As much as I personally didn’t gel with Starfield, I think that it’s transition to S2 is a ‘good thing’ in terms of hopefully paving the way for more ports… assuming it sells of course!
It seems like less devs than ever are putting out demos, which seems strange as surely this is a great way to secure pre-orders and/or sell people on the game who might be sat on the fence?
A good chance to test performance also. I downloaded the Wildhearts demo and had a great time, so much so that I preordered. Without the demo though I fear that review may have put me off due to the frame blips (still v playable though in my opinion and a ton of fun. Performance is similar to how MHRise played on OG Switch)
Ha..! I have a lot of time for Geoff, and am personally thankful he does his bit in keeping Gamescom and TGA alive.
And obviously there will be HK:SS news this week. The game has been confirmed playable (on the ROG Xbox Ally I believe?) so it makes sense that a release date will land
@zander_dale the TomToc cross body is a class act so far. I’d say actually that most of TT’s peripheral accessories are pretty decent.
The main/official dock is sadly way too big for the bag. However, swapping it out for the Travel Dock means that it comfortably houses the Switch2 console, needed cables (HDMI and Charger) + pro controller 2.
The cross bag is actually now my default storage for all the aforementioned, with the original dock now actually boxed away
4 days in the travel dock is proving really solid. So much less cumbersome to drag around to hotels and set up etc
Not sure I’d recommend if you’re just wanting a ‘spare’ dock for another room at home… but if you’re after a travel option then it’s an easy justification to buy 👍
I got this a couple of days back - and the review hits the nail on the head "a great travel accessory" .
I basically brought this for hotel hopping, and it does the job brilliantly. Worked straight out the box, no firmware updates or messing required.
Barely takes up any space at all, great for just stuffing in the bag with the charger and HMDI (For reference I am using both official charger and official HDMI that came with Switch2)
I use the Tomtoc Sling Crossbody Bag for travel, and now can very comfortably fit in: Switch2 console, Official HDMI Cable, Official Charger, ANTANK Travel Dock, Pro Controller 2
For anyone reading this article and wanting a first-hand experience... yesterday arrived the SIWIQU Switch 2 TV Dock (1st listed 3rd party dock in the article)
Ran fine straight out the box, very light/compact and exactly what I wanted for easy travel use. No cables included, so I just use the official HMDI and official charger that came with the Switch2. Delighted with it, seems working fine.
Wherever possible I'd actually prefer to use official Nintendo peripherals... but for some reason they don't seem to want to manufacture any smaller/portable docks? Perhaps they did for Switch 1 and I missed it
Anyway, SIWIQU Switch 2 TV Dock is a solid buy IMO. 24 hours later and still not bricked... yet (!)
@nmanifold yeh my plan was to use that 3rd-party mini cable/dock with the official Switch2 charger.
Any negatives experienced from the device? Or anything lacking in your opinion?
I basically want something small and 'no nonsense' for travel. I used to have the Genki Covert Dock 2, which was incredible btw, but not compatible with Switch2 sadly
@nmanifold I’m really interested in the Jemdo adapter
How long is the cable please? I think I read it is approx 2M…. Which makes it longer than the Switch 2 official HDMI cable? (Which is approx 1.5M I think?)
I’m hesitant about the choice to go live-action. I think the casting decisions (so far) seem pretty decent, but I can’t help thinking this project might have worked better as an animated endeavour… something really stylistic, similar to Arcane / Edgerunners / Spiderverse
The tonality is my biggest concern though, and just praying it doesn’t turn into another quip-fest
Nah, I'm sure its 'fine' but there are just so many other great games competing for my time!
Nothing about this game excites me in any way, but I can appreciate the effort in showcasing the mouse functionality... But it would also be great to see this implemented in existing/new games, things like D:OS2 for example... or Disco Elysium, anything that would/could benefit from mouse controls
@PeterTomlan86 Have you played Disco Elysium? This is such a great ride in terms of shaping the narrative, based on your dialogue choices and decisions (whilst you try to solve a murder, playing as an amnesiac cop with a substance abuse problem lol)
It is a terrific game, but quite adult in its themes and tonality
I'm not normally one to comment, and generally I'm more of an optimist that 'tries to see the upside' in most things
But that Direct.... honestly was perhaps the most underwhelming I've ever seen.
