@Olrun I completely forgot about Enter the Gungeon 2. That Switch 2 reveal seems like ages ago now. Well if tomorrow is the day , make that 2 happy idiots!
Seems odd to reward one set of your buyers but punish the others? No idea why those who purchased the game physically are being treated that way. This is an annoying sales tactic to say the least.
I still have my original Wii copy. Like many others have been commenting…it’s a great game that for whatever reason does not get finished. I’ll consider revisiting it in Switch 2 but I might just go retro and fire it up on the Wii/Wii U
An excellent co op game, amazing animation and just a unique take on the genre. It’s definitely got that It Takes Two and Split Fiction DNA but it’s got its own personality!
I’m currently at the endgame in Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. That game has been chillin’ in my backlog for years. It’s a great and unique gameplay experience in the series. Id love to get back to Orbitals and will try out the Witcher 3 Remastered
It’s October now, great time to finally play RE9. I might even fire up Alien Isolation because high blood pressure is fun! I’ll give Gears of War: E Day go after the weekend, as I’ve been dabbling between RDR2 and Elden Ring on Series X. Might cave and get the new Ace Combat. So many great games incoming to end 2026.
@The_Pixel_King
Sounds like we’re in the same boat. I’ve never played a Fire Emblem game either. Turn based games are the one gaming genre I never got into. Yet I have 4 Fire Emblem games somehow! 😂 I have Awakening as well, it’ll be my entry point but it’ll either make or break my turn based aspirations.
Felt the same way about the demo. It’s a mix of Nier Automata, Dark Souls and Bayonetta but the game does feel a bit soulless. I didn’t feel inspired to want to play more let alone bother buying the game at all. I’ll give it another go but I completely agree with Alex’s stance on this demo
It’s clearly Jim Ryan’s burner account. The force is special with this troll. They could be a legend!…on PushSquare. 😑 The grass is greener on the Sony side!… but that’s only because of Ray Tracing 😝
On a serious note, this article is straight facts. Nintendo is so about their business. Saved the console industry in Japan and they won’t take credit for it…just credit cards!
@johnedwin Why do only games from the “mid 90s” deserve perfect scores? That sounds dumb. I’m sure if this was a PS5 game you wouldn’t be saying the same…
Interesting review and indeed the review scores will now become a hot topic. I just read one of the 10/10 reviews so it’s interesting to see how the sheer scope of the game is either a good thing or bad thing depending on preference.
@BanjoPickles Sony keeps backing itself into a corner. They decided their identity is to have “the most powerful” hardware and software development focused toward “deep, immersive single player” games has led to expensive hardware and ecosystem with a lack of consistent exclusive releases. Nintendo on the other has created this amazing hybrid ecosystem, a massive library of games and a cadence of monthly exclusives releases on top of the near parity AAA 3rd party ports …of course all of it made portable! Nintendo really is in an excellent position right now and they’ve only further cemented themselves as a video game company , not just another global corporation with a gaming division.
@Grumblevolcano As amazing as GTA6 on Switch 2 would be, I believe the compromises to get it running would be too great. They could pull it off but I’d imagine you’d get something similar to what Witcher 3 on Switch was but with even worse performance and fidelity. Too much of a stripped down experience for a port. That extra RAM being eaten up by Gamechat could help in situations like this. A GTA6 game key card release would be funny tho 😂
@Grumblevolcano GTA6 would be a major win for Nintendo and Switch 2 but just don’t see it happening. Maybe a Cloud version but for a game designed to sink hundreds of hours into I’m not sure a Cloud version would be ideal. Would be much more realistic for them to release a fully packaged GTAV Switch 2 version.
@Elock
You know it is unusual for Nintendo to do 2 Directs back to back. 🤔 With Sony’s recent State of Play considered by many as the worst showing of any company ever!
😝 They are definitely struggling with games at the moment. This could be a cheeky move by Nintendo. They could have held off on the Zelda Direct until October but looking to seize holiday and early 2027 momentum they’ve stacked these Directs to increase hype!….not to mention reduce annoying leaks. All they need to do Wednesday is show a Mario title and it’s a wrap. Zelda and Mario teases and we’re partying like it’s 2017!
Personally , for the Ocarina remake I’m going to temper my expectations closer to the overhaul Link’s Awakening saw on Switch 1. Ocarina remake will be a massive graphical overhaul but otherwise will stay true to the original in terms of more closed environments. It’s going to be another masterpiece! I’d love for an Astral Chain 2 sequel and some more quality ports. Something like Kid Icarus by Sakurai would break the internet!…alas the farming sims are much more likely!
