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Terrific soundtrack, actually bought a digital copy. I don't usually buy a game soundtrack even if it's one I really like but this one is too good.

Potential unsafe maneuvers because of the balance board? This is bs straight out of early the 1990s Nintendo playbook, maybe worse and I have a hard time believing it's real. The company should just be honest and admit it's because the Wii U Eshop is closing down. At least I want that to be the real reason because if the 'too scary' nonsense is true, this puts Nintendo right there with Sony and MS as completely neutering this industry which already doesn't have enough M-rated games with an edge to them anymore. Everything is 'politically correct' toned down garbage.

I know people crap on the PS3 but it still sold over 85 mil units and ended up passing the 360 to be the second highest selling console that gen. So maybe for every other company it's only been a 'handful of times' it's gone from success to success but to me when your worst selling home console moves numbers that companies, including one of the legends of the industry like Nintendo, wishes it could push with its worst-selling platforms, Sony has a blue print others should look at.

PS1 was at around 110 mil, PS2 150, PS3 drops to the 85-87 mil (those are the numbers Iv'e seen reported) but then you're back up to 115 or so with PS4 and PS5 has been off to a great start and will at least reach that 90-100 mil range. What Nintendo needs to do is just make commonsense decisions. Stick with the hybrid model but iterate where needed kind of like NES to SNES. One thing, besides a steady stream of good games and price, that will be huge for the next system is full backwards compatibility. Game preservation is becoming a big talking point and if the full Switch library (or at least good majority of it) can't be carried over, that will be a sticking point for a lot of people that could cause a headache for Nintendo.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. It was my most-anticipated game as soon as it was announced and definitely lived up to expectations. Like Streets of Rage 4, it's an absolute blast and takes me back to those 16-bit glory years of gaming.

@Jacoby
Got it for the 3 main consoles. Switch is the version I play the most but I also did a playthrough on PS5 and starting one on Series X.

I love the beat-em-up genre so I'll get this eventually. Just happened it launched during the wrong week. Triple dipped on TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, not afraid to admit it.

TMNT was my favorite entertainment property as a kid. The cartoon, live action movies and especially the games. So many great memories of sitting in front of the tv with my cousins or friends in the 8 and 16 bit eras and playing The Arcade Game, Turtles in Time and The Hyperstone Heist. I never lost the love I have for the franchise but the games, cartoons (though I did really enjoy TMNT 2003) and movies over the years have failed to live up to what this property was in the late 80s/early 90s. Thankfully the right publisher has come along, found the right dev and we have something again that lives up to what Konami once managed to create.

@TheJamesHollan
That's about right. It took me a few hours but...
1. I suck at games eventhough I play them a lot.
2. I explore everything even in games where there isn't much to look for.

@TheJamesHollan
I played Bright Memory on Series X and think it's pretty good. Looking forward to this update. Only criticism I'd have, if I can really even call it that since I like what's there, is the game is very short.

It's kind of ridiculous that the western studio with higher-budgeted games and an even more 'realistic' style than SF 6 will bring its fighting to Switch but none of the Japanese companies will. Absolutely no reason for DoA 6 (or at least 5 Last Round), SoulCalibur 6 and Tekken 7 to not be on Switch. SF 6 I can understand but where the hell is 4?

My parents got me the 1989 game either that Christmas or the next. Looking back, it isn't the best but I was a real young kid, it was TMNT and I still liked playing it. The beat-em-ups is where it was at, however. So many great memories of playing TMNT II: The Arcade Game, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist with my cousins over the years. None of us ever had Manhattan Project or the GB games so the Cowabunga Collection will be my first time checking those out. Also very hyped for Shredder's Revenge, what I've seen looks fantastic.

@EVIL-C
Yeah, that would be very welcome news.

My favorite is still WCW vs. nWo World Tour, great memories playing that over Christmas break 1997.

If it was up to Reggie, Xenoblade Chronicles never would've made its way to the U.S. Not every decision he made was great, and his taste in games isn't always great either.

I've had a lot of fun playing it so far. As the review says, Bowling is as good as it's ever been and that's what I've played the most but I also really enjoy Soccer, Badminton and Volleyball. each great additions. I do wish Basketball was there and it's a shame we have to wait for Golf but what's there is good and the game could evolve through more updates. I'd pay for a good size expansion that adds at least 5 sports and a new location.

Overall it's really good. Not as good as Wii Sports Resort but better than the original and still a great party game all these years later. Don't usually play games online a lot because of how toxic it can get but this game is very chill and the community is friendly, another aspect I like a lot.

Nintendo Switch Sports. Have had a great time with it so far. It's not quite as good as Wii Sports Resort but I would put it above the original and Wii Sports Club on Wii U.

