Sunday the 29th

Okay but real talk, what's the best Switch game? Is it possible it's not BOTW?

Story time: My grandpa gifted me a GBA and Pokemon Crystal when I was 6. It was the first system and game that were wholly mine, and I still wonder if he just lucked out in getting a backwards compatible pair. I played it loads until I started borrowing my sister's SP, which still supported GBC.

Honestly, kudos to Nintendo for the S2 update to play S1 games in handheld as docked mode. With all of the recent "pay twice for hardware" practices and re-pricing S2 versions of 8 year old games, this is a nice free blanket improvement to all old titles. Let's hope they do more like this.

If you haven't tried WarioWare Inc Mega Party Microgame$ on the GameCube, you're missing out on one of the best party games out there. It's like a skillful version of Mario Party with tons a variety in both microgames and modes, many of which have a unique blend of so and mp play. GOATed title.

A massive video that's been in production literally since 2022 is going to grace my channel soon. It'll be a bit of a period piece with how much gaming discourse has evolved in the last 4 years, but I can't wait to share this (more than) feature length project.

Part of my Metroid Prime 4 cope is playing other games that scratch a slightly similar itch. I finally started Dead Space and that's been a good time so far. It's always a hurdle for me to move past tank controls, but I'm sticking with it for the atmosphere and new abilities. Also the physical UX 🔥

I've only played Arc Raiders for about an hour, but I didn't even know they had AI voice lines until the announcement that they're getting removed. That's good but dang, I feel retroactively duped. Also, I can't get into the game. Too much crafting and inventory building for my caveman brain.

I'm not crazy into ez-cozy games, but I respect the he*k out of their right to exist. The $60 price tag for the upcoming Yoshi title is comforting, I just hope it doesn't mean it'll be lacking in the variety front. Might not purchase but I'll definitely rent it for a spell!

I finished the first season of The Mighty Nein (the show) and I'm extremely impressed! I think this campaign lends itself to a tv adaptation better than the last, because the pacing of character growth is 👌👌👌 Chef's kiss. Can't wait for the next season!

I've been slowing getting into the Castlevania series now that I'm 0.5% more competent than my childhood self. Right now I'm playing through Super Castlevania IV for the SNES and Dawn of Sorrow for the DS. DOS appeases my Metroid love more, but the punishing nature of Super is growing on me quick.

Is there a world where we get both traditional and BOTW 3D Zelda games? With how long it takes to make games now, I don't imagine they can justify two 3D lines. Maybe they'll continue top down in its place but I'm really going to miss the 3D Zelda I grew up with.

I played some GoldenEye 007 again, and while we can endlessly sing the praises of how it pioneered the most popular split screen genre, I also praise it for somehow making the gameplay fun when it has the awful N64 controller. Like the jank should make it miserable, yet I enjoy fighting the jank sm.

Did you know that in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, the Lamorn's foundational technological advancement, is the motorcycle? Everything else came from the great Harley Davidson breakthrough! Now they have master teleporters and volcano cannons! Just one of many things I discuss: youtu.be/4QGQktJ-uCs

I found out my DMs weren't actually open so sharing one more time! Thanks to those who found other means of contact.

I'm looking for a thunbnail illustrator for a massive indie game video. DMs/replys are open for portfolios/recommendations. Thank you! *crosses fingers in hopes that bot responses are more of a twitter thing*

This new graphic on Netflix hits a little too close to home.

I've only played one round of LEGO Party (with CPUs only) and I'm already a big fan! It feels like it has a splash of cutthroat the older Mario Party's have. All I want in life is the boo space and boy does this game have it. Would recommend!

Nintendo of America suing the U.S. government for unlawful tariffs

Just remembered something I always forget: Smash Ultimate really made us unlock every character other than the og 12. It was annoying, but honestly kinda baller to grind for the largest roster in the series. But the excitement fizzles when we know all the characters anyways. 50/50 on that choice.

There are a small handful of SNES games that I've essentially been playing since birth, and yet I haven't beaten most of them. I can't shake this feeling that seeing them through to the end might squander the childhood wonder I feel for them. Anyways, I recently restarted Zelda ALTTP again. Banger.

Arms might be my most underrated Nintendo Switch game. Maybe I'm trying to reclaim my childhood, but I really enjoy the chaotic motion control fun that seems ever so scarce now. I also love its identity and it'd be a huge missed opportunity to let that world collect dust forevermore.

I finally got to the part in Paper Mario where the game gets fun. It's a slow cook but once you hit the first dungeon you're eating reeeeeal good.

Because there's still time: youtu.be/4QGQktJ-uCs...

