Great to hear that this port came out well and my preorder was justified. I'll go ahead and add +1 to the review score because they gave us a proper physical release. I simply can't resist a good Indy game on physical!
Saturday kept me hopping today, but here I am, keeping my WAYPTW streak alive. Better late than never!
This weekend I’ll be creating a character or two in Tomodachi Life: LTD. The latest 2 additions to my island were Billy and Mary Batson, aka the Original Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel of SHAZAM! fame. Holy moley! I guess my love of old comics has resurfaced. Sure would be cool if I could make a Ghost Rider mii. 😅
I also have the urge to play some Star Fox 64, for some reason! 😉 I played the heck out of the original game on SNES, but never really owned an N64 and so never played the fancy reboot in the late 90s. I dabbled a bit with SF64 on NSO and liked it well enough. Now’s the time to give it a good solid try before the even fancier reboot invades our sector next month.
Have a fun weekend everyone, and hug your moms tomorrow!! 🕹️👾💖
Furukawa-san can say that with conviction if Nintendo can just maintain this game-a-month pace, which I think is really impressive in the current industry.
This time next year we should have Yoshi, Star Fox, Splatoon, Rhythm Heaven, Fire Emblem, Duskbloods, a Zelda remake (if the leaks are true again), and maybe the next mainline Pokémon, plus 4 more or so Nintendo-published titles. Maybe another Mario-adjacent game? Or a Smash Ultimate Definitive Edition? Or since they’re plumbing old IP like Star Fox, they could also resurrect other deep cuts like Kid Icarus or Pro Wrestling. (Did you spot the poster in the Mario Galaxy movie?) Who knows?? It’s always fun to speculate.
NSO games have been quiet lately, too. They could pad out that library some more, to entice some more people to upgrade. I just know I’ll be using my Deuce this year at least as much as I used my OG Switch at any point in the past.
@CallieShiver20 Yaas it’s all yours girl! Use it in power! ✊
If you’re leaving Canada, though, I would strongly advise against seeking refuge here in the US! At least while this administration is calling the shots. 😑
I've got my launch Deuce and I'm quite happy with it. The question for me is whether one of my daughters will want a S2 for bday or Xmas this year. If that seems likely, I'll try to purchase one before the price goes up in September.
"Caught on the wrong foot" for sure, along with everyone else in the global economy. I don't think anybody could have planned sufficiently for the turns taken since you-know-who retook office. I think Nintendo is making the best of a dreadful, unprecedented situation.
I'd say "quiet year" is probably the more apt phrase, only because Nintendo seemingly is keeping their big guns (3D Mario, 3D Zelda, Smash) holstered this FY.
I miss the days when we said gaming was an amazing entertainment value and not all that affected by inflation! But here we are, and largely due to the policies of the orange tyrant in the White House, building arches to himself.
I was just thinking that those new character designs wouldn’t have gotten the ok from Imamura-san.
It’s not like I hate the new designs - they’re just… “different.” (You’re cussing’ right I stated that in the manner of Wes Anderson’s delightful film, Fantastic Mr. Fox, a masterpiece of the animated fox genre.) 😁
I just prefer the more expressive, cartoony designs we got while Imamura-san was still at Nintendo.
I’d say this here is an example of one of those intangibles you lose when experienced artists depart your company.
Wahooo! I’m thrilled the rumors were right and we’re getting a new Star Fox game!! Even if it is a remake of a remake of a remake. I’ll be picking this up for sure, and geeking out like it’s 1992 again. 🤩
Now I have to make a concerted effort to beat SF64 before June 25th!
I much prefer the old cadence of semi-regular Directs, but they just ain't what they used to be. Half the announcements get spoiled by leakers, and the whole point of Directs was Iwata-san (RIP) sharing game news and talking directly to us fans. Subsequent Nintendo leaders have chosen not to pick up that baton, essentially reducing Directs to game trailer showcases. Still, they're more enjoyable than random little news drops here and there.
Not to mention I'm biased against Nintendo Today because I like to avoid putting apps on my phone as much as possible. Why add to the pile of entities out there surveilling me and selling my data?
I'd play that! As long as it's not dreadfully boring or impossible in single-player... I'll watch for a review and keep an eye out for a physical release someday.
I’ve been sinking most of my game time into Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lately, just making Miis and assigning clothes and accessories. My first few Miis were family members, but now that they’re situated, I’m making characters like Mr. Spock, Gollum (Sméagol), Animal from the Muppets, and Princess Nausicäa. I’m still unlocking stuff, so I suspect I’ll keep goofing around on my island for awhile.
