"People do not care about the use of AI in games" says the man who's leading a gen AI company and citing Roblox as industry standard. Such selfless altruism!!
Good thing we have visionaries such as Jacob here telling us what we like. I mean, the 30 million kids who played that Roblox mod obviously represent the entirety of the video gaming population. /s
I can't imagine AI ever being a net positive for humanity. Try as they might, nothing these vested tech bros say will ever dissuade me. Perhaps they'll feel differently, too, someday, when AI takes THEIR jobs.
I hate seeing this topic come up over and over again, but I guess it's a sign of the sad times we live in.
I never played the GC original and was hesitant about Air Riders, but after seeing the 2nd Direct and the depth of everything on offer, I was sold. The global Test Ride provided a little taste of what was to come, and now PJ’s endorsement will have me picking up my preorder eagerly this Friday!
The single-player content and retro Top Ride mode looked great to me, so thanks for the confirmation PJ! I know I’ll enjoy the story mode and unlocking everything. And the depth of customization aspect and overall cuteness may even tempt my daughters into playing.
Slinging yourself around the track seems like an apt description of how the game plays. I’m going into it with an open mind (as in, this is not MK) and will just enjoy the ride. 😁
I suspect I’m geezer enough to really enjoy surfing this software. I think it’d be amusing the same way those wonderful GTA Vice City radio stations were - a fond parody of bygone times. Lack of any “game” wouldn’t bother me if I’m chuckling and reminiscing while flipping channels like in the old days. 😄
I’ll have to watchlist this oddity for a rainy day.
@Morsel Thank you Morsel! It’s so great of you to think of me. You just earned your spot on my NL Friends List (a feature I’ve often wished we had here on NL). ☺️
I’m wondering, though- how does your brain not melt when you switch between playing Cyberpunk and Hello Kitty Island Adventures?? If it were me, I’d be calling Kero-Kero Keroppi my main choom and worrying half the other NPC’s were out to shoot me. 😜
I spent 10-15 mins this morning typing my usual Saturday morning update, only to realize later I never posted it! What a waste 😓
Well, to keep my weekend streak going, I’ll just say briefly that I rolled credits on Hades II and thoroughly enjoyed doing so! There’s still plenty left of that game to play, but for now I’m moving on to Absolum or maybe return to finish TOTK to better enjoy Age of Imprisonment without spoiler paranoia.
Wishing all NL friends ample time to spend with your fave games this weekend! 🕹️👾🍄
A game I imagine I’d enjoy, yet have never played and never was particularly tempted to buy, till now. A nice complete physical edition to add to the collection and play on a quiet day sounds appealing. I have to look to see if they patched in joycon mouse support for this game.
Looks good to me, though I fell off of Prime 1 back in the GC days and I never tried the sequels. But I'm looking forward to picking up my preorder in 3 weeks, and hopefully Prime 4 will provide some excitement this winter. I think having Federation troops out there to rescue will motivate me to keep playing.
I’ll be preparing to buy this collection again physically, for the 3rd time.
I feel like getting the rights for the Atari Midway games such as Paperboy, Gauntlet, Hard Drivin’, etc would take some kind of divine intervention, so let’s start smaller Get the Imagic games! I remember really liking a few of those when I was a kid, like Space Ark. Then there were Parker Bros games like Frogger that were popular back then. I wish we could unearth some licensed gems like E.T, too. But it would be the Activision games that would truly complete the Atari 50 celebration. Activision was founded by Atari defectors, after all, and their titles (Pitfall, Pitfall 2, River Raid, Kaboom!) were some of my absolute favorites on the 2600.
The game continues to look great and even has me thinking I should pay a visit to my local comic shop to seek out this Annihilus storyline.
Seems like it’ll be a long wait till we get a physical release, and I’ll need something to tide me over!
I was somewhat on the fence about this game since one of my kids might enjoy it, but it’s an easy decision not to buy now. I’m a physical-first shopper and I avoid game key BS whenever possible. Plug & play and take it with you without worrying about your “user license” or the internet or the publisher keeping their servers running - games like that are what I enjoy purchasing. Not digital or fake physical media with all these strings attached.
JP for me! I remember playing the American release back in the day, not realizing how homogenized it was.
You’ve gotta love the overly aggressive localizations back then. They really wanted to keep us kids of the 70s and 80s in the dark about where our favorite games and cartoons were coming from. I watched so many bad dubs, I didn’t think lip-synching was possible in cartoons!
