@Anti-Matter I think the big takeaway here is that everyone has their own preferences so what makes ACNH better for you might make it worse for someone else
I grew up on ACNL and had a literal obsession. I am talking "genuinely unhealthy to the point that I think my parents wouldn't have been wrong to get me into some form of therapy." I could name every villager, their personality, their coffee blend, and most of their quotes. I could tell you about every NPC and what they did. I could describe most of Dr. Sheunk's comedy bits, some of them verbatim. I talked about it to everyone (parents, siblings, friends, pastors, Walmart cashiers). It was bad. Then, ACNH came along. I refused to buy it for about 3 years, because I remembered how I had been with New Leaf and did not want to be that obsessed with anything ever again. It worked, I think: I still play New Horizons to this day, and am eagerly awaiting the 3.0 update, but I only boot it up occasionally, about 3 or 4 times a month. I can treat it as a game, rather than a second life (and one that I nearly valued more than my real life). So even though New Leaf had a stronger hold on me, New Horizons has a heathier relationship with me. But that's just my two cents
.....also I swear I didn't mean to say 6|7 in my letter, and I didn't even realize I had until I was reading just now lol
I find it odd that rereleases and remakes and remasters and multiplatform games are all here... Any chance NLife will make a Switch/Switch 2 exclusive GotY, with only brand new games listed?
heck, I can even defend Thor: The Dark World on a good day
Loved the article, but GOSH DARN IT JIM why is Thor 2 still the punching bag for jokes about bad MCU movies. I know I'm in the minority here, but I utterly adore it (and, even hotter take.... I think Thor 3 is a disaster. I am literally making a video essay explaining why I feel that way haha). I mean, when Secret Invasion exists, and even within the Thor continuity you've got the likes of Live and Thunder, there is no reason The Dark World should still be so utterly despised! Thanks to whomever read this... Sincerely, Loki CaleBoi25
@LikelySatan sadly, all I've got is a Wii and a Switch 2 (and the Wii is at my parents house lol). If they ever put it all on a cartridge, though, I will totally try it out!
Too bad we got the lamest "variant" of that GotG game, as I would certainly give it a shot otherwise.... I do love the Loki reference in the subtitle, though!
Guys, I've got super original idea for a joke to make! See, I'm thinking something about either horses, cuz they stay in stables; or maybe something about the Switch being more stable than my emotional state? Ooh or maybe-- hey, wait. All my ideas have been taken!
This isn't all that convincing to me, but I didn't need to be convinced. I've been saying this will probably happen since the game first launched! This particular datamined doesn't really prove anything, though.
Makes sense that they didn't give the full soundtrack yet, given that there's no doubt a song on there called "INSERT FINAL BOSS NAME HERE" and nobody wants to get spoiled like that!
This is a great update! Not only can we have Blue Shell only races, but we can spam Kamek Orbs, too!! Honestly, a lot of QoL changes here, I'm glad to see it. Also... They added the titles of the songs, so... Shed Guy now needs to get new pics before we can get the OST on Nintendo Music?! Ughhhh! XD
Sounds like a fantastic game! I'm going to pass on it for now due to business in general, and my already over flowing backlog, but I definitely want to try it eventually! (I mean, I said the same about MP1R, and still haven't gotten around to that one, but hopefully this doesn't suffer the same fate...)
@AlanaHagues nice read, but there are an unusually large number of typographical errors (and odd word choies) in this one... You may want to have someone run through it really quickly to fix 'em! (Sorry to bug you, maybe this is just a "me" thing.)
Oh, If love to do this! Unfortunately, my current job leaves me little time for such things, and given that I've recently begun my own YouTube channel, I'd rather focus on growing my audience there before trying (and, honestly, probably failing) on a larger platform.
I just began using Pikmik Bloom, and now I can see why people like the series. The Pikmin are so cute! But... Now I am afraid to try the main games, cuz I don't think I could handle my plant children dying! 😆
I am nowhere near good enough to pull off a WR run, especially not with such a trick maneuver, but it's awesome to see a new technique be found this late in the game!
