Raccoonius

Kingambit. Bisharp is one of my favourite Pokemon, so seeing it get an evolution is pretty sweet. George Lucas might even toss the word "poetry" at it, considering Gen 5 and Gen 9 are my least favourite, and my favourite Pokemon from those regions are Bisharp and it's evolution, respectively.

Link's Awakening was my first experience with The Legend of Zelda back in 1995. Little five year old me, watching as my family was tearing itself apart, and here comes this little elf looking boy, fighting monsters without a word being said. Made me feel like it was ok not to talk. I sought peace and safety on Koholint Island. I didn't get very far back then, I think about a quarter of the way through, but it got me through the worst time of my life.

Now, with a new copy slapped in my green Gameboy Pocket, I'm finishing the journey I started 31 years ago.

Dracovish. Love that monstrosity.

@JohnnyMind Thanks. I remember I had Link's Awakening back in 1995, but I never got to finish the game before I lost it. It's neat to be back at it, 31 years later, and I'm enjoying it so far. Reminds me of back then, but not enough to spoil it for myself by my past self (don't really remember much, so it's like a blind playthrough).

@OLD64FOREVER 10/10 profile pic, by the way. Now that's a game that needs a remaster!

@Duck_Farmer The Outer Worlds gets ragged on a lot, but it's honestly one of my favourite games of all time.

@Eduard_Brenton I want to get CrossWorlds, but I still have a sour taste in the mouth from Team Sonic Racing.

Get well soon, friend.

@JohnnyMind A veritable feast of games there!

I ordered a couple Gameboy/GBA games for my birthday (today), so they're my focus this weekend. At this very moment, I'm playing Mario Picross in the NSO SNES because I don't want to pass out and drop my Gameboy on the floor.

The games I ordered:

Link's Awakening DX (GB)

Tiny Toon Adventures Babs' Big Break (GB)

Justice League Heroes: The Flash (GBA)

Despite my overall dislike of X and Y, they did give me two of my all time favourite Pokemon; Greninja and Pangoro.

Oh of course it's through Limited Fun.

Luxray, but Staraptor, Floatzel, and Darkrai are very close behind.

I have a shiny Luxray and it is my team leader in whichever game I send to, racking up a collection of Champion ribbons.

@shoeses Absol together strong.

Absol. People might think it's stats are absolute butt, but I love the edgy Disaster Cat.

Rune Factory 3 for the DS, and probably more Spot: The Cool Adventure for the OG Gameboy while I wait for Link's Awakening to arrive in the mail (early birthday present as I share the same date with LoZ)

Sandslash is my favourite Gen 1 Pokemon, and my third favourite overall. Umbreon and Luxray take First and Second.

@BASEDSAKRI Nice choice, though I'm more partial to Snowboard Kids 2.

Stay safe, friend.

I've been meaning to play more Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, and I want to finally get started on Drawn to Life. I want to play it, I really do, I just keep putting different games into my DS.

Outside of Nintendo, I'm currently evaluating my PS4 Library and whether I want to trade-in for a Wii U or something retro, so I'll probably jump into RDR2 so I can think and explore. Might play some more Destroy All Humans and/or start the Karl Marx missions in AC Syndicate.

Just got Tom and Jerry in Infurnal Escape for the GBA, so that's my focus. Might play some Drawn to Life at some point.

Outside handheld, I've been meaning to play Mario Party Jamboree while high. Or 200cc Mario Kart. Still need to 3 Star each Cup in 200cc, and the only one I've done I got Second Place thanks to an unfortunate Blue Shell on the last corner of the snack track.

Oh I forgot to mention my wife wants to play more Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town, so I'll be on PS4 while she plays the Switch version. And I'm gonna play more Destroy All Humans on PS4 (bought it same day as Tom and Jerry).

@Misima You could've developed those skills/put time into those hobbies in addition to spending time gaming, y'know.

Playing Simpsons Road Rage for the GBA, finally beat Galactic Taz Ball so I can finish up Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron, both on the DS.

And when I'm not enjoying my time gaming, I'm trying to get passed the curling event in Mario and Sonic Olympic Winter Games 2010 on the DS.

Currently playing Digimon Cyber Sleuth. Been watching Digimon Adventure with my wife (her first time), so it's had me put down the PS4 and jump back into the Digital World.

I still have my Steelbook copy for the PS3.

I'm currently playing Mario Party DS at this moment, but I would like to play more Lego Battles on the DS. I didn't know it was a game until earlier this year, but it's been pretty fun so far. Might finally play Drawn to Life and/or more Transformers War for Cybertron - Decepticons.

So basically it's a DS weekend!

If a game can't run properly on a console, it shouldn't be on said console. There were a lot of Switch titles that shouldn't have been, and I'm hoping the Switch 2 doesn't continue that bs.

At least it's not Tom Holland and Zendaya. Or going for name as opposed to talent like with the Mario movie.

