@N00BiSH I think we must be opposites - all the other changes bugged you but not me, and vice versa here! 🤣 We are doomed to disagree. I do second you point as to being confused on the "reasoning." Why did this one swap? It makes no sense - especially since, iirc, the MPJamboree S2E had the old VA.
@NintendoWife @thenikdavies @NFrealinkling (and @others-who-are-saying-they-wantwd-single-player-content) it seems that there will be new levels/story, as well. The "main" draw is the entirely new mini games, but there are more levels coming as well - and Koopaling boss fights!!
@N00BiSH I shoulda known you'd mention that 😂 But actually, I noticed two. It is so jarring. I didn't mind for Mario because, yes, Charles was iconic in the role, but Mario didn't say much more than "Whaoo!" Same with his cohorts - so their voice changes can be ignored. But the Talking Flower literally is named after his voice. It's super odd to me hearing a different voice - makes me wonder what happened.
Yoshi looks typically adorable, but also (as per the norm) far too slow and plodding for me. The stopmotion animation style is very cute, nonetheless. I never bothered with Galaxy 2, but having both games available on the go sounds like a dream, so I will certainly grab them! I am very excited for the Koopalings' grand return! The Wonder S2E looks very fun. The tennis game looks, at the very least, as though it won't be a horrible game at launch - plenty of content, even if it's not my jam. I for one am excited for the Mario Galaxy Movie! More sadistic Luma, please. No 3D Mario is the best part of this Direct - I know that's dumb, but I didn't want one yet. No Luigi's Mansion 4 was a surprise though, even if I am nonplussed about it.
I'm buying anyway lol, maybe I shouldn't support greedy practices, but what can I say, I'm a fanboy who will do anything appease my corporate overlords.
I highly doubt we are getting DS games on NSO. The only possibility I see is DS on the base tier and 3DS on the Expansion Pass. But again, that's not happening, imo.
@AussieMcBucket you know what they say: Why use 3 words when 74 paragraphs will do? That's not it exactly, but... Eh, I like that version better, anyway!
@AussieMcBucket I usually see /s as serious, and /sar as sarcastic.... Well, I suppose that right there is proof that even a tone indicator won't always convey the intended tone!
@hisownsidekick @AussieMcBucket I suppose that's why "tone tags" are so popular - they help convey the intention slightly better, even if it can't match the precision of speaking in-persin and using verbal inflection. Also, I meant to mention this previously: I have always pronounced "err" like "air," but it's interesting to hear that it started out differently!
You know technically it's pronunciation rhymes with "fur?"
I really wish this site had an easy quoting option. The way the comments are laid out is pretty lousy.
It's a hassle, but there is a way to do it! Put [quote]
around what you would like to quote, and end it off with the same, but with a slash.
(Additionally, I would like to let you know that I quite enjoyed reading through your discussion — I am a bit of a grammarian myself!)
Surprised there was nothing about Games On Sale, since 99.9999972549% of my purchases are on sale.... Yes, that's totally a number that I did the math on....
Value is definitely subjective, but SS having such a low price point did actually affect my opinion on other things. Glad to see NLife bring it up! It's hard to figure out how much something should cost so that it is worth it for the buyer and the seller!
@Zeebor15 how is that religious? I can see the principle of it, but I truly don't see how that is related to religion (I am rather dense, though, so who knows lol)
@Ryu_Niiyama oh, we've played it on NSO, too! She just liked the look of this (which is hilarious because of her usual reaction to games) and anytime she and I can play together is a good time.
My mom played GoldenEye 007 with her brother on their N64 as a kid. She could beat him, and she still brags about that. Even though she doesn't game a ton with us, she showed some interest in this - so I might snag it to play with her! ☺️
@Kyloctopus @Croctopus I keep mixing you two up because of the usernames lol! Moreso since Croc is no longer DevN haha - at least the PFP is the same. @Ellie-Moo glad I could be of service! @AccessibleDaydream yay, glad you felt able to play again, even if it's not at a competitive level.
@Ellie-Moo it's still a super fun game! Obviously, if you haven't played in a while, you'll have to "catch up" to everyone else in terms of skill, but I'm sure you'll get back into the groove pretty quickly.
