Sounds like Bungie planned around Marathon being a 100% sure fire smash hit and didn’t really have a plan b at all if that didn’t happen. I don’t think they’ll exist by 2030 if I’m being honest.

I coulda shelled out an extra $5 to not get a used copy with a hole on the box if I just wanted 3 days… 😭

Here we go…

I beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on N64! As said before I’ve only ever played this on 3DS so it’s nice going back and experiencing the game again ima new light. Game is still incredible, a few things might have aged like the camera & lock on system, but on the whole I loved it.

Unfortunate news: they don’t have the box. I don’t want the crummy GameStop box so I had to cancel it. Better luck next time I guess :(

Hell yeah

Random but while checking for these deals on the GameStop app I found Metroid Prime 4 for $30 used. I used my GameStop membership to snag it for $25 instead. Not bad at all for a 5 month old Nintendo game!

Sorry for no posts for almost a week, I’ve been both sick with some sort of stomach issue and tired from work. Still making my way through Ocarina of Time, I still find it impressive they managed to make a game feel this grand in scope on the N64. Really enjoying it still.

Maybe we get more surprises announced, but given Nintendo now has a game dated every month until July, this is my prediction for the end of the year given the leaks: August: Nintendo Switch Sports 2 September: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave October: The Duskbloods November: Ocarina of Time Remake

There will be no greater disappointment to me than if DQXII has a bunch of AI garbage in it because of Horii’s obsession with it :(

If it wasn’t a remake of a game that’s been remade/rebooted already, I’d say the new Star Fox is a really good announcement. Good god that game looks phenomenal, might be the best looking Switch 2 game up there with MP4.

Are Nintendo really remaking Star Fox 64 again again AGAIN? Why tho?

Finally playing Metroid Prime 4!

My Tekken 7 main is back! Might try to really get back into this game when she drops.

Watching the new Marvel Tokon reveal live right now. Hope we see something cool.

Exhausting day at work, came home, see a jury summons in my mail. Wonderful.

Unfortunate but everyone saw this coming. It’s a shame too because this isn’t a GaaS, but just a paid multiplayer game. Which is rare too see nowadays. At least it’s not shutting down.

Favorite game of all time getting Switch 2 version yes please. Hopefully it’s an upgrade and they don’t make me play for the whole game again…😬

In an era where games are trying to desperately chase the film and TV audience for growth through realism or prioritize being a service that entices people to constantly open their wallets for a consistent cash flow, I have no problem calling games that just prioritize being fun “video gamey”.

Maybe because Metroid isn’t super mainstream this has a chance at not just being a reference slopfest.

After 70 hours I have finally rolled credits on Monster Hunter Stories 3. In a year where Capcom is on top of the world, it’s shame this game has seemingly already been forgotten about. It’s an absolute gem and my current frontrunner for Game of the Year. The very definition of a hidden gem.

PSA: Walmart is price matching physical Switch 2 games with their digital versions (likely as a way to stay competitive with the eShop), so both Yoshi and Splatoon are going for $10 less standard MRSP.

“Nintendo games are too expensive, I wish they wouldn’t charge $70 for everything.” -Splatoon Raiders is $60 physical. “Wow Splatoon raiders isn’t $70? Must be a cheap cash grab or repackaged DLC with no content then.” SO DO YALL WANT CHEAPER GAMES OR NOT???????

Splatoon Raiders being single player only skyrockets my interest in the game as someone who still loves Splatoon but is burnt out of the multiplayer. It being only $49.99 digitally (most likely $59.99 physical) is just the cherry on top. Cannot wait! :)

Twilight Princess Link design. We’re so back

I know that it’s gonna cost a small fortune at this rate… but I still kinda want a Steam Machine. I have this pretty decent sized PC library and I just can’t play most of because my poor laptop is not up to snuff.

Lost like 6 matches in a row in Champions because I kept tilt queuing and just devastated my rank. I’m done for the rest of the season if not longer, I’m just not cut out for this. RIP being in the top 2,000.

I have a take I don't care how good the game is, video games are too diverse for one game to win every award

Capcom stubbornly keeping the incest into Alex’s story is the funniest outcome possible. This shit was NOT mandatory for his story, bro 😭

They ported Bloodborne to movie screens before PS5 and PC lmao,

I’m doing much better in Master Ball tier than I thought, I’m actually getting a lot of wins. Still having a blast with this game. :)

Glad I wasn’t the only one going through it with Pokemon Champions lmao.

When Champions comes to mobile and gets more content I’m never getting anything done ever again. Official Pokemon VGC at my fingertips is crazy.

Woohoo I got Master Ball tier! First time ever getting that!

Just grinded all the way through Pokemon Legends Z-A’s postgame to get Mega Floette. The fact that one of the best Megas in the game is locked not only behind a full priced game but also beating both it and the grindy post game is omega lame but I did it anyways.

Gave it some thought and I’m gonna try one more time. I like my SunRoom team but being honest I just don’t think I’m good enough to pilot a team that needs 2 different field conditions (Sun and Trick Room) to work. Gonna try building an easier team to pilot.

Unfortunate I can’t really seem to win anything after getting to Ultra Ball tier, just keep getting bodied. So that concludes Pokemon Champions for me until they include more Pokemon and items so I can make a better team, and then I’ll try again. Just not having fun at the moment.

Woooo, got Ultra Ball Tier!

Alright I’ve made a team I enjoy and I’m really getting into Champions now. I’m sad it launched in the state it did, but when they add more Pokemon and items and fix the bugs I think we’ll have a really solid game here. Unfortunately I don’t know how long that’ll take though.

To be more positive on Champions, battles are VERY snappy when compared to SV. Love how fast they are while still being flashy.

I’ma be honest my hype is so deflated with Pokemon Champions. Most of these new megas are ass, the pool of available Pokemon is super small, and almost all of the good held items are MIA. Feels like this launched too early and with way too little content. Glad I didn’t drop money on this.

POKEMON CHAMPIONS IS LIVE

Ended up buying the Mario Wonder Switch 2 edition. I was gonna wait but I heard really good things about this update so I jumped in. My first 1st part Switch 2 purchase since… the Pokemon Legends DLC? This will hold me over until I can dive into Pokemon Champions

I stumbled onto this video, I’m so used to ARMS content online being super dismissive of the game I was shocked to see how well this video demonstrated the depth behind the game and the passion from the community. youtu.be/iZI-UxXXv7A?...

Saw the Mario Galaxy movie. Film looks beautiful with a great score, and the first half was surprisingly well paced. And the film does try harder than the first to set up a good emotional core with interesting character dynamics… only to drop them all in the second half.

Is she an alien??? Or some sort of multiversal traveller? She’s got me curious, that’s for sure?

This is funny but am I allowed to call Pikmin the nepo baby of Nintendo series or will I get flamed for that?

So glad I snagged a $400 PS5 slim a few months ago, Jesus…

More people can play GotY 2025, awesome.