Just rolled the credits on Chapter12 in Xenoblade Chronicles X. I went on spoiler free and it’s been a great story so far. I can’t wait to tackle the game’s DLC.
Hopefully everyone had a great Xmas. I will be playing something from Santa's stocking - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. With the children it will be Mario Party Jamboree and (sigh) Just Dance 2025.
Still playing Red Dead Redemption in the Switch. My summer has been surprisingly busy so I have not played it enough but I would like to finish RDR before the new Zelda game is released.
Secret of Mana was an unforgettable experience for me as a teenager. I spent months exploring every part of the world and I was fascinated by the ‘twists’ in the plot line.
I do remember the visuals and seeing them again on the SNES Mini some thirty years later I was blown away by how good they hold up.
In the end it was a great game and it’s interesting how a lot of modern day Action RPGs take their cue from Secret of Mana.
Still two months in and I am continuing to play Tears of the Kingdom. I have never had such an all consuming game experience and whilst I don’t know when I’ll finish the game, I am still enjoying every moment of it.
For me, after finishing Assassin’s Creed Ii last week, I am back in Hyrule playing BOTW in preparation for Tears next week - and it has been great to go back and aimlessly wander around.
@IronMan30 I am a huge Layton fan so I would say play everything. But I would agree with @Pod that the stories are disconnected enough that each instalment can be played without a requirement to play the others.
Anyway, there are enough cut scenes on youtube if you really want to catch up with the mainline series.
It was great to see the big and expected Nintendo releases - and kudos to Metroid fans. But for me, Level 5 seem to be back with a bang - Layton all the way!
I don’t know why, Three Houses never interested me and Engage, not sure about (although I played and enjoyed all the 3DS entries.) I’ll think about whether to dip into Engage, I have to see more online.
However, I am back to Bayonetta 3 this weekend. Still enjoying that game.
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Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Is Confident Mario Will Be Around For "A Long Time To Come"
@ShieldHero 105 for me...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th October)
Just finished Xenoblade X's Chapter 13. And I still have the Xenoblade itch, so I have ordered NieR Automata which should be arriving today!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)
Just rolled the credits on Chapter12 in Xenoblade Chronicles X. I went on spoiler free and it’s been a great story so far. I can’t wait to tackle the game’s DLC.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Bananza feels like the sequel to Mario Odessey that we’ve been waiting for!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th April)
Still playing Xenoblade X - 30 hours in and loving it!
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 2025
Professor Layton - please!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (New Year Edition)
Hopefully everyone had a great Xmas. I will be playing something from Santa's stocking - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. With the children it will be Mario Party Jamboree and (sigh) Just Dance 2025.
Re: Your 'Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024' Stats Are Available Now
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 with 129 Hours.
Red Dead Redemption with 40 hours.
Paper Mario TTYD with 31 hours.
Total of 265 hours which was less that Zelda TOTK last year.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th December)
I'm waiting to open my Xmas present (Luigi's Mansion 2 HD) so this week just dabbing in some puzzle games - Railbound and Suika Game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th November)
@Zuljaras I finished Red Dead Redemption in Switch a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty sweet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st September)
Before all the excitement of the new Zelda, I’ll be plugging away at Red Dead Redemption 1 on my Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st August)
I’ve been on holiday - without the Switch! But I return home this weekend so back to Red Dead Redemption.
I also picked up Super Mario Bros U Deluxe for cheap so I will also have a bit of fun with that.
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trailer Highlights Smoothie Making, Horse Riding, And Waypoints
This is going to be a great swansong for the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd August)
Still playing Red Dead Redemption in the Switch. My summer has been surprisingly busy so I have not played it enough but I would like to finish RDR before the new Zelda game is released.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st June)
TTYD - what else?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2nd)
I’m still happily playing through Xenoblade 3. Already topped 100 hours and I’ve really been enjoying this.
Also a bit of MarioWonder with the kids.
Re: Fantasy Life i Finally Settles For An October Release On Switch
I loved the original FL, but I wonder if I have the time for another big game like this. Hopefully I will.
I hope Level 5 haven’t forgotten about Professor Layton.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
Definitely more XC3. Just completed Chapter 5. And if you know, then you know…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
A combination of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Mario Wonder this weekend as the Xmas break comes to an end.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Playing through XC3 this weekend. Recently started it and having a blast!
Re: Best Mario RPGs Of All Time
Origami King was a good game - I’ve played Dream Team Bros and for me it was
just okay
@Lizuka I agree that Paper Jam was unplayable.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood (from the Ezio Collection) this weekend for me - I am still chilling after TOTK, I don’t want anything too taxing yet.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Physical release for Xenoblade 3 DLC a’la Torna? Here’s to hope!
