Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Nintendo state theres a reason they keep the real name of Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 in secret,(since it could reveal relevant plot details and gameplay).
https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-offic...

@JaxonH, I'm more surprised (pleasantly) that a VR headset is in the top 10. I like using my PSVR from time to time, though I wasn't sure how well that sphere is doing.

Super excited for Metroid though!

@RR529
I used an Oculus for the first time the other day, and frankly it was pretty darn cool. I'm still not hopping on the "future of video games" bandwagon for VR, but I can see VR having some really awesome experiences. My mind immediately went to a fully-crafted MMO or single-player RPG where your motions are exactly 1-to-1: sword swinging, casting spells, mending armor, firing a bow, etc. There are some incomplete and more primitive versions of those things right now, so it's not hard to imagine how effective it could be.

The only thing is movement. Even if you have a massive space in your house and the game supports actual movement when you literally walk around (I played a golf game that did that and it was awesome), you're always going to be limited by walls and other dangers. The point-and-move thing is fine I guess, but for me that's what most broke the immersion.

August is the only month regarding the rest of the year that isn't busy for Switch releases I'm interested in. Makes up for nothing really happening for Xbox until November assuming I'm unable to get a Series X in that time (want Flight Sim which releases in July but doubt I'd be able to get a Series X by then).

@Grumblevolcano Is anything releasing in September beside Warioware?

@Ralizah Not exclusive but I definitely plan to get Sonic Colours Ultimate for Switch (September 7th), also interested but not decided whether I'll buy the Hot Wheels game (September 30th). Those 2 and WarioWare aren't even including the very likely chance there's an early September Direct with shadow drops.

Life Is Strange, True Colors, Ni No Kuni 2, Diablo II Resurrected, DBZ Kakarot & Astria Ascending, @Ralizah .... There are currently quite a few 'Q3 2021' games & plenty of 'sometime this year' ones, too, so some of them could well be around then

Cruis'n Blast looks so dope. Oh my gosh.

This is THE arcade racer. This is it.

indie action rpg Unsighted is heading to switch.

Quick little conspiracy theory of mine! So most big switch games from the switches first year are getting sequels, Mario and rabids, botw2 splatoon 3, so my conspiracy theory (more of a wish lol) is that we are getting a Mario odyssey 2. It’s in essence the fifth year of the switch so why wouldn’t Nintendo want to go all out and make sequels for all of these fan favorite games including odyssey? Do I feel like this will happen? No! But it’s still okay to dream! (Someone take a photo of this so when it happens I can consider myself a leaker haha)

Some info on Cruis’n Blast since I’m sure many Nintendo fans don’t know what the Cruis’n series is, it’s legacy as an arcade racer (literally- this game has been Arcade exclusive since 2017) or it’s storied history birthed on Nintendo 64. This game coming to Switch is mega news. Talk about a return to the glory days of N64 and GameCube/GBA. With Advance Wars, WarioWare, 2D Metroid, Tony Hawk, Cruis’n Blast, Mario Party with N64 boards, Mario Golf… it feels like it’s 2005. But in some weird dimension where Nintendo was actually in beast mode.

About Cruis’n Blast
▪ Cruis’n Blast was developed and released for the arcade by Raw Thrills in 2017 as the fourth installment in the iconic, beloved Cruis’n™ racing series, originally created by legendary game designer and Raw Thrills CEO Eugene Jarvis. Cruis’n Blast was preceded in the arcade and on Nintendo 64 by Cruis’n USA™ (1994), Cruis’n World™ (1996) and Cruis’n Exotica™ (1999).

▪ Cruis’n Blast for Nintendo Switch features a total of 29 thrilling tracks, including all five fan favorite tracks from the arcade version of the game (Death Valley, London, Madagascar, Rio deJaneiro and Singapore), as well as 23 upgradeable vehicles – from licensed supercars to unicorns. The game supports up to four players on the same console or separate consoles via local play.

▪ Cruis’n Blast will be released on Nintendo Switch in Fall 2021, with a specific date to be announced soon.

Also, found a nice infographic for the next half year spread. Good diversity of genres- little something for everyone.

I've never played Cruis'n before but it looks wonderfully insane, I'm looking forward to it. The rest of this year looks amazing from that infographic, especially when you consider the effect of the pandemic on Nintendo's schedules.

Agreed, I am absolutely sold on it by now. It is just a shame it is coming at the same time as YS IX (2 days apart). Not sure yet which I will start first...

Yoshio Sakamoto co-creator of Metroid detail who the concept of Metroid Dread came to be.

Edit: Nvm I should probably call the store.

Sorry for the non Switch question but does anyone know if you have to pay full price to preorder games in store at Best Buy? I know you do online but I don’t have the dosh today to cover all the E3 orders I want. Trying to stop using amazon.

It says in their FAQ that you can put down any amount between 5$ & the full cost in store, @Ryu_Niiyama .... Perhaps others here can confirm that?

@Ryu_Niiyama haven't preordered there in awhile, but it used to be only 5$ down last I checked.

@BruceCM Thanks I will give em a call when they open. It’s super early yet so I was being impatient by asking here.

Can't say, since I only ever order online. But if you use their store CC it doesn't come out of pocket anyways, and, it nets you 5% back.

Target Redcard for Target, BestBuy Visa for BestBuy, Amazon Visa for Amazon. All give 5% off or 5% back.

@Balta666
It's a good problem to have. I love when multiple games drop at the same time. Has that fresh Christmas morning smell.

@Dogorilla
You get to race as a triceratops in Cruis'n Blast. Nuff said.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/06/nintendo_reassures_...
Now Nintendo is saying Bayonetta 3 is.... (drum roll) going well