I don't mind waiting. There have been three generations now with a 3D Mario soon after release. Breaking the tradition is perfectly fine, we've just been spoiled in the past and DK deserves some love (and I guess the Universal park needs some advertisement)
Omg yes!! I picked up a copy of Boktai a few years back and you can definitely see the Kojima influence there. Too bad the sequel didn't make it outside Japan.
@Simu001 Hey let's goooo new car buddies. I just had to say goodbye to my high school car yesterday and drive away from it for the first time. As a result I'm only buying games I intend to fully play this generation. Wild, I know.
Yakuza 0 was one of them, but no game key cards for me. Miss me with that.
Ok so maybe arcade Pauline is actually Cranky Pauline now, and the Donk-City-Mayoring Pauline is Baby Pauline grown up. Each generation of Pauline is born from a rock and destined to be protected by the current Donkey Kong.
Perhaps Mario's Dad was Jump-Man.
The DK lore goes deeper than t̶h̶e̶ M̶e̶t̶a̶l̶G̶e̶a̶r̶S̶o̶l̶i̶d̶ l̶o̶r̶e̶ Ingot Isle
The co-op is something that has me excited. I have a roommate who doesn't do 3D platformers but likes playing support characters for them (pointer star in Galaxy, Bowser Jr. In Fury)
It's so funny, I watched this interview yesterday where he says he always gets quoted for one small clickbaity thing he says in interviews, and I remember thinking "I bet I'm going to see him quoted tomorrow on NL" Sure enough, here we are! 😉
First thing I did was go to the store, buy Cyberpunk and screen protector. I learned my lesson last time I got my phone screen fixed and immediately dropped it while doordashing. My original Switch's screen protector is cracked but the screen itself? Right as rain.
I was literally thinking about Totaka's song last week, like "I wonder if they stopped doing that or if nobody's found any recently." Love to see it (and the fact Nintendo acknowledged Super Mario Land 2 in the ost is a bonus)
I love how well Fortnite looks and runs now. Been getting my butt kicked for too long on Switch 1 (roommate uses my ps5) and was starting to think I was no good but it turns out I just needed some clarity and added frames. The gyro feels better now too.
Compared it with my PS5, it looks quute similar to how Fortnite used to look on our PS4 and the moody areas really stand out now.
I'm enjoying it, the main complaints I'd have would be software related. In Mario Kart I want to make my own Knockout Tours, I'm saddened by how few there are despite all the possibilities. I would like more battle modes, and confirmation on whether we'll get free updates. Otherwise, I'm really enjoying Yakuza 0 and Cyberpunk. Couldn't be happier to be in the exciting first years of a new generation.
I've pinched my finger for fun just to see if it would hurt... I sometimes forget the general population is kinda ridiculous. I remember the day I realized people still say the r slur.
It wouldn't be a Zelda film of we didn't expect delays. How can I be immersed in the Zelda universe if they don't say "please understand" a couple of times?
@Alcea Yes, the days of New Leaf are long over... And now New Horizons' success has convinced them that they can get away with "Mario Tennis"-ing my favorite Nintendo franchise...
I think the locked features would have stung a lot less had this been included with the console. It'd be a win-win because it feels substantial but leaves you wanting more, so I don't feel it would have prevented anyone from buying a launch game alongside it.
I'm working on Yakuza 0 right now and my roommates are playing Cyberpunk with me, so I have myself busy in the meantime. Still having conflict over playing this game in VR when I get PSVR2, or just biting the bullet and playing 2d. Guess I'll go for VR.
Nice! Glad to see Welcome Tour being given a fair shake. I'm playing Yakuza 0 and Cyberpunk while I wait for Mr. Kart to arrive tomorrow. Maybe when it shows up I'll be sad that Yakuza has to share time with it.
I just got Welcome Tour. If the game were free with the console nobody would be upset about the need for the accessories, but while I can't currently play all the minigames, I think I'll survive.
One of the parts that excited me the most is that they had to specify Game Chat support. This seems to confirm devs can disable game chat if it will give them the extra performance they need.
Oof, I wish I hadn't read this. I avoided the Treehouse for spoiler-purposes and immediately I wish I could memory erase myself right now. Men in Black-ahh
Haven't purchased new games for a tick but I'm plugging away at Deadly Premonition and I only have 4 more levels of Doom addons before my 2-year journey finally ends.
I playa lot of niche games, and I don't trust all of them will play properly on the Switch 2's BC emulation, so I'm going to use my og Switch to lend games that may have issues.
