@Savage_Joe You can still get things like that, with platinum points. You get platinum points from just doing random stuff (logging onto the website, playing games, etc), and can use them to buy random stuff. You get gold points from buying games and use them to buy games.
Also, I’d argue most casual people would prefer to use it on discounted games
This isn’t really about the design of the eShop itself, and it’s also highly unlikely they’ll ever change this, but it’d be great if they had some sort of built-in refund system like Steam does, instead of having to jump through a bunch of legal hoops to maybe get one
As someone who develops in Unity… that seems pretty stupid
So hold on, let’s say Genshin Impact, a free game made in Unity that gets quite a bit of revenue from in-app purchases, the developers will be charged every time someone downloads their free game?
@dskatter @khululy Sorry for not being clear, the reader on my Switch broke. I have multiple SD cards, but my Switch won’t read them. The cost to fix it would be cheaper to just buy a new Switch, but I’ve been procrastinating.
I’ve never played these, so I’ll definitely be getting them… hopefully I won’t need an SD card though, because that would require me to buy a new console 😬
@AndreyBoarao In my opinion, the first chapter is a bit boring, but the second chapter is on par with Undertale, so it’s definitely worth the price of free.
I know these games are objectively overpriced and generic, but… I was just playing the first one with a friends a few days ago, and I remembered how fun it was. So, I will be buying this, no matter how it reviews.
@steely_pete I’d argue most people who are not non-binary people have hair. And faces. And all the other customizable features in the game. The only thing this game is missing that other games have is “are you a girl or boy”, a choice that usually makes no impact on your character’s appearance, other than restricting your choices in hairstyle…
@Magician That’s not what he’s referring to, though… he’s referring to the rumour/leak Jeff Sneider released that got so much media attention, it was on my local news
@Cashews Interesting that Guardians of the Galaxy was the first thing you thought of when you think corporate Disney projects, considering it’s possibly the only thing that doesn’t fit that label
@Rainz I enjoyed the first one too, for having a lot of Easter eggs and references to the games. I just don’t think they can pull it off again with another Bowser-kidnaps-Peach story and have it perform as well as the first one. Other people can want that, and I get it! It just won’t make them as much money unless they add a new villain or something. That’s why I said “most of us”.
@Deviant-Dork @Poodlestargenerica As a young person who despises TikTok and my generations’ obsession with it… how is that related in any way to this article?
Also, berate people like a bully? Reread the original comment you’re talking about
@bluemage1989 Some of those people are from the US too. Should we boycott everything from the US because some people in the US supports Russia’s government? Also it’s like like the US has a perfect government
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Re: PSA: Receive 1,000 Gold Points With This Switch Online Family Membership Offer (North America)
@Savage_Joe You can still get things like that, with platinum points. You get platinum points from just doing random stuff (logging onto the website, playing games, etc), and can use them to buy random stuff. You get gold points from buying games and use them to buy games.
Also, I’d argue most casual people would prefer to use it on discounted games
Re: Talking Point: The Switch eShop Could Be Great With These Few Tweaks
This isn’t really about the design of the eShop itself, and it’s also highly unlikely they’ll ever change this, but it’d be great if they had some sort of built-in refund system like Steam does, instead of having to jump through a bunch of legal hoops to maybe get one
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Knuckles Paramount+ TV Show
@obijuankanoobie they’re all out
Re: Rumour: '1-2-Switch: Flashmob Frenzy' Is Apparently Coming Holiday Season 2024
@Devann Nintendo Life has never taken itself serious, they’ve always been joke-y in their articles.
Re: Random: The 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game On Steam Is Yet More Homework Copying
@Druidsbrook but this is a Pokémon clone, look at the image
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Is Officially Working On A Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie
Thank god it isn’t Illumination… it not being attached to any studio could go either way
Re: Anniversary: Happy Birthday To Nintendo's Ugliest, Most Indestructible Console
@Princess_Lilly I think indestructible means harder to break, not anything about battery life.
