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@Max_M Tomodatchi Life would like to have a word with you.

After an in depth look at Switch 2 Welcome Tour, I've come to the conclusion that the title not being a pack-in the console suddenly doesn't sound like a bad idea after all. I get that Sony did include Astro's Playroom with every PS5 purchase, but I don't know if this was factored in the console's price. As for the Welcome Tour (or should have been called exhibition), the detail in each section is super nerdy that only tech geeks would be interested in getting into this. Think of it like a museum exhibition where it shows you how a country started and how it has been evolved in a detailed way that only historians would be interested in. People who are not in technology won't be interested in this title at all. It's just $10 so it's there if you want it.

I want to clarify first that I'm neither a Nintendo advocate nor a hater. What I say is purely subjective regarding the pricing of Switch 2 games, so here it goes:

I understand that most people are upset that Switch 2 game like MK:W is more expensive than they expected, but let's face it: everything is becoming expensive, not just games. I personally don't like inflation, and I want it to stop but if the world economy doesn't improve, then unfortunately this will keep going for years to come. Even if we don't buy games at this price, chances are we will at some point as this price point may become normal. I mean some games are already $70-$80, and there are people who are angry about it at first, then they accepted the fact. I reckon that this will be temporarily before Nintendo can develop and publish games at lower cost. However, if MK: W is going to have Expansion Pack for free, then I see that would justify the price point of the game.

I think it's because Spike Chunsoft told Nintendo to remove it for legal reasons.

I'm glad I've ignored every leak regarding Switch 2, and I'll keep ignoring until its official release.

I was mesmerized by just how beautiful Breath of the Wild was when I first played the game. The idea of non-linear open world Zelda game is refreshing and it's completely a new experience for me compared to other Zelda games. I can't wait for Tears of the Kingdom to be released on Nintendo Switch.

It's already a hard sell when it's considered by Razer to be a handheld cloud gaming device. For $400, I'd buy either Switch + a game or Steam Deck and enjoy a plethora of quality games from both consoles.

I haven't commented for a while, but I wanted to say that if you don't follow the guidelines to host any tournament like Smash Bros., then this will bound to happen.

Nintendo are playing too safe with these updates, aren't they?

It's baffling to me that people still complain, despite even knowing that the game is not going to be compatible with Switch Lite, and they knew that Switch Lite doesn't support TV mode. The fact that the Switch Lite was released about 3 years ago, and everyone on the Internet know about it not supporting TV mode. But yeah, let's complain about something because there's nothing else to complain.

To clear up, I'm not defending Nintendo, but some people need to do some research before deciding.

The game is hard already, and now they add the option to make it a nightmare.

Notice that they have interest in "Metaverse", Not NFT. The article's author should clarify this to avoid misunderstanding.

Seriously, could you give this man a breather once in a while? Next time you would be making an article of him sneezing in his bathroom.

He's been in the industry of video games for very long (Since the first Kirby game). Nowadays, there are brats that keep spamming his social media accounts demanding for their characters to be in Smash, which I mean come on. If you want my opinion, taking a long, but temporarily break is a great choice.

Things you need to consider when buying Steam Deck:

1- Base storage (64GB) isn't enough in the age where game data, especially AAA titles, is between 50-200GB in size (excluding DLCs and expansions). Even if you want to expand the storage, it'll cost you extra money for a faster NVMe SSD solution.

2- The battery life, while it sounds promising on paper, may suffer from graphics heavy games that suck more juice. Not to mention the system's thermal performance, since it's essentially a portable PC that allows you to adjust game's graphical settings, which the more textures, the more power it requires to run.

As for Switch OLED, I understand some fans' frustration for not being a "Pro" version and Nintendo is playing safe here. I believe that, and this is my opinion, that Nintendo does not need to release a beefed up version of Switch for reasons:

• Switch is still selling great. It's going to reach about 100M unit sold soon.
• This Switch revision fixes some the console's flaws, like kickstand (if you play in tabletop mode) and LAN port equipped dock. I don't know about the Joy-Con drift, as I have never experienced it since launch.
• It isn't a must have console, unless you don't own one. I have said this many times that it's an incremental upgrade if you are looking to replace your current Switch. For new customers, however, it's a must have.

