Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Here's a great essay from Chris Kohler, one of the best games writers, on why Link's Awakening was the perfect followup to Breath of the Wild https://kotaku.com/the-bite-sized-links-awakening-is-the-perfect-follow-up-1838716920 Quote In this way, it’s the perfect chaser to Breath of the Wild. That game’s impossibly vast map always seemed to reveal more complexity every time you thought you had a handle on its depths. After all that, it’s nice to have all that Zelda goodness squished down into a dense little nugget of joy, one in which the next cool thing is just a few tiles away. When Nintendo moved from having separate portable and home game platforms to having a single platform that runs every game, it had to figure out how it was going to differentiate what used to be “home” Zeldas and “portable” Zeldas. “Big” and “small” seems to be a good way to split them. With a full sequel to Breath of the Wild in development, hopefully we’ll see more tiny Zeldas as a palate cleanser after what’s sure to be another all-consuming 100-hour epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Yea I'd love yearly Zelda releases with "small" ones filling in multiple years between "big" ones. Like it would have been sweet if after BOTW in 2017, we got Link's Awakening remake in 2018, Oracle of Ages/Seasons remakes in 2019, and BOTW 2 in 2020, etc mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Jay said: Oracle of Ages/Seasons remakes in 2019, After finishing Link's Awakening, I'm itching to dive right into those games, which I never played on GBC. I bought the 3DS releases but never finished either game. The remakes need to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Dude - same same same. I also never played them on GBC, also have already purchased them for 3DS, and also haven't finished them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Link's Awakening and Phantom Hourglass are the only two handheld games I've played, so I'd have interest in playing the others - especially the Oracle games. Hopefully if they remake them for the Switch, they'll put both of those games together (instead of making fans buy two $60 remakes and enter the code from their previous game or something). Yes I am aware that there are smoother ways to access save game data than entering codes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 You need to play A Link Between Worlds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 I am pretty certain if they did a remake of Oracle of Ages/Seasons, they'd be combined together into one mega-game this time, probably incorporating elements from the dropped third game And yes A Link Between Worlds is fantastic, one of the best 3DS games there is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I have a 2DS now, so it's on my list! $$$ is few and far between at the moment, though, and I have a long list of specialty label releases I've missed, so...someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Honestly if I had to sell all my 3DS games but one, that'd be the one I'd keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 At the moment, I just have the download Mario Kart that it came with. It was fine. Some time I will pick up the key non-remake Zelda and Mario games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 I kind of like the DS and 3DS Mario Kart entries, but never stuck with them long enough to get too far, not sure why. I put a ton of hours into the Wii entry though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I played tons of Mario Kart 64 with my siblings and friends, but haven't done more than dabble in later versions, even though I've owned the DS, 2DS, GameCube, and Wii-U versions. It's not something I've retained a lot of interest in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 I always start out super interested in them and love unlocking all the tracks and playing them all.... then..... meh.... no huge reason to keep playing. And I don't want to play online against 13 year olds 100x better than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The Trailer for The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ...if it was made N64! This is pretty well done mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Haha, clever idea And man, I just don't have nostalgia for that era of gaming, at least when it comes to the graphics. Too janky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Jay said: Haha, clever idea And man, I just don't have nostalgia for that era of gaming, at least when it comes to the graphics. Too janky. I have great mountains of nostalgia for the N64 Zelda graphical style. Maybe not as much other games of that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Switching gears, anybody play the Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets restoration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Yea I checked it out at some point. Maybe farted around for 20 minutes then moved on to something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Just now, Nick Parker said: What is that? https://zelda.gamepedia.com/BS_The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ancient_Stone_Tablets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Fal J. M. Skywalker said: https://zelda.gamepedia.com/BS_The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ancient_Stone_Tablets Huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Paid advertisement or just a Nintendo fan on the writing staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Continued my replay, played BOTW for a few hours last night - did a lot of incidental stuff in Zora's Domain, collected lightning arrows, took a couple of ill-fated attempts at slaying the Lynel, and then got 95% of the way through the Zora temple (got to the boss, died a few times, realized it was almost 2am, called it quits). Probably going to have to teleport out to Zora's Domain or Kakariko tonight to restock my arrows, because it seems like I just don't have nearly enough to take down Waterblight Ganon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 I've never killed a Lynel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I've killed several! My approach is to have a shitload of bomb arrows, eat something to boost my attack, spam the crap out of bullet time, and just shoot them in the face over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Pretty good Radio Free Nintendo this week Stu. No James Jones whatsoever, just Gui, Greg, and Jon talking Nintendo games for 2 hours. Would that it could be like this every week Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Just now, Jay said: Pretty good Radio Free Nintendo this week Stu. No James Jones whatsoever, just Guy, Greg, and Jon talking Nintendo games for 2 hours. Would that it could be like this every week Thanks for the heads up I'll actually listen this week. I've definitely come close to just deleting it from my podcast feed entirely, a sharp turn from 7-5 years ago when an RFN t-shirt was a staple of my shirt rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Lynels always make pretty quick work of me - combat is my weakest attribute in this game, and it doesn't help that I only have four hearts right now (I've been focusing on expanding my stamina this go-round). One of this Lynel's lightning arrows takes me right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I also got pretty good at the dodge that initiates slow-mo by practicing specifically on lynels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 It looks like A HAT IN TIME on Switch is getting exclusive DLC that isn't going to be on other consoles The base game is $30 digitally or $40 physical https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/a-hat-in-time-switch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Reviews are in for Luigi's Mansion 3 https://opencritic.com/game/8013/luigis-mansion-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 On this week's NXPress Podcast, Patrick gave a mini-review, completely spoiler free because the embargo isn't over yet, but he was extremely extremely positive about the game, basically saying it takes all the best parts of 1 and 2 and adds in a bunch of fantastic new mechanics and is overall just excellent. Worth a listen! I also thought it was so bizarre that completely coincidentally both this week's NVC and last week's NWR both spent time talking about Japanese Tanooki statues and their giant balls. What are the odds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I'm really looking forward to playing Luigi's Mansion 3. I've been purposefully avoiding previews and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 I know you have, which is why I let you know his brief discussion is spoiler-free! