A lot of remasters that release on PC are usually free if you own the og version. A lot of these games are sure fire sellers such as Skyrim, Dark Souls 1&2, Borderlands series... Then you have companies like Rare who do Rare Replay and MS who did Halo MCC. Also, Witcher 3 another sure fire seller is being given away for free next-gen to previous owners across PC, PS, and Xbox. It's just Nintendo being their typical greedy selves as if they're new to the block. And to top it off, they are making a digital game limited... You can't make this up and I really don't think anyone here would be defending this if it weren't Nintendo.
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I don’t think anyone is really defending it. It’s a personal thing across the board. YOU me or anyone can buy / not buy / or steal. That’s all of our personal choices nobody’s really on a bandwagon it seems to defend what Nintendo does here.
Your doin a great job tho Aki trying to form a posse to get on your side tho. Keep up the good work I hope you destroy Nintendo with your actions.
Your doin a great job tho Aki trying to form a posse to get on your side tho. Keep up the good work I hope you destroy Nintendo with your actions.
I don't blame anyone for scoffing at Nintendo for a full price collection of three ports. But let's not pretend other companies' shit don't stink either. Master Chief Collection was broken for ages. Recently Mafia 2 Definitive Edition released, it too was/is broken and a worse version than the original, but now I can't even buy the original on Steam, so the best option seems to be to buy a used PS3 copy. I like how many PS1 and PS2 games are available to purchase on the PS3, but PS4 has no options to buy PS1, and a limited selection of PS2 games.
My perfect world is a joint system of Virtual Console and streaming. Ideally I could buy a game for cheap, or just stream a bunch of oldies. Shame the virtual console is not on Switch, but personally I still have the Wii and Wii U hooked up. I'm not the kind of person to get rid of old systems when the new one comes out, hence why I tend to stick to the originals unless it's a full remake.
My perfect world is a joint system of Virtual Console and streaming. Ideally I could buy a game for cheap, or just stream a bunch of oldies. Shame the virtual console is not on Switch, but personally I still have the Wii and Wii U hooked up. I'm not the kind of person to get rid of old systems when the new one comes out, hence why I tend to stick to the originals unless it's a full remake.
Same.
I mean, I had an urge to play Ikaruga a few years ago, but didn't have my Wii handy (boxed up), and eBay prices for a GC copy weren't cheap (perusing eBay now...$60 to $75). They re-release* it on Switch for $15, and I was on it. Were there any real improvements? Nope. Did I care? Nope. I paid for convenience and thought it was a fair price. YMMV.
Is the 3D Mario collection fairly priced? Well, it's Nintendo, so I would've assumed a "greatest hits" sort of $20 per game price. Seems fair to me. I ain't gonna buy it, but that's because I'm not really interested in Sunshine, could still pop Galaxy into my Wii U, and SM64 simply doesn't set my loins ablaze. YMMV.
I mean, I had an urge to play Ikaruga a few years ago, but didn't have my Wii handy (boxed up), and eBay prices for a GC copy weren't cheap (perusing eBay now...$60 to $75). They re-release* it on Switch for $15, and I was on it. Were there any real improvements? Nope. Did I care? Nope. I paid for convenience and thought it was a fair price. YMMV.
The new limited edition physical copy with a little model ship is $60.
Is the 3D Mario collection fairly priced? Well, it's Nintendo, so I would've assumed a "greatest hits" sort of $20 per game price. Seems fair to me. I ain't gonna buy it, but that's because I'm not really interested in Sunshine, could still pop Galaxy into my Wii U, and SM64 simply doesn't set my loins ablaze. YMMV.
Venture Bros just got a confirmed cancellation. This hurts, an awful lot. I really love that show.
Final Fantasy 16 looks awesome. Resident Evil 8 isn't impressing me as much as I thought it would, but that's fine because I trust the Capcom with RE these days. Demon's Souls looks like the same bullshit but beautiful and I love it. Everything else I didn't really care much for, but those 3 things are enough to get me hyped.
Sad about not getting any Elden Ring gameplay yet, though. Maybe at TGS.
Sad about not getting any Elden Ring gameplay yet, though. Maybe at TGS.
PS5 is $630 Canadian. Games are also getting a $10 increase, so my province’s tax makes games well over 100.
Gonna wait for next gen like usual. Took me two years to buy a Switch and three for the PS4 I think, so this ain’t gonna be different. Probably gonna get a new laptop soon, as I’ve been meaning to upgrade mine for awhile.