I am still working through the OG (trying to try spoiler free, so don't tell me about anything past theantis Lords, please), but I am getting Silksong on DAY 1, BAYBEE! I cannot wait!!
I just downloaded this on my phone and uhhh... Might double dip so my siblings can play at the same time instead of bugging me or a turn. Because I wanna play for 2 hours straight, darn it, so let me!
As someone in the minority of "Those Who Really Liked the Design of the Sportsmates and Prefers them to Miis in Certain Scenarios," I would have loved if DxD had somehow been part of a Switch Sports S2E. (I really want that anyway, but I think it might have made more people willing to give it a go.) Miis are still fantastic as little avatars to use in whatever capacity Nintendo allows (MKWorld would have been great to have, even if I would never bother.), but I really do like the Sportsmates!
Not a horror guy myself, but the review seems to suggest this isn't too scary.... For only 5 bucks, I might pick this one up. Though that's what I said about the last few games I bought for a good price, all of which are nestled nicely into my backlog. So maybe I shouldn't grow that any more 😅
@AJWolfTill thanks for the suggestion! I can beat the first part consistently, it's the second bits that's really giving me a headache. I'll try that out, thanks!
I do love the little sparkles Nintendo adds to their games! Some of this game has rough edges, animation-wise, but these idle animations are not included there!
I am not particularly good at games, but I have always loved Hollow Knight. That said, my inability to git gud has meant that, as we speak (type? read? whatever), I am working through the game, still! I have attempted the Mantis Lords multiple times, but hopefully I will actually be at them soon enough! Regardless of whether or not I finish, I will be getting Silksong on Day 1 - I've waited too long not to! Wish me luck in finishing out this boss, and remember... Silksong (in a few) Tomorrow (s)!
Ughhhhh not another game that I really want but (although I can afford it) really shouldn't buy because it will just go into my backlog! Why must Nintendo releases so many masterpieces?!
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Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@KITG_GROUP you grab your "SNES, PS1's and Megadrives" and I will grab my Wii!
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Aventurier Pauline also only has 2! It's kinda crazy.
Re: New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
As cute as they are, 50 bucks for SwapForce amiibo of a game that I have no interest in is a bit too much for me. Hard pass, sorry.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The new mode is pretty fun! I like being able to go to DK Isle. Hopefully we get a crossover with MKWorld soon, though!
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
@N00BiSH I think we must be opposites - all the other changes bugged you but not me, and vice versa here! 🤣 We are doomed to disagree. I do second you point as to being confused on the "reasoning." Why did this one swap? It makes no sense - especially since, iirc, the MPJamboree S2E had the old VA.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
@NintendoWife @thenikdavies @NFrealinkling (and @others-who-are-saying-they-wantwd-single-player-content) it seems that there will be new levels/story, as well. The "main" draw is the entirely new mini games, but there are more levels coming as well - and Koopaling boss fights!!
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
@N00BiSH I shoulda known you'd mention that 😂 But actually, I noticed two. It is so jarring. I didn't mind for Mario because, yes, Charles was iconic in the role, but Mario didn't say much more than "Whaoo!" Same with his cohorts - so their voice changes can be ignored. But the Talking Flower literally is named after his voice. It's super odd to me hearing a different voice - makes me wonder what happened.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Yoshi looks typically adorable, but also (as per the norm) far too slow and plodding for me. The stopmotion animation style is very cute, nonetheless.
I never bothered with Galaxy 2, but having both games available on the go sounds like a dream, so I will certainly grab them!
I am very excited for the Koopalings' grand return! The Wonder S2E looks very fun.
The tennis game looks, at the very least, as though it won't be a horrible game at launch - plenty of content, even if it's not my jam.
I for one am excited for the Mario Galaxy Movie! More sadistic Luma, please.
No 3D Mario is the best part of this Direct - I know that's dumb, but I didn't want one yet. No Luigi's Mansion 4 was a surprise though, even if I am nonplussed about it.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
@Olliemar28 Heyo! The Mario Wonder S2E is called "Meetup in Bellabel Park;" the article misspelled it as "Bellebel." Just a heads up!
