This doesn't have the same charm as the previous game, from what I've seen. People will try to defend it since it's the only entry we've got in so long, but I genuinely don't think this will be the same type of experience.
while I'd love to see it, I have my doubts because of another Direct next week.
If this is true, maybe it's finally time for Robobot?
I mean Switch 1 has to get games announced at some point, right? There's not any upcoming 1st party games with a release date so I'd imagine we'd hear something for Switch 1 soon. Maybe we'd also get a Metroid Prime 4 release date?
I'd guess it might get an upgrade with BC, but I'm sure Nintendo knows how well this series sells.
Remember this is a Japan product, where Metroid games struggle to be in top 10 best selling games in launch week. If anything, this would hurt Switch 2's early sales in Japan.
The true unveiling will blow everything else in the direct out of the water.
1. 3D Mario will most likely be there
2. Switch 2 specs will be there
3. If you're making up a rumor you would start spreading rumors of how people will react to it
Nintendo are constantly tweaking directs right down to the last minute
Not this big of a presentation, just trying to save reputation once the Direct airs
It'd also be nice to know who this person is, no reference to anything else this person 'leaked'
We just need free enhancements for Switch games on Switch 2, not this.
I’ll be playing Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, specifically the DLCs for that game. I didn’t want to buy an Ubisoft product but this was an actually good product and it was 75% off so I went for it.
@HeadPirate Pokemon has previously and intentionally released unfinished games, and it doesn't seem to affect sales at all, so it'd be a good strategy to do another unfinished game to get sales, and that gives more time to work on other projects (Gen 10). Bad publicity is still publicity, and Pokemon takes advantage of that.
Switch can run the likes of Mario Odyssey, BotW (both of which released about 8 years ago), and Pikmin 4, so this isn't the Switch's problem, it's TPC.
Computer games have already done this, but Switch 2 has a cartridge slot so we shouldn’t have to worry for Nintendo for the next 6-7 years.
Again, NintendoLife should report on things but have their comments closed. I never really believe these ‘analyst’ articles, we already went through this before.
Gen 2 is one of the best, but did we really need two starters from it in this game? Now across both Legends games, Gen 2 has been represented with all three starters, with no support of Gen 1, 3, 4, or 6.
Hopefully this doesn't become a trend. Once NSO one day does shut down, I'm worried I won't have my progress for it anymore, and this isn't reassuring.
@Novamii Yeah I've seen some of the ending, probably one of the best Pokemon endings (love the credits song as well). For sure my favorite part of the game I've seen (aside from Geodude). Some of the glitches actually seem kinda fun to do, those things would be the biggest reasons for me to play the game!
Certainly interesting to not choose Piplup or Snivy for the theme of Kalos.
This game doesn't look exactly finished but what were you expecting with Legends Arceus AND Scarlet/Violet both being released a couple years ago, and this was likely a project worked on alongside Gen 10 so it wasn't TPC's focus. Hopefully it'll be a $50 game but since it's Pokemon it's sure to be $60.
The only good thing about the Pokemon Presents is that this pretty much confirms Gen 10 will not be this year so maybe it won't be completely unfinished this time.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of hope is probably top 15 Switch games, it is very fun and in my opinion it perfected the battle engine. It's too bad Ubisoft owns the Rabbids IP, I would love another game in the series without Ubisoft making it.
I very much doubt I'd trade mine in, but Switch 2 seemingly will just do everything a Switch does + more.
Honestly, transfer might not be necessary with digital games, you can probably just redownload them with the linked Nintendo account. I'm sure there will be some sort of transfer system for easier way to transfer all data, but Nintendo accounts could potentially make this a lot easier.
These are the most boring Nintendo presentations. Just ads for mobile games and maybe a trailer for another unfinished product (in this case, Legends Z-A)
Nintendo's really good at making us want digital games! I actually do often opt for digital games but now I don't know what I'll do. Bad move from Nintendo.