@JimNorman could there be an option in the poll for "Yes, as soon as I can!" or something like that? I forgot today was the launch day, and none of the option present that very well lol.
I'm still working through the base content, since my work schedule has left me with very little playtime — but i am super excited for more! It's an awesome game, so far!!
@marandahir I actually did have a ton of SkyLanders as a kid, including the SwapForce line! I've since sold them (which, I'll be honest, I somewhat regret), but thanks for the suggestion nonetheless!
I would absolutely get similar characters (IE swappable figures) for that price, but since I'm personally not interested in Kirby Air Riders (or the series in general), I'll pass on these ones.
@Gatorclops I love Canadian accents, so I can deal with the unnecessary *U*s if it means the next game can give us some of that Northern America flavor!
@coolioam I believe @Dom_31 was saying that these outfits were nowhere near as bad as the One Piece costumes, though I suppose it's possible they were saying the two were equal.
@ArcanineLink Yes! I'm an American, myself, but I'd love to see localization split between the two big English-speaking groups. That would help give a bit more variety to the voice acting and dialogue, hopefully.
I'm excited! I have never seen either of the actors before, so I won't comment on them, but the fits are pretty good! I just wish Zelda's dress has something to break up the monotony of the blue - maybe a bit of gold, or even just leather. That said, it's still looking nice - and I like that they have both characters wearing the colors of their respective Triforce pieces.
To the Star Letter-writer in our midst — I was not aware that other gaming grammarians were out there! It's a blessing to know I am not the only one of our kind.... "For all intensive purposes," I'd say we are no longer an endangered species of one!
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Re: Mailbox: 'Greedy' Nintendo, New Horizons Vs. New Leaf, Boney M. - Nintendo Life Letters (Holiday Edition)
@Anti-Matter I think the big takeaway here is that everyone has their own preferences so what makes ACNH better for you might make it worse for someone else
Re: Mailbox: 'Greedy' Nintendo, New Horizons Vs. New Leaf, Boney M. - Nintendo Life Letters (Holiday Edition)
I grew up on ACNL and had a literal obsession. I am talking "genuinely unhealthy to the point that I think my parents wouldn't have been wrong to get me into some form of therapy." I could name every villager, their personality, their coffee blend, and most of their quotes. I could tell you about every NPC and what they did. I could describe most of Dr. Sheunk's comedy bits, some of them verbatim. I talked about it to everyone (parents, siblings, friends, pastors, Walmart cashiers). It was bad. Then, ACNH came along. I refused to buy it for about 3 years, because I remembered how I had been with New Leaf and did not want to be that obsessed with anything ever again. It worked, I think: I still play New Horizons to this day, and am eagerly awaiting the 3.0 update, but I only boot it up occasionally, about 3 or 4 times a month. I can treat it as a game, rather than a second life (and one that I nearly valued more than my real life). So even though New Leaf had a stronger hold on me, New Horizons has a heathier relationship with me. But that's just my two cents
.....also I swear I didn't mean to say 6|7 in my letter, and I didn't even realize I had until I was reading just now lol
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Of 2025
I find it odd that rereleases and remakes and remasters and multiplatform games are all here... Any chance NLife will make a Switch/Switch 2 exclusive GotY, with only brand new games listed?
Re: Switch Online App On Switch And Switch 2 Adds "Happy Holidays" Theme
@Nep-Nep-Freak why is that?
Re: Switch Online App On Switch And Switch 2 Adds "Happy Holidays" Theme
There's also a similar page online — though that one plays another song, one that I don't recognize...
https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/nintendo-mobile/nintendo_music_app?p=8959563 (this should be the link(
Re: Opinion: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Caps Off A Great Year To Be A Superhero Fan
@JimNorman wrote:
Loved the article, but GOSH DARN IT JIM why is Thor 2 still the punching bag for jokes about bad MCU movies. I know I'm in the minority here, but I utterly adore it (and, even hotter take.... I think Thor 3 is a disaster. I am literally making a video essay explaining why I feel that way haha). I mean, when Secret Invasion exists, and even within the Thor continuity you've got the likes of Live and Thunder, there is no reason The Dark World should still be so utterly despised! Thanks to whomever read this... Sincerely,
LokiCaleBoi25Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment's Next Patch Out This Week, Adds New Difficulty Mode
Ooh, nice! I'm loving this game so far!
