As a skin or separate character, like someone pointed out a "young Cranky Kong" it would be cool. But my word that's just not Donkey Kong as I love him.
Sega gave one of their very best characters a year to never forget, a year that essentially restored his entire identity. Frankly its been the best year to be a Sonic fan since the 2000s.
I must make a mention of Toree Saturn. I tried the demo on my brother's Steam Deck and... holy moly its outstanding. Maybe the best feeling game Siactro has developed yet.
@LikelySatan Oh man Powerslave was another bucket list item. Loved that they opted to combine elements of both versions instead of picking and choosing. And then Killing Time getting the same treatment was... gracious I just love these guys lol.
By bringing back and perfecting Killing Time they literally did what I could ever want most from them. Dark Forces, PO'd... they're working miracles. Could really only ask for Alien Trilogy now.
So happy it covers the entire trilogy instead of focusing entirely on the first game. Corruption, my beloved. Echoes, your time to shine again will soon come.
This had a wide physical release so its not a disaster. I imagine another collection will be released in the coming year or two. Hopefully a much larger one.
A sequel to Assault and Adventures please. Star Fox Zero isn't a 'poor' video game per say... but gracious its one of the most pointless things I've ever played. PLEASE for goodness sakes continue the story and reveal Star Wolf's fate after the Aparoid homeworld detonated.
If it happens it happens. But my perception of Ubisoft is at an all time low. Genuinely at the point where I wish they'd just sell the Rayman IP to someone else with platformer experience.
I'm hardly going to criticize a game for not having 'new ideas' if the ideas present are done well and the core game is fun. Absolutely on my radar, but I hope a physical is in the works. $30 for a mere digital version of a game is ehhhhh.
This is only 19 of the 39 games incoming, so I'll save my gripes about no Jaguar, Atari 8-bit or Lynx. What is here is very cool, and I'm even more interested in the interviews in the timelines.
The Blood Omen love in these early comments delights me. These are fantastic games and contain some of the best narrative you'll find in... maybe any visual media to be honest.
Bruh I've literally never been without a CRT TV for long. When my last one kicked the bucket I got another. That's what a TV 'is' to me. A flat screen is something fancy and for the ultra modern stuff, of which I have a lot less of.
My word its cool to see some budget go into a long-dormant Atari IP. Good as the recharged games can be, their mobile phonesque visuals are offputting. This looks, like Likely put it, a dumb and fun arcade racer and I'm here for it.
Having played through this on PS2 for the first time a few years ago I was expecting something like this. Bounty Hunter is an excellent concept with some very fun mechanics (that jetpack basically saves the whole game tbh) but its one of the lesser Star Wars titles from the 2000s imo.
I'm having lowered expectations for Jaguar additions but Jaguar CD titles like the previously mentioned Battlemorph and Iron Soldier 2 would be very exciting. Heck I'd take some more of the Jag's weirder and more infamous titles like Ultra Vortek or Kasumi Ninja.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (GOG) and Killing Time Resurrected (Switch)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th July)
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam) and NiGHTS Into Dreams (Saturn)
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
As a skin or separate character, like someone pointed out a "young Cranky Kong" it would be cool. But my word that's just not Donkey Kong as I love him.
Re: Nintendo's New Japan-Exclusive Donkey Kong Merch Range Goes Hard
@RareFan This. One of the very best things the Country games brought to Donkey Kong was the wide world of unique and charming characters.
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give The Year Of Shadow? Go On, Tell Us
Sega gave one of their very best characters a year to never forget, a year that essentially restored his entire identity. Frankly its been the best year to be a Sonic fan since the 2000s.
Re: Feature: Biggest Nintendo Gaming Anniversaries Of 2025
Assault is the pinnacle of the Star Fox series and I'll die on that hill.
Re: 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2025
I must make a mention of Toree Saturn. I tried the demo on my brother's Steam Deck and... holy moly its outstanding. Maybe the best feeling game Siactro has developed yet.
