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I have not yet played Elden Ring though Xenoblade 3 should at least be at number two.

I just played this with a mate today - coop IRL.

It is really fun and does not outstay its welcome.

I hope they give an option for text size in a later patch/update.

It was impossible to see the effects of characters or items in docked mode - far too small.

Will defo pick this up. Anything that triggers that 90s feeling.

I am yet to even receive the email after subscribing to the CE.

Maybe the best way to look at this is that Nintendo focuses on games development rather than any extraneous nonsense.

Still, I'd quite like this nonsense.

@BLD Ah cool! Thanks man. Love playing as Lucio.

@Otoemetry Agree with the JRPGs - what an insane month. I need a couple of parallel universes to play in.

Man, I have Lucio's Jazzy skin from Overwatch 1 - I have not played in a while. Does that mean it is gone forever. Ever?

@Freek Lufia is a charming game!

Played through Inside again which was great fun. Maybe will playthrough LImbo again.

Still trying to keep the guys sane in The Darkest Dungeon.

For the bar, a little Downwell! Great in portrait mode.

Waiting for SMTV and 13 Sentinels to arrive!

I would love to see a menu with all the animation clips that have previewed each update.

I spent hundreds of of hours on Ark on PS4 with 4 other mates from real life. It truly is a fantastic experience. Strangely, The actor Vin Diesel is a play tester and bug reporter.

Apparently on PS5, it now runs as good as ever.

I miss the world of Ark though I am not going back as there is a real sunrise to enjoy.

Curious though to see how the Switch update pans out. The video footage above is pretty damn good.

If anything, this could mean that they have updated the game for an upcoming Switch Revision.......

43% for Super Mario Kart (myself included).

It indicates that the average of the people that voted are over 40.

A percentage for every year we've been alive Hahaha

@Friendly Haha! I have actually done this and here is the list that I need to play:

https://www.dekudeals.com/lists/qd8kty
https://www.dekudeals.com/lists/6m3cgw

Trinity Trigger looks like Secret of Mana for the 21st century. I am really interested.

@Astral-Grain The Beatles used to do this all the time.

Also, metal cards:

https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/685131/voice-of-cards-the-isle-dragon-roars-metal-card-set

I am still yet to play Chrono Trigger (and Half Life 2) of all the classics.

I voted for FFVI though would be happy with the pixel remaster.

I absolutely forgot that Lufia and the sequel were a thing. I had those in the 90s on my trusty SNES Disk Drive. And Mystical Ninja - that was great. I confused that with the recent Pocky and Rocky release.

During my 2 week work experience I discovered a guy working there had a disc drive too and we swapped then copied the games we had. Those were the days!

Possible contenders for this list:

Shadowrun
Tales of Phantasia
7th Saga
Secret of Mana (I was so disappointed with the last remake)

BTW - I haven't played pirate games this century.

What are everyone's favourite Metroidvania(s) of the past five years?

I think for me it would be Hollow Knight.

I have loved video games for about 40 years. I realised recently that is a real blessing when a developer bottles lightning like in the making of a Dark Souls, a Hades, a Darkest Dungeon, an Into the Breach, a Slay the Spire or a Returnal.

Yet, it is a bloody curse as bottling lightning doesn't happen very often. Most other games, despite being good, are just bottles.

Let's see!

This game looks really good and now my cup of tea after playing Xenoblade 3 - if there was a sure option of a Switch release I'd back this. I am not one for the random toys and game related objects though if you are, their Kickstarter has nailed it - they have game engraved pocket watches!

Darkest Dungeon Ancestral - gonna start a new play through.

Return to Wolfenstein II New Colossus - mindless shooting!

Ni No Kuni - chill.

Oh! I might pick this up then. Looks like a mix between Hades and Don't Starve

I am off to Japan next year. I need to hit this guy up for a beer.

@Mioaionios Fair enough - I only ask with Xeno 3 as the combat became quote easy when certain builds were (assuming level parity with the enemy) possible later in the game. The puzzle of combat faded for me.

Still a 10/10 and top 10 game though!

Yay! More fish food (plastic). Lol.

This would be great for Downwell though will stick with kickstand on OLED.

I plan to try and get through Ys VIII (8) as it is on trial with Switch Online. Got back into JRPGs for first time after 25 years with a play through of Xenoblade 3 last week. Ah the memories of simpler times of the 90s.

Other considerations that are on brutal sales on the eshop:

• Bioshock Collection
• Quake
• Darkest Dungeon Ancestral
• Slay the Spire

@Mioaionios Wow! Second playthrough!

I will play through again late next year before the Dec 2023 DLC drops.

Will you play on hard? I plan to next time after the first on normal.

What a fantastic game.

@iaLgan Thank you. Going to try and finish the main story in 6 days then

Question please guys. I have just subscribed to Switch Online for the first time.

With the free game trial is it the whole game for one week time limited?

Thanks all!

@Jamessmooth TY - I will cease and desist for now. God speed James whatever that may mean.

@commentlife Thanks for the heads up!