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@canaryfarmer if this were a content drop, yeah, but it's literally just a bug fix lol
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Marvel Games
@LikelySatan sadly, all I've got is a Wii and a Switch 2 (and the Wii is at my parents house lol). If they ever put it all on a cartridge, though, I will totally try it out!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Marvel Games
Too bad we got the lamest "variant" of that GotG game, as I would certainly give it a shot otherwise.... I do love the Loki reference in the subtitle, though!
Re: Hades 2 Dev Shares Adorable GOTY Nominee Artwork Ahead Of The Game Awards
This is actually some really cool art! I love seeing DK in a snazzy fit!
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
@Drago201 oh. Yeah, I heard about that, I forgot, though, since I haven't played Metroid haha.
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
Looks like a good update! I love this game quite a bit, so I always love seeing new stuff added!
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
@Tibob none?
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Guys, I've got super original idea for a joke to make! See, I'm thinking something about either horses, cuz they stay in stables; or maybe something about the Switch being more stable than my emotional state? Ooh or maybe-- hey, wait. All my ideas have been taken!
Re: Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
This isn't all that convincing to me, but I didn't need to be convinced. I've been saying this will probably happen since the game first launched! This particular datamined doesn't really prove anything, though.
Re: Japanese Charts: Well, Look At Who's Snuck Back Into First Place
Glad to see HW:AoI is still selling, even if it's not the absolute chart-topper.
Re: Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Seven Tracks From Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Makes sense that they didn't give the full soundtrack yet, given that there's no doubt a song on there called "INSERT FINAL BOSS NAME HERE" and nobody wants to get spoiled like that!
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This is a great update! Not only can we have Blue Shell only races, but we can spam Kamek Orbs, too!! Honestly, a lot of QoL changes here, I'm glad to see it. Also... They added the titles of the songs, so... Shed Guy now needs to get new pics before we can get the OST on Nintendo Music?! Ughhhh! XD
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Stormkyleis as much as I am tired of the excessive hate towards MKW, your comment did indeed make me chuckle — kudos!
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
Sounds like a fantastic game! I'm going to pass on it for now due to business in general, and my already over flowing backlog, but I definitely want to try it eventually! (I mean, I said the same about MP1R, and still haven't gotten around to that one, but hopefully this doesn't suffer the same fate...)
Re: Drag x Drive Devs Tried Wheelchair Basketball In Prep For Game
@JohnnyMind lovely pun 😂 it's not a slam dunk of a game, but it's certainly a nice layup
Re: Drag x Drive Devs Tried Wheelchair Basketball In Prep For Game
@AlanaHagues of course! Thank you for making the edits, and sorry to bother you lol
Re: Drag x Drive Devs Tried Wheelchair Basketball In Prep For Game
@AlanaHagues nice read, but there are an unusually large number of typographical errors (and odd word choies) in this one... You may want to have someone run through it really quickly to fix 'em! (Sorry to bug you, maybe this is just a "me" thing.)
Re: Site News: Want To Join Nintendo Life As A Video Producer? We're Hiring
Oh, If love to do this! Unfortunately, my current job leaves me little time for such things, and given that I've recently begun my own YouTube channel, I'd rather focus on growing my audience there before trying (and, honestly, probably failing) on a larger platform.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Update 1.0.2 Patch Notes - New Quests, Weapons And Battles Added
@MetalHawk I would kill for a Koume/Kotake quest! It would be super neat — imagine controlling both at once, sort of like an unending sync strike!
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Update 1.0.2 Patch Notes - New Quests, Weapons And Battles Added
@anoyonmus Absolutely! It's a great game on its own, and in fact, playing it without knowledge of TotK's story might even make certain aspects better!