If this were a PS5 exclusive the headlines would be praising Duskbloods for its innovations and ambitions, it would EASILY become one the most anticipated games on that system. On Switch 2 it’s all “network issues”, how much of a shame it is to include PvP aspects , the lack of a single player story mode. Waaah 😭.
If Switch 2 players want to continue to see collaborative efforts of this scale , whether port or exclusive then we need to support titles like Duskbloods. They’re putting creative efforts to expand an already popular genre and making it exclusive to Switch 2. These are the kind of titles you buy your Switch 2 for or atleast add value. I really do hope this game gets the attention it deserves. We all know it’d already be getting GOTY consideration if it was on PS5/XBOX 🤨
This game will be special. Never played anything quite like it. It has the Fromsoft Souls DNA but the game is quite layered and with a variance of unique systems. You can see the ambition and complexities behind the game. Player movement feels really good, it looks great and the game is challenging as expected but it feels like such a uniquely fresh experience. Ppl writing this off as solely a multiplayer Souls game are really going to miss out on this.
Looking forward to trying out the network test this weekend. I really hope this game turns out to be a good game and unique experience. This game will need to sell well if we want to expect more quality collaborations like this moving forward.
@Davestator You’ve got about 16 months left to support the PS5! 2 Black Friday deals left for physical sales so start prioritizing the sales now my friend.
Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove are currently in rotation. It’s impressive to see some players on my friends lists already with 15+ hours of Splatoon Raiders. I’ve just started the game so I don’t have much of an opinion yet but the Switch 2 is really starting to cook!
It’s already almost August! I hope everyone really takes the time to enjoy what remains of Summer.
Summer is now in full swing, I haven’t posted on here in sometime! Star Fox has been a joy to replay. Brought back some great N64 memories and now my kids get to experience the best version of the game. I finally started Hades 2, also thoroughly enjoying it. I’m likely going to take a leap and pre order Orbitals, but I’m a bit wait and see on Splatoon Raiders still. I’m glad ive been collecting more physical games over the past few years, especially with So Phony…err I mean Sony killing off that market soon.
Was lucky to check out a couple World Cup games, we are now checking out the Calgary Stampede and that’s been a lot of fun. Best of luck to England 🏴 and Norway 🇳🇴 fans today!
StRaiNs on deck..it’s Summer so currently have an amazing batch of Red Congo and some Pineapple Express 😮💨🥴
@Ganner Laika: Aged Through Blood what a game! Once you master the controls it’s quite the unique experience.
You could possibly lead that very special group. 😝 You could top it off with how much it looks like another typical “kiddie” Nintendo game , how it lacks ray tracing and how the teraflops aren’t flopping!
@AussieMcBucket Naw…you’re not getting this Switch 2 exclusive on the PS5 😝. The 24 FPS was a developers choice based on the art style, not a performance issue.
@OrtadragoonX Yeah man it’s looking like ppl will only be lining up for Nintendo games in the future. It’s ironic , for some reclusive gamers that was a big social event for them. Or going in store to buy or trade games, I was recalling how being able to rent games at Blockbuster was like the original Gamepass, just for physical. I just can’t see ppl lining up for a code in a box
There’s levels to this! On the other hand Nintendo will have a monopoly on retail space for the foreseeable future so there’s a bonus for them!
The other tradition that’s at risk is the good ol’ Midnight Launch!. No more seeing ppl standing in line for big game launches in front of stores.
Now this also will put a premium on physical games. We can likely expect an adjusted pricing model moving forward with physical games being pricey with less steep discounts being offered.
The trickle down effect of this though! The cost of physical games will likely skyrocket even further. This is a scalpers dream. Those limited editions copies, or generally hard to find physical copies will see massive increases in value. The resell market is going to become an expensive. Brick and mortar stores, this may be the final nail in the coffin. CEX, GameStop…even the wall space for video games will be considerably reduced if not nearly non existent in stores. Nintendo will definitely be the most visible in stores for the foreseeable future..that is of course until they eventually become digital only. It’s an amazing time to be alive folks. 😐
There are just so many hurdles for Sony when it comes to the hybrid space. They could pull off their own concept but if they do go portable there’s for starters the…medium.
Will they go proprietary mini disc/cartridge? Proprietary anything will likely be expensive. If they do go that route, how will they fit their massive AAA games?
