I went with Chikorita but I was very close to picking Tepig. I think if my last playthrough of HeartGold didn’t end from save corruption at the 6th gym (had a Meganium), I probably would’ve went with Tepig.
I love First 4 Figures but I got the two that I really wanted when the prices came down. Got the Luigi's Mansion + Polterpup and the Mario Kart figures for about $70 a pop. Love them, but just wouldn't spend anymore than $100 on one, if that. But yes, First 4 is an amazing company.
I played the demo on both my XBOX and PC and can confirm the visuals are beautiful, like some of the best graphics I’ve seen in a 3D platformer.
That said, 30fps on Switch 2 isn’t great. I can see how it’s a dealbreaker for some. But I’ll be playing it on PC at 4K60+ lol. And for $21 since I get the discount for owning the original. Excited to play this soon!
Nah. I’ll probably get the physical copy eventually but it’ll be later when I clear more of my games and it’s cheaper used or something. It’s a little too expensive for me just for 2 very light remasters of Wii games.
I’ve also had too many emergency expenses recently. Tie that with rising prices of everyday goods and less time to game… and there’s just no reason to pick this up now. I will get it eventually as I love these games, just now now.
@eyeruh The Switch 2 can technically run any Switch 1 or Switch 2 game in HDR, but it’s not a “native” implementation. It’s basically the Switch 2 just running an SDR game in its HDR container. You can toggle this in the system settings as “run HDR only for supported games” if you want.
But it might actually look good for some games, like Galaxy 1 and 2. So if it looks good then 100% keep it on and enjoy. I just know when I tried Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on my display it looked pretty dim and washed out. But I’ll probably try it on with Galaxy just to see how it looks
I’m very excited to pick this up a bit down the road. I haven’t played Galaxy 1 since 2008 (aside from the first level or two in 3D All Stars) or Galaxy 2 since 2011.
I remember them being some of my favorite games I’ve ever played so I’m very excited to play them in 4K with updated textures! I just wish they had HDR, I feel like these are games that would benefit immensely with good HDR implementation!
I just tried pretending to play Mario Galaxy with one joycon in “mouse” orientation and it felt so awkward and difficult to use the controller. While the option would always be nice, I honestly don’t think it would’ve worked well at all.
Nice to have support for the second player tho, could be fun for a sibling, significant other, or whoever who wants to watch but have some interactivity.
Nice review. One thing I can’t find anywhere mentioned is whether these games support HDR. My guess is no, which is a shame because the contrast between the dark space and the bright Lumas and stars could’ve been a treat with proper HDR implementation.
That said, this still seems like a great package. I’ll probably pick it up once it gets cheaper used on GameFly or eBay or something.
Getting it for PS5 but it's nice to see there's a 60fps version for the Switch 2. It's a little lame it goes all the way down to 1080p from 4K but I'd still take that for the 60fps, especially if your TV/Monitor has good up-scaling or a decent sharpening filter.
I don’t like pirating games but this is the one instance where I’d rather do so on my modded 3DS. The pricing is ridiculous for those uncomfortable accessories.
@Haruki_NLI Game has a graphics/performance toggle on PS5, at least it did during the online beta when I played. I was getting 60fps and while it didn’t look razor sharp, it didn’t look blurry either. I have a nice TV tho so maybe the sharpening/upscaling from my unit helped with that.
All that said, I will be getting it on PC because I don’t want to pay $80 annually for PS+ just to play online in one or two games.
I'm not too worried. From the gameplay, it really did just seem like a means of getting from point A to point B with some bike "mini-games" thrown in there. There might even be some cool set pieces. I don't think it's meant to be explored. Like, it might not even qualify as an "open-world".
@LostAutumn Agreed. I know Story of Seasons used to carry the Harvest Moon name but it just seems completely out of place.
Like imagine an articles about Mario Kart World hitting X amount of units sold, then the last paragraph is just “Btw, Sonic Racing Crossworlds releases in about a week. The beta has been received very well on all consoles!”
Like, it doesn’t really matter much, but I’m just kinda curious why it was mentioned is all lol.
