@Olliemar28 Folks doing what they please with their money is perfectly fine, indeed - what is NOT fine as @FredBiletnikoff also said is spreading misinformation about Game-Key Cards and so making those who could be interested in them to various extents not get them at all just because they don't know how they actually work (that's exactly what would've happened had I not said anything in occasion of the previous GKC article last week)...
@larryisaman That's the price for transparency unfortunately - I also remember all the games released with barely anything on cart like the first Metal Gear Collection by Konami, the digital-only releases like Capcom games here in Europe, Sega asking Limited Run to publish games in their stead, Yakuza Kiwami and so on...
Once more I'll copy and paste the FACTS about Game-Key Cards:
they aren't tied to a single account so you can play them regardless of access to that (unlike digital games) - related to that, you can share and/or resell them without any limitations;
they aren't tied to the eShop so if that eventually shuts down like the 3DS and WiiU ones you should still be able to download them (unlike Code-in-a-Box although it has to be said that even that is better than exclusively digital since it allows you to get games even after they're delisted as Gavin did in the case of Cruis'n Blast for example);
they are tied to the servers, but as long as you have activated them the first time and someone locally has the game downloaded on their system you can install the game from them by using the Match Version With Local Users function just like you could for updates on Switch in case the servers ever shut down (reminder that not even the Wii ones have yet).
GKC are objectively better than digital when it comes to all those aspects - regardless of personal preferences, the misinformation has to stop so that people can make informed purchases and even more so when other platforms already are or are becoming EXCLUSIVELY digital (ironically despite discs costing way less than cartridges)...
As usual being Italian my pronunciations have always been more similar to the Japanese ones (apart from cases like Epona arguably, but even then at most it would be a difference in accent/stress) - I'll gladly stick to those considering that and to avoid the chaos that are English pronunciations!
@HammerGalladeBro As I mentioned last time this topic came up, in the '90s so not long after Tetris the Capcom Versus series started which are for sure crossovers/collaborations and yet they were and still are beloved as shown by both critical and fan reactions to the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection - while I'd also say Fortnite/the Marvel Cinematic Universe etc. contributed to this kind of reaction, at the same time I can't help but feel that in the past people just had fun with cameos/references/crossovers/collaborations in games they were interested in instead of being overly critical of such things in general (or better, opinions on the internet because let's not forget how successful Fortnite still is so the mostly silent majority clearly likes it)...
Europe/Japan for sure as it shows not only some sports like the North America box art, but also Wuhu Island - even more important considering that exploring it is one of the sports (and also personally as it's a favorite of mine)!
Love to see Sparking Zero still getting all these updates also on Switch 1 and 2, no matter if later compared to other platforms (would be great if also including cross-play, but even more so in that case I expect it to come later if it happens in the first place) - looking forward to playing more of it myself at some point even more than I was considering these additions!
Love to see even more Sonic characters included, wish we saw more of them playable also in Sonic games themselves - considering this I'm even more interested in giving Sonic Pico Park a try at some point (and also the other games in the series, but of course it doesn't depend exclusively on me being co-op only as far as I know)!
Glad this is back in stock for those interested in it - I still think it's cute so I wouldn't mind getting it myself (assuming it's available also here in Italy without importing), but it's definitely not a priority and even less so during this period so busy with game releases!
Yep, that moment of trailers shown in the thumbnail immediately came to mind speaking of horror elements present to an extent in Pragmata - glad they didn't make it as horror focused (but still spooky and eerie more similar to Metroid as mentioned by the other comment) not only of course personally considering my preference but yeah, also to further distinguish it from Resident Evil... so looking forward to finally playing this game myself when I can!
Thanks for the review, even more interested in giving this and its sequel a try at some point (the Nemesis system piqued my interest when I got to hear about it for the first time and by the way, this is exactly why it shouldn't be possible to patent game mechanics, period) - so glad they're finally also on Switch 2 even as is although fingers crossed Aspyr will further improve them through updates like they usually do!
Would've been weird to not include Metal Sonic and even more so considering the whole android matter - anyway, happy for those playing Fortnite (wouldn't mind playing it again from time to time if my friends want to at some point, even better if we end up doing so before the Sonic season finishes)!
Man do I hope we'll eventually get more Tekken as in the games themselves including more recent ones on Switch 2 - anyway, great to see Reina coming to City of the Wolves, yet another reason for me to look forward to it (will get the physical version of course assuming it will be available also here in Italy)!
