Will Launch This Holiday
I hope they include Donkey Kong Snowboarding from Wii on this….
Re: Pikmin 4 Is Set For A 2023 Release, Following Years Of Speculation
The highlight of the direct for me. Not the biggest Zelda fan….
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See At Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
I want some sort of random surprise that I really want…..a new Donkey Kong, Star Fox, F Zero, Pikmin 4….maybe a new suite of party games…..
Re: UK Charts: Splatoon 3 Inks Its Way To The Top Spot
@Joriss happened to me with Xenoblade 3…. Only I had a coupon from Amazon that was set to expire in a month….still unsure about Splatoon 3. Leaning towards not getting it, but could easily see me getting it on impulse…
Re: Japanese Charts: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Takes The Crown With Modest Sales
TLOU can’t out sell MK8D in Japan….
Re: Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Oregon has tax free also….oh wait, it’s included
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Splatoon 3
Undecided….no doubt this is a great game. I love the franchise/universe, but this game is generally not for me. Just not into the concept. How is the solo campaign? Any idea how long it is?