Choo-choo! All aboard!! 🚂😆 I love a proper Direct!
We’re bound to learn more about Duskbloods, Fortune’s Weave, and Splatoon Raiders. But 50 whole minutes plus a Treehouse afterwards? Hopefully we’ll get a look at the rumored Ocarina remake or some other unannounced goodies.
As a youngster, TOS reruns, TNG, and a few episodes of the animated series were my introduction to Trek. I remember liking Ensign Ro and wishing she had more screen time, but I’m a bit worried whether I’ll enjoy seeing her in psycho-horror, ultra violent “Star Trek as I’ve never seen it before.” I’ll be keen to see how this one develops.
I’ll keep going with last weekend’s games: bouncing lots of pachinko balls around in BALL X PIT, trying to climb the leaderboards in Arcade Archives Mr. Do!, and dropping by my island in Tomodachi Life to see how the residents are doing. It turns out Pee-wee Herman is quite the matchmaker: he intro’d Waldo to total stranger Mr. T, and they became instant friends.
If I want to shake things up, I’ll play some Pitfall II or H.E.R.O. on the Evercade, since @Ooyah likes the latter so much. Or else I picked up Cobalt Core on sale this week, a game I’ve long wanted to play, but I kept waiting in vain for a physical version.
Chores and obligations will keep me from gaming too much, but I’ll make the most of it! Wishing all NL friends a fun weekend! 🕹️👾🪩
Finally! This game is finally coming to a platform I own. I liked Dark Souls on my OG Switch years ago, so I have no doubt Elden Ring will captivate me for a while, too.
This is one of those rare games that will get me to buy a GKC. I hate the things, but if I'm going to pay full price, I'd rather have the illusion of a physical than just pure digital. Elden Ring will join Star Wars Outlaws and the RE Generations Pack on my "list of shame."
I probably would’ve bought it, were it on an actual cartridge. As it is, I’ll be skipping, maybe to pick up used someday at a suitably slashed discount. There’s way too much to play already, anyway!
As I’ve commented elsewhere, I’m hopeful and excited for this Star Fox reboot, but I can’t help wishing it had more originality to please us old-timers, too. You don’t necessarily have to retell the same old origin story to make a good jumping-on point for new players. Just make a good game, and the players will come. We can research the older games and Fox’s backstory on NSO, right?
That said, I imagine the desire to get a game done quickly enough to capitalize on a Mario Galaxy movie tie-in had at least some bearing on Nintendo’s decisions for the project. They probably didn’t have time enough to produce an ambitious, all-new Fox game to coincide with the movie, even if they wanted.
I guess I’m just worried that sales of this reboot won’t justify developing an innovative new Star Fox: Revenge of Andross or Galactic Assault or Mercenary Missions game next. I hope I’m proven way wrong!
Oh nice! The MK World addition is great enough as it is, but adding CarPlay support is fantastic news! Easy access to these tunes will make my daily commute less monotonous.
I'm really looking forward to this! I do wish that Nintendo chose to do something more novel with the game, but even if it is just a glow-up of 64, any Star Fox is better than no Star Fox.
As much as I loved the movies, I haven't played a single Toy Story game. They look fun enough, though, and that is very classy of Atari/Digital Eclipse to put the classics and the remastered game all on one cartridge! I'll be preordering this collection for sure.
@Ooyah Oh that’s right - Empire was done by Parker Bros! I remember them for Frogger, too. I’ve never seen the Indy Jones game for the 2600, but based on your review I’m sure I’d like it. I mean, I actually enjoyed E.T. For the 2600 so I’m not a tough customer!
@World @Ooyah I hear you both! I had a lot of fun with Activision games for the VCS back then! I liked Stampede and Skiing, but Kaboom! even more! But you need a paddle controller to play that one. I’m trying to remember if Empire Strikes Back was an Activision game, now. Lots of good times with those games, till my family got a Colecovision, then as a young teen I bought an NES, and then I never got off the game train. 😅
@Ooyah Glad to hear you’re enjoying H.E.R.O.! I have that same Activision 2 cartridge nestled in my Evercade right now, but I went straight to childhood fave Pitfall 2. I’ve never played HERO. Sounds like I have to try that one next!
I’ve got plenty of chores and my daughter’s dance recital to attend this weekend, but will find time to sink into my usual duo - the goofy Tomodachi Life and high-score chasing in Arcade Archives: Mr. Do!
I’ve had some cravings to play something new lately, and my physical copies Ball x Pit and Disney Afternoon Collection just came in, so I may try one of those. Or finally go back to No Man’s Sky since there’s a big new horde campaign happening. Or my flea-market copy of Rush’n Attack for NES is daring me to make it past stage 3. We’ll see!
