S.C.G

Yes, I mean obviously life will go on without them ultimately, it's just the thought... of not being able to play them ever potentially. When it boils down to it, I really will just go for those Konami Rebirth titles and a couple of VC games which I know I would really miss and know that I wouldn't buy them in physical form, especially rare NES titles, I like to collect some rare stuff but Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges are something I won't tend to buy unless there's a special circumstance surrounding their release or if I can get them cheap... which doesn't happen these days.

When you've just bought 4000 Wii Shop points and then realise that you're going to need at least 4000 more to afford the titles you want, even after discounting a load of titles which you convince yourself you can live without... probably. I'm making the Konami Rebirth titles a priority, certain VC titles which you can't get anywhere else bar expensive cartridges and anything else which I spot on the shop and think to myself "I was sure that I had that..." only to find that I don't. This is going to be an interesting week in the leadup to the cut-off date.

Welp! Time to buy the game for at least the fourth time then. If I buy the physical edition but don't upgrade my digital version... the save files will at least be different though, right? As in the save file for the original downloaded version will have all the progress I've made so far but the new physical edition with the dlc on the card will save to the card won't it? (I guess the physical edition might even have a new home screen icon)

It will be a difference of 10 MB/s... though I suppose it also depends on the price difference and the brand of the card even though they mostly all work the same, I've always had Sandisk cards and they've worked fine, the one I'm currently using is a 90MB/s card which seems reasonably quick. In short... a small difference so it just depends on how much cheaper the other card is and if the saving is justifiable to you or if it's a negligible amount in performance of the card you might be missing in the long-term, which I can't answer for you but I hope this helps.

I'll be Black

Just to add further weight to this as the date looms ever closer, I would advise anyone wondering which games they might be missing out on to watch this... I've just finished watching it myself and it has really hit home that there are plenty of titles I will miss if I don't get them soon, even though I have a lot of them already. There were some titles I didn't download because I either had already played them in their original form or thought that I already had the best versions. Through writing VC Weekly over the years (which may yet return) It's true that I did get codes for some of the games but not all of them. In fact the majority of them were self-funded, I shudder to think how many Wii Points cards I bought over the years... So yes, it's starting to feel real now even for me as there are around fifty titles I possibly still want to get. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to see if I can still buy some points cards to save a little bit. If anyone has any unused Wii points cards, I'd advise using them... ...or offer them up for sale, heck I'd buy them.

Throwback Thursday #30 Kirby's Dream Land Written by @Vileplume2000

SteamWorld Dig Review of the first game on Switch. Needless to say that SteamWorld Dig 2 is now top of my list... ...when the physical version launches in April. Expect a review of SteamWorld Dig 2 soon after then.

Yay! The infamous Murder Pickle is back... Gotta love Deviljho.

I finally managed to beat both Diablos and Rathalos this evening, solo... still using the origin armour too. Planning on going for Rathalos armour next, after I've progressed the story a bit more.

You mean, as in a GameCube controller which connects to the Switch in the same way a Pro Controller does? Or just a standard GameCube controller? Because even if it doesn't come bundled, you can still use regular GameCube controllers and even the Wavebird with the Switch right now, if you have the GameCube controller adapter which was originally released for the Wii U. It works really well, but yes I do agree that with Smash coming out on Switch, it would be a good time for Nintendo to make some more GameCube controllers.

Sorry about that Glen, I meant to reply yesterday. But yes, I would like to maintain my perfect attendance please.

How about, Donkey Kong and Samba teaming up in one epic collaborative music game, incorporating D.K on the Donkey Konga drums, Diddy on the Keyboard, Samba shaking the Maracas and why not have the Rhythm Heaven Monkeys on the Mic... just because. They could call it... Simian Superstars! Or not, whatever. (It's just a suggestion)

Comm Error, GP 3, Race 2... ...at least it wasn't on Baby Park.

... I... completely forgot that game even existed! Good shout! - - - - - Hmm... I wonder if it's unrealistic to expect Capcom to announce Monster Hunter Double Cross to be localised for Nintendo Switch in the West, ready for when the online service launches? Even with the success of Monster Hunter World, I would still replay Generations on Switch I reckon... y'know, when I'm not playing MHW. Gotta have that portable Monster Hunter fix... though in fairness I totally need to get on Monster Hunter Stories and I'm a heathen for not even advancing past the demo yet.

Roll up, roll up! Get your cardboard here! Available for pre-order in the good old Nintendo Store.

How much do you get on average for each physical game registered out of interest? 50p per game? If so then I should get at least £10 I suppose... providing I can be bothered to unseal half of them now.

Yes, you'll get extra items which will help you in the game as well.

I don't know if I'm alone but ever since the game came out, I've been rocking the Origin Armour Set which came with pre-ordering most versions of the game. https://monsterhunterworld.wiki.fextralife.com/Origin+Armor+Set I've upgraded it with armour spheres to maximum level and... it offers a little bit of defense but I've had to improve my dodging skills just in case. Sadly I'm only around 30 hours in so far, there were weeks where I just couldn't play but I've now started playing online regularly with an old friend who I've been playing online games with since the good old DC PSO days and it has made the world of difference. Of course he's more advanced in HR level and over a hundred hours in I think but that hasn't stopped the game from being fun, though I am going to put in the effort now to advance the story so that I can get up to higher HR level soon (HR12 at least) so that more interesting quests open up. I still love the game, adore Monster Hunter and can't wait to put in more time as and when I can.

damn comm error, last battle, second GP.

Ah OK, so it does support the D-Pad at least. I'll likely be using the old faithful Hori GC pad for it then, when I get around to playing it. Was it mentioned anywhere regarding whether or not this game will be getting a physical release later on? It just sounds like a title which is worth devoting a boxed copy to.

Wait... doesn't this game support the D-Pad at all? Yes, I know the Direction "Buttons" aren't great but if you're using a Pro Controller, I would have thought the D-Pad to be the best option, unless I'm missing something. If it's a game where only analogue sticks are used for control then... I'm going to use my Wavebird when I get the game.