@TheRazor I feel like a lot of people forget the roots of that game. That is not to say that the game's bad or anything like that, it's just that it wasn't up my alley in comparison to my previous experience. On its own though, it's still a really great game.
My brother and I actually have the collector's edition of the Wii U version of this game. And I happen to have it on my shelf in my game room, still all intact. For me personally, this game was pretty polarizing when I first played it. It didn't feel very much like the first Xenoblade Chronicles so I didn't really enjoy it nearly as much. I wonder if that would have changed if I played it now instead of back then.
Cool. It's always nice to have more music on the Nintendo Music app. I honestly haven't played either of those Pokémon games though, so I don't have much nostalgia for it.
That Pikachu kind of looks similar to a stuffy that I had when I was a lot younger. Obviously that one back then wasn't an animatronic, but the similarities are striking. I guess that really shouldn't be a surprise though, because Pikachu's had a pretty similar design throughout its entire history.
I personally don't have much of an interest in revisiting this part of Nintendo's history, but I can see how some other people would like to. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and seeing one of Nintendo's greatest failures for yourself can be pretty illuminating.
@Dm9982 Thank you so much for those extra little details! I haven't heard of Grim Dawn myself though I honestly don't play many isometric games besides Diablo! They can be quite a time sink sometimes!
Kristen Bell is definitely a pretty good choice for Amy's actress as far as I am concerned! The Sonic movies are starting to get very star-studded! And I am loving every minute of it!
I missed the Nintendo Direct so I honestly didn't even know this game existed. That being said, it really isn't up my alley in the first place so I doubt I would have played it regardless. It is a neat idea though it seems to be executed rather poorly.
I am personally wondering what about the game is unique enough to stand out against the eShop's crowded game library in the first place. It looks fine, but I don't see anything about it that is different than other isometric action RPGs.
The bigger ones definitely have more detail than the smaller ones. Some of those look genuinely nice. Too bad my game room is full of stuff at this point and I am in a spot where I have to be picky with the additions I make in my room.
Literally every single poster in this list is awesome. All of them have cool details from the Super Mario universe. My favorite one though is the Mario one at the very beginning. I love the beam of light coming out from behind his fist.
My favorite horse that isn't mentioned on this list is Shadowmere from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. My favorite overall will always be Epona though!
I honestly didn't even like this game when it first released, so I can't see myself playing it again. Time rewind mechanics on a puzzle platformer just aren't super interesting to me.
I adored this game on PlayStation 5, and even though I wouldn't pick it up again Nintendo Switch 2, I feel like more people need to experience this game. Putting the fan service to the side, it's an incredible action adventure game. It's probably my favorite PlayStation 5 game to be honest. I can't wait for a future sequel!
I honestly don't really care too much about Pokémon beyond the first generation, but I would always that I do have a soft spot for Lugia. I have many good memories of playing Pokémon SoulSilver when I was younger, and my brother would play Pokémon HeartGold. We would walk around with the little PokéWalkers and collect our steps quite often and we both still have ours. I have no idea if they still work though. The batteries probably died out a long time ago.
I am mildly excited for this game myself. I just hope it does enough to stand out in a sea of third person action adventure games. I will wait for reviews to see if this game does enough to peak my interest, but for now I will chalk this one up to a maybe. IO Interactive working on this does leave me hopeful though.
I live in North America and I have to give the win to the European variant this time. That particular box art is much more colorful than the North American version and it would probably stand out more on store shelves.
It is nice to not see another report about a GKC. There would be no excuse to put a game like this on something like that though many developers choose to do so for cost cutting measures.
The price tags attached to these pinball machines are far too pricy for me. I could never afford one of these though they look pretty nice. I don't know how the prices on these compare to similar products.
I still haven't tried out the demo myself. I'm definitely going to be trying it out very soon and seeing if I like the game. I am pretty stoked for the game overall. I already have it on my wish list. Depending on how the demo goes will determine if I end up buying it at launch, or waiting a little bit longer.
I'll definitely be watching the second movie in theaters. My whole family had such a great time with the first one that we won't be missing the second unless for some reason one of them doesn't want to watch it.
I'm not a very complicated guy when it comes to Pokémon. I decided to just settle on Bulbasaur, but honestly there's too many that I would choose that I like just as much. That's just the first one that came to mind.
I started my weekend with getting 100% completion on Doki Doki Literature Club + on PS5 and I am also playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on the same system. I might play a few other games but I have been pretty happy with my weekend so far!
I am honestly getting mildly excited for The Duskbloods. I think I will go watch the trailer again to remind myself of the vibe this game is going for!
