Even in the age of the Internet, with digital wiki guides and YouTube walkthroughs alike, there was still something so satisfying about having that same guide in physical book form, that you could put bookmarks in, highlight passages from, and have thorough maps and item information guides to look up.
Like Nintendo Power, I have a soft spot for the Prima guides and I'll miss seeing them. But yeah, I know, Internet.
On a random note I've been replaying Star Fox. Both the SNES and N64 games have been getting replayed and bringing back fond memories. Also, Smash Bros. for Wii U in preparation for Ultimate.
I've made a habit out of watching silly videos on YouTube before going to bed, so this will be nice to have. Netflix will be cool someday but this is definitely better than nothing.
I own the original Collectors Edition of Sonic Mania and the Plus content, so this will be a pass from me. However, depending on pricing it might be worth it solely for Mania, for those that don't own it anyway.
I used to think Undertale was a bit overhyped too, until I actually sat down and played it last year. Now it's among the best I've played in the last five years or so. Definitely my number one for this month too.
I have all of these minus Arms. I tried so hard to get into that game, but I just wasn't feeling it. It looks like people can have a lot of fun with it though so I'm glad it's doing alright!
EDIT: Oh, right. I don't own 1-2 Switch either. But that didn't look like it'd be fun for one person. 😅
Woohoo! I'm doing a feature series on YouTube about the Mario series, and being able to capture footage like this would be so much easier than dealing with my slow laptop.
I love what Telltale does but I stayed away from this at first because of the somewhat mixed reception it was receiving at first. Perhaps the Switch will give me a reason to give it a shot.
It's not the Virtual Console that everyone wants, but I for one am glad that Nintendo's arcade history is finally getting the proper Hamster treatment.
Bought with little hesitation. Sure, it's not the game I'd be eager to buy but it's so cool playing it how it was originally released. I can't wait for more!
I had bad luck with this game on my Wii U. I rented it through GameFly and for one reason or another, the disc would not read on my console. I loved the demo so I was disappointed that it wouldn't work for me. I blame my disc drive for being dirty, which infuriates me that Nintendo stopped selling the cleaning kit in their online store.
But anyway, I'll definitely be grabbing this after it releases. I'm stoked.
I'm just getting around to playing Sonic Mania (once my CE finally arrived from Amazon today), so for now nothing for me this week. If I had a 3DS still I'd probably go for Chicken Wiggle because I loved Mutant Mudds and I'm a sucker for level editors.
I like that more control options are coming, but I'm not too crazy about the + and - button placement. I suppose if the price is fair though I'll consider it.
I remember downloading the beta on PS4 before it released. Each time I opened it, I got errors and was unable to play it. Even after redownloading, I wasn't able to ever get it to run. So basically, I didn't get to play it because the beta didn't work, and that sent a message to me that the game wasn't worth my time.
Also... On the same page as everyone else. I'd much rather have a South Park port.
Cool! I'm considering getting this for Wii U because I have it on PS4 as a digital download but it keeps crashing at the same exact moment without fail and I refuse to play it again until the issue gets fixed.
Then again... If the same crash happens in this version I just might not bother.
Would it kill Nintendo to drop games like Smash Bros. lower than $42? I mean, I already own it but so many people are put off by those kind of prices more than two years after release.
@DEZn00ts Not the biggest fan of that tone, but I'm being serious. Being able to play any multiplatform console game with other players on other platforms is pretty neato. Of course there were other decent announcements too, but that one got me by surprise.
If they don't support PS4 soon I just might have to cave in and get Minecraft on Switch. This was one of the most exciting announcements for me from Microsoft today.
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Re: Strategy Guide Publisher Prima Games Is Shutting Down After 28 Years
Even in the age of the Internet, with digital wiki guides and YouTube walkthroughs alike, there was still something so satisfying about having that same guide in physical book form, that you could put bookmarks in, highlight passages from, and have thorough maps and item information guides to look up.
Like Nintendo Power, I have a soft spot for the Prima guides and I'll miss seeing them. But yeah, I know, Internet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 10th)
On a random note I've been replaying Star Fox. Both the SNES and N64 games have been getting replayed and bringing back fond memories. Also, Smash Bros. for Wii U in preparation for Ultimate.