It’s a rainy weekend, so that time I’d otherwise spend tending to bushels of leaves will have to go towards Hades II instead. Oh well! I think despite all my procrastinating, I’m nearing the end-game. I’ve got the means now to destroy Typhon and if I can just resist the urge to nightmare farm, I could progress the story to a dramatic final boss fight and whatever the game has in store afterward.
I should just go for it. I’ve got Absolum and now Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment clamoring for me to play them.
If I do roll credits on Hades II today, fittingly enough, I’ve got tickets to see the Hadestown musical tomorrow. Life often can seem like a lot of drudgery and hardship, but sometimes you get gift weekends like this! 🥰
May all NL friends enjoy the gift of a joyous weekend! 😁🕹️👾
So many addicting games on this list! I’d say that Roguelikes are like arcade games, with benefits.
From everything I’ve heard of Absolum and Ball X Pit, they deserve their place here. But surely Hades II should make the cut, too? Oh, unless you’re limiting entries to one per franchise? In that case, I guess the original Hades may have the edge.
Happy 20th!! I lurked around here for a while before joining in 2015. Browsing the site and interacting with the fine folks here have been daily joys ever since. Wishing you many more years of success, despite turbulent times. I'll keep supporting you!
An AI took my order at the Burger King drive thru last weekend. How humiliating. That will definitely be my last trip through there. And now Square-Enix, a company built on the backs of intense human effort and creativity, will be laying off their QA staff and automating the work? That bodes ill - just another sign of the AIpocalypse.
I'll look forward to some hefty patch news in the future.
@Waluigi451 Oh thanks for enlightening me! If I had to guess, I would have thought it was a What If version of Ghost Rider where he became Galactus’ herald. 💀
I really am impressed by the starting roster. I’ll be selecting Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer as soon as possible.
I don’t know some of the more recent characters, like Phylla Vel and Cosmic Ghost Rider, but maybe I can find and read that Marvel Annihilation story line.
@Kamen-S Agreed we need some Fan-4 representation in here. We just had that neat summer movie, and Annihilus actually debuted in their book!
I also have an extremely full plate right now, and certainly don't mind the delay. By my count, the release date was Sep 5th, then Oct 31st, then Nov 26th, and now Dec 12th. Even then, my copy will sit on the shelf for a long while before I can play it.
@Truegamer79 "What's up with people acting like the originals were such masterpieces?"
Oh you know why, it's because those of us of a certain age imprinted on those original arcade cabs so hard back then. DD just totally eclipsed Renegade and was like nothing else when it debuted. A 2-player co-op brawler! Such an innovation!! Friends and I plunked many, many quarters into it and the sequel at our local bowling alley. We could forgive the crappy hit detection as long as we could elbow-punch our way to victory!
Like many here, I'm a bit grossed out by the visuals / art style, but I heard the gameplay was decent enough and I decided to add this to the Double Dragon section on my Switch game shelf.
To date, I've got physicals of Double Dragon Collection, Double Dragon Neon, and now Revive all backlogged and waiting to be played. Gaiden I played for 10-15 hours, and quite enjoyed it, even if Marian is a little OP with her firearms and bazooka. I'm confident that despite the "6," I'll get some fun out of this title, too.
Looking forward to picking up my preorder this Thursday! With a score this good, I'm sure I'll have a lot of power-trip fun with the game. But first I have to go back and finish Tears of the Kingdom!
@YunoboCo @KayFiOS I understand your wanting to go into this game unspoilt, but FWIW, I feel PJ did a good job keeping his review spoiler-free. He didn't reveal any characters, and praised the story without going into any plot details. If you're really tempted to read the review, I'd say there is little harm in doing so.
I played a lot of Astral Ascent when my physical copy delivered last year from LRG, and seriously loved it - so much so I’m picking up the “Stellar Edition”physical collector’s set coming out this December, just so I can get the soundtrack on CD and try out some of the DLC.
I hope this new DLC somehow makes it onto that updated physical edition, but won’t hold my breath. 😅
Ok just a couple months to go to ride out this game barrage. The retail physicals below were/are all on my preorder list:
2 weeks ago: Double Dragon Revive Last week: Turok Dinosaur Hunter Collection This week: Zelda Imprisonment Nov 20: Kirby Air Riders, Hades II Nov 26: Terminator 2 Dec 6: Metroid Akira Dec 12: MK Collection Dec 18: Yooka Replaylee
Hopefully nothing is coming out in Jan/Feb so I have time to play some of these! I’ve been playing Hades II since the digital launch (had to double-dip on that one) and Absolum is on deck right now.
