Marcus Freeman

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Like the more I sit with it the more I'm just like modern games are WAY too expensive for what amounts to similar experiences we paid $60 for and now they charging more for ports of those same experiences and they're not even feature complete

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Literally this very direct for me. Saw the new FE was $80 and that the Switch 2 editions of the Xeno games are releasing without the DLC. As someone that hasn't played Xenoblade 3 I was hoping the Switch 2 would have sensible definitive release but that's $100 for one game 😭

[TheNCSmaster @TheNCSmaster]

I think part of the problem with vibes around the Switch 2 is the system has yet to have a truly AMAZING Direct showing a ton of standout experiences for the console

All the Direct’s of this era have been either decent to mid, or bogged down by external factors like MK being $80

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

It's like there's always some monkey's paw.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

They added new content and didn't even bother to pack in the DLC as well lmao.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Switch 2 editions not having the DLC included is insane.

[Nintendo of America @NintendoAmerica]

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and its upgrade pack, are available today.

Additionally, the digital Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 & Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be available July 30 & Dec 3 respectively. #NintendoDirect

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

I did not think they would do it for their more niche titles though. Thought they would keep it to the Mario's, Zelda's, and Smash's.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

The weirdest thing about all this is that one would assume that these games cost less to produce than your standard first party fare from other consoles and with Nintendo's often high attach rate and scarce discounts it's not like they'd not turn a profit selling at $60.

[Nintendeal @Nintendeal]

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is $69.99 digital / $79.99 physical https://t.co/RR1aZeYVYP

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Though I can't say I'm surprised at this. I expected it last year when they gave the vague "case by case" basis for their variable pricing.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

I've held off on a PS5 for a similar reason (also overall lack of appealing games). However Playstation's games go on frequent deep sales.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

The only thing keeping me from going all in on a Switch 2 is Nintendo's pricing behavior. A $70 which will have a few sales every couple of months that knocks off maybe $20-25 and has year one expansion pass dlc priced at $35.

[Wario64 @Wario64]

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass is $34.99 on US eShop https://t.co/MAXGbf8w29

The base game + expansion is $104.99

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

I really enjoyed the direct. Xenoblade Genesis looks great. I'm not paying $80 and then maybe $30 for the inevitable expansion. Something's got to give.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Wish that translated to the in game visuals. Didn't think it was bad but after seeing the Terada art I could only imagine.

[Alan🍮Cortes @FlanCortes]

If a modern AAA game tried to have a cover like this they'd kill you

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Still glad they seem to be making the entire series or most of it available on modern platforms

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

They've gotta be remaking Abyss or something. Every Tales is getting port/remaster except Abyss. I fully expect something like Innocence or Legendia to get remasters before Abyss.

[Wario64 @Wario64]

Tales of Eternia Remastered – Announcement Trailer (out Oct 16 for PS5/PS4/Switch/Switch 2/Xbox Series/Steam) https://t.co/AVTbNaYsN6

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

I know it's unfinished but Kingdom Hearts 4 looks really bad.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Also every publisher had an expo so instead of like 1-2 titles shown we'd get a whole slate from Capcom, EA, Konami, Bethesda, etc. as well as the console manufacturers.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

@Jiikae The only thing I miss was the on stage hands-on gameplay/demonstrations and even that comes with an asterisk as a lot were just extremely polished vertical slices or bullshots. I appreciate the all killer, little to no filler presentations we have now.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Not a fan visually. Looks very low effort.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

‘CRAZY TAXI: WORLD TOUR’ has been announced.

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

More games should have younger characters. Feels like that's been going away recently just don't know if I can rely on Shift Up to do it tastefully considering the first game was unabashedly pervy towards the main character (they were within their right to not saying otherwise).

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Not one to wade into the waters of "maturity of fictional characters" often however this one feels like it's teetering on a uncomfortable edge.

[Genki✨ @Genki_JPN]

Stellar Blade Blood Rain new protagonist Evie! 🔥

[Marcus Freeman @ANE_Freeman]

Everything about that first screenshot just looks like a kid to me. The others read a bit older, but still teenage.