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@CaptainTempest I really hope not. That would seriously be a blow to the game. I'm in no rush to pick it up, will probably do it sometime next week but I don't wanna rush my experience.

Absolutely not. There's nothing special about this Switch 2 and I'd much rather pickup the game physically.

The biggest marketing push for the ROG Ally Xbox was a Silksong trailer during (not E3) summertime. Which people probably forgot about because Silksong already came out on other platforms already over a month ago, and almost nobody's gonna play it on this device unless it's through Steam or GamePass.

This game really hits all the right chords for me. Gen 2 starters, mega evolutions, the redefined Legends gameplay, and a resolution to the Kalos saga that has been left hanging for 12 years. But this might just be the final Pokemon game I get and it's really only for the nostalgia factor. Prior to this, the last Pokemon games I got were Legends Arceus, Pokemon X, and Pokemon Heartgold.

3-5 on average, but I can stretch that definition to also include DLC packs and additional content.

After the evidence by Pikmin enthusiasts, absolutely. But Pikmin or not, what is this for? And the animation quality looks good but very generic character models (where's the Nintendo style?).

No, because all of a sudden I have too many games to play

Is this available in the US as well?

Zion, you've been a treasure and a wonderful addition to NintendoLife! You will definitely be missed!

MK World still outsold Sonic Crossworlds week 1 in the UK. Wonder what this means for other kart racers and Kirby Air Riders?

Still working on Silksong, and I'm in no rush to finish.

Biological Sciences Major, we have something in common! Perhaps it might explain her interest towards Pikmin?

Team Cherry gets sound and environmental design. It's just one aspect of what has made both Hollow Knight and Silksong masterpieces.

The only thing I'm unsure about is if I can ever get anything as a true physical from Square Enix again

These are some pretty clean looking amiibo!

Bowser's tenure as COO definitely made Nintendo of America feel a lot more corporate and lost a lot of a charm during the 2000s & early 2010s. Still, he did have a relatively successful run in leadership and wishing him the best.

Developers are throwing any excuse at the wall to avoid true physical. This really sucks for the industry

Now exclusively coming to a Game Key Card!

Harsh words for an 8/10 review

To me, the Bell Beast's name is Eyrah, because that's what Hornet calls it

The usual suspects are at it again!

Cheers to the fools that complain about rising game prices yet buy the same FIFA game every year that barely changes!

I know B&W has its very loyal fanbase, but it almost killed the series for me. It did some things very well and others terribly. The early 2010s era was strangely experimental for GameFreak and the Pokemon Company.

These Metroid amiibo don't look as cool as the previous ones

This and Kirby Air Riders are the two Switch 2 games I'm definitely buying but won't play for a while until I buy a Switch 2 a year or two from now

Should've included New Donk City as a post-game playable level.

Still need to play the 1+2 collection of Klonoa! Awesome get for NSO!

Still haven't beaten the game, about halfway (I think) and hitting a wall with the difficulty plus I got super busy with life. But I'm still finding ways to make progress and do side-quests in the meantime. The game is hitting the exact same way like the original Hollow Knight did and it feels amazing to play. Still waiting for the shocker reveal moment that blows my socks off like the OG HW, but if I had to score it right now, I'd give it a solid 9/10.

Seriously cannot believe it's been 10 years. Undertale was one of the first games that I got convinced to play from rumors on the internet.

The gaming industry is actively moving away from physical media. It's truly sad, and game-key cards are just one symptom of the bigger problem.

Very disappointing, but SE has been a poor supporter of Switch 2 from the start.

I'm already sold on the game. All I'm hoping for is an Adeleine reveal and it's GOTY for me (sorry Silksong)

Ok, I'm not getting these anymore on Day 1. I'll just wait until they drop in price and go in clearance because nobody bought them, then I'll snatch them up (or scalpers will beat me to it).

Whoever had Virtual Boy on their bingo card needs to go out and buy a lottery ticket

Did my first marathon this past year and it was tough as nails. Wasn't sure if I'd ever do one again. However, seeing that Nintendo is sponsoring the 2026 Kyoto marathon I might need to start training for next year (or 2027 at least!).

The Switch 2 is getting a Pokemon game that actually runs and looks good!

As the Swansong to Pokemon on the Switch and probably my final Pokemon game, this makes my wallet hurt

In this game, Korok tortures you!

There's gotta be a way to play these games as basic games, right?

Nintendo's definitely campaigning DK Bananza for GOTY 2025

I might need to play FE Three Houses after this Direct

Dragon Quest Builders was a really fun game. So I actually have faith in this project. Probably a pass for me but there will definitely be an audience

Somehow Nintendo will get away with this. I do wonder if Wii VC online is a long ways off after some of the announcements of today?

Native digital ports of the entire trilogy. That's awesome news. I'd like a true physical version but this is the next best thing.

Metroid fans can finally rest easy with a release date. This might just be the longest announcement to release in recent memory (except maybe Half Life 3?).

My wallet hates me right now. Those Kirby amiibo are a must buy

I seriously wonder why people even buy Xbox consoles anymore other than it being a luxury in addendum to another system they already own. It's become a two-horse race in the console market between Nintendo & Sony OR people just game on PC. Xbox's console sales started fading in the One generation and is flopping in the Series generation (haven't even hit 30 million). I guess Microsoft Xbox is not really at a loss if they have mostly shifted to becoming a storefront & service-based model.

We need a brand new IP. The Switch 2 console is young and the last true big new IP was like Astral Chain in 2019.

I've never been so happy to rage at a game

As a purest and day 1 purchaser, I cannot update the game beyond the launch patch for potential glitches. Gotta beat the game at least once before I do, then lookup speed run strats.