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@JohnnyMind Eh, I think i disagree with this take. Important note here that I haven't seen the Galaxy movie yet- I've had a lot of games to work through, and when I'm not working through them, I'm working
Anyways, I have to disagree that you can say that it has merit automatically because humans were involved. I really do respect artists and the work they put in, and I hate hate hate AI (I want to be a creative writer. My prospects aren't looking good at the moment lol), but I feel like human effort does not automatically equal merit. I would say, from an artistic point of view, the Mario Galaxy Movie has more artistic merit, but perhaps it's worse at telling a story than AI (which is what the critics are looking for! How well does something tell a story!)
All things with artistic merit are made by humans. Not all things made by humans have artistic merit. But critics aren't looking for artistic merit, they're looking for technique.
That's just my two cents, however. Maybe I'll change my mind when I think about this more.

@rvcolem1 see initially the joke was me getting shot for making the joke, but I decided that that may go against the rules so I didn't do it. Would've probably been funnier if I did. Lesson learned probably

I keep forgetting about this game and then being reminded of its existence. It certainly isn't a title I'm watching over.

See, that was a pun on the title "overwatch," and i swapped their order. I'm a comedic genius.

What is all this rotten fruit for? I appreciate the donations, at least.

@RoboCube are there actually? I've played for ~15 hours and the game seems rock solid so far.

Yooooo
I have the Steelbook edition preordered, and im eagerly awaiting its arrival. Although by the time it arrives I'll be in college, so i might not have the time to play it. Eh, what can ya do?
Is the digital copy of the OG Sky solely for PC? I already have it on there. If it's on modern consoles, that'd genuinely be the coolest thing ever.

"Cmon, open comments. Cmon, open comments, cmon, open comments- YEAHHHHHHH BREAK OUT THE POPCORN BOYSSSSS"

Hm. I mean, it is what people have been asking for, and been saying they'd pay for, so we'll see how this goes, I suppose. For me, it probably won't affect much. Games i really want, I buy physically. Otherwises, digital.

Eh, honestly, I dunno about this one. I'm a big JRPG guy, but this one looks so... sterile? I don't know how to describe it, but nothing seems to be actually interesting. I mean, sure, mechs, but what beyond that piece of set dressing is there to be interested in?
I'll probably give this one a pass. I have enough games on my plate as-is.

Readying my Attorney-themed clown makeup

@SalvorHardin hate to say it, but that's the most accurate description of Tangle and Whsiper you'll ever see. Niche as in they'll never reach the main Sonic cast, popular as in they're probably the most popular spinoff characters, period.

Opening the article and seeing that my letter I wrote on a whim one random Sunday got star letter made my week thank you so much

Honestly, I'm totally fine with some games being only for people you know. Overcooked would be no fun if you played with ransoms online, and I would think the same would be said for Mario Party and the like.

Oh yeah, eight gen Nintendo stuff had so many little things I loved about them. While I do like how sleek the S2 is, a little bit more whimsy would do it a lot of good.

I found Nintendo Life crediting Time Extension much funnier than i think it had any right to be.

I'm ngl, i know nothing about Goemon besides the fact i used some of his spirits in SSBU. I'll maybe give it a try if it's ever translated into english.

Aw man, I'll be at work during the direct I'll watch it once i get home, though.

As many in the comments said, though, hoping for Ace Attorney 7.

@AussieMcBucket if anyone did, I'm sure it was a free space.

I would pick up Jamboree, but I'm too lonely. It's nice to see more languages supported, though. More variety in game options overseas is great!

waiting for the day genAI creates an avengers moment where past protagonists and antagonists band together to punch the GenAI bubble until it pops.

The section on Bubsy 4D mentions that the Purrfect Collection is coming out later in 2025.
Either way, 2026 seems pretty stacked. I'll pick up Fire Emblem, but not sure beyond that.

Capcom be doing anything but releasing new games, huh

Hmm, like Kraven, Ive never played a Tales game despite being a big JRPG person. Symphonia is in the backlog, so I think Ill play it soon to see if I like the franchise, and if I do, pick this one up when it comes out because frankly, it just looks cool.

No comments... It's so lonely here...
Thanks for including my letter! Honestly, the thing that caught my eye the most was the fact that there is a new good Bubsy on its way. I am now incredibly interested, as Bubsy on NSO was a "so bad it's good' game, so I'm interested to see what a genuinely good one is like.

I played Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter on Switch 2, then instantly went and played through the sequel on Steam. This has become one of my favorite series ever, and at this point Im only three games in. I will absolutely be buying this remake when it comes out.

