@Sonicka fair, I mainly selected DKB due to it also being a high-profile DLC for a major recent game. Mileage will vary, but I do think it is a high-quality DLC, while (as I said) SRCW's DLC offerings feel incredibly random, aimed towards the largest audience possible without appealing to anyone in particular. But again, that's just me
Am I the only one who is put off by this DLC? A lot of games have "scummy" DLC, but at least it's a worthwhile addition - see DKBananza. This just feels very mobile-game-esque, maybe since it's just so incredibly disconnected from the rest of the game?
It's was super cute! Yeah, the animation wasn't groundbreaking, but it was still super sweet - reminded me of the old Pixar shorts that would play before a movie! I'm down to see more of what they cook up, the quality was high and it incorporated the IP nicely. I'd love to see some Zelda animations too!
@ShieldHero unfortunately, this probably isn't going to be a "cheaper alternative" so much as a derivative ripoff that fails to do anything but make money off of people who think they are buying an official product.
I only just recently got this on my phone, and yeah, I see why people love it. My brothers and I love it! (....mostly them for sure.... 😉) We are on the third stage, so far.
In my opinion, it's for a Pikmin 4 S2E. Never played the series, much to the chagrin of blue monsters and giant crabs everywhere, but if they do a S2E I will buy it.
I was worried they wouldn't hold up compared to my childhood playthrough, but I was pleasantly surprised to find they are just as good as ever - better, actually, because now I have them both on-the-go, at a higher resolution, with new features! It's perfect!!
Did nobody see that the Gerudo sage has no mask? I think everyone is ignoring that, given how many comments say something along the lines of "how do I get invested in a character I don't see?" lol! I just wanna meet John Hylian and "this brave Korok" but the Sages look neat.
@TheExile285 both games have amazing ideas, but don't execute them in a way that works for me (and others, of course, but I assume you want my perspective on lol). World's concept with the Routes is great on paper, but in percatice, it isn't particularly fun for most players. Meanwhile, CrossWorlds' take on this, with the portal system, is much better. In exchange, though, it's very hard to watch due to a weird blurriness (at least on the PS5 version); World has a much more pleasing aesthetic, but the aforementioned issue with Routes. So the games are sort the antithesis to one another! 😆 (Which I guess means saying they share issues is false, it's more like they traded issues? Lol)
Given that Duo is hunting me down after my extended absence from his Japanese classes, perhaps this would be a good way to get me self back into it lol!
The scariest part is that I can't tell that these are AI (maybe that's due to my phone's small screen, but maybe not). AI is getting better and better, and people are caring less and less... The end of this road is not looking like a nice place to be.
Oh, wow! I saw this at the store yesterday but thought about snagging it, but I need to plan out a purchase that big haha... Now it looks like I'll also have to budget for a circuit board...!
I absolutely cannot wait for these! I am going to look for a physical copy, which I normally don't bother with, but these are special enough that I am willing to take to time going on a hunt for them!
Odd, they've never done a full-on reused theme - usually there's at least a small change made. I think I will be Team Zombies. I know, the question is which would make the best friend, buuuuut I just watch Marvel Zombies and has so much fun with it that I think I can look past their many flaws.
Aw, so long, Mr. Bowser (no I am not saying the thing). Best of luck to Devon, as well. Am I the only one who thinks she looks like Amy Adams, by the way?
I want to get a capture card of some kind, but after the whole debacle with the Switch 2 launch I personally am going to pass on supporting Genkinin any way, unless it can't be helped. So with that being said, anyone have suggestions as to another brand to look into?
This reminded me that Just Shapes and Beats exists and I should buy it! This time I will for realsies, and that's not the same as when I said that last month and back in June, and of course for my birthday, and...
I am at long last playing Undertale, it's pretty good! I am also continuing to enjoy Palia's ranching update, and as always getting in some games of Switch Sports. Party games are heavily featured, actually, since my cousins and siblings and I all got together, so we are playing MarioKart World and Smash Ultimate a lot! Also, Splatterbot - very fun little game!
Not adding the entire soundtrack, but instead only bits that have appeared in promotional material, suggests (to me at least) that they still consider this game new enough that putting more would be "spoilers" which miiiiiight also be why they didn't do MKWorld DLC yet?
