Nintendo Switch

[Tony Moanero]

There are also rumours that the next Mini hardware will be an all singing all dancing Gameboy - whether that'll just be original GB games or will include Gameboy Advance as well who knows.

Ace, the original Gameboy is my all-time favourite console. Absolutely loved that chunky, brick-like bastard.

[Funkasy]

I would love for nintendo to make more games. 

[Scott_M]

I've also heard that they won't be selling individual games through an online service - it's going to be more like Netflix subscription service where you pay a monthly fee and as long as your subscribed you can play anything you want.

 

That might all be wrong though.

[Scott_M]

The New York level in Mario Odyssey is, I think, the best video game level I’ve ever played.

[johnsusername]

Mario Kart is great. Looks amazing on the handheld.

 

It's a great machine.

[johnsusername]

Mario Kart is great. Looks amazing on the handheld.

 

It's a great machine.

[Baresi]

That Labo stuff is unreal.  

[Scott_M]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Bd3HUMkyU

 

I won’t be getting it but it does look quite good. I bet it’s expensive for a bit of cardboard.

[Furmedge]

I'm shit at anything creative so the Labo won't getting bought.

[Pidge]

With a kit like that I think you're paying for the design (besides the software obv) as much as anything. Plus more biodegradable stuff in the industry is a clear plus in my book (part of why I buy a lot digitally these days).

[Pidge]

The New York level in Mario Odyssey is, I think, the best video game level I’ve ever played.

 

Great game isn't it. Just started on my second pass on the levels (it's brilliant even after you finish the story - just getting back to the metro kingdom again), not worried about getting everything, just chipping away at it.  The game gets much trickier in places, but rewarding and the variation keeps it fresh.

 

Getting close to 450 moons, not even halfway...

[Furmedge]

Anyone played the Mario and rabid rabbits game? £33 to download, need to get more games for the lad.

[Guest]

Anyone played the Mario and rabid rabbits game? £33 to download, need to get more games for the lad.

I believe this is a turn based strategy game and it has some hard moments apparently according to reviews, depending on the age of the kid playing it might be one to give second thoughts to.

 

Top reviewed games on Switch here...

 

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/switch/filtered?sort=desc

[Pidge]

Depending on his age I'd have a look at Dragon Quest Builders, basically a nicer looking minecraft but with more stuff to do.  There's a free demo on the eShop.

 

Otherwise, the new Kirby's out soon.  Always been a shite character design but usually in some pretty good games.  Kirby's adventure and dreamland were classics. 

[Furmedge]

Cheers chaps. He's only 6 but he's a machine when it comes to the games. Mario Kart is simple to him and he flew through Rayman with very little assistance, so he's used to quick decision making. I may throw the extra £7 at Mario Odyssey.

[Pidge]

Yeah, it has an assist mode as well in case things get too frustrating (one or two places in the main game, it does get harder after that).

 

Take a look at the demos out there as there are a few games worth trying.  Oceanhorn is another. 

[johnsusername]

Anyone got Rocket League? I hadn't given it any thought but someone told me it's footy with cars - turns out it's ridicuously popular and supposedly great fun. It's only £11 so think i'll get it this week.

 

Also think i'll get the Neo Geo Soccer Sidekicks game - i love those 80s/90s footy arcade games. 

[Furmedge]

Anyone got Rocket League? I hadn't given it any thought but someone told me it's footy with cars - turns out it's ridicuously popular and supposedly great fun. It's only £11 so think i'll get it this week.

 

Also think i'll get the Neo Geo Soccer Sidekicks game - i love those 80s/90s footy arcade games.

I've got Rocket League on the PS4. Very competitive online but really good fun.

[Elite]

Rocket league is ace. At first it's difficult to get a touch but after some practise you'll start getting amongst the goals or doing some great last ditch defending.

[sh#t waffle]

I've been really enjoying Golf Story. The mechanics are like the old Mario Golf game, but it's also a genuinely funny RPG. Well worth thirteen quid

[Funkasy]

Nintendo direct has just been on youtube but it was pretty shit, they are getting Dark souls tho and ive never played that, so might give it a try. 

[Elite]

Going to get my 8 year old daughter one for her birthday. What games do you recommend for that age group?

[Scott_M]

Mario Kart & Splatoon.

 

Think I'm going to go and get myself Zelda after work.

[Scott_M]

Didn’t get Zelda. Going to have a final sweep of the worlds on Mario Odyssey, collect a few more moons I can be arsed doing.

 

Of the 880, I’ve got nearly 800. Collect a few stragglers, finish with over 800 and I think I’m done with it. I desperately want to get the Darker Moon one but it’s hard as fuck.

 

Hopefully do that this week and then invest in Zelda.

 

Is it worth keeping games now once you’ve finished them for any DLC or is it better just trading them in?

[johnsusername]

Depends if you want a collection and will play them again in the future. I've kept all my GameCube, PSP and Wii games and am glad I have. I sold all my spectrum, Game Gear and Snes stuff which I regret. I also got rid of all my PS and PS2 stuff but not bothered about them.