im having a great time with it. it would be very difficult to go back haha. i love the bigger size, better hardware, the joy con 2’s and all of the little charming details in it. nintendo didnt take many risks, and i think that was the way to go! 9/10! i hope for more joy con colors in the future and possibly themes too 😅 @stevep and by the end of the year itll be raining games 😝
im still working my way through majoras mask, im loving all the side quests and the world and story!!! im taking my time with it, so im not even halfway through 🥲 also mario kart world w family and doing free roam. and mightttt jump into splat 3 for the fest. TOO MANY GAMES TOO LITTLE TIME. happy gaming you guys!!!
only thirty, but thats because ive been busy going through the zelda titles. i have a feeling with my completionist desires itll slowly become one of my most played…
these are ALL so cool! i love how street fighter is doing amiibo. i want luke and the new zelda amiibo, but i guess thats for birthday, cause im spending money on games currently 😥 however when those splatoon raiders amiibo come out…
wow jim good job on the p switches done!! theres so many 😭 i just finished a link to the past on snes, and it might beat totk for my favorite zelda art style. the story was also surprisingly good, and the combat as well. the only thing that irked me slightly was all yhe backtracking but thats okay 😝😝 now this weekend im going to go start Majoras Mask which i am very much looking forward to since it seems exactly my vibe. also, mario kart world with family and friends, duh!!!
stop this made me laugh so hard thank you so much for this article 🥲 also do all these games have and option to switch the language to “moo?” i feel like nintendo should make these games more accessible to cows PLAYING the games
soooo looking forward to all the youtubers using this game and all its characters as another reason to slander MKW. i think this will be a great game, and i think nintendo and sega both have their their own strengths. spongebob is pretty cool tho!
mannnn it’s too early to pick a main!!! in eight mine was cat peach but i guess nintendo hates me so thats cool. right now im gravitating toward rosalinas aurora costume, i love it, and also burger toad is a favorite ofc. however when i unlock rocky wrench…things may change
p.s. also what are the time trails and roaslina?
ive been going through link to the past, fantastic game! its so charming and the music is so pretty!!!! after that ill do majoras mask but i want to beat both before DK comes rolling! also been playing a lot of Mario Kart World with fam and friends, and i am trying to get gold and three stars on each knockout tour, but its sooo difficult. much fun in there tho! happy gaming guys! 🎀
the direct (unfortunately) convinced me to buy this day one i think. the world looks huge, and the gameplay looks sooo fun. unresistably fun. and the story doesnt look half bad, i love the addition of pauline and singing! the music, graphics, EVERYTHING just looks so charming. however, since im not a huge donkey kong fan i think prime 4 or kirby air riders or even mario kart might get my vote. of course, i dont know until i play them 😝 @PikminMarioKirby right ?!! i feel like people have been overlooking kirby air riders, the sneak peak of it looks like its gonna be a big one. and sakurai leading it? i think it could bring the kirby series to greater heights honestly!
i hope they make some good decisions with casting! i wasnt a hugeeee fan of mario movie, but i trust this will be good. younger than i initially imagined 😝 @Cia if youre talking about Hunter Schafer playing the part, her pronouns are she/her js so you know
im hoping to see a rock that vaguely looks like tom nook, confirming that the new animal crossing will be out next spring!!! jokes aside, im mildly excited what they have to show us. i hope they show us more of the world and more proof that its a big title. since im not a donkey kong fan rlly, i have to be sold by directs and reviews 😝 pauline lore would help
@BenAV look, i get the dissatisfaction with the price tags and whatever, and i can understand why you dont like yhe chaos, but why is it boring to you? i feel like this is the least boring entry of the series. like you can literally play as “Cataquack”, ride on a dinosaur, flip up a geyser, squish people with a mega mushroom, and do crazy rail shortcuts. while racing a variety of characters in quirky carts. so im really curious what would make it “not” boring for you 😂
i know most people havent been satisfied with it, but i love it. you can lose hours in the world, and i love looking at all yhe details! clearly a lot of love and effort was put into it, even if its not botw scope. i do think its a missed opportunity to add boss battles/rewards for missions, but i understand that mightve been too much, cant wait to 100% this 😝
today im starting A Link to the Past since im obsessed with the zelda timeline after finishing OOT (still THINKING about the game). also love my snes games, so im excited to play! im also gonna keep playing the glorious Mario Kart World, with family and by myself. Fifteen hours in, and still so much i want to do in it…trying to unlock all the characters and find a ufo 😛 also i played splatoon 3 the day of the update and wow soo much smoother, and now i want to go back to the splatlands. sighhh wow i have too much i want to play good grief why am i yearning for a direct 😰 anyways happy gaming, nintendolife residents!!! we are for sure keeping busy 🥳
lowkey i think a the screen is fine, and because the tradeoff is a gorgeous 1080 display handheld and 60fps, i am perfectly satisfied with no oled. not to deny that the oled is nice, but the switch 2’s lcd is pretty good! im sorry to hear peoples screens are blurring and everything though 💔
rainbow road is absolutely stellar, so pretty! boo cinema wad also a really unique one that ive been enjoying a lot, and acorn heights and the sky high sundae remake are some of my favorites. all of them have so much detail and so much to like about them though!
