Thank you, Jim, for pointing this out. I was embarrassed the other day when I told my friend about the Drag "eks" Drive demo, and this is why! Yes, X is a very cool letter, it's got whole website named after it now, but... Can we not? Please? It's like when you couldn't have games with cats in them--you have to have KATZ because reasons.
Odd choice, but it's a fun game, it's a flagship series, it's selling very well... I see where they're coming from. DKB is very fun too, though! Definitely deserves best gameplay.
I figured that was the reasoning. Personally, I swapped it because TotK already annoys me in that when I play, I get used to it... And then I go play some other game or something and get thrown totally off. So I saved myself the headache and remapped it in the Game Settings!
I really like the sleekness of the logo (hot take, I know haha), and this game took really fun. I went from "only interested because of Sakurai's involvement" to " wait maybe I am actually hyped now" verrrry quickly!
I am still working though the original π But you know I will buy Silksong day one when it shadowdrops! ...because it got to shadowdrop, right? Surely...
@shieldhero please not the Splatoon Manga! I would love a Splatoon series, don't get me wrong, but the Manga is the actual worst thing produced in relation to Splatoon. I will stand by that claim until something worse releases (which I hope never happenes, because that would be abysmal). The only redeeming factor is the art style is cute, and Bobble Hat exists. The actual story breaks the lore and focuses so much on "haha funi" and it drives me crazy. I am trying so hard to restrain myself because I don't want to sound like I am mad at you (I really am not, just mad at the manga) or like I am a crusty old nerd who cares too much about the hypothetical future of earth (I am, but I don't want to sound like it). Anyway, TED talk over, please give us official Nintendo shows, thank you.
Oddly, I am saddened by this news even though I haven't touched the game in literal years. It was a fun time! In fact, it was the first game I downloaded on my SwOLED when I got it. The WNA Resort was always a fun spot to chill, maybe I'll hop online sometime.
Marvel Rivals would be great, since it is free, and it has some of my favorite characters, AND it looks fun. I know nothing about HiFi Rush, but I would love to check it out for the art style alone! I just heard about Blue Prince yesterday, and it sounds intriguing. I'd be down! E33 is getting rave reviews everywhere, and I wanna play it, so please! Yes! I love the Portal games, and I heard that the HalfLife series is in the same universe? So I would buy all of them day one, for that reason alone!
I want to like this game, or rather, but this game, but I also don't really know if it will click with me. I love older games, don't get me wrong, it's moreso that I haven't played at least 8 games currently on my Switch 2. This might end up the same, and I really need to stop wasting money on Someday Games π¬
Oh, Happy 25th! I just started this one a month back, but my progress is slow lol (I tend to play any given game for a week, then drop it for a month lol). Certainly a great game this far--it and the Oracle games are my favorites on NSO, and maybe SM64.
You don't even need to put the whole thing on there.
If they didn't there would be SO much backlash--probably moreso than Welcome Tour being $10. That said, yeah, I'd love to see it! DK+wise, I just want to hear Heart of Gold, but for MKWorld, I want the whole thing! (I mean I already downloaded all the songs to my phone, but an official version rather than my offbrand mp3s would be great lol)
Well great. I didn't know about this and now I do and now I have to get it AND now I also have to read The Fisherman AND now I remembered that I was supposed to read Death on the Nile AND
I didn't realize there was confusion.... Cranky is the OG DK who kidnapped "grandma" Pauline (AKA Lady). And her granddaughter is Young Pauline, who teams up with modern DK for this game!
@MoldyPasta I meant free DLC, but depending on what it is I might get paid DLC for MKWorld as well. (very dependent on what it is, but a DKB crossover pack for $15 would be an instant buy for me lol (yes I'm a sucker))
NSMBW, Sports Mix, MP8.... These were my childhood! Not to mention my teenage faves: 3D Land, Galaxy 1+2, Super Paper Mario.... I may have been late to a few them, but I love them nonetheless!
