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Well, since we can only pick 3, I voted for Zelda OOT, Rise of the Tomb Raider and FF Resonance, but I must admit this is an outstanding list of great new entries, so I already know I'll end up picking many more up. My wallet is looking at me rather worried.

It's a good but short game. Let's see if the upgrade is worth the price, whatever it be.

F@#K YEAH!!! YESSSSSSS!!! DAY 1!!! NO, BETTER, DAY 0!!!

No Indiana Jones? Weird.

I think the comparison between these games is just unavoidable, but I've played both and IMO MK World doesn't fall short of MK8 in any way, apart from the number of tracks and a balance that is still being tuned. I mean, give it some time, guys.

I've never been a huge fan of Star Trek although I don't dislike it, but this game gives an unusual and interesting glimpse into its world... or rather, its universe.

empower the creativity and flexibility of our developers

Are their developers AC-powered by any chance?

It's funny how "consumer-friendly innovation" suddenly becomes possible the moment it's required by law. Especially considering this particular "innovation" used to be the norm.

Now we just need mobile manufacturers to catch up with what they were already doing 15 years ago.

This game is shaping up to be a serious contender for GOTY 2026.

Definitely! Just not immediately, since I still haven't gotten around to starting FFVII Remake.

I should definitely dedicate more time to NSO's N64 library.

I never thought I'd have so much fun playing a racing game with such simple graphics and textures, but this game is an absolute blast. And I'm not even into the genre. Seriously, grab it before it's gone.

These look very well made, I have to say. That said, if I hadn't already picked up the digital versions on both Switch and Steam, I'd definitely consider getting them. Spending even more money just for a manual and a map isn't really something I'd consider, though. The timing is a bit off for me.

It's all fully deserved.

A couple of days ago, your Mina the Hollower review got me so hyped that I decided to pick it up straight away... only to be stopped by the eShop because it was still too early. If anything, the wait just made me even more excited, so I grabbed it yesterday and haven't been able to put it down since — aside from stopping to get some sleep. So what am I playing, you ask? Mina The Hollower, obviously... but also Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!

Man, I'm picking this up right now, it really feels like the perfect mix of some of the best classic games on Nintendo systems. Also, the price is actually really good, I was expecting it to be more expensive, to be honest.

That's annoying, but only up to a point. To be honest, although I loved the Witcher 3 to pieces, the Blood & Wine DLC wasn't nearly as fun.

DLCs are supposed to surprise gamers just as games do, but they often fail to do so because they really try to extend the experience people had with the core game, sometimes a bit desperately.

That's why I understand CDPR if they want to focus on the Witcher 4 right now. If they really want to do something meaningful for this title, they should really prioritise releasing a Switch 2 update, even if it initially only includes higher-resolution textures. But it's really up to them to decide if it's worth the effort.

I guess I heard every latest Nintendo game being compared against BotW just because.

FEAR FA 98 — based on a true story.

It looks great and I hope the gameplay matches the look. I'll keep an eye on it.

I believe many people nowadays mistake good games for technically well-made games, but we should never forget it has always been and still is all about fun. Besides, this has nothing to do with the difficulty level, as one of the key features of Nintendo's games is often the "you can't access a tougher level till you see it all and beat it".
So, although I never played it, the reactions give me the impression that this is the kind of game that makes you ask yourself "ok, it's all cute and well made and all, but where's the fun?"

I don't own the game and I'm not interested in it at the moment, but I believe most of the complaints are about the fact that the physical edition does not make any sense anymore, not about the update to play online itself.

At a time when the most interesting games being ported over to Switch 2 are actually 3rd-party titles — aside from the usual BotW and TotK — I think people are going to ask more and more often what the best 3rd-party games specifically ported to the system are, at least until Nintendo drops a real masterpiece, which — let's be honest — we haven't really seen yet.
Anyway, no offense, but some titles feel like they were forcefully shoehorned into the list above.

No gaming for me this w/e unfortunately, I'm going to be busy for two full days, with early starts and trying to get as much sleep as possible. In fact, I'll barely have any time to sleep. I'm going to recover on Monday with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and probably also beat FFV PR tho.

Generally speaking, I don't really agree with this take, since a lot of the magic is gone once the surprise wears off. That's also why I rarely use NSO.

That said, replaying games nowadays is harder than ever when we've all got massive backlogs full of games we paid good money for. Modern games also aren't like the ones from the '90s, which you could finish in a few days at most.
To be honest, some of the games mentioned here never really made me want to replay them anyway, including Wonder and DKC Returns.

Still, this article did remind me that I still haven't tried the Switch 2 version of TotK. I'd like to get around to that before the end of the year with a proper second playthrough, even if my completionist tendencies will probably make it a huge time sink.

