Looks like Resident Evil is getting lots of love this weekend, but I've got a backlog to attend to!
Continuing to enjoy the wacky, uncomfortable Virtual Boy cardboard experience in short bursts. I'm trying to get the hang of Red Alarm rn, which I've found challenging and antiquated but worthwhile.
Otherwise it's a lot of MyGM on WWE 2K25.
And also CrossCode - an excellent, challenging, modern take on a 16/32-bit-era action RPG. I put this one down for a long time after getting about halfway through, but it feels good to get back to it!
At a minimum, an article like this should include the original Japanese, especially if the author isn't fluent. In this case, a retraction might be appropriate.
Just replayed and got the best ending on Innsmouth no Yakata. I think it's underrated!
It's weirdly a play-for-speed, arcade-style experience, which is the opposite of any modern day approach to a horror game. But I can't blame the protagonist for wanting to get out of that mansion ASAP.
It's best played in short bursts, and it's not terribly long or deep, but that suits the Virtual Boy.
Playing this on the cardboard right now. At first I really didn't get it, but once I figured out that there's a running countdown/time limit per stage, it started getting pretty fun! And even moreso after beating it once and figuring out how to go for the best ending.
It's a simple game, and the full experience is probably just about 2 hours, but I think it's a fun time and one of the system's best offerings.
Now I gotta hunt down this Japanese Lovecraft flick...
Mario 64 sits at the top for nostalgia reasons. I have great memories of it too! Fever is priced too high for me, so the next one I experience will probably be the Virtual Boy one 🤣
@Regulus6891 This list, and all those like it on Nintendo Life, are determined by reader rankings, not staff picks.
At the age of 5, I had just moved from a different state, and I became best friends with my backyard neighbor over the course of 5 minutes of make-believe boasting.
And he HAD THE GOLD CARTRIDGE. We were hopelessly lost, never beat a dungeon, and his bulldog kept walking in the way of the CRT, but we had a blast exploring that wondrous little open world. The two-song OST has been stuck in my head ever since.
Lol at seeing Virtual Boy games in the poll responses! I'm "enjoying" this crappy system for the first time too 😅 Enjoying it in a campy pop culture history sort of way. But it's just too rough on my eye muscles to play for more than 10-15 mins at a time.
Otherwise, I picked up a copy of WWE 2K25 for $15, and I'm really enjoying it! I've never played one of these games before. And as long as you don't touch any DLC or microtransactions, it seems like a pretty great value with a lot of diverse content/ways to play. I'm trying to wrap my brain around MyGM currently.
I'll want to actually finish games before rating them. I won't finish any games quickly b/c of the strain I feel in my eyes if I play for more than 20 mins 😂
Wario Land is a real charmer. Red Alarm, I find intriguing but very confusing on the eyes—maybe I'll get used to it with more play.
3D Tetris is abysmal. Nintendolife reviewed it in 2009 and gave it an 8! No idea what they were smoking. Really awful experience lol.
Man, these comment threads are all overrun with repetitive complaints about not being able to play VB games in 2D or on a 3D screen.
1) VB games were coded for the specific stereoscopic effect of the VB. They would need to be modified/recoded substantially. We're talking "remake" here.
2) The games aren't good (except Wario Land), so there's no real reason to chase them down unless you're curious about the history of the VB, in which case... you should actually try to replicate the experience!
With only one exception, these games are not good enough to justify being remade. And maybe Nintendo should remake VB Wario Land someday—I'm only two levels in because this ridiculous device hurts my eyes, but it's great so far 😂
Always meant to play this. I thought Gris was beautiful. I don't play these for engrossing gameplay or challenge—more like just an evening immersed in something beautiful.
Given the short running time, though, I'll be looking for a fairly steep discount on the main game before plunking down.
@Umbrius You piqued my interest about Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Just read some reviews, and it looks right up my alley—adding it to the wishlist!
It's backlog February! Just rolled credits on Chained Echoes (wonderful RPG), about to finally return to Hollow Knight to get that true ending with the Switch 2 upgrade, and then I'm starting Crisis Core for some FF7 backstory.
I'd like to check out out, but wack pricing means I'll probably wait until the next generation to pick it up (or play it on a future retro subscription service)!
