I appreciate the honesty but man, I feel like Pokémon reviews are meaningless to me. I'm still gonna buy the game regardless and it's gonna be my GotY regardless because I'm one of those obsessive Pokémon fans. Like sure, Scarlet and Violet run like garbage on Switch 1 and have tons of glitches and terrible visuals but dude! Gone are the days of breeding for perfect everything! Bottle caps and ability patches and mints just readily available, are you kidding me?? Mirror Herb for egg moves?? And don't get me started about shiny hunting!
I just finished 100%ing Super Mario Galaxy 2 this evening. I'm surprised how much of that muscle memory I've retained in the 15 years since the first release; I didn't die nearly as much as I thought I would on that final star. Other than that, I've been participating in the Terastal Crescendo Pokémon event. I am terrible in doubles but the 2v2 format is very snappy for a Slowpoke like me
Well they did ensure to provide enough stock to satisfy that demand. The hardcore early adopter nerds come out in full force at launch, so who knows if they're inflating the number.
Man a lot of you guys draw the line at 30fps, huh? My eyes suck so higher frames don't really mean anything to me. The QoL fixes seem to target what irked me about the original so I will likely be getting this later during a lull in releases. All hands on deck for Pokémon Legends until then!
Makes sense. Disc games on other platforms are effectively game keys in practice because they need to be installed on the console's internal storage anyway.
I was so excited for these games that I imported White from Japan because I didn't want to wait. They were such a breath of fresh air. I'm a creature of habit and when given the opportunity, I will always opt for old favourites instead of trying out new monsters. Couldn't do that here, and it was so much fun experimenting and finding new favourites. The story was great, the music was great, it was all so great.
It's whatever. I jumped the gun on it, I'll admit. I completed the base game 100% and immediately hit the download button without fully taking in the info drops, just because I was itching to have a reason to go back in. But... Yeah the roguelike thing is not my jam at all. DK Island is fun to run around in but it's the only part of the DLC I enjoyed, and it's tiny.
@KoopaTheGamer this is true. The Donkey Kong Country games each have like three or four different carts out there with different revisions. Speedruns are categorized by version because glitches found in the earlier versions are fixed in later productions.
Nice. I've beaten the game twice before on other platforms and I'm pumped to play it again portably, and I will totally abuse these boost features to just chill and coast to enjoy the story once again.
Yeah I'll get Mario Galaxy 2. I have 3D All-Stars already so I don't need the dual pack. Honestly they should have just done a reissue and update with 2 included but whatever, I'll pay the damn whatever it is in CAD
I gotta say, I love the marketing for this game. They're really going all in and aren't afraid of being weird and silly. My friend Malamar was just hilarious
I want a new Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing, but I'm tempering my expectations and assuming there will be no mention of those. Maybe we'll get a release date for Path of Radiance on NSO and perhaps even an announcement for the first Animal Crossing coming to GC NSO? For Mario, I'm not expecting anything huge as the Odyssey team just released Donkey Kong but I'd be happy to see a Super Mario Bros. 40 and a mouse update for Mario Maker 2. Dare I wish for a Mario Maker 3? No, lest my hopes be crushingly dashed.
Haha Nintendo Today beat you to it! Which I suppose is natural. I mean, it needs to be announced officially for you guys to then share it. Also! The local time addition is a nice touch. I will be working, however, so I'll just peek at my phone for Twitter notifications every now and then.
I understand that the difficulty is part of the game's identity and anything not on par with the original would be an insult to the fans. However, lower difficulty and accessibility options are never a bad thing. That way, even more people can play your game and if they really like it, they can crank up the difficulty in a subsequent playthrough. I must stress that I've never played Hollow Knight and have no intention of picking this up, but nonetheless I firmly stand by my remarks. It's like people getting mad over casual mode in Fire Emblem. Don't like it? Guess what, classic is right there.
