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Right on time haha. Just got the last basic card I needed from the current series. Thought I could try to catch up on missing cards from the past series, but no such luck I guess.

This is exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks for the overview of all the new content!

If I get a camera one day, I might try the upgrade out. But this doesn’t sound worth buying a camera for.

Definitely tempted to see what the hype is about, but the price did keep me off it. Maybe I’ll get it someday, but I have a feeling once I go pro controller I won’t be able to go back lol

Bananza is definitely my number 1 and I love all the old DK games. It’s just that good.

Not surprised by this, honestly. It’s anecdotal for sure, but I have not seen any Switch 2’s in stock at stores in my area. Games are fairly picked over too. Just goes to show online spaces and discourse don’t always represent reality, because clearly a lot of people don’t have any issues with the price point, specs, game lineup, etc.

The article needs to be updated, it’s not free on Switch, it’s $9.99 in the US

It’s interesting Nintendo has been so secretive about it. Not really sure what to make of that.

This does not seem like the game for anyone with ocd tendencies lol

I need to see data for the “digital versus physical” claim. Otherwise this is all just speculation. It’s undeniably a different gaming environment today compared to when Odyssey came out.

It truly is the rare 10/10 for me. I honestly have no complaints about it.

Random drops huh? I’ve only found a handful so far. This is gonna be a long grind lol

@Mgalens very true. I had to get better at moderation. Avoid certain sites or limit how much time I spend in certain online spaces. Once you’re a tad removed from the online discourse, everything is much more peaceful haha

Glad you guys switched from “we” to “I.” Using “we” is a bit dated now, so the more personal “I” more accurately represents the reviews anyway.

As for online discourse… it’s not for everyone. If you find your mood gets impacted by online comments, time to unplug. Personally I spent the Switch 2 launch week mostly with my Switch 2 and didn’t let the online noise taint my experience. Much, much more enjoyable way to live.

Do I really have to say it? I think 99% of us will be playing the same thing haha

I buy amiibo purely for the figure itself. That’s the value, to display it and collect. Whatever in-game thing it does is a bonus.

Dang, what’s it take to get a 10? Lol

I wasn’t going to buy any amiibo at their new price, but this fig was too good. Worth it lol

Definitely doing to take my time and enjoy the journey… but I’m sure I’ll be back here eventually. Gotta collect it all!

Still skeptical of this movie, but this seems like a good start.

This game is going to need some stellar reviews because right now it seems dead on arrival

“Adulting” is no joke. I bought 3 games at launch, MK World, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Yakuza 0. I still have plenty to do in all 3 of them. So yes, staggering releases is definitely ok with my schedule lol

Is it too much to hope for some new exclusives?

It does seem likely there will be another one once DK comes out, but it also feels like some “insider” is always claiming there’s a direct coming soon lol. Definitely the “cried wolf” of Nintendo news.

Seemed pretty obvious they were headed in this direction considering how much time they gave DK in the Mario movie.

Feels like a good weekend for some Yakuza 0!

Actually excited for this haha. The original was a pretty great Picross game (and I actually haven’t even finished all the puzzles yet)

Once the holidays and more games roll around, the sales are going to be insane.

Haven’t had a problem myself and I’d say it’s slightly faster than Switch 1. Definitely feels like any download issues are with a person’s internet and not the system.

More costumes would be amazing. Idk why, but I love them so much haha.

Also, 3 lap gps seem like a no brainer. I guess Nintendo was just very proud of the “World” aspect, but a “classic” gp mode couldn’t hurt. They could’ve made it unlockable by completing the other gps so you at least had to play those first.

Definitely think this will be interpreted in a variety of ways. But I get what he’s saying. It’s like any entertainment product. Yes, at their core are elements of art, but they are also a product for consumers. Most movies, shows, books, etc. go through some revision to fit the audience and be marketable. Games are no different.

This has been my first Rune Factory game and I’m addicted. It’s a lot of fun, couldn’t agree more with this review

An 80-100 page print magazine with zero adverts? Oof, that’s ambitious. Good luck to them, though!

@Truegamer79 You’re probably missing all the Kamek characters. You need to be transformed into them when someone uses the item, then they unlock. These are characters like Swoop, Spike, the dolphin. You can look up a list of them, but good luck. It’s a lot of RNG.

So many Mario games hanging in there. He really is the gaming GOAT, huh?

Remakes are nice, but I’m not sure this one is really needed or should be a priority. I’d rather Square focus on the final VII remake and a new installment. Unless I’m just ignorant about how resources are allotted and it wouldn’t really impact other FF projects.

It’s dissapointing how they’ve let Mega Man flounder. I’m glad we’ve gotten so many retro collections and Mega Man inspired items/costumes in other Capcom games, but he needs his own title. They can’t keep using him as a Capcom mascot if younger generations develop no connection to him.

Definitely been satisfied with mine so far. I picked up 3 games at launch (MK World, Yakuza 0, and Guardians of Azuma). Still chipping away at them, but definitely feeling ready for that DK release!

@Teksette thank you! Nice profile pic, btw. I definitely feel that hesitation on starting big games, though. But what I’m liking about Guardians of Azuma is that it’s easy to play for small chunks at a time. I like to hop in and do a few in-game days when I can and I’ve been slowly chipping away at the story. I don’t feel too much pressure to finish it all at once, which is nice.

Still playing a lot of Guardians of Azuma myself. It’s my first Rune Factory game and I’m absolutely addicted!

Forgot this game existed but impressed it’s still around. Still wish they had made a regular game instead of the freemium model, thought. I suppose one of these days I’ll check it out.

I do have a strong nostalgia for all those licensed GB/GBA games back in the day. Might have to check it out.

User reviews are honestly pretty useless since many of them tend to be in absolutes. Games/movies/shows/etc are either 10/10 perfection or 0/10 trash. And whichever users actually give nuanced reviews get lost in the sea of others. You also have the problem of there being no way to verify that a user has actually played or seen the thing they’re reviewing. Wouldn’t surprise me if a lot of 0/10s for MK are people upset at the price tag who haven’t bought a Switch 2 yet

At that price it’ll definitely be a barebones experience. That was my biggest problem with some recent Nintendo sports games like the Mario soccer one. Just isn’t enough to do

@Solomon_Rambling Absolutely. I also think majority of review readers only scroll down to the bottom to see the score. Which is a shame because most reviews have a lot of nuance in the article itself that isn’t captured by a simple score out of 10.

Agree on the price point. I don’t think it was anything unexpected. Just a reality of inflation and increasing costs, unfortunately.

I truly wonder how this game is going to do on the Switch 2 when Mario Kart World came out the same year. Especially since with all the DLC it’ll be quite pricey.

As cool as Melee would be, do we think there’s a reasonable chance it’s coming? It’s odd the 64 Smash Bros has yet to be released.

Thinking this means the game will shadowdrop early is the height of wishful thinking lol

Young Pauline and Cranky in the same game? The people who care about DK lore are in shambles right now.