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I got my copy preloaded on my Switch.

Having dumped untold amounts of hours in the original release, Curtain Call, Dragon Quest, and even Memory of Melodies, I cannot wait for this!

I'm not expecting a ton of releases in a short window, to be honest. But as long as we get what was previewed in a timely fashion (even if said fashion is one game a month), I'll be content. The NSO library is more nostalgic filler content between major releases for me anyway.

Just yesterday I sat through the entirety of Minish Cap in a single go. Because I had only ever played the game once at launch, and didn't remember it being so darn short? Kinda disappointing, really.

But I'm hoping we get the Oracle games next for the GB library, because I'd love to revisit those two.

I mean... his name is Link? Who am I to change his name?

But I'm also terribly dull and not great at parties, so...

My launch model still has some life in her yet. No sense in buying a new one when a "Switch 2" is likely 18 or so months away.

Tempting though it might be to get this particular model.

OH SNAP Binding Blade!

I will gladly replay this on the Japanese version of the app. Absolutely adore the game, and I know it mostly by heart as it is. Can't wait until it's added to the service.

I am both excited and kicking myself for choosing to wait for the physical copy in a couple weeks.

But it's fine, when it arrives, I am going to play this like it's 2002 again. ❤️

I got my physical copy ordered.

I'll be playing this one in a couple weekends after it arrives, reliving the good old days. 😊

I got my order in.

Tempting though it was to buy digitally, I'd rather have a physical copy handy to share.

... I thought all they had done was change the doors to look like the ones in the collection on Wii? Or Corruption?

Am I missing something? Is it really that big a deal?

Hoo boy, I did not expect that high a price tag...

I'm still shelling for it, as I feel there's enough content in each release to warrant it. Plus, favorite series ever.

I hope they eventually bring over 4, 5 and Nexus as well.

@Octane
Outside Nintendo curating the experience too heavily, why restrict it? It's a real time strategy game. Let the player be the one to judge what kinds of Pikmin are needed in the field for any given scenario.

But I suppose time will tell. The boxart shows all Pikmin types with the exception of Rock, which is sad for Rock Pikmin to be fair. But they were always the less cool Purple anyway.

@Travisemo007
Pikmin 3 removed Purple and White Pikmin from the main campaign. I think they were in some side content (IIRC?) but in the main campaign, you got the pink and rock Pikmin instead.

From the promotional material for this one, I see all the types including the new ice, so I'm hoping ALL types are included in the main scenario.

Fair enough, and I'd believe the PR.

They've been known to price some lesser tier games less than the standard $60, so it's perfectly fair to expect some major games at $70, most at $60, and a few at $40.

@Ryu_Niiyama
How does she keep her chest covered? IT DEFIES LOGIC AND GRAVITY

I got the Etrian Odyssey Collection. I was happiest about this, as it is tied for my favorite series of all time.

I wish it had been based on the superior Untold remakes, but I'm still happy.

Metroid Prime Remaster is great, and Pikmin 4 with a release date was phenomenal. Oh, and FINALLY Advance Wars.

It was a good time, good games.

Her top is so bizarre...

Somewhere, there's a blue monster muppet crying into a pillow out of happiness...

I'm looking forward to this one, as a huge Pikmin fan since the original's launch. The return of Purple and White Pikmin makes me happy, as their exclusion in Pikmin 3 was so sad. Ice Pikmin is also cool.

I'll definitely try the demo some time soon. I've been eager to hear more about this one, so it's nice to know I'll be playing it by this Summer.

Had to go back and rewatch this one because I didn't realize who it was at first. Rex looking mighty buff, mad respect.

I can't wait for this to get a release date, because once it drops, I'll be replaying the game.

Ordering it as soon as it pops up on Amazon. Been waiting over a year for this one, and it's a shame we still have to wait another two months.

Link's Awakening, on top of being my favorite Zelda game and among my Top 5 games of all time, remains one of the most bittersweet endings. Also because I adore Marin and the subtle romance hinted at between her and Link. Best pairing for Link, fight me.

Aside from that, because it's now on Switch: Final Fantasy IX, which still makes me cry every time I reach those credits.

I couldn't stop chuckling throughout the entire statement.

If this direct doesn't have some major announcements, all this effort for the good of humanity will have been wasted.

I wouldn't be thrilled about it, but I'll pay it. Choosing not to pay is just delaying the inevitable, as Nintendo games so rarely go on sale.

It's just the way the industry is headed, no sense being sour about it. Just be more choosy about what you buy.

Says the loony who's about to pay $100 for Theatrhythm.

I know I felt the hit.

Hoping the Direct helps boost the price a bit, even if it just restores the loss.

Interesting... I'm still buying it despite not being super hyped for it, but I guess it was only a matter of time before the big N moved into the $70 tier.

These are super adorable!!

The price is a bit steep I feel for what is essentially a handful of plushies, so I may not buy, but the temptation is there.

Is it strange that I'm hoping this movie does super well so they'll greenlight a sequel where we'll get to see Daisy?

Who would voice Daisy in a theoretical sequel?

This is what keeps me up at night...

The first film wasn't the greatest thing, narratively speaking. But I can't deny it was cool to see Pokemon in "live action". All of that, plus the world itself, were really well done.

I'd like to see a lot more of that world, but given that it's been nearly four years, I worry that any kind of sequel might not live up. But I do appreciate the first film for what it was.

I'd like to think that in some universe, Epheremelda was canonically Link's companion in Link to the Past.

