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Even though I know what he means with these, it still sort of sounds like it'd be a criminal offence to hook up the (official) N64 to play Smash Bros. 64 (official cart) with the old (official) banana yellow N64 controller. Just wouldn't be an official Nintendo CRT telly I suppose.

⚔️ ⚔️Probably closer to seven for me. I'll see if a game's going and jump in if there's a spot for me to noob around before Mario Kart. After the three Mario Kart GPs I'll be done getting humbled for one night.

Nice to get confirmation on this coming out of JP. Looks like a ton of fun. Young Girl @ 0:16 sounds like Colette from Tales of Symphonia. Selling your two playthroughs a bit short there. @Happenstance there's a demo on Switch for Ys IX so might be the same for Steam if you want to see how it feels. Also, consider Baten Kaitos I & II.

Hoping the forum stays online long enough to see the Wimby 2024 theme.

Just getting in. Every time I've checked this week it's been Error 500 Connection Refused but since I saw on N-E the forum would be down I knew you were up to something. Looking good. Will the classic theme be making a return or have themes moved? Going to need sunglasses if not. This is how the entire forum becomes a General Diary thread and a Gaming Diary thread.

Excluding demos and game trials, here's my half-time check-in before the end-of-year stats thread comes around. Ordering by last played, I'm guessing where December became January. Monster Hunter Rise (back on it to get the Sonic stuff) Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (purchased and finished) RingFit Adventure Super Mario Maker 2 Animal Crossing / 3D World / Mario Odyssey / Mario Wonder (fired up to meet the prerequisite number of plays to unlock the NSO icons) Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (GOTY!) Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (started in December, finished this year) Fortnite Lego City Undercover Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Chico and the Magic Orchards DX Mario Kart 8 DX Tetris 99 F-Zero 99 TOEM: A Photo Adventure Various things on NSO (don't think you can order these by last played...?) Bit of a paltry list since I feel like I'm never off the Switch. Ongoing: Baten Kaitos Origins GOTY to beat: Shiren the Wanderer (it won't be beaten)

These are Nintendo games so the buck stops with the Big N. DKCRHD is up on the UK site now with a download size of "9000.00 MB (estimated)" and M&L:B "10240.00 MB (estimated)". If the latter is indeed being handled by ILCA, well, Pokémon Diamond/ Pearl was ~7GB which there was no need for them to be. It's just a lack of care.

Very nice theme even if I kept expecting F-Zero 99 things to happen with the sound effects. Swapped over to it and hope to crack the top 30 sometime with it because when I was on for this event it was pros only.

When I saw about Zaccagni's winner it reminded me of Quagliarella a few tournaments ago when they were doomed at the group stage. The writing was pretty much on the wall this year but you'd still have thought they could have eked out one more win before bowing out. Be interesting to see how long it takes them to figure it out again.

Basically any evening with a bit of a heads up.

Did anyone end up getting TOEM: A Photo Adventure? I've spent a lovely eight hours going through the main game plus an extra area they've bolted on. Honestly, within the first few minutes of starting, I was feeling some buyer's remorse but when I got the bus to the first proper area and started to see what the game would be asking of me, I was on board. It's sort of like an adventure point-and-click game where you become very familiar with your surroundings, snap pics rather than pick up and use items (though you do obtain a couple of things) to tick quests off your list in each area. You don't have to do them all; a certain amount will let you move on. There were a few headscratchers which ended up being tasks you complete across several locations and right at the end I was doing laps looking for the final plant to water and of course it had been right in front of me the entire time. Once you start picking up on what you will be looking for it's easy to take worthwhile pics as you go for potential use later. Each area has more to do than the last, so it was beginning to look a bit daunting as quests started to have multiple requirements, but once you've seen every screen you quickly get the lay of the land and it feels good to figure out the solutions. Cool game. Tons of heart. The credits showed some of the pics I'd taken which was a very nice touch to personalise it. And yes, there is a moment of colour.