I’ll be waiting to get a used copy off EBay or GameFly for $50 or cheaper. That’s the highest I’ll pay for 2 emulated Wii games.
That said, these are two of my favorite Wii games and being able to play them in 4K on my TV (hopefully with HDR) will be very nice. I’m just in no rush to play them, so I’ll wait for a cheaper way to get the physical edition.
Commenting here to say this game had a big turn around. Pretty much any bugs are fixed on console, progression has been fixed, way more tracks have been added, and they removed all the live service elements by making all events permanently in the game.
It’s how it should’ve been at launch. Not perfect, but actually a worthy successor and worth checking out for any racing fan.
The Galaxy collection is cool on paper but considering I already own Galaxy 1 in 3D All-Stars AND the collection is $70 (or $40 individually digitally)… it’s just too steep of a price for me. I’ll be waiting to get it cheaper on GameFly or EBay. I’m in no rush to play 2 emulated Wii games, if I was I’d be playing them on Dolphin right now lol.
Mario Tennis Fever looks decent. Tennis is actually my least favorite of the Mario sports titles. I bought Aces back in the day for $60 and after playing it for an hour or two, I felt like it wasn’t worth the price at all. It felt more like a $30-$40 budget game. More power to Mario Tennis fans, I suppose. I’d get this new one if it reviews well and goes down to $40 or under (more than likely used).
Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition looks… fine? They didn’t say how much better it would perform. They also didn’t mention how many new levels there would be or show any of them off. They just showed off some new “party” content which I wouldn’t use.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks great, but I’m waiting to see more. Yoshi games are usually always decent, but only a few of them have been truly amazing (Island and Woolly World come to mind, I love those games). Looking forward to seeing more in the future.
@IOI Exactly this. They probably wanted to charge $80-$100 for this game but knew they’d get too much backlash online.
Their solution? Charge $70 and remove part of the base game as $30 paid DLC, and lock a highly requested mega evolution to it. Pretty disgusting, even considering the current market/economy.
Even if that WASN’T their intent, I don’t care. That’s the vibe it gives off to consumers.
Watching the direct I was pretty excited about some announcements but tbh I don’t know if I’m going to buy any games going forward, not until I can get them used and cheaper from sites like GameFly or EBay.
This genuinely looks excellent. I love Yoshi games when they’re done right (Island and Woolly World, specifically) so I’m hoping this is more like them! I like the art style, too!
Im not a huge fire emblem fan (l enjoyed Sacred Stones and Awakening) but I couldn’t really get into Three Houses or Engage. I’ll keep an eye on this one as it looks more grounded but I can’t say I’m hyped.
2K has been lazy for so long. 30fps with a blurry resolution and basically the same gameplay and features as last year… and they have the audacity to shut down servers after 2 years. This is a rushed cash grab through and through, to me at least.
I cannot believe it's been over a year since this came out. It's such an incredible remake of one of my favorite games of all time. I'm hoping this gets a Switch 2 update to run at a higher resolution at 60fps!
And also... please let the next Paper Mario game actually be structured like this and the n64 original!
@Dom_31 Agreed. I just began summer and I’m having a blast just talking to people, starting my farm, and just living in a small and quaint village. This is my first Story of Seasons game and I’m very happy I finally decided to pick one up!
I’m glad this port turned out well. I still think this was one of the most underrated games of 2024. I’m not saying it’s amazing, but it’s solid fun and really immersive for a Star Wars game.
I think this game came out during the peak of “Ubisoft hate”, and because of that, people just dismissed the title. Similar to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. All solid games from passionate and talented developers, but came out during the worst time from a very anti-consumer publisher.
I will be buying the upgrade soon. Just got a ton of games I’m currently playing. But I remember playing the first world a couple of years ago and the low resolution and fps really hindered the experience.
I’m very excited to play this at better settings on my 4K TV.
Hollow Knight (Series X): I played this for a couple hours back in… 2018 or so? I’m fully going back in for obvious reasons. With auto-HDR and 120fps on Series X the game looks great. I’m having a lot of fun so far.