Sony’s schtick is “the most powerful!”…how will they sell less power but more expensive to their fan base?
The battery life Realistically how long would this thing run God of War, Uncharted, Last of Us, Horizon etc…before it dies? If it’s overly disruptive to the portable experience and it requires to be plugged in after 1 hr..what’s the point??
Games Sony doesn’t have a handheld game development philosophy. Their big single player AAA games are designed to take advantage of the best TV features available, not smaller screen handhelds. They might not have the right library to facilitate a long term portable gaming experience.
Storage If it’s all digital, just how much of the cost will they pass on the consumer? Think of the starting price of 1TB cards right now…that’s a cool $2-300 easy. That’s before a controller, game and an online sub so legit it’d be an easy $1500+ if the starting price is $1000
It’ll be an interesting proposition. Hopefully they don’t just do a Sony copy and paste job with their own Switch iteration. I highly doubt Sony is looking to lose $ on this hardware. Software might not be able to make up the difference, consider the losses in software it’s already incurring with the Bungie impairment write off for example. Not to mention if the PS6 is fully digital (I don’t see Sony using cartridges) then the memory costs will be passed onto the consumer. Going hybrid makes sense but Sony fan boys will have to concede in power AND pay more if that’s the case.
@Anti-Matter That doesn’t make sense. You’re writing off and not buying a Switch 2 because you despise the concept of the Game Key Cards…yet PS5 games require a necessary download, just like the GKC’s!?
It looks awesome. The ppl who are jumping to conclusions and have high blood pressure over this initial “reveal” need to relax. It’s coming this year, we will see more soon. It’s a remaster/remake of one of gamings all time greats. Get excited! So much negativity off one simple still image. Calm down folks!
The 3rd party support for Switch 2 just keeps getting better and better. Maybe the initial rumor about Nintendo letting their 3rd party’s have some time to shine before Nintendo releases their 1st party AAA titles holds some weight.
@B3RTAY
Not an overreaction. You are actually admitting to corporate bias which is ridiculous. A corporation is a corporation. They are not your friend lol. Valve is a profit seeking company just like Nintendo, Sony Microsoft and everyone else. You make it sound as if Nintendo hikes of $50 are merely corporate greed but when a Valve does the same thing, a hike that’s 6 times higher than even Nintendo mind you and somehow it’s not a “corporate” move? I guess this is simply Valves way of looking out for its customers ? You’re somehow implying that Valve is soooo customer focused and because they’re a “smaller” corporation their greed is justified in this case which is silly. You’ve been gaming with Nintendo for 35 years, the Switch 2 hasn’t even been out for 1 year and you are writing Nintendo off as only a Star Fox, Donkey Kong and Mario Tennis company? My point is you are reaching , and unnecessarily so. You KNOW Nintendo will have more games so why you’re singling them out as no more than a hollow video game company with evil greedy corporation intentions is pure tribalism overkill. You had interest in the Steam Deck but now the Valve price hike has killed your interest in the console and now your stuck with your lowly Switch 2 and it’s all Nintendo’s fault. 😂
@B3RTAY What? Why is Valve justified and forgiven for egregious price hikes of $300 while Nintendo is somehow evil for their $50? Valve didn’t even have the courtesy to provide notice ahead of time. You hate your Switch 2 so much you want to sell it for an overpriced Steam Deck. Why are you even here?
@JohnnyMind Exactly. The Switch 2 is an amazing piece of hardware. There is no console like it. For it to be running demanding games such as RE9:Requiem, FF7 Rebirth etc..in its form factor with such a low and efficient power consumption should be PRAISED. No other piece of technology at that price point is able to deliver the performance the Switch 2 has. It’s a technological marvel.
@WiltonRoots
It was just an unnecessary swath of negativity about how bad 3rd party offerings are on Switch 2. Pragmata is “too blurry” to play, FF7 Rebirth looks “absolutely awful” 😂. To state that you only play these games on Switch 2 because you “enjoy” to see how bad they run…is just sad. Please go touch grass 😝
@Judal27 Ah stop being a snob! The games look and run really well on the Switch 2. I get it, I own other systems where the games can look prettier. Considering the form factor and portability value , games like Pragmata and FF7 Rebirth are awesome on Switch 2 and are easy to appreciate such high quality 3rd party offerings.