@RupeeClock Yes!! They started strong with Demon Turf and I thought every single game would be a banger, like BigMode. Then I played "A Little Golf Story," a subpar mobile game port, and the illusion was broken. I'd prefer if they were lifting up developers that match their identity better.
Too late, already replayed SOMA last year on PS4. It's incredible as always. I'd go for a Switch 2 version but my next replay won't be for another year or two.
However, I'm super happy for the Nintendo-only households that will be able to experience one of the most thought-provoking plots in any game I've seen.
I'm keeping my Switch 1 and it will remain in my family subscription. That way, I can always send a digital game card over there for full compatibility.
I absolutely adore the idea of this game, despite not really being much into point and clicks. You can bet I'll be checking it out. Feels like a game I'll occasionally think about a few years from now, might make me think differently about some things.
While I often prefer tighter, hand-crafted environments, I understand if you want a larger open-world map it's unreasonable for devs fo spend that kind of time handcrafting it. Still, I miss smaller games like Metal Gear Solid 3 or 4, games with large budgets that were all concentrated into small areas that feel like little playgrounds to explore the game mechanics.
It's easy to forget that the game that crashed the Switch 2 Direct was from a pretty big Gameboy series.
My friend and I tried doing a let's play of the original back when everyone and their dog thought they could do a let's play channel.
Also, I loved Gradius 3 on SNES as a kid. Gotta try Interstellar Assault again.
I remember Arlo had a video about the playtest leak, and I watched an hour long video on it. It was like a bunch of monkeys runnin around and trying to get as high up as possible.
This would have been so helpful to have when I played Hogwarts Legacy on Switch. I remember having to claw-grip to get my right hand to the left side of the controller for some actions
My brain is broken because my first thought was "maybe I should pick this up since it will be gone soon." I kinda wish I'd have done that with the removed Popeye game on Switch.
I can't wait for Soulslikes to kinda go out of fashion. I don't want them to go away but it makes me sad seeing all these awesome games and realizing I don't care to play them. (Nothing ruins gaming for me faster than frustration-I play them to relax after work, not to take up a second job)
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st June)
Oh man, that Cult sidequest in Yakuza 0 was great. Shooreh Pippi with me! 🌝👐
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
I don't mind waiting. There have been three generations now with a 3D Mario soon after release. Breaking the tradition is perfectly fine, we've just been spoiled in the past and DK deserves some love (and I guess the Universal park needs some advertisement)
Re: Random: Don't Like Switch 2's Physical Game Cases? Try Some Cool Cassette-Styled Ones Instead
Very cool but the graphic designer side of me dislikes the typeface for "edition" being so small over top of a complex background.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Man, these kiosks are actually pretty amazing. I didn't realize they'd let people test drive unreleased games. Such a neat way to reach people.
Re: Random: Hideo Kojima Remembers That Time He Used Unwanted Teddy Bear Tech To Make A GBA Vampire Game
Omg yes!! I picked up a copy of Boktai a few years back and you can definitely see the Kojima influence there. Too bad the sequel didn't make it outside Japan.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@Simu001 Hey let's goooo new car buddies. I just had to say goodbye to my high school car yesterday and drive away from it for the first time. As a result I'm only buying games I intend to fully play this generation. Wild, I know.
Yakuza 0 was one of them, but no game key cards for me. Miss me with that.
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
@Twilite9 You're right... I mixed up my old-school Mario princesses... forgive me it's 5am where I am now.
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
Ok so maybe arcade Pauline is actually Cranky Pauline now, and the Donk-City-Mayoring Pauline is Baby Pauline grown up. Each generation of Pauline is born from a rock and destined to be protected by the current Donkey Kong.
Perhaps Mario's Dad was Jump-Man.
The DK lore goes deeper than t̶h̶e̶ M̶e̶t̶a̶l̶G̶e̶a̶r̶S̶o̶l̶i̶d̶ l̶o̶r̶e̶ Ingot Isle
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
The co-op is something that has me excited. I have a roommate who doesn't do 3D platformers but likes playing support characters for them (pointer star in Galaxy, Bowser Jr. In Fury)
Re: PS5 Hit 'Stellar Blade' Is Reportedly In Consideration For The Switch 2
Yooo I've been considering getting this on PS5. If it comes to S2 I'll pick it up there instead. No question
Re: Shuhei Yoshida Says Sony Doesn't Really Consider Nintendo As Competition
It's so funny, I watched this interview yesterday where he says he always gets quoted for one small clickbaity thing he says in interviews, and I remember thinking "I bet I'm going to see him quoted tomorrow on NL"
Sure enough, here we are! 😉
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
First thing I did was go to the store, buy Cyberpunk and screen protector. I learned my lesson last time I got my phone screen fixed and immediately dropped it while doordashing. My original Switch's screen protector is cracked but the screen itself? Right as rain.
