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@Jhena, you're not alone. I've also become way less impressed by dlc recently. Even just last year, I was always thinking "I wonder if any games I like this year will get any dlc? I would love that, because it would mean more content in a game I like!"

But I've slowly gotten to the point where I really want to get into physical again. But if I get a game physically, I want all of the content on the cartridge (I'm fine with a few bug fix patches not being on the cartridge though, since those don't involve game content and the main build is still fully playable without any updates). I'm also still fine with buying digital games if necessary, which is what I intend on doing with Pokémon Legends Z-A because it will have dlc ($30 dlc at that... oof... almost as much as one of the Mario Galaxy games that were announced, which I'm also interested in). Another one of the reasons I'm going back into physical is so that I can get some games that aren't even available in my country without having them shipped from elsewhere, specifically Hyperdimension Neptunia ones (that have the full game on the cartridge 😃).

Anyways, back to dlc. Honestly, now that I've thought about it a lot the past few months, I'd rather pay $80 for a whole game up front then pay for dlc later, with a few exceptions like Pokémon (though I may even end up skipping Pokémon, I learned that the Mega Kalos starters are locked behind PVP multiplayer so I want to see the unlock conditions for those just in case). For example, the announced physical bundle of Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, two solid games that I have never played before in my life. They are feature complete games that should have no need for updates, except maybe to activate the 4K for Switch 2. I think something like that is worth $70, and if I have a slot in my gaming schedule, I'll definitely pick it up 😃.

At this point, I'm getting a Switch 2 next year unless plans change. Half of me is really looking forward to it, with several amazing new games that look really cool like Kirby Air Riders and Pokémon Pokopia. The other half of me is kind of dreading it, thanks to things like Game Key Cards (not getting a single one of those) and needing a system update for Switch 1 backwards compatibility. And I'll probably just be done with Nintendo completely if that new US patent from a few days ago affects any games (especially JRPGs, which are my favorite kind of game).

My favorite announcements were the Galaxy games and Movie as well as the Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition.

This one is definitely one I'm interested in after seeing some silly stuff involving the first one on Instagram.

Looks good, hopefully the players of the game enjoy it!

Nice, hopefully the Stardew Valley players on Switch 2 enjoy.

A bit surprising that they're announcing the dlc before the game releases, but I'm still excited for the game. I expected there would be dlc for the game, which is why I decided to get it digitally at Christmastime.

I don't get the complaints for the price of this one. Two amazing platformer games for $40 each. Or $35 each if you buy the physical collection (and a real physical, not a Game Key Card, at that). And they will probably go on sale for cheaper in a few years. I wish a lot more awesome games were this cheap! Heck, I'm actually interested in eventually getting these ones, especially if they add in easier difficulty options.

But if other people don't like the prices, they do have the right to complain about it.

Sounds awesome, my brother will be pleased. It is a disappointment that all the physicals are Game Key Cards, but hopefully any of the players of these games have a good time!

This, the Z-A news and Tomodachi Life were the highlights of the Direct for me (what can I say, Pokémon is my favorite franchise ever). Definitely interested in playing this, especially since I'm maybe getting a Switch 2 next year.

Looks like a usual good Dragon Quest game! Definitely passing on it since I'm already busy enough with XI though. Also really disappointing that it's on a Game Key Card.

Never played a Fire Emblem before, but this does look pretty good! Tactical gameplay isn't my favorite though.

Sounds good, it's nice that they aren't cloud versions! Hopefully the physicals are fully on the card as well! 🤞

Sounds good, hopefully it doesn't disappoint the players! Still, this means that if I do get Donkey Kong Bananza I would get it digitally if I got this dlc, since I refuse to have a physical game with digital dlc.

Are those Mario Galaxy amiibos the first Mario series ones to not have red stands? Still, all of these look cool, I'm interested in getting the Kirby Air Riders ones if I get said game, especially with the rider swapping mechanic!

It's a shame that it's locked behind the Expansion Pack, but hopefully anyone who gets this enjoys using it!

This out of left field announcement was the most funny part of the entire Direct.

Looks interesting. Kind of surprising that it didn't get a release date when it's this close to releasing.