Yet another overall great Switch 2 port by Capcom, love to see it - looking forward to trying Dragon's Dogma 2 myself even more than I was when I can (most likely as my first game in the series instead of starting with the original, but we'll see)!
@kid_keo Glad to hear your daughter and wife are feeling better (between one thing and another I didn't comment about that last time) - hope you and your family have fun celebrating those birthdays and in your case also playing whatever games you manage to squeeze in, too!
Tonight I'm seeing my friends, not sure what we'll play. Apart from that, I'll continue with my schedule:
Fitness Boxing (3, did a workout);
Ring Fit Adventure (did 2 missions of World 14);
Freedom Planet 2 (did 1 stage as Milla);
Xenoblade Chronicles X (did a normal mission; 8/?? Chapters, 29/?? Affinity, 86/?? Normal, 102/?? Basic Missions and 70/?? Heart-to-Hearts - Mira 39.40% - 124/204 Story, 64/315 Combat and 90/222 World Achievements);
Guardians of Azuma (did some bonding quests; all Main, 241/?? Bonding and 2/?? Azuma Quests - 112/?? Bestiary - all Kamiwaza, 32/36 Quests, 5/6 Battles, 2/16 Bonds and 6/8 Everyday Life Seals);
Fantasy Life i (did a request, many Life quests and so ranked up the Hunter Life; all Chapters - Lives 5 Hero and 9 Master Rank - 111 Personal Requests - all Strangelings and Characters, 118/148 Monsters, 108/138 Resources);
Mario Kart World (did a Knockout Tour; Mirror Three Stars all GPs, 7 KT - 26 Panels, 64 Switches and 15 Medallions in Free Roam - all Vehicles, 123 Characters and 310 Stickers);
Street Fighter 6 (did a sidequest in World Tour; World Tour 13 Chapters and 40 Sidequests);
Yakuza 0 (continued the business - also did 3 substories; all Chapters - 50.53% Completion, 45/79 Adventure, 45/84 Battle, 58/99 Business, 14/27 Substories, 27/85 Minigames);
Bananza (continued Emerald Rush; base game completed - all Fossils and Banandium Gems including extras, 113/117 Discs - VoidCo 20 Rewards);
Age of Imprisonment (did 2 aside quests - also did some quests; all Chapters and Battles, 154 Aside Quests and 342 Quests);
Persona 3 Reload (up to 8/3 included; Max Courage and Charm, 4 Academics - 1 Max Rank, 1 Rank 9, 2 Rank 8, 1 Rank 6, 3 Rank 5, 3 Rank 4, 2 Rank 3, 2 Rank 2, 2 Rank 1 Social Links - 24% Compendium - 40 Elizabeth's Requests);
Trails in the Sky 1st (started Chapter 3, revisiting places; Prologue and 2 Chapters - Junior Rank 4 0/50, 32/?? Requests - Rewards 68/??, Achievements 9/43);
Tennis Fever (completed All Trials and so the game; all Medals and Unlockables);
Pokopia (continued the 1st DLC area; game finished - Pokédex 119, 7 Events and 8 Basin, Habitats 74, 7 Events and 9 Basin);
Tomodachi (on my own; Catalog 8702/9814, all Quirks and Goods);
Mysterious Book (started Chapter 10; 9 Chapters and 56 Levels finished - 1282 Stars, 226 Flowers, 45 Tools);
Legends Z-A (did 1 main, 3 side missions and a request; 14 Main and 39 Side Missions - Rank E - Pokédex 63 Caught, 127 Seen - Research Level 14, 44 Requests);
NS2 Star Fox (continued Challenge Mode and will play it on stream this Sunday; Holoviewer 45/73, Avatar 20/25, Accessories 13/18 - Campaign all Routes and Normal Medals - Challenge 4 Normal);
Love to see all these additions coming to Crossworlds, both free and paid - again, have been playing it since launch mostly on stream and enjoying it a lot (I don't get all this hate for crossovers, personally I've been loving them ever since Tetris on NES)!
Funnily enough I got stuck right before this temple when I played Ocarina as a kid due to the Hookshot requirement, but when I eventually got to see it (and much later play it myself thanks to the 3DS remake) I overall loved it - the little we've seen of it in the trailer including of course the iconic twisting corridors looked great, can't wait to check out the rest!
