Nintendo Gaming

[mysteryserpent]

There have been various people on YouTube that have completed the games in videos. There is a lot of good things and some legitimate complaints with a few things, but overall there are more nice things than negative things from what I have seen so far.

I have gotten Shield. I just barely started the game. I like how there is a Budew Pokémon right in the yard of the player’s house. Budew is an interesting Pokémon to me because of past pokedex entries about it.

Also the scientist assistant has a sweet design. I like how one of the rivals, Marnie, also gets some attention in the game. The designs of gym leaders surprised me this generation. Both sword and shield have multiple unique gym leaders in their games.

My starter I picked is...a mystery XD

[Zuki]

I picked up sword myself @Zuki

  .::  oh, nice! How you liking it so far?  ::.

I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Went with Sobble as my starter.

.::   Haha, I went with Sobble as well. I'm attempting to make one out of polmer clay because it's so cute    ::.

[Wolfwood]

A break down of some alarming signs coming from Nintendo.  Lagging behind in content, worst internet abilities, and now a grown micro transaction scene on their poorly reviewed mobile games.  The fear is Nintendo will bring micro transactions over to their console games.  They've always started for the first time making paid DLC for games.

Worth a watch if you like this company I guess.

[Umbreon]

Bit late to this but I went with scorbunny and being honest it's either me or the game was easy to do flew straight threw it still fun regardless though

[Siegmeyer]

I've been playing Link's Awakening, seems like a really good remake although I haven't played the original. I love the visual style. As a Platinum Games fan, I had to get Astral Chain but it's a bit of a disappointment, I don't really like the setting or the characters very much although it's a pretty good game. Also, I haven't finished Octopath traveler yet but I plan to, I've really enjoyed it so far.

[Bondi]

How long would you say it should take to beat Links Awakening?

[Siegmeyer]

How long would you say it should take to beat Links Awakening?

If you're asking me then sorry but I have no idea. I'm probably not even very far in that game yet.

[Wolfwood]

Nintendo What Are You Doing?  The gaming Internet world is shattering with Nintendo's Zelda redesign and Inklings... and people are getting more and more confused.  Nintendo is sexualizing their characters more and more.  Will everyone's favorite plumber get a six pack?  Have some ridiculous videos below.

Why is Nintendo turning away from their innocent and younger demographic with these more mature designs? 

[Matt]

If anyone wants to play Mario Kart or Maro golf or other games on the Switch feel free to hit me up, love playing with new people

[Wolfwood]

FUCK NINTENDO.  They just forced Vimm's Lair to remove hundreds of their games. Vimm's protected ROM's and is the oldest video game preservation website being around since 1997.  FUCK NINTENDO for going after them.

This guy goes over it.

[Crimson Crest]

The Switch 2 Direct is finally here, and so are a lot of videogame bombshells.

[MasterXtreme]

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Prices Up to $80 digital and $90 Physical, Fans Furious, Some Leaving

Nintendo just finished their Switch 2 Direct and news is trickling out about games prices of up to $80 digital and $90 physical.  This is now more expensive than the technically more advanced games on the Sony Playstation system and the Microsoft Xbox systems.

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser (yes, really) explained in an interview with Polygon that the new pricing will be variable, depending on the game, to reflect the “unique experience” of each. He also attributed part of the price increase to inflation, and how it regrettably costs more to develops games today than it did in years past.

Even defenders of the pricing point out that inflation-adjusted SNES games would cost over $100 today. But people also bought way fewer games back then. Gaming in the ’90s was more like a birthday-and-Christmas affair. Today? It’s a monthly hobby, if not weekly. Add in that Switch-era Nintendo titles tend to stubbornly remain at full price long after release, and the frustration starts to make sense.

The internet is full of people threatening to jump ship to the Steam Deck or to boycott Mario Kart World. But let’s face it: Nintendo will almost certainly sell millions of units regardless, because scarcity, hype, and a loyal fanbase beat out boycotts and discipline most days.

History (and Econ 101) has shown that the ‘correct’ price is what people are willing to pay. We’ve watched GPUs hit $2000, iPhones hit $1600, and EA still sell millions of copies of the same FIFA game with different jerseys. So maybe Nintendo’s pricing is less about audacity and more about accurately reading the room.

But something this time does feel different. The discourse isn’t being led just by core gamers. Casual fans—the ones who made the Switch a COVID-era smash hit—are balking too. Those types might need an extra dose of motivation to upgrade, and the high price of both the console and its games might prove to be a bridge to far for the casual users.

It’s not just about price—it’s about timing. The original Switch succeeded because it offered novelty, flexibility, and—maybe most importantly—something different from the Xbox/PlayStation wars. But Switch 2 feels more like an incremental upgrade at next-gen prices, with retrograde features (like paywalled voice chat) and a library still heavy on re-releases and ports.  Will this be another Wii-U moment?

If Nintendo isn’t careful, they’re walking straight into Wii U territory: a confused value proposition that leaves consumers unsure whether to upgrade or stick with their perfectly fine, already-loaded Switch 1.

And if that happens? Expect to see some quiet discounts, a bundled apology in the form of Mario Odyssey 2, and maybe a lesson learned.

But don’t hold your breath.

[Darrin]

Nintendo is continually their own worst enemy an they treat their fans like trash.

[Wolfwood]

Can you feel it everyone?  The disdain and hatred for Nintendo is strong once again!  People are not liking the Switch 2, Mario Kart World is a disappointment, and influencers and Nintendo fans are hating this company they once loved.  This company that is against its own fans.  How long will this dislike last? I guess we will find out.