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The text of the article makes clear the specific FFT inspiration noted by the developers, and 'Combat Platformer' in the headline also makes the genre clear. We've switched in 'Roguelite' to make things absolutely crystal.

@Johnno137426 Generally it's one of the larger releases, so it's obvious. The images are normally named accordingly, too, so hovering a cursor over it (or tapping and holding as if to save on mobile) should reveal the title. The one above is from Hollow 2.

@ophone Logistics, mainly. Things have to be pretty much finalised by mid-December before people start heading off on holidays, and GOTY interest falls off a cliff in January, unfortunately.

That's one of the great things about our reader-ranked GOTY list, though — it's a dynamic list and there's absolutely nothing stopping Chicory or any other 2021 game popping onto the list if it gets the requisite ratings.

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/best-nintendo-switch-games-of-2021

@RubyDevilNine We cover interesting stories as and when we're able, depending on a variety of factors (staffing and priority of other articles, for example). If a story isn't particularly time sensitive, we may well put it to one side and cover it at a later date. That's it, that's the 'inside scoop'.

We try to cover as much as possible in a timely manner, but there's only so many hours in the day. If you've read about something before, you're not obliged to read our reporting! The headline clearly communicates the content, so feel free to skip if that's the case. Plenty of other articles to read.

@Fiyaball A test! Yes, a test! 👀

Thanks to everyone who pointed out the existing discount for buying both — I've added that as an update to the text above.

@step_over Oof, you're right. I've edited that — thanks.

@Kiz3000 Indeed, you're right — I'll edit the appropriate sections. Thanks

Wind Waker is a sly one! Added.

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@larryisaman I'm going to blame my laptop and its habit of randomly switching active windows for that. Zapped.

@Waa-Laa Thanks for the spot.

@Maxz I've added a line to the article and a pic with a link to the name as listed. Thanks for the heads up.

I've added 'Digital Code' to the Astral Chain entry seeing as physical is no longer available.

@WoomyNNYes I've also added that detail to the article — cheers.

@WoomyNNYes We've got something scheduled.

@TheRealKyleHyde Fixed, cheers

@VitaminDJ Ha, I missed a zero there - apologies! It's 0.93lbs versus 0.88lbs (with Joy-Cons attached). I've edited the zero in now.

@boatie Is there any grip on the market that can stay on the Switch while it’s docked? Never once crossed my mind that someone would try jamming it in their dock still attached.

I've removed a couple of comments which will inevitably lead down a well-trodden path. Let's focus on the event and the announcement, please.

@MrPavoPeacock Seems to be very much in line with Pokémon Go. Paying for extra nectar, extra plant slots (incubators, essentially), more petals. If you're fine with how it's handled in Go, I think you'll find this okay.

@redpanda0310 Ha, damn Roman numerals. Corrected, thanks

I've added some extra detail and a couple of links to the article, as helpfully provided by @ryu_san. Thanks

I mean, you open it, slide BOTW in, close it, and never touch it again. Right?

@PBandSmelly Pokémon Sword & Shield got an 8.

Ha, just looking into the video. Watch this space...

Edit: Aaaaand it's live! Apologies for the little wait, there. Enjoy!

@SmaggTheSmug As explained in a post on the subject of Baldo, the bugs prevented us from progressing in that (exceptional) case. We made the call to wait until we could finish the game to publish the review.

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@DashKappei ? Chris explicitly discusses the handling, the drifting and how the boost mechanic affects each car's racing style, and he mentions solid performance in all modes in the conclusion. He discusses the visuals and the lack of interaction with the backgrounds, and the text is supplemented with screens giving you a look at the game in both docked and handheld mode.

@gaga64 Fixed.

robusta = ‘robuster’ = more robust…

A little coffee/comparative adjective joke for y’all

I remember getting transported to the glade with the tree near the end and being gobsmacked by the silence after spending so many hours in a world where every space has a melody. I love how MM plays with the idea of contrast in so many ways.

Added Earthworm Jim and Magical Quest to the database

@Bibi You're right! I've edited - thanks

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@Rpg-lover To explore and discuss the topic in the headline, the same with absolutely any other feature we post.

@Arkay Those things remain important.

@Zach Rather than anticipating possible negativity with provocative comments, let's focus on the article and the topic itself, please.

@Krull That's the hope!

@TowaHerschel7 Yep!

@Bloops Naaaaaah, you're seeing things.

@jamesthemagi I mentioned FF in the Terranigma entry!

@Tandy255 The poll includes any Switch game we’ve reviewed this year which scored a 9+.

@SwitchVogel I don’t think you’ll regret it. Easily in my top 10 Switch games, might even break the top 5!

@Tobiaku

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I've added several suggestions and split the list across two pages. I'll take a look at adding some more tomorrow.

@Ear_wiG @Longondo @ahappymedium @Nontendo_4DS

Doom Eternal, Star Fox Assault, Celeste and Night In the Woods for a potential honourable mention — I’ll add those when I’m able. 👍

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@Lordplops When people are going round in circles, it’s time to move on.

@BloodNinja This is a celebratory article about a great Nintendo game by a respected writer with an extensive knowledge of the field who has written many fantastic pieces for the site before. I’m not sure how it deviates from the ‘advertised’ tone.