Not that it matters since I don’t buy Pokémon cards but the new borders look fine. It would have been cool if every new generation they changed the borders.
I’m definitely going to love this for when I play online myself as it just made the game slower paced. When I’m playing locally with my friends, though, we might miss the old way since we like the game to be as ruthless as possible haha.
They could just release the 360 games running at 60fps and they would probably sell super well. Either that or take the time to optimize a new/original games for the Switch. Regardless, I’m looking forward to it.
I liked the entire course assortment. I will say, Rock Rock Mountain stuck out like a sore thumb visually. It looks like a beta GameCube game upscaled to HD. The track itself is a fun remake, thankfully.
The biggest disappointment for me was Maple Treeway. It's still a ton of fun but a lot of the flair and verticalness of the Wii and 3DS versions is gone. Plus the music is nerfed hard. I guess it's just like the other Wii courses in the booster pass lol.
@Goofonzo You can get Pirate’s: All Aboard for free by signing up for the newsletter… but after seeing some of the games it might not even be worth the time lol
I’ll be playing the Mario Kart tracks day 1. Sports Story and Outbound Ghost I’m planning to pick up sometime next year. I have too many games on my plate this holiday season lol.
The technical bugs and glitches are inexcusable but from a design standpoint, this is potentially my favorite Pokémon game to date. The exploration, amount of objectives, and freedom to do anything in any order has been incredible. Plus I really like mosr of the new designs.
That said, GameFreak best put out an update to address the issues. It hasn’t ruined the experience for me but it has made it a bit less enjoyable.
Memes aside I’ve enjoyed the rounds I’ve played so far, especially the online knockout mode. I just wish there were more holes so we could have at least two full 18-hole courses.
Been doing a lot of yard work and I’m gonna help my brother out with the Christmas lights but once I’m done, I’m just bundling up, getting some food a few drinks, and gaming tonight.
Pokémon Scarlet is what I’ll be playing. I stayed up super late last night as I got really into the world and I think I’m about two thirds of the way through the game. Im not in any rush but the story, mainly the path of legends, is just very entertaining to progress through.
Aside from that, I might play a bit of NBA 2K, MW2, and Fall Guys on my Series X. Happy gaming everyone!
Agreed, seeing that box gives me Wii-generation vibes and I love it. I’d love to see another motion-controlled party game from Nintendo, just make sure it has more content lol.
An amazing game that runs like trash. Another 3-6 months of optimizing the game with another team or something could have made this one of the best switch titles. Instead… well, I still think it’s great but it’s just sucks to think how much better it could have been.
I was 15 when the Wii U came out. Me and a couple close friends picked it up despite everyone else not even knowing about its existence. Playing Nintendo Land with a group of friends is probably my favorite experience with a new system.
Nintendo Land is hands down the best if you have any interest in local multiplayer fun.
I’d say Batman Arkham City is right behind it with New Super Mario Bros. U coming close. Also, shoutout to Sonic Racing Transformed. That is the only kart racer that can compete with Mario Kart for me.
Pokémon Scarlet for me. I know reviews say the performance is really bad but I’m going in expecting that. I just want to run around a fun new Pokémon game and I like everything I’ve seen so far.
When I’ve known about a game for years and it’s still months off, it’s hard for me to be excited about it.
Tears of the Kingdom will undoubtedly be the better game and I’ll probably enjoy it more. That said, I’m more excited for Pokémon because it hasn’t been an enigma for so long and, of course, it’s releasing this Friday.
I'm not going to deny the lack of content, but if you like arcade sports titles and have buddies to play local or online multiplayer with, it's still a really good time.
Pretty close for me but I think I’d give the slight edge to Horizons for the insane customization and the fact that I can play it on a TV. I can see why New Leaf can be favored as it didn’t omit any previous features and had more engaging villager interactions.
Ah, I remember wanting to get The Simpson’s Hit and Run on the GameCube with the money I saved up back in grade school and my parents wouldn’t let me due to the age rating. I’ll order a copy online sometime lol.
I also remember playing The Simpson’s Game on the XBOX 360 a lot at my neighbor’s house when that came out. It was actually a lot of fun in co-op, although I was 10 years old playing it.