Smart and creative attempt from Nintendo. It’s clever because the user essentially provides the content and the experience can bridge generations i.e (grandkids playing games on their grandparents faces!) It’s nothing mind blowing or even new but smart way to incorporate gaming with our social interactions.
Who knows maybe this could quell animosity between ppl….instead of harbouring anger and resentment…turn them into a video game! 😝
Nice to see this sequel starting to come to fruition. It is definitely one of gaming’s greatest horror survival games. It’s a better form of entertainment than most of the movies/comics released since Alien 2. They nailed the atmosphere with this one. I believe I still have some of the DLC to complete, definitely looking forward to this one. I don’t see it skipping Switch 2 altogether though , will likely get the grainier “mainly” 30 FPS port if there will be one. They did a fine port last time , I hope they don’t cut corners this time around just chasing Ray tracing
@Grumblevolcano I think it’s that exactly , a Splatoon based extraction spin off.
This could potentially be a sleeper hit for the year, a Nintendo take on the extraction genre??…all baked into the Splatoon universe? Could have mass appeal if done right. It would be so Nintendo to completely steal all the thunder with a fresh take on such a popular genre. Nothing revolutionary required just make whatever it is FUN. The Arc Raiders and Marathons of the world can exist within their niche markets meanwhile Nintendo has the opportunity to make it accessible and mainstream in popularity
Just make a Ganondorf spinoff game already! Show his experience and pressures of being the sole male of the Gerudo Tribe, his rise to King and what lies at the heart of his insatiable thirst for power and hatred of the Hylian Royal family and some kid named Link
Currently vacationing in Cabos, Mexico! So I’ll be playing some Keep any Sand from getting on my Switch:Switch 2 Edition Actually ended up surprising the kids, woke them up at 3AM and told them we’re going to the beach in Mexico 🏖️! Classic core memory for em’! It’s also my Bday weekend so kinda cool to be spending it abroad.
Gaming wise I ended up getting the Resident Evil: Generations package. I did surprise the kids with Pokopia but so far they think the games a bore 😂! I’ll be double clutching drinks and trying to finish up Ninja Gaiden:Ragebound and I just started RE7:Biohazard
Wish everyone a Happy Easter/Long Weekend!
@AmplifyMJ Silksong is definitely a different beast than Hollow Knight Hornet controls more fluidly and the addition of Tools evolves the gameplay! Enjoy your playthrough, I’m looking forward to the upcoming new free content!
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Re: The Duskbloods Switch 2 Release Has Been Delayed To 2027
It would be very cool if they were in fact working on a single player story mode that can further enhance the online multiplayer aspects.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026
@Olrun
I completely forgot about Enter the Gungeon 2. That Switch 2 reveal seems like ages ago now. Well if tomorrow is the day , make that 2 happy idiots!
Re: Mini Review: Minecraft (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Upgrade Overall, But Where's Mouse Mode?
Seems odd to reward one set of your buyers but punish the others? No idea why those who purchased the game physically are being treated that way. This is an annoying sales tactic to say the least.
Re: Preview: 'Muramasa: Revenant Blades' Polishes Vanillaware's Gem To Shine Brighter Than Ever
I still have my original Wii copy. Like many others have been commenting…it’s a great game that for whatever reason does not get finished. I’ll consider revisiting it in Switch 2 but I might just go retro and fire it up on the Wii/Wii U
Re: The Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Has Received A New Game Update
An excellent co op game, amazing animation and just a unique take on the genre. It’s definitely got that It Takes Two and Split Fiction DNA but it’s got its own personality!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd October)
I’m currently at the endgame in Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. That game has been chillin’ in my backlog for years. It’s a great and unique gameplay experience in the series. Id love to get back to Orbitals and will try out the Witcher 3 Remastered
It’s October now, great time to finally play RE9. I might even fire up Alien Isolation because high blood pressure is fun! I’ll give Gears of War: E Day go after the weekend, as I’ve been dabbling between RDR2 and Elden Ring on Series X. Might cave and get the new Ace Combat. So many great games incoming to end 2026.
@The_Pixel_King
Sounds like we’re in the same boat. I’ve never played a Fire Emblem game either. Turn based games are the one gaming genre I never got into. Yet I have 4 Fire Emblem games somehow! 😂 I have Awakening as well, it’ll be my entry point but it’ll either make or break my turn based aspirations.
Enjoy the weekend!
