Well, I thought I’d be playing GRIS, but instead threw myself a curveball and decided to fire up the original Yooka Laylee. I was suffering from a bit of JRPG exhaustion, and jumping around in a colorful, goofy world was just the remedy I needed before jumping into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in the new year. I also am trying my hand at Nuclear Throne and a bit more Dead Cells (currently 50+ hours in). Happy New Year, everyone!
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country for me! Loved the base game, but the DLC was phenomenal. And it felt like I wasn’t losing a massive chunk of my life at only 30 hours.
Currently stranded on the East Coast of the US for the holidays. Trying to stay positive and make the best of it. I finished Live A Live last night…WOW that game is good! I feel it deserved more love during GOTY talks this year. I’m trying to decide what to mess around with until the end of the year. My plan is to start Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on January 1st, so I’ll probably be taking it easy with GRIS or some roguelike. Happy Holidays, everyone!
I’m currently 20 hours into Live A Live. So far, my favorite chapters have been Imperial China and the Old West. Starting to transition into the second half of the game and am curious to see where the plot is heading! Happy weekend!
Currently working my way through the first half of Live A Live.It hasn’t totally pulled me in yet, although I think it’s simply because I have a bit of JRPG exhaustion. I jumped back into runs of Dead Cells and am absolutely addicted. Up until a couple weeks ago, I had about 15 hours total in a game that I’ve owned for about four years, and now I’m about to pass the 40 hour mark. The ”Everyone is Here” Vol. I and II updates are an absolute delight, with my favorite new weapon probably being the sword and gun from Hyper Light Drifter. Great stuff! Happy gaming, everyone!
I’ll be playing through LiveALive! Just installed a new SD card, so I’ll probably be dipping into some games that I previously had archived. Happy gaming!
I finished up Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country, so this weekend I will try and finish up Sonic Mania and play some Inmost or Alien: Isolation in honor of spooky season.
Reaching the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country. I have to say I have enjoyed this even more than the base game. It’s such a perfect, compact little 20 hour JRPG experience. Cheers!
Just finished up Xenoblade Chronicles 2! My overall impressions were great. I absolutely loved the world and exploration, the music was fantastic, and after I found an online explanation of the battle system, I fell in love with that too. The battles were just too drawn out for me to keep grinding to take down the high level unique monsters (I so badly wanted to take down Immovable Gonzalez!). Also, the Field Skills system was a little too frustrating, although I did enjoy the very light Metroidvania element it added.
Just started Torna and the Golden Country. I can’t believe how much better this DLC looks than the base game. Very excited to keep moving through the story this weekend.
I’ve held off buying this when it’s been on sale because I figured a physical was coming. Bummer. But now I’ll just wait for a solid sale and pick it up on the eshop
Making excellent headway through Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Currently on Chapter 9. I think I’ll be able to make it to Chapter 10 this weekend, and hoping to finish before the end of the month. I can’t pull myself away!
Had a birthday gift card burning a hole in my wallet, so I picked up Mulaka, Tales of Vesperia, Neon Abyss, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Jotun: Valhalla Edition, Castle Crashers, GRIS, and the Fatal Falls DLC for Dead Cells!
I think I’m at the end of Chapter 6 in XC2. And honestly, it’s probably all I will play. Hoping to complete some side quests that I’ve been putting off, and there are a couple unique enemy types that I want to go back and take down. Happy gaming ya’ll!
It’s Labor Day weekend in the States, so I probably won’t be doing a lot of gaming, but if I do get the chance, I’ll continue plugging away at Xenoblade 2 (chapter 5). I just played through Paratopic last night. What an experience that was! Might have to do another play through and make some different choices. Anyway, happy weekend!
I’ll be chugging through Chapter 4 of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Man, I love this game! Xenoblade is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Nintendo series…probably ranking just behind Mario and Metroid. Happy gaming, everyone!