Sonic Racing Crossworlds (PS5): The beta for this game is A LOT of fun. I genuinely think it’s way better than Mario Kart World. I’m very excited for the full release.
Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage Remake (PS5): I loved the original Spyro growing up better never played the sequels. Playing this remake now and it’s great, I’m actually almost done 100%ing it!
There are a few other titles I might play, just depends how I feel: Gears of War Reloaded, Forza MotorSport, Planet Zoo, The Plucky Squire.
Man, it feels good to have a decent amount of free time this weekend!
Damn, this is very good news for me. I own the original on Steam so I’ll be able to get this new version for $22 and play at 4K60+ with all the updated visuals and enhancements. Bring on October 9th!
It looks great despite only playing the original a few times at some friends’ houses back in the day. The zany characters and online City Trial are really intriguing me, hopefully I can queue up with my friends and still verse randoms.
This and Sonic Racing CrossWorlds should make up for the underwhelming Mario Kart World (personally, of course).
Whelp, Nintendo is doing something to please fans… even if it’s the bare minimum imo. Still think World has too many bad game design decisions to keep me from coming back. Such a darn shame after waiting 11 years for the next Kart.
Regardless, glad for those that love playing World and I hope this event is fun for them.
One of my favorite games, even after all these years! Happy birthday lol.
If the next “new” Paper Mario is another experimental game, then I’d definitely prefer a remake of the original. But if the next game ends up being a true “Paper Mario 3”, then I’d 100% want that instead.
This is probably wishful thinking but I’m predicting Mario Wonder 2 for this holiday season (same game engine and assets for a quick sequel) and a big 3D Mario for next year. Maybe Mario 35 sequel but even that I’m not sure of.
Then they’ll show some random Switch 1 games with Switch 2 updates and some random merch.
@Yosher Nothing wrong with being disappointed. Nintendo knows their audience loves physical media and they’re basically doing everything in their corporate agenda to force digital on us.
Pretty much all of my third-party titles have been on PS5/PC for a bit now. They’re usually cheaper and look/run better. Now with physical copies being… well, not physical, there’s no reason to ever consider Switch 2 for my third-party games.
Also, with the $70-$80 game price hike, I’m only buying select first-party titles. They’ve officially priced me out of games I’m not 100% dying to play on day 1 and I couldn’t give a damn to get a single third-party game on their platform unless it’s an exclusive.
It was pretty good for a partner showcase. But that’s the problem… it was a partner showcase. The big punches in most directs are the big first party games.
We got some pretty cool reveals with Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pac Man World 2 Repac, Persona 3 Reload, and Octopath 0. Even something silly like NBA Bounce looked like some NBA Jam-style fun.
But for the majority of us Nintendo fans, none of them are going be as big as something like DK Bananza or related games.
I used to LOVE playing this at my neighbor’s house when I was a kid. Always wanted it but never got it. Super excited for this, I’m just hoping it doesn’t have the 59fps stutter issue that the World 1 remake had.
Great visuals and game mechanics hampered by poor game design. It's fun for a bit but I've already gone back to 8 Deluxe. I really wish that game got a Switch 2 patch with 4K visuals, but it won't with World existing.
Looks neat. I’m also glad there are casual battles. The older I get the less time and care I have about being super competitive. Glad both options are available!
My copy just arrived in the mail today after getting delayed twice. Thankfully, I was on vacation over the weekend so I really only missed out playing last night. Excited to start it today and glad to see just about everyone loves it.
The framerate dropping down to 30fps in some boss battles is the only real annoyance for me. Otherwise, all of this looks real nice. Excited to play this when I get back from my family trip this weekend.
I’ve heard numerous reports saying you can extend the timer to multiple time frames, even up to an hour. Is that not true? Or is that only in free play or something?
Damn, it’s always sad to hear this stuff. People like him really brought smiles to children and adults everywhere. Wishing his family the best during this tough time.
It’s important to remember anyone purchasing this device is an early adopter and there isn’t going to be a lot of “new” exclusives right away.
