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No love for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction on the 28th NL?

For shame NL, for shame.

Edit: even more shame when I see Top Cop:Police Training made the list and He Man didn't 😃

We are largely all huge fans of Nintendo, gripes and niggles to one side.

Its great in my opinion that they are branching out to new audiences and new generations with their IP.

I hope the film does well 👍

Rather frustrating few weeks not being able to get the EA launcher working on my PC to start a new runthrough of Mass Effect. Thought sod it and bought Starfield on Steam to play instead.

Last night, I got an update on the launcher and it now works!

Now I have two rather large games to play this weekend and a few less pennies in the bank 😃

On the Nintendo front, I might dust down the SNES mini for some classic FZero.

@WiltonRoots can't remember the last time I paid RRP for a new release. Currys have upped their game in recent years and are similar priced to Argos.

Game ...... haven't bought anything new from them in years. They are the last stronghold of RRP prices 😃

Outside the realms of the eshop and Nintendo store, competition exists and most Retailers sell at less than RRP for physical so it may all be equal in the end.

Its true of Sony and Xbox as well.

@johnedwin maybe not but I'd be happier for US customers to get the money than it being sat in the great orange buffoons war chest.

@Serpenterror eh??? What's replay value got to do with GKCs? Ive been playing certain games digitally for over 20 years.

Baseless and pointless statement Im afraid.

No regrets from me so far and have plenty to play through until the end of summer. What's changed this time around is that I am now 50/50 handheld whereas SW1 I was more TV mode.

"Clearly the software line-up has been poor" ...... um, I would challenge that. Good to very good IMO. And before anyone jumps on that statement, personal preference doesn't always equal poor, it just may mean you dont like a particular game not that it is necessarily a bad game.

All being said though, I think a Direct is needed for the year ahead.

Money is tight across the globe so I expect many are prioritising money elsewhere.

@Game_n_Watch_it_pal I still only last minutes 😃 Still great games and the graphics/colour palette still pops.

@Sambuc thumbs up to that my friend. Always time for the Cube.

Feeling blessed. Sat on a beach in Devon, UK with the sun out and my partner and 3 kids. The saying is very true, the best things in life are free.

My Neogeo mvsx turned up this week so very much looking forward to some Metal Slug this weekend. Arcades, the original pay to win but thankfully I have endless credits.

Happy gaming people.

@RasandeRose its Nintendo so he won't like it just on his principles.

They could sell Switch 2s for 49.99 and he would still find issue with it with at least 100 comments all in bold text 😃

@Anti-Matter you haven't got a Switch 2 dude, so it would be a bit pointless getting any SW2 games unless you just want them for you shelf.

Tennis as I thought is my pick up and play go to now. Still enjoying it.

Agree with this. You should be able to maintain tech without breaking warranties or feel like you are playing a game of Operation.

Ill probably bite at somepoint on Sonic Racing but as a SW2 owner, the current demo really doesn't spur me on.

Standard PS5 has dropped off a cliff. Digital obviously popular but the price discount also helps.

Still undecided on Monster Hunter. A decent sale later in the year and I might bite.

Im not even sure the article mentioned GKC but the first comment had to go and mention it off topic.

@spiderman0616 no, no I haven't. I just want a big red button. Don't care what it does, just a big red button tempting me to press it 😄

Edit: some wind tunnel effects, blurred visuals and a bit of a fanfare when entering boost mode would also help.

Great but mildly disappointed that we didnt get a big red boost button to enable. 😃

Now you're playing with power 👍

@jsty3105 looked at costs for an Amiga 1200 the other day. £400-500. £50 odd to retrobrite back to og colour. £150 odd to recap the transistors etc. And I'm guessing more bits to maintain over time.

That's before I even start buying games!

Fine if you have the funds and enjoy the maintenance but for me Ill get the Retro A1200 this summer for £169 and spend a little bit on games to sideload.

@jsty3105 increasingly older 40 + gamer here and Ive said it before, must have played a good few thousand games in my time but I'd wager only 5-10% I would want to go back to. Of the games from 30 ish years ago that I want to revisit, most are available in some shape or form at a reasonable price with mod cons added.

@jsty3105 and thats exactly what we need back on these forums. Gamers geeking out on the actual games. 👍

@BLK_4EVER I dont think many on here have an issue with those opposed to GKCs.

Its a dislike of the repetitive nature of some who disrupt non related threads.

