I enjoyed the first movie for what it was. Sure, it could have used more substance, and I likely got more out of it as a Mario fan. But it was a fun watch. I plan to watch this film as well to form my own opinion, but I don't plan to go for a couple weeks. I prefer thinner crowds.
I prefer the element of surprise. While I'll be one of the first to agree that Nintendo should air a first party Direct soon, all rumors do - true or not - is help set up unreasonable expectations. Then people get disappointed when something doesn't show and complain. Not to mention all they do for leakers and hype train influencers is act as clickbait fuel and inflate egos.
Personally, I prefer shadow drops and "Hey, this game is coming out in only a few months!" over knowing we're getting a game ten years from now that has barely started development. That too can lead to questions akin to "Are we there yet?!" and generate unreasonable expectations.
I'm curious what form this'll take since, in my experience, the physical auto catchers aren't easily obtained these days. However, if I'd have to keep throwing coins at it, the answer is no.
As others have mentioned, some of these are great Pokemon but are tied to lines with more recognizable Pokemon. I typically go by either the first stage or final stage of a line. I voted for Metang, Gabite, and Fraxure since all three are part of stellar evolution lines.
...I'm not surprised two of the Unova monkeys didn't net votes. No offense to fans of them, but I've never cared for any of them since they felt like unnecessary filler. In fact, I didn't feel that GF had any "good" monkeys from after Slaking up to Grookey and its line.
I finished Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) last night. It's a decent horror/mystery VN even if some of the fourth wall breaking felt more convoluted than clever. I obtained all endings and definitely prefer the true ending. I enjoyed it enough that I plan to look up Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse in the future.
In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, I'm about to tackle Verdant Wind's Chapter 18 map. I plan to mostly focus on FE3H this upcoming (busy) week and hope to finish it next weekend at the latest. I've heard this route has a great final map - no spoilers please.
I do plan to dive into the first Dragon Quest Builders demo today and check out the gameplay. Doubt I'll buy it, but I enjoyed its successor enough that I feel obligated to check out where this excellent spinoff series began.
I'm all for an Ocarina of Time remake as long as it A. Stays faithful to the original while introducing thoughtful QoL changes, and B. Isn't just a visual upgrade. It's one of my top five games in the series (only played the 3DS version to date though), so I hope the game is treated with the respect it deserves.
I'm okay with waiting on a new 3D Mario. Games shouldn't be rushed. Besides, I'd like to revisit Super Mario Odyssey first.
Depending on how this new Star Fox game takes shape, I may give the series another chance. I played the first two games on the SNES Classic and didn't care for them. I didn't mesh well with Star Fox Zero's controls in the demo. I did enjoy Star Fox 64 3D enough to finish it but did eventually sell the game since I didn't see myself playing it again.
The AI bubble seriously needs to burst soon. I hope the Switch and Switch 2 families don't follow suit (again in the Switch 1's case) anytime soon, but I'm increasingly less confident.
@SwitchVogel As am I! Unfortunately, I think that ship has long sailed. I would've liked to see what else Capcom could have done building off of 3's Noise system in particular. Or some new fun gimmick.
As it should have been from the start. I buy retail games physical outside of select scenarios (major discounts and/or a game I'd likely never sell, to name two), but this makes sense. Digital distribution isn't subject to manufacturing the plastic, inserts (though sparse these days, if any), and paying the personnel required throughout the process. Besides, physical costs can be recouped through selling and trade-ins.
A great review! I still own my copies of MMSF: Leo, MMSF2: Zerker X Saurian, and MMSF3: Black Ace (Where the games really started coming into their own; shame the series was cancelled after 3 due to poor sales). While I don't wanna let go of those games due to sentimentality, that's the perfect excuse to pick up this collection in the future; this way, I can start new files without overwriting the old ones. And on modern hardware.
I'd like Capcom to do a Mega Man Legends Collection of sorts next since I've never played those games.
As suspected, these additions don't do much for me. Playable Rosalina is nice, but I can honestly live without the rest of it. I'm sure I'll revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the future, but frankly there's enough content in the base game and existing online features that I'm satisfied with the current package. Plus, as mentioned in the interview, plenty of other Mario-centric games handle party modes better.