@mlt I also wonder how (un)comfy the cardboard version might be with no headstrap. I imagine holding it up to my face might strain the elbows, so I've been curious to read more previews of "cardboard comfort." Preordered anyway, though--this revival is too wacky to pass up on 😅
A little bump in speed might be all that Elliott needed from my perspective. He felt sluggish in the demo. Looking forward to seeing how that affects challenge and the parry-heavy combat.
I finished Remake and was in the mood for an old school RPG, so I've gotten into Chained Echoes, finally getting it off the backlog 😅
It's great! It's also shown me that there's still a place for Switch 1 in my life. Switch 2's beefiness isn't useful for this 16-bit-styled game, so the lighter feel and size of the Switch 1 makes it the better handheld option.
I also picked up Crisis Core, which just went on sale, so I can get some more backstory before Rebirth comes out.
I thought the demo to have a pretty solid combat base, but otherwise found it a little dull. But they've had plenty of time since that debut to refine and, you know, to add a story 😅
If it reviews well, especially regarding the story, I'll be a customer this summer!
@DennyCrane The turn based combat in the original honestly wasn't very good. I've always considered it a bit of a low point for the Final Fantasy series! I think your have no reason to feel bad about your approach of prioritizing the story and exploration elements, which are fantastic and iconic. Not sacrilegious at all ⚔️
Just finished the main game and my mind was pretty blown the whole way through. A delightful experience, with really fun and well balanced action RPG gameplay, spectacular music, and impressive character development (Aerith was amazing). It's really given me new appreciation for the depth of the original FF7 story and the strength of its characters.
I can't (but will) wait for Rebirth. Here's to hoping my true favorites 4 & 6 see similar treatment some day.
From a gamer's perspective, when I hear a game is delayed, I think, "great! They're taking the time to get it right." I grew up in an era of spectacularly disappointing games, usually built on movie IPs, that suffered from rushed development and producer apathy. There are like 10 times more games that I want to play than I possibly can already on the market, anyway.
I can understand why investors might care, but otherwise, why are we even worried about this? Does it affect NintendoLife in some way I'm not seeing?
Having hurt my back at the gym (🫤), my schedule is cleared for uninterrupted FF7 Remake. Playing it for the first time! Before starting out, I raced through the Midgar section on the bundled OG FF7--definitely not for the first time 😉
Interesting to see other commenters are playing FFXII. I played it for the first time last month (I've always been one of those FF1-10 snobs), and had a great time with it. I'm pretty sure I gravitated to it because of anticipatory Final Fantasy excitement, with Remake coming out on Switch.
Including the OG port as a bonus was a great idea. I quickly played (3x speed) through the Midgar arc before firing up Remake, and this heightened the experience!
@kmtrain83 I grew up subscribing to Game Informer Magazine, so I'm accustomed to ratings like 8.25 or 9.75. These mirror academic grades (B-, A+, etc.), and I find them more meaningful. Especially given that 10-point scales wind up assigning almost all games a 7, 8, or 9.
I wish NL and other review sites had more granularity in their scoring. You wind up with a great mass of 8s and 9s, with no way for the reviewer to signal that one's a little better than another.
Pre-downloaded, and I can't freakin wait! Final Fantasy was my favorite series as a kid, and I've played FF7 half a dozen times. I'll never forget how it felt when I bought a PlayStation and started that incredible game. Pure magic 🎶
I somehow have held off from buying it on Steam, in hopes that it would eventually make it to a Nintendo console. And here we are!
I love shopping for games at brick & mortar stores. I like chatting with the employees, browsing games by box art like when I was a kid, hunting for 2nd-hand bargains, and eyeing interesting stuff not on my wish list.
But GameStop is a rotten company. The CEO is pure trash masquerading as a human. He doesn't care at all about gaming, and he's out to pillage the company he's destroying. And that's not even getting started on how disgusting of a person he is outside his work.
I canceled my membership the day they closed Game Informer (overnight), laying off its whole staff via twitter announcment (IIRC), and pulling all of its content offline. I used to spend 1-2k there annually.
Here's to hoping that the company folds sooner rather than later, making way for independent stores that treat gaming, customers, and employees with respect.
@Itsashame my recent Nintendo IP purchases were Metroid Prime 4 and Age of Imprisonment. I had a lot of fun with both, but they were good, not great. I thought Hades 2, Silksong, and Art of Vengeance were far better and much cheaper. I also have my eye on Yakuza 0, Cyberpunk, and FF7, all of which are meaningfully cheaper than 1st party games following sales that Nintendo games never seem to have.
