@Smithicus Not once did Cronos enter my mind when reviewing this game. You gotta try and refrain from comparing reviews of games that have nothing to do with one another. If we spent time looking at ratings for other games before providing a final score, we'd never get anything done.
@1UP-HUSKY That's reasonable. The PS4 version of RE4 remake was announcement in September ahead of its March release. There's still time, I guess, but who knows.
@Lizuka Keep in mind we're not a hive mind
I love visual novels, and The Hundred Line is still the frontrunner for my GOTY. Shunten Order just didn't work for me, sadly.
@Arawn93 Too early to say whether or not it's the right call.
The handheld space is worlds apart from what it was a decade ago. Sony left the Vita to rot because it focused too much on the PS4 and made absurd decisions that tanked interest in the Vita even before it launched.
With the PS6 presumably offering up the full console experience in a handheld format, I suspect a lot more people will be on board with that.
Sony just needs to be sensible and not alienate its consumers with stupid proprietary accessories. In Japan at least, a handheld PS6 could well be a game-changer.
@The_Nintend_Pedant The pro regarding price is a cheeky joke referencing the absurd cost of a real Gibson guitar. Not quite sure it landed with you. As for your "fishy" remark... Yeah, you're in full-on 'tin foil hat mode' there.
@Joker1234 No launch window has been officially provided for FF7 Remake beyond a vague 'Winter' slot. So yeah, it could be this year, but it could easily be early 2026.
Hey folks - I've added a second opinion to the piece covering my experience on Switch 2 so far. It's a great game, but it desperately needs a performance patch.
@Ellie-Moo The frame rate dips were very minor; not particularly distracting but worth a mention in the review. Officially, the game is advertised at 4K/60 on Switch 2, and I'd say that's probably accurate. I have a 65-inch LG C3 and it looks lovely.
@Johnny44 Yeah I'd say there's definitely a bit of a 'cross-gen' vibe going on. I'm excited to see what games made from the ground up for Switch 2 will look like.
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Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
@Maxz Thanks - busy busy!
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
@TensuraFan7 This is what happens when we prep ahead of time... 😅
Re: Mini Review: Dead Reset (Switch) - A Gory, Sci-Fi Take On Groundhog Day
@Smithicus Not once did Cronos enter my mind when reviewing this game. You gotta try and refrain from comparing reviews of games that have nothing to do with one another.
If we spent time looking at ratings for other games before providing a final score, we'd never get anything done.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
@LastFootnote The eventual tweets from Nintendo will no doubt confirm.
Re: Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
@PlusFan That's not how scoring works, friend.
Re: "The Most Impressive Switch 2 Port To Date" - Digital Foundry Examines Star Wars Outlaws
@WheresWaveRace Yeah it's good stuff, right? Different tastes and all that, but I've been thoroughly enjoying the line-up so far.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Takes The Lead While Cronos Sees Weak Sales On Switch 2
@The_Pixel_King Heh, whoops!
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Takes The Lead While Cronos Sees Weak Sales On Switch 2
@Suketoudara Number 5 at the moment:
1. Silksong
2. Star Wars Outlaws
3. Bananza
4. No Man's Sky
5. Cronos
6. Kirby Upgrade Pack
7. Cyberpunk
8. Hogwarts Legacy
9. Kirby Switch 2
10. Grand Bazaar
Re: The Switch eShop And Steam Are Buckling Under The Weight Of Silksong
@IronMan30 Knowing that the issue is not limited to the eShop will potentially provide a modicum of comfort to some.
Re: Rumour: Resident Evil Requiem Could Be Heading To The Switch 2
@1UP-HUSKY That's reasonable. The PS4 version of RE4 remake was announcement in September ahead of its March release. There's still time, I guess, but who knows.
Re: Feature: The Road To Silksong: Remembering Seven Years Of Hope, Hype, And Clown Makeup
@John_Deacon Give it an hour or so!
Re: Rumour: Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
@MarioBrickLayer It was its own thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_UcjEq2Dgk
Re: Review: SHUTEN ORDER (Switch) - An Audacious Swing That Doesn't Quite Connect
@Lizuka Keep in mind we're not a hive mind
I love visual novels, and The Hundred Line is still the frontrunner for my GOTY. Shunten Order just didn't work for me, sadly.
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Gunning For The Switch 2 With A Handheld, Dockable PS6
@Arawn93 Too early to say whether or not it's the right call.
The handheld space is worlds apart from what it was a decade ago. Sony left the Vita to rot because it focused too much on the PS4 and made absurd decisions that tanked interest in the Vita even before it launched.
With the PS6 presumably offering up the full console experience in a handheld format, I suspect a lot more people will be on board with that.
Sony just needs to be sensible and not alienate its consumers with stupid proprietary accessories. In Japan at least, a handheld PS6 could well be a game-changer.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Chlocean Apologies. Yeah, there's no change, it's still primarily an online game, and the saves are tied into that.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Indielink Not really no. Very jittery.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Quick update: the new frame rate option essentially locks it at 30fps. Not the most ideal solution, but it's definitely a lot more stable.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@DJDano Not sure, I'll take a look shortly.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
@Bydlak Ah, that's brilliant! Glad you've sorted it.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
@Bydlak Oh really? It should work with the latest firmware. Unless there's something wrong with it.
