I might be biased because I don't have any interest in watching the Pokemon World Championships but it feels so weird to me they had saved some nice announcements for it right after delivering a lukewarm Pokemon Presents
I'm sure this is a fun game despite missing the demo. Thing is I have very little free time to play games, I haven't been able to fully enjoy MK World and DK Bananza, and Pokemon Legends Z-A is right around the corner. Some people might argue about "few games" and "dry times", perhaps rightfully so, but to me there is never enough time to play the handful of games I really want to play
They kept the same illustrator. I read in other articles that they've opened up about it in a tweet in japanese that sometimes the company ask the illustrator to trace the sketches they provide but this time they sent them some fan art by mistake and that it wasn't the illustrator's fault.
All that makes my think TPC keeps a vault of fan art they like
Man, I own the OG trilogy and was taking my sweet time to start Ryza 2 after only recently beating the first one. I don't have it in me to buy the DX Trilogy knowing I have perfectly playable games sitting there that would go unplayed. On the other hand, I always want to experience the extra content they add to remakes/remasters...
@eldersnake @MidnightDragonDX I think the Sonic Racing game, despite being a game that is expected to receive tons of updates over what comes in the box
That pixel art in movement! It reminds me so much of the good times playing Wario Land 4 on the GBA. It could have been so good had this existed back then, but I'm glad we get to appreciate it now
I'm personally subscribed to the theory that Nintendo intends to keep feeding MKW with "free" updates, hence the higher price tag. The conspiracy won me over when people mentioned that both DK and Pauline own only a single alt costume, coupled with Bananza recent release, they might go about adding new stuff as they release new games, so that MKW always feel "up to date" without spoiling future plans for upcoming releases
I had it preordered for a while assured that no review could dissuade me from having fun with but it's always good to hear from a trusted source that this going to be a stellar game.
Now, with that out of the way, what have you done with the subheading, Jim!?
I'm a "physical first" consumer, but I will compromise with digital when availability of physical media or prices make it hard to obtain. I'm also the kind of gamer that doesn't sell his used games.
The only pros I see for key cards is the possibility of reselling your "digital" game. And then tons of cons compared to digital games. I'd rather buy digital over and over again, at least I can expect discounts instead of paying premium for a resellable download code in a box
I hope there is an upgrade option for owners of the original. WE're seeing a lot of repacks with extra content of games from 2 years ago and I don't see myself paying the Switch 2 game price for a game I already own
Wait, Yusuke Kozaki is the character designer for Pokemon Go? I saw the woman's face and I thought "Yeah, this is totally the Fire Emblem Heroes artist in here" but I didn't know he was behind everything
Mine is always warm whether playing docked or in sleep mode but it has yet to show any kind of malfunction. It's winter in here right now and I don't think I've played too long sessions yet
"The games on switch 2 are larger..." "...so we offload this problem to the user who bought a physical game that has to be downloaded on its entirety to their internal storage"
Edit: I personally don't like key cards because they combine the worst of physical (the need of the game cart in the slot to play the game) and digital (the need to download the game to your internal storage). If I'm going to download it to the console then I'd rather buy digital so I can access it at any time
I've been sleeping on this game for too long. By coincidence I just heard a song from Deltarune the other day and it reminded me a lot of stuff I enjoyed in Undertale
So people who pirate games on current gen consoles (in this case, a console which isn't even 1 month old) brick their consoles and then resell them to unsuspecting customers. Their own lack of morals is damaging the secondhand market
Personally I also like it better without crossover characters but I think there are more mainstream Mario characters to be added, like the Koopalings and maybe Diddy Kong without delving too deep into the DK franchise. I hope they add more characters and costumes in future updates. Imagine what they could do for the secondary characters? Cow wearing a cowboy hat, CheepCheep wearing a hachimaki
I love me a good lore and I see a lot of creative and fun theories in here, but I think Nintendo is simply not taking the original DK Arcade into account. They will probably link it to Odyssey. I'd love to be proven wrong, though
I can't find the Pro Controller 2 around here so I've been playing with the S1 Pro controller and it's been fine so far, except I can't start the S2 from my chair
Yeah, I'm old and I've been playing MK since the snes, but... what else were they expecting? Why would they waste their Wild Draw 4 if they are already winning..?
I've been largely ignoring this game, wondering if my pc could handle it but I can't deny my interest in it. Maybe I will finally bite with this S2 release. Huge thanks to CDPR for not using game key cards.
