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The Messenger for $3 is a STEAL! It's like if you took the best parts of Ninja Gaiden on the NES, and then made them better annnnnd added a ton of humor.

@PeterTomlan86 I'd like a Japanese Studio to make the film version of Geist.

@Yosher I have the switch 2 and really the only game I've been playing on it is Splatoon 3. I haven't tried mario kart or DK yet, but guess I should at some point. haha

But I write to say that for a lot of people maybe there isn't much of a reason, but just playing splatoon 3 on Switch 2, I notice a lot of details in the characters and their wardrobes I didn't notice on the OLED. I know that's a minimal thing, but that game is all about the vibe, it's cool to see.

Also, I feel lucky to have gotten one. I tried online every day and no luck. Didn't have them in Best Buy or Target either. But, just happened to find one in Nintendo New York. I think if they had more systems, they would have already sold 5 million.

This sucks for developers, but honestly as an end user, this doesn't bother me much. I have SO many games in my back catalog for switch 1, that I have more than enough to play for a year, and to be honest probably 3 years. haha Of course I'll look forward to a new game when it comes out, but I haven't even started Donkey Kong yet, and bought that the day I got my switch.

The first time I ever saw X used as "Cross" was on the NYC subway probably around 2009 or 2010. It was a fashion company (I think H&M or some other cheap fashion brand) that was doing a cross promotion with a designer. I called it eks then until one of my fashion friends said it is "Cross" which is like "in collaboration with". I thought it was stupid then, and all these years later, it is still stupid. X is eks or it is ten. Nothing else.

I'm usually not into violent games, why I play Splatoon instead of other shooters, but this game looks so over the top that I might partake if it comes to switch 2. Speaking of violent, why hasn't Sega re-released Mad World?

I kind of agree with the guy that said Australia should have been included if the US one had the Wal-Mart sticker on it.

I went US but thought this one would be very close. Guess I was wrong.

@Suketoudara Did you every pay BMXXX? That was a really fun game for me. It wasn't as good as Tony Hawk, but I found it enjoyable.

I played this for pretty much the entirety of a Los Angeles to New York flight, and it was a great time waster for flight, but by the last hour of the flight I had switched to something else. So many of the courses are almost exactly the same. But I do love the hease of jumping in to play.

They said 4 playable characters... I think that must be at first. I be others will come via dlc.

I thought the animation looked bad. I was imagining trying to time the punches but something seemed "off". Not sure what it is. At 60fps it should be so smooth. I do miss Puncheout. I've bought every one ever released. I liked it on the Wii, and that seems like something easy to port to the Switch, and use joycons for the controllers, or just use regular controls.

I might actually get this. I haven't bought a Madden game since the Wii, but used to LOVE it as a kid growing up. I thought NFL 2K was better at the end, but then EA gobbled the license up completely. I haven't bought an EA game in ages, but I feel like getting this just so they'll maybe make College Football on the Switch 2.

I don't think it's bad at all. When people use Nintendo's games at any event, there are people that may construe this as Nintendo sponsoring the event or having something to do with it. Why wouldn't a company want to protect their IP and brand name. I'm not saying this speedrunning company is bad, but I've never heard of it. What if there are Nefarious actors doing competitions with Nintendo games and it paints Nintendo in a bad light. I get people's point that Nintendo should let everyone use everything because they are a big company with a lot of money, but one of the reasons Nintendo has a lot of money is because they protected the brand.

Guess the survey is already over. I tried the link and it no longer exists.

@SuntannedDuck2 I agree on your points. And that's a good call on the fact it could still be rated M instead of T. I hadn't thought of that. I mean, what about having two different versions of the game? It's something that has already been done on the switch with Waifu Uncovered and Waifu Discovered 2 where the eshop version only showed tatas and the Retail Boxed version was completely uncensored showing full nudity.

I'm just of the mindset that if Mortal Kombat (which was one of my favorite games as a kid) allowed full gore and dismemberment, then showings some skin isn't so bad.

I think this could actually be fun if you can use normal controls. Like L and R to activate that wheel to go forward. Then A to pass and B to shoot. Hold down ZR for turbo and all of a sudden we have 3D Wheelchair NBA Jam.

I went with Japan just because Blast Dozer sounds cooler than Blast Corps. This game always makes me laugh. I rented it from Movie Gallery as a kid. I didn't realize someone else had already beaten the game so there was nothing for me to do. I thought it was the most boring game ever. It was years later when I watched someone play it on Youtube I realized my mistake. haha

If only the switch had a game in this genre that is one of the best games ever made. And if only that game had a sequel that is also magnificent in so many ways. And if only there was a way to have those same games upgraded by the publisher so that they would work on the Switch 2. Maybe even throw in some app support on the official Nintendo app. But unfortunately nothing like that exists so here we are only dreaming about what might have been.

I bought the game when I bought my Switch 2 on Tuesday. Haven't opened it yet, I've had no time to even play the new Switch. But I am looking forward to playing around with it. I don't have any interest in beating it, just want to put a few hours in and see if it has a good hook. I should pop in Odyssey first to get acquainted.

