Monolith Soft would be perfect for handling an Ocarina of Time Remake. It's too bad ideas like this could take 5-15 more years from now to come to fruition.
@teo_o Seems to me that Nintendo is a bit more clumsy with anything technically developed outside of their own in-house studios. Nintendo needs to tighten the reigns a bit for big franchises like Smash Bros and Metroid (say what you will about Metroid, but it's on the front page of their website as one of their main franchises).
Top 5 Games
1) ACNH
2) BOTW
3) Skyward Sword
4) Scarlet/Violet
5) TOTK
Top 10 Songs
1) The Spirit's Guidance [Skyward Sword]
2) New Year's Day - 2am [ACNH]
3) Hateno Village [BOTW]
4) Rito Village [BOTW]
5) 5am - Clear [ACNH]
6) Among the Clouds [SS]
7) Construction-Complete Ceremony [ACNH]
8) Kakariko Village [BOTW]
9) Heartwood [Pokemon Legends Arceus]
10) An Audience with the Goddess [SS]
Bubblaine fittingly was my top song for July
#1 Extended song was The Spirit's Guidance at 427min.
I think Nintendo Music is one of the best things Nintendo has done in the past few years. Would love to see it integrated onto Switch 2, especially on the Quick Menu so you can layer it over games, Home menu, and eShop! Also waiting for more Switch 2 games to be added like Legends ZA, Mario Kart World, etc.
Capcom has been one of my favorite publishers, so I want to give them the benefit of the doubt. Will definitely download the demo as soon as it's available, and fingers crossed it's a compelling experience. I love seeing companies take risks and create new AA-AAA IP's in this day and age!
@KayFiOS The other problem, of course, is that Nintendo has another Yoshi game lined up so soon into the Switch 2's life cycle. So naturally they'll focus only on that and pretend any other Yoshi game doesn't exist for a little while. I'm in the same boat with Animal Crossing. All these years and Nintendo still pretends New Horizons is the only game that exists for the Switch family of systems. In the words of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi: No port for you!
Sheesh, the bigger Nintendo gets, the more edge lords try to chime in to get their 5 minutes of clout.
I was going to drag my feet for a while before getting it, but I booted up the playlist on Nintendo Music; 15 minutes later I'm making a pit stop at my local store to pick up a copy. Something about the first few songs really nail that vintage Metroid Prime vibe, as well as Zero Mission.
Really enjoying my time with the game! Graphics are gorgeous, locales are interesting, and even the desert pulls off a nice atmosphere thanks to the Lamorn architecture. Performance is amazing; the devs really made the most of this dev time to deliver a stellar technical performance.
So far the story is a bit iffy, being the Chosen One and all, but I don't put too much stock in a Metroid story anyway. The gameplay and sound effects look and sound like quintessential Metroid Prime, which is really all that matters to me.
One thing I really hope a Metroid Prime game explores in the future is incorporating more acrobatics like Mirror's Edge. Imagine wall jumping and screw attack flying, but in first person!
@mackers84 One other thing that 120hz is useful for that I think more third party games should utilize is 40fps. It's a nice compromise between 30 and 60fps.
@mackers84 You're right that not many games support or even benefit from 120hz at the moment, but your last point is exactly my prerogative. Their monitors in the US vary from $500-700, so if I'm spending that much, I would rather invest in something that can last a long time. More games benefitting from 120hz will continue to release as the years go by, and I'd rather have the capability ready to go if I'm spending upwards of $600-700.
@Woodyshoe I agree, I'm looking forward to a smaller Switch 2 model. My mother was playing BOTW the other day (she's a beginner to 3D gaming so I help her navigate around enemies) and I got another chance to appreciate the V1 Switch's small, light form factor. After using my OLED Switch for so long I had forgotten just how nice the first Switch feels in your hands: light, sturdy, and very easy to handle.
