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@Eel Thanks for the tip, I guess thats as good as it gets. I noticed in the NL review they mention the same complaint - their idea of highlithing/disabling exhausted options seems like it would have been a good idea to implement

@gcunit This is exactly my issue. Towards the end of each scene there seems no real logical option to click bar hitting each option/seaching the scene - looking for any useful tips on this, but to me it seems more like the design of the game than anything you can really pick up on and get used to
And yes, that bloody bus stop scene - that was frustrating and iirc the correct option was so random you would never think of it

I'm enjoying the game but find the 'gameplay' abit hit and miss, when conversations are nearing their conclusion i usually find myself just randomly selecting all the options just to hit the right one to progress - does anyone have any tips for me on this, or is this just a product of its design?
I will be getting the game however as the story really intrigues me and definately want to see where it goes.

@Truegamer79 for me Alien hasnt been that great since the Aliens movie. Its like terminator, in hindsight I'd have been happy if both series ended after the 2nd.
Prometheus for me was a movie I wish I'd never watched, as it really killed the mistique behidn the derelict on LV426 - I always wondered when I was younger about that derelict, who were they, where from etc etc. Now we have the answer its lost alot of that

@Truegamer79 Actually here we are, worth a look if you've not seen them before: https://www.avpgalaxy.net/alien-movies/alien-5/gallery/concept-art/

@Truegamer79 I remember some years back there was alot of rumbling about something like this happening, I'm sure it was by Neill Blomkamp. There was some concept art available online and probably still is now, if I'm correct and it was Neill he seemed really keen on getting the movie off the ground but ultimately it came to nothing (it may be because Prometheus was greenlit but I cant recall) - such a shame that it never happened. Also theres an interesting manuscript that might be still available online which I read for a version of Alien 3, where the planet is made of wood (dont ask, I have no idea ) and Hicks survives - might be worth a look.
Also I have the darkhorse comic of Alien 3 by William Gibson (a scifi author) which is also interesting. It seems like there are so many ways that Alien 3/the aweful Alien Ressurection may never have happened the way they did, but we got what we got

@SillyG totally agree, I was scrolling this article looking for download required and lo and behold there it was - what a pointless release this is

Thats great, I didnt realise Emio was getting a physical - I'll get that for sure

The screenshot image didnt grab me, but then as soon as I watched a few seconds of video im sold on it - very much looking forward to this one

@WhiteUmbrella I think the key takeaway is that Nintendo cant really please everyone. For me I love the Switch but I only play handheld, as at present my lifestyle only allows that. If Nintendo released a home console I wouldnt buy it as I simply wouldnt be able to use it.
The advantage we all need to take from their current concept is their game output - as they collapsed their handheld and console dev's into one it (should) mean more output/more chances for people to play a wider variety of games.
Before Switch I had 3DS and Vita - some great games on them, however I felt that big releases that appealed to me were few and far between - Metal Gear 3D, Killzone Mercenaries etc whereas with Switch I have had the pleasure to play some amazing games such as Witcher 3, Doom 2016, Mario Wonder, Luigi's Mansion 3 and currently really enjoying Ace Combat 7 to name but a drop in the ocean of games I've had the chance to play.
But this is definately a case of they cant please everyone, as I guess there are many many Nintendo fans who would love a dedicate home console from them, I'm just not one of them.

@Lizuka I was very surprised at the numbers too, I would have thought they would have been much higher - hopefully it survives long enough for people to enjoy it who currently are

I’m really happy with how this turned out. Was expecting it to be pretty blurry or maybe another Arkham Knight but was so pleasantly surprised when I first played. The fact they put the full game on cartridge too is great and justifies the higher price for me personally for the physical.

A little disappointed in this as I assumed there would be a clear horror element, something similar to Amnesia The Bunker

@OctolingKing13 my guess is it is included, they just need to enable it i.e. enabled=true to prevent people with early copies getting the jump on others

@SwitchVogel totally agree, I much prefer creativity like this over more of the same with some new additions. I think it helps the original keep its value - I hate to say it on a Nintendo site but Splatoon 3 is a game I feel this way about. I’ve tried so many times to get into it, but after playing so much of 2 I think I’m pretty burned out on the formula they have, even though for all intents and purposes 3 is the better game. Personally I think I’d have preferred a longer wait and have 3 on the next Nintendo console

I like they did something very different to the origional, as its feels like I can always go back to the origional and enjoy that for its own unique experience in the darkest dungeon world

Something that is a big win for me, is that the full game is on cartridge by the looks of it, no download was required when i started it up. I was worried it might have GB's worth to download, the dreaded 'Internet Download Required' message on front of the box.

