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Weekend Warrior – The Legend Of Logan: Call Of The Wild
As many of you surely already know, today is the launch of the console/handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. The Wii U failed to gain traction among the gaming community, but hopefully this new system will reverse Nintendo's fortunes. The fact that it's arriving with a brand new Legend of Zelda title is certainly a boon for the system, even if Breath of the Wild is also available on Wii U. Meanwhile, the most famous X-Men member of them all, Wolverine, embarks on his final journey in Logan, the R-rated finale to the adventure which began seventeen years ago in the very first X-Men movie.
When are you planning to buy a Switch? Will you be seeing Logan? Sound off in the comments below, and check out what GI's best and brightest are up to this weekend.
Brian Shea (@BrianPShea) – I’ll be getting my Switch later today and then I’ll be throwing myself into Hyrule. I’ve been looking forward to Breath of the Wild for a long time, and now that it’s here, I can’t wait to dig in. When I’m not doing that, I’ll probably find some time to play Overwatch and Pokémon Go.
Ben Hanson (@yozetty) – This weekend will be devoted to The Legend of Zelda. On a Nintendo Switch. While I wear gym shorts. And drink wine. And make Miis. What a good weekend.
Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner) – ZEEEEEELLLLLLDAAAAA
Jeff Cork (@gijeff) – After years of disappointment, I’ve taken matters into my own hands. I dusted off the ol’ GameCube a few days ago, and I’m playing through Chibi-Robo! again. Now I don’t have to worry about yet another rigged Super Replay Showdown standing in the way of me and my beloved hero. Sure, I’m not on the clock, but revisiting the Sanderson family again is its own reward. I may check out some more Horizon, too, but priorities…
Manon Hume (@ManonHume) – I’ll be drowning my “I don’t have a Switch yet” sorrows with copious amounts of croissants and pain au chocolat at Minneapolis’ Alliance Française. I also plan to finally pick up Horizon Zero Dawn – robo-dinos, prepare yourselves!
Kristin Williams (@kristincreate) – I'll be doing Horizon Zero Dawn this weekend. I actually have a fairly free weekend (other than seeing Logan tonight) so I'm looking forward to having some good downtime with that game.
Suriel Vasquez (@SurielVasquez) – I’m diving in head-first into Zelda this weekend, but I’ll probably dive into a couple of other things as well. Fast Racing Neo piqued my interest when it came out on Wii U but I never pulled the trigger on it, so RMX on the Switch seems like a good time to check it out. I’ll also be playing quite a bit of Destiny’s Iron Banner this weekend and maybe some For Honor, if I can squeeze it in.
Wade Wojcik (@WadeWojcik) – With the Nintendo Switch out today and Breath of the Wild waiting in my mailbox, I’ll be playing the new Zelda until I stumble into the office with bloodshot eyes on Monday morning. Just kidding everyone. …I’ll be sick Monday morning.
Zak Wojnar (@ZakWojnar) – Zelda? Horizon? Halo Wars 2? I'm sure those are all solid titles, but I'll be spending my free time this weekend gunning for all the stars in Riptide GP Renegade. After devouring Riptide GP 2 like some kind of ravenous beast, I tried the sequel, but it just didn't grab me... However, I went back to it earlier this week and it sucked me in like nothing else in recent memory. I've just maxed out the stats on my Cruiser and opened up the final set of bonus challenges, so I'm ready to ride the waves until those stars are mine, all mine!
I must admit, however, to being really excited for Breath of the Wild. I really like the rag doll effect when Link smacks goblins around with his axe. That kid's got a mean swing, and that lovely parabolic arc in which they go flying brings me a simple cathartic joy. I also like how they fixed the fishing mechanics, in that I don't need to use a fishing rod, I can just shoot fish out of the water with my bow and arrow. I don't know when I'm gonna be able to scrape together the money for a Switch, but Link, Zelda, Epona... In due time, we will adventure together.
As for Logan, I won't be seeing that until Tuesday, but my anticipation is high. Hey, wanna hear some soulful and earthy New York City music? Check out Sorries and then thank me on Twitter. Have a good weekend, everyone!
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