03-24-2019, 09:35 PM
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23rd)
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<p><em>Well, what a busy week we’ve had. There was the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/nindie_direct_shows_off_plenty_of_upcoming_indie_games_on_switch">Nindies Showcase</a>, which brought with it the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/cuphead_is_coming_to_nintendo_switch_along_with_xbox_achievements">Cuphead</a> and <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/cadence_of_hyrule_is_what_you_get_when_you_cross_crypt_of_the_necrodancer_with_zelda">Cadence of Hyrule</a> reveals, the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/nintendos_tom_nook_tax_day_tweet_has_sent_animal_crossing_fans_into_overdrive">Animal Crossing tweet meltdown</a>, and even a <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/google_reveals_stadia_its_vision_of_a_cloud_gaming_future">new gaming platform</a> from Google, but it’s finally time for us to settle down with some games for the weekend. We’ve shared our plans below, but feel free to join in via the poll and comment sections. Enjoy!</em></p>
<h2>Gavin Lane, staff writer</h2>
<p>This weekend I’ll be settling down for a nice relaxed time with <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/yoshis_crafted_world">Yoshi’s Crafted World</a></strong> for review. I’m a big fan of his last escapades in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu/yoshis_woolly_world">Woolly World</a></strong> and an even <em>bigger</em> fan of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wii/kirbys_epic_yarn">Kirby’s Epic Yarn</a></strong>, so I have high hopes for his latest adventure.</p>
<p>Going by previous games in the series, I doubt it’ll be the most taxing game, so I might try upping the adrenaline levels with a little <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/rocket_league">Rocket League</a></strong>. I fired it up for the first time in ages last weekend and it looks an awful lot sharper than it did when the game launched. God bless patches, eh? So, when I’m not waddling around a cardboard diorama as T. Yoshisaur Muchakoopas, you’ll likely find me chasing a big ball in my DeLorean. Magic.</p>
<h2>Austin Voigt, contributing writer</h2>
<p>To be quite honest, after seeing the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/video_get_your_first_look_at_the_nintendo_labo_vr_kit">trailers</a> for the new <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_04_vr_kit"><strong>Labo VR</strong></a> kits, I think I’m going to go try to finish up the rest of the <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_01_variety_kit">Nintendo Labo</a></strong> Toy-Cons that have just been sitting in the box collecting dust. I never actually finished building all of the kits I bought the first time around, and now the completionist in me is feeling compelled to do so. Also, I’ve been on a bit of a building kick lately with LEGO and whatnot, so although the Toy-Con software isn’t entertaining beyond a couple of minutes’ worth of gameplay, I do get a kick out of the construction process.</p>
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<h2>Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, reviewer</h2>
<p>This weekend is going to be a busy one for the ol’ Nintendo Switch. I’ll be taking <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/unravel_two">Unravel Two</a></strong> for a co-operative spin to see if this charming platformer can really work on handheld hardware. I’ll also be shouting “I object!” and pointing my finger with riotous indignation while playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy">Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy</a></strong>. I’ll also be getting my freeform adventure on in the intriguing first-person promise of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/windscape">Windscape</a></strong>. Look out for reviews of all three next week on Nintendo Life.</p>
<h2>Liam Doolan, news reporter</h2>
<p>After the Nindie Direct earlier this week, this weekend I’ve decided to spend my time playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/crypt_of_the_necrodancer">Crypt of the NecroDancer</a></strong> (for obvious reasons). Admittedly it’s a game I’ve purchased on multiple platforms, but somehow never got around to playing. So for the next few days, that’s my main goal. I’m also eager to try out <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/blaster_master_zero_2">Blaster Master Zero 2</a></strong>. It was probably my third favourite announcement of the recent presentation, right behind <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/cadence_of_hyrule_crypt_of_the_necrodancer">Cadence of Hyrule</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/cuphead">Cuphead</a></strong>. Last of all, I intend to return to <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/wargroove">Wargroove</a></strong>. As much as I adore this game, I always feel I need more time to play it and this weekend will probably be no different even after I’ve spent multiple hours on it.</p>
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<h2><strong>Gonçalo Lopes, contributing writer</strong></h2>
<p>WARNING: A huge import package is approaching fast! This weekend will be spent revising <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/rxn_-raijin-">RXN -Raijin-</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/world_of_final_fantasy_maxima">World of Final Fantasy Maxima</a></strong> plus premiering <strong>Zoids Wild: King of Blast</strong>, <strong>Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX</strong> and, last but not least, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/darius_cozmic_collection">Darius Cozmic Collection</a></strong>. All games in their physical plastic glory. Whenever Zuntata is blasting from my sound system you know that always equals a good time. Still no excuse to skip some <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></strong> action of course.</p>
<p>My game of the week is <strong>Blaster Master Zero 2</strong>. Inti Creates has this neo-retro formula down to a tee so having this out-of-nowhere halfway into a Nindies Direct was the Switch high point for me this past week.</p>
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<h3 class="heading">Which games are you playing this weekend? (206 votes)</h3>
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<h4 class="heading">Crypt of the NecroDancer</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="11 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">5%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Kirby’s Epic Yarn</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="4 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Rocket League</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="7 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Unravel Two</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="9 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">4%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Wargroove</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="14 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">7%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Windscape</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">Yoshi’s Woolly World</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Blaster Master Zero 2</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="16 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">8%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">RXN -Raijin-</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">World of Final Fantasy Maxima</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Darius Cozmic Collection</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="2 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="38 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">18%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Something else (comment below)</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="90 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">44%</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>Well, what a busy week we’ve had. There was the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/nindie_direct_shows_off_plenty_of_upcoming_indie_games_on_switch">Nindies Showcase</a>, which brought with it the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/cuphead_is_coming_to_nintendo_switch_along_with_xbox_achievements">Cuphead</a> and <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/cadence_of_hyrule_is_what_you_get_when_you_cross_crypt_of_the_necrodancer_with_zelda">Cadence of Hyrule</a> reveals, the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/nintendos_tom_nook_tax_day_tweet_has_sent_animal_crossing_fans_into_overdrive">Animal Crossing tweet meltdown</a>, and even a <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/google_reveals_stadia_its_vision_of_a_cloud_gaming_future">new gaming platform</a> from Google, but it’s finally time for us to settle down with some games for the weekend. We’ve shared our plans below, but feel free to join in via the poll and comment sections. Enjoy!</em></p>