I saw an angry Redditor post that "the direct could have just been an email" (lol!) and actually agree with that.
I suspected we might at least get some release dates/windows for confirmed titles... FF7 Remake, Elden Ring, even Hades 2? (Silksong being at Gamescon in a few weeks basically ruled out any updates via the Direct, no surprises there at least)
A lot fo the titles were absolute filler, and many looked like cheap shovelware. And did the "one last thing" really need to be two(!) HD-2D games from Square Enix?
To my limited understanding, the Switch2 is essentially as powerful as the Steamdeck (give/take +/- in some areas) and it would be nice to see the hardware actually taken advantage of...
Many of us brought in to this new hardware to actually see it put to some use.
I recently played through THPS3+4, which was brilliant, and probably a good example of what the S2 is actually capable of. Likewise for DK, not my thing personally but at least it feels relatively 'contemporary'.
I'm certainly no FPS snob, and like to think I have a 'realistic' grasp of what Switch and Switch2 are capable of..... but honestly sure Switch2 should be able to hit a steady 60 with this game?? Its a retro-inspired 2D scroller??
Locked 30 on Switch1 should be feasible too right?
I can happily accept frame drops on something like Wildhearts, which pushes the tech a bit more, but NJ:R should surely be able to muster a decent performance on both Switch and S2
In which I am amazed to see MKW selling so well... especially in the wake of all the internet uproar regarding the price tag!
This perhaps says more about the consumer appetite for physical releases (and wanting a 'hard copy' MKW) instead of the game's quality?
On a personal note - I got MKW in a bundle with the Switch2...and absolutely think the game was a steal for the bundle price
But I think I would have felt disappointed to have spent 80£ on the physical.
Each to their own though, and am delighted to see DK doing so well. The reception to this game, critical and general/players, has been incredibly strong.
Shredder’s Revenge was a banger of a game, great fun to co-op with the kids also - a real blast.
Any word on the soundtrack here? TMNT:SR had tracks from WuTang I recall… wonder if the clan will return for Cosmic Invasion?
Great mix of characters also, the roster is shaping up to be a great mix of ‘well knowns’ with a few surprise additions.
As much as I love the AAA space, I genuinely welcome games like this also. Hope it gets plenty of love at release, surely the Christmas window will help shift some units also
I’ve taken the plunge and ordered, based on the demo quality
There are certainly some dips, but genuinely nothing that makes this game unplayable…. It kind of reminds me of how MHRise played on the OG Switch (but muddy, few frame drops, but overall incredibly fun)
I love the genre and have been genuinely looking forward to this. Nothing is ‘perfect’ I guess, and seems that the gaming community are harder to please than ever. I just read some review bombs for the new Tony hawk because songs were missing
Demo has me concerned about general performance, which seems a bit sloppy here… as this could be a really wasted opportunity for a renaissance of this title!
Hoping and praying that the final release version has some improvements, but not holding my breath
The demo actually had the inverse effect on me, in that it prevented me from preordering! Fingers crossed, but not expecting a lot here
Polishing off THPS 3+4 on Switch2... A real joy to play!
Props to the devs also for their efforts in curating the new/original levels (especially Waterpark!) which are genuinely quite decent.
Decided to essentially complete all the 'Pro Goals' in career mode, bringing both 3 + 4 to 100%, and then park the game. I'm not sure I have it in me to beat career mode with every character for various unlocks...
DK has me interested, but keeping it on ice for a week. Really interested in Wild Hearts, and praying the final release reviews better than the recent demo.... If WH reviews OK, I'll go for that - but if it bombs - DK all the way I guess.
Let me do my bit to genuinely advocate for this case, as well as TomToc as a reputable brand
I have the case in question for my Switch 2, as well as their identical versions for my OLED Switch and Steamdeck
Really classy looking, with a nice range of colours to suit minimalists or someone wanting something a bit flasher
Generally speaking I have a separate cable pouch bag for travel/work (also TomToc!) that I keep my global converter charging plug and accessories… so just having the 1 hard shell case for the switch 2 is ideal
Pretty happy with this, and a far better result than I'd dare hope for!
Casting relative 'unknowns' is a great win I think, and will allow the project to speak for itself somewhat.... as opposed to relying on star power etc
Ganon casting will be interesting, and I'm pretty optimistic for it
I'm pretty excited actually for what may come from the 3rd party side... seems like there is a ton of potential for some real bangers to come to Switch2, not to mention recent hits like E33 / KCD2 / Blue Prince / Tekken 8 / Lies of P etc.
