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Can't say about the Switch version because I didn't buy that one. On Series X, despite some of its flaws (mainly controls at times), I'd still give a solid 8.5, rounded up to a 9/10 on the NLife scale.

Bought it but for Xbox Series X.

Yeah, I like the levels the way they are, open-ended enough to do some exploring (which is something I do in every game I play) but not so open that it takes forever to get back into the chaotic battles.

Nintendo Switch - Bayonetta 3, NieR Automata The End of Yorha Edition

PS5 - Resident Evil Village Shadows of Rose DLC

Random games on the Sega Genesis Mini 2

I can see why PS4 would be preferred over Switch but Xbox One?

Good to see a strong start for Bayonetta 3. Not surprised at MW 2 being no. 1, will get the game eventually to play the campaign. MW 2019 was good so I have relatively high expectations for 2 as well.

I won't be using it, but I've always said, especially given the tech that exists today and the size of most dev teams, they should be able to give more options to players, it's better for everyone. If somebody doesn't feel comfortable with the semi-nudity, this is a good solution. And for those of us who want to play the game uncensored as intended, we still can. I wish more devs did this rather than just censor games outright.

Mostly Bayonetta 3 and Sunday starts a week off from work so I'll be able to really dig into and enjoy the game. Might also try to mix in some NieR: Automata The End of Yorha Edition, finishing up the 'B" scenario then moving to the next. Bayo 3 is going to be the main focus, though, love what I played so far.

Such a shame, she had given a ton to the industry and my guess is at her age still had plenty more to give. RIP, very sad. She contributed to some of my favorite games of all time.

@NeonPizza
I didn't even think about that. I'm sure Wario Land was a decent seller on Wii but, 14 years after, and the fact that several other Wii games have received ports or remasters, it makes total sense. And, while not perfect, the joy cons can recreate the Wii remote controls close enough. I'd prefer a brand new entry in the WL series but an HD remaster of Shake It would be fine too. It'd be a day one buy, just like Return to Dreamland will be.

@NeonPizza
I liked all those games as well, especially Klonoa and Wario Land. I think the Wii's library in general is underrated but the genre it always got credit for, and rightly so, is platformers. A shame we haven't gotten a Wario Land for Switch.

Yup. Actually leaving for the store in a few minutes to pick up my copy. First time in a while the local Gamestop is doing a midnight opening.

@NeonPizza
I liked both Galaxy games a lot. SMG 2, in some ways, felt like what I would want from Super Mario World in 3D. If you didn't you didn't really care for SMG 1 you probably wouldn't like the sequel, but I have it in my top 5 favorite Wii games and it's my favorite of the 3D Mario games.

I'm always for something new, but if they're going to do a sequel I'd prefer Galaxy 3 over Odyssey 2.

@TioRogerio
I agree. It didn't get the best critical reception but most people I converse with who have played it, like it a lot. Seems like it sold decently but not well enough to get a sequel.

For me the top 3 are:
1. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
2. TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection
3. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

Bayonetta 1 and 2 are up there with Ninja Gaiden Black, the PS2 God of War games, Devil May Cry 3 and Heavenly Sword as my favorite character-action games of all-time. I can't wait to play this.

Still NieR: Automata. The 'B' playthrough.

Played it way back in 2010. Still my favorite Remedy game and I'd have it in my top 10 favorite 360 games, and that console was no slouch library wise.

Both Platinum Games and Nintendo (since it is funding some, or maybe all of the game) have to respond to this with more than just a tweet about 'untruths.' I won't be boycotting the game but there are others who will and that's their right and I do think, now that we know one side of the story, the other parties involved owe people some type of explanation. Don't know for sure if this is an issue of being cheap or not. I can't imagine it would cost less to get Jennifer Hale to do the voice work as she is a big name in the game industry and has a longer list of credits recently. If they felt a bigger name might lead to more sales I could see going that route, but there should've been a better answer at the start than overlapping circumstances as to why the original voice actress didn't return. Companies sometimes really don't think this PR stuff through.

Completed my first run through NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition. Going after the B ending now, hopefully can get it by the end of the weekend.