phew, nintendo you cant just surprise me like that good grief! wow, a splatoon exclusively single player game is what ive dreamed of for a long time, im so hyped! and the return of deep cut!!! ack! the visuals are gorgeous, and the style looks amazing. okay ill stop yapping but wow. i cannot wait for more info. also splatoon 3’s technical update is deffo gonna lure me back into the game!!! june 12th 🥳🥳 i think this might be the end of hope for a direct for june though, which is sad. im predicting one early september, and maybe a DK direct and metroid prime 4 and drag + drive announcement for august
@VoidofLight yeah its rly disappointing i dont like the passive agressiveness here, and also surprising since nintendo has a rich queer history. but hey things hopefully things will get better 😁
great review, makes me wish i wouldnt have sold totk so i could play it on switch 2! at least i have botw. debating abt replaying botw or going to majoras mask or link to the past. also excited to try zelda notes when i get the chance mannn why is there a war in every comment section lately can we js chill and happily talk about nintendo good grief
i love how miyamoto just takes control of nintendos account randomly 😂 anyways, im very excuted to hear the casting, i hope the rumours abt hunter schafer playing zelda are true!
great review, ollie! looks absolutely stunning on switch 2 😍 @SpontaneousOutburst open world slop?!! alright guys lets look at allll the professional reviews who rated BOTW higher than 9. its hard to deny it revelutionized zelda and even the genre forever. also i feel so honored for being called fascinating 😝😝😝
it feels like gaming christmas rn on this site 😝 anyways, ill be playing (on my apready beloved switch 2) zelda ocarina of time! i know, not expected, but im trying to blast through the game before realllyyy jumping into all the ns2 games! im almost done with it tho, and ive already spent a lot of time with family on MKW, and ill probably spend a lot more on there later this weekend. happy gaming everyone, and have FUN! 😁
mine is amazing so far, 9/10 for me! no desire to go back three hours of use in haha. im glad team NL is enjoying it for the most part, and im excited to hear their final verdict! @WiiWouldLikeToPlay no offense but why do you have to do a negative top comment 😔 i get the price is frustrating, but focusing on positive stuff is good too 🙃 @FishyS i hope youre able to snag one, good luck 😸
im honestly shocked they didnt do a complete upgrade pack cause of how much better it looks, but i guess the fans DESERVED it. looks rlly good, happy for all the pokemon lovers out there!
JEALOUS!!! very happy for yall though 😸 i hope everyone here can get their hands on one tn, im gonna try to get on at gamestop or best buy later even tho i dont have a preorder 😿
edit: spectacular unboxing video alex, has got me more hyped than ever!🥳
i am so hyped for next week, it will be a happy one indeed! i unfortunately have NOT landed a prenorder anywhere despite many desperate attempts, and even though i fulfilled all the requirements and signed up day one nintendo still hasnt sent me a invite 😔😔 so im hoping to go to a midnight launch at best buy or gamestop, but i have no clue what time ti be there. i rly want it launch day, so hopefully my (and all of ours”) wishes come true 🥳 i will be getting the mkw bundle, so so SO excited for World, and then maybeee street fighter and welcome tour. i was thinking id replay through botw or totk in the switch 2’s beautiful enhancements as a treat 😝 no accessories for me tho, im too broke!!!
@speed_loafer i did, i hope they can gget to us quickly. might be going to a midnight launch if not 😝 @AstroTheGamosian oh no hope youre okay 🙁 yeah the american health system is a yikes 😿
im mainly playing through retro titles and taking a duve into the history of nintendo with Ocarina Of Time and about to start super metroid. but i cant let go of playing my switch, its the ultimate comfort device 😝 im curious, and this may be a dumb question, but will NL staff get early switch 2s for review and stuff?