Agree that Game Key-Cards suck, but made a call to go (begrudgingly) 'fully digital' for Switch2 -
OK so just to clarify, these charts are based on physical sales right? But... we are assumedly counting "code-in-a-box" as a physical sale? (based on Switch2 THPS sales being included, and I believe THPS on Switch2 is CiaB??)
Aside from that, delighted to see THPS do so well - quite the achievement also considering it is/was a Gamepass Day1
@nessisonett Yeah I'm inclined to agree with your take there, and you do really see the difference in comparing the layouts/maps for 3 vs 4... and how 3 was/is effectively designed to work around a 2-minute timer.
I'm still having a blast though, although enjoying 3 considerably more than 4 at this point (currently dropped 4, in an attempt to 100% #3 first with my custom character)
It is a shame they couldn't have done 'more' with the approach to 4, but otherwise I think the game plays wonderfully and looks amazing. Even Switch2 handheld performance is pretty exemplary
I hope it sells well, in the vain and naive hope that Activision/Blizzard look to make more of these... ideally a brand new modern-day game would be incredible, something similar to the THUG setup.
A few other people have commented similar - but here's another:
THPS4 - you can just adjust the timer in options from 2 mins - - > 60 mins (or other variants). So it really isn't the end of the world.
A great remake, my only issue is that the switch joy-cons make for a rather tricky test in regards to intricate combos... HORI need to hurry up with a split-pad pro (or even better, split pad compact)
So in the UK we have Switch2 priced at ~ 400 £GBP.
Personally, I would have gladly handed over 500 £GBP for a version that had an OLED screen, alongside some more internal storage (perhaps 512GB, instead of 256GB)
I don't regret buying S2 on Day 1, but thoroughly expect Nintendo to do as Valve did with the Steamdeck... and release an upgraded OLED version within next ~24-36 months
I played this on EA release via Steamdeck, and for the fee I paid (around 25 £GBP) it was worth every penny. A great successor to an amazing first game. It wont dissapoint
Not sure what I think of the new DK... maybe just personal taste, but nothing about this game 'excites' me. Also, I'm ever so slightly jaded by the half-baked open-world in the new Mario Kart - and fear that this could follow the same premise of an uninspiring collectathon.
I'm a huge Nintendo fan, and always have been, but looking at the 1st party output as objectively as possible - Switch2's lineup (at least initially) pales in comparison to its predecessor.
Prime4 will hopefully be a belter of a game, but even that has me wary in terms of it being backwards-compat (intimating that the game can't/wont take full advantage of the new hardware).
3rd party support has been a shining light though, and unsurprisingly the support for Switch2 has been amazing from Day1. Cyberpunk has been really quite brilliant, and SF6 and Kunitsu-Gami have proven solid ports also.
I'll of course go into the DK direct with an open mind, but my initial feelings are that this will likely turn out to be a poor man's Mario Odyssey
@sixrings I am actually quite burned out from open-world in all honesty, but genuinely think SF could be the IP that actually warrants a larger open scope (unlike MKWorld...!)
But yeah, I'd also happily settle for a spiritual successor to SF64, on-rails mission based structure
@sixrings the console wars are hilarious I know. Stepping back objectively, each of 'the big 3' has their pros and cons.... they definitely all have their faults but also strengths. To your point - XBOX Gamepass is absolutely singing this year... to have had Blue Prince, Expedition 33, Doom all in the space of weeks is insane! Equally those, some upcoming PS exclusives look tasty - Ghost of Yotei for instance.
I really hope Nintendo get the hit machine pumping though, where's a new Starfox? Imagine if they went full space-opera, open world with base building and ship upgrades etc. On-foot planet exploration twinned with in-air dog fights. Co-op/online missions and also PvP similar to SF64. I honestly think that the Starfox IP has such a strong potential. If they somehow managed to make a cross between Armored Core and No Mans Sky, it would be deadly
@Cia 100% I have no doubt this port will land eventually, especially as RDR1 is on original Switch.
