@Markatron84 Mario Wonder really is quite the treat. It’s really cool to see the full evolution of classic 2D Mario. It is interesting how they’ve been able to expand on the Marioverse with all the playable characters available, the series has come along way but is still true to its roots! Astro Bot is a great game but ppl who think it has somehow surpassed Mario are out of their bleeping minds!
Ironically I’ve also yet to play Portal/Portal 2, they’ve been collecting digital dust in the backlog but I am looking forward to finally playing them.
I’ve finally started Mario Wonder and it’s been as fun and creative as expected. I’m sorry Astro Bot but Mario is still the epitome platform gaming. I’ve also gotten back into Enter the Gungeon! This game is comfort food gaming for me. Simple yet hard to master ya know?
I’ve already added Laika: Aged Through Blood to the backlog, looking forward to trying it out.
On Xbox Series X it’s been more Indiana Jones, Ninja Gaiden mixed in with some Lonely Mountains Downhill.
Strains on deck are Fruity Loopz , LA Kush Cake and some classic Girl Scout Cookies 🥴💨
@OorWullie It was bait. Nintendo hasn’t officially announced MK9 so I’m assuming that was purely a teaser. That was a hardware reveal! No software will be revealed until April. I was disappointed initially but realized that was a smart play from Nintendo. I don’t think what we saw was a final product by any means. I’m crossing the hell out of my fingers btw 😂. I know your not expecting 4K levels of upgrade either but the next Mario Kart should look much better than MK8 at the least in 2025
I’ve been saying it would be neat if they introduced the Wonder Seed to Mario Kart. Would be cool to see tracks get completely warped during sections. Could add some unique twists and strategy to the game
@OorWullie I get ppl are excited for a new Mario Kart entry but this looked so underwhelming. Not sure what ppl are gushing over..this LOOKS like the same Wii U game we’ve been playing for over a decade now. I’m hoping it’s not the final build as well and the April Direct shows a better looking version cuz that was pretty lacklustre in the reveal
I’m not going to lie I just figured SilkSong would be a Switch 2 launch title at this point. It makes complete sense. Ppl will literally poo if they announce a SilkSong edition Switch..😂...Amiibo perhaps? Not surprised at all if SilkSong is in the April Direct
@progx Yes! A Shield TV box would be pretty neat from Nintendo. It would make a lot of sense, NVIDIA would adore the opportunity to get their parts in another Nintendo console..NVIDIA Shield was underrated so it could be the perfect marriage to reintroduce Nintendo style
@progx I’m just thinking Nintendo is looking at like they have 150M+ Switch 1 devices out. They’re going to find a way to continue to implement its use. As a potential 2nd screen for Switch 2 it could hopefully maintain some value and give ppl a reason to continue using both systems, there are already a ton of Switch systems in households …it’s a massive foundation they can lay into still
Ppl saying their going to sell off their Switch 1 should hold off…there’s a chance Nintendo could still implement Switch 1+2 compatibility as a 2nd screen gameplay option.
Since when did Uncle_Franklin become Aunty Debbie Downer?😝 I mean they haven’t even announced much at all…maybe wait for some games and the full reveal before writing the system off? Just seems a tad premature for the negativity is all I’m saying
I would thoroughly enjoy Nintendo not announcing anything this week JUST to spite these clout chasing , leaker culture leaches 😂. No idea why sites are running with this “rumour” like it came from Nintendo itself. Nintendo pulling the rug from under us is exactly what the impatient masses need! So much butthurt if Nintendo doesn’t announce anything this Thursday and ppl have no one other then themselves to blame!
@obijuankanoobie, @BringleWorkshop
So random you both mention Sunset Riders, I’ve been considering purchasing it via the Eshop. Nostalgia is something else!…I remember the game in arcades. I remember trying to rent the SNES version at Blockbuster but it was ALWAYS rented out. Great co op 90s game…I also recall a picture on the back of the box with them running atop the bulls! 😝 Hopefully the game still holds up?!
@Ganner
That post cracked me up! @Zuljaras…always cool seeing a nice diversity of games over many systems, genres ! In case I missed it, the real question should be..what deal with the devil did you strike to ensure you’re the #1 post every single weekend?? 😝
@Ganner
I did try out Snowrunner btw…i can see its bizarre allure. I didn’t make it too far in but it has no business making getting stuck in mud and navigating rough terrain as intriguing as it does!! 😆
Didn’t Nintendo implement an “anti leak” system throughout the entire corporations some years back? They’d partnered with a firm that specializes in keeping things tight lipped. I’m almost thinking Nintendo is now just sitting back watching where the leaks are coming from and cutting future ties or reprimanding those sources.