I managed to play the demo on Steam during a short trip since I only had my laptop with me, and I loved it. I'm really excited for the full game.

Yeah, the constant chatter can get a bit annoying, but honestly that's the only real issue I've had with it so far. I think this is the sort of game you’re meant to enjoy at a slower pace — kind of the “Square Enix way”. If you just relax and take your time with it instead of rushing through everything, even the dialogues start feeling less tiring.

After getting Lego Star Wars for €60 on D1, I'll never ever pick a Lego game again 'till it goes on a strong sale.
This one being developed by TT just reinforces my opinion.

It's hilarious that there's an entire article about other magazines' reviews just because some people were annoyed by a mixed score here. And people acting as if IGN is unreliable? That's the cherry on the cake. Honestly, if you want to spare yourself the hassle, find a reviewer whose tastes match yours, and actually read the reviews instead of just checking the score. Makes picking games you'll enjoy much easier.

I didn't even realise that the Middle-Earth IP had ended up in Embracer's hands. I hope the new company does well and eventually ports those titles to Switch 2 some day.

I got dizzy by just watching the video above.

People used to love Nintendo's games, but not just because they made them. Seeing how some people reacted to this review makes me think it's the other way around now.
To me, "lacklustre" perfectly describes the way far too many modern games feel these days, so I have no problem believing the reviewer and praising his honesty. That's what the famous "negativity" must be about... not.
And really, it's not like a single review is going to make or break your decision. At most, it might just make you hold off for a bit and check out a few more opinions before buying. So I honestly don't see the problem with an unpopular opinion existing.

I really wish they'd expand their collection to include old DOS games. Their fan base would blow up in no time, I reckon.

The video looks brilliant, but I'm still not feeling the hype. The graphics are great, sure, but it doesn't really show what the gameplay would be like or whether it would actually be fun. That's kind of key for me lol

That said, FF VI is already fine as it is.

An ALttP-like action-adventure with Octopath Traveler-style graphics and without the most annoying part of RPGs, like enemies suddenly popping out every N steps? I'm totally sold. It's like being told "here's the best pizza in the world, and you don't even have to queue for it".
I bet Square-Enix has been craving to make a game like this for ages.
The long dialogues are a small downside, but that's the Japanese style, I guess.

Wow I wasn't aware that the Fate of Atlantis had been ported to the Wii, it's arguably one of the best point and click adventures ever made. It would be great to play it on the Switch too, maybe even with touch controls.

I will sooner or later, just not on release. I'd rather beat a few higher priority titles in my backlog first.

I picked it up later to play it on a New 3DS XL and loved it, although I played it after New Super Mario Bros 2, so I guess the awe effect was not the same as playing it on a DS on D1.

There's no reason for me to give it a score 3 days after release. It's a port I've eagerly been waiting on for a long while and I'm enjoying it, but jeez, I don't need to sell it.

I largely agree with him. After all, a boring game is still boring, even with photorealistic graphics, and great games are usually remembered together with their strong artistic style.

By the way, Cyberpunk 2077 might look like an exception to Levine's statement, as it's successful but still aiming for realism, but it really isn't. It has its own strong artistic direction (the cyberpunk aesthetics full of neon lights), while the world itself is stylised, and it's just fun to play anyway.

It looks hideous even for €50.

It's good to see them investing in making their games multiplatform, which many publishers see as a waste of money.
This makes sense, as most gamers play across multiple platforms nowadays.
They have the potential to do great work, and they're already pretty good at it.

I feel like the gaming industry will become a bit like the music industry. Huge publishers will make more and more money thanks to AI, just like music companies profit from mass-produced music, while indie games as a genuine form of creative expression will become harder and harder to find. It's similar to how some of the best music often comes from unknown artists.
Seeing ConcernedApe standing against AI is no surprise for me, since he's also a musician.

Nintendo ones are all physical here, while 3rd party games are digital, except Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that I received this week. I ended up reselling all others to replace them with digital editions.

@StewdaMegaManNerd except you don't tell me "buy this car" and then later say "actually you only licensed access to it" tho. I would avoid such comparisons.

@Dee123 I don't think that follows. People criticising Nintendo online aren't responsible for someone else's criminal threats, and people are free to criticise whoever they like.

70€ and the only DLC is not even included. I would add this to the cons, together with the now usual D1 update for the physical cartridge.
Anyway it's too soon for me to judge it, but it seems pretty solid and fun so far.

Better ones, please.

I hope they'll release a youtube app by the end of the Switch 2 lifecycle. I mean, there's no rush.

The only real loss in the list above is the removal of Super Mario Bros. 35. And it was even free.

This game looks amazing, definitely D1 for me. Heard it's got cross-save support too, so I might pick it up on Steam as well, since it's so cheap.