I bought Drag x Drive and had a good time with it and don't regret it at all due to the low price. Bananza absolutely was worth $70. My worry about Mario Tennis is that I would move on fairly quickly (as with Mario Kart World) and that I'd get a lot more bang for my buck with 3rd party titles.
I'm so hyped to finally play FF7 remake. The original was such a milestone in gaming. I'll never forget the feeling of awe and wonder it gave me when it launched. It single handedly got me to buy a PlayStation, the only time I ever bought a non-Nintendo console.
I'd love to try this, but the 1st party pricing is just too high. Plus, recent Nintendo IP games have been inferior to a bunch of 3rd party offerings on Switch 2, which retail for ~1/2 the price.
I had a memorable real life jump yesterday! Went snowboarding for the first time in 10 years and I totally wiped out landing my first jump—it was an awesome moment of flight nonetheless!
Tony Hawk would fit in this list nicely. Maybe Drag x Drive too? I definitely enjoy the "wheelchair ollie" from that game.
They should have consulted some Metroid fans before saying this, lol. After MP3 and before Super Metroid makes way more sense given the mainline entries' plot.
Also, FYI, most do not consider Other M to be canon. It contradicted the plot of the other games in multiple occasions, and its plot and characterization of Samus are widely regarded as embarrassing missteps best forgotten. This is why Nintendo doesn't even mention it.
I'm surprised more people aren't predicting a new 3D Mario, exclusive to Switch 2. Nintendo is going to want to see big sales of Switch 2 next year, and that's the way to do it.
Switch 2 is also a system designed to capture more 3rd party ports, so I expect some ones that I'm really interested in: BG3, Clair Obscur, & Metaphor.
I'll hope for a new entry for Nintendo's overlooked but still beloved IPs: Star Fox, F-Zero, Wave Race, etc. Really, I want that Wave Race with some wow-me current gen graphics.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th February)
Looks like Resident Evil is getting lots of love this weekend, but I've got a backlog to attend to!
Continuing to enjoy the wacky, uncomfortable Virtual Boy cardboard experience in short bursts. I'm trying to get the hang of Red Alarm rn, which I've found challenging and antiquated but worthwhile.
Otherwise it's a lot of MyGM on WWE 2K25.
And also CrossCode - an excellent, challenging, modern take on a 16/32-bit-era action RPG. I put this one down for a long time after getting about halfway through, but it feels good to get back to it!
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya
At a minimum, an article like this should include the original Japanese, especially if the author isn't fluent. In this case, a retraction might be appropriate.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
Just replayed and got the best ending on Innsmouth no Yakata. I think it's underrated!
It's weirdly a play-for-speed, arcade-style experience, which is the opposite of any modern day approach to a horror game. But I can't blame the protagonist for wanting to get out of that mansion ASAP.
It's best played in short bursts, and it's not terribly long or deep, but that suits the Virtual Boy.
Re: Review: Insmouse No Yakata (VB)
Playing this on the cardboard right now. At first I really didn't get it, but once I figured out that there's a running countdown/time limit per stage, it started getting pretty fun! And even moreso after beating it once and figuring out how to go for the best ending.
It's a simple game, and the full experience is probably just about 2 hours, but I think it's a fun time and one of the system's best offerings.
Now I gotta hunt down this Japanese Lovecraft flick...
Re: Best Mario Tennis Games Of All Time
Mario 64 sits at the top for nostalgia reasons. I have great memories of it too! Fever is priced too high for me, so the next one I experience will probably be the Virtual Boy one 🤣
@Regulus6891 This list, and all those like it on Nintendo Life, are determined by reader rankings, not staff picks.
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
@ShooterMcGavin I think they're asking when/if you played the OG Legend of Zelda - not any Zelda game.
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
At the age of 5, I had just moved from a different state, and I became best friends with my backyard neighbor over the course of 5 minutes of make-believe boasting.
And he HAD THE GOLD CARTRIDGE. We were hopelessly lost, never beat a dungeon, and his bulldog kept walking in the way of the CRT, but we had a blast exploring that wondrous little open world. The two-song OST has been stuck in my head ever since.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st February)
Lol at seeing Virtual Boy games in the poll responses! I'm "enjoying" this crappy system for the first time too 😅 Enjoying it in a campy pop culture history sort of way. But it's just too rough on my eye muscles to play for more than 10-15 mins at a time.
