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I also want the phys copy. I shouldnt have waited but hope its worth it

I have my Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition on pre-order from Best Buy.

Vulgarr the Viking drove me insane That game's difficulty is no joke....especially that fire/lava level.

I don't think I ever got past the second stage. That game's a dog, but it's a good dog.

Karaiya wrote:

Where's your clipboard of fun?

Started my download of Rocket League for when I'm home, ensuring that it's gonna be a long day.

It just hit me that after I finish Odyssey, there's nothing I'm super excited about on the Switch for a while. I'm interested in Doom, but I don't think it's worth full price to me so I'll be waiting for a price drop. I'm very interested in Octopath Traveler but no idea when it's coming out. I still haven't played a single Kirby game, but I guess Kirby Star Allies could be a fun game for me and the family. I'm interested in Skyrim and might play it at some point, but it's not something I'm super excited for. I think that's about it. Looks like after I finish Odyssey, I'll finally get to play Samus Returns, then I'll get back to catching up on some older games. I really hope we get some big Switch announcements for 2018. Just one of the games off my most wanted list would be good enough for me.

Scott wrote:

I'm in the same boat, but I'm honestly relieved. My backlog is unbelievably big and I have a ton of recent games I have yet to start. Metroid, Persona 5, Nier Automata are the first three that come to mind.

I've slowed down with Odyssey...love that it's a game you can jump back into at anytime without worrying about catching up on story, etc.

Colourshaper wrote:

Yeah, I'm kind of relieved too since there are some older games I've been wanting to play. I just wish there was something on the horizon for me to look forward to.

Scott, have you ever tried Skyrim?

LA Noire is the next Switch game I'm looking forward to getting. It came out today I believe, but it'll make something easy to put on my Christmas list for the lady so I'll wait it out haha. That and Wolfenstein 2.

But Rocket League will definitely take up lots of my time until then. Also relieved that the marathon of good games is winding down. I still have Fractured but Whole, DOOM, NBA & will soon have Battlefront 2, plus FFXV if I ever want to continue that pile. After all that & LA Noire/Wolfenstein 2, I'll finally feel content with my backlog.

Honestly not used to having a "backlog" of video games unless they're Steam games I have no immediate desire to play. Switch is bringing the gamer back out in me. Wii U titles were always few and far between, as were the types of games I'd bother buying new for XB1, so I'd never get backed up. Not having as much access to my XB1 and this flood of good Switch games has really stacked my "to-play" pile up.

Has anyone tried Monopoly in tabletop mode yet? It looks pretty fun.

I've got Odyssey coming tomorrow so I'm hyped. Was also going to get Mario + Rabbids but I'm banking on it being around $30 on black Friday. Figured there would be a better chance of it being on sale than Odyssey.

whitefire wrote:

Nope, I've never played any of the Elder Scrolls games. The fantasy/medieval environment is very appealing to me, but I'm not as thrilled about the open-world aspect. Breath of the Wild kept me hooked since it was a Zelda game, but I don't know that I'll care to put the hours into another open-world game. I'll try it out at some point though.

I hear you. Maybe being portable will make a difference though.

Just bought Rocket League but not sure when I will play it as I am deep into Doom right now. My son will probably be the first to try out Rocket League.

Rocket League is awesome. I played a ton of it on PS4 last year. Scott, I was not a fan of Skyrim. I really wanted to like it, but I found it overly complicated and boring. Are you not excited for Xenoblade? There's a ton of great eShop content to get into as well. I think Nintendo was trying to focus on 2017 with announcements, bit I'm sure they have more up their sleeve for 2018.

I still have Mario Rabbids to play and then I want to play the new South Park game.

Scott wrote:

Nintendo did do one of those lovely "Like this tweet if you want Smash on Switch!" things, as well as adding GCN USB adapter controller support, so at the very least there's likely to be Smash, possibly more incoming. Gamecube VC announce would be stellar. They're obviously working on Metroid and Pokemon games for the Switch. Any of that would make 2018 decent for Switch, but at this point it's up to third parties to actually get to work on this thing.

I saw a news vid last week that said square was scrambling to get some more stuff in the works, is the mana remake coming to switch already?