Re: Surprise! Donkey Kong Bananza Is Getting DLC, And It's Out Today
I will be snagging this ASAP!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
I'm buying anyway lol, maybe I shouldn't support greedy practices, but what can I say, I'm a fanboy who will do anything appease my corporate overlords.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
I personally don't want or expect a 3D Mario to appear, but what do I know? My biggest hopes are:
Re: Nintendo Updates Two DS And 3DS Game Trademarks
I highly doubt we are getting DS games on NSO. The only possibility I see is DS on the base tier and 3DS on the Expansion Pass. But again, that's not happening, imo.
Re: Emergency Meeting! Among Us Adds Two New Roles In Latest Update
Huh, guess I'll have to test this out with my friends!
Re: Random: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion's Super Secret Boss Takes Some Crazy Trekking
If you make it to the to, remember to save before doing anything, so if you die you start back at the top!
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
@AussieMcBucket you know what they say: Why use 3 words when 74 paragraphs will do? That's not it exactly, but... Eh, I like that version better, anyway!
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
@AussieMcBucket I usually see /s as serious, and /sar as sarcastic.... Well, I suppose that right there is proof that even a tone indicator won't always convey the intended tone!
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
@AussieMcBucket tone tags are when you end off a sentence or paragraph with / followed by an indication of the "tone" you wish to convey. For example:
And the list goes on! Very helpful stuff!
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
@hisownsidekick @AussieMcBucket I suppose that's why "tone tags" are so popular - they help convey the intention slightly better, even if it can't match the precision of speaking in-persin and using verbal inflection. Also, I meant to mention this previously: I have always pronounced "err" like "air," but it's interesting to hear that it started out differently!
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
@LastFootnote wrote:
It's a hassle, but there is a way to do it! Put [quote]
around what you would like to quote, and end it off with the same, but with a slash.
(Additionally, I would like to let you know that I quite enjoyed reading through your discussion — I am a bit of a grammarian myself!)
Re: Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
I like that, at the very least, the notes aren't stuffy! Very fun, makes me automatically want to like the game just a bit more.
Re: Nintendo Life Reader Survey 2025
Surprised there was nothing about Games On Sale, since 99.9999972549% of my purchases are on sale.... Yes, that's totally a number that I did the math on....
Re: Poll: Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
@Ploppy I didn't care for Odyssey, either, but I quite like Bananza!
Re: Stardew Valley's Creator Has A Small Voice Role In Hollow Knight: Silksong
They had better get JuniperDev to Reprise her role as the Grubs haha!
Re: "I Can't Afford To Give It Away For Free" - Silksong's Low Price Is Causing Devs To Re-Evaluate Their Own Games
Value is definitely subjective, but SS having such a low price point did actually affect my opinion on other things. Glad to see NLife bring it up! It's hard to figure out how much something should cost so that it is worth it for the buyer and the seller!
Re: 'Splatterbot' Is A Potent Mix Of Splatoon And Boomerang Fu
Just snagged this today! Can't wait to play with my siblings.
Re: Round Up: Pour One Out For These 6 Brave Games Launching On 'Silksong Day'
@Zeebor15 how is that religious? I can see the principle of it, but I truly don't see how that is related to religion (I am rather dense, though, so who knows lol)
Re: Round Up: Pour One Out For These 6 Brave Games Launching On 'Silksong Day'
@Zeebor15 genuine question here, what religious reasons lead you to hate HK (and, by extension, Silksong)?
Re: Round Up: Pour One Out For These 6 Brave Games Launching On 'Silksong Day'
Ive been eyeing Splatterbot for a good while now, guess today is a two-game day for me!

Re: Reminder: Here's When Hollow Knight: Silksong Releases In Your Time Zone
@Jireland92 the DLC and threequel both say hello! 😜
Re: Reminder: Here's When Hollow Knight: Silksong Releases In Your Time Zone
0900 cannot come quickly enough!
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@SearchingS Add bot?
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
@Ryu_Niiyama oh, we've played it on NSO, too! She just liked the look of this (which is hilarious because of her usual reaction to games) and anytime she and I can play together is a good time.