Lately I've been trying to get a few sets in on Rivals of Aether 2 everyday and it's really paying off... by leaving me at a high bronze rank. I love the game feel and it's the first platform fighter I feel like I could competitively ditch Smash over, even though I'll always be a casual fan.

Metroid Prime 4 uses the Prime name in vain: youtu.be/4QGQktJ-uCs?...

I'm not mad ... Metroid Prime 4 Essay coming tomorrow just in time for everyone to move on okay yup great. (Except members can watch NOW before the relevancy cut-off mwah hah hah hah) youtu.be/4QGQktJ-uCs

I've been saying all streaming services should do this for years. One of the only cool things left about traditional TV is the no-thought "let's see what's on together." Sometimes that's the mood. Also, shuffle mode on shows is such low hanging fruit. Sometimes I want the hits without the binge.

The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED! There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota! Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

I understand and agree with the privacy concerns over Discord's planned verification system, but not every outlet is actually showing what will be restricted without verifying. This list seems like reasonable restrictions to me given the past safety issues with minors on the platform.

I made a filterlist for uBlock Origin to remove Generative AI features on websites. Includes blocks for * Google AI Summaries * YouTube Ask button & chat summaries * GitHub Copilot * Facebook AI chat * X's Grok buttons * Deviantart DreamUp * Booru AI images * And more github.com/Stevoisiak/S...

New Pat Nat Cast featuring Ivanavi! Join us as we discuss the current state of Zelda games, our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie "Direct", and much more! Video version: youtu.be/ONCjZr4Zn6A Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

This is it. SSBMRank 2025 concludes by presenting the best Melee players of 2025. Want to know who made #1? Find out at start.gg/SSBMRank

This Friday at 5pm Central, we're streaming an ICE Out charity stream from the MinnMax Studio with @giantbomb.bsky.social to raise money for VEAP - a nonprofit who is stepping up with meal delivery and rent assistance to immigrants in Minneapolis. You can donate right now! bit.ly/iceoutminneapolis

New Pat Nat Cast featuring Tevlev! Join us as we discuss new Smash characters at the cost of cuts, reviewing the Animal Crossing DLC, reminiscing older games, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/1hH13KRjmA4?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

After three attempts, I've finally gotten to the third season of The Legend of Korra. What a crazy course-correct! I'm still perplexed by some of the decisions, but I thoroughly enjoyed the season. Here's hoping the final keeps it up!

The Pat Nat Cast returns for the new year, this time featuring @t1nk.bsky.social! We discuss the official Pokemon LEGO sets, updates to the safer gaming principles, make impossible game comparisons, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/y6otgvSBCxw?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

It seems YouTube officially removed sort by new in their search (at least on my app). Since 2013 this has been my main source of finding smaller channels to collaborate with, so networking just got that much harder. I <3 u yt, thx!

I know it's been said and doesn't need to be said again, but Avatar The Last Airbender is still crazy good. Rewatching again while I work and it's such a treasure.

I've been renting Hades II and it is fun, but I don't think it's for me. I think the grind for progression and large number of systems is too much for my caveman brain. I never processed it but I also think that's why I put down the original. Good stuff, not quite my tempo.

I realized I never clarified this but the giveaway has ended and the winner has been sent their remote! Thanks to all who entered and enjoyed watching Bracket Breakdown! There'll be some re-formatting but the series should return in 2026 for the best N64 games. Stay tuned!

New Pat Nat Cast featuring @brianhenken.bsky.social! Join us as we discuss the importance of hot takes, the appeal of identity in games, upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, and more! Video version: youtu.be/RLOhbNd2eqw Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games. Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏

Of all games...

Welcome gamers to The Pat Nat Games Video Game Gaming Game Show! Today's game is 20 Million Questions w/ @thespecialhour.bsky.social! Join us for the most frustrating game show on video games featuring gamers like you. Video version: youtu.be/EKIDY21noqo?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

One last announcement for the weekend: I'm guesting in Sten's charity stream-athon to play Mindustry! Hop in!

I got to the end area of Metroid Prime 4, forgetting I only had 3 full energy tanks. There are no save stations but boy does it auto save. So I have to beat the final boss with very little energy or load my save station which is just about 3 hours behind in progress... I guess souls mode it is.

Final day of Metroid Prime 4 launch weekend streams! Will I beat this game in time? Join me as I play blind and critique blinder: youtube.com/live/sZQaDmp...

"Ice Belt" "Fury Green" "Flare Pool" "Green Energy" vs "Phendrana Drifts" "Chozo Ruins" "Magmoor Caverns" "Phason" Bro why are Metroid Prime 4's names so goofy. I actually laugh every time an area is introduced and I see big text that reads something like "V O L T F O R G E".