Completely agree. Gotta give us something. I'm intrigued by Splatoon Raiders, really enjoy that series and this one is going to be single player focused (which is good for me since I prefer to play games solo) but we don't know much beyond that. It's a popular IP so it'd be cool to get more info. The Mario team did DKB so I wouldn't expect anything on that front, even with the movie in 2026, and Sakurai was busy with Kirby Air Riders so I doubt Smash Bros. is on the horizon. Even with that, it's been a long time since Luigi's Mansion 3 and Nintendo does own the AstralChain IP. Not like there isn't stuff that could be out there to get more people excited. It's great that there's some big third party multiplats but most will buy those on PS5 or PC.
The system itself is a great piece of hardware for what it's supposed to be and I'm very pleased with some of the improvements the extra horsepower has given to some of my favorite NS 1 games. The mouse controls are also a nice touch, Overall, however, while I'd say it's been a mostly good first six months, it's nowhere near as good as its predecessor in the same time frame. That's largely because the software, in particular the first and second party exclusives have not lived up to expectations, the exceptions being Donkey Kong Bananza which right now is my choice for Game of the Year and Kirb Air Riders which is a tremendous improvement on the original. Unfortunately, though Mario Kart World is a really fun game it haas some big time flaws, especially in multiplayer. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is just another Warriors game, Pokemon Legends Z-A is another half you know what entry (in an overrated franchise to begin with) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may very well be the biggest disappointment of all-time for me. It's certainly the most disappointed I've been with a game over the last 10 years given how much I love the series. Not a bad game, and when it's sticks to being a 'traditional' MP entry it's awesome but the baffling decision to add a bike and open world and an average narrative made worse by putrid NPC dialog makes this, easily, the weakest game that Retro Studios has put out. It lost a ton of great talent over the years and it shows.
The first/second party misses along with idiotic business practices like 'variable game pricing' and key cards and downright despicable legal actions that have been taken against other companies and even gamers also doesn't help matters. All that and I haven't even mentioned the puritans inside NoA going on moronic censorship campaigns against Japanese third parties and cancelling releases because of 'the children' like it's the early-mid 90s again. Something has seemed off to me about Nintendo since the NS2 direct in April and Furukawa better pull his head out of his backside soon and fix it.
Cool. I already have this game on PS3, Xbox Series X and PS5 and I'll add the NS2 Edition when that eventually drops. Nice to see the game get another update even if it's just an extra costume.
I like Rise better, but this is a great game as well (both far superior to Shadow). Bought it and hope it means RotTR isn't too far off from happening.
@calbeau I wasn't talking about people who are ok with underage fanservice, I don't like it either, I was talking about people who want to play Stellar Blade or The First Descendant and just be left alone.
@calbeau
I certainly wish some of these Asian devs would do a better job in that category. Make the character 20 something and make them look it. At the same time, there are people who say Eve in Stellar Blade looks 12, so there will never be an honest discussion on this. The fanservice haters want it gone altogether, which is pathetic when they could just avoid it and let people who don't mind, enjoy those games.
@BreathingMiit NoA was a nightmare before people even started misusing the term 'woke.' Sadly, it has had free reign to do whatever the heck it wants during most of Nintendo's time in the console business. There are only two extended periods of time where I can remember they backed off. The original Wii and DS era and the first 5 or 6 years of the Switch 1. And, not surprisingly, both those generations followed absolute sales disasters for their home consoles.
@SillyG
The scumbags at Nintendo of America are the problem. Have been for a longtime but NoJ seemed to at least put a leash on them during most of the Switch 1 era. Unfortunately, it seems, for whatever stupid reason, that has changed the last couple years.
Fun read, thanks for all the hard work keeping these sites running over the years. I found VC-reviews in late 2006/early 2007 and have been enjoying articles on this site since then, also love the other 3.
As a fan of the series since the beginning, I'd prefer a focus on the legacy characters as well for the anniversary stuff, but, I'm not going to get all bothered by this the way some people have.
