BlueKnight07

I've been playing Brawlout some, and it is legit. I wish there were more characters for sure, but the mechanics are solid, but different enough to allow for more aggressive play. The characters already there have their own unique feel. For the price it's worth a go.

Well thought out piece, though I think this represents what most people want and I keep waiting for the "not exactly what you wanted but still special in it's own way" Nintendo weirdness to kick in.

I do hope the online and VC is explained. Smash Bros. Switch would really make my day, even if it's a deluxe edition. That game deserves more time in the sun.

Past that, hoping for streaming apps, info on Kirby and Yoshi, Fire Emblem (seems like a safer bet not getting mentioned much), some third party surprises. For some reason I think Bayonetta is more likely than Metroid or Pokemon. Anything Retro is working on would steal the show for me.

@NoxAeturnus I feel stronger about Smash, maybe Pikmin than Pokemon happening this year. But I do hope you're right.

Hard to read a whole lot from this, other than a Direct is probably coming.

I'm not expecting a lot....maybe dates for Kirby and Yoshi. Some surprise games, for sure. Hopefully online questions get answered. Best news would be surprise third party support.

Already downloaded too many recently, so kinda glad for a slower week...never thought I'd say that.

I remember reading an interview with Miyamoto a long time ago, and he was asked where Oracle of Ages and Seasons fit in the timeline. He never really answered, but said that Zelda is more like a tv drama, as in many episodes with their own stories with a very loose continuity.

I also remember how the opening to Skyward Sword explained that the different stories truly are true legends that never perfectly connect. To me, that's a big part of what makes Zelda Zelda. Getting frustrated with the timeline is missing the point.

That said, I think we'll one day find out the different timelines converged and Breath of the Wild is the furthest in the future. There's too many references to the three timelines not to be. The map references the downfall and child lines a lot. But then there's Rito and Koroks from the adult timeline in the game. It'll be a long time before we really know.

Seems like most big publishers are trying to get away with 16 GB when 32 GB are available anyway...

Learning this game was coming was when I realized Bethesda was being for real about the Switch and wasn't playing around. It was also the point where naysayers had to draw back and acknowledge the Switch has something to offer console and pc gamers. Maybe not the best graphics, but serviceable graphics and same gameplay on a portable system.

Very well spoken editorial, it hit me in the heart, really did.

Merry Christmas to all, and I sincerely hope the community stays well and healthy from here and for years to come.

Well, quite a bit was added while it lasted.

@Ralizah @NEStalgia you're right about the legends part. The opening to Skyward Sword tried to make that clear.

Ok, getting it.

Just keeps getting better...2017 is my best gaming year, hands down.

This looks good...I'm interested.

And the good news just keeps rolling in. I just hope it maintains momentum and the games keep coming.

@AG_Awesome I have to agree. As much as I loved Street Fighter, Killer Instinct, etc. I could never get good enough at thumb rolls to play well. Smash has been my fighting game ever since.

Sounds better than expected. Bothers me that there's no blocking, though. It makes the experience different, but seems like it limits strategies.

Welcome good sir. Please keep the reviews coming, and I've always enjoyed the editorials.

I personally remember when I was supposed to start calling Princess Toadstool Princess Peach and Dr. Robotnik Dr. Eggman. I think this won't kill them.

I've browsed this site for almost two years now, and do hate to see you leave. I wish you the best of luck.

A lot of good choices. For some reason I want to try Never Stop Sneakin'...

Ah, good news. For those that don't know, Wasteland was a spiritual predecessor to Fallout and Fallout 2 on PC. Wasteland 2 is a recent pc game generally seen as a spiritual sequel to all of those. There isn't anything quite like this on Switch right now. Glad to see it.

It's been a good year, without question. It's amazing looking back that all these titles were coordinated for the first year, really the first nine months since the launch. Bayonetta 1+2 is still to come for year one. Just bring out SSB Switch and we'll probably have another at 50%.