Gonna wait for next gen like usual. Took me two years to buy a Switch and three for the PS4 I think, so this ain’t gonna be different. Probably gonna get a new laptop soon, as I’ve been meaning to upgrade mine for awhile.
Excellent question Sjm. First tell me how BA that Mario Collection is, it’s hard for me not to just go buy it and sink all my time into it right now.
That was me cutting that specific stone. I was cutting a corner stone that’s why I was out on the end like that. Corner stones are 90 degrees L’s basically. I have to hand cut the front and the side together.
That was me cutting that specific stone. I was cutting a corner stone that’s why I was out on the end like that. Corner stones are 90 degrees L’s basically. I have to hand cut the front and the side together.
We are gonna put out a process video next and there setting us up a YouTube channel (if it’s not up already) but I’ll link them here for you guys and I greatly appreciate all yalls feedback and encouragement.
Also to answer your question again I just went and watched the video again. One of my guys is hammering on the smooth side of a stone. If you pause it you will see that stone has a “shell” on it. He’s takin off the shell and that actually the bottom of the stone so no matter what he does to it, it will forever be hidden by mortar.
Also to answer your question again I just went and watched the video again. One of my guys is hammering on the smooth side of a stone. If you pause it you will see that stone has a “shell” on it. He’s takin off the shell and that actually the bottom of the stone so no matter what he does to it, it will forever be hidden by mortar.
That's so cool. Yes, please put any videos on here. Would love to see more.
And so far, the Mario 3D All stars has been amazing! It was an early birthday present to myself. Steve2 and I have been playing Sunshine, and we're having a blast. I only ever played the game once when I first got it for Gamecube, so it's great to go back and play it like 20 years later. It's held up really well, and damn is it challenging. Definitely some levels that make you truly earn it.
And so far, the Mario 3D All stars has been amazing! It was an early birthday present to myself. Steve2 and I have been playing Sunshine, and we're having a blast. I only ever played the game once when I first got it for Gamecube, so it's great to go back and play it like 20 years later. It's held up really well, and damn is it challenging. Definitely some levels that make you truly earn it.
A 4th Timeline breakaway.
There's Child Link, Adult Link, and Fallen Hero time lines for OoT. Add a forth one after Majora's Mask (so Child Timeline) where the world ends, and Link could not save Termina because he chose to go back in time (argue that Link only had to do this once, and was able to fight through the four dungeons in 72 hours, and defeat Majora the second go around) , thus creating a new timeline where everything dies. Call it The Legend of Zelda: Wrath of Ganon or something. Ganon escapes like he did in Twilight Princess, but this time he is able to roam free, and create a new Hyrule under his new Empire. The Seven Sages use their remaining powers to "create" a new hero for Hyrule, and a new adult Link is dropped into Hyrule with only his sword, and shield. Like Botw, he must traverse across the landscape, finding whatever means he can to craft, and survive, plus defeating any resistance along the way. If you thought BOTW was barren, this is practically Post-Apocalyptic. Occasionally, Zelda appears as a ghost much like Obi-Wan does for Luke Skywalker in the Original Trilogy, providing guidance.
Also like BotW, you can climb any surface, and are able to take over any dungeon at your leisure, but this time each dungeon is more varied, and has a more distinct purpose like a castle/fort that keeps certain regions in check.
Sound good?
There's Child Link, Adult Link, and Fallen Hero time lines for OoT. Add a forth one after Majora's Mask (so Child Timeline) where the world ends, and Link could not save Termina because he chose to go back in time (argue that Link only had to do this once, and was able to fight through the four dungeons in 72 hours, and defeat Majora the second go around) , thus creating a new timeline where everything dies. Call it The Legend of Zelda: Wrath of Ganon or something. Ganon escapes like he did in Twilight Princess, but this time he is able to roam free, and create a new Hyrule under his new Empire. The Seven Sages use their remaining powers to "create" a new hero for Hyrule, and a new adult Link is dropped into Hyrule with only his sword, and shield. Like Botw, he must traverse across the landscape, finding whatever means he can to craft, and survive, plus defeating any resistance along the way. If you thought BOTW was barren, this is practically Post-Apocalyptic. Occasionally, Zelda appears as a ghost much like Obi-Wan does for Luke Skywalker in the Original Trilogy, providing guidance.