There are several reasons why this American is waiting to pick up a Switch 2. Software exclusives don't majorly factor in for me but do play a part. There are a handful of Switch 2 titles I do want, but nothing that I can't wait on. Now if a new exclusive Zelda, Xenoblade, or 3D Mario were to release, however....
The main factors as to why I'm waiting? I'm presently saving for/prioritizing other things, plus I have more than enough backlogged games on my current systems to contend with.
Edit: Ah, I'm seeing this was by Mochizuki. Isn't this person's track record kinda dubious at best?
Still waiting on Dragon Quest X Offline to migrate to the West at some point.... Preferably without this AI assistant they're beta testing in the online variant.
I'm glad this excellent game is getting more love, though like others this tempts me to wait around for a more complete release. I'll likely cave eventually, but in the meantime I've had Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition backlogged on Switch for some time. I should probably play that dynamic duo first.
Busy weekend between a family friend's wedding two hours away, nibling time, and errands, so not much gaming. I'm still working on both Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Verdant Wind, Chapter 16) and Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch, over halfway through I think?) when I get the chance.
Thank you to all who sent kind words, condolences, prayers, good vibes, and other positives towards my family and me in last week's WAYPTW comment section. I will really miss my grandma, but I am also glad she's no longer in pain. 97 is a good age to make it to.
While I realize there may be some drawbacks to this (potential added bulk on portable systems that are already quite large, for one thing), overall I see this as a net positive for consumers. Proprietary components, soldered pieces that were easily swappable previously, etc. drive me crazy in electronics. I really think moves like this could result in less e-waste.
Knowing LEGO "rumors", this is more than likely a leak. I'm curious about what this set will entail, and at least it appears cheaper than the fully evolved starter set.
@HammerKirby Makes sense. This site, Serebii, and VGC are my primary sources of gaming news, so it's possible for me to miss this stuff. I don't really use most social media for various reasons (I have a dead FB and use LinkedIn for professional connections), so I tend to miss a few things unless I luck out with the Google algorithm or specifically look for info.
@Nep-Nep-Freak, @SillyG Interesting; I hadn't heard that. Still, it's too late for me. I already own the Pokemon Scarlet + DLC release with the required download (found it at a slight discount). Played it too, so I doubt I'll reinvest at this point, especially if it's a second-hand roulette. Not sure why I don't recall ever seeing news about this though....
@Eririichi Ah, I misread; I thought this came with the base game as well. Still, this seems...like a waste. I hope this isn't the only "physical" release the Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC sees, but I'm not confident.
I should note that the Pokemon Sword/Shield + DLC pack came with everything on the cartridge. Outside of bug fixes and QoL patches. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC only shipped with The Teal Mask on the cart; the rest, due to some unreleased content at the time, requires a download. However, unlike this situation, the download is tied to the cart, not a one-time use code.
Edit: Apparently the Scarlet/Violet + DLC pack did reprint with everything on the cart at one point. So I'm now more confident. Unsure why I don't recall a news release about this though....
I like Patricia's take on this. Besides, the Zelda "timeline" is tenuous at best and contains many incarnations of Zelda. For example, one of my favorite playable depictions of her character is Spirit Tracks Zelda. She makes an entertaining and (mostly) useful companion. Even if she doesn't stereotypically like rodents lol.
@UpsideDownRowlet, @Nep-Nep-Freak, @D-Star92, @Tasuki, @Friendly Thanks guys; I really, truly appreciate your condolences, kind words, prayers, good vibes, and other positives sent in my family and me's direction. I will dearly miss my grandmother, but I am glad she is no longer in pain. She made it to 97 (Would've been 98 next month). A pretty good run IMO.
(Also, I'm glad I usually come back sometime later after I initially post in these WAYPTW threads to read the comments. Apparently NL's notifications are currently broken according to @D-Star92, so I probably wouldn't have caught these under normal circumstances. )
Definitely NA this time. It appears to be a good showcase of the game, has a solid background, plus I didn't realize Peach has a LOT more explosives up her sleeve than her dialogue in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga lol.
