AJWolfTill

@NarwhalKing
It's also exclusive to a console with a smaller user base. I think it will be an evergreen title as more and more people upgrade to PS5 but whether SE factors that in as a positive is another question

Very cool, this one had been intriguing me but I wasn't expecting it to reach this level! Will deffo put it on the wishlist.

@Mrkittyhead
Don't be, they were reviewed by different people and would therefore of had different criteria to reach that score.
Hollow Knight is absolutely a 10 in my eyes and is celebrated as one of the all time best in the genre.

I wish Iwata had gotten to see this.

Regardless of whether or not this comes to switch this is tragic.
Hopefully the Team can coalesce independently or under a separate publisher so they can continue making exceptional games.

It seems like Microsoft has spent the last two generations building it's portfolio of 1st party studios and IP. If it's now going to start culling acclaimed studios what was even the point.
We are probably going to see the same outcome with Ninja Theory after Senua's Sage sells modestly to high acclaim.

I was actually strongly considering picking up a series S yesterday but this has put me right off.

NES remix was pretty fun but I'd much rather they moved on to any other console...

Stunning as always.
My wife has a few of their items from previous Nintendo Collabs and they are always great quality.
I would have killed for those Majoras mask hoodies 10 years ago.

@Spider-Kev
As long as you have the GBA link cable and the N64 transfer Pak you should be good to go 😉

@Not_Soos
That's a pretty lengthy post man! I'm not fully in tune with all your points but your opinions are nuanced and well articulated.

I've been routing for this game since the game awards as well. I may grab it down the line but having just finished PoP:tLC last week and Ori2 before that I might need a genre break. Particularly when Silksong could ambush us at any moment.

@anoyonmus
Obviously I don't know for sure as the game isn't out but from what we know about Silksong and how the first game ends I don't really think it would matter if you had.
That said, why wouldn't you!? It's amazing and one of the best value games on the switch!

@anoyonmus
I wouldn't have thought so. Its a different protagonist who plays differently and a whole different region. The story of the first was mainly about the place rather than the people.
There might be the odd recurring character.

@AstroTheGamosian
Guessing you won't run into other people's recruitable avatar characters out and about anymore. And the multiplayer raids will be gone which might make some quests impossible or much more painful.

Given that this is UK centric I can see Lara being ahead of Mario. My parents were definitely more aware of Lara than Mario.
In no world are Agent 47 and Sackboy more iconic than Donkey Kong or Pikachu though...

Started Lost Crown last night (loving it) but only played Sands of Time before that which is great.

@NinjaSyao
Yup! Adding to that the promising looking Tales of Kenzera and already released Prince of Persia.

@Zimon Fortunately for you those are Sega franchises! 😉

@Kirbysonic
Been powering playing the AJ trilogy with my wife which has been helping her get through a tough time. Hope things start to pick up for you soon.
The anime has an incredible blooper reel. Make sure you check that out when you are done!

Kind of sad they are getting 'remake' requests much more than 'new' requests.

@LikelySatan David Lowery
Can work within studio confines but has an amazing artistic style. Check out The Green Knight.
I'm more down on the writers than the director as he seems to specialise in developing new CG technologies and is a proven fan.

I don't think this game will drop in price enough for me to be tempted. Also it's the kind of experience I'd enjoy more in casual co-op.

Found the swordfighter portion of the demo pretty tedious and basic.
The patisserie part was much more enjoyable even if simple.

I played the Forgotten Land and Unicorn Overlord demos this week as well and preferred both of those.

@abbyhitter
Can you explain why people hold this opinion about IGN to me at least in terms of games?
I can see an obvious bias to certain franchises and publishers on Famitsu but I've never understood the broader blowback to IGN given they have dozens of different reviewers.
I'm only really aware of the "Too much water" controversy meme and the occasional snub (Alien Isolation)

This is next on my list of gaming purchases anyway. Just need to finish Sparks of Hope and Xeno3 first. As soon as the sale hits Europe I'm picking this up.

So there is at least some splitscreen mode included! Just need to know how different the offering is to the originals

@sixrings
I don't think Nintendo gets enough push back for this. I don't imagine it's any bearing on your kid. My niece was fluently bilingual age 5 and struggled with a few Nintendo games for years for this reason. Animal crossing is particularly egregious.

Gets 'Turnabout BigTop' flashbacks and runs away

@Zeldinion
You definitely should doubt that it's true! Certainly reads like a joke to me.

I want to be excited but they have a lot to prove right now.

Have we had confirmation this still has local multiplayer? That was a crucial component of the originals and is a bigger deal-breaker than this bloated filesize.

Was a solid 7, a good variety of things there and lots of demos and available nows.
Somewhat compromised by 'almosts'.
Pentiment is cool but was hoping for Hifi.
The promise of more Rare on NSO was great but the selection was missing the ones I was hoping for. Mother 3 popping up in Japan is a bit of a slap in the face. The Battlefront pack was a delightful suprise but seems expensive...

