AJWolfTill

These sources seem incredibly spurious, but it's been so achingly quiet from Nintendo for months (beyond XCX marketing) I don't blame you for writing about it.
There are inevitably going to be Switch 1 releases taking us through the rest of the year from both 1st and 3rd parties but this would have made more sense a month ago.

@FelixSandwichez
My first thought when reading this was "at least Felix will be happy"

@BoilerBroJoe
OMG that is very exciting indeed!
This was already an intriguing update for me but that gets me giddy with excitement. Thanks for highlighting!

I should probably finish the two fire emblems I'm half way through before starting another SRPG though...

Not one mention of the soundtrack in the review. Assuming it's not changed this game cannot be a 10/10 (half joking).
Some of the battle themes and the New LA (central home area) themes 'go hard' in a way that got incredibly irritating after 5 hours let alone 100.

Be authentic to your artistic vision and make something that the creators would want to play themselves. So many disasters have been happening when market analysis is the leading driving force behind direction.

@Zuljaras
Interesting! I've never thought the from soft games felt mechanically particularly western, although their settings have certainly been rooted in European history and folklore.

Yeah, I own this and completed it (at least one ending). It's weirdly kind of like Live A Live with each chapter being a different time period and thematic setting.
Incredibly dark game that deals with things like sexual assault, self termination and genocide.
I'm pretty sure one of the playable characters was a Nazi scientist experimenting on live victims or something like that.
I think it's highly regarded amongst horror fans.

I feel, I if they weren't intending to prominently tether this game's marketing to the Switch 2 they would have talked about it more by now.
It will release quietly on the Switch like the GC TP and Wii U BOTW.

@LastFootnote @canaryfarmer
I mean, BOTW was probably the highlight of the initial Switch showcase and that was a long gestated Wii U game held back to launch a console with.
Maybe it's a testament to how big an impact Nintendo thinks this game could have rather than how underwhelming the rest is.

@-wc-
I think the hope/belief is that the Switch 2 will enhance Switch 1 games due to all the AI upscaling tech.
If true makes sense to highlight this by comparing the difference with Metroid no?

@Anti-Matter
It won't do that directly but it's taking a lot of pressure off the CPU which can be used to output more frames instead. So that might be the end result.

@ctiggerrun
Not surprised, your art is fantastic! Thanks for sharing 😊

These next 19 days are going to be such a drag in the lead up to the big blowout. Be nice if the Switch released before my early June birthday!

I really loved the first game. Primarily due to the exploration, systems and amazing OST.

I've played them all since then (although not 3's DLC yet).

X and 2 although maintaining the fun systems and exploration were totally all over the place and often quite cringe inducing to be honest.

If 3 hadn't been closer to the first game in tone I think I would have given up.

1, 3 and Torna are amazing. 2 and X less my jam.

To be honest, I've also never really vibed with the combat of this series. I've actually fallen asleep mid battle playing 2 and 3 several times.
I'd much rather they either went further into turn based or action based than the MMO style cooldowns.

Please Nintendo, why are you still depriving Europe of opportunities to spend money on your tat.

@Purgatorium Damn made my joke first!
Great minds think alike

Fantastic Mr Fox McCloud!

Glad to see a lot of people calling for Stop -motion / puppets. There must be room for a Thunderbirds esque Star Fox project to come full circle on the inspirations.

Square Enix have been pretty good lately at bringing back the classics so it really doesn't seem far fetched to get a remake to me.

Really fascinated to see how this studio in particular evolves this gen.
The scope of the Switch Xeno games has been awesome. I'm curious if they can maintain that with a generational advance in tech.

Potentially the biggest remaining omissions from the Gameboy service (oh wait other than Pokémon). Played DK 94 on the 3ds and was really impressed!
I had a a handful of Picross games on the 3ds but I haven't played one on Switch since Murder by Numbers. I'll definitely have a go.

@PikminMarioKirby
I'm assuming the gen 6 starters will just be available to catch as it is set in that region.
Gen IV starters were all in Arceus as well just not as starters right?

"It's self-aware in a similar way to Toby Fox’s Undertale and just as funny"
That alone is a huge deal if true.

@Tetsuro
No way is that happening. Xbox is a recognisable and popular brand even if the console business is limping along somewhat.
Xbox merch is all over the place. Every time I go into town I see (usually) kids with Xbox bags or clothes. It would be wild for Microsoft to ditch that.

Man this new Carmen Sandiego game just confuses me...
I can handle that Carmen has switched sides or is pre heel turn but it just looks so different.

The footage is more interested in showing her grappling about then indicating what the actual puzzle solving gameplay is.
I'd have been well up for a modernised edutainment mystery game but I just can't tell what this game is trying to be.

@Dee123 @obijuankanoobie
Honestly? I think we don't get them because the Pokémon company/ Gamefreak are terrified of save states being exploited (trading?). The fact that they won't even allow you to back up save data to the cloud speaks volumes.
I think the 3ds versions of the OG games had this functionality disabled but they didn't operate within an emulator framework like the NSO apps.
They seem happy with the spinoffs being on NSO so it's not a rights thing.

@ThainEshKelch
Agree but at the same time I have the same reaction to a lot of professional anime openings so... mission accomplished?

