This "linear 3D" game was in development during the Wii U generation and was supposedly stopped in its tracks when the Austin, Texas-based team was tasked with saving Metroid Prime 4.
So Metroid Prime 4 was in development pre-2017? It was a mess, they hired Retro, they started working on it, MP4 was announced, Retro couldn't save it, the ideas were scrapped and they started it from square one? Or have I gotten it all wrong? I had no idea it was "a mess" (or going nowhere) even before it was announced
@Shiro28 I get what you're saying. What I'd like to know is whether the million copies sold for each of these games will be enough (from the point of view of investors, etc) to ensure a sequel. Maybe their bar is 2 million. You never what these guys have in mind....
Well, Nintendo has been working diligently to put off customers. I've never seen such a backlash in the gaming industry like this one that's been going on now. Of all my friends and acquaintances who have a Switch, only ONE is getting a Switch 2 day one. I didn't see this happening so intensely around the launch of the Xbox One, for crying out loud. At least here where I live. All the others, including me, didn't even try pre-ordering one. If they're making one anti consumer statement (and action) after another, I'm not gonna fight them. I'll just not buy their new console. It's a long list of "measures" they've been adopting that end up scaring the kind of customer who, like me, has very little chance of being affected by them. However, when we understand these actions as hostility, it's better to keep off their grass. I've spent thousands of dollars to buy all the games I've bought since 2017. I'd never spent so much money on games as this. I don't regret it, cause I've had fun, but the Nintendo "package" is just too much for me now. I'm postponing buying a Switch 2. God knows when (or if) ill end up getting one. Right now it's Switch 1, PS5 and retro emulation. And that's it. I'm disappointed
Teaching everyone how to make good games, how to port them well and how to take solid steps toward preservation by selling a cart with a FULL game in it.
@StewdaMegaManNerd you're absolutely right on that one. The only problem is the introduction of game-key cards now. If Nintendo gradually starts to adopt them for their first party releases, then physical will be doomed once and for all. If they stick to actual physical media and only offer GKC as an option for third party partners, then it's ok
Great! This justifies Nintendo's decision to release one more port/remaster of an old game for full price. From my point of view, this type of port should never be full priced releases. Never ever. But when over a million people buy it (again), who am I to say anything about it?
@wuntyme8 Besides eveything you said, BOTW was a launch title for the Switch, which vastly increases the chances that a game will sell well. With TOTK, the console wasn't a new thing anymore, the trailers showed clearly that although it looked incredible, it expanded on what BOTW had already shown years before, so the premise of the game wasn't entirely new, either. So, I'd say TOTK was more for players who are not in for mere curiosity, but because they want the experience the game has to offer
In the end, it's a shame there's still a 10 million copy gap between them because, from my point of view, TOTK is a much better experience than BOTW. It delivers more and better
@Pillowpants Yeah, their attitude was absolutely disappointing. It's like they made a clear decision about not optimizing/improving/finishing the game. An "AAA" game...
@Pillowpants I think these NSMU Deluxe numbers can only be justified by timing. It was released in early 2019. There was not much competition back then in terms of 2D Mario platformers.
And about the Mario Party games, I like Superstars much more than Super, too. But again, it was the first one to come out, so it ended up selling really well first. Maybe that's what can justify it
@VoidofLight I prefer to keep a little simpler: why sell a 'finished' product when you can sell it virtually unfinished and without proper optimization? It'll sell the same way
I have been mostly a Nintendo gamer since the 90s. Although I've never lived in regions where gaming is traditionally more affordable, such as the US or most European countries, the past 15 years haven't been bad here in terms of access to games or affordability, but that's over now. Before that, access was harder, but you could always find something here and there. After the last rise, Mario Kart World will cost one third of a minimum salary here. I don't mean your average weekly pay. That's a third of your monthly salary. Bananza, almost a third. Even though I don't live on a salary like that, keeping up with releases is absolute luxury now, totally prohibitive for me and my friends. PS5 and Xbox are expensive as well, but games are cheaper and first-party deals are much better than Nintendo's. Of all my gamer friends, only one pre-ordered the Switch 2. I'll enjoy my backlog and my retro games, play some PS5 games, enjoy PS+ more often, replay my Switch 1 games and that's ok. I'll get a Switch 2 eventually, but I have no idea when
It's incredible how some people fear nothing! How could they challenge Nintendo at what they do best: suing people and companies? Not that I agree with Nintendo's relentless behavior, but even though I disagree with that, if I can avoid being sued, of course I'll avoid it, not challenge them.
