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@YunoboCo Yeah, kinda silly. I guess we'll see!

@YunoboCo I'm pretty sure you're seeing what we're getting.

@nessisonett And don't forget the...

...ramgirls? Uh...

Dang! Wasn't expecting to see Z-A stuck in the last spot. Even after Scarlet/Violet. Ouch.

So many great recommendations, thanks! I wish I had more time and money for all of them.

I'll advocate again for a Nintendo Switch 2 "GamePass." Though it would probably be just as messy as Microsoft's with licensing and pricing and all that. Still, conceptually, I could get behind it.

I'm not getting it now. They couldn't even complete the whole game before release. No money from me.

This looks very pretty. I'd play it again. I remember completing the co-op campaign with my friend in high school. Though it's too bad there's no multiplayer. But that's okay if there's some other Halo multiplayer that we get.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant What a twist!

@NatiaAdamo Oh yes! That's an excellent point. I hadn't thought of that.

@roboshort Sure, that's true. And yeah, I think the discord around it is generally negative. I just think it would help if we stopped using that phrase.

@Solid_Python Yes! All great points. I completely agree with what you've said.

I bet we'll get a Galaxy Movie teaser during the parade.

I don't mean this to sound like an attack if it does, but perhaps we should stop using the "miracle port" label. I understand that it's attention-grabbing and makes one think, "Wow, it must be very good and comparable to the other console versions", but it also perpetuates some negative connotations. I know the Switch 2 is technologically less "strong" than the other current-gen consoles, but it has taken dramatic leaps from the original Switch. I have no knowledge of game development or technical expertise; this is merely an observation. It seems like S2 can handle a lot of current-gen games, unless I'm just being optimistic. I feel like saying a port is a "miracle" gives the consistent impression that this device is punching above its weight and that surely one more title will be the straw that broke the camel's back, as it were. S2 only launched a few months ago. Maybe we should give it time to just exist and flourish. I'd like it to stay relevant with currently developed titles for a long while yet. There's so much negativity around it, but I think we should all enjoy it. Tuppence deposited.

Oh brother. He said these things not as a dunk on other developers but because of the Smash series. That has long had DLC and ongoing entries. He's setting expectations, not trying to flex about a "complete game." DLC is continuing development for most, not a way to trick people into paying more.

I don't like when people do timed demos. But I'm still definitely excited to try this!

Ooh baby! What a grab. Though I've only ever played a little of 3 in the series.

Cool! I'm interested. Can someone develop money for us to buy all these games?

When are we supposed to start getting the returns from these tariffs? Hyuk hyuk.

Sweet! I'm excited for this. It was supposed to be very good. And it's a very recent game, with high fidelity and all that. So, another example of how current-gen games can be made for Switch 2.

@Lizuka Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

@Lizuka Oh? I've never heard of this "Hidden Mansion."

I would expect that this is what we're getting to "catch up" people before MP4 releases. As opposed to the other Prime games, I mean.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant True. Getting better at the game is rewarding. And I can sometimes get in the right mood for those games. But I prefer more of a goal. And variety, because sometimes high score games can just be repetitive.

I can see that it's a tad fuzzier than the others. But it looks very good. And pretty uniform with the other versions. Yay for them (and us)!

Awesome review! I'll add this one to my list.

@itsapossum I'm with you on that. I played some arcade games growing up, but I was probably after that generation. And objective-based games have taken over for me regardless. I like the feeling of accomplishment in completing tasks. And progression, as you say.

Hopefully this means great things for us fans.

Anybody want to join my team for the Splatoon 3 North American League Tournament?

https://battlefy.com/nintendovs/splatoon3-north-american-league/registration?inviteCode=KNCFLDX8

Which game was he developing the whole time for the twist ending?

@imgrowinglegs Haha, I appreciate you telling me. I was just teasing them about their comment.

@Erigen https://youtu.be/JRjp9XDAXGU?si=lPGOUT0M_2afb49A&start=13&end=15

@The_Nintendo_Pedant How do you pronounce that? Dumb "ex" Names? Dumb "cross" Names? Is it silent?

Sounds like some ActRaiser inspiration, too. It seems great! I'm glad this actually turned out to be cool; not everything people get excited about from Directs always does. This feels like a game that would do well with a demo. Thanks for the review!

@LikelySatan Worth it.

Too bad Jeff Goldblum and/or Michael Crichton/David Koepp don't get royalties for the line that everyone will apparently use with dinosaur-related content for eternity. 😂

@The_Nintendo_Pedant I know. Give me an "h" or maybe a "w."

Yeah, but it doesn't have Game-Key Cards. 10/10, Day-One Buy.

Ah. This is for Europe. I wondered, because NA hasn't gotten a Game Trial since Switch 2's launch. 🤔

This was fun and clever. But his meter, if I'm talking about the right thing, was frustrating me while reading it.

Wow, that's a lot of tit! I hope all that tat is worth it.

@gcunit Weenie?

@Misima Oh, maybe. I'm not good about finishing things, most of the time. But that could have something to do with it. Though I think that generation is the favorite for many.

@Sonicka Well, we're still stewards to the lesser beings.

@Pillowpants That's true about the DLC. Do we have any indication that the DLC might have us travel to another location? That could mix it up.

What about hurting Metroid sales, too? I'd like for Metroid to not face any competition, so the series can get a proper showing of support.

Aww, Shadows also has a motorbike?

Ohhhh, the date thing. Right.

@Sonicka Maybe it's a commentary on humanity's destruction of wild places and our construction of green spaces in out urban settings. We relegate our nature to our little gardens.

@Misima Yes, the second generation. I never finished it. I remember liking it though. I finished Blue on the original GameBoy. Man, that was fun. Probably one of the first games I ever completed (not including a full Pokédex). Getting through the Elite 4 was tough.

They deleted their comment it seems, but I agree with the other sentiments. I feel like the point of that bit in the review was to give the reader an idea of where the reviewer is coming from. Like, "I play loads of RPGs, and this one's combat system is [fantastic/poor]." Or, "I love Pokémon, but I've never cared much for the combat system. Until now." It gives you an idea of how you might feel about the game if you're a similar gamer.
Reviews are essentially recommendations, one way or the other - play this, don't play this, maybe try it, etc. Unless we think computers should review things on a strict, if/then point-based system where it makes sure boxes are checked:
Does it have graphics? ✅️
Are the graphics 1080p? ✅️
Is the game 20+ hours? ✅️

I mean, I'm not sure complete objectivity would help readers to decide on a purchase. I really appreciate the reviews where, for instance, the reviewer says something like, "Even if you don't like RPGs, I urge you to give it a try."

Thanks for the review! This sounds like how I (think I) want Pokémon battles to be. I'm very intrigued, and I think I may check this out - [he says about too many games that get added to the list]. But I feel like I should try Arceus first. I haven't played a Pokémon RPG since Gold, I think. 😅

They should just make all photos digital and store them on a server or something. It's such a pain to buy more film, and I lose track of all my prints.