MeloMan

A Nintendo IP that is not originated in a video game... that's an interesting prospect. Like anybody in the history of the world who has ever created a character, it has to be compelling enough that someone would care. More interesting is that this character would have to epitomize Nintendo. That's pretty challenging but I'm here for it.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo uses AI for creative purposes, but will remain stringent on the final product using generated AI for at least the near foreseeable future. As long as the final product isn't AI jank/slop then I'm ok.

I thought I remember reading somewhere that the dev intended to add online? Guess it's really moot now. Sad to see it go, it was a fun ride, pun intended.

I feel like a handheld would be too on the nose. I feel they're more likely to follow the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate format. Who knows.

For me it's Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. Just had a bout with Na'el x Alpha and N, so more details have just been provided to Matthew finally and Origin appears above. Moving right along, then...

This article was RIGHT on time, as I am literally wracking my brain about an express MicroSD card. I'm not even taking my NS2 out the box until I get one. In my heart I want to pony up for a 1TB, but my priorities just won't let me spare that cash until MONTHS from now. So I've decided to split the difference and settle for a 512GB. I can do the $100-$150 range for a card, though I'm currently eyeing the ONN 512GB Express MicroSD card for $84 at Walmart, which is the cheapest UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3, A1, V30 I've seen so far. I just hope it isn't garbage.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed for me. Just made it to the Liberators base. So shocked to see the adult versions of a couple of old characters... It's like catching up with old friends. Now to find out why they're here.

The N64 served its purpose as an introductory 3D controller since 3D was so new at the time. We didn't even know if the analog stick was ever going to take over the driver position that the d-pad remained in. Further, the d-pad allowed for 2D play still should a game need it during that transition period. In short, it was just a controller of its time. Opinion is divided whether it's a "good" controller. My own personal opinion is that it was good for the time but woefully outdated today. The only true redeeming quality I love about it is the size of the handles-- No other controller's handles have ever fit my hands so well.

Kaaaaa-HAAAAH!! That is all.

It'll be a while before I likely get to this game. Hopefully they can have those performance issues patched out. Either way it's on my wish list to play one day.

It's funny how far certain games go on Switch, but this game catches Nintendo's ire-- It's really odd.

Hard to say what it all means, but even based on the little we did see, I have to assume it will at least look different from the 3D remake even if the gameplay is the same. We'll see soon enough.

I literally just got a Switch 2-- It's still in the box until I can get a good mem card, but all the 512GB are $100 currently, unless I go for a refurbished for half as much, but I don't trust them. I've done the data math on my Switch 1, and all of my current save data will fit internally in the Switch 2, but I don't want to transfer data to the internal storage only to transfer it again to the mem card, so I'll wait. I also need to get a travel case and the Pro Controller, which will be last. THEN I'll be ready to rock.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed for me, so I'm getting stuck in. Matthew and A are... interesting... so far. I got a little F-Zero 99 in, so that was fun to play since it's been so long. I'm debating tapping into Pokémon Champions... I need to make headway with that.

Besides what the author mentioned, I'd like a snapier menu and menu screen transition. And by extension easier item switching. It was a slog to drop in and out of the menu by today's standards.

I know you can't please everyone, but this was one helluva Direct. SO many interesting games to me.

Now, this is one game I never thought would ever come to Nintendo. I've heard nothing but great things.

Capcom is really bangin' this gen.

Great, Wolverine colored controllers. Wish I coulda got them when I got my Switch 2 but eh...

4 characters now eh? Sigh. I didn't have the time to play through 3H 2-3 more times, especially with all the school padding, but here we are. I'll figure out my character of choice soon enough.

I need to get around to playing this especially since I've beaten Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now. I guess good things come to those who wait, though I wasn't trying to wait, it just worked out that way. Might as well play it on my shiny new Switch 2.

I'm not mad it happened to them. When my joy-cons started drifting, I sent them to Nintendo, and have had zero issues since. I wonder why? If I was willing to open it up and find out, I bet there are some better parts used that are different from the original parts. I'm sure there's someone out there who has a video on this, but that's my unproven theory anyway. The point is, the drift was real. And there's more proof that it was real than Nintendo can deny it it wasn't. This may have been more or less a drop in the bucket, but I still say if they admitted it and fixed it accordingly, they save themselves the headache of litigation.