Re: Sega President Shuji Utsumi On Sonic The Hedgehog’s Next Major Outing
We're coming off back to back great games. For the first time in a long while Sonic Team has my cautious faith again. Let 'em cook.
Re: Opinion: Nightdive Studios Had Its Best, Most Prolific Year Yet In 2024
@LikelySatan Oh man Powerslave was another bucket list item. Loved that they opted to combine elements of both versions instead of picking and choosing. And then Killing Time getting the same treatment was... gracious I just love these guys lol.
Re: Opinion: Nightdive Studios Had Its Best, Most Prolific Year Yet In 2024
By bringing back and perfecting Killing Time they literally did what I could ever want most from them. Dark Forces, PO'd... they're working miracles. Could really only ask for Alien Trilogy now.
Re: Wii Build Of Free Radical's Cancelled 'Star Wars Battlefront 3' Has Been Discovered
This wound still hurts.
Re: Capcom Intends To Continue "Re-Activating Dormant IPs"
Capcom is far from a prfect company but dang they've turned it around follow the early-mid 2010s.
I'll throw down my hope: Darkstalkers. Just a new Darkstalkers.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Announced For Switch, Coming Soon
@Dee123 All-Stars Racing Transformed was steroidal Diddy Kong Racing.
Re: Sonic X Transformers Collab Officially Teased, Photos Leaked Online
Aaaand my dream collaboration is at hand.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
Wizardfire (Evercade) and Fighting Vipers (Saturn)
Re: Croc Remaster Will Miss Its December 2024 Launch Window
Take all the time you need guys. Looking forward to it.
Re: Atari Hopes To Add Switch Touch Controls To RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic In The Future
Atari isn't perfect but they listen to their customers nowadays.
Re: Super Mario Land 2 Icons Now Available To Switch Online Subscribers
@BobbleBubble My word Wario Land: Shake It might be one of the most gorgeous games I've ever played. In fact it definitely is.
Re: Super Mario Land 2 Icons Now Available To Switch Online Subscribers
I adore Mario artwork from this era in particular.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th November)
Sol-Deace (Genesis,) Demon Attack (Atari 2600,) and Sonic Frontiers (Switch)
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Sets Its Sights On "Inappropriate Player Names"
Removed
Re: Retro-Style Racer 'Victory Heat Rally' Could Be Powersliding Onto Switch Soon
Great news! One of the games I'm most excited for this end of year.
Re: Piggyback And Nintendo Are Teaming Up On A Metroid Prime Art Book, And It Looks Glorious
So happy it covers the entire trilogy instead of focusing entirely on the first game. Corruption, my beloved. Echoes, your time to shine again will soon come.
This looks absolutely magnificent.
Re: 'Toree Saturn' Switch Release Delayed Until Early 2025
Siactro is one of the brightest lights in indie games. Take as much time as you need, sir. I'd be ready with cash.
Re: Sonic Team Producer Says Revivals Of Older Entries Remain Appealing
Please yes. '06 has incredible level design and music bogged down by its basically being an alpha build released to market.
Re: Talking Point: With 'Switch 2' Coming, Will Switch Get A Price Cut?
Phfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft
Re: Feature: Sonic Boom At 10 - The Good, Bad & Ugly Of Sonic The Hedgehog’s Brief, Nintendo-Exclusive Sub-Franchise
It's possibly the best Sonic cartoon. Legitimately hilarious writing and great voice acting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)
Shadow the Hedgehog (PS2) and Double Dragon II (Evercade)
Re: Sega Delisting 'Mega Drive Classics' On Switch eShop This December
This had a wide physical release so its not a disaster. I imagine another collection will be released in the coming year or two. Hopefully a much larger one.
