This game is an absolute delight and addictive just going around smashing the layers up, I can’t get enough. My only negative is Hilltop, I found that place to be underwhelming, there were a few Kingdoms in Odyssey that I also found underwhelming also, Lost Kingdom and Cap Kingdom.
@GinMiguel To be fair, Mario is Nintendo’s bread and butter, he built the house, there has to be more Mario than any other title, he sells more systems than those titles
It’s kind of like Mc Donald’s not serving Coke and Big Mac’s
It’s heavily rumoured that this is a new team formed for Donkey Kong Bananza with some members from the 3D Mario team EPD8, I’d imagine Yoshiaki Koizumi is overseeing this project, I’d pretty certain the next 3D Mario has been in development for some years but Nintendo needs Donkey Kong to shine before they release Mario, I also believe it’s going to be an Open-world Mario title
I would like to see unknown actors, new talent, I’m sick of the obsession in the gaming community to having already well known and rich actors taking these parts. The obsession for Tom Holland playing Link was getting ridiculously cringe
Looks charming, but I’d rather see a Zelda style like the Wii U demo back in 2011, I suppose similar to Twilight Princess but mix it up somewhat with the character designs
I mean isn’t that what Sony always did with the PlayStation?
The problem with Nintendo and having big gimmicks is that it can create a problem with games years later and now they can be played on newer systems. Trying to be different can have it’s own drawbacks
Ideally Donkey Kong Bananza should be a launch game with Mario Kart World, as fantastic as Mario Kart is, and how it appeals to so many millions, not everyone is into racing games and I believe a brand new adventure game is needed on launch day with it
@LittleBe4r Sorry to hear, it happened to my friend, he spends an absolute fortune on Nintendo games, more of a gamer than me and he was part of he’s mates family plan so he missed out. He’s hoping to buy the GameCube controller which is only available through the Nintendo Store at the moment I think
Luckily he ordered the switch 2 from Very as it went live
@MischiefMaker I never got anything from Argos saying it was cancelled, only an email through PayPal saying Argos had refunded me even though I didn’t think they take anything until it’s shipped? So that’s why I checked my order with Argos and saw that it was cancelled when I clicked on my order
@johnvboy It’s odd, I’ve had no official email from Argos saying it has been cancelled, only an email from PayPal saying Argos has refunded me the price of the system when I go on my order it says so it’s cancelled. So not sure what is going on
I’m still waiting for an invite from Nintendo Store…
I wish this was a day 1 release It looks epic There were rumours of a new team being put together at EPD to make a new Donkey Kong game, but nobody was sure if it was a new 2D game or 3D, I assume some members from the 3D Mario team are part of this game
The games look great but underwhelming there was no first party adventure game shown for launch day, was expecting the new 3D Mario game by now at least. I feel Mario Kart should be the Christmas game
@LadyCharlie One last thing I’d like to add to your comment in regards to supporting trans women and girls, young trans girls shouldn’t be a thing, not at least anyone under 18, because that in my eyes would be criminal abuse to a child, having transition surgery before adulthood is child cruelty
We are seeing more court cases now of adults that were transitioned as children who are now taking their parents and doctors to court.
@LadyCharlie 15 years ago I fully supported my friend transition. Actually I’ll be happy to show you a photo of us both, she’s pretty epic
You probably don’t believe a word of that but continue trying to make me out to be a monster.
I’m glad you replied to me though, I mean I have spoken to you a number of times on here and been very polite but you seem to take issue with me for some reason and only now seem to want to reply to me.
@Polvasti Well the beautiful thing of a democracy is having differing views and opinions, it’s only when people try and silence others and have them cancelled that it becomes dangerous and that’s what’s happening now and some of the grotesque comments that have been made to women in regard to all this have been abhorrent and sickening, death threats and calling on violence from people in the trans community has been sickening.
@Polvasti You’re absolutely right, J K Rowling should keep her mouth shut, not talk about anything that may concern her or others, stay silent and do nothing and remain subservient like all women should. That’s what you would love.
I will always stand up for women and girls, my mother who is my hero who taught me to stand up for my beliefs even if it upsets others, I’ll always remain that way.
