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Great! Looking forward to it. But it makes one wonder when we can expect a 1st party one, we need release dates for Fire Emblem and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book!

Yeah, no real surprise there. As I have learned, it's important to always put numbers in perspective. So don't just look at one set of numbers, but compare it with similar companies and other world events that are happening.

Well, that's good news for those who got one! I am personally considering getting the cardboard one for Switch 2. The Virtual Boy shell is just too unwieldy in my opinion. No matter how cool it is to have a piece of Nintendo curiosa.

@SabreLevant Engage isn't bad gameplay wise at all. The story is very vanilla, but if you accept that, it's actually one of the most "engaging" Fire Emblem games I've played. I just took the story for granted.

Yoshi is a fun little game that I used to play quite often. Never played Balloon Kid, so I'll definitely check it out, though the Japanese version looks so much better!

Wasn't going to spend any money on this game, anyway after what that dude said about getting the game. I'm done sponsoring companies like that.

Whatever it is, I hope they take their time. I would love to see Switch 2 versions of the games, though.

@Kirbyo sure, I've got plenty to spare! Like the comments I have sweet and salty. 😜👍

@Pak-Man the flexibility of youth should never be underestimated. I reckon if I tried your method I would strain at least 8 muscles, hahaha

Capcom is really cooking this year! So many awesome releases I can't wait to play. This might be the most surprising one! I loved the theory that it was secretly a Mega Man game.

Wait, I was under the impression that the 100 Euro set came with an actual controller. It doesn't? Well, I guess it only makes more sense to just go for the cardboard alternative, then. I mean, it looks great as a collectible, but this is just taking it a bit too far...

@NintendoWife Oh look someone made a spelling mistake, let's jump right on it... Heh.

@Polvasti Maybe the biggest mistake was naming it Metroid Prime 4, instead of just Metroid Prime - Beyond. At least, that's how I feel about it. A lot of people who haven't played any of the previous entries would be much less pressured into thinking that they need to play all entries that came before 4, at least... And the game is perfectly playable as a standalone. So it's just a weird choice.

To be honest, I'm really bummed out by the lack of performance of these games. They're more "up my alley" than most large releases and I am seriously rooting for both. I bought Metroid Prime 4 directly from Nintendo with all three Amiibos to boot. I will get Age of Imprisonment after I 100% TotK. By that time I can probably get the game for half off, which is good for me, but definitely not for the likelyhood of seeing more games in the Warriors series in the future...

@Jhena It's also gotta do with when taxes and year reports are done. At least here in the Netherlands. We need to do our taxes in March, so you always have the first quarter of the year to make sure all your numbers of the previous year are in order. The larger the company, the more complex and time consuming. So I guess that's also got to do with it.

@LikelySatan Thanks! I have my hands full now on FFVII Remake first, but as soon as I have time, I'll be digging in!

• grabs a bucket of popcorn and reads the comments * What a fun time! 😋🍿

@Elbarbo I would have loved to see MP4 perform better. I really enjoyed my time with the game, but it really suffered from big expecations it never would have been able to fulfill.

At least Metroid Dread performed well enough to see another sequel. I sincerely hope Metroid Prime will be given another try, but the delay really didn't help at all.

@Thrussted I was the same with Tomodachi Life on 3DS. I expected nothing, but I got hooked really fast. If it clicks, it really clicks for this game. It's very weird and quirky, but I loved every bit of it and can't wait for the next instalment.

@NintendoWife That makes sense. It's a shame these games didn't perform well, Metroid included. But I fear the latter suffered badly from too high expectations after an 8 year wait since it was announced. That never helps any game...

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment also seems to be absent?

I got Pokémon Legends Z-A as well and I have to admit that gameplay wise it is a lovely game. I got it 2nd hand, so it doesn't affect the sales numbers given here. But I don't think I will get the DLC, on account of it being a bit too expensive for my taste.

@Olliemar28 Thanks! I agree that we are still lacking a big hitter from one of the "big three" (Mario, Zelda en Pokémon). But my hopes are that we get at least one announcement during the Pokémon 30 year anniversary and hopefully somewhere around March for a brand new Mario game. A full fat Nintendo Direct would be nice too, sometime soon.

Lacking that killer app? My brother in Mario, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is MY killer app for this year!

@Serpenterror This is my biggest wish, to be honest. Or the addition of all mainline games to NSO with Pokémon Home compatibility. I don't care as long as I can just play those games on my Switch (2)! Surely TPC know this...

And Switch 2 overtook the Wii U already, haha. I feel so sorry for the Wii U. I loved that consoles to bits, but it really fell short fast.

I continue to laugh at all those poor saps who remain of the opinion that Nintendo is doomed. The numbers tell a completely different story. Imagine what happens once the big hitters come, like a new Zelda!

