MeloMan

There's a bajillion console games that could be on this Console Archives. I'm hoping it will get some deep cuts that you can't find much anymore. NGII seems like an odd one to start with but, let's go!

Grace is perfect, but what did they do to my boy Leon?!

So finally Nintendo gets to get the latest and greatest Tales game rather than catch ups of the past? Nice.

Love the pedigree of talent, hate the mobile origins. I won't go as far as to say it's a pass, but I'm going to need some convincing to stick it out.

All I'm looking for is:

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Rhythm Heaven Groove

Once I get my Switch 2, I'll pursue:

Mario Kart World
Donkey Kong Bananza
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

The funny part is everywhere I go I see this system on the store shelf, so it's impressive the numbers so far. If I didn't have other priorities I would snatch up a Switch 2 right now.

Impressive. Simply impressive. And that's despite the fact that Switch 2 dropped. I'm sure they'll continue to find just as many ghost PS2 sales as they will continue to find ghost Switch 1 sales, so that goal post battle will probably continue for the next few years lol.

I consider some of these extras to be great if you hadn't played it the first time around. But since I've played the vanilla game the first go around, I'll be spending my time elsewhere on other games.

I wasn't interested, but I'm intrigued to see how this one turns out.

Dang, if only the controller came with it.

I think when Sega doesn't try to copy Nintendo on concepts, that's when they shine the best. Original stuff from Sega that Nintendo doesn't do, at times, has been more memorable.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership — Invading Fortress Zokket today. Debating if I want to finish my last side quests... I'm kinda over it. Already lv. 43, so I'm good to go.
My gaming partner is coming though and it's his birthday, so we're going to get some brawlers in of varying degrees.

Yoshi, Fire Emblem, and Mina for me.

I wish I had got into the River City Saga games, I would probably still be playing them to this day. But I'll just stick to the basic River City related games for now.

My God I'm so hyped for this!

I usually don't just "buy because", but I'm getting the Virtual Boy headset no matter what, and this just sweetened the incentive. In the end, pointless much? You betcha. But hey gamers... AmIright?

I played the Batman Telltale game and enjoyed it, so I'm interested in this game.

Okay, Nintendo thought about a few things before they put Virtual Boy on the nso. Now I'm impressed.

Wait, no Veediots?

See now, this was a slight theory I had for why they even wasted time putting Virtual Boy on NSO... canceled or unreleased games. This makes it that much more exciting for me now.

I won't go as far as to say the game will change your life, but if you're a person who likes a wide birth of RPGs and have an inkling of interest, then I do recommend playing this game. It definitely won't be time wasted.

Ugh, I really need to slow down when reading headlines. I thought it was Terranigma news 😆

Damn. Clearly he has some pivotal roll. in some games during my upbringing. Much respect, thank you Konno-san.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership continued. I'm about to face Bowser on Wayaway Island.

Couple huh? Wario and Waluigi confirmed!

I was so dumbfounded when I saw the video that I... Just downloaded the demo lol.

First, congratulations Alana!! A family of gamers? If I could be so lucky!

This was a great article. I think about the years past in my life and where I was with gaming. I think about my wonder years as a kid in the 80s and the revolution of Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and more. I think about my teenage coming-of-age years in the 90s and playing spiritual, philosophical, or heart tugging RPGs that impacted my view in life like Illusion of Gaia, Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, or Chrono Trigger. Then going off to college to play during the couch co-op N64 generation, experiencing the likes of Goldeneye, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Kart 64. Once into the 2000s, I found a great group of life long friends in my adult 20s to share all past gaming experiences with, as well as new Gamecube experiences at that time. Animal Crossing came along at this time, and it was a game that felt like a mirror for me-- I was busy trying to have agency over my life, just like you do in Animal Crossing. It felt good to accomplish things in real life, then do the same in the game. I last left off with Wild World as I just wasn't able to maintain the two lives and still play other games but maybe... Just maybe, I will return to it one day-- Perhaps with someone who loves games like I do.

I got the third great Lighthouse beaten in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. So I just made progress into the 4th sea. The difficulty is really ramping up now! I was kind of just disposing of things with moderate effort, but now I'm actually going to have to roll my sleeves up. Fine by me!