Very sad to see this news yesterday when I logged onto Twitter. I'll always be thankful to Mr. Itagaki for his contributions to gaming. Dead or Alive 2, along with Soul Calibur 1, is my favorite fighting game on the Dreamcast and DoA 3 being an exclusive added legitimacy to the original Xbox on launch day beyond just Halo. Then there's Ninja Gaiden Black, two decades on and it still hasn't been matched by many action games, forget being topped. I also love the DoA Ultimate collection (the remake of 2 included in there is a great example of how to re-issue a game), DoA Xtreme Beach Volleyball, DoA 4 and the 360 version of NG II. One title I need to track down someday is Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. I was interested back when it originally released but never got around to it. His work was probably best known on Xbox but his more unique efforts (NGDS and Devil's Third) wound up on Nintendo. I don't care what DT's reputation is, Nintendo should re-release it for the Switch consoles.
Yup, bought it a physical copy. Mainly wanted SMG 2 but wanted to have it on card so I paid the $70 eventhough I already have SMG 1 as part of the 3D All-Stars collection. Didn't love doing this but it is what it is, still awesome to have Galaxy 2 on the Switch family of consoles. My favorite of the 3D Mario games.
I probably shouldn't because the price is a bit high but Super Mario Galaxy 2 is my favorite 3D Mario game and second favorite Mario platformer ever behind only World, so I'm going to buy it. Been wanting to have it on the Switch for a long time now.
Surprising move indeed but all the best to Bowser in his retirement. Haven't loved a lot of what Nintendo has been doing in the lead up to and since the launch of Switch 2 though not sure how much, if any, really falls on NoA leadership. Good luck to Bowser's replacement. There will be a lot of criticisms like all NoA presidents get, fair or unfair.
To be honest, I would've thought it would happen a little quicker. Still impressive, could catch PS5 in Japan in less than a year if sales remain steady.
Great to see Klonoa: Empire of Dreams. The only game in the series that I've played is the original Wii remake of the first entry way back around the time it launched. One of my favorite games for the console. Can't wait to give this entry in the series a try.
N64 was my primary console in the 32/64 bit era but by the time DK 64 was out, I was doing the vast majority of my gaming on Dreamcast so never got around to that game. Looking forward to eventually righting that wrong.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is among my favorite Switch 1 games, I'll definitely get the upgrade pack at some point, just not sure when. Pretty packed release schedule this last week or so with Shantae Advance, this, the Snake Eater remake and Shinobi.
@Nintendo4Sonic I actually liked the game from the start, but yeah, I think it gets more interesting as you get further into the game. Different level themes, some cool boss fights, new power ups. I also like DK and Pauline's interactions.
All this direct did was prove Nintendo needs to get the Switch 2 dev kits out to more studios, especially the smaller ones. This was an embarrassingly bad show for a new system and I'm starting to seriously question this idiot Furukawa's leadership abilities. He's made a lot of dumb decisions and is clearly listening to the wrong people inside his company.
Laziness and stupidity. SquareEnix really is one of the worst companies out there today. Though it's equally frustrating that those running Nintendo have made it so there aren't more choices than a 64 GB card or the Key card.
@LikelySatan
Yeah, back in the 16-bit days I was a Genesis guy so I'll always have a soft spot for that series. Part of what made me go with Sega at that time. I know they didn't get the best feed back but I also enjoyed the Shinobi PS2 game as well as the Nightshade spinoff.
I own all the other Shantae games on Switch so I'll definitely get this one. Would like to buy it on a game card, but, just like with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, I don't really feel like waiting either and it usually takes a month or two before Limited Run gets games out to people.
Continuing Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2. On the PS5 side, I may start Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, but DK is taking up most of the free time I have for gaming at the moment.
I'm not too far along yet but from what I've played, 10/10 from a fun factor standpoint. Exploring the world is fun, the destruction element seems cool and I've enjoyed the couple boss battles. Also think the story, minimal as it is, could end up being pretty interesting.
My favorite new Zelda game of the Switch era. I can appreciate what Nintendo did with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but it's not the approach I prefer for this series.
30+ hours so far. Mostly play single player, I love the free roam mode but also play a lot of Grand Prix and Knockout Tour. It may not be quite as good as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe but I still enjoy this game a lot. Look forward to seeing how it expands in the future.
