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#1

General Discussion / Re: Project Hail Mary

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 03:31:35 PM

First book I've read that became a movie since DaVinci Code!

Someone at work wouldn't shut up about it so I took his copy and read it in about a week. Probably the last fiction book I read, unless you count something from audible, for the next decade or two.

#2

General Discussion / Re: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 03:28:47 PM

@BLUEVOODU how can you say that about a non-Toby Spidey!?

#3

General Discussion / Re: Masters of the Universe

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 03:26:54 PM

Anything He-man, GI Joe, Transformers, etc. gives me the feels, even if it isn't that great.

I think for any of us who are experiencing a rehash of our child / young adult-hood via Hollywood, we typically have to manage our expectations. Theres this balancing of the social norms of today vs. that of the source material that tend to alienate either the nostalgia crowd or newcomers to the series. Usually there's a sort of balance between the two that neither audience likes. IMO, Masters of the Universe does a decent enough job with its concessions, even if they still refuse the title He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

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General Discussion / Re: How are these $80 games wo...

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 03:07:58 PM

So far, I've only fallen for it once. I had to have Mario Kart World to play when I bought the Switch 2. Since then I've not fallen for it and will likely remain resistant at this price point. It'll take some serious first party Nintendo magic to catch me again.

#5

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wea...

Last post by retro junkie - Today at 10:24:27 AM

The last time I paid $80 for a game was when I purchased Bangai-O for the N64 importing it from Japan CIB. That was the most I ever paid for a game. Presently $40 is a strain on the old wallet. I don't have the Switch 2. But upgrading to the next generation is just totally out of my reach now-a-days.

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Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wea...

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 08:39:33 AM

Rate resistance really hits me at the 70-dollar mark when it comes to games. It's been a long time since I've dug into a Fire Emblem game, doens't look like I'm gonna break that streak any time soon.

#7

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Star Fox - Nintendo Switch...

Last post by targetrasp - Today at 08:33:21 AM

Its still wrapped. If I don't open it soon it'll just fall deeper in the backlog.

#8

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 07, 2026, 06:18:37 PM

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.  There seems to be a good amount of buzz around this title... The Fire Emblem series is widely popular.  This is also one of the few $80 games right now. 

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave looks like it might be cool... but I'm out at $80.  For me, it's going to have to be a mind blowing title for $80.

Release date: 09/17/26
Price: $80 physical $70 digital
Nintendo Direct Link: https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/8-4-2026/

Amazon Affiliate Pre-order link: https://amzn.to/4hW186h
The price is $70 right now for physical on Amazon

Are you excited for this title and looking forward to another entry in the Fire Emblem series?  Thoughts, comments... post it up!

#9

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: DK64 added to Switch Expan...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 06, 2026, 11:01:57 AM

@mastermario  --> I know... Goldeneye LOL.  When we played that... I was all over the place.  I'm not even sure I killed you.  The floor and ceiling were Swiss cheese... barely hit a wall.

I need to try the Super Mario 64 Mod with you and @SpartanEvolved.   I wonder if one will come out for DK64.

Honestly, I haven't even tried DK64 yet... I am excited about this.  Times are just busy right now.

#10

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Star Fox - Nintendo Switch...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 06, 2026, 11:00:12 AM

LOL... So, I still have not played this game... outside turning it on.  I think I will earmark 15-30 minutes Sunday for this.  I need to state I've played it!

@targetrasp what about you?

Did anyone else end up buying this game?