I know I'm not the first to say it but I'm just chirping in my own two cents. I first read the tagline thinking it was going to be released on Netflix and I was like wow. Then I kept reading. I still feel like it's a little soon to tell the world that. I feel like a lot of people will simply just wait until it lands on Netflix, which will be quite a while after it releases, but I feel it might hurt some initial release sales. Then again, if it's good enough, and word of mouth is good enough, people will still see it in the show, and it will print the money anyway. As long as it turns out good I don't care where or when I see it. But I would love to see it in theaters.

I know this isn't likely to happen, but if Skies of Arcadia is ever a part of it, let me know. As an aside, I'll take Skies of Arcadia Legends on the GameCube Classics. I guess what I'm saying is, I just want to play Skies of Arcadia.

In actuality, Sonic's foot should always be in front of Mario's since he's about speed. They really should be asking questions like, "Why is anyone competing against Sonic in an Olympic sport that involves running?"
As an aside, if Mario is the better jumper, they should have portraits of Mario higher than Sonic.

Lolwut?! 😂
I swear it never ends...

She's taking over at a challenging time. The lightning in the bottle that was the Switch so far is being maintained with Switch 2 to an extent, but there are challenges still in keeping that positive spin going and overseeing success in this generation. All in a boss' day's work, but I wish her success and hopefully we'll get to hear from her more often than Doug Bowser had.

The end of the beginning of courage, reasoning, and seaweed 10. Wow.

Oh, hell yes. Finally Rescue Rangers and DuckTales 2. Didn't even know there was a Rescue Rangers 2, but I'll be playing it now.

Still playing the game, but I've heard a tune or two that I'm glad I'll be able to hear again. I particularly liked an islet theme. Ah well, back to the game.

I'll say what I always say to things like this: Games, games, games, and more games. I think we're long past the sticker shock now, so you need more bangers to drive the system. Stuff is here, stuff is coming, and I think the system will be just fine once there's more stuff to play for different types of gamers. It hasn't been out for a year yet... Game on and keep calm.

I'm sure I'm going to say anything that hasn't been said already but I'll weigh in. If a game was created, by human developers using tools that were 100% AI, those same human developers curated the rough edges, literally the gameplay/visuals/audio wound up rock solid, and it became game of the year, would anyone care that it was mostly AI generated?
That's one question. Another question is, how likely will AI games race to the bottom for the future of the video game industry? Specifically, when developers merely use AI to simply spit out shovelware-- It's likely to be exponential. Courageous Nori 10 is likely a great candidate of such trash.
I guess it will all come down to how much guardrailing is put in place, and also, how much we vote with our wallets.

The game mechanic oddly makes me think of Arranger...

Welcome to NL, Mai!

I'm continuing Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Heading to Heatfreeze now.

Nintendo these days is trying to celebrate all things Nintendo, and I'm glad they've reached a point of success that they can appreciate their missteps now. It'll be a while before Wii U gets that kind of revisit, but I'm sure they will when the time comes.

I'm coming Nintendo just give me until June. Also this will give me more time to catch up the games on Switch 2 once I get one.

I will always love LEGO. As much as I had fun with it in the '80s, I was born in the wrong age. I have no idea that it was going to become the phenomenon that it is today. I only wish I had the money, time, and space for a lot of it. The applications of this smart brick definitely take LEGOs to a new level. Even if it was just for lighting, I can make my dream LEGO City light up-- The ideas are endless. Well played LEGO, well played.

@Adamn You are not alone. I've avoided Deltarune like the plague because I'd rather play the whole thing at once. It's taking too long for me though.

For now, I'll continue Mario & Luigi: Brothership. I'm roaming Lottacoins Isle at the moment in the run up to the 2nd great lighthouse.

I had a glimmer of hope for a Mickey Mouse: Enchanted Wonderland but of course not.

Space Invaders II is on there too? I missed that.

Happy New Year NL and everyone.

It's been short fun. Won't be the same having a Nintendo character named Nintendo employee no longer around... Once in a lifetime thing. Good luck on your future endeavors, Doug!