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It’s plausible the button is used to quickly connect to something. But this double screen suggestion is probably a bit too wild.

She always gets a new suit… I don’t see any particular influence from Dread. But it’s a nice look.

I don’t really need any enhanced versions, I’d rather focus on the future.

Alright, so they're putting their most valuable IPs on a lifeboat, because the mothership is sinking.

Let's see how far the lifeboat gets.

It’s too soon to judge, but I’m not feeling the “wow” factor yet. The psychic powers feel a bit out of place. I was hoping for more, after such a long development cycle…

Great box art. I hope the game is going to live up to it...

There were some weird niche surprises, which is a plus. Metroid Prime 4 looked a bit lacklustre, sadly.

I doubt this means something. People are probably making more out of it than there is.

Having said that, seeing a Kid Icarus Uprising remake would be very disappointing. Please stop being so lazy, and just make a brand new game instead.

I’d love anything that isn’t a remake or port. Pretty tired of those.

@Thomystic Yeah, well, “remaking” the Mona Lisa would be even worse though…

No remake please, rather try to come up with something new that’s equally great. A remake won’t do any justice to the game’s legacy anyway.

This would’ve been an amazing April fools joke.

Personally I found the boss battles, including the final one, artrocious. Hopefully they’ll come up with something better in the upcoming game.

I never liked the fact that they kept introducing new disposable sidekicks every time. At least they have a purpose again in this game.

This is a harsh but well-needed lesson for them. Hopefully they will try to stay away from the “grey” areas next time.

As much as I love the design of the GameCube controller, the damned thing is too small for my hands.

The NES up until the GameCube all released at the same price of 200 USD, and those were big technical leaps from one system to the next. It feels strange that the Switch 2 will be significantly more expensive in that regard, since it appears to be just a minor upgrade. But we’ll be able to judge it better when we get the full picture.

@Serpenterror I see your point, and there's some truth to it. Often, follow-up systems tend to upgrade rather than revolutionize.

However, even in that regard, the Switch 2 seems more conservative than ever before. Looking at the "safe follow-up" list you compiled, consoles like the GameCube and Wii U actually introduced significant innovations compared to their predecessors. Even the leap from the monochrome GameBoy to color was a notable shift at the time, even though it might seem like a trivial step now. The rest of the iterative consoles on the list are mostly mid-generation redesigns.

That said, since we haven't seen all the details of the new console yet, it's still speculative. Perhaps there are some surprises waiting for us.

This is good news. Nintendo has been a bit too comfortable inside their bubble. As a result the Switch 2 plays it very safe so far. Hopefully more competition urges Nintendo to play their A-game again.

Rather focus on making a new good game. Not every franchise needs to be turned into a movie.

The NA art is absolutely gorgeous!

The Japanese version looks pretty generic.

I can see how an idea like this would randomly get suggested during a brainstorm. It doesn’t appear that they ever took it into serious consideration right from the start. It’s just a fun bit of trivia.

It feels like a weak list this year.

Based on their criteria, Frogger deserves to be in there most of all. It’s an iconic title.

My second vote would go to Angry Birds. It had a very widespread appeal.

The last one is more tricky. Either GoldenEye, Call of Duty or Quake. I guess GoldenEye has the best cards.

@ChromaticDracula I agree that those anthropomorphic designs usually look the weakest. I never really liked those.

They have always been present though. It’s just that the creatures from earlier generations often get a free pass for nostalgic reasons.

Just look at Voltorb, for instance, a Pokéball with eyes… Or Exeggcute, a bunch of eggs with eyes… If those were new designs people would definitely bash them.

He wasn’t wrong to always turn it down. The time wasn’t right for a proper Zelda movie. And maybe it still isn’t.

I just want something new, something unexpected. The stream of ports, compilations and remakes really tired me out. It’s time for a fresh wind!

True - it was a weak year overall, but this ranking is still a bit skewed because Nintendo releases more games than most of those other publishers. If you only publish a small amount of titles it’s easy to end up higher on the ladder.

Let’s at least wait until we have the full hardware picture, price point and software lineup before making wild guesses about the sales.

Yeah, no thanks. The amount of remasters is already getting out of control, and this certainly isn’t an evergreen title that badly needs it.

Do we even know the reason why Super Soccer goes offline?

There’s no evidence yet that this will happen more frequently from now on. Might just be an individual case.

Both are quite uninspiring and dull. Very strange design choice to not show any Pokémon cards but only the energy symbols…

I actually prefer it that they don’t offer the entire Dex at once, because it gets harder and harder to remember each new creature. If they are all available from the start, it would probably be overwhelming. This way I can gradually get into it.

I enjoyed these games, I might pick this up. But only if they refrain from censoring his lines. The sharp humor is one of the biggest selling points.

I see a lot of neat ideas in the trailer so the potential is there. But it still looks very rough. I’m worried they’re going to rush it out in an unpolished state, just like their previous releases.

It looks pretty rough. This needs some more time in the oven. Hopefully they take the time to polish things out.

It’s not that they really want to do this, but more that they need to do this to keep their products profitable.

Same as Sony releasing their games on PC. Their own userbases simply don’t cut it anymore.

Quality over quantity please!

I agree with what others have stated regarding X. People come here looking to unwind, to have a good time, and not dive into political debates.

Entertainment sites like NL should focus on what they do best—providing engaging content and enjoyment about (Nintendo) games, and stay away from political discussions as far as possible. Featuring a letter like this only fuels unnecessary conflict.

No more remakes, please!

Focus on making great new games instead.

Definitely prefer distribution on NSO over the remake route. The games are fine as they are, there’s no need to brush them up and pay full price again.

The problem is that they usually seem to get by with putting in the bare minimum effort. Because the core of the franchise is so solid, it’s sometimes enough to still create an enjoyable experience.

That said, I really hope there comes a day when they aim higher, showing more ambition and striving for a truly exceptional, high-quality game experience again.

@Leahi84 Then why do you call me out on a months old topic and start whining about it to me?

It's also not my problem that the app isn't personally catered to your desires.

@Leahi84 I don’t have Spotify.

You’re suggesting paying for yet another subscription would be more convenient for me? I fail to see how that would be better.

Never before have they done such a steep price increase from one console to the next.

From the NES up until the GameCube, their systems all released at the same price of $199.
The Wii bumped things up to $249, and the Wii U and Switch went to $299.

Especially considering the fact that the Switch 2 is just a minor upgrade, an increase of 100$ feels a bit unwarranted.

Both are pretty bad.

I like the fact that you see the entire team on the Japanese one, but the messy composition inside an emblem frame ruins most of it.

I prefer the original version. Mostly because you can play it on the big screen with an actual controller.

Palworld brought it on themselves though. It’s a shame, if they just had a shown a bit more ambition and didn’t do all the blatant copying, the franchise could have seen a bright future.

@Dom_31 This made me chuckle hard. And you’re probably spot on too.

@Anti-Matter Makes perfect sense to feel that way. Fortunately there are plenty of other options for great kart games. What is currently your favorite one?

Peculiar choice given the tragic state the Star Wars franchise is currently in, but hey, it’s his dream.