I’ll probably pick it up in a few months once it’s a bit cheaper. Seems really good but I’ve been super busy plus have a lot of other games I want to play.
If they could get Modern Warfare Remastered at 60fps on the Switch with gyro-aiming then I’d actually consider it. It would be interesting to see what they do… unless it’s just a Warzone port. I don’t like Warzone and it would likely run awful on the Switch lol.
Yes, most of the Wii U’s best games have either re-released or had better iterations on the Switch. Here are my personal top picks for the system that aren’t on (or better) Switch:
Nintendo Land: still one of the best local multiplayer games of all-time and there are some fun single-player games in there as well.
Wii Sports Club: Just a modified HD version of the original Wii Sports. Still very fun even if Resort is better.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: really cool follow up to Canvas Curse, nothing incredible but still very fun and worth playing.
Wind Waker + Twilight Princess: Great HD remasters of two of the best video games of all-time.
Pushmo World: a forgotten series but an awesome title on the Wii U eShop.
Yoshi’s Woolly World: Also on the 3DS but the Wii U version looks beautiful in HD. Easily the best version of debatably the best Yoshi game.
NES Remix: Fun title that I believe also made it’s way to the 3DS.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate: Also on the 3DS but c’mon, playing the game with a regular controller with HD visuals is obviously the way to go.
Looks good to me. It’s also a good thing most modern TVs have good up-scaling and sharpening sliders. Yoshi’s Crafted World is able to look good on my TV by raising the sharpness a bit. With how low of a resolution that game has, Sparks of Hope should look great. Very excited to pick this up, just gonna wait for a sale.
Mario Party 6 and 2 are probably my favorites… but man most of the original Hudson Soft developed titles are amazing.
Mario Party Superstars is the first game in the series that I think is fantastic since Mario Party 8 and DS so that’s a close one too, especially with the HD visuals and QoL enhancements.
Absolutely loved the first game and I’m glad this one turned out well. It’s a shame the difficulty isn’t nearly as brutal even on the highest setting but I’m sure it’ll be a ton of fun nonetheless. That said… it’s a Ubisoft game that’ll inevitably drop to $20-$30 in a few months so I’ll wait for a sale.
I heard you out and I still don’t understand the Bioshock pick. Everyone I know the played it loved it and heard nothing but great things from critics.
That said… I have a few games I love despite knowing they’re mediocre. I loved Crash Bandicoot Purple and Spyro Orange when I was a kid. Replayed them a few years ago and still enjoyed it… probably nostalgia but I had a lot of fun.
Oh, I also really enjoyed Yoshi’s New Island. Some of the music is… absolutely terrible. But minus that it was a fun return to traditional Yoshi’s Island gameplay.
New game with new characters, world, and story. But because part of the story allows you to bring back older warriors it’s suddenly a mobile game. Okay.
If I’m recommending a first Zelda to an experienced gamer, I’d say Ocarina of Time or A Link to the Past.
For someone that doesn’t play many games, I’d say a more approachable title like the remakes of Skyward Sword or Link’s Awakening on Switch. Heck, even Minish Cap if you can snag that.
There aren’t many bad places to start. It’s a great franchise… I just wouldn’t start with the DS titles 😂
I’ll give it a go. Always love stages that are made to feel more like a Nintendo level rather than being super gimmicky or difficult. There are a lot of other people that have made worlds and projects similar to this, though. Still, seems fun.
While he’s not my favorite mascot, I still love Rayman. His design is both cool and funny and just about all of the main series games are excellent. I’d love to see both new 2D and 3D games announced.
Good review. I’m glad it turned out well despite me not being super hyped for it. I’m very happy you can que up with friends on the same team now and skip the intro at the start of the game. Also thank goodness Salmon run is not only better, but available at anytime.
That said, I’m really bummed the stage rotation is still here. It made the game feel a lot more repetitive to me. I think I’ll stick with Splatoon 2 for the time being but I can see myself picking up 3 down the road when more content is added and it goes on sale.
Damn this is super nice looking. I still have an Animal Crossing v2 Switch so I’m not upgrading until a more powerful system comes out… but this is really nice looking.