I was tempted into buying a copy of The Goonies for the Famicom recently, so I’m playing that a bit on the side, too. I first encountered The Goonies on a Nintendo “Play Choice 10” cabinet at my local bowling alley back in the 80s. I liked Goonies a lot - it, SMB, and Pro-Wrestling were probably my fave titles on the machine - but I never got far in them because 25¢ only bought you like 3 minutes of game time. I pinched every gaming penny back then! I’m glad to have a copy to play at home now, so many years later.
I overslept and had to run around today so I’m later to the WAYPTW party! My girls and I have had fun playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and seeing what hilarity ensues. After inviting a rather homely Godzilla to my island, of course my avatar character fell madly in love with him. 😅
When I want a break from the character-creating and social hijinks, I pop in Marvel Cosmic Invasion for some straightforward baddy bashing. It’s been fun, even if I wish there were more grab moves.
Also, I excavated a few long-lost games from my basement. All this time I never knew I had Silver Surfer and Joust for the NES down there, among a few other things. Games I bought in the early 90s, and they still work!
Wishing all NL friends some pleasant surprises this weekend! 🕹️👾🍰
I never played it in the Wii U days. I felt guilty and bought a used copy of the game and Star Fox Guard in 2023, but they've been on the backlog ever since. I've really got to make an effort to actually play the games before a new Star Fox game comes out.
Whew, ok, it's not $70-$80. As somebody who enjoys the single-player Splatoon offerings we've had over the years, I'm preordering this one without hesitation.
Toei has produced countless movies and TV shows over the years, both live-action and animated. It’s exciting to think about the deep-cut licensed games we could potentially see from them. I’ll be curious to see what develops!
I’ve got extra errands to run this weekend, but I’ve almost got my mii updated and I’ll find time to so I play some Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Both of my kiddos were excited for the game, so I gifted them copies to play during their April vacation. It was so nice last night, for all 3 of us be playing a game together and cheering on our creations (well, their creations, since I was late starting my game). We haven’t had this shared enthusiasm for a game since ACNH, back during covid. I’m glad to pull them off of YouTube and Roblox, if even for a little while. 😉
Also I hoped to finally play Marvel Cosmic Invasion this weekend - I’ve patiently awaited the physical release for months - but GameStop is running late on my preorder. Happily, a demo of the game just went up on the eShop yesterday, so I’ll avail myself of that.
Mostly this weekend I will avoid thinking about how much $$ I just dropped on a NEOGEO reproduction console and set of games.
Great to hear! My physical preorder at Gamestop may or may not arrive today, so this demo will be Plan B. I've been itching to play this belt-scroller!
I’ll take any StarFox we can get, at this point! Personally, I’d love it if we got rid of the linear rails and made it more all-range mode. A variety of pilots (with that fun muppet aesthetic), a variety of ships, and a galaxy to explore or missions to undertake as you please.
I never owned a 3DS and haven't experienced the first game, but it seems to me like the more you put into this game, the more you will get out of it. No doubt we will see some utterly wild Miis populating peoples' islands.
I'll be picking up copies for me and the kiddos, and we're all fairly excited for it! I just hope my creativity and patience are up to the task.
Obviously Ram-Man is not leading the dev team! I am totes ok with this delay, as it’s only this week that I’ll FINALLY get to play Marvel Cosmic Invasion (it’s been a long wait for that physical).
I guess this means the He-Man physical won’t arrive till early 2027 though, which is a bummer.
No, skipping for now. Maybe someday a deep discount purchase. Capcom mercifully made this a game key release, and I can skip without regret. So this week I just have to get Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Xenoblade X, and 3 copies of Tomodachi Life. 😵💫
It’ll be errands and chores this weekend, but hopefully the kiddos and I can finally go see the Mario Galaxy movie!
On the games front, I’ve been set adrift somewhat since finishing Star Trek Voyager - Across the Unknown. My slow and careful journey paid off as I got a very happy ending - everyone survived the trip home except for B’Elanna Torres, who ceased to be when she was split into her human half and her Klingon half. The B’Elanna duo went on to become really productive crew members, actually. Somehow I missed the Tuvix conundrum, and the warp 10+ lizard breeding fiasco that the characters still mentioned in the game. I’ll go on another run someday.
