I see it as a way to make up for watching an average movie. I've been in packed theaters and loved a movie, only to watch it later alone and not enjoy it as much.

I haven't watched the Mario movies. The first teaser piqued my interest. But I was cautious. Illumination makes average crowd pleasers. Movies that feel like they were done by committee.

As more was revealed, I suspected a movie with a paper-thin story. Propped up by fan service. I was right.

The trailer for the second movie piqued my interest. It made me think about watching the first movie. But I remembered who made it. In the end, more of the same.

It's depressing to see movies like Mario and the Minions make so much money. It means more studios are chasing success with Illumination's style of storytelling.

The top 10 animated movies of the 2020s are all sequels! 😩

@Galaxy2IsTheGOAT I downloaded the demo for Dreamland Deluxe, and I was loving it, too. I didn't buy it because I wanted to play in a different world.

As much as I loved KatFL, those last levels (especially the bosses) had me yearning for a different world! 😆

Prior to that game, my last Kirby game was Canvas Curse on the DS. Everything after that looked like the usual (for the most part) with the occasional change in aesthetic.

KatFL was an experience for me. It hit me like Mario Odyssey when it came out. It spoiled me, too. After beating that game, I also played Crash 4 and Super Lucky Tales.

Crash 4 is a mess. They threw everything into that game. And the platforming, coupled with the perspective, leaded to a lot of frustration. I stopped caring out collecting and just tried to get through the levels. Eventually, I stopped playing.

Super Lucky Tsles was a lot of fun. But the gameplay doesn't feel as tight as Kirby. Which lead to some annoying moments. I was thinking, “Why can't you be like Kirby!” 😆

I used to roll my eyes when a new Kirby game was announced. I felt Nintendo gave him too much attention. Meanwhile, other franchises were being ignored.

Then I bought a Switch 2. I got it for a couple of third-party games. I downloaded the demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I was hooked. I didn't need to finish it. I bought it and ended up loving it!

With that said, I'm looking forward to the new Kirby game! 😆

It's like going to Applebee’s for a steak.

I'm reading the comments, and my mind is wandering. All I want is for Cyberpunk 2077 to be playable again! 😆😩

I wonder if this is why Nintendo is holding off on the heavy hitters. A long lifecycle that ends with a bang.

@Mana_Knight I discovered Sega World a couple of years ago. Even as an adult, the pics said magical! I love indoor parks. I can imagine how awesome that place was for a child.

Here in Cali, we had (have?) the Children’s Museum. I still remember going in elementary school (early 90s). There was a miniature city inside the building. Including public transportation. We walked around and acted like adults. 😆 The memories still feel magical.

I wish I'd gone to Sega World.
Adults.

The one Xbox game I was curious about was Everwild. I wonder why it was cancelled.

Some of the screenshots reminded me of something. That random animated short Nintendo dropped. I wonder if people figured out why it was released? It's the warm look that made me think of the short.

With Epic Mickey getting another re-release, I recently thought about him. I hadn't heard of him until Epic Mickey. I loved what I was seeing and became obsessed with Warren Spector (when it comes to Epic Mickey),

The concept art leak. The first trailer. Pixar giving tips on the story. Throw in Warren’s passion for what he was doing. Along with his knowledge of all things Disney.

I was so hyped, only to be turned off by the final product. I never bought the game. I wondered if Warren was making more games after Epic Mickey’s lukewarm reception.

I didn't get into the new Mickey Mouse shorts until this year. Seeing how dark they can be. Thinking back to Epic Mickey’s concept art. I can't help but wonder what could have been.

“The Blooper race in Ricco Harbor is straight-up bad.”

This is what made me stop playing when it came out. I already found the game frustrating but it's Mario! While playing Ricco Harbor, I had had enough. I tried playing it when I bought Mario 3D All Stars. Trying to best that squid boss with a Switch controller angered me! 😆 I stopped playing.

To this day, the GameCube is my least favorite Nintendo system. I never beat a game. The most fun I had was playing the Sega compilations that were released.

It was the only time I bought a system on launch day and returned it. Sunshine made me buy another one. But I ended up disappointed, again!

I bought a Switch 2 to play FF7. The reworked battle system got my attention. I tried to play the original, back in the day. The random battles were difficult for me. I never got past disc one.

I downloaded the demo. I was loving it, until I got to the first boss! 😩 I couldn't get the hang of juggling the characters and avoiding damage. There were moments when I was locked in. They wouldn't last long.

I hadn't played a video game since 2023. I didn't know if I was rusty or getting old. 😆 Also, I was never good at RPG’s.