After growing up with clamshell consoles, I really really want Nintendo to make the Switch 2 Lite a clamshell form factor. Call it the Switch 2 Mini. I'd love to see a Nintendo console go back to the cute, chunky appearance of the Game Boy and DS eras. Plus those chunky handhelds were not only fun to use, they were also super sturdy and reliable.
Sheesh, being able to play music tracks while you ride your viola is a pretty big feature to lock behind a pricey amiibo. Pretty perturbed about this information.
I've got to remember to actually buy this game; the Christmas season has been dizzying! Great to see the official developer implement a fan mod that genuinely improves the experience. Would love to see Skyrim do the same thing. . . . . . .
Yup, Switch 2 is one of the top items to buy this holiday season, even as advertised by big retailers like Walmart/Best Buy/etc., so the likelihood on deals on the console is pretty close to zero.
However, games like Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma, Bravely Default, etc., have been going on sales the last few weeks. I would take a look at niche Switch 2 third party titles, various game key cards be damned!
It's really not an ideal single player game. And from my perspective, NintendoLife readers skew pretty heavily in favor of single player gaming, so I think Kirby Air Riders' positive impressions will be in the minority around here. I still haven't bought it yet, because Christmas shopping has stalled most of my video game purchasing (even missed out on the great eShop sales that expired on Nov 21st, unfortunately).
Just picked up the 512GB express card on sale for $75 on Amazon. Not willing to spend more than $150, so it's a nice stopgap for a year or so until I find a 1TB express card for a good sale.
I'm going to try moving most of my data from my system storage to my express card and see if I notice any significant differences in load times or performance. We already know Mario Kart World has a noticeable difference in load times, so I'll leave that on my system storage. Everything else I want to test out for myself.
Great to see they finally added an official Switch 2 category. Hopefully they'll add the underrated Switch 2 Welcome Tour ost soon!
Even better if Nintendo can add a Nintendo Music player right onto the Home button quick menu, which could let us create whatever menu music we like, not to mention being able to play whatever music we wanted while we play!
Can @NintendoLife at least include a few more aesthetic photos of the Pokemon Cafe while they're talking about it? I'm stuck sitting on the other side of the world appreciating all the Pokemon fun from afar 🥺
@Sebos The Switch version is so heavily designed for the Switch's power limitations that I feel like Square Enix would have to completely reboot the Switch 2 Edition as the PS4 port (while still preserving save data somehow?). For instance, the Switch 1 version's 30fps could be inextricably woven into the game logic in order to run as smoothly as it does.
Looks good for the old-school fans! As someone who didn't grow up with the franchise however, I'm not really interested in Star Fox without the game bringing something new to the table.
@iLikeUrAttitude I'd take it a step further and say this began all the way back with the very first MCU film in 2008, Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr is a charismatic titan and was instrumental in catapulting the snarky one-liner into the cultural zeitgeist. IMO the style peaked during the first Avengers film in 2012 (Guardians of the Galaxy was in 2014).
But yes, Chris Pratt is another charismatic tour de force who extended the writing style's relevance for many more years.
Still heavily interested just because I want to experience Sakurai's game programming philosophy once more. Also sounds like the perfect pick-up-and-play design, even more so than Mario Kart World.
Also very interested in the amiibo, but $50 each is a hard sell. . . Might just have to buy the Kirby amiibo for the novelty even if I don't buy any others.
Despite everything else one of my most hyped games is actually Witchbrook! It's almost everything I enjoy in one game: magical academia theme, gorgeous pixel art, cozy locales, and online multiplayer!
@GenzaiJH I agree! The Mario Galaxy movie is the perfect moment to surprise everyone with Mario Galaxy 3. Not sure if a Mario 3D game has ever attempted the "3" sequel naming scheme, so perhaps they would give it a subtitle instead.
Really nice reversible art, but once again, a quick glance at the inside reminds you that the red plastic absolutely ruins the enjoyment. You can barely see through the red plastic compared to the Switch 1's clear color.
