[Switch Related Pun]

Hello all, I sure hope you guys are happy because OMG NINTENDO SWITCH IS A THING!

Sorry about that, that was weird. Earlier today Nintendo released a trailer of sorts for their newest console: the Nintendo Switch. This has gotten the internet abuzz because for one: anything Nintendo has a lot of hype, and two: Its gimmick actually seems really cool and isn't touched on the gameplay like the Wii U's gamepad or the original Wii's motion controls.

So let's get into it. The Switch seems to have semi-normal looking controller in that it's more like an Xbox or Playstation controller than the Wii controllers. This comes with a twist though that you can detach the button areas and put them on a screen that plugs into the main console and you can use the screen to play games portably.

One thing I’m defintly interested to understand the why behind is why the game will use cartridges like the Ds line. Nintendo seems to be scared of discs again but they seem to inovate cartridge design a lot so it will probably not be a huge deal, but I’m still curious why they didn’t decide to simply go with another disc system.

As far as the console goes that's about it so far. We also have word that there are going to be a lot of third party games on this new console with Skyrim being shown in the trailer as much as the new Legend of Zelda game. One thing that did stick out to me was the Splatoon tournament at the very end of the trailer. Obviously trailers over exaggerate things but I'm starting to think that Nintendo is for shading a possible Spatoon torment similar to their Smash Bros leagues and Pokemon Championships.

At the very least this all seems to me like Nintendo is trying change a bit with these trailer not having a family in it like every. single. Wii and Wii U. trailer. did. Instead this focuses more on the fun of video games that we all know with the trailer just being a bunch of people playing video games with other people and that first guy's dog.

Overall I'm excited for this new console and am looking to finding out more about in in the months to come. And with the trailer proudly proclaiming that the Switch will be out in March of next year, it looks like I won't have to wait long.

image from Polygon.com

It's Been Far Too Long

Hello all, a lot has changed over the past five months since my last post. I won't bore you with the details though I will have an overview later in this post. I just want to thank all of you who read this blog. I know I don't post near as often as I should, and I definitely know I don't deserve the more than 3000 individual views I have on this blog. I'm just a kid from the Midwest who likes talking about games and writes terrible poetry. but you guys seem to have found something you like about that so again thank you.

Now for something completely different.

What's been happening over these last few months.

In the Nerd Scene

Pokemon Go was released to the disparagement of about six people and the bittersweet/nostalgic joy of the rest of us. It was awesome being able to go to my town's parks and see people there finding 'mon or talking about it with people or using it as an excuse to spend time with their family. As much as we riff on this game and its bugs Pokemon Go has provided a way to interact with complete strangers in a friendly manner and even make some friends and for that it is awesome.

Two of my favorite Youtubers, Olan Rogers, and Jwittz are moving. Not much to say about that but it is interesting when it happens to one Youtuber let alone two at the same time.

Speaking of Olan Rogers he has big plans for his show pilot and is planning on making at least one other show as well. This is all awesome, Plan is one of the best youtubers, filmmaker, people in the world and is underappreciated as heck so it's awesome to see him finally get a break.

Captain America, Civil War came out this summer and it was a feels trip all the way through when it wasn't taking well deserved breather areas. With its somewhat darker take on the superhero genre as a whole it kind of reminds me of what Marvel originally had in mind for the Ultimate lineup.

I'm sure that there is more news that I'm forgetting but it's old news by now.

In My Life

I got a job that I really enjoy with my town's Parks & Rec, I get to be outside all day and I really feel like I make a difference. Unfortunately I'm just summer help so I'll be out of a job by the end of the month.

Completely opposite of that I had an overnight job at Walmart. It was not good, and I didn't. So I quit that job and I've had a lot of hope since I left.

Because the Walmart job is over I have Saturdays free so I organized a Dungeons and Dragons game with a few of my friends. It's been a lot of fun even though most of them had little experience with RPGs at all before this. Thankfully 5e's accessibility has helped with that.

Now I'm in my senior year in high school, alongside two others here at KCA. Because of that expect a lot of angst as a theme in my future poems.

I love you guys. Thanks for sticking around so patiently.