I like the minimalist sensibility, but I'm not a big fan of the actual designs featured. Ah well, Uniqlo sells out instantly regardless of your interest, so it's a moo point.

@larryisaman you're making a fantastic point about this. Bundling one of their first party games would off-set the sting quite a bit. However one COULD (poorly) argue that the system already comes with a game packed in...Astro's Playroom, which is more than the Switch 2 can say

Idk but are those Easter eggs? Everything listed is very prominent in their respective shots. It is hard not to see them.

The music was really fantastic in this movie

Just played the Demo on Steam. Thoroughly impressed. The visuals, voice acting and music production quality are something else. The base gameplay is like Shovel Knight (or Ducktales) and dials it up with some thoughtfully neat mechanics that will no doubt have me coming back to levels once further upgrades are unlocked on the adventure. You even have to consider degrading your upgradable staff (on the fly) to make it past bosses and platforming sections. The demo is clearly just is the tip of the iceberg, but it has impressively thoughtful level design that really meshes into the overall visual style and animation going on around you.

Appreciate you stopping short of using the word stunning

@Kyloctopus oh yeah.. that had me cracking up

So what's funny is, my wife didn't know much about Mario 2, Star Fox, or Mario Galaxy - and her personal sentiment to the movie was similar to the reviews out there. She didn't even say she didn't like it, but it was really a Mario deep-dive. Honestly that's what I was hoping it would be and I loved it ha - my kids enjoyed it too and are wanting to go back. Definitely can't afford seeing it again anytime soon though!

@TheFunkyPhantom Ohh I'll have to try that then, thank you!

@bleeflooflah Yes! After you buy them, the icons are tied to your NSO account forever! Even for games I haven't bought yet I can't help but compulsively snatch up most of the icons, in case I buy the game later. It's a perpetual collectathon once you get hooked on it. Your NSO icons have their own game collection in your profile menu on the NSO page. You can go back and browse the icons sorted by each game, which can feel like a little selection of artwork if you collect them all.

So basically, spend 520 + tax (570) save 20 .... hooooooooly shiiiiiiiiiiiii

@Mathieu_B Yeah. :/

Sir, that's nothing to mess around with. Wishing you a strong recovery.

Played the demo on PC. Thoroughly unimpressed. The visuals are the best part; everything else is sub-par. The game plays like if Shovel Knight ditched all of its impressively thoughtful level and encounter design in favor of looking pretty.

The trailer alone has sold me the game. I LOVE its aesthetics.

Cuphead, Hollow Knight, and Duck Tales had a baby, and it was this game. And I will buy it.

@RumandCohibas I have no words.

@MamaSymphonia All fair points! Not enough to make me want to upgrade at this time, but future consideration isn't off the table. Whatever form they're played in, I can easily recommend both Super Mario Galaxy titles to pretty much anyone. The first game is still my favorite 3D Mario title.

StS has become legendary in my household. Easily one of my favorite games of the past decade and I can't wait for the second one to hit the Switch.

Shiren the Wanderer: Tower of Fortune and the Dice of fate, and Shiren the Wanderer: Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. They're some of the best pure Rogue games to come out in the last generation. I can't recommend them highly enough

@stuntz0rZ I think Nintendo should release a Choose One bundle for the Switch 2. Maybe this game with both Galaxy games together or MKW or DKB or Pokopia. Might as well at this point.

I just like THQNordic finally having a W

Finally took a day off so playing Virtua Fighter 5 in between prepping my garden.

I totally get why they are doing this, but it still seems kind of weird to pair it with the switch 2 instead of the switch 1 that the games were released for.

@DwaynesGames Oh cool, someone else that played Henry Hatsworth. TEA TIME!

Gives off Henry Hatsworth vibes. (Granted that game had more of a puzzle aesthetic on top of the action platforming but it was super fun)

@Anti-Matter If they do, it won't be for the West.

I am a fervent Yo-kai Watch fan, but Level5 has all but abandoned the western market with these games.
We never got Yo-kai Watch 4 (first game on the Switch) here in the West nor the Yo-kai Watch 1 Switch port.

I have all the 3 games on my New 3DS XL, but was so disappointed in Level5 for abandoning us with Yo-kai Watch 4 and the Yo-kai Watch 1 Switch port. Especially the latter one baffled me greatly, since it was already localized.