Re: Pikmin Bloom's New Gold Seedling Delivery Has A Mysterious 'Close To You' Connection
I just began using Pikmik Bloom, and now I can see why people like the series. The Pikmin are so cute! But... Now I am afraid to try the main games, cuz I don't think I could handle my plant children dying! 😆
Re: Review: Viewfinder (Switch) - Reality-Shifting Puzzler Is A Chilled, Mind-Bending Experience
Oh, I forgot about this one! I'll have to snag it later today...!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
@Waluigi451 I'd love a new one... But give us a full remaster/remake/port (idk what the difference is lol, whichever one is best) of Uprising first!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
@abbyhitter genuine question here, what would be in a good update (in your opinion)?
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Sooo... This means a Kid Icarus: Uprising port is coming soon, right? Right?! Please!!!
Re: Huge Super Mario 64 Trick That Will Change Speedruns "Forever" Has Been Discovered
I am nowhere near good enough to pull off a WR run, especially not with such a trick maneuver, but it's awesome to see a new technique be found this late in the game!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting A Copy Of Rosalina's Storybook?
@JimNorman could there be an option in the poll for "Yes, as soon as I can!" or something like that? I forgot today was the launch day, and none of the option present that very well lol.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Adds New Weapons & Challenges In Free Update This Week
I'm still working through the base content, since my work schedule has left me with very little playtime — but i am super excited for more! It's an awesome game, so far!!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@SuperBro64 but... But now what pointless and likely not-funny comment am I supposed to leave here?! What do I do now?! Someone tell me! Please!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The New Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
@Zeebor15 I wouldn't say price cuts are inevitable... Unlike Thanos, the Switch never got a price decrease, nor did its games.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The New Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
@marandahir I actually did have a ton of SkyLanders as a kid, including the SwapForce line! I've since sold them (which, I'll be honest, I somewhat regret), but thanks for the suggestion nonetheless!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The New Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
I would absolutely get similar characters (IE swappable figures) for that price, but since I'm personally not interested in Kirby Air Riders (or the series in general), I'll pass on these ones.
Re: Vampire Survivors Is Getting A Bonkers-Looking Dungeon Crawler Spin-Off
So, I've never played Slay the spire or Balatro... But I have played far too many games of VS. So, yes, VC will be an easy buy for me!
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of Link And Zelda's Live-Action Looks?
@Gatorclops I love Canadian accents, so I can deal with the unnecessary *U*s if it means the next game can give us some of that Northern America flavor!
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of Link And Zelda's Live-Action Looks?
@coolioam I believe @Dom_31 was saying that these outfits were nowhere near as bad as the One Piece costumes, though I suppose it's possible they were saying the two were equal.
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of Link And Zelda's Live-Action Looks?
@ArcanineLink Yes! I'm an American, myself, but I'd love to see localization split between the two big English-speaking groups. That would help give a bit more variety to the voice acting and dialogue, hopefully.
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of Link And Zelda's Live-Action Looks?
I'm excited! I have never seen either of the actors before, so I won't comment on them, but the fits are pretty good! I just wish Zelda's dress has something to break up the monotony of the blue - maybe a bit of gold, or even just leather. That said, it's still looking nice - and I like that they have both characters wearing the colors of their respective Triforce pieces.
Re: Mailbox: 3D Mario Predictions, Gaming Redemptions, Grammar Talk - Nintendo Life Letters
@FishyS The term began as "I couldn't care less," as in the one speaking doesn't care at all. Over time, the wording changed, but the meaning did not.
Re: Mailbox: 3D Mario Predictions, Gaming Redemptions, Grammar Talk - Nintendo Life Letters
To the Star Letter-writer in our midst — I was not aware that other gaming grammarians were out there! It's a blessing to know I am not the only one of our kind.... "For all intensive purposes," I'd say we are no longer an endangered species of one!
Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
@Maxz no problem
atall! 😂Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
I'm quite excited for this one! My only hope is that they don't have the Rock play Ganondorf lol
Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
@SBandy1 I still need to get around to that show, I've heard good things though!
Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
@Maxz I think you put the wrong [tag] at the end there lol!