@Broosh Yeah, that's exactly one of the exceptions I was referring to, it's a bummer and also weird that Pac Man World 2 Re-Pac didn't get an upgrade at all - that said, credit where credit is due as in the case of other companies like the already mentioned Sega and Square Enix the upgrades are the exception unfortunately!
Not surprising at all that there's nothing to announce for now and especially on Nintendo's side - that said, would love to see GTA 6 eventually come to Switch 2 for those interested in it (not me included while Red Dead Redemption II would definitely appeal more to me based on what I've seen and heard of it, fingers crossed for that as well)!
My copy of Kingdom Hearts arrived earlier today (I've tested it and yes, as expected it's still 3 apps that you can download separately), preordered Minecraft for free, getting digital copies of Ratatan and Witch’s Bakery since I've supported them on Kickstarter, will eventually get Order Of The Sinking Star - voting for the games up to here in the poll -, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Titans of the Tide (waiting to see the differences between the Switch 1 and 2 version, though) for sure and that should be it!
@Broosh You're not the first one here on Nintendo Life bringing up Bandai Namco when it comes to lacks of updates and I'm so confused, while there are a couple of exceptions most of their games have Switch 2 upgrades although usually in the form of updates to the Switch versions when played on the former system - Shadow Labyrinth (this straight up got a Switch 2 Edition), Sparking Zero, Time Stranger and to a lesser extent Once Upon a Katamari as @nukatha has already mentioned...
So glad this is available as an upgrade and of course even better that it's free, absolutely getting it myself then (assuming it applies also to physical, but it seems like it based on what's said on the site) - looking forward to playing It Takes Two myself at some point even more than I was, have only watched others playing it so far!
Yeah, can't think of a more fitting way to end the DLC - looking forward to finally playing Dave The Diver in general myself when I can (eventually got a physical copy of it, maybe when the Switch 2 Edition came out so I'm ready to dive into it at some point)!
Nice to see Island Adventure getting a trial, hope those playing it this way have fun - even if it were available also here in Europe I wouldn't do so myself as I already have the full release even though I haven't played it yet (quite looking forward to doing so when I can after what I've seen and heard about it including articles and comments here on Nintendo Life)!
Lovely to see indeed, even happier for them that they got to work on these games - absolutely looking forward to Revelation after having finally played Remake and Rebirth when I can (of course I'll play them with the Japanese voices myself, but I'll most certainly hear the English ones again in other occasions)!
Glad there will be at least some more of these products at launch thanks to this, good luck to those going for any them - have only preordered the game so far, but if I can ever find the Pro Controller here in Italy I'd consider that, too (and also the ocarina as in the actual instrument whenever it comes out)!
Wouldn't be surprised if this were confirmed, Pokémon is the perfect series for such a product and there's also the Super Mario precedent as already mentioned by the article - if they do come out good luck to those going for these (potentially me included, but we'll see)!
Definitely curious to at least see and hear more about this, potentially even watching it - that said, more interested in finally playing the game myself when I can (got a Switch 2 physical copy at launch so it's exclusively a matter of time)!
Good to have further confirmation of this, looking forward to more information and then the update itself whenever they're ready - considering this I'm even more excited to play Witcher 3 Remastered at some point (waiting to see if we get a physical release of the Switch 2 version, my guess is that it could happen when Songs of the Past comes out)!
@SillyG Just because I unfortunately have no way to confirm if that's the case or not and wanted to be sure that you got to see my reply (yeah, I've never ignored/blocked anybody either, I'd do so only if someone started harassing me although in the few occasions that unfortunately happened they unsurprisingly got banned before I did so) - anyway, you're welcome!
@KociolekDoSyta So Tomodachi Life suddenly doesn't have a physical release either as @jsty3105 has already pointed out?
In addition, "packaged software" is the term used for physical releases by Nintendo also in the Japanese Directs in contrast with "download software", i.e. digital ones (パッケージ版 and ダウンロード版 respectively)...
@KociolekDoSyta It literally says "Downloadable versions of packaged software" and shows as examples of those:
Pokopia which has a Game-Key Card physical release;
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream which has a regular physical release.
Pokopia is not shown as an example for the other category of digital sales which includes "Download-only software, add-on content, and Nintendo Switch Online, etc." with FireRed & LeafGreen and so on as examples - based on those FACTS clearly Nintendo consider Game-Key Cards as "packaged software" and not getting those only increases the percentages of digital in general and in particular of the former category which is the one in straight opposition to physical (Capcom counts GKC as digital sales but they're not the ones producing cartridges, Nintendo are and so that's the data which matters for the sake of physical continuing on Nintendo systems)...