Also like BotW, you can climb any surface, and are able to take over any dungeon at your leisure, but this time each dungeon is more varied, and has a more distinct purpose like a castle/fort that keeps certain regions in check.
Sound good?
I think it’s a good move, really Microsoft and Atleast Bethesda and ID those games have always shown up and sold consoles for Xbox. In the big picture I think this is a much bigger blow for Sony. Many of these games on both systems kinda line up with each other.
Nintendo would miss DooM fo sho, but really none of the other big titles that they just acquired showed up on Nintendo’s consoles anyhow.
Nintendo would miss DooM fo sho, but really none of the other big titles that they just acquired showed up on Nintendo’s consoles anyhow.
Microsoft isn't keeping titles like Doom or Wolfenstein off other platforms anytime soon. Microsoft is more concerned with making bank and maintaining service "goodwill" than exclusivity wars. The only games I can see being exclusive to Windows and the Xbox series would be any new IP that ID and Bethesda decide to cook up. Microsoft already seems to have a good relationship with Nintendo, so I'm not worried about that. If there's any existing IP that I'm not sure about, it's Elder Scrolls. It screams like something Microsoft would love to make a timed exclusive.
Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing! Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing! Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing!
DOOM 2016's END CREDITS SEQUENCE IS AMAZING!
As tradition, I will avoid playing Mario 64 because I know my nostalgia is not enough to mask how awful that game feels to play now. I'm about halfway through the main game of Sunshine; not bad for 4 hours. It took me a while to get used to the reversed controls for FLUDD, but it's good now. I still can't get enough of the Pianta dance. Not being 60fps is a major bummer, but I can deal with that. I'm leaving Galaxy for last because I already know how darn amazing that game still is.
Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing! Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing! Doom 2016's end credits sequence is amazing!
DOOM 2016's END CREDITS SEQUENCE IS AMAZING!
As tradition, I will avoid playing Mario 64 because I know my nostalgia is not enough to mask how awful that game feels to play now. I'm about halfway through the main game of Sunshine; not bad for 4 hours. It took me a while to get used to the reversed controls for FLUDD, but it's good now. I still can't get enough of the Pianta dance. Not being 60fps is a major bummer, but I can deal with that. I'm leaving Galaxy for last because I already know how darn amazing that game still is.
I think I'm getting an Xbox this gen. Granted, with MS buying Bethesda and Sony getting Final Fantasy 16, I think this gen is going hard on the big exclusives. Ultimately, I'll end up with both though. My line of thinking is I love the studios MS just bought, ID, Machine Games, Tango and Arkane. They made some of my favorite games this gen. DOOM, Prey, Wolfenstein New Order, Evil Within 1 & 2.
Also, I never played the 360 or One, and I didn't play much on the original Xbox, so I essentially got 4 generations worth of gaming to me. That's insane value for a non-Xbox gamer.
My plan is to then wait for the inevitable PS5 Slim model, or for big price drops for the few exclusives Sony will get that I'm interested in.
Crazy times. I'm gonna get an Xbox, and Monster Hunter Rise looks interesting to me. What have I become?
Also, I never played the 360 or One, and I didn't play much on the original Xbox, so I essentially got 4 generations worth of gaming to me. That's insane value for a non-Xbox gamer.
My plan is to then wait for the inevitable PS5 Slim model, or for big price drops for the few exclusives Sony will get that I'm interested in.
Crazy times. I'm gonna get an Xbox, and Monster Hunter Rise looks interesting to me. What have I become?
Eh, I'm over the timeline since they changed it in another book. Considering BOTW has references to most games, and they don't seem to care in interviews, neither do I. If it has the same Link like Ocarina and Majora, then fine, but other than that, each game is it's own Legend as far as I look at it.
I think in the short term, Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax will only boost Microsoft’s sales and not have as much of an impact on Sony and Nintendo as Microsoft said they will honor the previously agreed upon exclusitivity contracts for games like Deathloop. However, they made it pretty clear that all games releasing in 2021 and forward which is when the acquisition will go through will be evaluated on a case by case basis. As @mattavelle1 has already said a good portion of those series already had their console fan base predominantly on Xbox.
The long term, everyone is taking a hit. Microsoft is now the biggest video game publisher in the world and has as many high profile IPs as Sony and Nintendo combined. All of their games come to GamePass day one. Just on PC, between GamePass and EA Play Pro, you get all of Microsoft’s content day one and all of EA’s stuff a week prior to retail for about $30 a month. It’s gonna get to a point where it’s a no brainer to either buy a Xbox or use game pass on PC.