Re: Opinion: I Think I'm Missing Something About Stellar Blade On Switch 2
Felt the same way about the demo. It’s a mix of Nier Automata, Dark Souls and Bayonetta but the game does feel a bit soulless. I didn’t feel inspired to want to play more let alone bother buying the game at all. I’ll give it another go but I completely agree with Alex’s stance on this demo
Re: Japanese Console Market Would Have Been "Eliminated" If Switch Failed, Says Analyst
@Mythra, @WiltonRoots, @AmplifyMJ, @Arkay
It’s clearly Jim Ryan’s burner account. The force is special with this troll. They could be a legend!…on PushSquare. 😑 The grass is greener on the Sony side!… but that’s only because of Ray Tracing 😝
On a serious note, this article is straight facts. Nintendo is so about their business. Saved the console industry in Japan and they won’t take credit for it…just credit cards!
Re: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Will Support VRR In Docked Mode
This is a VRRy good looking game! ..and I’ll be showing myself out now!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Are In
@johnedwin
Why do only games from the “mid 90s” deserve perfect scores? That sounds dumb. I’m sure if this was a PS5 game you wouldn’t be saying the same…
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - Dense, Delightful Strategy Overstuffed With Heroes
Interesting review and indeed the review scores will now become a hot topic. I just read one of the 10/10 reviews so it’s interesting to see how the sheer scope of the game is either a good thing or bad thing depending on preference.
Re: Rumour: Leaker Claims A Brand New Super Smash Bros. Game Is In The Works
@BanjoPickles
Sony keeps backing itself into a corner. They decided their identity is to have “the most powerful” hardware and software development focused toward “deep, immersive single player” games has led to expensive hardware and ecosystem with a lack of consistent exclusive releases. Nintendo on the other has created this amazing hybrid ecosystem, a massive library of games and a cadence of monthly exclusives releases on top of the near parity AAA 3rd party ports …of course all of it made portable! Nintendo really is in an excellent position right now and they’ve only further cemented themselves as a video game company , not just another global corporation with a gaming division.
Re: Nintendo Announces Two Directs For Next Week, 8th & 9th September 2026
@johnedwin
How about you wait until the actual Direct before declaring it already over due to unsubstantiated “leaks”?
Re: Nintendo Announces Two Directs For Next Week, 8th & 9th September 2026
@Grumblevolcano
As amazing as GTA6 on Switch 2 would be, I believe the compromises to get it running would be too great. They could pull it off but I’d imagine you’d get something similar to what Witcher 3 on Switch was but with even worse performance and fidelity. Too much of a stripped down experience for a port. That extra RAM being eaten up by Gamechat could help in situations like this. A GTA6 game key card release would be funny tho 😂
Re: Nintendo Announces Two Directs For Next Week, 8th & 9th September 2026
@Grumblevolcano
GTA6 would be a major win for Nintendo and Switch 2 but just don’t see it happening. Maybe a Cloud version but for a game designed to sink hundreds of hours into I’m not sure a Cloud version would be ideal. Would be much more realistic for them to release a fully packaged GTAV Switch 2 version.
Re: Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
@Burning_Spear
Sounds like you and the Spearess might have to put dinner plans on hold for 2027 😝
Re: Nintendo Announces Two Directs For Next Week, 8th & 9th September 2026
@Elock
You know it is unusual for Nintendo to do 2 Directs back to back. 🤔 With Sony’s recent State of Play considered by many as the worst showing of any company ever!
😝 They are definitely struggling with games at the moment. This could be a cheeky move by Nintendo. They could have held off on the Zelda Direct until October but looking to seize holiday and early 2027 momentum they’ve stacked these Directs to increase hype!….not to mention reduce annoying leaks. All they need to do Wednesday is show a Mario title and it’s a wrap. Zelda and Mario teases and we’re partying like it’s 2017!
Personally , for the Ocarina remake I’m going to temper my expectations closer to the overhaul Link’s Awakening saw on Switch 1. Ocarina remake will be a massive graphical overhaul but otherwise will stay true to the original in terms of more closed environments. It’s going to be another masterpiece! I’d love for an Astral Chain 2 sequel and some more quality ports. Something like Kid Icarus by Sakurai would break the internet!…alas the farming sims are much more likely!
Re: Review: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) - Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival
Switch 2 is really starting to cook! Just in time for the price hike too! 😝
Re: First Impressions: Network Issues Aside, The Duskbloods Could Wind Up Being Really Special
If this were a PS5 exclusive the headlines would be praising Duskbloods for its innovations and ambitions, it would EASILY become one the most anticipated games on that system. On Switch 2 it’s all “network issues”, how much of a shame it is to include PvP aspects , the lack of a single player story mode. Waaah 😭.
