MischiefMaker

Metroid Dread and loving it. Would be nice to have a switch 2 upgrade for it but great as it is.

If I get time I might also play a little bit of Mario Kart World

Spent the weekend in London (we came to see Hamilton which was a Xmas present for my daughter, it was great!). Just heading back on the train now. Left the switch 2 at home so only played Steamworld Quest a bit on my iPad. However I do have tomorrow off work so might start Metroid Dread

I finished Hogwarts Legacy (not 100% but life’s too short and the backlog too long) - enjoyed it but I’m ready to move on. It was my birthday in the week and I got Metroid Dread so will be starting that as my next ‘main’ game. However I’ve decided to play a bit of Mario Kart World and maybe some NSO first. Kind of forgot how good MKW is, since I moved onto other games after that initial week or two, and the improved map features stops the free roam from being frustrating. Fun times!

Plodding on with Hogwarts Legacy (can you plod on a broomstick??)

Keep getting tempted to start another game off the backlog but I want to finish up the story on this first.

Hogwart’s Legacy still, for at least another couple of weeks. Also need to find a deal for NSO family sub with expansion pass since that has run out. I really should play more of the GameCube etc games to get my moneys worth this next year!

Hogwart’s Legacy - at the rate I play and how long I have for games, I think I’ll be saying that for at least another couple of weeks. Enjoying the cosy vibes of Hogwart’s in winter, just a shame I hadn’t started a playing a bit earlier to experience that in December!

“Mine now, demiguise.” Still Hogwart’s Legacy. I was messing around with the tv for a while as I finally got a new tv with 4K but it was doing some strange blurring/tearing at the top of the screen any time I swung the camera around, but I seem to have somehow solved it now. Back to flying around the highlands then.

Also played a bit of Wario World gamecube on NSO. Quite liked it, not sure if I’ll play it to completion or not - too many games and not enough time!

@SoulChimera If you haven’t already, might be worth checking you have the pieces on the right way round. I thought mine was missing the A text too but then I realised I’d just already used the A brick the wrong way round (might even have been in a different place since it just looks like a normal grey block from 3 sides).

Or they could have just given you the wrong piece

I got one of these for Xmas and I absolutely love it. Have to admit, I got it wrong. Oops!

But they even included battery back up inside the Zelda cart which you only see when building it, so I was too busy being amazed by that.

Think I’m about halfway through the main story in Hogwarts Legacy. Enjoying it although as with all of these open world type games it is starting to feel a little repetitive at times so I might pause it for a couple of weeks and play something else for a bit. We’ll see.

@Crimson_Ridley I also got the Lego gameboy! Very excited.

Merry Xmas everyone!

Hogwart’s Legacy - Same as it will probably be for the next couple of months or more. Although I might dip in and out to try some of the NSO games at some point - feel I should be making better use of my subscription.

Also trying to resist the e shop sales - no point in extending the backlog any more!

@Ganner Quite jealous! I’m from the uk but I’m lucky to have been able to visit Universal Srudios in Florida and Japan. I’ve only ever been in blistering heat though - quite strange wandering through snowy Hogsmeade bathed in sweat!
I think they did a great job with the game, realising that world.

Hogwarts Legacy, which I suspect will be my answer for the next few weeks. Just got my first broom, and flying around outside Hogwarts is pretty much what I imagined it to be. I’m not obsessed with graphics in general but I am glad I held off for switch 2 with this one. It looks great and that does help with the world immersion

Hogwarts Legacy for me, still in the early stages and has a bit of the old open world pointless quest-ness about it, but the world itself is great. Feels like a good game for December.

I finally finished DK Banaza (beat the boss at least). I may return at some point to do more.

I also picked up a few digital games in the sale since I haven’t bought any in a while and it extended my NSO family membership which was about to run out. Got Anno Mutationem, Unicorn Overlord and Darkwood. Very much looking forward to playing all of them, but for now I’m starting Hogwarts Legacy from the backlog which seems a good xmassy choice!

DK Bananza - I do believe I’m almost at the end. It’s been quite a ride, I’ve loved it. More than Mario Odessey I think. I may go back and try and 100% it at some point down the line, but I think I’ll start something else off the backlog once I’ve beaten the main story.

DK Bananza - sub layer 1400. What a fun, inventive game it’s been so far! Maybe some more Hades, let’s see.