The clocks “fall back” tonight, and I can use that regained hour to fit in another Hades II run around the weekend chores and kids’ activities (and to eat some leftover Halloween candy). Turok Trilogy, Double Dragon Revive, and a beautiful Castlevania: Dominus Collection deluxe import set all joined the backlog pile on my shelf this week, but I have to keep going in Melinoë’s underworld adventures right now. I love how I’m still unlocking weapons, revealing story tidbits, and building affinities after so many hours into the game - such depth!
I’ll probably duck into Pinball FX to play a few event tables, too, as usual lately. I acquired my Elvira, Mistress of the Dark virtual statue last weekend, so I’m a happy camper. 🎃🦇
Wishing everyone lots of fun with your chosen adventures and distractions this weekend!🕹️👾⚡️🐢
I’m so confused. I thought after abandoning New Horizons for so long, Nintendo would just be focusing their energies on an all-new AC game.
I guess I’ll check out the big update at some point, but ACNH was never more than a cozy game to play w my kids. They don’t have S2’s and I don’t know if they have the time/inclination to go back and play this game after so long.
They’ve grown a lot since 2020/2021.
Edit: Ok, had time to check out the trailer and this is actually pretty cool! I didn't realize the OG Switch edition update will include all the new content. I will have to show the trailer to the kiddos later and see if they'll be tempted enough to play. I know I will find time to collect all the Nintendo consoles to play Ice Climber or whatever on the island.
RE fans are eating well, except these game key cards are empty calories! For me, It takes all the fun out of buying games. I’ll probably just skip all these and maybe buy them used someday, or on steep discount on the eShop. 🫤
Toushinden! There’s a blast from the past! I used to play it with college buddies back then, when 3D games at home were cutting edge. A friend helped me mod my PS1, and Toushinden and PuyoPuyo 2 were my first-ever Japanese imports (the first of many!).
That said, I don’t know if I’m eager to revisit this one!
That’s a yes for me - preordered and I’m looking forward to it, but it’ll be a while before I play it. Back when TOTK launched I only got about halfway through the story before other games pulled me away, so I feel obligated to go back. At least I can do so now in crisp 60fps!
Goood Morning Weekend Fans!
I haven’t had enough time or energy to game much this week. It’s like the only time I make real progress in Hades II or anything on TV is either a Saturday or a Sunday. Anyway, at this point I’ve triumphantly declared “Death to Cronos!” a few times (but not yet with every weapon) but I’ve only beaten Typhon once, and I haven’t romanced Icarus enough or rolled any kind of credits, so I’m still completely enthralled by this game.
I still haven’t even booted up Absolum, though I know I will love and treasure it, hopefully as much as my favorite arcade belt scrollers Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Shadow Over Mystara.
Wishing everyone a sunny fun weekend and a very Happy Birthday to @KateGray , you talented youngster! 😁🕹️🎂
The original is an arcade great that never got the love it deserved (did it even make it outside of Japan?). Off I go to see if a physical version of Gear exists stateside or in Japan.
I almost feel pity for EA - sold off and saddled with billions in debt, I guess it’s only natural they’d embrace gen ai to lower costs. The other shoe, dropping soon I’m sure, will be layoffs.
Good luck with your ai slop games! I haven’t bought an EA title in decades, and now I’ll be even less likely to buy.
@FarewellToGibdos That sure looks like a captured Man-Thing, and I agree Marvel’s nod to Swamp Thing would be a cool playable character - you could lurch around hugging enemies and setting them on fire! 😅
I think I also spotted Thanos reclining in the background. I don’t recognize the white skull dude in the Dr. Doom cloak among the boss lineup, though. Maybe a What If character like Cosmic Ghost Rider? I haven’t followed comics in like fifteen years.
Oh nice! I never did play Luigi’s Mansion on my ‘cube back then - it was all about Wind Waker and Phantasy Star Online Eps 1&2 and Biohazard 4 for me, back then.
Another deep dive with Sakurai-san is always a fun watch! I'm still on the fence about this game, though. There has been an onslaught of good games coming out lately, hardly any of which I have time to play. Plus this costs US $70, and I already have a copy of one kart racer for my S2 just getting neglected.