While I don't take to websites like metacritic or opencritic and 'review' games myself, I can understand people using it to show dissatisfaction with something as it's one of the only ways they can. In this case, Nintendo made a stupid update that it had to know would tick people off (it's their game, no way the devs didn't see how people were playing it online). I mostly play offline and I'm not bothered by the intermissions. Still a fun game, imo, though I do prefer the old structure of 3-lap races around a specific track.
I've enjoyed Mario Kart World quite a bit, however, eventhough it's a re-release and I try to stay away from those as a 'Game of the Year' pick, it has to be Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. I never played the game on Wii U but I can see why a lot of people I talk gaming with have it as one of their favorite games of all-time. 70+ hours in and still not even done with chapter 7. Love everything about the game, even the story, which many believe is its weakest element.
@IronMan30 Nope. Part of the next season pass, which is somewhat annoying because I feel like Sagat is one of those characters (along with the rest of the original SF II cast) who should always be on the starting roster of a new SF game, but it is what it is. At least Capcom isn't filling up this game with nonsensical guest characters the way others in the genre do these days. It's just Terry and Mai, and they don't feel too out place given the history between Capcom and SNK.
It's one of my least favorite Nintendo consoles (not that it was bad, though) with only the Wii U and Virtual Boy behind it, but the GC does hold some great memories for me. I was a senior in high school and while I had several consoles in the past to call my own, the GC is the first one I ever pre-ordered and bought on launch day. Remember getting out of work and heading over to the mall where I picked up the system, All-Star Baseball 2002 (was and still am a big sports fan) and a memory card.
I also spent tons of time reading through magazines, main ones being Nintendo Power and EGM at the time, getting the latest news on any games I could. Smash Bros. Melee was the next game I got, a Christmas present from my sisters, followed not long after by 007 Agent Under Fire, Eternal Darkness and Resident Evil remake. All those were awesome games, but the main event, and still my all-time favorite game from that era, is Metroid Prime 1. The fact the series was back after so many years had me hyped but that the game delivered and then some made it even better. There were plenty of other games I enjoyed, Soul Calibur 2 and F-Zero GX both near the top of the list, and revisiting those on Switch 2 has been a lot of fun. Still hold up extremely well.
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Re: Round Up: Every Switch And Switch 2 Announcement From The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025
Carmegeddon is a guilty pleasure type game, definitely one I'll check out.
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
Completely agree. Gotta give us something. I'm intrigued by Splatoon Raiders, really enjoy that series and this one is going to be single player focused (which is good for me since I prefer to play games solo) but we don't know much beyond that. It's a popular IP so it'd be cool to get more info. The Mario team did DKB so I wouldn't expect anything on that front, even with the movie in 2026, and Sakurai was busy with Kirby Air Riders so I doubt Smash Bros. is on the horizon. Even with that, it's been a long time since Luigi's Mansion 3 and Nintendo does own the AstralChain IP. Not like there isn't stuff that could be out there to get more people excited. It's great that there's some big third party multiplats but most will buy those on PS5 or PC.
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
@OldGamer999
I'm hyped for Resident Evil: Requiem but yeah, the first party slate is unimpressive to say the least.
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
The system itself is a great piece of hardware for what it's supposed to be and I'm very pleased with some of the improvements the extra horsepower has given to some of my favorite NS 1 games. The mouse controls are also a nice touch, Overall, however, while I'd say it's been a mostly good first six months, it's nowhere near as good as its predecessor in the same time frame. That's largely because the software, in particular the first and second party exclusives have not lived up to expectations, the exceptions being Donkey Kong Bananza which right now is my choice for Game of the Year and Kirb Air Riders which is a tremendous improvement on the original. Unfortunately, though Mario Kart World is a really fun game it haas some big time flaws, especially in multiplayer. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is just another Warriors game, Pokemon Legends Z-A is another half you know what entry (in an overrated franchise to begin with) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may very well be the biggest disappointment of all-time for me. It's certainly the most disappointed I've been with a game over the last 10 years given how much I love the series. Not a bad game, and when it's sticks to being a 'traditional' MP entry it's awesome but the baffling decision to add a bike and open world and an average narrative made worse by putrid NPC dialog makes this, easily, the weakest game that Retro Studios has put out. It lost a ton of great talent over the years and it shows.