Glad to hear it! I've been pretty concerned how under the radar this game has been considering the fate of the studio is wrapped up in it.
Need Uchikoshi to have an environment to thrive, as I consider him one of the great gaming auteurs.

The one - two punch of this news and the gold coins sounds bad.
I am however willing to be patient because I imagine there is some sort of NSO perk refresh that will be superseding the vouchers which will offer similar value or maybe more.

Or it could just be that Switch 2 games have separate vouchers for some reason (price?).

@stache13
Exactly the same mistakes as me, kicking myself

Probably the highlight of the show for me.
Love Inside, Oddworld and Octopi so this is right up my tributary.

Its the only place I've played it, and probably my favourite game on the system.
But he is the creator so if anyone has the right to say this it's him.

@Bobb
I don't think that's the case. Seems like it's a more general LGBTQ+ positive representation.
TBF I played through Xenoblade 3 recently and barely remember this, there were a LOT of characters in that game...

@Smithicus
Obviously the trans debate IS a political hot topic right now but I think we are at and odd point where just featuring a character from said minority group can be seen as a political statement.
I feel Nintendo's general philosophy is just to be welcoming to everyone without making particular song and dance over 'inclusivity initiatives' that wind some people up.

Additionally, seeing as this character exists in the previous version, I would have thought that any move other than just accurately translating the original intent would be more of a statement.

FYI not trying to call you out your opinion or anything, just discussing your take.

£349.99 - £379.99
Seems sensible here.
US is too volatile to call right now.

Seems wrong to me currently.
But I am happy to be convinced once I've seen how they showcase his personality with animations.

Think the console and dock look pretty slick and lush. Happy with an iterative update because Nintendo always delivers on the software side.

The video itself though... didn't add a lot. I can only really compare it to the OG Switch reveal and that was much better. Showed the console in real life settings and had half a dozen games in it. The mario kart footage didn't look notably different to me which is a bit problematic when that is all you show.

Excited for more and hoping we get a last Switch 1 direct in Feb to shore up the release schedule in the run up.

I assume the Diddy Kong cap is already widely available.
I think if the tops hadn't been fluffy/fleecy they would be hideous. Somehow that saves them for me. Agree that I wouldn't wear them outside the house though XD

The fact that we weren't charged full price for Prime Remastered continues to be one of the most contradictory things Nintendo has done.

Can't wait for fresh releases from internal studios again!

Loved Prince of Persia the Lost Crown and Sparks of Hope was great so I'm not on the Ubashing train.
Ubisoft really supported the Wii U out the gate and I think they made up half my library for a few years so this seems like an inevitability.

That said I can't think of a recent one of their games I'm chomping at the bit to play that I haven't.

@OldGamer999
Will be hearing no slander against Nintendo land thank you very much. I'd love a new one.
I would also be frustrated if there wasn't a meaty new single player release to go with it though.

@Keyblade-Dan
Aww heck. Well that makes things look a lot dicier in my eyes.

@Keyblade-Dan @Dom_31
The creative leads behind the Nier series are all still there (as far as I'm aware) so it's not all doom and gloom.

@AussieMcBucket
Have you used your switch in tabletop mode?
I've done it on a couple of occasions where it was situationally useful but far from my desired way to use my switch. I imagine this is a similar situation where they had ideas where it made sense but isn't going to be the default way to play.

@TheSaneInsanity
I was surprised reading reviews, how many people were saying that they thought it was still too close to the old games in obtuseness.
Changes like the one you mentioned and the fact that the 'think' command actually suggests what the next step is (most of the time) made the flow of this game so much better.

It's great to see Nintendo being so open minded and willing to resurrect niche dormant series.

@Kienda
Agree largely with you. I'm very glad we are not getting games and footage leaked of the new console but I'm honestly not particularly bothered about product dimensions and physical attributes getting leaked. I honestly feel like we have done well to get to this point without more surfacing.

Yaay great soundtrack!
Lanayru mining facility is my favourite dungeon theme since Ocarina of Time.

I predict we get Street pass games next week (still no 3ds titles) then Mario 64 the week after.

@JohnnyMind @Lightsiyd
If these people are all game Directors I wouldn't have thought that was likely as that's what Kamiya does. Wouldn't suprise me if other Platinum vets did move over there but at this stage I would have thought artists and developers would be more likely...

Unless the new Clovers studio is going to start simultaneously working on multiple games which seems highly ambitious out the gate.

Huh, pretty worrying, maybe they ARE getting bought out and the directors are bailing to avoid reduced freedom...

So long as Yoko Taro and Keiichi Okabe are still there then it's not all doom and gloom.

@J-Pow
That is a wild take! XD
If you are referring to what I think you are, I don't believe there was any indication that Blades could have children.

@Daniel36
100% this!
My dream Nintendo project at this point.

Remasters like Prime 2/3 seem like the sort of thing Nintendo would put out at the game awards.

If we don't see anything more of Prime 4 before the Switch 2 announcement that confirms to me it will be a cross platform release but I wouldn't expect it here.

@AG_Awesome
Never owned this game but played it at multiple people's houses growing up and I never got beyond that either so you are not alone there.

I'm hoping if/when Rogue Squadron returns it's in better hands than Aspyr...