@robotreptile Yeah it was crazy. Arlo is one of the most measured, well-meaning YouTubers out there (and there aren't many of them, sadly), so to see people lash out at him like that was very saddening.
@8bit-Man I appreciate there's no obvious link on this review, so apologies for that, but we do disclose this on all of our game pages for Switch 2. Check out the 'Overview' section and there will be information for the physical release. In this case, 'Game-Key Card'.
@KoopaTheGamer HDR is completely disabled for the screenshots you see here, because yeah, I had the same issue. HDR seems to be wildly inconsistent when it comes to screenshots and clips. We'll need to do a bit of investigation and tinkering.
@Oubie Yep, three difficulty modes in Championship and Super Hero: Subsonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic. You need to complete every track in each to unlock the next. Even Subsonic can be challenging at times though.
@Zufolobelisk The channel is literally focused on tech repairs. It's what they do; especially for $500 dollar devices. We've covered it here because it's interesting.
@IceClimbersMain I haven't tried the Dualsense Edge yet, but I would say that the new Pro Controller feels better than the Xbox Elite pad. $85 is a lot in isolation, but it's a seriously premium bit of kit for the price.
@Kingy They're not subtle at all, that's for sure. There were a few I hated when I started playing it, but they all somehow managed to become quite endearing after a while.
@Misima Are you talking about Bandai Namco here, or Pac-Man specifically? Both have remained fairly popular regardless, so I'm not quite understanding what you're getting at.
I think with this one there's a clear nod to Galaxy with the 'spin' move, which appears to not only add a slight boost to your jumps, but also activate nearby platforms. Flipping the platforms around at the 0:56 mark is very Mario-esque.
@Pillowpants It's pretty much someone who represents the interests of an outside company – in this case PetWORKs – while Nintendo can tap into their knowledge and expertise within a particular field.
Chris Meledandri is also an outside director thanks to his involvement with the Mario movie and role as CEO of Illumination.
@UltimateOtaku91 I might be mistaken, but I don't think Emio has managed it just yet.
There was also no mention of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in terms of sales, but that's likely due to its late arrival in the fiscal year.
@-wc- Of course it's data collection! Companies, including Nintendo, have been doing this for decades. I wouldn't dispute otherwise. As others have said, however, it can (and likely will) also be used as evidence in criminal cases. It's not one or the other.
@Lizuka I understand to an extent, but I have to respectfully disagree. I don't think the game would be half as good if development had been scaled back. As author Steven Erikson says: "p**s on compromise; go for the throat".
@dazzleshell No, GTA6 is an exception thanks to its status in effectively transcending general gaming news and breaking into the mainstream. Frankly, there's not going to be anything quite like it for some time. This will be an exceptionally rare occurrence, I assure you.
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Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe's New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
@robotreptile Yeah it was crazy. Arlo is one of the most measured, well-meaning YouTubers out there (and there aren't many of them, sadly), so to see people lash out at him like that was very saddening.
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe's New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
Arlo has been vindicated.
Re: Random: Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
@Mana_Knight Hahaaa yes! That was weirdly catchy.
We've got that one listed here: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/40-years-of-weird-and-wonderful-and-just-plain-wrong-super-mario-tv-commercials
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
I love it when voice actors just sound exactly like their characters.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - An Elegant But Nonessential GameChat Companion
@BaldB3lper78 Yep, I'm not handling that one, but we'll have a review live very soon.
Re: Magnetic Joy-Con Sticks Already In The Works For Switch 2 Amid Fears Of Drift
@rjejr What? 🙃
Re: Switch 2 Helps Street Fighter 6 Achieve Five Million Global Sales
@JR150 Yeah I reckon we'll see a bit of a renaissance on the Switch 2. Tekken 8, Fatal Fury, maybe ports of UMvC3 and Infinite.
I'd expect to see a new SoulCalibur soon too, and possibly Capcom Vs. SNK or something.
I'd also be surprised if Sony keeps Marvel Tōkon exclusive to PS5, to be honest.
Re: Mini Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch 2) - Definitely Improved, But SEGA's Shafting Early Adopters
@8bit-Man I appreciate there's no obvious link on this review, so apologies for that, but we do disclose this on all of our game pages for Switch 2. Check out the 'Overview' section and there will be information for the physical release. In this case, 'Game-Key Card'.
https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/sonic-x-shadow-generations
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
I like the one with Ryu.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@KoopaTheGamer HDR is completely disabled for the screenshots you see here, because yeah, I had the same issue. HDR seems to be wildly inconsistent when it comes to screenshots and clips. We'll need to do a bit of investigation and tinkering.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@BaldB3lper78 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it too.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@Oubie Yep, three difficulty modes in Championship and Super Hero: Subsonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic. You need to complete every track in each to unlock the next. Even Subsonic can be challenging at times though.
Re: Review: Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition (Switch 2) - Just One Caveat Holds Back Capcom's Finest
@Old-Red Heh, yeah I get it, but we're not doing that. We review the game, not the manner in which it's distributed.
Re: Video: The First Full Switch 2 Hardware Teardown Is Here
@PessitheMystic Well thanks for visiting anyway, my friend.
Re: Video: The First Full Switch 2 Hardware Teardown Is Here
@Zufolobelisk The channel is literally focused on tech repairs. It's what they do; especially for $500 dollar devices. We've covered it here because it's interesting.
Re: The Switch 2 Fixes Its Predecessor's "Worst Performing" Game
@shgamer Damn, yeah, that'd be awesome.