The first/second party misses along with idiotic business practices like 'variable game pricing' and key cards and downright despicable legal actions that have been taken against other companies and even gamers also doesn't help matters. All that and I haven't even mentioned the puritans inside NoA going on moronic censorship campaigns against Japanese third parties and cancelling releases because of 'the children' like it's the early-mid 90s again. Something has seemed off to me about Nintendo since the NS2 direct in April and Furukawa better pull his head out of his backside soon and fix it.
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Adding Free Fan-Designed Costume "Mid-December"
Cool. I already have this game on PS3, Xbox Series X and PS5 and I'll add the NS2 Edition when that eventually drops. Nice to see the game get another update even if it's just an extra costume.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th November)
Switch 2 - Yakuza Kiwami 2, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Neon Inferno
PS5 - Ninja Gaiden 4, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: World Stage
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd November)
Switch - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Neon Inferno
PS5 - Ninja Gaiden 4, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Re: Surprise! Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Is Available Now On Switch & Switch 2
I like Rise better, but this is a great game as well (both far superior to Shadow). Bought it and hope it means RotTR isn't too far off from happening.
Re: Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
@calbeau
I wasn't talking about people who are ok with underage fanservice, I don't like it either, I was talking about people who want to play Stellar Blade or The First Descendant and just be left alone.
Re: Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
@calbeau
I certainly wish some of these Asian devs would do a better job in that category. Make the character 20 something and make them look it. At the same time, there are people who say Eve in Stellar Blade looks 12, so there will never be an honest discussion on this. The fanservice haters want it gone altogether, which is pathetic when they could just avoid it and let people who don't mind, enjoy those games.
Re: Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
@BreathingMiit
NoA was a nightmare before people even started misusing the term 'woke.' Sadly, it has had free reign to do whatever the heck it wants during most of Nintendo's time in the console business. There are only two extended periods of time where I can remember they backed off. The original Wii and DS era and the first 5 or 6 years of the Switch 1. And, not surprisingly, both those generations followed absolute sales disasters for their home consoles.
Re: Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
@SillyG
The scumbags at Nintendo of America are the problem. Have been for a longtime but NoJ seemed to at least put a leash on them during most of the Switch 1 era. Unfortunately, it seems, for whatever stupid reason, that has changed the last couple years.
Re: "I Just Hope To Stay Healthy" - Shigeru Miyamoto On Taking Further Steps Away From Development
Health first, always, guy is in his 70s now and done more than enough for Nintendo.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
Fun read, thanks for all the hard work keeping these sites running over the years. I found VC-reviews in late 2006/early 2007 and have been enjoying articles on this site since then, also love the other 3.
Re: "Jill / Chris Would Be More Befitting" - Resident Evil's Obsession With Lady D. Is Getting Fans Riled Up
As a fan of the series since the beginning, I'd prefer a focus on the legacy characters as well for the anniversary stuff, but, I'm not going to get all bothered by this the way some people have.
Re: Team Ninja Founder And Industry Veteran Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
Very sad to see this news yesterday when I logged onto Twitter. I'll always be thankful to Mr. Itagaki for his contributions to gaming. Dead or Alive 2, along with Soul Calibur 1, is my favorite fighting game on the Dreamcast and DoA 3 being an exclusive added legitimacy to the original Xbox on launch day beyond just Halo. Then there's Ninja Gaiden Black, two decades on and it still hasn't been matched by many action games, forget being topped. I also love the DoA Ultimate collection (the remake of 2 included in there is a great example of how to re-issue a game), DoA Xtreme Beach Volleyball, DoA 4 and the 360 version of NG II. One title I need to track down someday is Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. I was interested back when it originally released but never got around to it. His work was probably best known on Xbox but his more unique efforts (NGDS and Devil's Third) wound up on Nintendo. I don't care what DT's reputation is, Nintendo should re-release it for the Switch consoles.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th October)
Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 2. One of my favorite video games of all-time, very happy to be able to play it on a modern system.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Yup, bought it a physical copy. Mainly wanted SMG 2 but wanted to have it on card so I paid the $70 eventhough I already have SMG 1 as part of the 3D All-Stars collection. Didn't love doing this but it is what it is, still awesome to have Galaxy 2 on the Switch family of consoles. My favorite of the 3D Mario games.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Yeah, paid $70 for the game card.
