03-03-2019, 10:44 PM
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2nd)
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<p><em>Here we are, folks! We’ve made it to the end of yet another week. It’s been a busy one, what with all the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/02/pokemon_sword_and_shield_revealed_for_nintendo_switch_new_starters_shown">Pokémon goodness</a> and the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/02/want_resident_evil_on_your_switch_youd_better_have_deep_pockets">Resident Evil pricing shenanigans</a>, but now it’s time to sit back and chat about which games we’ll be playing over the next couple of days. As ever, we’ve left our entries down below, and we’d love for you to get involved via the poll and comments sections. Enjoy!</em></p>
<h2>Gavin Lane, staff writer</h2>
<p>After digging out my old Game Boy Color last weekend, I’ll be going retro with the turquoise beauty. My library is very lean, but I’ll probably blast through <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gbc/super_mario_bros_deluxe">Super Mario Bros. Deluxe</a></strong>; I remember being in awe of the calendar that told you the actual day of the week of any date – past or future – that you cared to look up. Yes, all you internet kids will never understand! I recall looking up my hypothetical 100th birthday. Think it was a Tuesday.</p>
<p>I’ll also fire up <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gbc/mario_golf">Mario Golf</a></strong> and wish that Nintendo went back to its brilliant RPG-lite style with a modern golf game. I didn’t get around to <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/golf_story">Golf Story</a></strong> on Switch – perhaps I should give that a whirl, too.</p>
<h2>Ryan Craddock, staff writer</h2>
<p>I’ve actually finally got around to playing a PS4 game I’ve been meaning to get stuck into a for a while now (it rhymes with Todd of Floor) so I’ll likely be playing that in every waking hour of the day as I’m pretty hooked. I did manage to play through the ever-so-wonderful <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/gris">GRIS</a></strong> on Switch during a break recently, however, so I’m going to gush about that instead.</p>
<p>It had been sitting on my Switch for a good month or two, just waiting to be played, and I’m incredibly glad I finally got around to it. Sometimes, taking a step back and playing something with moderate challenge and simply beautiful aesthetics is just what is needed, and everything about the game suited that vibe perfectly. I’d definitely recommend giving it a go if you haven’t tried it already.</p>
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<h2>Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, reviewer</h2>
<p>As most people who read my work will know, I continue to have an unhealthy obsession with shooters. That’s why I’m still playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/modern_combat_blackout">Modern Combat Blackout’s</a></strong> janky but just about serviceable multiplayer. I just need to scratch that FPS itch. On top of that I’ll be getting my funk on in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/toejam_and_earl_back_in_the_groove">Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove</a></strong> and battling waves of bothersome monsters in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/hell_warders">Hell Warders</a></strong>. I’m going to wear my Switch out at this rate!</p>
<h2>Dave Letcavage, contributing writer</h2>
<p>Only three Donkey Kong-related spirits left to capture in <strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</strong>. THREE. But it’s too bad I’m struggling to acquire them. Nevertheless, as an enormous <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/snes/donkey_kong_country">Donkey Kong Country</a></strong> fan, I remain dedicated to the objective. So, this weekend, I aim to make some sort of progress – ANY progress. Even one new DK spirit would be enough to consider the effort an accomplishment. If only I could put down the Xbox One controller and take a ‘<em>brake</em>‘ from <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/trials_rising"><strong>Trials Rising</strong></a>… That, I anticipate, will be the real challenge.</p>
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<h2>Gonçalo Lopes, contributing writer</h2>
<p>The Switch is two years old tomorrow!? Where does time go? Obviously it goes into playing games in it! To celebrate this occasion I will take a plunge into my retail pile of shame and play my latest six acquisitions: <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/blazblue_centralfiction_special_edition">BlazBlue CentralFiction</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/spintires_mudrunner_-_american_wilds_edition">Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/riot_-_civil_unrest">Riot – Civil Unrest</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/aragami_shadow_edition">Aragami: Shadow Edition</a></strong>, <strong>Trials Rising</strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/rad_rodgers_radical_edition">Rad Rodgers Radical Edition</a></strong>.</p>
<p>On the more traditional side, expect me to fight it out during the ongoing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/arms">ARMS</a></strong> Party Crash Bash, a spot of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></strong> and a revisitation of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild">Zelda: Breath of the Wild</a></strong> because… two years have past yet the game just refuses to let go. Oh, and I am still playing <strong>Modern Combat Blackout</strong> on a daily basis, so feel free to join up the Nintendo Life Squad.</p>
<p>My game of the week goes to the surreal jazz fest known as <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/ape_out">Ape Out</a></strong>. One funky monkey! Also, a very violent one…</p>
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<h3 class="heading">Which games are you playing this weekend? (248 votes)</h3>
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<h4 class="heading">Super Mario Bros. Deluxe</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="14 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">6%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Mario Golf</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Golf Story</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="2 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Modern Combat Blackout</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="9 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">4%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Hell Warders</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">RIOT – Civil Unrest</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Aragami: Shadow Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="4 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Trials Rising</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="18 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">7%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Rad Rodgers Radical Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="42 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">17%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="23 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">9%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Ape Out</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="13 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">5%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Something else (comment below)</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="102 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">41%</span></span></p>
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<p><em>As always, thanks for reading! Make sure to leave a vote in the poll above and a comment below with your gaming choices over the next few days…</em></p>