I beat Xenoblade Chronicles 3 last night, so now I'm taking a short break before playing Future Redeemed. I'll be busy with some other birthday weekend things so I'm not sure what else I'll play.

I beat Xenoblade Chronicles 3 last night, so now I'm taking a short break before playing Future Redeemed. I'll be busy with some other birthday weekend things so I'm not sure what else I'll play.

Not a bad amount of time. I'm a little burnt out on RPGs that take 80 to 200 hours.

Oh yeah, this one was fun. It satiated my Mega Man itch decently. Very glad to know it'll have a sequel.

I hope this game will do well. If it does then they can go ahead and use this engine for a new game. I wonder if they would try to do a Star Fox 2 remake?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for me. Just battled D and J in the Cloudkeep. I'll check out the Ball x Pit free trial to see how I feel about it. I may try to get in a loop of Donkey Kong arcade what with Donkey Kong 64 dropping.

I'm just looking for gyro controls for the pro controller. PLEASE.

FINALLY! Time to get my Legend of Castlevania on!

Hopefully I'll get into this game before it's too late.

Oh yes, the game that broke my back when it came to platformer collectathons. I'm happy for those that have been waiting on it. Now if I could just see Super Smash Bros., Conker's Bad Fur Day, Diddy Kong Racing, and... Mischief Makers.... I think I'll be satisfied.

I have yet to play this anyway so this works.

The music drew me in. Looking forward to hearing more about this game.

En route to finding the Queen(s?) in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, but not before visiting Colony Omega per Mio's request.
I've been feeling arcade retro lately, so I'll do a couple rounds of Arcade Archives Donkey Kong Jr.... Maybe something out of Pac-Man Museum+ too for good measure. Those games are comfort food for me.

I still like ALttP's renditions better for some tracks, but ALBW has some nice upgraded tunes and original tracks.

I thought the whole series, spin off and all, concluded with Gunvolt 3, but I'll take an iX 3. Wasn't crazy about the story in iX 2, but the gameplay was a lot of fun.

I played enough of the demo to get the gist of the game. It felt like it was a good-bad game-- Janky, wonky, and loose, but feels deliberate. It's like it intentionally was created this way so it captures that classic bad Bubsy, but good enough to be playable. Hard to explain. But nonetheless, it's a pass for me. Happy for the Bubsy fans.

This is looking like a LEGO set dedicated to the original DK. I'm all for that retro. Can't wait to see what form it takes.

@HammerGalladeBro You must be as old as me if you called it the Pie Factory

TressFX? TRES.. emmé? 🤔

@Serena_ Games I play in between other meatier, more time intensive games.

WarioWare and SnapChat had a child, eh?

Appreciate the review. The 2nd opinion really drives it home for me. I figured it was an easy going, "tweener" game (a game I can dabble in between other heavier hitting games). If I get a gap in my game schedule (doubtful), I'll try to rent it, but I'm not in a rush.

I hadn't even heard of Suika Game. Further, I'm not a fan of all puzzlers, so only certain ones can capture my interest-- This one actually may pull me in.

@geox30 Yep, grabbed me by the retro feels, too.

I just learned that they even had a "target of 800" for the Arcade Archives series-- I do hope they'll continue past that. I'm holding out hope for Tapper, Popeye, and one other arcade game I have searched high and low for that I've forgotten the name of (but would know it on sight).
As for Console Archives... it's SUCH a vast category, and considering how many console games "exist", I can't really find the same consistent excitement of anticipation-- I'll just have to see where it goes in time.

I'm waiting for the review. I feel I will play it somewhere down the line, but I have several games I will likely play ahead of it. It just seems like a game to poke around in, but I'm not itching to play it for some reason. I definitely see a brilliance... I dunno.

Besides Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (just liberated Agnus Castle), It looks like Some $499.99 Switch 2 bundles with a game download are in the wild already! Found one bundled with MKW at Meijer-- The last one.

Edit: False alarm it was actually the regular Switch 2-- They just had it in the wrong spot. It's okay I'll still get MKW later.

My plans cannot be thwarted! All your Nintendo base are belong to me!

Since this is releasing for a new generation, I hope that this game sells well enough to garner a sequel. Maybe a full blown Star Fox 2 remake, or even an original adventure with this same engine. Skies the limit, so I'm pulling for this game.

Same Sega. Aiming big which I appreciate, but seldom coming through most times. Nonetheless, I look forward to their output surprising me.