I don't dislike EU/JP's cover, but I think they tried too hard with the decorative "MARIO" text. It almost looks too busy. The solid red background is also bland.
The C button is probably something I'll remap when I get a Switch 2. It's a nice feature for those who want it, but for various reasons I'm not usually a chatter while gaming. The few times that has come into play, I've just used the easily accessible Discord.
I'm pretty busy IRL between a death in the family (grandmother) and other goings-on consuming this past week and the upcoming one. Still playing both Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Golden Deer, Chapter 11) and Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch, about to return to a character tree since it's now unsuspended) when I get the time. Scorbunny Community Day is also this afternoon in Pokemon Go, so I should be able to grab a few soccer rabbits for Easter.
Hopefully other rating boards follow suit. And that less stories float around of random kids overcharging their parents' or guardians' bank accounts for virtual currency or micro transactions.
Whatever happened to the folks who thought this game would flop again? It was out of left field, sure, but I had a lot of confidence after I learned which team was behind it.
Glad this seems to be reviewing well overall, though I hope the Switch 2 version's performance is patched in the future. I may pick this up eventually since I enjoyed the first game on 3DS, but I need to take MHS2 for a spin first. If I like 2 and decide to pick up this game, it'll probably be on a different platform.
A loss for this WarioWare fan for sure, but at the end of the day Mr. Abe knows what's best for his next life chapter. I hope he enjoys his new role. Passing on one's knowledge is nothing to sniff at, especially with his storied history.
@Dev-N, @Yalloo I share your opinions on WarioWare: Get It Together! vs Move It!, having finally played the latter recently as a palate cleanser. I think Get It Together has more longevity due to all the different character mechanics and weekly challenges. Whereas Move It! leans more into the party game side of the series, has less single player content (I miss the unlockables from earlier games), and frankly I found the motion controls finicky in the later story mode stages. I had more fun and accuracy with Smooth Moves on the Wii, and that isn't due to nostalgia; I've only played SM for the first time within the last few years. Granted, I was using a Wiimote+, which may be better for detection.
@The_Nintendo_Expat I'm curious about the ratio of Switch 2 users vs. total active users as well. Though I'm not sure how to do so outside of polls and self-reporting, which allows for some margin of error.
@CaleBoi25 I'll grab a Switch 2 one day, just not sure when yet lol. Probably when Nintendo releases a title I absolutely, positively need day one. I'm at least trying to hold out for a light revision or SE console.
Spring is finally trying to muscle in where I live with warmer temps and buckets of rain, which means even less free time soon when yard work starts. Gotta get in what gaming I can lol.
Playing:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Golden Deer NG+ run, White Clouds/Chapter 9. Slower going now that more of the game and various paralogues are opening up. I've recruited all the students I want and will spend less time exploring from here on out.
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) - I picked this up on sale last month in the lead up to Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse's launch since it looks like a game I'll enjoy. Starting it shortly and will edit in my first impressions later. Edit: Not sure how much I can say without spoilers, but I'm intrigued by what I've played so far. This definitely leans more into the supernatural instead of mystery; I thought the dial would trend in the other direction.
I finished the original Paper Mario (Wii U VC) early this week and think, as someone who never played the game before, it has aged pretty well for a N64 game. With a few QoL tweaks, I honestly think it could stand on equal footing with Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door on Switch.
It sounds like I should set aside A LOT of time for this one when I finally pick it up lol. Knowing how my brain works with mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn where I obsess over what's going on long after I end a session, it will consume me. And RotOD has a short runtime.
It looks pretty good! I know trailers can sometimes be misleading, but the plot certainly looks like a step up from the first game. Still haven't tried the second.
I'm definitely glad MMSF is getting the Capcom Collection treatment. It's a great followup series to MMBN IMO. Not quite on the same tier in my book, but still very much worth playing for those who enjoyed Lan Hikari and Megaman.exe's GBA adventures. I really feel like MMSF started coming into its own with Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace/Red Joker (I found 1 and 2 on the easier side), so I'm sad the series never continued afterwards.