Re: Totaka's Song Appears To Have Been Found In Mario Kart World
I was literally thinking about Totaka's song last week, like "I wonder if they stopped doing that or if nobody's found any recently."
Love to see it (and the fact Nintendo acknowledged Super Mario Land 2 in the ost is a bonus)
Re: LEGO Fortnite's Switch 2 Release Will Be Followed By A New Game Mode Next Week
I love how well Fortnite looks and runs now. Been getting my butt kicked for too long on Switch 1 (roommate uses my ps5) and was starting to think I was no good but it turns out I just needed some clarity and added frames. The gyro feels better now too.
Compared it with my PS5, it looks quute similar to how Fortnite used to look on our PS4 and the moody areas really stand out now.
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
I'm enjoying it, the main complaints I'd have would be software related. In Mario Kart I want to make my own Knockout Tours, I'm saddened by how few there are despite all the possibilities. I would like more battle modes, and confirmation on whether we'll get free updates. Otherwise, I'm really enjoying Yakuza 0 and Cyberpunk. Couldn't be happier to be in the exciting first years of a new generation.
Re: Random: Ouch! Switch 2 Owners Are Feeling The Pinch With The New Joy-Con
I've pinched my finger for fun just to see if it would hurt... I sometimes forget the general population is kinda ridiculous. I remember the day I realized people still say the r slur.
Re: The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
It wouldn't be a Zelda film of we didn't expect delays. How can I be immersed in the Zelda universe if they don't say "please understand" a couple of times?
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
@Alcea Yes, the days of New Leaf are long over... And now New Horizons' success has convinced them that they can get away with "Mario Tennis"-ing my favorite Nintendo franchise...
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
@Burning_Spear Oh, I was so upset about Animal Crossing last generation... Let's hope this time they finish the game
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
I think the locked features would have stung a lot less had this been included with the console. It'd be a win-win because it feels substantial but leaves you wanting more, so I don't feel it would have prevented anyone from buying a launch game alongside it.
Re: Review: Hitman World Of Assassination - Signature Edition (Switch 2) - Not Yet The Showstopping Port 47 Deserves
I'm working on Yakuza 0 right now and my roommates are playing Cyberpunk with me, so I have myself busy in the meantime. Still having conflict over playing this game in VR when I get PSVR2, or just biting the bullet and playing 2d. Guess I'll go for VR.
Re: Switch 2 eShop "Top-Selling" Games At Launch Revealed
Nice! Glad to see Welcome Tour being given a fair shake. I'm playing Yakuza 0 and Cyberpunk while I wait for Mr. Kart to arrive tomorrow. Maybe when it shows up I'll be sad that Yakuza has to share time with it.
Re: Want To 100% 'Welcome Tour'? You'll Need To Cough Up For Some Accessories
I just got Welcome Tour. If the game were free with the console nobody would be upset about the need for the accessories, but while I can't currently play all the minigames, I think I'll survive.
Re: Random: One GameStop Apparently Stapled Receipts To Brand New Switch 2 Boxes, And Guess What Happened...
Remember, this is not about Gamestop... This is about a limited number of people who were not the sharpest crayons in the crayon box.
Re: 60FPS, Higher Resolution, Mouse Controls - Fortnite On Switch 2 Sounds Like A Big Step Up
One of the parts that excited me the most is that they had to specify Game Chat support. This seems to confirm devs can disable game chat if it will give them the extra performance they need.
Re: Preview: Mario Kart World's True Genius Is Its Movement, Not Its World
Oof, I wish I hadn't read this. I avoided the Treehouse for spoiler-purposes and immediately I wish I could memory erase myself right now. Men in Black-ahh
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2025)
Haven't purchased new games for a tick but I'm plugging away at Deadly Premonition and I only have 4 more levels of Doom addons before my 2-year journey finally ends.
Re: Feature: Farewell, Nintendo Switch - It's Finally Time To Bid Our Old Friend 'Adieu'
I playa lot of niche games, and I don't trust all of them will play properly on the Switch 2's BC emulation, so I'm going to use my og Switch to lend games that may have issues.
Re: Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Dev Teases Switch Port Of Critically Acclaimed Text Adventure
I'm too b*mbo mode to ever finish Lorelai but I am still so excited to give this a shot!