If Switch 2 players want to continue to see collaborative efforts of this scale , whether port or exclusive then we need to support titles like Duskbloods. They’re putting creative efforts to expand an already popular genre and making it exclusive to Switch 2. These are the kind of titles you buy your Switch 2 for or atleast add value. I really do hope this game gets the attention it deserves. We all know it’d already be getting GOTY consideration if it was on PS5/XBOX 🤨
Re: The Duskbloods Network Test Session Closed After Disastrous Server Issues
This game will be special. Never played anything quite like it. It has the Fromsoft Souls DNA but the game is quite layered and with a variance of unique systems. You can see the ambition and complexities behind the game. Player movement feels really good, it looks great and the game is challenging as expected but it feels like such a uniquely fresh experience. Ppl writing this off as solely a multiplayer Souls game are really going to miss out on this.
Re: Nintendo Proved Crucial In Helping Players Understand The Duskbloods
Looking forward to trying out the network test this weekend. I really hope this game turns out to be a good game and unique experience. This game will need to sell well if we want to expect more quality collaborations like this moving forward.
Re: The Duskbloods Network Test Sign Up Dates, Times & How To Join
Made it in! Really hoping this is a banger of an exclusive, lots off ppl writing it off as it’s multiplayer based. Never judge a book…
Re: Japanese Charts: Booyah! Splatoon Raiders Puts Up Some Huge Week-One Numbers
@Davestator
You’ve got about 16 months left to support the PS5! 2 Black Friday deals left for physical sales so start prioritizing the sales now my friend.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th July)
Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove are currently in rotation. It’s impressive to see some players on my friends lists already with 15+ hours of Splatoon Raiders. I’ve just started the game so I don’t have much of an opinion yet but the Switch 2 is really starting to cook!
It’s already almost August! I hope everyone really takes the time to enjoy what remains of Summer.
Have a happy weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th July)
Summer is now in full swing, I haven’t posted on here in sometime! Star Fox has been a joy to replay. Brought back some great N64 memories and now my kids get to experience the best version of the game. I finally started Hades 2, also thoroughly enjoying it. I’m likely going to take a leap and pre order Orbitals, but I’m a bit wait and see on Splatoon Raiders still. I’m glad ive been collecting more physical games over the past few years, especially with So Phony…err I mean Sony killing off that market soon.
Was lucky to check out a couple World Cup games, we are now checking out the Calgary Stampede and that’s been a lot of fun. Best of luck to England 🏴 and Norway 🇳🇴 fans today!
StRaiNs on deck..it’s Summer so currently have an amazing batch of Red Congo and some Pineapple Express 😮💨🥴
@Ganner
Laika: Aged Through Blood what a game! Once you master the controls it’s quite the unique experience.
Have a great weekend, happy gaming!
Re: Preview: Orbitals' Cosmic Anime Co-op Made Me Feel Like A Kid Again
@AussieMcBucket
You could possibly lead that very special group. 😝 You could top it off with how much it looks like another typical “kiddie” Nintendo game , how it lacks ray tracing and how the teraflops aren’t flopping!
Re: Preview: Orbitals' Cosmic Anime Co-op Made Me Feel Like A Kid Again
@AussieMcBucket
Naw…you’re not getting this Switch 2 exclusive on the PS5 😝. The 24 FPS was a developers choice based on the art style, not a performance issue.
Re: Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
@OrtadragoonX
Yeah man it’s looking like ppl will only be lining up for Nintendo games in the future. It’s ironic , for some reclusive gamers that was a big social event for them. Or going in store to buy or trade games, I was recalling how being able to rent games at Blockbuster was like the original Gamepass, just for physical. I just can’t see ppl lining up for a code in a box
Re: Bethesda Shows Off Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Physical Release
@EVIL-C
Happy Canada Day to you!
Re: Bethesda Shows Off Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Physical Release
Very well played Bethesda! I’m very curious if there’s enough backlash if Sony reverses course on their decision. 🤔
Re: Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
There’s levels to this!
On the other hand Nintendo will have a monopoly on retail space for the foreseeable future so there’s a bonus for them!
The other tradition that’s at risk is the good ol’ Midnight Launch!. No more seeing ppl standing in line for big game launches in front of stores.