@Polvasti J K Rowling is in full support of the Trans community. Somebody has been listening to the nasty mob again and not actually read what she has been trying to say for many years now, and again it all comes down to men, mostly heterosexual and gay men mansplaining to women what they should accept, and if they don’t they will be screamed and shouted at and bullied and then cancelled
@Tobiaku It’s ridiculous, I love this site it’s just so sad seeing it cave in to a vicious mob who are mostly men telling women what they should accept. So wrong
Has Hogwarts Legacy been cancelled on here because of J K Rowling? I didn’t see any articles about this.
But if that is the case then I find it morally wrong that a person who is staunch about protecting young girls and female rights and safe spaces held in such a terrible way that her important work is blacklisted, even on gaming sites. one day we are going to look back on this in shame, when people finally come to their senses.
I’ve heard rumours that apparently it’s going to have Smell-O-Vision, you place these fragranced cartridges in a slot similar to fragrant plug ins, they pump out lovely smells and stenches depending on the level or scene in a game.
It has been a long wait for another Donkey Kong, though I’m hoping for a 3D Donkey Kong game next, I think it’s gone as far as it could go with side scrolling games, considering some of the best Doneky Kong games came out in the 90’s, it needs to evolve, even if the game had 2D sections in a 3D setting.
@OldGamer999 Odyssey is 7 years old this October, but this has been the longest we have been without a 3D Mario game, even knowing about one, actually that’s got to be a record, being it’s the main series for Nintendo. Something huge must be coming for 3D Mario
I know others count Bowser’s Fury as a stopgap 3D Mario game but it was only a short game
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Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
The guy with the person who is filming the footage could play Link himself
As for people wanting well known celebs to play Ganondorf, I’d prefer an actor unknown, the generic masses are celebrity obsessed here
Re: Takaya Imamura's Comment On Super Mario Odyssey's 8th Anniversary Makes Us Feel Very Old
@Flangela No, it’s just that I have my underpants on the wrong way round
Re: Takaya Imamura's Comment On Super Mario Odyssey's 8th Anniversary Makes Us Feel Very Old
There is something very special of every 3D Mario release on a new Nintendo system.
Mario really is Nintendo's magic box of experimentation and wonder. Ever since Mario 64 I’ve always wondered what they could think of next
I believe the next instalment is going to be pretty marvellous when it comes to us
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
This game is an absolute delight and addictive just going around smashing the layers up, I can’t get enough. My only negative is Hilltop, I found that place to be underwhelming, there were a few Kingdoms in Odyssey that I also found underwhelming also, Lost Kingdom and Cap Kingdom.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Developer Has Been Revealed
@GinMiguel To be fair, Mario is Nintendo’s bread and butter, he built the house, there has to be more Mario than any other title, he sells more systems than those titles
It’s kind of like Mc Donald’s not serving Coke and Big Mac’s
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
It’s heavily rumoured that this is a new team formed for Donkey Kong Bananza with some members from the 3D Mario team EPD8, I’d imagine Yoshiaki Koizumi is overseeing this project, I’d pretty certain the next 3D Mario has been in development for some years but Nintendo needs Donkey Kong to shine before they release Mario, I also believe it’s going to be an Open-world Mario title
Re: Rumour: The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
I would like to see unknown actors, new talent, I’m sick of the obsession in the gaming community to having already well known and rich actors taking these parts. The obsession for Tom Holland playing Link was getting ridiculously cringe
Re: Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
@Spaceman44 Extremely ageist, maybe sort that out
Re: Fans Have Noticed Someone's Name Is Missing From Mario Kart World's Credits
@Jayenkai My deepest condolences for watching such awful drivel, soaps really are the pitfalls of horror
Re: Random: If We Could Get A Zelda: Wind Waker Sequel Like This, We'd Be Ecstatic
Looks charming, but I’d rather see a Zelda style like the Wii U demo back in 2011, I suppose similar to Twilight Princess but mix it up somewhat with the character designs
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
@Not_Soos I enjoy reading your posts. Stick around, you’re a decent person.