My money though is on the announcement being an impending TV show (or movie maybe?) and then I'd expect the Switch2 port to drop around the time of said show or movie - to maximise hype really shift some units. The Fallout series numbers were absolute insanity once the show hit its stride... like a +300% boost in sales over the course of 10 weeks whilst the show aired lol
I'd love this to be a Switch2 port (take my money now...!) but I think Rob Wiethoff's reaction, and perceived level of excitement, intimates something very different. Would he really be that exited about a port to Switch 2? Or even a PS5/60FPS patch?
I'm calling this now - I'd imagine the news is that there will be a TV show / movie recently green-lit, and that RDR will be coming to the big or small screen.
Then, upon/around airing of the show/movie, this is when I think the Switch2 port will land. Fallout and TLoU have proven that game sales skyrocket when releases/updates coincide with other mediums of said product.
Those 2 Zelda upgrades do really pop on Switch2, and especially TOTK can now be played ‘as originally intended’ (smooth 60fps, no stutters). Really goes to show how much TOTK put Switch 1 through its paces
However, that being said I hope Nintendo don’t bank on these games being consistent sellers - and instead look to bolster the new Switch 2 1st party offerings.
Got a Switch2 at launch, was a steamdeck owner also (but sold this to fund Switch2)
I must confess I am genuinely interested int he XBOX ROG Ally. For me, the major hook is gamepass....
I already pay a Gamepass sub for my kid so he can use this on his XBOX. My understanding is that I could also use the same subscription I am already paying for on the new XBOX handheld? In which case the big cost would be the hardware, as there is plenty available to play on GP.
So many day 1 great titles coming up, and in last months we have seen Blue Prince, Expedition 33, new Doom etc...
Shredders Revenge was a delight to play, a great one to jump on to with the kids also. Unless this game bombs at release, I’d dare say it’ll be a day1 for me!
Props to the author of this article - a brave man indeed (!)
Joking aside though, this really is pretty sketchy of Nintendo. Valve include a similar intro/game within the Steamdeck, a fun 10ish minutes that introduces you to the main features and functions.
I actually find this whole scenario far more contentious than the MKW premium pricing !
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Re: Rumour: Another Bethesda Game Is Landing On Switch 2, It's Claimed
As much as I personally didn’t gel with Starfield, I think that it’s transition to S2 is a ‘good thing’ in terms of hopefully paving the way for more ports… assuming it sells of course!
Re: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Gets A Free Demo On Switch 2
Downloading now…
It seems like less devs than ever are putting out demos, which seems strange as surely this is a great way to secure pre-orders and/or sell people on the game who might be sat on the fence?
A good chance to test performance also. I downloaded the Wildhearts demo and had a great time, so much so that I preordered. Without the demo though I fear that review may have put me off due to the frame blips (still v playable though in my opinion and a ton of fun. Performance is similar to how MHRise played on OG Switch)
Re: Geoff Keighley Either Knows Something About Silksong, Or Is Just Being A Tool
Ha..! I have a lot of time for Geoff, and am personally thankful he does his bit in keeping Gamescom and TGA alive.
And obviously there will be HK:SS news this week. The game has been confirmed playable (on the ROG Xbox Ally I believe?) so it makes sense that a release date will land
Re: Preview: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - A Smart Evolution For Mech Fans, And A Good Early Test For Switch 2
This wasn’t in my radar at all, but the preview has genuinely got me interested.
Upcoming 1st party lineup isn’t doing much for me, not a huge fan of Pokémon / Kirby etc…. But this has me invested
In a huge fan of monster hunter and that comparison sounds intriguing
Re: Review: ANTANK S3 MAX TV Dock Station For Nintendo Switch 2 - A Decent Little Travel Dock
@zander_dale the TomToc cross body is a class act so far. I’d say actually that most of TT’s peripheral accessories are pretty decent.
The main/official dock is sadly way too big for the bag. However, swapping it out for the Travel Dock means that it comfortably houses the Switch2 console, needed cables (HDMI and Charger) + pro controller 2.
The cross bag is actually now my default storage for all the aforementioned, with the original dock now actually boxed away
4 days in the travel dock is proving really solid. So much less cumbersome to drag around to hotels and set up etc
Not sure I’d recommend if you’re just wanting a ‘spare’ dock for another room at home… but if you’re after a travel option then it’s an easy justification to buy 👍
Re: Review: ANTANK S3 MAX TV Dock Station For Nintendo Switch 2 - A Decent Little Travel Dock
I got this a couple of days back - and the review hits the nail on the head "a great travel accessory" .
