There are just too many games to play, so I rarely buy a new game right away (Nintendo games are an exception, but not always), but when a sequel is announced, or about to release, I figure I should catch up and play the previous game in the series. At least for the games that I am somewhat caught up on.
I don't force it though, and it doesn't work in all cases. For instance I still have to play 4-5 previous Yakuza games to play, so I don't even care how many new games they are releasing, I'll play them when I get around to them. Same with the Trails series, I am still in Trails in the Sky, not going to rush it.
As for the city theme of Ys IX, you are right, it didn't look that interesting to me, at least from the trailers, but it's Ys, and IX didn't get reviewed badly, so want to play it anyway.
There are many smaller games on Switch suitable for this. What kind of game are you looking for?
Still playing Dragon Age: Inquisition, I am about 50 hours in, and I can see at least 20-30 hours more, maybe even 50, who knows. Still enjoying the game, so no complaints there.
Cleared the Goron Dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, got lost on my way to Zora domain. Found the way, but haven't reached it yet. Controls aren't much of an issue anymore, and didn't need any help until clearing the Goron Dungeon, though had to look up a bit because I got lost after that.
When looking up where to go next, I found out there are tons of collectables that I missed, got couple of them, but then thought I don't want to use guide to find these things, at least not in my first playthrough, and not before I have finished most of the game. So, left those, and did some exploring my own, and now getting ready to go to Zora domain.
During the week, when looking for a game to play in small bursts, resumed Swords and Soldiers, it's a 2D strategy / tower defense game. I started playing it a long time ago, but only did 15 out of 40 levels, so played some of the older levels to get the feel of it again and enjoying it now. I am at level 35 now. There are 4 campaigns, and each has 10 levels, so I am basically halfway through the last Campaign. Got a sudden difficulty spike so stuck for a bit, but plan to finally finish it now.
What about all of you? What have you playing lately?
Releasing August 1
Nintendo is actually pretty good for it's employees, and at developing games. The main reason people don't like it is how strongly they try to protect their IP.
Coming 2025
Modded Hardware and Archbox are the latest to be hit with lawsuits…
> The lawsuit filed against Modded Hardware claims that Nintendo contacted Daly in March and threatened to sue him unless he stopped selling modded Switch consoles and MIG Switches (which enable pirated Switch games to be played on unmodded hardware). > > According to Nintendo’s complaint, Daly agreed in March to stop selling the unauthorised devices, but continued to do so, claiming that he was looking for a new lawyer. > > Nintendo therefore filed a complaint at a federal court in Seattle, accusing Daly of six charges including “trafficking in circumvention devices” and copyright infringement. > > The lawsuit claims that Daly not only sold mods to customers, but also offered a mail-in service which enabled players to send in their Switch consoles and have them returned modded, often with pirated games installed. > > “Defendant not only offers the hardware and firmware to create and play pirated games, but he also provides his customers with copies of pirated Nintendo games,” the platform holder’s complaint says. > > “Typically, when a customer purchases a hacked console or the circumvention services, Defendant preinstalls on the console a portfolio of ready-to-play pirated games, including some of Nintendo’s most popular titles such as its Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid games.” > > Nintendo is seeking financial damages from Daly, as well as the complete shutdown of his website. It also wants him “to deliver to NOA all circumvention devices, hacked consoles, and any other physical or digital copies of materials that infringe or violate any of NOA’s rights”. >
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> “Defendant became a leading (if not the primary) moderator of the SwitchPirates Reddit community, which he helped grow to nearly 190,000 members,” Nintendo’s complaint says. > > “Since 2019, Defendant has posted thousands of comments and messages to the SwitchPirates Reddit Group. Defendant’s posts have included, by way of example, messages directing users to the Pirate Shops […] and offering technical advice and encouragement to other users about how to use the Pirate Shops, how to download and install Circumvention Software, and how to play pirated copies of Nintendo Switch games.” > > The complaint claims that Williams has been involved in three ‘pirate shops’ which have since been closed, and claims that a fourth is still active. > > It also provides quotes of Williams stating on Reddit that he refuses to pay Nintendo money for its products. > > “Defendant is well aware that his conduct is unlawful and infringes Nintendo’s intellectual property rights,” it says. “Indeed, Defendant has bragged publicly that he is a ‘pirate’ who ‘[isn’t] going to give Nintendo $50 for a game’.”
Highlighted Nintendo's quotes.
That's interesting about 10HP run, though I don't think I am going to attempt it anytime soon. 😀
Ah, it has been quite a while since I played Yakuza 2, don't remember who the villains were, but will look it up.