Re: Video: 20+ Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2
Question 19, I believe a new team was formed for Donkey Kong Bananza with Yoshiaki Koizumi overseeing its development
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
I mean isn’t that what Sony always did with the PlayStation?
The problem with Nintendo and having big gimmicks is that it can create a problem with games years later and now they can be played on newer systems. Trying to be different can have it’s own drawbacks
Nintendo knows it’s success is with handhelds
Re: Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
Ideally Donkey Kong Bananza should be a launch game with Mario Kart World, as fantastic as Mario Kart is, and how it appeals to so many millions, not everyone is into racing games and I believe a brand new adventure game is needed on launch day with it
Re: Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
@LittleBe4r Sorry to hear, it happened to my friend, he spends an absolute fortune on Nintendo games, more of a gamer than me and he was part of he’s mates family plan so he missed out. He’s hoping to buy the GameCube controller which is only available through the Nintendo Store at the moment I think
Luckily he ordered the switch 2 from Very as it went live
Re: Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
@LittleBe4r Oh I hope I’ll be fine as I had trouble with Argos
Re: Community: What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
Where is my 3D Mario?
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@Duncanballs I see, that was probably why
They still haven’t even emailed me yet explaining any of this
I’m glad I was able to order from Nintendo though
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@MischiefMaker I got the confirmation too.
It could be because I made my order through PayPal and not a credit card. Argos have yet to email telling me it’s cancelled 😕
I hope your order will be fine though
Re: Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
@IceClimbers Ahh I don’t believe it’s the exact same team, I’m pretty certain a new group was formed, I’m sure the 3D Mario team have been busy developing the next 3D Mario and I have a hunch that will be an open-world Mario game
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/rumour_the_next_donkey_kong_is_being_developed_by_the_super_mario_odyssey_team
Re: Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
@NoPhysicalNoBuy There were rumours going back a few years ago that it was being developed by a new group at EPD
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/rumour_the_next_donkey_kong_is_being_developed_by_the_super_mario_odyssey_team
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@StreetDev92 I hope you managed to get your gear. It’s going to be a pricey month for me but worth it
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@MischiefMaker I never got anything from Argos saying it was cancelled, only an email through PayPal saying Argos had refunded me even though I didn’t think they take anything until it’s shipped? So that’s why I checked my order with Argos and saw that it was cancelled when I clicked on my order
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@StreetDev92 I had the same issue, took me a while
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@RupeeClock It could be why, I did mine through PayPal, not sure why that would be a problem though? It’s set with my bank
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
Got my invite and at first there was no option to pre-order any Switch 2 or Bundle at Nintendo Store and eventually I was able to.
Hopefully it won’t be cancelled like my Argos order was
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@johnvboy It’s odd, I’ve had no official email from Argos saying it has been cancelled, only an email from PayPal saying Argos has refunded me the price of the system when I go on my order it says so it’s cancelled. So not sure what is going on
I’m still waiting for an invite from Nintendo Store…
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@MischiefMaker Check your order with Argos, mine has been cancelled
Re: Gallery: We're Going Bananas For These New Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
I wish this was a day 1 release
It looks epic
There were rumours of a new team being put together at EPD to make a new Donkey Kong game, but nobody was sure if it was a new 2D game or 3D, I assume some members from the 3D Mario team are part of this game
Re: Hands On: Rock Surfing And Boulder Bashing - 'Donkey Kong Bananza' Is Brilliantly Bonkers
@Cia We don’t know when Metroid will be released, only Mario Kart is there for launch day
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
@OorWullie I was just about the reply to you about this. It’s great news 😉
I’m hoping it’s as good as PS5, playing Astro Bot is epic with those haptics on there
Thank you for getting back to me, mate. Have a great day
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
@OorWullie Probably right. They would have mentioned it.
Disappointing really considering Nintendo was the first to feature rumble in the 64 controller
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
Anything about the haptics?