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Re: Random: Pokémon Trading Cards Will No Longer Feature Iconic Yellow Border
Not that it matters since I don’t buy Pokémon cards but the new borders look fine. It would have been cool if every new generation they changed the borders.
Re: PSA: Lightning No Longer Cancels Your Glider In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
I’m definitely going to love this for when I play online myself as it just made the game slower paced. When I’m playing locally with my friends, though, we might miss the old way since we like the game to be as ruthless as possible haha.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Explains Microsoft's Plans For Call Of Duty On Nintendo Platforms
They could just release the 360 games running at 60fps and they would probably sell super well. Either that or take the time to optimize a new/original games for the Switch. Regardless, I’m looking forward to it.
Re: Mini Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 - The Best Set Of Tracks Yet
I liked the entire course assortment. I will say, Rock Rock Mountain stuck out like a sore thumb visually. It looks like a beta GameCube game upscaled to HD. The track itself is a fun remake, thankfully.
The biggest disappointment for me was Maple Treeway. It's still a ton of fun but a lot of the flair and verticalness of the Wii and 3DS versions is gone. Plus the music is nerfed hard. I guess it's just like the other Wii courses in the booster pass lol.
Re: No Gravity Games Is Handing Out 12 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
@Goofonzo You can get Pirate’s: All Aboard for free by signing up for the newsletter… but after seeing some of the games it might not even be worth the time lol
Re: Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming to Nintendo Switch In December
I’ll be playing the Mario Kart tracks day 1. Sports Story and Outbound Ghost I’m planning to pick up sometime next year. I have too many games on my plate this holiday season lol.
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is The Most Friction-Free Pokémon Yet
The technical bugs and glitches are inexcusable but from a design standpoint, this is potentially my favorite Pokémon game to date. The exploration, amount of objectives, and freedom to do anything in any order has been incredible. Plus I really like mosr of the new designs.
That said, GameFreak best put out an update to address the issues. It hasn’t ruined the experience for me but it has made it a bit less enjoyable.
Re: Video: Nintendo Switch Sports' New Golf Update Is Exactly What You'd Expect
Memes aside I’ve enjoyed the rounds I’ve played so far, especially the online knockout mode. I just wish there were more holes so we could have at least two full 18-hole courses.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Was One Of The Top Black Friday Purchases This Year
I got a handful of Series X games, as well as Horizon Forbidden West on PS4. I also got Pokémon Scarlet but that wasn’t a Black Friday deal lol.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Update Now Live, Here's What's Included
Everyone here talking about how mediocre this game is but I’m just having fun playing some motion controlled golf lol.
Re: Feature: 30 Changes We'd Like To See In The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Update
I just want the game's glitches fixed and the game to run at a locked 30fps without any stutters. Anything outside of that would be a bonus.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 26th)
Been doing a lot of yard work and I’m gonna help my brother out with the Christmas lights but once I’m done, I’m just bundling up, getting some food a few drinks, and gaming tonight.
Pokémon Scarlet is what I’ll be playing. I stayed up super late last night as I got really into the world and I think I’m about two thirds of the way through the game. Im not in any rush but the story, mainly the path of legends, is just very entertaining to progress through.
Aside from that, I might play a bit of NBA 2K, MW2, and Fall Guys on my Series X. Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Random: Player Discovers Easy Way To Get 1000 Steps In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Running in circles for 3 minutes worked for me, it’s actually one of the easiest evolution methods imo lol.
Re: Japanese Switch Bundle Containing Nintendo Switch Sports Tees Up For December Release
Agreed, seeing that box gives me Wii-generation vibes and I love it. I’d love to see another motion-controlled party game from Nintendo, just make sure it has more content lol.
Re: Random: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Glitch Lets You Skip School (And The Story)
At this point there should just be one article that’s constantly updated with each newly found glitch as there are too many to count now lol.
Re: Video: The Wii Is Now Old Enough To Drive
The GameCube just hit 21, it’s old enough to legally drink here in the US now lol.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
An amazing game that runs like trash. Another 3-6 months of optimizing the game with another team or something could have made this one of the best switch titles. Instead… well, I still think it’s great but it’s just sucks to think how much better it could have been.
