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@Rainz I'll definitely be sure to chill out and enjoy the time with Laika. And yeah, it's funny how badly I want the Switch 2 to literally just transfer it all over to the new machine and be done with it. Honestly, the only Switch 2 specific game I care to play at this time is Donkey Kong Bananza. Besides that, it's carrying on exactly with how I'm doing it now with backlog and those casual games from Switch 1

@Rainz Thanks for the advice. I easily can stress sometimes on how long it's taking me to get through a game. I put a lot of pressure on myself because there's so many games I want play but there's only so much time. I want to focus on the backlog which I've been doing decent at, but there are times instead of playing that "main focused game on the list" I sit back and play something casual (like something I already beat) to maximize relaxing the brain. But when I don't focus on that main game then I get stressed about now it's taking me longer to get to the "next" game on the list. And when I'm playing that main game, I don't like speedrunning and enjoy the ride. But then getting to that next game takes longer...it can be a viscous cycle sometimes. Overall I try to focus on just having a good time regardless of what I'm playing. But there's just too much and all I have is a Switch! It's the exact reason why I scaled it all down because having the gaming PC, multiple consoles and handhelds made me such a wreck.

@CriticalHit Those 2 games were excellent!

I should have more gaming time this weekend, so I'll continue playing Laika Aged Through Blood (Switch). I'm really enjoying it, but it reminds me of why I don't play this genre that much. I tend to take forever in 'metroidvanias' even if they're supposed to be short games. I like to explore and spend lots of time checking every nook and cranny when I get a new ability which tends to take up hours of not progressing the main story. I feel like I should have been done with this game like 6 hours ago LOL. Oh well I'm still having fun so hopefully I can maybe wrap it up this weekend but I ain't holding my breath.

Will probably throw in some Snowrunner (Switch) if I can. I keep saying I'll also continue my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerilla Remastered (Switch) but I haven't touched it in weeks. So much to play but so little time.

I'll happily take a dual pack remaster of Rainbow Six Vegas 1 & 2 please for Switch. I remember having a blast with those games although I preferred 1 over 2. If I remember correctly 1 had a lot more "Vegas" settings while 2 took place more in random warehouses and office buildings or something. Still fun though.

Well last weekend I ended up getting so busy my gaming time went out the window. So, I'll be trying again with longer form sessions of Laika Aged Through Blood (Switch). It's really starting to grow on me and I'm getting a lot better with the controls. So far having a pretty good time!

And if I can I'll try to squeeze in more of my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch) without the game breaking backpacks. Also, more of Snowrunner (Switch) and those complicated big hauls in Ontario, Canada. We'll see because it's been the same intended plan the last few weeks, but life stuff keeps tossing a monkey wrench into it all.

@Dhaladog ...also trying to play Doom Eternal but keep getting absolutely hammered by the game difficulty (got to face it I just ain't any good at first person shooters anymore)...

I know what you mean. I did real good with Doom 2016 but then Eternal wrecked me at first. So what I did I dropped the difficulty to the lowest till I got the hang of things (plus some upgrades) and slowly moved it up till I was comfortable and confident. Then I had a blast! No shame dude in dropping it down if needed. The game introduces so many new things and dials up existing things from 2016 it can take some of us non hard-core folk extra time to catch up.

After wrapping up Shadow Generations (Switch) last week I decided to change my original plan of the next backlog game and started Laika Aged Through Blood (Switch). I'm not huge into 'metroidvanias' but I've had my eye on this game due to it's unique approach to the genre. So far I'm digging it and it has potential to be another one of those hidden gems of a game. Still adjusting to the controls because this game really forces you to play it a certain way. But that could be a good thing to force you out of the typical comfort zone of games like this and challenge you in a unique way!

If time permits I'll continue the second playthrough of Red Faction Guerilla Remastered (Switch) and more of those heavy jobs in Snowrunner (Switch). That Ontario, Canada has some real doozys!

