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Another year another highly entertaining Fifa Switch review, thank you so much, Chris! The line about Tiny Tim had me in complete hysterics. Is this review more entertaining than Fifa 22? Who can say but it has certainly brightened my day.

So glad that Nintendo are pulling out all the stops for this Metroid! Hopefully this will be the revival that this series sorely needs.

@BloodNinja Firstly, not a man. Secondly revenge acts as a main plot device in all of the games I listed and it's a tired one.
Glad to know you don't take me seriously though, that really added to the discussion.

@BloodNinja there's almost too many games with the revenge trope to list, and almost all of them (like almost all AAA games) feature white cis man protagonists, every other CoD game, Red Dead Redemption 1/2, GTA, Just Cause, Shadow of Mordor, Watch_Dogs and Ghost of Tsushima just to name a few.
Whilst it's true that in the last few years more game studios have attempted to break away from the trope, it is still utterly overused and I think more diverse stories like some of your 'suggestions' would be far more interesting to explore than many we see at the moment.

@ThePirateCaptain it's not the writers fault that bigots exist.
In fact, the response the these articles only goes to show how much they are needed.

@BloodNinja it's funny because despite your point being in jest, I'd find those stories infinitely more interesting than yet another white cis man protagonist on a revenge quest like so many AAA games do.

@Ryan_Again why should my sexuality and gender have to stay 'private'?, why is talking about it or making stories about it not 'classy'?
Just because others (mostly straight, cis people) are insecure and throw a tantrum when stories about me and mine are shown does not mean they have no merit.
In fact I'd even argue that in a world which still has so few queer stories on screen, the loudest and most 'obnoxious' queer characters have the most merit. To show people that there is no shame in being unapologetically yourself.

Thank you so much for this article! As a queer person, I know just how much representation has meant to me personally in media!
I think for many straight cis people it can be hard to understand how marginalising it can feel when so few characters on screen represent you. But games like Life is Strange not only help to normalise queerness on screens but also tell valuable stories whilst doing so.
I do think that progress is happening (albeit slowly), games like Overwatch and Apex have diverse casts with several queer characters, and only the other day Rainbow Six Siege announced a new trans character!
I'm so happy for younger queer players who will get to grow up seeing characters like themselves on the screen.

Thank you for this article! I'd love to see more like this from NL. Inclusivity and representation in media is so important! The best way to grow and improve the medium is through representation (especially of those from minority backgrounds).
Keep up the good work and ignore all the haters!

My guess is that its not exclusive to Switch Lite, but just enhances the handheld experience.
Bc if its not the D-pad then the Switch OG can do everything the lite can and more.

As someone who never shuts up about Brexit, this sounds like it was tailor made for me 😂😂

I'm really glad this is on the Switch! I don't see it mentioned enough, but being portable makes it great for playing games with lots of text. It means in not spending hours straining my eyes reading text on a tv!
Also a game with loads of hot dads! (And trans representation!!) Sign me up!

@Mogster yep Cadence is stand alone, releasing on Friday.
I guess they're putting Crypt on sale to whet peoples appetite.

I haven't played Splatoon 2 since Nintendo started charging for online... But this might just get me to pay out for a months worth of access.
For me nothing beats the hype of the first Mayo vs Ketchup Splatfest, but i am really excited for this one!
#TeamOrder all the way!!!

And I think the monarchy should be banned. Unfortunately we can't all get what we want.

The fact that people could google it isn't the issue.
The issue is how downright lazy with the Nintendo Switch Online service. Not only do the west only get 2 games to japans 3, but they can't even be bothered to upload the manuals along with it. Even when the manuals become key to solving in-game puzzles.
Nintendo deserves all the scorn it gets for its crap service.

I think it will still be announced for Switch. Just with the classic Switch delay!
Either way I'll be getting my copy on PS4 as part of the Odyssey season pass!
I discovered this gem of a game on WiiU (not quite a launch game but close), and haven't looked back since! Its become one of my favourite games of all time and i can't wait for this remaster, it looks beautiful!
Edit: It comes out on March 29th huh? Well at least something good happens that day 😅

Does anyone look at this and just really miss Club Nintendo?
These discounts are awful, theres nothing for the Switch, and themes? Really?
Give me physical items anyday.

AC3 gets a lot of hate but its my favourite game in the franchise and i love it to bits! I'll already be getting it day 1 on PS4 (as part of AC: Odyssey's season pass). But since the price is so low, i may also pick it up on Switch!
I'm very happy with this news!

@TAndvig The leaked videos, are bs. the times and DM both had to retract articlesabout it. As you said this isn't the place. And its clear that arguing here won't change your mind.

You're right, this isn't the place, I'm going to delete my comments and perhaps you can do the same. We'll keep any discourse off of here.
Although i do beg you to please research and educate yourself on this

Whether you agree that is should be removed or not, it won't affect the gameplay.
Me personally, not a fan of racist depictions in my videogames, so the removal gets a thumbs up from me.
This toxic comment section however? Thumbs down. People using the term sjw unironically is almost laughable.
Also shame on you NintendoLife for not taking a stance on something like this and allowing such vitriol in the comments.

