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I think this ended up being far more niche than Nintendo was anticipating. Almost every department store where I’m at still has an abundance of them in their display case.

Personally, I bought one because the package and device design is beautifully done, but I’ve played it for maybe 15 minutes.

It was a cool concept, but the requirement of space and specific conditions were too steep to invest in. (Looks over at my minimally used LABO kits 😒)

@Wavey84 yeah, I played it, but only at a Toys R Us kiosk as a young teen. I remember it being mind-blowing (and a bit confusing) for me at the time. I loved the design though and was particularly looking forward to seeing it remade...until it was remade.

Wow. Reading all these comments I’m shocked how many people thought the Remake was good. Even after all the updates I thought the game was all-out bad. It has the “honor” of being the first Switch game that I uninstalled after completion just to get fully away from it.

@Juga that’s actually a really interesting point, and likely a peak into my own psychology as I buy “decent” games to bide my time until the next proper release.

And on that note Nintendo, I ain’t buying Skyward Sword again!

I think this documentary could be particularly interesting because it seems it’s not just a praise-piece. If it’s as critical as it seems, I’m even more enthused about it.

I liked it during my play through ten years ago, but as the trailer rolled yesterday all I could think was how I was glad to have it behind me. Zero drive to play it again.

On top of that, I find it near insulting that they’re going for a full 60 bucks knowing how devoted us Zelda fans are. Not this time for me.

@GC-161 hrmmm, children born after WW2 were products of the baby boom, hence boomers. But maybe I missed a dry joke 🤔

Also, that video was hilarious. (Though the twist ending killed a bit of momentum)

I actually love the Japanese cover. My only 2 qualms are #1–the added perspective on the text (would look great if it looked like it was actually setting on the grass). #2–bump up the size of Mario by a few degrees.

Otherwise, I think it’s one of the most original covers I’ve seen.

I guess you could call it “Banal” Wonderland, eh 😏

I feel like Nintendo already has me by the balls with my enthusiasm for their games, I refuse to fully submit and chase their tchotchkes too.

I was starting to think the one here in Columbus Ohio was a front for something illegal as I was trying to figure out how they managed to keep staying around. Always appreciated their retro signage.

Passion projects like this always impress me with the volume of craftsmanship and technical know-how.

What’s more, I like this creators humble attitude admitting “the battery life sucks, and it’s uncomfortable to hold”.

Good job, fella 👏👏👏

@KingBowser86 not sure if you came up with the title “Switch Up” but I totally dig it. It’d be a perfect zinger name for an iterative upgrade 👌

To anyone who has ever used Adobe After Effects, this game looks like they made one “doll” version of every character/ enemy then used the puppet tool for all of the animation.

I want to be excited about it because I appreciate the series, but I don’t see enthusiasm or money being put onto the screen this time.

I fully agree with this article. I just caught my first Stringfish the other day and let out a relieved yell!

Oddly, the Walking Stick was my most difficult bug catch. I botched one catch and it was WEEKS before I saw another. By the time I was approaching it my hands were shaking.

Wow.... mental note for the future: don’t buy Nicalus published games!

I put 9-10 hours into Tako before just getting confused as all hell where I should go. The fact that the creator MADE the fixes and the publisher won’t implement them until it’s sold X amount is ice cold. That patch could literally salvage my opinion on the game and I could then give it positive word of mouth 😑

Saw Ghost N’ Goblins headline, was pumped, saw trailer, enthusiasm took a dive. It just looks second rate...

Just checking in to see if Pikmin 3 was still on the list, and alas, it has sailed. Decent li’l run it had though.

Very tempted, and want to support the game because I dig the character designs so much. But every single one of my unplayed games in my backlog is a point-n-click. Literally 5-6 games 😅

I remember thinking when the trailer first dropped that the game looked a bit dismal. It’s a shame too because the brighter screenshot really makes the whole thing way more appealing.

Like others, I’d prefer the collection, at the very least just to take up a single icon, but in this release format I’ll likely only purchase Runner.

The only hiccup I encountered, and maybe it was a strange design choice, is that some creatures get logged into the Piklopedia by encountering them, while others need to be taken back to the onion. Kind of odd.

On that note, wish the Piklopedia was a bit more robust like Pikmin 2’s. Namely, the image of the creature is too small to appreciate and inspect.

This game has been a surprise delight for me. My first instincts was that it was a speed running competition, but it really rewards you for defeating enemies with combos and finesse. I’m hooked.