I'm not a huge Kirby fan (never bought any Kirby merchandise) but one thing you can rely on with a Kirby game is that the core gameplay feels good to play. The controls are tight and the mechanics kinetic and palpable. Even if you don't like the characters, art design, etc., the controls and mechanics alone make Kirby's GBA game one of the best action games on NSO.
@FoxyDude Yes, a new area to explore is always a day one buy for me. But just an upside down version of Lumiose is not enough to interest me so soon after the base game dropped. Hopefully tomorrow's trailer changes my mind!
I'm panicking y'all, the actors are turning toward each other and saying actual words. Does it feel like Zelda? Does Zelda feel like characters standing still with dialogue bubbles?? Help
@RadioHedgeFund Exactly. Fusion is a classic, and it had a total chatterbox that stuck around to the very end of the game. Even hearing Samus' internal monologues during the elevator sequences was much more wordy than the typical Metroid experience.
This presentation makes the game look like a must-buy! So many amazing mechanics and aspects shown off! ACNH meets Pokemon as well as DQBuilders, with online multiplayer and a behind-the-shoulder perspective (which is what I want for Animal Crossing soon!). Absolutely day one purchase after watching this!!
Testing the waters with a relatively small 10GB is smart of them. Installing the full game size without a MicroSDExpress will become painful very quickly, but consumers don't need to know that right now. If only Nintendo subsidized the cost of Express cards, then people would jump much more quickly onto the GKC/Digital bandwagon.
It's pretty disappointing that Nintendo apparently has decided to drip feed Switch 2 Editions as fully marketed game releases within their regular launch scheduling. Just makes me pretty unmotivated to play through my whole Switch 1 backlog when I know a year or so down the line they'll suddenly launch a Switch 2 Edition in the hopes that I'll double dip in terms of time spent on the game.
For a small handful of the very best games on Switch 1, yes, I am willing to revisit the game. But not for every single first party game.
It's a crime not to give us the option to import it on My Nintendo Store! Those are perfect for placing strategically around your room/living space while you host a game night.
This trailer restored some of the excitement I had lost from the previous trailer! Amazing music that gets even better with each replay as @Friendly mentioned, the graphics look polished (other than the bike attack animation seen in 0:57 of the trailer; the way the front wheel just zaps straight up in a single frame feels too game-y), and the action looks like crisp.
The enemies I think are what feel so different from what we're used to seeing in Metroid Prime. This almost feels like the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire of Metroid, where the developers intend to "break" or expand the rules and expectations of what we can see in the Metroid franchise.
Listening to this right now! So happy Nintendo finally added another Animal Crossing soundtrack, and New Leaf is one of the best! This release coinciding with the Switch 2 Edition / 3.0 update announcement does seem to confirm that Nintendo is saving or at least timing its work on certain soundtracks to be paired with relevant game marketing. I'll have to go brew some more tea while I listen.
@Suketoudara I also prefer the night tracks over day, and it's made me want to control the music with its own in-game music player.
With New Horizons adding a smart phone, the next game could give you a literal Nintendo Music-esque app where you can choose any song to play, or even no songs at all! Honestly there have been many times when I would prefer to turn the music off and just focus on the ambience.
@nessisonett But you weren't equals, in New Leaf you were mayor 😜 Jokes aside, I do agree that I would like the next Animal Crossing to contain a more robust town, with more structured amenities and activities.
Really hoping Monolithsoft shows their hand in 2026. I'd love a brand new IP; as great as the Xenoblade franchise is, its growth potential is clearly limited. Branching out with a fresh theme like a beautiful medieval/high fantasy setting could really kickstart Monolithsoft's Switch 2 era.
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Re: Beyblade X: Evobattle - Switch 2 Edition Out This Week, Includes Paid Upgrade Path For Switch Players
Can confirm, as a kid who once owned like two of them, I dreamed of battles being this dynamic in real life. Well, that's why we have video games!
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Has Sold Over 6 Million Copies
I'm a big fan of Square Enix's HD2D games, so I never felt the need to buy this. I will be first in line for an HD2D FF6!