Overall though I think Sony will be effected the most depending on how MS handles the exclusitivity scenario moving forward. If it decides to keep everything as a windows / Xbox exclusive than PS will become just like Nintendo. A dedicated device for a handful of Sony IPs.
@CitizenOfVerona FFXVI is a timed console exclusive for PS5. Will be launching on Xbox a year later. It’s also coming out to PC.
The long term, everyone is taking a hit. Microsoft is now the biggest video game publisher in the world and has as many high profile IPs as Sony and Nintendo combined. All of their games come to GamePass day one. Just on PC, between GamePass and EA Play Pro, you get all of Microsoft’s content day one and all of EA’s stuff a week prior to retail for about $30 a month. It’s gonna get to a point where it’s a no brainer to either buy a Xbox or use game pass on PC.
Overall though I think Sony will be effected the most depending on how MS handles the exclusitivity scenario moving forward. If it decides to keep everything as a windows / Xbox exclusive than PS will become just like Nintendo. A dedicated device for a handful of Sony IPs.
@CitizenOfVerona FFXVI is a timed console exclusive for PS5. Will be launching on Xbox a year later. It’s also coming out to PC.
I'm in the same boat. While I don't plan on getting a Series S this year, there is a treasure trove of multiple generations of Xbox games on Game Pass as we speak, and would be great to finally play some of those. That being said, having discs to play some old Xbox games (if they'll even work) would be great to have also, so a Series X might instead be the culprit via All Access. 25/month vs. 35/month for 24 months. Either way, bargain of the century for gaming, and as I pointed out on Discord, it could have some serious implications for the future of gaming, and how we access it.
FAQ from the Series X's website
To play a backward compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play.
It's weird, I'm more excited about played the old Splinter Cells on newer hardware without having to resort to the botched HD Collection than a lot of newer games haha
To play a backward compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play.
It's weird, I'm more excited about played the old Splinter Cells on newer hardware without having to resort to the botched HD Collection than a lot of newer games haha
@MANGANian Pretty much this. It can also vary by counties / parishes within the state. In PA, the tax always ended up about 7%. In New Orleans, it’s about 10% and where I live in New Orleans (French quarter) the taxes are closer to 13% since it’s a historical district and I guess they need to perserve it. Also, tax is never included in the advertised retail price.
So it’s been years and ppl still haven’t figured me out. Basically when I get bored I go on the internet and start trolling ppl unless there are ppl around me and then I will start messing with them. I guess it’s just in my nature to be mischievous. I’m taking these what you could call SJW classes and essentially I’m being told that I can’t act the way I do anymore because society has moved past the 90s boys club vibe. Part of me doesn’t like where this is going as I’ve already had to take classes for anger management / self control. Part of me feels like I’m being domesticated. Anyway, this is a public apology to all the users here who may have fell victim to my antics. I know it’s not much by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s a start. Have a good one guys.
So, I received some eShop gift cards. Now I'm trying to decide what to spend them on. I usually only do eShop for things that are digital only.
Do you guys have any suggestions?
Right now, I'm looking at Hades, some of the Resident Evil games I didn't play, and others.
Any recommendations are welcome!
Do you guys have any suggestions?
Right now, I'm looking at Hades, some of the Resident Evil games I didn't play, and others.
Any recommendations are welcome!
Not sure what Resident Evil games you’ve played but 1 Remake and 4 are some of my favourites. Zero is okay but has some design choices that make it one of the weaker Classic-styled games. 4 is a masterpiece. 5 and 6 are best in co-op, but they run better on other consoles.
Revelations 1 I’m not really a fan of. Rev 2 is better but still can’t really compare to the best of the series. I think that’s all the Switch Resis.
Other than that nothing is coming to mind. I don’t use the Switch often these days, and most 3rd parties I’ll get on another system
Revelations 1 I’m not really a fan of. Rev 2 is better but still can’t really compare to the best of the series. I think that’s all the Switch Resis.
Other than that nothing is coming to mind. I don’t use the Switch often these days, and most 3rd parties I’ll get on another system
I'm afraid of replaying RE4 because I really want to hold on to my memory that it's still a top-tier RE.
