The cadence of games for Switch 2 is very similar to Switch 1, from a first-party perspective. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo dips further into the back catalog with old GBA/DS games being reworked for NS2 later in the console's life cycle.
As for what I'm getting. Probably MP4 as I have a voucher and a way to get a gift card that will make the price I pay $55, vice $70, which is good. Kirby Air Riders is happening, but probably not at launch depending on what happens in politics the next few weeks (I work for the USG, look at the news for more information on the state of the U.S. Government right now, so I'm a pawn in a bigger game like I was when I served in the military). Mario Tennis is likely a get for me, as well. I skipped some big games on NS1 though, and I do plan on getting those before vouchers go away so I'm set as far as NS1/2 games go.
Driving around in free roam is enough evidence the soundtrack is substantial. Anyone who's played the game already knows it likely is easier said than done to add it right away but it will happen.
Methinks the audience is wanting to play MH on a handheld console. I think there is a new one on the market that launched this past June that would be a great place for the next entry.
Again, I will continue to point this out, a small studio publishes a full physical game on Switch 2 yet the bigger ones refuse to do it. There is no excuse unless the file size is bigger than what a cart would be.
Hard to say when they announce it, but I could see the Halo remake coming to Switch 2. Indiana Jones and Fallout 4 are coming, so it seems like it is only a matter of time before we hear about it.
@Maxz try around the time Sega dropped out of the hardware biz. Though the argument was less about console power and more about how poorly they sold.
I really enjoyed the other Hyrule Warriors games (though I got AOC at a massive discount because of a glitch, this will be an easier sell to my wife because she loved TotK), so I'm buying this.
@ElRoberico true. Though I played the original and liked it well enough but didn't really expect another entry. Maybe in another 20 years, Nintendo will make another game.
The worst kept secret in gaming is true! Tbh, that trailer was hype. I liked AC Origins and this one looks pretty nice. Given the publisher, I'll wait for a sale (like Outlaws).
First Fallout on Switch that isn't a mobile port. I'll buy this, for sure.
Note that this would be a double-dip for me. I never bought the DLC for Fallout 4 on Xbox and I feel justified buying this version because it's "play anywhere" on Switch 2.
Tbh, I've had a really good time with Legends ZA. The battle system is great and the story is solid.
@roy130390 it is unfortunate the takeaway when something doesn't sell is normally, "People don't want this!" And companies stop making them, but you're right. It won't be "Hey, let's improve on this!"
I have yet to buy Galaxy 2 (I played Galaxy on 3D Stars via Switch 2 in handheld mode and it was better than people say it is, so I'll stick with that one) but I can imagine it's still basically worth $40 since that's how much Metroid Prime Remastered costs and that's a lower tier (to Nintendo, not me) franchise.
Switch 2 was also the top seller in September, so good for Nintendo.
As others have said, it's possible Atlus makes a new version of this, but I will get a version of it some time down the line.
It's also a little funny the reviewer concedes 30 FPS is fine for this game but they want it to be 60 because reasons. I'm not excusing Sega, but maybe the frame rate "issues" are a little overblown.
That's pretty sad he felt any regret. I guess it goes to show you that no matter what you do in life, you'll probably feel as though you could've done more (tbh, that can be a good way to remind you to go easier on yourself).
In any case, R.I.P. His games were immense contributions to the medium.
@BTB20 I'm trolling with that because NL said it was "borderline unplayable," in their review. But if I said it's borderline playable, that doesn't really change the meaning.
@Bats1234 that was my expectation. On a related note, if NL is giving it a 7...it's probably very good for people that won't care as much about the setting.
Seems weird they didn't release these to begin with. But now in the west we can finally say that FFVII is on a cartridge. Though that's been true for a while...
As I said before, this is not unprecedented. The only part about it that is is Nintendo didn't charge people to watch this at first, whereas they did for the old Wii U shorts.
Nice. I'm probably getting Legends ZA for the console, but I've been focusing on playing my massive Switch 1 backlog on the console. Right now I'm on XCX DE and haven't bought any of the other Switch 2 editions of newer games I've wanted, like Hades. Helps that I haven't started playing the first game in that case, though. Lol
I will say there is a precedent for random Pikmin shorts. Nintendo made some for Wii U, I was one of the three people to actually pay for them. It's something I would regret if they weren't absolute cinema.
The demo looked good to me and is fun. I've been playing the original on Xbox Series X, so I do have a frame of reference for how this might look on other consoles.
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Re: Nintendo States Its Intention To Acquire More Development Teams
@GrailUK I mean, Sony has already developed games for Switch so Switch 2 isn't a stretch.
Re: Nintendo Releases A Storefront App For Android And iOS
I downloaded it right away. Now I can also check my play time on Wii U, again.
Re: Talking Point: Smashing Switch 2 Numbers Prove Nintendo's Strategy Is Super Effective
Given they didn't mess with the formula too much and this is what people wanted, I figured Switch 2 would sell well.
