Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) So, apparently Nintendo have removed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze from the Wii U eShop, their own eShop website and the digital version Amazon. This doesn't seem to have happened over here but it happened overnight in the US. While I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, it seems a little coincidental that this has happened on the eve of the Switch release. Many are speculating they've done this to hide the fact that there is actually a cheaper version out there. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo comments about this or if the game does end up popping back up. Edited May 1, 2018 by Hero-of-Time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: So, apparently Nintendo have removed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze from the Wii U eShop, their own eShop website and the digital version Amazon. This doesn't seem to have happened over here but it happened overnight in the US. While I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, it seems a little coincidental that this has happened on the eve of the Switch release. Many are speculating they've done this to hide the fact that there is actually a cheaper version out there. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo comments about this or if the game does end up popping back up. I guess it could be to stop confusion about which version needs to be purchased, to avoid people less in the know going for the U version (on their website and Amazon at least) ...but that might a bit too sympathetic, it could quite easily be to stop people realising that cheaper version is out there and make sure they get that Switch version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kaepora_Gaebora said: I guess it could be to stop confusion about which version needs to be purchased, to avoid people less in the know going for the U version (on their website and Amazon at least) ...but that might a bit too sympathetic, it could quite easily be to stop people realising that cheaper version is out there and make sure they get that Switch version. It's a strange move, to be sure. Considering there is already an uproar over the pricing of the game, I don't think this is going to help matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 36 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: It's a strange move, to be sure. Considering there is already an uproar over the pricing of the game, I don't think this is going to help matters. An uproar? From the video game community? Surely not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 @Hero-of-Time just seen on Kotaku it was removed around February time when the Switch version was announced, just hasn't been spotted until now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kaepora_Gaebora said: @Hero-of-Time just seen on Kotaku it was removed around February time when the Switch version was announced, just hasn't been spotted until now! Weird. Another interesting point is that Nintendo haven't touched their other Wii U to Switch ports. DKCTF was heavily discounted and that's the only one that has now disappeared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 I can understand them removing the physical version from their online store and dissuading retailers from listing the Wii U version in their stores to try and prevent people buying the wrong version but delisting it on a separate eShop is really strange, especially given how few Wii U's are out there compared to Switch. Will be interesting to see if the same thing happens with Captain Toad considering that was a Nintendo Selects title on Wii U. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 It's now back up on the Wii U eShop. What a bizarre carry on! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 Or not... As a side note, I'm getting sick of having to reload a page 3 times just so the reply button will work. It's an absolute pain in the butt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 1, 2018 Rumour has it that Nintendo are going out of business due to Labo not meeting launch projections and they are taking down games from the store one at a time to avoid panic. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 2, 2018 Worth noting that there's actually TV advertising for this game over here. Which is infinite more TV advertising than the WiiU version got. I dunno, I think they are trying to hide the WiiU one. Not that it needs it, being on WiiU is already the ultimate camouflage. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Oh now this is cool! https://www.resetera.com/threads/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-gets-official-steam-input-support.39945/ Steam (well, the beta client anyway) now officially supports the Switch Pro Controller! Complete with gyro support and proper Nintendo style face button mapping! Edited May 2, 2018 by Dcubed 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Pretty cool, I just tested it out on a racing game and it worked perfectly. Gyro controls are supported in case anyone was wondering. Also, for some reason it illuminates the LED light around the HOME button as well. Edited May 2, 2018 by Helmsly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 3, 2018 You mean I can finally stop pressing the wrong button every time I go to press X or Y!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 3, 2018 Nice! I have both my Switch and a Steam Link hooked up on my TV. But that means that I can use the Pro Controller for both and don't need to drag around my Xbox 360 controller including dongle from the Link to the PC and back. And great for 2 player multiplayer since I only have 1 PC controller. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) https://www.nintendo.com/switch/buy-now/#adjustable-charging-stand Edited May 10, 2018 by Helmsly 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2018 Looks nice enough but it can’t support a vertical orientation, so the Hori stand is still better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2018 Yeah I don't see the point. It's just something extra to bring with you (two extra things if you want to actually make use of the charger function), for a neglible advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2018 I use my Switch in tabletop mode on the train every two or three times a week so this will be perfect for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2018 Had a go on the demo for PixelJunk Monsters 2. Had already tried it on PS4, but was amazed by how close the Switch version is to that in terms of presentation! The resolution seems a bit lower and the frame rate has taken a massive hit, but otherwise it looks the same. Impressive stuff. Beautiful looking game too. Seems like some of the visual techniques from The Tomorrow Children might have been employed here, not to mention the turret design and the way they emerge from the ground. Man, I miss that game. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 15 new SKUs have shown up on GameStop’s website ahead of E3 next month under Switch software. The last time this happened, the slots were filled out shortly thereafter by a Direct only a few days later. So, either E3 listings are up earlier than usual (which wouldn’t be too surprising; we saw Wal-Mart do the same yesterday), or there’s a (very) slim chance we get a Direct soon. Elsewhere, Bandai Namco’s latest financial results have teased that multiple original titles are in development for release from this summer onwards. Ridge Racer 8? A new Tales game? A Dragon Ball FighterZ port? The smell of E3 is definitely in the air Edited May 11, 2018 by Julius Caesar 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2018 I wish I bought MK8D & Splatoon 2 as physical copies... I can’t trade them in when the online service starts costing now, gutted! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2018 15 hours ago, RedShell said: Had a go on the demo for PixelJunk Monsters 2. Had already tried it on PS4, but was amazed by how close the Switch version is to that in terms of presentation! The resolution seems a bit lower and the frame rate has taken a massive hit, but otherwise it looks the same. Impressive stuff. Beautiful looking game too. Seems like some of the visual techniques from The Tomorrow Children might have been employed here, not to mention the turret design and the way they emerge from the ground. Man, I miss that game. Same! Was enourmously impressed with the presentation! In both handheld and docked. Is it 60FPS on PS4 by any chance? Wouldn’t surprise me if they had to cut the frame rate in half to make it work (not that it makes a big difference in a tower defence game anyway). It seems like a nice game, even if tower defence games aren’t really my thing (The Dillon’s Rolling Western games being the big exception for me). Glad to see Q Games putting their best foot forward here as I really like most of their stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2018 Nice visuals will definitely give this a go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Dcubed said: Is it 60FPS on PS4 by any chance? It feels like it is, yeah. The extra smoothness is certainly very nice, but as you say, for this type of gameplay it doesn’t really make a big difference. Hopefully the price will be the same across all versions at least, as this business of Switch owners having to pay more than every other platform definitely needs to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