I still have my 2DS. I never liked the DS being foldable, so it was my favourite handheld console from the DS era
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy For Switch Has Been Delayed Until December
Honestly, I’m fine with this. I’m really excited to play this, but October has enough games
Re: Unity To Charge Developers A Fee Each Time A Game Is Installed Next Year
As someone who develops in Unity… that seems pretty stupid
So hold on, let’s say Genshin Impact, a free game made in Unity that gets quite a bit of revenue from in-app purchases, the developers will be charged every time someone downloads their free game?
Re: Splatoon 3 Releases A Brand New, Utterly Ridiculous Song Called 'Big Betrayal'
@Yalloo Nope, Splatoon has its own language, unlike any other in our world
Re: Shiver, Frye, And Big Man Duke It Out In The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Poor Frye, she’s gonna be massively outnumbered this time
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy Is Bringing The Caped Crusader To Switch This October
@dskatter @khululy Sorry for not being clear, the reader on my Switch broke. I have multiple SD cards, but my Switch won’t read them. The cost to fix it would be cheaper to just buy a new Switch, but I’ve been procrastinating.
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy Is Bringing The Caped Crusader To Switch This October
I’ve never played these, so I’ll definitely be getting them… hopefully I won’t need an SD card though, because that would require me to buy a new console 😬
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Surpasses Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As 2023's Highest-Rated Game "So Far"
@mrMike See, and my YouTube is filled with Baldur’s Gate videos. Not saying which one is better, but your YouTube recommended doesn’t mean anuthing
Re: Genshin Impact Zelda "Clone" Accusations Had Dev Team In Tears
@Magrane It does not, it’s very different gameplay-wise, pretty much in every way other than art style
Re: Feature: Nintendo eShop Selects - July 2023
@B_Lindz I believe Illusion Island is getting a physical release, but I can’t get a clear answer if it’s already out or not
Re: Toby Fox Shares Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3
@AndreyBoarao In my opinion, the first chapter is a bit boring, but the second chapter is on par with Undertale, so it’s definitely worth the price of free.
Re: Nintendo Has Released A Day-One Update For Everybody 1-2-Switch!
I’m still buying this. Actually I have gold points expiring tomorrow, maybe this will be a good purchase lol
Re: Review: Sonic Origins Plus - Not Bad, But Sonic Still Deserves Better
@RetroGames Box office success is not a good place to point for trends in quality
Also, if Mario games are so much better than Sonic games… shouldn’t that mean Sonic deserves better?
Re: Hands On: Everybody 1-2-Switch! Is Harmless Fun, But It's No Wii Party
I know these games are objectively overpriced and generic, but… I was just playing the first one with a friends a few days ago, and I remembered how fun it was. So, I will be buying this, no matter how it reviews.
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy For Switch Only Includes One Title On The Game Cartridge
I’m shocked this game can even be made on Switch
Re: Random: Disgruntled Splatoon 3 Fan Complains Directly To Nintendo's President About Male Poses
@steely_pete I’d argue most people who are not non-binary people have hair. And faces. And all the other customizable features in the game. The only thing this game is missing that other games have is “are you a girl or boy”, a choice that usually makes no impact on your character’s appearance, other than restricting your choices in hairstyle…
Re: Random: Disgruntled Splatoon 3 Fan Complains Directly To Nintendo's President About Male Poses
Other than the customization… what is a “male pose”?
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Wednesday 21st June 2023
Take that, pessimists
Re: Mario Movie Producer Denies Legend Of Zelda Film Rumours
@Magician That’s not what he’s referring to, though… he’s referring to the rumour/leak Jeff Sneider released that got so much media attention, it was on my local news
Re: Mario Movie Producer Denies Legend Of Zelda Film Rumours
THANK GOD PLEASE BE TRUE
Re: Embracer Group To Make Severe Cutbacks After Absurd Spending Spree
Well this is terrifying
Re: Mario Movie Star Chris Pratt Says Sequel News Should Be Coming "Soon"
@Cashews Oooh I completely missed that lol, sorry.