I’ll be on my first backpacking trip this weekend, but if I was around, I’d be continuing progress in Xenoblade Chronicles 2! A little over seven hours in and absolutely loving it. I knew right when I started that this game was for me. As much as I’d love to be playing, I’m excited to be getting out in the mountains for some proper camping, though, especially with the wonderful summer weather we’ve been having. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Just started Xenoblade Chronicles 2, knowing full well I probably won’t finish the game until we are well into autumn. My copy of Xenoblade 3 arrived, so I’m highly motivated to plug away at 2, despite demands on my time right now.
I used gold points to pick up NBA 2k Playgrounds 2. I have massive arcade basketball hole in my heart, and since I’m sure the NBA Street series will never be resurrected, I decided to give this game a try.
I want to start Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but I’m still intimidated at the thought of another 100+ hour JRPG this year. So instead, I dipped back into Mario 3D World last night, and man was it a blast! Trying to clean up the stars and stamps I missed on the first go-around.
Still plugging away at Sonic Mania…currently in the Metallic Madness zone. After I roll credits, I’d like to play at least a couple levels with Knuckles, and then Mighty and Ray.
Dabbling in all sorts of stuff this weekend. Playing a bit of Capcom Fighting Collection (Puzzle Fighter is incredible!), some Sonic Mania, lots of Tetris Effect, and a bit of Diablo III. Happy weekend!
More Monster Hunter Rise for me! I’ve finished all four star quests in the village, and I think I’m ready for what comes next 💪🏽. I picked up Underhero on sale, so I may dip into that, as well as more Sonic Mania. Cheers!
More Monster Hunter Rise for me. I just finished up the three star quests in the village. Working on assembling a couple different armor load outs before I proceed. The Insect Glaive is my weapon of choice! I’ve been dipping into Sonic Mania here and there, doing a level or two once a day. Maybe I’ll even dip back into SMT IV. We’ll see! Happy weekend!
I just started Monster Hunter Rise, now that I’ve finally completed Ys VIII! I also picked up Valfaris on deep discount (it’s been on my wishlist forever), and played about an hour or two. Excellent game. I love pummeling alien demons to a metal soundtrack. And, speaking of demons, I’m still slowly working my way through SMT IV on the 3DS. I may also play some Donkey Kong Land on that system as I picked up the trilogy last week. Should be a great weekend! Hope you all have a good one, as well!
I played hundreds and hundreds of hours of 1080, Goldeneye, Mario Kart, and Tony Hawk with this controller, and I have zero fondness or nostalgia for it😂
I’m getting distracted by side quests in Ys VIII. Definitely close to closing out Chapter 5. Just had the Super Rare Games physical of Archvale arrive, so I may dip into that. Also, seven hours into SMT IV on the 3DS and loving it. Happy weekend!
My pace through Ys VIII is glacial right now. Life is suddenly quite busy! I did recently dip back into SMT IV on the 3DS. Loving the vibe of that game. Might continue with more of that this weekend. Anyways, happy gaming!
Currently sitting on chapter four of Ys VIII. My progress has slowed a bit, as I’ve had a very busy work week, but I’m hoping to make headway this weekend!
I finished collecting every key in Cruis’n Blast. Man, I love this game! You can do a lot worse for $20.
Chapter three of Ys VIII! Also, playing a lot of Cruisin’ Blast and absolutely loving it how bananas it is. I literally just unlocked a unicorn (spoiler? 😂). Happy weekend!
Seems like all of the indies I wanted a physical of are releasing this year! Currently, I have pre-orders for Axiom Verge 1+2, Death’s Door, Ender Lillies, Paradise Killer, Record of Lodoss War, and now this!
Currently on chapter two of Ys VIII! This game is absolutely my jam. The combat is wonderful, and the story and setting have their hooks in me. Cheers, everyone!
After 90 hours, I finally rolled credits on DQ XI. I highly recommend that game to anyone and everyone! I’m now trying to decide what to play next. I had a false start on Journey to the Savage Planet. Just wasn’t in the right mood, I guess. My other ideas are Ys VIII, Death’s Gambit (snagged a physical copy from Best Buy a few weeks ago), or Hades. I’ve also played about four hours of Toki Tori, and man what a fun little game that is. Happy weekend to all!
