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Re: Nintendo Download: 13th November (North America)

AlanaHagues

@LastFootnote I can understand that being frustrating! I always make sure to put the game's name in the image text and I only try to do it when it's a stacked week like this week, but I've changed the tag here and I'll make sure to stick to the tag/caption and image matching going forward appreciate you letting me know!

Re: Review: Hades 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Bewitching Sequel That's A Spell Off Perfect

AlanaHagues

@Andee I'd say generally, the Underworld route (below) is about the same difficulty until you reach the final boss. I had a bit more trouble with that encounter than I ever did with dad but once I got it down, I actually found the lower route easier.

In terms of the second route (upward), it's tougher across the board. Apart from maybe the first boss? You have a lot more options and boon combinations in Hades 2, though and Melinoe should be played much more defensively than Zagreus - less in-your-face, more taking advantage of her magic and ranged attacks.

Something that might help is that in Hades 2, attacks are projected much more clearly imo. You'll almost always see tells for them and they're a lot easier to learn and recognise. And I think the balance is a bit better; there are no huge difficulty spikes. When things are harder, it's more of a gradual curve up, but because of the second route, I'd say the sequel is tougher overall.

I hope that helps a little!

Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed

AlanaHagues

@FaroreAbhorsen I really like this idea! We don't have anyone in our network unfortunately, but I'm going to pass this on because, as you say, a large amount of coverage is coming from those who have limited wheelchair experience.

In terms of streamers and YouTubers, I can only think of the wider accessibility sphere. Laura Kate Dale has a list of recommended accessibility creators (https://access-ability.uk/2023/07/13/gaming-accessibility-creators-you-should-be-following/) and Can I Play That? Is another good resource (https://caniplaythat.com/)

One thing that I find a little frustrating about the game is that apparently, according Laura Nintendo reps (back at the London hands-on experience) were told not to refer to the vehicles as wheelchairs. I don't really understand that decision, especially because everyone has stuck to calling them wheelchairs.

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Re: Opinion: No One Is Talking About The Switch 2's Best Feature

AlanaHagues

@Debo626 I mean, there's no way vibration and haptics don't make the battery drain faster. It's probably much less noticeable on a Pro Controller because the battery life is so good. But on PS5 the battery drains so fast on the Dual Sense.

Thinking about it more after your comment, it's probably a combination of overthinking it, modern controllers having more features, growing up using a lot of controllers that didn't have vibrate, and just being advised to turn vibrate off if I want to save battery. Same with a phone, right?

Essentially, it's a habit and a holdover from growing up. We all have quirks, and I guess this is mine but it's something I'll be trying to break out of.

Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (February 2025)

AlanaHagues

@Otoemetry Honestly, it's really just a case of limited resources and time. In the case of Ultros, it really just came down to prioritisation. It's a multiplatform release that came to Switch late, and is already well-known elsewhere.

We sadly can't review everything, and Ultros is just one of those games we had to let slip by.

Re: Round Up: Day Of The Devs The Game Awards Edition 2024 - Every Announcement, Confirmed Switch Games

AlanaHagues

@NINTELDRITCH Hah, beautiful. I've fixed it, thanks!

@Wilforce @Vyacheslav333 This is definitely something we'll keep in mind for next time - we decided to run with it even with the lack of Switch games because developers are probably holding off on making those announcements when the new console is coming. And leading with the Switch games is a good idea. So I appreciate the feedback. I still want to highlight these games and this presentation going forward, but there are things we could do to make it a little more friendly for you all