Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@Ralizah
So true.

Never thought a brand new Splatoon could miss a top 3- after all, it's easily my favorite online competitive series. It's a testament to the quality of the lineup.

Which btw, how awesome is it we'll have both SMTV and Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal on one hybrid system? And for Platinum games- Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, Bayonetta 3, Astral Chain, Wonderful 101 and Nier Automata on one hybrid system...

I'd love to see a sequel (or even remaster) of Radiant Historia and Stella Glow on Switch. Start cashing in on all those DS/3DS Atlus gems.

Anybody think Xenoblade Chronicles 3 could be nominated for the Game Awards, it's my 100% my game of the year and the best RPG I've ever played (I've only played one RPG before, Pokemon).

@Kermit1
It should be, but I'd be very surprised if it was, given it doesn't fit any of the typical criteria they favor (AAA, high production values, Sony exclusive, etc) and fits all the criteria they find unfavorable (non-AAA, JRPG, Switch exclusive, etc). Nintendo typically only gets one token inclusion, and Bayonetta 3 likely has a good shot at being that nominee. Expect God of War, Horizon Forbidden West (deserved or not it's a big AAA PS exclusive- that's an automatic nomination), Elden Ring, Tunic (gotta be a token Xbox exclusive and indie darling- this kills two birds with one stone), probably Overwatch 2 or some other AAA pick, and the token Switch nomination (my guess is Bayo 3).

But you never know. It could be nominated. Stranger things have happened.

Either way I wouldn't put too much stock into whether it does or doesn't. It's proven time and again to not be impartial, so what's the point.

Thus far it's also my GotY, though I would say Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is tied with it. That's a DLC expansion, but it's large enough to feel like a full game to me. And I think Splatoon 3 and Bayonetta 3 could potentially give it a run for it's money.

I think I can safely say XC3 is my new fave JRPG of all time though, surpassing all the greats- Final Fantasy X, Lost Odyssey, The Last Story, Persona 4 Golden, Xenoblade 1/2 and Xenoblade X.

@Kermit1
I have some RPG Switch games such as:
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remastered
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
World of Final Fantasy MAXIMA
Chocobo Dungeon Every Buddy
Lost Sphear
Earthlock
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu
Pokemon Sword
Paper Mario Origami King
Cat Quest 1 + 2
Portal Knights
Dragon Quest Builders 1
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Snack World: Dungeon Crawl GOLD

@Anti-Matter is Lost Spear any good I've been back and forth on it for a while.

@Kermit1
Honestly I almost never touch my Lost Sphear Switch version due to not ready yet to get into the game. I bought the game on early 2018 in Japan version with English support so the characters are talking in Japanese voices.
I have a plan to get the PS4 version as it has 60 fps (Switch version is 30 fps).
One of my complaint about Lost Sphear was the text size that so small.

@DarthNocturnal
I know that.

But at launch it was exclusive, so the game is associated with Xbox as an exclusive because of that.

As for whether it's a good or bad thing, I'd argue any token inclusion picked to check off a box or appear unbiased, is bad. Even if the game actually deserves it, if it's being chosen for the wrong reasons, that's definitely not good. I think they should nominate the 6 best games without worrying about including games from certain platforms or indies or whatever. Just pick the 6 best games. If they're all indies so be it. If none of them are so be it. If they're all Japanese games that don't pander to the Keighly audience, so be it. The awards should be about recognition of the best games, and nothing else, I think.

@Magician don't forget the possibilty of Bayonetta 3 be also be a candidate for a GOTY or maybe a huge maybe Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Something really cool was found in GBG

Intriguing, 2022 may be the second year in the current millennium that there's no signs (either release or announcement) of a Mario platformer appearing, the first was 2008.

2000 - Super Mario Bros. Deluxe was released in Japan
2001 - Super Mario Advance 1 and 2 were released
2002 - Super Mario Sunshine was released
2003 - Super Mario Advance 4 was released
2004 - Super Mario 64 DS was released
2005 - Super Mario 64 DS was released in Europe
2006 - New Super Mario Bros. was released
2007 - Super Mario Galaxy was released
2008 - N/A
2009 - New Super Mario Bros. Wii was released
2010 - Super Mario Galaxy was released
2011 - Super Mario 3D Land was released
2012 - New Super Mario Bros. 2 was released
2013 - Super Mario 3D World was released
2014 - Super Mario Maker was announced at E3
2015 - Super Mario Maker was released
2016 - A new 3D Mario (Odyssey) was teased in the Switch reveal trailer
2017 - Super Mario Odyssey was released
2018 - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe was announced in the September general Direct
2019 - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Super Mario Maker 2 were released
2020 - Super Mario 3D All Stars and Super Mario Bros. 35 were released
2021 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury was released

It is a travesty. 2d mario titles should be pumped out regularly at the very least.

