Mozenrath
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 22, 2022 4:30:18 GMT -5
They've put up three new Genesis games, specifically Space Harrier 2, Shining Force 2, and Sonic Spinball. Honestly decent choices.
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Fundertaker
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Post by Fundertaker on Apr 22, 2022 8:43:26 GMT -5
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Apr 22, 2022 9:15:52 GMT -5
Octo Expansion from Splatoon 2 is now available with the Switch Online Expansion
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Apr 22, 2022 9:20:52 GMT -5
I've enjoyed both Splatoon 1 and 2 but I just can't justify buying 3. I only ever play Turf Wars anyway - never had any interest whatsoever in the single player and the scheduling on the other stuff is too much of a pain in the ass to bother with, and I haven't particularly liked it when I've tried it - and not touched either game in years as it is so I just kind of can't bring myself to spend $60 on a game I'll play a portion of for a few months and then never touch again for a third time.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Apr 22, 2022 10:29:10 GMT -5
I've enjoyed both Splatoon 1 and 2 but I just can't justify buying 3. I only ever play Turf Wars anyway - never had any interest whatsoever in the single player and the scheduling on the other stuff is too much of a pain in the ass to bother with, and I haven't particularly liked it when I've tried it - and not touched either game in years as it is so I just kind of can't bring myself to spend $60 on a game I'll play a portion of for a few months and then never touch again for a third time. I spent some time with Splatoon 1, and it’s a decent game but just never pulled me in. Haven’t even looked at 2
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Apr 22, 2022 14:46:36 GMT -5
They've put up three new Genesis games, specifically Space Harrier 2, Shining Force 2, and Sonic Spinball.
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Post by Mike Strike on Apr 22, 2022 22:50:20 GMT -5
They've put up three new Genesis games, specifically Space Harrier 2, Shining Force 2, and Sonic Spinball. It gets points for having the Freedom Fighters in it. Except Antoine I guess.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Apr 23, 2022 13:58:01 GMT -5
I've enjoyed both Splatoon 1 and 2 but I just can't justify buying 3. I only ever play Turf Wars anyway - never had any interest whatsoever in the single player and the scheduling on the other stuff is too much of a pain in the ass to bother with, and I haven't particularly liked it when I've tried it - and not touched either game in years as it is so I just kind of can't bring myself to spend $60 on a game I'll play a portion of for a few months and then never touch again for a third time. The fact there wasn't solo play in 1 is kinda why I didn't play 2. (even though I learned later there was more of a single player thing in it) So I'm all for a solo play mode in Splatoon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2022 21:40:14 GMT -5
One thing I've noticed about Nintendo Switch Sports is... I feel like there is an irrational hatred towards the Sportsmates (the player avatars) on the grounds that they aren't Miis.
I do agree that, for some, they venture into the Xbox Avatar territory but I also feel like there is that "it's new, so I hate it" that you get all the time on the internet.
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Post by Susan "Poison" Candy on Apr 29, 2022 22:18:55 GMT -5
It gets points for having the Freedom Fighters in it. Except Antoine I guess. Nobody Likes You Antoine!!!!
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CMWaters
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Post by CMWaters on Apr 29, 2022 22:19:57 GMT -5
It gets points for having the Freedom Fighters in it. Except Antoine I guess. Nobody Likes You Antoine!!!! Bunnie did by the end of the Archie run. Had they been able to continue on, they may have had a child...
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Apr 30, 2022 21:05:49 GMT -5
So Gamefly offered me a month for a dollar so trying some new things out and, after much soul-searching and reflection and self doubt, I think I need to face the reality that I really, really like Pikmin.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on May 1, 2022 10:23:04 GMT -5
So Gamefly offered me a month for a dollar so trying some new things out and, after much soul-searching and reflection and self doubt, I think I need to face the reality that I really, really like Pikmin. Pikmin is an excellent game that I’ve never taken a deep dive on any of them. Spend an hour or so with each of them, they’re really f***ing cool but never spent the time to make a deep run
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Post by castletonsnob on May 2, 2022 18:41:05 GMT -5
Why are Nintendo's handhelds so much more successful than their home consoles?