DiamondDave wrote:

I've seen a couple of articles that said Nintendo had apparently registered a new trademark for Smash Bros., as well as Zelda, Animal Crossing and Splatoon. It's not official, but came from a source that had correctly leaked info before. And Grezzo is working on something with Legend in the title. Considering their history with the Zelda series, it's probably a remake of an older game. (Skyward Sword, perhaps...or maybe a new TriForce Heroes)

I think TFH has a chance of performing better on Switch, maybe. Make it cheap and fun!

Skyward Sword is the only 3D Zelda I haven't played so I'd be all over a remake. But wouldn't it take quite a bit of retooling to get rid of the motion stuff? That's what I'd want. If it was just a port with all that motion stuff still included, I'd just skip it again.

Considering how (comparatively) few people had a Wii U, and how Majora's Mask/OOT have already been on 3DS, I think Nintendo should just put out a collection, or at least give us all of them on Switch.

The Switch needs lots of games ported over because of the duality of the console. However, if I had my choice, I'd still go for a VC (or whatever they end up calling it) over remakes. Either way, give me Eternal Darkness, Super Mario Sunshine, both Super Mario Galaxies, and Skyward Sword, along with all of the N64 and GC favorited that have already had remakes.

I would love to see a Animal Crossing on Switch..

Be as big or bigger like City Folk (from the Wii) and be able to take it anywhere?!?! Please!!

I have a Nintendo Switch!!!! Is what I think when I see it on my entertainment center. Even though its my little boys Nintendo.

bonham2 wrote:

I've not played any of the Xenoblade games. They look good, but from what I hear they take a ton of time. I usually avoid games like that, BotW was just a rare exception for me.


Yeah, I still have a ton of eShop games on the 3DS and Wii U I'd like to try, plus a couple on the Switch. I'll definitely be working on those during this coming downtime. Although, I've been unimpressed by most of the eShop games I've tried so far. I hope that changes.


I'm sure they do too, I'm just nervous until I actually see it! It will be hard to match a year with amazing Zelda AND Mario games. As long as they announce a couple more big name titles, I'll be feeling pretty good.

DiamondDave wrote:

I've been wanting to give Smash another chance. I like the game, it just never draws me in enough to really grind it and get good at it. Now would be a good time, before they drop another one and I'm even further behind.


I can see Pokemon coming out in 2018 but not Metroid Prime 4. That will probably be 2019.

BloodPuppetX wrote:

I'm itching for a new 2D Zelda game like ALBW. I have no interest in a Skyward Sword remake, but I could get on board with a new Tri-Force Heroes! I loved that game, the network issues just killed it in the end for us.

Rocket League is honestly one of, if not THE, most exciting competitive game I've ever played. The Mario Kart series is probably neck and neck, but otherwise nothing. Even shooters or NBA - nothing compares to how intense a real good Rocket League match can get.

theJaw wrote:

I agree to an extent but for my money spatoon would edge both.

I'll download Rocket League sometime this week. I have not played it before, but looks really fun.

I remember when it first came out.. it came to PS4 first and it was a PS Plus free game of the month....... BLEW MY MIND!!! how great the game is/was

and I thought to myself - they lost a lot of money right there.. because I would have def paid money for it back then... but It got their name out there and went to PC and Xbox and made a lot of money . and now on Switch..

I just downloaded tonight and going to try it out tomorrow on the switch

I ended up playing around 3-4 matches last night and was very impressed by Rocket League. When I need a break from Doom it is the perfect pallet cleanser.

Man, there are a number of games that I want on the e-shop, but I'm holding out for possible physical release. You guys are getting me hyped for Rocket League, but then I found this:

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I'm gonna have to hold out until this drops.

I thought I would love Rocket League but I finally tried it a few months back and just thought it was ok.

citizen_zane wrote:

Rocket League is one I couldn't wait for a physical release for. It's too fun and I've only ever owned it digitally, so no worries there.

I think it's great that it's cross-console too. Playing online, you could be playing anyone on PC or PS4. That's pretty neat, and a feature I want to support for sure.

