You know, Sony could 180 this entire thing with a single statement: "Hey, we said physical discs, not physical MiniDiscs..." *pulls out MiniDisc 2.0, blows minds
@Tasuki We can't give warning for something we don't know about.
@Shaw_Brothers If you own it, it should be redownloadable for "the foreseeable future". As an example, you can still redownload original Wii Shop games if you bought them, you just can't buy them anymore. Any unredeemed codes should still work, too - I just bought the same code in the box you did because I never got around to this one!
@Ooccoo_Jr A jiffy bag filled with swag from my bottom drawer is winging its way as I type. Keep an eye out for seven defective Joy-Con sticks, a Nintendo DS-branded screen cloth (only lightly soiled), and a cat-chewed spudger. 👊
@WeHaveKirbyAtHome All NL reviews used 'we' until Switch 2 launch, when we pivoted to singular. We use 'I' for many feature articles, too, although 'we' is still used for news at the moment (the 'my' in this post was a slip - I've adjusted now).
Identity-wise, we've steadily been moving away from the collective 'we' for over a year - it's used less than ever before!
@WeHaveKirbyAtHome It's all based on the download round-up Nintendo puts out every week, and it's a bit haphazard tbh - often the dates don't correspond as you'd imagine they should!
@CaptainQuo Fair point - I've updated with GBP where relevant.
@Pillowpants We've had it rough for so long at this point, I just expect it. But importing from the US atm comes with its own dangers - who knows what added costs you'll get stung with. 🤦
@TerribleTerabytes ? What money is this? Am I owed money?!
I’ve flagged from the headline down how sus the marketing spiel is and that it shouldn’t be taken seriously, and spent 1000 words+ exploring why. The thing works well enough, although it’s overpriced for the reasons mentioned above. It’s not bad, so it’s… “Not Bad”.
Feedback is always welcome, but I’m not sure how I’d “do better” here.
@AussieMcBucket @TheBoilerman A lot of people noped out with the fridge and the ending back in the day, but to me those felt totally in keeping with all the other crazy stuff he's done/witnessed! Crystal Skull's problems are that it drags massively in the middle and CG just nukes all the peril and passion. They said they were doing it old-school before release, and the very first thing onscreen was an unconvincing CG gopher. 🙃
I enjoyed DoD. 🤷♂️ More quality time with Ford and I found the themes touching.
@Thomystic It was time-saving in this week's case, but I want them listed too. We're going to be reworking the download format in the coming weeks, so watch this space.
@Dogorilla Okay, that is now in the list with a note and some appropriate edits, bringing the total up to 70. (The game wasn't ticked as 'Import Only' in our database, so lacking a NA/EU release date, the entry wasn't pulled into the article.) Thanks for flagging!
@Yoshi3 @Solomon_Rambling Oof, that's my fault - apologies! I somehow missed the eight-hour mention in Ken's text before scheduling and added the "five(ish)-hour" mention after asking him if HLTB's five-hour estimate was realistic. 🙃
I've removed my addition now - eight hours is 'canon'!
It is a vintage article, but updated and given a lick of paint with additions and revisions. Thinking about XCX, you're right, it's space-y and otherworld-y enough to earn its spot here. Added.
Seeing as things are veering more off-topic as the count grows, we'll be closing the comments on this article now. Thanks to everyone who contributed constructively following our Community Rules.
@WoomyNNYes None less, I'd imagine. The percentage of people who didn't buy an iPhone because of Lightning must be vanishingly small, but that's not really the point, right?
As someone who likes to keep their consoles, being able to easily access and replace worn-out, ballooning batteries is nothing but a positive imo. It's convenient, consumer-friendly, environmentally mindful. All positives. I shouldn't have to order tri-point screwdrivers and glue-heating pads and soldering irons and google Youtube tutorials to change a bloody battery!
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Re: Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
@rjejr Yeah, you can't put a disc in that, though. I want a disc slot.
You know, Sony could 180 this entire thing with a single statement: "Hey, we said physical discs, not physical MiniDiscs..." *pulls out MiniDisc 2.0, blows minds
Re: Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
@Tasuki We can't give warning for something we don't know about.
@Shaw_Brothers If you own it, it should be redownloadable for "the foreseeable future". As an example, you can still redownload original Wii Shop games if you bought them, you just can't buy them anymore.
Any unredeemed codes should still work, too - I just bought the same code in the box you did because I never got around to this one!
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th June (North America)
@UpsideDownRowlet Damn, that was the angle...and I missed it. 🙃😂
Re: LittleBigPlanet Programmer's Mythological Puzzler Lines Up Switch Release Date
@DwaynesGames $19.99 - I've added a mention to the end of the article.