We shall see if the maestro reveals anything that tips me toward a purchase.
@KayFiOS I'm right there with you - new system, same 'ol backlog!
Although I did put about 50-60 hours or so into Cyberpunk this summer. It was the most ambitious, impressive-looking game I've played in ages, as I've limited myself to Nintendo and retro consoles only since the Wii U days.
I bet you'll like it when you play it, though it is a bit overwhelming with its scale and all the hard decisions you have to make.
You’d think a crossover with Crazy Taxi would work well. Maybe it’s already in there? I’ve heard PJ and others speak glowingly of this game, but I’m waiting for the S2 physical version (Q1 next year, I think) and haven’t looked too closely into it yet.
Brewster and the Animal Crossing theme have been waking me up for months now, but the contrast on the numbers was always so poor, I couldn’t tell the time without reading glasses! So this is a very welcome update. I’ll have to download and try it out.
I wonder if we’ll get a Metroid theme this December?
The big ugly game key icon on the box cover will prevent me from getting this game anytime soon.
I liked P5 Royal on Switch and was curious enough about the older games to buy their iterations (FES and Golden?) on Switch Uno, but they’re residing in the backlog still.
I’ll probably just get my Persona fill from them someday. I can’t be buying game key remakes of remakes!
I have my Absolum cartridge raring to go since Friday, but what little gaming time I had over the weekend went to Hades II. Absolum is "absolumtely" on deck, though.
I am quite sure Ball X Pit would addict me within 5 minutes, but I’m holding out for a physical version.
So very much nostalgia for the NES days, bonding with different neighborhood kids over different games over the years, and bike rides to the local toy shop to blow your birthday money or hard-earned allowance on some title that looked good.
For those of my generation, the NES was, and always will be, “the Nintendo.”
I think at one point (before I gradually sold off everything and moved on to newer systems) I had around 40-50 NES games in my collection, but played at least a hundred more through borrowing or playing at friends’ houses.
A few of my favorites titles (like Metroid, Jackal, Friday the 13th, Jaws, and Maniac Mansion) didn’t make the top 50 list here, so FWIW I’ve gotta get out there and rate some games on the site!
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Re: Gallery: Hades 2's Switch 2 Physical Boasts A Stunning Reversible Cover
Very classy! I’m picking my copy up tomorrow. t’ll have an honored spot on my shelf for a while. 🤩
Re: "Consumers Generally Do Not Care" About AI In Games, Says Former Square Enix Exec
"People do not care about the use of AI in games" says the man who's leading a gen AI company and citing Roblox as industry standard.
Such selfless altruism!!
Good thing we have visionaries such as Jacob here telling us what we like. I mean, the 30 million kids who played that Roblox mod obviously represent the entirety of the video gaming population. /s
I can't imagine AI ever being a net positive for humanity. Try as they might, nothing these vested tech bros say will ever dissuade me. Perhaps they'll feel differently, too, someday, when AI takes THEIR jobs.
I hate seeing this topic come up over and over again, but I guess it's a sign of the sad times we live in.
Re: Review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - Incredibly Chaotic, But Satisfyingly Deep & Rewarding Racing
I never played the GC original and was hesitant about Air Riders, but after seeing the 2nd Direct and the depth of everything on offer, I was sold. The global Test Ride provided a little taste of what was to come, and now PJ’s endorsement will have me picking up my preorder eagerly this Friday!
The single-player content and retro Top Ride mode looked great to me, so thanks for the confirmation PJ! I know I’ll enjoy the story mode and unlocking everything. And the depth of customization aspect and overall cuteness may even tempt my daughters into playing.