Now this also will put a premium on physical games. We can likely expect an adjusted pricing model moving forward with physical games being pricey with less steep discounts being offered.
Re: Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
I’m about to turn into that dragon Smaug from Lord of the Rings and just start hoarding a mountain of physical games. Yup, it’s Smaug time!
Re: Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad
The trickle down effect of this though! The cost of physical games will likely skyrocket even further. This is a scalpers dream. Those limited editions copies, or generally hard to find physical copies will see massive increases in value. The resell market is going to become an expensive. Brick and mortar stores, this may be the final nail in the coffin. CEX, GameStop…even the wall space for video games will be considerably reduced if not nearly non existent in stores. Nintendo will definitely be the most visible in stores for the foreseeable future..that is of course until they eventually become digital only. It’s an amazing time to be alive folks. 😐
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel
Ocarina of Time Switch 2 model incoming! If it’s Gold coloured then God help our wallets! 😆
Re: It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
There are just so many hurdles for Sony when it comes to the hybrid space. They could pull off their own concept but if they do go portable there’s for starters the…medium.
Will they go proprietary mini disc/cartridge? Proprietary anything will likely be expensive. If they do go that route, how will they fit their massive AAA games?
Sony’s schtick is “the most powerful!”…how will they sell less power but more expensive to their fan base?
The battery life Realistically how long would this thing run God of War, Uncharted, Last of Us, Horizon etc…before it dies? If it’s overly disruptive to the portable experience and it requires to be plugged in after 1 hr..what’s the point??
Games Sony doesn’t have a handheld game development philosophy. Their big single player AAA games are designed to take advantage of the best TV features available, not smaller screen handhelds. They might not have the right library to facilitate a long term portable gaming experience.
Storage If it’s all digital, just how much of the cost will they pass on the consumer? Think of the starting price of 1TB cards right now…that’s a cool $2-300 easy. That’s before a controller, game and an online sub so legit it’d be an easy $1500+ if the starting price is $1000
Re: It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
It’ll be an interesting proposition. Hopefully they don’t just do a Sony copy and paste job with their own Switch iteration. I highly doubt Sony is looking to lose $ on this hardware. Software might not be able to make up the difference, consider the losses in software it’s already incurring with the Bungie impairment write off for example. Not to mention if the PS6 is fully digital (I don’t see Sony using cartridges) then the memory costs will be passed onto the consumer. Going hybrid makes sense but Sony fan boys will have to concede in power AND pay more if that’s the case.
Re: Switch 2's First Year Hardware Sales For The US Have Been Revealed
@Anti-Matter
That doesn’t make sense. You’re writing off and not buying a Switch 2 because you despise the concept of the Game Key Cards…yet PS5 games require a necessary download, just like the GKC’s!?
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Link's New Ocarina Of Time Design?
It looks awesome. The ppl who are jumping to conclusions and have high blood pressure over this initial “reveal” need to relax. It’s coming this year, we will see more soon. It’s a remaster/remake of one of gamings all time greats. Get excited! So much negativity off one simple still image. Calm down folks!
Re: It's Official, Monster Hunter Wilds Is Now In Development For Switch 2
The 3rd party support for Switch 2 just keeps getting better and better. Maybe the initial rumor about Nintendo letting their 3rd party’s have some time to shine before Nintendo releases their 1st party AAA titles holds some weight.
Re: Valve Follows Switch 2, PS5 & Xbox With Major Steam Deck Price Hike
@B3RTAY
Not an overreaction. You are actually admitting to corporate bias which is ridiculous. A corporation is a corporation. They are not your friend lol. Valve is a profit seeking company just like Nintendo, Sony Microsoft and everyone else. You make it sound as if Nintendo hikes of $50 are merely corporate greed but when a Valve does the same thing, a hike that’s 6 times higher than even Nintendo mind you and somehow it’s not a “corporate” move? I guess this is simply Valves way of looking out for its customers ? You’re somehow implying that Valve is soooo customer focused and because they’re a “smaller” corporation their greed is justified in this case which is silly. You’ve been gaming with Nintendo for 35 years, the Switch 2 hasn’t even been out for 1 year and you are writing Nintendo off as only a Star Fox, Donkey Kong and Mario Tennis company? My point is you are reaching , and unnecessarily so. You KNOW Nintendo will have more games so why you’re singling them out as no more than a hollow video game company with evil greedy corporation intentions is pure tribalism overkill. You had interest in the Steam Deck but now the Valve price hike has killed your interest in the console and now your stuck with your lowly Switch 2 and it’s all Nintendo’s fault. 😂
Re: Valve Follows Switch 2, PS5 & Xbox With Major Steam Deck Price Hike
@B3RTAY
What? Why is Valve justified and forgiven for egregious price hikes of $300 while Nintendo is somehow evil for their $50? Valve didn’t even have the courtesy to provide notice ahead of time. You hate your Switch 2 so much you want to sell it for an overpriced Steam Deck. Why are you even here?