Otherwise, I picked up a copy of WWE 2K25 for $15, and I'm really enjoying it! I've never played one of these games before. And as long as you don't touch any DLC or microtransactions, it seems like a pretty great value with a lot of diverse content/ways to play. I'm trying to wrap my brain around MyGM currently.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Launch Games?
I'll want to actually finish games before rating them. I won't finish any games quickly b/c of the strain I feel in my eyes if I play for more than 20 mins 😂
Wario Land is a real charmer. Red Alarm, I find intriguing but very confusing on the eyes—maybe I'll get used to it with more play.
3D Tetris is abysmal. Nintendolife reviewed it in 2009 and gave it an 8! No idea what they were smoking. Really awful experience lol.
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/virtualboy/3d_tetris
Re: 'Can You Use Labo VR Goggles For Virtual Boy Games On Switch?' & Other Nintendo Classics VB Questions Answered
Man, these comment threads are all overrun with repetitive complaints about not being able to play VB games in 2D or on a 3D screen.
1) VB games were coded for the specific stereoscopic effect of the VB. They would need to be modified/recoded substantially. We're talking "remake" here.
2) The games aren't good (except Wario Land), so there's no real reason to chase them down unless you're curious about the history of the VB, in which case... you should actually try to replicate the experience!
With only one exception, these games are not good enough to justify being remade. And maybe Nintendo should remake VB Wario Land someday—I'm only two levels in because this ridiculous device hurts my eyes, but it's great so far 😂
Re: Square Enix Reveals Save Data Bonuses For Its New HD-2D Game
Cue the Triangle Strategy theme with vocals on repeat in my head. Such a banger 🔺🎶😂
Re: Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
Belmont's Curse looks pretty much exactly like what I want from a new Castlevania, but...
1) Video game adaptation of the wonderful Netflix anime
2) Proper port of Rondo of Blood (& SotN, but that's obvious)
3) New 3d game?
Re: Stunning 2D Adventure 'Neva' Is Getting An Expansion, And It's Cheap As Chips
Always meant to play this. I thought Gris was beautiful. I don't play these for engrossing gameplay or challenge—more like just an evening immersed in something beautiful.
Given the short running time, though, I'll be looking for a fairly steep discount on the main game before plunking down.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
@Umbrius You piqued my interest about Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Just read some reviews, and it looks right up my alley—adding it to the wishlist!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
It's backlog February! Just rolled credits on Chained Echoes (wonderful RPG), about to finally return to Hollow Knight to get that true ending with the Switch 2 upgrade, and then I'm starting Crisis Core for some FF7 backstory.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
I'd like to check out out, but wack pricing means I'll probably wait until the next generation to pick it up (or play it on a future retro subscription service)!
Re: Subnautica & Subnautica: Below Zero Appear To Be Getting Switch 2 Upgrades
Right on! These have long languished on my wishlist. Upgrade pricing will determine whether I finally dive into this 🤿
Re: Talking Point: Age Of Imprisonment Could Inspire Next Zelda Game, Say Devs, But What Does That Mean?
Give us 120 fps Zelda and I'll be excited. Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2 looked incredible - I want to play a Zelda that looks like that.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
@mlt I also wonder how (un)comfy the cardboard version might be with no headstrap. I imagine holding it up to my face might strain the elbows, so I've been curious to read more previews of "cardboard comfort." Preordered anyway, though--this revival is too wacky to pass up on 😅
Re: Square Enix Is Making Changes To Its New HD-2D Game Based On Demo Feedback
A little bump in speed might be all that Elliott needed from my perspective. He felt sluggish in the demo. Looking forward to seeing how that affects challenge and the parry-heavy combat.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th February)
I finished Remake and was in the mood for an old school RPG, so I've gotten into Chained Echoes, finally getting it off the backlog 😅
It's great! It's also shown me that there's still a place for Switch 1 in my life. Switch 2's beefiness isn't useful for this 16-bit-styled game, so the lighter feel and size of the Switch 1 makes it the better handheld option.
I also picked up Crisis Core, which just went on sale, so I can get some more backstory before Rebirth comes out.
