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I knew Nintendo had a potential hit on its hands back in 2017 when the Switch got me back into the brand after I hopped off the bandwagon during the Wii U's run but I didn't think it'd be this great. Easily my favorite era of Nintendo gaming since the SNES and Game Boy ruled the roost.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's the easy choice but the game is awesome. I couldn't get into BotW, for whatever reason, and with TotK being more of the same, I'm shocked I like it as much as I have but it just feels like a better product overall.

I don't believe in counting remasters/remakes of games in GOTY discussion, but if I did, then as much as I like Tears of the Kingdom, my vote would have to go to Metroid Prime Remastered. Over two decades later and that game still holds up phenomenally well and it's even better, imo, with the modern control option selected. Would love to see 2 and 3 get the same care, but I want MP 4 first.

@Nightcrawler71
I'd recommend checking out Nintendo Force if you get a chance. Can look it up on Patreon. I've been reading that mag since the Wii U era and finally subscribed in 2017 during the start of the Switch's run. Great read if you enjoyed Nintendo Power or Official Nintendo Magazine.

I'd imagine Final Fantasy XVI wins the first week of sales up against TotK, maybe even stays ahead into weeks 2 and 3 but will be interesting to see what happens after.

My favorite announcement of the summer so far. I love 2D Mario games.

I guess I'm in the minority but I'm very happy to see these games added to NSO. I love the GBA version of Super Mario World.

Considering the sales numbers Breath of the Wild managed and the hype this game generated, I guess 10 mil+ in 3 days isn't surprising but still extremely impressive. Wasn't sure what the total would be but the midnight launch at my local Gamestop was the first one in years that drew a good sized crowd so I expected the game would be a big hit.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Fun while it lasted, was cool to see NP back again in some form. Hopefully it'll return on a regular basis when the Switch's successor is out, but if not, at least Nintendo Power was given one last go.

This was the first real midnight launch (meaning it took place at 12 am not 9 pm like most have recently), in the area I live in a long time and it's the first one I've attended since 2013 or 2014. Had a great time. Lots of people, which I didn't expect but was great to see a large turnout, one of my co-workers was there and I was chatting with a bunch of other people and reminiscing about big video game midnight events of the past. Wasn't sure I was going to attend it at first but happy I did and very happy to get my physical copy of TotK at the earliest time possible here.

@Lizuka
It'll never happen because the game is way too niche but icons for Astralchain would be awesome.

Nice, I'll be adding these for sure.

I'm hyped enough for this game that I'm going to a midnight launch for the first time in nearly 10 years. In recent years, most of the 'midnights' have been around 9 pm at the Gamestop I go to which is convenient. This one is an actual midnight and usually I don't feel like leaving the house around that time but this game seems too good to not play as soon as possible.

Pretty cool. Wii Sports is still one of my favorite games to play and I was happy to see Nintendo continue this line of titles on Switch, though it could use some more events to choose from.

@DarkAngelus31
They're actually really good games. I've bought them for PlayStation and Xbox and will be getting them again for Switch.

Saw it not long after it opened in theatres. Very enjoyable film.

The 3-point shooting was my favorite activity in the Wii Sports series so I'd like to see that return here. Really disappointed in the low amount of sports from the start until now. No reason basketball and baseball shouldn't have been in on day one.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been a regular part of the rotation since I got the Switch, so definitely more of that. And still on my second playthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered.

On PS5 it's Resident Evil 4 remake.

@Buckychop_Fandom
And with good reason. Although personally I've always found film 'critics' to be arrogant, obnoxious, a-holes even back when I was growing up in the 90s. These snobs expect every movie to be commentary on something and don't seem to realize some of us just enjoy kicking back and watching some entertaining action on the screen.

The Switch Pro Controller is my favorite. It borrows from a competitor (in this case, obviously Xbox) more than any controller Nintendo has ever made but the team behind making it hit a home run. It was my favorite controller of all-time until the PS5's Dualsense came along, the HD rumble being a very cool feature. Next on my list of favorite Nintendo controllers is the Wii remote (and combined with the nunchuk made for some really cool experiences like MadWorld and No More Heroes 1 and 2) at second followed closely by the Super Nintendo pad, NES and joy cons to round out the top 5.

Switch - Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp

PS5 - Resident Evil 4 remake

Got a copy yesterday. Didn't play the series until Dual Strike, which is an awesome game. Can't wait to really get into these.