I was also perplexed by the download size for Panzer Dragoon: Remake. But let's not kid ourselves that this is the only company poorly optimising/ compressing their stuff. See also: Capcom. e.g. Resident Evil is like 15GB off the eShop and Monster Hunter Stories (3DS remaster) is listed at almost 11GB—though nice to see it's £25! There was an NBA game on Game Trial once that was ginormous as well. So it happens. Shin'en is an exception rather than the rule. Nintendo has some big games too (Zelda, Smash Bros Ultimate (!), Fire Emblem Engage (!?)). Skyward Sword is like 3GB+ larger on Switch than it was on Wii iirc. Also, note that these pre-release file sizes are, as stated at the article's source, at this point estimations. I recall there's been at least one case of a Nintendo game's file size being revised down prior to launch but since I don't buy "normal" games digitally I'm not keeping tabs to know how often this occurs. It's entirely possible DKCRHD and M&L:B will come out closer to Nintendo's 5GB average (new Zelda is down for 6GB, similar to Link's Awakening, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD's a compact ~3GB)... if not, I hope you'll put aside your vendetta against this particular company and denounce both.

If another group's venturing out I might not mind getting in on it if a spot's open.

Legends.

Had a quick faff about in the two left levels of MM V. The TA rapid fire weapon seems to be the way to go. It's pretty supreme stuff—especially for a Game Boy game. Great job boiling it down from TV to dot matrix with stereo sound.

There's so much on the eShop, I feel whenever anything gets singled out it's usually worth hearting it onto the wishlist for later consideration. As long as you've your expectations calibrated, I'm sure you'll get some enjoyment from Chico and the Magic Orchards DX too.

Absolutely fine finale. Relief. Coming back from these universe-ending events is always stupid, in pretty much everything it's done in. It was good to get all those bit-part characters out of the way. The part where he got the metal was nice. By the time it was wrapping up, I almost had the wool pulled over my eyes enough to think the Doctor and Ruby had actually been adventuring together. Hope the nosey neighbour didn't leave a soufflé burning in the oven. Re: the spoilers in the above post. That's me unceremoniously dumped in the casual bin. I'd say Jodie Whittaker's first series was more of a reboot because this hasn't been shy about referencing anything since 1963. If you're going to nitpick because it isn't plotted decades in advance, Sutekh was riding Suranne Jones doggystyle.

Thanks for highlighting this. Spotted it on sale so I went ahead and got it since I've gold points expiring and was in the market for something finishable in short order. Chico and the Magic Orchards DX fit the bill nicely. After a mere three play sessions I finished it with all the accomplishments bar play it on Tough as a Nut difficulty. It's a fun little game that makes good use of a simple mechanic—rolling a nut around and the handful of different ways that's employed. I thought it was a nice touch the Gameboy-green colour palette is called Windfish.

Reynatis is shaping up pretty well, imo. The website describes how it works (swapping between Liberation and Suppression modes). What I can add is that the music and atmosphere are pretty great and most importantly, it actually feels good to play. Very pleasantly surprised. It's not all in Tokyo as there is a portal to a forest area. So I'm sure more can be expected. Also, if the TWEWY crossover wasn't happening, you can just tell the game is tailor-made for it. It should be a perfect coming together.

Amazing Hebereke is a charming little diversion.

Maybe they're hoping anyone that doesn't have the Expansion Pack will jump to the roguelike/lite conclusion and get on board. I likely never played enough of it to notice any random aspect bar the usual item and rupee drops. Didn't even remember this was the first iteration of Four Swords. Would have said the GameCube game came first then they just threw this in with LttP like Mario Bros. going in with all the Mario GBA games.

The Direct said that Four Swords is randomised. That was news to me.

You were all on top of your game last night. Well played.

It's funny how different sets of eyes will see things differently. Mine are of the Switch-only variety and, from the opening shot, M&L looked phoned in, whereas Stray would appear to have some ambition about it. You play a wider range of games, know Stray already, and saw the opposite. M&L are nicely animated but isn't that par for the course? The overall graphical look was iffy to me.