Re: Persona 4 Voice Actor May Have Accidentally Confirmed The Remake
Omg, the P3 Remake was released while I was deep in P3Portable, and now I'm like halfway through P4 and I hear this. Rip.
Re: Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Is The Latest Studio Hit By Layoffs
@RupeeClock Yes!! They started strong with Demon Turf and I thought every single game would be a banger, like BigMode. Then I played "A Little Golf Story," a subpar mobile game port, and the illusion was broken. I'd prefer if they were lifting up developers that match their identity better.
Re: Nearly A Decade After Its Initial Release, SOMA Gets Its First Switch Trailer
Too late, already replayed SOMA last year on PS4. It's incredible as always. I'd go for a Switch 2 version but my next replay won't be for another year or two.
However, I'm super happy for the Nintendo-only households that will be able to experience one of the most thought-provoking plots in any game I've seen.
Re: Nintendo Updates Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility List
I'm keeping my Switch 1 and it will remain in my family subscription. That way, I can always send a digital game card over there for full compatibility.
Re: Review: Old Skies (Switch) - A Slow But Satisfying Time-Hopping Adventure
I absolutely adore the idea of this game, despite not really being much into point and clicks. You can bet I'll be checking it out. Feels like a game I'll occasionally think about a few years from now, might make me think differently about some things.
Re: 'Castle Of Heart: Retold' Revamps The Soulslike Platformer For Switch 2
I played this a while back and I remember enjoying it a bit. Maybe not enough to double dip but I'll at least redownload the original and try.
Re: Codemasters Says It Will Look At Switch 2 And See If It's A "Good Fit" For F1 Games
As far as simulation games go, I'm hoping for Planet Coaster or a Sims collection of some sort.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Lets You Hop Between Timelines To Date Multiple Characters
Mannnn, I already played Catherine, 2 Persona games and Clannad last year, I am so done pretending to date people right now. Maybe next year.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Dev Used Procedural Generation To Manage 100,000 Different Assets
While I often prefer tighter, hand-crafted environments, I understand if you want a larger open-world map it's unreasonable for devs fo spend that kind of time handcrafting it. Still, I miss smaller games like Metal Gear Solid 3 or 4, games with large budgets that were all concentrated into small areas that feel like little playgrounds to explore the game mechanics.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
@somnambulance Right?? I was shocked that Alone in the Dark gbc was there from the beginning. Talk about a deep cut!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
It's easy to forget that the game that crashed the Switch 2 Direct was from a pretty big Gameboy series.
My friend and I tried doing a let's play of the original back when everyone and their dog thought they could do a let's play channel.
Also, I loved Gradius 3 on SNES as a kid. Gotta try Interstellar Assault again.
Re: Nintendo Shares More Artwork Of Diddy Kong's Brand New Design
The new designs of Mario and DK characters are growing on me. I adore the new Diddy Kong.
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Innovations, Localisation Dreams, "That Big Playtest Thing" - Nintendo Life Letters
I remember Arlo had a video about the playtest leak, and I watched an hour long video on it. It was like a bunch of monkeys runnin around and trying to get as high up as possible.
Re: Nintendo: "Appetite" For Mario Kart And Series' Accessibility Makes It Ideal For Switch 2's Launch
If any generation needs a "Nintendo Selects" it'll be Switch 2
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 May Be Heading To Switch 2 Pretty Soon
I'd love this. Somehow haven't played this one yet.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
@Flammy Understood, I guess the genre came from japan but it can travel anywhere. Makes sense.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
I too am open to a Switch 2 port!
Side note: it is not a JRPG but a French RPG
Re: Setting The Switch 2 Pro Controller's GL And GR Buttons Looks As Easy As Pie
This would have been so helpful to have when I played Hogwarts Legacy on Switch. I remember having to claw-grip to get my right hand to the left side of the controller for some actions
Re: PSN's 'Agent 07 - Revenge' Reportedly Uses Assets From GoldenEye 007
My brain is broken because my first thought was "maybe I should pick this up since it will be gone soon."
I kinda wish I'd have done that with the removed Popeye game on Switch.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed
@gwyntendo WiiU TV button catching strays here. I loved the remote button, it was awesome being able to adjust audio on the fly. That's just me tho 😉
Re: Review: Labyrinth Of The Demon King (Switch) - FromSoft & Horror Vibes Straight Out Of '97
I can't wait for Soulslikes to kinda go out of fashion. I don't want them to go away but it makes me sad seeing all these awesome games and realizing I don't care to play them. (Nothing ruins gaming for me faster than frustration-I play them to relax after work, not to take up a second job)