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I Finally Got A Wii U, Here’s What I Thought
I was 15 when the Wii U came out. Me and a couple close friends picked it up despite everyone else not even knowing about its existence. Playing Nintendo Land with a group of friends is probably my favorite experience with a new system.
Re: Poll: What Was The Best Wii U Launch Game?
Nintendo Land is hands down the best if you have any interest in local multiplayer fun.
I’d say Batman Arkham City is right behind it with New Super Mario Bros. U coming close. Also, shoutout to Sonic Racing Transformed. That is the only kart racer that can compete with Mario Kart for me.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th November (North America)
Pokémon Scarlet for me. I know reviews say the performance is really bad but I’m going in expecting that. I just want to run around a fun new Pokémon game and I like everything I’ve seen so far.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Overtakes Zelda In Famitsu's Most-Wanted Games List
When I’ve known about a game for years and it’s still months off, it’s hard for me to be excited about it.
Tears of the Kingdom will undoubtedly be the better game and I’ll probably enjoy it more. That said, I’m more excited for Pokémon because it hasn’t been an enigma for so long and, of course, it’s releasing this Friday.
Re: Surprise! A Free Mario Strikers Switch Demo Is Now Available On The eShop
I'm not going to deny the lack of content, but if you like arcade sports titles and have buddies to play local or online multiplayer with, it's still a really good time.
Re: Poll: So, Animal Crossing: New Leaf Or New Horizons - Which Do You Like Best?
Pretty close for me but I think I’d give the slight edge to Horizons for the insane customization and the fact that I can play it on a TV. I can see why New Leaf can be favored as it didn’t omit any previous features and had more engaging villager interactions.
Re: Feature: Every Pokémon Starter Evolution Trio, Ranked From Worst To Best
For me:
1. Hoenn
2. Sinnoh
3. Kanto
4. Kalos
5. Alola
6. Johto
7. Unova
8. Galar
Re: Best Simpsons Games On Nintendo Systems
Ah, I remember wanting to get The Simpson’s Hit and Run on the GameCube with the money I saved up back in grade school and my parents wouldn’t let me due to the age rating. I’ll order a copy online sometime lol.
I also remember playing The Simpson’s Game on the XBOX 360 a lot at my neighbor’s house when that came out. It was actually a lot of fun in co-op, although I was 10 years old playing it.
Re: Video: Check Out 12 Minutes Of Harvestella Gameplay Footage
A good looking game that’s coming out at a terribly busy time for me. Hopefully if it turns out well I can get to playing it next year.
Re: Video: 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2022
Just moved so I’m tight on money at the moment. Pokémon I’ll be picking up but I’ll wait a bit for the other titles I’m interested in.
Re: Poll: Bayonetta 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I’ll probably pick it up in a few months once it’s a bit cheaper. Seems really good but I’ve been super busy plus have a lot of other games I want to play.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Would Love To See Call Of Duty On Nintendo Switch
If they could get Modern Warfare Remastered at 60fps on the Switch with gyro-aiming then I’d actually consider it. It would be interesting to see what they do… unless it’s just a Warzone port. I don’t like Warzone and it would likely run awful on the Switch lol.
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
@Kyloctopus Don’t forget to put money in the eShop with your credit card and socialize with others on Animal Crossing Plaza!
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
Yes, most of the Wii U’s best games have either re-released or had better iterations on the Switch. Here are my personal top picks for the system that aren’t on (or better) Switch:
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Bayonetta 3
Awesome to see it do so well. I intentionally ignored all the voice acting controversy so I’m excited for it.
Man, between this, Mario + Rabbids, and Persona 5 all being reviewed insanely well… I’m going to be busy this November and December haha.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Frame Rate And Resolution Detailed
Looks good to me. It’s also a good thing most modern TVs have good up-scaling and sharpening sliders. Yoshi’s Crafted World is able to look good on my TV by raising the sharpness a bit. With how low of a resolution that game has, Sparks of Hope should look great. Very excited to pick this up, just gonna wait for a sale.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Mario Party Game?
Mario Party 6 and 2 are probably my favorites… but man most of the original Hudson Soft developed titles are amazing.