@WiltonRoots 😂 This is pure comedy!!! Thanks for retrieving this gem of a post. Nintendolife should host a “Where Are They Now?!” Forum. This just goes to show all these predictions and leaks are absolutely meaningless. We know nothing!
@WiltonRoots It would make for some interesting reading looking back on these predictions, “leaks” and just people’s general reactions. There’s an easy write up for you Nintendolife! I remember all the NX hype and mock ups. This time around the internet is even more obsessive!
These leaks have brought out some passionate fans/trolls! I’m taking these leaks with a grain of salt, I’ll just wait for Nintendo to officially announce it. I’ll still be genuinely surprised when it’s revealed. It’s been entertaining seeing how emotional ppl are about these leaks tho 😂
@OorWullie I never understood why Nintendo didn’t get more credit for Glasses free 3D. 3D effect can be useful in gaming as Nintendo proved with the 3DS. I’d be all for it, kind of a nice feature when playing in portable. Pretty useless for those who play docked only tho.
@AussieMcBucket The French reporter isn’t saying much. He’s simply highlighting how the magnetic joycons are a main new feature. He mentions the new C button on the right joy con and that it may launch as soon as April. He notes how it’s noticeably bigger than Switch 1 but that’s about the gist of it. He’s not saying anything new that you can’t see with your eyes.
Nintendo now owns the Astral Chain IP if I’m not mistaken so I don’t believe a sequel hinges on Platinums approval or direct involvement. Hopefully we do get a sequel but we all know Nintendo IPs can go dormant.
@Arkay, @CammyUnofficial I managed to finish Outer Worlds this weekend. Got the ‘best ending’ and really enjoyed the game. Fingers crossed Switch 2 will be beefy enough for “Outer World 2”. I’m holding out hope as they did a great job scaling it down for Switch 1. Definitely an engaging and unique FPS adventure!
@SonnyBonds Lol…haven’t seen that name in ages. I had Police Quest 1-3, remember playing it on my dad’s Dell computer. It would be cool if they re released the Sierra classics. Space Quest was another classic.
Finishing up the Outer Worlds. Late to the party but this has been a great game. Here’s hoping Switch 2 will run Outer Worlds 2. It’s a great science fiction space adventure romp but with moral and ethical implications at the gamers helm.
I’ve purchased Little Nightmares 1. I played 2 first for whatever reason. Some creepy games! I’ll give Yakuza Kiwami a go in due time and I finally grabbed The Touryst, been on my list for years just never got around to it. Really love the aesthetic of this game, hope it’s good!
On a side note I won my fantasy football league …with a big payout so it’s been a nice way to start the year !! 😝 🏈 💰
@WiltonRoots
Violent you say?? I’m new to Yakuza series as well, nice to hear you’re enjoying it!
@JohnnyMind
Happy bday!! So do tell us how do manage to play so many games…I kid!! 😝 I hope you’re enjoying your day and getting sauced!
Strains on deck-Munnyuns~a hybrid crossed with another strain called Monkey Spunk (Don’t ask who names these!) 😂, LA Kush Cake and classic Rockstar
Happy New Year everyone! Big treat for us gamers with the Switch successor this year! For any Forum members I did recently start a topic regarding Switch 2 :Your fears or concerns with us getting closer to a reveal and navigating these leaks/rumours
This sounds exhausting. Why are ppl choosing to do this to themselves? I get it’s fun to guesstimate on specs and features prior to a new console release but in the end these spec details don’t really matter. When playing a great or even your favorite games no one is thinking about 3nm or 5nm anything, you don’t play games because of teraflops…think about it, you don’t even replay a game for its graphics. There’s a lot of room for unnecessary disappointment when you start believing every rumour, when it comes to Nintendo tech it’s always smarter to temper your expectations. Besides, features like DLSS will never define a gaming console, the games do and always will.
I’ve somehow fallen back into Monster Hunter Rise. I’m currently grinding through Anomaly Investigations before I take on Amatsu. Still have quite the backlog to clear but I’ve been wanting to replay Astral Chain, really hope it gets a sequel on Switch Deux. Shout to Nile Bowie for picking up KILL KNIGHT, one of my underrated games of 2024.
On Xbox series X still playing thru Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, just started Stalker 2 and Nine Sols, will get back to COD 6. Man…that’s quite a bit of Xbox gaming! Finally seeing this gen hit its stride.
It would be pretty interesting revisiting the history of the WAYP section throughout the Switch’s life cycle. 2025 will be the year of the Switch 2!…it will also be the year we start hearing about Switch 3 😝!!