Re: Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Continues Estelle's Journey In Fall 2026
"Joshua vanishes into the shadows"
Sasuk--I mean, Joshuaaaaa!!
Re: Monolith Soft Releases Interview Celebrating Its Work On The Zelda Series
Monolith Soft would be perfect for handling an Ocarina of Time Remake. It's too bad ideas like this could take 5-15 more years from now to come to fruition.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Dev Team Disbanding Soon, Game Updates Also Ending
@teo_o Seems to me that Nintendo is a bit more clumsy with anything technically developed outside of their own in-house studios. Nintendo needs to tighten the reigns a bit for big franchises like Smash Bros and Metroid (say what you will about Metroid, but it's on the front page of their website as one of their main franchises).
Re: Nintendo Music's 2025 'Year In Review' Is Now Available, See Your Most-Played Songs
150 hr 4 min
Top 5 Games
1) ACNH
2) BOTW
3) Skyward Sword
4) Scarlet/Violet
5) TOTK
Top 10 Songs
1) The Spirit's Guidance [Skyward Sword]
2) New Year's Day - 2am [ACNH]
3) Hateno Village [BOTW]
4) Rito Village [BOTW]
5) 5am - Clear [ACNH]
6) Among the Clouds [SS]
7) Construction-Complete Ceremony [ACNH]
8) Kakariko Village [BOTW]
9) Heartwood [Pokemon Legends Arceus]
10) An Audience with the Goddess [SS]
Bubblaine fittingly was my top song for July
#1 Extended song was The Spirit's Guidance at 427min.
I think Nintendo Music is one of the best things Nintendo has done in the past few years. Would love to see it integrated onto Switch 2, especially on the Quick Menu so you can layer it over games, Home menu, and eShop! Also waiting for more Switch 2 games to be added like Legends ZA, Mario Kart World, etc.
Re: Surprise! Capcom Is Bringing Pragmata To Switch 2, Demo Out Soon
Capcom has been one of my favorite publishers, so I want to give them the benefit of the doubt. Will definitely download the demo as soon as it's available, and fingers crossed it's a compelling experience. I love seeing companies take risks and create new AA-AAA IP's in this day and age!
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another Yoshi Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
@KayFiOS The other problem, of course, is that Nintendo has another Yoshi game lined up so soon into the Switch 2's life cycle. So naturally they'll focus only on that and pretend any other Yoshi game doesn't exist for a little while. I'm in the same boat with Animal Crossing. All these years and Nintendo still pretends New Horizons is the only game that exists for the Switch family of systems. In the words of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi: No port for you!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
Sheesh, the bigger Nintendo gets, the more edge lords try to chime in to get their 5 minutes of clout.
I was going to drag my feet for a while before getting it, but I booted up the playlist on Nintendo Music; 15 minutes later I'm making a pit stop at my local store to pick up a copy. Something about the first few songs really nail that vintage Metroid Prime vibe, as well as Zero Mission.
Really enjoying my time with the game! Graphics are gorgeous, locales are interesting, and even the desert pulls off a nice atmosphere thanks to the Lamorn architecture. Performance is amazing; the devs really made the most of this dev time to deliver a stellar technical performance.
So far the story is a bit iffy, being the Chosen One and all, but I don't put too much stock in a Metroid story anyway. The gameplay and sound effects look and sound like quintessential Metroid Prime, which is really all that matters to me.
One thing I really hope a Metroid Prime game explores in the future is incorporating more acrobatics like Mirror's Edge. Imagine wall jumping and screw attack flying, but in first person!
Re: Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
@mackers84 One other thing that 120hz is useful for that I think more third party games should utilize is 40fps. It's a nice compromise between 30 and 60fps.
Re: Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
@mackers84 You're right that not many games support or even benefit from 120hz at the moment, but your last point is exactly my prerogative. Their monitors in the US vary from $500-700, so if I'm spending that much, I would rather invest in something that can last a long time. More games benefitting from 120hz will continue to release as the years go by, and I'd rather have the capability ready to go if I'm spending upwards of $600-700.
