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Midnight Walk piqued my interest with it's Tim Burton look to it, will keep an eye on it.

@CaptainQuo I for one don't have a backlog and am hoping for a Direct due to Zelda's anniversary, presuming it's not going to be ignored.
People get excited about a direct because they are Nintendo fans and can't wait to see what's on the horizon. Often backlog be damned when a big first party game arrives.

All well and good, but where is the Zelda 40th anniversary direct?
Honestly, all I want is a HD port of Ocarina of Time 3D. I know many want Wind Waker (man, I adore that game) and Twilight Princess, but a good port of Ocarina 3D will get me salivating. It has been 15 years since it released in that form, plenty new people to experience it for the first time, especially so those who can't get on with the original N64 release. I would, in fact, much prefer it right now to a remake. A remake would change a huge amount and be better off solely on Switch 2 to really show of the funky new graphics etc. I simply want to play the best version of an all time classic on the Switch and own it outright.

@Coalescence @PJOReilly I have been wanting to get the Anniversary Collection for a while now, but only if it is complete and I simply can not find out anywhere whether the Japanese versions are on the cart as well. Do you know if all is on the cart??? I really don't want to buy it to just have it update to add the additions, I will just continue with my digital copy and originals if so.

Those sloppy sound effects would quickly drive me mad

@Teksette It is a lot of fun, very simple, but fun none the less. It was amongst the first NES games I got, so I will always have a soft spot for it

Kung-Fu (NES) as wanted simple fun and Super Mario Land because I freaking love it. I will be playing them on SNES mini as all my hardware and games are boxed away.

I remember getting Super Mario Land on my ninth Christmas in 1990 and when I got to World 2 I started to sing along to the music and to this very day I still do

"You lift me up, but then you put me down again.
You lift me up, but then you put me down again.
I don't know why you have to treat me so,
I love you more than you could ever know.

You tell the truth, but smoother it all in lies.
You tell the truth, but smoother it all in lies.
I don't know why you have to treat me so,
I love you more than you could ever know."

My one take away from this is that the Switch 2 doesn't provide hairbrushes to those living inside it

Nice idea, shame it's just pokemon

Seeing Luigi' Mansion at no.50 feels like I stubbed my toe, it deserves higher

Thank you Capcom. I have all these games, except Bonkers which is an okay game, but will likely buy the collection anyhow.
Now, forgetting Disney for a moment, if you would kindly pull out your NES dev kits and make me the Count Duckula game that I have wanted for so very long, that would be greatly appreciated.
Also, NES versions of the Mysterious Cities of Gold, Ulysse 31, Battle of the Planets and a SFII like game with swords for Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds.

A mansion(ish)! Ink ribbons! Zombies! Corrupt corporations! Scientists! Sounds great, I am excited to......wait a minute, what is this?! No tank controls! Well I never! Zero out of ten, get this garbage outta here!!!

@Dm9982 Survive that and you'll need one hell of a cigarette

@Dm9982 I'd say a thousand little deaths (french) may be very pleasant for them!

The only thing that benefits leaks are the leakers with hits and various publications that decide it wise to promote leaks. Gamers get, often by accident, spoilers which degrade the initial experience and it does have to be so very disappointing, even heartbreaking for developers, especially those like Capcom who do still do a very good job that is clearly filled with passion, to see their work/art spoiled before gamers can experience it.

Would have been 87 or 88, I never finished it though, that would come in a few years time. I enjoyed what I played my first time, but it didn't hold my interest as much as other games. When the sequel released my friend had got it (I got mine a few months later) and I just fell in love there & then with it. That game was so fun and impactful that I returned to the first one again and then found I started enjoying it more & more. It was the release of LttP that made me go back again and finish it and then love the game.

Alice in Videoland as a nostalgia trip, other than that I have no idea

@McGregor your profile picture is pure agony distilled

I still have yet to play Skyrim and every year that passes I get closer to never playing it. I was really interested when it released, but the size of the game put me off as, not meant rude, I had better things to do with my time and so it never happened

Yep that music goes perfectly with that video, could only be bettered with Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'

@KayFiOS It's a fantastic game, but it really can feel like a full time job sometimes. Everything just seems to take more time or more work than is needed.

I'm still taken aback by the update that pretty much fixed the framerate in BOTW on Switch1. I hadn't heard about it and when in Korok Forest I was very pleasantly surprised to discover a smooth experience.

I'm actually tempted by Fever, when I get a Switch2 that is (the first Nintendo console since the N64, handheld included, I haven't got on release day). I really wasn't a fan of how the series went, but this really does look like a return to form

@X68000 No worries

@X68000 I didn't say I play on emulators. I said I 'get' or to be better phrased, understand why people play on older emulators. Games are not always available or worse, not in working order and the amount of them simply can't provide enough for the sheer amount of gamers today interested in old games or the history. Some companies have rereleased or made them digitally available, but most games are not.
Our history, whether gaming or other art forms is vital to who we are and should be available to be experienced for those of whom wish to do so. I despise pirating, I want to make that very clear, but sometimes emulation is simply all there is currently. I would love to see a true public database allowing for games of the past to be readily available for all those to experience (whether bought to keep or just rental to play), but until then, sometimes to play older games there is no choice. Virtual consoles and any equivalent are a great start, but are sadly very limited.
This is the reason I said I understand older games, this article was focused on current consoles and that is straight up theft which I am very much against.

