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".

Metroid Prime 4 launch weekend begins! Join me as I play, critique, probably not cry: youtube.com/live/sD_adYv...

After about a week of playing Kirby Air Riders, I've come to accept that I absolutely love the game... And the general public likely wouldn't. It's such a faithful and unapologetic sequel that electrifies fans of the original while hardly addressing what made KAR not click with others to begin with.

Please check this out and consider donating. As you know mental health is extraordinarily important and NAMI has a great track record (100% on charity navigator). I'm also in this talking about one of my favorite indie games: Mindustry. Let it run while you get some work done, all watch time helps!

I'm streaming Metroid Prime 4 on launch weekend! I made a promise EIGHT years ago that I'd stream my first playthrough, so join me Dec 5 & 6 (next Fri/Sat) at 9am PST to see if a grown man can cry (I wouldn't bet on it, but I'll at least be 15% more giddy). Taking off work so I better see you there!

New Pat Nat Cast featuring @hdventus.bsky.social! Join us as we discuss what would make the perfect 3D Mario game, the Nintendo nominations for The Game Awards, Pokopia choosing key card, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/CUZvO0rBA88?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

November 30th at 6pm EST See you all there...

TimeSplitters Rewind has finally launched as early access and it's crazy fun. This has been a wild year of bringing back my GameCube childhood with Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4, and now this fan project that I'm praying doesn't get taken down 🙏

I was playing Kirby Air Riders, and I got Hydra and went into Big Battle ... ...Dude.

New Pat Nat Cast featuring @thecartoongamer.bsky.social! Join us as we discuss our love for Donkey Kong, the Kirby Air Riders demo event, Nintendo's movies news, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/B6n7JoHu-ZQ Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

FINALE: Super Mario Galaxy faces Donkey Kong Country returns to be titled the BEST Wii game! Join us for the endpoint of Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

New Pat Nat Cast featuring Ivanavi! Today we talk about which three Rare games we'd keep in history, Nintendo's new legal win and loss, Animal Crossing NS2 edition, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/O2BGhLlFPOs?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

The final episode of Bracket Breakdown Wii Games airs next week! Progress is going good but I just want to add a couple extra bells and whistles. I hope you guys have enjoyed and are excited to see how the finale plays out!

Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride is now live Nintendo has announced via the official Kirby Air Riders X account that the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride, which is basically a beta for fans to try out a variety of modes, is now live. To participate all you need to do is download the Kirby Air…

My most played game on trackable consoles is the Smash entry that the world has just about forgotten. Smash Ultimate may have eclipsed it but the jump to Smash 4 was massive and it's still a very solid game. This play time is between three brothers but it's still a crazy number.

New Pat Nat Cast featuring Kirblae! Today we do some blind switch game rankings, talk about Myamoto's 100 years of Mario plan, discuss the new Metroid Prime art book, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/b2uPKbTq8tI?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

New Pat Nat Cast out now! Join @ascuffedsten.bsky.social and I as we discuss the new Kirby Air Riders Direct, Virtual Console trademark renewal, and much more! Video version: youtu.be/v4pgKpd0GTk?... Audio versions: patnatcast.pinecast.co

Don't mistake this video as a cutscene! LEGO Star Wars TCS faces Super Smash Bros. Brawl in the losers finals. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

There are plenty of examples of Nintendo's strict vision hurting the developers' final product, but Metroid Prime is one of the successful outcomes. I think the tug of war between Retro Studios and Nintendo brought something beautifully unique without abiding by genres. www.ign.com/articles/the...

60 minutes??? For the "unfortunately" 2 button game??? This guy can yap!

New Pat Nat Cast episode is up, this time with @mrdean44.bsky.social! Listen in as we discuss Pikmin's Close to You short film, Nintendo's 25 million console goal, new patents potentially for Nintendo DS to join NSO, and so much more! Video: youtu.be/_PAZfK5YDX4?... Audio: patnatcast.pinecast.co

I was at Target and I noticed the third party Switch 1 controllers are now more expensive than the third party Switch 2 controllers. I don't know why this is but thought it was mildly interesting. Continue with your day please, this conversation is over.

Metroid Other M Not the worst game by far, but I was in "Metroid=good" denial and made it to the end. I don't beat most of the games I play

I started a podcast! My guest @sycamoreststudios.bsky.social and I talk about Doug Bowser's resignation, concerns with game key cards, Mario Kart World's casual/competitive state, and more! Currently on the Pat Nat Cast YouTube channel with more listening options coming soon: youtu.be/kv8LbfvYiBA

Three of the most beloved party games, but only one can crash the losers finals. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

The N64 emulation community is happy to announce that they're 70% done with decompiling the human body! Soon people will have their own PC ports.

Three of the most loved couch play experiences on the system kick off the loser's bracket. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

The world is so tough right now and I just can’t, Silksong. I just need something easy in my life. I don’t think I need more stress and anxiety at the moment.

Is it weird that I'm excited to try Sonic Racing Cross Worlds? After thoroughly enjoying All Star Racing on the Wii U and being thoroughly whelmed with Mario Kart World, I'm just ready for another nontendo karting take.

This is disappointing to hear. Performance was the main thing (not the only) holding back the original game for me but this combined with the demo not ironing out camera movement makes me hesitant to jump back in. I want to like it so bad too.

The first of the Nintendo Wii's lineup faces two of the last, but only one can move on. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a ton of fun! I don't get the sentiment that it eclipses Super Mario Odyssey. They both have their own strengths they excel at regardless of a similar formula. If you're going to compare them you might as well make it a show called Bracket Breakdown where apples fight pears.

Mario Galaxy, Super Paper, and Zelda Twilight lead the winners bracket, but only one can move forward. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

I like Kirby Air Ride more than the next guy, but it's so funny we're getting a second direct after 45 minutes of diving into each pixel in the last one.

Samus goes vroom

If there's no Metroid Prime 4 release date tomorrow I might just enlist in the army

Learning about this AI restriction stuff. About 75% of my time on YouTube is just watching Minecraft content and the other 25% is Nintendo essays. At what point do I become a child again?

In Episode 10 of The Special Hour, we brought on fellow Content Creator Pat Nat to discuss Content Creation, his ongoing Bracket Breakdown series, and what character would be the best speller! (Link in Replies)

Now that all Round 1 videos of Bracket Breakdown are out, you should check out the playlist to catch any you've missed or binge them all for the first time! It's a great listen while working/studying/cleaning/driving/building/chiropractoring/dragonslaying

Mario Party 8 brought nights full of fun, but Kirby's Epic Yarn is holistically charming. Join us on Bracket Breakdown as we discuss/debate which is the better Wii game! Repost this to enter giveaway for a Wii Remote + Vinyl Skin! More info in replies.

Super excited about Air Riders, it'll actually be the console seller for me. City Trials looks very amped up and all of the additional events/challenges look very fun. I'm all in!