Re: Capcom Releases Resident Evil Requiem Demo On Switch 2
@JohnnyMind
Exactly. The Switch 2 is an amazing piece of hardware. There is no console like it. For it to be running demanding games such as RE9:Requiem, FF7 Rebirth etc..in its form factor with such a low and efficient power consumption should be PRAISED. No other piece of technology at that price point is able to deliver the performance the Switch 2 has. It’s a technological marvel.
Re: Capcom Releases Resident Evil Requiem Demo On Switch 2
@WiltonRoots
It was just an unnecessary swath of negativity about how bad 3rd party offerings are on Switch 2. Pragmata is “too blurry” to play, FF7 Rebirth looks “absolutely awful” 😂. To state that you only play these games on Switch 2 because you “enjoy” to see how bad they run…is just sad. Please go touch grass 😝
Re: Capcom Releases Resident Evil Requiem Demo On Switch 2
@Judal27
Ah stop being a snob! The games look and run really well on the Switch 2. I get it, I own other systems where the games can look prettier. Considering the form factor and portability value , games like Pragmata and FF7 Rebirth are awesome on Switch 2 and are easy to appreciate such high quality 3rd party offerings.
Re: Review: Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen (Switch 2) - An Enjoyable Collectathon That Kids Will Love
@Potimarron
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Re: Surprise! Nintendo Has Announced A New Mobile Game
Smart and creative attempt from Nintendo. It’s clever because the user essentially provides the content and the experience can bridge generations i.e (grandkids playing games on their grandparents faces!) It’s nothing mind blowing or even new but smart way to incorporate gaming with our social interactions.
Who knows maybe this could quell animosity between ppl….instead of harbouring anger and resentment…turn them into a video game! 😝
Re: Alien: Isolation 2 Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
Nice to see this sequel starting to come to fruition. It is definitely one of gaming’s greatest horror survival games. It’s a better form of entertainment than most of the movies/comics released since Alien 2. They nailed the atmosphere with this one. I believe I still have some of the DLC to complete, definitely looking forward to this one. I don’t see it skipping Switch 2 altogether though , will likely get the grainier “mainly” 30 FPS port if there will be one. They did a fine port last time , I hope they don’t cut corners this time around just chasing Ray tracing
Re: Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted
@Grumblevolcano
I think it’s that exactly , a Splatoon based extraction spin off.
This could potentially be a sleeper hit for the year, a Nintendo take on the extraction genre??…all baked into the Splatoon universe? Could have mass appeal if done right. It would be so Nintendo to completely steal all the thunder with a fresh take on such a popular genre. Nothing revolutionary required just make whatever it is FUN. The Arc Raiders and Marathons of the world can exist within their niche markets meanwhile Nintendo has the opportunity to make it accessible and mainstream in popularity
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
Just make a Ganondorf spinoff game already! Show his experience and pressures of being the sole male of the Gerudo Tribe, his rise to King and what lies at the heart of his insatiable thirst for power and hatred of the Hylian Royal family and some kid named Link
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
Currently vacationing in Cabos, Mexico! So I’ll be playing some Keep any Sand from getting on my Switch:Switch 2 Edition Actually ended up surprising the kids, woke them up at 3AM and told them we’re going to the beach in Mexico 🏖️! Classic core memory for em’! It’s also my Bday weekend so kinda cool to be spending it abroad.
Gaming wise I ended up getting the Resident Evil: Generations package. I did surprise the kids with Pokopia but so far they think the games a bore 😂! I’ll be double clutching drinks and trying to finish up Ninja Gaiden:Ragebound and I just started RE7:Biohazard
Wish everyone a Happy Easter/Long Weekend!
@AmplifyMJ
Silksong is definitely a different beast than Hollow Knight Hornet controls more fluidly and the addition of Tools evolves the gameplay! Enjoy your playthrough, I’m looking forward to the upcoming new free content!