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I mean, good for them, but it's not what I'm looking for personally.

I'd be more interested in Temtem if it wasn't trying to focus on being an MMO.

They really don't, you would not believe the amount of times I've had a parent ask me where they can find a game like Smash Bros on the app store, only for me to explain that I don't have some elaborate setup that plays mobile games on a TV; it's a Switch and 8 controllers. Whether it's because they've never really seen a console or it's because the Switch looks kinda like a tablet, I'm not sure. But they do get impressed when they see their kids come together to play Mario Kart, Super Mario Party, Smash and so on, mostly because to them, those games look at least more engaging than a lot of the junk you see on phones. The rise of mobile gaming is definitely the biggest factor, but I think some of the blame lies on the better accessibility of online gaming these days. Stuff like Roblox is so easy to access and play with your friends that traditional same-room gaming has only dwindled over time. Don't get me wrong, online gaming is great, especially when you have a good community available. But it's never going to be a perfect replacement for sitting in front of a TV with other people laughing at what just happened to that unlucky schmo on Mario Party. The difference between then and now is that kids today have more options, and the easier one is more appealing. It's not their fault though, they just need a knowledgeable adult to show them that hey, 8-Player Smash is loads of fun.

The real question is which Yoshi is more adorable? And there's only one correct answer.

I mean, it's gone through and the Tories have a majority, most of the media don't need to fight their corner any more. Oh, and Brexit ain't happening in less than a week, we've only just started.

In an attempt to post here more often, I'm gonna post links to any reviews I do here. Shut up! It's efficient! Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore N-Europe Review by me.

@Aneres11, Route 8 or 10 is the way to go. They're kinda rare though. 5% chance of appearing. Or if you're feeling lazy, I'm back from the community centre and can just breed one if you want.

Yep, it is.

Folders, eShop music and Themes. Basically, the 3DS features really.

No, and I'm glad you asked. Let me give an example. Once Feburary rolls around, I'll announce the pairings for that months SMK matches. So, just as an example... Feburary Fixtures Glen-i VS Dcubed RedShell VS S.C.G BowserBasher VS Drahkon Something like that, it'll then be up to each pair to organise when they'll both be available to play their 3 GP's. Because Super Mario Kart only supports 2 people, it should be easier to have each pairing play when it's most convenient to them. Oh, and just as a heads up, if there is an odd number of people for this, I'll bow out. I don't mind. Once they finish their 3 GP's, they send proof of the results to me. Preferably with the little P1 and P2 icons on the left to show who is who. And then in March, I'll shuffle the pairings around and we do it again. I want to aim for everyone being able to face each other at least once before the end of the year.

Seperate Leagues. So your performance in the Super Mario Kart League won't affect your score in the Mario Kart 8 League.

Our session on Kirby Super Star was relatively smooth, so you're welcome to try the SMK League. The more, the merrier. I'm sure if you stay close to your router and aren't using Wi-Fi in McDonalds, it should be fine.

First League Night: 30th January 8pm Room 1: @BowserBasher is host @Glen-i @RedShell @S.C.G @BowserBasher And with that, the thread is open. Everyone will need to confirm to me if they want to be on the Always IN! list. I recommend reading the opening post, as the Champion's Bonus has been tweaked and there is a new Loser's Gambit Bonus in play. And if you want to take part in the Super Mario Kart League, make sure you tell me so as well. Sign Up Now!

What is the Super Mario Kart League? This is an alternate, less frequently occuring League that will run alongside the main League. The key difference is that this will take place in the classic SNES game, Super Mario Kart. It will take place over 11 nights throughout the year starting from Feburary. You can find the thread for this League here.