I was watching CosmicCloud stream this the other day, and we were all trying to figure out what that meant. I'll have to drop a comment with the solution now!
@JimNorman not to nitpick, but while I get being surprised by the Booster Course Pass announcement (who wasn't, after all), Happy Home Paradise came to New Horizons at the end of a consistent update cycle. I understand being caught off guard by that, though. Side Order, on the other hand, was announced literally before the game released! I don't see how that was a shock. Anyway, nice review, I think I agree with the 7/10. I do think if you picture it as 5 bucks for the Island and 15 for the game mode, it's somewhat more bearable.
@MyMemory saying that you will be there to laugh when Nintendo eventually falls makes me feel as though you aren't on this website because you are living a Nintendo life...
I want to start by complimenting @Ryu_Niiyama for putting out such a clear, neutral statement and sticking with it. Even I had started with that, the moment I got a disagreeable reply I would have tripped and fallen down the "you're a hater" hole lol! So kudos to you! I definitely agree that there are issues, but unfortunately they aren't particularly easy to circumvent. If coverage is ever expanded, that will be fantastic, but I have my doubts as to whether that is something we can actually expect anytime soon.
I mean, I am glad they are doing SOMETHING, but i am still absolutely mindblown that we haven't gotten any DLC announcements yet. I will definitely play in a US tournament if there is one - I stink at the game, but it's fun!
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Re: Reminder: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds First "Premium" DLC Pack Now Available
@Sonicka fair, I mainly selected DKB due to it also being a high-profile DLC for a major recent game. Mileage will vary, but I do think it is a high-quality DLC, while (as I said) SRCW's DLC offerings feel incredibly random, aimed towards the largest audience possible without appealing to anyone in particular. But again, that's just me
Re: Reminder: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds First "Premium" DLC Pack Now Available
Am I the only one who is put off by this DLC? A lot of games have "scummy" DLC, but at least it's a worthwhile addition - see DKBananza. This just feels very mobile-game-esque, maybe since it's just so incredibly disconnected from the rest of the game?
Re: Splatterbot
Super fun so far! The creator has announced he is working on new modes and colors as well, so we'll see where that leads.
Re: Sorry, Nintendo's Recent Pikmin Videos Aren't Hinting At Something More
It's was super cute! Yeah, the animation wasn't groundbreaking, but it was still super sweet - reminded me of the old Pixar shorts that would play before a movie! I'm down to see more of what they cook up, the quality was high and it incorporated the IP nicely. I'd love to see some Zelda animations too!
Re: Random: This Upcoming PS5 'Cozy Life Sim' Certainly Rings A Bell
@ShieldHero unfortunately, this probably isn't going to be a "cheaper alternative" so much as a derivative ripoff that fails to do anything but make money off of people who think they are buying an official product.
Re: Random: The Super Mario Galaxy Games Are Full Of Secrets, And This One Is "Horribly Inefficient"
Supper Mario Broth never fails to find something I didn't know!
Re: 'Battle Suit Aces' Brings Mecha, Monsters & Character-Driven Card Battling To Switch
The music from this was composed by insaneintherain, it's all amazing!
Re: Vampire Survivors To Bring More Chaos With Online Co-Op
I only just recently got this on my phone, and yeah, I see why people love it. My brothers and I love it! (....mostly them for sure.... 😉) We are on the third stage, so far.
Re: Nintendo's Out To Get $4,500,000 In Damages From Ongoing Switch Piracy Case
@Switching I'm sure you're being sarcastic but it feels off of place here ngl
Re: Nintendo Goes Full Pixar In Strange New Animated Short Film, 'Close To You'
In my opinion, it's for a Pikmin 4 S2E. Never played the series, much to the chagrin of blue monsters and giant crabs everywhere, but if they do a S2E I will buy it.
Re: Video: Feeling Rough? This Orchestra's 5-Minute 'Super Mario Retro Suite' Will Sort You Out
@Twilite9 oooh I am so jealous! I am hoping an can make it out to see T8BBB some day! I bought all of their musiclol, it's just so good!