Re: Community: "All-Consuming, Joyous, Heartbreaking" - Your Nintendo 64 Memories
@Ooccoo_Jr A jiffy bag filled with swag from my bottom drawer is winging its way as I type. Keep an eye out for seven defective Joy-Con sticks, a Nintendo DS-branded screen cloth (only lightly soiled), and a cat-chewed spudger. 👊
Re: Exclusive: Fable Dev's Beloved Life Sim 'Kynseed' Blooms On Consoles This August
@FredBiletnikoff Hookshot exclusive.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)
@KociolekDoSyta It's not in the pipeline, unfortunately, although we have lots of other stuff in the works. Busy reviews week coming up.
Re: Preview: Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Sees An "Unfettered" Lara Put The Survivor Era Behind Her
@JohnnyMind Yep, part of the reboot, ditching the baggage of her past: she's Laura now.
🥴
Thanks, zapped.
@ducttape12 Nope, that's on me - didn't catch it while proofing.
Re: Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
@LinktotheFuture @Dogorilla You're very welcome. 👊
Re: Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed For Switch 2, New Gameplay Showcased
@anoyonmus Correct - I've added a note to the text and also noted a 50% discount if you own the Cloud Versions.
Man, the names of this series! Maybe they spared us by not making it KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. 😄
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th June (North America)
@BaldB3lper78 Not in the plans, unfortunately. Busy time atm!
Re: Review: Donkey Kong 64 - Kicks Some Serious Tail, But Goes Too Far
Just a reminder that the comments above are vintage, so don't go @-ing people expecting a quick reply.
Re: Here's A Look At Some Rayman Legends Retold Gameplay & Those All-Important Switch 2 Specs
@WeHaveKirbyAtHome All NL reviews used 'we' until Switch 2 launch, when we pivoted to singular. We use 'I' for many feature articles, too, although 'we' is still used for news at the moment (the 'my' in this post was a slip - I've adjusted now).
Identity-wise, we've steadily been moving away from the collective 'we' for over a year - it's used less than ever before!
Re: 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev Teases
@Thomystic There are a few DKR vets at Playtonic - Kev Bayliss, for instance.
Re: Pictonico! Minigame List
@Markiemania95 Thanks, I've tweaked to 80.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th May (North America)
@WeHaveKirbyAtHome It's all based on the download round-up Nintendo puts out every week, and it's a bit haphazard tbh - often the dates don't correspond as you'd imagine they should!
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th May (North America)
@WeHaveKirbyAtHome Schrödinger's Call was on last week’s download list. 🙂
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 3D Platformers
Lots of tweaks, additions and subtractions here.
Re: Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
@LastFootnote Fixed. Apologies, a pasting error from having multiple My Nintendo Stores open!
Re: Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
@CaptainQuo Fair point - I've updated with GBP where relevant.
@Pillowpants We've had it rough for so long at this point, I just expect it. But importing from the US atm comes with its own dangers - who knows what added costs you'll get stung with. 🤦
Re: Review: Dbrand Switch 2 Joy-Lock Controller Holder - "Even More Comfortable" Than Nintendo's Pro Pad? Let's See
@TerribleTerabytes ? What money is this? Am I owed money?!
I’ve flagged from the headline down how sus the marketing spiel is and that it shouldn’t be taken seriously, and spent 1000 words+ exploring why. The thing works well enough, although it’s overpriced for the reasons mentioned above. It’s not bad, so it’s… “Not Bad”.
Feedback is always welcome, but I’m not sure how I’d “do better” here.
Re: All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop
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Re: All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop
@Dogorilla Thanks for flagging, I've added those.
@Porky Thank, added.
@Ironplushy I've added Espgaluda and Dodonpachi. Okinawa Rush isn't delisted.
Re: Poll: How Do You Pronounce These Pokémon?
@KingMike Correct, your majesty. T'has been zapped. 🙏
Re: Preview: Indy's Still In Whip-Cracking Shape As MachineGames Squeezes Mileage From Switch 2
@AussieMcBucket "Also, John Williams!"
Yaaaaaas. Say what you like about the Star Wars prequels/sequels, but that man, that man...*starts tearing up...
Re: Preview: Indy's Still In Whip-Cracking Shape As MachineGames Squeezes Mileage From Switch 2
@AussieMcBucket @TheBoilerman A lot of people noped out with the fridge and the ending back in the day, but to me those felt totally in keeping with all the other crazy stuff he's done/witnessed! Crystal Skull's problems are that it drags massively in the middle and CG just nukes all the peril and passion. They said they were doing it old-school before release, and the very first thing onscreen was an unconvincing CG gopher. 🙃
I enjoyed DoD. 🤷♂️ More quality time with Ford and I found the themes touching.