@SirLink If I could cast a vote I'd say Tropical Freeze should be next! That is by far my most favorite platforming game. Mario Wonder came close but I just never stopped having a blast with Freeze from beginning to end. So challenging yet in a fun way

With my available gaming time being such a mixed bag lately it's been a bit slower than I'd like getting through things. I did finally finish the Sonic side of Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch). Horrible final boss but overall the game was alright. Didn't blow up my skirt but I had some fun. Now moving onto the Shadow campaign and already I can tell it's a massive improvement.

Last weekend I put more time into Snowrunner (Switch) than I intended to. I'm just so deep into those hefty jobs in Ontario, Canada it's so easy (easy) to just kick back and get to work. Some of those jobs really make you sit and think about routes and where best to get your needed supplies. Something so basic really just hooks you in for hours

And lastly I'm hoping to slowly keep chopping away at my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch). Game is so fun but I really want to see how the later game will go down without using any of those game breaking backpacks this time around!

Where is my General Chaos and Skitchin', you cowards!

My gaming time has been so chopped up lately, but my plans will be very similar to last weekend if I can swing it. I'll continue to try to get further into Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch). It's really fun so far so we'll see if I end up going back to collect everything or just the mainline story for both campaigns.

I hope to squeeze in more of my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerilla Remastered (Switch). This game is straight up old school crazy FUN. Not going use any game breaking backpacks this time!

And finally, more of Snowrunner (Switch). Even though I kicked the main addiction to this game I just love kicking back, losing myself getting things done. The Ontario, Canada map is really making me work. I still have to keep this game in check though because I can very easily lose all dedicated gaming time to it if I'm not careful.

@yoshi420 If you were to retire from gaming after those 2...it would arguably be the highest note to go out on

@Jamie64326 I'm pretty confident I'll grab it at release too. Will I play it right away remains to be seen but I'll definitely want it. I'm confident the game will be marketed to be very playable regardless of if you've played any of the game(s) in the series or anything Metroid at all.

@Jamie64326 I'm totally in the same boat! Back in the day I had the original GC game but I never got around to playing it (probably too addicted to AvP2 at the time). I watched my brother play some of it and I remember he loved it back then. The Remaster finally gave me the chance and boy did I miss out back then. The game was AMAZING!

As excited as I am for MP4 and kinda don't want to play it until I play MP 2 & 3 first. I'm so hoping Nintendo releases them again in some form on Switch. I'm totally fine with them not getting the "Remastered" treatment just straight ports. All I have is Switch so I really need them to do it! My money is ready, Nintendo!

I hope to get some longer form playing sessions of Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch). I'm still getting to grips with it but so far I'm enjoying myself. My first Sonic game since the 90's!

I'll also continue my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch). I want to do it this time without any of those game breaking backpacks. I forgot how epic and insanely fun this game is!

If time permits I'm hoping to play a little Snowrunner (Switch). Once I cut the addiction to make room for other games I can't deny I sure do miss this game. I need to make sure I put this game at the end of game sessions because if I start first with it then nothing else will get a turn

This last week I was able to wrap up Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown (Switch). What a game!

Moving on in the backlog of already purchased games I'm going to start Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch). The last Sonic game I played was back in the 90's so I'm way out the loop. Heard a lot of good things about this game so looking forward to it. Whenever I complete this I have Red Dead Redemption (Switch) on deck next. We'll see if I stick to that. There's just too many games in the backlog that keep screaming at me to be next in line.

Also if time permits, I'll continue some tasks/contracts in Snowrunner (Switch) and maybe some more of my second playthrough of Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch). So much games but not enough time

Never heard of any of these...so I'm gonna keep my hopes up that they're still negotiating for Super Smash TV to finally make the cut.

