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I still reckon we'll be getting a "DX" version of Smash Wii U+3DS on Switch, rather than a brand new title. I'd love to play Smash Run again though (especially on TV) as even with the larger 3DS XL screen it was tricky for me to keep track of everything going on in that mode, would also love it if they added online play to it. Hopefully they give the custom stage creator a substantial overhaul too, as it has always felt like a bit of an afterthought. With a few improvements to the editor and less memory restrictions it could be something very special indeed. If they could massively increase the options available for customising the look of stages that'd also be great. I had loads of fun creating and playing custom stages on the Wii U version.

Version 5.1 is available now. Version 5.1 Added new “Gallery” feature. Unlock amazing illustrations using in-game currency, or by fulfilling certain conditions. Added new badges. Added badges earned when certain pairs of fighters rack up battles together. Added badges earned by repeatedly using each ARM. And so many more! New additions to Party Crash. ARMS Labs have manufactured the ultimate version of Hedlok. It will appear only in Party Crash. ARMS Labs have thought up some new Bonus Periods. Look out for them! If a featured fighter is losing by more than 1000 points in the current lobby, the bonus for using them will increase from 1.5x to 2x. Time for some comebacks! Added “Tournament Mode.” A mode made for tournaments with all ARMS unlocked. When in Tournament Mode you will be unable to play other modes such as Grand Prix or Ranked Match, and you won’t receive badges or in-game currency. Records will also not be recorded. You can switch between Normal Mode and Tournament Mode on the Top Menu by holding in the R Stick and pressing L and R. Fixed an issue where Dr. Coyle’s extra ARMS would not fire correctly. Fixed an issue where the Ramram would stop moving in mid-air. Fixed an issue in Skillshot, where the Tribolt would fail to return after punching.

Don't think I'm going to be able to resist buying this game for much longer. The hype is killing me! Even without being able to play online I know I'd still really enjoy it as I actually like the single player aspect of MH, and always found it super rewarding defeating the more difficult monsters without any assistance. Picked up NieR: Automata recently though, and still working my way through that, then got Shadow of the Colossus on the way, so will probably have to be towards the end of February. But then Yakuza 6 is out in March! Arrrrgh! Too much going on. BTW, Nice to see you posting here again, @Hero-of-Time and enjoying MHW of course.

So I decided to dig up my old (and very unreliable) capture device and have another go at making a highlight vid: Will try to do more whenever I can (and my DVR is behaving ) but can't promise it'll be a regular thing like before. Hope you lot enjoy it anyway. IN! for tomorrow BTW.

Some clips from last night:

I'm pretty gutted they're shutting it down already, not that I still use Miitomo (haven't posted anything on it in ages actually) but I was hoping that its fantastic Mii customisation would become a permanent feature of Miis and My Nintendo going forward. There are so many clothing items available in Miitomo and I put together loads of different outfits for my Mii on there, I loved how those changes would then carry over to the My Nintendo website and Super Mario Run. I remember a few months back even spotting my Miitomo customised Mii on the Switch in the parental control section of the settings! Although it was only for a short while before changing back to the standard Mii outfit, they must have just been testing it. Anyway, will be a real shame if that stuff ends up dying along with Miitomo as they clearly put a lot of effort into it, and it would've been a great way to further customise avatars on Switch.

Here you go:

I got a shot if he didn’t.

Excellent stuff, so glad this is back. Good games everyone, lots of highlights already.

Where all the INs at?! Come on people!

So are we still expecting a standard Nintendo Direct by the end of the month/February? I saw some speculation around the net suggesting that could be the case. Wish the last mini Direct would’ve revealed something about Animal Crossing. Playing Pocket Camp on a daily basis has got me seriously hyped for a Switch version! So yeah, really don’t want to have to wait until E3 for info on that game.

I hope the update for this is early February (the 1st would be good ) as it looks like a right laugh. Thinking this hide and seek mode could also help me find the last few purple coins I’m still missing in some of the worlds.

Yeah, this pay to play online malarkey is an unfortunate development in the console side of the industry, really didn’t expect Nintendo to follow suit, but I suppose it was inevitable. I didn’t renew my PS+ subscription this year, as the free games are mostly terrible these days, but now that it has expired It’s made certain games in my PS4 collection pretty much useless, stuff like Overwatch and Street Fighter V. Not to mention severely lowered my desire to get Monster Hunter World. Might try to bring my PC up to scratch and start buying any online focused 3rd party games on there instead.

Yep, there’s no other game like it. Not that I’m aware of at least. The way they effortlessly switch between comedy and drama in the Yakuza series is incredible. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on Yakuza 6 in March.

I’m gonna guess £250+ i.e. way too much. Still rocking a 32 gb card in my Switch and not had to delete anything yet. My library is all digital too, apart from Zelda. Will probably upgrade to a 256gb at some point this year.

Cardboard is actually surprisingly strong, especially if the object in question has been well designed: Knowing Nintendo’s attention to detail and quality control, I don’t think there will be much to worry about with LABO. The stuff shown in the trailer looks very solid indeed.

Love it. Reckon it's going to earn Nintendo some serious brownie points too, what with it being both environmentally friendly and educational. It's amazing how this really dips into their past as a toy manufacturer and brings back concepts from unreleased games as well, it's like the stuff they were making in the 60's and 70's. Genius.

Here's another classic for you to enjoy:

Yeah, that aspect of the game was great and ridiculously addictive, going to be a really good fit for the Switch. I've no plans to get the Switch version though, so our rivalry will have to wait until the next original DKC game comes out.

Amusing moment from the Splatfest: I love this game.

Team Action here, should be on at the start (3pm), as usual. Loving the new stage on this BTW, some nice little details in there and the layout is pretty cool too.

Shame there’s no Switch version though, I really struggle to go back to 3DS now.