Re: Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
I probably shouldn't because the price is a bit high but Super Mario Galaxy 2 is my favorite 3D Mario game and second favorite Mario platformer ever behind only World, so I'm going to buy it. Been wanting to have it on the Switch for a long time now.
Re: Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Announces Retirement
Surprising move indeed but all the best to Bowser in his retirement. Haven't loved a lot of what Nintendo has been doing in the lead up to and since the launch of Switch 2 though not sure how much, if any, really falls on NoA leadership. Good luck to Bowser's replacement. There will be a lot of criticisms like all NoA presidents get, fair or unfair.
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 2 Million Units Sold
To be honest, I would've thought it would happen a little quicker. Still impressive, could catch PS5 in Japan in less than a year if sales remain steady.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Great to see Klonoa: Empire of Dreams. The only game in the series that I've played is the original Wii remake of the first entry way back around the time it launched. One of my favorite games for the console. Can't wait to give this entry in the series a try.
Re: "It Was A Bit Of A Perplexing Experience" - Hideki Kamiya On The Fan Reaction To Bayonetta 3
I really liked the parts when you played as Bayonetta, not so much with the other characters. Overall a good game, but 1 and 2 are better.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Has Been Officially Confirmed For Switch 2
It's a nice get for Nintendo but PS5, Series X or PC are all better places to play it. Would've been more hype if the direct itself had been better.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)
Switch 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza
PS5 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Re: Latest Switch Online Release Potentially Confirms Leaked Upcoming N64 Classics
N64 was my primary console in the 32/64 bit era but by the time DK 64 was out, I was doing the vast majority of my gaming on Dreamcast so never got around to that game. Looking forward to eventually righting that wrong.
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World - Kirby's Best Shines Even Brighter
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is among my favorite Switch 1 games, I'll definitely get the upgrade pack at some point, just not sure when. Pretty packed release schedule this last week or so with Shantae Advance, this, the Snake Eater remake and Shinobi.
Re: Review: Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (Switch) - A Cool Time Capsule Of A Game
Bought the Deluxe Edition, really fun game, like the other ones in the series. Cool to see it finally get released after so long.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
@Nintendo4Sonic
I actually liked the game from the start, but yeah, I think it gets more interesting as you get further into the game. Different level themes, some cool boss fights, new power ups. I also like DK and Pauline's interactions.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
Still working my way through Donkey Kong Bananza.
Re: Street Fighter 6's First Season 3 DLC Character Is Out Now, Here's A Look
Bought the Season 3 Ultimate Pass. Great that Sagat is finally in the game and C. Viper is next.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
Switch 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza
PS5 - Wuchang: Fallen Feather
Re: Square Enix Wants Feedback About Its New HD-2D Game Coming To Switch 2
Put the full game on card is the main piece of feedback that needs to be given.
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
All this direct did was prove Nintendo needs to get the Switch 2 dev kits out to more studios, especially the smaller ones. This was an embarrassingly bad show for a new system and I'm starting to seriously question this idiot Furukawa's leadership abilities. He's made a lot of dumb decisions and is clearly listening to the wrong people inside his company.
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
Laziness and stupidity. SquareEnix really is one of the worst companies out there today. Though it's equally frustrating that those running Nintendo have made it so there aren't more choices than a 64 GB card or the Key card.
Re: Shantae's Long Lost GBA Sequel 'Risky Revolution' Gets Switch Release Date
@LikelySatan
Yeah, back in the 16-bit days I was a Genesis guy so I'll always have a soft spot for that series. Part of what made me go with Sega at that time. I know they didn't get the best feed back but I also enjoyed the Shinobi PS2 game as well as the Nightshade spinoff.
