Big shoes to fill here. Thomas’ strongest trait is his trustworthiness. I love his viewpoints and reviews. Also does a great job quantifying his criticisms. Wherever he is headed they’ll be lucky to have him. Luckily, this is nintendolife and they’ll have the best coverage as always! @thomasbw84
I feel bad for all you sega people that picked the wrong side as a child. Sorry you missed out on the magic that made Nintendo so awesome back then. That said, NANABOOBOO!
I don't think a critic should be employed to destroy ones work.
Right now the game has technical difficulties. Though released, it's not a finished product. That's just the world we live and we might want to accept that. I think it would be unfair to tell the world this game is a 4/10, because next week it could be a 9/10. But many would have already moved on and would miss out on a great experience.
The staff at Nintendo Life loves gaming, no question about it. They have a responsibility to treat the industry fairly because they respect it and love it. I'm also sure that, as gamers, they are also frustrated that 2K has released a broken product.
That said, i think it might be good to appease everyone if they could give a range of scores for these situations. It's not the first time this has happened and won't be the last. They can say, "right now, this game is playing like X but we feel a patch can make it play like a X."
I'd also be interested in an editorial where they can give an opinion on releasing games like this (if they haven't already).
On another note, the only other time I can remember questioning a NL review was NBA 2K13 for Wii U. That game sukt !
Don't be so hard on NintendoLife people. On metacritic there are only 4 sites that had the guts to issue a score for the game. My guess is everyone is waiting to justify scoring the game at least 8/10.
If you thought the Wii U version was ruined by choppy/laggy animations and decided to give this game a try, let me know what you think of the game. Thanks!
Deal breaker. Bought 2k13 on Wii U when it was released and the frame rate ruined the game. I'm a nintendolife faithful but they have never been more wrong on a review than their review of 2k13. I was burned before but not again. I'll need a demo to change my mind. It's a shame, I love the series and would love to have a smooth version on Switch.
@PlywoodStick hopefully there will be plenty of beans for everyone . I will rule as King of the Beans and all of the land will know beans in moderation is key, and the land shall have peace.
I would love to see a new Bonk game. I'd also prefer a more colorful graphics style like Wario Shake It or Rayman Origins. He'd make a great Smash Bros character too.
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Re: Nintendo Announces Labo, A Range Of Interactive DIY Toys For Switch
Nintendo just does not give a f***, in a good way! That’s what I love about them.
Re: Nintendo's French Boss Says We Should Expect More Switch Announcements From EA
I’ll buy anything Star Wars.
Re: Feature: Here's What Was Announced During The January 2018 Nintendo Direct Mini
Nothing in this direct for me.
Re: Random: This Woman Loves Tetris So Much She's Going To Marry Her Copy
Way to give her what she wants NL; attention .
Re: Random: Here's What Star Wars: The Last Jedi Would Have Looked Like On The SNES
Top 3 Star Wars movie behind Empire and New Hope.
I really wish the Switch could get some good Star Wars games.
Re: Site News: Thanks For Playing, Thomas Whitehead
Big shoes to fill here. Thomas’ strongest trait is his trustworthiness. I love his viewpoints and reviews. Also does a great job quantifying his criticisms. Wherever he is headed they’ll be lucky to have him. Luckily, this is nintendolife and they’ll have the best coverage as always! @thomasbw84
Re: Music: Metroid, Kid Icarus And Earthbound Composer Has Released His First Album
Very cool song and video . I'll keep my eye on him.
Re: Review: Street Hoop (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
This game sucks!
Re: Soapbox: DOOM is the Most Important Switch Game Yet
Remove DOOM from the catalog... No biggie.
Remove BOTW from the catalog... BIG biggie.
No ones buying a switch for Doom.
It's great that it's on the system, but "most important"; not by a long shot fella.
Thanks for all your entertaining content though!
Re: Elliot Quest Begins Its Switch Adventure This Week
I almost enjoyed the game on the Wii U. Too glitchy though, I don't think I can give them another chance.
Re: Review: Ninja Shodown (Switch eShop)
Generic grey ninjas like,"why did I sign up for this ****"
Re: Soapbox: The Switch Has a Big Problem, and It's Too Many Great Games
The switch has one great game until next Friday. Then it will have 2.
Re: 90s-Inspired Shooter Dead End Job is Heading to Nintendo Switch
No
Re: Nintendo is Reportedly Eager to See More Mature Games on the Switch
Night Trap confirmed
Re: Review: Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)
This game is great. I won't be double dipping as I have it on Wii U. Highly recommended though.
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Switch Arcade Archives - Is It the Retro Gaming You Want?
Happy for people who want this.
0.0% chance I will buy any of it.
Re: Editorial: The SNES Classic Mini, Star Fox, and Downsides to Being a Mega Drive Kid
I feel bad for all you sega people that picked the wrong side as a child. Sorry you missed out on the magic that made Nintendo so awesome back then. That said, NANABOOBOO!
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
Well, maybe "guts" is the wrong word to use.
I don't think a critic should be employed to destroy ones work.
Right now the game has technical difficulties. Though released, it's not a finished product. That's just the world we live and we might want to accept that. I think it would be unfair to tell the world this game is a 4/10, because next week it could be a 9/10. But many would have already moved on and would miss out on a great experience.