Slinging yourself around the track seems like an apt description of how the game plays. I’m going into it with an open mind (as in, this is not MK) and will just enjoy the ride. 😁
Re: Review: Blippo+ (Switch) - An Uncanny Channel-Surfing Sim That Perfectly Captures '90s TV
I suspect I’m geezer enough to really enjoy surfing this software. I think it’d be amusing the same way those wonderful GTA Vice City radio stations were - a fond parody of bygone times. Lack of any “game” wouldn’t bother me if I’m chuckling and reminiscing while flipping channels like in the old days. 😄
I’ll have to watchlist this oddity for a rainy day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th November)
@Morsel
Thank you Morsel! It’s so great of you to think of me. You just earned your spot on my NL Friends List (a feature I’ve often wished we had here on NL). ☺️
I’m wondering, though- how does your brain not melt when you switch between playing Cyberpunk and Hello Kitty Island Adventures?? If it were me, I’d be calling Kero-Kero Keroppi my main choom and worrying half the other NPC’s were out to shoot me. 😜
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th November)
I spent 10-15 mins this morning typing my usual Saturday morning update, only to realize later I never posted it! What a waste 😓
Well, to keep my weekend streak going, I’ll just say briefly that I rolled credits on Hades II and thoroughly enjoyed doing so! There’s still plenty left of that game to play, but for now I’m moving on to Absolum or maybe return to finish TOTK to better enjoy Age of Imprisonment without spoiler paranoia.
Wishing all NL friends ample time to spend with your fave games this weekend! 🕹️👾🍄
Re: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition Physical Release Announced For Switch
A game I imagine I’d enjoy, yet have never played and never was particularly tempted to buy, till now. A nice complete physical edition to add to the collection and play on a quiet day sounds appealing.
I have to look to see if they patched in joycon mouse support for this game.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
Looks good to me, though I fell off of Prime 1 back in the GC days and I never tried the sequels. But I'm looking forward to picking up my preorder in 3 weeks, and hopefully Prime 4 will provide some excitement this winter. I think having Federation troops out there to rescue will motivate me to keep playing.
Re: Mini Review: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - The Namco Legendary Pack (Switch) - Another Brilliant Digital Eclipse DLC
I’ll be preparing to buy this collection again physically, for the 3rd time.
I feel like getting the rights for the Atari Midway games such as Paperboy, Gauntlet, Hard Drivin’, etc would take some kind of divine intervention, so let’s start smaller
Get the Imagic games! I remember really liking a few of those when I was a kid, like Space Ark. Then there were Parker Bros games like Frogger that were popular back then. I wish we could unearth some licensed gems like E.T, too. But it would be the Activision games that would truly complete the Atari 50 celebration. Activision was founded by Atari defectors, after all, and their titles (Pitfall, Pitfall 2, River Raid, Kaboom!) were some of my absolute favorites on the 2600.
Re: New Marvel Cosmic Invasion Trailer Highlights The Hero-Swapping Tag-Team Feature
The game continues to look great and even has me thinking I should pay a visit to my local comic shop to seek out this Annihilus storyline.
Seems like it’ll be a long wait till we get a physical release, and I’ll need something to tide me over!
Re: "We Would Rather Cut Off Our Own Arms" - Demonschool Studio Necrosoft Lets You Know What It Thinks About Using AI
Yes! I’m with the resistance. Keep soulless AI schlock out of games and media!
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Seemingly Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
I was somewhat on the fence about this game since one of my kids might enjoy it, but it’s an easy decision not to buy now. I’m a physical-first shopper and I avoid game key BS whenever possible.
Plug & play and take it with you without worrying about your “user license” or the internet or the publisher keeping their servers running - games like that are what I enjoy purchasing. Not digital or fake physical media with all these strings attached.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Dragon Power (NES)
JP for me! I remember playing the American release back in the day, not realizing how homogenized it was.
You’ve gotta love the overly aggressive localizations back then. They really wanted to keep us kids of the 70s and 80s in the dark about where our favorite games and cartoons were coming from. I watched so many bad dubs, I didn’t think lip-synching was possible in cartoons!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th November)
It’s a rainy weekend, so that time I’d otherwise spend tending to bushels of leaves will have to go towards Hades II instead. Oh well!
I think despite all my procrastinating, I’m nearing the end-game. I’ve got the means now to destroy Typhon and if I can just resist the urge to nightmare farm, I could progress the story to a dramatic final boss fight and whatever the game has in store afterward.
I should just go for it. I’ve got Absolum and now Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment clamoring for me to play them.
If I do roll credits on Hades II today, fittingly enough, I’ve got tickets to see the Hadestown musical tomorrow. Life often can seem like a lot of drudgery and hardship, but sometimes you get gift weekends like this! 🥰
May all NL friends enjoy the gift of a joyous weekend! 😁🕹️👾
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Roguelikes, Roguelites And Run-Based Games
So many addicting games on this list! I’d say that Roguelikes are like arcade games, with benefits.