Re: Random: Takaya Imamura Ponders The Possibility Of Star Fox Zero On 'Switch 2'
A sequel to Assault and Adventures please. Star Fox Zero isn't a 'poor' video game per say... but gracious its one of the most pointless things I've ever played. PLEASE for goodness sakes continue the story and reveal Star Wolf's fate after the Aparoid homeworld detonated.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd November)
Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch), Xeno Crisis (Evercade) and Shadow the Hedgehog (PS2)
Re: Reaction: With Xenoblade Chronicles X On Switch, The Wii U's Demise Is Complete
I honestly use my Wii U more than my Switch. Though probably more for Wii software than Wii U software.
I just copped Super Luigi U in its green case last week though so my Wii U gets plenty of love to this day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th October)
Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) and Xeno Crisis (Evercade)
Re: Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Generations' writing was downright lousy (like literally every Sonic game in the 2010s, my word...) So in this case I'll take the change.
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
If it happens it happens. But my perception of Ubisoft is at an all time low. Genuinely at the point where I wish they'd just sell the Rayman IP to someone else with platformer experience.
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Reportedly Disbanded By Ubisoft
Please just sell the rights to Rayman and Prince of Persia at this rate.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On A New Game
How about a return to the Star Fox concept that evolved into Kid Icarus Uprising?
Re: Review: Nikoderiko: The Magical World (Switch) - A Gleeful DKC Tribute, But Light On New Ideas
I'm hardly going to criticize a game for not having 'new ideas' if the ideas present are done well and the core game is fun. Absolutely on my radar, but I hope a physical is in the works. $30 for a mere digital version of a game is ehhhhh.
Re: Every New Game For Atari 50's New Paid DLC Has Been Revealed
This is only 19 of the 39 games incoming, so I'll save my gripes about no Jaguar, Atari 8-bit or Lynx. What is here is very cool, and I'm even more interested in the interviews in the timelines.
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Announced For Switch
The Blood Omen love in these early comments delights me. These are fantastic games and contain some of the best narrative you'll find in... maybe any visual media to be honest.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st September)
Army Men: World War (PC) and Toree Genesis (Switch)
Re: Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer 'Nikoderiko' Hits Switch Next Month
@Dakotastomp I can't believe I said Taz lol. Thanks for pointing that out. Something in the environment design reminds me of those games I guess.
Re: Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer 'Nikoderiko' Hits Switch Next Month
Its like DKCR, Taz the Tazmanian Tiger and Crash Bandicoot formed a combiner. This looks so cool.
Re: Video: Gather 'Round Kids, Sakurai Talks About CRT Displays
Bruh I've literally never been without a CRT TV for long. When my last one kicked the bucket I got another. That's what a TV 'is' to me. A flat screen is something fancy and for the ultra modern stuff, of which I have a lot less of.
Re: Atari Revives An Iconic Racing Gem With 'Fatal Run 2089' For Switch
My word its cool to see some budget go into a long-dormant Atari IP. Good as the recharged games can be, their mobile phonesque visuals are offputting. This looks, like Likely put it, a dumb and fun arcade racer and I'm here for it.
Re: Review: Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (Switch) - A Faithful Remaster For Jango Fett, Warts And All
"Not canon" Disney's canon. The one to ignore.
Having played through this on PS2 for the first time a few years ago I was expecting something like this. Bounty Hunter is an excellent concept with some very fun mechanics (that jetpack basically saves the whole game tbh) but its one of the lesser Star Wars titles from the 2000s imo.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th July)
Wario Land: Shake It! (Wii) and Motorstorm (PS3)
Re: Atari 50 Game List - Every Playable Game In The Anniversary Celebration, Expanded Edition
I'm having lowered expectations for Jaguar additions but Jaguar CD titles like the previously mentioned Battlemorph and Iron Soldier 2 would be very exciting. Heck I'd take some more of the Jag's weirder and more infamous titles like Ultra Vortek or Kasumi Ninja.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th June)
Flea! (Evercade) Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PS1)
Re: Atooi's Switch Game 'Hatch Tales' Has Been Delayed (Again)
Delayed in order to port Moon Chronicles off the 3DS right...? Right...?
All good things in time but yikes.