1. Mario Kart World
2. Persona 5 Royal (Nearly at the end of this after 3 whole years of playing, have loved every second but am also looking forward to finishing it once and for all)
3. Splatoon 3
The most surprising bit was that my most-played in January was Cuphead! Which is strange as I don't play that an awful lot...perhaps I just had a particularly long session with it.
Looks much more appealing than Aces I have to say, and that's coming from someone who thought that game was pretty good! Not one I'm rushing to go out and get but looks like a strong entry in the series.
Dispatch seems really fun, I've always wanted to try a TellTale-like game but I was either uninterested in the IP or just never got round to them. The 10% pre-order discount is also tempting!
Gosh Rhythm Heaven getting revealed for 2026 feels like an eternity ago and yet seems to have come by ever so fast. That's just the passage of time I guess!
It's been such a joy to watch you bring so much passion and humour to the group. I've found you to be the most relatable for me at least, probably because we're both musical and around the same age. You will be sorely missed that's for sure!
I hope this is part of a wave of new updates, I understand Nintendo wanting to give native Switch 2 versions to games they want to push like Jamboree and Animal Crossing but sprinkling in some smaller-scale resolution/frame rate boosts to a handful of games every now and then would be very welcome!
I was a very lucky guy this Christmas and received Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Already played a couple of hours of the first two and plan to dabble in EoW later this weekend!
Tripped up on the number of Switch 2 Editions but I was rushing through it a bit! Proud that I got the combined length of Sakurai's Directs right ahaha.
Shocking that it launched the way it did given how quick this patch came out. They were definitely under pressure to get it out for the holiday window.
Still credit where credit's due, this is now a great port of Persona 3: Reload!
I have loved my time with my Switch 2 so far, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have both been fantastic additions to their respective series and the hardware itself is very capable and has a lovely premiun feel to it which is rare for a 1st model.
Yeah this was my one concern with the game following the first direct.
Credit where credit's due though I think Skyah is incredibly robust for being the only City Trial map. I've only played the Global Test Ride but hopefully I'll feel the same way after several hours in the full version!
There is a surprisingly steep learning curve as I found out in the Global Test Ride but, unusually for me, I felt motivated to master it!
But to hear it's rewarding from someone who's played the full thing is also reassuring.
I feel like I'm more optimistic about this movie than most. Nintendo has a much firmer grip on their IPs nowadays than they did in the 90s so I think however the narrative or script turns out, it'll be incredibly accurate to the source material.
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Re: Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
Well well well, it's finally time!
1. Mario Kart World
2. Persona 5 Royal (Nearly at the end of this after 3 whole years of playing, have loved every second but am also looking forward to finishing it once and for all)
3. Splatoon 3
The most surprising bit was that my most-played in January was Cuphead! Which is strange as I don't play that an awful lot...perhaps I just had a particularly long session with it.
Re: Site News: Please Welcome Mai, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
Welcome Mai!!
Looking forward to seeing you in many videos going forward.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park Has Been Rated
I played Wonder recently and forgot how magical of an experience it was, it's definitely one of my favourite Switch games!
Hopefully there's a fair bit of single player content in the Switch 2 edition.
Re: Nintendo Accused Of Using AI Images In New 'My Mario' Marketing
@NintendoWife HAHA nice one!
Re: Nintendo Reveals First New Joy-Con 2 Colours For Switch 2
It would be nice if these come with overlay stickers or something for the sides of the console that are permanently orange and blue
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Serves Up A Host Of Fresh Features
Looks much more appealing than Aces I have to say, and that's coming from someone who thought that game was pretty good!
Not one I'm rushing to go out and get but looks like a strong entry in the series.
Re: Video: 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In January 2026
Dispatch seems really fun, I've always wanted to try a TellTale-like game but I was either uninterested in the IP or just never got round to them.
The 10% pre-order discount is also tempting!
Re: Editorial: Happy New Year From Nintendo Life
Gosh Rhythm Heaven getting revealed for 2026 feels like an eternity ago and yet seems to have come by ever so fast.
That's just the passage of time I guess!
Happy New Year!
Re: Video: It's Time To Say Goodbye To The Lovely Felix-From-Nintendo-Life
It's been such a joy to watch you bring so much passion and humour to the group. I've found you to be the most relatable for me at least, probably because we're both musical and around the same age.
You will be sorely missed that's for sure!
Goodbye and held og lykke, Felix!
Re: Feature: "I've Made The Equivalent Of Like 2 And A Half Undertales At This Point"- A Quick 'Deltarune' Chat With Toby Fox
I've only just finished Undertale and that alone sets a pretty high bar so I can only imagine what shenanigans occur in the chapters of Deltrune!
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 Rating Pops Up Online
I hope this is part of a wave of new updates, I understand Nintendo wanting to give native Switch 2 versions to games they want to push like Jamboree and Animal Crossing but sprinkling in some smaller-scale resolution/frame rate boosts to a handful of games every now and then would be very welcome!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th December)
I was a very lucky guy this Christmas and received Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Already played a couple of hours of the first two and plan to dabble in EoW later this weekend!
Re: Switch Online's 'Missions And Rewards' Brings Back Previous 2025 Icons
Missed the Mario Kart World ones at the time so I'll be hoovering them up when it's their turn!
Re: How Well Do You Remember 2025? Nintendo Life's Gaming Quiz Of The Year
16/17
Tripped up on the number of Switch 2 Editions but I was rushing through it a bit!
Proud that I got the combined length of Sakurai's Directs right ahaha.