Voted for Europe because I liked how the sprites were on the box. Most games back then (and even now) dont do that, and it's neat!

"The best music game out of Koei Techmo so far? You betcha." But does it have a Bernadetta and Marianne support? Thought not. Three Hopes remains winning.
I kid, I kid. I like ToTK, but the Warriors games aren't my cup of tea personally. Might pick it up when my backlog isn't so long.

Somehow, despite this being the perfect opportunity for necromancy or grave digging jokes, I can't think of any. Unfortunate.

I love Crypt, and Rift is on my wishlist. I might pick this up when it comes out on Switch.

Oh, I, uh, kinda forgot this game existed. Too much stuff coming out lately, got caught up in the tidal wave. May look into it more to see if it interests me.

@Truegamer79 Eh, I wouldn't say that games nowadays aren't made with passion and heart, or that games back then were (have you seen 80% of the NES/SNES/Genesis NSO libraries?). There are still plenty of games out here with passion, you just can't look at the call of duties or the FIFAs to find them.
Being intentional about what you play really allows that to shine through, and I'm happy to be a gamer right.

As someone who is an American who is also 16, yeah, I probably won't get much out of this. Not that that's a problem on the game's part though. Not every game needs to appeal to every audience!

@Banks Maybe! We'll all probably be busy and all that, though, so we'll see.

I think this is one of my favorite article that I've read on this site in awhile. The writing is excellent, storytelling is done incredibly well, and it reminded me that Home Circuit is a thing that existed. Would gather my friends and try it with them, but unfortunately, everyone I know is in college or is busy preparing for it. Spectacular article.

Hmm, pretty good review. I'm too invested in the Trails series right now, and Octopath 0 is coming out soon, for me to pick this up, but i will probably pick it up around the holidays.

It's called Mini Link and there aren't any small Links in the collab? Missed opportunity.

@Switching Your comments always get me to chuckle.

Maybe it is just because I'm biased towards Smash, but this game seems to just... not work with it's crossovers as well as Smash Bros. Dont get me wrong, I think the initial Yakuza, Miku, and Persona crossovers work just fine, as does the Megaman one and the TMNT one, but like, Minecraft Creeper? Spongebob? They just don't seem to fit, which is weird to say in a franchise with as zany a cast as Sonic, I know.

The low number of reviews and a high score reminds me of how a few days ago, on this site, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter's NS2 version has a 9.9 star rating.
Either way, game seems cool, backlog is miles long, so I won't be picking it up.

If you have a few friends to play with, you should absolutely pick up Rounds! I have it on steam, and it is absolutely amazing to play with friends!

Give me a Mega Absol controller and my money is yours

@ParsnipHero ah, thanks! I've never looked far into the review archives so I wasn't aware.

Pardon my short memory, and I've only been on this website for ~3 years, but is this the lowest review score for a Nintendo published game... Ever? Honestly, I'm a big FE fan, installed the game, played it for two hours, then didn't care about it again, so I didn't see the p2w stuff mentioned here, so the 4 shocked me.

I love how there is this tiny little ecosystem of Square JRPGs/TRPGs whose artists make crossover art for their games, it's genuinely one of the coolest things for me. Do more crossovers like this, please media.

Man, at this rate, we'll get Silksong before Inazum-
Wait a minute-

Octopath Traveler 0 is my most anticipated game at the moment, full stop. Pre ordered the collector's edition and I cannot wait for the game to release.

Huh. Somehow the six surprised me, despite the negativity on display in the article. Maybe I was focused on the high points a decent bit more?
Anyways, sounds like a fun game for an audience that I quite definitely am not.

They added Nino last month, so I'm sadly not gonna use any of these right now, but I'll probably pick a few up for future use.

Nintendo managed to price me out of one of my most anticipated ports. Congratulations.

Occasionally I think about how JRPG devs have so many choices for costume DLCs and yet swimsuits always end up on there without fail

GOTY for sure

Bro this is the sole reason i loved this direct. Octopath my beloved.

First game that i havent seen "a delayed game is eventually good but a rushed game is forever bad" comments on, and im assuming that's because this game has been delayed so so so many times

I'm sorry, but this is the same problem i have with that other Pokemon-like that is "Pokemon but edgy," in that, who wants pokemon but edgy???????? Middle schoolers? It's just edginess without a purpose beyond itself, and I can't get behind that.

@Misima Did you read the article? They ban the console for running two identical copies of the same game, not for buying used.

The review read like a 9/10 so I'm surprised to see an 8/10.
Either way I've been interested in this game for a few months now so i might pick it up soon enough.