I played AC4: Black Flag on Wii U and really enjoyed it. The best pirate game I've played and my favorite Assassin's Creed title, though admittedly I haven't played many. The sea shanties still live rent-free in a corner of my mind.
I picked this game up on Switch via the Rebel Collection, though more for AC: Rogue. Still haven't got around to it.
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Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
I enjoyed the first movie for what it was. Sure, it could have used more substance, and I likely got more out of it as a Mario fan. But it was a fun watch. I plan to watch this film as well to form my own opinion, but I don't plan to go for a couple weeks. I prefer thinner crowds.
Re: April Fool's Comes To 'Pokémon Pokopia' With Inflatable Sudowoodo Event
If this were any other game, I'd say Ditto would be a more appropriate 'Mon. XD
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
I prefer the element of surprise. While I'll be one of the first to agree that Nintendo should air a first party Direct soon, all rumors do - true or not - is help set up unreasonable expectations. Then people get disappointed when something doesn't show and complain. Not to mention all they do for leakers and hype train influencers is act as clickbait fuel and inflate egos.
Personally, I prefer shadow drops and "Hey, this game is coming out in only a few months!" over knowing we're getting a game ten years from now that has barely started development. That too can lead to questions akin to "Are we there yet?!" and generate unreasonable expectations.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon GO May Soon Render Auto Catchers Obsolete
I'm curious what form this'll take since, in my experience, the physical auto catchers aren't easily obtained these days. However, if I'd have to keep throwing coins at it, the answer is no.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO (GameCube)
Neither is particularly great IMO, but EU/JP is mildly cooler, so I went with that one.
Re: Feature: No Love For Simisage? - The 47 Pokémon That Didn't Get A Single Vote In Our Polls
As others have mentioned, some of these are great Pokemon but are tied to lines with more recognizable Pokemon. I typically go by either the first stage or final stage of a line. I voted for Metang, Gabite, and Fraxure since all three are part of stellar evolution lines.
...I'm not surprised two of the Unova monkeys didn't net votes. No offense to fans of them, but I've never cared for any of them since they felt like unnecessary filler. In fact, I didn't feel that GF had any "good" monkeys from after Slaking up to Grookey and its line.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
I finished Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) last night. It's a decent horror/mystery VN even if some of the fourth wall breaking felt more convoluted than clever. I obtained all endings and definitely prefer the true ending. I enjoyed it enough that I plan to look up Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse in the future.
In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, I'm about to tackle Verdant Wind's Chapter 18 map. I plan to mostly focus on FE3H this upcoming (busy) week and hope to finish it next weekend at the latest. I've heard this route has a great final map - no spoilers please.
I do plan to dive into the first Dragon Quest Builders demo today and check out the gameplay. Doubt I'll buy it, but I enjoyed its successor enough that I feel obligated to check out where this excellent spinoff series began.
Happy gaming!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
I'm all for an Ocarina of Time remake as long as it A. Stays faithful to the original while introducing thoughtful QoL changes, and B. Isn't just a visual upgrade. It's one of my top five games in the series (only played the 3DS version to date though), so I hope the game is treated with the respect it deserves.
I'm okay with waiting on a new 3D Mario. Games shouldn't be rushed. Besides, I'd like to revisit Super Mario Odyssey first.
Depending on how this new Star Fox game takes shape, I may give the series another chance. I played the first two games on the SNES Classic and didn't care for them. I didn't mesh well with Star Fox Zero's controls in the demo. I did enjoy Star Fox 64 3D enough to finish it but did eventually sell the game since I didn't see myself playing it again.
Re: PS5 Gets An Insane Price Increase – Will Nintendo Follow Suit?
The AI bubble seriously needs to burst soon. I hope the Switch and Switch 2 families don't follow suit (again in the Switch 1's case) anytime soon, but I'm increasingly less confident.
