I don't know why we still expect level-5 to deliver with their pitiful output over the past... Decade or so and the constant yapping about AI and crypto s*** (people also seem to have forgotten about the last ni no kuni literally being the worst kind of cashgrab ON TOP Of being some weird blockchain and nft thing)
Glad for those who'll get Switch 2 and the Galaxy games thanks to this and hopefully enjoy both - again, how I wish the focus were on Switch 2 and the games on it themselves instead of other aspects, especially starting prices (again, instead of being so fixed on those people could and should look/wait for discounts by using Deku Deals, Amazon trackers, discounted eShop cards etc.)...
@dojminLaughs then cries @SillyG Wasn't the Switch 2 version of Fantasy Life i on a cart? @DiamondJim It's not a spin-off, it's a bootleg version of it made by AI.
As mixed as I am about Level-5's decision making lately, I am looking forward to this presentation. It's also early enough in my day that I should be able to catch it live unless the runtime becomes long. Besides Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, I'm also looking forward to hopefully hearing more about DECAPOLICE and Holy Horror Mansion (though this one depends on how much they lean into generative AI).
@ShadLink Just to be clear, I'm not holding it against them if the game doesn't include any single player experience, but it is a fact that I won't play it nearly as much as I would otherwise.
@BrazillianCara Sure some have single player tutorials. Or an entire single player campaign (Splatoon). But with Pokémon you absolutely already have single player versions (ie. the rpg games). To me games like Splatoon are actually 2 games in one. And then with a lot of effort become a very good game that does both. But a game that is purely focused on multiplayer and designed to give the best multiplayer experience you can have with Pokémon (let's hope so) , I am happy they don't waste time developing a half baked single player mode.
Also it's a free to start game. Those usually don't have purely single player campaigns. Sure I get wanting a different game, but then just wait until that game is made.
As someone who largely uses Steam nowadays it’s funny to see whenever Nintendo does one of these “deals” once every blue moon and it’s just “save 5 dollars on botw with the purchase of 2 consoles”
It's been quite a while since Professor Layton and Decapolice were announced, and they've both gone through delays, so it would be good to finally get some more concrete details about those games.
After originally backing this, I used my Covert Dock 3 for the first time yesterday actually, worked straight out of the box without issue. Connected my Son's Switch 2 to my partners (admittedly only HD) TV. I didn't really spend any time playing, but from what did see it worked perfectly, and my son didn't report any issues with it.
@ShadLink There are many multiplayer-focused games that offer at least some single-player content (including Splatoon), and they could do something similar to the Stadium games where you battle against sequences of pre-determined trainers in either "tournaments" or something similar to the Gym Leader Castle. No need to be snide about it.
I paid $13.50 for a matinee. Yikes. That's why I don't go to movies anymore. They nicely even gave me the option to pay $13 more for one tub of popcorn. 🙃
Alluring charm, eh?
Seriously though, however one feels about the TotK incarnation of this character, he is one of the best final boss sequences in recent games IMO. Especially phases 2 and 3.
That’s genuinely insane, especially because despite the movie’s mediocrity, I quite liked the entire soundtrack. I physically can’t take my hat off any harder.
Every time I hear stories (that get spun into 'feel good stories' of people working while in the hospital it always reminds me of how a dystopian nightmare the US is.
Absolutely watching this as I'm so looking forward to seeing and hearing more about these games (of course especially Layton) - hopefully including their new release dates although I'd rather Level-5 take their time, their latest games starting with Fantasy Life i and Victory Road have already proven that the wait is absolutely worth it!
Just make a Ganondorf spinoff game already! Show his experience and pressures of being the sole male of the Gerudo Tribe, his rise to King and what lies at the heart of his insatiable thirst for power and hatred of the Hylian Royal family and some kid named Link
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Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I don't know why we still expect level-5 to deliver with their pitiful output over the past... Decade or so and the constant yapping about AI and crypto s*** (people also seem to have forgotten about the last ni no kuni literally being the worst kind of cashgrab ON TOP Of being some weird blockchain and nft thing)
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
Glad for those who'll get Switch 2 and the Galaxy games thanks to this and hopefully enjoy both - again, how I wish the focus were on Switch 2 and the games on it themselves instead of other aspects, especially starting prices (again, instead of being so fixed on those people could and should look/wait for discounts by using Deku Deals, Amazon trackers, discounted eShop cards etc.)...
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
@dojmin Laughs then cries
@SillyG Wasn't the Switch 2 version of Fantasy Life i on a cart?
@DiamondJim It's not a spin-off, it's a bootleg version of it made by AI.
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
@AccessibleDaydream i mean, you at least get it physically this way...
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
LAAAAAAYTON!!!!
As mixed as I am about Level-5's decision making lately, I am looking forward to this presentation. It's also early enough in my day that I should be able to catch it live unless the runtime becomes long. Besides Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, I'm also looking forward to hopefully hearing more about DECAPOLICE and Holy Horror Mansion (though this one depends on how much they lean into generative AI).
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I’ll read the recap as I will be asleep otherwise. However hoping for decapolice.
Re: Video: Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
@ShadLink Just to be clear, I'm not holding it against them if the game doesn't include any single player experience, but it is a fact that I won't play it nearly as much as I would otherwise.
Re: Uniqlo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Clothing Range Is Now Available
Sure, I got a Super Mario T-shirt from Primark for my holidays, and I’ve got lots of smiles and points, ‘Super Mario!’ ☺️
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
"What a deal!" he cried, rolling his eyes up into his head as far as they could go.