This is one game that has been on my radar for a while now, and seeing it receive new content is fantastic. That will make it all the sweeter when I finally dip my toes in and give it a try.
I am pretty amazed that one of my favorite games from my childhood is getting new content so many years later. I haven't played D2 since the early 2000's and I sometimes wonder if I would still enjoy the game now as much as I did back in my youth.
I hope my current set last a long time. A set of these Joy-Cons is just so darn expensive, and it doesn't help that the new colors are barely noticeable in my opinion.
This game is sounding more promising by the hour! I am almost sold on it at this point. I mainly will just need to secure funds when I can so I can inevitably play it some day.
Unfortunately I haven't played any of those games, so I will be missing out on any promotional material. I will be playing The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales though!
The fact that the game references Viva Piñata is a pretty big selling point for me! I originally wasn't considering this game, but after that comparison in mechanics, I am quite a bit more interested.
This game never stops giving! I truly respect the developers for the level of effort they are putting in! There always seems to be something interesting to do in this game.
It is hard to complain about good free DLC! It has been a while since I have played a Sonic Racing game. This one would probably be my best jumping back in point if I ever did!
I don't live in Europe, so I definitely won't be attending. That being said, I do really like the color palette they chose for the box art of this game. It is super inviting and makes me want to play. I wonder how much depth this game will have for people that sink some serious hours into it.
I don't usually playing games like these online so I imagine that the content would seem pretty light for a solo player like me. I also have never been a huge fan of the character themed special moves. They always seemed super gimmicky to me and I always played with normal tennis rules when possible. I'll probably pass on this one unless it drops ludicrously low in price.
I personally don't have a ton of interest in playing any Virtual Boy games myself. This system never was nostalgic for me when I was younger though I did have a headset that had a similar vibe. I can't remember what it was called but it was always fun to mess with. I wonder if I still have it somewhere!
I'll have to check out this one! I just recently installed the Nintendo Music app, so I haven't experienced everything it has to offer yet. Some of the music on there is great for my bedtime routine. They even have collections specifically for sleep and timers you can set for the music to automatically stop.
I honestly really like the cover art for those magazines. I can just imagine someone sealing copies of those magazines away for the inevitable collector hype 40 years from now. Everything Pokemon related seems to be collectible.
For me personally, I would say a straight up 7 on the rating scale makes the most sense. There wasn't much to be truly standout for me, but there was a solid amount of variety. You definitely could have done worse. Most people hope for at least one killer new Nintendo IP entry.
Not that I agree with it, I am certainly not surprised with this outcome. I expect many more companies to do the same thing, regardless of if it makes since or not.
I am super stoked about this movie! I have seen the first one so many times and I am truly looking forward to finding more epic Easter eggs in this movie as well.
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Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
@TheRazor I feel like a lot of people forget the roots of that game. That is not to say that the game's bad or anything like that, it's just that it wasn't up my alley in comparison to my previous experience. On its own though, it's still a really great game.
Re: Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now Live
Stardew Valley: The game of never ending updates! This is easily my favorite cozy game though so I'm here for it!
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
My brother and I actually have the collector's edition of the Wii U version of this game. And I happen to have it on my shelf in my game room, still all intact. For me personally, this game was pretty polarizing when I first played it. It didn't feel very much like the first Xenoblade Chronicles so I didn't really enjoy it nearly as much. I wonder if that would have changed if I played it now instead of back then.
Re: It's No Surprise Which GBA Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Cool. It's always nice to have more music on the Nintendo Music app. I honestly haven't played either of those Pokémon games though, so I don't have much nostalgia for it.
Re: Upcoming Pikachu Puppetronic Is Equal Parts Adorable And Terrifying
That Pikachu kind of looks similar to a stuffy that I had when I was a lot younger. Obviously that one back then wasn't an animatronic, but the similarities are striking. I guess that really shouldn't be a surprise though, because Pikachu's had a pretty similar design throughout its entire history.
Re: Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
I personally don't have much of an interest in revisiting this part of Nintendo's history, but I can see how some other people would like to. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and seeing one of Nintendo's greatest failures for yourself can be pretty illuminating.
Re: Ori Dev Shows 'No Rest For The Wicked' Running On Switch 2
@Dm9982 Thank you so much for those extra little details! I haven't heard of Grim Dawn myself though I honestly don't play many isometric games besides Diablo! They can be quite a time sink sometimes!
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Has Found Its Amy Rose
Kristen Bell is definitely a pretty good choice for Amy's actress as far as I am concerned! The Sonic movies are starting to get very star-studded! And I am loving every minute of it!