Metroid Dread (Switch) - once again having a blast replaying Dread as part of my preparation before Prime 4 comes out. Dread is one my favorite entries in the series. Who said you can't play a Metroid game for hundreds of hours? Ratchet and Clank: RIft Apart (PS5) - This is my first time playing this one. it's a solid 10/10 for me. Everything is fluid, beautiful, precise and really fun. Voice acting is incredible
the industry is indeed in a horrible place right now where even success doesn't guarantee survival.
This is the same for devs, journalists, store staff, etc. Its a shame. Maybe the industry will be "reformatted" and things will change. Prices have been soaring, layoffs are commonplace, physical media is being killed without any mercy, and here we are....
@shgamer I'm not sure if the arcade games you're referring to are Hamster's Arcade Archives. If that's the case, you'd better check if they're compatible with Switch 2 before you make the move. Last time I read something about it, the Arcade Archives library (and other emulated collections) won't be compatible with S2 (or they arent fully compatible YET). But please look it up yourself
It just goes to show that Nintendo's decision to price Mario Kart World at $80 in the US is not an isolated incident
It's vital to bear in mind that Xbox or PS5 games that will likely cost $80 in the (near) future tend to have higher development costs (graphics, motion capture, voice acting in several languages, etc) than Mario Kart. The comparison is still not fair
No way I'm letting my S1 go. If one game I have isn't gonna play on S2, then there's no point. Moreover, would I buy new EXPRESS sd cards to download my S1 games? No way. They're super expensive!
And imagining that staff has been trained to reduce the amount they're offering for every speck of dust they found on my console isn't unthinkable, so...
I'm getting ready for Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, so I started replaying the franchise. So far I've replayed Metroid 2 and Fusion. Now I'm having a blast replaying Metroid Dread for the nth time while also doing some quests in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
@nhSnork I love Revelations (both games), too. And you made a nice point in suggesting a remake of Code Veronica. It's been 20 years since I played it. Now I'm considering replaying it soon
Both 1 and 2 are excellent games with tons of content. I played the first one much more and still have to put a lot of hours in the second one, which I've already bought for the S1, so no way I'm buying this again. But for those who don't have it, it's a wonderful package for puzzle fans
With some more time, I guess Nintendo music will see the same growth (both in terms of quality and quantity) experienced by NSO. It's gonna be a musical beast (anytime) soon
Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes for the same price as SF6 would be great. I just can't tell how many hours I've spent on RE2 on Xbox One. And I keep getting back to it from time to time. One of the best games ever in my opinion.
@Anti-Matter no, absolutely no problem getting the version you like. That's legitimate. As I said, it's all good and fair. I decided to mention you directly because it seems to be repetitive behavior (it sounds the Switch is always inferior in every aspect, and when there's no comparison, when it comes to exclusives, they are problem-ridden, too) on this site. But this is the last you'll hear from me. Feel free to post whatever you want to
@Anti-Matter Man, it's OK to prefer the PS5 and it's also OK to get your news fix on a Nintendo-focused outlet, but why? Does it feel good to be a "contrarian"?
In my opinion, every aspect of game design depends on the experience developers are trying to propose. There are tons of decisions that should be made, and how damage is dealt and received is just one of them. Generalizing this isn't a good idea. Although i agree that in the specific case of XCX, not receiving fall damage contributes immensely to the joy of exploring, it should be considered case by case. After all, a game's aspects should not be the same as every other game's, right?
I'll just have to say it again: after being in the business for so many decades, how can Nintendo be communicating so badly with us at this day and age? All the confusion (pricing, features, S2 edition games, etc etc) wouldn't even exist if they made things clear. This "oh, this disclaimer is present in region X but not in region Z" is absurd! Unfortunately, this one seems to be only one more mistake in their S2 run
None of the cons pointed out here are enough to put me off. I'm pretty hyped for this collection, but that'll have to wait a little bit. I still have to put a ton of hours in XCX
I've never been a fan of Super Thunder Blade, but ESWAT and SOR 120% make my nostalgia scream. Such an incredible addition. The Sega Genesis library on NSO is just awesome!