That being said, I’m loving the system. I prefer 8 Deluxe over World but I still think Mario Kart World is a great game. The game upgrades are game changer and I love the GameCube classics.
The hardware is also great. Everything feels premium and is mostly comfortable to hold. The screen is nice too, even if it’s not as great as the OLED.
It’s a really good game that has fundamental game design issues holding it back from being amazing. I’d give it an 8. I put a little over 20+ hours into it and it was fun, but I’ve since gone back to playing 8 Deluxe online.
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Re: Talking Point: How Do You Play NES Games These Days?
Very infrequently but when I do it’s through NSO. It’s just too convenient and just about all the games I care about are there.
Re: Poll: Which Starter Pokémon Did You Choose In Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
I went with Chikorita but I was very close to picking Tepig. I think if my last playthrough of HeartGold didn’t end from save corruption at the 6th gym (had a Meganium), I probably would’ve went with Tepig.
Re: Mario And Yoshi First 4 Figures Statue Back In Production, Early Bird Pre-Orders Live
I love First 4 Figures but I got the two that I really wanted when the prices came down. Got the Luigi's Mansion + Polterpup and the Mario Kart figures for about $70 a pop. Love them, but just wouldn't spend anymore than $100 on one, if that. But yes, First 4 is an amazing company.
Re: Review: Yooka-Replaylee (Switch 2) - Feels Like The Game It Was Meant To Be, Finally
I played the demo on both my XBOX and PC and can confirm the visuals are beautiful, like some of the best graphics I’ve seen in a 3D platformer.
That said, 30fps on Switch 2 isn’t great. I can see how it’s a dealbreaker for some. But I’ll be playing it on PC at 4K60+ lol. And for $21 since I get the discount for owning the original. Excited to play this soon!
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Nah. I’ll probably get the physical copy eventually but it’ll be later when I clear more of my games and it’s cheaper used or something. It’s a little too expensive for me just for 2 very light remasters of Wii games.
I’ve also had too many emergency expenses recently. Tie that with rising prices of everyday goods and less time to game… and there’s just no reason to pick this up now. I will get it eventually as I love these games, just now now.
Re: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 On Switch 1 & 2
@eyeruh The Switch 2 can technically run any Switch 1 or Switch 2 game in HDR, but it’s not a “native” implementation. It’s basically the Switch 2 just running an SDR game in its HDR container. You can toggle this in the system settings as “run HDR only for supported games” if you want.
But it might actually look good for some games, like Galaxy 1 and 2. So if it looks good then 100% keep it on and enjoy. I just know when I tried Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on my display it looked pretty dim and washed out. But I’ll probably try it on with Galaxy just to see how it looks
Re: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 On Switch 1 & 2
I’m very excited to pick this up a bit down the road. I haven’t played Galaxy 1 since 2008 (aside from the first level or two in 3D All Stars) or Galaxy 2 since 2011.
I remember them being some of my favorite games I’ve ever played so I’m very excited to play them in 4K with updated textures! I just wish they had HDR, I feel like these are games that would benefit immensely with good HDR implementation!
Re: ICYMI: Switch 2 Mouse Mode Is Supported In Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, But There's A Catch
I just tried pretending to play Mario Galaxy with one joycon in “mouse” orientation and it felt so awkward and difficult to use the controller. While the option would always be nice, I honestly don’t think it would’ve worked well at all.
Nice to have support for the second player tho, could be fun for a sibling, significant other, or whoever who wants to watch but have some interactivity.
Re: Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
Nice review. One thing I can’t find anywhere mentioned is whether these games support HDR. My guess is no, which is a shame because the contrast between the dark space and the bright Lumas and stars could’ve been a treat with proper HDR implementation.
That said, this still seems like a great package. I’ll probably pick it up once it gets cheaper used on GameFly or eBay or something.
Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
Thanks for all the fun and informative gaming content over the past 6 years! Hope your future endeavors are full of happiness and good vibes!
Re: Opinion: The Mario Movie Was Okay At Best, But I Can't Wait For The Sequel
It was a fun movie but yeah nothing great, objectively speaking. If you’re not a big Nintendo nerd, it’s kinda like a 7/10.
