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I agree with @dazzybee that it’s currently not looking so great for the big Nintendo fans that supported Wii U. Really did hope there would be more in the way of brand new stuff hitting Switch soon. And while I picked up MK8DX and would almost certainly get a potential Smash 4 or Super Mario Maker port, there’s no other Wii U titles that I’d want to buy/play again on Switch. So yeah, with Kirby and the other stuff not really appealing to me, that basically means it’s just Mario Tennis on the horizon at the moment, and based on recent titles in the series that could unfortunately go tits up too. But like I said before, it’s great stuff for newcomers and I’m sure these Wii U rereleases will sell very well on Switch. Of course that also means less incentive for Nintendo to get original titles out there in a hurry, so I guess patience is in order once again.

Had a quick go on the demo, was curious to see how it would compare to the PS4 version. It seems pretty much identical to me (although it has been a while since I played it) apart from a lack of antialiasing, and it appears to run just as well. So yeah, looks like a great port. Just a shame the game has those issues I mentioned before, I could easily love this otherwise (and would’ve potentially double dipped on the Switch version) with just a few tweaks to the gameplay. Will probably keep the demo installed just to randomly build stuff, it’s more fun than the full game for me anyway.

This looks really nice, but no online play is a serious downer. Mind you, if the online from Kirby Battle Royale is anything to go by that might be for the best.

Good luck to anyone replaying this, that’s all I’ll say. Will be great for newcomers though, I kinda wish I’d never played it on Wii U now.

Never played this (Dark Souls II was my first souls game) so I’ll be keeping an eye on it for sure. This game will be so at home on Switch though, such a great fit for quick pick up and play die action.

Please be good. If the story mode is up to scratch, and they don’t mess up with online features then this could be a right classic. Fingers crossed.

Cannot wait for the update on this. Odyssey’s replayability is about to go through the roof!

Not bad. Great to see Mario Tennis returning with a story mode, really looking forward to seeing how that one turns out. The Super Mario Odyssey update looks like a right laugh, as does the Mario x Rabbids DK stuff. I got no interest in those particular Wii U ports, but it’s great that more people will now be able to experience them on Switch. Anyway, a decent enough mini direct. Definitely didn’t live up to the level of hype that was going down yesterday, but that was always going to be unlikely.

That hype thread on resetera is something else. Absolute insanity. NOA’s twitter winding everyone up is the icing on the cake.

I’ve put an obscene amount of hours into this game since it officially launched. Currently at level 50! And ditto on the My Nintendo points, still the best way to spend those. Really hope something from Pocket Camp will transfer over to the Switch AC game. Crafted furniture would be nice, or bells.

I wonder why they designed it like that. Obviously they want to avoid people accidentally powering down their Switch, but you’d think the standard hold down power for 3 or so seconds would be long enough to prevent that.

Cheers for the games last night, would like to have played more but I was seriously tired. Still wondering if I really did score a hat-trick in one of those games, or if It was a dream. That was definitely a much more enjoyable 2v2 experience though. You’ve really got to manage attack and defence well in that mode, much more opportunity to actually get the ball too, which is nice.

@Kav your Switch should power off if you hold down the power button for long enough. Mine has also frozen a couple of times and I remember having to hold down the power button for ages before it would actually do anything.

... I think it has crashed. Cheers for the games, was hilarious.

Thanks for the games earlier @Nicktendo, 2v2 probably wasn’t the best choice though, as you no doubt realised after witnessing my “skills”. Same goes for Hoops, was the first time I’d played that mode on Switch and only ever tried it once before that on PS4. Amazed this game doesn’t support video capture. Here’s hoping it’ll be patched in at some point. @Glen-i, I could join you for a few games at around 9:15.

THought it would be funny seeing as i’m slightly drunk already... And it was.

There's a chance I might be able to jump on for a few games of something here and there, but really can't say for sure. Hope you get some good games going though. And have a great new year!

Starting to get into this again now. Had a quick go on the PS4 version last night (right after playing it on Switch) and while it definitely looks a lot nicer, it actually feels somewhat slower in comparison. Not sure why, both versions run at 60fps... very weird. Also, this might be the only time that I actually prefer digital shoulder buttons for accelerating/braking in a "driving" game! Yeah, going back to the Dual Shock 4 for this felt really strange. Anyway, glad I finally decided to pick it up for Switch (especially as I'll no longer be able to play my PS+ version soon). The game is a blast regardless of platform, although I'm not sure about this trading malarkey they've added. That wasn't part of the game back when I was originally playing it, and I keep getting requests to trade, even though I only have like a hat and 1 decal.