Re: Random: This Zelda: TOTK Glitch Lets Link Explore Fiery Caves Without Armour Or Elixirs
If I had known this, I would’ve worn my Tingle Suit whilst underneath Death Mountain.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
Finishing TOTK - after a brilliant three and a bit months, it’s time to face Gannondorf.
Re: Memory Pak: Secret Of Mana's Dazzling World Of Colour Opened My Eyes
Secret of Mana was an unforgettable experience for me as a teenager. I spent months exploring every part of the world and I was fascinated by the ‘twists’ in the plot line.
I do remember the visuals and seeing them again on the SNES Mini some thirty years later I was blown away by how good they hold up.
In the end it was a great game and it’s interesting how a lot of modern day Action RPGs take their cue from Secret of Mana.
Re: Review: Venba – A Narrative Cooking Game That Goes Down A Treat
@Princess_Lilly The Tamil people
are from South India (and Northern Sri Lanka) so yes the recipes are found in India.
Re: PSA: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Offering Free In-Game Items
@DiamondJim It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15th)
Still two months in and I am continuing to play Tears of the Kingdom. I have never had such an all consuming game experience and whilst I don’t know when I’ll finish the game, I am still enjoying every moment of it.
Re: Feature: 26 Tweaks That Make Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Better Than BOTW
@DwaynesGames BOTW is TOTK’s first quest.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 13th)
Saving the princess again in TOTK!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 6th)
For me, after finishing Assassin’s Creed Ii last week, I am back in Hyrule playing BOTW in preparation for Tears next week - and it has been great to go back and aimlessly wander around.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 29th)
After finishing ACII (from the Ezio Collection) I’ve dipped back into BOTW.
I’ve completed it ages ago, but I want to get used to handling Link before heading into TotK.
Re: Random: Nintendo's New Zelda Video Asks "When Did You First Wield The Master Sword?"
Weird to think the Master Sword has been in so few mainline games, but seeing that video brought back some sweet memories!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 22nd)
@Picola-Wicola Sometimes I think Blood and Wine is better than the main quest. It was a great experience!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 22nd)
I’ll hopefully be finishing off Assassin’s Creed 2 from the Ezio Collection.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 25th)
Assassin’s Creed II from the Switch’s Ezio
Collection. It should keep me nicely tied up until the new Zelda game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 18th)
After finishing Return to Monkey Island, I’ll start Assassin’s Creed II from the Ezio Collection this weekend on the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 11th)
I’ll probably finish Return to Monkey Island this weekend. It’s a great game - a real return to my childhood.
Re: Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam's Puzzle Designer And Story Shared By Level-5
@IronMan30 I am a huge Layton fan so I would say play everything. But I would agree with @Pod that the stories are disconnected enough that each instalment can be played without a requirement to play the others.
Anyway, there are enough cut scenes on youtube if you really want to catch up with the mainline series.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 4th)
Finished Bayonetta 3 last week (loved the ending) and this weekend will get down to some serious monkeying around on Return to Monkey Island.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 25th)
I should finish Bayonetta 3 this weekend and if so I will start Return to Monkey Island.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 18th)
Definitely going to head through Bayonetta 3.
And I’ve just bought Monkey Island for the switch as it’s on sale - so I’ll be having a little go on that this weekend.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11th)
Coming back from holiday so will get down to some Bayonetta 3 this evening when I arrive back. I want to complete it before hitting Bayonetta Origins.
Re: Feature: Zelda Companions, Ranked - Who Was Link's Best Sidekick?
Linebeck has the best music.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Nintendo Direct?
It was great to see the big and expected Nintendo releases - and kudos to Metroid fans. But for me, Level 5 seem to be back with a bang - Layton all the way!
Re: Talking Point: Who Did You Marry In Fire Emblem: Awakening?
There was only one for me - Tharja - so much so she is still my avatar.
Re: PSA: Don't Worry, 3DS System Transfers Will Still Be Possible Following eShop Closure
@ibookboyuk already splashed out on Zelda Link to the Past on the virtual console. So yes, I bet there is more than a little burst of cash.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 21st)
Good luck to the Fire Emblem fans out there.
I don’t know why, Three Houses never interested me and Engage, not sure about (although I played and enjoyed all the 3DS entries.) I’ll think about whether to dip into Engage, I have to see more online.
However, I am back to Bayonetta 3 this weekend. Still enjoying that game.
Re: Reminder: Unlock A Bayonetta Origins Demo In Bayonetta 3
@FishyS yeah, I’m pretty lame at rhythm games too, but it was a fun little teaser and it was doable for me.
I’ll look out for the reviews for this game, but it was an enchanting little experience and I am definitely interested in ‘Origins’.