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@Franc001 I would never dunk on DKC2, but that‘s like saying "why rate chess that high when you have games like The Settlers“ on a list of the top boardgames of all time. Sometimes perfection is in simplicity.

@progx Exactly, family Aran getting transported to the wrong end of the galaxy and trying to find their way back. Sometimes it‘s good to shake things up little.

@progx Well don‘t you know!? Families bond over space combat.

Can‘t understand the critcism, meeting annoying people makes me feel very isolated indeed.

Not gonna watch the trailer, over seven minutes is too much information for me … but I really enjoy the screenshots! Already pre-ordered anyways and now it‘s just about avoiding too many spoilers.

Why should Nintendo take the inner workings of 3rd party hardware products into account this early in it's lifecycle? They are still in the process of rolling Switch 2 out to the public and optimizing it as they receive feedback from actual use/users. It is with the 3rd party companies to keep up with compatibility (through firmware updates) at this stage because Nintendo will have to keep momentum – especially in a critical phase like the consoles run up to its first holiday season.

I vote Silksong! But just because, thanks to Silksong, I haven‘t had time to give Hades 2 and Absolum a proper go …

@JohnnyMind "should finally play Portal and Portal 2" You really should, they are quite amazing! But seeing your gaming schedule every weekend, it will probably take a while for you to get there.

Although I haven't played the first Chromagun, this second installment – especially as a Switch 2 version – has quite piqued my interest. I really like a good first person puzzler. And on a side note, I still hope the delisted "The Turing Test" will one day make a return to the eShop …

@SlowPokemon "I agree $70 is steep, but the answer to 'what the hell are we even being charged for' is obviously 'the game,' lol." Or people have actually, finally developed a hankering for the cards' exquisite taste. Has taken them long enough … And I guess the data on card is just the special sauce.

And that Pokemon game looks really sweet and tasty by the way. Though you're supposed to catch 'em, I could eat them all up (figuratively speaking only, of course). 😋

It‘s really good they did the trial! It looks gorgeous, runs flawlessly and buttery smooth, but the gameplay just wasn‘t for me. And I was convinced it would be. If you haven‘t played the original Air Ride, better take Nintendo up on their offer and do some runs this weekend. I‘ll stick with MKW.

@Timppis Me too, but I just keep buying them. 😉

Tried Kirby Air Riders, unfortunately not for me (too hyper and twitchy for my taste), but I‘m also almost happy. If it had been a winner, that would‘ve meant two full price games back to back with Prime 4 coming (and the whole Black Friday and Christmas sale madness on top). So that means I will continue my desperate attempt to beat Skarrsinger Karmelita in Silksong. 87 hours in and it seems I‘m finally reaching the edge of my capabilities … But I would also love to finish this game well before Prime 4 to still have some time to put into Hades 2 and Absolum.

Edit: Just beat her, pushed on and dived down to the (hopefully) final boss. End in sight! What a game.

Star of Providence should feature on this list!

@Kraven Played both of them today too. Great games and you‘re really right about Absolum and the beat-em-up genre being perfect for roguelike! And I really needed a break from trying to beat Karmelita in Silksong today …

Happy Birthday! 🥳🎉

@Gamer_Griff On December 4th when I start playing it!

@Spider-Kev Strong words, but simply phenomenal your ability to read dead peoples minds. Where did you learn that?

It's so funny, even as the article drops the hint that this is not about GKCs, so many seem to be automatically triggered to melodramatically proclaim that because of GKCs the situation is "a nightmare", "disgusting", "awful". Or ridiculous stuff like "Key Card is like the game doesn’t exist". Do you even play the games you buy or just display them on your shelves?

@datamonkey I wouldn‘t shoot you even if it weren‘t true.

@OldGamer999 I can understand your desire for such hardware capabilities, but it makes no sense for Nintendo. They will want the expriences of docked and portable play as similar to each other as they can be. That’s the whole point of the Switch, it‘s core DNA so to say. And as someone who mostly plays in handheld I also want that. If a game only runs really well in docked mode I‘m rather be p***ed, better not bring it to Switch then.

@BigJobz2000 Hahaha, mine too when I read the article! They really make it sound like it‘s OoT‘s anniversary. @Truegamer79 Sorry for making you feel old, too. We‘ll be Ninty gramps soon enough.