If you are a huge fan( like me), it’s a solid 8/10. Would potentially be higher if that stupid dog scene wasn’t there. Legit hate watching that scene.
Re: Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Switch And Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Detailed
Getting it for PS5 but it's nice to see there's a 60fps version for the Switch 2. It's a little lame it goes all the way down to 1080p from 4K but I'd still take that for the 60fps, especially if your TV/Monitor has good up-scaling or a decent sharpening filter.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
I don’t like pirating games but this is the one instance where I’d rather do so on my modded 3DS. The pricing is ridiculous for those uncomfortable accessories.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
@Haruki_NLI Game has a graphics/performance toggle on PS5, at least it did during the online beta when I played. I was getting 60fps and while it didn’t look razor sharp, it didn’t look blurry either. I have a nice TV tho so maybe the sharpening/upscaling from my unit helped with that.
All that said, I will be getting it on PC because I don’t want to pay $80 annually for PS+ just to play online in one or two games.
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
I'm not too worried. From the gameplay, it really did just seem like a means of getting from point A to point B with some bike "mini-games" thrown in there. There might even be some cool set pieces. I don't think it's meant to be explored. Like, it might not even qualify as an "open-world".
Re: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In less Than A Month
@LostAutumn Agreed. I know Story of Seasons used to carry the Harvest Moon name but it just seems completely out of place.
Like imagine an articles about Mario Kart World hitting X amount of units sold, then the last paragraph is just “Btw, Sonic Racing Crossworlds releases in about a week. The beta has been received very well on all consoles!”
Like, it doesn’t really matter much, but I’m just kinda curious why it was mentioned is all lol.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
I’ll be waiting to get a used copy off EBay or GameFly for $50 or cheaper. That’s the highest I’ll pay for 2 emulated Wii games.
That said, these are two of my favorite Wii games and being able to play them in 4K on my TV (hopefully with HDR) will be very nice. I’m just in no rush to play them, so I’ll wait for a cheaper way to get the physical edition.
Re: Forza Motorsport
Commenting here to say this game had a big turn around. Pretty much any bugs are fixed on console, progression has been fixed, way more tracks have been added, and they removed all the live service elements by making all events permanently in the game.
It’s how it should’ve been at launch. Not perfect, but actually a worthy successor and worth checking out for any racing fan.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Not earth-shattering but it was a good showing overall. I gave it a generous 8.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
The Galaxy collection is cool on paper but considering I already own Galaxy 1 in 3D All-Stars AND the collection is $70 (or $40 individually digitally)… it’s just too steep of a price for me. I’ll be waiting to get it cheaper on GameFly or EBay. I’m in no rush to play 2 emulated Wii games, if I was I’d be playing them on Dolphin right now lol.
Mario Tennis Fever looks decent. Tennis is actually my least favorite of the Mario sports titles. I bought Aces back in the day for $60 and after playing it for an hour or two, I felt like it wasn’t worth the price at all. It felt more like a $30-$40 budget game. More power to Mario Tennis fans, I suppose. I’d get this new one if it reviews well and goes down to $40 or under (more than likely used).
Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition looks… fine? They didn’t say how much better it would perform. They also didn’t mention how many new levels there would be or show any of them off. They just showed off some new “party” content which I wouldn’t use.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks great, but I’m waiting to see more. Yoshi games are usually always decent, but only a few of them have been truly amazing (Island and Woolly World come to mind, I love those games). Looking forward to seeing more in the future.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
@IOI Exactly this. They probably wanted to charge $80-$100 for this game but knew they’d get too much backlash online.
Their solution? Charge $70 and remove part of the base game as $30 paid DLC, and lock a highly requested mega evolution to it. Pretty disgusting, even considering the current market/economy.
Even if that WASN’T their intent, I don’t care. That’s the vibe it gives off to consumers.
Watching the direct I was pretty excited about some announcements but tbh I don’t know if I’m going to buy any games going forward, not until I can get them used and cheaper from sites like GameFly or EBay.
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Hits Switch 2 Next February
It looks good, but not $70+ good. This is like a $50 game to me so I’ll probably wait for a discount.
