I finally bought a Switch. I love the system, it's a really stylish piece of tech. And I'm actually enjoying playing some of the time in handheld, even thought I bought it primarily to be a home console. I'm playing Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8.

When it was released I heard a lot of commentary about Odyssey being too easy, but being really precise with the controls is an issue, so I wouldn't like for the game to be any harder. The boss battles are all lacking inspiration too. That being said, I'm still loving my time with the game. It has strong Mario 64 vibes, and I'm enjoying the creativity and vibrancy of the game. This is my first Nintendo system since the DS, and this is the type of experience you don't really get on other consoles. Great game.

Mario Kart 8 is super. My OCD means that I have to get 3* on all the tournaments in order starting with the 50cc grand prix. I'm nearing the end of the 100cc grand prix, and it's not been to challenging yet. Because I'm always leading in the races the only weapon types I've really seen are bananas and green shells, so hopefully 150cc and 200cc will prove more challenging.

Honestly, Red Dead is the only game I'm pumped for. I'm intrigued by Fallout 76, but that's far from a definite purchase. Interested in AC: Odyssey too but that will be a 2019 game for me so I can play it once the DLC has released. Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Spidey are games I will most probably play too, but I don't know when.

Interesting game. It looks a bit rough graphically, the characters and story look very bland, the zombie types are super stupid, but the gameplay looks like it could be on to something great. I'm enthused by the idea of this being a hard game.

Ultimately, the winner for me is FIFA. The way you progress up and down divisions is really smart as it mimics real life football, and you find your level and play against players of similar skill levels. Also, unlike shooters, which are all pretty much team based, my success or failure is all on me. That being said, big shout out to TLOU, which had no business being as good as it is.

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@gwnner said in YOUR Desire Index:

1. Red Dead Redemption 2
2. The Last of Us Part II
3. Fallout 76
4. Ghost of Tsushima
5. Cyberpunk 2077
6. Spiderman
7. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
8. Control
9. Shadow of the Tomb Raider
10. Dragon Quest XI
11. The Elder Scrolls VI
12. Resident Evil 2 Remake
13. Forza Horizon 4
14. Devil May Cry 5
15. Babylon's Fall
16. Kingdom Hearts III
17. Halo: Infinite
18. Gears 5
19. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
20. Darksiders 3
21. Skull & Bones
22. Anthem
23. Sonic Team Racing
24. Call of Duty: Black Ops IV
25. Pokemon Let's Go Eevee/Pikachu

I've long considered Kyle to be the best host in the video games podcasting realm, but he has been absolutely killing it in the last few weeks with the desire index.

1. Red Dead Redemption 2
2. The Last of Us Part II
3. Fallout 76
4. Ghost of Tsushima
5. Cyberpunk 2077
6. Spiderman
7. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
8. Control
9. Dragon Quest XI
10. The Elder Scrolls VI
11. Resident Evil 2 Remake
12. Devil May Cry 5
13. Babylon's Fall
14. Kingdom Hearts III
15. Halo: Infinite
16. Gears 5
17. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
18. Skull & Bones
19. Anthem
20. Sonic Team Racing
21. Call of Duty: Black Ops IV
22. Pokemon Let's Go Eevee/Pikachu

@Rock said in Describe Your Taste in TV Shows Using 5 Titles:

The Wire - The boring answer. The first 4 seasons are damn near perfect and are excellent television. Season 5 has some rough spots but I really love the conclusion to the Marlo storyline as well as some of the others. Boring answer but a great show.

Sure it's a common answer, but there's absolutely noting boring about answering The Wire. There's a reason why it's so beloved.

Watch Dogs.

Seinfeld, The Leftovers, Chuck, Friday Night Lights, Lost.