The dude broke the law, was caught, and is being punished for doing so. Simple as that. The whole irreparable harm deal is a bit of a hyperbole, though. It's not like the people pirating the games were gonna buy them otherwise. So I highly doubt it ate into their bottom line very much.
I primarily play Nintendo exclusives so I haven't been drowning in games, but I've consistently had something to play since launch. Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Bravely Default have kept me busy. Finished the Kirby DLC over a weekend. Pokémon Violet with its lovely update filling in the gaps. I'm having a good time so far.
Despite my initial excitement, I fell off the original game pretty quickly. The controls didn't jive with me and I had a real hard time navigating the levels. I figured that maybe I just couldn't deal with open world platformers like Banjo anymore, but like, Mario Odyssey and DK Bananza are masterclass in 3D platformers. The additions seem to address my original frustrations and with the 30% discount, I'm tempted to give 'er another go
Absolutely not. I've read that it's a rather difficult game and man, the days of hard games are long behind me. Easy mode, boost on, I wanna just coast and zone out these days.
@ImpromptuR yeah the lack of metric irks me, too. I'm getting real tired of seeing miles and Fahrenheit measurements in the dex, they mean nothing to me.
Some people are voting 1? Really? It's as awful as Superman 64, Desert Bus, and Big Rigs. I think these people are conflating 'physically unplayable' with 'this isn't what I wanted Nintendo to release.'
45 minutes?? Dude that's as long as a full June direct. Like I'm looking forward to the game, but it's Kirby. And a sequel to Air Ride. Will there really be that much to talk about?
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Re: Rumour: Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
I think this dude misunderstands the meaning of the word confirmed
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's First DLC In-Game Event Kicks Off Next Week
Yeah I'm not super into Emerald Rush so imma pass
Re: Video: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2, Xbox, PS5, PC)
I am absolutely buying this to play through a third time. I'm eager to be all comfy cozy playing this in bed!
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Version 1.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I wish they wouldn't wait so long to add Home connectivity. I understand why they do it but it's dumb.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
I appreciate the honesty but man, I feel like Pokémon reviews are meaningless to me. I'm still gonna buy the game regardless and it's gonna be my GotY regardless because I'm one of those obsessive Pokémon fans. Like sure, Scarlet and Violet run like garbage on Switch 1 and have tons of glitches and terrible visuals but dude! Gone are the days of breeding for perfect everything! Bottle caps and ability patches and mints just readily available, are you kidding me?? Mirror Herb for egg moves?? And don't get me started about shiny hunting!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
I just finished 100%ing Super Mario Galaxy 2 this evening. I'm surprised how much of that muscle memory I've retained in the 15 years since the first release; I didn't die nearly as much as I thought I would on that final star. Other than that, I've been participating in the Terastal Crescendo Pokémon event. I am terrible in doubles but the 2v2 format is very snappy for a Slowpoke like me
Re: PSA: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Already Being Datamined, Watch Out For Spoilers
Of course if is. I'll keep off of Reddit then
Re: Sorry, Nintendo's Recent Pikmin Videos Aren't Hinting At Something More
You think they'd use Nintendo Pictures to produce FMVs in some of their games?
Re: PSA: Pokémon Legends: Z-A eShop Preloads Go Live Ahead Of Launch
Time to preload, baby!
Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
Well they did ensure to provide enough stock to satisfy that demand. The hardcore early adopter nerds come out in full force at launch, so who knows if they're inflating the number.
Re: Review: Yooka-Replaylee (Switch 2) - Feels Like The Game It Was Meant To Be, Finally
Man a lot of you guys draw the line at 30fps, huh? My eyes suck so higher frames don't really mean anything to me. The QoL fixes seem to target what irked me about the original so I will likely be getting this later during a lull in releases. All hands on deck for Pokémon Legends until then!
