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They dipped their toe in the water with some of these things before (controlled flight in ORAS, a variety of moves to perform actions in Z-A) so I could see this building on that, but it's how far they want to take it that'll be the tell. It's more promising that they're not pushing it out the door this year and are taking (some) time with it at least.

Poncle, take all my time once again.

I hope it's good just so more people can enjoy the game. Elden Ring has grown to be one of my favourites, so if your only way of playing it will be on Switch 2, I hope it's as good as it can be.

I personally can't wait to play as Lonk and fly Chorizurd while fighting with my Pankachu.

@KeeperBvK Yeah, now with the 3rd game it still hasn't moved into 'endearing' status, I agree.

As a huge Pokémon fan, anything that uses the creature collecting mechanic automatically turns my head. I loved the first Stories on 3DS, I have the 2nd but I'm still to finish it, and this is going on my Switch 2 list for when I eventually get one.

These do seem very nice, I may get one now ahead of getting a Switch 2 to get maximum use out of it.

This game felt like playing a Pixar film, it's so good and the animation was super satisfying. Can't wait for the sequel.

@Megotchi I think more regional variants is absolutely the way to go. Easier than designing a whole new species, plus some older, perhaps less popular Pokémon might draw some new fans. I even thought recently that having the whole Gen 1 Dex but with different typings could be interesting, kind of like an alternate timeline take on the original adventures.

I do genuinely think there are too many Pokémon to even consider the other options seriously (for most casual players anyway) so I always fall back on my favourites. I'd love to have a game where I don't have that luxury, like in B&W, so I can find new 'mons to love (or at least tolerate until I can get the old reliables back in).

Umbreon was my only choice that won for it's generation, so I have to pick that one. It's also genuinely probably in my top 3 anyway.

Gecqua is pulling my attention initially, but it'll entirely depend on evolutions. If Pombon doesn't become something humanoid it could realistically be my pick as well.

I will be disappointed in Mr Windychu doesn't sound exactly like Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome.

I kinda get them having no online if they're not on the NSO service, otherwise they'd have to explain even more why it's not on the service if you need it to get full functionality anyway. I do, however, feel like they need to pick a route to take with this. How many other games are they going to release like this? For the cost of approximately half of an annual NSO + Expansion Pack subscription I can buy a single game? How much more am I going to have to pay to have a full collection of 'extra' GBA games as well as an annual subscription?

I gave my cardboard model a try earlier today. It's a fun novelty, how much use I'll get out of it I don't know, but it's cool to experience such an obscure piece of Nintendo history.

I played Smash with it as well, which is very challenging to keep track of, and will try BotW at some point.

@Pillowpants Yeah I did the first one but I've stayed out since, just go in once I know I can get all the ones I need without much effort.

At this point it's just easier and more time effective to wait until all previous mega stone rewards are available at lower ranks in a future season.

Not a massive Trek fan myself, but I tried the demo for this on PS5 and I enjoyed it. It feels like Star Trek-flavoured XCOM in its structure, which is no bad thing. Excited to see where the full game goes with the narrative.

I'm surprised (pleasantly) that it's coming to Switch 1 as well as 2. I have it on PS5 but I'd rather play in handheld, don't know why.

Oh boy. i can't wait to play the very similar but legally distinct (and devoid of all emotion) The Legend of Helga: Breath of the Mild!

Seriously though, who'd have thought that a tool that can easily, and lazily, recreate anything with the right prompt regardless of copyright, IP ownership or factual accuracy would be used in exactly that way by a large number of people. I am shocked.

@RupeeClock Exactly the same has happened to my local GAME as well (unless by coincidence it's the same one), this has been on the horizon for a long time and it was obvious Frasers Group wasn't going to prioritise its survival.

Only recently got the Nyxi Hyperion (the first version) and I do like it. It feels nice to play and the buttons are nice and chunky, but I have an issue with it disconnecting frequently in handheld. If this has ironed out that problem then I'll consider it when I get a Switch 2.

I'm throwing my guess in at "Remembrance"

Manic and Sonia from Sonic Underground please!

@JR150 I came down here to say the exact same thing.

As a Transformers fan I have no strong feelings about this. The brand has been going quite well for the last few years, so I'd imagine it's unlikely that'll change with a couple of new members of the board. (But if he can convince them to do a Nintendo collab I'd be there for it)

If I had the space and the money, all would be mine...gotta build 'em all!

I have no idea what I'd use them on but I really want to pick up another pair so I've got them ready. I saved a tonne getting BotW with these as a £60 game.

Thinking of the poor model they used. "Oh my god, my thumb really does look weird!"

I personally like the accented design over solid block colours, but I do wish there was more of the chosen colour on each side (button accents or analogue sticks or something) as you don't see enough of the colour in handheld.

Merry Christmas to all if you celebrate, and have a great day anyway to those who don't!

Damn, 55 is no age. RIP

I'm not interested in seriously competing in ranked battles, it's a pain for the mega stones that are being held behind it, but I've not found it too challenging/frustrating to get a few ranks and grab them in the following season. I'll be doing the same here for Chesnaughtite.

Brilliant, when I eventually get a Switch 2 that's another great game I'll already have to play.

I love it when games celebrate other games. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

It would make me beyond happy to see a new Divinity game, Larian pretty much have my complete faith with whatever they decide to do next.

Elden Ring has grown to become one of my favourite games of all time (and one of my most hated) so I hope this version at least is good enough for some more people to experience it properly. I'd always rather they delayed to improve than rushed to launch.

Duckie Welles! Johnny Silverwing! These look cool, probably won't try and get them, but still neat.

Happy Birthday NLife! I will give you the gift of continuing to visit you every day of my life!

I'm not even that excited for the game, but I might have to get this amiibo to go with my samus returns and dread ones, it looks so nice.

I am intrigued by this, a shame it'll have to wait if it is indeed skipping Switch 1, but I might have a 2 by then.

Definitely picking this up once I've finished 3, curse you neverending backlog!

@Stormcloudlive I was wondering about that too, like either it's free or it's not (and I count the aforementioned NSO games as not, seeing as you can't play them without paying money)

Year of Cream! Year of Cream!

@graviton I'm not saying I want them to ignore story completely, but if it's going to be there then they need to put more effort into it.

I absolutely do not mind when a smaller game or an Indie dev don't include VA, because there's normally a reason for it not to be added. But Game Freak keep putting so much emphasis on the story in the Pokémon games (even if nobody really cares about it) that it's just weird that it doesn't have any voices at all

My view on the Switch 1 version (the only one I'm playing due to not having a Switch 2 yet) is: it looks better than Arceus, and runs better than Scarlet & Violet. Which is enough for me to enjoy the game and not push me to feel I have to buy a Switch 2 yet.

@McMongoose I had one today that took at least 15 seconds to load properly, I thought it was just a particularly bad texture but it eventually loaded properly.

I'm playing the Switch 1 version and am definitely enjoying it. It's nowhere near what Game Freak should be putting out these days, but the gameplay loop and action battling have won me over somewhat.

Away from home this weekend and quite busy, but I've brough my Switch and have returned to Arceus before ZA comes out in a few days.