From everything I’ve heard of Absolum and Ball X Pit, they deserve their place here. But surely Hades II should make the cut, too? Oh, unless you’re limiting entries to one per franchise? In that case, I guess the original Hades may have the edge.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
Happy 20th!!
I lurked around here for a while before joining in 2015. Browsing the site and interacting with the fine folks here have been daily joys ever since.
Wishing you many more years of success, despite turbulent times. I'll keep supporting you!
Re: Square Enix Aims To Automate 70% Of QA With Generative AI By 2027
An AI took my order at the Burger King drive thru last weekend. How humiliating. That will definitely be my last trip through there. And now Square-Enix, a company built on the backs of intense human effort and creativity, will be laying off their QA staff and automating the work? That bodes ill - just another sign of the AIpocalypse.
I'll look forward to some hefty patch news in the future.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Devs Showcase Every Fighter In The Upcoming Beat 'Em Up
@Waluigi451
Oh thanks for enlightening me! If I had to guess, I would have thought it was a What If version of Ghost Rider where he became Galactus’ herald. 💀
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Devs Showcase Every Fighter In The Upcoming Beat 'Em Up
I really am impressed by the starting roster. I’ll be selecting Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer as soon as possible.
I don’t know some of the more recent characters, like Phylla Vel and Cosmic Ghost Rider, but maybe I can find and read that Marvel Annihilation story line.
@Kamen-S
Agreed we need some Fan-4 representation in here. We just had that neat summer movie, and Annihilus actually debuted in their book!
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Devs Showcase Every Fighter In The Upcoming Beat 'Em Up
Hyped and so looking forward to this game!
But can you showcase the physical release date, please?
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed Again On Switch
I also have an extremely full plate right now, and certainly don't mind the delay. By my count, the release date was Sep 5th, then Oct 31st, then Nov 26th, and now Dec 12th. Even then, my copy will sit on the shelf for a long while before I can play it.
Re: Review: Double Dragon Revive (Switch) - Nice Ideas, Uneven Execution
@Truegamer79
"What's up with people acting like the originals were such masterpieces?"
Oh you know why, it's because those of us of a certain age imprinted on those original arcade cabs so hard back then. DD just totally eclipsed Renegade and was like nothing else when it debuted. A 2-player co-op brawler! Such an innovation!! Friends and I plunked many, many quarters into it and the sequel at our local bowling alley. We could forgive the crappy hit detection as long as we could elbow-punch our way to victory!
Re: Review: Double Dragon Revive (Switch) - Nice Ideas, Uneven Execution
Like many here, I'm a bit grossed out by the visuals / art style, but I heard the gameplay was decent enough and I decided to add this to the Double Dragon section on my Switch game shelf.
To date, I've got physicals of Double Dragon Collection, Double Dragon Neon, and now Revive all backlogged and waiting to be played. Gaiden I played for 10-15 hours, and quite enjoyed it, even if Marian is a little OP with her firearms and bazooka. I'm confident that despite the "6," I'll get some fun out of this title, too.
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - A Stunning Slice Of Musou, Worthy Of The Zelda Canon
Looking forward to picking up my preorder this Thursday! With a score this good, I'm sure I'll have a lot of power-trip fun with the game. But first I have to go back and finish Tears of the Kingdom!
@YunoboCo @KayFiOS
I understand your wanting to go into this game unspoilt, but FWIW, I feel PJ did a good job keeping his review spoiler-free. He didn't reveal any characters, and praised the story without going into any plot details. If you're really tempted to read the review, I'd say there is little harm in doing so.
Re: Astral Ascent's Upcoming DLC Might Be The Cutest We've Ever Seen
I played a lot of Astral Ascent when my physical copy delivered last year from LRG, and seriously loved it - so much so I’m picking up the “Stellar Edition”physical collector’s set coming out this December, just so I can get the soundtrack on CD and try out some of the DLC.
I hope this new DLC somehow makes it onto that updated physical edition, but won’t hold my breath. 😅
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2025)
I’m sure Xenotilt is fantastic, but “You'll never need another pinball table again?”