My game of 2017 is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I had a good feeling about it early on... ...but didn't realise quite how significant is was going to end up being for me personally at that time. Long story short, had it not been for Breath of the Wild, I wouldn't have bought a Switch at launch, wouldn't have played many other games this year, wouldn't be typing this right now and... well, let's just say that it arrived for me at both the worst and best time possible, and as a result is one of the most important games I have ever played. Not just any game could've had the impact that Breath of the Wild did though, I mean it really is a masterpiece. From the beautiful atmosphere and its meticulous representation of nature, to the ingenious use of physics and unexpected gameplay mechanics, which are simply insane for an open world setting. The world feels truly organic and every journey would bring about new experiences and revelations. Every single session, now matter how long or short, felt like a bountiful adventure. I remember being blown away very early on by one of the puzzles in a shrine, or rather, how I managed to solve it (basically in a way which didn't at all feel like the intended method ). There was no video capture for Switch at the time, but I nabbed a screenshot of the puzzle in question: It was at this point I also realised that everyone who plays the game will likely get a completely different experience to everyone else. Sure, you can apply that logic to pretty much any game, but I think BotW definitely takes it to a whole new level. It's possible to bend the rules of the game in some truly wacky directions, to places the developers themselves probably hadn't even anticipated! There were many surprising solutions to problems throughout my entire playthrough and it made puzzle solving for someone like myself (i.e. a bit thick ) all the more enjoyable. Here's a recent example of my unorthodox style with the latest DLC... I just love the vast amount of creative possibility that is presented to the player in BotW, at times it's almost as if we're the ones designing the game as we play. And to create something with the scope of BotW, with that much potential variation is quite frankly astounding. Also, for a game from a series which more than anything sets out to tell a story, the commitment to ensuring it still offers high quality and compelling gameplay is something that I massively appreciate. At a time when games are increasingly becoming obsessed with presentation, narrative and zazz, often at the expense of gameplay, BotW is a wonderful example of exactly what makes video games such a great and unique form of entertainment in the first place. While I obviously disagree with anyone who didn't enjoy the game, I can at least understand some of the complaints, particularly from those who were perhaps expecting a more structured Zelda experience that's similar to the rest of the series. But I absolutely love how BotW returned all the way back to its roots on the NES, and gave Zelda fans of that specific era the chance to freely explore and embark on their very own adventure once again. So yeah, Zelda takes the top spot for me. As for everything else, in no particular order... Splatoon 2 - Amazing sequel. So much fun to play and evolving all the time. Super Mario Odyssey - Probably my favourite 3D Mario game since 64, astonishingly good. Yakuza Kiwami - Brilliant game. Plays great, looks awesome and is truly hilarious. Yakuza Zero - It's Yakuza... set in the 1980s... nothing else to say. ARMS - Fantastic fighter. Simple to pick up, yet quite a bit of depth to it. Miitopia - Super entertaining. Perfect 3DS swan song for me. Honourable mentions to (some of these weren't 2017 but new to me)... Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Downwell, Golf Story, Thumper, DOOM, and probably Master Blaster Zero actually, currently playing that and really enjoying it.

Ended up nabbing Rocket League. It’s an impressive port but definitely a pretty big downgrade from the PS4 version I’m used to. The physics occasionally go a bit mental too, but other than that it’s still lots of fun. And on the plus side I can finally play this game without the accompanying sound of PS4 fans going completely crazy. Looks like I’ve got a lot of catching up to do though.

This still going on? I’m up for some games.

Did I mention that I'm terrible at the game? Because I am. This is probably still my greatest Rocket League achievement: And I'm not sure how much of that I planned, probably not much.

Bought Blaster Master Zero and Mighty Gunvolt Burst yesterday have been really enjoying them so far! Blaster Master Zero in particular has been highly entertaining. For some reason (probably all of that Christmas wine ) I couldn't stop laughing at the various sound effects from all the different shot types! Fast forward to today and I'm actually able to play it without constantly cracking up, those sound effects are bloody awesome though. Still undecided about Rocket League seeing as I played a lot of it on PS4, but still have some time to decide. Anyone know if the sale will still be running on Thursday afternoon when they update the eShop? Wondering if they might add some new deals...

Finished it the other day. The last boss was tricky for me, even on Easy Mode! Got there in the end though, here's a cool moment I captured from the fight: Did a bit of exploring afterwards with the new power-up. Not sure if I'll ever make it to 100%, but will certainly keep coming back to it every so often to try and find more secrets, also to check out the upcoming DLC too!