My guess is Wonder Switch 2 Edition and MKWorld DLC, plus a movie teaser and Sunshine on NSO. I really don't expect a blowout like the 35th--if we got that every 5 years, it wouldn't be so special. Plus, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 35 have some importance in Japanese culture?
As far as a new 3D Mario.... Please no! I am loving DKB, and a new Mario would overshadow it instantly. Odyssey was fine, but I don't want more of that when DK is filling the "collectaformer" space just fine!
Oh, but "hopes and dreams"-wise I would kill for an HD remaster of the Galaxy games. Not sure how I'd want them to handle it, but it would be great to see! (Again, I don't expect anything)
@Grackler Ironically, I love CDs (I have hundreds) and have always liked putting on a certain soundtrack. More options are always appreciated, though! Certainly hope a web version is added eventually, but if not, that's fine.
"At the start of the game 'Tri-Force Heroes', Link reads a notice appealing for heroes to help defeat an evil witch, specifying that such heroes should possess 'side-parted hair', 'truly epic sideburns' and what other feature?"
Pointy ears
Ace fighting skills
Big muscles
A green tunic
Honestly, guys, thatβs too easy. No Link has big muscles, and this game has multiple Links in various gearβso that leaves it between ace fighting skills and pointy ears, and only one of those sounds right given the context of βeverything thus far in the application is cosmetic, and the game itself has a huge emphasis on it!β
@ShieldHero fun fact, PacMan was originally named PuckMan, but it was changed due to how easily the arcade cabinets could be vandalized to say something elre....
Absolutely hilarious review in the best way, and I will 100% be snagging this! My mom isn't a huge gamer (though I often play DKC and NSMBW with her), but she loves air hockey! It'll be great. Odd that it got "only" a 7 given the lack of Cons, but hey, I'm not picky anyway!
additionally, the SNES app wil be getting a turn once more! GCN is taking a break because I still cant see the fun in Wind Waker, but Mario Paint looks like neat little gem.
I just read the PushSquare review and let me just say, I appreciate Miss Gray's writing so much! Not only is it generally just more grammatically correct, but it's enjoyable! The PS article had an air of "fourth grader" about it, in a bad way; NL was friendly and honest! Thank you!!
I shouldn't hate on a cosy game for the graphics... I mean, I play Palia on Switch. It would be hypocritical. BUT... Every comment above me is doing so, so just read those instead. Not a big LOTR fan, so I am not too bummed, but it is disappointing nonetheless.
I have been meaning to grab this; Mario Maker never really grabbed me the way I thought it would (and it doesn't help that I am bad at platformers anyway haha), but this one intrigues me!
I got spoiled on a character in DKB, so I will be trying to roll credits today so I can at the very least not get spoiled on said individual's role! I am quite enjoying it so far!
I will also play some INK because I love lowering my times by a whole .01 second lol!
Of course, Paliawill be filling its usual slot as a wind-down game for whenever I have a moment.
And then, it's on to Mario Sports Mix with my siblings! It's been a few months, so we figured we'd dust it off.
Instead, these wheels are intended to be used by more casual (and perhaps younger) players who are concerned with having as good a time as possible and not setting the best possible lap times.
I was so confused because I thought that "having as good a time as possible" was referring to lap times... Only for the next line to contradict that! I tend to use a Wii Remote + Nunchuk on MKWii, and two JoyCon 2 with MKWorld, but I will say the Wii Wheel is still very fun!
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Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
Thank you, Jim, for pointing this out. I was embarrassed the other day when I told my friend about the Drag "eks" Drive demo, and this is why! Yes, X is a very cool letter, it's got whole website named after it now, but... Can we not? Please? It's like when you couldn't have games with cats in them--you have to have KATZ because reasons.
Re: Mario Kart World Wins "Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game" Of Gamescom 2025
Odd choice, but it's a fun game, it's a flagship series, it's selling very well... I see where they're coming from. DKB is very fun too, though! Definitely deserves best gameplay.