Got them, really happy to see these back as I stupidly didn't act quick enough the first time around.

After doing some research it seems like this actually is a good port, so eventhough I wasn't planning on buying it, I changed my mind. It's a great game and devs who put in the effort to port something like this to Switch, which had to be a pain in the backside, and do it well, deserve the support.

@malcire
Was more to do with Kojima being an egomaniacal, idiotic jacka$$.
https://screenrant.com/metal-gear-solid-snake-different-voice-mgsv-who/

Looks better than I expected so I'll go see it but I still don't have high expectations, just hope it's a decent popcorn flick.

It's a lame answer, ultimately Platinum can do what it wants but I wish they were more upfront with what happened. To me, it's as disappointing as when Kojima decided to recast the role of Snake/Big Boss. Hoping it won't be jarring since I've only played the Bayonetta games with the English voice acting turned on instead of Japanese.

Only getting Bayonetta 3 but that will be more than enough, the first two are both in my top 10 favorite action games of all-time.

Fantastic update. Anybody who hasn't played it, I highly recommend Alisia Dragoon, it's one of the best Genesis games, definitely in the top 15.

Being a Genesis/Mega Drive guy, I'm a bit biased, but have to go with Hard Corps. It's the Contra game I've enjoyed the most with PS2's Shattered Soldier a very close second.

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection and mixing in some Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Splatoon 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection.

I'm all for a new TMNT game. Shredder's Revenge is my game of the year pick so far and The Cowabunga Collection is awesome, love having all my favorite TMNT brawlers from the past on one card. Of course, I won't go overboard with hype until I know who the dev is and what style game they're going for.

Can't wait to get my copies tomorrow. Pre-ordered the physical version for each of Switch, PS5 and Series X.

Still my all-time favorite racing game.

1. Shredder's Revenge
2. Turtles in Time
3. The Arcade Game

Keep hoping a XCX remaster is in the future plans. Sold off my Wii U before the game released so never got around to playing that one.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Sofiya and the Ancient Clan.

@Would_you_kindly
Yeah. And, tbh, I think of all the big 3, MS actually is the most likely take the hit. It's do so before with original Xbox, although obviously it was trying to establish itself then. Now it would be more for better hardware sales, not sure if MS values that very high but if it does, I could see the company taking the trade off a little less profit on hardware for better marketshare and hope to make up the difference with better software and accessory sales.

They can try and explain it anyway they want, if any of these companies increase the prices on their hardware it's going to be a bad look.

@Tipehtfomottob
Have friends who game on different platforms and I wanted a physical version as well.

If I had to guess I'd say SMW is, hours-wise, my most-played game of all-time, and my second favorite game ever behind only Resident Evil 2 (N64 version).

Xenoblade Chronicles 3. In the end, didn't love XC 2 as much as I did when I started it, but XC Definitive Edition made me feel foolish for skipping that game twice before finally getting it on Switch. One of the great RPGs of all-time. Can't wait to see if 3 lives up to it.

@Jacoby
I also have the physical copy of The Cowabunga Collection ordered for Switch, PS5 and Series X. A bit insane but I can't help myself.

@Jacoby
Bought it digitally for all 3 consoles and pre-ordered a physical verson for Switch when LRG put them up for sale.

It's pretty cool, might get the PS4 version. I have the Switch CE pre-ordered from Limited Run Games.

Awesome, this is right up my alley.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is one of my favorite RPGs of all-time, and while not quite as good as the first game, I enjoyed XC 2 quite a bit. Can't wait for Friday.

It's one of the best Kirby games so this is great to see.

@Rainbowfire
If Nintendo had used an ounce of commonsense in that situation, it wouldn't have gotten the deserved flak that lasted for years.

I've always said the best compromise is a mode like this. Now people who don't care for the partial nudity can turn it off and those, like myself, who can't stand censorship can play the game as it's meant to be. I'll also take Kamiya at his word that this mode wasn't an edict handed down from Nintendo. My only concern is what it leads to in the future. Once you bend the knee like this to the puritans, they smell blood and want more than just a censorship option. Hopefully this is as far as it goes and future Bayonetta games don't get sanitized.