Strain of the week-Blue Lobster 60. This took me straight to space 😝
Oh no! Yet another company has copied Nintendo but with more power!!! Nintendo is doomed! How many times are we going to go through this? Nintendo is over 100 yrs, do you really think copycat competitors are enough to take Nintendo down? As some have previously mentioned, between price point, exclusives and brand power theres no competition to the Switch. Nintendo is the only company with their business designed around gaming, and more importantly Family gaming. 146M+ Switches sold….theres no other dedicated handheld gaming device even remotely close to that install base. We’re already in the age of diminishing returns with the way home consoles are heading. Nintendo predicted this over 20 years ago. At the end of the day software is King and Nintendo are the King of exclusives and until that changes, it’s Nintendo…then there’s everyone else!
@RubyCarbuncle Yeah I’ve been rambling on about KILL KNIGHT for the past month lol. There aren’t to many quality new arcade shooters around and this game is just awesome. It’s much deeper in gameplay and player progression than you’d expect. It’s just great to play in short bursts or get lost in few runs! Hope you enjoy!
@OorWullie Turned based RPGs…it’s probably the only genre I don’t play. It’s a massive shame! It’s great to hear how much your enjoying Dragons Quest XI, it’s always a great feeling when a new/different genre of gaming opens up to you. I’m still hoping Fire Emblem: Awakening takes my V card in that sense! I’m going to have to look into the Dragon Quest series let alone a whole slew of turn based games I’m missing out on.
Lemon Haze…I just picture a smiling lemon wearing sunglasses! That’s how it hits! You can not go wrong with Runtz! Great choices and sounds like ur getting nice value! 😮💨
The Backlog Beatdown continues..I’ve completed some fairly difficult games of late. Most recently I just completed Cuphead and the DLC. I’ve finally started up Outer Worlds and I’ve been really enjoying it, not difficult but just a lot of fun and It’s been patched on Switch and the game runs quite well now.
@PepperMintRex Ah …finally someone brave enough to test the layers below Hell in KILL KNIGHT It’s quite the game! It’s an hard!..but addicting! I’m trying to survive Viscera at the moment 😬
@Yalloo If KILL KNIGHT is calling you..make sure to return the call! It’s an excellent twin stick arcade shooter. It will really call on all your years of gaming experience and reflexes to master. It’s a challenging game so be prepared. The game has that “just one more run” pedigree in its gameplay. It’s brutal but lots of fun! Easily one of the best twin sticks around.
Been purging out some of the Backlog. Recently completed Cuphead, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Deaths Door , Prince of Persia and IT take TWO with the wifey! I’m sure I’ll finally dabble in some more Cuphead and Prince of Persia DLC. I’ve got my physical copy of Marvel vs Capcom that pre order bonus little comic book insert smelled like fresh ink but dank at the same time 😂. No idea what I’ll play next , might shop some Black Friday deals to feed the Backlog of course!
@OorWullie
Of all the genres in gaming …Turned based rpgs is my biggest gaming shame. Never could get into them! I’m sure I’m missing out on some of gamings best but just haven’t found the game that converts me. Ironically I’m hoping Fire Emblem:Awakening on 3DS will take my turn based “V card” if ya know what I mean 😝. Never in my life have I played a Dragon Quest game though …for shame!
Strains on deck: Miracle Alien Cookies. LA Kush Cake and some Peach OG 😮💨🫠
One of my mysteries in gaming is never completing the Prime Trilogy. Prime 1…one of my all time favs. I remember only briefly trying 2 and not really enjoying it but I never gave it a proper go. Ironically a couple months ago a found my copy of Metroid Prime 3 still it’s plastic wrap! No idea why I never played it, was super cool looking at the instruction manual and old Nintendo club inserts 😂. Im assuming 2 and 3 get that remaster treatment before Prime 4. Might just fire up the Wii U this weekend
Was always a bit confused about why this franchise was getting the LEGO treatment. Is the franchise not a more Mature themed series? Are kids asking for this? Do they even know what Horizon is? Just seems like there are so many other franchises to cross over, Horizons would be way down on that list IMO. This could be Sony trying to make the PlayStation brand more family friendly with Astro Bot in tow. I don’t think it’s going to work though
@cosmograph Indeed, I was aware of the authors stance on the dictator that is Putin. The game is so bleak and depressing it’s seems something a person as heartless as Putin would enjoy. That was the joke
I just rolled the credits on Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon ! An amazing and brilliant game, really hadn’t played anything quite like it before. An underrated gem. It deserved a better review NL 😝!! It’s got me thinking about replaying the Bayonetta trilogy.
I also finished Death’s Door another really great game! Now I just need to figure out what to play next from the Backlog. I still have Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to play but it hasn’t even been unwrapped yet. I also found original copies of Mass Effect 3 (Wii U) and Metroid Prime 3 all still unwrapped so my backlog is going back generations now!…not to mention 2 never before opened special edition 2DS. Interested to know what these are selling for these days.