In my listlessness, I started playing long-backlogged MythForce, a first-person hack&slash that nails the fun-yet-corny vibe of Filmation 80s cartoons like He-Man and Blackstar and brings a nostalgic tear to my eye. 🥹. I think the S2 covers some of its technical hiccups and I’ll keep going with it.
The editors here reminded me I really should celebrate the nekketsu life of dearly departed game designer Yoshihisa Kishimoto, father of Kunio-kun. I’ll probably fire up my Egret to play his original Kunio-kun arcade game, Renegade, in tribute.
Wishing everyone a hot-blooded and happy weekend! 🕹️🤜👾
@StorminNorman Thank you for the warning! How unfortunate, though. I’ll be skipping this and probably all other future Ubi releases until they get rid of that ridiculous forced login. No opt-out, no money from me! 😤
Can anybody confirm if there is a mandatory Ubisoft Connect (or whatever they call it) login when you boot up this game? I don’t have an account and I feel like I should not be forced to create one to play the offline game I purchased. It annoyed me to the point that I played Star Wars Outlaws in airplane mode, just so I could evade the login.
My copy has a place of honor on my game shelves. I love the book! I haven’t dug too deep, but It’s crammed with tips and instructions for each game. The stickers are too nice for me to actually use! 😅
I loved Minishoot’ and that would get my vote! I can’t truly judge, though, as I’m waiting for my physical preorder before I play Scott Pilgrim EX, and similarly I’d probably prefer a physical before trying Blue Prince.
Of the unbought eShop games this month, though, I’m most curious about Deadzone: Rogue. I’m with @Picola-Wicola in wanting a review. Even though I’m buried in unplayed games as it is! 😅
@romanista Oh yes, I’m right with you waiting for an Elvira sale! I picked up Scared Stiff last Halloween (or was it 2 Halloweens ago?) but I never did get Party Monsters. But as for finishing my dream digital pinball collection, will that ever happen? I mean Zen is putting out Diner at the end of April in another Williams pin pack. They won’t stop till my wallet is well and truly dead. 😅
It’s a hopping weekend with Easter Sunday on the morrow and 2 Easter goodie baskets that need making, plus a Mario Galaxy movie to watch if my youngest recovers enough from her cold. We may just go next weekend.
Either way, I’m sure I’ll squeeze in some more Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown where I had to replay an entire sector this week because I simply refused to let Seven of Nine abandon ship! This game is really making me want to rewatch the show. It’s been ages!
Outside of Voyager, it’s just been unfocused grazing on different games on Switch and Evercade. Really, I think I spent more time game shopping than game playing! I splurged and ordered Super Mario Wonder + Bellabel Park and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe so I could get that snazzy Mario 40th game case from Best Buy. Then the retro bug bit and I ordered Japanese versions of The Goonies, E.V.O., and Bionic Commando. I hope to play some of those in the near future.
Wishing everyone a weekend of happiness, renewal, and a few fun games! 🕹️🐣🐰👾
It’s another show weekend! My youngest daughter is performing this time, so there’ll be some running around as we cheer her on. Game time will be lessened as a result, but it’s oh so worth it! ☺️
When planted on the couch, though, you can bet I’ll still be trying to get my crew home in Star Trek Voyager - Across the Unknown. I worry and fret over every decision in the game and so it’s taking me an eternity to progress - I’m only in Sector 6 out of 12 (?) after 2 weeks of maining this game. But I’m enjoying the tension and the Trek vibes! I only wish I saw more episodes of Voyager back in the day to better advise my decisions. 😅
I may also create a character or 2 in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo just for laughs.
And I drifted off Minishoot’ Adventures halfway through a boss rush last weekend. I have to get back and conquer that to make my little spaceship family happy.
I’m waiting for the physical release, which won’t ship until November-Dec by LRG’s estimate. Ugh, the wait these days for physical is so long! Anyway, I imagine you have to give +1 or +2 to the review score if you have arcade or rental-store nostalgia for these games.
Oh how I struggled to stretch my quarters as long as possible in X-Men and Cap & The Avengers back in my teen years. Storm was the superior X-Man - her pimp club gave her great melee reach, and her tornado could wreck the entire screen (even in the 6-player cabinet) when positioned correctly. Meanwhile in Cap, I would avoid melee danger and just rain laser death from above using The Vision.
I had some fun with Silver Surfer, too, until I sold off my NES (needed $$ somehow for the SNES, right?). You really need turbo to survive long in that game.
