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Bananza for me. Even though it's insanely obvious who wins this.

Yes. Next question.

Ok...yeah. I like this. Still don't think I'll watch it the minute I'm in theaters, but this has my attention. Will most likely watch it when it's on streaming.

Despite this, it will still sell, especially since it's Pokémon. We go through this song and dance every single time with this franchise.

@MamaSymphonia Right? Some of this is the kind of stuff I would see on Reddit or something. It's just a movie trailer, y'all. They haven't forgotten the games. Calm down. You don't have to watch it.

Well, this is it, Illumination. Are you gonna treat this timeless gem with the respect it deserves, or are you gonna muck it up in more ways than one? Hopefully it's the former.

@N00BiSH @Nintoz @PeterTomlan86 I 100% agree. Parroting all of your words, Galaxy is one of the most significant, meaningful, and special games in the entire Mario franchise, if not the most. It was a game that gave us unforgettable moments that we all still remember even to this day, had us go through amazingly crafted levels, gave us a fantastic soundtrack that graced our ears, and had moments of tact and silence. So the fact that Illumination of all things has its grubby hands on this shakes me to my core. It's the one game that they cannot mess up.

Granted, I'm not gonna write this off immediately since we obviously haven't seen anything yet and Nintendo always cracks the whip, but I really hope they don't do something like make Rosalina overly goofy or something.

Love to see it! Loved what I played with the demo and can't wait for the full release. Don't care how it does; I've been waiting years for this.

Not surprised by their success at all. When someone wants the newest toy, chances are they'll want it. Doesn't matter who screams at you otherwise.

Air Riders getting two Directs was a good idea because it showed the many modes and content in that game. Moreover, Sakurai and his team are behind it, not Retro Studios. Whatever advertising is going on with that game has no bearing on this one—literally none.

Hell, I'm willing to bet we get an overview trailer for this one in the next few weeks or so.

Yeah, we're definitely not getting a new one next year. A tease maybe, but definitely not a release.

Maybe, but not right away. Starting to get a little sick of seeing these types of games if I'm being honest.

Love to see it. Had so much fun with it.

It pretty much made the wait unbearable. It's literally everything I could've asked for. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Doubting Sakurai is somewhat foolish.

Holy crap, the way it all just connects. First, you ride alongside the train, then go through the entire factory, and it all ends with you soaring through the skies across the aircrafts. I know that 90% of our time is gonna go to City Trial, but I'd be lying out of my teeth if I said I'm not too excited about racing on these insane looking tracks.

Yes, yes, yes! Kinda feels like this will be the one where things really pop off. It felt like the first one was just getting to terms with the basics of what Air Ride is, which is pretty much how these types of things go.

8/10.

Yeah, the graphics aren't the best, the game could really benefit from voice acting, and there are a few things that could have been improved. Despite all this, I don't hate the game. In fact, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but it might be the best Pokémon game I've played on the Switches. Whether that's a low bar to clear or not, I can't say for sure, but it’s definitely less awkward than Scarlet and Violet, and it doesn’t feel as dreadful to play like Sword and Shield.

Tepig. Always have to get that Black/White recognition.

Yeah, I'm enjoying the game and all, but the fact that it has these cool-looking scenes with characters doing dynamic poses and animations with no voices whatsoever really takes the wind out of my sails. They needed to fix this years ago.

I am, already have it preorder. Always did have a soft spot for this series and that never changed no matter how bad things got.

Oh boy. Here we go with the weird cryptic stuff again!

MKW was one of the best, worst, and most disappointing racing games ever played—all three at once. And I have zero interest in playing anything Sonic. Can't wait for Kirby Air Riders; that game looks like something I can get behind.

It's still the best game in the series—no, the best game ever made by this company. Especially the sequel, which had everything I could've wanted. Story, characters, music, the 'mon designs, the extra content, the locations, the unique battles, the graphics... the game was just oozing with charm. Man, to be young again.

I would kill for a remake, but after the Diamond and Pearl remakes, maybe not.

@N00BiSH Exactly. Hell, for all we know, he could reveal +50 new tracks to race on or a completely brand new mode. It's Sakurai. The guy who loves to stuff his games with things to do, both big and small. Doubting him is somewhat foolish.

8/10.

Fire Emblem, Hades 2, Danganronpa 2x2, more Air Riders news on the way, a lot of good Mario stuff...yeah! I'm happy.

Huh. Well, this is definitely...something.

3H was one of my favorite Switch games, so I'm all over this.

Game deserves it. Making an already amazing game even more amazing.

Sold. Always loved these games.

Finally! Was getting tired of the Mario theme. Now I can have the theme of my all-time favorite franchise.

I'm willing to bet we'll get a tease for the next 3D Mario in there. An hour-long Direct with the anniversary the day after it makes it too perfect.

Didn't really have any doubt we wouldn't get one this month. Hopefully this one delivers because there's so much they need to talk about.

@Athropos Well, yeah? I know I can do that. I'm just saying more options wouldn't hurt, is all. If it doesn't have them, then whatever.

The way I see it, accessibility options should be in pretty much every game nowadays. Not to make the game easier per se, but to have it be more comfortable to play. Not everyone has the time or patience for insanely hard games.

Wow, a day before Air Riders. This delay sucks, but good to know that it's gonna be a good week when we get there!

Eh, I found Bananza to be miles better than MKW, but to each their own, I guess.

Yippee. Happy for those who waited, I truly am. Now, can we finally shut up about this game now?

@HammerGalladeBro Ah, going down the Smash Ultimate route again, I see. Obviously, it makes sense, but it's still sad that they aren't separate characters. Guess that means no Morpho Knight either. No matter, I'll live!

It was exceptional. Hope the other Knights will be playable, which they most likely will be.

Marked on the calendar. Looks fantastic, and I'll be there day one.

Can't wait. Been asking for this game for decades since I played the original. Sakurai's famous for stuffing his games full of things to do, so I have a good feeling this game will be worth whatever the price is. I'm not worried.

Neverway and Demonschool are the ones I'm looking forward to the most. Solid showing all around.

HAL always delivers when it comes to this series, so hell yeah I'm getting the upgrade pack.

Hades II, since I liked the first one. There's a small, tiny part of me that kinda sorta wishes that Thunder Lotus' newly announced game, At Fate's End, makes an appearance here. Although probably not since it has a tentative 2026 year and they said they don't have their dev kits yet. Still, crazy things happen in these presentations. Who knows!

Huh. Well, second time's a charm? Excited for this one, actually.

Galaxy 2 and Mario Maker 3, please.

It wasn't awful since it had stuff I wanted, but I really hope that Nintendo themselves bring their A-game when the inevitable September Direct (or whatever else) happens, because things are looking...a bit weird right now.

I'll take it! Always love the OT games. The sequel's one of my all-time favorites.

Kinda weird that we still don't have a date for this. It almost feels like they're spinning their wheels right now.

I kind of preferred a general one, but I'll take it since Nintendo is finally breaking the silence a bit. That, and they could also just randomly drop the first-party stuff on their app or on Twitter until September so no big deal if you ask me.