Re: Video: Hollow Knight - Side-By-Side Graphics And Performance Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Time to return to HK! Ever since Metroid Prime 4, I can't get enough of that 120 fps smooooooothness 🥵
I never actually beat that "true" final boss, so here's a good excuse to get back to it.
Re: Chrono Trigger, Xenogears Writer Is Releasing A Brand New RPG On Switch 2
New Kato/Mitsuda RPG sounds huge! Then I am quite deflated to hear it's based on a FTP mobile game 😅
I'll hope that my anti-mobile pessimism is misplaced in this case.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
@Ganon821 I know right! The Dark Sword of Chaos wasn't the Ninja Gaiden I was hoping to see in this Direct 🤣
Switch 2 could use a good character action game...
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets A Release Date For Switch 2
Remake blew my mind, and everyone says Rebirth is far better, so yeah, I'm preordering this!
It's been a long time since the SNES heyday, but it's great to see Final Fantasy back to being prioritized for a Nintendo console.
Re: Square Enix's Gorgeous HD-2D Zelda-Like 'The Adventures Of Elliot' Launches This June
I thought the demo to have a pretty solid combat base, but otherwise found it a little dull. But they've had plenty of time since that debut to refine and, you know, to add a story 😅
If it reviews well, especially regarding the story, I'll be a customer this summer!
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For February & March 2026
No mention of Virtual Boy peripherals? They are sold out on pre-order, though :/
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st January)
@DennyCrane The turn based combat in the original honestly wasn't very good. I've always considered it a bit of a low point for the Final Fantasy series! I think your have no reason to feel bad about your approach of prioritizing the story and exploration elements, which are fantastic and iconic. Not sacrilegious at all ⚔️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st January)
Replaying Remake on hard. The games a friggin masterpiece.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Just finished the main game and my mind was pretty blown the whole way through. A delightful experience, with really fun and well balanced action RPG gameplay, spectacular music, and impressive character development (Aerith was amazing). It's really given me new appreciation for the depth of the original FF7 story and the strength of its characters.
I can't (but will) wait for Rebirth. Here's to hoping my true favorites 4 & 6 see similar treatment some day.
10/10.
Re: WWE 2K26 Is Reportedly On The Way To Switch 2
Just what I've been waiting for... So the 2k25 price will plummet 😇
Re: Nintendo Announces Launch Line-Up For Switch Online Virtual Boy
There's a Lovecraft inspired Virtual Boy game?! I'll be all over that lol
Re: Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Coming To NSO In 2026, Including F-Zero Spin-Off
I'm stupidly hyped for this 😅
Re: Feature: "Demoralisation Is A Strong Word, But It Accurately Describes The Situation" - Why Do So Many Games Get Delayed?
From a gamer's perspective, when I hear a game is delayed, I think, "great! They're taking the time to get it right." I grew up in an era of spectacularly disappointing games, usually built on movie IPs, that suffered from rushed development and producer apathy. There are like 10 times more games that I want to play than I possibly can already on the market, anyway.
I can understand why investors might care, but otherwise, why are we even worried about this? Does it affect NintendoLife in some way I'm not seeing?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)
Having hurt my back at the gym (🫤), my schedule is cleared for uninterrupted FF7 Remake. Playing it for the first time! Before starting out, I raced through the Midgar section on the bundled OG FF7--definitely not for the first time 😉
Interesting to see other commenters are playing FFXII. I played it for the first time last month (I've always been one of those FF1-10 snobs), and had a great time with it. I'm pretty sure I gravitated to it because of anticipatory Final Fantasy excitement, with Remake coming out on Switch.
Re: Reminder: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' Offer Ends Next Week
Including the OG port as a bonus was a great idea. I quickly played (3x speed) through the Midgar arc before firing up Remake, and this heightened the experience!
