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Oh my god the subheading XD

So is Rainbow Road gonna be in a cup or is it a standalone track for VS??

In comparison, Mario Wonder's direct was just over 15 minutes and showed off a ton of stuff albeit we knew very little about the game prior to that showcase.

If this is 15 minutes long and we already know a ton, well...

14. I really hope Switch 1 games will automatically run at their docked resolution in handheld mode but I'm not hopeful, I'm pretty sure the games know which one they're running in.

@sixrings I think the concept has potential but as others have said, it just looks unfinished

I really want to like this but unless they show off some cool arenas or robot designs, I'll have to pass

I think Mario Kart's key art does it more justice than the box art so I'm gonna go with Donkey Kong.

Also am I the only one who...doesn't mind the game case design?? The 'Edition' game's text at the bottom is ugly as hell but I really don't think the general design is that bad.

Mario Kart, DK and mayyybe Metroid Prime 4 in the long term.
I should really give MPR a go beforehand though. I've played a bit of Hunters and Corruption and would be interested to know whether it's the controls that are putting me off or the gameplay itself (my biggest pet peeve in gaming is going round in loops for hours and hours without a clue where I'm suppossed to be going, and trying to find a guide for specifically what you're looking for online can be a pain. This is much bigger issue for 2D Metroid though.)

But the realistic price of Switch 2 games (as in how much of a slash they get from retailers) will determine how much I'm willing to invest in the system. And that's something we might not know until several months after the system's launch!

'Koopa Troopa - Used to visit a lot'

Wh-what did he do?!!

Providing the pricing stays the same, I don't know how you could call this a bad deal

@Not_Soos Although this selection screen omits a bunch of characters who we see driving as CPUs like Monty Mole and Kataquack that will make up a fair few numbers.
Still don't think we'll get 60+ unique characters but the roster should be interesting and varied enough.

So many racing games coming out!!

I'm ashamed to say I never really got into Breath of the Wild and skipped out on Tears of the Kingdom...maybe this will be a good time to try it again

...Oooh matron!

I'll have to keep a pair of Switch 2 jeans on-hand at all times!!

Love how the Cow's just called 'Cow' and not like 'Moo Moo' or something XD

After reading Reggie's book, I have a feeling this would have been free had he still been in charge.
When he proposed the idea of Wii Sports being a pack-in, he was faced with a backlash of "We don't give away our games for free" from Miyamoto (I think), and look what wonders Wii Sports did thanks to it being a pack-in.

I don't think this Welcome Tour would have set the world on fire in the same way but it's certainly a sign of the times

I ✨️ascended✨️ when I heard the Toad's Factory music in the trailer.
Really looking forward to seeing more!!

@HammerGalladeBro Ooh of course!! That and Captain Toad make so much more sense now

Game Builder Garage?! Why not!😂

So glad they're calling these XXX - Nintendo Classics. Much better name.

Super excited these games are finally being let loose!!

Honestly, DK deserved this way more than Mario, and it's coming so soon!!

Does make me wonder what the holiday title will be...

I got the date right!! WOOO!

Sakurai returning to the Kirby series after over 20 years is incredible, really looking forward to this

@Splash_Woman "Oops, I messed up, I'll just have to start again! * cue Miyamoto chuckle * "

I'd be surprised if that was its only function

Ocarina of Time and Rhythm Heaven Megamix for me!

@Potimarron What's wrong with Takahashi?😥

I was genuinely preparing for Miyamoto to announce a Nintendo Direct DVD box set.

That was good but I went in with pretty low expectations, Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life are perfect late-Switch titles, I'm very excited for those two!

I think there's more to this app than just news, wasn't there like 'Pascal's Tales' or something cute like that.
I think it'll just be a quirky little hub to visit every now and again.

I know we go through this song and dance every time a new Mario Party releases but I really hope we get even just 10 DLC minigames for the main party mode.

It's so close to perfection and in many ways it already is but this would just be the icing on the cake!

Nintendo forgot to push the February direct button until now XD

This is gonna be one hell of a week!

Bit weird but ok!

That's a pretty great update!

Out of interest, does anyone know what the Mario Kart sleepy sounds sound like? ...Assuming they exist
I've tried to find footage online but they only show the alarms themselves.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was just an Indie World.

We haven't had one since August and placing it next month (its usual slot) runs the risk of it being eclipsed by Switch 2 news!

Some offensive language like ‘damn you’.

Woah woah steady on there PEGI, slap some asterisks on that!
D*** Y**!!

I think May 15th is the absolute earliest it could release, but not out of the question.
Early June still feels right to me though.

For me it boils down to whether there will be another 'graphical showcase' game from Nintendo around launch.

I'm leaning into the 'cross-gen' camp, but if they whip out a Zelda OOT/MM full-on-all-guns-blazing remake during the Switch 2 Direct (before showing MP4 obviously) then I'll be a little more skeptical.

Seemed pretty EPD 4-esque so this makes sense

What a beautiful tribute to the Switch's Mario games!

I knew my NSO senses were tingling!
Looking forward to trying Mario's Picross for the first time.

@StewdaMegaManNerd True, although I feel like Nintendo's corporate approach in 2015 and 2025 feel so far removed from each other...for better or for worse!

Subheading made me chuckle XD

Don't like the implications of this, hopefully it is indeed a pretty small download

I'd like Furukawa to sing a big musical number while Miyamoto and Takahashi race their new joy-cons round Nintendo HQ.

A man can dream...

"Cloudtop Cruiser" ...ok that's cute.
But yes this is the most 'corporate friendly' Mario plane design they could have done.

As he should!!
Congratulations Sakurai, must feel nice after all the time and effort and money he poured into that series.

Oh great!!
I've had my eye on this for ages so will eventually pick this up but to be honest, I've got enough RPGs on the go for my own good!

I predict Pokèmon Drive!
Hit the road with your favourite pokemon in the comfort of your own car. Simply set your phone up on the dashboard, what could possible go wrong?!

By the time I was considering picking up the OLED, I was already in the "hold on, Switch 2 will be coming soon" mindset. Around mid-2023 lol

So I'm completely fine with LCD as whatever happens, it will be a step up from what I've experienced thus far.

I have it, (and very much enjoyed it) on 3DS so probably won't pick this up.
Might give Star Allies or Return to Dreamland DX a shot in the near future though!

Oh you rent them thank god, I was gonna say!

If they were just left in the room, I would be so tempted to hide it, turn it on to max volume and set it to the Mario Odyssey sphinx muahahaha.

@Olliemar28 'Set your alarmos!!' It was right there haha!

I hope this doesn't eliminate the chance of a February S1 direct happening and is just reminding people that the April one is on the horizon.