At the moment, I’d love to dig into Mina the Hollower, but I’m holding out for a physical release.
Wishing all NL tomodachi’s a fine weekend with time for rest and recreation! 🕹️👾🚀
I bought Horizon Chase Turbo on sale a few years ago and it was well worth it! When they announced the eShop delisting, VGP arranged a reprint run for the physical version and I ordered a copy there, too. A last-minute double-dip before they sunset it!
It’s a shame to see a good game like this disappear. I suppose it’ll be re-listed again soon, under the new ownership.
Sounds great! I'm glad it turned out so well for Yacht Club. I'll be waiting patiently for an announcement of a physical release. I'm not sure where NL got the box art shown above? I don't see any retailers listing a physical game yet, at least not here in the US.
It was a challenge to find those in stores back then, but I managed somehow. They’re neat little units that could go on selling a lot more, if Nintendo felt like it. They’d rather sell more NSO subscriptions, though.
But the days of inexpensive, playful hardware like these are over, anyway, thanks to the ravenous, frothing maw of AI.
Yeesh, what a disappointment. I preordered the (delayed) physical S2 version and now I’m hoping they delay it further, hopefully to get critical patches on the cart. They could redeem themselves somewhat, had they the class to do so. I’m not holding my breath, though.
Have to go Europe this week. Yoshi plus Mario, too: it’s the best value!
I’m trying to remember what the actual game is like, though. I’ve only actually played it like once on NSO and never went back, because of how much else there is to play. That’s how spoiled we are these days!!
It’s my first official 3-day weekend since New Year’s, so there’ll be some guilt-free relaxing with games amidst the chores.
I’ll play a few rounds of Mr. Do!, where I’m trying my darndest but haven’t come close to cracking the top 100 in caravan mode. I’m blaming the mooshy d-pad on the S2 pro controller. 😅
I’ll check on my Tomodachi Life denizens, too, and maybe create a character or a Q-Bert t-shirt. The game has been a lot of fun!
I picked up Yoshi Thursday night, but I’ve been saving it to see if my kids would be interested. My youngest might like the cute creature research.
I also had an Evercade cart deliver this week, so I have to see if I like Pitfall II and Stampede as much as I did in 1984.
Oh dear, maybe I was premature in preordering! The previews I read for the game sounded so tantalizing. Oh well, I'm not one to cancel on my local shop so I will follow through. My tween daughter is fond of biology and maybe she'll enjoy discovering and studying these new species in a cute, low-stakes romp.
Woohoo! That’s great news, as I’m still dabbling with my physical copy of the game (just unlocked Phyla-Vell yesterday).
I’m an old fan of the F.F. and will definitely be using Thing at some point, and Cyclops really needed to be here, too. Hopefully the rest of the Fantastic Four makes the roster later.
I won’t be investing in the DLC, though - I’ll be playing the long game and will just wait for the Ultimate physical edition to come out in 2027 or whenever. 😅
NA box almost forgot the flippers, but I went with it anyway. The title logo seems so much more appealing. And the Japanese art is so scrambled, it offends my pinball sensibilities! 😅
Happy 12th Anniversary, Arcade Archives! I’ve been a big fan of the series since its Switch debut in 2017, and though I haven’t spent any $$ on Console Archives yet, it’s just a matter of time before they port some old Famicom or PS game that I can’t resist.
I just wrote a lengthy comment defending Hamster’s pricing and (to a lesser extent) their lack of translations for some releases, over on Time Extension:
Basically, I can’t begrudge their pricing: Hamster has to license these games and they have a business to run. I love having a legitimate, accessible way to play some of these classic games, and I hope Hamster keeps going for a long time.
Yes I was waiting patiently for Mappy to go on sale, and finally this week the chance arrived! It’s really a charming little game, isn’t it? Even my teen girls chuckled at it. I imagine it’ll become one of my early Namco faves. I probably should’ve bought it years ago! Now it has to compete with Mr. Do! And I bet soon enough the Mr. Do sequels will come to Ake-Aka, too.
TGITW and there is no shortage of games to play. I’m sure I’ll spend some time on my Tomodachi Life island, where Princess Nausicäa keeps getting dumped, and my mii actually just married Godzilla! 😳 Not my first choice for a soulmate, but my kids insisted. It’s been an amusing and creative month with that game.
