The similarities weren't just the art style, it was the physics, the structure, even the bosses were copied wholesale. (There was an excellent side-by-side comparison that I wish I had to hand!) Shameless clone, and I certainly won't miss it if it never gets off the ground.
For no particular reason, I've restarted Stardew Valley, and have been having a great time. I have very fond memories of Fantasty Life; My Time at Portia looks very up my street, so I'd like to pick it up at some point.
Amazon UK came back in stock (Neon only) for a bit a couple days ago and I managed to get one then. For those in the UK I think Tesco and Argos still have some left in stock.
I went with Inkling but Shovel Knight would have been awesome as well; and (as unrealistic as it is) Rusty or Piper from the SteamWorld series would be incredible!
As I think (I hope!) I said last time with the Pokemon giveaway, this person is absolutely incredible; I'm struggling to come up with something eloquent enough to say, so I hope thank you will do! Obviously I'd love to win (I can't afford a Switch at the moment but would absolutely love one) but whoever wins it, I hope they enjoy it, this person is going to make a few people lives that much better!
@Rman12 That's all fair enough (long, but fair enough), so let me clarify what I meant before; while I understand that not every Wii U owner wants to upgrade, and I understand that on an individual basis not every Wii U owner has a reason to upgrade. However, there IS a general reason to upgrade from the Wii U to the Switch: the portability. That may not be an important factor for some (even many) people, but it is an important difference between the two consoles, and-generally speaking-is a reason to upgrade to the Switch. The Wii U is not portable; the Switch is.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Nope no reason at all, I can't think of any USPs the Switch has that the Wii U doesn't... practically the same console. Just pack your Wii U, TV and generator in that backpack and you're good to go!
@wazlon @Malanta I haven't tested mine recently but back in the day it would last a week (of on and off playing) without needing to be charged; 4 hours is ludicrous.
Looking forward to the London event; I'm very glad to hear you get given a time for Zelda, that sounds like a much better system than an hour's queueing. (I hope they keep it for London!)
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Re: Nintendo Kicks Off Huge Festive Sale, Over 900 Switch Games Discounted (Europe)
Hades is on sale so I will definitely be taking advantage of that.
Re: Pokémon Shirts Expands To Include Pokémon Masks, All 151 Original Monsters Included
Me looking at the headline: I need these, I don't care how much they cost
Me looking at how much they actually cost: NEVER MIND
Re: Adorable Animal Crossing Dodo Airlines Reusable Bag Appears On My Nintendo Europe
The website is not actually working (the "add to cart" button is nowhere to be seen...), before anyone gets too excited.
Re: Kickstarter For Cuphead-Style Enchanted Portals Is Delayed Following Publisher Interest
The similarities weren't just the art style, it was the physics, the structure, even the bosses were copied wholesale. (There was an excellent side-by-side comparison that I wish I had to hand!) Shameless clone, and I certainly won't miss it if it never gets off the ground.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18th)
For no particular reason, I've restarted Stardew Valley, and have been having a great time. I have very fond memories of Fantasty Life; My Time at Portia looks very up my street, so I'd like to pick it up at some point.
Re: Video: Here's What It's Like To Play Mario Kart In VR
Does anyone know how to book this? I can't see it (I can see Mario Kart VR but not how to book...) on their website...
Re: Nintendo Hid A Fully-Working NES Emulator Inside Animal Crossing On GameCube
The Medium post it links to on Reverse Engineering is a fascinating read!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend
I picked up Kamiko in the sale, so probably that and (always) some Stardew Valley.
Re: Switch Launches In South Korea In December, And The Software Lineup Is Incredible
@MrDarkmark How do I delete someone else's comment
Re: Super Mario 64-Style Platformer Ginger: Beyond The Crystal Is Coming To Switch
Good luck to it after Odyssey...
Re: Here's How ARMS Might Look On The Game Boy Advance
WANT
Re: Former Project M Devs Unveil Icons: Combat Arena; It Sure Looks Like Smash Bros.
I mean, it looks like a Super Smash Bros. clone. Whether or not that's a good or bad thing depends on your perspective.
Re: Deals: Pick Up A Nintendo Switch On Amazon US Today
Amazon UK came back in stock (Neon only) for a bit a couple days ago and I managed to get one then. For those in the UK I think Tesco and Argos still have some left in stock.
Re: Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
@MailOrderNinja Well said.
Re: Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
That's disgraceful; regardless of his opinion, there was no reason whatsoever to bring Iwata into it. Scumbag.
Re: Deals: Be Quick And Grab The New Metroid And Super Mario Odyssey amiibo
"Gumba"?
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
@ImagineerNik Ah perhaps, I'm going to get Zelda first so the bundle doesn't help me much. Still useful to know though, thanks!
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
@ImagineerNik Oh snap really? That'd be great if so... It's out of stock in about every London Argos I can see at the moment!
Re: More Rumours Add Weight to Talk of a SNES Classic Mini
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Fair enough then, my bad.
Re: More Rumours Add Weight to Talk of a SNES Classic Mini
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I have a vague memory of you saying you had 6 of them... EDIT: should clarify, could obviously be wrong about that.