No change from the last few weeks - DK Bananza - towards the end (I think) of sub layer 1200 (or 1202 or whatever) and also Hades

Although fairly limited video game time - also some solo Spirit Island (board game) for brain-melting fun

Same as last few weeks - Donkey Kong Bananza and Hades. Just reached sub layer 1100 in the former - for some reason I had it in my head that 1000 would be the last one but clearly not!

And in Hades I’m struggling through the lower levels of pact of punishment to get more weapon upgrades and improve relationships with various gods etc. There’s no way I’ll ever beat the higher levels but I at least want to do the ‘main’ optional story stuff which I think I can manage. Crucially, I’m still enjoying it.

I sometimes listen to game soundtracks on YouTube while I work (typically non-Nintendo ones). It’s not free though - I have to pay for premium or tolerate the irritating ads that break the flow every few minutes. Yes, ad-supported might mean I’m not paying actual cash but I’m still paying with my time and attention.

Much prefer the relatively cheap ad-free music app

Hades and DK Bananza again. Loving both still.

Edit: I also picked up Steamworld Quest on iPad/iPhone for a cool 99p so may give that a go at some point

I have such nostalgia for the NES - playing Super Mario Bros on my mate’s NES was what started it all, and when me and my brother got our own one a year or two later it was amazing.

But I don’t play much now - there’s just so much other stuff to play and most NES games don’t hold up so well for me now, except Mario 1 and 3. When I do play, it’s on NSO as my NES was sold many years ago and I don’t want to play enough to invest in anything else.

DK Banaza - probably close to 2/3 through, although I think I will go back and try and 100% it afterwards. It’s a good game for a bit of occasional hand held play to get a few more bananas or fossils.

Maybe Hades too

I’ll have to return to Japan then! I managed to spend a small fortune in the existing 3 stores earlier this year. Don’t regret a penny of it.

If I do get to return one day, maybe I’ll even manage to get tickets for the museum in Kyoto. Imagine…

Donkey Kong Bananza - just made it to sub layer 700. And more Hades - I’m a bit rusty though after not playing for a good while.

Donkey Kong Bananza - just finished sub layer 300 (well, not finished-finished but you know). Also had a run of Hades - the first one so may play some more of that. I got the ‘proper’ ending a while back but haven’t done all the post game stuff, and it’s as fun as ever. I’m sure I’ll get the second game at some point but for now I’m happy to play this one a bit more alongside a ‘main’ game.

Started Donkey Kong Bananza and absolutely loving it! I’ve not been too fussed on 3d platforms lately but this game just oozes quality and fun. Think I prefer it to Mario Odessey. Whether I’ll go so far as to try and 100% it remains to be seen but for now I’m really enjoying uncovering all its secrets.

Sorely tempted to get Hades 2 as well but I enough of a backlog as it is so maybe down the road some time. There was also more I wanted to do in the first Hades. Too many games, too little time…

@molkom I had exactly the same experience as you for my holiday to Japan last month. Don’t worry though, still so much good stuff. I really liked Kyoto even without getting to the Nintendo museum. And the Mario bit at universal is very busy but great. I envy you going next month though- it was so hot in August!

Still a bit sore that I couldn’t get a ticket for the museum in the lottery when I went to Japan this summer. Not sure I’ll ever get another chance. Having said that I would love to return to Japan one day so who knows?

Just finished Virtue’s Last Reward on 3DS. Brain sufficiently melted. As others on here suggested it would have perhaps been good to play the first game first, but I get the gist. I’d like to play the final one but whether I’ll ever get round to it, who knows?

Not sure I’ll play anything else this weekend - taking my eldest to uni for the first time - but if so it’ll be something off the Switch or Switch 2 backlog. DK maybe? Or Hogwarts Legacy?

@Riku3456 I think I’ve missed that boat now! I’m probably 3/4 through Virtues Last Reward. About halfway through I looked up a plot overview for the first game and struggled to get my head around it! I can see the points where it follows on I think. Still enjoying it

@AJWolfTill First playthrough. I wasn’t really sure what to expect but it has gripped me! I never played the first game (999 I think?) so maybe I’ll go back and do that some day

Virtues Last Reward on 3DS. Maybe a little bit of Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart World too. Once I’m done with VLR it will be back to switch 2 properly again. Also by then my son will have gone to uni so I’ll actually get to use my own console again!