So I’ll be waiting patiently to revisit these games at year-end. It’ll be a treat to clobber Magneto (MASTER of MAGNET!) and Whirlwind (YOU will be the one escaping!!). 😁
Alas, it would have been a delightful surprise for longtime Nintendo fans.
As it is, I’m bewildered by WHY they would want to make posters and market Fox so boldly at this late juncture . The only people who’d be excited by seeing Fox on a poster are the hardcore fans, who were going to go see the movie anyway and very much would have loved a surprise cameo. Why reveal everything up front last minute? 🤷🏻♀️
@HatesCheese Yes glancing at the comments, I see NL’s not to blame here. The movie’s marketing team just threw the news right out there and revealed all.
I wonder what other surprises the Bros. will encounter in space?
It’s probably way too much to hope for a new Star Fox game now. 🙏🏻
I intentionally have not read the article above, but the headline, the thumbnail are huge spoilers! C’mon, why would you do this NL??
I’ve avoided all the Mario Galaxy movie trailers because I’m trying to preserve some surprises when I go watch the actual movie. Must I avoid your top page as well?
Normally NL is careful to hide spoilers inside articles, not plaster them on the top page!
Edit: ah, I see, Nintendo and Illumination are the ones promoting/revealing. I have to focus my bewilderment at them. Sorry, NL!
Happy for those satisfied with buying digital. May your licenses never be revoked!
Bummed for those of us who prefer physical copies, though, because now, officially, we are paying a premium to own games physically.
I suppose it was only a matter of time, really, as publishers continue to push digital on us and boost their margins. They’d be dumb not to!
And I suppose it’s only fair, too, since (if you ask me) you always got less for your money when buying digital at full price. No shiny case, no booklet, no asset you can lend or sell or stare at and love. With this switcheroo, now we have to pay extra to get these niceties. No more subsidized goodies from Nintendo! Cost-cutting is the way of the world lately.
Eventually the number of physical snobs like me will dwindle to completely negligible numbers. And acts like this only hasten the conversion.
Either way, I’ll still prefer physical games first and wait for steep sales before spending on digital or game key nonsense.
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Re: Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2) - An Authentic Indy Adventure Arrives In Fine Form
Great to hear that this port came out well and my preorder was justified. I'll go ahead and add +1 to the review score because they gave us a proper physical release. I simply can't resist a good Indy game on physical!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)
Saturday kept me hopping today, but here I am, keeping my WAYPTW streak alive. Better late than never!
This weekend I’ll be creating a character or two in Tomodachi Life: LTD. The latest 2 additions to my island were Billy and Mary Batson, aka the Original Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel of SHAZAM! fame. Holy moley! I guess my love of old comics has resurfaced. Sure would be cool if I could make a Ghost Rider mii. 😅
I also have the urge to play some Star Fox 64, for some reason! 😉
I played the heck out of the original game on SNES, but never really owned an N64 and so never played the fancy reboot in the late 90s. I dabbled a bit with SF64 on NSO and liked it well enough. Now’s the time to give it a good solid try before the even fancier reboot invades our sector next month.
Have a fun weekend everyone, and hug your moms tomorrow!! 🕹️👾💖
Re: Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup
Furukawa-san can say that with conviction if Nintendo can just maintain this game-a-month pace, which I think is really impressive in the current industry.
This time next year we should have Yoshi, Star Fox, Splatoon, Rhythm Heaven, Fire Emblem, Duskbloods, a Zelda remake (if the leaks are true again), and maybe the next mainline Pokémon, plus 4 more or so Nintendo-published titles. Maybe another Mario-adjacent game? Or a Smash Ultimate Definitive Edition? Or since they’re plumbing old IP like Star Fox, they could also resurrect other deep cuts like Kid Icarus or Pro Wrestling. (Did you spot the poster in the Mario Galaxy movie?) Who knows?? It’s always fun to speculate.
NSO games have been quiet lately, too. They could pad out that library some more, to entice some more people to upgrade. I just know I’ll be using my Deuce this year at least as much as I used my OG Switch at any point in the past.
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
@CallieShiver20
Yaas it’s all yours girl!
Use it in power! ✊
If you’re leaving Canada, though, I would strongly advise against seeking refuge here in the US! At least while this administration is calling the shots. 😑
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Goes Up?