But how is John Hammond expected to run round to all those houses to be there at the hatching of all those dinosaurs? Poor fellow is pretty old and this is demanding a huge amount of effort and energy from him. OAP abuse

I get emulators that are not from current consoles, but the Switch is still very much active and the games (majority and updating still) are easily playable on Switch2, so for now at least, the preservation line doesn't hold. Obviously there will be innocents using this, but the reality is the vast majority just want to play the games without supporting the developers and I think what Nintendo are doing is perfectly fine and indeed a good thing. In a struggling industry money lost will only add to the struggles.

@OrtadragoonX Can't download the demo as I haven't picked up a Switch2 yet, waiting for a few games I really want before buying one, but this certainly may be added to my list. Very promising indeed

@Dee123 I can't unsee Nathan Drake, made even worse by the style of action.

This game does look promising, I will likely have gotten a Switch2 by it's release so hopefully it turns out good and I'll pick it up

I have never played angry birds. Never had an interest and don't really know much about it, I am like Selina in Veep "Why are they so angry?"

That trailer has got me interested now. I enjoyed their conversations and am intrigued to see how their relationship develops over the game.
Those things at the end were pretty awesome as well

It is a shame about the Switch1 version, but it is a high priority for me on Switch2 now

Played this to death upon release. Looking forward to jumping back in

This is of course great news. I must confess to being a bit disappointed not to see the return of a good 'ld fashioned Castlevania, linear with tight action and platforming. I do love the Metroidvanias, but have been so wanting a brand new classicvania style game, but it's something we may not ever see and so, I am happy with what has been announced (although not entirely sold on it's looks as of yet, but more gameplay footage is needed on that before judgement).

Game looks wonderful, but I don't fancy getting pulled into a time sink game, a few years ago I would have been straight on it on though.
I have said before, I am not a fan of GKC's despite them being better than what came prior. I do think it should be on the card and download to system if speed is the issue and accept not all games will fit on a card making them an unfortunate necessity in some cases. But, please, it's really tiresome in comments, trying to hear peoples thoughts on the articles and getting drowned out by the same comments time and time again. Object with your wallet or contact those whom matter, repeatedly if you desire, but please, let's just move on in the comments section now and enjoy the space given to share relevant opinions.

@axelhander Same. I tried three times now (from the start) with Hollow Knight and always tire of it. If it were a shorter game I would think far more highly of it and likely finished it. I prefer my Metroidvanias to be at the 10-12hr mark for the first playthrough and it is about this time I just stopped playing it. I think a runtime like what I stated and then bulking it out with additional content for those that want more is a better option. I did play the sequel, but the same happened and I am okay leaving it there and not trying again.

I thought you had done an article before on this a few weeks back, but I guess I must have seen a video on youtube or something about

Japanese for me

@hendie100 Only time I didn't like Tuvok was when him and Neelix combined, he was damn creepy. It's weird seeing the actor in the older Trek as different characters looking pretty much the same as he does in Voyager

TNG, DS9 and Voyager are shows I have watched through so many times, they are fantastic, but this style of game I'm not the biggest fan off. I think partly because of the dedication for a huge chunk of time needed and the formula gets old before I have ever achieved anything substantial.
I have been so longing for a Star Trek game set in this time period that plays like something like Mass Effect and sits at 20-30hr mark and longer for all the extras. Oh Bioware, hear my call!!

@AussieMcBucket No worries. Not all Switch 1 games work well on Switch 2 and despite this game seeming okay we don't know what feedback Nintendo are getting, so there could be some issues for some people or even an update to Switch 2 hardware that as had an impact on the games compatibility.

@Lizuka Yeah, I loved the the game on first playthrough. I didn't mind that I blitzed through it with ease as I was having fun and full of wonder of things to come, although I did feel the actual platforming was scaled back. But, repeat playthroughs have shown to me that it simply isn't as good as it could/should have been. It's beautiful and is a fun, great game that is worthy of it's praise, but it is missing something. If someone was looking for a good old fashioned Mario platformer I would have to point them to NSMUD, if they wanted a fun Mario game then Wonder fills that hole.

@AussieMcBucket yeah. It's nothing to do with the actual game as stated, so likely just to ensure smooth sailing.

@DjinnFighter Absolutely they are! All of them are fantastic, although I do prefer the first 2 SNES games to the later ones

@AussieMcBucket I imagine it's for Switch 2 really, to be sure they run and are read correctly etc

I thought Kick Off! was going to be a successor to the 80's/90's games until I looked it up and turns out they already tried on PS4.
All these great looking games and it's Cool Boarders that has me hyped, haven't touched that game in donkeys years.
Also, its really annoying on this site when your trying to type and your screen scrolls so you can't see anymore because others have commented. Would make sense to freeze screen till comment is posted.

They should have got a proper cinema trailer voice on that video. Imagine it with "This year...." instead of Mr Happy Go Lucky (who isn't bad btw)

@Oram77 I lost it through disappointment! That game is so damn good. I was really expecting to see it when I clicked on article, but in hindsight it's not a 'Super'

It's beautiful that's for sure and has so much character. I hope it does well for them

@Kiz3000 I am one of the few, I suppose. It's a great game, but just goes on too long and I got tired of it. So, I started something else and kept meaning to go back, but that dread creeps in where it's been too long and knowing you'll be lost and it's best just to start over. I have started this game three times now hoping to see it through and I always tire of it and I realised I will never finish it. I won't ever try again, I am very done with this game, but the time I had was enjoyable (until I wanted it over that is).