Re: Missed Potential Or A Campy Classic? Switch 2 Exclusive 'Tokyo Scramble' Hasn't Been A Hit
I missed the Nintendo Direct so I honestly didn't even know this game existed. That being said, it really isn't up my alley in the first place so I doubt I would have played it regardless. It is a neat idea though it seems to be executed rather poorly.
Re: Ori Dev Shows 'No Rest For The Wicked' Running On Switch 2
I am personally wondering what about the game is unique enough to stand out against the eShop's crowded game library in the first place. It looks fine, but I don't see anything about it that is different than other isometric action RPGs.
Re: Gallery: Jakks Pacific Has Officially Revealed Its Mario Galaxy Movie Toy Line
The bigger ones definitely have more detail than the smaller ones. Some of those look genuinely nice. Too bad my game room is full of stuff at this point and I am in a spot where I have to be picky with the additions I make in my room.
Re: Gallery: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Official Character Posters Have Been Revealed
Literally every single poster in this list is awesome. All of them have cool details from the Super Mario universe. My favorite one though is the Mario one at the very beginning. I love the beam of light coming out from behind his fist.
Re: Back Page: The Best Horses On The Nintendo Switch
My favorite horse that isn't mentioned on this list is Shadowmere from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. My favorite overall will always be Epona though!
Re: PSA: Braid: Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Has Finally Arrived On Western eShops
I honestly didn't even like this game when it first released, so I can't see myself playing it again. Time rewind mechanics on a puzzle platformer just aren't super interesting to me.
Re: Stellar Blade Dev Might Be Eyeing A Switch 2 Release In The Future
I adored this game on PlayStation 5, and even though I wouldn't pick it up again Nintendo Switch 2, I feel like more people need to experience this game. Putting the fan service to the side, it's an incredible action adventure game. It's probably my favorite PlayStation 5 game to be honest. I can't wait for a future sequel!
Re: Forget The Talking Flower, This Is The Cutest Upcoming Mario Toy
One of my kids had one of those Hatchimals. It is one of those toys where it is fun and exciting until the toy hatches.
Once it does, they may play with it for 5 minutes figuring out what it can do. After that, it goes in the play room never to be seen from again.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 2 Pokémon?
I honestly don't really care too much about Pokémon beyond the first generation, but I would always that I do have a soft spot for Lugia. I have many good memories of playing Pokémon SoulSilver when I was younger, and my brother would play Pokémon HeartGold. We would walk around with the little PokéWalkers and collect our steps quite often and we both still have ours. I have no idea if they still work though. The batteries probably died out a long time ago.
Re: Video: 007 First Light Official Story Trailer Revealed
I am mildly excited for this game myself. I just hope it does enough to stand out in a sea of third person action adventure games. I will wait for reviews to see if this game does enough to peak my interest, but for now I will chalk this one up to a maybe. IO Interactive working on this does leave me hopeful though.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Rayman (GBC)
I live in North America and I have to give the win to the European variant this time. That particular box art is much more colorful than the North American version and it would probably stand out more on store shelves.
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
It is nice to not see another report about a GKC. There would be no excuse to put a game like this on something like that though many developers choose to do so for cost cutting measures.
Re: Pokémon Pinball Machine Officially Revealed By Stern Pinball, Available Now
The price tags attached to these pinball machines are far too pricy for me. I could never afford one of these though they look pretty nice. I don't know how the prices on these compare to similar products.
Re: Video: Capcom Releases New Pragmata 'World View' Trailer
I still haven't tried out the demo myself. I'm definitely going to be trying it out very soon and seeing if I like the game. I am pretty stoked for the game overall. I already have it on my wish list. Depending on how the demo goes will determine if I end up buying it at launch, or waiting a little bit longer.
Re: PSA: Watch The First Super Mario Movie For Free, Before Galaxy Arrives (US)
I'll definitely be watching the second movie in theaters. My whole family had such a great time with the first one that we won't be missing the second unless for some reason one of them doesn't want to watch it.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 1 Pokémon?
I'm not a very complicated guy when it comes to Pokémon. I decided to just settle on Bulbasaur, but honestly there's too many that I would choose that I like just as much. That's just the first one that came to mind.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
I started my weekend with getting 100% completion on Doki Doki Literature Club + on PS5 and I am also playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on the same system. I might play a few other games but I have been pretty happy with my weekend so far!
As always, happy gaming everyone!
Re: Yes, Elden Ring & The Duskbloods Are Definitely Still Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
I am honestly getting mildly excited for The Duskbloods. I think I will go watch the trailer again to remind myself of the vibe this game is going for!
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
I have never gotten to play Metal Gear Solid IV so I am all for this! Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker is also a pretty good Metal Gear game!