It's the Mario Kart League 2020! What is the Mario Kart League? Simply put, it's a weekly meet-up of N-Europe members to play some Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and then shout at each other afterwards. I suppose we could also find out who the best racer is as well. The League is split up into two halves throughout the year. How do I sign up? Post a comment declaring yourself IN! for each week that you'll be able to play. League Nights generally take place every Thursday at 8pm (GMT). Please try to enter the room 15 minutes before that time if possible. If you have declared yourself IN! but then can't make a night, please inform me on this thread before the league night starts. People who frequently pull a no-show with no notice may be penalised. There is an "Always IN!" List for people who don't want to bother declaring themselves IN! every week. Please mention me (@Glen-i) in this thread if you want to be in this list. What do I need to know about League Nights? There are generally two types of League Nights. Player's Choice nights allow players to freely choose what vehicle they use and what tracks are played on. Even though you can choose the track on these nights, please try your best to not choose a track that has already been raced on that night. No-one wants to do Rainbow Road 12 times. Theme Nights dictate a specific vehicle setup and track order that must be followed. Each night consists of 3 GP's, making for a total of 12 races. Please allow 45 to 60 minutes of your time to take part. It is advisable that you add mine and @BowserBasher's friend code before taking part. (Glen-i - 3034-9087-7910 BowserBasher - 8313-9234-5620) How are the points calculated? After each GP, the points you earned will be recalculated by me using this formula. (Total points divided by Number of Players multiplied by 12) Your grand total is divided by the number of GP's you've taken part in, giving you an average score that will determine your placing in the league. This means that even if you miss a night, your score will not be affected, but your placing may change depending on changes in other people's scores. In GP's that utilise Battle Mode, the points you earn are determined by your place, not the amount of points you got. If your total attendance is below 50% at the end of a League, your score will be discounted from the final results. What are Team Nights? Once a month starting from Feburary, there will be one night where the players will be split into two teams. On these nights, two players will be designated the Team Leaders. Everyone else should send me a Private Message saying what team they want to be in. Your choice must remain secret. If one team has way more members than the other, I will ask the leaders to choose who gets moved to the other side. Your points are still mainly determined by your placing, so you still want to come in 1st. The team that has the highest total score on each GP will get an extra 10 points. What is the Champion's Bonus? In each GP, beating the 2017 Mario Kart League Champion, RedShell, will earn you 5 points. Beating the 2018 and 2019 Champion, Glen-i, will get you 10 points (Except RedShell, who will get 5 points for pulling that off) Beating both of them will get you 15 points. This bonus doesn't apply on Team Nights. What is the Loser's Gambit? Starting from the second night onwards, the current lowest placed player can take part in the Loser's Gambit. I will ask this player to nominate another player in secret that they think they can beat. If they beat their chosen player in a GP, they will get bonus points. However, the lower the chosen player is in the league the less points they'll be worth. Any other Rules I should know about? Theme Nights must be followed. However, if you don't have the right vehicle part, let me know as soon as possible. I will try to find an alternative part that has the same stats. During Player's Choice nights, please do not choose a track that has already been raced on that night, it's only polite. Do not rage quit, if I start to notice people "disconnecting" regularly, you may be penalised. If you do disconnect, rejoin the room as soon as possible. You will earn one point for that race. But I'd be willing to discount that GP's score if it would result in lowering your average score. But don't take the mick. Be aware that discounting a GP will affect your total attendance. Remember to let me or the host know if you can't make the night as soon as you can. Have fun! And feel free to show off your hilarious (Or skillful) moments with the Switch video capture! Theme Night Suggestions If you have a suggestion for a Theme Night, please send me a PM with the details and I'll try to implement it. Thanks to @RedShell for the new logo!

Good games all! Next week, Byleth will be out, so expect way too many Swords. Also expect way too many Spears, Axes and Bows. Cuphead costumes welcome.

My win was so flash, the screen couldn't handle it and reversed!

I got kicked out of the spectate, but it says you're still playing, are you? EDIT: Guess you were, weird...

Room's open now.

Quick Powder has the same speed boosting effect as Choice Scarf, except for the fact it doesn't lock you into a move. Which frees your Choice Scarf up to use with a different Pokémon. Amazing, right? The downside is that it only works for Ditto. Good thing Ditto is amazing with a speed boost. I believe some wild Dittos hold them. Have a Pokémon with the Super Luck ability (like Unfezant) in the front of your party to double the chances of finding one. Yeah, I'd be up for another Galar only test run at 5.

Stamina Smash tonight at 8pm.

Yeah, I know, right? It's a Luigi game.

Go back to the Title Screen, let it run, thank me later.

Wow, that's the first time I've ever heard of Beat Up not being utter crap. If they didn't have a full team of shinies, I'd respect them. Man, that's inspired. But just off the top of my head, An Imposter Ditto with Quick Powder would really ruin the Lucario's day. Because the Lucario has to get attacked for the boost to happen, it can't use a Focus Sash. Lucario is weak to Fighting moves, and seeing as any Physical based Lucario will have Close Combat, there isn't much it could do. And then the Ditto becomes the unstoppable monster. Lucario has decent speed, but it's not unassailable. A good Sweeper with the right move can take it down, no matter how crazy it's Attack is. For example, Charizard is a great counter to Lucario, not to mention Excadrill, and seeing as it's a Doubles Battle, it'd struggle against Glass Cannons. Get two of those Pokémon out and there wouldn't be much the Lucario can do. Well, unless it has Extreme Speed or Bullet Punch, but it Dynamaxed, so priority moves do nothing. Failing that, Roar or Haze would put a dampener on that strategy, resetting the Lucario's stats. Or if you saw that Beat Up strategy coming, you could pre-emptively block it with Weezing's Neutralising Gas ability.