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The Switch has really converted me into a handheld gamer. I’m happy there is another handheld option for games that probably won’t be coming to Switch. I was seriously considering joining the XBOX ecosystem (I’ve been PS for the past couple gens) just so I could play Starfield now that Bethesda is exclusive, but this has me reconsidering.

“My family grew up on the NES thanks to my Grandpa (who still recalls picking it up in the electronics department at our local Sears)”. As an 80’s kid, I can see this imagery so clearly in my mind, lol.
My favorite Zelda memory was feeding Dodongo a bomb for the first time. I ran upstairs and excitedly told my dad, who looked from behind his newspaper unimpressed. I was hooked from that moment on.

Mine is out for delivery. Here’s to hoping that the handheld controls work well enough for me. I loathed the motion controls on the original (it’s the only console Zelda I’ve given up on).

Speaking as an engineer, I’d seriously be embarrassed if the solution was as simple as this, and they haven’t figured it out by now. The alternative is that they knew what the issue/solution was and did nothing. Seriously…

I used to love Super Play Action Football on the SNES. One of the few football games that allowed me to play as my beloved LA Rams (with actual players from the team). It was only many years later, when I looked it up on the internet, that I discovered people really didn’t like the game 😂.

Subnautica: Below Zero. I just completed the first Subnautica a couple weeks ago, and it was incredible. These have quickly become some of my favorite games. Highly recommended!

It’s really rare for me to replay games. It’s not the 80’s/90’s anymore when the games were shorter and I had more time. I do welcome the rereleases Nintendo has been offering because it does give an opportunity to revisit some old classics, but otherwise I’m not connecting my old consoles to re-experience those games from my youth.

I’d seriously be interested in this. Ever since the Switch released, I’ve been playing handheld 90% of the time (I never thought that would happen). Another option beyond PS5 and XBOX, neither of which I’m terribly excited for yet, is as good thing too.

If I can play Starfield without having to buy an XBOX, then sign me up.

I’m loving Subnautica. They did a phenomenal job on the port (I’m playing 100% handheld so far). Thinking it will tide me over (no pun intended) until Skyward Sword releases.

So happy to see this! I have two copies preordered (one for me and one for my son) so this puts my mind at ease somewhat. I’ve played it a little on PS4, but unfortunately it got pushed down the queue for newer games, and I’ve never gotten very far in it. Really looking forward to firing this up on Friday.

This game just didn’t click with me. I played it pretty heavily for a couple weeks, and haven’t touched it since. Whatever magic BOTW had going for it made me want to explore everything. Immortals.... not so much.

I was happy to get the 3D collection, but I had no intention of getting the Game & Watch. Nevertheless, yesterday I took delivery of a Game & Watch from Amazon. Apparently FOMO is real, and I suffer from it.

For the most part I’ve rolled credits on my favorite games. I’ve found that a lot of games are really there just to tide me over until the next big release. Plus games are just freaking huge now. I spent a ton of time on sWitcher but feel like I barely scratched the surface. Meanwhile I’ve beaten games like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Outer Worlds which were somewhat criticized for being short.

I took a break from Mario the past two nights, and finally beat Outer Worlds on Switch. I really enjoyed it. Just a fun game I can chill out with (especially on Switch since I can play it in bed). I got it on launch for PS4, but only got about half way through it. I’m really considering getting the DLC for Switch.

I’m happy to give this one another shot with the new controls. I really struggled with the motion controls (I always felt like there was a slight delay between my movement and the game actions). My son and I split time on our first playthrough, but I never could beat the final boss (he did eventually, without me). I really enjoyed some of the dungeons in this one, but couldn’t get past the control frustrations.

I’ve got my preorder in! Here’s to hoping that the new control scheme works, because I found the motion controls on the Wii version terribly frustrating. With this early success in preorders, I’m wondering if we really will get a 3D collection, or just separate releases of the other 3D Zelda games.

Aww. I have fond memories of the Operation Flashpoint series. I’d assumed that franchise was dead, but now I’d guess it’s really, really dead.

Well, I always said I’d give this game another shot if they got rid of those darn motion controls. Time to put my money where my mouth is. I never realized how poorly it sold. That said, there is a lot to like about it. I think it had some really cool dungeons, but also quite a few annoyances (I despised the Silent Realm challenges and the Imprisoned fights).

