Galaxy2IsTheGOAT

@Solid_Python
I admit I read into this too quickly. My guess is this will not apply to physical Switch 2 games on or after launch day

If it does require internet connection for physical games, and they don’t make it clear that an internet connection is required, I’m sorry but that is bad form

Sure internet is ubiquitous in this day and age IN MOST DEVELOPED AREAS. But what about some other countries, or people in very rural areas?

THAT IS BS!

does it say on the box that you need an internet connection?

I’ve owned my Switch for 5 years and played 50 physical games just fine without ever connecting it online

I would think this does not apply to physical Switch 2 games

I just buy case for the actual console itself. That’s all that needs to be super snug and protected anyway. I have a sweet neon green glow in the dark super mushroom case for my Switch. The controllers, games, dock, cords, etc I just throw into regular travel bags

@Misima
Patches and updates are not required for physical games or consoles to work.

Again, I have played about 50 physical games on my Switch and it has NEVER been connected to the internet. I have yet to come across a game that didn’t work start to finish. I’m buying games sometimes from 2017. I did buy my console in 2021.

I see nowhere it says connecting your Switch 2 online will be required for anything if the full game is on the carts you buy

For Zelda they could do a couple small rides. An Epona Merry Go Round, a Red Dragon ship (Wind Waker) that rocks back and forth and goes upside down. Maybe an interactive walk through where you have a sword and walk through lost woods and a dungeon. If it’s a coaster a Death Mountain theme. Zora water ride.

I always expected one this summer. Still so much to learn about Prime 4 if it really is releasing this year. Plus I think they will tease their big holiday release which I still think will be 3D Mario. Hopefully they take 3D Mario in a brand new direction/new team

I guess you would also have to steal a physical game cart to play anything. I wonder when Nintendo will turn the servers on if you did get a digital Mario Kart bundle early. I would think they’d have the servers on a bit in advance for testing/prep

@Misima you can’t set up the system without internet? Is that confirmed?

I bought a Switch in 2021 and have NEVER connected it to the internet. I’ve played 50 physical games start to finish just fine

I’d be shocked if you have to connect Switch 2 online just to turn it on or play a physical cart

No way a rogue employee doesn’t sneak one of these. We will see leaks any day then

I guess my unpopular opinion on the series is 8 is towards the bottom for me. Still I give it a 7 or “good” score. The character you controlled just felt too big and the game clunky. Mario Kart World looks to fix those issues I had. Very excited for it to get me back into some MK!

@jake1421 mouse would definitely be better than Switch motion controls for star bit collecting. But you also need to waggle that right-hand remote.

Hopefully they release a sensor bar and Wii remote whenever they start doing Wii virtual console. World of Goo and games like this just aren’t anywhere faithful

I think the reason they didn’t port this to Switch is because you have to collect so many star bits and they play an important role in game. Switch motion controls aren’t anywhere close to Wii pointer controls.

Merry Go Epona

“Perhaps a little NSFW”?

“Taking a load off on her bed”??

Link gets redesigned every game. I think we can stop obsessing over these very minor changes to DK for the first time in ages

I voted “yup and I own one”

You should vote that way too

The driving between courses in cups seemed unnecessary from the footage I’ve watched

And if you’re not a fan? Great way to grow a business buddy!!

Glad you walked 10 miles in the snow everyday to scoop ice cream

Does the Smash Bros. Gamecube controller for Switch 1 have analog triggers? And will that controller work for the Switch 2 and Switch 2 Gamecube games?

Do you ever play as the characters? I think you simply see them in the selection screen and never again. It’s deceiving

We got Red box’d

More pregnant

I liked the Nintendo hat though. Kind of a fourth wall thing going on there

Still have about 15 backlog games so it will be at least 1-2 years before I get my switch 2

@nohr7 I noticed the figure you can buy is also that version of Link. Maybe they wanna fall back on the classic green tunic Link because it’s the iconic green and they are using that in the movie. Or maybe it’s just an old statue but I doubt that since they are selling the figurine too

I recall getting stuck at a difficult wall-type jump on the GameCube version and I quit the game and never tried again. But do recall it got good reviews back then.