This is why Sega is so difficult to love. Just a disgusting decision but this company is a complete disaster in general so it doesn't shock me. Origins is a putrid collection. Happy I still have Sonic 1 and 2 on cartridge and the Xbox Live Arcade versions of the Genesis classics as well Sonic CD and Adventure 1.

Fantastic game, great to see it selling well. Hopefully it continues.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Genesis is the best of the bunch, imo, but mainly because it doubled what SNES Classic has. If Nintendo just put 10 extra games in that machine, I'd probably say that's the best of the bunch.

PS1 Mini is trash. Say that even as a big PlayStation fan.

Basketball is my favorite. Hopefully it eventually makes its way to Switch Sports.

@CharlieGirl
Yeah, I love these games but I'll just stick with my Genesis copies of Sonic 1 and 2, and the Xbox Live Arcade versions of 1-3, Knuckles and CD that I bought years ago.

Awesome news, way sooner than expected. I liked Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and XC Defeinitive Edition is not just my favorite RPG on Switch but one of my favorite ever. Day one buy.

@Andee
Good call. She would've been perfect.

I love all 4 Streets of Rage games, it's easily a top 10 favorite series of mine all-time but I'm not sure it's best suited to be a movie. Yakuza or Judgment seem like much better candidates.

Switch - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Xbox Series X - Sonic Colors Ultimate

@MEGAMAN_D
One of the very few games I'd say is better with motion controls. Definitely think it'll take away from the game a bit, not having those.

Yes I would, especially if I could carry over all my current Switch games to the new model. I love the Switch, it's my favorite Nintendo system after SNES and taking nostalgia for the latter out, it may be my favorite but the hardware is getting old and needs a big upgrade.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

1. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
1a. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

'Too short.' It's a freaking arcade, light-gun game.

Have the PS4 version, fantastic game and one of my favorite from 2020. I'll definitely double dip.

Guess that's not surprising since this delay isn't exactly good news. Still, if Nintendo can get out two of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Bayonetta 3 and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, or somehow manage to get all 3 out in 2022 that's still a heck of a Fall/Holiday lineup. Dare I say still better than the competition.

Awesome, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the best games this year and among the best in the series. Hope to see Nintendo continue with this style in the future.

@KidBoruto
Yeah, I have it as one of my favorite games of the year so far, right there with Horizon: Forbidden West. Would love a sequel that builds on some of the ideas put into Forgotten Land.

Only game I'll be playing this weekend is Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Love it so far.

Got a good 4 or 5 hours in so far. Awesome game, the best in the Kirby series I'd say since Epic Yarn for Wii.

Just got back from the store with my copy.

Just like that, it's back on my wanted list.

@JaxonH
I've been enjoying the big, open world of Horizon: Forbidden West, but no doubt a more linear approach is appreciated sometimes as well. These levels are bigger than other Kirby games and the more light-hearted approach to a post apocalyptic type setting is cool too. Looking forward to a nice, easy game after stuff like Horizon and Metroid Dread (which I'm still obsessed with).

@JaxonH
Haven't been the biggest Kirby fan, either. Liked the series a lot on NES and SNES then was pretty meh on it until Epic Yarn and since then none of the games have really interested me. This one, right from the first trailer, brought the hype and the demo confirmed for me it was going to be good. It gets ragged on a lot, but Super Mario 3D World is one of the best Mario platformers, imo, and this game has a lot of that DNA, going to be fun to see what the levels beyond the demo are like.

The hits keep coming for the Switch. Really enjoyed the demo, enough that I pre-ordered the game. Can't wait for Friday.

I liked the demo a lot. First Kirby game I'm interested in since the original Wii era.

My favorite game out of any on the current systems, love seeing this success. Should mean another 2D Metroid in the future.

Just updated the game. Can't wait to revisit Coconut Mall along with getting a chance to try courses from Mario Kart Tour for the first time.

Rise was the first Monster Hunter game that really clicked with me. One of the best releases of 2021, can't wait for this expansion.

Around the same time in its console cycle the original Wii was slowing down bigtime in hardware sales and its lineup was pretty dreadful. It was a shame because from 2006-2010 it was a great system but the last couple years really put it in a bad light.
I do think the pandemic factored into how things have played out, at least a little bit, but it's great to see the Switch still going strong, it's been an awesome system and I'd have it second on my list of favorite Nintendo platforms just after SNES.

Day one for me. The Arcade Game, Turtles in Time and The Hyperstone Heist are three of my favorite games of all time. Looking forward to playing Manhattan Project (had moved on to more powerful consoles by the time it released) and the Game Boy games for the first time.

@InJeffable
Hopefully, but many of these companies don't seem to get the message in time, unfortunately.

And live service is the direction Platinum Games wants to head down in the future. Another studio ruined by compete and total morons.