Why aren’t comments closed we know this comment section will go crazy. Like if we’re gonna get rid of half the comments might as well have them closed.
Tbh not expecting this to effect the US much, people were overreacting before and Nintendo doesn’t seem effected whatsoever.
I think it was a bad idea to release this before Switch 2, being an early Switch 2 game releasing on all consoles at the same time would’ve been a much better idea for sales.
Really hope this is true, we haven't had a Kirby game at all in nearly 2 years since Return to Dream Land Deluxe, so I could definitely see this happening sooner rather than later!
These are really good ideas, I love the thought of a creepy Isle Delfino or abandoned village. The prison would be super fun as well, if pulled off right. Really looking forward to LM4, I have high expectations with how good the 3 current games are! Hopefully things will be more creepy (probably make it rated e10+)
Well if they're going to continue Switch 1 games, how about a Direct for it soon? We only know of 3 upcoming 1st party Switch games so it'd be nice to know about more!
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Re: A New Tomodachi Life Game Is Coming To Switch Next Year
This doesn't have the same charm as the previous game, from what I've seen. People will try to defend it since it's the only entry we've got in so long, but I genuinely don't think this will be the same type of experience.
Re: Random: Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch Direct
Personally I don't think this means anything, it's funny how much analysis is put into one little tweet by this guy lol
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
Robobot, a Pikmin spin-off, and maybe some Mario stuff would be really cool to see!
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 2025
Robobot?
Re: Nintendo Music Adds 23 Kirby Switch Songs, With Rest Coming "Later This Year"
Can't wait for the rest of the tracks, weird they didn't have all right away. Very good music so far, look forward to putting these in my playlists!
I assume this is for the game's 3rd anniversary, really happy to see them acknowledge this game again! One of the few Nintendo games to stay at v1.0.0
Re: Rumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This Week
@Thomystic What did Pyoro say? I heard Pyoro hinted at some Pokemon thing but I haven't seen anything about a potential Direct.
Re: Rumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This Week
while I'd love to see it, I have my doubts because of another Direct next week.
If this is true, maybe it's finally time for Robobot?
I mean Switch 1 has to get games announced at some point, right? There's not any upcoming 1st party games with a release date so I'd imagine we'd hear something for Switch 1 soon. Maybe we'd also get a Metroid Prime 4 release date?
Re: Talking Point: Will Metroid Prime 4 Get A Switch 2 Release?
I'd guess it might get an upgrade with BC, but I'm sure Nintendo knows how well this series sells.
Remember this is a Japan product, where Metroid games struggle to be in top 10 best selling games in launch week. If anything, this would hurt Switch 2's early sales in Japan.
Re: Rumour: Metroid Prime 4 Will Apparently Make Quite The Splash At The Switch 2 Direct
1. 3D Mario will most likely be there
2. Switch 2 specs will be there
3. If you're making up a rumor you would start spreading rumors of how people will react to it
Not this big of a presentation, just trying to save reputation once the Direct airs
It'd also be nice to know who this person is, no reference to anything else this person 'leaked'
We just need free enhancements for Switch games on Switch 2, not this.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Mario's Picross
This is a very fun game, glad that they added it to NSO. I’m going with Europe for this one for sure.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th March)
I’ll be playing Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, specifically the DLCs for that game. I didn’t want to buy an Ubisoft product but this was an actually good product and it was 75% off so I went for it.
Re: Switch 2 GameCube Controller Rumours Resurface Following New Nintendo Filing
Hope this means GameCube NSO, many of my favorite games of all time are from GCN so this would be a great addition!
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
$400 or more is very broad, very easy prediction since it encompasses pretty much all likely scenarios.
Re: Random: This Stunning Fan-Made Animation Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate MAR10 Day
@JimNorman The video show spoilers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership, maybe have a spoiler tag for those who haven’t beaten it?
Re: Random: This Stunning Fan-Made Animation Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate MAR10 Day
This is awesome, love to see even side games get recognition. This is better than most of Nintendo’s Mar10 Day celebrations this year!