Re: Pokémon GO's Biggest Update Yet Brings Gym Badges, New Items And Raid Battles
I'm all in favour of this, looks fantastic; it's plenty enough for me to at least try it again for a little while over the summer!
Re: Xbox Boss Wades In On Sony's Decision To Block Minecraft Cross-Platform Play
Now where did I leave my popcorn...
Re: Go On A Mystery Journey To Find The Layton Café At E3 This Year
Not to be that person, but surely once one person finds it the location will go out on Twitter and it'll all be ruined...?
Re: Nintendo's Online Service For Switch Will Offer "Ongoing Access" To Classic Games
"SNES games are under consideration" ahem SNES mini ahem
Re: Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Is that supposed to say Ash Ketchup...?
Re: Poll: Who Would You Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch?
I went with Inkling but Shovel Knight would have been awesome as well; and (as unrealistic as it is) Rusty or Piper from the SteamWorld series would be incredible!
Re: Poll: Who Is Your Favourite ARMS Fighter?
Min Min is my favourite, but Byte & Barq are pretty awesome too.
Re: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope to Brighten Up the Nintendo Switch
I've never actually played a Harvest Moon game but I'd be interested in this.
Re: Gallery: Kirby's 25th Birthday Is Celebrated With Special Events In Tokyo
"For he's a jolly pink fellow" Ladies and gentlemen, can we have a round of applause please!
Re: Soapbox: All The Video Game Magazines You Grew Up With Were Rubbish
@G-Boy Got there before I could comment it, but let me wholeheartedly second that!
Re: Gallery: Medicom's Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Link Figure Will Drain Your Stamina Gauge And Bank Balance
😶
Re: Rumour: SNES Classic Mini Coming Later This Year
Huge if true.
Re: Weirdness: Nintendo's Team Actually Did a 1-2-Switch Milking Challenge at a Vermont Farm
Tagged with "cows"; well played NL, well played.
Re: Be Quick And Pick Up A NES Classic Mini Or Nintendo Switch At Best Buy Today
@SLIGEACH_EIRE You bought 2 of them?
Re: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Gets a New Name and a Release Date
Loved the first one, I'm so happy they've finally announced the sequel! Cannot wait for this to come out.
Re: Video: SteamWorld Dig 2's Lead Designer Pitches in With Q & A on Upcoming Sequel
Just thought I'd put this here too... https://www.change.org/p/image-form-steamworld-dig-2-eshop-demo
Re: Site News: Switch It Up With Our Readership Survey
I'd be happy to; it's kind of the least I can do considering how great the site is!
Re: Spreading The Nintendo Switch Love With This Fantastic UK Giveaway
As I think (I hope!) I said last time with the Pokemon giveaway, this person is absolutely incredible; I'm struggling to come up with something eloquent enough to say, so I hope thank you will do! Obviously I'd love to win (I can't afford a Switch at the moment but would absolutely love one) but whoever wins it, I hope they enjoy it, this person is going to make a few people lives that much better!
Re: Nintendo Is Doubling Production of Switch Units
@Rman12 That's all fair enough (long, but fair enough), so let me clarify what I meant before; while I understand that not every Wii U owner wants to upgrade, and I understand that on an individual basis not every Wii U owner has a reason to upgrade. However, there IS a general reason to upgrade from the Wii U to the Switch: the portability. That may not be an important factor for some (even many) people, but it is an important difference between the two consoles, and-generally speaking-is a reason to upgrade to the Switch. The Wii U is not portable; the Switch is.
Re: UK Survey Shows Enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch and Its Concept, But Pricing is a Factor
I'd like to get one but I can't afford it at the moment; I can definitely understand where all the respondents are coming from.
Re: Nintendo Is Doubling Production of Switch Units
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Okay. Doesn't change the fact that for most people, there's a very large reason to buy a Switch if you already own a Wii U.
Re: Nintendo Is Doubling Production of Switch Units
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Nope no reason at all, I can't think of any USPs the Switch has that the Wii U doesn't... practically the same console. Just pack your Wii U, TV and generator in that backpack and you're good to go!
Re: Nintendo Switch Back In Stock In The UK
Run!
Re: Random: GAME Launches Reversible Onesie To Mark Nintendo Switch Launch
GAME sucks but I kind of like the onesie.
Re: Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
@wazlon @Malanta I haven't tested mine recently but back in the day it would last a week (of on and off playing) without needing to be charged; 4 hours is ludicrous.
Re: Nintendo Switch Getting a Pop-Up Tour in 'Surprising Places', Featuring John Cena and 'Influencers'
I could barely take the headline seriously at the beginning, let alone when it read "says Bowser".
Re: Video: New Japanese Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Commercial Contains A Massive Reveal
I hope we can ride it!
Re: Pokémon + Mega Bloks Is A Thing That Is Happening, And We're Totally Cool With That
@FiveDigitLP Yeah it's a shame it's not Lego; though I guess it's better to have Mega Bloks than nothing.
Re: Pokémon + Mega Bloks Is A Thing That Is Happening, And We're Totally Cool With That
The Eevee's kind of terrifying...
Re: Hands On: Trying Out the Nintendo Switch on its Public Tour
Looking forward to the London event; I'm very glad to hear you get given a time for Zelda, that sounds like a much better system than an hour's queueing. (I hope they keep it for London!)