Got it watched. I'll be upfront and say it hasn't sent me as doolally as it has others. I'd go as far as to say that, for my own tastes, it looks like Nintendo themselves are actually letting the Switch peter out. Though when I reflect on their output overall and how I've found it, this shouldn't come as a shock... yet it still kind of is. Funny old thing, these games. Here's how it went: M&L: Brothership. Half-squinted at it for a pair of reasons. Can Nintendo not rouse themselves to do anything better on the graphics front at all any more? Secondly, should I recognise this as a remake? Seems not on both counts. Suppose it'd look decent on the Gameboy Micro. Coasting. Resting on their laurels. Will the brothership end up aboard the mothership? Should probably get this since I do like the Mario RPGs... I just like them less when I think back on them after the fact. NWC: NES Edition. Some funny names for the challenges—Mushzoom, The Body Will Follow. Fairy Tail 2. Not familiar with this. Action RPG though. Would need to know more. Seems the first one is on Switch so I've some homework to do. Fantasian Neo Dimension. Curve in your attacks, send enemies off to the dimengion to wipe them all out later on? I can do that. Switch Sports basketball. I'm sure this is great for anyone that wants a reason to dust it off again. Everyone else is just shaking their heads. MIO: Memories in Orbit. Looks nice. Will keep an eye out for it. Disney Illusion Island update. Cool to see it's getting some post-release support. Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Probably not for me. Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sport. Didn't like the look of this but would love to find out it's turned out great. Among Us. Not sus at all to see this still chuggin along. Farmagia. Saw this at the Marvellous thing. Hope it's good. DK Returns. No thank you. DQ HD-2D III + I&II. Still just happy enough that III is happening since I held off on getting it in favour of this version. No doubt will gladly replay the first two as well. They have mastered when to play the DQ theme music in these things. Funko Fusion. This looks like a laugh but it'll likely be average at best. Like World of Final Fantasy Maxima with realtime gameplay and various franchises. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Panic bought off 3DS eShop so won't be buying it again. Cool game for anyone new to it. The New Denpa Men. These were all right on 3DS! I'll check it out. Metal Slug Attack Reloaded. Couldn't put my finger on what I was seeing so I looked it up on the website. Tower defence—the very thing! I don't mind a bit of tower defence now and again although the allure does wear off after a while. Darkest Dungeon II. Watched gameplay of this a few weeks ago thinking it was already out on Switch. Still need to get the first one. NSO + Exp Pak. Metroid = no, ta. Perfect Dark I could be tempted back to. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Blatantly NIS. Recognise Phantom Brave from one of those Prinny collections. Will keep an eye on it. M vs C Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. A much of a muchness. Super Mario Party Jamboree. Does that star island mean Kirby? No, there's Kamek? Another Mario Party? Away on with ye's, Nintendo! Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The open-worldy mechanics in a more limited setting seems sort of like the kind of thing I've been asking for. Yet here I am screwing my nose up at this so I should learn to be careful what I wish for. Link is the silent protagonist so Zelda better be a blether. Just Dance 2025 Edition. Juggernaut. Moving on. Lego Horizon Adventures. The Lego games know what they're about so you'd think not a great deal could go wrong with this. Stray. Was hoping for something towards the "impossible port" end of the spectrum. This will do. Tales of the Shire. "If you've ever wanted to live like a hobbit—" nope. Not once, ever. Next. Ace Attorney. After all these years, I'm still only one chapter into the first game so I won't be jumping ahead to this. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-. Dangan...ronpa, is that you? Then the voice over replied: "the creators of Danganronpa present...". This will probably be an intense game. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. These must be at least moderately popular. It's good to see. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Delay it again. I won't miss it. So, from Nintendo, I'm looking at M&L and Zelda because of a weird sense of "should". Fantasian and DQ will be the must-buys. Farewell, Switch. You deserved better from your creator but they're just content for the money to roll in.