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
I love this game, but I'm personally not interested in DLC priced at $20, unless it's a very large content expansion.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Final Fantasy VII Remake On Switch 2
@LastFootnote FYI, the starting retail price is $40.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade On Switch 2
@kmtrain83 I grew up subscribing to Game Informer Magazine, so I'm accustomed to ratings like 8.25 or 9.75. These mirror academic grades (B-, A+, etc.), and I find them more meaningful. Especially given that 10-point scales wind up assigning almost all games a 7, 8, or 9.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade On Switch 2
I wish NL and other review sites had more granularity in their scoring. You wind up with a great mass of 8s and 9s, with no way for the reviewer to signal that one's a little better than another.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) - A Big, Bold Reimagining, And A First-Class Port
Pre-downloaded, and I can't freakin wait! Final Fantasy was my favorite series as a kid, and I've played FF7 half a dozen times. I'll never forget how it felt when I bought a PlayStation and started that incredible game. Pure magic 🎶
I somehow have held off from buying it on Steam, in hopes that it would eventually make it to a Nintendo console. And here we are!
Re: The Live-Action Zelda Movie Is Coming To Netflix
Even if it reviews poorly, I'll splurge on a fancy trip to the Alamo for this one 🍿🍻🎞️🎟️
Re: GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores
Screw GameStop.
I love shopping for games at brick & mortar stores. I like chatting with the employees, browsing games by box art like when I was a kid, hunting for 2nd-hand bargains, and eyeing interesting stuff not on my wish list.
But GameStop is a rotten company. The CEO is pure trash masquerading as a human. He doesn't care at all about gaming, and he's out to pillage the company he's destroying. And that's not even getting started on how disgusting of a person he is outside his work.
I canceled my membership the day they closed Game Informer (overnight), laying off its whole staff via twitter announcment (IIRC), and pulling all of its content offline. I used to spend 1-2k there annually.
Here's to hoping that the company folds sooner rather than later, making way for independent stores that treat gaming, customers, and employees with respect.
Re: Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
@Itsashame my recent Nintendo IP purchases were Metroid Prime 4 and Age of Imprisonment. I had a lot of fun with both, but they were good, not great. I thought Hades 2, Silksong, and Art of Vengeance were far better and much cheaper. I also have my eye on Yakuza 0, Cyberpunk, and FF7, all of which are meaningfully cheaper than 1st party games following sales that Nintendo games never seem to have.
I bought Drag x Drive and had a good time with it and don't regret it at all due to the low price. Bananza absolutely was worth $70. My worry about Mario Tennis is that I would move on fairly quickly (as with Mario Kart World) and that I'd get a lot more bang for my buck with 3rd party titles.
Re: Video: 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In January 2026
I'm so hyped to finally play FF7 remake. The original was such a milestone in gaming. I'll never forget the feeling of awe and wonder it gave me when it launched. It single handedly got me to buy a PlayStation, the only time I ever bought a non-Nintendo console.
Pre-ordered as of last year!
Re: Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
I'd love to try this, but the 1st party pricing is just too high. Plus, recent Nintendo IP games have been inferior to a bunch of 3rd party offerings on Switch 2, which retail for ~1/2 the price.
I loved Mario Tennis on N64 back in the day.
Re: Feature: Jump, Man - A Celebration Of The Greatest Jumps In Gaming
I had a memorable real life jump yesterday! Went snowboarding for the first time in 10 years and I totally wiped out landing my first jump—it was an awesome moment of flight nonetheless!
Tony Hawk would fit in this list nicely. Maybe Drag x Drive too? I definitely enjoy the "wheelchair ollie" from that game.
Re: Fitness Boxing Appears To Be Teasing A Collab With Persona
FB needs that soundtrack, definitely
Re: Nintendo Comments On Metroid Prime 4's Placement In The Metroid Timeline
They should have consulted some Metroid fans before saying this, lol. After MP3 and before Super Metroid makes way more sense given the mainline entries' plot.
Also, FYI, most do not consider Other M to be canon. It contradicted the plot of the other games in multiple occasions, and its plot and characterization of Samus are widely regarded as embarrassing missteps best forgotten. This is why Nintendo doesn't even mention it.
Re: Talking Point: Our 2026 Nintendo And Switch 2 Predictions
I'm surprised more people aren't predicting a new 3D Mario, exclusive to Switch 2. Nintendo is going to want to see big sales of Switch 2 next year, and that's the way to do it.
Switch 2 is also a system designed to capture more 3rd party ports, so I expect some ones that I'm really interested in: BG3, Clair Obscur, & Metaphor.
I'll hope for a new entry for Nintendo's overlooked but still beloved IPs: Star Fox, F-Zero, Wave Race, etc. Really, I want that Wave Race with some wow-me current gen graphics.