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<p><em>Here we are, folks! We’ve made it to the end of yet another week. It’s been a busy one, what with all the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/02/pokemon_sword_and_shield_revealed_for_nintendo_switch_new_starters_shown">Pokémon goodness</a> and the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/02/want_resident_evil_on_your_switch_youd_better_have_deep_pockets">Resident Evil pricing shenanigans</a>, but now it’s time to sit back and chat about which games we’ll be playing over the next couple of days. As ever, we’ve left our entries down below, and we’d love for you to get involved via the poll and comments sections. Enjoy!</em></p>
<h2>Gavin Lane, staff writer</h2>
<p>After digging out my old Game Boy Color last weekend, I’ll be going retro with the turquoise beauty. My library is very lean, but I’ll probably blast through <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gbc/super_mario_bros_deluxe">Super Mario Bros. Deluxe</a></strong>; I remember being in awe of the calendar that told you the actual day of the week of any date – past or future – that you cared to look up. Yes, all you internet kids will never understand! I recall looking up my hypothetical 100th birthday. Think it was a Tuesday.</p>
<p>I’ll also fire up <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gbc/mario_golf">Mario Golf</a></strong> and wish that Nintendo went back to its brilliant RPG-lite style with a modern golf game. I didn’t get around to <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/golf_story">Golf Story</a></strong> on Switch – perhaps I should give that a whirl, too.</p>
<h2>Ryan Craddock, staff writer</h2>
<p>I’ve actually finally got around to playing a PS4 game I’ve been meaning to get stuck into a for a while now (it rhymes with Todd of Floor) so I’ll likely be playing that in every waking hour of the day as I’m pretty hooked. I did manage to play through the ever-so-wonderful <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/gris">GRIS</a></strong> on Switch during a break recently, however, so I’m going to gush about that instead.</p>
<p>It had been sitting on my Switch for a good month or two, just waiting to be played, and I’m incredibly glad I finally got around to it. Sometimes, taking a step back and playing something with moderate challenge and simply beautiful aesthetics is just what is needed, and everything about the game suited that vibe perfectly. I’d definitely recommend giving it a go if you haven’t tried it already.</p>
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<h2>Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, reviewer</h2>
<p>As most people who read my work will know, I continue to have an unhealthy obsession with shooters. That’s why I’m still playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/modern_combat_blackout">Modern Combat Blackout’s</a></strong> janky but just about serviceable multiplayer. I just need to scratch that FPS itch. On top of that I’ll be getting my funk on in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/toejam_and_earl_back_in_the_groove">Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove</a></strong> and battling waves of bothersome monsters in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/hell_warders">Hell Warders</a></strong>. I’m going to wear my Switch out at this rate!</p>
<h2>Dave Letcavage, contributing writer</h2>
<p>Only three Donkey Kong-related spirits left to capture in <strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</strong>. THREE. But it’s too bad I’m struggling to acquire them. Nevertheless, as an enormous <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/snes/donkey_kong_country">Donkey Kong Country</a></strong> fan, I remain dedicated to the objective. So, this weekend, I aim to make some sort of progress – ANY progress. Even one new DK spirit would be enough to consider the effort an accomplishment. If only I could put down the Xbox One controller and take a ‘<em>brake</em>‘ from <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/trials_rising"><strong>Trials Rising</strong></a>… That, I anticipate, will be the real challenge.</p>
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<h2>Gonçalo Lopes, contributing writer</h2>
<p>The Switch is two years old tomorrow!? Where does time go? Obviously it goes into playing games in it! To celebrate this occasion I will take a plunge into my retail pile of shame and play my latest six acquisitions: <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/blazblue_centralfiction_special_edition">BlazBlue CentralFiction</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/spintires_mudrunner_-_american_wilds_edition">Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/riot_-_civil_unrest">Riot – Civil Unrest</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/aragami_shadow_edition">Aragami: Shadow Edition</a></strong>, <strong>Trials Rising</strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/rad_rodgers_radical_edition">Rad Rodgers Radical Edition</a></strong>.</p>
<p>On the more traditional side, expect me to fight it out during the ongoing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/arms">ARMS</a></strong> Party Crash Bash, a spot of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></strong> and a revisitation of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild">Zelda: Breath of the Wild</a></strong> because… two years have past yet the game just refuses to let go. Oh, and I am still playing <strong>Modern Combat Blackout</strong> on a daily basis, so feel free to join up the Nintendo Life Squad.</p>
<p>My game of the week goes to the surreal jazz fest known as <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/ape_out">Ape Out</a></strong>. One funky monkey! Also, a very violent one…</p>
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<h3 class="heading">Which games are you playing this weekend? (248 votes)</h3>
<div class="result">
<h4 class="heading">Super Mario Bros. Deluxe</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="14 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">6%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Mario Golf</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Golf Story</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="2 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Modern Combat Blackout</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="9 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">4%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Hell Warders</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">RIOT – Civil Unrest</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Aragami: Shadow Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="4 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Trials Rising</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="18 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">7%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Rad Rodgers Radical Edition</h4>
<p class="votes"><span class="bar accent-bg no-votes"> </span> <span title="0 votes">0%</span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="42 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">17%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="23 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">9%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Ape Out</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="13 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">5%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Something else (comment below)</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="102 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">41%</span></span></p>
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<p><em>As always, thanks for reading! Make sure to leave a vote in the poll above and a comment below with your gaming choices over the next few days…</em></p>
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