Re: Feature: What's It Like To Attend Gamescom 2025?
Fun article, even if these aren't really my thing. I prefer watching Directs with my family/friends (or if none are around, on a live chat here!)
Re: Beautiful Disney-esque Horror 'Bye Sweet Carole' Gets Suitably Spooky Release Date
Hmm, not a horror guy myself, but the art looks really lovely!
Re: Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit For Nintendo Switch 2 - A No-Frills, All-Round Solid Bargain Headset
If I were to get a headset, this is just what I'd want. However, I really only play with ppl in the same room so no special extras needed!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Has A Release Date
Until I have 100%ed both this and the OG, I refuse to believe it has happened. Even then, I could awaken from the dream at any moment.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's Dig Button Placement Is All Thanks To Miyamoto
I figured that was the reasoning. Personally, I swapped it because TotK already annoys me in that when I play, I get used to it... And then I go play some other game or something and get thrown totally off. So I saved myself the headache and remapped it in the Game Settings!
Re: Here's A Look At The Official Box Art For Kirby Air Riders On Switch 2
I really like the sleekness of the logo (hot take, I know haha), and this game took really fun. I went from "only interested because of Sakurai's involvement" to " wait maybe I am actually hyped now" verrrry quickly!
Re: Geoff Keighley Either Knows Something About Silksong, Or Is Just Being A Tool
I am still working though the original π But you know I will buy Silksong day one when it shadowdrops! ...because it got to shadowdrop, right? Surely...
Re: Random: The PokΓ©mon Company Is Putting This Pronunciation Debate To Bed
I only knew this character because of Subspace Emissary (I don't play Pokemon π ) but I always said it with a KWAH sound... Oops
If Ganon with One N ever gets a sequel, this should be on there! π€
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
So... Do any of these actually come with everything? All of them say "you will need to spend extra money to buy other stuff" lol
Re: Mailbox: Game-Key Cards, Slacker Sakurai, Shapes & Beats - Nintendo Life Letters
@shieldhero please not the Splatoon Manga! I would love a Splatoon series, don't get me wrong, but the Manga is the actual worst thing produced in relation to Splatoon. I will stand by that claim until something worse releases (which I hope never happenes, because that would be abysmal). The only redeeming factor is the art style is cute, and Bobble Hat exists. The actual story breaks the lore and focuses so much on "haha funi" and it drives me crazy. I am trying so hard to restrain myself because I don't want to sound like I am mad at you (I really am not, just mad at the manga) or like I am a crusty old nerd who cares too much about the hypothetical future of earth (I am, but I don't want to sound like it). Anyway, TED talk over, please give us official Nintendo shows, thank you.
Re: GungHo's Switch Free-To-Play 'Ninjala' Looks To Be Winding Down Major Support
Oddly, I am saddened by this news even though I haven't touched the game in literal years. It was a fun time! In fact, it was the first game I downloaded on my SwOLED when I got it. The WNA Resort was always a fun spot to chill, maybe I'll hop online sometime.
Re: Feature: "Unsettling Yet Captivating" - SHUTEN ORDER Creators Talk Cult Religion And Dismemberment
@ShieldHero he's just a very evil professor, that's the only explanation πππ
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
Marvel Rivals would be great, since it is free, and it has some of my favorite characters, AND it looks fun.
I know nothing about HiFi Rush, but I would love to check it out for the art style alone!
I just heard about Blue Prince yesterday, and it sounds intriguing. I'd be down!
E33 is getting rave reviews everywhere, and I wanna play it, so please! Yes!
I love the Portal games, and I heard that the HalfLife series is in the same universe? So I would buy all of them day one, for that reason alone!
Re: Feature: "Unsettling Yet Captivating" - SHUTEN ORDER Creators Talk Cult Religion And Dismemberment
It was Colonel Mustard, in the Bathroom, with the Rope!
....Oh, wrong game. Sorry.
