8 years after release i have decided to give Starlink: Battle for Atlas another go. And this time I'm absolutely loving it. Not sure why it didn't click with me before.
No Switch for me this weekend. Attempted to play Assassins Creed Shadows but the download was taking too long. So I decided to stream Assassins Creed Mirage on PS+. Really enjoying it. Good to play a back to basics AC game again.
@OmnitronVariant that's just it, you're happy with his policies that benefit you and make your life better. Even if that inversely effects other people. The selfishness of all MAGA supporters is disgusting.
Trump is ruining America, starting wars so he can profit from them and basically burning every bridge America has with the rest of the world. America are the bad guys now to the rest of the world.
@dugan just finished the game today. The last hour of the game leans more on story telling rather than puzzle gameplay. The story is good so I didn't mind. But it definitely slows down. Overall loved the game. Good story, clever new puzzle mechanics and looks gorgeous. Enjoy it.
@Gavintendo you do you. People seem to have a low threshold these days on what's an acceptable level of fidelity etc on games. Once the game is fun to play and looks good (which this does, regardless of resolution etc) im generally happy to play. You'll miss out on some great games if this is your outlook on gaming today
Personally I really enjoyed it. Found the ending a bit off but other than that was really happy with my time with it. Even bought the Viola amiibo as i was getting closer to completing the game.
@9_10DOH64 only time i had issues was in the menus where the game got choppy at times but having chatted to people playing on PS5 they reported similar issues, although maybe not as bad on that system. Online or local i had no issues.
@Beny9877 NFL is getting bigger by the year. We had our first league game here in Dublin this year and tickets were like gold dust. Amazing day. Meanwhile London has been selling out multiple games each year, Germany too and recently Spain are getting in on the act. There's a reason the nfl keep coming back to Europe. There's a growing fan base here growing all the time
Playing my first Metroid game. Dabbled a tiny bit in the remaster of Prime a few years back but it didn't click with me. Metroid 4 really has though, enjoying it a lot
I'm about 3 hours in and really enjoying it. Haven't played much Metroid in the past. But this one looked interesting so decided to give it a shot. For me it's an 8 but so knows by the end, it might creep up to a 9
I just recently beat Expedition 33 on ps5, but I only own it digitally. Fully intend to play through it again and would love to have it on Switch. Day one purchase if they release it
DK Bananza. Not loving it as much as others seem to be. It's fun but I'm finding it very repetitive already. Maybe my opinion will change the further in a get. Only at the 4th layer so far i think. A 7 out of 10 so far for me.
@AllBLK same. People baffle me sometimes. Been gaming for over 30 years and I've never lost a game. All my consoles still work also, dating back to the Sega Mega Drive and an old Atari ST.
Doing midnight launches in all Ireland stores also. Sadly won't get to go to it, I'll have to wait till the next day. But at least the queue will be shorter for me now
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
8 years after release i have decided to give Starlink: Battle for Atlas another go. And this time I'm absolutely loving it. Not sure why it didn't click with me before.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Pragmata On Switch 2
Opted to buy this on Switch instead of Playstation for the portability. Not bothered about slightly worse performance.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
As soon as I finish South of Midnight I'll pick this up. Will get it physical so can lend it to mates and resale if needed.
Re: Review: Pragmata (Switch 2) - A Dazzling Puzzle-Shooter Driven By A Heartfelt Friendship
Great to see. Will probably go physical for this one.
Re: Mouse: P.I. For Hire Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Revealed
Going to wait for the physical version in July
Re: Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
Don't really care about the whole Game Key Card thing. I already own 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
No Switch for me this weekend. Attempted to play Assassins Creed Shadows but the download was taking too long. So I decided to stream Assassins Creed Mirage on PS+. Really enjoying it. Good to play a back to basics AC game again.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@OmnitronVariant that's just it, you're happy with his policies that benefit you and make your life better. Even if that inversely effects other people. The selfishness of all MAGA supporters is disgusting.
Trump is ruining America, starting wars so he can profit from them and basically burning every bridge America has with the rest of the world. America are the bad guys now to the rest of the world.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)
@dugan just finished the game today. The last hour of the game leans more on story telling rather than puzzle gameplay. The story is good so I didn't mind. But it definitely slows down.
Overall loved the game. Good story, clever new puzzle mechanics and looks gorgeous.
Enjoy it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)
Planet of Lana 2 is turning out to be a brilliant game. Really enjoying it and a great step up gameplay wise from the first 1. Highly recommend
Re: Review: Planet Of Lana 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Charming Trek Through A Fantastic World
@Gavintendo you do you. People seem to have a low threshold these days on what's an acceptable level of fidelity etc on games. Once the game is fun to play and looks good (which this does, regardless of resolution etc) im generally happy to play.
You'll miss out on some great games if this is your outlook on gaming today
Re: PlayStation Indie Hit 'Kena: Bridge Of Spirits' Is Headed To Switch 2 Soon
Played a bit of it last year. Gorgeous game but the gameplay didn't keep me interested
Re: Review: Planet Of Lana 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Charming Trek Through A Fantastic World
@Gavintendo you can delete it when you're finished. Sounds like a short enough game too
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Announced, Here's A Sneak Peek
I have a few of these Zelda F4F statues. They're gorgeous. I have the Link Archer one from BOTW so not sure I'll go for this. Depends on the price
Re: Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
Do not let this be the reason you don't play it . It's still a great game
Re: Opinion: I'll Never Truly RIP Until 'The Séance Of Blake Manor' Comes To Switch
Ireland abú. Ba bhreá liom an cluiche seo a imirt ar an Switch.