The attach rates are impressive for any Zelda or Mario game. Part of it may be getting them in the first year, but they're amazing entries, to boot. Spatoon 2 is the big surprise for me. Who knows, it and ARMS may keep a slow burn and surprise some more. It's a good time to be a Nintendo gamer. 😊

@SLIGEACH_EIRE just wanted to say I'm glad to see you got a Switch. I like my Wii U a lot, too, and still use it. I honestly never felt like that hardware had a fair chance to shine. But I do think you'll like the Switch and those games. I would encourage you to look into I am Setsuna on eshop based on your selections. MK8, ARMS and Splatoon 2 are still very good for online multiplayer if you want that. Hope to keep seeing you post, it's always been fun to read.

To me this represents everything wrong with most big third party games...may be a great concept and loaded with content in the end, but money usually gets in the way of polish or available content at release. In this case there seems to be no QA at all. Or there's so much of a hidden charge (microtransactions) to really play the game that it can't be worth it. Or you have to buy an SD card even after you buy a physical version. Why is Capcom the company that seems to be figuring this out?!

Sry about the rant, there's some good stuff on Switch now and more incoming. Just gets frustrating when a game like this comes along.

I was hoping this would happen, but wasn't expecting it tonight. I'm glad to see this Bayonetta 3. Nintendo really seems committed to keeping the franchise.

Glad to see. Nintendo is clearly serious about the Switch library being varied and up to snuff.

Wow, just wow.

As long as the games keep coming, I'm happy. Third party won't be able to ignore Nintendo for a while.

Seems like this is the one of the few games these days that stands well without DLC. I'd rather have a sequel down the line.

For a long I've complained about no info on VC, but starting to not care anymore. The Switch is getting good stuff to play, and my Wii U is still hooked up so I have that VC. I just wish I knew whether I'll ever get to play Star Fox and Star Fox 2 on my Switch...

Not a big surprise I suppose. I'm just waiting for a Switch review at this point. Definitely not a priority for me.

The one thing that really irked me the most during the N64 days was watching a lot of my favorite series drift over to PlayStation. Mega Man was chief among them. I appreciated the games that did go to later consoles, but not all of them ever came over.

But with the announcements, I see a completely legit attempt by Capcom to give Nintendo gamers the complete main line of Mega Man games, the X games too, of course. Personally, I'm very happy to see that. Hopefully this means Capcom is now taking the Switch seriously for it's other franchises. Time will tell, I guess.

Goodgoodgood.....

@MrGawain nah.

Wow, just wow...

I do like the art style. The main concern I have is how the game control/feels. The number one criticism of MM7 (wasn't a problem to me, but for many others) was that the timing of jumps and so on felt off compared to the NES games. Hopefully controls are good. The design is a clear jab at Mighty No. 9 in my eyes.

I have to say bravo on this one. All of the classic and X games, and then Mega Man 11?! I think they get this time.

To me, it's just amazing we're playing games like this on tablet hardware.

@SayGuh Lol, auto type got the better of me. I meant "remaster". Though I like the idea of a sequel, too.

@thesilverbrick Doing the exact same thing...

The Last Story teamster would be nice.

Well, at least it's still going.

@MattFox I think that game's rights belong to Blizzard. I would love to see that, too.

@ThanosReXXX Ah, good choice. I still got the original. 😛

I played Rock 'N Roll Racing a lot when I was younger. I'm very tempted.

Sounds like we need a Wave Race, Nintendo.

Maybe we're getting a life size plush of Rush now...

@Grumblevolcano Agreed. I'm thinking Kirby and Yoshi will come along sooner rather than later, but not clear at all. Hopefully Retro has something good soon. At least the Switch is selling...

Sale is good...gotta say it made me realize they've put quite a few games on it so far. I got the ones I wanted before and during black Friday, but Ubisoft as well as Bethesda earned some support this year in my eyes.

I've had it since launch and did not know about this.