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@Slowdive Awesome, thanks! Don’t know if I’ll be able to justify this one... (especially since I own a third already), but super cool that there’s a physical trilogy available. And yeah, Play-Asia is the best. (Now Playasia I guess.) Been occasionally shopping there for many years. On Switch I got the Japanese (or Asian?) Okami, some version of Mr. Driller... maybe something else too. Isn’t that all so interesting? 😅

@Slowdive Does that import have an English option? Possibly? Maybe? Some do. (Thanks for doing my homework!)

@YoshiTails Was just going to say Toad, that would be perfect! (Was going to tell someone who said it would probably be first party.)

Midna would actually be really special. That would be awesome. Or maybe Tetra... whatever, I don’t even play my copy of Ultimate lol. (More of a Melee man.)

@Octorok385 Can’t wait to finally play this title! I just ordered a vesa converter adapter for my non vesa monitor and a rotating desk arm thing for Tate mode last night! Only about 35 bucks total 🙂

(Though Sunday I also ordered a 40 + 5 dollar shipping refurbished Switch dock so I can switch freely between my monitor and TV. Already have a proper spare Nintendo power adapter.)

(My list in order of importance.)

Q*bert

Q*bert

Chibi-Robo

Earthworm Jim

Q*bert

Trix Rabbit

Q*bert

Q*bert

On the one hand I’m annoyed this isn’t DLC for MK8D, but on the other hand I kinda like the idea of all the existing cartridges being mostly complete without need for an online update/separate purchase.

@Turbo857 Oh hey, thanks btw! Maybe I’ll go check out your channel! (Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Easter, etc. lol)

@Austrian I wonder what the number is now... not including every random space themed, twin stick, single screen, hybrid genre, pseudo shmup in existence... just actual scrolling shooters.
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Must be in the millions by now... 🤔

Massive SD card here (as of late last year), but also I tried to purge my list a couple times, so I know the sting of letting go of the past, but also the freedom it brings.

(But... still wanted to keep some massive games available, along with some of the first demos I got in 2017/18, so... new card. Plus basically every game I own I keep downloaded... was mostly talking about demos and other trash... I’m too tired to edit, this is all pointless. I’m sorry, good night. I liked this article, definitely relates to the reasons given as to why we do this.)

@GrailUK Exactly what I was going to say.

@ToadBrigade Me neither, but I don’t think I’ve given it a real shot, and I suspect the same for you.

Perhaps instead of approaching it like “here’s a bunch of tools, let’s see what I can do with them,” maybe take some time to daydream about makes you happy in games, what little scene would be fun. And do that before you even turn on the Switch and sit down. Just like... idk, I like cozy little old school dungeon platforming games with generic bats and ghosts... hopping around with a sword, solving a puzzle or two, swinging from a chain... it just takes a minute or two to get inspired if you give yourself a chance. I may actually try this, but... it’ll be competing against my dream of shooting a short film, so... maybe.

Sorry if I sounded preachy, just see this way too often, hate to see people casually selling themselves short. Like I’m no game developing savant either, but... I bet we can bother muster the confidence to create something great. (In this game or otherwise.) Peace and cheers!

They don’t ever release US numbers... do they...

(That’s more is a statement then a question, so I left off the question mark.)

@shonenjump86 Interested, but... I think I have just about enough games to fill the hole in my heart already. 😅

I may eventually get to this one. Totally weird compared to the original NES version, but... I don’t dislike it. (I bought the first one on Switch, haven’t played it too much though.)

Gonna have to see a trailer, but this seems pretty sick

@Tandy255 IKR? And Q*bert, Dig Dug, etc... these are the types of video game characters I want to both play as, and see represented.

(And to further add to the obvious; the NA box art kills it this time. Probably because it was made by a western developer who gave a damn about their game, unlike when a Japanese release is handled by a somewhat detached localization team... especially back in the 80s-90s.)

@somnambulance Yeah, I played a couple hours of Pikmin co-op, and I know what you mean. But yeah, it’s great that some games can still affect me like that. (And I don’t always have to rely on nostalgia.)

@SwitchVogel No you’re completely right about all that. I was only speculating based on how unfinished it seemed... like it was just a side project a few people were doing in their spare time. Also Japanese developers can be very cheap (or the employees will work for less... sort of a dedication, cultural thing, as you probably know) and they can also be very efficient. Buuuut, I over exaggerated, it probably was a good few million spent.

Anyway, dang shame, amiright? Maybe someday it will be polished... perhaps by the modding community...

@somnambulance Right, that’s a good way to put it. I too let it drag, but to be honest, I wasn’t able to commit to gaming much at the time (still play rather infrequently), and didn’t actually get very far into the game. I was really savoring the first part like you said. I sorta forgot, but you mentioning it reminded me... Really need to go back to it. 😁 (Actually Pikmin 3 Deluxe almost clicked in a similar way for me, and I haven’t played much at all of that one... I love my backlog!!) 😄

@somnambulance It really does have a unique atmosphere. Like what indie games used to feel like before they were churned out by the truckload. I’m thinking fresh like Cave Story back in 2004. Made with love... I guess that’s what gives it its special feel.

Hard to describe...

Congrats to Sukuna for joining the 1 million seller Switch title list.

@SwitchVogel I doubt they spent a full million developing and marketing it.