@KociolekDoSyta Please look at Nintendo's financial results again, Pokopia is shown as one of the examples of "Downloadable versions of packaged software" along with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream so @jsty3105 isn't lying at all when it comes to Nintendo themselves...
Nice to see such a crossover happen and even more so since it's a free update - happy for those playing Astral Ascent and yet another reason along with the Switch 2 Edition already mentioned here in the comments for me to give it a try at some point (fingers crossed Clair Obscur itself eventually comes to Switch 2)!
So cute, absolutely looking forward to it whenever I play Two Point Museum myself - good reminder to play Little Kitty, Big City as well when I can (definitely wouldn't say no to a Switch 2 upgrade for that)!
Would people prefer to see digital rise and so increase the chances of EXCLUSIVELY digital like it already is or is becoming on other platforms?
Personally, I definitely wouldn't and so man am I glad that the mostly silent majority still buy physical releases including Game-Key Cards (not just based on this data, also according to the UK charts, Japanese ones and in the latter case we even have straight up unit sales etc.)... other than gladly taking them over digital myself most of the time to still have fully or partially the many benefits they share with other physical releases!
Bet many already have Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and so just got the upgrade pack like I did - considering that it's nice to still see the new physical release in the top 10 of the Japanese charts! Also personally happy for Ace Combat 8 debuting on top (fingers crossed it eventually comes also to Switch 2), Dynasty Warriors 3 debuting in 2nd and 6th, Groove in 3rd, Fortune's Weave in 4th, Minecraft Dungeons II debuting in 5th, Raiders in 9th, Tomodachi Life in 10th and of course Switch 2 on top of the hardware charts and selling that much as usual!
More additional info in this overview trailer than I expected, nice - between them addressing the customisation issue present in the previous game as already mentioned by the article, Wuhu Island and its exploration back, Island Crown etc. I'm so looking forward to this game, in fact I'm starting it as soon as my copy arrives (luckily completed Tennis Fever, will keep that slot in my gaming schedule open for this other than of course occasionally playing it also on stream)!
Huh, so Doctor Doom actually is one of the additional playable characters, interesting - seriously doubt I'll be able to do so when it comes out next month, but I'm definitely interested in checking out this DLC and finally Cosmic Invasion in general when I can!
Glad to hear those mentioned here really enjoyed the expansion - so glad the game is coming also to Switch 2 in occasion of that, definitely giving it a try myself when I can (and at the very least getting it sooner rather than later to have it ready for that and even more so support Capcom)!
@Pillowpants Complete game with DLC and of course also updates up to now, in the review it's mentioned (maybe not as explicitly as I'm doing now, but still) when it says "Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen not only marks the game's debut on a Nintendo platform with a whole new expansion added, but it's the culmination of a series of updates to the original game Capcom has released throughout the summer".
Thanks for the review, so glad that this game is finally also on Switch 2 in occasion of the new expansion and an overall great port, luckily in a much better state than at launch on PS5 - definitely interested in giving it a try myself at some point (at least getting it sooner rather than later, haven't preordered it just because it became available on Italian Amazon later than other games along with these months being so busy with game releases as is)!
Not particularly interesting to me since it's just scores no matter if they're by Famitsū or whoever else - looking forward to the review here on Nintendo Life, round up etc. whenever they come, but I've already preordered a physical copy anyway (so glad the Switch version runs better on Switch 2 as is)!
As already mentioned here it wouldn't make sense to call it in a different way when there already are FireRed and LeafGreen and also to future-proof it for whenever they rerelease the remaining GBA mainline games - I'd say the datamine and footage are much more compelling clues and regardless, looking forward to Ruby & Sapphire (and hopefully also Emerald from the get-go) if they come to Switch at some point in the future!
Wonder if Switch 1 and/or 2 will get a rerelease of this kind as well - anyway, happy for those going for this game thanks to such versions, got a Switch physical copy myself, then the Switch 2 upgrade and eventually I'll buy the Year One DLC (waiting to see if it gets discounted now that Year Two is about to start)... have been playing and overall quite enjoying this game on my channel so in general I'd recommend it!
Glad you got to play Muramasa for this preview and thoroughly enjoyed it - I'm just waiting to know more about the differences between the Switch 1 and 2 versions etc. to choose which one to go for, but I'm absolutely getting this as I unfortunately missed the original back in the day and have been wanting to play it ever since, so glad it's finally coming to modern platforms and better than ever (fingers crossed Dragon's Crown eventually comes, too)!