Glad to see DQ7 holding a presence in the top 10. Thoroughly good game and hopefully we see 8 next in some shape or form.

@Stormcloudlive I know I have the option to block but I dont believe in this posters case that I should have to sensor my view due someones adverse behaviour.

No issue with you or your comment suggesting this though, just my stance and approach for this particular poster.

@Desa opinions are important and most of us enjoy seeing them on here and entering into some healthy debate.

However there is a point where it becomes spamming your view, not listening to others and not adding value to the conversation or being off topic.

This is very much conduct and expression of views, not necessarily what that view is.

Edit: we are fortunate in this community that the majority of those opposed to GKCs express their view in a non confrontational way, on the appropriate article and thread and do not discount or dismiss others views.

Unfortunately we have a minority that are very self centred and think the industry is only there for them and exhibit themselves in a child like manner when they dont get their own way.

@Anti-Matter the world doesn't revolve around you. Just be happy for others that are enjoying this and move on.

Not a game for me but great to see so many fellow gamers enjoying it.

@spiderman0616 as always, its each to their own but not for us.

I do honestly think Ive played well in excess of 2000 games in my time. Not sure where I would put them all if I had them physical ..... I certainly wouldn't have the time to play them. Content with the memories and dont need something on the shelf to remind me.

Worst example Ive seen once was a kid of 8 not opening an action figure because they said it was rare and they wanted to keep it nice in the box. I said rip it open dude and enjoy it and he did to the horror of his parents who are both collectors and horders. 😀

Just wish we didnt have the negative thread at every opportunity on here. It derails some good and fun dialogue amongst people.

Interesting perspective but as a Brit, its some of the charm of the English translations recognising the many regional accents we have.

@Anti-Matter dude, you insinuate often that anyone who is into popular things is somewhat blind, naive, misinformed, stupid, closed minded etc.

There's nothing wrong with liking popular things so stop generalising people in your comments.

And yes, I know you blocked me many moons ago because I politely challenged you on similar things but Ill happily call out things in these threads where I feel needed.

@Anti-Matter you dont have a Switch 2.

Lego was never 18+ back in my day and guess what? We had small pieces back then as well.

@John_Deacon salty about the GKC aspect no doubt. Glad to hear that lots are just getting on with it and enjoying the game.

GKC becomes a thing, people grumble, people still buy games.

Close to finishing up DQ7 so might give the MH Stories 3 demo a spin.

Still enjoying quick matches on Mario Tennis Fever.

If there's no wind, a bit of paddleboarding if I get the chance.

MK8 still takes the podium at the moment but if MKW gets a steady stream of DLC, it may end up a photo finish.

@The_Nintendo_Expat I agree on the overall plastic problem point but GKC are not an instant throw away at least. The code in the box is the worst offender for pointless plastic.

@WiltonRoots 😃

Exact words to another user "You don't need to spam exactly same long comment on three different threads."

That's one of the best examples of hypocrisy/contradiction I have ever seen I think.

@WiltonRoots the irony of the chit chat thread in the forums at the weekend where he told someone to not repeat the same posts and spam. 😃

@The_Nintendo_Expat or they just dont care and in the majority, most accept an all digital future across most media.

@WiltonRoots I'm trying to make mental notes of points of interest to go back to ..... I thought the rinse repeat would get repetitive of the time travel but its really opened up in some plot points. Its a fantastic game.

Makes that rumoured remake of Chrono Trigger even more enticing. DQ8 would be most welcomed also.

Still working through DQ7. Amazing remake IMO.

Tomorrow, a few chores around the house and in the afternoon some NeoGeo AES classics me thinks.

My childhood returns!

Nintendo in the 80s " Now you're playing with power"

Me in the 80s " I HAVE THE POWER "

3DS XL. Screen size and more comfortable form factor. Also, I liked 3D. Never experienced the New line but I believe the 3D was much better.

Currently still have the Blue Pokemon 3DS XL.

@BaldB3lper78 I'm being more optimistic in that Microsoft is more likely to release their IP on Switch than Sony.

I had heard though that Steam Deck runs Forza OK to good.

Of all of the Sony franchises that would be a good fit on Nintendo Hardware, it would probably be Ratchet and Clank.

Pipe dreams and on the car simulation front, whilst more arcade ish, Forza is probably the only realistic one at present.

Not a genre for me but good to hear that this a solid release including performance for those looking to dive in. 👍🎮