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This may be the best Nintendo Life story I’ve ever read. And I’ve been here many years. Absolutely beautiful story and so well told! As an artist, gamer and mail carrier, it is especially poignant to me. I applaud your efforts to connect artists with their art, and for preserving the art for others. Thank you very much for doing what you did, and thank you for sharing your story with us!

Arg! This app is meant for me because I absolutely love Nintendo music. Unfortunately my phone is one generation short of being able to install. Yes, I will update my phone sometime, but until then sadness reigns in me.

@Mikeg1965 you make a good point. Yes, the game could simply get updates every so often. But part of the satisfying gameplay is to see the area go from undeveloped to developed in the gamers own style.

With well over 600 hours in ACNH, I am pretty much done. I played it for an extra dozen hours on S2 this summer, but stopped. Of course I’ll get the update, probably play another dozen hours, and stop again. I really like this article and I can only hope a new game is sooner rather than later.

@SplatRay001 I started playing it again this summer. I saw my storage and made a mini game for myself to get rid of stuff. I went from having almost full storage to less than 2000. It’s harder than I thought. Now? Oh well.

As a big Shantae fan, I have to say this is good news. Yes, some of the games are better than others, but they always put a smile on my face.

I have played 3 mainline Pokémon games. The reason that I never played a fourth game was because while I liked the gameplay, the games felt all too similar. This franchise needs a big change for me to return.

Yes, I have the book and highly recommend it. Iwata and those around him created things I love. This book gives great insights on life in general and gaming.

I’ve played my S2 every day since I got it about 2.5 months ago. I am very happy with it and look forward to years of good gaming.

Bananza is great. I’m nearing the end of level 700. Caravan Sandwitch, Rocket League and Rush Rally.

Happy gaming everyone!

@Lony85 congratulations on getting the S2, I got mine not too long ago and am enjoying it immensely. I hope you do too!

Thank you, Zion, for the great work you did here! I wish you the very best going forward. 😊

Two pair is too much for me, I fold with one pair.

@Old-Red you took the words out of my post. I agree with you.

@MarioVillager92 seriously, good job getting so many items for museum. I got all fossils, but not all the animals. I applaud your hard work!

@MarioVillager92 I bet Blathers doesn’t want you to find a bug. 😊

DK Bananza, Rocket League, Fast Fusion.

I love my new Switch 2.

Happy gaming everyone!

@WoomyNNYes I just put the cartridge in to play on Switch 2. Loading times are faster, but not as fast as I thought. (Rocket League load times are much faster for me now) I played Braking Bad: I think that sandstorm covered up a train; which is now visible on Switch 2. It does look better. Then I played my favorite: Gigatrack. The 15 to 20 minutes it takes to ride that track are some of the best of gaming.

@WoomyNNYes I don’t have that many hours in Trials Rising, but I love it. It’s one of very few games that I continue to replay over the years. It is insane. I really should start it on my switch 2 to see if graphics have improved. Even so: it’s still a great game and always puts a smile on my face. (Except for the difficult tracks).

@shonenjump86 I also just got the Switch 2 a week ago. It is great.

Bananza is great! Smashing stuff feels so good. Plus, there’s quite a bit of content on each level. MKW is pure Nintendo fun. Fast Fusion pumps the adrenaline.

And I can’t believe I am playing Windwaker, having never played it.

I understand some of the criticisms about switch 2, and available games, but over all I am over the moon with this new console.

Happy gaming everyone!

@tsim21 Congratulations on having a baby! I wish you all the very best.

I really liked this game, but I rarely go back to games to play again. If the review is good, I may give it a go.

Forget silksong, I want super little acorns 2.

This week I am playing my Switch 2, which Nintendo sent yesterday! I am so happy so far. Barely set it up, but Rocket League looks great. Downloading MKW now. And I have a week of vacation. I am so happy.

Happy gaming everyone!

If my switch 1 was not still going strong, I would consider buying another switch 1.