Glad this got a "upgrade" at least for those who have Minecraft digitally (although for a limited time and of course it would've been better if it had been available also for those who have it physically, but I count my blessings considering the lack of even just that when it comes to other companies), preordering it immediately - looking forward to finally giving Minecraft a try myself at some point after the release of this version!
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Re: Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media
@Olliemar28 Folks doing what they please with their money is perfectly fine, indeed - what is NOT fine as @FredBiletnikoff also said is spreading misinformation about Game-Key Cards and so making those who could be interested in them to various extents not get them at all just because they don't know how they actually work (that's exactly what would've happened had I not said anything in occasion of the previous GKC article last week)...
Re: Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media
@larryisaman That's the price for transparency unfortunately - I also remember all the games released with barely anything on cart like the first Metal Gear Collection by Konami, the digital-only releases like Capcom games here in Europe, Sega asking Limited Run to publish games in their stead, Yakuza Kiwami and so on...
Re: Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media
Once more I'll copy and paste the FACTS about Game-Key Cards:
GKC are objectively better than digital when it comes to all those aspects - regardless of personal preferences, the misinformation has to stop so that people can make informed purchases and even more so when other platforms already are or are becoming EXCLUSIVELY digital (ironically despite discs costing way less than cartridges)...
Re: Feature: How Do You Pronounce These Words From Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
As usual being Italian my pronunciations have always been more similar to the Japanese ones (apart from cases like Epona arguably, but even then at most it would be a difference in accent/stress) - I'll gladly stick to those considering that and to avoid the chaos that are English pronunciations!
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year Two" Roadmap Revealed - Major Free Updates, New Collabs And Much More
@HammerGalladeBro As I mentioned last time this topic came up, in the '90s so not long after Tetris the Capcom Versus series started which are for sure crossovers/collaborations and yet they were and still are beloved as shown by both critical and fan reactions to the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection - while I'd also say Fortnite/the Marvel Cinematic Universe etc. contributed to this kind of reaction, at the same time I can't help but feel that in the past people just had fun with cameos/references/crossovers/collaborations in games they were interested in instead of being overly critical of such things in general (or better, opinions on the internet because let's not forget how successful Fortnite still is so the mostly silent majority clearly likes it)...
Re: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Wii Sports Resort
Europe/Japan for sure as it shows not only some sports like the North America box art, but also Wuhu Island - even more important considering that exploring it is one of the sports (and also personally as it's a favorite of mine)!
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Announces Cross-Play In New Road Map
Love to see Sparking Zero still getting all these updates also on Switch 1 and 2, no matter if later compared to other platforms (would be great if also including cross-play, but even more so in that case I expect it to come later if it happens in the first place) - looking forward to playing more of it myself at some point even more than I was considering these additions!
Re: Sonic Pico Park Brings Co-Op Action Puzzle Fun To Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
Love to see even more Sonic characters included, wish we saw more of them playable also in Sonic games themselves - considering this I'm even more interested in giving Sonic Pico Park a try at some point (and also the other games in the series, but of course it doesn't depend exclusively on me being co-op only as far as I know)!
Re: PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock
Glad this is back in stock for those interested in it - I still think it's cute so I wouldn't mind getting it myself (assuming it's available also here in Italy without importing), but it's definitely not a priority and even less so during this period so busy with game releases!
Re: At One Point, Capcom Was Going To Make Pragmata "A Little Bit More Horror Focused"
Yep, that moment of trailers shown in the thumbnail immediately came to mind speaking of horror elements present to an extent in Pragmata - glad they didn't make it as horror focused (but still spooky and eerie more similar to Metroid as mentioned by the other comment) not only of course personally considering my preference but yeah, also to further distinguish it from Resident Evil... so looking forward to finally playing this game myself when I can!
Re: Review: Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor Game Of The Year Edition (Switch 2) - The Nemesis System Is Still A Winner
Thanks for the review, even more interested in giving this and its sequel a try at some point (the Nemesis system piqued my interest when I got to hear about it for the first time and by the way, this is exactly why it shouldn't be possible to patent game mechanics, period) - so glad they're finally also on Switch 2 even as is although fingers crossed Aspyr will further improve them through updates like they usually do!