Re: Surprise, Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Also Helped Out On Mario Kart World
@Smithicus They're coming. No one got Switch 2 units before yesterday, so we're working exceptionally hard to get them done.
Re: Video: Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
@IceClimbersMain I haven't tried the Dualsense Edge yet, but I would say that the new Pro Controller feels better than the Xbox Elite pad. $85 is a lot in isolation, but it's a seriously premium bit of kit for the price.
Re: US Retailers Are Playing With Fire With More Switch 2 Cancellations
@Res462 Something very, very bad... a request to speak to the manager!!
Re: Japanese Charts: Fantasy Life i Caps Off The Switch 1 With A Big Win
@Nightcrawler71 It's coming, we didn't get code until very recently.
Re: UK Retailer GAME Cancels A Bunch Of Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
@Jedge396 Ahhh man, I'm sorry I hope you manage to bag one at Smyths. That sucks.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
I'll be at work... Bah...
Wait, what..? I work HERE?! No.
Re: Rumour: Iconic Studio Codemasters May Soon Close For Good
@Zeebor15 Ha, whoops, my anger got me typing out EA multiple times.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online App Undergoes Major Revamp For Switch 2
@Anti-Matter I suspect that will still be an option, yes. We'll test it out when we're able to, of course.
Re: Upcoming 'The Hundred Line' Update Adds Much-Requested Improvements
@Kingy They're not subtle at all, that's for sure. There were a few I hated when I started playing it, but they all somehow managed to become quite endearing after a while.
Re: Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All UK Stores
@Duncanballs That's awesome!
Re: Nintendo Shares Video Detailing New N64 Features For Switch Online
@Mz3player Yes, apologies, that should have been clearer. I've added a little extra note to clarify.
Re: Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All Stores
@Raifteiri Fair, thank you.
Re: UK Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All Stores
@Member_the_game All stores are doing a midnight launch, as far as I'm aware. Only a select few are opening earlier.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Somehow Combines Game-Key Card And Code-In-A-Box On Switch 2
@Michael0916 "Also, does Nintendolife get paid by Bluesky?"
What do you mean?
Re: US Retailers Are Reportedly Starting To Receive Switch 2 Stock
@dazzleshell Absolutely not. We'll post warnings to let people know it's out there, but we won't share any leaked content.
Re: 'Shadow Labyrinth' Injects Some Pac-Man Nostalgia Into Its Latest Trailer
@Misima Are you talking about Bandai Namco here, or Pac-Man specifically? Both have remained fairly popular regardless, so I'm not quite understanding what you're getting at.
Re: Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed
@WheresWaveRace They've already said they're not interested in tackling F-Zero, sadly.
Re: Mario-Inspired 2D Platformer Secures A Switch 2 Release On Kickstarter
@Jade37 I think there are elements of both, so I've no qualms if people see more Sonic than Mario.
Re: Mario-Inspired 2D Platformer Secures A Switch 2 Release On Kickstarter
I think with this one there's a clear nod to Galaxy with the 'spin' move, which appears to not only add a slight boost to your jumps, but also activate nearby platforms. Flipping the platforms around at the 0:56 mark is very Mario-esque.
Re: The Hundred Line Director Has Already Announced A Brand New Game
@UltimateOtaku91 Or neither. They could've easily worked out a deal with a publisher to get sufficient funding to keep them going for a while.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2
Oof, embarrassing... Improved resolution does nothing for the bland, lifeless artistic design.
Re: Yes, Nightdive Is Aware Its Games Would Be "Great" With Switch 2 Mouse Support
System Shock Remake is absolutely excellent, I'd love to see it on the Switch 2!
Re: Japanese Charts: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top
Not a terrible start, but The Hundred Line deserves more. It's a remarkable game.
Re: Hideki Kamiya On A 'Devil May Cry' Remake: "Of Course I'd Love To Do That"
CAPCOM FOR GOODNESS' SAKE, LET THE MAN DO IT!
Re: Nintendo Appoints Doll Company Executive As A New Outside Director
@Pillowpants It's pretty much someone who represents the interests of an outside company – in this case PetWORKs – while Nintendo can tap into their knowledge and expertise within a particular field.
Chris Meledandri is also an outside director thanks to his involvement with the Mario movie and role as CEO of Illumination.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Switch
@UltimateOtaku91 I might be mistaken, but I don't think Emio has managed it just yet.
There was also no mention of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in terms of sales, but that's likely due to its late arrival in the fiscal year.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch 2 Games
@Don I'd be very surprised if we don't!
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch 2 Games
Nintendo left out Elden Ring, but I'll put it in, because I'm nice.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch 2 Games
@spottedleaf Yes, 'Winter 2025' does narrow it down slightly.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@-wc- Of course it's data collection! Companies, including Nintendo, have been doing this for decades. I wouldn't dispute otherwise.
As others have said, however, it can (and likely will) also be used as evidence in criminal cases.
It's not one or the other.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@-wc- Dangerous people aren't always limited to strangers.
Re: Elden Ring On Switch 2 Will Introduce Two Brand New Character Classes
How did I miss that! Thanks, folks.
Re: 'The Hundred Line' Dev Too Kyo Games Is Still "On The Brink Of Going Under"
@Lizuka I understand to an extent, but I have to respectfully disagree. I don't think the game would be half as good if development had been scaled back.
As author Steven Erikson says: "p**s on compromise; go for the throat".
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
@dazzleshell No, GTA6 is an exception thanks to its status in effectively transcending general gaming news and breaking into the mainstream. Frankly, there's not going to be anything quite like it for some time. This will be an exceptionally rare occurrence, I assure you.