Mario Party Superstars is the first game in the series that I think is fantastic since Mario Party 8 and DS so that’s a close one too, especially with the HD visuals and QoL enhancements.
Re: Review: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope - Creativity Trumps Challenge In This Delightful, Divergent Sequel
Absolutely loved the first game and I’m glad this one turned out well. It’s a shame the difficulty isn’t nearly as brutal even on the highest setting but I’m sure it’ll be a ton of fun nonetheless. That said… it’s a Ubisoft game that’ll inevitably drop to $20-$30 in a few months so I’ll wait for a sale.
Re: Review: Persona 5 Royal - Finally On Switch, This Is The Very Definition Of Essential
I’ll be playing this on my Series X once I finish moving in at the end of the month. Glad the Switch version turned out great!
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
I heard you out and I still don’t understand the Bioshock pick. Everyone I know the played it loved it and heard nothing but great things from critics.
That said… I have a few games I love despite knowing they’re mediocre. I loved Crash Bandicoot Purple and Spyro Orange when I was a kid. Replayed them a few years ago and still enjoyed it… probably nostalgia but I had a lot of fun.
Oh, I also really enjoyed Yoshi’s New Island. Some of the music is… absolutely terrible. But minus that it was a fun return to traditional Yoshi’s Island gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Introduces Marth In Fire Emblem Engage
New game with new characters, world, and story. But because part of the story allows you to bring back older warriors it’s suddenly a mobile game. Okay.
Re: Random: Wiglett Is Evidence Of Crab-Like Pokémon Evolution, Says Fan
@Kiz3000 I actually really like the legendaries… but yeah, the tire thing is just kinda weird.
Re: Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Should You Play First?
If I’m recommending a first Zelda to an experienced gamer, I’d say Ocarina of Time or A Link to the Past.
For someone that doesn’t play many games, I’d say a more approachable title like the remakes of Skyward Sword or Link’s Awakening on Switch. Heck, even Minish Cap if you can snag that.
There aren’t many bad places to start. It’s a great franchise… I just wouldn’t start with the DS titles 😂
Re: Random: This Super Mario Maker 2 Fan Spent Seven Years Crafting 'Super Mario Bros. 5'
I’ll give it a go. Always love stages that are made to feel more like a Nintendo level rather than being super gimmicky or difficult. There are a lot of other people that have made worlds and projects similar to this, though. Still, seems fun.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Continues To Look Stunning In New Gameplay Clips
I wouldn’t say the visuals are stunning but they look clean and, most importantly, the game looks fun. I’m looking forward to this in January.
Re: Review: NBA 2K23 - Michael Jordan Challenge Is A Slam Dunk In Another Solid Switch Port
@Nintendo4Sonic It comes with a game cart but it requires a fat download to be in a playable state and have all the game modes, commentary, kits, etc.
Re: The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Just Won A 'Global Award'
And the drama with these titles continues…
Whatever, I enjoyed my time with them.
Re: Feature: Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
While he’s not my favorite mascot, I still love Rayman. His design is both cool and funny and just about all of the main series games are excellent. I’d love to see both new 2D and 3D games announced.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Regardless if you care for Xenoblade or not, Monolith Soft has proven to be a vital developer to Nintendo. Glad they’re working with Nintendo.
Re: Poll: Is It Just Us, Or Was That Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer A Little Confusing?
I didn’t feel any confusion while watching it myself. 🤷♂️
Re: Three New Pokémon Introduced In Latest Scarlet & Violet Trailer
I guess I’m the only one that really likes the designs of this generation lol
Re: Review: Splatoon 3 - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Good review. I’m glad it turned out well despite me not being super hyped for it. I’m very happy you can que up with friends on the same team now and skip the intro at the start of the game. Also thank goodness Salmon run is not only better, but available at anytime.
That said, I’m really bummed the stage rotation is still here. It made the game feel a lot more repetitive to me. I think I’ll stick with Splatoon 2 for the time being but I can see myself picking up 3 down the road when more content is added and it goes on sale.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Colourful Pokémon Themed Switch OLED
Damn this is super nice looking. I still have an Animal Crossing v2 Switch so I’m not upgrading until a more powerful system comes out… but this is really nice looking.