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I'm really looking forward to playing Citizen Sleeper, but I do most of my gaming on a Switch Lite and I'm concerned the text will be too small. Has anyone played it on a Lite, and if so, how was the text size?

I remember the first time I saw a preview of FF in Nintendo Power magazine in 1990. It was a pretty big deal at the time. The only other JRPG I had played at that point was Dragon Warrior. When FF came out, it definitely lived up to the hype.

@Anti-Matter I haven’t played FF4 for DS but it’s supposed to have the best English translation of any version.

Looks really good. Just be aware that a full playthrough takes 20-30 minutes. It's really short.

@gojiguy Whenever ININ is involved in these compilations, there seem to be multiple versions, each with different selections of games. It's ridiculous. There should be one complete version, available physically and digitally. Why would anyone want a version with less games?

The SLG version comes with a physical manual, Rayforce, and a bonus single-stage prototype game that was never released. It’s supposed to ship soon. I have it preordered.

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I'm not really excited about the upcoming Super Mario movie. I've been a fan of the video games since I was a kid, and I've always been disappointed by the previous attempts to bring Mario to the big screen. I'm not sure why, but I just don't think it's going to be very good.

I'm not a fan of the casting choices. Chris Pratt as Mario? Really? I don't think he has the right voice or personality for the role. And Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach? I don't know, she just doesn't seem right to me.

The trailer didn't really do anything to change my mind. It just looked like a generic, unfunny, live-action comedy. I'm not sure what the filmmakers were going for, but it didn't look like they were trying to make a good Super Mario movie.

I'm sure some people will enjoy the movie, but I'm not one of them. I'm going to pass.

I know I'm not alone in my opinion. There are a lot of other people who are also not excited about the movie. I think it's going to be a major disappointment.

If you're a fan of Super Mario, I would recommend saving your money and not seeing the movie. It's not going to be worth it.

@jbreez00 The Atelier games I’ve played (Ryza and Sophie 2) are absolutely not time sinks. They’re actually fairly tight, story-driven games. If you want to spend hours crafting, you can, but it’s not necessary at all.

Nothing gets the kids hyped up like luggage tags. “Hey Bro, you see those sick Zelda tags?” “Yeah, I’m a cover my Samsonite in that sh*t.”

Excellent. I really want to play this, but I'm concerned that everything will be too tiny on a Switch Lite. Now I can test it out.

A lot of complaints of "blurriness" on Switch. I assume this means it runs at a low resolution. Can anyone confirm whether it runs at sub-native res (below 720p) in handheld mode?

Every one of these articles just makes me sad. This eshop closure is a huge loss for gaming, and shows how much of a challenge video game preservation is going to be in the future.

@Wexter "Sometimes producers just don't care no matter how much QA is done they have to fill their release calendar."

This is one of the major problems with the games industry right now. Release dates are announced too early, and devs are afraid to delay because it's bad press, so they push games out in unfinished states and plan to fix everything with patches.

This means that in 15-20 years, when online support for these games disappears, the cartridges/discs will be nearly useless because they'll contain unfinished versions of the games.

@Yosher Every developer hires QA testers to test their games extensively before release, so yeah, they were aware. Devs are always aware of most of the major problems, particularly relating to performance, before they release their games. They just cross their fingers and hope no one makes a big deal about it.

Shovelware with a marketing hook.

I liked the first one, but the voice acting was awful and the dialogue was stiff and awkward. I’m hoping there’s some improvement there.

I’m still not OK with any of this. March 27 will be a very dark day in video game history.

Anyone who thinks FFT needs a "remaster" should check out videos of the iOS/Android port. It looks really good. If they release the game for Switch, I hope they stick closely to that version.

I absolutely loved Eastward. The visual design and music were the highlights, but I was really drawn into the story too. I thought the dialogue was fantastic (especially compared to the game I'm currently making my way through, Octopath Traveler).

I can see why some people thought the dialogue was too long-winded. There are certainly points where it could have been more concise. But to me, that was one minor negative of an otherwise stellar game. It's a 9/10 for me.

@Diogmites If you liked Ryza you need to play Atelier Sophie 2. It’s just as good. You don’t need to play Sophie 1 first.

Great review. It's always helpful to give readers some context – in this case, the fact that there are multiple, confusing variations of the same compilation. I would have been interested in a physical release of this more "complete" version, but when factoring in shipping, the SLG release was too much for me. Currently the only version available to order from SLG is $110 USD plus shipping.