I've got my launch Deuce and I'm quite happy with it. The question for me is whether one of my daughters will want a S2 for bday or Xmas this year. If that seems likely, I'll try to purchase one before the price goes up in September.
Re: ICYMI: Indiana Jones On Switch 2 Will Support Mouse & Gyro Controls
This is welcome news! Since playing Splatoon 1, Gyro aiming is something I always look for on 1st person-style games.
Re: Analyst Predicts A "Silent" Year Ahead For Nintendo
"Caught on the wrong foot" for sure, along with everyone else in the global economy. I don't think anybody could have planned sufficiently for the turns taken since you-know-who retook office. I think Nintendo is making the best of a dreadful, unprecedented situation.
I'd say "quiet year" is probably the more apt phrase, only because Nintendo seemingly is keeping their big guns (3D Mario, 3D Zelda, Smash) holstered this FY.
Re: Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
I miss the days when we said gaming was an amazing entertainment value and not all that affected by inflation!
But here we are, and largely due to the policies of the orange tyrant in the White House, building arches to himself.
Re: Random: "Personally, I Prefer The Movie Version" - Star Fox Designer Weighs In On New Look
I was just thinking that those new character designs wouldn’t have gotten the ok from Imamura-san.
It’s not like I hate the new designs - they’re just… “different.” (You’re cussing’ right I stated that in the manner of Wes Anderson’s delightful film, Fantastic Mr. Fox, a masterpiece of the animated fox genre.) 😁
I just prefer the more expressive, cartoony designs we got while Imamura-san was still at Nintendo.
I’d say this here is an example of one of those intangibles you lose when experienced artists depart your company.
Re: So, Will You Be Getting Star Fox For Switch 2?
Day one physical for me! Those arwings were looking nice in HD.
It’ll be a welcome addition to my Switch Deux shelf.
Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
Wahooo! I’m thrilled the rumors were right and we’re getting a new Star Fox game!!
Even if it is a remake of a remake of a remake. I’ll be picking this up for sure, and geeking out like it’s 1992 again. 🤩
Now I have to make a concerted effort to beat SF64 before June 25th!
Re: Talking Point: Do You Prefer Big Directs Or A Steady Flow Of News From Nintendo Today?
I much prefer the old cadence of semi-regular Directs, but they just ain't what they used to be. Half the announcements get spoiled by leakers, and the whole point of Directs was Iwata-san (RIP) sharing game news and talking directly to us fans. Subsequent Nintendo leaders have chosen not to pick up that baton, essentially reducing Directs to game trailer showcases.
Still, they're more enjoyable than random little news drops here and there.
Not to mention I'm biased against Nintendo Today because I like to avoid putting apps on my phone as much as possible. Why add to the pile of entities out there surveilling me and selling my data?
Re: Devolver's 'Dark Scrolls' Mixes Roguelike Fantasy And Shmup Chaos On Switch This Month
I'd play that! As long as it's not dreadfully boring or impossible in single-player...
I'll watch for a review and keep an eye out for a physical release someday.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
I’ve been sinking most of my game time into Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lately, just making Miis and assigning clothes and accessories. My first few Miis were family members, but now that they’re situated, I’m making characters like Mr. Spock, Gollum (Sméagol), Animal from the Muppets, and Princess Nausicäa. I’m still unlocking stuff, so I suspect I’ll keep goofing around on my island for awhile.
I was tempted into buying a copy of The Goonies for the Famicom recently, so I’m playing that a bit on the side, too. I first encountered The Goonies on a Nintendo “Play Choice 10” cabinet at my local bowling alley back in the 80s. I liked Goonies a lot - it, SMB, and Pro-Wrestling were probably my fave titles on the machine - but I never got far in them because 25¢ only bought you like 3 minutes of game time. I pinched every gaming penny back then! I’m glad to have a copy to play at home now, so many years later.
Wishing all NL friends a pleasant weekend! 😌🕹️💣
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2)
This is set to be one of my May pick ups. Bethesda pleasantly surprised us by giving Indy a proper physical release!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)
I overslept and had to run around today so I’m later to the WAYPTW party!
My girls and I have had fun playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and seeing what hilarity ensues. After inviting a rather homely Godzilla to my island, of course my avatar character fell madly in love with him. 😅
When I want a break from the character-creating and social hijinks, I pop in Marvel Cosmic Invasion for some straightforward baddy bashing. It’s been fun, even if I wish there were more grab moves.