Re: Fortnite X Sonic Collab "To Be Continued"
Would've been weird to not include Metal Sonic and even more so considering the whole android matter - anyway, happy for those playing Fortnite (wouldn't mind playing it again from time to time if my friends want to at some point, even better if we end up doing so before the Sonic season finishes)!
Re: Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Announces Tekken Collab
Man do I hope we'll eventually get more Tekken as in the games themselves including more recent ones on Switch 2 - anyway, great to see Reina coming to City of the Wolves, yet another reason for me to look forward to it (will get the physical version of course assuming it will be available also here in Italy)!
Re: Video: Dragon's Dogma 2 Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)
Yet another overall great Switch 2 port by Capcom, love to see it - looking forward to trying Dragon's Dogma 2 myself even more than I was when I can (most likely as my first game in the series instead of starting with the original, but we'll see)!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th October)
@kid_keo Glad to hear your daughter and wife are feeling better (between one thing and another I didn't comment about that last time) - hope you and your family have fun celebrating those birthdays and in your case also playing whatever games you manage to squeeze in, too!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th October)
Tonight I'm seeing my friends, not sure what we'll play.
Apart from that, I'll continue with my schedule:
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year Two" Roadmap Revealed - Major Free Updates, New Collabs And Much More
Love to see all these additions coming to Crossworlds, both free and paid - again, have been playing it since launch mostly on stream and enjoying it a lot (I don't get all this hate for crossovers, personally I've been loving them ever since Tetris on NES)!
Re: Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #4 - Still An All-Timer
Funnily enough I got stuck right before this temple when I played Ocarina as a kid due to the Hookshot requirement, but when I eventually got to see it (and much later play it myself thanks to the 3DS remake) I overall loved it - the little we've seen of it in the trailer including of course the iconic twisting corridors looked great, can't wait to check out the rest!
Re: 'It Takes Two' Hops Onto Switch 2 Next Week, Marrying Visual Upgrades & Cross-Play
@Broosh Yeah, that's exactly one of the exceptions I was referring to, it's a bummer and also weird that Pac Man World 2 Re-Pac didn't get an upgrade at all - that said, credit where credit is due as in the case of other companies like the already mentioned Sega and Square Enix the upgrades are the exception unfortunately!
Re: Nintendo Of America's President Comments On The Possibility Of GTA 6 On Switch 2
Not surprising at all that there's nothing to announce for now and especially on Nintendo's side - that said, would love to see GTA 6 eventually come to Switch 2 for those interested in it (not me included while Red Dead Redemption II would definitely appeal more to me based on what I've seen and heard of it, fingers crossed for that as well)!
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th October (North America) - Plus 3 Discounted Games That Should Be On Your Radar
My copy of Kingdom Hearts arrived earlier today (I've tested it and yes, as expected it's still 3 apps that you can download separately), preordered Minecraft for free, getting digital copies of Ratatan and Witch’s Bakery since I've supported them on Kickstarter, will eventually get Order Of The Sinking Star - voting for the games up to here in the poll -, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Titans of the Tide (waiting to see the differences between the Switch 1 and 2 version, though) for sure and that should be it!
Re: 'It Takes Two' Hops Onto Switch 2 Next Week, Marrying Visual Upgrades & Cross-Play
@Broosh You're not the first one here on Nintendo Life bringing up Bandai Namco when it comes to lacks of updates and I'm so confused, while there are a couple of exceptions most of their games have Switch 2 upgrades although usually in the form of updates to the Switch versions when played on the former system - Shadow Labyrinth (this straight up got a Switch 2 Edition), Sparking Zero, Time Stranger and to a lesser extent Once Upon a Katamari as @nukatha has already mentioned...
Re: 'It Takes Two' Hops Onto Switch 2 Next Week, Marrying Visual Upgrades & Cross-Play
So glad this is available as an upgrade and of course even better that it's free, absolutely getting it myself then (assuming it applies also to physical, but it seems like it based on what's said on the site) - looking forward to playing It Takes Two myself at some point even more than I was, have only watched others playing it so far!
Re: Dave The Diver's Final DLC Is The Perfect Crossover
Yeah, can't think of a more fitting way to end the DLC - looking forward to finally playing Dave The Diver in general myself when I can (eventually got a physical copy of it, maybe when the Switch 2 Edition came out so I'm ready to dive into it at some point)!