Re: Review: UFO 50 (Switch) - A Wondrous Smorgasbord Of Retro Delights
I want to like this game, or rather, but this game, but I also don't really know if it will click with me. I love older games, don't get me wrong, it's moreso that I haven't played at least 8 games currently on my Switch 2. This might end up the same, and I really need to stop wasting money on Someday Games π¬
Re: Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
At least they're doing something! Hopefully this come to other regions as well, even if I am too bag at this game to place well at all! π€
Re: Annapurna Is Bringing This Cute Co-op LEGO Game To Switch In September
I love LEGO bricks, so I am excited for both Voyagers and Party!
Re: Anniversary: Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago
Oh, Happy 25th! I just started this one a month back, but my progress is slow lol (I tend to play any given game for a week, then drop it for a month lol). Certainly a great game this far--it and the Oracle games are my favorites on NSO, and maybe SM64.
Re: Turtle Beach Announces Officially Licensed Budget Headset For Switch 2
I actually really want this. At that pricepoint and with those options, yeah, it's a done deal!
Re: Talking Point: Where On Earth Are The Switch 2 Soundtracks On Nintendo Music?
@AlanaHagues wrote:
If they didn't there would be SO much backlash--probably moreso than Welcome Tour being $10.
That said, yeah, I'd love to see it! DK+wise, I just want to hear Heart of Gold, but for MKWorld, I want the whole thing! (I mean I already downloaded all the songs to my phone, but an official version rather than my offbrand mp3s would be great lol)
Re: Mini Review: Tiny Bookshop (Switch) - The Epitome Of Cosy, Perfect For Bookworms
Well great. I didn't know about this and now I do and now I have to get it AND now I also have to read The Fisherman AND now I remembered that I was supposed to read Death on the Nile AND
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Is Laser-Targeting Your Toddlers With This New 'My Mario' Line
And we still don't have a children's book of Rosalina's Storybook?!
Re: Review: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 (Switch 2) - EA's Gridiron Series Finally Plays Ball On A Switch Console
Only ever played on my friend's PS5... Maybe I'll try it for myself!
Re: Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices
Interesting way to celebrate the 40th but OK. Also... I thought it meant an amiibo of a wooden block lol!
Re: Opinion: We Really Don't Need A Donkey Kong Timeline
I didn't realize there was confusion....
Cranky is the OG DK who kidnapped "grandma" Pauline (AKA Lady). And her granddaughter is Young Pauline, who teams up with modern DK for this game!
Re: Random: Honda's PokΓ©mon Koraidon Motorbike Looks Laughable In Practice
@Woomynnyes are you seeing this?
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Thursday 7th August 2025
You know it's unexpected when even the Next Nintendo Direct? thread couldn't call it!! Exciting times!
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@MoldyPasta I meant free DLC, but depending on what it is I might get paid DLC for MKWorld as well. (very dependent on what it is, but a DKB crossover pack for $15 would be an instant buy for me lol (yes I'm a sucker))
Re: Feature: Is Any Mario Game Genuinely 'Underrated'? - 10 Super Mario Games To Reconsider
NSMBW, Sports Mix, MP8.... These were my childhood! Not to mention my teenage faves: 3D Land, Galaxy 1+2, Super Paper Mario.... I may have been late to a few them, but I love them nonetheless!
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
My guess is Wonder Switch 2 Edition and MKWorld DLC, plus a movie teaser and Sunshine on NSO. I really don't expect a blowout like the 35th--if we got that every 5 years, it wouldn't be so special. Plus, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 35 have some importance in Japanese culture?
As far as a new 3D Mario.... Please no! I am loving DKB, and a new Mario would overshadow it instantly. Odyssey was fine, but I don't want more of that when DK is filling the "collectaformer" space just fine!
Oh, but "hopes and dreams"-wise I would kill for an HD remaster of the Galaxy games. Not sure how I'd want them to handle it, but it would be great to see! (Again, I don't expect anything)
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds "Some Features" For Those With An Expired NSO Membership
@Grackler Ironically, I love CDs (I have hundreds) and have always liked putting on a certain soundtrack. More options are always appreciated, though!