I basically brought this for hotel hopping, and it does the job brilliantly. Worked straight out the box, no firmware updates or messing required.
Barely takes up any space at all, great for just stuffing in the bag with the charger and HMDI (For reference I am using both official charger and official HDMI that came with Switch2)
I use the Tomtoc Sling Crossbody Bag for travel, and now can very comfortably fit in: Switch2 console, Official HDMI Cable, Official Charger, ANTANK Travel Dock, Pro Controller 2
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Re: Round Up: The First "Hands On" Impressions Of The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Are In
Last I played was Sw/Sh …. Following a departure from the series since classic Blue/Red
Enjoyable but way too easy for it to engage me
Similar to how people want Soulslikes to have easier sliders, I’d love this game to have something to organically ramp up the difficulty
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
For anyone reading this article and wanting a first-hand experience... yesterday arrived the SIWIQU Switch 2 TV Dock (1st listed 3rd party dock in the article)
Ran fine straight out the box, very light/compact and exactly what I wanted for easy travel use. No cables included, so I just use the official HMDI and official charger that came with the Switch2. Delighted with it, seems working fine.
Wherever possible I'd actually prefer to use official Nintendo peripherals... but for some reason they don't seem to want to manufacture any smaller/portable docks? Perhaps they did for Switch 1 and I missed it
Anyway, SIWIQU Switch 2 TV Dock is a solid buy IMO. 24 hours later and still not bricked... yet (!)
Re: Disco Elysium-Inspired Narrative RPG 'Rue Valley' Gains A Switch Release
Really intrigued by this. As a huge Disco fan, and relatively fond of time travel/loop narratives, this game is definitely on the watch list
Always good to see Switch 2 as part of the distribution roster, hopefully the mouse controls can be put to use here
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
@nmanifold yeh my plan was to use that 3rd-party mini cable/dock with the official Switch2 charger.
Any negatives experienced from the device? Or anything lacking in your opinion?
I basically want something small and 'no nonsense' for travel. I used to have the Genki Covert Dock 2, which was incredible btw, but not compatible with Switch2 sadly
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
@nmanifold I’m really interested in the Jemdo adapter
How long is the cable please? I think I read it is approx 2M…. Which makes it longer than the Switch 2 official HDMI cable? (Which is approx 1.5M I think?)
Re: The Legend Of Zelda Movie's Official Social Media Account Goes Live
I’m hesitant about the choice to go live-action. I think the casting decisions (so far) seem pretty decent, but I can’t help thinking this project might have worked better as an animated endeavour… something really stylistic, similar to Arcane / Edgerunners / Spiderverse
The tonality is my biggest concern though, and just praying it doesn’t turn into another quip-fest
Re: After Some Early Issues, Genki Has Finally Upgraded Select Switch 2 Accessories
Hopefully they’re rustling up a new S2-compatible Covert Dock? Their CD2 was one of my best accessories for OG Switch
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
Nah, I'm sure its 'fine' but there are just so many other great games competing for my time!
Nothing about this game excites me in any way, but I can appreciate the effort in showcasing the mouse functionality... But it would also be great to see this implemented in existing/new games, things like D:OS2 for example... or Disco Elysium, anything that would/could benefit from mouse controls
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Baldurs 3!
Larian is technically an indie dev 😉😂
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Thursday 7th August 2025
Well, Larian is 'technically' an indie developer..... BG3 port inbound!
Re: Octopath Traveler 0 Has Been Rated For Switch And Switch 2
@PeterTomlan86 Have you played Disco Elysium? This is such a great ride in terms of shaping the narrative, based on your dialogue choices and decisions (whilst you try to solve a murder, playing as an amnesiac cop with a substance abuse problem lol)
It is a terrific game, but quite adult in its themes and tonality
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
I'm not normally one to comment, and generally I'm more of an optimist that 'tries to see the upside' in most things
But that Direct.... honestly was perhaps the most underwhelming I've ever seen.
I saw an angry Redditor post that "the direct could have just been an email" (lol!) and actually agree with that.
I suspected we might at least get some release dates/windows for confirmed titles... FF7 Remake, Elden Ring, even Hades 2?