Game looks awesome, hopefully it doesn't disappoint any of the players after all this time! I never knew I needed to see Samus on a bike until now 🤣.

@OctolingKing13,

"so many games so little time 😭"

You got me with that one. Agreed, friend!

Also, game looks good too.

My brother will want to play this since he's obsessed with Cloud and Sephiroth in Smash. Looks good, hopefully any players enjoy it!

Looks awesome, if I get a Switch 2 this will definitely be one of my first software purchases for the system (specifically the Upgrade Pack, since I already have the original game).

Wow, so many Nintendo games are being belted out this winter... this one looks good too! Always love me some Zelda.

The focus on Australia is interesting. Hopefully anyone who plays this game has fun with it!

The arts type in this game looks absolutely adorable.

About my previous comment: I stand corrected 🤣. Still excited about this movie though.

Looks cool, looks like it has a decent amount of content! Never expected to see Baby Waluigi in my lifetime 🤣.

Sounds good! I'm glad that everyone who wants to play Galaxy 2 but don't have a Wii will be able to do so.

It better be ignored, or the gaming industry (especially my favorite kind of game, JRPGS) is in big trouble. Nintendo was already going too far with the Palworld lawsuit, but this patent is a new level of too far, and it could cause me to quit purchasing Nintendo products if it affects any games from other developers, especially ones I'm interested in.

I still think that the next one will he a Super Mario World movie, and that the third one will be a Mario Galaxy movie. But that's just my theory 🤔.

Sounds good, I'll switch to the Kirby theme tomorrow since I've has every theme activated for a whole month already.

Sounds good, hopefully there's some interesting Minecraft news presented! I constantly follow Minecraft news since I intend on playing it someday, perhaps as soon as next year.

Not the greatest fan of time limited events, but hopefully the players enjoy that time limited event and the gyro aiming.

Sounds great! Switch 2 Editions are pretty cool, hopefully this one turns out good.

Looks like an interesting selection. I'll pass on all of them because of my tight gaming schedule though.

Pretty interesting design. Might be having Malamar on my team.

Great interview, I love reading stuff like this. I'll have to pass because I prefer regular turn-based game over tactical ones and my tight gaming schedule that I've mentioned plenty of times already, but nonetheless, I'm happy for anyone who does play this since it looks like a fun time!

I love it when games try new ideas instead of the same things. That's why I still like Nintendo a lot, even though they have made some really stupid business decisions lately.

Sounds awesome! Hopefully there's something in there for everyone. As of right now I have the time to join the live chat, so assuming nothing changes, I'll join in!

Sounds good, I am certainly interested in the new Tomodachi Life coming out next year.

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Nintendo gets no defending from me here. I already defend Nintendo a lot as it is, but this is... not good at all. This patent is way too broad, and the summoning of helper characters existed way before Pokémon. I already think that they were going too far against Palworld since the beginning. If this passes, I might just have to reconsider my entire relationship with Nintendo, even though I've started thinking of getting a Switch 2 potentially as soon as next year.

Wow, didn't expect this! It's been a few months since I last placed this, maybe I'll find the time to drop in for a few rounds.

Nice to see that another game, especially a JRPG is getting a physical! Hopefully anyone who wants one can get their hands on it.

Sounds awesome for any Pikmin Bloom players!

I absolutely hate it when entire parts of games are changed, especially when it involves an update. Not only does it ruin a physical copy, but it also may force someone who never wanted to have their game changed because they liked the difficulty to something else. A difficulty slider and other optional accessibility options would be awesome though.

Sounds good, hopefully it comes out in the near future after all this time.

It's always interesting when games hide secret stuff like this. This one was funny 🤣.

Another awesome JRPG soundtrack, I'll take it and give it a listen 😃. I am surprised they're not doing the rest of the Splatoon 3 songs to celebrate the third anniversary though.

Not for me since I don't care for sports a lot, but hopefully the players have a good time with it.

Game does look like it runs pretty well, hopefully anyone who plays the game cam enjoy it for what it is.

It's disappointing that it's on a Game Key Card, but hopefully anyone who does play this enjoys it anyway!

I hate how much Nintendo is against modding sometimes, with how fun it is. They still wont stop me from eventually making just in case back-up copies of all my games though.