Re: This Wonderful Animal Crossing-Like Is Now Free For Switch Online Members
Nice to see Island Adventure getting a trial, hope those playing it this way have fun - even if it were available also here in Europe I wouldn't do so myself as I already have the full release even though I haven't played it yet (quite looking forward to doing so when I can after what I've seen and heard about it including articles and comments here on Nintendo Life)!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Get Emotional In Last Recording Sessions
Lovely to see indeed, even happier for them that they got to work on these games - absolutely looking forward to Revelation after having finally played Remake and Rebirth when I can (of course I'll play them with the Japanese voices myself, but I'll most certainly hear the English ones again in other occasions)!
Re: Best Buy To Offer Additional Switch 2 Zelda Units In-Store At Midnight Launch
Glad there will be at least some more of these products at launch thanks to this, good luck to those going for any them - have only preordered the game so far, but if I can ever find the Pro Controller here in Italy I'd consider that, too (and also the ocarina as in the actual instrument whenever it comes out)!
Re: Rumour: Pokémon-Themed Mystery LEGO Bags Are Supposedly On The Way
Wouldn't be surprised if this were confirmed, Pokémon is the perfect series for such a product and there's also the Super Mario precedent as already mentioned by the article - if they do come out good luck to those going for these (potentially me included, but we'll see)!
Re: Wake Up, Samurai! Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Live-Action Movie
Definitely curious to at least see and hear more about this, potentially even watching it - that said, more interested in finally playing the game myself when I can (got a Switch 2 physical copy at launch so it's exclusively a matter of time)!
Re: Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Update To Improve "Image Clarity And Sharpness"
Good to have further confirmation of this, looking forward to more information and then the update itself whenever they're ready - considering this I'm even more excited to play Witcher 3 Remastered at some point (waiting to see if we get a physical release of the Switch 2 version, my guess is that it could happen when Songs of the Past comes out)!
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
@SillyG Just because I unfortunately have no way to confirm if that's the case or not and wanted to be sure that you got to see my reply (yeah, I've never ignored/blocked anybody either, I'd do so only if someone started harassing me although in the few occasions that unfortunately happened they unsurprisingly got banned before I did so) - anyway, you're welcome!
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
@SillyG I don't know if you can still see my comments or if you have ignored me so I ask @AussieMcBucket to copy and paste this whole comment so that you can see it - yes, you're indeed able to do that with GKC, here's the link to a video showing it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1uw5p1p/i_know_we_all_hate_game_key_cards_but_you_can/
Re: Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free
@PtM Ha ha, nice one!
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
@KociolekDoSyta So Tomodachi Life suddenly doesn't have a physical release either as @jsty3105 has already pointed out?
In addition, "packaged software" is the term used for physical releases by Nintendo also in the Japanese Directs in contrast with "download software", i.e. digital ones (パッケージ版 and ダウンロード版 respectively)...
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
@KociolekDoSyta It literally says "Downloadable versions of packaged software" and shows as examples of those:
Pokopia is not shown as an example for the other category of digital sales which includes "Download-only software, add-on content, and Nintendo Switch Online, etc." with FireRed & LeafGreen and so on as examples - based on those FACTS clearly Nintendo consider Game-Key Cards as "packaged software" and not getting those only increases the percentages of digital in general and in particular of the former category which is the one in straight opposition to physical (Capcom counts GKC as digital sales but they're not the ones producing cartridges, Nintendo are and so that's the data which matters for the sake of physical continuing on Nintendo systems)...
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
@KociolekDoSyta Please look at Nintendo's financial results again, Pokopia is shown as one of the examples of "Downloadable versions of packaged software" along with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream so @jsty3105 isn't lying at all when it comes to Nintendo themselves...
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Comes To Astral Ascent In New Crossover Update
Nice to see such a crossover happen and even more so since it's a free update - happy for those playing Astral Ascent and yet another reason along with the Switch 2 Edition already mentioned here in the comments for me to give it a try at some point (fingers crossed Clair Obscur itself eventually comes to Switch 2)!
Re: Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free
So cute, absolutely looking forward to it whenever I play Two Point Museum myself - good reminder to play Little Kitty, Big City as well when I can (definitely wouldn't say no to a Switch 2 upgrade for that)!
Re: Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
Would people prefer to see digital rise and so increase the chances of EXCLUSIVELY digital like it already is or is becoming on other platforms?
Personally, I definitely wouldn't and so man am I glad that the mostly silent majority still buy physical releases including Game-Key Cards (not just based on this data, also according to the UK charts, Japanese ones and in the latter case we even have straight up unit sales etc.)... other than gladly taking them over digital myself most of the time to still have fully or partially the many benefits they share with other physical releases!