In short: buy if:

1- Never owned a Switch before.

2- You play on handheld mode more often than TV mode.

3- Your Switch is not working, which is a rare case.

4- Fancy for OLED and bigger screen.

Other than that, definitely not worth it.

In short: buy if:

1- Never owned a Switch before.

2- You play on handheld mode more often than TV mode.

3- Your Switch is not working, which is a rare case.

4- Fancy for OLED and bigger screen.

Other than that, definitely not worth it.

I have to say that this is one of the most worthless things that Nintendo ever revealed yet. Yes, it has OLED screen and some fancy small stuff they put, but that's about it. If this was the original Switch, It would have been a must buy, but I don't know what was Nintendo thinking when they revealed this "new" console.

So, unless you don't own a Nintendo Switch or play Switch in a handheld mode occasionally, this is a hard pass.

@earthinheritor To each their own. I for myself seen almost every year's E3 direct, and yes, I stand affirm on this statement.

I am overall pleased with what Nintendo shown at E3. Nintendo seized the opportunity to reveal their big games, and also finally resurrected their long lost franchise (Advance Wars) which surprised me the most. WarioWare finally goes back to Microgames system that we know and love, moving away from the embarrassing mini-game style of their last game: Game and Wario. Metroid: Dread is a love letter from fans who grew up with games like Super Metroid and Metroid: Fusion that will keep you occupied while waiting for Metroid Prime 4.

Nintendo finally showed off the sequel to Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The 2022 doesn't sound like far away, but if you ask me I would like to see more since it has been in development for years. I'm really looking forward to playing more Zelda games, especially Skyward Sword, since it's the one, along Twilight Princess, that I haven't played them yet.

While I don't play party games anymore due to my brothers having their own life to manage, Mario Party Superstars takes me back when I was a kid playing the heck of N64 Mario Party games. The amount of nostalgia in this game may be enough to make me come back to playing Mario Party games. I tried Super Mario Party on Switch at my cousin, but I felt that it lacked the charm of Mario Party that I loved back in the N64/GameCube era.

The 3rd Party games were nothing short of amazing either. Games like SMT V, Danganronpa, Fatal Frame, and Switch-exclusive Mario+Rabbids: Spark of Hope are some of the highlight that I was happy to see. Oh and did I mention Super Monkey Ball? I couldn't be any happier with their 3rd party line-up this year.

Now, if there's one thing that I wish they did, is that they told us about the development update of Metroid Prime 4. I mean, I love Prime series, and I can't wait to play the fourth one when it's released, but at least ease my worries a bit, would you, Nintendo?

All in all, superb showcase, definitely better than the last year, and this will be the one that many will remember as one of the best Nintendo E3 directs yet.

I'll be as realistic as I can be with these expectations:

1- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter's Pass 2 character.

2- More The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword info.

3- Another Splatoon 3 trailer.

4- More info on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

5- More Info on Pokemon Legend: Arceus.

6- A Wii U port game announcement for Switch.

7- A pointless lengthy trailer of a game that we already know or have.

8- No More Heroes 3 Trailer.

9- Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope (because why not?).

10- Bayonetta 3.

11- Probably an info about Metroid Prime 4.

12- Development update regarding The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel.

13- Surprise at the end of the direct (Come on, this happens every time, right?).

Wow, and I thought people couldn't get any more creative with rumors.

The last two years some website said Nintendo will release a Switch Pro, and that didn't happen. It will be the same this year.

They tarnished the Addam's Family with this game. They look goofy.

Man, if only getting a PhD were this easy in real life...

In terms of features and backward compatibility, the Wii U is above and beyond Switch's. It has a lot of party games and retros that you can still get. Plus, its gamepad is very unique, but unfortunately underutilized, even by Nintendo, in its last run.