@Scott how much did you play? Which difficulty? Any online? RL is mega boring on the rookie setting of single player. Gotta do Pro or up for an actual challenge. And then online multiplayer feels like a legit sporting event if you let yourself get caught up in it/pay attention to your stats haha

theJaw wrote:

It was a meetup with some local gamer friends.

Scott, I usually share your gaming opinions, but Rocket League is amazing. I got it when it first came out on PS4, and it's still the go-to game for my friends and I.

theJaw wrote:

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There is no PS4 cross play, only PC/Xbox

longhornsk57 wrote:

Right right, actually think I read that. All the more reason to support that feature gosh darnit!

@Scott give it a shot on your own terms, when you can decide how to play/which mode or difficulty you want. I think you'd dig it.

Plus I want to destroy (or team with?) some GTZers.

citizen_zane wrote:

Summer of 2018 if you don't mind waiting that long.

Showing off the Switch features added to Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2. Keep watching until the very end...
https://youtu.be/lkyouXrrTHc

PizzaTheHutt wrote:

I played RE:R on my Wii U but never played RE:R 2. I will probably pick that one up.

I'm interested in RER for Switch but it's like FFX for Vita. The 2nd game is a digital code and not on disc.

Dashey wrote:

I don't think my wallet will mind. I going broke here with all the money I've given to Nintendo this year.

Same lol.

I already have Rocket League on PS4 but I don't mind waiting til a physical release comes out for the Switch.

ErickRPG wrote:

I'd pay extra if they just kept X-2 off the disc altogether.

Okay I am watching my play Zelda and Im think who put the Dark Souls in this. Then he saw a rock face and tries to climb it. HE COULD!!! Than he picked up a barrel and threw it at an enemy. jerk threw it back at him and killed him.

Then he killed a guy with a torch. That torch fill.in the grass and started setting the gosh darn field on fire!!!!

What is this game!?!?!?!?!!?

Yep, that's BotW for ya. Hell of a sequel to LoZ.

Karaiya wrote:

Dude, all kinds of crazy, unexpected crap happens. Big dudes will throw other dudes at you. I've rolled a bomb at one guy and he kicked it away! You never know what's gonna happen in this game.

I got Mario Odyssey on release day, and I've only played it for about an hour so far. It's not because I don't love it - I'm just waiting until I have a bit more sit around time, hopefully over the holidays.

I've been playing NBA 2K18 when I have some time to play - the My Career mode with the Neighborhood this year is incredible. Really solid progression system that entails practice, NBA games, and Park play.

I'll definitely be getting Skyrim as well. Never played it before, so having it on the Switch will be awesome. With all of those, I'll definitely be plenty busy for some time.

I've played it for about an hour because the roommate plays it every waking moment.

Same my son wore that game out in 5 days. Its still great.

Man I would love to play Rocket League with you guys. Can we set up some games soon?

RobotVendingMachine wrote:

Yessir. Whenever you see me on there (if we're friends on Switch haha) shoot me a message.

theJaw wrote:

Sent you a friend request.

I'm definitely expecting Super Smash Bros. DX. It better have all DLC characters, stages and Mii costumes unlocked, as well as some missing characters (Solid Snake, Ice Climbers, Wolf).

If they add new characters, here are my top choices:
Geno (Super Mario RPG)
Inklings (Splatoon, easily make each color a different Inkling)
Shovel Knight

TerrHeel wrote:

I thought I would like it more, it looks like it would be a really fun game. I'll give it another chance some time.

I am down for some Rocket League with people here..

DarkLink wrote:

If we get 6 we can do private games. If not we can party up and play online. Doom as well if anyone wants to do that. We can use the GTZ discord for chat.

I'm downloading it now... I'll have to do the tutorials before anything else lol. Is it one of those "easy to play, difficult to master" type games?

BloodPuppetX wrote:

I have maybe played 10 matches and by the 3rd match I was scoring points so I would agree that it is easy to play, difficult to master. I recommend using X when you start the match to keep the camera on the ball. It makes life much easier. Also focus on your ground game before trying aerial moves. You can play a few matches vs bots.