Blasphemy! I can’t remain silent. No single pin could be that good, especially one stuck in the digital realm. 😤
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For November & December 2025
Ok just a couple months to go to ride out this game barrage. The retail physicals below were/are all on my preorder list:
2 weeks ago: Double Dragon Revive
Last week: Turok Dinosaur Hunter Collection
This week: Zelda Imprisonment
Nov 20: Kirby Air Riders, Hades II
Nov 26: Terminator 2
Dec 6: Metroid Akira
Dec 12: MK Collection
Dec 18: Yooka Replaylee
Hopefully nothing is coming out in Jan/Feb so I have time to play some of these! I’ve been playing Hades II since the digital launch (had to double-dip on that one) and Absolum is on deck right now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st November)
The clocks “fall back” tonight, and I can use that regained hour to fit in another Hades II run around the weekend chores and kids’ activities (and to eat some leftover Halloween candy). Turok Trilogy, Double Dragon Revive, and a beautiful Castlevania: Dominus Collection deluxe import set all joined the backlog pile on my shelf this week, but I have to keep going in Melinoë’s underworld adventures right now. I love how I’m still unlocking weapons, revealing story tidbits, and building affinities after so many hours into the game - such depth!
I’ll probably duck into Pinball FX to play a few event tables, too, as usual lately. I acquired my Elvira, Mistress of the Dark virtual statue last weekend, so I’m a happy camper. 🎃🦇
Wishing everyone lots of fun with your chosen adventures and distractions this weekend!🕹️👾⚡️🐢
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
I’m so confused. I thought after abandoning New Horizons for so long, Nintendo would just be focusing their energies on an all-new AC game.
I guess I’ll check out the big update at some point, but ACNH was never more than a cozy game to play w my kids. They don’t have S2’s and I don’t know if they have the time/inclination to go back and play this game after so long.
They’ve grown a lot since 2020/2021.
Edit: Ok, had time to check out the trailer and this is actually pretty cool! I didn't realize the OG Switch edition update will include all the new content. I will have to show the trailer to the kiddos later and see if they'll be tempted enough to play. I know I will find time to collect all the Nintendo consoles to play Ice Climber or whatever on the island.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
RE fans are eating well, except these game key cards are empty calories! For me, It takes all the fun out of buying games. I’ll probably just skip all these and maybe buy them used someday, or on steep discount on the eShop. 🫤
Re: Survival Horror 'The Florist' Looks Like Classic Resident Evil In All The Right Ways
This looks good! I may have to check it out next year.
Maybe Audrey II is the final boss.
FEED ME SEYMOUR!
Re: Back Page: I Was The Louvre Heist Thief, But I Was Just Trying To Steal Their 3DSes
Kate, I fear France’s best may be hot on your trail!
Re: 3D Fighting Series 'Battle Arena Toshinden' Is Getting Revived For Modern Platforms
Toushinden! There’s a blast from the past! I used to play it with college buddies back then, when 3D games at home were cutting edge. A friend helped me mod my PS1, and Toushinden and PuyoPuyo 2 were my first-ever Japanese imports (the first of many!).
That said, I don’t know if I’m eager to revisit this one!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
That’s a yes for me - preordered and I’m looking forward to it, but it’ll be a while before I play it. Back when TOTK launched I only got about halfway through the story before other games pulled me away, so I feel obligated to go back. At least I can do so now in crisp 60fps!
There is just so dang much to play right now! 😵💫
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th October)
Goood Morning Weekend Fans!
I haven’t had enough time or energy to game much this week. It’s like the only time I make real progress in Hades II or anything on TV is either a Saturday or a Sunday. Anyway, at this point I’ve triumphantly declared “Death to Cronos!” a few times (but not yet with every weapon) but I’ve only beaten Typhon once, and I haven’t romanced Icarus enough or rolled any kind of credits, so I’m still completely enthralled by this game.
I still haven’t even booted up Absolum, though I know I will love and treasure it, hopefully as much as my favorite arcade belt scrollers Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Shadow Over Mystara.
Wishing everyone a sunny fun weekend and a very Happy Birthday to @KateGray , you talented youngster! 😁🕹️🎂
Re: Review: Night Striker Gear (Switch) - The Shining Apex Of The 'Super Scaler' Concept
The original is an arcade great that never got the love it deserved (did it even make it outside of Japan?).
Off I go to see if a physical version of Gear exists stateside or in Japan.
Re: EA Is Diving Headfirst Into Generative AI With New Partnership
I almost feel pity for EA - sold off and saddled with billions in debt, I guess it’s only natural they’d embrace gen ai to lower costs. The other shoe, dropping soon I’m sure, will be layoffs.
