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Absolutely deserved, I hope they keep going in this direction!

I'm currently reading her book on how to compose for video games, it's an excellent insight!

Gotta keep that 146 million install base happy for a while so yeah I think it's time for a big Switch 1 sneeze before attentions shift.

Oh! I have had my eye on this game recently but to be honest, I've got way too many RPGs on the go at the moment so this is probably a blessing in disguise.

Milk Chocolate for me!
Dark can be good in certain scenarios and White's a nice novelty but yeah I'll be joining Frye again.

Heck, go one further, make a theme song!

🎵 It's a PS4 in the palm of your hands,
with games from all your favourite brands
But it's a Mario machine through and through, welcome to the Nintendo Switch 2 🎶

Oh good god!
Couldn't they have at least made him...blonde or something?!!

Unfortunately not, but I was kinda dreading the 3 hours of burning rubber on the M4 all for the sake of Luigi

@Lord That was Retro Studios being removed but yeah I do think Rare's work on Donkey Kong is fading away.

And how have we had Goldeneye, Both Banjo-Kazooies and other N64 Rare titles on NSO and still no DK64 in sight?

I think red fits Nintendo perfectly, I try not to compare them too much with Sony and Microsoft but when you see the three colours and their logos lined up, it is quite satisfying. Not to mention how it's their mascot's signature colour!
I can see why they went down the grey/white look in the 2000s when you think about the original iPods but even that lasted well into the next decade.
Incorporating red, in some way or another, just makes too much sense in my eyes.

Fatal Fury 2? Yes please!!

"2:03AM"... checks out.
Despite the wording, he does have a point and I think a full blown remake is much more likely than a new entry and even that's a stretch

The thought of more Mario Kart soundtracks being added went straight over my head for some reason...just goes to show how good MK8's is!
I'd love to see Mario Kart Wii next although I can imagine them leaning towards 64 with it being on NSO and all.

@Markatron84 I think some people underestimate the sheer number of parents who will pick up this up as a "fun looking 'mario' game for my son/daughter's switch" and not give a monkeys (pun intended) whether it's a good port or if Retro Studios were credited or not

@dethlock Yeah reading my comment back...I've got no clue why I said that XD

After this week's bombshell, I've decided to go for some Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well as some DKC Returns (Wii) and Final Fantasy X!

I know I'll come round to it once I've seen him in motion a bit more

"That's a funny looking art direction"
I thought to myself but then again, I said the exact same thing about Mario Wonder and look where we are.

I am super excited to see more the next Mario Kart!!

Ok but Switch 3 when?

Alex's charisma, humour and top reviewing chops are what drew me to the Youtube channel and ultimately the website a few years later.
Thank you for all you've done for the community, now if only Nintendo would commission a new Doshin game in your honour!

Aaaand lawsuit in 3, 2, 1....

I can only imagine the 'software not being the focus' part just means Yoshiaka Koizumi won't be strolling in saying:
"So...what did we just see"

When the eventual trailer does come, it will show games, you can't get around that, it just may not name or explain them, much like the 2016 trailer.

Nintendo: Ever the compression gods

Having said that I am quite surprised at this size

It was a bit rough in its first year or two but by this point, I'm completely fine with the NSO system

It's hard to put into words the pure buzz of excitement Super Smash Bros. Ultimate generated both pre release and well into its DLC.

The Booster Course Pass came respectfully close but there was a fair element of predictability there. With Ultimate especially, it felt like almost anyone was on the table. Banjo?! Steve?!! SORA for crying out loud?!!
That game will hold a very special place in my heart for being the first I followed from reveal to release (and then some), it also helped me get to know people at my new school.
For those reasons, Smash Ultimate is the game that defined the Switch generation for me

I let out an audible "Ooh that's clever" at the 'Your local time' thing.
The other people on the train must think I'm mad!

I'll probably go with experiences

"No joy-cons Gromit! We've forgotten the joy-cons!!"

Great timing off the back of the new film which was a lovely Christmas day treat.
Up there with the best of 'em in my opinion!

Also worth noting the 'BEE' inscription on the back of the joy-con which appeared alongside 'HAC' in the Switch's intellectual property information not that long ago.

Gosh, all these factory shots have me hoping a reveal isn't too far away now!

Really tricky to predict anything right now, but in terms of a Switch 2 reveal to release plan I think we'll see a teaser akin to the Oct 2016 trailer this month.
I had it penned for the 23rd but would be very pleasantly surprised to see it brought forward.

Then, in February we will get a full-fat Direct about the system and it's launch window games. The reason why I think teasee will be near the end of the month is so Nintendo can seamlessly build up to this Direct without a DK getting in the way.

I'm gonna say it'll launch in late May at £399 with a 3D Mario, a fun EPD 4 game and a graphically impressive 3rd party title

@Deviant-Dork This is the list for the European sale, hence the use of GBP

The list for the US sale can be found here: https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/161-games-you-should-pick-up-in-nintendos-hits-for-the-holidays-eshop-sale-north-america

Merry Christmas everyone, here's to what's looking to be a very exciting 2025!

The fact Nintendo's 2024 lineup has been so strong despite the fact they're clearly loading the cannons for the next system is a great sign!

C-Side from Splatoon 3 would like a word

Thank god a game like this won for once!

96% felt like such an awkward amount to own anyway so this makes total sense

I don't see any need for Spike to return, I do hope Charles Martinet returns for some more cameos though!

I remember that release weekend so vividly. Probably my favourite game on Switch, it's just a masterpiece!

The world's simply not ready for the power of Alarmo

Was Miyamoto playing the DK Bongos not enough for you?!

I think Nintendo is well aware of the need for a new Donkey Kong game.
Retro have clearly had their hands full with Metroid Prime 4 so I think once development has wrapped for that, they will be straight on a new DKC game if they aren't already!

If anything it's made me want to buy Tropical Freeze!
(Not a dig, I just already have this on Wii and 3DS)

Oh for crying out loud

Japan: Let's protect Dreamland!😄✨️
North America/Europe: Let's kick some ass!😠💥

15/19 and have never owned a DS model!
...I'm just a massive nerd lol

Watch out Jake Paul!

Did they really need that bottom section with Sonic and Shadow?

I've played DKC 1, 2 and Returns and love them all. Must get round to Tropical Freeze at some point!

This really made me want a new Donkey Kong game, the world was so well realised!

The only issue I've had is when I try playing a song after not touching the app for a bit, it just crashes.
So hopefully that's been resolved in this update!
Edit: It hasn't lol

On a related note, I'm now a little concerned about the rate of releases.
Two games a week should be the minimum and as good as DKC2 is, it would've been nice to see something else this week aswell.

@LadyCharlie Good to see someone giving them the respect they deserve🫡