@ParadoxFawkes What did you not like about Eastward? I thought it was a masterpiece. One of the best games I played last year.

@Dev9417 I’m also happy to wait a year or two for new hardware. My backlog of games is so huge, I need time to play them all. I haven’t even started Breath of the Wild!

@Max_the_German With solid sales expected for another year, they have absolutely no incentive to cut the price.

I’m really hoping for a Switch 2 with 100% backward compatibility so I can keep enjoying my games for years to come.

Puyo Puyo Tetris!

Also a little something called Elden Ring.

15/24. I thought I would ace this, but no.

I can't believe The Witness isn't on Switch. I played it on PS4. Such an amazing game, and perfect for Switch.

All of this makes me think we need an archival collection, with all the GBA, GC, and Wii games put together.

@ottoecamn I’ve seen this narrative, but I haven’t seen any evidence that it’s actually true. Of course, you’re free to boycott LRG, but you might want to be clear on the facts first.

Looking forward to the Mega Man BN and Ray’Z Arcade collections next year. I’m going to skip FF Pixel Remasters because it doesn’t include the original, un-remastered versions, and thus it fails as a retro compilation in my view.

Am I the only one who doesn’t think these games needed “remastering”? I would shell out for a compilation of ports of the originals on a cartridge (a la Collection of Mana).

@MeloMan Agreed. It’s also a problem for long-term game preservation because the cartridges/discs contain incomplete versions of the games.

My kids played My Friend Peppa Pig and weren’t too impressed. The gameplay is very repetitive. I also noticed technical issues like inconsistent sound levels. Not a thumbs up from our family.

I deserve another chance to play Wind Waker, since I never owned a Gamecube or Wii U! Where's our HD port for Switch???

@Sinton Same. I'm probably in the minority here, but what I really want is an "archival" compilation of all 6 games in their original forms, perfectly emulated and with CRT filter options, all on a cartridge. I'm not a fan of the pixel remasters, and I think the originals hold up really well.

I would definitely add the Atelier games. Ryza 1& 2 and Sophie 2 are just about the coziest JRPGs around.

Time to sell my Macbook Pro!

I’m playing the first one now. It’s amazing. I’m definitely on board for 2 and 3.

Oh boy Kate, you are in for a treat if you haven’t played the Dishonored series yet. Those are some brilliant games.

I think we're approaching 100% stability, at which point these updates will obviously stop.

He should have tossed a blue shell to take out the leader.

@tetermc I'm referring to the many cases where a unique enemy shows up, and you have to possess it to progress in the level. To me, that's not an interesting gameplay mechanic. I prefer open-ended design where you are given the tools, but not told how to use them.

I'm not a fan of Cappy, and here's why: Whenever you need to use Cappy, there's always a specific enemy you're supposed to become, so you can use their specific power. The mechanic is used in a completely linear way: Here's a puzzle, and here's the solution. I much prefer open-ended mechanics, where the game give you options and you choose your own approach. So Odyssey was not my favourite. I much prefer 3D World.

The new menus and high-res character art look great, but they have ruined the stunning original sprite work by running it through an AI upscaling filter. Who in the world thinks this looks better? I'm skipping this version unless they have an option to use the original sprites.

I got an OLED for my family, but the kids use it so much that I had to get myself a Lite. Now I’m loving the Lite. The size, form factor, and light weight make it great to hold. The screen is good enough.

@MattmanForever Yeah, the upscaling filter they used looks terrible. I'm going to skip this version unless there's an option to turn it off.

Excellent news. RPS named it their game of the year last year. Can't wait to play it.

For anyone who hasn’t played it yet, you’re in for a real treat. It’s an absolute masterpiece. So glad to hear that the Switch port is solid.

@FishyS Just Dance is a great choice. It’s not a “good game” by any measure. The feedback it gives based on your dancing seems arbitrary at times. And it constantly want to “reward” you with pointless cosmetics. Add to that the fact that the base version has a very short song list, so you really need the subscription service to get much out of it. But damn, it’s a blast to play, especially with kids.

I played it on DS and loved it. I married Debora, which is 100% worth it – she's hilarious. I sold my copy last year for $300 because I couldn't justify keeping it at that price, but I might get the mobile port at some point if I feel like playing it again. As others have said, the DS/mobile version would be great on Switch.