Also, I excavated a few long-lost games from my basement. All this time I never knew I had Silver Surfer and Joust for the NES down there, among a few other things. Games I bought in the early 90s, and they still work!
Wishing all NL friends some pleasant surprises this weekend! 🕹️👾🍰
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero Is 10 Years Old - Have You Actually Played It?
I never played it in the Wii U days. I felt guilty and bought a used copy of the game and Star Fox Guard in 2023, but they've been on the backlog ever since. I've really got to make an effort to actually play the games before a new Star Fox game comes out.
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
Looks great!
My body is woomy 😆
Re: Splatoon Raiders Is Alive, And It's Out This Summer On Switch 2
Looks great to me! Love that assist from Big Man.
I'd get the amiibo too, had I not burned through so much money already this year.
Re: Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Whew, ok, it's not $70-$80.
As somebody who enjoys the single-player Splatoon offerings we've had over the years, I'm preordering this one without hesitation.
Re: Toei Company Establishes New Gaming Publishing Brand
Toei has produced countless movies and TV shows over the years, both live-action and animated. It’s exciting to think about the deep-cut licensed games we could potentially see from them. I’ll be curious to see what develops!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
I’ve got extra errands to run this weekend, but I’ve almost got my mii updated and I’ll find time to so I play some Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Both of my kiddos were excited for the game, so I gifted them copies to play during their April vacation. It was so nice last night, for all 3 of us be playing a game together and cheering on our creations (well, their creations, since I was late starting my game). We haven’t had this shared enthusiasm for a game since ACNH, back during covid. I’m glad to pull them off of YouTube and Roblox, if even for a little while. 😉
Also I hoped to finally play Marvel Cosmic Invasion this weekend - I’ve patiently awaited the physical release for months - but GameStop is running late on my preorder. Happily, a demo of the game just went up on the eShop yesterday, so I’ll avail myself of that.
Mostly this weekend I will avoid thinking about how much $$ I just dropped on a NEOGEO reproduction console and set of games.
Wishing all NL friends a fulfilling weekend! 😌🕹️👾
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Assembles A Free Switch 1 & 2 Demo Today
Great to hear! My physical preorder at Gamestop may or may not arrive today, so this demo will be Plan B.
I've been itching to play this belt-scroller!
Re: "It Really Represents What A Super Rare Game Should Be" - Here's SRG's Debut Switch 2 Physical
I was hoping for a chance to double-dip on this great game! Super Rare picked a great title for their first release on the Deuce.
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
I’ll take any StarFox we can get, at this point! Personally, I’d love it if we got rid of the linear rails and made it more all-range mode. A variety of pilots (with that fun muppet aesthetic), a variety of ships, and a galaxy to explore or missions to undertake as you please.
Re: Star Trek: Resurgence Will Likely Be Delisted Very Soon
Yikes what a lousy business partner Paramount must be. I was waiting for a sale or physical release, but I guess it’s now or never.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
I never owned a 3DS and haven't experienced the first game, but it seems to me like the more you put into this game, the more you will get out of it. No doubt we will see some utterly wild Miis populating peoples' islands.
I'll be picking up copies for me and the kiddos, and we're all fairly excited for it! I just hope my creativity and patience are up to the task.
Also: yay for the inclusivity!!
Re: He-Man's Stunning-Looking Beat 'Em Up Delayed Just Two Weeks Before Release
Obviously Ram-Man is not leading the dev team!
I am totes ok with this delay, as it’s only this week that I’ll FINALLY get to play Marvel Cosmic Invasion (it’s been a long wait for that physical).
I guess this means the He-Man physical won’t arrive till early 2027 though, which is a bummer.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
No, skipping for now. Maybe someday a deep discount purchase.
Capcom mercifully made this a game key release, and I can skip without regret. So this week I just have to get Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Xenoblade X, and 3 copies of Tomodachi Life. 😵💫
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mendel Palace
I’m going with Japan, but honestly, neither of these boxes would tempt me to grab off of the rental shelf!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
It’ll be errands and chores this weekend, but hopefully the kiddos and I can finally go see the Mario Galaxy movie!
On the games front, I’ve been set adrift somewhat since finishing Star Trek Voyager - Across the Unknown. My slow and careful journey paid off as I got a very happy ending - everyone survived the trip home except for B’Elanna Torres, who ceased to be when she was split into her human half and her Klingon half. The B’Elanna duo went on to become really productive crew members, actually. Somehow I missed the Tuvix conundrum, and the warp 10+ lizard breeding fiasco that the characters still mentioned in the game. I’ll go on another run someday.