Elsewise this week, I insta-bought a childhood favorite game, Mr. Do!, courtesy of Arcade Archives on the eShop. I’ve found this arcade version to be much more vibrant and faster-paced than my beloved, long-lost Colecovision version, but either way it’s pure single-screen bliss. I’ll be flinging that power ball around like it’s 1983 again, and hopefully make it past stage 3!
The jury is still out on what else to play, if I have time. I also picked up Namco’s adorable arcade classic Mappy on sale on the eShop (Happy 12th Anniversary to Arcade Archives!), and all kinds of physical goodness delivered this week. Indiana Jones, Taito Milestones 4, and shmup trilogy Castle of Shikigami are all clamoring for screen time before the backlog black hole claims them.
Wishing all NL paisans a fine weekend with ample time for fun! 🕹️👾🍎
Harada-san opening a new studio should be news we celebrate, and yet it’s all tainted because of who’s payrolling the venture. I just hope he doesn’t come to regret leaving Namco. ANY creative oversight exerted by the Saudis is too much.
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, 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.
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Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Tomorrow, 9th June 2026
Choo-choo! All aboard!! 🚂😆
I love a proper Direct!
We’re bound to learn more about Duskbloods, Fortune’s Weave, and Splatoon Raiders.
But 50 whole minutes plus a Treehouse afterwards? Hopefully we’ll get a look at the rumored Ocarina remake or some other unannounced goodies.
Re: Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2
As a youngster, TOS reruns, TNG, and a few episodes of the animated series were my introduction to Trek. I remember liking Ensign Ro and wishing she had more screen time, but I’m a bit worried whether I’ll enjoy seeing her in psycho-horror, ultra violent “Star Trek as I’ve never seen it before.” I’ll be keen to see how this one develops.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th June)
I’ll keep going with last weekend’s games: bouncing lots of pachinko balls around in BALL X PIT, trying to climb the leaderboards in Arcade Archives Mr. Do!, and dropping by my island in Tomodachi Life to see how the residents are doing. It turns out Pee-wee Herman is quite the matchmaker: he intro’d Waldo to total stranger Mr. T, and they became instant friends.
If I want to shake things up, I’ll play some Pitfall II or H.E.R.O. on the Evercade, since @Ooyah likes the latter so much. Or else I picked up Cobalt Core on sale this week, a game I’ve long wanted to play, but I kept waiting in vain for a physical version.
Chores and obligations will keep me from gaming too much, but I’ll make the most of it!
Wishing all NL friends a fun weekend! 🕹️👾🪩
Re: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Will Finally Rise On Switch 2 This August
Finally! This game is finally coming to a platform I own. I liked Dark Souls on my OG Switch years ago, so I have no doubt Elden Ring will captivate me for a while, too.
This is one of those rare games that will get me to buy a GKC.
I hate the things, but if I'm going to pay full price, I'd rather have the illusion of a physical than just pure digital.
Elden Ring will join Star Wars Outlaws and the RE Generations Pack on my "list of shame."
Re: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Finally Punches Up Switch 2 Release Date
I probably would’ve bought it, were it on an actual cartridge. As it is, I’ll be skipping, maybe to pick up used someday at a suitably slashed discount.
There’s way too much to play already, anyway!
Re: Round Up: The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2
As I’ve commented elsewhere, I’m hopeful and excited for this Star Fox reboot, but I can’t help wishing it had more originality to please us old-timers, too. You don’t necessarily have to retell the same old origin story to make a good jumping-on point for new players. Just make a good game, and the players will come. We can research the older games and Fox’s backstory on NSO, right?
That said, I imagine the desire to get a game done quickly enough to capitalize on a Mario Galaxy movie tie-in had at least some bearing on Nintendo’s decisions for the project. They probably didn’t have time enough to produce an ambitious, all-new Fox game to coincide with the movie, even if they wanted.
I guess I’m just worried that sales of this reboot won’t justify developing an innovative new Star Fox: Revenge of Andross or Galactic Assault or Mercenary Missions game next.
I hope I’m proven way wrong!
Re: Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added
Oh nice! The MK World addition is great enough as it is, but adding CarPlay support is fantastic news! Easy access to these tunes will make my daily commute less monotonous.
Re: Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer
I'm really looking forward to this! I do wish that Nintendo chose to do something more novel with the game, but even if it is just a glow-up of 64, any Star Fox is better than no Star Fox.
Re: Digital Eclipse Brings A Bunch Of Classic Toy Story Games To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
As much as I loved the movies, I haven't played a single Toy Story game. They look fun enough, though, and that is very classy of Atari/Digital Eclipse to put the classics and the remastered game all on one cartridge! I'll be preordering this collection for sure.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
@Ooyah
Oh that’s right - Empire was done by Parker Bros! I remember them for Frogger, too.