And then I saw the Elden Ring DLC trailer and everything was overshadowed ...

For no particular reason I'm going to cross my fingers for Pyre and Trauma Centre...

@dustinprewitt
Seems unrealistic to expect any NSO announcements at a 3rd party conference. You can rule out DK entirely as that is a 1st party property. Rare is eligible I guess...

Would love a Kid Icarus continuation of the 3ds game. A remaster seems more likely.
Would rather Metroid Prime 4 was a next gen powerhouse but would pick it up wherever it emerges.
The rumoured Fire Emblem echoes game and Silksong would probably satiate me for most the year.

The more I read the more this one entices me.
I hope the weird name doesn't hinder it's success.

@Elock
Have you ever made it as far as the Mantis village? I ADORE this game but I can understand why people bounce off early on. The first couple of areas can be tricky to navigate as they are pretty desolate and the game doesn't give you the basic navigation tools for free. Additionally the lack of core abilities out the gate (especially the dash) means the combat feels really harsh at the start.
If you do give it another go I would use a guide to help you brute force through the first 2 areas.

I'm sure the reason it's taken so long is that whenever they get close to finishing they go into bug squashing mode and end up deleting all the characters from the game and having to restart.

Here's hoping we get a late in life NintendoSelects range so I can finally justify picking up this 10 year old game!!
I listened to the soundtrack anyway which naturally slaps.

@rainbowtick
Skyward sword was the first Zelda written for live instruments so naturally features at these events frequently. It was also the 'new' game when they started doing concert tours.
Majora's mask being missed off sucks but I'm not surprised given they only had half an hour.

@CharlieZee
I got a lot of enjoyment in checking in semi regularly to see what ridiculous things happened.
E.g. There was a 'bloody Sunday' event where they released half a dozen Pokémon including their starter.
I don't think I ever 'played' it but I enjoyed it out of morbid curiosity and loved the nonsense lore that it spawned

I haven't picked up Slay the Spire (despite regularly being hounded by friends to do so) because I'm not normally that big on either card battlers or rogue likes.
Maybe I'll infuriate my friends by getting this instead on the basis of the narrative and writing.

For a long long time I think the only games I have sold/traded were ones I got bundled with a console that I never played. I think I may have reluctantly relinquished a few I couldn't see myself returning to during spring cleaning.

That's a pretty respectable price point which will become very hard to resist in the sales!
I think I own this as part of a PS3 trilogy but never got round to it.

@tabris95 These picks are so perfect that there must some sort of monkey paw caveat to offset this... Maybe a really tone death Zelda game from the Sonic Team.

@Bratwurst35
To be clear I don't think this will exceed a 7/10, I'm just trying to draw attention to Wes' output beyond some apparently mediocre YA adaptations.
Hopefully we at least get a soundtrack as good as the Mario Movie's (without the dumb needle drops)

This comment changes EVERYTHING!
But for real, I'm willing to believe the reason Wes Ball is involved is because
A) He has a genuine passion for it.
B) He has a background and expertise in CGI work (check out some of his short films)
C) This is going to be live action in the way Avatar Way of Water is where there are sets and physical performances but the characters will be CG enhanced mocap performances and not live action in the way the LOTR or most fantasy films are.

I have no faith in the currently attached writer though.

@KateGray
I think I knew you'd left but had repressed it or been in denial. 😅
Very honoured you took the time to write up your favs list at my belligerent request!
Most of those are already on my wishlist but great to know they have the KG seal of approval! I hadn't heard of Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood or Cobalt Core though. (I realise at times like this how few games I play the year they release).
Sennaar, Idol, Cocoon and Outer Wilds are almost definitely going to be my jam.

@Kyloctopus
Exactly my thoughts.
One off concert in Japanand there will be some MyNintendo awards to redeem with platinum points.

@KateGray
Where are Kate's picks!
She has impeccable taste and I require her submissions!

Very excited. I have a trans Atlantic flight on release day so sounds like I'm in for a great time!

Glad this re release is shaping up well.
I'm so excited to revisit these games with my wife (her first time) in January

@Ryu_Niiyama
You played the Zero Escape games yet? No courtroom stuff but more satisfying mystery games.

B+ I think.
Nintendo didn't bring anything but they often only announce DLC anyway.
Generally a great show, the music performances were 🔥, had some exciting announcements. Metaphor, Senua, Kenzera and Prince of Persia all look fantastic!

@ottoecamn
They showed footage of all those saga games in the announcement trailer btw.

Difficult to watch live when it's on at 12:30 am.
I'll be trying to avoid the news/results as much as possible before then though.
I think Geoff has recaptured that E3 magic pretty well. Just hope there is space for the human stories that emerge about the creators. Games for Impact shouldn't be rapid fired as it's led to some of the most powerful moments in the shows history.

Yes of course, I used the Wii U's netflix app for over a thousand hours apparently.
Youtube gets used on the switch a fair amount and the switch is the only device I'd usually take on holiday that connects to TVs reliably.