(Silksong being at Gamescon in a few weeks basically ruled out any updates via the Direct, no surprises there at least)
A lot fo the titles were absolute filler, and many looked like cheap shovelware. And did the "one last thing" really need to be two(!) HD-2D games from Square Enix?
To my limited understanding, the Switch2 is essentially as powerful as the Steamdeck (give/take +/- in some areas) and it would be nice to see the hardware actually taken advantage of...
Many of us brought in to this new hardware to actually see it put to some use.
I recently played through THPS3+4, which was brilliant, and probably a good example of what the S2 is actually capable of. Likewise for DK, not my thing personally but at least it feels relatively 'contemporary'.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
I'm certainly no FPS snob, and like to think I have a 'realistic' grasp of what Switch and Switch2 are capable of..... but honestly sure Switch2 should be able to hit a steady 60 with this game?? Its a retro-inspired 2D scroller??
Locked 30 on Switch1 should be feasible too right?
I can happily accept frame drops on something like Wildhearts, which pushes the tech a bit more, but NJ:R should surely be able to muster a decent performance on both Switch and S2
Re: UK Charts: No Prizes For Guessing Who Overtook Donkey Kong Bananza This Week
This is physical release chart only right?
In which I am amazed to see MKW selling so well... especially in the wake of all the internet uproar regarding the price tag!
This perhaps says more about the consumer appetite for physical releases (and wanting a 'hard copy' MKW) instead of the game's quality?
On a personal note - I got MKW in a bundle with the Switch2...and absolutely think the game was a steal for the bundle price
But I think I would have felt disappointed to have spent 80£ on the physical.
Each to their own though, and am delighted to see DK doing so well. The reception to this game, critical and general/players, has been incredibly strong.
Re: Marvel's New Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters
Genuinely looking forward to this!
Shredder’s Revenge was a banger of a game, great fun to co-op with the kids also - a real blast.
Any word on the soundtrack here? TMNT:SR had tracks from WuTang I recall… wonder if the clan will return for Cosmic Invasion?
Great mix of characters also, the roster is shaping up to be a great mix of ‘well knowns’ with a few surprise additions.
As much as I love the AAA space, I genuinely welcome games like this also. Hope it gets plenty of love at release, surely the Christmas window will help shift some units also
Re: Review: Wild Hearts S (Switch 2) - Monster Hunting That's Satisfying, If Unspectacular
I’ve taken the plunge and ordered, based on the demo quality
There are certainly some dips, but genuinely nothing that makes this game unplayable…. It kind of reminds me of how MHRise played on the OG Switch (but muddy, few frame drops, but overall incredibly fun)
I love the genre and have been genuinely looking forward to this. Nothing is ‘perfect’ I guess, and seems that the gaming community are harder to please than ever. I just read some review bombs for the new Tony hawk because songs were missing
Re: ICYMI: Koei Tecmo Has Released A 'Wild Hearts S' Demo On Switch 2
Demo has me concerned about general performance, which seems a bit sloppy here… as this could be a really wasted opportunity for a renaissance of this title!
Hoping and praying that the final release version has some improvements, but not holding my breath
The demo actually had the inverse effect on me, in that it prevented me from preordering!
Fingers crossed, but not expecting a lot here
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th July)
Polishing off THPS 3+4 on Switch2... A real joy to play!
Props to the devs also for their efforts in curating the new/original levels (especially Waterpark!) which are genuinely quite decent.
Decided to essentially complete all the 'Pro Goals' in career mode, bringing both 3 + 4 to 100%, and then park the game. I'm not sure I have it in me to beat career mode with every character for various unlocks...
DK has me interested, but keeping it on ice for a week. Really interested in Wild Hearts, and praying the final release reviews better than the recent demo....
If WH reviews OK, I'll go for that - but if it bombs - DK all the way I guess.
Re: Mini Review: tomtoc FancyCase-G05 For Switch 2 - A Slim Case That Nails The Fundamentals
Let me do my bit to genuinely advocate for this case, as well as TomToc as a reputable brand
I have the case in question for my Switch 2, as well as their identical versions for my OLED Switch and Steamdeck
Really classy looking, with a nice range of colours to suit minimalists or someone wanting something a bit flasher
Generally speaking I have a separate cable pouch bag for travel/work (also TomToc!) that I keep my global converter charging plug and accessories… so just having the 1 hard shell case for the switch 2 is ideal
Re: Mortal Kombat Releases Johnny Cage Teaser Ahead Of Official Sequel Trailer
Ha what a pleasant & fun surprise!