Also, please write "Frankly, I'd always rather have an option available and not use it, than not have it at all." on a gold plaque and start every article and review with it. More people could use the sentiment
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Re: Here's A Look At The Official Box Art For Kirby Air Riders On Switch 2
Surely that's the international box art, right? They will add angry eyebrows to Kirby for the NA release
Re: Random: The Pokémon Company Is Putting This Pronunciation Debate To Bed
Why, yes, it's that pokemon inspired by the Aztec sky serpent god Kway'tzacoatl, how else whould you pronounce it?
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced At The 2025 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony
I might be biased because I don't have any interest in watching the Pokemon World Championships but it feels so weird to me they had saved some nice announcements for it right after delivering a lukewarm Pokemon Presents
Re: First Impressions: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is An Attempt To Catch The Hardcore Again
Still as excited for this as I was when it was announced. Good to know that the real time combat feels good
Re: Random: Oh Jeez, Now Palworld Has Its Own Rip-Off On The Switch eShop
So now we have "fake ads" level of shovelware in the eshop? Incredible
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
I'm sure this is a fun game despite missing the demo. Thing is I have very little free time to play games, I haven't been able to fully enjoy MK World and DK Bananza, and Pokemon Legends Z-A is right around the corner.
Some people might argue about "few games" and "dry times", perhaps rightfully so, but to me there is never enough time to play the handful of games I really want to play
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Updates Card Art Following Plagiarism Allegations
They kept the same illustrator. I read in other articles that they've opened up about it in a tweet in japanese that sometimes the company ask the illustrator to trace the sketches they provide but this time they sent them some fan art by mistake and that it wasn't the illustrator's fault.
All that makes my think TPC keeps a vault of fan art they like
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Songs of Silk
Re: Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already
The game that started it all for me. Such great memories
Re: Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In August 2025
Kirby and Shantae for some solid coop and platforming
Re: Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Won't Offer Switch Upgrade Path Or Save Data Transfer
Man, I own the OG trilogy and was taking my sweet time to start Ryza 2 after only recently beating the first one. I don't have it in me to buy the DX Trilogy knowing I have perfectly playable games sitting there that would go unplayed. On the other hand, I always want to experience the extra content they add to remakes/remasters...
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans Of The Tide Brings A Ghostly Adventure To Switch 2 This November
@eldersnake @MidnightDragonDX I think the Sonic Racing game, despite being a game that is expected to receive tons of updates over what comes in the box
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
Par for the course for SE upper management. Devs make brilliant games and then SE makes terrible decisions and display it proudly for everyone to see
Re: Shantae's Long Lost GBA Sequel 'Risky Revolution' Gets Switch Release Date
That pixel art in movement! It reminds me so much of the good times playing Wario Land 4 on the GBA. It could have been so good had this existed back then, but I'm glad we get to appreciate it now
Re: Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot
They might have missed top spot but Nintendo seems to be dominating the Top 10.
Impressive feat by Minecraft and Fortnite nonetheless
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
They fixed the flying trick off the half pipe
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals New Pre-Order Distribution, Available In Two Countries
I like it, I hope this makes the jump to other versions and parts of the world.
Not a fan of shop-specific pre order bonus, though
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Risking sounding repetitive, this is the game that tipped me over the fence of preordering the Switch 2 early. I can't wait to play it
Re: Elgato's Latest '4K S' Capture Card Is Switch 2 Compatible
Good to know, I've been interested in a new capture card. Taking notes from the comments too, thanks!
Re: Gender Split & Average Ages Of Japanese Nintendo Players Revealed Via New Survey
I'm in those numbers and I don't mind it.
Rise of the 30's!!
Re: Poll: Has Donkey Kong Bananza Made You Feel Ill?
I wish I could participate but I'm still waiting my copy.
Only VR games have made me sick so far, though
Re: Mailbox: Ninty Getting Its Freak On, Area Codes, The 'Discourse' - Nintendo Life Letters
I'm personally subscribed to the theory that Nintendo intends to keep feeding MKW with "free" updates, hence the higher price tag. The conspiracy won me over when people mentioned that both DK and Pauline own only a single alt costume, coupled with Bananza recent release, they might go about adding new stuff as they release new games, so that MKW always feel "up to date" without spoiling future plans for upcoming releases
Re: PSA: Struggling With The Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo? Here's How To Use It
I love it when they make the amiibo stuff obtainable by other methods ingame. This the way, no matter if the other option is either hard or tedious
Re: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
I kinda want to buy this just to support this practice
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
I had it preordered for a while assured that no review could dissuade me from having fun with but it's always good to hear from a trusted source that this going to be a stellar game.
Now, with that out of the way, what have you done with the subheading, Jim!?
Re: Nintendo Is Seeking Player Feedback On Game-Key Cards In Japan
I'm a "physical first" consumer, but I will compromise with digital when availability of physical media or prices make it hard to obtain. I'm also the kind of gamer that doesn't sell his used games.