In my listlessness, I started playing long-backlogged MythForce, a first-person hack&slash that nails the fun-yet-corny vibe of Filmation 80s cartoons like He-Man and Blackstar and brings a nostalgic tear to my eye. 🥹. I think the S2 covers some of its technical hiccups and I’ll keep going with it.
The editors here reminded me I really should celebrate the nekketsu life of dearly departed game designer Yoshihisa Kishimoto, father of Kunio-kun. I’ll probably fire up my Egret to play his original Kunio-kun arcade game, Renegade, in tribute.
Wishing everyone a hot-blooded and happy weekend! 🕹️🤜👾
Re: The Rogue Prince Of Persia Physical Release Now Available On Switch 1 & 2
@StorminNorman
Thank you for the warning! How unfortunate, though. I’ll be skipping this and probably all other future Ubi releases until they get rid of that ridiculous forced login. No opt-out, no money from me! 😤
Re: Hades II Has Some Bonus Content Planned For Next Week
It’s been too long since I went on a run with Melinoë! The extra content will be the perfect excuse.
Re: The Rogue Prince Of Persia Physical Release Now Available On Switch 1 & 2
Can anybody confirm if there is a mandatory Ubisoft Connect (or whatever they call it) login when you boot up this game? I don’t have an account and I feel like I should not be forced to create one to play the offline game I purchased. It annoyed me to the point that I played Star Wars Outlaws in airplane mode, just so I could evade the login.
Re: Gallery: Fangamer's UFO 50 Deluxe Edition Is Packed With Nostalgic Goodness
My copy has a place of honor on my game shelves. I love the book! I haven’t dug too deep, but It’s crammed with tips and instructions for each game. The stickers are too nice for me to actually use! 😅
Re: Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
I expected the GKC, but $80?? Yowtch!
I’ve never played Elden Ring and was looking forward to this game, but I may just wait for a sale, now. 😑
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (March 2026)
I loved Minishoot’ and that would get my vote! I can’t truly judge, though, as I’m waiting for my physical preorder before I play Scott Pilgrim EX, and similarly I’d probably prefer a physical before trying Blue Prince.
Of the unbought eShop games this month, though, I’m most curious about Deadzone: Rogue. I’m with @Picola-Wicola in wanting a review. Even though I’m buried in unplayed games as it is! 😅
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
@romanista
Oh yes, I’m right with you waiting for an Elvira sale! I picked up Scared Stiff last Halloween (or was it 2 Halloweens ago?) but I never did get Party Monsters.
But as for finishing my dream digital pinball collection, will that ever happen? I mean Zen is putting out Diner at the end of April in another Williams pin pack. They won’t stop till my wallet is well and truly dead. 😅
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
It’s a hopping weekend with Easter Sunday on the morrow and 2 Easter goodie baskets that need making, plus a Mario Galaxy movie to watch if my youngest recovers enough from her cold. We may just go next weekend.
Either way, I’m sure I’ll squeeze in some more Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown where I had to replay an entire sector this week because I simply refused to let Seven of Nine abandon ship! This game is really making me want to rewatch the show. It’s been ages!
Outside of Voyager, it’s just been unfocused grazing on different games on Switch and Evercade. Really, I think I spent more time game shopping than game playing! I splurged and ordered Super Mario Wonder + Bellabel Park and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe so I could get that snazzy Mario 40th game case from Best Buy. Then the retro bug bit and I ordered Japanese versions of The Goonies, E.V.O., and Bionic Commando. I hope to play some of those in the near future.
Wishing everyone a weekend of happiness, renewal, and a few fun games! 🕹️🐣🐰👾
Re: Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
Yeah the last trip to the moon was in 1972, before even my time! (I'm one of the older readers here.)
I'm glad to see NL marking the Artemis II launch, and it's nice to see ST Voyager and XCX added to the list this time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
@KingChiliPepper
You can bold portions of your posts just by bracketing them with asterisks, before and after, no spaces. 👍🏼
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
It’s another show weekend! My youngest daughter is performing this time, so there’ll be some running around as we cheer her on. Game time will be lessened as a result, but it’s oh so worth it! ☺️
When planted on the couch, though, you can bet I’ll still be trying to get my crew home in Star Trek Voyager - Across the Unknown. I worry and fret over every decision in the game and so it’s taking me an eternity to progress - I’m only in Sector 6 out of 12 (?) after 2 weeks of maining this game. But I’m enjoying the tension and the Trek vibes! I only wish I saw more episodes of Voyager back in the day to better advise my decisions. 😅
I may also create a character or 2 in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo just for laughs.
