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@Debo626 That doesn't go into effect until feb 2027. So, I don't think so.

Pokopia!

@Bunkerneath Modern day bundles always have download codes. Been this way since the Wii U..

I haven't played tha game in years. It was the first actual Nintendo console game I got together with The Wind Waker on the GameCube (the bonus disc). And have played the 3DS version.

But not really since. And so.. I will wait.

@AussieMcBucket Published by Nintendo. So yes.

@krogp "Remake" vs "More of the same" I see you are already moving the goalpost.

Just look at MS and Sony. Every single console generation: basically exactly the same games but with updated graphics. But nobody is forcing you to play Nintendo games.

New first party games on Switch 2:
MarioKart World
Donkey Kong Bananza
Pokémon Legends Z-A
Metroid Prime 4
Kirby AirRiders
Pokémon Pokopia
Mario Tennis Fever

Sure some are less popular. But I honestly like all of them. And this within one year of release. Now make the same list for the PS5 or XBOX Series.

Looks cool. But it's going to send your Switch 2 flying if you pull on the cord. (Which could easily happen)

Also Nintendo has a better solution.

The EU/JP one has the better artwork, NA is more nostalgic.

Yeah, I'm going EU/JP on this one.

@riggah So the problem with Tears was what made it different from BotW, and was honestly the best addtion to the franchise in 35 years... okay...

And yes with the puzzles.. I honestly love that you can't just brute-force it or that the solution is given to you. You really have to think to solve them. I don't like "press A simulator" games.

Again. Nintendo keeps the game the same: People complain
Nintendo changes the game: People complain.

First people seems to want a "Breath of the Wild but with Dungeons" Zelda game.
Then Nintendo did that and created "Tears of the Kingdom."
Then, I kid you not, people complained that it looked too much like "BotW but with dungeons." And yes, it was THE SAME PEOPLE who complained about it first.

Just like people complaining for years for a Pokémon Pearl and Diamond remake, and then complaining that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were released as truely faithful remakes. AND the complaining that Pokémon Z-A wasn't a faithful remake of Pokémon X and Y. (Again same people)

Honestly Nintendo "Fans" don't know what they want, and whatever Nintendo does, these "Fans" will complain every single time. And somewhat strangely these "Fans" usually are limited to the more "Main stream" fan sites like this one and GoNintendo. Where on Reddit or YT people are extremely excited.

Luckily I put all these complainers on my ignore list. There are already 7 new members of that list since the Direct.

@JohnnyMind Exactly. Nintendo remakes are always quite faithful. I've never seen a Nintendo remake that is an entire new game, since that would break with the fanbase of the original.

I do like the RE/FF remakes, but honestly those are more reimagined than true remakes indeed.

The 3DS remake was more a remaster with updated visuals, not a true remake. This looks actually like a remake. And I honestly DO NOT get the hate the StarFox 64 remake is getting. It looks and plays amazing (demo).

I am guessing it's going to be more like the Link's Awakening remake. Same game but fully updated for modern hardware.

And honestly, I wouldn't want anything else. I don't want a "Breath of the Wild" OOT remake. Then it wouldn't be OoT anymore.

I am going to buy it day one for 100% sure. I would love to see some gameplay though, but I can wait

This looks so awesome! Can't wait!

@StarCollector Yeah, my guess is as well that this is going to be the december game. November is going to be a very sparce month for gaming with just GTA6 and some smaller indies.

November usually is the Pokémon spot, but with no new Pokémon game this year... it could still happen but then it would release the week BEFORE GTA6 or early december.

@abe_hikura Yeah. Link is supposed to look like a child, because he IS a child here. Also the "he looks like a hobbit". Yes I agree, but the Kokiri are basically hobbits. Since they don't seem to age. (actually Tolkien described Hobbits like human children in his books. And yes, I know Link isn't a Kokiri himself, but we are meant to have that idea)

@Anachronism Realism is also a style. And some games really pull it of greatly. And this game already looks like it's going to do just that. But 10 seconds of video is waaay too short to tell what it is actually going to be like.

But I'm sure I am going to love it because..

People hated when they released the Switch Link's Awakening style.
But then they loved that style in Echoes of Wisdom.
Also people hated on the Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl style.

And those games were great as well (my own opinion). Same goes for basically every Nintendo/Pokémon game released the past 10 years. But I will always applaud Nintendo for trying something new. Where some people just seem to hate change. But when Nintendo doesn't change they will also complain that it looks too similar (see Mario Kart World)

But I already see the Nintendolife review going to be a 7/10 here. Just like IGN.

Honestly... and I don't write this to be funny.. but I think this is the most realistic looking Link to date. More like a real child, with slight imperfections. And not a plastic doll made of polygons.

So for the poll.. This link >>> all others and it's not even close.