Re: Editorial: Happy Holidays From Everyone At Nintendo Life
Merry Christmas you lovely lot! ☃️
Re: Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Performance Update Now Live, Targets 60fps In Docked Mode
Shocking that it launched the way it did given how quick this patch came out. They were definitely under pressure to get it out for the holiday window.
Still credit where credit's due, this is now a great port of Persona 3: Reload!
Re: Nintendo Music Revives A Wii Banger In Final Update Of 2025
Ok that's funny
Re: Nintendo Has A Game-Key Card Alternative In The Works With Smaller Switch 2 Carts
A Christmas miracle!!
Re: 100 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's Holiday eShop Sale (UK)
Woah this is one hell of a sale!!
Might pick up Pizza Tower🍕
Re: Random: The Latest Mario Stop-Motion Short Might Be The Most Adorable Yet
Ahh this is too cuuuuuute!!
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store's Merch Range Has Been Updated With Some Pop-Up Shop Exclusives
That is an impressive number of Mario characters they've got plushes of right now
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2 GameCube Library With Wario's 3D Outing
What a WAHnderful surprise!!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Two Classic Platformers
@Friendly Glover, Donkey Kong 64 and Super Smash Bros. I believe
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
No way F-Zero 99 got a music player before Mario Kart World! Hahaha
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another Yoshi Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
...Yeah not their finest work I'm not gonna lie
Re: Random: Four Legendary Devs Walk Into A Bar... And We're So Very Jealous
Sakurai being the only one not drinking (beer) just feels so...Sakurai.
@Shiryu Having said that, doesn't he famously hate water?
If I remember correctly, he's a Coke Zero fanatic!
Re: Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
I do think Donkey Kong-related DLC is on the way, but more based on the lack of DK and Pauline costumes compared to everyone else!
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
I have loved my time with my Switch 2 so far,
Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have both been fantastic additions to their respective series and the hardware itself is very capable and has a lovely premiun feel to it which is rare for a 1st model.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Edition Out Today, Includes Paid Upgrade Path For Switch Players
Hopefully we'll hear about the physical release date soon!
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
I would be interested but it feels like this year will be "Expedition 33: The Awards" and not much more.
At least on that front, maybe there will be some cool reveals who knows.
Re: Nintendo Offering 12 Months NSO Free With Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle (UK)
Or alternatively, "Nintendo offering free Luigi with Switch 2 + Mario Kart Bundle" ahaha
Re: Mini Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 1) - An Impressive Version If You've Yet To Upgrade
I was totally expecting a (very solid) 30fps I'm not gonna lie so to see 60 is excellent.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Another step in the right direction, so so glad they're paying attention to the music a bit in this update!
Re: Drag x Drive Devs Tried Wheelchair Basketball In Prep For Game
"I'll be home late again tonight honey...yeah we're racing each other down the corridors in wheelchairs again"
Re: "One Of The Best-Looking Games On Switch 2" - Digital Foundry Dives Into Metroid Prime 4
It does look wonderful, I really hope there's a demo!
Re: Nintendo Today! Mobile App Update Adds A New Donkey Kong Theme
I had a feeling Donkey Kong would be next!
The animations might be my favourite part of the app tbh so the more the merrier.
Re: Opinion: City Trial Is Kirby Air Riders At Its Best, But It Needs More Maps To Thrive Long-Term
Yeah this was my one concern with the game following the first direct.
Credit where credit's due though I think Skyah is incredibly robust for being the only City Trial map. I've only played the Global Test Ride but hopefully I'll feel the same way after several hours in the full version!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
I knew my NSO senses were tingling!
Very happy to see Kid Icarus here particularly and now all the apps are updated to say 'Nintendo Classics'.
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Album
One of the best Mario Party soundtracks in my opinion.
Certainly when it comes to the boards, (they love their drum fills!)
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
One for the (eventual) Express Card I think!
Re: Kirby Air Riders' Day One Update Has Arrived, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo: "Where do you think you're going Sakurai?!"
** proceeds to slam a massive 'Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch 2' folder in front of him as a single tear trails from his eye**
Re: Review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - Incredibly Chaotic, But Satisfyingly Deep & Rewarding Racing
There is a surprisingly steep learning curve as I found out in the Global Test Ride but, unusually for me, I felt motivated to master it!
But to hear it's rewarding from someone who's played the full thing is also reassuring.
Looking forward to playing this soon!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Kirby Air Riders?
It'll be a christmas gift for me
Re: The Game Awards Nominees Announced, Donkey Kong Bananza Up For GOTY
@Elektrogeist1287 Smash Ultimate was nominated for GOTY in 2019 so Metroid Prime 4 will probably just roll over to next year.
Re: Official Zelda Movie Photos Give Us Our Best Look Yet At Link And Zelda
@PerfectFrost Beat me to it lol
I feel like I'm more optimistic about this movie than most. Nintendo has a much firmer grip on their IPs nowadays than they did in the 90s so I think however the narrative or script turns out, it'll be incredibly accurate to the source material.
Re: Nintendo Launches 2026 Calendars, Including One Just For NSO Subscribers
Never in my life would I have thought Teleroboxer would make it on an official Nintendo calendar
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
Looks absolutely beautiful! I would not have guessed this was a cross-gen title.
Re: Nintendo Today! App Update Adds A New Widget And News Filter
@RupeeClock I'll have you know Wario's Aroma of the Day has significantly improved my outlook on life
Re: Feature: 12 Details You Might Have Missed In The Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer
That casino bit is very interesting, it's the sort of themeing I'd associate with Wario and/or Waluigi but I can't imagine they'd show up??
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Reveals Rosalina, Bowser Jr., And More
Woohoo, really looking forward to this!
The overall tone and atmosphere looks very promising and I loved the bit where Rosalina fought Mega-Leg.