Re: Was That Pokémon Legends: Z-A Footage Running On Switch 2? Digital Foundry Weighs In
@HeadPirate Pokemon has previously and intentionally released unfinished games, and it doesn't seem to affect sales at all, so it'd be a good strategy to do another unfinished game to get sales, and that gives more time to work on other projects (Gen 10). Bad publicity is still publicity, and Pokemon takes advantage of that.
Switch can run the likes of Mario Odyssey, BotW (both of which released about 8 years ago), and Pikmin 4, so this isn't the Switch's problem, it's TPC.
Re: Was That Pokémon Legends: Z-A Footage Running On Switch 2? Digital Foundry Weighs In
Idk why people were saying this could be a major cross gen title. If Switch 2's power is a big deal, they're not doing pokemon so early.
My theory is they have this game run so bad it makes Switch 2 look even better than it is.
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
@Duncanballs I think IGN has some sort of connection to NL so it’s probably being posted on all of their websites.
I think both websites should close their comment sections, we know how people can be when it comes to heated topics like this
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
Computer games have already done this, but Switch 2 has a cartridge slot so we shouldn’t have to worry for Nintendo for the next 6-7 years.
Again, NintendoLife should report on things but have their comments closed. I never really believe these ‘analyst’ articles, we already went through this before.
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The Switch 2 Direct
As long as we get a promising look at the next 3D Mario I'm good
Re: Nintendo Discounts Several Games On Switch For MAR10 Day (North America)
Nice to see even newer Mario games on sale.
Re: Poll: Which Starter Pokémon Will You Choose In Legends: Z-A?
Gen 2 is one of the best, but did we really need two starters from it in this game? Now across both Legends games, Gen 2 has been represented with all three starters, with no support of Gen 1, 3, 4, or 6.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
Hopefully this doesn't become a trend. Once NSO one day does shut down, I'm worried I won't have my progress for it anymore, and this isn't reassuring.
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Cool, But It's Lacking Arceus' Unique Style
@Novamii Yeah I've seen some of the ending, probably one of the best Pokemon endings (love the credits song as well). For sure my favorite part of the game I've seen (aside from Geodude). Some of the glitches actually seem kinda fun to do, those things would be the biggest reasons for me to play the game!
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Cool, But It's Lacking Arceus' Unique Style
Yeah I’m not really a fan of the style, I was hoping for a more unique take since Arceus had its own.
I haven’t beaten a Pokemon game on Switch, and I don’t think this’ll be one either.
Re: How Would You Rate The Pokémon Presents Showcase For February 2025?
It was a typical Pokemon Presents. Maybe next year we'll get Pokemon on NSO!
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Confirms Starters And Mega Evolutions, Coming Late 2025
Certainly interesting to not choose Piplup or Snivy for the theme of Kalos.
This game doesn't look exactly finished but what were you expecting with Legends Arceus AND Scarlet/Violet both being released a couple years ago, and this was likely a project worked on alongside Gen 10 so it wasn't TPC's focus. Hopefully it'll be a $50 game but since it's Pokemon it's sure to be $60.
The only good thing about the Pokemon Presents is that this pretty much confirms Gen 10 will not be this year so maybe it won't be completely unfinished this time.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Harsh" Ubisoft Comment On 'Sparks Of Hope'
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of hope is probably top 15 Switch games, it is very fun and in my opinion it perfected the battle engine. It's too bad Ubisoft owns the Rabbids IP, I would love another game in the series without Ubisoft making it.
Re: Warner Bros. Closes Three Studios Including Team Behind Smash-Like Brawler 'MultiVersus'
@Liam_Doolan Does this affect the development team for Cars 3 for Switch?
Re: Talking Point: Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
I mean it seems like Nintendo has more teams making their games than ever, so I think they can keep up with this for the most part.