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Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@MrGawain I'm with you, man. Donwloading Star Wars on PS5 was reeeeeeal pain!
Re: Metroid Prime Dev's Cancelled 3D Platformer 'Harmony' Streamed Online For More Than Four Hours
So Metroid Prime 4 was in development pre-2017? It was a mess, they hired Retro, they started working on it, MP4 was announced, Retro couldn't save it, the ideas were scrapped and they started it from square one? Or have I gotten it all wrong?
I had no idea it was "a mess" (or going nowhere) even before it was announced
Re: Hideki Kamiya Intended To Continue Bayonetta With Another Trilogy
@Shiro28 I get what you're saying. What I'd like to know is whether the million copies sold for each of these games will be enough (from the point of view of investors, etc) to ensure a sequel. Maybe their bar is 2 million. You never what these guys have in mind....
Re: Hideki Kamiya Intended To Continue Bayonetta With Another Trilogy
I'm worried about the continuity of the series after the sales numbers they achieved. I hope the numbers are viewed positively
Same goes for Astral Chain. I'd really love to see it become a franchise
Re: Video: 10 GameCube Games We Want On Switch 2's Online Expansion Pack
Metroid Prime 2 should be remastered and sold separately. I hope this Game Cube app doesn't stop that from happening. The same for Wind Waker, I hope
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th May)
Re: Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation
Well, Nintendo has been working diligently to put off customers. I've never seen such a backlash in the gaming industry like this one that's been going on now. Of all my friends and acquaintances who have a Switch, only ONE is getting a Switch 2 day one. I didn't see this happening so intensely around the launch of the Xbox One, for crying out loud. At least here where I live. All the others, including me, didn't even try pre-ordering one. If they're making one anti consumer statement (and action) after another, I'm not gonna fight them. I'll just not buy their new console. It's a long list of "measures" they've been adopting that end up scaring the kind of customer who, like me, has very little chance of being affected by them. However, when we understand these actions as hostility, it's better to keep off their grass. I've spent thousands of dollars to buy all the games I've bought since 2017. I'd never spent so much money on games as this. I don't regret it, cause I've had fun, but the Nintendo "package" is just too much for me now. I'm postponing buying a Switch 2. God knows when (or if) ill end up getting one. Right now it's Switch 1, PS5 and retro emulation. And that's it. I'm disappointed
Re: Feature: "We’re Very Confident" - CD Projekt Red On Delivering The Full Cyberpunk 2077 Experience On Switch 2
Teaching everyone how to make good games, how to port them well and how to take solid steps toward preservation by selling a cart with a FULL game in it.
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
@StewdaMegaManNerd you're absolutely right on that one. The only problem is the introduction of game-key cards now. If Nintendo gradually starts to adopt them for their first party releases, then physical will be doomed once and for all. If they stick to actual physical media and only offer GKC as an option for third party partners, then it's ok
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
Companies are really embracing the idea. Physical media is a seriously endangered species. It only gets worse
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is Now The Second-Best Selling Game In The Series
The executives can't be any happier. They'll just look at these numbers and say: "Awesome results! Keep it all the way it is". Disappointing
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Switch
Great! This justifies Nintendo's decision to release one more port/remaster of an old game for full price. From my point of view, this type of port should never be full priced releases. Never ever. But when over a million people buy it (again), who am I to say anything about it?
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2025
@wuntyme8 Besides eveything you said, BOTW was a launch title for the Switch, which vastly increases the chances that a game will sell well. With TOTK, the console wasn't a new thing anymore, the trailers showed clearly that although it looked incredible, it expanded on what BOTW had already shown years before, so the premise of the game wasn't entirely new, either. So, I'd say TOTK was more for players who are not in for mere curiosity, but because they want the experience the game has to offer
In the end, it's a shame there's still a 10 million copy gap between them because, from my point of view, TOTK is a much better experience than BOTW. It delivers more and better
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2025
@Pillowpants Yeah, their attitude was absolutely disappointing. It's like they made a clear decision about not optimizing/improving/finishing the game. An "AAA" game...
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2025
@Pillowpants I think these NSMU Deluxe numbers can only be justified by timing. It was released in early 2019. There was not much competition back then in terms of 2D Mario platformers.
