ChromaticDracula

I loved reading this, I love reading/hearing other’s gaming traditions. They should just rename Christmas Day to Video Game Day haha. (I know that wouldn’t go over well!)
I remember getting Turok 2, Rogue Squadron, and the gold Ocarina of time cart in 1998. The next year, in 1999, I was hoping for Resident Evil 2 but didn’t get it and I was upset. I ended up reluctantly playing Turok 2, the new game from the previous year, on Xmas day in 1999. Now, it’s my go to Xmas Eve and Day game because it just holds a lot of memories for me. Cassette Beasts is also now a big one from more recent times for me. It’s so cozy!

Played and beat the game on PS5 and it was very difficult since your character moves like a tank and many enemies move faster than you. It is one of those games though where you do progressively get stronger as you go on… Still, the additional difficulty is welcome! I want everyone to play and experience this game—IT’S A GEM!!!

My sister in law uses it as a tool like how it is discussed in this piece: she is an artist of sorts so when she has an idea, she prompts AI to conceptualize it and then goes full human hands on/AI-less to actually create it.
I honestly don’t have an argument against that even though I intrinsically don’t fully support it. I think AI has its uses for certain things but I don’t like how it’s just the Wild West and how it’s being forced onto everything.
I voted full-stop “conservative” up in the poll- I don’t want AI anywhere near me. It’s dumbing down humanity.

Mine is Cronos. The game is very difficult at times but it’s so rewarding and Kelly Burke’s voice acting is just so spot on. It’s such a cool universe and really leaves you with the feeling of wanting more out of it. Can’t wait to the eventual tv show/movie adaptation or even a sequel or prequel. Bloober really knocked it out of the park.

@RoboCube ugghh I cannot wait for Bomberman 64!
Also really really really hoping for Castlevania 64 (Legacy of darkness ideally) in some form, whether that’s NSO or the next Konami Castlevania collection.

Rayman comes at the perfect time!! I recall playing it around the holidays way back then, pausing it to go to my aunt’s holiday gathering, etc. I have the 3DS version and it’s great but I can’t wait to play this properly on the TV again!!

I didn’t vote because I’m not a fan of FPS Metroid. I mean, I am, but I’m a massively more enthusiastic fan of the 2D variant/timeline. I really just enjoy the Dread style more and always have.
I’m the same with Sonic games: 2D all the way.

Haven’t heard of ANY of these games! They sound like a collection of Nintendo Land (Wii U) games which without a doubt piques my interest. Still looking for that Donkey Kong’s Crash Course style game but expanded with more levels. Is that what Kosmo Spin is like?

This is one of my top 3 franchises and I buy each one in the series without question. Hands down, point to where I need to swipe my credit card, no words needed. But…. This time, with a massive backlog, without a switch 2, with prices of things being so high, and being absolutely enthralled with Cronos, I’m fine waiting for the eventual ~$10/20 price cut after the hype dies down. Normally I’d have this preordered and be deep in gameplay by now but, I just can’t spend the $70-$80 this time.

I’m upset Cronos isn’t on this list. Kelly Burke’s VA was stellar in it and so was Alan Turkington for that matter… I think the monotone voice acting was divisive but I absolutely love it. Anyway, that’s my Cronos rant.

@cylemmulo in the same boat here. I noticed this a few weeks ago when I saw the demo in my friend’s play history. I used the direct link to the eshop on that demo and it still didn’t show for me. Still not showing today. Where’s this demo?!

@SBandy1 it’s insane that they haven’t considered this for ya’ll plasma’ers and at least gave a toggle to turn those off. I hate even thinking about what you must feel every time you play these 😫

Honestly really looking forward to playing my NSO NES library tonight as we start to roll into the holiday tomorrow and the holiday season beyond. 😍
In a few weeks I’ll be doing my annual Link’s Awakening playthrough … such warm and cozy feelings right now.

))shocked pikachu face((
This is a wonderful update! It has a very “holiday” feel for me somehow. I know I’ll be booting these up and then probably pop back over to my yearly blaster master playthrough. That ice level music 🤌
Can’t believe Battletoads is on here! Rare really is on the table going forward!