I actually feared for this casting choice (Karl would have been a great Kano right?) but I think that 60 seconds has absolutely won me over.
The new MK could be a fun time, definitely some potential for a good ‘popcorn movie’
Re: Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
Pretty happy with this, and a far better result than I'd dare hope for!
Casting relative 'unknowns' is a great win I think, and will allow the project to speak for itself somewhat.... as opposed to relying on star power etc
Ganon casting will be interesting, and I'm pretty optimistic for it
Re: Rumour: Major Third-Party Devs Reportedly Sitting On Multiple Switch 2 Announcements
I'm pretty excited actually for what may come from the 3rd party side... seems like there is a ton of potential for some real bangers to come to Switch2, not to mention recent hits like E33 / KCD2 / Blue Prince / Tekken 8 / Lies of P etc.
Agree that Game Key-Cards suck, but made a call to go (begrudgingly) 'fully digital' for Switch2 -
Re: UK Charts: Tony Hawk Puts Up A Gnarly Debut, But There's No Catching Mario Kart World
OK so just to clarify, these charts are based on physical sales right? But... we are assumedly counting "code-in-a-box" as a physical sale? (based on Switch2 THPS sales being included, and I believe THPS on Switch2 is CiaB??)
Aside from that, delighted to see THPS do so well - quite the achievement also considering it is/was a Gamepass Day1
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
@nessisonett Yeah I'm inclined to agree with your take there, and you do really see the difference in comparing the layouts/maps for 3 vs 4... and how 3 was/is effectively designed to work around a 2-minute timer.
I'm still having a blast though, although enjoying 3 considerably more than 4 at this point (currently dropped 4, in an attempt to 100% #3 first with my custom character)
It is a shame they couldn't have done 'more' with the approach to 4, but otherwise I think the game plays wonderfully and looks amazing. Even Switch2 handheld performance is pretty exemplary
I hope it sells well, in the vain and naive hope that Activision/Blizzard look to make more of these... ideally a brand new modern-day game would be incredible, something similar to the THUG setup.
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
A few other people have commented similar - but here's another:
THPS4 - you can just adjust the timer in options from 2 mins - - > 60 mins (or other variants). So it really isn't the end of the world.
A great remake, my only issue is that the switch joy-cons make for a rather tricky test in regards to intricate combos... HORI need to hurry up with a split-pad pro (or even better, split pad compact)
Re: Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In July 2025
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound on 31st…. That’ll be a day1 for me, alongside Tony
Also, perhaps naively, I’m hoping Wild Hearts runs smoothly as I need something to fill the MH shaped hole in my life
Re: Video: Which Original Switch Accessories Won't Work On Switch 2?
GENKI Covert Dock being a "no" is a real bummer...!
Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
@The-Chosen-one @The-Chosen-one Super and thanks for replying...
I'm not an FPS snob, as long as 30 is locked then I'm usually pretty happy
thanks, it looks to be a cool game
Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
@The-Chosen-one how is street fighter? 30 or 60fps?
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
So in the UK we have Switch2 priced at ~ 400 £GBP.
Personally, I would have gladly handed over 500 £GBP for a version that had an OLED screen, alongside some more internal storage (perhaps 512GB, instead of 256GB)
I don't regret buying S2 on Day 1, but thoroughly expect Nintendo to do as Valve did with the Steamdeck... and release an upgraded OLED version within next ~24-36 months
Re: Capcom Spotlight Announced For Next Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer
MHRise patch.....? 60fps Switch2?
Re: Hades 2 Full Release Is "Getting Close" As Development Enters Final Phase
I played this on EA release via Steamdeck, and for the fee I paid (around 25 £GBP) it was worth every penny. A great successor to an amazing first game. It wont dissapoint
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Not sure what I think of the new DK... maybe just personal taste, but nothing about this game 'excites' me. Also, I'm ever so slightly jaded by the half-baked open-world in the new Mario Kart - and fear that this could follow the same premise of an uninspiring collectathon.
I'm a huge Nintendo fan, and always have been, but looking at the 1st party output as objectively as possible - Switch2's lineup (at least initially) pales in comparison to its predecessor.