Re: MotoGP 26
@BaldB3lper78 Unfortunately not!
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd April (North America)
@Thomystic It was time-saving in this week's case, but I want them listed too. We're going to be reworking the download format in the coming weeks, so watch this space.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th April (North America)
@BaldB3lper78 Yes, it’s in progress.
Re: Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
@armfish Yep, it'll be back ASAP - just needed a last-minute nip and tuck!
Edit. Aaaand it's back.
Re: Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
@Dogorilla Okay, that is now in the list with a note and some appropriate edits, bringing the total up to 70. (The game wasn't ticked as 'Import Only' in our database, so lacking a NA/EU release date, the entry wasn't pulled into the article.) Thanks for flagging!
Re: Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
@Dogorilla That… 🙃 Let me look at that in the morning. There may be an update required!
Re: Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
@Lofoten Might be nice. Our Switch Top 50s since 2017 essentially do that already.
Re: Community: Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hidden Gem Tips
@Mello We had planned to review Darwin's, but code never came in and we had to move on to other things, unfortunately.
Re: Community: Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hidden Gem Tips
@Quarth All but two of those have been in previous round ups, including the Dreamer shmups which you recommended back in October '24.
I've added Lovish and Mixolumia, though.
Re: Community: Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hidden Gem Tips
@silver-crescent Subject to megaton news, I'm looking to run the feature on Saturday atm. So end of play Thursday at the latest.
Any recommendations that come in get saved, though, so if you send it afterwards, it may roll into the next one.
Re: Opinion: Of All Things, Animal Crossing (And 'FOPI') Has Made Me A Switch 2 Evangelist
@gaga64 They just turned 5 and 7.
Re: Review: The Midnight Walk (Switch 2) - Atmospheric Walking Sim Delivers A Haunting, Stop-Motion Nightmare
@Yoshi3 @Solomon_Rambling Oof, that's my fault - apologies! I somehow missed the eight-hour mention in Ken's text before scheduling and added the "five(ish)-hour" mention after asking him if HLTB's five-hour estimate was realistic. 🙃
I've removed my addition now - eight hours is 'canon'!
Re: Deadzone: Rogue
@BaldB3lper78 March turned out to be a busy one, so we weren't able to review this, unfortunately.
Re: Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
It is a vintage article, but updated and given a lick of paint with additions and revisions. Thinking about XCX, you're right, it's space-y and otherworld-y enough to earn its spot here. Added.
Re: Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
Hi everyone! Just a note to remember that the comments above are a few years old at this point. Carry on!
Re: Mario Galaxy Movie Retail Pre-Orders Go Live, Including Steelbook & 'Tin Egg' Edition
@Robot99 Got ‘em! Apologies, I’m still getting used to a new laptop. 🙃
Re: Round Up: It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2026)
Added CD Projekt Red's Project R.O.A.C.H. controller.
Re: Gallery: We Weren't Prepared For The Sheer Size Of Yoshi's Popcorn Bucket
@Markiemania95 Ha, either way, that rogue apostrophe needs nuking. I've updated.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release With The Full Game On The Cart
@JGruns Nope, I'd just missed ticking that as a standard cart. All Nintendo's NS2 Editions have been full physicals (so far).
I've updated the pages for that, Xenoblade X, and a couple of others.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
Seeing as things are veering more off-topic as the count grows, we'll be closing the comments on this article now. Thanks to everyone who contributed constructively following our Community Rules.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@WoomyNNYes None less, I'd imagine. The percentage of people who didn't buy an iPhone because of Lightning must be vanishingly small, but that's not really the point, right?
As someone who likes to keep their consoles, being able to easily access and replace worn-out, ballooning batteries is nothing but a positive imo. It's convenient, consumer-friendly, environmentally mindful. All positives. I shouldn't have to order tri-point screwdrivers and glue-heating pads and soldering irons and google Youtube tutorials to change a bloody battery!
Edit. Yes, I know you said rhetorical.
Re: Community: Which Switch 1 Games Benefit Most From Switch 2's New Boost Mode?
@BaldB3lper78 You mean, could they boost existing Switch 2 games in a similar way? On Switch 3, perhaps.
Re: Review: Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown (Switch 2) - Merciless But Ultimately Satisfying Survival Strategy
@Nintendosbooger It did me remind me of TWOM as I constantly bounced from one disaster to another, /just/ scraping through and surviving each time.
@stevep Almost like they’re totally different games with different reviewers, isn’t it?
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th March (North America)
@brandonbwii Poker Night at the Inventory. And we’re working on reviews for several of these.