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
The games look great but underwhelming there was no first party adventure game shown for launch day, was expecting the new 3D Mario game by now at least. I feel Mario Kart should be the Christmas game
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
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Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@LadyCharlie One last thing I’d like to add to your comment in regards to supporting trans women and girls, young trans girls shouldn’t be a thing, not at least anyone under 18, because that in my eyes would be criminal abuse to a child, having transition surgery before adulthood is child cruelty
We are seeing more court cases now of adults that were transitioned as children who are now taking their parents and doctors to court.
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@LadyCharlie 15 years ago I fully supported my friend transition. Actually I’ll be happy to show you a photo of us both, she’s pretty epic
You probably don’t believe a word of that but continue trying to make me out to be a monster.
I’m glad you replied to me though, I mean I have spoken to you a number of times on here and been very polite but you seem to take issue with me for some reason and only now seem to want to reply to me.
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@Polvasti Well the beautiful thing of a democracy is having differing views and opinions, it’s only when people try and silence others and have them cancelled that it becomes dangerous and that’s what’s happening now and some of the grotesque comments that have been made to women in regard to all this have been abhorrent and sickening, death threats and calling on violence from people in the trans community has been sickening.
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@Polvasti You’re absolutely right, J K Rowling should keep her mouth shut, not talk about anything that may concern her or others, stay silent and do nothing and remain subservient like all women should. That’s what you would love.
I will always stand up for women and girls, my mother who is my hero who taught me to stand up for my beliefs even if it upsets others, I’ll always remain that way.
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@Polvasti J K Rowling is in full support of the Trans community. Somebody has been listening to the nasty mob again and not actually read what she has been trying to say for many years now, and again it all comes down to men, mostly heterosexual and gay men mansplaining to women what they should accept, and if they don’t they will be screamed and shouted at and bullied and then cancelled
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
@Tobiaku It’s ridiculous, I love this site it’s just so sad seeing it cave in to a vicious mob who are mostly men telling women what they should accept. So wrong
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
Has Hogwarts Legacy been cancelled on here because of J K Rowling? I didn’t see any articles about this.
But if that is the case then I find it morally wrong that a person who is staunch about protecting young girls and female rights and safe spaces held in such a terrible way that her important work is blacklisted, even on gaming sites.
one day we are going to look back on this in shame, when people finally come to their senses.
I’m gay myself and find this absolutely nonsense
Re: Random: The Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour? Scroll Wheel Shoulder Buttons
I’ve heard rumours that apparently it’s going to have Smell-O-Vision, you place these fragranced cartridges in a slot similar to fragrant plug ins, they pump out lovely smells and stenches depending on the level or scene in a game.
Take that with a pinch of salt!
Re: Video: "It's Got Big Nintendo Vibes" - We Dive Into Astro Bot With Our Friends At Push Square
@OldGamer999 Sorry for the delay in replying.
It has been a long wait for another Donkey Kong, though I’m hoping for a 3D Donkey Kong game next, I think it’s gone as far as it could go with side scrolling games, considering some of the best Doneky Kong games came out in the 90’s, it needs to evolve, even if the game had 2D sections in a 3D setting.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Developer Seemingly Revealed
So I’m assuming Echoes of Wisdom was this rumoured game?
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/zelda_remake_specialist_grezzo_is_hiring_for_a_new_medieval_and_stylish_project
Re: Random: Someone 3D Printed The Rumoured 'Switch 2' Design
I prefer playing my switch docked but the bigger size would be handy, wondering though if the screen will be 1080p
Re: Video: "It's Got Big Nintendo Vibes" - We Dive Into Astro Bot With Our Friends At Push Square
@OldGamer999 Odyssey is 7 years old this October, but this has been the longest we have been without a 3D Mario game, even knowing about one, actually that’s got to be a record, being it’s the main series for Nintendo. Something huge must be coming for 3D Mario
I know others count Bowser’s Fury as a stopgap 3D Mario game but it was only a short game
Re: Poll: Good-Feel's Goemon-Inspired Switch Game 'Bakeru' Is Out This Week, Are You Getting It?
I bought this game from Japan earlier in the year, a jolly good platform adventure game.
Highly recommend, some levels reminded me a little of Mario Odyssey, especially Bowsers Kingdom with one that stood out.
Many varied levels that surprised me