Re: SEGA Announces New Olympic Merch Collab, Reigniting Hopes Of A Mario & Sonic Comeback
@Megas75 exactly what I came to say lol!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2?
I was worried they wouldn't hold up compared to my childhood playthrough, but I was pleasantly surprised to find they are just as good as ever - better, actually, because now I have them both on-the-go, at a higher resolution, with new features! It's perfect!!
Re: Meet The Sages (And Zelda's Maid) In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
Did nobody see that the Gerudo sage has no mask? I think everyone is ignoring that, given how many comments say something along the lines of "how do I get invested in a character I don't see?" lol! I just wanna meet John Hylian and "this brave Korok" but the Sages look neat.
Re: Feature: From Z To A — Honouring My Favourite Pokémon, One Letter At A Time
Never played Pokemon, but not putting Spheal in the S slot is unforgivable lol! I love this... Thing. Whatever it is.
Re: Japanese Charts: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Can't Compete With Mario Kart World
@TheExile285 both games have amazing ideas, but don't execute them in a way that works for me (and others, of course, but I assume you want my perspective on lol). World's concept with the Routes is great on paper, but in percatice, it isn't particularly fun for most players. Meanwhile, CrossWorlds' take on this, with the portal system, is much better. In exchange, though, it's very hard to watch due to a weird blurriness (at least on the PS5 version); World has a much more pleasing aesthetic, but the aforementioned issue with Routes. So the games are sort the antithesis to one another! 😆 (Which I guess means saying they share issues is false, it's more like they traded issues? Lol)
Re: One Of 2025's Best-Reviewed Games Has Quietly Released On Switch Today
Given that Duo is hunting me down after my extended absence from his Japanese classes, perhaps this would be a good way to get me self back into it lol!
Re: Japanese Charts: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Can't Compete With Mario Kart World
Interesting list. I think MKW and SRCW have a lot of the same issues, but Mario is the one folks are more likely to pick up.
Re: Review: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch) - Cracking Karting, But Struggles To Keep Up On Switch
Much like MKW, this game has really neat concepts, but from what I have seen/played, they don't execute them particularly well.
Re: "OpenAI Is Trying To Get Sued" - Nintendo IP Floods Sora 2 Video Generation App
The scariest part is that I can't tell that these are AI (maybe that's due to my phone's small screen, but maybe not). AI is getting better and better, and people are caring less and less... The end of this road is not looking like a nice place to be.
Re: Random: LEGO's New Game Boy Set Has Been Modded To Play Games After Just One Day
Oh, wow! I saw this at the store yesterday but thought about snagging it, but I need to plan out a purchase that big haha... Now it looks like I'll also have to budget for a circuit board...!
Re: More Super Mario Galaxy And Super Mario Galaxy 2 Tracks Join Nintendo Music
I can't wait for tomorrow!! These songs are very nice
Re: Mini Review: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - The Stars Align Again In This Cosmic Sequel
Tomorrow is going to be a good day!
Re: Mini Review: Super Mario Galaxy (Switch) - Still A Stellar Achievement
I cannot wait for tomorrow!!
Re: Random: Bandai Unleashes Palm-Sized Legend Of Zelda Weapons Collection In Japan Next Year
Ooh, I want these! (Never got around to getting the Splatoon weapons, but hopefully I don't forget this time haha)
Re: Bandai Namco Is Shutting Down Another Pac-Man Battle Royale Game On Switch
I miss PacMan99, I never won that one before it closed down...
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 On Switch
Thursday cannot come quickly enough!
Re: Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
I absolutely cannot wait for these! I am going to look for a physical copy, which I normally don't bother with, but these are special enough that I am willing to take to time going on a hunt for them!
Re: Nintendo Music App Update Adds Princess Peach Game Album
I still need to get around to buying this for my sister haha, I'll check out the soundtrack for sure.
Re: Rumour: A Bunch Of LEGO Games Might Get The 'Switch 2 Edition' Treatment Soon
Ooh, that's actually super exciting! I still need to finish Skywalker Saga...!
Re: Round Up: Minecraft Live (September 2025) - New Drops, Mobs, Weapons, DLC And More
@TheWokesterGamer whoops lol, good catch.