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Some pretty decent sales on some games in the Switch e-shop right now 90% off Mutant Mudds Collection https://www.dekudeals.com/items/mutant-mudds-collection 75% off Morphies Law https://www.dekudeals.com/items/morphies-law 70% off Flipping Death https://www.dekudeals.com/items/flipping-death 70% off Steamworld Dig 1 https://www.dekudeals.com/items/steamworld-dig 64% off South Park: TFBH https://www.dekudeals.com/items/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole 50% off Steamworld Dig 2 https://www.dekudeals.com/items/steamworld-dig-2 50% off Guacamelee 1 https://www.dekudeals.com/items/guacamelee-super-turbo-championship-edition 50% off Metal Slug https://www.dekudeals.com/items/aca-neogeo-metal-slug 50% off Batman: The Enemy Within https://www.dekudeals.com/items/batman-the-enemy-within 40% off The Mummy Demastered https://www.dekudeals.com/items/the-mummy-demastered 33% off Resident Evil 4 https://www.dekudeals.com/items/resident-evil-4 30% off Final Fantasy 12 https://www.dekudeals.com/items/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age 30% off Night In the Woods https://www.dekudeals.com/items/night-in-the-woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 My copy of Luigi's Mansion arrived yesterday! Can't wait to play it this weekend, probably start tomorrow @Disco Stu how is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Disco Stu you playing Luigi's Mansion 3? How is it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Jay said: @Disco Stu you playing Luigi's Mansion 3? How is it??? I guess it was so good he gave up the 👻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I'm not really sure what to say about it. It's charming! I only play it with my daughter so I only get in like 20-30 minutes an evening before her bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Do you like it more or less than 1 and Dark Moon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Less than 1, more than Dark Moon. Bear in mind I played the first one when I was 14 and not once since. I've got only my happy fuzzy memories to go on. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I'm gonna go pick it up in a couple hours, looking forward to it. I played some multiplayer with my brother earlier in the week, which I thought was fun! Growing up with siblings there were so many great games where I'd say, "Aw, if only we could play this together." Luigi's Mansion was definitely one of them we would fantasize about, so it's cool to finally be able to live out those long ago daydreams! Ii2 and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Anybody here play Mario Kart Tour on Android or IOS? I swear to God, this is so addictive! Collecting characters, karts, points, rubies, coins etc. By the way, I'm a huge Nintendo fan, I have played most Mario and Zelda games on all Nintendo handhelds and many consoles. In recent years, I haven't played that much, but I'm still a huge fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Holy cow, I don't even want to look back on how long it's been since I last played, but I finally resumed Link's Awakening (Switch remake) last night, which was that I had just finished the Face shrine I think. Anyways, I basically did everything you had to do to unlock Eagle Tower, or whatever dungeon #7 is called. So I had to go through the signpost maze, learn a new song, play it for a skull that turned into a rooster, and fly up into a cave int he mountains to go over a void to get the bird key and used that to unlock the tower and go inside. Phew! It was nice to get back to this game, as its still a joy to play and look at. When those frogs underground did their song and dance, I freaking loved it. I can't remember what that was like on GB but I'd imagine it's a bit embellished here. I can't remember if there are any additional secrets I can get with the rooster, probably a heart piece in a cave somewhere? Anyone gotta hint? Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 Made my way through Eagle Tower. I heard a lot of chatter on podcasts about how annoying this dungeon is compared to all the others, but I dunno, I didn't mind it. I think perhaps I still had a decent memory of going through it on GB for whatever reason so having to move the ball around to break the pillars seemed natural. The boss was awesome, in terms up setup and graphics and everything, I loved it, but like all the bosses it was so super easy it was over practically before it began. Seemed like he only took a couple sword thwacks to finish off. Oh well. After that I saved Marin and made my way to Turtle Rock and fought that turtle head thing outside to get in. Took me longer to beat him than it did the eagle! Saved once I got inside, maybe I'll play tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Does Links’s Awakening still have frame rate issues? Or have they fixed that in a patch yet. In semi-Nintendo related stuff, I’m starting another play-through of Skyrim on the Switch to try and satisfy my need to buy the $150 Xbox One S and get some new games. I have an urge to play Fallout 4, but Skyrim will have to suffice for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Nintendo will never patch it. And... It's fine. It's noticeable when you start playing because other AAA games wouldn't have it. But in the end it doesn't really hurt anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,361 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 SPIKE!! POKEY! Ice coins! Dash blocks! A mega OP LINK! And it arrives in 3 days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,418 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, Jay said: SPIKE!! POKEY! Ice coins! Dash blocks! A mega OP LINK! And it arrives in 3 days!! Dang! Hope to see someone recreate Zelda II: The Adventure of Link in this game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Last week was the Switch's best sales week ever. Including launch week! Wow. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191204005764/en/Nintendo-Switch-Achieves-Week-Sales-U.S. Quote REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24 to Nov. 30), the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems sold a combined total of more than 830,000 units in the U.S., according to internal data. This ranks as the single best week of U.S. sales in Nintendo Switch history. These results were bolstered in part by the recently introduced Nintendo Switch Lite system and a variety of Black Friday offers, such as a Nintendo Switch bundle that included a full game download of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game at no additional charge. Total sales of Nintendo Switch in the Americas have reached 17.5 million units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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