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Which came first, the dinosaur or the egg?

Really liked this back in the day but the king is SSX Tricky 🏂

Now what I miss for JRPGs these days is a good old fashioned game guide book. DQ7 would have been the perfect candidate.

Just love looking at the maps, inventories and monster encyclopedia. I dont really use the walkthrough parts much except for the odd side quest bit that is a shame if you miss it.

My biggest score in recent years was a mint condition copy of the XCX Wii U Collectors guide in hardback. £5 in a charity shop. Bargain.

@WiltonRoots that would probably shut down the Nintendolife servers. The comment section wouldn't cope 😄

Game, set and match of course 🎾

@WiltonRoots ditto. About 15 hours in but I dont leave any stone unturned. Its a fantastic game 👍

.... Just give us something on DQ12 this year Square 🤞

@KatiaManagan depends. Ship combat has moved on for the better so depends what's on offer here short of just a graphics bump.

Wow, some healthy numbers for DQ7. Would guess globally on all platforms 1-2 million for launch.

Good to see Air Riders nudging to the half million mark.

@Anti-Matter thats pretty much the norm to unlock things in all games. Progress, unlock, rinse, repeat.

Not really a gimmick. Only you could spin standard game design as a fault of Nintendo.

Its fine if some games are difficult or difficult for some. Its not a gimmick or bad design .... unfortunately, the world doesn't bend to everyone's individual needs.

Neither as too hard for me but I can stand back and appreciate them for what they are and they look stunning, just not for me.

That's a good bit of news 👍

This sounds like it meets my expectations. I was never that bothered on a story mode. As largely a single player, I just wanted arcade tennis with some tournaments. Its how I pick up and play Power tennis on the cube. Anything else is a bonus.

@Pillowpants I could have done with this flurry of JRPG goodness happening in October. In the UK and from Spring to Autumn I'm surfing, paddleboarding and skating so gaming time is reduced. October to April is my ideal for gaming time. Not to wish my life away but looking forward to 7 days of the week being mine in about 12 years time. 40 + years of work done, mortgage paid, kids grown up.

Ill try the demo but I am already in scheduling mode with too many JRPGs to play. DQ7 on the go at present, FF7 to follow.

Mario tennis as the filler.

Probably an 8. Playing around with the difficulty settings at the mo on the third island. Not quite got the sweetspot yet but I'm keeping exp at norm to avoid a grind.

@Pillowpants I've switched plans and I am diving into DQ7 first. Got to chapter 7 in FF7 and thought I would finish it off nearer Rebirths release in June.

Its a great place to be in having to schedule games like this ..... too much to play but not complaining. 👍

Impressive split between PS5 and SW2 with DQ7 as PS5 has a significantly higher install base at present.

Too many JRPGs and not enough hours in the day.

@DiamondJim you are not in the minority. Its been overdone.

I told myself multiple times that I didnt have time for both DQ7 and FF7. I was good and resisted and only pre ordered DQ7.

Yep. I did it. Damn you Amazon recommendations. I now have both. 😃

Presuming at that price that its a proper pinball machine. Lcd simulation ones are not pinball machines and you might as well go play Pinball Dreams or Timeshock for a fraction of the price.

@Anti-Matter thats alot of hate

Good numbers on the Steam train of SW2. Let's see what DQ7 does next week.

Will give this ago. Appreciate the offer of a demo before I dive in or not.

Indy, Fallout, Rebirth, Monster hunter (maybe), Tales of Arise, Oblivion and Coolboarders for me. Pretty good and some came as a surprise.

Thought it was good. Remember, full fat directs include "partner" games so Im expecting more to come.

I know I shouldnt but the Virtual Boy is tempting.

We haven't seen enough yet for me to be sure but I'm seeing a lot of Mario Power Tennis here which for me is a good thing. Im not after realistic tennis

Games, some more games and then some games to finish

Im not convinced that Monoliths main efforts at present are tied to the releases thus far. Im sure they went on record to say their next offering will be something new. I'd imagine it carrying the Xenoblade name forward though.

I think some updated versions may be on the cards but that certainly won't be it.