I’ve never seen the Indy Jones game for the 2600, but based on your review I’m sure I’d like it. I mean, I actually enjoyed E.T. For the 2600 so I’m not a tough customer!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
@World @Ooyah
I hear you both! I had a lot of fun with Activision games for the VCS back then! I liked Stampede and Skiing, but Kaboom! even more! But you need a paddle controller to play that one. I’m trying to remember if Empire Strikes Back was an Activision game, now. Lots of good times with those games, till my family got a Colecovision, then as a young teen I bought an NES, and then I never got off the game train. 😅
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
@Ooyah
Glad to hear you’re enjoying H.E.R.O.! I have that same Activision 2 cartridge nestled in my Evercade right now, but I went straight to childhood fave Pitfall 2. I’ve never played HERO. Sounds like I have to try that one next!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
I’ve got plenty of chores and my daughter’s dance recital to attend this weekend, but will find time to sink into my usual duo - the goofy Tomodachi Life and high-score chasing in Arcade Archives: Mr. Do!
I’ve had some cravings to play something new lately, and my physical copies Ball x Pit and Disney Afternoon Collection just came in, so I may try one of those. Or finally go back to No Man’s Sky since there’s a big new horde campaign happening. Or my flea-market copy of Rush’n Attack for NES is daring me to make it past stage 3. We’ll see!
At the moment, I’d love to dig into Mina the Hollower, but I’m holding out for a physical release.
Wishing all NL tomodachi’s a fine weekend with time for rest and recreation! 🕹️👾🚀
Re: PSA: This Is Your Last Chance To Grab The Awesome Arcade Racer 'Horizon Chase Turbo'
I bought Horizon Chase Turbo on sale a few years ago and it was well worth it! When they announced the eShop delisting, VGP arranged a reprint run for the physical version and I ordered a copy there, too. A last-minute double-dip before they sunset it!
It’s a shame to see a good game like this disappear. I suppose it’ll be re-listed again soon, under the new ownership.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another Game Next Week
Another N64 game I never encountered before - it’ll be fun to try it out!
Re: Review: Mina The Hollower - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Yacht Club Is Back With Another Masterful Love Letter
Sounds great! I'm glad it turned out so well for Yacht Club. I'll be waiting patiently for an announcement of a physical release. I'm not sure where NL got the box art shown above? I don't see any retailers listing a physical game yet, at least not here in the US.
Re: "The Wii U Was On Life Support" - Reggie Restates The NES & SNES Classic's True Purpose
It was a challenge to find those in stores back then, but I managed somehow. They’re neat little units that could go on selling a lot more, if Nintendo felt like it. They’d rather sell more NSO subscriptions, though.
But the days of inexpensive, playful hardware like these are over, anyway, thanks to the ravenous, frothing maw of AI.
Re: "We Understand The Frustration" - ININ Games Addresses R-Type Dimensions III Tech Issues
Yeesh, what a disappointment. I preordered the (delayed) physical S2 version and now I’m hoping they delay it further, hopefully to get critical patches on the cart.
They could redeem themselves somewhat, had they the class to do so. I’m not holding my breath, though.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi (NES)
Have to go Europe this week. Yoshi plus Mario, too: it’s the best value!
I’m trying to remember what the actual game is like, though. I’ve only actually played it like once on NSO and never went back, because of how much else there is to play. That’s how spoiled we are these days!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd May)
It’s my first official 3-day weekend since New Year’s, so there’ll be some guilt-free relaxing with games amidst the chores.
I’ll play a few rounds of Mr. Do!, where I’m trying my darndest but haven’t come close to cracking the top 100 in caravan mode. I’m blaming the mooshy d-pad on the S2 pro controller. 😅
I’ll check on my Tomodachi Life denizens, too, and maybe create a character or a Q-Bert t-shirt. The game has been a lot of fun!
I picked up Yoshi Thursday night, but I’ve been saving it to see if my kids would be interested. My youngest might like the cute creature research.
I also had an Evercade cart deliver this week, so I have to see if I like Pitfall II and Stampede as much as I did in 1984.
Wishing all NL friends a fun weekend! 🕹️👾❤️
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Producing 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles In FY2027
Hopefully it's not front-loading in light of anticipated future cost increases!
Re: Review: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre
Oh dear, maybe I was premature in preordering! The previews I read for the game sounded so tantalizing. Oh well, I'm not one to cancel on my local shop so I will follow through. My tween daughter is fond of biology and maybe she'll enjoy discovering and studying these new species in a cute, low-stakes romp.