Re: The Console Wars Live On As Night Trap Remake Team Holds a Grudge Against Nintendo
And a little over four years, the remastered Night Trap is on the Wii U successor. Huh...
Re: Rumour: YouTube Could Be Arriving As Soon As Next Week On Nintendo Switch
I've made a habit out of watching silly videos on YouTube before going to bed, so this will be nice to have. Netflix will be cool someday but this is definitely better than nothing.
Re: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Packages In The US Are Missing Game Cards And Cases
I held off on this due to financial reasons. I guess that's a good thing.
Re: Sonic Double Pack For Nintendo Switch Listed On Amazon Italy
I own the original Collectors Edition of Sonic Mania and the Plus content, so this will be a pass from me. However, depending on pricing it might be worth it solely for Mania, for those that don't own it anyway.
Re: Limited Run Games Set To Release First And Only Wii U Game, Lost "A Lot" Of Money Making It Happen
It's gonna be something outrageous like Meme Run, and I'm gonna laugh.
Re: Mega Man 11 - A Glorious Return To Form For One Of Gaming's Greatest Heroes
Glad to see this is being well received! Can't wait to get my copy.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2018
I used to think Undertale was a bit overhyped too, until I actually sat down and played it last year. Now it's among the best I've played in the last five years or so. Definitely my number one for this month too.
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th November (North America)
Due to car troubles, I have to pass this week. Xenoblade will be mine someday though. Oh yes, it will be mine...
Re: Nintendo of America Adds Nindie Game Rewards 'Volume 2' to My Nintendo
Both the Wii U games!
Re: Feature: Yooka-Laylee Jumps Onto Switch in December - We Learn All About It
I'll get it!
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Cereal is On the Way With an 'amiibo' Box
I sense the unlikeliest type of amiibo stock shortage incoming if this is true
Re: Ubisoft Launches Cyber Monday Discounts on the Switch eShop
Monopoly's still a bit too much for me, but I might get Uno. I always liked Uno.
Re: Random: Here's Why SNES Shooter Phalanx Had That Weird Banjo Guy On Its Cover
I got the chance to play the game recently, and it's actually not bad! It's nothing amazing but it was still fun. Great write-up!
Re: Video: Get Snazzy with Our Top 10 Super Mario Odyssey Costumes
1. Waluigi
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Re: These Are The Nintendo Switch's Million-Selling Games
I have all of these minus Arms. I tried so hard to get into that game, but I just wasn't feeling it. It looks like people can have a lot of fun with it though so I'm glad it's doing alright!
EDIT: Oh, right. I don't own 1-2 Switch either. But that didn't look like it'd be fun for one person. 😅
Re: Don't Worry, You'll Be Able To Capture Video In Super Mario Odyssey
Woohoo! I'm doing a feature series on YouTube about the Mario series, and being able to capture footage like this would be so much easier than dealing with my slow laptop.
Re: Batman - The Telltale Series Finally Gets Release Date Confirmation for Switch
I love what Telltale does but I stayed away from this at first because of the somewhat mixed reception it was receiving at first. Perhaps the Switch will give me a reason to give it a shot.
Re: Review: Neon Chrome (Switch eShop)
I had this on my PS4 through Plus, and I wasn't a fan.
Re: Old Skool's Classiq 2 HD Plays SNES And NES Carts, Costs Less Than The SNES Classic Mini
I own a SNES and a Retron 1 so I may have to pass on this, but if the inaccurate sound on the Retron continues to bother me I just might give in.
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Switch Arcade Archives - Is It the Retro Gaming You Want?
It's not the Virtual Console that everyone wants, but I for one am glad that Nintendo's arcade history is finally getting the proper Hamster treatment.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th September (North America)
Considering Golf Story, but aside from that I'm good for this week.
Re: Review: Arcade Archives Mario Bros. (Switch eShop)
Bought with little hesitation. Sure, it's not the game I'd be eager to buy but it's so cool playing it how it was originally released. I can't wait for more!
Re: Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokémon Steal the Show at the Japan Game Awards 2017
Well deserved! Breath of the Wild is still keeping me busy six months later!
Re: Review: Pokkén Tournament DX (Switch)
I had bad luck with this game on my Wii U. I rented it through GameFly and for one reason or another, the disc would not read on my console. I loved the demo so I was disappointed that it wouldn't work for me. I blame my disc drive for being dirty, which infuriates me that Nintendo stopped selling the cleaning kit in their online store.
