MeloMan

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!

It's so confusing and overused these days. I can never tell if it's by, and, or, times, cross, or just silent. I just try to wait for what the developers say it should be and go with that.

I use the wishlist for games I know I want but waiting for a sale, games I'm curious about and hoping for a review before deciding to purchase, or as reminders of games I intend to rent through GameFly. If it's something I'm looking to be on sale, and the sale is usually poor or nonexistent, then I turn to Deku Deals to alert me. I can't say it's a scrapbook for me per se, but it is a to do list of sorts.

Way late, but I've been playing Mario & Luigi: Brothership and Taito Milestones 3.

I look forward to the long awaited XCX2. Next year might be too soon, but maybe 2027. Here's hoping.

Wow, what a milestone. And such a landmark game. Hamster is doing the preservation god's work. I'll likely pick it up at some point. Now... how about more (and more frequent) sales for your Arcade Archive series, hm?

I like the game, but didn't know there's 23 worlds, wtf. With all the mini games, specific exercises, etc, 10-12 worlds ought to have been enough, I think, but hey, worthy investment, I suppose.

Happy Holidays, NL!

I decided to download a game or two I've been meaning to: Taito Milestones 3, Chained Echoes, and Freedom Planet 2-- They've all got deep sales at the moment. In other news, not long after returning from an extended stay at my mom's house did my TV's picture decided to bite it. How un-Merry Christmas that was. Back to my mom's to get my old TV I gave her as a spare. In brighter news, this sets me up to get a 4K TV with 120fps over my 4K 60fps that died, so I'll be playing Switch 2 in style once I get one. Happy Gaming, Everyone!

Here comes the dev complaints and excuses. Vapoerware until present. Make it work or concede. Glad I'm not pining for it.

Project M... a horror game featuring Mario...?

I swear I don't even care to entertain anymore about censorship. I'm just glad i got to see the game in action and like what I see.

One day I'll get to Blade Chimera.

Pixels over cartoon ftw.

It's still amazing to hear how many devs got into the industry because of SMB. It wasn't the first video game I played, but it was the one that solidified video games becoming a major part of my life for the years that followed.

At this rate, we will get the entire Trails series in one place. Amazing how far they've come.

No Laura makes me sad. Guess she's gone...

Very nice. I enjoyed it as a fan.

Now this is an original plot. Sounds interesting.

Oh yes, this one's worth it. Good drop.

@dudujencarelli I definitely agree that post SNES the X series got worse. That's why I hope an X9 can return to basics similar to how MM9 did at the time for the original series. Guess it all comes down to the direction.

Ouch that price, but damn they look nice.

I beat The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom this weekend, so that's done. I was gonna dabble with Rocket League and probably finish Karateka the game, then play the remaster at a later time.

The castle on a bland background seemed lazy for a Mega Man cover to me, so I always hated MM6's box art 😆
I prefer the intended artwork any day over interpretations, so JP ftw today.

Damn, what a trailer. Got my interest.

I'll end up seeing this one way or another, but I couldn't get with the trailer. Maybe a future trailer will help.

I'll take it. So no more series numbering huh? Is Mega Man:DO short for dozen? I'm just glad Capcom is still showing the series love. Just wish we could get MMX9 or MML3 still.

Ah ok... so first and foremost R-Type III. Did I play this? Ugh, I can't remember. I like R-Type, I just wish I kept up with the series better.

Some more curios for me to dabble with. Like all games in NSO, I'll give them a go.

@Mattock1987 Like, really though. I thought this was a shoo-in ever since Sin & Punishment launched day 1. Still waiting.

Huh... I hadn't realized it was for Switch 1 as well. Not really a big deal-- Method to play is the next thing I gotta figure out. I'm poised to drop a G investing in NS2 next year...

Nice. This was another one I always meant to play.

The man returns!

Whatever happened, it worked for me.

Damn that Japanese one looks more exciting. That's where my vote went.

Sigh... I remember when I was that kid myself. I stared 6 Switch 2's in the face at a local Target recently, helpless to do anything as my wallet has been decimated this year, and not because of gaming. When Switch 2 dropped this past June, I already resolved to circle back on it June 2026. Being a life gamer only gets tougher with age, and in my household, I'm the only gamer, so no one "gets it". I'll manage it until my dying day, that's all I know.

Good to know this exists. I loved Year Walk particularly-- So haunting, and I played it at the end of the year in the dark just for ambiance.