Re: Talking Point: Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being 'Good Enough'
Personally I really enjoyed it. Found the ending a bit off but other than that was really happy with my time with it. Even bought the Viola amiibo as i was getting closer to completing the game.
Re: Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
@9_10DOH64 only time i had issues was in the menus where the game got choppy at times but having chatted to people playing on PS5 they reported similar issues, although maybe not as bad on that system.
Online or local i had no issues.
Re: Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
@9_10DOH64 what was your complaint? I've played it a good bit and thought it was good.
Re: Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
@Beny9877 NFL is getting bigger by the year. We had our first league game here in Dublin this year and tickets were like gold dust. Amazing day.
Meanwhile London has been selling out multiple games each year, Germany too and recently Spain are getting in on the act. There's a reason the nfl keep coming back to Europe. There's a growing fan base here growing all the time
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Has Been Rated For The Switch... Again
One of my favourite games of all time. Played it on xbox but would love a physical version on Switch if they made one
Re: The Marvellous 'Ace Combat 7' Has Sold 7 Million Copies In 7 Years
Need to get back and finish this game. Was about 75% through it i think. Really enjoyed it
Re: Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
Playstation narrowly pips Nintendo this year in terms of hours played for me. 128 hours versus 165 hours.
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Clings To The Top 40
I just got my Metroid 4 Viola amiibo today. It's gorgeous. Loving Metroid 4.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)
Playing my first Metroid game. Dabbled a tiny bit in the remaster of Prime a few years back but it didn't click with me. Metroid 4 really has though, enjoying it a lot
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
I'm about 3 hours in and really enjoying it. Haven't played much Metroid in the past. But this one looked interesting so decided to give it a shot.
For me it's an 8 but so knows by the end, it might creep up to a 9
Re: Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 In 2026
Nice one. It's one of the few games I've been missing out on since I packed my xbox away.
Re: Gallery: Hades 2's Switch 2 Physical Boasts A Stunning Reversible Cover
Glad I waited. The case will sit beside my Hades 1 case.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
@Shepdawg1 this is my reaction to all this too. Can I play the game? Yes. So not bothered where the data is.
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
By end of year I'll have at least 5 new game purchases. 4 on Nintendo and 1 playstation.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Not right now. Played Galaxy 1 as part of the 3D All Stars collection but never finished it. Might pick it up in a few years if I see it going cheaper
Re: Video: EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
30 fps doesn't bother me. But hopefully those glitches get ironed out. Haven't bought a fifa/FC game in a good while so might pick this up on discount
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) - An Underrated Adventure, A Super-Solid Port
Might pick it up cheap physical when it inevitably takes the Ubisoft price drop
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
Will wait for Switch 2 reviews. Key Cards don't bother me so will buy it physical if I am getting it.
Re: Mini Review: Is This Seat Taken? (Switch) - Sit Down And Get Comfy With This Short, Simple Puzzler
Got it for my phone instead. A great game for the phone but yes I agree with the "cons" mentioned above.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
I just recently beat Expedition 33 on ps5, but I only own it digitally.
Fully intend to play through it again and would love to have it on Switch. Day one purchase if they release it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
DK Bananza. Not loving it as much as others seem to be. It's fun but I'm finding it very repetitive already. Maybe my opinion will change the further in a get. Only at the 4th layer so far i think. A 7 out of 10 so far for me.
Re: Poll: Has Donkey Kong Bananza Made You Feel Ill?
Thankfully I never suffer from this, even when playing VR games
Re: NBA 2K26 Shoots Some Hoops On Switch 2 "This Fall"
I usually pick up an NBA game once every 4 or 5 years. But I think I'll be getting Madden this year on Switch.
Re: First 4 Figures Teases Sonic The Hedgehog Title Screen, Coming Soon
That looks cool. Not sure I'd go for it, will depend on price.
Re: Video: Which Original Switch Accessories Won't Work On Switch 2?
Wonder does my Mario Kart Live work on Switch 2. Must check it out
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
Thank god my eyes don't notice these things. I got the OLED Switch 1 and barely noticed any difference over my day 1 Switch.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card Cases
@AllBLK same. People baffle me sometimes. Been gaming for over 30 years and I've never lost a game. All my consoles still work also, dating back to the Sega Mega Drive and an old Atari ST.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - The Best Way To Play, But 'Zelda Notes' Sucks
@Darthmoogle it's a review of the upgrade only. Not the game as a whole.
Re: Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All UK Stores
Doing midnight launches in all Ireland stores also. Sadly won't get to go to it, I'll have to wait till the next day. But at least the queue will be shorter for me now
Re: More Switch 2 Estimated File Sizes Seemingly Revealed
Thankfully not an issue for me. Generally only play one or 2 games at a time. Once I'm finished, delete to make room for next game
Re: Random: Of Course Nintendo Fans Are Already Camping Out For The Switch 2
Preorders are a thing. Youtubers hate this one simple trick
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate 'Balance Of Power' Update Now Live
Still holding out for a physical version of the game
Re: Nintendo Is "Very Upset" About The Switch 2 Leaks, It's Claimed
@VHSGREMLIN they haven't delayed once. You're taking rumours as fact.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) - Aping A Retro Classic
Ya not at that price