On one hand, it sucks that it makes you so sick you can't tolerate it if you have the kind of pain that actually requires narcotic painkillers.
On the other hand, and I say this with no snark whatsoever, you're a lucky, lucky Dik.
I have several close friends for whom a couple of drinks (and I mean like, 2) results in…

That's a tough one. I'd lean on the side of getting a Switch with the caveat that considering some of the (minor) problems the initial hardware has had, along with Nintendo's track record of redesigns on their handhelds, there's a good chance that there could be an updated version of it within the next year and a…

That's one I'd forgotten! Holy shit! Run up the wall, then run down the weird, twisty staircase that had The Nautilus waiting at the bottom of it! I think that place is a community college now, possibly an arm of Christopher Newport.

Yeah, you're most likely right, that and wanting another big hitter at Christmas to go with Odyssey.
I look at like this: I've had the pleasure of Smash Wii U for two years, Kart longer than that, and I've "more" than gotten my money's worth from them, even with paying for the DLC. If a few million more people get…

Totally understand. I think a good deal of the prime Wii U games will be ported to the Switch as stop-gaps; enhanced Kart is confirmed, Smash is expected to be, & hopefully a few others will be as well.
Whichever way you decide to go, Zelda is worth it alone, but Kart (which is usually a "been there done that"…

It's worth it.
I'd like to sell you on the idea of getting a Wii U, because there are a lot of good games for it, but at this point you'd be better off holding out for a Switch.
Several of them including Mario Kart & (hopefully) Smash Bros. will be ported, along with Splatoon. And that's great, because a lot of people…

'Nuff said. But you're right.

If you've got a Wii U, get it now. Every review I've read says a few framerate issues (and only at certain points), and a very minor graphic upgrade (when the Switch is docked), are the only differences.
I'll be a Switch owner before the year's over, but since I've owned a Wii U for the last four years, and this is…

It hasn't. The game is gorgeous on the Wii U as well. Hope you've got your slate for the weekend clear.

Got it at midnight last night, but had to work today. Played it for about half an hour before going to bed, and that was enough to send me off to dreamland with a big ol' silly grin. No spoilers, but you'll know what I'm referencing when you get a chance to play it.

I know right? The quiet nod tone of most of the reviews I've read really has me hyped for it. The "Zelda Cycle" is a real thing, but it sounds like this one's a bit different. That's good.

Your early review and impressions had a lot to do with my going out this evening to a last minute trip to my local Gamestop. It's paid for, and I'm going back in about 45 minutes to get it. Cannot fucking wait. And like another commenter says downthread, all the reviews just have this kind "holy fuck, just get it"…

Righteous.

Picking up my Wii U copy at midnight. And yes, I've gotten more hyped for this game than I have for anything in a while.
I'm not a "huge" Zelda fan like my wife is, but I always play them because they're always quality and satisfying. But everything I've read about BOtW makes it sound like the Zelda/Skyrim/Souls…

Yep, that's about perfect. Smells like heaven.

I had a "Natural History of Skull Island" book that came out after the movie that gave every made up creature (including different mosquitoes, parrots, fish, etc.) made up scientific names. The creatures in the spider pit descriptions were just insane.
The sludge worm things that ate Andy Serkis were described as a…

Oh good. I wouldn't want "Souls" like difficulty, but mixing the combat up some sounds good. Holy shit I haven't been this hyped for a new Zelda since Twilight Princess was unveiled for the GC. Really glad the Wii U's gonna get the equivalent of a "Viking Funeral" game.

That's about where I'm at with the "art from artist" thing…it works for me to keep them separate, but I understand why it might not work for others.
Mel Gibson is an interesting case for me. Desmond Doss is kind of personal hero for me, given my background of both being from Virginia and being raised in the…

Damn K.K., light a fuckin' match, Jesus….

It's kind of mind boggling that 14 million sold can be a failure, but here we are.
Anyway, it was a huge success in my home as well. Mario Kart 8 alone justified the purchase of the console considering how much time I've played it. Add in the other great games for it, and it'll never be a failure to "me", just like…