@Grumblevolcano
2008 is understandable as there was the Great Recession of 2007-2009.

2022 does seem a bit odder, as most game and movie delays have been resolved by 2021. But I guess every company have their "off years," not performing as well as usual. Maybe they're working on something new that takes time. I'm more surprised they're able to pump out titles regularly, with how advanced and complex game platform technology can be nowadays. Pokémon usually takes two years to pump out new titles based on new regions.

@Grumblevolcano
They probably want the Mario movie to release before the next Mario platformer.

Plus, we've been so overloaded with Mario these past few years, including sports spinoffs, that with the Mario movie delay, and the team seemingly doing a DK game, it may have just been a good year to lay off.

Good observation though. It is a rare occurrence.

Fired up Pokken Tournament to get those 100 platinum coins, and did the daily challenge winning 2 matches...

I'd forgotten how fun this game is! For real. I'm not typically into fighters beyond Street Fighter and the occasional casual play in games like Blazblue, Samurai Showdown or the NeoGeo classics with an arcade stick.

But this game is actually super fun! It's just been so long since I played I had forgotten, and ended up archiving it. I think I'll keep it installed though.

@JaxonH
Is it a difficult game? I kinda wanted to try it when I first saw it, because it's Pokémon fighting in real time! At last! But on the other hand, I suck at fighting games like Mortal Kombat. Could never get the combos right.

So does this game have very challenging combos to pull off? Because that wouldn't be fun for me, unfortunately. lol

@JaxonH
I wish some developers want to create cartoonish Boxing / Kickboxing games with Pokken / ARMS fighting style on modern consoles. ARMS have very big potential to get proper sequel.
I don't understand why still no developers have interest to consider Boxing / Kickboxing sports for modern video games ?
There is K-1 in Japan and perhaps the developer / publisher can get the license to use newest K-1 for upcoming video games.
The latest Boxing games on modern consoles are Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions and Boxing from Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Switch & PS4 version. But that wasn't enough for me.

@Maxenmus
I think so. I'm not great myself, and I managed to win that daily challenge just now. Fighting against CPU should be perfect for you. There's also training and moves list. And no super hard combos to pull off. Just simple stuff like Forward + X + X, and L+R for support Pokémon or special move.

• Y is weak attack
• X is strong attack
• A is Pokémon move
• B is jump
• R is block
• Y+B is grab/throw
• X+A is for quickly attacking after a block
• L+R is for specials

It's quite simple really. Definitely a good fighting game for ppl who aren't hard-core into fighting games.

@Anti-Matter
ARMS was a lot of fun. I'll continue to defend that game. It's way better than ppl give it credit for. It's biggest problem was lack of variety and modes. It needed a bunch of mini games and training modes to help you practice your Arms maneuvers and have fun outside of battle.

We need a Ready to Rumble Boxing sequel. That game was fire on the Dreamcast.

ARMS is pretty much bottom of the barrel as far as Switch exclusives go. The concept is interesting, but it lacks content, post-launch support, and the motion controls are terrible.

@Ralizah
I love ARMS since from the first trailer when I saw a young teenage girl had a duel with an adult man then suddenly they revealed an extended arms and I knew it was about boxing game with extended arms like Dhalsim.
I think ARMS can get better sequel by adding some important modes: ARMS Mode, Boxing mode, Cardio Workout, Party mode and Creative mode.

ARMS mode is pretty much same as old ARMS style. It has Story mode and Versus mode.
Boxing mode is normal Boxing game without extended arms.
Cardio Workout is pretty much similar as Boxing fitness so peoples have another reason to buy ARMS 2, for having cardio workout.
Party mode is like mini games from old ARMS with more activities to do.
Creative mode is create your ARMS fighter, from head to toe with their voice samples.