The staff at Nintendo Life loves gaming, no question about it. They have a responsibility to treat the industry fairly because they respect it and love it. I'm also sure that, as gamers, they are also frustrated that 2K has released a broken product.
That said, i think it might be good to appease everyone if they could give a range of scores for these situations. It's not the first time this has happened and won't be the last. They can say, "right now, this game is playing like X but we feel a patch can make it play like a X."
I'd also be interested in an editorial where they can give an opinion on releasing games like this (if they haven't already).
On another note, the only other time I can remember questioning a NL review was NBA 2K13 for Wii U. That game sukt !
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
Don't be so hard on NintendoLife people. On metacritic there are only 4 sites that had the guts to issue a score for the game. My guess is everyone is waiting to justify scoring the game at least 8/10.
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
@MarioPhD thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
If you thought the Wii U version was ruined by choppy/laggy animations and decided to give this game a try, let me know what you think of the game. Thanks!
Re: NBA 2K18 to Have All Modes and Support amiibo on Switch, But Won't Hit 60fps
Deal breaker. Bought 2k13 on Wii U when it was released and the frame rate ruined the game. I'm a nintendolife faithful but they have never been more wrong on a review than their review of 2k13. I was burned before but not again. I'll need a demo to change my mind. It's a shame, I love the series and would love to have a smooth version on Switch.
Re: Switch Sales Fall Dramatically In Japan, But Splatoon 2 Passes The One Million Marker
DOOOOOOOOMED! 💀
Re: Sledgehammer Games Has a Definitive Answer on Call of Duty: WWII for Nintendo Switch - "No"
Why would they release this? No one buys Nintendo to play Call of Duty and I'm sure they'd like to stay in business.
Re: Soon You'll Be Able To Wear The Street Fighter II Jeans You've Wanted Since You Were 11
I'll have to try blowing chewed up chips into my cartridges
Re: Review: Cave Story+ (Switch)
It's a great game if you haven played it, but not good enough to be released for the 37474th time.
Re: Thank Samus, Metroid Prime 4 Has Been Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
This is all it took for a successful e3
Re: Weirdness: You Can Play and Win in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Without Touching the Controller
Smart business move, get kids hooked younger
Re: Florida Officials Ban Inflatable Mario And Maybe Even Freedom of Speech
Just put a Santa hat on it
Re: Poll: What Wii U Ports Would You Like to Play on Nintendo Switch?
No ports please
Re: Nintendo Share Value Joins Market in Recovery from Post-US Election Drop
I'm just ready for Switch to Make Nintendo Great Again
Re: Editorial: The Wii U Has Been Nintendo's Lowest Selling Home Console; It Deserved Better
Every Nintendo system MUST have its OWN Zelda game. This omission was Wii U's biggest failure.
Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
I only like the Wii U game pad screen for off tv play and inventory (like in Zelda)
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated Wii U and 3DS Games For the Rest of 2016?
Wake me up when they introduce the NX
Re: Feature: Future Nindie Hits for the eShop - October to December
I can't wait to fist my friends!
Re: Nintendo Appears at Apple Conference to Announce Super Mario Run
We all should have been expecting this. Mario endless runner was inevitable. However, Mario has reached the pinnacle of his whoreness.
Re: Mario Sports Superstars Is A Collection Of Five Games In One
I wish it had REAL football 🏈🏈🏈😄
Re: Darksiders is Coming to Wii U
Many did not like U but I did. But after Star Fox 0/10 I can't watch U suffer anymore. It's time to euthanize the Wii U.
Re: Review: Bonk's Adventure (Wii U eShop / TG-16)
Mario > Bonk > Sonic
Oh yes I did.
9/10 (all three Bonk games)
Re: Poll: Do You Want The Rumoured 'MH' Next Generation Portable to be Separate from NX?
@PlywoodStick hopefully there will be plenty of beans for everyone . I will rule as King of the Beans and all of the land will know beans in moderation is key, and the land shall have peace.
Re: Poll: Do You Want The Rumoured 'MH' Next Generation Portable to be Separate from NX?
@PlywoodStick We can pick them up for them.
Re: Poll: Do You Want The Rumoured 'MH' Next Generation Portable to be Separate from NX?
Alright Nintendo, it's time to come clean and spill the beans.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto and Yugo Hayashi Discuss Star Fox Zero's Development
Code is for NA
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto and Yugo Hayashi Discuss Star Fox Zero's Development
Star Fox Zero blew hard. Stop kidding yourself. Controls SUCK.
Enjoy Retro Rampage on 3DS:
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Star Fox Zero 4/10
Humble Bundle 10/10
Re: Video: Re-Live your School Years with these Five Nintendo Lies We All Believed
Naked Samus.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th May (North America)
If $1 could buy all of the RCMADIAX games, would you do it? I'm not sure I would.
Re: Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Offers Games at a Huge Discount
@ALinkttPresent did you get a code for street fighter ? I have one for you .
Re: Video: More Footage And Details Emerge For The Cancelled Bonk: Brink Of Extinction
I would love to see a new Bonk game. I'd also prefer a more colorful graphics style like Wario Shake It or Rayman Origins. He'd make a great Smash Bros character too.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Was Wrong To Turn Its Back On The Wii Remote
All I have to say is I have enjoyed Twilight Princess way more on Wii U than Wii. Not because of the graphics but because of classic control.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo NX Controller Images Surface and Set the Web Alight
Nintendo needs to end the silence already.