Dead Cells and the latest Metroidvania Prince of Persia were two of my favorite recent games so I’m very excited about the upcoming Prince of Persia/Dead Cells collab game

And Super Mario Open World the next 3D Mario

I think Nintendo sits on things more than ever. I think MK Workd has been done for years. I think the new 3D Mario has also been done for a while

I still haven’t ever connected my Switch online and I’ve owned it since 2021 and played 60 games or so.

But I may go online finally with Mario Kart World. Still probably won’t use gamechat

Disco Elysium with smoother visuals and point click

When did Goombas lose their torso?

Bowser Jr looked cooler

Very nice front. Back has way too much legal/info.

I’m guessing no artwork inside since the box isn’t transparent anymore

Really enjoying Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Thought it was gonna be too easy thus boring, but it’s not at all if you go for 100% as you go along. Getting the time trial check mark on the bonus levels is a nice little challenge.

I find the value and fun of most first party Nintendo games these days lies in going for 100%

64 is the best! Double Dash and Wii are second and third

8 never clicked got me. Your character is way too big. It just all feels off

I thought of this as a shot at GTA VI

NES to SNES
Galaxy to Galaxy 2
GB to GB Color
BoTW to TOTK

Nintendo does sequels all the time

That’s a pretty good selection from the nominee list

Frogger, Golden Tee, and Angry Birds probably next in line based on that list alone

If it doesn’t need Switch 2 to run just make it a Switch game. Then you can pick to play it on either 1 or 2

Long Live OG Switch

2D DKC is better than 2D Mario. But 3D Mario is the best in gaming period. All imho

It will be the other two monsters from the Rampage games

I’ll try out the Switch 2 joy con for a bit, and maybe use them with first party games that really take advantage of the new rumble or design, then probably keep wearing down my old trusty Switch 1 Joy cons, if it doesn’t change the “feel” of gameplay too much, for third party games where the difference may be moot

If you play a lot if Mario Kart LOCAL multiplayer, this is very good news you can all use you old switch controllers. I imagine most people that have MK8 will easily already have 2,3,4 sets of controllers now for MK World. That helps justify the higher price a bit imo

Headline says it all. This guy is a “Former Rockstar” and seems a little bitter about that

I’m all for that. I had my fun with Stardew Valley. He should do what he wants. I for one am much more excited that The Chocolatier is not a Stardew sequel.

I played sooooo much Stardew last year (my first time playing it). But I don’t think I ever will again, and that is no knock at all. Oddly it’s the opposite. It was so memorable I just don’t need to repeat it. Listening to the soundtrack from time to time when I want that huge nostalgia hit will be great. Some absolute transcendental tunes there. It’s a 10/10, unforgettable game. And I have lots of games Ive played multiple times and plan to revisit, but not Stardew.

Can’t wait for Haunted Chocolatier

Watch the next 3D Mario come out next year as well, and sweep 2026 GOTY awards

Wouldn’t that be great for all of us!

Mike York maybe focus on the gameplay for GTA. I’ve played them all and you move around like an RPG character on a map. Oh wow your game features the best art money can buy! If I wanna watch a digital art movie I’ll rent a Pixar.

Not a video game. It’s yet another interactive movie.

Nintendo should respond: while we do have exciting new ventures in the film industry (shameless plug for Zelda and Mario movies) we are a video game company first and foremost, not a movie company.

I’m guessing GTA VI will have tons of extra paid “DLC” and end up way more than MK World when actually “complete”

@PharoneTheGnome I was mostly saying that you don’t have to eat unhealthy, pre-prepared food that costs 3-4x more than if you were to make your own. If you do eat out or eat fast food daily, you could save probably $50-100 per week. Start cooking your own simple foods now, only drink water and you would have enough for a Switch 2 in a month

It’s mind blowing to me people will spend $10 on an unhealthy fast food meal but complain about $10 extra for a video game they could play for hundreds of hours