3D Land is kind of underrated in my opinion, when compared to other Mario games. Same goes for 3D World actually. I'd buy a Switch port in a heartbeat.
Today after work I am going to start The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Other than that, I'll be dipping into Mario Tennis Aces and Mario Golf: Super Rush online multiplayer.
@Alpha008 it really doesn't. They'll just be trading as and listed on stock exchanges as Everplay. You'll still see Team17 on anything they publish or develop.
If you're concerned about what this means for the iconic 'Team17' name, then worry not. Everplay states that the branding for the developer, video games label, and publisher will remain, allowing it to continue operating as it does today.
This is a real shame, but it's better to cancel the game than to carry on without the passion that was so evident in Celeste. Good luck to Maddy and the rest in whatever's next for them.
@AmplifyMJ see, I'm the opposite. I've played through Celeste twice and adore it. Hollow Knight, however, I've tried twice to get into and just can't.
I started Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury last weekend, due to a hankering for level-based Mario. Since then I've done everything in 3D World except finish every level with every character, because bugger off I'm not doing that. I've also got 69 (nice) of the Cat Shines in Bowser's Fury. I'd never played it before and it's pretty damn good; I'll definitely be going for all 100 shines! I'd like the next mainline Mario game to really flesh out the idea of open world Mario.
Also still playing New Pokémon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Helldivers 2.
Still playing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and New Pokémon Snap. After 100%-ing Super Mario Bros. Wonder, I had a hankering for some more level-based Mario, so picked up Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, which is definitely scratching that itch.
My brother got me New Pokémon Snap and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for my birthday, so I've been playing those. Good thing he bought me Switch games really, as I've not been well (man flu, so I may as well be dying) the past few days, so I haven't felt like sitting at the desk. Incidentally, I haven't played Helldivers 2 in 4 days; I don't know if the shaking is from the illness or from withdrawal.
I went through and redownloaded a load of games from the first time I had a Switch and never finished. I've been playing BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Oh and Helldivers 2 because I have a problem.
Good on the devs of Thank Goodness You're Here! for having their debut game even considered for best game. If I were them, I'd be extremely proud of that, even if it doesn't make it to the final list of nominees.
My journey to 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is nearing its end. I have all the wonder seeds, purple coins, standees and flag poles; I just need the last badge and I'm done.
I jumped into Pokémon Unite for the first time this week. I've played eight matches, won seven of them and been the highest scoring player (across both teams) in six of them, so one of three things is happening:
1. there are CPU "players" in matches
2. everyone is rubbish at this game
3. I am s**t hot at this game
As a guy with some pretty severe vision issues, this is a common thing with Switch games. I’ve long accepted there are just some games I cannot read in handheld mode. Even just menu options can be hard sometimes. I wish devs would consider this more.
Same here. The one that always springs to mind for me is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. So much of the text was not only small but on a stylised background that made it hard to read on a TV for me and impossible to read in handheld mode.
@Max_the_German Nintendo is easily one of the worst developers when it comes to accessibility.
@SwitchVogel thanks! I only ask because even when Dragon Age XI first came out, it didn't have the orchestral soundtrack; it was added in the Definitive Edition release. Something to do with the composer - not Squeenix - actually owning the rights to the music if I remember correctly.
I have to respectfully disagree with Kaze and the Wild Masks being "an absolute pleasure from start to finish". It's the one of the least enjoyable platformers I've ever played.
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Re: Random: Oh No, You Can Buy A Life-Sized Gardevoir Plush From Pokémon Center
PSA: Wash out your Gardevoir plush after each use.
Re: Rumour: Switch 2 Game Cases Might Take Up More Space On Your Shelf
The current Switch cases are already a ridiculous size for the cards. This would just be stupid.
Re: Random: This Super Mario 3D Land Mod Makes Us Long For A Switch Port
3D Land is kind of underrated in my opinion, when compared to other Mario games. Same goes for 3D World actually. I'd buy a Switch port in a heartbeat.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)
Today after work I am going to start The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Other than that, I'll be dipping into Mario Tennis Aces and Mario Golf: Super Rush online multiplayer.
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
She's persevering despite the setbacks and increased challenge. At 3 years old. She's going to be fine.