And I drifted off Minishoot’ Adventures halfway through a boss rush last weekend. I have to get back and conquer that to make my little spaceship family happy.
Wishing everyone a fun weekend! 🕹️👾
Re: Review: Marvel Maximum Collection (Switch) - A Decent Nostalgia Cake With A Konami Cherry On Top
I’m waiting for the physical release, which won’t ship until November-Dec by LRG’s estimate. Ugh, the wait these days for physical is so long! Anyway, I imagine you have to give +1 or +2 to the review score if you have arcade or rental-store nostalgia for these games.
Oh how I struggled to stretch my quarters as long as possible in X-Men and Cap & The Avengers back in my teen years. Storm was the superior X-Man - her pimp club gave her great melee reach, and her tornado could wreck the entire screen (even in the 6-player cabinet) when positioned correctly. Meanwhile in Cap, I would avoid melee danger and just rain laser death from above using The Vision.
I had some fun with Silver Surfer, too, until I sold off my NES (needed $$ somehow for the SNES, right?). You really need turbo to survive long in that game.
So I’ll be waiting patiently to revisit these games at year-end. It’ll be a treat to clobber Magneto (MASTER of MAGNET!) and Whirlwind (YOU will be the one escaping!!). 😁
Re: Rumour: Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
I am here for a new Star Fox! Everything else would just be gravy.
I'm a gonna have to listen to Nate and MVG on the ride home tonight, methinks!
Re: Talking Point: Should Nintendo Have Kept The Mario Galaxy Movie Fox Reveal Under Wraps?
Alas, it would have been a delightful surprise for longtime Nintendo fans.
As it is, I’m bewildered by WHY they would want to make posters and market Fox so boldly at this late juncture . The only people who’d be excited by seeing Fox on a poster are the hardcore fans, who were going to go see the movie anyway and very much would have loved a surprise cameo. Why reveal everything up front last minute? 🤷🏻♀️
Re: Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
@HatesCheese
Yes glancing at the comments, I see NL’s not to blame here. The movie’s marketing team just threw the news right out there and revealed all.
I wonder what other surprises the Bros. will encounter in space?
It’s probably way too much to hope for a new Star Fox game now. 🙏🏻
Re: Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
I intentionally have not read the article above, but the headline, the thumbnail are huge spoilers! C’mon, why would you do this NL??
I’ve avoided all the Mario Galaxy movie trailers because I’m trying to preserve some surprises when I go watch the actual movie. Must I avoid your top page as well?
Normally NL is careful to hide spoilers inside articles, not plaster them on the top page!
Edit: ah, I see, Nintendo and Illumination are the ones promoting/revealing. I have to focus my bewilderment at them. Sorry, NL!
Re: Nintendo To Change Pricing For Digital & Physical Switch 2 Exclusives, Starting With Yoshi
@jsty3105
making digital games cheaper doesn't suddenly make physical games the premium option
Doesn’t it? There was price parity. Now I’m paying a $10 premium to get a hard copy of Yoshi or, most likely, any future 1st party Nintendo game.
Re: Random: Uh Oh, Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Miis Are Already Swearing
Aw golly gee heck yeah! 😆
They’re gonna patch it out, though, I just know it.
More reason to buy physical perhaps? 🤔
Re: Nintendo To Change Pricing For Digital & Physical Switch 2 Exclusives, Starting With Yoshi
Happy for those satisfied with buying digital.
May your licenses never be revoked!
Bummed for those of us who prefer physical copies, though, because now, officially, we are paying a premium to own games physically.
I suppose it was only a matter of time, really, as publishers continue to push digital on us and boost their margins. They’d be dumb not to!
And I suppose it’s only fair, too, since (if you ask me) you always got less for your money when buying digital at full price. No shiny case, no booklet, no asset you can lend or sell or stare at and love. With this switcheroo, now we have to pay extra to get these niceties. No more subsidized goodies from Nintendo! Cost-cutting is the way of the world lately.
Eventually the number of physical snobs like me will dwindle to completely negligible numbers. And acts like this only hasten the conversion.
Either way, I’ll still prefer physical games first and wait for steep sales before spending on digital or game key nonsense.