Thanks for the review, although I needed very little convincing to get this wonderful game!

After playing the demo I can safely say that it has won me over and that DQ VII: Reimagined will be my first ever foray into the Dragon Quest universe.

Will you guys be reviewing this game?

@Duncanballs Thanks! I feel that there are certain people that just write comments in such a way that they are very "baity" and they often get response one way or another. I think a good way of getting rid of that is using the "ignore" button. Use it wisely, my friends!

I see that this comment section also derailed on account of the GKC situation. I understand both sides of the discussion, but "Boss, I'm tired."

I wish these comment sections would be about our excitement for upcoming releases once again. Personally I think these months are jam packed with awesome games! I think Capcom is really one of the best in regards of releases, with Resident Evil Requiem and the releases of games that were released only as cloud versions before. And I am very excited about Monster Hunter Stories 3. The game looks phenomenal!

I am also excited about continuing Dragon Quest VII, after playing the demo, which convinced me that it's going to be a great starting point for me in the series.

Mario Tennis is also going to be in my collection at some point, but it can wait, with all the games this month I have more than enough on my plate already!

I'm quite surprised that Animal Crossing is having such a renaissance! I personally haven't really played it much again, since the update. I feel that what I am really looking forward to is a new entry in the series, but I suppose that is a couple of years off, still.

I'm not surprised FFVII remake is going down so hard. My second hand copy from Vinted arrived at my pick-up point, so I'll be enjoying the game somewhere this week. Eager to continue after the demo, which was quite awesome.

Oooh, another book for the wishlist! Thanks for sharing!

I don't pre-order often, but I did so for the Resident Evil Pro Controller and the bundle with three games. Can't wait!

Definitely won't pre-order this. I'll wait for the reviews before deciding whether or not to get it. It does look like a very fun game. A plant won't make me pre-order at all, lol.

Voted! Looking forward to seeing which one is the winning entry!

Japan for me, I love the sense of threat it portrays. The US one is a bit too vibrant for my taste.

1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
2. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
3. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
4. Resident Evil Requiem and the whole pack
5. Splatoon Raiders

Hello fellow Nintendo Lifers! We're having a slow weekend here, so plenty of time to play some games!

I finished Super Mario Galaxy 100% last week, which I'm quite proud of!

My current list of games I am playing is this:

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Finished the main story, and continuing to finish to Main Story missions and all the rest.
• Resident Evil 4 - I am still on Chapter 5-2, but didn't feel like playing, because I was hooked on Mario Galaxy
• Tears of the Kingdom - still on 65% overall completion, but eager to continue my adventure
• Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - Chapter 12

I am also considering which game to add to the mix. Maybe something short and sweet, like Undertale, which has been in my backlog for ages.

@TheExile285 can't wait either, hang in there!

I never got any and don't intend to on the last day, either. Not sure if there's anything I want besides Tomodachi Life that I don't already own, anyway.

Weird how they were different for US and UK, but I love to see it. I can't wait to play this game!

@Yosher "Alles is voor Bassie!"

And somehow this comment section derailed into a Game Key Card discussion, once again. Sad to see it.

It's so odd when we have Cyberpunk and so many other games without censorship and then this game comes out and is censored. Something doesn't add up.

The first one I played on 3DS was such a delight. It's so Japanese. I'll definitely get it!

Definitely going to get this game. I am so excited for it! Nevermind the price, I know it'll be worth every penny. To all those who say the price is high. Try Deku Deals. I bet I can get the game for € 50 or less within a couple of weeks from launch!

Same thing happened here in the Netherlands with a company called Game Mania. They always had bad deals and overall it was quite obvious that they wouldn't last long. Too bad, because there are plenty of game stores that run perfectly well. I guess it's just the way the stores are managed and the "profit first" mentality is strong with the CEOs of said companies.

Great, I'll mark down the date. I'm going to watch the Direct on my way home in the train. Pretty excited!

Reading about the Activity Log hit me right in the feels... I miss that funciontality SO much! It is one of the biggest holes in my gamer's soul. I mean, sure, you can access activity through the Nintendo Switch Parental app and the Nintendo Store app, but there was something about the Activity Log that just tickled all my number nerd nerves in the right way.

I might look into these vinyls. I've been looking for an excuse to play some LPs anyway! And this would be a great addition, provided the songs are actually good. But I'll check them out later, once I'm home from work.

@Vyacheslav333 Thank you for the tip! I believe one of the NES games is also on NSO, maybe I should boot that up first?

This one is definitely on my radar, but I still need to get my hands on the 2-in-1 Deku Tree set, which I think is lovely. I don't really get the hate, other than pricing... LEGO is an expensive hobby, and one that's become even more expensive in recent years, but just like you can use Deku Deals for video game deals, there's plenty of LEGO pricing websites that can help you get sets at hefty discounts, like Brickwatch.