I always loved Go Vacation on the Wii so I'll definitely be picking it up, if only for nostalgia.
I have some amazing memories of just running around the open world with my brother in 2 player mode. As for the minigames I always enjoyed what I played so I'll probably see if they hold up to what i remember from 7 years ago!

Any game where I can kill Naxis is a great game

I loved the presentation- but I love Smash, they could have only shown Smash and I would be perfectly happy and everything else is icing on the cake!

@Ooyah @Cosats @Alucard83 @Sidon_ZoraPrince No straights allowed at Eurovision. @bratzdoll is right, this is a GAYS only event

None of this is new info?! I thought the whole Tofu and rabbits origins was almost common knowledge trivia within the community at this point.
heck i don't even think that artwork with the rabbits is new, wasn't it included in the Iwata Asks about Splatoon?

Am I the only one who doesn't want it to be a new game?! I loved Smash 4, it had an amazing roster that I wouldn't want to see reduced, fantastic stages, and perfect gameplay. Between the two versions it was packed full of content it would be a waste to start all over again.
An enhanced port with all the previous characters and new additions, new skins, and combined stages of 3DS and WiiU. Add in a couple more modes (Smash Run HD and maybe a single player campaign) and you've got one of the best games ever made.

Hoping to see Black Panther over the weekend.
And to all the people arguing that 'this isn't news', you would never hear about a celebrity talking about the Wii U or any games from it- ever. The word of mouth spreading info about the Switch is crazy!

Well my £10 won't be going towards Labo, but for a second pair of JoyCon Ive been meaning to pick up for awhile.
I still see £70 as a bit steep for a new controller (I know its technically 2 controllers but still). This £10 off makes the high price point easier to stomach.
Thank You Amazon

Remember when people laughed at Nintendo for predicting to sell almost 17 million Switches in its first year.
Who's laughing now.

@scamander The only problem I have with the USK is their HUGE age ratings that seem to take up an eighth of the box!
But there's probably a law to blame for that lol

Mark Brown and his series Game Makers Toolkit is amazing. He totally manages to hit the nail on the head when discovering how the game is crafted.
I'll be sad that Boss Keys is finished (for now) but excited to see where it can be taken in the future!

Wow loads of deserving titles up there. I'm glad Steamworld Dig 2 made it into the top 10!
And Kamiko did wayyy better than I expected- I really need to give it a try.

@JudgeMethos I think its only invluding digital only titles so it wouldn't include games like Doom or Skyrim

The most Nintendo thing I've seen in ages! I can't wait!!

@toiletduck I doubt we'll see anything else until at least March. If they had anything to say for the next few months they would have said it today.

@LUIGITORNADO This Direct only went up until May. It clearly isn't all Nintendo has planned for 2018.

A very good Direct imho. Mario Tennis Aces was the true star, but I'm also happy to see DKTF and Payday 2!
Also no one can complain at free DLC for Mario Oddessey.
Not sure if I'll get Hyrule Warriors a third time, but if its ever on sale maybe.
Oh and Kirby looks cool too!
This is enough to tide me over until a Nindies Direct or another mini, in April/ May!

This was a really i interesting read! Its funny how Western focused much of the Nintendo reporting is (with the obvious exception of Japan). I'd love to know how Nintendo is doing in other continents.
I also wonder how much their expansion into Russia will mirror how Nintendo decides to tackle the chinese market when the time finally comes.

This was my 2016 GotY, I loved every aspect of it on 3DS and was always curious how it held up on the big screen!
As soon as Ive got the money I'll be double dipping to find out!

wait... is [NAME REDACTED] the actual name of the stage?? or has it been redacted?

Welp, I was gonna get both on the cart, but if thats not available then I'll only be getting Revelation 1.
Well done Capcom, you lost yourself (half) a sale.

Well I really enjoyed that! Trippy af is my kind of music video.
And making fun of Trump is just icing on the cake 😂

Damn, Nintendo getting nearly every nomination in the Family Game and Handheld Game categories!

Seeing the Klans Member getting a shotgun to the face... Satisfying.
Can't wait for this to hit Switch!

At one point I would have thought the more games on the eshop the better, but after the past few weeks I'm changing my stance.
Too many great games have been released (even in the last week) and whilst choice is nice Im begining to feel overwhelmed!
Ive still yet to get SteamWorld Dig 2 and then theres Golf Story, and then this week brings Stardew Valley and Axiom Verge (and thats only the big names). And then in a few weeks we have FE warriors and Mario Oddessey!
I just hope that after christmas it will calm down a bit and i can play through the backlog 😂

@Yosher You hit the nail on the head for me. Its all about value and price. If I want a FIFA game I can walk into CeX and most days find a copy of FIFA 14 or 15 on the PS4 for under 50p. The value of FIFA games drop so fast (especially in the UK where they are so popular) that by this time in a year FIFA 18 on post formats will be at least half the price.
So when I see the Switch version for £55 on the eShop, I can't help but sit back and laugh.

Jeez its this kinda fuss that show how Nintendo fans can be THE WORST.
People who complain about stuff like this are an embarrassment to our community.

This is so satisfying. You can't help but laugh after he was so certain it wouldn't be taken down.
Some people just have to learn the hard way.

Actual tears. What a lovely tribute to a great man. Rest in peace Iwata.