Re: Review: Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection (Switch) - A Well-Presented Package Of An Underrated DS Trio
@SwitchVogel As am I! Unfortunately, I think that ship has long sailed. I would've liked to see what else Capcom could have done building off of 3's Noise system in particular. Or some new fun gimmick.
Re: Nintendo To Change Pricing For Digital & Physical Switch 2 Exclusives, Starting With Yoshi
As it should have been from the start. I buy retail games physical outside of select scenarios (major discounts and/or a game I'd likely never sell, to name two), but this makes sense. Digital distribution isn't subject to manufacturing the plastic, inserts (though sparse these days, if any), and paying the personnel required throughout the process. Besides, physical costs can be recouped through selling and trade-ins.
Re: Review: Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection (Switch) - A Well-Presented Package Of An Underrated DS Trio
A great review! I still own my copies of MMSF: Leo, MMSF2: Zerker X Saurian, and MMSF3: Black Ace (Where the games really started coming into their own; shame the series was cancelled after 3 due to poor sales). While I don't wanna let go of those games due to sentimentality, that's the perfect excuse to pick up this collection in the future; this way, I can start new files without overwriting the old ones. And on modern hardware.
I'd like Capcom to do a Mega Man Legends Collection of sorts next since I've never played those games.
Re: Nintendo Misses Out On Top 10 In Metacritic's 16th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
This way of ranking things seems like a huge nothing burger to me, but hey, data is cool I guess?
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park - Inessential Bells & Whistles
As suspected, these additions don't do much for me. Playable Rosalina is nice, but I can honestly live without the rest of it. I'm sure I'll revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the future, but frankly there's enough content in the base game and existing online features that I'm satisfied with the current package. Plus, as mentioned in the interview, plenty of other Mario-centric games handle party modes better.
Re: Epic Games Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs Weeks After Raising Fortnite V-Bucks Prices
Sounds like an Epic Failure to me.
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
There are several reasons why this American is waiting to pick up a Switch 2. Software exclusives don't majorly factor in for me but do play a part. There are a handful of Switch 2 titles I do want, but nothing that I can't wait on. Now if a new exclusive Zelda, Xenoblade, or 3D Mario were to release, however....
The main factors as to why I'm waiting? I'm presently saving for/prioritizing other things, plus I have more than enough backlogged games on my current systems to contend with.
Edit: Ah, I'm seeing this was by Mochizuki. Isn't this person's track record kinda dubious at best?
Re: "New Players Won't Feel Alone" - Square Enix Partners With Google For AI-Powered Dragon Quest Companion
Still waiting on Dragon Quest X Offline to migrate to the West at some point.... Preferably without this AI assistant they're beta testing in the online variant.
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
I'm glad this excellent game is getting more love, though like others this tempts me to wait around for a more complete release. I'll likely cave eventually, but in the meantime I've had Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition backlogged on Switch for some time. I should probably play that dynamic duo first.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
@D-Star92 They were definitely appreciated. I hope you have fun on your upcoming trip!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Busy weekend between a family friend's wedding two hours away, nibling time, and errands, so not much gaming. I'm still working on both Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Verdant Wind, Chapter 16) and Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch, over halfway through I think?) when I get the chance.
Thank you to all who sent kind words, condolences, prayers, good vibes, and other positives towards my family and me in last week's WAYPTW comment section. I will really miss my grandma, but I am also glad she's no longer in pain. 97 is a good age to make it to.
Happy gaming, and happy spring!
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
While I realize there may be some drawbacks to this (potential added bulk on portable systems that are already quite large, for one thing), overall I see this as a net positive for consumers. Proprietary components, soldered pieces that were easily swappable previously, etc. drive me crazy in electronics. I really think moves like this could result in less e-waste.
Re: Rumour: Minifigure Scale Pokémon Lego Appears Online In New Leak
Knowing LEGO "rumors", this is more than likely a leak. I'm curious about what this set will entail, and at least it appears cheaper than the fully evolved starter set.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
Well, if we're sharing FCs, here you go: 2502-9149-5854-4890
I think I do have a few NL users as friends already.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
+1 for the Moana/Tamatoa tagline reference, Jim. XD
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
I could complain about this game releasing before Pokemon Colosseum, but instead I feel like nagging Genius Sonority for a worthy remake or sequel.
