TheFlyingGerbil

I feel like Breath of The Wild 2 won't actually be out this year but is the only game I am actually looking forward too. I'm interested to see how different the new Pokemon Legends: Arceus game is to others in the series I have some (probably unfounded) hope that it will finally be the Pokemon game I actually will enjoy.

GamesMaster is back and I don't know if the format aged badly but it is very unlikely I will watch episode 2. Do/can videogames ever work on TV?

Anyone had a go on Pikmin Bloom? Not entirely sure I could class it as a game yet from what I've experienced, so not sure how long it will maintain my interest.

Democrats want equality but Not In My Backyard.

Thanks, now I just need to decide if I should be sensible, keep the SD card I've got and only download the games I'm playing, or upgrade and keep buying games I'm never doing to play...

Anyone ever upgraded the SD card in their Switch? I vaguely remember something about having to go online when you load up a game to check it's linked to your account but I can't remember if it's changing console or SD cards

That's interesting, it's slightly better value in the UK then, ours are standard: £17.99 ($24.75) (dearer than USA's $19.99) Expansion: £34.99 ($48.13) (cheaper than USA's $49.99)

I think it's enough to get me back playing but not to keep me playing, probably. Happy Home Designer was previously a standalone game so integrating it as DLC seems like a good move, just makes me not sure how to feel about the price - dear for DLC, cheap for a new game but not sure how much I'd actually play it.

I've not convinced myself to get the original online service yet, so nearly twice the price for N64 and megadrive games certainly seems a bit off.

I don't understand how Brown could be naïve enough not to see Blair as the self-serving reptile he so obviously was. Unless he was just happy to see Blair treat the country like that and thought he'd be safe which I don't think paints him in any more a flattering light. Depressing to think that would still seem like one of the better options for PM from the last few decades.

I feel the same - I want to be more excited but I've been disappointed with the updates so far. I'll see what's changed but don't think I'm going to get back into it in a big way

Not heard of that and it looks right up my street. I think I might struggle with the price tag but I'll definitely keep an eye out for a sale. You might like A Short Hike if you've not already played it.

sorry if this is an insensitive question, but does this affect how safe you feel going about your day to day life? I know just the level of political mess we're in in the UK can be emotionally draining sometimes so I can't imagine with things like that going on. How close does it feel to you?

The updates were mostly just the events that were included with the previous games so nothing to get excited about. I stopped playing a while ago - I've not even completed the the catalogue, which is a first for me. I'm really disappointed with it, Nintendo haven't tried to move the game on at all since the gamecube. Basic things like still not having a separate pocket for tools, only being able to access item storage in your house making crafting and decorating outside a nightmare, having to have bells in your pocket to buy shop items and pay loans etc. instead of having a debit card (there's an ATM and smart phone so it would make sense in game). typing letters and terraforming is such an exercise in frustration. I just feels like none of the testing was done by people who actually play the game so there's none of the joy and relaxation you want to experience when playing it.

These are some ball pen sketches I made as I'm working toward a picture of Snuffkin and Moomintroll sitting around a camp fire in a woodland clearing with the Groke looking on from among the trees. Or the Groke looking at the lamp with Moomintroll and Snuffkin hiding in the trees. I've not decided yet. I've never made a complete picture, only sketches and doodles but I feel like I could get to a place where I'd be happy with these. I'd need to practice drawing in ink and possibly watercolour - the original Moomin illustrations were just ink, but I think a dark scene would be less heavy with watercolour shading and a bit less challenging for an inexperience person.

Pikuniku, it was a short and enjoyable "quirky platformer", which the world is hardly short of but I would recommend it as it doesn't outstay its welcome.

Is it a full game, or an add-on to Spiderman? AER Memories of Old. Looks like it's not going to be a long game which is a blessing as it's only just good enough to keep my interest. But if you want a gimpy Skyward Sword get on it.

Just a word of warning about powerline adaptors: we have a separate ring for upstairs and downstairs so they could not be used to improve reception upstairs for us, so just make sure the sockets you plan to use are actually connected.

Song Of Achilles. It was the story of Achilles through the eyes of his partner, Patroclus. Not sure how closely it kept to the original story, but it didn't get bogged down in too much unnecessary detail, as I've read some genre novels try too hard to wedge all their research in and end up a bit dry in parts. It's got me wanting to read more into Greek mythology. Also made me want to try and sniff out a bit more quality gay literature - there's a lot a trashy erotica out there (I may have read a book about gay werewolves at one point, oops) and rom coms. I'll read some more Alan Hollinghurst and try Christopher Isherwood, but after that I'm not sure where else there is to turn. I'm having a go at The Shining at the moment though - I've read a few Stephen King books and they're a bit hit and miss with me. Not sure it's grabbing me at the moment but will give it a bit more of a chance.

Not been doing a lot of reading lately but someone at work lent me some books and there's nothing like a bit of peer pressure to get you to pick up the pace. I read all three in just over a week when it would normally take me a month per book easily. I don't think I could keep up that pace but I think a week for one book would keep the momentum up and be a good compromise between it feeling like a chore and spreading it too thin to get immersed in it. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. I enjoyed it - not sure if I didn't get enough from it as I struggle not to trip over my own thoughts if I walk among them too long. No Country For Old Men. I think I was confusing this with true grit before I started it. I found the writing style off putting, the lack of punctuation makes it difficult to read (e.g. knowing who's talking) and the "He opened the fridge door and took out the milk and took the lid off the milk and took a sip and put the milk back and closed the fridge door " style just seemed like a high schooler trying to get their word count up. I'm assuming these are stylistic choices not bad writing but I do not understand the reason in relation to the story - if anyone could enlighten me I'd love to "get it". Fight Club. Still trying to decide how much of it was real. Not Sure I'll come to a firm opinion. They were right on the edge of books I'd choose to read so it was nice to be lent them to give them a go. Mostly I'm hoping to take from it a renewed desire to read.

Anyone played the demo?

I know when you place things that open (fridges, wardrobes etc.) out on the island they give you access to your clothes when you interact with them. Is there anything that acts the same with your general storage so you don't have to go back to your house to get stored crafting material, general items etc.? It's hard to google

Nice surprise to see that is still happening.

Is their any hint that Age of Calamity was instead of BoTW 2?