Re: Japanese Charts: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Scrapes Into The Top 10 With 5,000+ Sales
Bet many already have Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and so just got the upgrade pack like I did - considering that it's nice to still see the new physical release in the top 10 of the Japanese charts!
Also personally happy for Ace Combat 8 debuting on top (fingers crossed it eventually comes also to Switch 2), Dynasty Warriors 3 debuting in 2nd and 6th, Groove in 3rd, Fortune's Weave in 4th, Minecraft Dungeons II debuting in 5th, Raiders in 9th, Tomodachi Life in 10th and of course Switch 2 on top of the hardware charts and selling that much as usual!
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Looks Like A Game Night Delight In New Overview Trailer
More additional info in this overview trailer than I expected, nice - between them addressing the customisation issue present in the previous game as already mentioned by the article, Wuhu Island and its exploration back, Island Crown etc. I'm so looking forward to this game, in fact I'm starting it as soon as my copy arrives (luckily completed Tennis Fever, will keep that slot in my gaming schedule open for this other than of course occasionally playing it also on stream)!
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion's New DLC Will Build The Hype For 'Doomsday' Next Month
Huh, so Doctor Doom actually is one of the additional playable characters, interesting - seriously doubt I'll be able to do so when it comes out next month, but I'm definitely interested in checking out this DLC and finally Cosmic Invasion in general when I can!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews For Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Are In
Glad to hear those mentioned here really enjoyed the expansion - so glad the game is coming also to Switch 2 in occasion of that, definitely giving it a try myself when I can (and at the very least getting it sooner rather than later to have it ready for that and even more so support Capcom)!
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) - An Action RPG Great Returns In Fine Form
@Pillowpants Complete game with DLC and of course also updates up to now, in the review it's mentioned (maybe not as explicitly as I'm doing now, but still) when it says "Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen not only marks the game's debut on a Nintendo platform with a whole new expansion added, but it's the culmination of a series of updates to the original game Capcom has released throughout the summer".
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) - An Action RPG Great Returns In Fine Form
Thanks for the review, so glad that this game is finally also on Switch 2 in occasion of the new expansion and an overall great port, luckily in a much better state than at launch on PS5 - definitely interested in giving it a try myself at some point (at least getting it sooner rather than later, haven't preordered it just because it became available on Italian Amazon later than other games along with these months being so busy with game releases as is)!
Re: The First Review For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is In
Not particularly interesting to me since it's just scores no matter if they're by Famitsū or whoever else - looking forward to the review here on Nintendo Life, round up etc. whenever they come, but I've already preordered a physical copy anyway (so glad the Switch version runs better on Switch 2 as is)!
Re: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Port Rumours Resurface Following Pokémon HOME's Latest Update
As already mentioned here it wouldn't make sense to call it in a different way when there already are FireRed and LeafGreen and also to future-proof it for whenever they rerelease the remaining GBA mainline games - I'd say the datamine and footage are much more compelling clues and regardless, looking forward to Ruby & Sapphire (and hopefully also Emerald from the get-go) if they come to Switch at some point in the future!
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online
Wonder if Switch 1 and/or 2 will get a rerelease of this kind as well - anyway, happy for those going for this game thanks to such versions, got a Switch physical copy myself, then the Switch 2 upgrade and eventually I'll buy the Year One DLC (waiting to see if it gets discounted now that Year Two is about to start)... have been playing and overall quite enjoying this game on my channel so in general I'd recommend it!
Re: Preview: 'Muramasa: Revenant Blades' Polishes Vanillaware's Gem To Shine Brighter Than Ever
Glad you got to play Muramasa for this preview and thoroughly enjoyed it - I'm just waiting to know more about the differences between the Switch 1 and 2 versions etc. to choose which one to go for, but I'm absolutely getting this as I unfortunately missed the original back in the day and have been wanting to play it ever since, so glad it's finally coming to modern platforms and better than ever (fingers crossed Dragon's Crown eventually comes, too)!
Re: Minecraft Switch 2 Pre-Orders Now Live, Free Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed As "Limited Time Offer"
Glad this got a "upgrade" at least for those who have Minecraft digitally (although for a limited time and of course it would've been better if it had been available also for those who have it physically, but I count my blessings considering the lack of even just that when it comes to other companies), preordering it immediately - looking forward to finally giving Minecraft a try myself at some point after the release of this version!