Re: Super Metroid's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Such an iconic OST and overdue for the Nintendo Music App! My favorite track is Brinstar: Red-Soil Area, but it's hard to go wrong with any of them.
I played Super Metroid later than many - via the Wii U VC for my first run - but it and Metroid Dread are my favorite 2D releases as of this writing.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
@HammerKirby Makes sense. This site, Serebii, and VGC are my primary sources of gaming news, so it's possible for me to miss this stuff. I don't really use most social media for various reasons (I have a dead FB and use LinkedIn for professional connections), so I tend to miss a few things unless I luck out with the Google algorithm or specifically look for info.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
@Nep-Nep-Freak, @SillyG Interesting; I hadn't heard that. Still, it's too late for me. I already own the Pokemon Scarlet + DLC release with the required download (found it at a slight discount). Played it too, so I doubt I'll reinvest at this point, especially if it's a second-hand roulette. Not sure why I don't recall ever seeing news about this though....
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
@Eririichi Ah, I misread; I thought this came with the base game as well. Still, this seems...like a waste. I hope this isn't the only "physical" release the Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC sees, but I'm not confident.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
Talk about a monkey's paw moment. Oy.
I should note that the Pokemon Sword/Shield + DLC pack came with everything on the cartridge. Outside of bug fixes and QoL patches. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC only shipped with The Teal Mask on the cart; the rest, due to some unreleased content at the time, requires a download. However, unlike this situation, the download is tied to the cart, not a one-time use code.
Edit: Apparently the Scarlet/Violet + DLC pack did reprint with everything on the cart at one point. So I'm now more confident. Unsure why I don't recall a news release about this though....
Re: "We Can All Exist At The Same Time" - Zelda Voice Actor Rejects The Need To Pass The Torch
I like Patricia's take on this. Besides, the Zelda "timeline" is tenuous at best and contains many incarnations of Zelda. For example, one of my favorite playable depictions of her character is Spirit Tracks Zelda. She makes an entertaining and (mostly) useful companion. Even if she doesn't stereotypically like rodents lol.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)
@UpsideDownRowlet, @Nep-Nep-Freak, @D-Star92, @Tasuki, @Friendly Thanks guys; I really, truly appreciate your condolences, kind words, prayers, good vibes, and other positives sent in my family and me's direction. I will dearly miss my grandmother, but I am glad she is no longer in pain. She made it to 97 (Would've been 98 next month). A pretty good run IMO.
(Also, I'm glad I usually come back sometime later after I initially post in these WAYPTW threads to read the comments. Apparently NL's notifications are currently broken according to @D-Star92, so I probably wouldn't have caught these under normal circumstances. )
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Hoops 3 On 3
Definitely NA this time. It appears to be a good showcase of the game, has a solid background, plus I didn't realize Peach has a LOT more explosives up her sleeve than her dialogue in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga lol.
I don't dislike EU/JP's cover, but I think they tried too hard with the decorative "MARIO" text. It almost looks too busy. The solid red background is also bland.
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button
The C button is probably something I'll remap when I get a Switch 2. It's a nice feature for those who want it, but for various reasons I'm not usually a chatter while gaming. The few times that has come into play, I've just used the easily accessible Discord.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)
I'm pretty busy IRL between a death in the family (grandmother) and other goings-on consuming this past week and the upcoming one. Still playing both Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Golden Deer, Chapter 11) and Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch, about to return to a character tree since it's now unsuspended) when I get the time. Scorbunny Community Day is also this afternoon in Pokemon Go, so I should be able to grab a few soccer rabbits for Easter.
Happy gaming!
Re: PEGI Targets Loot Boxes With Its New Overhauled Ratings System
Hopefully other rating boards follow suit. And that less stories float around of random kids overcharging their parents' or guardians' bank accounts for virtual currency or micro transactions.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price
Whatever happened to the folks who thought this game would flop again? It was out of left field, sure, but I had a lot of confidence after I learned which team was behind it.