Still killing and getting killed in KILL KNIGHT It’s perfect for in between games and playing in short spurts.
On Xbox Series X I’ve been really enjoying playing thru COD 6 and MW2. Might give Mech Warrior 5 a try on Gamepass, and shout out to @Ganner as I might even try out Snowrunner…u know with winter coming up and all 😝
@OorWullie I could see Putin enjoying the Metro 2033 series but yeah it’s a bit past its shelf life. Don’t blame u for dropping the game, likely why I never bothered with the Last Light sequel.
@Athropos DUSK a great game! I was tempted to jump back in this past Halloween.
Strains on Deck: Critical Diesel, LA Kush Cake and Girl Scout Cookies (been awhile!) 🥴
Sure I’m the only one playing it but I still firmly believe KILL KNIGHT deserves more attention. It’s a very well done twin stick shooter and there aren’t many of those around, let alone of this quality. Its difficulty will put off the average gamer but for that core , arcade score chasing gamer looking to challenge their gaming skills? It’s a superb choice.
@Freek Astral Ascent!! It’s in my backlog just staring at me. Great to hear you’re enjoying your play through. There was another gamer on here who gave it a similar glowing review. I didn’t even know it had a physical release! I only just found out it has a co op feature included , looking forward to it!
@GregamanX I recently purchased Oxenfree II on sale as well so nice to hear it’s a great value purchase. Pizza Tower is another game in the backlog but I’m glad to hear it’s worth a play through even though it’s been haunting u! 😝 Your avatar reminds me I need to play Night in the Woods at some point! It also reminds me that…I need an avatar! 😮
I’ve recently completed Death’s Door and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and have been playing the surprisingly delightful Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon as well as just started Neon White which has been a unique experience thus far. My one constant this past month has been KILL KNIGHT…it’s a hard game but pure twin stick bliss!
On Xbox Series X
I’ve slowly gotten back into COD with the recently released Black Ops 6, been awhile since I’d played the franchise but this new game has been great.
Have it on Wii U, it was my 1st Xenoblade game. I never did finish it but the Mech mechanics were pretty dope. It’s a cool game, I don’t believe I ever fully grasped all of the mechanics of the game, don’t think I’ll be double dipping but happy it’s seeing a re-release.
Legit just finished The Lost Crown a couple days ago, it’s an amazing game!Easy GOTY! I’ll get the DLC for sure. Sad news for sure, pretty sad seeing how far Ubisoft has fallen from grace, they still do make good games. Nintendo entering a business partnership with Ubisoft would make sense, they’ve worked well together in the past and those Ubisoft assets could get put to use for Nintendo, expand their scope of games with the Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, AC, Watch Dogs franchises could help boost Nintendo’s portfolio of more mature themed games. We all know they’d continue on with the Rabbids…
@OorWullie Exactly. You don’t release things publicly to keep them secret. Nintendo knew this would go viral instantly. It’s ironic because the mistrust is actually the trust in this case. Nintendo knew they couldn’t trust its users to keep this a secret BUT…they could trust them to leak it. 💯 guaranteed to leak, and now look at all the attention it’s receiving on a slow Monday.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st February)
@Markatron84
Mario Wonder really is quite the treat. It’s really cool to see the full evolution of classic 2D Mario. It is interesting how they’ve been able to expand on the Marioverse with all the playable characters available, the series has come along way but is still true to its roots! Astro Bot is a great game but ppl who think it has somehow surpassed Mario are out of their bleeping minds!
Ironically I’ve also yet to play Portal/Portal 2, they’ve been collecting digital dust in the backlog but I am looking forward to finally playing them.
Enjoy your weekend and gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st February)
I’ve finally started Mario Wonder and it’s been as fun and creative as expected. I’m sorry Astro Bot but Mario is still the epitome platform gaming. I’ve also gotten back into Enter the Gungeon! This game is comfort food gaming for me. Simple yet hard to master ya know?
I’ve already added Laika: Aged Through Blood to the backlog, looking forward to trying it out.
On Xbox Series X it’s been more Indiana Jones, Ninja Gaiden mixed in with some Lonely Mountains Downhill.
Strains on deck are Fruity Loopz , LA Kush Cake and some classic Girl Scout Cookies 🥴💨
Only 2 months away from the full Switch 2 reveal!
Happy gaming everyone!!
Re: PSA: Don't Fall For This New 'Wukong' Game On The Switch eShop
So who is actually falling for these shovelware rip offs? Is there a large group of gamers who keep getting duped by these cheap rip offs?