Re: Nintendo's Out To Get $4,500,000 In Damages From Ongoing Switch Piracy Case
Dude just do it on the downlow and don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Preferably with older software. Bro brought it on himself.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Yeah I got them both digitally. I have 3D All-Stars as well, and I still got Galaxy 1 again. Whatever, I have nothing else to spend my money on 🤑
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Highlights The Speed Problem With Switch 2 Game Cards
Makes sense. Disc games on other platforms are effectively game keys in practice because they need to be installed on the console's internal storage anyway.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Announced For Switch 2, Launching In February 2026
I didn't like Kiwami, you can't freely explore without endless random encounters grinding everything to a halt. So I got bored and moved on 🤷♂️
Re: Do Bananza And Odyssey Share The Same Pauline? Donkey Kong Dev Won't Confirm Anything
Man I dunno. Bananza already has terrifying implications for Mario's world. It's all bananas all the way down. Mushroom World? More like Banana World!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
Oh absolutely. I'll order the damn headset and everything.
Re: New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Blue fire shinies are always the best!
Re: Why Remake 'Dragon Quest VII' Before The Zenithian Trilogy? Yuji Horii Comments
Did this game not get a remake on the 3DS already?
Re: Anniversary: Celebrate Unova As Pokémon Black & White Turns 15
I was so excited for these games that I imported White from Japan because I didn't want to wait. They were such a breath of fresh air. I'm a creature of habit and when given the opportunity, I will always opt for old favourites instead of trying out new monsters. Couldn't do that here, and it was so much fun experimenting and finding new favourites. The story was great, the music was great, it was all so great.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
It's whatever. I jumped the gun on it, I'll admit. I completed the base game 100% and immediately hit the download button without fully taking in the info drops, just because I was itching to have a reason to go back in. But... Yeah the roguelike thing is not my jam at all. DK Island is fun to run around in but it's the only part of the DLC I enjoyed, and it's tiny.
Re: Another Silksong Patch Is On The Way, But Don't Expect More Difficulty Tweaks
@KoopaTheGamer this is true. The Donkey Kong Country games each have like three or four different carts out there with different revisions. Speedruns are categorized by version because glitches found in the earlier versions are fixed in later productions.
Re: Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings
Nice. I've beaten the game twice before on other platforms and I'm pumped to play it again portably, and I will totally abuse these boost features to just chill and coast to enjoy the story once again.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Yeah I'll get Mario Galaxy 2. I have 3D All-Stars already so I don't need the dual pack. Honestly they should have just done a reissue and update with 2 included but whatever, I'll pay the damn whatever it is in CAD
Re: Opinion: I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
Went ahead and did a quick run of the GBA version after reading this 🤣
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
I give a 7. A whole lot of nothing but Virtual Boy and Fire Emblem saved it from being a total snorefest
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
This is hilarious and also I'm preordering the full one next pay
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Kinda lame tbh. I guess I'll get Mario Galaxy 2 but that's about it.
Re: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Charges Onto Switch 2 In 2026
I've been over Three Houses for a while but hey, it's a new Fire Emblem. I'll play it and probably become obsessed anyway lol
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
Whatever, I'll pay the damn price for Galaxy 2. I don't care anymore
Re: Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nice! I had it on rotation but I switched over to solely Kirby. Looks great
Re: "I Have No Words" - Silksong Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over One Bench
Oh great, now the player is gonna be wary of all benches moving forward
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Unveils A Newly Discovered Mega Evolution
I gotta say, I love the marketing for this game. They're really going all in and aren't afraid of being weird and silly. My friend Malamar was just hilarious
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
I want a new Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing, but I'm tempering my expectations and assuming there will be no mention of those. Maybe we'll get a release date for Path of Radiance on NSO and perhaps even an announcement for the first Animal Crossing coming to GC NSO? For Mario, I'm not expecting anything huge as the Odyssey team just released Donkey Kong but I'd be happy to see a Super Mario Bros. 40 and a mouse update for Mario Maker 2. Dare I wish for a Mario Maker 3? No, lest my hopes be crushingly dashed.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
Haha Nintendo Today beat you to it! Which I suppose is natural. I mean, it needs to be announced officially for you guys to then share it. Also! The local time addition is a nice touch. I will be working, however, so I'll just peek at my phone for Twitter notifications every now and then.