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Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
im having a great time with it. it would be very difficult to go back haha. i love the bigger size, better hardware, the joy con 2’s and all of the little charming details in it. nintendo didnt take many risks, and i think that was the way to go! 9/10! i hope for more joy con colors in the future and possibly themes too 😅
@stevep and by the end of the year itll be raining games 😝
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th July)
im still working my way through majoras mask, im loving all the side quests and the world and story!!! im taking my time with it, so im not even halfway through 🥲 also mario kart world w family and doing free roam. and mightttt jump into splat 3 for the fest. TOO MANY GAMES TOO LITTLE TIME.
happy gaming you guys!!!
Re: Poll: How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
only thirty, but thats because ive been busy going through the zelda titles. i have a feeling with my completionist desires itll slowly become one of my most played…
Re: Switch 2's Welcome Tour Developer Has Been Revealed
woah not a team i expected!!! wonder if they made this and jamborre at the same time 🤔
Re: Gallery: Street Fighter's Luke amiibo Is A Big Fella, And No Mistake
these are ALL so cool! i love how street fighter is doing amiibo. i want luke and the new zelda amiibo, but i guess thats for birthday, cause im spending money on games currently 😥
however when those splatoon raiders amiibo come out…
Re: Star Fox Designer Was Relieved To Leave The "Amazing People" At Nintendo
sad to see him feel that way, but im happy hes happy now!! he deffo was on everybody elses level with his work tho haha.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tests Out Switch 2's Free Switch Game Upgrades
love the nice summary of the content of the video!!!! i need to try odyssey and echoes upgrades, but splatoon 3’s visuals now are to die for!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
wow jim good job on the p switches done!! theres so many 😭
i just finished a link to the past on snes, and it might beat totk for my favorite zelda art style. the story was also surprisingly good, and the combat as well. the only thing that irked me slightly was all yhe backtracking but thats okay 😝😝 now this weekend im going to go start Majoras Mask which i am very much looking forward to since it seems exactly my vibe.
also, mario kart world with family and friends, duh!!!
Re: Street Fighter 6's First Season 3 Character Arrives This August
ill buy this on switch 2 if we get nintendo representation 😭
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Receives Its First Update (Version 1.0.1)
theyre so ominous with the patch notes
Re: Back Page: Every Game Should Have A Cow
stop this made me laugh so hard thank you so much for this article 🥲
also do all these games have and option to switch the language to “moo?” i feel like nintendo should make these games more accessible to cows PLAYING the games
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Nickelodeon Collaboration
soooo looking forward to all the youtubers using this game and all its characters as another reason to slander MKW. i think this will be a great game, and i think nintendo and sega both have their their own strengths.
spongebob is pretty cool tho!
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
mannnn it’s too early to pick a main!!! in eight mine was cat peach but i guess nintendo hates me so thats cool. right now im gravitating toward rosalinas aurora costume, i love it, and also burger toad is a favorite ofc. however when i unlock rocky wrench…things may change
p.s. also what are the time trails and roaslina?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st June)
ive been going through link to the past, fantastic game! its so charming and the music is so pretty!!!! after that ill do majoras mask but i want to beat both before DK comes rolling!
also been playing a lot of Mario Kart World with fam and friends, and i am trying to get gold and three stars on each knockout tour, but its sooo difficult. much fun in there tho!
happy gaming guys! 🎀
Re: Reminder: You Can Use Non-Nintendo USB Cameras With Switch 2
still haven’t gotten a camera, but with mario party tv edition i might impulse buy 😔 this list will help though, thanks NL!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.1.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
THE SWITCH 2 IS GONNA BE LESS WOBBLY LETS GO!! FRIST NEW GEN STABILITY UPDATE! we need to throw a party
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
day one, the direct really sold me.
looks around house debating what i can sell now
kidney surgery it is…
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
the direct (unfortunately) convinced me to buy this day one i think. the world looks huge, and the gameplay looks sooo fun. unresistably fun. and the story doesnt look half bad, i love the addition of pauline and singing! the music, graphics, EVERYTHING just looks so charming. however, since im not a huge donkey kong fan i think prime 4 or kirby air riders or even mario kart might get my vote. of course, i dont know until i play them 😝
@PikminMarioKirby right ?!! i feel like people have been overlooking kirby air riders, the sneak peak of it looks like its gonna be a big one. and sakurai leading it? i think it could bring the kirby series to greater heights honestly!