Don't get me wrong, the Switch is still a great console, but it pales in comparison to Wii U in this department.

I played this game numerous times with friends, and I have to say is that it isn't worth the asking price ($29.99). The game is very short, and its DLC is just map themes with skins for your character. It's about $20 on Steam season pass included, so I'd get it from there if I were you. It doesn't have mini-games like the prequel.

My advice is that unless you have friends and a time to waste, better spend your money elsewhere.

This and Twilight Princess are the Zelda games that I have never got the chance to play them. This is indeed a good opportunity to buy and experience it, especially since they add more control options.

The fact that Nintendo said that the Switch is in the mid of its lifespan pretty much makes his statement irrelevant.

On one hand, glad to see Nintendo giving some good news about the game.

On the other hand, Nintendo must prepare for fanboys' outcry.

Now you feel our struggle with this game in the past...

Oh dear. Peace was never an option with a goose, now there are two of them that will conquer the world. Humanity will cease to exist.

I mean, what did people expect? Mario Sunshine 2? Zelda BOTW 3 ( I mean 2)? F-Zero?

Nintendo stated that it'll be 3rd-party mini direct before the show, and some interpreted it it will be a full blast 1st party direct with unrealistic expectations. Some people need to learn how to read because it's becoming annoying now.

Anyway, this direct was "OK", not abysmal nor great, but it's within my expectation. Shin Megami Tensei V is something that I thought I would see, but not a remake of the third game.

At this rate, I don't have to worry about my Switch falling from my hands with this update.

While the game is no doubt enjoyable, I recommend taking a break from it like 3-4 days so that you won't get tired of it.

My island is not even a scratch to what's shown in this article, but I'll do my best to make mine as fancy as I see fit.

@Tyranexx Surprise! You can cancel auto-subscription from the Account Settings. I did that a year ago.

Guys, I'm not noticing Spring Man anywhere as Assist Trophy in the game. 5 minutes using Assist Trophy tested in Practice Mode.

Off-topic:

The live video page is about 90% broken. Live chat and live blog isn't working for me. The only thing's working is the video. Is there a fix for this?

@First_Amendment I don't know how to reply to your comment. I just...

Ehh, forget it.

@Magician Then you should visit the game again. Fortuna is a new Free Roam area, Three new warframes this year (Wisp, Gauss, and Grendel), The Old Blood adds Kuva Lich system, which you fight against a powerful Kuva Grineer for weapon, ephymera and you can make them fight for you, and the latest The Rising Tide, which is a preparation for the New War.

New War update...New War update... New War update...

Hey, I can dream, can't I?

Kirby Kirby is OP.

At this rate, don't beg for another home console Pokemon game. This is just embarrassing.

They should be grateful that it's the first mainline Pokemon game to be released on a home console. They'll be the same people who're gonna cry when Nintendo stops releasing a Pokemon game on home console.

I think it's the right thing for them to focus what they have now with modern games and console rather than going back in time with "retro" gaming.

@RupeeClock Notice that they all have the same layout?

I'm happy that Nintendo continued to support this game until the end, despite the small fan base and content. While the character's design and modes are fun to play, they could have done more to this game like campaign. Hopefully they take what they've learned an improve it in the sequel (when there is one).

Did someone order pickles on steroids?

I'll give my realistic expectations of what's going to be shown:
1- Luigi's Mansion 3 gameplay.
2- Mario and Sonic at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
3- More Astral Chains gameplay
4- More Pokemon Sword/Shield Gameplay (Because Wynaut?)
5- Fire Emblem: The Three Houses (To fill the direct time).
6- New features for Super Mario Maker 2.
7- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger Pack 2.
8- Animal Crossing 2019 gameplay and release date.
9- Daemon X Machina gameplay and release date.
10- Marvel Ultimate Alliance short gameplay.
11- New Nindie games.

Anything other than that, is a bonus. I expect new IPs to be shown, but I won't hold my breath on that.