I agree about N64 graphics. While I don't mind 16bit pixel art, early 3D graphics haven't aged well, but Ocarina of Time, and Perfect Dark (from the trailer) don't look that bad. If other games of that age are similar, than I think I can try a few more of them.
Remake of 90s adventure game. Coming in Fall.
Releasing August 8.
Releasing November 8
Yeah, the game looks great, it has been on my wishlist since they announced it. Do share your opinions after finishing the game.
Do share some pics from your island. And your Minecraft chateau.
You makes game so difficult, 10 HP run sounds pretty tough.
Who is Keiji Muto and Masahiro Chono? Japanese wrestlers? What are their in-game name?
It keeps happening to me. Started a game on PS5, wanted something portable, so started one on Switch too. Both were slowish games, so started an action game. All these games requires somewhat long session so started one that can be played in small bursts...
Sea of Stars is pretty high on my wish list, so will probably play it within 2 years or so...
Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition, killing demons and dragons, making alliances, removing obstacles. I can see why people loved this game so much.
I finished The Last Campfire soon after posting like week's thread.
Started The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the first time ever, on Switch using NSO subscription. I was expecting a very dated gaming experience, but it doesn't feel too bad. The gameplay is still fun. There was some issue with getting used to the controls on Switch, but I think I have gotten the hang of it now. Basically have to remember to not use right stick, and things work out fine.
I have left the forest, and am now in Goron dungeon. Got slightly stuck in couple of places but not enough to look up anything yet, it's still early in the game though, so who knows how it goes.
Edit: I dropped Helldivers 2, while the game seems really fun, it just isn't for me. I am not sure why exactly, but I think it's because the game has no narrative and no proper end point. I like to play and finish the games, but can't do that if game never finishes.
What about all of you? What have you been playing, or planning to play over the weekend?
They all sound like non-answers to me. They can't say anything about anything specific, they are making more games, they will keep making more games.
It's a GIF, so there's no sound.
I'll take my leave now...
Releasing July 16
Releasing July 12.
The first paragraph remineds me of motto of EDC community "two is one, one is none"; and while you can't have a backup for each individual employees, having some redundancy is just more efficient in the long run.
I played Ori 1 recently and enjoyed it a lot. Not a perfect game, some sections / design choices felt a bit dated but other that, a very good game. And yean, the music is pretty nice.
Someone mentioned it here too, I think. Basically switch to controller configuration 1.2 in the game, then in Switcn settings, swap the left and right sticks. That's the general gist of it, though, there might be other changes too.
I have to agree about the controls, and have the same issue with right analogue and c buttons.
I am still super early, so haven't gotten stuck anywhere, let's see how long that lasts.
Yeah, I have just left the forest, and the game is still fun. My biggest issue right now is the controls on Switch. Not a deal breaker though, at least not yet.
A slow week for my existing games, as I played mostly multiplayer games this week.
Tried some Star Wars: Hunters, it's a free-to-play 4v4 multiplayer game, that is only on mobiles and Switch. I saw the free-to-play and completely ignored the game, but then heard the SwitchUp guy (don't remember which one was it :S ) liking it, so gave it a try, and had lots of fun with it.
It may end up as a pay 2 win, but for now, you can unlock all characters without paying anything, and there is no way to get stronger by paying (other than maybe unlocking characters and maxing their levels quickly). I am not sure if I'll play it too much, but it's a fun game to jump in for a game or two when you aren't in a mood to play a longer game, or just to pass some time.
Also played some Helldivers 2 on PS5, and while the game is fun, I couldn't really get into it. Maybe because the friends I joined were all pretty high level and they pretty much carried me through the initial levels, so didn't get to experience the nitty gritty of the game much. Even when I joined the randoms, they were all in their 30s when I was level 4. I'll probably try it one or two more times to see if I can get into it, but right now it doesn't seem like I'll play it after that.
This weekend, I plan to get back to Dragon Age: Inquisition on PS and The Last Campfire on Switch. Hope to finish The Last Campfire as it's a pretty small game and I think I am reaching the end.
What about all of you? What have you playing lately? And what do you plan to play this weekend?
Coming in 2024
Fae Farm's 2nd content update.
Didn't play much this week. Mainly continuing with Dragon Age: Inquisition, plus some more puzzles in The Last Campfire.
My wife, who generally doesn't play games, got back into Tetris 99, even reaching 2nd in a gruelling match. Also playing some single player Tetris in Puyo Puyo Tetris.
What about all of you? What have you been playing? Or planning to play over the weekend?
Coming in 2025
Originally announced in Xbox Showcase.
Coming Early 2025