Re: EA's Share Price Plummets After Reports Of Disappointing Financial Performance
Plants vs. Zombies 3?!? Why is this the first I'm hearing of a Plants vs. Zombies 3?!
Re: Team17 Group Is Rebranding, But The Iconic Name Isn't Disappearing
@Alpha008 it really doesn't. They'll just be trading as and listed on stock exchanges as Everplay. You'll still see Team17 on anything they publish or develop.
Re: Celeste Dev Makes "Difficult Decision" To Cancel New Game Earthblade
This is a real shame, but it's better to cancel the game than to carry on without the passion that was so evident in Celeste. Good luck to Maddy and the rest in whatever's next for them.
@AmplifyMJ see, I'm the opposite. I've played through Celeste twice and adore it. Hollow Knight, however, I've tried twice to get into and just can't.
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Barrels Past The Competition To Claim Gold
@Max_the_German I haven't played Returns before either, so I'm going to be picking it up soon. I played Tropical Freeze and it's peak 2D platforming 👌
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Barrels Past The Competition To Claim Gold
"They already brought this game out twice before!", they said on social media. "No one wants this game!!!", they declared in comments sections.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2.
That we know of.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th January)
I started Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury last weekend, due to a hankering for level-based Mario. Since then I've done everything in 3D World except finish every level with every character, because bugger off I'm not doing that. I've also got 69 (nice) of the Cat Shines in Bowser's Fury. I'd never played it before and it's pretty damn good; I'll definitely be going for all 100 shines! I'd like the next mainline Mario game to really flesh out the idea of open world Mario.
Also still playing New Pokémon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Helldivers 2.
Re: So, Have You Pre-Ordered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
@VoidofLight ported time and time again? It's been ported once prior to this 🤣 twice if you count a version that only released in China.
Re: Review: Freedom Wars Remastered (Switch) - A Fair Reprieve For One Of PS Vita's Best
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Re: Review: Freedom Wars Remastered (Switch) - A Fair Reprieve For One Of PS Vita's Best
@Samalik I wonder...
Re: Review: Freedom Wars Remastered (Switch) - A Fair Reprieve For One Of PS Vita's Best
@Samalik I rolled my eyes so hard at this comment they nearly rolled out of my head 🙄
Re: Switch's First 'Rebootless Update' Of 2025 Is Now Live, Here Are The Details
@OctolingKing13 it's said that if every person in China jumped at the same time, the vibration would be felt the world over.
Switches would be unaffected.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th January)
Still playing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and New Pokémon Snap. After 100%-ing Super Mario Bros. Wonder, I had a hankering for some more level-based Mario, so picked up Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, which is definitely scratching that itch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (New Year Edition)
My brother got me New Pokémon Snap and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for my birthday, so I've been playing those. Good thing he bought me Switch games really, as I've not been well (man flu, so I may as well be dying) the past few days, so I haven't felt like sitting at the desk. Incidentally, I haven't played Helldivers 2 in 4 days; I don't know if the shaking is from the illness or from withdrawal.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds Super Mario 64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Now we're talking!
@Dev1024 I've personally always been into SM64's end credits music 👌
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Christmas 2024 Edition)
I went through and redownloaded a load of games from the first time I had a Switch and never finished. I've been playing BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Oh and Helldivers 2 because I have a problem.
Re: Random: 'Monkey Kong' On Switch Reminds Us Of Nintendo's '83 Legal Battle
Anybody watched gameplay of this? It's hilarious.
Re: Catly Developer Says Game Does Not Use Generative AI, Blockchain Tech, Or NFTs
You've somehow managed to make cats ugly.
Congratulations.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Okami
Um, excuse me, but where's the IGN watermark?
Re: Round Up: The First Reviews For Super Nintendo World: Donkey Kong Country Are In
What did Famitsu give it?
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Makes The Longlist For BAFTA's 2025 'Best Game' Award
Good on the devs of Thank Goodness You're Here! for having their debut game even considered for best game. If I were them, I'd be extremely proud of that, even if it doesn't make it to the final list of nominees.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
I did it. I got 100% in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. I'm not sure any other game will ever fill the void I currently feel in my soul.