Prime4 will hopefully be a belter of a game, but even that has me wary in terms of it being backwards-compat (intimating that the game can't/wont take full advantage of the new hardware).
3rd party support has been a shining light though, and unsurprisingly the support for Switch2 has been amazing from Day1. Cyberpunk has been really quite brilliant, and SF6 and Kunitsu-Gami have proven solid ports also.
I'll of course go into the DK direct with an open mind, but my initial feelings are that this will likely turn out to be a poor man's Mario Odyssey
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
@Mabelissimo snap, for the sake of 10 £GBP it makes perfect sense just to apply a decent screen protector (if only for the peace of mind...)
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
@sixrings I am actually quite burned out from open-world in all honesty, but genuinely think SF could be the IP that actually warrants a larger open scope (unlike MKWorld...!)
But yeah, I'd also happily settle for a spiritual successor to SF64, on-rails mission based structure
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
@sixrings the console wars are hilarious I know. Stepping back objectively, each of 'the big 3' has their pros and cons.... they definitely all have their faults but also strengths.
To your point - XBOX Gamepass is absolutely singing this year... to have had Blue Prince, Expedition 33, Doom all in the space of weeks is insane! Equally those, some upcoming PS exclusives look tasty - Ghost of Yotei for instance.
I really hope Nintendo get the hit machine pumping though, where's a new Starfox? Imagine if they went full space-opera, open world with base building and ship upgrades etc. On-foot planet exploration twinned with in-air dog fights. Co-op/online missions and also PvP similar to SF64. I honestly think that the Starfox IP has such a strong potential. If they somehow managed to make a cross between Armored Core and No Mans Sky, it would be deadly
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
@Cia 100% I have no doubt this port will land eventually, especially as RDR1 is on original Switch.
My money though is on the announcement being an impending TV show (or movie maybe?) and then I'd expect the Switch2 port to drop around the time of said show or movie - to maximise hype really shift some units. The Fallout series numbers were absolute insanity once the show hit its stride... like a +300% boost in sales over the course of 10 weeks whilst the show aired lol
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
I'd love this to be a Switch2 port (take my money now...!) but I think Rob Wiethoff's reaction, and perceived level of excitement, intimates something very different. Would he really be that exited about a port to Switch 2? Or even a PS5/60FPS patch?
I'm calling this now - I'd imagine the news is that there will be a TV show / movie recently green-lit, and that RDR will be coming to the big or small screen.
Then, upon/around airing of the show/movie, this is when I think the Switch2 port will land. Fallout and TLoU have proven that game sales skyrocket when releases/updates coincide with other mediums of said product.
Re: Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
Those 2 Zelda upgrades do really pop on Switch2, and especially TOTK can now be played ‘as originally intended’ (smooth 60fps, no stutters). Really goes to show how much TOTK put Switch 1 through its paces
However, that being said I hope Nintendo don’t bank on these games being consistent sellers - and instead look to bolster the new Switch 2 1st party offerings.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
@monterxz I checked and I pay for Gamepass Ultimate... have I struck hold here then?
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
Got a Switch2 at launch, was a steamdeck owner also (but sold this to fund Switch2)
I must confess I am genuinely interested int he XBOX ROG Ally. For me, the major hook is gamepass....
I already pay a Gamepass sub for my kid so he can use this on his XBOX. My understanding is that I could also use the same subscription I am already paying for on the new XBOX handheld? In which case the big cost would be the hardware, as there is plenty available to play on GP.
So many day 1 great titles coming up, and in last months we have seen Blue Prince, Expedition 33, new Doom etc...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (7th June)
@Thorgaer I’m really tempted and intrigued by Kunitsu Gami… how’s it play on S2? Difficult to gauge its genre… strategy/turn based? Or CRPG?
Re: Two More Playable Characters Unveiled For Marvel Brawler 'Cosmic Invasion'
Shredders Revenge was a delight to play, a great one to jump on to with the kids also.
Unless this game bombs at release, I’d dare say it’ll be a day1 for me!
Re: Video: "It's Actually...Really Good" - Our Hot 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Preview Take
Props to the author of this article - a brave man indeed (!)
Joking aside though, this really is pretty sketchy of Nintendo. Valve include a similar intro/game within the Steamdeck, a fun 10ish minutes that introduces you to the main features and functions.
I actually find this whole scenario far more contentious than the MKW premium pricing !