My original Switch (3/31/17 purchase) has been incredibly resilient! I feel pretty lucky to have not had any issues. I travel by air every week for work, and the system has held up under the wear and tear. I do have a Lite as a backup, in case anything does happen to my original system. At some point I’ll cave and pick up an OLED, as supply in the States seems to have improved.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 31st)
Well, I thought I’d be playing GRIS, but instead threw myself a curveball and decided to fire up the original Yooka Laylee. I was suffering from a bit of JRPG exhaustion, and jumping around in a colorful, goofy world was just the remedy I needed before jumping into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in the new year. I also am trying my hand at Nuclear Throne and a bit more Dead Cells (currently 50+ hours in).
Happy New Year, everyone!
Re: Backlog Club: Nintendo Life's Games Of Not-This-Year Awards 2022
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country for me! Loved the base game, but the DLC was phenomenal. And it felt like I wasn’t losing a massive chunk of my life at only 30 hours.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 24th)
Currently stranded on the East Coast of the US for the holidays. Trying to stay positive and make the best of it. I finished Live A Live last night…WOW that game is good! I feel it deserved more love during GOTY talks this year.
I’m trying to decide what to mess around with until the end of the year. My plan is to start Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on January 1st, so I’ll probably be taking it easy with GRIS or some roguelike. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2022
Live A Live deserves better!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 17th)
I’m currently 20 hours into Live A Live. So far, my favorite chapters have been Imperial China and the Old West. Starting to transition into the second half of the game and am curious to see where the plot is heading! Happy weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 3rd)
Currently working my way through the first half of Live A Live.It hasn’t totally pulled me in yet, although I think it’s simply because I have a bit of JRPG exhaustion. I jumped back into runs of Dead Cells and am absolutely addicted. Up until a couple weeks ago, I had about 15 hours total in a game that I’ve owned for about four years, and now I’m about to pass the 40 hour mark. The ”Everyone is Here” Vol. I and II updates are an absolute delight, with my favorite new weapon probably being the sword and gun from Hyper Light Drifter. Great stuff!
Happy gaming, everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5th)
I’ll be playing through LiveALive! Just installed a new SD card, so I’ll probably be dipping into some games that I previously had archived. Happy gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 29th)
I finished up Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country, so this weekend I will try and finish up Sonic Mania and play some Inmost or Alien: Isolation in honor of spooky season.
Happy Halloween!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22nd)
Reaching the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country. I have to say I have enjoyed this even more than the base game. It’s such a perfect, compact little 20 hour JRPG experience. Cheers!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 15th)
About 10 hours into XC2: Torna the Golden Country. Absolutely loving it! I adore the exploration in these games.
I’m also trying to nail down a game to play for the spooky month. Thinking Inmost, Fetum Betula, and maybe dabble in the first Resident Evil.
Happy Gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 8th)
Just finished up Xenoblade Chronicles 2! My overall impressions were great. I absolutely loved the world and exploration, the music was fantastic, and after I found an online explanation of the battle system, I fell in love with that too. The battles were just too drawn out for me to keep grinding to take down the high level unique monsters (I so badly wanted to take down Immovable Gonzalez!). Also, the Field Skills system was a little too frustrating, although I did enjoy the very light Metroidvania element it added.
Just started Torna and the Golden Country. I can’t believe how much better this DLC looks than the base game. Very excited to keep moving through the story this weekend.
Happy gaming, everyone!
Re: OlliOlli World Is Getting A Physical Switch Release, Except It Isn't
I’ve held off buying this when it’s been on sale because I figured a physical was coming. Bummer. But now I’ll just wait for a solid sale and pick it up on the eshop
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
@TeddyBearSolid Nice! Hope you have a blast playing both
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
Pre-ordered this, along with Person 5 Royal! Very excited. It’ll be my first time taking a crack at either of these games
Re: Nintendo's Huge 'Blockbuster' Sale Ends This Weekend, Up To 85% Off Switch Games And DLC (North America)
@ibookboyuk I’m very excited to give it a try! Love the art style.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 24th)
Making excellent headway through Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Currently on Chapter 9. I think I’ll be able to make it to Chapter 10 this weekend, and hoping to finish before the end of the month. I can’t pull myself away!