Certainly hope a web version is added eventually, but if not, that's fine.
Re: Can You Conquer Mastermind's Fiendishly Difficult Legend Of Zelda Quiz?
nintendolife wrote:
Honestly, guys, thatβs too easy. No Link has big muscles, and this game has multiple Links in various gearβso that leaves it between ace fighting skills and pointy ears, and only one of those sounds right given the context of βeverything thus far in the application is cosmetic, and the game itself has a huge emphasis on it!β
Re: Mini Review: Handy Hockey (Switch 2) - Mouse Mode Multiplayer That Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin
@ShieldHero fun fact, PacMan was originally named PuckMan, but it was changed due to how easily the arcade cabinets could be vandalized to say something elre....
Re: Mini Review: Handy Hockey (Switch 2) - Mouse Mode Multiplayer That Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin
Absolutely hilarious review in the best way, and I will 100% be snagging this! My mom isn't a huge gamer (though I often play DKC and NSMBW with her), but she loves air hockey! It'll be great. Odd that it got "only" a 7 given the lack of Cons, but hey, I'm not picky anyway!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
As per the norm lately, I will be dabbling in
additionally, the SNES app wil be getting a turn once more! GCN is taking a break because I still cant see the fun in Wind Waker, but Mario Paint looks like neat little gem.
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
@weisske which is which, in your opinion? Personally I don't care for SMO, but I love DKB!
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
@/OHB123 a fellow chai lover? Now I know your opinion can be trusted!
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (Switch)
If Age of Imprisonment is good, I might get AoC and this--both used, ofc! Might get this one anyway, for Linkle lol
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
All this one did for me was convince me of an imminent, regular Direct. Otherwise, AoI would have gotten a release date!
Re: Chillin' by the Fire
Wait but his actually sounds really fun and cute? Might snag it! π¦βπ₯
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
PLEASE I REALLY WANT TO PLAY THIS GAMEEEEE
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This is encouraging! Is it perfect? No. But it's something!
Re: Soapbox: EA Playground Is A Forgotten Gem And Deserves To Be Remembered With Wii Sports
I'll have to try it out on my
jailbrokenspecial WiiRe: Review: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game (Switch) - The Hobbit, Or "There It Crashed Again"
I just read the PushSquare review and let me just say, I appreciate Miss Gray's writing so much! Not only is it generally just more grammatically correct, but it's enjoyable! The PS article had an air of "fourth grader" about it, in a bad way; NL was friendly and honest! Thank you!!
Re: Review: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game (Switch) - The Hobbit, Or "There It Crashed Again"
I shouldn't hate on a cosy game for the graphics... I mean, I play Palia on Switch. It would be hypocritical. BUT... Every comment above me is doing so, so just read those instead. Not a big LOTR fan, so I am not too bummed, but it is disappointing nonetheless.
Re: Video: Game Builder Garage Still Rules On Switch 2
I have been meaning to grab this; Mario Maker never really grabbed me the way I thought it would (and it doesn't help that I am bad at platformers anyway haha), but this one intrigues me!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
I got spoiled on a character in DKB, so I will be trying to roll credits today so I can at the very least not get spoiled on said individual's role! I am quite enjoying it so far!
I will also play some INK because I love lowering my times by a whole .01 second lol!
Of course, Paliawill be filling its usual slot as a wind-down game for whenever I have a moment.
And then, it's on to Mario Sports Mix with my siblings! It's been a few months, so we figured we'd dust it off.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Wheel - Flawed, But Still Fun
I was so confused because I thought that "having as good a time as possible" was referring to lap times... Only for the next line to contradict that! I tend to use a Wii Remote + Nunchuk on MKWii, and two JoyCon 2 with MKWorld, but I will say the Wii Wheel is still very fun!