Re: After Years Of Waiting, Metroid Prime 4's Launch Trailer Is Finally Here
Satoru Iwata passed away 2 years before Metroid Prime 4 was first announced. These milestones really put life into perspective.
Re: Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
Seems interesting, but how does the 60hz fare with the Switch 2's 120hz capabilities? I'd rather save for a monitor that can output at 120hz.
Re: Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
Hogwarts Legacy better not be the last Harry Potter game on Switch 2!
Re: 'Starsand Island' Is Getting A Switch 2 Version With Quality And Performance Modes
Cinematics look great, but the gameplay looks a bit drab.
Re: Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Gets A Surprise Sale (US)
@Woodyshoe I agree, I'm looking forward to a smaller Switch 2 model. My mother was playing BOTW the other day (she's a beginner to 3D gaming so I help her navigate around enemies) and I got another chance to appreciate the V1 Switch's small, light form factor. After using my OLED Switch for so long I had forgotten just how nice the first Switch feels in your hands: light, sturdy, and very easy to handle.
After growing up with clamshell consoles, I really really want Nintendo to make the Switch 2 Lite a clamshell form factor. Call it the Switch 2 Mini. I'd love to see a Nintendo console go back to the cute, chunky appearance of the Game Boy and DS eras. Plus those chunky handhelds were not only fun to use, they were also super sturdy and reliable.
Re: Anniversary: Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 With A Post, But We're Desperate For A Switch 2 Revamp
Is it perhaps because Monolithsoft is devoting every single dev they can spare toward their latest project?
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: amiibo Unlocks Revealed
Sheesh, being able to play music tracks while you ride your viola is a pretty big feature to lock behind a pricey amiibo. Pretty perturbed about this information.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
I've got to remember to actually buy this game; the Christmas season has been dizzying! Great to see the official developer implement a fan mod that genuinely improves the experience. Would love to see Skyrim do the same thing. . . . . . .
Re: Switch 2 Black Friday Deals Are A Bit 'Meh', But Here Are The Best We've Seen
Yup, Switch 2 is one of the top items to buy this holiday season, even as advertised by big retailers like Walmart/Best Buy/etc., so the likelihood on deals on the console is pretty close to zero.
However, games like Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma, Bravely Default, etc., have been going on sales the last few weeks. I would take a look at niche Switch 2 third party titles, various game key cards be damned!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Kirby Air Riders?
It's really not an ideal single player game. And from my perspective, NintendoLife readers skew pretty heavily in favor of single player gaming, so I think Kirby Air Riders' positive impressions will be in the minority around here. I still haven't bought it yet, because Christmas shopping has stalled most of my video game purchasing (even missed out on the great eShop sales that expired on Nov 21st, unfortunately).
Re: Ongoing MicroSD Shortages Could Have A Knock-On Effect For Switch 2 Storage Availability
Just picked up the 512GB express card on sale for $75 on Amazon. Not willing to spend more than $150, so it's a nice stopgap for a year or so until I find a 1TB express card for a good sale.
I'm going to try moving most of my data from my system storage to my express card and see if I notice any significant differences in load times or performance. We already know Mario Kart World has a noticeable difference in load times, so I'll leave that on my system storage. Everything else I want to test out for myself.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@WheresWaveRace Your timely dose of equilibrium positively saved the universe, friend
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Album
Great to see they finally added an official Switch 2 category. Hopefully they'll add the underrated Switch 2 Welcome Tour ost soon!
Even better if Nintendo can add a Nintendo Music player right onto the Home button quick menu, which could let us create whatever menu music we like, not to mention being able to play whatever music we wanted while we play!
Re: Is The Pokémon Café's New Mega Dimension Menu Teasing Some Returning Legendaries?
Can @NintendoLife at least include a few more aesthetic photos of the Pokemon Cafe while they're talking about it? I'm stuck sitting on the other side of the world appreciating all the Pokemon fun from afar 🥺
Re: NieR:Automata Finally Lands Switch 2 Compatibility Update
@Sebos The Switch version is so heavily designed for the Switch's power limitations that I feel like Square Enix would have to completely reboot the Switch 2 Edition as the PS4 port (while still preserving save data somehow?). For instance, the Switch 1 version's 30fps could be inextricably woven into the game logic in order to run as smoothly as it does.