For a new mainline offering, 2026 maybe optimistic but would hope by 2027. Perhaps updates to 2 and 3 will be the filler for this year.

The world's this team create are legendary and I would like to see a multi planet universe from them in a new game. Big space opera please. 👍

All I want us something similar to Mario Power Tennis on the cube and this maybe it 🤞

@KevinP I dont think people are missing the point. I think most are focusing on the squeeze of essentials in our lives with gaming not being one of them. Its not for these companies to sort these cost of living issues that many countries are facing.

@HammerGalladeBro priorities my friend and we all have them. Hopefully you get your end of year treat. 👍

Prices go up and in many countries, wages don't. Its a global situation.

I can't get angry at non essentials going up. Food prices is where my argument and voice is and the increases are certainly not going in the back pockets of the likes of Farmers etc.

@LazyDaisy fine line as I commented above. Whilst there is still interest in SW1 a significant price drop could make SW1 the SW2s competitor.

@spiderman0616 we are the generation who experienced those first moments of wonder, in particular the arcade scene. The youths may wane but we'll be gaming into old age 👍

With the current maintained interest in SW1 still, it may coast past the PS2 numbers with no change needed.

Dropping the price now could harm SW2 in that it then becomes a competitor to its successor.

Its a fine line as to when.

@spiderman0616 thank you and all the best to you for 2026 ...... its nice that all 3 of my kids have been brought up on Nintendo and Ive been able to share that with them. Console release day and or new game release day is great to share with them.

As a 90's teenager, I stood firm as the minority Nintendo fan in my group whilst largely surrounded by SEGA fans and then Sony fans. UK based.

I dont know what the measure of success in Nintendos eye is for a Metroid game. I always thought they were around the 1-3 million mark for historic sales. I could be making that up??

Kirby is doing well for a lesser known IP and title at a attach rate of 10%. As always with Nintendo releases, most have legs.

I think MK8 is one of 3 Nintendo games in the top 10 sold of all time. Pretty sure OG Mario is one of the other ones. Impressive.

Well, myself and my son contributed to the total with a SW2 each.

We are both thoroughly enjoying the console and steady stream of releases so far. Looking forward to the rest of 2026.

Recycling but I have a second sealed variety kit stashed away in a cupboard.

Whilst I am a fan of many SEGA franchises, Sonic is the only notable known for many and the blue blur hasn't exactly been on top form for a while.

Its on my list but Im kart fatigued this year and MK and Riders was enough.

@xmkbest long live turn based 👍

With this and FF7, I'm set until Spring when I will come out of hibernation 😃

As always, my thoughts are always with the employee's. Game hasn't been competitive for years and Ive not heard the best treatment of staff.

Its sad to see as an ex manager of Gamestation. I escaped before the merger with good memories.

@Pillowpants I'm in two minds on the ignore as I dont necessarily agree that those who are here to have sensible discussions that are on topic should mute themselves to some that are not. I feel that it's someone else's job to do.

I will happily engage with others views and have many times often leading to some good and healthy discussions. Its a shame that some have views but they won't discuss.

@Kiyata I think the use of kids is a bit off as the vast amount of comments are not of a personal kind. Its unfortunate in your attempted defence that you have chosen yourself to make personal comments.

I think many of us can sympathise with the views on game key cards but its not often the main purpose of the article. All too often, it is nitpicking derived from a particular dislike but spread across any opportunity where a negative can be spun whether relevant or not.

Constant spamming is tiresome when a dedicated thread can be created in the forums if required.

Whilst everyone does have rights to voice their opinion, there is a valid view as to where those rights are voiced and the evidence suggests that the repeated attempts seen is somewhat aimed to antagonise and encourage argument rather than an open and sensible debate.

@Pillowpants totally agree and if anyone isnt genuinely excited, thats fine but dont comment for comments sake and take opportunity to criticise everything and anything.

Ive got enough JRPGs to keep me happy until Spring 😃

DQ7 and Mario Tennis for me. Ill see what the reviews look like for Monster hunter

@Anti-Matter zero support because you dont have a SW2 don't you mean?