I'll keep feeding my need for speed with Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown (Switch). Last weekend I finally was able to get some longer form playing sessions and wow what a game. I've been chipping at the campaign all week but hope to get more time with it if not beat it this weekend. So glad I decided to move that one to the top of backlog list. Such a gem.

I'll also chip away at my replay of Red Faction Guerilla Remastered (Switch). If I stick with it, I want to beat it without using any of those game breaking overpowered backpacks this time.

I believe I finally have Snowrunner (Switch) on a proper leash. Meaning I could play it little, do a contract/task and be able to not get sucked in for ALL my gaming time. It's so rewarding when I do but I really need to keep on the backlog list again. I have so many waiting their turn!

Wow...the brand is really nothing what it used to be (this is coming from a former DIE HARD Star Wars fan. The EU used to be my religion for decades. Not anymore for obvious reasons I'll just leave it at that). There was a time even mediocre Star Wars games had a life of their own. I understand this is a bit different being another F2P in a saturated market, but the Star Wars brand used to print money regardless. No matter what the access media, paid off influencers, sock puppet social media accounts, etc. say the brand is nothing like it used to be. In the end it's all about that mighty dollar. Star Wars does not make the money it once did for decades. For those that are still hanging in there...I salute you. Godspeed.

I'm still holding out for a collection (exactly like the Cowabunga Collection) of all the 8 bit, Game Boy, 16 bit and any other SW games from that era in one package. Day 1 purchase and WILL actually play them!

Wow...the Turtles IP is quickly becoming the most sought after IP by developers. It's like the people at Paramount are saying "Yes" in the middle of whoever's sales pitch because they know there will be at least some profit from it.

I'm not talking trash. All that matters is the end product(s) are good. But it feels like every financial quarter there's more TMNT products inbound to ensure positive numbers in the books.

When time permits I plan on continuing the campaign in Ace Combat 7 (Switch). The game is really awesome but also challenging at times. Or I could just really suck at it. I've still though only been playing it in short sessions so I'm hoping to get to play a long form session to really immerse myself in it. The story so far isn't blowing up my skirt but the levels so far are a blast. The Top Gun DNA is all over this game.

As I said last week I decided to try to play through again Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch). I forgot how freaking dope this game is. With my limited gaming time we'll see if I end up playing through it again especially if I'm not going to use any of those game breaking backpacks this time. Also no, I'm not calling it by its intended name "Re-MARS-tered". That's just so cringe to me!

The reality is I've only made any gaming progress lately because of avoiding Snowrunner (Switch). I do miss it so I may boot it up for a little bit but there's always the risk of it just taking over all game time...again...

They did it! Those crazy sons of b#tches finally did it! Donkey Kong 94 was by far one of my most played GB games back in the gap! I'll definitely try to squeeze that one in this year!

Now all I need is Kirby's Pinball Land on the NSO and I could retire...

@Dpishere There's a sorta "eplilogue" story of reuniting all the God's in the Hades house. It will take a long while because you have to essentially finish/max out each individual boon giving God's relationship with gifting the fruits and drinks. Also there's all the other character story lines (like with Thanatos, Achilles, Dusa, etc.) requiring the same method of giving fruits and drinks. If you really enjoy doing runs (especially with Heat levels) it can be really fun but it will be a sh#t load of runs.

@Logicfire Loved that game! However, the map system was a total B!TCH!

Once again my game time hasn't been as much as I'd like this week and going into the weekend. I finally wrapped up DKC Returns HD a few days ago. Great game! To mix it up a bit I'm now going to start Ace Combat 7 (Switch) from the backlog list. I barely had a chance with it, so it hasn't fully "clicked" with me yet. Once I get the opportunity to get a long form play session I'm sure I'll get hooked. I definitely see the potential for it to be amazing! As long as I can stay away from Snowrunner (Switch) I should be able to dig deep into AC7.