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Expansion And Trading Feature Arrive Next Week
I feel like I’m the only person left who has never played a Pokémon game
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
@OorWullie
It was bait. Nintendo hasn’t officially announced MK9 so I’m assuming that was purely a teaser. That was a hardware reveal! No software will be revealed until April. I was disappointed initially but realized that was a smart play from Nintendo. I don’t think what we saw was a final product by any means. I’m crossing the hell out of my fingers btw 😂. I know your not expecting 4K levels of upgrade either but the next Mario Kart should look much better than MK8 at the least in 2025
Re: New Mario Kart 9 Teased For Switch 2
I’ve been saying it would be neat if they introduced the Wonder Seed to Mario Kart. Would be cool to see tracks get completely warped during sections. Could add some unique twists and strategy to the game
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
@OorWullie
I get ppl are excited for a new Mario Kart entry but this looked so underwhelming. Not sure what ppl are gushing over..this LOOKS like the same Wii U game we’ve been playing for over a decade now. I’m hoping it’s not the final build as well and the April Direct shows a better looking version cuz that was pretty lacklustre in the reveal
Re: Silksong Fans Think They've Narrowed Down The Big Announcement
I’m not going to lie I just figured SilkSong would be a Switch 2 launch title at this point. It makes complete sense. Ppl will literally poo if they announce a SilkSong edition Switch..😂...Amiibo perhaps? Not surprised at all if SilkSong is in the April Direct
Re: Switch 2: Joy-Con Differences - How Do The New Controllers Compare?
Well dragging it like a mouse is a whole new level of Joycon Drift! 😝
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@Astropez
Nope. Just on to the Switch 3. Hope you’re ready!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
We can finally move on!!!…to a fresh batch of Switch 3 rumours!
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
Finally!!…now let the Switch 3 rumours begin!!!!
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
@progx
Yes! A Shield TV box would be pretty neat from Nintendo. It would make a lot of sense, NVIDIA would adore the opportunity to get their parts in another Nintendo console..NVIDIA Shield was underrated so it could be the perfect marriage to reintroduce Nintendo style
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
@progx
I’m just thinking Nintendo is looking at like they have 150M+ Switch 1 devices out. They’re going to find a way to continue to implement its use. As a potential 2nd screen for Switch 2 it could hopefully maintain some value and give ppl a reason to continue using both systems, there are already a ton of Switch systems in households …it’s a massive foundation they can lay into still
Re: Switch 2: Hardware Gallery - Take A Closer Look At Nintendo's Lovely New Switch
The Dock….this could hold some more secrets to the Switch 2
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
Ppl saying their going to sell off their Switch 1 should hold off…there’s a chance Nintendo could still implement Switch 1+2 compatibility as a 2nd screen gameplay option.
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
@Uncle_Franklin
Since when did Uncle_Franklin become Aunty Debbie Downer?😝 I mean they haven’t even announced much at all…maybe wait for some games and the full reveal before writing the system off? Just seems a tad premature for the negativity is all I’m saying
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This Thursday
I would thoroughly enjoy Nintendo not announcing anything this week JUST to spite these clout chasing , leaker culture leaches 😂. No idea why sites are running with this “rumour” like it came from Nintendo itself. Nintendo pulling the rug from under us is exactly what the impatient masses need! So much butthurt if Nintendo doesn’t announce anything this Thursday and ppl have no one other then themselves to blame!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th January)
@obijuankanoobie, @BringleWorkshop
So random you both mention Sunset Riders, I’ve been considering purchasing it via the Eshop. Nostalgia is something else!…I remember the game in arcades. I remember trying to rent the SNES version at Blockbuster but it was ALWAYS rented out. Great co op 90s game…I also recall a picture on the back of the box with them running atop the bulls! 😝 Hopefully the game still holds up?!
@Ganner
That post cracked me up! @Zuljaras…always cool seeing a nice diversity of games over many systems, genres ! In case I missed it, the real question should be..what deal with the devil did you strike to ensure you’re the #1 post every single weekend?? 😝
@Ganner
I did try out Snowrunner btw…i can see its bizarre allure. I didn’t make it too far in but it has no business making getting stuck in mud and navigating rough terrain as intriguing as it does!! 😆
Re: Talking Point: Everyone Else Is Busy Revealing Switch 2 - What Gives, Nintendo?
Didn’t Nintendo implement an “anti leak” system throughout the entire corporations some years back? They’d partnered with a firm that specializes in keeping things tight lipped. I’m almost thinking Nintendo is now just sitting back watching where the leaks are coming from and cutting future ties or reprimanding those sources.
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@WiltonRoots
😂 This is pure comedy!!! Thanks for retrieving this gem of a post. Nintendolife should host a “Where Are They Now?!” Forum. This just goes to show all these predictions and leaks are absolutely meaningless. We know nothing!
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@WiltonRoots
It would make for some interesting reading looking back on these predictions, “leaks” and just people’s general reactions. There’s an easy write up for you Nintendolife! I remember all the NX hype and mock ups. This time around the internet is even more obsessive!