Look I’m just trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, because the other option is that they’re just utterly incompetent...

Wait, so I can’t just get on YouTube and watch it there?

@Spiders Oh yes, Wario World is awesome if like me, you go in with zero expectations. Reminds me that I need to go back and finish it, happened upon it for a steal of a deal, but never got very far. Loved it though. I agree with your suggestions though. Could be a lot more lively and creative. (But given the budget this game probably had, not too shabby.)

@kgbkgb Heh, thanks. I half expected people to take it seriously and start trying to prove me wrong. 😛

BOTW2, Prime 4, Bayo 3, Donkey Kong World, Odyssey 2, Zelda WW/TP pack, new 2D Zelda (or remake), Kiby’s Dreamworld... all announced for this year. You heard it here first.

Gonna add my comment in support of Wario LAND. (Or Wario World, that was kind of cool too.)

Probably would not buy. $40 and you got yourself a Probably would buy.

@JasmineDragon Hey! I really appreciate the detailed breakdown!

I guess it comes down to if I have enough time to sink into it. If I’m able to plunk down lots of hours and not worry about the time, I could see myself getting invested, even in the crafting.

Anyway, thanks again, I’ll keep this one on my list.

@Razer I totally agree. Expecting “weird,” hoping for cool or at least serviceable and straightforward.

Yeah this is cool. The industry could use another high profile award show.

It’s not that hard to understand why Nintendo doesn’t just dump all their old games on the eShop. Every time Nintendo releases an old game, it gets less exciting, and thus less valuable. Just look at how many people complain about Switch Online that “we already have these games,” or “I’ve already played this.”

They know what they’re doing, and like it or not, carefully timed, slow trickle release schedules are a part of valuing IPs.

@JasmineDragon Do you play a lot of turn based RPGs, or is this one of the first? Just wondering how the combat is for someone new to that stuff... never been drawn to this style of game, but the art is so dang good, I’m tempted to see if I can do it... though... not huge into crafting either... meh. Maybe someday.

@Razer Wasn’t there a fan reveal trailer of a next gen console called the Nintendo ON back in the Revolution days? (Early ‘06 probably)

Seemed cool at the time. There was so much hype leading up to the awesome GameCube’s successor... and then we got another GameCube with a weird controller. 😅

(I was all in on the Wii at the time, don’t get me wrong lol.)

Wow, I voted Super Nintendo Switch thinking it would surely be in 3rd place or lower, but looks like lots of people really think that’s what it’ll be, or like me, just prefer it to “pro” or “new,” even though I suspect it’ll be something dumb like that. I guess pro is fine, whatever.

DX or LX would be better I think. Or Nintendo Switch Fat.

I’ll try it when or if it becomes available in America.

@Ghost_of_Hasashi Haven’t played Mania, and only the Freedom Planet demo. Given what little I know, I might even like FP better.

@rockodoodle For real. A few of those and they’d be in the game.

@rockodoodle I too would like to see them succeed... but they need to take it a little more seriously. They’re getting close, but still feels like just a side hustle for them. (If I upgrade to a compatible Apple TV, I’ll check it out... if Apple Arcade still exists by then.)

Yeah these articles can be a little tiresome, but in NL’s defense, it’s sort of fun (and optional) to talk rumors with the community. Plus it’s clearly labeled under the “rumor” label... so don’t click if you don’t like it. Clearly plenty of us click and comment, so they keep doing it.

That said... maybe back it off just a bit NL ha.

@FargusPelagius Yeah I thought about that too kinda.

Might get bored with this one, but cool idea...

@CurtisABXY Agreed, except for me I’d like a return to something akin to the style of Dreamland 2. (Or the original)

I wasn’t on board with all the Blizzard hating, and didn’t quite get what all the crying was about, but then there was WC3 Reforged... they’ve irreversibly tarnished their reputation with me at this point... hope the can do something about that mess of a game.

Huh. It’s a’ight.

Edit: Am I the only who would’ve appreciated a little more effort to make Pikachu realistically interact with his environment? Like no stool wobble or anything.

Other than that, I guess it was fine. 🙂

@PBandSmelly LOL nice 👍

And haven’t had the chance to hear it yet (if it’s out this early?), but actually kind of excited. Sort of a casual fan of Katy and Pokémon alike, so should be cool.

Great, another 2+ years of Switch Pro rumors...

@Kieroni I hear ya friend. I bought a 512gb card so hopefully it will “solve” my problem, haha. Nah the real fix is coming from me also strictly curbing my buying habits, and just enjoying what I have. 😛 Backlog problems are fun problems to have! So many fun, curated-by-me games!

And yeah, I didn’t think you were, just more of a general precautionary recommendation... 👍 (My point being that I think you’ll enjoy it if you don’t fall into a hype trap, or set unreasonable expectations... sounds like you’ll be just fine. Whoever described it as “cozy” was right on.)

@Kieroni Don’t hype it up for yourself, just go in and let it do it’s quirky thing! Worth it imo. (Bought it, but I haven’t put a lot of time into it yet.) I liked what I played back when it came out, but yeah, working on my backlog too. Being a little more strict this year about finishing the games I start.

@CosmoXY Well at least you and I can have fun with it. 😃 Might even be a good song... it’s a song right? Barely read it lol.

This is kind of awesome actually. And weird. I like it.