PLEASE COME TO SWITCH. That is all.
-A StarFox fan to the core.

I’m proven day in and day out that there is a line you cross on your way up the corporate chain where you just lose touch with the consumers or the fan base.
Another exec who has completely lost touch, Jacob Novak.

Lots of chaos and choices but it’s all about 1 game for me: Demonschool
••calmly sips tea••

HECK YES. This is one I’ve been waiting for, for •checks watch• A LONG TIME. Buying this one day one. I just hope I can finish Cronos The New Dawn before it releases because I don’t see myself being able to choose between the two.

Death Stranding 2! (Is that allowed since it’s not a Nintendo game? YET?)
Some of the most surreal, realistic, and crazy effects I’ve ever seen.

Design is cool but I’m priced out of it. No way can I justify that cost.
Hell, I’m priced out of Switch 2 altogether quite frankly. I’ll happily be putting my OG switch and ps5 through the paces for a few more years.

@Spider-Kev I agree 99%: base game was lacking a ton of the standard animal crossing stuff but what was there was impactful and fulfilling still.
I feel like they jumped to release version “A” quickly during the pandemic knowing it would be a hit and that they could instead update it to version B and C slowly over time.
I was a little sour myself but it’s a really a great game at its current state finally.
All that being said, I loved new leaf the most. It was FULL of secrets and nooks and crannies on release. New horizons was par-baked on release but shouldn’t be ignored now as it’s about to reach its perfect final form.

Not an owner of a switch 2 yet but absolutely getting the upgrade pack for my switch 1. Currently switching my OG switch island (Crateria) over to my lite for primarily handheld on the go play and to get ready for the update.
One thing I’m hoping is that the game boots much quicker on switch 2. This game takes FOR. EVER. to boot on a switch lite. 😫

@Nick2054 if I were to guess, you nailed the reason behind it.

Ya’ll come on, are we really sour the framerate in animal crossing isn’t 60fps?
I’ve been looking for an excuse to play this again and I think I now have it. Can’t wait for this update! Will likely be starting a new file on my lite. Maybe I’ll utilize resetti on my OG day 1 island from 2020.

I love that these systems connect to NSO and you can actually play them! This was something talked about a while back and it’s actually happening!
Been really itching to play AC recently but just haven’t had the time. It’s that time of year for me… this news came at the exactly right time.
Now I just need a Switch 2…

Unlimited inventory is a positive for me. I just want to experience the game and not have to backtrack constantly and all that. I understand that being an aspect of the tension but... nah, can't go back. Silent Hill 1/2/3 are examples of keeping the game scary while allowing unlimited inventory. Limited inventory is counter-intuitive to me. Like, carrying unlimited items around isn't okay but these chests that are all interlinked/connected somehow is (can access items I dropped in one from another?) I'll take my unlimited inventory, thank you!

Ok now this is pretty awesome…
I don’t have a switch 2 yet but I’m getting more and more tempted.
I have my 3DS version though so maybe I can hold out a tad longer 😬

@AllieKitsune confirmed! I thought so when I saw “PixelHeart”
Very cool….

The criticism here about the restriction to a single city is exactly why I decided in the very beginning to not get this any time soon. I’ve always enjoyed Pokémon because of the varying environments and going to a snow area or a lava area or a lake, etc. Without that, I’m not really driven to jump on this one just yet. I also don’t have a Switch 2 yet 😬…
Seems like this will be fun when I eventually pick it up on a sale though!

I think a lot of people miss the point of why this is a problem.
Animal Crossing is a very kid friendly game with very distinct, considered, and unique look.
Any knockoff copying that exact look can use the look but potentially have non-kid friendly content in it.
The issue is when the copycat starts having screenshots pop up of the non-kid-friendly content, or just something not within the original Animal Crossing vision and you can’t tell the difference between the games.
In this example, most folks will see the picture above and say “oh wow it’s animal crossing!” Imagine if the character had a racy outfit on or had a speech bubble with expletives inside it. The average joe sees that and starts thinking “wow Animal Crossing changed!”

