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Been so busy and focused on the hype of the Nintendo Direct that I totally forgot -- reviews and previews dropped for Shadow of the Erdtree at 15:00 today! And, at time of writing, this is currently sitting at 95 on Metacritic and 94 on OpenCritic. Time for gaming to have another conversation at the end of the year about whether or not a DLC/expansion can be considered for GOTY, I guess, because if we go purely off review scores and aggregates here - which, okay, isn't the most complete picture - Shadow of the Erdtree is the highest rated game of the year so far on both MC (beating Rebirth, which is on 92) and OC (again beating Rebirth, which is on 93). Anyways, I've got to round off Peace Walker first, but expect me back in this thread before Shadow of the Erdtree drops this weekend, because I've made a very, very stupid decision

Ah that's fair, thanks for clarifying -- I haven't played the original and neither has Damiani, so I thought there was a chance that some of these things might have been true of the original if not the GB or even the Super Famicom versions (let's just ignore that the mobile version is a thing ) I think you're right though, it seems like nights will bring about some nice visual changes, I'm really keen to see how the game looks at different times -- especially if there are differences in lighting/backgrounds in overworld battles depending on time of day?

That's my bad, typing on my phone faster than I can think -- apologies for the hype attack! I'll add a note that it's Four Swords

You say that, I say I've only got 5 months to catch up on all the other JRPGs I still haven't got to this year Meanwhile, @Hero-of-Time had this game Platinum'd yesterday

The fact that they did this here does make me ask – what the hell are they planning on holding back for Switch 2? Couldn't get those logos further apart unless you put them in opposite corners It's like when you're on holiday and you squabble with a sibling so you're sent to opposite sides of the tent

As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, a new golden Hyrule variant of the Switch Lite is due for release on the same day as Echoes of Wisdom -- 26th September. Being bundled in with NSO+Expansion Pack makes complete sense and is very smart -- I wonder if that gives us an idea of how Nintendo plan to avoid a price cut this holiday season?

Previews are dropping too?! EDIT: Just watched this, some interesting things to note -- • difficulty modifiers seems to be making a return. • expanded story with input from Yuji Horii. • modern save system, including auto-saves. • new tutorials. • classic sound effects return, as always. Different health options. • day/night cycle on overworld map. • mini medals are back baybeeeeeee. • some locales updated in line with the original vision not possible in the original release. • coffin follows you around.

A Link to the Past Four Swords Adventures and Metroid: Zero Mission are being added to GBA today, while Perfect Dark and Turok are being added to N64. EDIT: as pointed out by Glen below, this is Four Swords, not Four Swords Adventures! Edited to still show the speed of my fingers betraying me

We go Beyond -- in 2025!

PRIME 4? WTF ARE YOU DOING HERE?! BEYOND? BEYOND WHAT?! 2025!

Year of the JRPG keeps trucking on!

Well, it happened. Capcom have been really on top of it on Switch this gen! Also confirmed for PS4, XBO, Windows and Steam.

okay Nintendo okay you win already I wield NOW WHERE THE FRUIT BASKETS IS CHRONO TRIGGER YOU NUMPTIES

I don't care what you say Horizon anything being in a Nintendo Direct is WILD

That honestly could've closed most other Directs and conferences, and we're still going Needed Just Dance for a breather But yeah, Nintendo have already won

26th September?!?!?!?!

why isn't this one called The Legend of Link smh give my boy some love

Protag Zelda ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

WHAT?! Guess we now know what Grezzo have been up to! Looks delightful and that art! Zelda does what Link don't!

Another year, another (Mario) Party!

2D ZELDA?!?!?!

Doooooooooooooood Confirmed also for PS4 and Steam.

MvC collection? WHAT?! Maximillian Dood probably going wild rn

Timed Switch exclusive.

Oh it looks wonderful November 14th THE YEAR OF THE JRPG REIGNS SUPREME!