The only pros I see for key cards is the possibility of reselling your "digital" game. And then tons of cons compared to digital games. I'd rather buy digital over and over again, at least I can expect discounts instead of paying premium for a resellable download code in a box
Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics Reportedly Includes 120fps Performance Mode On Switch 2
I hope there is an upgrade option for owners of the original. WE're seeing a lot of repacks with extra content of games from 2 years ago and I don't see myself paying the Switch 2 game price for a game I already own
Re: Nintendo Will Discontinue Switch Game Vouchers Entirely In 2026
Kinda weird deal, they will first stop selling vouchers at the end of january and then add new games throught the year?
Re: Looks Like Paradox Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon GO
Wait, Yusuke Kozaki is the character designer for Pokemon Go? I saw the woman's face and I thought "Yeah, this is totally the Fire Emblem Heroes artist in here" but I didn't know he was behind everything
Re: PSA: Pokémon YouTube Channel Uploads The First Movie For A "Limited-Time"
Those are the only 3 pokemon movies I ever watched
Re: Switch 2 Users Are Reporting Instances Of Their Consoles Overheating
Mine is always warm whether playing docked or in sleep mode but it has yet to show any kind of malfunction.
It's winter in here right now and I don't think I've played too long sessions yet
Re: Best Mario Sports Games Of All Time
I wish newer titles were more like Strikers Charged and Power Tennis
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
"The games on switch 2 are larger..." "...so we offload this problem to the user who bought a physical game that has to be downloaded on its entirety to their internal storage"
Edit: I personally don't like key cards because they combine the worst of physical (the need of the game cart in the slot to play the game) and digital (the need to download the game to your internal storage). If I'm going to download it to the console then I'd rather buy digital so I can access it at any time
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
I want to play this so badly, I can't wait
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Smashing New Commercial
@Coolmusic wow, good catch!
Re: Dead Cells Devs 'Prince Of Persia' Roguelike Has Been Rated For Switch
It looks like it plays a lot like Dead Cells and that's a good thing to me
Re: Toby Fox's Deltarune Has Been Updated For Switch 2, Chapter 3 + 4 Patch Now Live
I've been sleeping on this game for too long. By coincidence I just heard a song from Deltarune the other day and it reminded me a lot of stuff I enjoyed in Undertale
Re: Nintendo's Strict Policy On MiG Carts Is Creating A Problem For Secondhand Switch 2 Buyers
So people who pirate games on current gen consoles (in this case, a console which isn't even 1 month old) brick their consoles and then resell them to unsuspecting customers. Their own lack of morals is damaging the secondhand market
Re: Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
Personally I also like it better without crossover characters but I think there are more mainstream Mario characters to be added, like the Koopalings and maybe Diddy Kong without delving too deep into the DK franchise.
I hope they add more characters and costumes in future updates. Imagine what they could do for the secondary characters? Cow wearing a cowboy hat, CheepCheep wearing a hachimaki
Re: Random: Don't Like Switch 2's Physical Game Cases? Try Some Cool Cassette-Styled Ones Instead
Those look very pretty indeed
Re: PSA: GoldenEye 007 Rip-Off Removed From The PSN Store Resurfaces On Switch eShop
Why can't you just be a good rip-off game and die?
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
I love me a good lore and I see a lot of creative and fun theories in here, but I think Nintendo is simply not taking the original DK Arcade into account. They will probably link it to Odyssey.
I'd love to be proven wrong, though
Re: Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
I'm glad they are using the great legacy of soundtracks from the Rare era DK games
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
I can't find the Pro Controller 2 around here so I've been playing with the S1 Pro controller and it's been fine so far, except I can't start the S2 from my chair
Re: Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
That was fun to watch but it looks like something Nintendo would patch out in the future
Re: Random: Mario Kart World Players, Take Heed - This Is What Happens When You Throw A Blue Shell In First Place
Yeah, I'm old and I've been playing MK since the snes, but... what else were they expecting? Why would they waste their Wild Draw 4 if they are already winning..?
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
The single player DLC for 2 and 3 looked pretty good, just imagine what an entire game dedicated to it could be!
Re: PSA: Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
@gaga64 @Aki77 @Friendly Nice! I came here wondering the same
Re: Street Fighter 6's Season 3 DLC Characters Have Been Officially Revealed
Got to love when they have their fun with it
Re: Review: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2) - A Superb Port Of An Incredible RPG
I've been largely ignoring this game, wondering if my pc could handle it but I can't deny my interest in it. Maybe I will finally bite with this S2 release. Huge thanks to CDPR for not using game key cards.
Also, please write "Frankly, I'd always rather have an option available and not use it, than not have it at all." on a gold plaque and start every article and review with it. More people could use the sentiment