Re: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included
I don't recall being bothered by the ship's speed in my recent DQ II playthrough, but I'm not complaining either.
Re: Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2) - Another Excellent Monstie Collecting Spin-Off
Glad this seems to be reviewing well overall, though I hope the Switch 2 version's performance is patched in the future. I may pick this up eventually since I enjoyed the first game on 3DS, but I need to take MHS2 for a spin first. If I like 2 and decide to pick up this game, it'll probably be on a different platform.
Re: Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left Nintendo
A loss for this WarioWare fan for sure, but at the end of the day Mr. Abe knows what's best for his next life chapter. I hope he enjoys his new role. Passing on one's knowledge is nothing to sniff at, especially with his storied history.
@Dev-N, @Yalloo I share your opinions on WarioWare: Get It Together! vs Move It!, having finally played the latter recently as a palate cleanser. I think Get It Together has more longevity due to all the different character mechanics and weekly challenges. Whereas Move It! leans more into the party game side of the series, has less single player content (I miss the unlockables from earlier games), and frankly I found the motion controls finicky in the later story mode stages. I had more fun and accuracy with Smooth Moves on the Wii, and that isn't due to nostalgia; I've only played SM for the first time within the last few years. Granted, I was using a Wiimote+, which may be better for detection.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Tales Of Symphonia (GameCube)
Uhm... Not with the current poll results heavily favoring NA/EU. I also went with NA/EU for reasons others mentioned in the comments.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
@The_Nintendo_Expat I'm curious about the ratio of Switch 2 users vs. total active users as well. Though I'm not sure how to do so outside of polls and self-reporting, which allows for some margin of error.
@CaleBoi25 I'll grab a Switch 2 one day, just not sure when yet lol. Probably when Nintendo releases a title I absolutely, positively need day one. I'm at least trying to hold out for a light revision or SE console.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th March)
Spring is finally trying to muscle in where I live with warmer temps and buckets of rain, which means even less free time soon when yard work starts. Gotta get in what gaming I can lol.
Playing:
I finished the original Paper Mario (Wii U VC) early this week and think, as someone who never played the game before, it has aged pretty well for a N64 game. With a few QoL tweaks, I honestly think it could stand on equal footing with Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door on Switch.
Happy gaming!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
Pour one out for the "I don't even have a Switch 2 yet!" folks like yours truly. XD
Re: Review: Blue Prince (Switch 2) - A Masterful Mystery, And One Of The Best Puzzlers Ever
It sounds like I should set aside A LOT of time for this one when I finally pick it up lol. Knowing how my brain works with mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn where I obsess over what's going on long after I end a session, it will consume me. And RotOD has a short runtime.
Re: Nintendo Direct For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Announced
Let me guess...No mention of games? And weirdly enough, why not wait one day? Mar10 Day is literally the next day lol.
Edit: Okay, so it will be Tuesday in some parts of the world...but why not delay it a bit so this is true for more regions?
Re: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Launch Trailer And Bonus Unlocks Revealed
It looks pretty good! I know trailers can sometimes be misleading, but the plot certainly looks like a step up from the first game. Still haven't tried the second.
Re: First Impressions: 'Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection' Fine-Tunes Some DS Capcom Classics
I'm definitely glad MMSF is getting the Capcom Collection treatment. It's a great followup series to MMBN IMO. Not quite on the same tier in my book, but still very much worth playing for those who enjoyed Lan Hikari and Megaman.exe's GBA adventures. I really feel like MMSF started coming into its own with Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace/Red Joker (I found 1 and 2 on the easier side), so I'm sad the series never continued afterwards.
Re: Ubisoft Finally Teases Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced With Concept Art
I played AC4: Black Flag on Wii U and really enjoyed it. The best pirate game I've played and my favorite Assassin's Creed title, though admittedly I haven't played many. The sea shanties still live rent-free in a corner of my mind.
I picked this game up on Switch via the Rebel Collection, though more for AC: Rogue. Still haven't got around to it.