@bozz Ah good to know!

I am keen for this game. Has anyone played it on the Switch and could you please summarise the performance?

My mate has it on PS5 and he is loving it!

@SwitchForce Exactly and agree - The concept of free trade assumes that jobs are not traded, just the manufactured goods or services. Hence globalisation actually runs counter to the concept of free trade. I do wish Nintendos were still made in Japan!

Whichever way we see it, most consoles and games are made by a slave labour force without any rights nor environmental regulations that indirectly supports an authoritarian government that has little to no respect for human values and life.

My Switch was made in Vietnam (not China) which I am happy about. I will not buy any physical games unless they are made in Japan. I am happy to pay more for these criteria. Deku is great for snaring digital bargains too as an offset.

I have only recently been clued up on this subject as in the past, I had not clue!

Some ways to encourage manufacturing back to a country that has outsourced is:

1) Government subsidies
2) Banning certain imports/higher Tariffs
3) Societal stigmas/shaming of buying certain goods
4) Promoted respect for the country of origin

Would be happy not to receive any packaging outside of something that protects the item itself.

I am biased when it comes to well reviewed roguelikes so will likely pick this up.

Next week brings "I was a Teenage Exocolonist", last week was "Cult of the Lamb" (waiting for a performance patch).

It's a great time to be alive.

@BadTango Yeah! Portable Roguelikes ftw. I also love Monster Train and Griftlands. About to crack open Nowhere Prophet and just backed Gordian Quest on KS for Switch.

Return to Eden looks good and waiting for Isaac + DLC to come down from the £55 (65 USD) entry price.....

I use this site to track and get notified about digital game prices too (list is what I am looking out for atm):

MUST HAVES https://www.dekudeals.com/lists/nr5nc8
MAYBES https://www.dekudeals.com/lists/fdpybr

@BadTango Snap!!!!

I have Slay the Spire on mac - top 10 GOAT for me. Love it! I still CANNOT beat Ascension level 20 with any character. Came two turns away with the Ironclad. Man...

Thanks for the heads up re: Skul, may be I will give a whirl on Neon Abyss, Children of Morta or Cult of the Lamb instead.

Yes, I feel like I need to play Portal 2 more than I feel the need to play it.

I just added my collection to my profile here - it took 5 minutes. Have a look, we may have more games in common.

@EarthboundBenjy I think we are asking the same question! Yours is more succinct

Could someone fill me in here please re: demakes? I had a gameboy years ago and loved it back in the day.

Is this remake on a GB cart? Is it on a GB emulator? Is it on a PC with just the look of a GB game?

Apologies for ignorance.

This is on the list of games that I really, really want. Maybe I need to stop being a gypsy and just buy at full price. Lol

I wish I could buy digital games for other people's accounts too.

These are the bomb!
https://www.dekudeals.com/lists/nr5nc8

I love this game. I still cannot properly finish 5BC Been stuck in literal purgatory for 2 years lol.

Good recommendations in the comments. For me:

Dead Cells > Hades > Curse of the Dead Gods > Risk of Rain 2 > Moonlighter > Going Under > Neurovoider > Crown Trick > Mana Spark

Wanted for Skul & Cult of the Lamb sale like a pikey!

@SwitchForce Ah thanks, makes sense that the trophy and speed running thing is a bit of a vanity/competitive thing. Maybe if I was a kid again, I'd be into it.

I have just finished the story on Xenoblade 3. I recommend anyone to play even if it is not your usual bag.

First JRPG in 25 years as I was waiting something that could be better than FF7. For me, it is.

What a bloody game that is and a masterpiece alongside Returnal, Hades, FF6/7, Bloodbourne, Dead Cells, Civilisation, Last of Us 1/2, Slay the Spire and Witcher 3.

I am yet to play RDR2 or Elden Ring though in 40 years Xenoblade 3 joins the list.

I will play through again next year on hard to finish in time for the probably massive December 2023 expansion.

Bon weekend all!

@SwitchForce I never really understood speed runners and trophy hunters. Showing my age I suppose.

@RubyCarbuncle The battle system does take a while to grok. Oh man, the strategy (making the builds over class/ouros, accessories, gems, and art(s)) and inheritance coupled with the timing of tactics in battle make it incredible deep and rewarding.

There are a silly number of tutorials and practices.

Agree with you on Chain Attacks though! That took me a while and I now love the risk/reward of the imperfect information.

I am still yet to play a Pokemon game. Am I missing out?

Tempted by SMTV if that counts?

Xenoblade 3 which is my first JRPG in 25 years.

So decided to pick up Ni No Kuni in the sale.

And some pick up and play of Downwell.

Loving the Switch.

@Rykdrew Agree.

Looking forward to Gordian Quest!

Ah, Thanks NL, I was going to youtube a guide on this later thogh now no need.

Legendary. What an incredible game.

Ah man! Out of stock now, wanted to bag some for my mum. Awww.....

@FishyS This game is sublime. Geddit!

I received my copy yesterday, patch downloaded without fuss.

OMG - The music is like nothing else.