That said, the visuals look very nice, I like the power up rackets, and the story mode with the babies looks really cool. Baby Waluigi cracked me up!
Re: A Brand New Yoshi Adventure Is Heading To The Switch 2
This genuinely looks excellent. I love Yoshi games when they’re done right (Island and Woolly World, specifically) so I’m hoping this is more like them! I like the art style, too!
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets A Release Date, Open World Confirmed
The visuals definitely took a big hit in the open world but outside of that the game looked great. I’m very excited for December!
Re: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Charges Onto Switch 2 In 2026
Im not a huge fire emblem fan (l enjoyed Sacred Stones and Awakening) but I couldn’t really get into Three Houses or Engage. I’ll keep an eye on this one as it looks more grounded but I can’t say I’m hyped.
Re: Review: NBA 2K26 (Switch 2) - Brilliant B-Ball Has A Disappointing Debut On Switch 2
2K has been lazy for so long. 30fps with a blurry resolution and basically the same gameplay and features as last year… and they have the audacity to shut down servers after 2 years. This is a rushed cash grab through and through, to me at least.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
I cannot believe it's been over a year since this came out. It's such an incredible remake of one of my favorite games of all time. I'm hoping this gets a Switch 2 update to run at a higher resolution at 60fps!
And also... please let the next Paper Mario game actually be structured like this and the n64 original!
Re: Japanese Charts: Story Of Seasons Makes A Grand Debut On Switch And Switch 2
@Dom_31 Agreed. I just began summer and I’m having a blast just talking to people, starting my farm, and just living in a small and quaint village. This is my first Story of Seasons game and I’m very happy I finally decided to pick one up!
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) - An Underrated Adventure, A Super-Solid Port
I’m glad this port turned out well. I still think this was one of the most underrated games of 2024. I’m not saying it’s amazing, but it’s solid fun and really immersive for a Star Wars game.
I think this game came out during the peak of “Ubisoft hate”, and because of that, people just dismissed the title. Similar to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. All solid games from passionate and talented developers, but came out during the worst time from a very anti-consumer publisher.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give 'Kirby & The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World'?
I will be buying the upgrade soon. Just got a ton of games I’m currently playing. But I remember playing the first world a couple of years ago and the low resolution and fps really hindered the experience.
I’m very excited to play this at better settings on my 4K TV.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th August)
This is across all platforms:
Hollow Knight (Series X): I played this for a couple hours back in… 2018 or so? I’m fully going back in for obvious reasons. With auto-HDR and 120fps on Series X the game looks great. I’m having a lot of fun so far.
Sonic Racing Crossworlds (PS5): The beta for this game is A LOT of fun. I genuinely think it’s way better than Mario Kart World. I’m very excited for the full release.
Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage Remake (PS5): I loved the original Spyro growing up better never played the sequels. Playing this remake now and it’s great, I’m actually almost done 100%ing it!
There are a few other titles I might play, just depends how I feel: Gears of War Reloaded, Forza MotorSport, Planet Zoo, The Plucky Squire.
Man, it feels good to have a decent amount of free time this weekend!
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Gets A Launch Date On Switch 2, Full Physical Release Confirmed
Damn, this is very good news for me. I own the original on Steam so I’ll be able to get this new version for $22 and play at 4K60+ with all the updated visuals and enhancements. Bring on October 9th!
Re: Preview: Sakurai's Kirby Air Riders Is A Kaleidoscopic Adrenaline Rush
It looks great despite only playing the original a few times at some friends’ houses back in the day. The zany characters and online City Trial are really intriguing me, hopefully I can queue up with my friends and still verse randoms.
This and Sonic Racing CrossWorlds should make up for the underwhelming Mario Kart World (personally, of course).
Re: Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
Whelp, Nintendo is doing something to please fans… even if it’s the bare minimum imo. Still think World has too many bad game design decisions to keep me from coming back. Such a darn shame after waiting 11 years for the next Kart.
Regardless, glad for those that love playing World and I hope this event is fun for them.
