Hate:1. transitive verb dislike somebody or something intensely: to dislike somebody or something intensely, often in a way that evokes feelings of anger, hostility, or animosity
2. transitive and intransitive verb have strong distaste for something: to have strong distaste or aversion for something, somebody, or something that has to be done
Ever since venturing to the confines of N4G I have read over and over again sentiments that fit within either of the definitions above. That begs the question "why the hate?" What compels someone to despise Microsoft or loathe Sony? What is the fuel that feeds the fire? Is it just human nature (especially youthful human nature) to dislike what is different, or what is not yours? Some of the comments on N4G are filled with such vitriol that one could believe that Sony or Microsoft had murdered the families of those making the comments. How can someone be so personally invested in a particular console or online service that it blinds them to the merits of the competition? I am constantly amazed by the intensity some commenters use to express their hate of one product or another, but intensity is not a reason. So what is the reason, the compulsion that drives some of the N4G members to espouse such a strong feeling toward a product, service, or company?
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Mario Kart World is some of the most fun you’ll have this year that offers a deep experience with the Switch 2’s launch.
Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.
To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.
I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.
This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.
One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.
Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy
If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.
DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.
Giving some more reason of your own why you may think is the reason behind the hate, good read tho.
(this comment will have Microsoft/Sony fanboy wars in mind):
As one above me has mentioned, some are just bored and out to "rile up" a handful of people, annoying yes, but usually harmless. But, there are people that genuinely hate the opposing console or company. Many times it stems from the desire to want what they don't have (the other console as well as the one they already have), but are not able to have it for one reason or another. A false hatred here can help ease that fact and help the person feel better about what they have. However, many times repeating this thought process can convince a person that their hate is 'real', and may feel the need to express it now and then through comments to re-enforce this feeling and validate it. If you were able to have a face to face conversation with some of these people and really try to get at the heart of what it is that they hate, you will find that there really is very little to no real foundation on which this hate was built upon in the first place. Plus, they would probably admit that they really don't 'hate' it, but just dislike it for one reason or another, which probably comes down to some odd opinion, but one they are entitled to have.
Consoles are always being upgraded, and/or better games are always being developed. When one has a 'perceived' advantage over the other, some people may feel they have an inferior product because they are missing out on that extra something, and that can actually translate into a subconscious emotion which they may see themselves somehow inferior. Again, here is where an emotion of hate can make it easier to deal with, quick and simple.
Of course, when you get a group of people together with similar thought processes then you have people supporting each other and the whole thing gets stronger and bigger, and usually blown out of proportion.
Hate is one of the most powerful basic human emotions, and many times can brought on by an immature, or underdeveloped outlook on something. Hating something just because it is different, or because you don't have it, or you don't understand it, or because not everyone is doing what you are doing are good examples of immaturity or some underdeveloped thought process. It is easier and less work to hate something and discard it, than to put in the work to understand, accept, and possible like or love it.
People are irrational with their hate because they are the losers. Sore losers. Won't change anything. Their just the hateful losers now. XD
Irrationality fueled by an absurd sense of entitlement.
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