<h2>Gavin Lane, staff writer</h2>
<p>This weekend I’ll be settling down for a nice relaxed time with <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/yoshis_crafted_world">Yoshi’s Crafted World</a></strong> for review. I’m a big fan of his last escapades in <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu/yoshis_woolly_world">Woolly World</a></strong> and an even <em>bigger</em> fan of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wii/kirbys_epic_yarn">Kirby’s Epic Yarn</a></strong>, so I have high hopes for his latest adventure.</p>
<p>Going by previous games in the series, I doubt it’ll be the most taxing game, so I might try upping the adrenaline levels with a little <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/rocket_league">Rocket League</a></strong>. I fired it up for the first time in ages last weekend and it looks an awful lot sharper than it did when the game launched. God bless patches, eh? So, when I’m not waddling around a cardboard diorama as T. Yoshisaur Muchakoopas, you’ll likely find me chasing a big ball in my DeLorean. Magic.</p>
<h2>Austin Voigt, contributing writer</h2>
<p>To be quite honest, after seeing the <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/video_get_your_first_look_at_the_nintendo_labo_vr_kit">trailers</a> for the new <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_04_vr_kit"><strong>Labo VR</strong></a> kits, I think I’m going to go try to finish up the rest of the <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_01_variety_kit">Nintendo Labo</a></strong> Toy-Cons that have just been sitting in the box collecting dust. I never actually finished building all of the kits I bought the first time around, and now the completionist in me is feeling compelled to do so. Also, I’ve been on a bit of a building kick lately with LEGO and whatnot, so although the Toy-Con software isn’t entertaining beyond a couple of minutes’ worth of gameplay, I do get a kick out of the construction process.</p>
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<h2>Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, reviewer</h2>
<p>This weekend is going to be a busy one for the ol’ Nintendo Switch. I’ll be taking <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/unravel_two">Unravel Two</a></strong> for a co-operative spin to see if this charming platformer can really work on handheld hardware. I’ll also be shouting “I object!” and pointing my finger with riotous indignation while playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy">Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy</a></strong>. I’ll also be getting my freeform adventure on in the intriguing first-person promise of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/windscape">Windscape</a></strong>. Look out for reviews of all three next week on Nintendo Life.</p>
<h2>Liam Doolan, news reporter</h2>
<p>After the Nindie Direct earlier this week, this weekend I’ve decided to spend my time playing <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/crypt_of_the_necrodancer">Crypt of the NecroDancer</a></strong> (for obvious reasons). Admittedly it’s a game I’ve purchased on multiple platforms, but somehow never got around to playing. So for the next few days, that’s my main goal. I’m also eager to try out <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/blaster_master_zero_2">Blaster Master Zero 2</a></strong>. It was probably my third favourite announcement of the recent presentation, right behind <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/cadence_of_hyrule_crypt_of_the_necrodancer">Cadence of Hyrule</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/cuphead">Cuphead</a></strong>. Last of all, I intend to return to <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/wargroove">Wargroove</a></strong>. As much as I adore this game, I always feel I need more time to play it and this weekend will probably be no different even after I’ve spent multiple hours on it.</p>
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<h2><strong>Gonçalo Lopes, contributing writer</strong></h2>
<p>WARNING: A huge import package is approaching fast! This weekend will be spent revising <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/rxn_-raijin-">RXN -Raijin-</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/world_of_final_fantasy_maxima">World of Final Fantasy Maxima</a></strong> plus premiering <strong>Zoids Wild: King of Blast</strong>, <strong>Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX</strong> and, last but not least, <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/darius_cozmic_collection">Darius Cozmic Collection</a></strong>. All games in their physical plastic glory. Whenever Zuntata is blasting from my sound system you know that always equals a good time. Still no excuse to skip some <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></strong> action of course.</p>
<p>My game of the week is <strong>Blaster Master Zero 2</strong>. Inti Creates has this neo-retro formula down to a tee so having this out-of-nowhere halfway into a Nindies Direct was the Switch high point for me this past week.</p>
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<h3 class="heading">Which games are you playing this weekend? (206 votes)</h3>
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<h4 class="heading">Crypt of the NecroDancer</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="11 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">5%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Kirby’s Epic Yarn</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="3 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="4 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">2%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Rocket League</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="7 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Unravel Two</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="9 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">4%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Wargroove</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="14 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">7%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Windscape</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">Yoshi’s Woolly World</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Blaster Master Zero 2</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="16 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">8%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">RXN -Raijin-</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">World of Final Fantasy Maxima</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="6 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">3%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Darius Cozmic Collection</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="2 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">1%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="38 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">18%</span></span></p>
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<h4 class="heading">Something else (comment below)</h4>
<p class="votes"><span title="90 votes"><span class="bar accent-bg">44%</span></span></p>
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