Keep it up you adorable flower Pikmins! I’m convinced 80% of the people who play that game will become passionate fans like us other Pik-enthusiasts! 🌸

Hoping the Pikmin series finally gets the recognition it deserves this time around. The creature design and ambiance really is magic.

The update that it may cause motion sickness translates to “it WILL cause motion sickness” for me. 😑. I bought the Labo VR and couldn’t play it more than 2-3 minutes at a time before retiring the whole pile.

Anything that reminds me that Nintendo cares even one iota about Pikmin is a refreshing piece of news.

Wow, the comments section for Pikmin 3 are still full of the same price-shock outrage as when the game was announced three months ago. 😑

As a Pikmin fan I just want the game to sell well so the series gets the fan base it could have!

And concerning the article itself, I think those commercials do a great job of showing off the creatures and the world from interesting angles. Perhaps thanks to the new photo mode 🤔

Thoroughly enjoyed these when they came out. Particularly seeing the characters so well rendered and playful. Would be thrilled if it ever became a mini series 🤩

Shows what an old man I am. Besides the Stand By Me reference I was just thinking what the heck is happening in this flashy deluge of images 😳

I don’t know about this situation in particular but if you’re only quoting one or two employees on a huge team you’re not getting an accurate portrayal. Any workforce involving creatives is gonna have a few (possibly many) frustrated employees who don’t feel like their talents are being “fully utilized” and can be particularly sensitive/emotional/pious when their work and ideas has to be rejected or revised.

This one stood out to me but I was concerned that I might just dig the aesthetic and not the gameplay. Glad to hear it plays well.

Like others mentioned, will wish-list it and get it after it’s patched.

Hope the US gets some neat li’l bonuses. I’m buying the game either way, but how sweet would a Bulborb figurine be 🤩

@Kev_Morrison I think the confusion is AC the second best selling game in Japan behind Pokémon red/green/blue (considered one game, but 3 separate SKU’s ) and then they go on to mention Animal Crossing is the best selling SKU of all time in Japan.

I miss E3 because it was a GUARANTEED time and place for information. With Nintendo’s obsession to surprise at random I liked having that one time slot knowing they’d have to be present and vocal.

@Timmytron Whoa man! He makes a few choices you disagree with and you choose that to sum up your entire opinion of a person??! That’s ridiculous. Your comment is unnecessarily harsh.

I think Nintendo just inadvertently created a “Micro Direct”, that hardly even qualified as a mini.

@SPL64 sorry man. Looks like this is Nintendo partners, so almost definitely nothing 1st party. This Mini Direct is a crumb for a hungry crowd.

Not complaining though, as it is at least a crumb. Hope it leads to some actual bread later in the week 🤞

Fun quiz! 20/21 because it’s been a while since I played the oracle games. Corrected my mistake when the Seasons question came around.

I like how Ken looks like an angry woman from the suburbs 😂

That European one hurts my brain 😖

Started playing around midnight last night. Took a Nook ticket to an island and was catching sharks like gangbusters! 2.5 hours later I had every new sea fish including 8 Great Whites and many huge river fish—it was ridiculously fun!

Since I’m all about museum completion and playing without time travel I’m genuinely excited at the beginning of each month to find new fish and bugs. June is gonna be a banger for fish!!

Impressive what the game has gotten me riled about.

So it seems me and one other person appreciate City Connection 😂.

No joke, that game is in my top 10—and that’s not even nostalgia talking. I only recently discovered it in the past five years. To me it’s a great zippy arcade game 🕺🏼

And a note to first time Rygar players: there’s a leveling up system that the instructions likely won’t mention. Knowing that makes the game waaaay more manageable ✌️

Rygar’s my jam! Try to play through it ever few years.

Even though this update will be underwhelming for some, that game alone makes this an ace update for me👌

Had one good week with turnips playing with friends. Felt good, so I tried doing it a second week with twice as much cash. Aaaand come Saturday night the Nook kids were offering me 35 a turnip and Nintendo’s online services were down. Lost a tidy heap of bells.

Back to fish and bugs for this simple man 👨‍🌾

As much as I enjoyed this game, I just can’t get riled about the DLC. My brain just doesn’t associate Luigi’s Mansion with multiplayer 🤷‍♂️

Very close to purchasing once this update goes live. Of course if they couple that with a sale I’ll be easier to sway 😏