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
These leaks have brought out some passionate fans/trolls! I’m taking these leaks with a grain of salt, I’ll just wait for Nintendo to officially announce it. I’ll still be genuinely surprised when it’s revealed. It’s been entertaining seeing how emotional ppl are about these leaks tho 😂
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@OorWullie
I never understood why Nintendo didn’t get more credit for Glasses free 3D. 3D effect can be useful in gaming as Nintendo proved with the 3DS. I’d be all for it, kind of a nice feature when playing in portable. Pretty useless for those who play docked only tho.
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@AussieMcBucket
The French reporter isn’t saying much. He’s simply highlighting how the magnetic joycons are a main new feature. He mentions the new C button on the right joy con and that it may launch as soon as April. He notes how it’s noticeably bigger than Switch 1 but that’s about the gist of it. He’s not saying anything new that you can’t see with your eyes.
Re: Bayonetta Veteran Confirms PlatinumGames Departure
@NinChocolate
Nintendo now owns the Astral Chain IP if I’m not mistaken so I don’t believe a sequel hinges on Platinums approval or direct involvement. Hopefully we do get a sequel but we all know Nintendo IPs can go dormant.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th January)
@Arkay, @CammyUnofficial
I managed to finish Outer Worlds this weekend. Got the ‘best ending’ and really enjoyed the game. Fingers crossed Switch 2 will be beefy enough for “Outer World 2”. I’m holding out hope as they did a great job scaling it down for Switch 1. Definitely an engaging and unique FPS adventure!
@SonnyBonds
Lol…haven’t seen that name in ages. I had Police Quest 1-3, remember playing it on my dad’s Dell computer. It would be cool if they re released the Sierra classics. Space Quest was another classic.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th January)
Finishing up the Outer Worlds. Late to the party but this has been a great game. Here’s hoping Switch 2 will run Outer Worlds 2. It’s a great science fiction space adventure romp but with moral and ethical implications at the gamers helm.
I’ve purchased Little Nightmares 1. I played 2 first for whatever reason. Some creepy games! I’ll give Yakuza Kiwami a go in due time and I finally grabbed The Touryst, been on my list for years just never got around to it. Really love the aesthetic of this game, hope it’s good!
On a side note I won my fantasy football league …with a big payout so it’s been a nice way to start the year !! 😝 🏈 💰
@WiltonRoots
Violent you say?? I’m new to Yakuza series as well, nice to hear you’re enjoying it!
@JohnnyMind
Happy bday!! So do tell us how do manage to play so many games…I kid!! 😝 I hope you’re enjoying your day and getting sauced!
Strains on deck-Munnyuns~a hybrid crossed with another strain called Monkey Spunk (Don’t ask who names these!) 😂, LA Kush Cake and classic Rockstar
Happy New Year everyone! Big treat for us gamers with the Switch successor this year! For any Forum members I did recently start a topic regarding Switch 2 :Your fears or concerns with us getting closer to a reveal and navigating these leaks/rumours
Re: Tech Fans Have Gone Full 'Layton' In Analysing The 'Switch 2' Motherboard
This sounds exhausting. Why are ppl choosing to do this to themselves? I get it’s fun to guesstimate on specs and features prior to a new console release but in the end these spec details don’t really matter. When playing a great or even your favorite games no one is thinking about 3nm or 5nm anything, you don’t play games because of teraflops…think about it, you don’t even replay a game for its graphics. There’s a lot of room for unnecessary disappointment when you start believing every rumour, when it comes to Nintendo tech it’s always smarter to temper your expectations. Besides, features like DLSS will never define a gaming console, the games do and always will.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (New Year Edition)
I’ve somehow fallen back into Monster Hunter Rise. I’m currently grinding through Anomaly Investigations before I take on Amatsu. Still have quite the backlog to clear but I’ve been wanting to replay Astral Chain, really hope it gets a sequel on Switch Deux. Shout to Nile Bowie for picking up KILL KNIGHT, one of my underrated games of 2024.
On Xbox series X still playing thru Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, just started Stalker 2 and Nine Sols, will get back to COD 6. Man…that’s quite a bit of Xbox gaming! Finally seeing this gen hit its stride.
It would be pretty interesting revisiting the history of the WAYP section throughout the Switch’s life cycle. 2025 will be the year of the Switch 2!…it will also be the year we start hearing about Switch 3 😝!!
Strain of the week-Blue Lobster 60. This took me straight to space 😝
Have a Happy New Year everyone!
Re: Surprise Leak Reveals Lenovo Is Releasing Another Switch-Like Gaming Handheld
@NinChocolate
I’m pegging this as the price point as well!