I'm replaying Sunshine at the moment, 61 shines in, and I'm not liking the game as much as I did back then. The good parts are still really good, I've become much better at controlling those boats, but my love for the FLUDD-less levels did a complete 180 compared to being obsessed with those levels back then. I absolutely dread them now. They do nothing but stress me out, even when I don't die in them. It's very strange.
I also didn't realise how much this game heavily punishes you for failing in certain Shine quests, heavily punishes you for succeeding certain Shine quests, and how much the camera tends to get caught in geometry unless you reset the camera. The frustrating challenges that were frustrating back then are even more unbearable now. I still like the game. I just no longer love it, and I have a really strong feeling this has something to do with the extra-sensitivity of the joy-con analog sticks. It sucks that I can't just use a Gamecube controller.
I'm 60% done with Ori and the Blind Forest. Recently I've been procrastinating with everything; work, personal projects, even gaming. Hopefully, I get over this quickly. I don't want to have my personal project following me into 2021. 8 months have passed since then.
I'm replaying Sunshine at the moment, 61 shines in, and I'm not liking the game as much as I did back then. The good parts are still really good, I've become much better at controlling those boats, but my love for the FLUDD-less levels did a complete 180 compared to being obsessed with those levels back then. I absolutely dread them now. They do nothing but stress me out, even when I don't die in them. It's very strange.
I also didn't realise how much this game heavily punishes you for failing in certain Shine quests, heavily punishes you for succeeding certain Shine quests, and how much the camera tends to get caught in geometry unless you reset the camera. The frustrating challenges that were frustrating back then are even more unbearable now. I still like the game. I just no longer love it, and I have a really strong feeling this has something to do with the extra-sensitivity of the joy-con analog sticks. It sucks that I can't just use a Gamecube controller.
I'm 60% done with Ori and the Blind Forest. Recently I've been procrastinating with everything; work, personal projects, even gaming. Hopefully, I get over this quickly. I don't want to have my personal project following me into 2021. 8 months have passed since then.
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This weekend, after Wonderful 101, I started playing "Hades", and oh my goodness!
I'm addicted and obsessed!
Even though it is "rogue-like", there were seems to be more thought and care put into it. There's an overarching story, and having to restart plays perfectly into that. The visuals are beautiful. The voice acting is stellar. The controls are tight. Nothing feels cheap.
There definitely is a learning curve. When you get to, and beat, the first boss, absolutely a sense of accomplishment.
Lots of unlockables. Like so many.
If you're looking for a game for Switch right now, I highly recommend this one.
I'm addicted and obsessed!
Even though it is "rogue-like", there were seems to be more thought and care put into it. There's an overarching story, and having to restart plays perfectly into that. The visuals are beautiful. The voice acting is stellar. The controls are tight. Nothing feels cheap.
There definitely is a learning curve. When you get to, and beat, the first boss, absolutely a sense of accomplishment.
Lots of unlockables. Like so many.
If you're looking for a game for Switch right now, I highly recommend this one.
My Deja vu is off the roots right now. I swear I've seen this post before.
I've been watching it weekly. The weekly experience was a painful one. I hope they don't do that again. Having read the comics before, I like season 2 a lot more than season 1. The versions of these characters are really enjoyable, especially Starlight, A-Train, and Deep, who are vast improvements over their comic versions. The Butcher is probably the one character change I'm a bit disappointed about. He's largely the same, but Amazon Butcher tends to plan on the fly where comic Butcher is more methodical and does everything, down to seemingly throwaway lines, with purpose.
Overall, the series is worth watching. My biggest complaint is that unlike the comics, the show has a bad habit of
I've been watching it weekly. The weekly experience was a painful one. I hope they don't do that again. Having read the comics before, I like season 2 a lot more than season 1. The versions of these characters are really enjoyable, especially Starlight, A-Train, and Deep, who are vast improvements over their comic versions. The Butcher is probably the one character change I'm a bit disappointed about. He's largely the same, but Amazon Butcher tends to plan on the fly where comic Butcher is more methodical and does everything, down to seemingly throwaway lines, with purpose.
Overall, the series is worth watching. My biggest complaint is that unlike the comics, the show has a bad habit of
putting the characters into impossible situations and having things turn out fine. The Boys should've all died when Homelander was searching for them back in season 1. Seems like his X-ray vision and super-hearing just magically turn off whenever he's in the presence of the main characters. Mother's Milk is significantly weaker in the show, even though he's supposed to be an army vet with super-human strength and defense.