I moved on to other games. After playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land I might go back and try FF7. I know the battles are nowhere near as complex as FF7, but they kept me on my toes. Many times I was near death when I defeated a boss. It was the first game I decided to buy after purchasing a Switch 2. It definitely helped me get my reflexes back! 😆

@roy130390 In ten to twenty years, there will be video essays praising the designs. 😆 As I've gotten older, I've seen it many times!

A Link to the Past. This is my first time playing it. This ls my first time trying to beat a Zelda game. I've played various titles since the early 90s. Never beat a game.

As I play through LttP, I see why! While I've beaten one dungeon on my own, I’ve turned to help for the game. I don't understand how people can play these games without help. I need more than reading signs and talking to people.

I get drawn into the world. I LOVE the music! I don't want to stop playing. But I get tired of wandering around, trying to find my way. So, I use a strategy guide!

He is the only person in gaming that brings up childhood feelings when I see him. If he goes before I do, there will be a void. Seeing him is like seeing a parental figure in a chaotic world.

Not that I look at him like some kind of God! 😆 He's the only person that reminds me of when gaming was just fun.

“ The higher-tier subscription also makes accessible the DLC for…” Does that mean DLC is included with a higher-tier subscription?

They’re more concerned with being an entertainment juggernaut, these days.

While giving us lots of farming simulators. Lots and lots of them.

From the first trailer, I anticipated this game. Reading that it's repetitive kept me from buying it.

I bought a Switch 2 a couple of months ago. My first time trying to play in the sunlight, I remembered who I was dealing with. I thought, “There will be a newer model.”

I bought a Switch 2 a little over a month ago. When I took it outside and had a hard time seeing, I remembered who I was dealing with. I knew there would be an upgrade.😆

I'm probably gonna pass. Nintendo has been hooking me with upgrades, since the original Game Boy. 😆 A screen that can be seen in the sun and some minor tweaks to the hardware won't get me this time! 😆

For some reason, a game like Powerful Pro Baseball, dominating the charts, feels like a Nintendo 64 moment. I think it's the style of the game. I can imagine it looking early 3D. Blockish and charming.

@DollyrotsFan1 Your comment got me thinking about an old Simpsons episode. Homer started a business, Microsoft, with Bill Gates) comes in and wrecks everything. I don't remember the exact episode. Or if Microsoft had a financial stake in it. I’ve never seen it from this angle. It makes all the sense in the world. These corporations have too much money and power.

Meh. I'll stick to the original. I've never been impressed by a special edition Switch. Maybe Nintendo tries to keep it from looking like a toy as much as possible. I wish they would get bolder with their special editions, like they used to. Ever since the Wii, they've been pretty lackluster.

At this point, I’m over the hype for these presentations. I haven’t been impressed by one in a long time. Nintendo seems more concerned with expanding their brand. While giving us lots and lots of cozy games and JRPG’s. It used to be farm simulators and JRPG’s! 😏

Sony and Microsoft showed off a bunch of games that looked the same. Show me screenshots with no characters, I wouldn’t be able to tell which is which. If this were an E3 week, I would be so disappointed.

I recently bought a Switch 2. I played a bit of Rayman on the N64. I've always been curious about a 3D Rayman. I love the 2D games. It'll be interestingting to see how it translates into 3D. Especially when it comes to difficulty.

I'm playing the 3D Kirby at the moment. Since I have the online service, I may as well take advantage. I don't know if I should play Rayman or Zelda: Orcarina of Time on the N64.

I want to play Wind Waker. But I read that it's the sequel to Ocarina.

I played both games on their original consoles. I could never get into Zelda. But I'm willing to give them another chance.

I had no idea Accclaim still existed. They were a big part of gaming, back in the day.

I thought they had financial issues and closed the doors. I think I got them confused with THQ.

@brakeman90 Thanks for that! Now I remember. Resident Evil 5 & 6. Didn't they do some RE spin-offs that weren't well-received?

All the Capcom love got me thinking. Was Capcom ever in trouble? Games are not being well-received. Financially. It seems like I remember a Devil May Cry release signaling a need for a change. Am I remembering wrong?

Edit: I have vague memories of well-received remasters bringing on a shift for the better.

@CaptainQuo People go on and on about specs, and I'm left wondering the same thing. What I loved about consoles, over PC’s, was the simplicity. Like so many other things in life, it's gotten too complicated.

I was late to the party. I remember the original release. Never piqued my interest. When it came out on the Switch, I decided to give it a try. I LOVED the game! The only thing, I never beat it! 😩 It's a long game! After the big reveal, I played for a while longer. Eventually, I lost interest. I didn't think it was boring, I had enough. Spending time trying to figure out what to do added a lot to my play time.

I was always in awe of how beautiful it looked. I can't wait to see what they do with today's hardware. I bet the transformation of lands will be stunning!

Never wanted to see the first movie. Mario being light on story, coupled with Illumination’s filmmaking style, made me think it wasn't for me.