Nobody should be copying that distinct look. Copy the gameplay but don’t copy the art style. They should be distinguishable from each other. This is a blatant ripoff.

Another example: nobody got mad when Axiom Verge released even though it had essentially the same gameplay as Metroid.
If your character looked like a reskinned Samus, it’d be a different story.

@neogyo are you me?

I LOVE that a woman is stepping into the position. Can’t believe Bowser is leaving already!

Game is a 9/10 for me. It’s brutally difficult even on normal for me though: first play, I used all my lives on level 1. Second play I got to level 3 and was utterly obliterated within the first 3 minutes or so. I’m thinking of dropping down to Easy just to beat the game once or twice, then I’ll ramp it up.
I’m also someone who has a very hard time with Thunder Force 3 though. Anyway, it’s been a long time coming and I’m absolutely stoked to play it and get further and further (and hopefully better lol).

@Nool WHAT?! How did I miss that??? I need to wake up lol
Very cool, thank you for the tip. 👍

How about an option for “I don’t even have a switch 2 yet.” Now, if I did, yes, I would be virtual boying quite a bit.

EDIT: Turns out virtual boy is available on Switch 1 as well so I don’t need a switch 2! Awesome! Thanks @Nool

I feel like I’ve had this game preordered as long as Metroid Prime 4 lol
It’s good to finally get some news on it!

I can’t believe Earthion is finally out!! LET’S GOOOOOOOO!!!

If I were to take a wild guess, Ren and Stimpy isn’t included because either Nickelodeon doesn’t have the rights anymore or they don’t want the flack from the sexual abuse allegations to resurface from creator Michael John Kricfalusi (John K).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kricfalusi

I forgot this was today! Well… tonight… for me, it’s 11:30pm lol
I’ll be back tomorrow morning when I can get caught up! Very exciting.

I just want Castlevania 64/Legacy of Darkness in some form! Konami release the next collection or release it on NSO! I will finally reach my final form!!!

I like the game enough to double-dip. There’s really no pleasing 100% of gamers.

NintendoLife, can you make it so that I can pick Shinobi 3 times in the survey?

Can’t wait to play it finally! Haven’t tried the demo at all but I read good things 😍

My only complaint with this and its predecessor is the music. Except for a few select tracks, it lags behind other games in the series. The few tracks that I like, I love, but most of the music isn’t as memorable as other games in the series.

This sort of kind of works since some of the bosses in Revenge were takes on famous personalities… Spider-man being one example. Isn’t there also like a Sonic and tails (or maybe a Mario) statue in that one level in the background in Shinobi 3?
I can’t for the life of me find it online though! Point being, makes sense in a sort of Easter eggy/traditional way to have this kind of DLC/bonus content.

I had this game on PS1 and although I had trouble even getting past level 1, I’m excited to give it another go! I can’t imagine I’ve gotten better in my older age so I’m sure it’ll be even worse lol. Still, extremely excited for this (and getting my butt whooped again!)

@Nintendum I know, right? Like same colors, face and facial expressions, size, shape, features…. Wow

Isn’t the argument that Palworld isn’t ripping off Pokémon but it’s ripping off Pokémon’s designs? I can see a Charizard/Charizard-like in the background in one of the screenshots on this “game” above. I’ve seen screenshots of what appear to be Pokémon holding full-on guns in screenshots of Palworld. I’m sure that’s not the image Nintendo want associated with their designs.

@ShieldHero have you not read any of the articles? It’s not easy to just ignore, in fact, we want to hide entire publishers. Why? Because this slop prevents other actual games with work and thought put into them from showing. You haven’t sift through this crap which tends to hide the actual releases. Publishers have been interviewed about this and they say, yes, it’s tough to be noticed in the sea of trash.

Yes, you can ignore it, but you’re potentially also ignoring and scrolling past actual effort.

DEMONSCHOOL LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO

I think it’s fair to have a company vet something that will have or use its name or IPs attached to it — perhaps even at the centerpiece — before okay’ing their usage.