Not a great deal. Removing Mariokart bundle for this you are getting less excitement. Should have included both to make an excellent deal.

Have been on the fence about getting a Switch 2. This offer is pretty tempting though. Never played either Mario Galaxy game. Probably best to buy one soon too before a likely inevitable price hike.

Even though I have heard they are good, I thought 20XX and 30XX were cheap Megaman inspired games but never realized they were roguelikes, that should make them interesting. I don’t like how the graphics of the first one like, but the sequel looks a lot better visually. And both are on sale currently.

The demo sold me, I've pre-ordered Darwin's Paradox with LRG. They sent a mail saying it was delayed to end of year, but I don't mind the wait. I like a good stealth game, and with a humorous twist that will be new to me.
I still have to play the Pragmata demo, and they haven't announced a proper physical yet, so I'm not in a rush.
The Mouse game could be something, but I'd like a demo first.

That's a recurring issue for me. Uniqlo's licenses are great, but most of the designs are minimalist or have great art on the back. I want to see my T-shirt design when I look in the mirror. The good old way.

A $20 discount on each game for those of us who already have a Switch 2 would be awesome.

@JohnnyMind I'll never understand why people take the time to go to sites for things that don't interest them, but I also don't give them the time of day. Mute the dweebs and move on (the latter of which they should do, but never will).

Looks like something I'd enjoy! Maybe ill wishlist this one

Thanks for putting this on my radar.

I never got them on the Wii, maybe this is my time?

@Baker1000 Jack Black or Chris Hemsworth

@NatiaAdamo @SillyG yeah confirming it’s Japan only physical, cos I own it haha. Loved the game so much I bought the Japanese physical for the shelf

Again very unremarkable.

I've loved a lot of Uniqlo's VG crossovers. (I got a Mega Man and and FF Moogle shirt). I wish they made shirts in a slimmer cut and lighter fabric, though. The frumpy fit and thick scratchy weave just ain't my jam.

Haven't seen the film yet, but I find the designs nicely colourful and cheerful. I would get them for myself if I didn't already have an overfull closet. Good thing they're not selling them in theatres, that would be an instant impulse buy ... and getting one would mean getting them all XD

Getting kicked out of the galaxies when picking up a star feels so outdated now, but aside from that, I've just replayed both games to 100% and they are super fun, creative and absolutely gorgeous on the Switch version. For somebody looking to get a Switch 2 who just saw the film and never played the games before, it certainly is a great deal to catch, even without the small discount. You're in it for at least 50h of pure blissful videogaming.

I keep seeing pre-orders for physical versions of this game with a placeholder date and wondering what it's all about. Now I'm definitely pre-ordering this as soon as they give a date. Looks very unique for a genre of game that is so very common. I'd rather a Switch 2 version, but I won't start that physical discussion.

For the fifth year in a row since you began this list, I’m bringing up ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. :0)

You gave it 7/10, which I expect is not enough to make the cut, but it is my fav of this genre, and one I have over 150 hrs playtime on. 😎

Finally the professor and his world of steam will be getting a release date. Been waiting for a while, hopefully it’s decent.

@Tyranexx It might be worth noting that (not a game changer obviously but) the standalone Switch releases of SMG 1 and 2 have been pretty significantly improved visually over the Wii and even the SM3DAS version. Textures are much higher resolution and of course the UI has been redone in HD. They've also gone in and changed all the tutorial / help text to refer to Switch controls, and added amiibo functionality. Not something I'd re-buy either game for at $40, but they are better!

Ooh, it does look great! And not just the visuals, yeah! It also seems to be a bit horror-y, the way he "defeats" those big enemies. Sheehan.
The art style, at least for the main character, reminds me of Tintin.

Aren't the large goombas really a Giant Land (World 4) from Mario 3 reference?

@nhSnork

Its because the rest of the industry largely buys studios to get IP. Nintendo, by contrast, buys a studio to get talent. Thus why they rarely buy out studios, but when they do the results are good. Also why they don't have mass layoffs, because the employees are the point ( rather than unfortunate interchangeable cogs that were 'tragically' attached to the IP ).

100% cotton as well so looks pretty good.

After reading it here, I bought Bad North. It is currently on sale for 2,99 Eur.

Downloaded the demo first and played the first level. Felt fun, so i bought it