Re: Surprise Leak Reveals Lenovo Is Releasing Another Switch-Like Gaming Handheld
Oh no! Yet another company has copied Nintendo but with more power!!! Nintendo is doomed! How many times are we going to go through this? Nintendo is over 100 yrs, do you really think copycat competitors are enough to take Nintendo down? As some have previously mentioned, between price point, exclusives and brand power theres no competition to the Switch. Nintendo is the only company with their business designed around gaming, and more importantly Family gaming. 146M+ Switches sold….theres no other dedicated handheld gaming device even remotely close to that install base. We’re already in the age of diminishing returns with the way home consoles are heading. Nintendo predicted this over 20 years ago. At the end of the day software is King and Nintendo are the King of exclusives and until that changes, it’s Nintendo…then there’s everyone else!
Re: PSA: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
Insane value. This is a AAA Metroidvania, one of the best ever and a GOTY contender . You’ve spent more on pure Eshop fodder.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
@RubyCarbuncle
Yeah I’ve been rambling on about KILL KNIGHT for the past month lol. There aren’t to many quality new arcade shooters around and this game is just awesome. It’s much deeper in gameplay and player progression than you’d expect. It’s just great to play in short bursts or get lost in few runs! Hope you enjoy!
@OorWullie
Turned based RPGs…it’s probably the only genre I don’t play. It’s a massive shame! It’s great to hear how much your enjoying Dragons Quest XI, it’s always a great feeling when a new/different genre of gaming opens up to you. I’m still hoping Fire Emblem: Awakening takes my V card in that sense! I’m going to have to look into the Dragon Quest series let alone a whole slew of turn based games I’m missing out on.
Lemon Haze…I just picture a smiling lemon wearing sunglasses! That’s how it hits! You can not go wrong with Runtz! Great choices and sounds like ur getting nice value! 😮💨
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
The Backlog Beatdown continues..I’ve completed some fairly difficult games of late. Most recently I just completed Cuphead and the DLC. I’ve finally started up Outer Worlds and I’ve been really enjoying it, not difficult but just a lot of fun and It’s been patched on Switch and the game runs quite well now.
@PepperMintRex
Ah …finally someone brave enough to test the layers below Hell in KILL KNIGHT It’s quite the game! It’s an hard!..but addicting! I’m trying to survive Viscera at the moment 😬
@Yalloo
If KILL KNIGHT is calling you..make sure to return the call! It’s an excellent twin stick arcade shooter. It will really call on all your years of gaming experience and reflexes to master. It’s a challenging game so be prepared. The game has that “just one more run” pedigree in its gameplay. It’s brutal but lots of fun! Easily one of the best twin sticks around.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd November)
Been purging out some of the Backlog. Recently completed Cuphead, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Deaths Door , Prince of Persia and IT take TWO with the wifey! I’m sure I’ll finally dabble in some more Cuphead and Prince of Persia DLC. I’ve got my physical copy of Marvel vs Capcom that pre order bonus little comic book insert smelled like fresh ink but dank at the same time 😂. No idea what I’ll play next , might shop some Black Friday deals to feed the Backlog of course!
@OorWullie
Of all the genres in gaming …Turned based rpgs is my biggest gaming shame. Never could get into them! I’m sure I’m missing out on some of gamings best but just haven’t found the game that converts me. Ironically I’m hoping Fire Emblem:Awakening on 3DS will take my turn based “V card” if ya know what I mean 😝. Never in my life have I played a Dragon Quest game though …for shame!
Strains on deck: Miracle Alien Cookies. LA Kush Cake and some Peach OG 😮💨🫠
Happy Gaming!!!
Re: Anniversary: 20 Years On, Metroid Prime 2 Represents The Franchise At Its Experimental Best
One of my mysteries in gaming is never completing the Prime Trilogy. Prime 1…one of my all time favs. I remember only briefly trying 2 and not really enjoying it but I never gave it a proper go. Ironically a couple months ago a found my copy of Metroid Prime 3 still it’s plastic wrap! No idea why I never played it, was super cool looking at the instruction manual and old Nintendo club inserts 😂. Im assuming 2 and 3 get that remaster treatment before Prime 4. Might just fire up the Wii U this weekend
Re: Review: LEGO Horizon Adventures (Switch) - A Beautiful But Basic Build Of Sony's Series
Was always a bit confused about why this franchise was getting the LEGO treatment. Is the franchise not a more Mature themed series? Are kids asking for this? Do they even know what Horizon is? Just seems like there are so many other franchises to cross over, Horizons would be way down on that list IMO. This could be Sony trying to make the PlayStation brand more family friendly with Astro Bot in tow. I don’t think it’s going to work though
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)
@cosmograph
Indeed, I was aware of the authors stance on the dictator that is Putin. The game is so bleak and depressing it’s seems something a person as heartless as Putin would enjoy. That was the joke
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)
I just rolled the credits on Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon ! An amazing and brilliant game, really hadn’t played anything quite like it before. An underrated gem. It deserved a better review NL 😝!! It’s got me thinking about replaying the Bayonetta trilogy.