And about the Mario Party games, I like Superstars much more than Super, too. But again, it was the first one to come out, so it ended up selling really well first. Maybe that's what can justify it
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2025
@VoidofLight I prefer to keep a little simpler: why sell a 'finished' product when you can sell it virtually unfinished and without proper optimization? It'll sell the same way
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
I have been mostly a Nintendo gamer since the 90s. Although I've never lived in regions where gaming is traditionally more affordable, such as the US or most European countries, the past 15 years haven't been bad here in terms of access to games or affordability, but that's over now. Before that, access was harder, but you could always find something here and there. After the last rise, Mario Kart World will cost one third of a minimum salary here. I don't mean your average weekly pay. That's a third of your monthly salary. Bananza, almost a third. Even though I don't live on a salary like that, keeping up with releases is absolute luxury now, totally prohibitive for me and my friends. PS5 and Xbox are expensive as well, but games are cheaper and first-party deals are much better than Nintendo's. Of all my gamer friends, only one pre-ordered the Switch 2. I'll enjoy my backlog and my retro games, play some PS5 games, enjoy PS+ more often, replay my Switch 1 games and that's ok. I'll get a Switch 2 eventually, but I have no idea when
Re: The Company That "Leaked" Switch 2 Is Being Sued By Nintendo
It's incredible how some people fear nothing! How could they challenge Nintendo at what they do best: suing people and companies? Not that I agree with Nintendo's relentless behavior, but even though I disagree with that, if I can avoid being sued, of course I'll avoid it, not challenge them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd May)
Metroid Dread (Switch) - once again having a blast replaying Dread as part of my preparation before Prime 4 comes out. Dread is one my favorite entries in the series. Who said you can't play a Metroid game for hundreds of hours?
Ratchet and Clank: RIft Apart (PS5) - This is my first time playing this one. it's a solid 10/10 for me. Everything is fluid, beautiful, precise and really fun. Voice acting is incredible
Re: Editorial: Gamers, Support The People And Sites You Love, Before It's Too Late
I'll just quote @Medic_alert here
This is the same for devs, journalists, store staff, etc. Its a shame. Maybe the industry will be "reformatted" and things will change. Prices have been soaring, layoffs are commonplace, physical media is being killed without any mercy, and here we are....
Re: PSA: You Can Still Play One Game Across Two Switches, But Not Online Anymore
@shgamer I'm not sure if the arcade games you're referring to are Hamster's Arcade Archives. If that's the case, you'd better check if they're compatible with Switch 2 before you make the move. Last time I read something about it, the Arcade Archives library (and other emulated collections) won't be compatible with S2 (or they arent fully compatible YET). But please look it up yourself
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
@SBandy1 That's exactly what i think. You posted while I was typing my comment. Development costs just can't be compared!
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
It's vital to bear in mind that Xbox or PS5 games that will likely cost $80 in the (near) future tend to have higher development costs (graphics, motion capture, voice acting in several languages, etc) than Mario Kart. The comparison is still not fair
Re: Opinion: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Best Gameplay Feature Is Straight Out Of Mario's Playbook
That's a great text! I'm really looking forward to playing CO soon. Just waiting for my copy to arrive
Re: Limited Run's Atlus Switch 2 Collector's Edition Is A 'Game-Key Card' Release
Come on, guys. April 1st was a long time ago. This is not funny at all
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
No way I'm letting my S1 go. If one game I have isn't gonna play on S2, then there's no point. Moreover, would I buy new EXPRESS sd cards to download my S1 games? No way. They're super expensive!
And imagining that staff has been trained to reduce the amount they're offering for every speck of dust they found on my console isn't unthinkable, so...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th April)
I'm getting ready for Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, so I started replaying the franchise. So far I've replayed Metroid 2 and Fusion. Now I'm having a blast replaying Metroid Dread for the nth time while also doing some quests in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Re: Resident Evil's Continued Success Makes Us Eager For Switch 2 Ports
@nhSnork I love Revelations (both games), too. And you made a nice point in suggesting a remake of Code Veronica. It's been 20 years since I played it. Now I'm considering replaying it soon
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Gets Its First Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
Both 1 and 2 are excellent games with tons of content. I played the first one much more and still have to put a lot of hours in the second one, which I've already bought for the S1, so no way I'm buying this again. But for those who don't have it, it's a wonderful package for puzzle fans
Re: New Nintendo Music Update Beefs Up A Bunch Of Track Runtimes
With some more time, I guess Nintendo music will see the same growth (both in terms of quality and quantity) experienced by NSO. It's gonna be a musical beast (anytime) soon
Re: Resident Evil's Continued Success Makes Us Eager For Switch 2 Ports
Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes for the same price as SF6 would be great. I just can't tell how many hours I've spent on RE2 on Xbox One. And I keep getting back to it from time to time. One of the best games ever in my opinion.