Re: Round Up: Minecraft Live (September 2025) - New Drops, Mobs, Weapons, DLC And More
Ugh, I haven't played in literal years. Maybe if it runs well on my Switch 2 I will boot it up...
Re: Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
@SykoMuffin "Youth pastor trying way too hard to be cool" is the best description anyone can be given.
Re: Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
@wollywoo I hope this name catches on, because it's a master class in punmanship!
Re: Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
Anyone else feel like she and Amy Adams could be related? I'm sorry, I just need to know!

Devon
Amy
Re: Splatoon 3's Spooky Splatoween Splatfest Returns Next Month - Which Team Will You Pick?
Odd, they've never done a full-on reused theme - usually there's at least a small change made. I think I will be Team Zombies. I know, the question is which would make the best friend, buuuuut I just watch Marvel Zombies and has so much fun with it that I think I can look past their many flaws.
Re: Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Announces Retirement
Aw, so long, Mr. Bowser (no I am not saying the thing). Best of luck to Devon, as well. Am I the only one who thinks she looks like Amy Adams, by the way?
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Oh, sounds nice! Personally I never bothered with PSwitches and the like, I just toodle around. But it's a good change for those who want to do it!
Re: Genki Teases The 'ShadowCast 3' And 'Covert Dock 3', Likely Switch 2 Compatible
I want to get a capture card of some kind, but after the whole debacle with the Switch 2 launch I personally am going to pass on supporting Genkinin any way, unless it can't be helped. So with that being said, anyone have suggestions as to another brand to look into?
Re: Mailbox: Switch Game Pricing, Shovelware, Self-Nerfing - Nintendo Life Letters
This reminded me that Just Shapes and Beats exists and I should buy it! This time I will for realsies, and that's not the same as when I said that last month and back in June, and of course for my birthday, and...
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
@nintendolife wrote:
Why was this in the article at all, other than to actively work against the point of the piece?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
I am at long last playing Undertale, it's pretty good! I am also continuing to enjoy Palia's ranching update, and as always getting in some games of Switch Sports. Party games are heavily featured, actually, since my cousins and siblings and I all got together, so we are playing MarioKart World and Smash Ultimate a lot! Also, Splatterbot - very fun little game!
Re: Nintendo Of America Reportedly Cuts Loose Customer Service Contractors As It Looks To Outsource
@JohnnyOutOfHisMind are you just an alt for @JohnnyMind or....? 🕵🏽
Re: Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Donkey Kong Bananza Today
Not adding the entire soundtrack, but instead only bits that have appeared in promotional material, suggests (to me at least) that they still consider this game new enough that putting more would be "spoilers" which miiiiiight also be why they didn't do MKWorld DLC yet?
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
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Re: Random: Wait, Is Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC Hiding A Neat Namco Easter Egg?
I was watching CosmicCloud stream this the other day, and we were all trying to figure out what that meant. I'll have to drop a comment with the solution now!
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
@JimNorman not to nitpick, but while I get being surprised by the Booster Course Pass announcement (who wasn't, after all), Happy Home Paradise came to New Horizons at the end of a consistent update cycle. I understand being caught off guard by that, though. Side Order, on the other hand, was announced literally before the game released! I don't see how that was a shock. Anyway, nice review, I think I agree with the 7/10. I do think if you picture it as 5 bucks for the Island and 15 for the game mode, it's somewhat more bearable.
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@MyMemory saying that you will be there to laugh when Nintendo eventually falls makes me feel as though you aren't on this website because you are living a Nintendo life...
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
I want to start by complimenting @Ryu_Niiyama for putting out such a clear, neutral statement and sticking with it. Even I had started with that, the moment I got a disagreeable reply I would have tripped and fallen down the "you're a hater" hole lol! So kudos to you!
I definitely agree that there are issues, but unfortunately they aren't particularly easy to circumvent. If coverage is ever expanded, that will be fantastic, but I have my doubts as to whether that is something we can actually expect anytime soon.
Re: Mario Kart World's First European Online Event Gets Underway Later This Month
I mean, I am glad they are doing SOMETHING, but i am still absolutely mindblown that we haven't gotten any DLC announcements yet. I will definitely play in a US tournament if there is one - I stink at the game, but it's fun!