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
But the internet said Switch 2 was dead on arrival. What gives?!
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - A Stunning Slice Of Musou, Worthy Of The Zelda Canon
Nice! I will get this down the line but it sounds like I won't regret it.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
The cadence of games for Switch 2 is very similar to Switch 1, from a first-party perspective. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo dips further into the back catalog with old GBA/DS games being reworked for NS2 later in the console's life cycle.
As for what I'm getting. Probably MP4 as I have a voucher and a way to get a gift card that will make the price I pay $55, vice $70, which is good. Kirby Air Riders is happening, but probably not at launch depending on what happens in politics the next few weeks (I work for the USG, look at the news for more information on the state of the U.S. Government right now, so I'm a pawn in a bigger game like I was when I served in the military). Mario Tennis is likely a get for me, as well. I skipped some big games on NS1 though, and I do plan on getting those before vouchers go away so I'm set as far as NS1/2 games go.
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
@westman98 I came here to say the same thing about the DK commentary. It's selling pretty well, imo.
Re: Persona 5 Series Sales Just Won't Slow Down As Games Soar Past 13 Million
Idk why referring to one entry in a series as a series is just so weird to me even if I understand what it means. But it still sounds bizarre to me.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
Already pre-ordered the digital upgrade.
Re: Everything Included In The Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & Free 3.0 Update
Given the price of the update, I'm not surprised it's relatively little. The free update is massive, however.
Re: Nintendo On Why The Mario Kart World Album Isn't Available For Nintendo Music
Driving around in free roam is enough evidence the soundtrack is substantial. Anyone who's played the game already knows it likely is easier said than done to add it right away but it will happen.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting Collabs With Lego, Splatoon, And Zelda
Well, this game was already pretty content-rich, but now it's going to be really stacked.
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
Welp, getting this for sure. Now it's time to start my island again because it takes a lot of time...
Seems like this will also bring a lot of others back into the game. Should be fun to play online with friends. Especially on NS2.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
I won't get it at launch, but I'll get it.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Hit The Brakes So Hard Last Quarter, Even 'Rise' Outsold It
Methinks the audience is wanting to play MH on a handheld console. I think there is a new one on the market that launched this past June that would be a great place for the next entry.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
Again, I will continue to point this out, a small studio publishes a full physical game on Switch 2 yet the bigger ones refuse to do it. There is no excuse unless the file size is bigger than what a cart would be.
Re: Microsoft On Its Gaming Business Going Forward: "We Want To Be Everywhere"
Nadella has already said this before and based on their more recent moves, it sounds like he means it.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
@Truegamer79 I haven't had any issues on Switch 2.
Re: 'Art Of Rally' Dev's Gorgeous Off-Road Follow-Up Drives Onto Switch 2 Next Year
I missed the first game, but I won't pass this up.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Scored US' Biggest Physical Game Launch Since TOTK
This is impossible, every Youtuber insisted this game would fail miserably!
Re: Xbox Reiterates Its Support For Switch 2
Hard to say when they announce it, but I could see the Halo remake coming to Switch 2. Indiana Jones and Fallout 4 are coming, so it seems like it is only a matter of time before we hear about it.
@Maxz try around the time Sega dropped out of the hardware biz. Though the argument was less about console power and more about how poorly they sold.
Re: EA Is Diving Headfirst Into Generative AI With New Partnership
Yay, let's relieve people of the burden of checks notes creative tasks. Wait, no, that can't be right.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Trailer Sets Up The Imprisoning War
I really enjoyed the other Hyrule Warriors games (though I got AOC at a massive discount because of a glitch, this will be an easier sell to my wife because she loved TotK), so I'm buying this.
Re: Sakurai Has No Plans For Kirby Air Riders DLC: "Everything Is Here"
@ElRoberico true. Though I played the original and liked it well enough but didn't really expect another entry. Maybe in another 20 years, Nintendo will make another game.
Re: Sakurai Has No Plans For Kirby Air Riders DLC: "Everything Is Here"
He also made it clear that he doesn't want this to be a series. Which...may not matter long term but it's wild he just came out and said that.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sold 5.8 Million Copies Globally In Its First Week
Good numbers for a great game with weird discourse.
Re: It's Official, Assassin's Creed Shadows Comes To Switch 2 In December With Cross-Progression
The worst kept secret in gaming is true! Tbh, that trailer was hype. I liked AC Origins and this one looks pretty nice. Given the publisher, I'll wait for a sale (like Outlaws).
Re: Nightdive's Excellent 'System Shock' Remake Is Getting A Switch 1 & 2 Port
This is apparently a legendary PC game. It sounds like the studio is working hard to make the NS2 version great so I'll support that.
Re: Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Brings The Apocalypse To Switch 2 In 2026
First Fallout on Switch that isn't a mobile port. I'll buy this, for sure.