Skyward Sword is the one console Zelda I’ve never beaten. I loathed the motion controls (which is sad because I thought it had some of the coolest Zelda dungeons). Will definitely be picking this up to try the new control option. Still holding out hope for the other 3D Zeldas though. I’m itching to return to those happy Zelda memories.

I’ve really enjoyed this game on Switch and was playing it a lot (until Mario showed up the other day). Hopefully I can make the time to finish it and pick up the DLC.

I’m guessing we’ll see a Zelda 3D collection, maybe some BOTW 2 news, but I’m trying to temper expectations. 50 minutes is a long time to announce stuff though.

Obviously it’s Faxanadu HD...

We owned the original on WiiU, but TBH I barely played it (my kids played it a lot though). I’m definitely double dipping, but I’ve gotten that dreaded email from Amazon that my preorder was delayed 😤. Hopefully it’ll show up tomorrow. Thankfully I have no shortage of half competed games on my Switch to tide me over.

I have to say, Starlink and Mario+Rabbids are great games, and I highly recommend them. I also have Immortals, but started getting bored with that after a couple of weeks. I was sold on it as a Zelda clone, but it just doesn’t have that Hyrule mojo IMO. Hopefully they will bring the Splinter Cell series to Switch someday too.

My son and I have had our own Switches since launch. Things could’ve gotten ugly if we had to share a Switch to play BOTW, 😂.

Hopefully Nintendo drops some news soon so we can quickly forget about EA shafting us yet again.

I may just have to pick this up. The NES Metal Gear was the first first game I owned (along with Mario/Duck Hunt). I saved up to buy it after seeing it advertised in my G.I. Joe comics in the 80’s. I’d love if Konami stepped up their game and offers the classic Metal Gears. Hopefully this is a similar experience.

I think it really depends on your life situation. I have about an hour every day to chill out and game. If I’m just grinding, and not advancing in the game at a reasonable pace, the game is getting abandoned when the next big release comes. I never finished Xenoblade Chronicles 2 because of this.

I really wish I would have played the Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD remasters when we had the WiiU hooked up. Honestly I barely touched the WiiU (The Switch is where I do 90% of my gaming now though). Hopefully we’ll get them on the Switch soon enough so I can revisit a couple of my favorite Zeldas.

He handled that much better than I would have...

Wow. I probably haven’t played OOT since the GameCube era (I had the disk with the master quest). So many good memories come back to me watching that video. Yeah, even if Nintendo gives it the Mario 3D All Stars treatment and skimps on the extras, I’m happily dropping $60 because I’m a sucker for nostalgia.

I used to love this game (I was actually good enough to beat it too). Not sure how well it’s aged since the late 80’s but I’ll probably buy it today. I wonder if I still have my hand drawn map of the fourth level where they introduced the mortars and paratroopers .

I’m not getting it. I tried the demo and it’s not for me. I usually find these games repetitive, and this is no exception. Kinda makes me sad though as I love BOTW and the art style of both games. Hopefully Fenyx Rising turns out okay on the Switch to scratch that adventure game itch.

I remember looking at the booklet that came with the original LOZ and they had these cool drawings of Link in the dungeons and fighting the enemies. I always thought, wouldn’t it be amazing if some day the game looked like that artwork, and now they do. When playing 2D I had to imagine it, but with 3D it’s a reality. The 2D games are amazing, but for me 3D is the Zelda experience I’ve always wanted.

Switch and PS5, unless Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 becomes XBOX exclusives. Then I’ll probably break down and buy all three because I’m a sucker for those Bethesda games

I’m saving it as a Christmas game (along with Immortals and Cyberpunk). I tried Age of Calamity last night and it just didn’t click with me, so unless Nintendo has another game up their sleeve, looks like a Pikmin Christmas.

Well they seemed to have reinvented the Zelda formula on the Switch and it sold better than any previous Zelda game. Hopefully in a couple of years we’ll be looking back and saying the same about Metroid. Also, I don’t think it would be a bold prediction to say that Metroid on Switch will be the best selling in franchise history. Nintendo games have been selling great this generation.

I remember the days of talking to my friends at school trying to figure out Zelda’s secrets (hungry Goriya had me stumped 😂). This reminds me of how I used to study the game booklet and wish the game looked like the cartoon drawings within (a reality now BTW). Will definitely be buying this when it’s available.

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For some reason a portable version of Madden is really appealing to me (and I haven't purchased a Madden game since the Gamecube).