[Let’s Talk] Do you replay games?
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Just like it can be nice to go back to an old movie you love, replaying a game – especially one you really enjoyed – can always be a good time. But with more and more games coming out theses days, it’s sometimes tough to go back to titles you picked up previously. Some are also firmly against replaying games and would rather go for new experiences only.
With so many different opinions out there when it comes to replaying games, what side of the fence do you sit on? Do you ever return to a title you went through before? Or do you primarily stick to new games? Let us know in the comments.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2023
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A new month started up this past week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you gotten your hands on the recently-released Detective Pikachu Returns? How about other games like Borderlands 3, Wargroove 2, or Disgaea 7? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Let’s Talk] F-Zero 99 impressions
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One of the big announcements from this month’s Nintendo Direct was F-Zero 99. Given how long the franchise has been gone for, it was nice to see it return. First impressions may have you thinking that it’s just like the very original F-Zero, but obviously competing with 98 other people online is a significant hook.
With F-Zero 99 having been out for a bit now, what do you think about the game? How do you feel it stacks up to the other “99” titles on Switch? Let us know in the comments.
[Let’s Talk] Final hopes for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC tracks
Posted on 12 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
When the final wave of Booster Course Pass DLC drops this holiday, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will finally stop adding more tracks. Thinking about the amount of content the game has, it’s kind of insane. Between the main release and DLC, players can race on nearly 100 courses.
Previous datamines have given hints as to which other tracks will make up the final wave of the Booster Course Pass. But potential leaks aside, what’s the one Mario Kart course we’ve yet to see in the game that you’d like to be be added? Let us know in the comments below.
[Let’s Talk] September 2023 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct took place earlier this week, and we’re curious to hear about your reactions concerning the presentation.
Nintendo itself actually had quite a bit of content on display. Some titles were known about previously, and there were a bunch of remasters thrown into the mix. Highlights include Princess Peach: Showtime, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, F-Zero 99, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Another Code: Recollection.
From third-parties, announcements included Unicorn Overlord, Contra: Operation Galuga, SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft.
We have the full recap of the show here, but for those that tuned in, what’d you think of the Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight? Let us know in the comments below.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – September 2023
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A new month started up last week. Now that we’re in September, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Are you digging into Sea of Stars? How about some of the other recent releases like Blasphemous II, Red Dead Redemption, Quake II, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Let’s Talk] Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct reactions
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Nintendo aired its Super Mario Bros. Direct this week with an extensive look at the game. The 15-minute overview delved into numerous aspects about the game, much of which we didn’t know about previously.
The Direct was broken down into a few different segments. We got confirmation on playable characters, new enemies, power-ups, support for online features, badges, and more. A brief mention was also given for the new Switch OLED – Mario Red Edition. You can catch up on the full recap here.
Now that we’re a few days removed from the Direct, how did you feel about the presentation? Did it make you more excited for the October launch? Let us know in the comments.
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[Let’s Talk] Where should Xenoblade go from here?
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One of the news topics circulating this week is Xenoblade Chronicles series director Tetsuya Takahashi saying that if there’s another entry in the franchise, it would probably be pretty different. In a way that seems like something obvious to mention, but it’s also an interesting point of discussion.
There are many similarities across the Xenoblade games, but plenty of differences as well. Perhaps the most unique of the bunch was Xenoblade Chronicles X, which put a focus more on quests and less of a story plus rideable mechs. For the most part though, the series has been about exploring big worlds, getting wrapped up in the world and story (unless you want to discount X), appreciating the music, and taking on enemies in the real-time action-based battle system.
Having said that, where should Xenoblade go from here? What would you like to see in a theoretical new game? Let us know in the comments.
[Let’s Talk] August 2023 Pokemon Presents reactions
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Another Pokemon Presents presentation came and went this week. It was a lengthy broadcast coming in at 35 minutes long, but if you were hoping for a bunch of announcements, you may have been disappointed.
The latest look at the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC – including a final September release date for The Teal Mask – was shown and was probably the biggest part of the presentation. Outside of that, a number of other games and updates were included such as a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns. Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon Stadium 2 dropped on Nintendo Switch Online as well.
There’s now been some discussion as to whether this type of Pokemon Presents is really necessary if there isn’t anything truly new to show. Where do you stand on the debate? And what’d you think of the August 2023 Pokemon Presents overall? Let us know in the comments below.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2023
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A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in August, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you been continuing to play Pikmin 4? Maybe you’ve started up Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Oracle of Seasons on Nintendo Switch Online? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