Re: Star Fox Programmer's Next Game May As Well Be A New Entry In Nintendo's Series
Looks good for the old-school fans! As someone who didn't grow up with the franchise however, I'm not really interested in Star Fox without the game bringing something new to the table.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting A Copy Of Rosalina's Storybook?
I saw this article on the front page, and I made sure to click on it, vote, and scroll all the way down so that I could say "no."
Re: Nintendo Debuts Two Metroid Prime 4 Ads As Eight-Year Wait Nears Its End
@iLikeUrAttitude I'd take it a step further and say this began all the way back with the very first MCU film in 2008, Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr is a charismatic titan and was instrumental in catapulting the snarky one-liner into the cultural zeitgeist. IMO the style peaked during the first Avengers film in 2012 (Guardians of the Galaxy was in 2014).
But yes, Chris Pratt is another charismatic tour de force who extended the writing style's relevance for many more years.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@AllBLK The Switch 2 Pro model or whatever they call it absolutely needs a boost in storage!
Re: Review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - Incredibly Chaotic, But Satisfyingly Deep & Rewarding Racing
Still heavily interested just because I want to experience Sakurai's game programming philosophy once more. Also sounds like the perfect pick-up-and-play design, even more so than Mario Kart World.
Also very interested in the amiibo, but $50 each is a hard sell. . . Might just have to buy the Kirby amiibo for the novelty even if I don't buy any others.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2: All Confirmed Games & Release Dates
Despite everything else one of my most hyped games is actually Witchbrook! It's almost everything I enjoy in one game: magical academia theme, gorgeous pixel art, cozy locales, and online multiplayer!
@GenzaiJH I agree! The Mario Galaxy movie is the perfect moment to surprise everyone with Mario Galaxy 3. Not sure if a Mario 3D game has ever attempted the "3" sequel naming scheme, so perhaps they would give it a subtitle instead.
Re: Japanese Charts: Konami Rolls Another Smash Hit With Its Momotaro Dentetsu Board Game Sequel
Honestly it's pretty funny that Momotaru Dentetsu undermines Hyrule Warriors twice in a row.
Re: Gallery: Hades 2's Switch 2 Physical Boasts A Stunning Reversible Cover
Really nice reversible art, but once again, a quick glance at the inside reminds you that the red plastic absolutely ruins the enjoyment. You can barely see through the red plastic compared to the Switch 1's clear color.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Kirby Air Riders?
I'm not a huge Kirby fan (never bought any Kirby merchandise) but one thing you can rely on with a Kirby game is that the core gameplay feels good to play. The controls are tight and the mechanics kinetic and palpable. Even if you don't like the characters, art design, etc., the controls and mechanics alone make Kirby's GBA game one of the best action games on NSO.
Re: ICYMI: More Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC News Is Coming Our Way Tomorrow
@FoxyDude Yes, a new area to explore is always a day one buy for me. But just an upside down version of Lumiose is not enough to interest me so soon after the base game dropped. Hopefully tomorrow's trailer changes my mind!
Re: Rumour: Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
I'm panicking y'all, the actors are turning toward each other and saying actual words. Does it feel like Zelda? Does Zelda feel like characters standing still with dialogue bubbles?? Help
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
@RadioHedgeFund Exactly. Fusion is a classic, and it had a total chatterbox that stuck around to the very end of the game. Even hearing Samus' internal monologues during the elevator sequences was much more wordy than the typical Metroid experience.
Re: Nintendo Quietly Reveals A New Suit For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
The new suit looks great! I still need to watch the latest trailer, so I'll update my hype levels afterward.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Reveals "Peculiar" New Forms In Extended 10-Minute Trailer
This presentation makes the game look like a must-buy! So many amazing mechanics and aspects shown off! ACNH meets Pokemon as well as DQBuilders, with online multiplayer and a behind-the-shoulder perspective (which is what I want for Animal Crossing soon!). Absolutely day one purchase after watching this!!