Re: Switch 2 'Welcome Tour' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo
@StewdaMegaManNerd which I'm still thankful for having skipped!
Re: Switch 2 'Welcome Tour' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo
If that's a free download, I'll get it. Otherwise, no way
Re: Lunar Remastered Dev Apologises For Stock Issues After Rocky Physical Launch
@jorel262 Sorry for you, man. I hate it when that happens
Re: Lunar Remastered Dev Apologises For Stock Issues After Rocky Physical Launch
I'll play it digital, but I'm glad to hear there's been a considerable number of physical orders. These games deserve to be a hit!
Re: Nintendo's On A Mission To Unmask The Pokémon 'Teraleak' Hacker
@Metazoxan That's horrible. I thought his sole focus was gaming material, not personal info
Re: Nintendo's On A Mission To Unmask The Pokémon 'Teraleak' Hacker
The only way out for him is to have his own bunker, otherwise....
Re: Review: The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy (Switch) - An Addictive VN & Tactics Blend With Notes Of Persona
There's nothing much to say because this one checks every box. I'm gonna get it soon!
Re: Review: The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy (Switch) - An Addictive VN & Tactics Blend With Notes Of Persona
@Vyacheslav333 That's essential info for me, to
Re: 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
@Anti-Matter no, absolutely no problem getting the version you like. That's legitimate. As I said, it's all good and fair. I decided to mention you directly because it seems to be repetitive behavior (it sounds the Switch is always inferior in every aspect, and when there's no comparison, when it comes to exclusives, they are problem-ridden, too) on this site. But this is the last you'll hear from me. Feel free to post whatever you want to
Re: 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
@Anti-Matter Man, it's OK to prefer the PS5 and it's also OK to get your news fix on a Nintendo-focused outlet, but why? Does it feel good to be a "contrarian"?
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
Oh, really? Should we be surprised, given the context we're in?
Re: Opinion: It's Time To Get Rid Of Fall Damage
In my opinion, every aspect of game design depends on the experience developers are trying to propose. There are tons of decisions that should be made, and how damage is dealt and received is just one of them. Generalizing this isn't a good idea. Although i agree that in the specific case of XCX, not receiving fall damage contributes immensely to the joy of exploring, it should be considered case by case. After all, a game's aspects should not be the same as every other game's, right?
Re: Uh Oh, It Looks Like Select Switch 2 Games Won't Support Cloud Saves
I'll just have to say it again: after being in the business for so many decades, how can Nintendo be communicating so badly with us at this day and age? All the confusion (pricing, features, S2 edition games, etc etc) wouldn't even exist if they made things clear. This "oh, this disclaimer is present in region X but not in region Z" is absurd! Unfortunately, this one seems to be only one more mistake in their S2 run
Re: Devolver Digital Hails The Switch As Its 'Most Popular Console'
@weegeetime64 Hats off, man! That's definitely not easy to achieve
Re: Marathon Isn't Currently Planned For Switch 2, Unsurprisingly
Not gonna cry a river after hearing this news
Re: Review: Lunar Remastered Collection (Switch) - Two Of The Most Charming RPGs Ever Get A Fair, If Flawed, Port
None of the cons pointed out here are enough to put me off. I'm pretty hyped for this collection, but that'll have to wait a little bit. I still have to put a ton of hours in XCX
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of 'Drag x Drive' For Switch 2 Are In
My Switch 2 wishlist will be really short. I'll try to choose very well what to buy and this game definitely won't make it
Re: Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
I've never been a fan of Super Thunder Blade, but ESWAT and SOR 120% make my nostalgia scream. Such an incredible addition. The Sega Genesis library on NSO is just awesome!
Re: Some Fans Are Drawing Unfavourable Comparisons Between Switch 2 And Xbox One
From my point of view, although the situations are distinct, the arrogance sounds the same, so the comparison is totally justified