Re: Anniversary: Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago
One of my favorite games, even after all these years! Happy birthday lol.
If the next “new” Paper Mario is another experimental game, then I’d definitely prefer a remake of the original. But if the next game ends up being a true “Paper Mario 3”, then I’d 100% want that instead.
Re: Pac-Man World Re-Pac
This is marked as “announced” despite it coming out a few years ago!
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
This is probably wishful thinking but I’m predicting Mario Wonder 2 for this holiday season (same game engine and assets for a quick sequel) and a big 3D Mario for next year. Maybe Mario 35 sequel but even that I’m not sure of.
Then they’ll show some random Switch 1 games with Switch 2 updates and some random merch.
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
@Yosher Nothing wrong with being disappointed. Nintendo knows their audience loves physical media and they’re basically doing everything in their corporate agenda to force digital on us.
Pretty much all of my third-party titles have been on PS5/PC for a bit now. They’re usually cheaper and look/run better. Now with physical copies being… well, not physical, there’s no reason to ever consider Switch 2 for my third-party games.
Also, with the $70-$80 game price hike, I’m only buying select first-party titles. They’ve officially priced me out of games I’m not 100% dying to play on day 1 and I couldn’t give a damn to get a single third-party game on their platform unless it’s an exclusive.
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
It was pretty good for a partner showcase. But that’s the problem… it was a partner showcase. The big punches in most directs are the big first party games.
We got some pretty cool reveals with Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pac Man World 2 Repac, Persona 3 Reload, and Octopath 0. Even something silly like NBA Bounce looked like some NBA Jam-style fun.
But for the majority of us Nintendo fans, none of them are going be as big as something like DK Bananza or related games.
Re: Pac-Man World 2 Is Getting The Re-Pac Treatment
I used to LOVE playing this at my neighbor’s house when I was a kid. Always wanted it but never got it. Super excited for this, I’m just hoping it doesn’t have the 59fps stutter issue that the World 1 remake had.
Regardless, I’m insanely excited for this game!
Re: Mario Kart World
Great visuals and game mechanics hampered by poor game design. It's fun for a bit but I've already gone back to 8 Deluxe. I really wish that game got a Switch 2 patch with 4K visuals, but it won't with World existing.
Re: Pokémon Champions Gameplay Trailer Reveals 2026 Launch Window
Looks neat. I’m also glad there are casual battles. The older I get the less time and care I have about being super competitive. Glad both options are available!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Bananza?
My copy just arrived in the mail today after getting delayed twice. Thankfully, I was on vacation over the weekend so I really only missed out playing last night. Excited to start it today and glad to see just about everyone loves it.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
Good to see. I’m excited to play this when I get home Sunday!
Re: "Somewhat Mixed" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Technical Analysis Of Donkey Kong Bananza
The framerate dropping down to 30fps in some boss battles is the only real annoyance for me. Otherwise, all of this looks real nice. Excited to play this when I get back from my family trip this weekend.
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
@imgrowinglegs Gotcha, thanks for the info. Never played 4 but it looks like they definitely simplified the missions.
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
I’ve heard numerous reports saying you can extend the timer to multiple time frames, even up to an hour. Is that not true? Or is that only in free play or something?
Re: Pokémon Anime Voice Actor James Carter Cathcart Passes Away
Damn, it’s always sad to hear this stuff. People like him really brought smiles to children and adults everywhere. Wishing his family the best during this tough time.
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
It’s important to remember anyone purchasing this device is an early adopter and there isn’t going to be a lot of “new” exclusives right away.
That being said, I’m loving the system. I prefer 8 Deluxe over World but I still think Mario Kart World is a great game. The game upgrades are game changer and I love the GameCube classics.
The hardware is also great. Everything feels premium and is mostly comfortable to hold. The screen is nice too, even if it’s not as great as the OLED.
Bring in DK and the fall/holiday games!
Re: Poll: How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
It’s a really good game that has fundamental game design issues holding it back from being amazing. I’d give it an 8. I put a little over 20+ hours into it and it was fun, but I’ve since gone back to playing 8 Deluxe online.