@spacely_sprockets just got my copy and can confirm they are
That was in an SP mission, not campaign mind you - I imagine campaign is also

@Crono1973 it really is a great concept, I think they’d struggle where to go next, which I mean as a compliment to the design they have

The word usage is interesting there, 'successor model'. Unless its a translation issue, to me that seems like an acknowledgement of a 'Switch 2', not an entirely new console/concept i.e. a new model as a replacement of the old

Dino Crisis reveal would be nice

Cautiously looking forward to this however the visuals in Jurassic world evolution which frontier made were just ridiculously blurry in handheld mode that I need to wait to see how this one wends up before getting my hopes up

@Ooccoo_Jr Agree too - I used to be a PC player, recently took a look at steam and could just not believe how large some of the installs are for games now - how much crap/unused assetts there must surely be in there that bloats the package and degrades performance must be unreal
i.e. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 @ 149GB - what the.....

@DonierGunad For sure try it! Controls are tricky but stick with it!

I did like this on Switch but I found the controls left alot to be desired, im hoping 2 improves on this

@contractcooker I thought it looked about on par with what we saw with Metroid Prime Remastered. I imagine if this is a cross gen release the 'Switch 2' would have additional visual flourishes?

Really looking forward to this release, and so shocked its even a thing. As a big fan of the 1982 movie, I never got the chance to play this - looks like I finally will

@TrueBlueYoshi At this stage, I'd say theres a good chance of that happening which is fine

Glad theres a demo coming, as I dont know quite what to make of this from the trailer

@jesse_dylan I got really fatigued with the origional game, and cant see myself picking this up for the new path. As a new player however, I'd probably recommend going Path of Vengeance in-case you become fatigued with it like me.
Coincidentally, I cancelled my pre-order this morning, great reviews but the thought of playing through the game again, I just cant do it
Edit: Important side note for me - I've not played Persona 5, this review makes me really think I should be doing that rather than replaying SMTV

@Teksetter nice if it is, shows they care

@Mormel hoping so!

I hope they get the message and crack on with a dino crisis remake!

I'll pick up the physical of the first, I think it releases later this month, and have a play through of that

I think this would be better served on the next console? Civ 6 was great on switch, at least I really enjoyed it, but I can’t see how its successor would run well. Wonder if this is a placeholder announcement and they’ll just bump it to the next console nearer release, as Nintendo wouldn’t allow companies to announce for their new console yet

Such a shame, that background art had to be from The Thing when you see side-by-side. Hopefully it is their next project, else someone in marketting department got the images wrong
Edit: Actually it says it will be announced at IGN Live Friday, looking at the schedule for that it doesnt start until 9pm UK time so there could very much still be hope for The Thing being announced tonight

It doesnt seem that long ago that this, Bayonetta 3 etc were announced, a long wait and now here we are saying they released years ago - how time flies! Metroid Prime 4, where are you....

@Mattock1987 Played on Switch and Steam Deck and the difference is quite vast. If Switch is the only option then players should go for it, its a functional but ugly game - however if other options are available I highly recommend it played there

I think despite all these updates, my time with NMS has come to an end after about 20 hours. I feel thats enough for me and despite multiple attempts to try get back into it, I just find it boring now. Great they're still suppporting it like this though for all the fans out there, nice to see!

@Hoshiko Top tip I came across, a blusher brush! Great for dusting lego

@Farts_Ahoy Theres having to keep it clean/dust it too. I have a few Star Wars diaoramas and that can be a pain

I specifically mentioned the negativity of their policy on the franchise in my comments on the survey

@Poodlestargenerica I suppose they get a D- for effort in that atleast they put something on there . Would have been really nice having a proper physical of that collection

Likewise i've not had an issue with LRG. The massive bonus for me is that the whole game is on cartridge, what I really cant stand are physicals that release with a download required, I mean whats the point? - the metal gear physical still makes me sad
I also got some pysical games that otherwise might never have gotten physical releases like Alien Isolation and Doom Eternal, which is nice

Theres going to be 6 of them?! I only really remember 1
Oh, and Declasified on Vita

Would have been nice as a reversible cover that, similar to Metroid prime and advanced wars reboot camp

Wondering how much effort Netflix are putting into the show, what with it being cancelled after the next 2 seasons

This makes me really want Desert Strike/Soviet Strike/Nuclear Strike. I'd be happy with just Desert

@SalvorHardin I've not played much of TotK so dont know if its in there, but combat something like Dragons Dogma might be good for large bosses, where you can climb onto them and attack specific areas i.e. each large enemy has HP for each limb etc. Again not sure if something similar to that is already in there, but think it could work well to freshen it up
On top of that as an idea, if you could pick up heavy objects and hurl them at enemies for specific area damage, i.e. hurl a rock at a large enemys leg to cripple them and make them hobble to reduce their speed, making it easier to take them down

@PikminMarioKirby this is why I’m really looking forward to TTYD, as I did quite enjoy origami king bearing in mind it’s my first paper Mario. The characters and story writing I thought were great and I must say I think it’s my favourite Mario franchise. It did feel like it was too long though. Roll on the 23rd!