Re: Super Mario NES Banger Joins Nintendo's Music App, Here's The Full Tracklist
Is this the smallest update so far? Nice to have this OST, but would've been better if we also got Super Mario Bros. 3 with it.
Re: Talking Point: Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
Hopes: Pokemon Yellow/Red/Blue on NSO
Expectations: mobile games and Z-A first look/release date
Re: Poll: Will You Trade In Your Switch When Switch 2 Arrives?
I very much doubt I'd trade mine in, but Switch 2 seemingly will just do everything a Switch does + more.
Honestly, transfer might not be necessary with digital games, you can probably just redownload them with the linked Nintendo account. I'm sure there will be some sort of transfer system for easier way to transfer all data, but Nintendo accounts could potentially make this a lot easier.
Re: Talking Point: The 3DS Library Is Ripe For Switch 2, But Is NSO The Way To Go?
I think 3DS Should go on NSO eventually, but probably more important to do DS/GameCube first. Maybe for now we could get some remasters!
Re: Talking Point: Should We Actually Get Excited For Pokémon Day This Year?
These are the most boring Nintendo presentations. Just ads for mobile games and maybe a trailer for another unfinished product (in this case, Legends Z-A)
Re: Nike Has Gone Bananas With These Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Trainers
Great touch with the shoes being in the reflection of DK's eyes, nice attention to detail NL!
Re: Opinion: Scrapping Gold Points Makes Sense For Nintendo, But It's A Bitter Pill For Loyal Fans
I remember getting Boomerang Fu through using gold points, this is very disappointing. I can only hope for something as good for Switch 2.
Re: Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives, Says Nintendo
Sad to see it confirmed, would've been nice to save more with Switch 2 games.
I still have an unused voucher, can I please use one for Robobot?
Re: Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
Nintendo's really good at making us want digital games! I actually do often opt for digital games but now I don't know what I'll do. Bad move from Nintendo.
Re: Nintendo "Establishing Ways To Respond" To U.S. Tariffs, Says Furukawa
Why aren’t comments closed we know this comment section will go crazy. Like if we’re gonna get rid of half the comments might as well have them closed.
Tbh not expecting this to effect the US much, people were overreacting before and Nintendo doesn’t seem effected whatsoever.
Re: Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black Market
The $50 dollar gamestop trade-in is so true XD
Re: Random: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Glitch Lets You Get All 5 Power Taps Early
This seems really cool, I like hearing about major glitches in games so nice to see this article! Perhaps I will try this soon!
Re: Nope, Monster Hunter Wilds Producer Still Won't Spill The Beans On A Switch 2 Port
I think it was a bad idea to release this before Switch 2, being an early Switch 2 game releasing on all consoles at the same time would’ve been a much better idea for sales.
Re: Retailer GAME Accused Of "Scalping" Pokémon Cards Thanks To Insane Delivery Fees
Amazon does that a lot, but that's because of 3rd party sellers.
Re: Rumour: Kirby: Planet Robobot Will Indeed Come To Switch, It's Claimed
Really hope this is true, we haven't had a Kirby game at all in nearly 2 years since Return to Dream Land Deluxe, so I could definitely see this happening sooner rather than later!
Re: Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Online Will "Continue To Be Available" For Switch 2
Hopefully we get GameCube on NSO!
Re: Talking Point: Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?
0% for space so far, personally I don't think that would work for Luigi's Mansion.
Re: Talking Point: Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?
These are really good ideas, I love the thought of a creepy Isle Delfino or abandoned village. The prison would be super fun as well, if pulled off right. Really looking forward to LM4, I have high expectations with how good the 3 current games are! Hopefully things will be more creepy (probably make it rated e10+)
Re: Nintendo Talks About Future Switch Support Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Well if they're going to continue Switch 1 games, how about a Direct for it soon? We only know of 3 upcoming 1st party Switch games so it'd be nice to know about more!
Re: Nintendo Confirms Timings For The Switch 2 Direct In April
Uhhh Nintendo wrong Direct it's a bit early for that