Also, this is yet further proof that Ocarina of Time did nothing original and all its best ideas were copied wholesale from the superior SNES classic.

@Almighty-Koz
I know and understand the history of the expo, but if they hope to survive at this point they need to rethink their image and purpose, which is a tall order, I feel.

Having spent the majority of my life looking forward to this event, it's a bit of a downer knowing it won't ever be the same. But that's just the way the world works; everything changes, little remains the same...

@Nanami_Ataraxi
To also be fair, I got an unskippable video myself, but I genuinely started mashing A to skip the information so I wasn't sure if that one was skippable or not!

$21 for a single? I wouldn't have paid that in the heyday of tapes and CDs.

I give it a few days before you can search for the track online and find it available for download free, ripped from the CD. The only way to enjoy music for me.

@Nanami_Ataraxi
Strange, I didn't get that? After every two songs it paused the gameplay to show me information about the full release, but every time I had the option to just go back into the game. I was able to play nearly a dozen songs without any more than a few interruptions explaining the new features.

Dolls in general have always creeped me out, but this one as a cute face at least... the Mario get-up is scaring me though.

Update:
Having played the demo for about an hour, it's a great time. But the hardest difficulty (they added a fourth option) is damn hard. I doubt I'll manage more than a handful of songs that I feel in me bones. It's insane.

The game is an absolute blast, though.

Downloading the demo now.

February 17 cannot arrive fast enough.

Bunny Ears Mario.

Just because.

I misread the title as though the TCG was coming to an end, period. 😂

I recently bought a pack of cards for the son of a coworker, and was blown away by the inflated numbers on the cards. Coming from the Base Set days, and not having touched the TCG since 2000 or so, I felt so lost.

And this is why I'll stick to the old GBC games to get my TCG fix.

@JohnnyMind
That wasn't the only Pokemon version I tried. I played the original GBA releases as well (which I believe were the ones remade for Switch?) and still no dice. Mystery Dungeon just doesn't appeal to me, despite all the pros it's got going for it. And if the Etrian flavor didn't grab me (with Etrian Odyssey being among my favorite game series ever-- see my profile tag stating I'm an SQ fan), then it is what it is.

@KayFiOS
Yeah, I'll probably just buy the Digital Deluxe. It'll spare me having to wait for a delivery.

E3 but no console platform holders will be attending. Can it really be called E3 at that point?

Not that it really matters to me, as fun as it is to watch a presentation or Nintendo Direct, I don't mind just reading up on what was announced after the fact.

@KayFiOS
This is very good news! I had planned to just buy it digitally because of all the extra content, but now I'm wondering just how hassle-free the upgrade process will be...

I'll need to look up some information on this, before I commit to either purchase.

As someone who's tried several different flavors of Mystery Dungeon, from Shiren to Pokemon to Etrian Odyssey, the style of game just never quite clicked with me.

It's an interesting concept, but has always had this awkward flow to it and I could never quite nail down. But I commend the effort on the part of developers to add their own flavor to it with their respective series. It reminds me a lot of Musou games, and how each feels uniquely tailored to the partner franchise, from Zelda to Dragon Quest to Fire Emblem.

As for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon... I got Super Mystery Dungeon on 3DS many years ago. I played it for 10 minutes and never went back. I don't think we need another one for a long time, if ever, but I'm clearly not the target demographic for the series.

I get the impression DK64 and Diddy Kong Racing might both be shoe-ins for being added to the service before long. If we got Banjo-Kazooie, we'll probably also get Tooie at some point down the line.

Though if I wanted one game to make it, even though it's less likely, it'd be Conker.

I hope it does shadow drop soon. Been waiting for this one since it was originally announced.

About gosh darn time, Ninty.

I actually tried playing it for a bit last night, and I couldn't beat the first mission (on 00 Agent). The control scheme was seriously throwing me for a loop, and try as I might, I couldn't get into enough of a groove for it to work.

Either I need to get the N64 controller for this one game, or I should try some of the controller profile changes mentioned online to make it feel better. We shall see, but it was a heck of a nostalgia rush!

As someone who played them, I am sad that DQ11 and Theatrhythm DQ did not make it to the west.

Fortunately, almost everything that made the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI unique and awesome was included with the enhanced version on Switch... with one notable exception: the Tockles quest. Which was weird, because it was a fun little diversion, and they brought over everything else. They even left the entrance to the quest in the game, but cut the whole thing out. So weird.

As for Theatrhythm, I'm pretty sure it can be found for a decent price online, even through Amazon? Being a rhythm game, even if you know nothing of Japanese, it can be enjoyed almost effortlessly. It's just like the other Theatrhythm games, only with a much smaller music library. But if you're a big fan of the series music, it's worth a look.

That's a shame. Of all their games, this is the one I'd most like ported.

I played the original on Wii, but never finished it. And then when the Vita version released, I tried it, but never got past the first hour since I didn't own a Vita.

I hope they're able to squeeze in a port at some point in the future. Be a shame to leave the game trapped on that sad existence of a handheld.

@KayFiOS
Thank you. Now I will have nightmares of Simba trying to cozy up to me.

I did not know this was thing, to be honest. Just felt like one of those things that, now as an adult, would be a pointless mechanic to be implemented by a lazy developer like GF.

But as a kid? Never considered it because I think the description of the move mentioned cutting down trees, not grass. Guess I was a lot less imaginative than I thought as a kid.