Virtue’s Last Reward on 3DS. I started playing on holiday but didn’t get as much time as I’d thought so still only about half way through now I’m back. I was tempted to give up due to the slow pace so I could get back to Switch 2, but the story has now got its hooks on me with the strange sci-fi mystery elements and intrigue.

I did also fire up Splatoon 3 for a few mins yesterday to try it on switch 2 and remind myself how bad I am at the game. Mainly because I bought myself 4 Splatoon amiibos in Japan despite deciding I wasn’t buying any more amiibos. Oops!

Still on hols (but not for much longer) so still minimal gaming time, but I will continue with Virtues Last Reward on 3DS on the flight home. Looking forward to trying out the DK Bananza cart I picked up in Tokyo when I get back, whilst regretting not buying both Alarmo and the Zelda 30th anniversary concert Cd while I was there

I’m in Japan, baby! Been here a week now and loving it, despite the heat. Spent a small fortune on amiibos, game soundtracks on CDs, Ghibli paraphernalia etc. Also bought DK Banaza today on a whim - only £33!! (6600 yen). But I won’t be playing it for a while as I didn’t bring my Switch 2. Instead I bought my 3DS, although I’ve barely had time to play that either. When I have been playing it has been Virtue’s Last Reward which I purchased in the final 3DS e shop sale. Quite liking it, and it suits the Japan vibe very well.

Also got to go to the Nintendo bit at Universal which was very cool (not literally - it was sweltering). All in all having a fantastic time in the home of Nintendo

No Man’s Sky. It’s starting to feel a bit grindy so I figure I’ll put some effort into trying to do the main story missions and then put it down, maybe pick up again in the future. But then I can’t help getting distracted by everything else!

Ideally I’d like to wrap it up before I go away on hols in a few days but let’s see

No Man’s Sky still. Progressing the missions and exploring the galaxy. Close to 50 hours and I’m still in the starting galaxy but it’s huge and I’m still finding undiscovered planets.

@Slideaway1983 Yeah it’s been a lot of fun so far! Pulp were great last night, and Hot Chip (dj set). Love the user name btw - one of my fave songs from teenage years

No Man’s Sky still. Tempted to buy a couple of games in the current sale too but not sure when I’d get round to playing them. Plus it’s a local music festival all weekend here in Sheffield and food and drink is not cheap there!

No man’s sky and Mario Kart World. Still.

I’m close to 40 hours in NMS and some elements are starting to lose their initial shine but there’s still plenty I want to do, not least the main story missions. And I still find a good game to relax with and just take my time.

@SpecialT Yeah for sure. Just need to go and mine some me stuff, oh wait what’s this weird planet that I just need to spend an hour exploring…

Same as ever! No Man’s Sky mainly with a bit of Mario Kart World on the side.

Loving them both still

Same as the last few - No Man’s Sky and Mario Kart World. More of the former at the moment just because there’s lots to do! But loving both.

@Whirlwound Yeah that’s what I’m hoping. I did see some dates added when I checked a bit ago but they didn’t coincide with when we’ll be in Kyoto. But at least it gives me some hope!

Fully addicted to No Man’s Sky. I can see that I will get bored at some point, but at the moment it just feels like there’s so much I want to do. I found a planet to call home and spent hours in the surrounding solar system, then remembered there’s millions more out there!

Also some MKW when I can tear myself away from NMS

@Whirlwound Best of luck. Me and my family are going in August. I was unsuccessful in the ticket lottery - I keep checking back in the hope some randomly appear again. It’s a shame as I’ll probably never get another chance, but there’s plenty more stuff I can’t wait to experience so not too salty!

Still Mario Kart World and No Man’s Sky. More of the latter as it’s got its hooks in me - found a lush but deadly planet that I want to call me own (even though some other player discovered it 3 years ago apparently). But still loving MKW too - suspect I’ll play it here and there for the entirety of the console’s life.

I just messed around and try stuff out at first, then made sure I’d played each Grand Prix and Tour at least once in 100cc. Now I’m going back to the ones where I didn’t get gold to try and get those. When I’ve done that I’ll hit any that dont have any stars, then any remaining that have only 1 star etc.

I guess then I’ll do the same all over again for 150cc!

But I won’t be too bothered if I never reach that milestone as long as I’ve enjoyed what I’ve played