But anyway, I'll definitely be grabbing this after it releases. I'm stoked.
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st August (North America)
After Mario and Rabbids on Tuesday, my wallet and I have agreed to take a break for this week. Lego Worlds looks like it could be fun later on though.
Re: Pokkén Tournament DX Demo Confirmed for the Switch eShop
Heck yeah! Now I can put this Pro Pad to the test.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th August (North America)
I'm just getting around to playing Sonic Mania (once my CE finally arrived from Amazon today), so for now nothing for me this week. If I had a 3DS still I'd probably go for Chicken Wiggle because I loved Mutant Mudds and I'm a sucker for level editors.
Re: Sonic Mania Runs Brilliantly on Switch, With One Tiny Drawback
Good to know but I won't lose sleep over it! But Amazon needs to ship my CE already 😧
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th August (North America)
Sonic Mania Collector's Edition is preordered, and I'll likely download the Rayman demo ☺
Re: Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September
@Donkey-Kong-Fan Nah, the rest are more along the lines of "we'll wait and see how my wallets feeling between and after those ones" 😂
Re: Hands Up, This Is The Police Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Nice! I always thought this game looked interesting.
Re: Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September
Definitely getting:
Sonic Mania (pre-ordered the CE)
Pokken Tournament DX
Maybe/Probably getting:
Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Rayman Legends Definitive
Axiom Verge
Re: Snakebyte Announces The Wireless Game:Pad Pro For Switch
I like that more control options are coming, but I'm not too crazy about the + and - button placement. I suppose if the price is fair though I'll consider it.
Re: Namco Museum Won't Gobble Up Too Much Memory On Your Switch
I'm all over it! Can't wait.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th July (North America)
Nothing for me, but only because I have a physical copy of Splatoon 2 on the way to my house!
Re: Retro City Rampage DX is Coming to the Switch eShop Soon
I just might have to buy this yet again!
Re: Review: Splatoon 2 (Switch)
10/10? Dang! Can't wait til my pre-order arrives!
Re: These Slick NES-Style Switch Joy-Cons Look Great, But You'll Need Deep Pockets
laughs at the price point
Ya gotta be joking... Wait, you're for real?
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Re: Rumour: Porting Steep to the Switch Is Posing a Steep Challenge
I remember downloading the beta on PS4 before it released. Each time I opened it, I got errors and was unable to play it. Even after redownloading, I wasn't able to ever get it to run. So basically, I didn't get to play it because the beta didn't work, and that sent a message to me that the game wasn't worth my time.
Also... On the same page as everyone else. I'd much rather have a South Park port.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd June (North America)
A Wii U freebie? I'll give it a shot!
And I strongly recommend Oceanhorn to Zelda fans.
Re: Review: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (Switch eShop)
The only thing stopping me from getting the Switch version, is the fact that I already have it on PS4. Not a bad review! Well said.
Edit: If you have any doubts and own a PS4, there's a demo for the game on there that's worth a try. I'm sure they'll make a demo for Switch though.
Re: Review: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (Wii U)
Cool! I'm considering getting this for Wii U because I have it on PS4 as a digital download but it keeps crashing at the same exact moment without fail and I refuse to play it again until the issue gets fixed.
Then again... If the same crash happens in this version I just might not bother.
Re: Review: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Switch eShop)
It was my first time playing this and I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far!
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th June (North America)
After one level in Mighty Gunvolt Burst, I have no regrets about my purchase. Closest I'll get to playing Mega Man on the Switch for now.
Re: Nintendo of America Launches E3 2017 eShop Discounts
Would it kill Nintendo to drop games like Smash Bros. lower than $42? I mean, I already own it but so many people are put off by those kind of prices more than two years after release.
Re: Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
@DEZn00ts Not the biggest fan of that tone, but I'm being serious. Being able to play any multiplatform console game with other players on other platforms is pretty neato. Of course there were other decent announcements too, but that one got me by surprise.
Re: Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
If they don't support PS4 soon I just might have to cave in and get Minecraft on Switch. This was one of the most exciting announcements for me from Microsoft today.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th June (North America)
Shantae, because I just recently got into the series and haven't played Half-Genie Hero yet