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Hasn't Forgotten About Diddy & Dixie Kong After All
they look so cute, glad they are in the game! the lore is gonna be difficult to untangle 😭 anyways, sorry for the funky fans
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Channels Super Mario 64 Energy With Its 'DK Artist' Mode
…and there goes weeks of time!!! looks so fun!
Re: Donkey Kong Gets A New amiibo, Nintendo Details How They Work In DK Bananza
i love it, the design is so cute!! ughhh nintendo, i want the new totk ones too though AND this game! being a fan is hard work….
Re: Rumour: The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
i hope they make some good decisions with casting! i wasnt a hugeeee fan of mario movie, but i trust this will be good. younger than i initially imagined 😝
@Cia if youre talking about Hunter Schafer playing the part, her pronouns are she/her js so you know
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
im hoping to see a rock that vaguely looks like tom nook, confirming that the new animal crossing will be out next spring!!!
jokes aside, im mildly excited what they have to show us. i hope they show us more of the world and more proof that its a big title. since im not a donkey kong fan rlly, i have to be sold by directs and reviews 😝 pauline lore would help
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
@BenAV look, i get the dissatisfaction with the price tags and whatever, and i can understand why you dont like yhe chaos, but why is it boring to you? i feel like this is the least boring entry of the series. like you can literally play as “Cataquack”, ride on a dinosaur, flip up a geyser, squish people with a mega mushroom, and do crazy rail shortcuts. while racing a variety of characters in quirky carts. so im really curious what would make it “not” boring for you 😂
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
i know most people havent been satisfied with it, but i love it. you can lose hours in the world, and i love looking at all yhe details! clearly a lot of love and effort was put into it, even if its not botw scope. i do think its a missed opportunity to add boss battles/rewards for missions, but i understand that mightve been too much, cant wait to 100% this 😝
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th June)
today im starting A Link to the Past since im obsessed with the zelda timeline after finishing OOT (still THINKING about the game). also love my snes games, so im excited to play!
im also gonna keep playing the glorious Mario Kart World, with family and by myself. Fifteen hours in, and still so much i want to do in it…trying to unlock all the characters and find a ufo 😛
also i played splatoon 3 the day of the update and wow soo much smoother, and now i want to go back to the splatlands. sighhh
wow i have too much i want to play good grief why am i yearning for a direct 😰
anyways happy gaming, nintendolife residents!!! we are for sure keeping busy 🥳
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
lowkey i think a the screen is fine, and because the tradeoff is a gorgeous 1080 display handheld and 60fps, i am perfectly satisfied with no oled. not to deny that the oled is nice, but the switch 2’s lcd is pretty good! im sorry to hear peoples screens are blurring and everything though 💔
Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Course In Mario Kart World?
rainbow road is absolutely stellar, so pretty! boo cinema wad also a really unique one that ive been enjoying a lot, and acorn heights and the sky high sundae remake are some of my favorites. all of them have so much detail and so much to like about them though!
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
phew, nintendo you cant just surprise me like that good grief! wow, a splatoon exclusively single player game is what ive dreamed of for a long time, im so hyped! and the return of deep cut!!! ack! the visuals are gorgeous, and the style looks amazing. okay ill stop yapping but wow. i cannot wait for more info.
also splatoon 3’s technical update is deffo gonna lure me back into the game!!! june 12th 🥳🥳
i think this might be the end of hope for a direct for june though, which is sad. im predicting one early september, and maybe a DK direct and metroid prime 4 and drag + drive announcement for august
Re: The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
@VoidofLight yeah its rly disappointing i dont like the passive agressiveness here, and also surprising since nintendo has a rich queer history. but hey things hopefully things will get better 😁
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Sublime Sequel, Now Sublimer
great review, makes me wish i wouldnt have sold totk so i could play it on switch 2! at least i have botw. debating abt replaying botw or going to majoras mask or link to the past. also excited to try zelda notes when i get the chance
mannn why is there a war in every comment section lately can we js chill and happily talk about nintendo good grief
Re: The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
i love how miyamoto just takes control of nintendos account randomly 😂
anyways, im very excuted to hear the casting, i hope the rumours abt hunter schafer playing zelda are true!
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Mario Kart World Tech Review - "Nintendo's Artistry Stands Out The Most Here"
OH YEAH! this game is beautiful, i love the art style and animations everythings just so charming!!! glad switch 2 is off to a powerful start!