Out of left field I started thinking about Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered (Switch) again so I re-downloaded it. I beat it back in 2022 but back then I didn't know I cheesed the game. What I mean is I wasn't aware those OP'd (or game breaking) various backpacks (especially the invisibility one) weren't originally supposed to be in the campaign. Apparently one of the last updates the developers added them into the campaign from the multiplayer so players can just wreak havoc. I didn't learn that till I was just about to beat the game so since then it's been bugging me that I never actually legitimately beat the game I actually cheesed it. I'm thinking about giving it another go without those game breaking devices. We'll see it will interrupt the backlog quest but I remember the campaign being so damn fun...then again I was using those backpacks and just wreaking havoc.

@Switch_Pro I 100% agree with your statement!

It feels like MTG is trying to be the card version of Fortnite with all these crossovers. It's only a matter of time till they start having cards of a current trendy rapper/pop artist/ aka hack.

I used to big into Magic back in the days of 90s to earlier 2000s (along with a lot of other CCGs). Even though in those days being involved in that hobby meant no action from girls there was still a "coolness" to them amongst the rest of the geeks. Seeing all these crossovers over the years just makes me cringe.

I've done a bit better this week focusing more on DKC Returns HD. I have another busy weekend ahead of me so when I get some gaming time, I'll try to keep on it till it's finished. It's amazing what happens when I boot up DKC first instead of Snowrunner (Switch). I actually make progress

Hopefully I can stick to that plan so I can move onto other already purchased games just waiting to be played. Snowrunner though will always be mixed in so it may continue to be a constant derailer of plans.

@SplatRay001 Didn't they do that last time there was an article about these figures? It will definitely work to generate that extra traffic for the ads.

Putting the obvious aside the figures do look nice. I love the Metroid series but not enough for one of these.

Another one bites the dust from the that "goldrush" era where everyone and their mother was investing in gaming. Especially those that had no business doing it. The suits with money to burn chasing "the next big thing with the kids" (thanks Fortnite, lockdowns, anything battle royale, microtransactions, etc.) It's really going to be another great reset where those below the suits suffer the most.

Once again I'll try to get further into DKC Returns HD but Snowrunner (Switch) keeps getting in the way. My game time this last week was somewhat more limited again so when I did finally sit down to play, I'd boot up Snowrunner with the intention of getting to DKC right after. Never happens.

My game time this weekend is a bit limited again too but technically there will be some "Nintendo" fun. The wife and I are going to Universal Hollywood tomorrow to renew our annual passes so I'll definitely spend some time in Super Nintendo World. I'm hoping I can convince her to eat lunch at Toadstool Cafe but she isn't the biggest fan of it. We'll see but we agree on having plenty of Duff beer and that delicious Jurassic World IPA beer

This is so freaking awesome! I could easily see this being my new favorite theme. Can't wait to get it!

@sketchturner I can't answer that question because I never played Mudrunner. From what I've heard they're similar games however Snowrunner is way better by far. I only randomly picked it up last fall because for like 3 years the YouTube channel SwitchUp would always talk highly about it and how it's bizarrely addicting. Took a chance on it, didn't gel with me at first but then something clicked and I've been hooked like a fish ever since.

@msvt Has to be my favorite Monster Hunter experience. I got that game along with the New 3DS XL (it came with that awesome MH4U theme! Bring those back, Nintendo!). That game dominated my life for so long!

Whatever it ends up being, I hope in the opening cinematic Mario and Co. bash Luigi for falling for these scams and taking them all down with him. I worry that if a Nigerian prince ever targets Luigi that prince would take all the Mushroom Kingdom's coins and the deed for Peach's Castle.

@Burning_Spear I'm still on it more than I'd like to admit. Once I finished up the last base game area (Taymyr) I originally intended to stop. But the DLC maps looked so enticing so I caved and bought the Ontario, Canada DLC. Hooked me all over again.

I do on occasion though but it aside to put some focus on the backlog. Takes a lot longer than it should but I got through Epic Mickey and Neva. I'd be a lot further if not done with DKC Returns HD if it wasn't for Snowrunner. Hell I'd argue I'd be way further into the backlog.