I thought Nintendo forgot the Genesis was part of Switch Online. Good to see that's not the case and even better that all these games are quality.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Metroid Prime Remastered.

@Wheatly
I agree. I hated TLoU 2's story but it's easy to see why people not as heavily invested would like it. And even I'd still recommend it to people for the great world building (many buildings seem to have some sort of story to tell) and fantastic gunplay and melee combat. It's the opposite of TLoU 1 which, imo, had a great story but passable gameplay at best.

Big fan of the game but it only took me 20 minutes of trying the motion controls to realize it wasn't for me. Returned to traditional button controls and never looked back.

I'm going to see the Mario movie today and my hype for that also has me revisiting Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Also continuing my second playthrough of the brilliant Metroid Prime Remastered.

On the PlayStation side I'm working through Resident Evil 4 remake (PS5). Only up to Chapter 8 as I haven't had a ton of free time in recent weeks but from what I've played, I love what Capcom did with it. Also been having fun going through Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror.

Love to see it. This is one of the most well made compilations ever. Some of the best games of all-time and there some cool series history lessons as well in the Turtles Lair. Happy to see it reach a good size audience and hope it makes Konami reconsider more collections. I'd love to see the Wiiware 'Rebirth' games, particularly Contra.

@Serpenterror
I agree that RE 4 didn't need a remake and would've preferred Code Veronica. However, in addition to the better visuals, I also appreciate the improved controls and that Ashley isn't as annoying as she was in the original version. All that said, RE 4: Wii Edition is still the one I recommend the most, even to newcomers if they have access to an original Wii or Wii U.

Cool to see the game still being supported.

Really been enjoying the RE 4 remake. Only criticism I'd have is the (likely) business decision to take Separate Ways out to sell to us later as DLC but other than that a very good re-imagining of a classic. Hope it finds its way to the Switch's successor in more than just cloud form.

The day that everybody is a comedian...

Switch - Metroid Prime Remastered, Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe

PS5 - Like a Dragon: Ishin.

I'd love to see Eternal Darkness get the Metroid Prime Remastered treatment. One of the very best GC games. If I were putting together a list of my favorites from that console I'd actually have it above Resident Evil 4.

Metroid Prime Remastered and Metroid: Fusion. Feels like Thanksgiving break 2002 when I was home from college.

Third favorite Metroid game after Dread and Super, just ahead of Prime 1 which I'd put at no. 4. Still have my GBA copy but also great to have the option to play on Switch now as well.

Interested to see where Metroid Prime Remastered ends up. It's been selling very well on the Switch E-shop here in the U.S., hopefully physical sales were strong too. Retro did a great job with this release and it deserves any success it gets.

Metroid Prime Remastered and if I can I'll work in some Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe. But I'm hooked on MPR right now.

As much as I love Prime and was thrilled to get it back in 2002, I love this game even more. Metroid is best in 2D, imo, and this is a phenomenal entry.

Looks cool to me, I'll be using my coins on all of them.

It's not like she's a damsel in distress in every game, she's had other roles before. Got no problem with her doing more in this movie just as long as Mario is respected also. What I've seen so far makes it seem like a fun movie.

Missed it the first time because I had finally upgraded to an HD tv and there were simply more games on PS3 and Xbox 360 that I was interested in but, like with a lot of re-releases on Switch, I decided to take advantage of the second opportunity to get on board and glad I did. Like Kirby and the Forgotten Land there isn't much challenge but it's fun as heck to play. I'd be further into it if it wasn't for Metroid Prime Remastered taking up most of my attention right now.

@DiggleDog
Not to mention, PS2 was filled with it also. Ridiculous statement, frankly.

Was waiting for the physical copy of Metroid Prime Remastered to arrive, now that I have it I'm going through that. Will also be playing a lot of Like a Dragon: Ishin and finishing up Wanted: Dead.

If I had to guess, a 10/10 but won't know until I get the physical game card whenever it releases.

Cool. I will be getting a physical copy.

Switch - NieR Automata

PS5 - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

Xbox Series X - Ridge Racer 6

Seems like some of these changes will make the game way too easy.

Street Fighter II. Feel like I've played some version of it every year since 1993 when I got SF II Special Champion Edition for Genesis.

Switch - NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, Bayonetta 3

PS5 - God of War: Ragnarok, Gotham Knights, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Ridge Racer 2

Xbox Series X - Sonic Frontiers, Dead or Alive 2 Ultimate, Sword of the Vagrant