Note that this would be a double-dip for me. I never bought the DLC for Fallout 4 on Xbox and I feel justified buying this version because it's "play anywhere" on Switch 2.
Re: Elden Ring Delayed On Switch 2 "To Allow Time For Performance Adjustments"
Expected since no release date was given. I saw footage of it and it seemed pretty good but I guess Fromsoft was not happy with the general feedback.
Re: Japanese Charts: Surprise, Surprise, Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leaves The Competition In The Dust
But Switch 2 is supposed to fail...nooooooooo!!!!
Tbh, I've had a really good time with Legends ZA. The battle system is great and the story is solid.
@roy130390 it is unfortunate the takeaway when something doesn't sell is normally, "People don't want this!" And companies stop making them, but you're right. It won't be "Hey, let's improve on this!"
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
I have yet to buy Galaxy 2 (I played Galaxy on 3D Stars via Switch 2 in handheld mode and it was better than people say it is, so I'll stick with that one) but I can imagine it's still basically worth $40 since that's how much Metroid Prime Remastered costs and that's a lower tier (to Nintendo, not me) franchise.
Switch 2 was also the top seller in September, so good for Nintendo.
Re: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Switch And Switch 2 Docked Performance Revealed, Mouse Mode Confirmed
Sounds good. I'll wait for reviews but if I remember correctly, the 3DS games were received relatively well.
Re: Review: Persona 3 Reload (Switch 2) - A Great Remake, But Still Not Definitive
As others have said, it's possible Atlus makes a new version of this, but I will get a version of it some time down the line.
It's also a little funny the reviewer concedes 30 FPS is fine for this game but they want it to be 60 because reasons. I'm not excusing Sega, but maybe the frame rate "issues" are a little overblown.
Re: Feature: "We Have Absolutely No Intention Of Neglecting Her" - Persona 3 Reload Devs On FeMC And Porting To Switch 2
@tseliot nope, never played it. Bought it a while back, but threw it in my backlog.
Re: Feature: "We Have Absolutely No Intention Of Neglecting Her" - Persona 3 Reload Devs On FeMC And Porting To Switch 2
I plan on playing P5R before I get this, by that time it should be on discount. Regardless, this game seems interesting.
Re: Poll: Which Starter Pokémon Did You Choose In Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
Tepig, of course.
Re: Team Ninja Founder And Industry Veteran Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
That's pretty sad he felt any regret. I guess it goes to show you that no matter what you do in life, you'll probably feel as though you could've done more (tbh, that can be a good way to remind you to go easier on yourself).
In any case, R.I.P. His games were immense contributions to the medium.
Re: Switch 2's First Warhammer 40,000 Game Isn't The One You Might Expect
I can play Space Marine 2 on Xbox or PC, but I'd honestly rather play it on NS2. This is still decent news as the game is apparently very good.
Re: ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition Lands Switch 2 Update With Evolved Frame Rate And Resolution
@BTB20 I'm trolling with that because NL said it was "borderline unplayable," in their review. But if I said it's borderline playable, that doesn't really change the meaning.
Re: ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition Lands Switch 2 Update With Evolved Frame Rate And Resolution
Let's hope it's finally "playable."
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
@Bats1234 that was my expectation. On a related note, if NL is giving it a 7...it's probably very good for people that won't care as much about the setting.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
I had a blast with Violet and I feel like I'll be towards the 9 or 10 end of the spectrum with ZA.
Re: Level-5 Announces Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Broadcast: "Join Us As We Share The Latest Updates"
So what are the odds they delay this game again?
Re: Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered And IX Physical Releases Confirmed For North America
Seems weird they didn't release these to begin with. But now in the west we can finally say that FFVII is on a cartridge. Though that's been true for a while...
Re: Devolver's Awesome New Skating Game Lands On Switch 2 This December
I hope this turns out well because it looks really fun.
Re: Sorry, Nintendo's Recent Pikmin Videos Aren't Hinting At Something More
As I said before, this is not unprecedented. The only part about it that is is Nintendo didn't charge people to watch this at first, whereas they did for the old Wii U shorts.
Tbf, this was a good short.
Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
Nice. I'm probably getting Legends ZA for the console, but I've been focusing on playing my massive Switch 1 backlog on the console. Right now I'm on XCX DE and haven't bought any of the other Switch 2 editions of newer games I've wanted, like Hades. Helps that I haven't started playing the first game in that case, though. Lol
Re: Nintendo Updates Animated Short Film 'Close To You' With Some Familiar Faces
I will say there is a precedent for random Pikmin shorts. Nintendo made some for Wii U, I was one of the three people to actually pay for them. It's something I would regret if they weren't absolute cinema.
Re: Review: Little Nightmares III (Switch 2) - A Missed Opportunity For Couch Co-op That Plays It A Little Too Safe
The demo looked good to me and is fun. I've been playing the original on Xbox Series X, so I do have a frame of reference for how this might look on other consoles.