Re: Nintendo's Huge 'Blockbuster' Sale Ends This Weekend, Up To 85% Off Switch Games And DLC (North America)
Had a birthday gift card burning a hole in my wallet, so I picked up Mulaka, Tales of Vesperia, Neon Abyss, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Jotun: Valhalla Edition, Castle Crashers, GRIS, and the Fatal Falls DLC for Dead Cells!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 17th)
Xenoblade 2, chapter 7, my dudes! Happy weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 10th)
I think I’m at the end of Chapter 6 in XC2. And honestly, it’s probably all I will play. Hoping to complete some side quests that I’ve been putting off, and there are a couple unique enemy types that I want to go back and take down. Happy gaming ya’ll!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 3rd)
It’s Labor Day weekend in the States, so I probably won’t be doing a lot of gaming, but if I do get the chance, I’ll continue plugging away at Xenoblade 2 (chapter 5). I just played through Paratopic last night. What an experience that was! Might have to do another play through and make some different choices. Anyway, happy weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 27th)
I’ll be chugging through Chapter 4 of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Man, I love this game! Xenoblade is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Nintendo series…probably ranking just behind Mario and Metroid. Happy gaming, everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 6th)
I’ll be on my first backpacking trip this weekend, but if I was around, I’d be continuing progress in Xenoblade Chronicles 2! A little over seven hours in and absolutely loving it. I knew right when I started that this game was for me. As much as I’d love to be playing, I’m excited to be getting out in the mountains for some proper camping, though, especially with the wonderful summer weather we’ve been having. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 30th)
Just started Xenoblade Chronicles 2, knowing full well I probably won’t finish the game until we are well into autumn. My copy of Xenoblade 3 arrived, so I’m highly motivated to plug away at 2, despite demands on my time right now.
I used gold points to pick up NBA 2k Playgrounds 2. I have massive arcade basketball hole in my heart, and since I’m sure the NBA Street series will never be resurrected, I decided to give this game a try.
Enjoy the weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 16th)
I want to start Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but I’m still intimidated at the thought of another 100+ hour JRPG this year. So instead, I dipped back into Mario 3D World last night, and man was it a blast! Trying to clean up the stars and stamps I missed on the first go-around.
Still plugging away at Sonic Mania…currently in the Metallic Madness zone. After I roll credits, I’d like to play at least a couple levels with Knuckles, and then Mighty and Ray.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 9th)
Dabbling in all sorts of stuff this weekend. Playing a bit of Capcom Fighting Collection (Puzzle Fighter is incredible!), some Sonic Mania, lots of Tetris Effect, and a bit of Diablo III. Happy weekend!
Re: Reminder: Nintendo's "Super" Switch Sale Ends Soon, Up To 50% Off Some Huge Games (North America)
Picked Tetris Effect, Diablo III, and Lovecraft’s Untold Stories! Might pick up Pheonotopia: Awakening before it ends.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 2nd)
More Monster Hunter Rise for me! I’ve finished all four star quests in the village, and I think I’m ready for what comes next 💪🏽. I picked up Underhero on sale, so I may dip into that, as well as more Sonic Mania. Cheers!
Re: Plans For Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remasters Were Axed After Vicarious Visions Got Absorbed By Blizzard
Loved the Switch remaster (75 hours worth of love). And I adored three and four. Sad they won’t be making it over!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 18th)
More Monster Hunter Rise for me. I just finished up the three star quests in the village. Working on assembling a couple different armor load outs before I proceed. The Insect Glaive is my weapon of choice!
I’ve been dipping into Sonic Mania here and there, doing a level or two once a day. Maybe I’ll even dip back into SMT IV. We’ll see! Happy weekend!
Re: Horror RPG Omori Releases This Week On Switch, Devs Announce New Content
Got it pre-ordered through Best Buy! Can’t wait!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 11th)
I’ll spend the weekend with some more Monster Hunter Rise! So much to learn. It’s starting to get hooks in me. Happy gaming!