Wouldn't be the first 6/10 game I bought.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC Adds Two New Fighters Today
Woohoo! That’s great news, as I’m still dabbling with my physical copy of the game (just unlocked Phyla-Vell yesterday).
I’m an old fan of the F.F. and will definitely be using Thing at some point, and Cyclops really needed to be here, too. Hopefully the rest of the Fantastic Four makes the roster later.
I won’t be investing in the DLC, though - I’ll be playing the long game and will just wait for the Ultimate physical edition to come out in 2027 or whenever. 😅
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Galactic Pinball
NA box almost forgot the flippers, but I went with it anyway. The title logo seems so much more appealing. And the Japanese art is so scrambled, it offends my pinball sensibilities! 😅
Re: Hamster Wants To Release Hundreds Of Games For Its Console Archives Series
Happy 12th Anniversary, Arcade Archives! I’ve been a big fan of the series since its Switch debut in 2017, and though I haven’t spent any $$ on Console Archives yet, it’s just a matter of time before they port some old Famicom or PS game that I can’t resist.
I just wrote a lengthy comment defending Hamster’s pricing and (to a lesser extent) their lack of translations for some releases, over on Time Extension:
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/this-weeks-archives-releases-are-universals-1982-dig-dug-clone-mr-do-and-a-ps1-strategy-game-from-1997#comment9153929
Basically, I can’t begrudge their pricing: Hamster has to license these games and they have a business to run. I love having a legitimate, accessible way to play some of these classic games, and I hope Hamster keeps going for a long time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
@World
What great taste in games you have! 😁
Yes I was waiting patiently for Mappy to go on sale, and finally this week the chance arrived! It’s really a charming little game, isn’t it? Even my teen girls chuckled at it. I imagine it’ll become one of my early Namco faves. I probably should’ve bought it years ago! Now it has to compete with Mr. Do! And I bet soon enough the Mr. Do sequels will come to Ake-Aka, too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
@World
I’m so happy I’m not the only one playing Mr. Do! this weekend! I raved a bit about the game over on Time Extension this week.
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/this-weeks-archives-releases-are-universals-1982-dig-dug-clone-mr-do-and-a-ps1-strategy-game-from-1997
I hope you have a good time with it, and a fun weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
TGITW and there is no shortage of games to play. I’m sure I’ll spend some time on my Tomodachi Life island, where Princess Nausicäa keeps getting dumped, and my mii actually just married Godzilla! 😳 Not my first choice for a soulmate, but my kids insisted. It’s been an amusing and creative month with that game.
Elsewise this week, I insta-bought a childhood favorite game, Mr. Do!, courtesy of Arcade Archives on the eShop. I’ve found this arcade version to be much more vibrant and faster-paced than my beloved, long-lost Colecovision version, but either way it’s pure single-screen bliss. I’ll be flinging that power ball around like it’s 1983 again, and hopefully make it past stage 3!
The jury is still out on what else to play, if I have time. I also picked up Namco’s adorable arcade classic Mappy on sale on the eShop (Happy 12th Anniversary to Arcade Archives!), and all kinds of physical goodness delivered this week. Indiana Jones, Taito Milestones 4, and shmup trilogy Castle of Shikigami are all clamoring for screen time before the backlog black hole claims them.
Wishing all NL paisans a fine weekend with ample time for fun! 🕹️👾🍎
Re: Review: Sektori (Switch 2) - The New King Of Twin-Stick Shooters
Oh my achin' backlog - this sounds so good.
Ollie, why do you do this to me?! I've already got way more than I can play right now!
Re: Real-Life Smart Glasses Are Being Added To 007 First Light Later This Year
Yuk. Product placement for the latest disturbing tech trend. ☹️
Re: Video: The Great Physical Vs. Digital Switch 2 Debate
I like physical media - books, music, movies, and games. Some day my kids can sell it all off before they put me in the nursing home. 😅
Re: Opinion: Replaying Star Fox 64 Convinced Me A Switch 2 Remake Is A Good Idea
I said I’d play SF64 last weekend, and then didn’t! I went comic book shopping instead 😅
I do plan to rectify that soon, though, as a little primer before June 25th.
Re: Former Tekken Boss Establishes New Studio Under SNK Corporation
Harada-san opening a new studio should be news we celebrate, and yet it’s all tainted because of who’s payrolling the venture. I just hope he doesn’t come to regret leaving Namco. ANY creative oversight exerted by the Saudis is too much.
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, 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.