Oh no, wait, Helldivers 2 still has its claws in me. I'm ok 👍
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th November)
@Zuljaras I like seeing these pictures every week.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th November)
My journey to 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is nearing its end. I have all the wonder seeds, purple coins, standees and flag poles; I just need the last badge and I'm done.
I jumped into Pokémon Unite for the first time this week. I've played eight matches, won seven of them and been the highest scoring player (across both teams) in six of them, so one of three things is happening:
1. there are CPU "players" in matches
2. everyone is rubbish at this game
3. I am s**t hot at this game
Re: Dave The Diver Has Now Sold Over 5 Million Copies
@Neckcrane is it? So what's Dave, a nickname like?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd November)
@JimNorman it's just the one Dragon actually.
Re: Poll: Was The Nintendo DS Prototype Really So Ugly?
Yes. Yes it was.
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Some Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Players Are Struggling With The "Small" Text
@ThomGee
Same here. The one that always springs to mind for me is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. So much of the text was not only small but on a stylised background that made it hard to read on a TV for me and impossible to read in handheld mode.
@Max_the_German Nintendo is easily one of the worst developers when it comes to accessibility.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some Frames
@SwitchVogel thanks! I only ask because even when Dragon Age XI first came out, it didn't have the orchestral soundtrack; it was added in the Definitive Edition release. Something to do with the composer - not Squeenix - actually owning the rights to the music if I remember correctly.
Re: Random: Iconic 'DK Rap' Song Has Been Remade 25 Years Later
If the DK Rap kissed me and gave me a million quid, it still wouldn't be good.
Re: Here's A Look At Sonic The Hedgehog 3's New Movie Poster
@obijuankanoobie I can think of far worse ways to celebrate. Have fun, and congratulations.
Re: 62 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Black Friday Sale (Europe)
I have to respectfully disagree with Kaze and the Wild Masks being "an absolute pleasure from start to finish". It's the one of the least enjoyable platformers I've ever played.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Double Dragon (NES)
What did I vote for? I'll give you a clue:
DILLON!!! YOU SON OF A B***H!!!
Re: Sonic 3 Director Teases Another Character Reveal At The End Of The Movie
I'd like to see Metal Sonic debut, on the condition that Amy doesn't come with it because I find her insufferable.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some Frames
I'm a big fan of the HD-2D aesthetic. I really enjoyed Octopath Traveler and its sequel. Haven't played Triangle Strategy (yet).
@SwitchVogel is the soundtrack orchestral this time around?
Re: Sonic Team Producer Says Revivals Of Older Entries Remain Appealing
@LikelySatan HEY!!! I both resent and resemble that remark.
@Erigen now with tongue.
@MirrorFate2 as a Sonic fan, I am acutely aware of my sickness and find it funny.
Re: Nintendo Is Handed Another Lawsuit Win After Accused Switch "Pirate" Fails To Plead
@shiftbarackyeaugh this has been my stance as well. If the company will sell it to me, I'll buy it. If they won't... 🤷
Re: RiME And 'Song Of Nunu' Developer Tequila Works Has Filed For Insolvency
@Yalloo The translation for the Spanish word gusto is taste, but I assumed that "to make games with gusto" meant to make them with enthusiasm.
Re: Random: Don't Let Pets Wii On Your Switch, Warns Nintendo
@Mgalens precisely.
Re: Random: Don't Let Pets Wii On Your Switch, Warns Nintendo
I've been peeing on all my electronics for years with no issues.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)
I'd also also also like to add that I've been using @PJOReilly's guides for both games. Super helpful 👍👍👍
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Expansion
"Nintendo Direct Announced" (GASP!!!!!!)...
"For Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Expansion." Aw.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)
I've got perfect in every normal, plus and expert level in Mario vs. Donkey Kong, so now it's time to go through in time trial mode.
I'm also going for 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder; so far I've beaten Bowser and got all the Wonder Seeds.
Also also, I'm playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I'm just going through the story at the moment.
Who's playing Hentai Parody: Tentacle Slayer? Come on, own up.
Re: Nintendo Suing Streamer For Allegedly Broadcasting "Pirated" Switch Games Ahead Of Official Release
"Videotaping this crime spree is the best idea we ever had!"
Re: Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Joeynator3000
-be stable as f**k.