Re: The Ashen Wolves Will Join The Fight In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
@AnnoyingFrenzy Ha! Good to know
Re: The Ashen Wolves Will Join The Fight In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Three Hopes, One Despair
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 4th)
I just started Monster Hunter Rise, now that I’ve finally completed Ys VIII! I also picked up Valfaris on deep discount (it’s been on my wishlist forever), and played about an hour or two. Excellent game. I love pummeling alien demons to a metal soundtrack. And, speaking of demons, I’m still slowly working my way through SMT IV on the 3DS. I may also play some Donkey Kong Land on that system as I picked up the trilogy last week. Should be a great weekend! Hope you all have a good one, as well!
Re: Limited Run's June Showcase Will Feature "Over 30 Game Announcements"
Castlevania Advance Collection! Maybe Chicory, as well??
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #98 - Super Mario Strikers
Birdo in the background wins every time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 21st)
Chapter 6 of Ys VIII for me! And that’s about all I have time for. Happy gaming, ya’ll!
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
I played hundreds and hundreds of hours of 1080, Goldeneye, Mario Kart, and Tony Hawk with this controller, and I have zero fondness or nostalgia for it😂
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 14th)
I’m getting distracted by side quests in Ys VIII. Definitely close to closing out Chapter 5. Just had the Super Rare Games physical of Archvale arrive, so I may dip into that. Also, seven hours into SMT IV on the 3DS and loving it. Happy weekend!
Re: Nintendo Releases New Introductory Video For Mario Strikers: Battle League
Not sure how I feel about Nintendo doubling down on Mario in a visor, but I want to give this game a shot!
Re: "No Plans" For Sonic Origins Physical Release Right Now, But Sega Is Aware Of Demand
Only gonna buy physical, if it ever releases!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23rd)
My pace through Ys VIII is glacial right now. Life is suddenly quite busy! I did recently dip back into SMT IV on the 3DS. Loving the vibe of that game. Might continue with more of that this weekend. Anyways, happy gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 16th)
Currently sitting on chapter four of Ys VIII. My progress has slowed a bit, as I’ve had a very busy work week, but I’m hoping to make headway this weekend!
I finished collecting every key in Cruis’n Blast. Man, I love this game! You can do a lot worse for $20.
Happy gaming/weekend/Easter everyone!
Re: Bit Orchard: Animal Valley Brings Game Boy-Style Farming Vibes To Switch Soon
All about those screenshots! Most definitely gonna pick this one up.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 9th)
Chapter three of Ys VIII! Also, playing a lot of Cruisin’ Blast and absolutely loving it how bananas it is. I literally just unlocked a unicorn (spoiler? 😂). Happy weekend!
Re: Save On Sonic, Persona And More In The Sega / Atlus Switch & 3DS eShop Spring Sale (North America)
I was hoping they would have one more sale! I picked up Devil Survivor Overclocked and Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker!
Re: Eastward Is Getting A Physical Release, Pre-Orders Open Now
Seems like all of the indies I wanted a physical of are releasing this year! Currently, I have pre-orders for Axiom Verge 1+2, Death’s Door, Ender Lillies, Paradise Killer, Record of Lodoss War, and now this!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 26th)
Currently on chapter two of Ys VIII! This game is absolutely my jam. The combat is wonderful, and the story and setting have their hooks in me. Cheers, everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
After 90 hours, I finally rolled credits on DQ XI. I highly recommend that game to anyone and everyone! I’m now trying to decide what to play next. I had a false start on Journey to the Savage Planet. Just wasn’t in the right mood, I guess. My other ideas are Ys VIII, Death’s Gambit (snagged a physical copy from Best Buy a few weeks ago), or Hades. I’ve also played about four hours of Toki Tori, and man what a fun little game that is. Happy weekend to all!
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
My original Switch (3/31/17 purchase) has been incredibly resilient! I feel pretty lucky to have not had any issues. I travel by air every week for work, and the system has held up under the wear and tear. I do have a Lite as a backup, in case anything does happen to my original system. At some point I’ll cave and pick up an OLED, as supply in the States seems to have improved.