Good luck with your ai slop games! I haven’t bought an EA title in decades, and now I’ll be even less likely to buy.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
@FarewellToGibdos
What!!? I had no idea Man-Thing came first. What a surprise! But both Marvel and DC were innovating so much back in the 70s.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
@FarewellToGibdos
That sure looks like a captured Man-Thing, and I agree Marvel’s nod to Swamp Thing would be a cool playable character - you could lurch around hugging enemies and setting them on fire! 😅
I think I also spotted Thanos reclining in the background. I don’t recognize the white skull dude in the Dr. Doom cloak among the boss lineup, though. Maybe a What If character like Cosmic Ghost Rider? I haven’t followed comics in like fifteen years.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
@rvcolem1
Nice line up! I would buy that in a heartbeat.
ESPECIALLY if it had the Blue Beetle/Booster Gold duo from the 80s.
If I had to guess though, I’d say you work for the Distinguished Competion. 😄
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
Day 1 physical buy for me - hopefully one gets announced soon.
I imagine I’ll be maining Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, and Shulkie. 😁
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week With A Spooky Classic
Oh nice! I never did play Luigi’s Mansion on my ‘cube back then - it was all about Wind Waker and Phantasy Star Online Eps 1&2 and Biohazard 4 for me, back then.
I’ll be sure to check this out!
Re: Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
Another deep dive with Sakurai-san is always a fun watch! I'm still on the fence about this game, though. There has been an onslaught of good games coming out lately, hardly any of which I have time to play. Plus this costs US $70, and I already have a copy of one kart racer for my S2 just getting neglected.
We shall see if the maestro reveals anything that tips me toward a purchase.
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Launch Title Cyberpunk 2077 Gets A Big eShop Discount In New Sale (US)
@KayFiOS
I'm right there with you - new system, same 'ol backlog!
Although I did put about 50-60 hours or so into Cyberpunk this summer. It was the most ambitious, impressive-looking game I've played in ages, as I've limited myself to Nintendo and retro consoles only since the Wii U days.
I bet you'll like it when you play it, though it is a bit overwhelming with its scale and all the hard decisions you have to make.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Team Open To More DLC: "Tell Us What You Want"
You’d think a crossover with Crazy Taxi would work well. Maybe it’s already in there? I’ve heard PJ and others speak glowingly of this game, but I’m waiting for the S2 physical version (Q1 next year, I think) and haven’t looked too closely into it yet.
Re: Alarmo Receives A Software Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Brewster and the Animal Crossing theme have been waking me up for months now, but the contrast on the numbers was always so poor, I couldn’t tell the time without reading glasses! So this is a very welcome update. I’ll have to download and try it out.
I wonder if we’ll get a Metroid theme this December?
Re: Feature: "We Have Absolutely No Intention Of Neglecting Her" - Persona 3 Reload Devs On FeMC And Porting To Switch 2
The big ugly game key icon on the box cover will prevent me from getting this game anytime soon.
I liked P5 Royal on Switch and was curious enough about the older games to buy their iterations (FES and Golden?) on Switch Uno, but they’re residing in the backlog still.
I’ll probably just get my Persona fill from them someday. I can’t be buying game key remakes of remakes!
Re: Absolum And Ball X Pit Post Excellent Initial Sales, But They Deserve More
I have my Absolum cartridge raring to go since Friday, but what little gaming time I had over the weekend went to Hades II. Absolum is "absolumtely" on deck, though.
I am quite sure Ball X Pit would addict me within 5 minutes, but I’m holding out for a physical version.
Re: Can You Name These NES Games From The Mangled Box Art?
I got a 15, too. Not too shabby for looking nothing up.
My brain is still in the NES era, I guess!
What a fun quiz, though! Thank you Mr. Norman!
Re: 50 Best NES Games Of All Time
So very much nostalgia for the NES days, bonding with different neighborhood kids over different games over the years, and bike rides to the local toy shop to blow your birthday money or hard-earned allowance on some title that looked good.
For those of my generation, the NES was, and always will be, “the Nintendo.”
I think at one point (before I gradually sold off everything and moved on to newer systems) I had around 40-50 NES games in my collection, but played at least a hundred more through borrowing or playing at friends’ houses.
A few of my favorites titles (like Metroid, Jackal, Friday the 13th, Jaws, and Maniac Mansion) didn’t make the top 50 list here, so FWIW I’ve gotta get out there and rate some games on the site!