Re: Surprise! Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Arrives On Switch This Week
This collection actually looks pretty solid to me. I can definitely see myself playing this game sometime this year to be honest!
Re: Japanese Charts: Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
Dragon Quest is doing Dragon Quest things, and I personally love this series. Can't wait for the next numbered entry.
Re: Absolum's Threads Of Fate Update Out Now, Includes Balance Tweaks, Corrupted Biomes & More
This is one game that has been on my radar for a while now, and seeing it receive new content is fantastic. That will make it all the sweeter when I finally dip my toes in and give it a try.
Re: Diablo II: Resurrected Announces New 'Warlock' Class, And It's Available Today
I am pretty amazed that one of my favorite games from my childhood is getting new content so many years later. I haven't played D2 since the early 2000's and I sometimes wonder if I would still enjoy the game now as much as I did back in my youth.
Re: Reminder: Nintendo Switch 2's New Joy-Con Set Is Out This Week
I hope my current set last a long time. A set of these Joy-Cons is just so darn expensive, and it doesn't help that the new colors are barely noticeable in my opinion.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Promises A Chunky Main Story With "More Things To Experience" After Credits
This game is sounding more promising by the hour! I am almost sold on it at this point. I mainly will just need to secure funds when I can so I can inevitably play it some day.
Re: Square Enix Reveals Save Data Bonuses For Its New HD-2D Game
Unfortunately I haven't played any of those games, so I will be missing out on any promotional material. I will be playing The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales though!
Re: Preview: Despite Low Expectations, Pokémon Pokopia Had Me Grinning From Ear To Ear
The fact that the game references Viva Piñata is a pretty big selling point for me! I originally wasn't considering this game, but after that comparison in mechanics, I am quite a bit more interested.
Re: No Man's Sky 'Remnant' Update Adds Gravity Guns, New Vehicles & More
This game never stops giving! I truly respect the developers for the level of effort they are putting in! There always seems to be something interesting to do in this game.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Super Monkey Ball DLC Update Launches For Free This Week
It is hard to complain about good free DLC! It has been a while since I have played a Sonic Racing game. This one would probably be my best jumping back in point if I ever did!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
Unfortunately, I won't be playing this one. Slim single player offerings are pushing me away at the moment.
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds A New Virtual Boy Reward (Europe)
That is a pretty darn cool looking poster if you ask me! If it was coming to North America, I would definitely be splurging on it.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Demo Event Is Heading To London This Week
I don't live in Europe, so I definitely won't be attending. That being said, I do really like the color palette they chose for the box art of this game. It is super inviting and makes me want to play. I wonder how much depth this game will have for people that sink some serious hours into it.
Re: Review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - Slim For Singles, But An Addictive Core Gives It Online Legs
I don't usually playing games like these online so I imagine that the content would seem pretty light for a solo player like me. I also have never been a huge fan of the character themed special moves. They always seemed super gimmicky to me and I always played with normal tennis rules when possible. I'll probably pass on this one unless it drops ludicrously low in price.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
I personally don't have a ton of interest in playing any Virtual Boy games myself. This system never was nostalgic for me when I was younger though I did have a headset that had a similar vibe. I can't remember what it was called but it was always fun to mess with. I wonder if I still have it somewhere!
Re: If You Like Paper Mario's Newest Entry, This Nintendo Music Update Is For You
I'll have to check out this one! I just recently installed the Nintendo Music app, so I haven't experienced everything it has to offer yet. Some of the music on there is great for my bedtime routine. They even have collections specifically for sleep and timers you can set for the music to automatically stop.
Re: TIME Magazine Reveals Special Edition Pokémon 30th Anniversary Covers
I honestly really like the cover art for those magazines. I can just imagine someone sealing copies of those magazines away for the inevitable collector hype 40 years from now. Everything Pokemon related seems to be collectible.
Re: Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
I didn't even realize there were this many Goemon games! How many of them are actually good games in general? I am genuinely curious.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
For me personally, I would say a straight up 7 on the rating scale makes the most sense. There wasn't much to be truly standout for me, but there was a solid amount of variety. You definitely could have done worse. Most people hope for at least one killer new Nintendo IP entry.
Re: Pokémon's Super Bowl Commercial Was Probably Expensive, Unsurprisingly
All about that money!
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
Not that I agree with it, I am certainly not surprised with this outcome. I expect many more companies to do the same thing, regardless of if it makes since or not.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Can't Keep Code Vein II From The Top Spot
Interesting. I haven't played any of the Code Vein series. Are they pretty interesting games to people?
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
I am super stoked about this movie! I have seen the first one so many times and I am truly looking forward to finding more epic Easter eggs in this movie as well.
Hopefully my entire family enjoys this one.