In Zelda: Breath of the Wild, if you shoot an arrow while mid-air, time slows down. The Sonic series desperately needs to utilize a similar mechanic.

The ultra-fast play-style introduced in the daytime stages of Sonic Unleashed were an amazing breath of fresh air, but it's still not enough. The best way to enjoy those levels is to memorize them so you aren't going from the speed of sound to absolute ZERO when you crash into something, but not being able to enjoy a level the first time you play it is a huge disappointment. Memorizing levels like this is cumbersome, time-consuming, and discouraging.

What they need to do is create some kind of stamina meter specifically for slowing down time. For example, you're running ultra fast through some new Sonic stage and have to make a hard right turn. You could then press whatever button activates the slow motion, use it at the right time so you can see what's coming next and plan accordingly, then let go of the button to return things to real time and continue the stage. This stamina meter will replenish itself when not in use.

I think this is what the series really needs. Otherwise these levels that are supposed to be played at high speeds become a stop and go disaster until memorized.

Everyone keeps saying there are "pre-order bonuses" for pre-ordering Sonic Mania. They can't be talking about the collector's edition.. what are they talking about specifically?

I know the dialogue in Metroid: Other M (more specifically on the part of Samus) was horrid. HORRID. However, Team Ninja did a fantastic job with turning Metroid into a 3D, 3rd person adventure. I really liked "sensemove" and the combat in general, especially the boss fights.

Anywho, ever since I laid hands on that game (which is brilliant if you skip most of the cutscenes) I thought it would be awesome if there was an HD remake of Metroid Fusion in the style of Other M. It would be a great title for the Switch, since the Joycon controller looks like it's capable of the same controls as what were used in Other M.

Thoughts?

I'm an avid Nintendo fan. The Switch looks like it will be a blast, and ultimately a financial success for Nintendo.

I know Platinum Games is developing something for the system, I just hope it's Bayonetta 3.

Most people are upset at the dearth of launch titles (sans Zelda) but Zelda looks so good that I think I'll live. Luckily Splatoon 2 will be coming out this Summer. I'm also hoping that Mario Kart 8: Deluxe has enough different about it that it will be worth buying. So far, I think it does, even if all you consider is the portability and different play options on the Switch.

I'm not sure what else to do to pass the time until the Switch's arrival, so I suppose that explains the birth of this blog. I've always wanted to have a blog, but it's never stuck. Here's to hoping that changes this year.