Re: Talking Point: Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Too Difficult?
I understand that the difficulty is part of the game's identity and anything not on par with the original would be an insult to the fans. However, lower difficulty and accessibility options are never a bad thing. That way, even more people can play your game and if they really like it, they can crank up the difficulty in a subsequent playthrough. I must stress that I've never played Hollow Knight and have no intention of picking this up, but nonetheless I firmly stand by my remarks. It's like people getting mad over casual mode in Fire Emblem. Don't like it? Guess what, classic is right there.
Re: Nintendo Wins $2 Million Lawsuit Against 'MiG Switch' Distributor
The dude broke the law, was caught, and is being punished for doing so. Simple as that. The whole irreparable harm deal is a bit of a hyperbole, though. It's not like the people pirating the games were gonna buy them otherwise. So I highly doubt it ate into their bottom line very much.
Re: Poll: Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
I primarily play Nintendo exclusives so I haven't been drowning in games, but I've consistently had something to play since launch. Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Bravely Default have kept me busy. Finished the Kirby DLC over a weekend. Pokémon Violet with its lovely update filling in the gaps. I'm having a good time so far.
Re: First Impressions: Same But Different? - Our Initial Hours With Hollow Knight: Silksong
Is there an easy mode? I might be inclined to buy it if there's an easy mode.
Re: Latest Switch Online Release Potentially Confirms Leaked Upcoming N64 Classics
Nice hopefully we'll see DK64 by February
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Gets A Launch Date On Switch 2, Full Physical Release Confirmed
Despite my initial excitement, I fell off the original game pretty quickly. The controls didn't jive with me and I had a real hard time navigating the levels. I figured that maybe I just couldn't deal with open world platformers like Banjo anymore, but like, Mario Odyssey and DK Bananza are masterclass in 3D platformers. The additions seem to address my original frustrations and with the 30% discount, I'm tempted to give 'er another go
Re: Poll: Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
Absolutely not. I've read that it's a rather difficult game and man, the days of hard games are long behind me. Easy mode, boost on, I wanna just coast and zone out these days.
Re: Nintendo Subsidiary 'Warpstar Inc.' Has Been Renamed To 'Nintendo Stars Inc.'
Makes sense. They don't technically own Kirby outright, do they?
Re: Former PlayStation Head Praises Nintendo For Being "In Touch With Their Fan Base"
But how does that compare to fan perception of other platforms? Maybe they're the least egregious of the options.
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Is Reportedly Coming Ahead Of Mario's 40th Anniversary
@kmtrain83 Didn't they release Super Mario Maker 1 on September 11th? The game where you build and potentially demolish levels?
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's Dig Button Placement Is All Thanks To Miyamoto
Lol I swapped out immediately and never looked back
Re: Tales Of Xillia Remastered Coming This October, Confirmed 30fps For Switch
Haven't played this one due to the PS3 exclusivity so I'll definitely be getting it. Bit of a bummer there isn't a Switch 2 version, though.
Re: Random: The Pokémon Company Is Putting This Pronunciation Debate To Bed
@ImpromptuR yeah the lack of metric irks me, too. I'm getting real tired of seeing miles and Fahrenheit measurements in the dex, they mean nothing to me.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Drag x Drive?
Some people are voting 1? Really? It's as awful as Superman 64, Desert Bus, and Big Rigs. I think these people are conflating 'physically unplayable' with 'this isn't what I wanted Nintendo to release.'
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Tomorrow, 19th August 2025
45 minutes?? Dude that's as long as a full June direct. Like I'm looking forward to the game, but it's Kirby. And a sequel to Air Ride. Will there really be that much to talk about?