It‘s Ocarina of Time‘s 40th anniversary already? Wow, time flies …

@Potimarron No, obviously not. Just look at stuff like DK Bananza (where they could have just gone with another platformer in the traditional sense), Drag & Drive (a dual-mouse-wheelchair-basketball game) or even Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (with it's copy ability and massive deviation from the standard formula and even main protagonist). Or what about Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 as their holiday titles this year? Both not really save bets and more in the "F-Zero" leftfield category, don't you think? And F-Zero 99 is actually still pretty recent, by the way.

I also think that people often make the mistake of confusing products (games, movies, music) that appeal to a large audience because they are geared towards the lowest common denominator, with those that contain something that has a universal resonance with people. I think much of what Nintendo does falls in the latter category.

It's the same in movies where many of the production "value" heavy blockbusters fall absolutely flat. You just need a good script, capable actors and someone who understands the language of cinema (and is willing to take a risk now and then) and can shoot a hit on a modest budget. And Nintendo understand the language of games better than most. It has so often been that I think a game looks really gorgeous and interesting, but in actuality plays like a**.

It's what I love about Nintendo's games and I often find it jarring going into big AAA 3rd party releases – something like Hogwarts Legacy – and how clunky and unintuitive they feel.

With his red hair Akuma does look a little bit like Ronald McDonald …

Halo‘s main protagonist, he‘s so …expressive! 😆 Never really had any interest in this series.

@TheWokesterGamer Agree, they should really split. But with how successful their games have been and EA having their claws in them, this will probably remain a fiction in the foreseeable future. And I'm really sorry for the bad pun. 😉

I am deeply conflicted. I want to play Split Fiction, but I don't want to put ANY money in EAs pocket.😩 Guess I have to remain principled. I'm not opposed to all uses of AI, but currently and as a whole it's moving in all the wrong directions and putting money in the pockets of a small number of people who are actively ***** up the world for the rest of us.

I'm all for a complete game, but I actually also wouldn't mind if they decided to release a boatload of new tracks a couple of years down the line. The one does not have to exclude the other and it doesn't make the original game any less complete …

One game I‘m really excited about! Been jealously eyeing other systems getting a port … On card or not on card, don‘t care. But happy for all who do.

It's on the European e-shop now too for 39,99 €.

@canaryfarmer Thanks a lot! Only have Pinball FX3 on Switch, because the newer one was supposed to run poorly in comparison. Will definitely give it a try on Switch 2 as there are several tables that look cool. Have to try TATE mode in table top with the new stand as well. Hopefully there will one day be a new Flip Grip for Switch 2 also.

Sounds great! One to use my SwOLED with Flip Grip for Tate Mode. Hardly touched my Switch since Switch 2 came out. Always loved a good pinball game since Pinball Dreams/Fantasies on Amiga 500.

Wrapping up Act 2 of Silksong (over 50 hours in) unless I get sidetracked again and find another boss in a hidden corner. Just stumbled upon renniS tsriF ehT (don‘t know how to set spoiler alerts, so I typed backwards 😉) two days ago and she put up a hell of a fight. It‘s still a wild mix between wanting to rage quit, discovery and triumph over adversity.
Happy Gaming!

The angry "fans" and all their spitting and spiting are DOOMED it seems. Enjoy your misery, we'll be happily playing our Swtich 2. Fantastic first 4 1/2 months it's been.

Insta buy! Looks awesome and we‘re finally getting new indie games taking full advantage of the new hardware.

@FantasiaWHT AI software is created to generate profit. Huuuuuuge difference!

@somnambulance Not entirely uncommon, I absolutely feel the same about the last two entries in the series. I enjoyed Village far more than for example RE4 Remake or even the Village DLC which went back to third person. The immersion is simply on another level.

Although I like SpongeBob only in passing, I think the game looks dope!

Good! 😉 Too many indie gems atm anyways.

@WiltonRoots You too, cheers!

@WiltonRoots Now we just have to convince the others, that that‘s the way to go … but who am I kidding.

@SterlingEyes You can do it, I believe in you! You‘re the Ultimate Warrior after all.

I have a date this weekend … with the Last Judge. Hope it goes well! 😆

Is this of any consequence to us here in Europe?
Anyways, all the best for her!

The new HD rumble of the Switch 2 is marvellous and especially how Team Cherry has implemented it in Silksong! Really heightens the level of immersion.

@Coffee-Waffle Does it come on a t-shirt? It would sell like hotcakes around here.

That's really pretty! Still have to play the game. Have it on Switch and iOS and the concept/core gameplay mechanic is really intriguing.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant I like "majoritarian"! It's certainly an insult to any self-respecting gamer sitting in their solitary cave …
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