Re: Mario Movie Star Chris Pratt Says Sequel News Should Be Coming "Soon"
@Cashews Interesting that Guardians of the Galaxy was the first thing you thought of when you think corporate Disney projects, considering it’s possibly the only thing that doesn’t fit that label
Re: Mario Movie Star Chris Pratt Says Sequel News Should Be Coming "Soon"
@Rainz I enjoyed the first one too, for having a lot of Easter eggs and references to the games. I just don’t think they can pull it off again with another Bowser-kidnaps-Peach story and have it perform as well as the first one. Other people can want that, and I get it! It just won’t make them as much money unless they add a new villain or something. That’s why I said “most of us”.
Re: Mario Movie Star Chris Pratt Says Sequel News Is Coming "Soon"
@Rainz No one was expecting that, that’s why most of us don’t care about a sequel
Re: Rumour: Universal Closing "Big Deal" With Nintendo For Zelda Illumination Movie
No no no no
If it’s a deal with Universal, maybe MAYBE they’ll give this one to DreamWorks… but please not Illumination PLEASE
Re: Round Up: Every Switch Game Featured In The Summer Game Fest 2023 Opening Showcase
@Deepdoop And yet you’re here
Re: Soapbox: Stardew Valley Was Surprisingly Good Prep For Living With My Partner IRL
@Deviant-Dork What on earth are you even talking about now
Re: Soapbox: Stardew Valley Was Surprisingly Good Prep For Living With My Partner IRL
@Maxz Ah, thanks for clearing that up! I perfectly understand now and take back all my further comments. Hurrah for science!
Re: Soapbox: Stardew Valley Was Surprisingly Good Prep For Living With My Partner IRL
@Deviant-Dork @Poodlestargenerica As a young person who despises TikTok and my generations’ obsession with it… how is that related in any way to this article?
Also, berate people like a bully? Reread the original comment you’re talking about
Re: Talking Point: From The Sublime To The Ridiculous - Is Anybody Excited For Everybody 1-2-Switch!?
I missed this, but yes, I am
Re: Soapbox: Stardew Valley Was Surprisingly Good Prep For Living With My Partner IRL
@Deviant-Dork …what behaviour? Playing video games? Why are you here then?
Re: Nintendo Announces Everybody 1-2-Switch!, Pre-Orders Now Live
@ROOCIS Except for me! Multiple times! But sure!
Re: Nintendo Announces Everybody 1-2-Switch!, Pre-Orders Now Live
LOL I’m so happy this exists for so many reasons
Re: Nintendo And Critical Role Combine Zelda: TOTK With Tabletop RPG In New 'One-Shot' Special
@Classic603 Yeah, I googled it after and it’s in other TTRPGs as well. I agree, Emily is hilarious.
Re: Nintendo And Critical Role Combine Zelda: TOTK With Tabletop RPG In New 'One-Shot' Special
@rjejr No, but it says “VAs Play a One-Shot set in Hyrule” and a one-shot is I believe exclusively a D&D term
Re: The Mario Movie Is Now "The Third-Biggest Animated Movie Of All Time"
@gonzilla Well it’s better than Frozen 2
Re: The Mario Movie Is Now "The Third-Biggest Animated Movie Of All Time"
@HotGoomba I wish
Re: The Mario Movie Is Now "The Third-Biggest Animated Movie Of All Time"
This movie deserves it more than any of the three above it, but it still doesn’t really deserve it. I’ll be happy as long as The Lion King isn’t #1
Re: Random: Russia's Unofficial Pokédex Presents A Hilarious, Alternate Take On Pokémon
@bluemage1989 Some of those people are from the US too. Should we boycott everything from the US because some people in the US supports Russia’s government? Also it’s like like the US has a perfect government
Re: Best Zelda Games Of All Time
I’m sure TotK will get higher as time goes on
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong No Longer Releasing In The First Half Of 2023
@Pho I knew that, the comment I was replying to said it has been proven wrong though.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong No Longer Releasing In The First Half Of 2023
@ninoishi What games have proven that quote incorrect
Re: The Mario Movie Might Be Appearing On Streaming Services Very Soon
@Joeynator3000 Oh that makes more sense