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Post by BorneAgain on May 2, 2022 19:05:27 GMT -5
Why are Nintendo's handhelds so much more successful than their home consoles? Given that Nintendo's first forays into video games pretty much were handhelds via the Game and Watch, it could be said they always understood that market better than home consoles. Portable systems fit in better with the company's sensibilities as a toy business and the company's lack of interest in having the most cutting edge hardware has often meant that they can excel when convenience and style of easy play is the major factor. It's also worth noting that the three most successful home consoles prior to the Switch all had significant factors that helped explain their success beyond the quality of the hardware. The North American video game crash allowed the NES to effectively take over that continent's gaming scene quickly and the strict policies with third parties and retailers ensured no competitor could challenge them until the next generation. The momentum from that allowed the SNES to do fantastically, but did not surpass the NES' numbers, was in a dead heat with Sega in North America, and actually lost to the latter in Europe. The Wii's novelty allowed it insane numbers, but the low attach rate for software beyond Wii Sports and other related titles demonstrated that it had a shelf life to many of the casuals that bought it. Basically they know why a handheld is appealing far more often than they do a home console.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on May 3, 2022 0:15:11 GMT -5
Why are Nintendo's handhelds so much more successful than their home consoles? Given that Nintendo's first forays into video games pretty much were handhelds via the Game and Watch, it could be said they always understood that market better than home consoles. Portable systems fit in better with the company's sensibilities as a toy business and the company's lack of interest in having the most cutting edge hardware has often meant that they can excel when convenience and style of easy play is the major factor. It's also worth noting that the three most successful home consoles prior to the Switch all had significant factors that helped explain their success beyond the quality of the hardware. The North American video game crash allowed the NES to effectively take over that continent's gaming scene quickly and the strict policies with third parties and retailers ensured no competitor could challenge them until the next generation. The momentum from that allowed the SNES to do fantastically, but did not surpass the NES' numbers, was in a dead heat with Sega in North America, and actually lost to the latter in Europe. The Wii's novelty allowed it insane numbers, but the low attach rate for software beyond Wii Sports and other related titles demonstrated that it had a shelf life to many of the casuals that bought it. Basically they know why a handheld is appealing far more often than they do a home console. Also, I’d say handhelds tend to appeal more to the casual gamer. The Game Boy and DS especially seemed there were a tonne of people who owned one who didn’t normally play video games
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Post by castletonsnob on May 3, 2022 5:10:59 GMT -5
Would using CDs have made the N64 and GameCube sell that much more than they did?
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on May 3, 2022 7:29:31 GMT -5
Would using CDs have made the N64 and GameCube sell that much more than they did? That’s a tougher one, because N64 using CD’s likely changes game history to an extreme degree but we’ll simplify this. The N64 absolutely sells more then it did if it were CD based, possibly even keeping Sony from becoming a major player. Now, say the N64 happened like it did and nothing changed in the N64/PS1 era, then GCN using traditional CD’s or DVD’s rather then mini discs then I think the effect on its console sales would be minimal. The damage was done the generation before, they might have clawed a little bit back from PS2 but I don’t think it’s a considerable difference
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Post by Rumble McSkirmish on May 3, 2022 16:28:24 GMT -5
What if Shawn Michaels worked for Nin...BANNED
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Post by Rolent Tex on May 3, 2022 18:52:30 GMT -5
Would using CDs have made the N64 and GameCube sell that much more than they did? That’s a tougher one, because N64 using CD’s likely changes game history to an extreme degree but we’ll simplify this. The N64 absolutely sells more then it did if it were CD based, possibly even keeping Sony from becoming a major player. Now, say the N64 happened like it did and nothing changed in the N64/PS1 era, then GCN using traditional CD’s or DVD’s rather then mini discs then I think the effect on its console sales would be minimal. The damage was done the generation before, they might have clawed a little bit back from PS2 but I don’t think it’s a considerable difference Especially since If the 64 is CD based Sony never gets Final Fantasy 7…
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