I'm curious what you're going to do with yourself once you finally polish off Balatro. I wonder if you're going to be like Rocky in Rocky 6 and just be lost without boxing.

I didn't get as much gaming time as I'd hoped this last week. The times I did play I got wrapped up in Snowrunner (Switch). That Ontario map has so much going on it keeps hooking me for the evening!

So, with that once again I'll try extra hard to get back to focusing more on getting through DKC Returns HD. It's a really fun game and if I could just get a block of time to fucus heavily on it I'd be able to knock it out sooner. I have to go to a Super Bowl gathering at the in-laws house tomorrow so that pushes many house (and honey-do list) errands to the next day so I might not get as much extra time as I'm hoping for.

I may have to check this out (in other words add it to the backlog). I enjoyed the first remaster on Switch. It was fun and rather short. A great palate cleanser in between bigger games so if the second is a similar experience, then it could be another palate cleanser.

This has to be a joke (checks calendar to make sure it's not April) or an experiment. Was there literally nothing else that could have been used for this week? The US version by far I'm confident that even Stevie Wonder would choose the US.

I'm really hoping to get back in the rhythm of getting in more of DK Country Returns HD. I was doing good splitting time between that and Snowrunner (Switch). However, the Season 9 Ontario map has really been digging its hooks into me. There's just so much to do and strategies needed to properly get things done. Curse this game yet it's so engrossing!

@John_Deacon I 100% agree with you about DKC Tropical Freeze. I'm confident in saying that game is my favorite platformer ever. It's so challenging but done in way that makes you want to keep trying but with a lot more fun instead of frustration. The game oozes so much charm. After every level I was super excited for the next and had such a blast replaying to 100% the game (and I'm not a completionist by a long shot).

On a side note to the charm if I was forced to choose I'd say the music on the level Grassland Groove is S tier.

I'll definitely be playing DKC Returns HD. I missed this one back in the day and I'm having a blast. I'm about 3 areas deep and it keeps getting better and better. I'd be a lot further along in the game if it wasn't for...

Snowrunner (Switch). I mentioned last week that after I wrapped up Taymyr, I bit the bullet and bought the Season 9 DLC Ontario, Canada. I'm really digging the wildfire scenario, map design and overall theme. Very challenging and lots to do. I started to focus on putting out the fires jobs but then I realized it would be A LOT easier if I rebuild those water towers first (duh!). So, I'm currently figuring out my strategy of getting those up and running but there's that extra challenge of the limited resources at the warehouses. Didn't expect that to make you really use a bit more brain than just worrying about the terrain!

@SoIDecidedTo Oh do I know the feeling. As life became busier and busier I got rid of everything and just have Switch. That alone is hard enough to keep up with.

I have the physical copy of this game and hoping to get to it this year. As of now on my short list backlog list my goal is finish up DKRC HD, then most likely Ace Combat 7 next, then either Sonic x Shadow Generations or Red Dead Redemption. Also, Snowrunner in the midst of all that That's the goal but I wouldn't be surprised if all that goes out the window and something else skips the line.

@JohnnyMind I'll be looking for it in your weekly gaming lists

@antster1983 ...So you're telling me there's a chance...

C'mon Nintendo give me Super Smash TV!!! Please!!! My brothers and I put so many gaming nights to that game alone passing the controllers around!

Definitely Company of Heroes Collection comes straight to mind. It plays really well with the control setup but adding a mouse option would be chef's kiss. I love that game!

I'm definitely of the opinion that indie developers are the ones with the brass balls to try new (or new-ish things) and just make games about having fun. Like it used to be in the old days. The scene used to be about developers trying to essentially one up each other, push one another, squeeze as much as they can into a game to create the most fun experience for the player (aka the consumer!). I'm so grateful to have lived through that time period...what a time it was