I also finished Death’s Door another really great game! Now I just need to figure out what to play next from the Backlog. I still have Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to play but it hasn’t even been unwrapped yet. I also found original copies of Mass Effect 3 (Wii U) and Metroid Prime 3 all still unwrapped so my backlog is going back generations now!…not to mention 2 never before opened special edition 2DS. Interested to know what these are selling for these days.
Still killing and getting killed in KILL KNIGHT It’s perfect for in between games and playing in short spurts.
On Xbox Series X
I’ve been really enjoying playing thru COD 6 and MW2. Might give Mech Warrior 5 a try on Gamepass, and shout out to @Ganner as I might even try out Snowrunner…u know with winter coming up and all 😝
@OorWullie
I could see Putin enjoying the Metro 2033 series but yeah it’s a bit past its shelf life. Don’t blame u for dropping the game, likely why I never bothered with the Last Light sequel.
@Athropos
DUSK a great game! I was tempted to jump back in this past Halloween.
Strains on Deck:
Critical Diesel, LA Kush Cake and Girl Scout Cookies (been awhile!) 🥴
Enjoy the weekend!
Happy gaming!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (October 2024)
Sure I’m the only one playing it but I still firmly believe KILL KNIGHT deserves more attention. It’s a very well done twin stick shooter and there aren’t many of those around, let alone of this quality. Its difficulty will put off the average gamer but for that core , arcade score chasing gamer looking to challenge their gaming skills? It’s a superb choice.
Re: Random: Yes, Doom Is Now Playable On Nintendo Alarmo
@Duncanballs
Crysis? No! Chronos? Yes!!
Re: Random: Yes, Doom Is Now Playable On Nintendo Alarmo
@OorWullie
I reckon you could run with Doomsday Clock in the tagline …? Or….Hell of a Time!/Helluva Time! ?😝
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd November)
@Freek
Astral Ascent!! It’s in my backlog just staring at me. Great to hear you’re enjoying your play through. There was another gamer on here who gave it a similar glowing review. I didn’t even know it had a physical release! I only just found out it has a co op feature included , looking forward to it!
@GregamanX
I recently purchased Oxenfree II on sale as well so nice to hear it’s a great value purchase. Pizza Tower is another game in the backlog but I’m glad to hear it’s worth a play through even though it’s been haunting u! 😝 Your avatar reminds me I need to play Night in the Woods at some point! It also reminds me that…I need an avatar! 😮
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd November)
I’ve recently completed Death’s Door and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and have been playing the surprisingly delightful Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon as well as just started Neon White which has been a unique experience thus far. My one constant this past month has been KILL KNIGHT…it’s a hard game but pure twin stick bliss!
On Xbox Series X
I’ve slowly gotten back into COD with the recently released Black Ops 6, been awhile since I’d played the franchise but this new game has been great.
Happy and joyful weekends to all!
Re: Nintendo Music's Next Batch Of Tracks Will Arrive Next Week
@JJsNeighborhood
Kindest of thanks!!
Re: Nintendo Music's Next Batch Of Tracks Will Arrive Next Week
Stay Tuned!!! …should’ve been the tagline 😝
Re: So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
Have it on Wii U, it was my 1st Xenoblade game. I never did finish it but the Mech mechanics were pretty dope. It’s a cool game, I don’t believe I ever fully grasped all of the mechanics of the game, don’t think I’ll be double dipping but happy it’s seeing a re-release.
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Reportedly Disbanded By Ubisoft
Legit just finished The Lost Crown a couple days ago, it’s an amazing game!Easy GOTY! I’ll get the DLC for sure. Sad news for sure, pretty sad seeing how far Ubisoft has fallen from grace, they still do make good games. Nintendo entering a business partnership with Ubisoft would make sense, they’ve worked well together in the past and those Ubisoft assets could get put to use for Nintendo, expand their scope of games with the Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, AC, Watch Dogs franchises could help boost Nintendo’s portfolio of more mature themed games. We all know they’d continue on with the Rabbids…
Re: As Expected, Nintendo Is Struggling To Contain Switch Online Playtest Leaks
@OorWullie
Exactly. You don’t release things publicly to keep them secret. Nintendo knew this would go viral instantly. It’s ironic because the mistrust is actually the trust in this case. Nintendo knew they couldn’t trust its users to keep this a secret BUT…they could trust them to leak it. 💯 guaranteed to leak, and now look at all the attention it’s receiving on a slow Monday.