Re: Gulikit Unveils New Premium Controllers Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
@The-Chosen-one Yeah, that's the plan.
Re: Gulikit Unveils New Premium Controllers Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
@Abeedo Thank you!
Re: Video: Uh Oh, Elden Ring On Switch 2 Has Issues In Handheld Mode
@Zuljaras Mate... That's wild.
Re: Video: At Last! We've Played Hollow Knight: Silksong On Switch 2
I can't get over that snap transition.
Re: Geoff Keighley Either Knows Something About Silksong, Or Is Just Being A Tool
@Xeno_Aura You can see our 'Related Articles' section on the article, right...? We know it's playable at both Xbox and Nintendo booths.
Re: 'Bad Cheese' Is Another Survival Horror With Cuphead-Inspired Visuals
@darkswabber Fair enough, all good!
Re: 'Bad Cheese' Is Another Survival Horror With Cuphead-Inspired Visuals
@darkswabber That's exactly what I said in the main text, did you read it?
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
@Zeebor15 Are you okay? Do you need to sit down?
Re: Review: CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
@The_Nintend_Pedant Is it a problem?! I dunno man... Even if it is, it's not with us.
Re: Review: CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
@The_Nintend_Pedant The pro regarding price is a cheeky joke referencing the absurd cost of a real Gibson guitar. Not quite sure it landed with you.
As for your "fishy" remark... Yeah, you're in full-on 'tin foil hat mode' there.
Re: Review: Heretic + Hexen (Switch) - Two FPS Cult Classics Masterfully Revamped
@molkom It's 120fps on other platforms. We now have a 120fps-capable platform with the Switch 2. Seemed a reasonable request!
Re: Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - TMR Sticks And Hall Effect Triggers Elevate This Switch 2-Compatible Pad
Oof, I don't like those coloured face buttons. Something about the lack of 'ABXY' labels make them look a bit cheap, somehow.
Re: Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring, Silksong All Playable At Nintendo's Gamescom Booth
@Joker1234 No launch window has been officially provided for FF7 Remake beyond a vague 'Winter' slot. So yeah, it could be this year, but it could easily be early 2026.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
@Deniz No, it's a Switch 1 game and has been reviewed as such. Tom's verdict is final.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
Hey folks - I've added a second opinion to the piece covering my experience on Switch 2 so far. It's a great game, but it desperately needs a performance patch.
Re: Atari's Retro Metroidvania 'Adventure Of Samsara' Launches Next Month
@JohnnyMind You'll get a review!
Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
@Ellie-Moo The frame rate dips were very minor; not particularly distracting but worth a mention in the review.
Officially, the game is advertised at 4K/60 on Switch 2, and I'd say that's probably accurate. I have a 65-inch LG C3 and it looks lovely.
Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
@somnambulance It's quite hefty. At least 20 hours or so, I'd say.
Re: Video: Check Out 17 Minutes Of Gameplay From Donkey Kong Bananza
@Cheez Cool. Have fun with the game!
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Storms Past 1.5 Million Units Sold
@Duncanballs Sony really struck gold with the Vita - what a waste.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza, Like Mario Kart World, Was Initially Planned For Switch 1
@Johnny44 Yeah I'd say there's definitely a bit of a 'cross-gen' vibe going on. I'm excited to see what games made from the ground up for Switch 2 will look like.
Re: Nintendo Will Discontinue Switch Game Vouchers Entirely In 2026
@PikminMarioKirby No, sorry if that was misleading in any way. The vouchers are only valid with Switch 1 games.
Re: Video: Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
@Bunkerneath Should be good now.
Re: Review: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (Switch) - The Best Way To Play BioShock's Spiritual Predecessor
@splinters It depends - what didn't you like about it?
Re: Review: PowerA Advantage Wired Controller For Switch 2 - An Acceptable Choice For Player 2
@dskatter Ah, apologies! I've added a quick mention to the review, but no, no rumble or motion control support.
Re: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Release Date Could Be Revealed Soon, As Switch 2 Rating Spotted
Of course it'll be a Game-Key Card. Love the optimism, though.
Re: UK Charts: Hideo Kojima's Latest Project Leaves Mario Kart World Stranded In 2nd
@Johnny44 Yep, totally agree, it would be very useful!
Re: UK Charts: Hideo Kojima's Latest Project Leaves Mario Kart World Stranded In 2nd
@Johnny44 Nintendo never shares such information, so sadly that would be tricky.
Re: Smash Bros. Director Sakurai Laments 'Unsustainable' AAA Game Dev, Discusses AI And Uncertainty
@Anti-Matter If you think those kind of games are immune from the threat of AI, I've got terrible news for you.
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
Oof. Yeah, they're way off with this.