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@Citano I just watched the Japanese one and, if that was the one shown in the West, I would have been much more satisfied. Seems like there was just much more content in it.

Underwhelming but it was as advertised. Hoping for an actual direct soon. Because there is very little on the horizon for the rest of the year.

10 minutes is really short. My expectations are really low but, at this point, any news is welcome...

I had low expectations. Ubisoft managed to go below them; that takes some doing.

News on Gods and Monsters would be great. Always have low expectations with Ubisoft but you never know.

I wish that Sega would do something dreamcast related instead of releasing the same arcade games over and over again..

I have a feeling this will be one I buy and it will sit on my shelf for many, many months.

I was amazed that my copy came in the post on Friday. This sort of stuff doesn't usually happen to me so glad to get in early. Still would have been happier if 1& 2 came first.

The fake direct is very checklisty. I don't like it.

I'm not against mobile gaming but happy to see Nintendo focus on console gaming. It is a shame that Dragalia Lost has flopped though, as I think it is wildly enjoyable.

EA seems to be leaning big into cross-play; they mentioned it dozens of time during their event. I like the idea of more Switch games, of course, but if it's all just going to be legacy editions and old ports (at high prices), they might not make the money they crave and then end up blaming Switch owners for not buying their games. We'll see when Fifa 21 Legacy Edition comes out I guess.

Glad it's good. It's not for me but I hope the Sword and Shield fans get what they can out of this.

So, is the story mode just dance battles?

Looks like BOTW x Assasins Creed which is a mix I could definitely sign up for.

Considering how good 51 games is, I understand the compromise but Mario Party does seem a little unloved considering it is a 'Mario' game.

It probably deserved the buzz in Japan but as soon as the story went worldwide, disappointment was inevitable.

@BenAV The gamexplain review scared the heck out of me but after watching about 5 others, it seems like it was a bit over the top. Opinions and all that are fine but it seems like an outlier more than anything. Very relieved.

The real question is have they created new assets for the wild area(s) or are they the same recycled trees as before. Mildly excited for this though.

It isn't true but I like their energy.

Struggling with the hitting mechanics but all in all, a properly fun game. I actually like the cartoony aesthetic so I imagine it is a taste thing more than anything else.

@Anti-Matter It will never, never, never happen but I would kill for Ratchet and Clank on the Switch.

@Anti-Matter In the UK it is Good Friday; a bank holiday which essentially means our weekend starts today.

Lost interest after the April's Fools farce. Be great if it was something worth waiting for but, we'll see.

The game is solid. However, I wish they would release a game that followed the story more closely. An arena fighter would be perfect due to One Piece's diverse character roster. As my favourite anime, I really want an amazing game instead of just an okay one. Well, the reason they don't is because fools like me keep buying the okay ones.

It wasn't funny. It wasn't entertaining. You don't announce a joke in advance. That's just stupid.

@carlos82 I have actually found the online to be great and have little-to-no problem with it. Online multiplayer is not something I usually indulge in so I was pleasantly surprised.

I know what I'm spending my student loan on now. :L

I would have liked a big Nintendo announcement to tide us over but the smaller announcements and ports are definitely nice. Probably get most of them. The board game one looks surprisingly wonderful.
However, ending on the Pokemon DLC seemed like a mistake. It seemed like the Direct was building up to a big reveal and then it just fell flat. Still a pleasant surprise.

I could write a paragraph moaning but I'll buy them regardless. :L

@MsJubilee As much as I would love an open-world anime game to experience the story as immersively as possible, it just isn't cost-effective. It is easier for the companies to churn out the anime fighters (arguably, still good games with a large roster). One Piece World Seeker is an example of a different style anime game that bombed as well. We may need to wait a while for a different style of game or just appreciate what we have (One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is something a little different but even still)...

Maybe some short reviews of indie titles. Not everything is going to be game of the year but reviews of bad/ average games are just important as reviews of great games.

Looks interesting but wait for a heavy sale I think. The idea of a funeral score genuinely draws me in and makes me want to play.

You know the game is free, right? It is an okay game but to call it a scam because of OPTIONAL microtransactions seems to be a bit of a stretch. It's nice to see mobile games being consistently updated. I'm primarily a console gamer but there is nothing wrong with the concept of mobile gaming.

Never heard of the series before but I want it. I want it so much.

Anyone know how long the demo is?

Don't care how similar it is. It looks like a fun game. The story and combat looks sufficiently different enough for me to justify purchasing it (providing there are no dreadful bugs of course).

@Wexter I completed the Golden Deer route (and started down the path of all the others) and was left unsatisfied. There are so many parts of the story that undermine the overall message. One complete storyline would have tied the threads together better in a game that is pretty much flawless in every other area (the gameplay is superb). I was just holding out for a single route as it feels like every route (played in isolation) is missing something. DLC probably won't help this but it is always nice to dream. I am glad you like the game but I really don't think it is finished 'story-wise'. The fact you have to play through 4 storylines to get the 'complete picture' just doesn't click with me like it does with others. I am just hoping the next instalment goes back to the one route method (although I doubt it).

A shame but sort of expected. I really wanted this to be good but performance issues are pretty much a deal-breaker for me. :/

If this gives us a proper, complete ending, I am in. If not, I might give it a miss. Hopefully, they use the story to tie up the loose ends and improve on what they had. Not a fan of three houses but the dlc deserves a shot.

I played the demo. Very impressed with the art style and the quality of life changes that they have made. I would have preferred a remake of the sequel or a new game but I will take another quality game on the Switch with pleasure.

If the games are good, price doesn't matter. If its shovelware, then maybe the games making it on the system (Santa Tracker/ Bingo) need to be filtered a bit.

I hope AO tennis 2 gets a review. I won't buy without once considering BigBen's track record is a bit iffy.

Irritated. I understand the decision. I get it that the game sold well and there is opportunity there. I didn't enjoy Sword and Shield but gave the benefit of the doubt because they are getting used to new hardware. But to put content that longtime fans are used to getting for free (all pokemon/ national dex debacle) and locking areas behind a paywall seems like a stupid move that is going to divide the fanbase even further. Yes, it's still Pokemon. Yes, people will still pay for it. You could even make a case that this will make the next game better due to the extra work they are putting in. But, how many times can you give them the benefit of the doubt. For a game with trees that look dreadful and pretty average graphics across the board, paid DLC is tough to take

The only good news in that 20 minutes as far as I am concerned. Feeling a little smug about predicting this to be fair.

Spinoff title; Mystery Dungeon announced either for switch or maybe mobile. Prediction. Better than adding anything to Sword and Shield

My favourite game of all time; let alone the decade. Blows Three Houses out of the water.

If it's patched and the performance issues are fixed; I will definitely buy it. However, no real excuse with performance issues considering Witcher 3 runs beautifully on the system.

Well. I'll watch it. My guess maybe a spinoff series (Mystery Dungeon at a guess) might get a mention. MAYBE DLC for sword and shield, but damn, I hope not.

Either the controls don't work or that guy is dreadful at driving games...

Instead of a remaster, I think it really needs a reimagining. Sonic Adventure was great for its time but I think, to bring it up to 2020 game standards, they might have to do something a little different to avoid disappointing fans (again). Reworking the Knuckles sections comes to mind.