I may have been pretty bad about keeping up on this blog lately, but you know I can’t not write an E3 (or whatever it is now) predictions post! We’re also now at a point where PlayStation, Xbox, and Summer Game Fest have all announced dates and times for their events, and Nintendo’s next Direct is rumored to be happening some time in June. I haven’t heard anything about a Ubisoft show, so there won’t be any predictions for them this year.
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In 1995, Nintendo released it’s biggest failure, the Virtual Boy. It’s a pair of goggles with two screens, one for each eye, that created the illusion of depth, not dissimilar to how modern VR sets work. Unlike those sets though, games were only displayed in one color, red. The goggles also sat on a stand rather than being strapped to your face, forcing you to sit in kind of a hunched position to fit your head in properly. But here’s the thing you probably wouldn’t expect, I legitimately love the Virtual Boy.
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When we last left our intrepid hero, Brian, he had just defeated a powerful burglar and returned peace to Dondoran. Now, the gate he couldn’t open in the forest should be unlocked. After going back to the inn to save the game and talk to Shannon one more time, Brian heads back to the forest.
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When I first started this blog so many years ago, one of the main recurring features was the “Check-In” series. This was a weekly feature where I played a few hours of a long game every week and then talked about my experience. I always compared it to a “let’s play” video, but in written form. In the past, I played games that would go on to be some of my all time favorites, like Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and Xenoblade Chronicles X. Will that be the case this time?
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As another year comes to an end, it’s once again time to rank video games. Just like every year, my top ten list follows a few simple rules. One, and most obvious, to be eligible, I have to have actually played the game. That means that if you don’t see a really big release on this list anywhere, there’s a good chance I simply didn’t play it. Two, remakes are allowed, but remasters are not. Every year the difference gets a little murkier, but this year, no remakes or remasters actually made the cut, so it doesn’t matter too much. And third, the game needs to be released in 2025, based on its first release in the United States. This one didn’t actually end up being a factor this year either.
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When the Switch 2’s early software lineup was revealed, the game that confused me the most was Kirby Air Riders. I’ve never actually played the original Kirby Air Ride on the GameCube, but it was not a great seller or much of a critical darling. Not to mention, it’s a mascot racing game, just like the Switch 2’s flagship launch title, Mario Kart World. While I didn’t understand the business strategy, I still wanted to check the game out. So how did it turn out?
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I’ve started Conker’s Bad Fur Day several times, but for one reason or another, have never finished it. I’m not really sure why, I’m a huge fan of Rare’s games, especially on the N64, but I just never made it all the way through. But, when I sat down to figure out what game I’d be playing today, the random number generator decided I need to play it again. I don’t know that this will lead to me finally beating the game, but I sure did play through the first hour or so again.
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It’s been way too long since I wrote anything. I’m supposed to be doing two posts a week, and yet I haven’t posted anything since my Donkey Kong Bananza review. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been playing anything though. So, I thought that before I jump back into updating the blog regularly, I would do a post with some quick thoughts on games I’ve played in the downtime.
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It’s been a little over a month since the Switch 2 released, and if you read my impressions post, you know I was very happy with it. That being said, although I really like Mario Kart World, something seemed to be missing during the launch period. Since at least the Super Nintendo, there has always been a new, single player, first party adventure on a new Nintendo platform. Those can range in scope, like the fairly small Luigi’s Mansion on the Gamecube and the gigantic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch, but there’s always something. Mario Kart World is a very good multiplayer game, but it didn’t scratch that same itch. Thankfully, Donkey Kong Bananza is here to set the Switch 2 straight.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and with it comes its flagship title, Mario Kart World. It’s an interesting choice for the main launch title. Usually there’s an epic adventure, like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Twilight Princess for their respective consoles. But Mario Kart reaches such a giant audience. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is by far the highest selling game on the original Switch, so leading with a new game in the series absolutely makes sense. Is this game enough to carry the launch of a new console?
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Quarter Circle Forward 