I haven’t been on this site since last year. Time flies.

I’ve been getting back into 3DS/DS titles. It feels great to play a handheld again. Looking back at my 3DS collection, I primarily played Pokemon, Zelda & Mario & Luigi games. As much as Switch 1/2 is designed as a handheld, I can’t seem to rewire my brain to think of it as a handheld.

I caught glimpses of the S3 championship. I think only watched a commentated set by Nine, Lily, & Magic. What a trio. I know the players are what make the games move. But the commentators serve as guides to understanding everything. Phenomenal job to all those who participated. Chefs kiss.

Unsure where the Switch 2 goes from here after Metroid Prime 4. Game looks phenomenal. But I wonder how long they will hover around the Switch 1+2 editions and fully transition to Switch 2 only

Ok, reread the doc. A few thoughts: - the internet has made it much easier for people to say things w/o much consequences - it’s ok to believe in the survivor & due process at the same time & form your judgement after everything - If you stoked the flames & want to help with the healing, apologize

Kid me losing my mind on how to solve the Water Temple in Ocarina of Time: 😭 A few weeks later, kid me completing the Water Temple: 🫨🥺😭🥲😄

Hmmmm. Not much words right now other than, damn, that sucks.

The gaming grifters primarily blaming low Nintendo sales on Nintendo and not the wider economic state of things is such an internet thing to do. Yes bro, it’s not the fact that healthcare is gonna be more expensive in about a week. Or the fact that rent is going up or layoffs are happening, 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Curious to read everyone’s thought on Metroid Prime 4! It looks really good. This game will be on my list to buy in 2026.

OP was responding to a Nintendo post. Describing Nintendo business practices as predatory is amusing and asinine.

I had a lot of fun with Pokemon Z-A. The DLC looks interesting but I think I’ll skip. It’s not just the cost of it but the time required to get every dollars worth out of the product. Lack of (discretionary) money & lack a time. What a combination.

Win Percentage for each team. Milky Way: 88% FTWin: 85% fofofo: 80% Moonlight: 76% BEt: 70% Gourmet Race: 75% Dock Motif: 71% Healthy Diet FG: 68%

How’s Kirby Air Riders?

I do think there is a level of gatekeeping in comp Splatoon. But there is also a sense of “I beat Z so I’m entitled to Y”. It’s not either or. I think it’s both. That’s why I think it’s important to prioritize fun. Play with friends. Enjoy tournaments. Play X Rank. Don’t make this your everything.

Kirby Air Riders looks incredibly fun. Metroid Prime 4 looks really promising. Pokopia makes me feel that this could be this generations Pokemon Snap. Fun games all around.

Steam introducing a console had me feeling like a relic in the gaming space. When I saw the announcement, my first instinct was to ask “what exclusive games will it have?” I grew up during the console wars. Sega vs Nintendo, PlayStation vs Xbox. But that question doesn’t matter as much anymore.

Seems relevant to bring this up again for Splatoon players Pro tip: have fun

Brie Larson as Rosalina is just perfect casting.

It’s crazy how consumer shopping is expected to be strong this upcoming holiday season even with the economy slowing down and being hard for many. I know some parents out there doing their best to make it fulfilling for their kids even if they themselves are struggling. Shout out to them.

I feel like one reason why some gamers have huge backlogs is that they buy the game at release because of FOMO. And end up not playing it or playing it as much because of limited time.

Top 5 Zelda Games (for me) 1. Tears of the Kingdom 2. Breath of the Wild 3. Ocarina of Time 4. A Link Between Worlds 5. Twilight Princess Honorable mentions: Link’s Awakening, The Minish Cap, A Link to the Past

When a new season starts on Splatoon and you grind to S+0

I like that Nintendo is separating some many things into separate apps. Nintendo Music, Nintendo Store, Nintendo Today. If only we can get Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Maps, Nintendo Conference, Nintendo America, Nintendo California, Nintendo Los Angeles

I say “buckets of money” as opposed to “pots of money”. Trying to keep my Splatoon lingo intact. (I work in budgeting)

I think this meme perfectly captures my experience in the gaming space.

I’m not from NY nor do I live in NY but I’m cautiously optimistic for what may happen from November 4th and onward. Wishing the best.

Pokemon Z-A is fun. A few gripes with the game. The points required for the shiny charm, particularly the 1000 battles, is a bit asinine. If you complete everything else, you only need 100 points. I’ll think I’ll just continue battling in the DLC. No rush in getting the shiny charm tbh.

This seems like a good enough reason to play the game again.

More updates to existing games is making it very hard to buy Metroid Prime 4.

I was not familiar with your game, Pyroar. My god, you are terrifying.

I appreciate the Pikman 4 update. A lot of replayability with that update. Marvel Invasion finally got a release date. I’m honestly thinking of just buying that in Dec & playing that rather than Metroid Prime 4. I unfortunately don’t have a lot of time & I will likely still be playing Pokemon ZA.

In Pokemon X, the first Pokemon I caught was a shiny Fletchling. Route 3, full odds shiny. Years later, in Pokemon ZA, the first shiny Pokemon I caught was also a Fletchling. I was going to my first rank up battle. Rank Y, full odds shiny. I had an Anton Ego moment. I am enjoying this game.

Logging off all socials for Pokemon Z-A! Will come back when I finish. I am breaking my Pokemon tradition with going with Totodile and will pick Chikorita instead. I want a Froakie & Talonflame on my team too. I hope all is well. I got a new job so that keeps me busy. See ya! 👋🏽

Todays render is @gusplatoon.bsky.social ! 🪣

This is super awesome!!!

My nephew came over yesterday. First time he ever showed interested in video games, and somehow, Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart World caught his attention.

I’m ngl, games being $60 for 10+ years is pretty insane. It’s clearly good for consumers but businesses probably had to eat their margins when costs when up lmao. I would not be surprised if GTA 6 is $80.

Investing in my retirement so when I’m 65, I can play TOTK whenever I want.

I will be working at home for the foreseeable future. Any recommended docking stations? I’m planning to connect a laptop to two monitors, wired keyboard & mouse, el gato mic & camera.

Games (that have been announced) I’m looking forward to playing.

Ghost of Yotei is so tempting but there’s just too many games coming out this fall/winter 😭 I will never understand people who say consoles need to have game releases after releases so quickly. I work M-F. I do not have time to finish one game in less than one month.

I have a feeling that people are setting really high expectations for Pokemon Z-A and will be dissapointed. Personally, I’m excited but I will keep my expectations reasonable.

There were only two bosses I absolutely hated and dreaded fighting against again and again and again. Only for a huge sigh of relief at the end.

My top 4 enemy boss fights in Hollow Knight Silksong (ordered) Some of the characters I died most to but had a lot of fun figuring out how to adapt to.

I think what I’m looking forward to the most from Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 is watching and reading first time players reactions to the games. They’re such good games. I unfortunately will not be able to play them but it’s cool others will have that experience that a lot of us had in 2007/2010.

I think black & red is cool and green is likely the worst color.

I will never forget how hilarious the Splatoon shooter privilege discussion was on Twitter.

What is the most “I like pancakes” Twitter moment you experienced in Splatoon or any other video game?