I got it on Xbox when it was first becoming popular, and I was in the camp that didn't love it. Maybe I'll give it another shot on the Switch if you guys are gonna be playing some multiplayer.

Scoring a goal or making a save in Rocket League are a couple of the most satisfying feelings I've ever felt from playing a video game. There's a real sense of "I just helped out my team" whenever it happens. Alternately, it's soul crushing when you get blocked or scored on.

Been trying out some new modes. I usually stick to 3v3 or Chaos (4v4, really not that chaotic) but I also dig Hoops, Ice hockey and that new one where you clear tiles of the floor to score. It's a lot harder but still fun.

rocket league is a game i fully expected to hate and ended up being pretty impressed with.

Don't know if anyone cares but bill just approved my review for Odyssey.

Dashey wrote:
Nice I will take a look at it.

Sun wrote:


I'm guessing that won't happen. All the DLC plus the game cost over $100, and I'm guessing the licensing would need redone.

They should just make a new Smash Bros Switch with more relevant characters. Of non-N IP, I'd like Mega Man, PacMan and Sonic (to beat up on) to return. It's be sweet to announce a new third party game coming over by showing a character.

RobotVendingMachine wrote:

Ditto! Can't wait to pick it up...don't think i'm gonna wait for a physical release though. I feel like I've been waiting too long already.

Would love you jump on with a bunch of folks but i'm afraid that my lack of free time and time zone (Hawaii) will screw that up quite a bit.

bogo wrote:

If We get something together and I play also. This will be my first time playing with a big group from gametz :)

I see a bunch of people play different games, but none of the games were for me at the time.
Hope we can get something going :)

Scott wrote:

I felt the same way at first too Scott. Once you git gud, it becomes so much more fun.

I legit have like full body spasms when I go in to hit the ball in RL as if I'm actually trying to leverage the car. Game gets the adrenaline flowing.

Had a crap day with it though. Wasn't playing up to my 2016-on-Steam standards.

theJaw wrote:

Haha I'm way away from what I was on PS4 when it first came out.

But hey. I'm getting it back

Also. Please add me for those who hasn't. I been off the switch for a while and I'm sure I miss a lot of people added their codes on here.

theJaw wrote:

This pretty much sums up the game for me so far. I giggled like a schoolgirl when I finally scored a goal online (in my second match, so didn't really take long. I scored my team's only other goal that game as well)... I'm loving this game. I can see why it has so many fans now. Playing soccer with cars is awkward at first, but it's a blast once you get the hang of it. I'm going to try the Hoops mode online now.

Those playing Rocket League, post your stats.

I don't remember what my stats were last year (I never checked them on Steam) but I know I'm definitely slacking with this go-round. Especially when it comes to assists. I don't focus on saves too much - I hardly ever play goalie, I tend to hit the ball in the wrong direction when it's that close to the goal haha

Career Record:
Total Matches Played: 47
Matches Won: 27
Win %: 57.4

Career Totals + (Per Match Average):
Goals: 55 (1.2)
Assists: 17(.36)
Saves: 4 (.085 )

Time played: 3 hours, 43 minutes
MVP: 12 times
Hat Tricks: 10
Shots on Goal: 91
Centered balls: 110
Cleared balls: 42
Demolitions: 24
First Touches: 58

Total Matches Played: 24
Matches Won: 9
Win %: 37.5

Goals: 15
Assists: 5
Saves: 2 (Why aren't Epic Saves counted in this stat? I have one of those too.)
Epic Saves: 2
Backwards Goals: 1
Overtime Goals: 2
Shots On Goal: 22
Centered Balls: 46
Cleared Balls: 21
Bicycle Hits: 1
Demolitions: 4
First Touches: 24

How exactly do you play with friends in this game? It looked like @theJaw and I were in a group there, but I didn't see any way to join him in a game. Total noob here, lol.

@BloodPuppetX I haven't done it yet, but go to the main screen. Then scroll all the way to the bottom of the menu and it'll highlight the friends who are online. From there you can send an invite. I didn't even realize we were in a group haha

theJaw wrote:

Yeah, that's what I did. It appeared that we were in a group but I never saw you in-game. I'll figure it all out eventually lol.