Outside of my Playstation gaming (HZD, Naughty Bear, and/or Sims 3), I wanna try and relax with my DS. Was playing more Wipeout 2 last night, but I've been meaning to play more Transformers: War for Cybertron - Decepticons, so that's what I'm gonna do. I also have one more world in Galactic Tax Ball to finish until I beat the game, so I'll get that done too to make it the 15th game beat this year.

After the whole RDR2 and Rob misleading last week, I'm gonna wait til Ubisoft actually says something before I get my hopes up.

Did six 200cc races in Mario Kart 8 while high as a kite earlier, was generally surprised I won 4 outta 6 considering I'm normally trash at 200cc.

I keep meaning to play more of my DS, specifically Mario Party DS and Pokemon Trozei!, so I'm gonna try to actually do that today. Got laundry, putting my wife's desk together, and quesadilla making to do today, plus I wanna play more HZD so guess I'll see.

Sonic Heroes. I will die on this hill.

I feel like the Nickelodeon characters need to stay in their own lane with the three games they already have, which aren't half bad for the most part. This is disappointing news.

@Member_the_game I just sold my Series X to get a PS4. Will be adding a Switch 2 next month, as a joint anniversary gift, to the party beside my PS3 and PS4.

@Spider-Kev I'm on mobile and I'm looking right at the Game Profile, where has "Also Available For: PS5, Xbox Series X/S".

And when I switched to desktop, the Game Profile is on the right side of the article near the top. So either way, the info you needed was already there available. Open your eyes next time.

@Spider-Kev If only there was something at the bottom of this article that mentions the consoles the game is available for...

The quality of articles on this site have been in a constant dive.

Did you actually feel good and proud after publishing this? Maybe you should move over to Kotaku, they'd love you over there.

As long as there's no Pratt or Tom Holland mucking up the cast, I'm happy.

My wife won't let me live down my Pikachu joke from about 13 years ago.

What did Ash's partner say when it sneezed? PikACHUU.

I thought it was a gem at the time, though in later years I see that it is definitely not. So I can relate to King.

The confrontation on Mt. Silver with SPOILERS Red.

That or Rowan's lab.

Just started the campaign in Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron for the DS, so I'll be putting time into it. Console-wise, I'll be playing Brilliant Diamond. Finally got a shiny Shinx so I'm building a good team around it (now Luxray).

Cat Quest III was my most anticipated game of 2024, and ended up being my GOTY. No surprise given it is one of my all-time favourite series. I gave it an 8/10 because, while I enjoyed it immensely, I feel like there could've been more. Especially coming off Cat Quest II and the massive map. Really like the gear system in this one, especially the titled gear (the rival pirate's gear, not the basic bandana and such).

Having a blast just sailing around (it's relaxing) and trying to improve in the Tower. So a big thank you to The Gentlebros for making yet another pawesomely fun game, and a hearty job well done.

51 Games, 466 Hours

Most Played:

Pokémon Scarlet - 138 hours
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond - 70 hours
Super Mario Party Jamboree - 41 hours

Top Genre: RPG

Top Month: August - 64 hours
Lowest Month: March - 3 hours

Favourite Game of 2024: Cat Quest III

My wife and I are playing Mario Party Jamboree to decide December date nights. 1 Star equals a pick from a hat, redeemable by December 31st, and they can stack. It's stuff like Pick a movie, boardgame/puzzle, reading together, and more intimate ones.

Well my wife and I kicked off the weekend with a 30 Turn Mario Party Jamboree last night, and I'll be hunting for Gigantamax Pokémon in Shield during the early morning hours (2:30am-5:00am) each day.

Outside of Nintendo, I'll be playing Lego Batman 3 on PS3, and trying to adjust to 30FPS clothes in AC Syndicate on Series X.

1. Pokémon Platinum
2. Animal Crossing Wild World
3. Galactic Taz Ball
4. Transformers War for Cybertron
5. Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Honourable mentions: Warioware D.I.Y, Wario Master of Disguise, Pokémon Black 2.

It took a while for me to really appreciate the DS as I wasn't a fan of the touchscreen controls, but it's become one of my favourites in later life.

@Tyranexx Oh that's a pretty neat Lego build/set.

I really need to finish my Paris set..

Be taking advantage of the clocks giving me an extra hour tonight with some high Mario Party Jamboree, and some Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness in the evening while wife plays SoS: Friends of Mineral Town.

Away from Nintendo I'll be playing Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, and either Gotham Knights or TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.

Sonic Heroes, Sonic Generations, and Sonic Spinball have long been my Top 3, in that order.

Would like to see Knuckles get his own game, just a better one than Shadow's solo outing.

Hyped for this. This quickly became one of my favourite game series, and Cat Quest III was my most anticipated game this game.

What a wacky Wednesday this is turning out to be.

Never played the Horizon games, so this will be the way to go for me.