Re: Shantae's Long Lost GBA Sequel 'Risky Revolution' Gets Switch Release Date
I own all the other Shantae games on Switch so I'll definitely get this one. Would like to buy it on a game card, but, just like with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, I don't really feel like waiting either and it usually takes a month or two before Limited Run gets games out to people.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
Continuing Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2. On the PS5 side, I may start Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, but DK is taking up most of the free time I have for gaming at the moment.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Bananza?
I'm not too far along yet but from what I've played, 10/10 from a fun factor standpoint. Exploring the world is fun, the destruction element seems cool and I've enjoyed the couple boss battles. Also think the story, minimal as it is, could end up being pretty interesting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th July)
Donkey Kong Bananza. Been looking forward to this one since the announcement of it. Still very early on but having a lot of fun with it so far.
Re: Random: Final Fantasy 14 Director Thinks "Aspiring" Game Devs Should Play Echoes Of Wisdom
My favorite new Zelda game of the Switch era. I can appreciate what Nintendo did with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but it's not the approach I prefer for this series.
Re: Poll: How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
30+ hours so far. Mostly play single player, I love the free roam mode but also play a lot of Grand Prix and Knockout Tour. It may not be quite as good as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe but I still enjoy this game a lot. Look forward to seeing how it expands in the future.
Re: 'Full Metal Schoolgirl' Announced For Switch 2, And It Looks Utterly Bonkers
Yeah... This kind of game is right up my alley.
Re: Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase Promises Plenty Of Switch News Later This Week
Would be awesome to get a Ridge Racer 8 announcement.
Re: Of Course Mario Kart World Is Being Review Bombed
While I don't take to websites like metacritic or opencritic and 'review' games myself, I can understand people using it to show dissatisfaction with something as it's one of the only ways they can. In this case, Nintendo made a stupid update that it had to know would tick people off (it's their game, no way the devs didn't see how people were playing it online). I mostly play offline and I'm not bothered by the intermissions. Still a fun game, imo, though I do prefer the old structure of 3-lap races around a specific track.
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
I've enjoyed Mario Kart World quite a bit, however, eventhough it's a re-release and I try to stay away from those as a 'Game of the Year' pick, it has to be Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. I never played the game on Wii U but I can see why a lot of people I talk gaming with have it as one of their favorite games of all-time. 70+ hours in and still not even done with chapter 7. Love everything about the game, even the story, which many believe is its weakest element.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
Switch 2 - Mario Kart World, Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, Cyberpunk 2077
PS5 - Stellar Blade, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ninja Gaiden II Black, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Re: Street Fighter 6's First Season 3 Character Arrives This August
I'll buy the swimsuits for Cammy and Chun-Li.
@IronMan30
Nope. Part of the next season pass, which is somewhat annoying because I feel like Sagat is one of those characters (along with the rest of the original SF II cast) who should always be on the starting roster of a new SF game, but it is what it is. At least Capcom isn't filling up this game with nonsensical guest characters the way others in the genre do these days. It's just Terry and Mai, and they don't feel too out place given the history between Capcom and SNK.
Re: Opinion: I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2
It's one of my least favorite Nintendo consoles (not that it was bad, though) with only the Wii U and Virtual Boy behind it, but the GC does hold some great memories for me. I was a senior in high school and while I had several consoles in the past to call my own, the GC is the first one I ever pre-ordered and bought on launch day. Remember getting out of work and heading over to the mall where I picked up the system, All-Star Baseball 2002 (was and still am a big sports fan) and a memory card.
I also spent tons of time reading through magazines, main ones being Nintendo Power and EGM at the time, getting the latest news on any games I could. Smash Bros. Melee was the next game I got, a Christmas present from my sisters, followed not long after by 007 Agent Under Fire, Eternal Darkness and Resident Evil remake. All those were awesome games, but the main event, and still my all-time favorite game from that era, is Metroid Prime 1. The fact the series was back after so many years had me hyped but that the game delivered and then some made it even better. There were plenty of other games I enjoyed, Soul Calibur 2 and F-Zero GX both near the top of the list, and revisiting those on Switch 2 has been a lot of fun. Still hold up extremely well.