Re: Video: Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
@BrazillianCara Sure some have single player tutorials. Or an entire single player campaign (Splatoon). But with Pokémon you absolutely already have single player versions (ie. the rpg games). To me games like Splatoon are actually 2 games in one. And then with a lot of effort become a very good game that does both. But a game that is purely focused on multiplayer and designed to give the best multiplayer experience you can have with Pokémon (let's hope so) , I am happy they don't waste time developing a half baked single player mode.
Also it's a free to start game. Those usually don't have purely single player campaigns. Sure I get wanting a different game, but then just wait until that game is made.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I think I will watch it, because I like their energetic vibes. Just knowing the release date of Professor Layton, would be enough for me.
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
His design and moves are so awesome in TOTK it was criminal to underutilize him. Demon King? Secret Stone?
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
At that point just make it another $499 bundle where the game is included for “free”.
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
Really makes me wonder if the next big Mario game is Galaxy related or if they just REALLY went all in on cross promoting for the movie.
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
As someone who largely uses Steam nowadays it’s funny to see whenever Nintendo does one of these “deals” once every blue moon and it’s just “save 5 dollars on botw with the purchase of 2 consoles”
Re: New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
They are really pushing the movie 2 and Galaxies 1+2. Not that that’s a bad thing, but… wow.
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
https://youtu.be/EGDR4AOIp3g
Tears of the Kingdom final battle spoilers above
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
It's been quite a while since Professor Layton and Decapolice were announced, and they've both gone through delays, so it would be good to finally get some more concrete details about those games.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Ah yes, Level-5, the most beloved disappointing game studio
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Also interested in the Yokai Watch spin off “Holy Horror Mansion”.
Re: Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Super Mario Galaxy, Unlock A Special Theme
Should be in Mario 35
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
More Fantasy Life content please!
Re: "I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
I wish he did more of the Gusty Garden theme. Love Brian though. His work in Bubba ho-tep is one of my fav film soundtracks ever.
Re: Review: Genki Covert Dock 3 And ShadowCast 3 - A Surprisingly Compact Mobile Capture Duo For Your Switch 2
After originally backing this, I used my Covert Dock 3 for the first time yesterday actually, worked straight out of the box without issue. Connected my Son's Switch 2 to my partners (admittedly only HD) TV. I didn't really spend any time playing, but from what did see it worked perfectly, and my son didn't report any issues with it.
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
His design is badass in Tears, but his look in OoT is still my personal fav.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I guess that means no Direct...
Re: Video: 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In April 2026
This is looking so much more promising for the Switch 2. There are some really good looking and interesting games coming out soon.
Re: "I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
It was such a treat hearing his work again in the cinema. The way he weaves his original motifs and Nintendo's themes is masterful!
It was also great to see it all actually included in the final cut, I'm still mourning the loss of 'Drivin' Me Bananas'.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Delays galore incoming, nothing for 2026.
They will promise three games launching in 2027, then only one or two will stick the landing.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Curious if DECAPOLICE will have an actual release date.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Possibility for Yokai Watch Reboot?
Re: Nintendo Details The Benefits Of Playing Tomodachi Life On Switch 2
Create a really in-depth Mii and then have sharing disabled (from what I hear)? Is this a way to corner us into using GameChat?
Re: Video: Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
@ShadLink There are many multiplayer-focused games that offer at least some single-player content (including Splatoon), and they could do something similar to the Stadium games where you battle against sequences of pre-determined trainers in either "tournaments" or something similar to the Gym Leader Castle.
No need to be snide about it.
Re: "I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
It was great.
Kudos for him.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
A Switch 2 Edition of Professor Layton is confirmed (as per the Japanese eShop).
Now we anxiously wait to learn whether it will be on an actual cartridge...
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records Worldwide
I paid $13.50 for a matinee. Yikes. That's why I don't go to movies anymore. They nicely even gave me the option to pay $13 more for one tub of popcorn. 🙃
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
Alluring charm, eh?

Seriously though, however one feels about the TotK incarnation of this character, he is one of the best final boss sequences in recent games IMO. Especially phases 2 and 3.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
"We can confirm Decapolice will be out within the century, further details will be shared at a later date".
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
@Fizza You and me both.
@AmanPikon Hopefully not in production.
Re: "I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
That’s genuinely insane, especially because despite the movie’s mediocrity, I quite liked the entire soundtrack. I physically can’t take my hat off any harder.
Re: "I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
Every time I hear stories (that get spun into 'feel good stories' of people working while in the hospital it always reminds me of how a dystopian nightmare the US is.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I wonder what's going on with Holy Horror Mansion right now
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
“Alluring charm” is a rather roundabout way of saying “massive pecs”.
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
@HubbaHunt Rogue Galaxy 2
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I would LOVE Ni No Kuni 3….
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Absolutely watching this as I'm so looking forward to seeing and hearing more about these games (of course especially Layton) - hopefully including their new release dates although I'd rather Level-5 take their time, their latest games starting with Fantasy Life i and Victory Road have already proven that the wait is absolutely worth it!
Re: Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
I was starting to wonder if DECAPOLICE was dead.
Re: Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - A Faithful But Overstuffed Sequel
6/10!?!? oh my lawd.
This is one of the best movies in years!! C'mon, people — fun matters!!
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
Just make a Ganondorf spinoff game already! Show his experience and pressures of being the sole male of the Gerudo Tribe, his rise to King and what lies at the heart of his insatiable thirst for power and hatred of the Hylian Royal family and some kid named Link
Re: Feature: "Stop Tagging Us About Bubsy!" - Fabraz On Being Bullied Into Reviving A Maligned Mascot
I don't like how they're trying to gaslight us into thinking Bubsy was "Dead" and they are "reviving" it.
There was a game in 2017 and another in 2019...