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - The Best Way To Play, But 'Zelda Notes' Sucks
great review, ollie! looks absolutely stunning on switch 2 😍
@SpontaneousOutburst open world slop?!! alright guys lets look at allll the professional reviews who rated BOTW higher than 9. its hard to deny it revelutionized zelda and even the genre forever.
also i feel so honored for being called fascinating 😝😝😝
Re: Random: You Can Mix & Match Switch 1 + 2 Joy-Con As Pairs
fancy, this is how my family will share joy con 2s equally probably until i get another pair sigh 😔
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (7th June)
it feels like gaming christmas rn on this site 😝 anyways, ill be playing (on my apready beloved switch 2) zelda ocarina of time! i know, not expected, but im trying to blast through the game before realllyyy jumping into all the ns2 games! im almost done with it tho, and ive already spent a lot of time with family on MKW, and ill probably spend a lot more on there later this weekend. happy gaming everyone, and have FUN! 😁
Re: Hardware Review (In Progress): Nintendo Switch 2 - A Faster, Slicker, Sexier Switch
mine is amazing so far, 9/10 for me! no desire to go back three hours of use in haha. im glad team NL is enjoying it for the most part, and im excited to hear their final verdict!
@WiiWouldLikeToPlay no offense but why do you have to do a negative top comment 😔 i get the price is frustrating, but focusing on positive stuff is good too 🙃
@FishyS i hope youre able to snag one, good luck 😸
Re: Video: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Side-By-Side Gameplay Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)
im honestly shocked they didnt do a complete upgrade pack cause of how much better it looks, but i guess the fans DESERVED it. looks rlly good, happy for all the pokemon lovers out there!
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Switch 2 Size Comparison - Here's How It Compares To (Nearly) Every Handheld Known To Humankind
these are such good comparisons, thank you! man, switch 2 is a big boy!
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Link's Awakening Are Improved On Switch 2, But It's Not Perfect
i love this game sm, it deserves a switch 2 edition imo, but im happy with an upgrade ^_^
Re: Site News: We've Got A Switch 2
JEALOUS!!! very happy for yall though 😸 i hope everyone here can get their hands on one tn, im gonna try to get on at gamestop or best buy later even tho i dont have a preorder 😿
edit: spectacular unboxing video alex, has got me more hyped than ever!🥳
Re: Preview: Mario Kart World's True Genius Is Its Movement, Not Its World
goty incoming!!! hoping i can play launch butmt chances not looking good 😔😔😔💔 i still hope ninjis here. cant wait for NL’s review!
Re: Nintendo Patents 'Virtual Violin', So Is It Time For Switch Music On Switch 2?
as a music and nintendo enthusiast, i am delighted to hear this, i hope it comes true! especially with mouse controls, this could be AMAZING!!!
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
i am so hyped for next week, it will be a happy one indeed! i unfortunately have NOT landed a prenorder anywhere despite many desperate attempts, and even though i fulfilled all the requirements and signed up day one nintendo still hasnt sent me a invite 😔😔 so im hoping to go to a midnight launch at best buy or gamestop, but i have no clue what time ti be there. i rly want it launch day, so hopefully my (and all of ours”) wishes come true 🥳 i will be getting the mkw bundle, so so SO excited for World, and then maybeee street fighter and welcome tour. i was thinking id replay through botw or totk in the switch 2’s beautiful enhancements as a treat 😝 no accessories for me tho, im too broke!!!
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US
so excited to see the memories made here! what a special moment in the world of nintendo 💫
Re: GameStop To Offer Additional Switch 2 Units In-Store And Online At Launch
@speed_loafer i did, i hope they can gget to us quickly. might be going to a midnight launch if not 😝
@AstroTheGamosian oh no hope youre okay 🙁 yeah the american health system is a yikes 😿
Re: GameStop To Offer Additional Switch 2 Units In-Store And Online At Launch
@Scarmucci arent we all 😔😿
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
im mainly playing through retro titles and taking a duve into the history of nintendo with Ocarina Of Time and about to start super metroid. but i cant let go of playing my switch, its the ultimate comfort device 😝 im curious, and this may be a dumb question, but will NL staff get early switch 2s for review and stuff?
Re: Super Mario World Looks To Be The Official Name Of The Next Mario Movie
goes perfectly with one of 2025s biggest games. so excited for yoshi! excited to spot all the refrences day one in the theatre 😍
Re: Here's A Look At The Back Of Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art
that boxart is actually SO EPIC. very happy w them abt this, makes me almostt want physical 😝