The past 7+ years have been the best gaming in my life.

I did like Florence. It’s rare I pick up a visual novel, but I like a good story and trying different things. Thanks for the review.

Finally! Nintendo sent my invite! Hopefully soon I will hold it in my hands and see it in person for the first time. I am excited!

As my time with switch 1 wears down, I have returned to my island in ACNH. It is still fun to putter around.

Happy gaming everyone!

Does it come with a Switch 2? I’m still waiting for mine!

@Hoshiko Exactly. I don’t care what Nintendo has on eshop, but just let me filter it so I can see games I want and ignore games I don’t want.

Reading his book was great. I highly recommend it. He is missed.

@MeatSauce thank you for letting me know. That gives me some hope!

I told myself I would not pay extra to get a switch 2. I will wait for Nintendo email invite.

When I get my switch 2, I plan to try EoW again. I liked the game, but frame rate issues broke the magic. I played and finished, and liked it. But it didn’t have the magic of a game like link between worlds.

I wear my crocs as indoor slippers only. At first I thought I had to have these—but then I saw the price. Oh well.

As I wait for Nintendo to send me my invitation, I bought Snufkin on sale and loving its simplicity and beauty.

This past week I finished Stray, a great game with good visuals for S1.

Also, while waiting, revisited ACNH. I had some terraforming ideas, and now I am back into it. Also, in a reversal of game play, I am slowly emptying my 3000 item storage.

Last but not least: Rocket League.

Happy gaming everyone !

@OtterXPT I can’t wait for my Switch 2 to replay Grid. I thought it was pretty good on S1, considering. Are loading times faster also? Racing games seem to have long loading times. Enjoy your racing!

@Solomon_Rambling as one who likes the occasional cosy game, I have wondered what makes a good cosy game. I think you are right about personal preference, but even that changes. For example, when I first played Stardew, I stopped after about 5 hours. Months later, I tried again, putting 100+ hours and loving it.

As someone who loves platformers, Shantae is great. It’s not the biggest, the toughest, or best looking; but it is always fun. The dialogue is comical, the game play feels good. I look way forward to playing this game!

@MocawNow I was about to post the same thing.

I hope I make the July lottery…

@Jack_Goetz yes, snake pass was a strange little game. Fortunately I never played it under the influence, but I can imagine if I had…

As soon as I get my switch 2….

@DaGoldenBoo I haven’t gotten my Switch 2 yet, but I hope Wreckfest looks better, that game was fun!

I’m glad Grid works, I saw on an earlier post that it wasn’t. I look forward to trying out Grid, Burnout Paradise and Hot Pursuit when I get my S2.

Yuko’s Island Express was amazing. Besides the innovative mechanics of the game, the dialogue was also very good. This game certainly looks good. And a good soundtrack is always a plus.

Okay, I wasn’t super excited for MKW, but with each story I get more excited. It’s going to be good.

I’ve played every Shantae game, and I am not stopping now. It looks good.

With a lot of real world stuff going on in my life, I have retreated to the simple: Rocket League, Moto GP and a match 3 game. But those simple games bring respite to my brain.

Happy gaming everyone!

@karatekid1612 very funny.

@sanderev I think the news from Sony person is relevant because it poses a good question. Did Nintendo play it safe? Should Nintendo play it safe?

Echoing other comments, I will sometime buy a Switch 2, and 3 someday. I don’t think there will be a Switch 4.

@Xbox_Dashboard yes, tai chi is the relaxing one with slow movements. I wish you well on your cooking and fishing. Thank you for the invitation, as I live in Delaware in the US, you are probably too far away, but I appreciate it! 😊

@Xbox_Dashboard hilarious questions. I am always reading a book, but nothing good lately. Yes, a slice of bread please, sounds delicious. I don’t know about crochet or fishing, but for a few months now I have dived deep into Tai Chi and love it. Turns out there is life apart from gaming. 😊