So yeah, I guess if you like plastic dolls this isn't the Link for you. But I am still beyond excited for this game.

@Lofoten 3 seconds.. it's all that I need though. Honestly they could've shown just the logo and 2026 and I would've been extremely excited.

I am guessing we'll see Gameplay in a more dedicated form closer to launch with a next Direct or just on the Nintendo Today! app.

This Direct overall.. it's good but not great. So.. 8/10. I think that is fair, no real first party big hitters except Zelda. A lot of RPGs (which I like). A bit too much focus on Switch Sports Resort. (the thumb wrestling match could've been skipped). A lot of third party games, which honestly is good.

@Duffman92 No it's the part of "We want not just one new game, but many new games." They are already planning the next games, without really putting focus on this one. So this can literally never be as good as it could be.
I'll just wait until the final game then, so I can see the best game.

@Markiemania95 Even with the Direct having a dedicated DK section, they could have announced this.

Primary reason why I don't like playing "cloud" games. Once the service goes away, you'll lose everything. Even for single player games. And this isn't just on those few Switch cloud games. But also those other (bigger) cloud services.

Downloaded games honestly don't have this problem. Since you can still redowload them, even after the stores close.

I might get the collector's edition.

@Itsashame I agree. This was one of the best Directs in years. A LOT of third party games. And good ones as well (very important). New Kingdom Hearts. New Xenoblade. New Switch Sports Resort (not for me but still). And honestly OoT, just a little teaser, is enough for me for now. I don't want it to be spoiled.

I love this new art style for the game. I can't wait! And the music gave me chills in the Direct. And honestly, I don't care about the leaks. I am still very excited!

Maybe just start with making one good game? This start to feel underwhelming and the game hasn't been released yet.

No upgrade path = no buy. Very simple, it's very anti-consumer of (especially) Square Enix that they almost never offer an upgrade path for their Switch 1 games that get a Switch 2 release.

Finally! It's time!

Good, now we'll get 1 hour of battery life in the EU

So basically AI for support of development. Yeah, you’re not going to find any new game these days without this kind of AI use.

@StarCollector It had a demo, yes. But not anymore.

@20thCenturyFrox No, I have my expectations in check. I rarely get disappointed by a game I buy.

And I'm certain I am going to enjoy this game A LOT.

I've been loving the game So absolutely deserved.

@breach187 A reimagining is not a remake And I don't think they could've easily added "basic" controls back into Zero. Since you did really need to use the Wii U GamePad screen in sections. Otherwise this would've been a rerelease of Zero on the Switch 2. (Just like they did with other Wii U games)

@JohnnyMind Indeed StarFox is not a system seller. Nor a big selling series for Nintendo in any way or form. With the Wii U version being really bad and on an a bad console.. I can see why they choose to go the more easy route by remaking the N64 version.

And I hope the sales of this game are going to be good, otherwise this series might never see a new game to begin with.

Overal it looks like a faithful remake of the N64 classic, with new cutscenes and improved multiplayer. I think I am going to enjoy this game a lot.

I never played the original. So.. I am happy.

@UpsideDownRowlet Because it's Lego. Lego doesn't really do "round" on this scalesize.

Nintendo music on PC/tablet is so big for me. I used to have to stream Nintendo music from my phone to my PC to play it. Luckily that is no longer needed!

Also very happy with MarioKartWorld on it.

@enderman0125 You can still buy the Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee soundtrack on iTunes ( https://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9mon-lets-go-pikachu-pok%C3%A9mon-lets-go-eevee-super/1441555925 ) that does include the soundtrack from Yellow for $10.

Even the Lego GameBoy looks better than this.

Star Fox this month and Splatoon Raiders next month

Reading the lower score reviews, people who have issues with the difficulty seem to give the game a lower score. Which honestly is an issue I have with those reviews. Games aren't supposed to be easy.

@Stormcloudlive Because Pokopia is not a Switch 2 edition.

Honestly I feel Nintendo should have placed a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Switch 2 logo in the headerbanner of all Switch 2 edition games. Since they all also work on the OG Switch.

With that price you are basically funding the development.

(it's a joke, people, I know it's a placeholder)

Scalpers are going to be happy.

CoD is not really my type of game (don't like FPS games overall that much) but I am happy this is coming to the Switch 2. And it has been 13 years, since CoD Ghost (Wii U)..

1. Contact Nintendo.
2. Send to Nintendo
3. Wait for it to be fixed.

Trying it yourself, and then breaking the controller is not smart.

@anoyonmus Almost nothing as toxic anno 2026 is a "fanbase".

@RadioShadow A lot of people.

@-wc- Most likely somne translation errors.

You just figured out how discounts work?

8 playable characters.

Most of them: Goku or Vegeta.