Re: 3D Pixel Wuxia RPG 'Wandering Sword' Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
Saw this on a YouTube ad before anything else, and they were targeting the right person! Very interested in this.
@Serpenterror Thank you for linking the violinist! Would not have known about her otherwise, and as a fellow violinist I'm now a fan.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
Testing the waters with a relatively small 10GB is smart of them. Installing the full game size without a MicroSDExpress will become painful very quickly, but consumers don't need to know that right now. If only Nintendo subsidized the cost of Express cards, then people would jump much more quickly onto the GKC/Digital bandwagon.
Re: Pikmin 4's Free Content Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's pretty disappointing that Nintendo apparently has decided to drip feed Switch 2 Editions as fully marketed game releases within their regular launch scheduling. Just makes me pretty unmotivated to play through my whole Switch 1 backlog when I know a year or so down the line they'll suddenly launch a Switch 2 Edition in the hopes that I'll double dip in terms of time spent on the game.
For a small handful of the very best games on Switch 1, yes, I am willing to revisit the game. But not for every single first party game.
Re: Pokémon To Receive Prestigious Award At The 15th Annual New York Game Awards
Would be great to get a teaser for something new during the presentation!
Re: Nintendo Reveals Three More Super Mario Wood Block amiibo Sets
It's a crime not to give us the option to import it on My Nintendo Store! Those are perfect for placing strategically around your room/living space while you host a game night.
Re: Metroid Prime 4's Sweet New Trailer Builds The Hype For Next Month's Launch
This trailer restored some of the excitement I had lost from the previous trailer! Amazing music that gets even better with each replay as @Friendly mentioned, the graphics look polished (other than the bike attack animation seen in 0:57 of the trailer; the way the front wheel just zaps straight up in a single frame feels too game-y), and the action looks like crisp.
The enemies I think are what feel so different from what we're used to seeing in Metroid Prime. This almost feels like the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire of Metroid, where the developers intend to "break" or expand the rules and expectations of what we can see in the Metroid franchise.
Re: Nintendo Music Updated With Animal Crossing's 3DS Soundtrack
Listening to this right now! So happy Nintendo finally added another Animal Crossing soundtrack, and New Leaf is one of the best! This release coinciding with the Switch 2 Edition / 3.0 update announcement does seem to confirm that Nintendo is saving or at least timing its work on certain soundtracks to be paired with relevant game marketing. I'll have to go brew some more tea while I listen.
@Suketoudara I also prefer the night tracks over day, and it's made me want to control the music with its own in-game music player.
With New Horizons adding a smart phone, the next game could give you a literal Nintendo Music-esque app where you can choose any song to play, or even no songs at all! Honestly there have been many times when I would prefer to turn the music off and just focus on the ambience.
@nessisonett But you weren't equals, in New Leaf you were mayor 😜 Jokes aside, I do agree that I would like the next Animal Crossing to contain a more robust town, with more structured amenities and activities.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Really hoping Monolithsoft shows their hand in 2026. I'd love a brand new IP; as great as the Xenoblade franchise is, its growth potential is clearly limited. Branching out with a fresh theme like a beautiful medieval/high fantasy setting could really kickstart Monolithsoft's Switch 2 era.
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2025
Wow, almost 70 million?! Just imagine if MK8D got a Switch 2 Edition!
Love seeing Animal Crossing close in on 50 million! Surely with January's S2E and 3.0 update the number will climb past 50 soon enough.
Re: Back Page: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Fit Check - Celebrating Lumiose Fashion Week In Style
I'm enjoying the Legends ZA fashion article! I'd enjoy getting updates with other contributors and Pokemon-themed styles.
I loved the Venusaur, Gardevoir and Tyrantrum outfits the most, but there's some fun variety between the styles and Pokemon all around!