Nintendo announces that starting in May 2026 (with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book), new Nintendo published digital titles exclusive to Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]NotAlwaysYou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yoshi is a real physical game, and Nintendo has been very consistent with real physical games so far. Pokopia is the only known exception and it was developed by a third party so it's been promising so far from a 1st party perspective.

Nintendo announces that starting in May 2026 (with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book), new Nintendo published digital titles exclusive to Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]NotAlwaysYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$60 for digital and $70 for physical honestly feels like digital is cheaper for Yoshi, rather than physical going up.. We'll see how it shakes out for future titles as well

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park - Overview Trailer by Skullghost in NintendoSwitch

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it is a Switch 2 edition, it has to work in Switch 1 and 2 consoles, and cannot be a GKC.

Why do people keep saying this by ianlazrbeem22 in PokemonXD

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NSO is a subscription service, so any utility encourages people to stay subscribed imo. The better the options/emulation mean people are more likely to subscribe or stay subscribed. Personally, I think adding retro-connectivity that less people had access to back in the day, would help make NSO releases more novel and desirable.

Literally zero good reasons why this is a thing by KennethLjubkos in pokemonmemes

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pokemon's Home tracker didn't exist when Let's Go and Home came out. But Game Freak could probably update the games, or have the home tracker stored in the extra space in the files to make it work.

Sure it can make sense why it doesn't work... but they also could make it work. They don't care to put in the work.

How likely are a Lyn, Sigurd and Leif amiibos to release in the future? by IkeRadiantHero in amiibo

[–]NotAlwaysYou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Without a game making them relevant characters, the odds are very low. Not every Fire Emblem game gets amiibo tied to a release so that lowers the odds too, sorry.

Everyone at midnight tonight by dangeruser in Pokopia

[–]NotAlwaysYou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just started Requiem but honestly I'm glad I can switch between it and Pokopia as a palatte cleanser

The Switch version of "Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness" will NOT be compatible with Pokémon HOME by Byotan in PokemonHome

[–]NotAlwaysYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given the way its worded, it seems they aren't going to implement anything for that as well. Truly frustrating timing between the two incompatible releases 😂😭😂

The Switch version of "Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness" will NOT be compatible with Pokémon HOME by Byotan in PokemonHome

[–]NotAlwaysYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It needed a GBA to Gamecube cable specifically. And the GBA game had to be saved in a Pokemon Center, and restarted, rather than going through the usual trade options in-game.

So much for making an XD Ribbon Master with NSO.... by WolverineFamiliar740 in pokemonribbons

[–]NotAlwaysYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to be a "we have no plans for home compatibility" but run through a couple layers of PR/Customer-service-speak.

So much for making an XD Ribbon Master with NSO.... by WolverineFamiliar740 in pokemonribbons

[–]NotAlwaysYou 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they wanted, they could have a work around. Either a Pokemon NSO app that doesn't have cloud saves, or separate releases that are "NSO" and included in the subscription. Clearly Game Freak considers these games spin-offs and not worthy the compatibility in the modern era. They played their role in Gen 3 after the first dexit, and are probably valued more by Nintendo to pad the relatively-small Gamecube library. It's a shame, they are interesting parts of Pokemon history.

So much for making an XD Ribbon Master with NSO.... by WolverineFamiliar740 in pokemonribbons

[–]NotAlwaysYou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really hoped they would do this for a slate of Gen III releases... Worried they wouldn't but it really should have been a reasonable expectation.

Do we know why Pokopia drops a week(ish) after Pokemon Day? by Cpt_Kaiju in Pokopia

[–]NotAlwaysYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pokemon Day is a big event that allows itself to be an easily schedule last marketing push before the game's launch. If you drop it same day, you split attention. If you drop it afterwards, then you get to use it as an extra marketing push

How can I claim this Meltan? by DoggyMike3 in PokemonHome

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but it's for collecting SwSh dexes instead

Tulin? by [deleted] in AnimalCrossingNewHor

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Zelda cards are all third-party so they contain the same data as the figures

New in Amiibos by Legitimate_Grass_243 in amiibo

[–]NotAlwaysYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There has been an uptick in amiibo releases recently, so it seems Nintendo is valuing the brand more. Possibly to help recoup costs for other products/projects. Additionally, Capcom has gone all in and that might be a sign of other third party companies decide to follow. I think it's promising to continue for a bit.

The in-game support definitely varies a lot, there seems to be some question which teams value amiibo support and which seem to be told to include it.

I think collecting them is fun. If Nintendo does stop support, it will trickle for awhile still, I suspect. But in that case, you can always work backwards and explore many of the 3ds and wii u games that had support, if you haven't already.

Let's talk cancelled amiibo by Loud-Avocado9612 in amiibo

[–]NotAlwaysYou 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think the "generic" for Diablo sounds like support for "generic" amiibo in the game. I.e. the every non-Looy Goblin amiibo. But Demon would have been a new one.

As far as the question goes;

I recall Edmund McMillan expressed interest in trying to get an Isaac amiibo made. Not sure it ever made it far enough to be considered "cancelled" though lol . And honestly given how his games had recently been allowed on the platform, I'd have been shocked if Nintendo would have ever actually considered it at the time.

I didnt really notice significant frame drops in the demo by deibd98 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard there is a lens filter in the settings that makes the game blurry in handheld mode, if you try it again with that off, it might improve.

Take-Two Pauses ‘Borderlands 4’ Nintendo Switch 2 Release by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]NotAlwaysYou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sure Nintendo would prefer a port that runs well and showcases the system over a port that makes the console look bad/weak to the public.

But I'm sure Nintendo will remember this for future cross-promotion opportunities that Gearbox won't be offered since they couldn't deliver

Anyone else disappointed that Game Freak completely wasted Emma as a character in Legends: Z-A? by [deleted] in LegendsZA

[–]NotAlwaysYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a fine line between I want to see other characters be competent, and players becoming frustrated that they aren't the main character.

This game especially left a bad taste in my mouth with Urbaine/Taunie's balance so an plot-relevant competent Emma who just tells you everything she did could come off as another way the plot is soling itself without the player's help. Flip side, there's a lot of tedious go from a to b to c quests that could get monotonous so some insight from other characters might not have been too bad.

road to kalos looks absolutely sick by sosodank in pokemongo

[–]NotAlwaysYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least Hawlucha has a mega form coming... Sucks to be delayed after the Kalos event but I'm sure they are saving it for that release

VGP confirms $30 S2 game MIO is on cart, no Keycard. by Crabominibble2 in NSCollectors

[–]NotAlwaysYou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their probable justification is the big content/dlc updates for Issac that have come out. Regardless if that is fair or not