I've always felt that Mario Galaxy was my Mario movie experience. Light on the story. It was cinematic. Moments of fan service. It was like playing the evolution of the series. It surprised me in many ways. No way the movie could have lived up to Galaxy.

I saw the trailer for the second film. I actually enjoyed it. It ALMOST made me want to see the first. The reviews are a reminder. I'm probably not going to like it. I've had issues with American animated movies and the need to constantly simulate for years.

I have yet to see anybody playing a Switch 2 in public. When the OG Switch dropped, I could tell Nintendo was on to something. I went from seeing everybody playing a Nintendo DS, to everybody playing on their phones. And that was replaced with the OG Switch.

@Jeyl I was about to type a similar comment. Back in the day, I was a SpongeBob fanatic. McDonald's was giving away toys I wanted with each Happy Meal. I drove around, until I was able to purchase them all. I did the same thing when Burger King had SpongeBob watches. I hadn't eaten at either place in years. Some of the workers would look confused. 😂

I could never beat these games. But I had a ton of fun swimming around! 😆

I thought Megaleg was that boss from Mario Odyssey. I don't know its name. I only remember the pain. Not THAT is an iconic boss! 😒😩😤😡 🔥

I haven’t seen anything that makes me want to purchase a Switch 2. And nothing on the horizon. I feel like Nintendo is coasting and the people are lapping it up!

My mind is on a Steam Deck. Which is something I never thought I’d consider buying. I had no beef with it. I’m used to the big three.

Edit: Maybe coasting is the wrong word. But something feels off about Nintendo these days.

@AussieMcBucket If I remember correctly, when the press ran stories about Miyamoto retiring, Nintendo’s stock price took a hit.

I'm aware of them passing their methods and knowledge to the new generations. But I still wondered about Nintendo’s future.

There are so many examples of key people
no longer being with a company and the company suffers.

I later found out that Miyamoto wasn't part of the development of Mario Odyssey. After that, I felt they'd be alright.

It proves that how they do things is working.

Still haven't seen anybody playing one in public. I always saw the OG Switch in the wild.

@AussieMcBucket I think the day it’s announced that Miyamoto is leaving, it’ll break the internet and Nintendo’s stock price. I remember when the press ran stories saying he was leaving. Of course, turned out to be false. But the reaction was huge.

I haven't been this confused by Nintendo’s success since the pandemic. I don't care how long we were inside, ANIMAL CROSSING! 😩 And that game seemed to carry Nintendo for TOO LONG! And that holiday line-up…😏

I'm still waiting for a few reasons to take the leap. But I'm not feeling Nintendo as a whole. I've never considered getting a Steam Deck, until recently. A majority of the time, when I see a trailer for something interesting, it's on Steam.

I scrolled and see this while watching OG Ducktales! I listen to the Disney Afternoon album while I draw. I think this is dope news!

I wonder if other reviewers think of the same blurbs. When I read them, I think, “It's so obvious!” 😆

I loved the original and the sequel. Part 3 was a disaster (originally)! I'll always remember it as the game that introduced me to game-breaking bugs! I was so disappointed! I bought the Switch addition, years ago. Outside of some weirdness with the camera and building, it was a solid port. Never thought I'd play this game on the go!

@bosh In another article, I mentioned the lack of “excitement” for the Switch 2. I forgot it came out. The excitement for the OG Switch was palpable. I was told it wouldn't be the same since the Switch 2 was a continuation. Also, the library isn't up to snuff yet.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's feeling this way. I'm seeing all of these amazing numbers, but they're not translating to life. I remember seeing the OG Switch everywhere. These days, when I see one, it's the OG Switch.

I started thinking about the Wii U launch. It was also quiet. I wondered if the Switch 2 was headed towards a similar era. It didn't help that I was getting A LOT of negative Switch 2 videos on YouTube. I never look for negative content on Nintendo. So, I was surprised by the recommendations.

Also, all the talk about prices and key cards. I thought about the launch of the Nintendo 3DS. Did Nintendo’s ego bite them in the butt, again? I guess it didn't.

Even with Switch 2’s success, Nintendo feels very different in this era. Not in a good way. And, I'm not thinking about prices or key cards.

This article makes it seem like Xbox is a person. Am I tripping?

Has there ever been any material that goes in-depth about the design of a Nintendo game? It feels like Nintendo is secretive about its games, and we get the occasional tidbits.

Every time I see M2, I think about VAPORWARE! I'm old enough to remember reading about it in magazines.😩

I’ve been coming to this site since the 2010s. I thought this quiz was a new thing. 🤷🏾‍♂️ 😂 Anyway, I enjoyed this!

@gcunit That makes sense. But I couldn't help but think about the release of the Wii U compared to the Wii.