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
My mom played GoldenEye 007 with her brother on their N64 as a kid. She could beat him, and she still brags about that. Even though she doesn't game a ton with us, she showed some interest in this - so I might snag it to play with her! ☺️
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Announced For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Kyloctopus @Croctopus I keep mixing you two up because of the usernames lol! Moreso since Croc is no longer DevN haha - at least the PFP is the same.
@Ellie-Moo glad I could be of service!
@AccessibleDaydream yay, glad you felt able to play again, even if it's not at a competitive level.
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Announced For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Ellie-Moo it's still a super fun game! Obviously, if you haven't played in a while, you'll have to "catch up" to everyone else in terms of skill, but I'm sure you'll get back into the groove pretty quickly.
Re: Feature: The Road To Silksong: Remembering Seven Years Of Hope, Hype, And Clown Makeup
I am still working through the OG (trying to try spoiler free, so don't tell me about anything past theantis Lords, please), but I am getting Silksong on DAY 1, BAYBEE! I cannot wait!!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Me to Stability:

(We Nintendo fans are super creative and fresh with our jokes, as you can see)
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September and October 2025
But... when will I not be playing Silksong? I didn't plan any breaks other than to go to the bathroom once or twice....
Re: Vampire Survivors
I just downloaded this on my phone and uhhh... Might double dip so my siblings can play at the same time instead of bugging me or a turn. Because I wanna play for 2 hours straight, darn it, so let me!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Appears To Have Leaked
I would have gladly paid $80 for this one lol, so I will certainly shell out the 75% less for SILKSONG TOMORROW (close enough OK?)!!
Re: Talking Point: Would Drag x Drive Be Better With Miis Or Non-Mouse Control Options?
As someone in the minority of "Those Who Really Liked the Design of the Sportsmates and Prefers them to Miis in Certain Scenarios," I would have loved if DxD had somehow been part of a Switch Sports S2E. (I really want that anyway, but I think it might have made more people willing to give it a go.) Miis are still fantastic as little avatars to use in whatever capacity Nintendo allows (MKWorld would have been great to have, even if I would never bother.), but I really do like the Sportsmates!
Re: Mini Review: The Exit 8 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Unnerving Horror Loop Is Worth The Budget Price
Not a horror guy myself, but the review seems to suggest this isn't too scary.... For only 5 bucks, I might pick this one up. Though that's what I said about the last few games I bought for a good price, all of which are nestled nicely into my backlog. So maybe I shouldn't grow that any more 😅
Re: Poll: Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
@AJWolfTill thanks for the suggestion! I can beat the first part consistently, it's the second bits that's really giving me a headache. I'll try that out, thanks!
Re: Random: Donkey Kong Bananza's Idle Animations Are Outrageously Cute
I do love the little sparkles Nintendo adds to their games! Some of this game has rough edges, animation-wise, but these idle animations are not included there!
Re: Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update
OK but I am now considering this because who doesn't want to wake up to a li'l "Poyo!" if we're being honest?
Re: Poll: Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
I am not particularly good at games, but I have always loved Hollow Knight. That said, my inability to git gud has meant that, as we speak (type? read? whatever), I am working through the game, still! I have attempted the Mantis Lords multiple times, but hopefully I will actually be at them soon enough! Regardless of whether or not I finish, I will be getting Silksong on Day 1 - I've waited too long not to! Wish me luck in finishing out this boss, and remember... Silksong (in a few) Tomorrow (s)!
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World - Kirby's Best Shines Even Brighter
Ughhhhh not another game that I really want but (although I can afford it) really shouldn't buy because it will just go into my backlog! Why must Nintendo releases so many masterpieces?!
Re: Nintendo Subsidiary 'Warpstar Inc.' Has Been Renamed To 'Nintendo Stars Inc.'
@Olliemar28 Zelda's actress is Bo Bragason, not Bo Bargason... Just a heads up! ☺️
Re: Random: Zelda: Majora's Mask Short With Ghibli-Inspired Visuals Is Breathtaking
Very pretty! I am by no means a good artist, so this is all the more impressive to me!