@Coalescence I agree. I believe the whole thing is faked for views. I mean he actually did it, but he did it for views and 15 minutes of fame and he got it. Good for him. I would never think to spray paint, but a nice model paint might work. My old school SNES controllers I painted with model paint. It may still be too thick for a game cart though. I think it would keep it from sliding in and out, but it would look way more professional.

Hopefully this means a Splatoon bundle will be coming too! I hope it is actually themed though other than just including a game code.

@PJOReilly please let us know how it goes. Super curious about this. Now wondering if it will work with other games too.

@ShieldHero I'm with you on all counts. I think they shouldn't censor anything. If someone doesn't like it, don't buy it. Someone else a while back mentioned having everything in the game, and at the title screen you could choose if you want M rated version or T so those easily offended by a little skin can play without losing their ish.

Also, Agree that being able to block publishers would be AWESOME!

These are rather dope. I just now found out there is a splatfest this weekend. Guess I know what I'll be doing.

I've always wondered why Nintendo doesn't absorb more companies. They're cash flush and they obviously need more software. If Microsoft didn't want perfect dark, sell rare whole to Nintendo. I'm sure Nintendo could use them. Nintendo should also launch a sports division again. 1080 snowboarding, waverace 64, Ken Griffey Baseball, and Kobe Bryant Basketball could ALL use new installments.

@Jack_Goetz 100% correct. It's wild to me that 35 years later we can still debate this. I remember playing them on NES. MM2 was one of my FAVORITE games, and when 3 came out, I enjoyed it, but still thought 2 was better. My friend Chad agreed with me and John swore 3 was better. haha

I wish they would add Saturday Night Slam masters to this. I also wish they would make a new version that played like a pure wrestling game and extended that universe.

I went US. If Japan had been split off by itself, I would have went Japan, but the whiteout of the Europe version is really offputting to me. It just looks like they forgot to finish it.

@GalaxyGreg Where are you located? Maybe this is your time to become a scalper.

@Not_Soos I haven't been able to find one online or locally since launch. Neither Best Buy, GameStop, or Target has them.

I feel like I already know the answer is NO, but in case anyone knows stuff I do not. I have played most of the Maximus Cups. I have two switch (OG and an OLED). I thought they had all synced for the unlockables but I noticed that one switch may have 20, 21, 22, and the other has 23, 24, 25 for the unlockables from the Maximus Cups. There is no way to combine them, right?

@JohnnyMind That's my thoughts. about 3 years in they can release the "Bounding Worlds" DLC (or whatever they will call it) and then have a new world to race in that will be a crossover world.

I REALLY like the Japanese one, but had to go US. The art style is striking. Usually when I can't decide which one I like, I think "Which one would look best as a poster on my wall" and the US one would be a rather cool conversation piece.

@Yosher Well said. I have no urge for physical carts that are just digital games. I buy carts because I like knowing that 20 years from now I can still play the game. Kind of like I can still play my Super Nintendo games.

I want the games on the card. Game key cards are ridiculous. Just buy digital if you want that.

I'm also in the camp that I have enough games on switch 1 to play that I want to see how they look on Switch 2. Other than any splatoon titles, I may not buy any games on Switch 2 for the first year.

@nessisonett I'd love to find a high res scan so I could have it printed out as a poster.

@Lord Is this confirmation Jet Grind Radio re-release on Nintendo Online DREAMCAST

@Stormcloudlive You answered it yourself, not everyone has an extra $500 laying around to buy a new system. And even for those that want a switch 2, they're sold out everywhere so I think it's good for people that want to wait a while before upgrading. It means more supply for those that really want one right now.

I was hoping this camera would be better quality. I don't really like the Piranha plant that much either, but I have the lego one, and the toy one from Universal Nintendo Japan so it would be a cool little trifecta.

Urchin Underpass is cool, but I was REALLY hoping they would bring back Arowana Mall, Port Mackerel, or Walleye Warehouse. The third game is severely lacking in narrow stages which I always enjoyed. I would also choose Camp Triggerfish over this one. It's always nice for a new stage though, but just a little disappointed. But the update definitely makes me say I'll get a Switch 2 now.

Looks like I finally want a Switch 2

I bought this game in Bali when it first came out. Three sons: A) to have something to play on the LONG flight back to the US. B) the price is cheaper in Bali than in the US and C) to have a memento from my trip. Never even opened it (Played Splatoon 3 single player on the flight back). Now I'm excited to play it as my first game on Switch 2 when I get one (unless Splatoon 4 comes out first haha)

I'm with those that went from super excited, to super not interested at all. Looks lame. I feel the cheap pixel art is lazy. I love pixel art, but to me, this is just a lazy cash grab. Doing a pixelart remake of the original would have been amazing. That was one of my favorite games as a kid, and I was so young that the dragons actually scared me when they opened their mouths haha.

@Olliemar28 Appreciate the link, any way to get that added to reviews as well? I agree with 8Bit-man it would be nice to see.

I saw someone else that could get the screen to be purple instead of red in the menu, but do not recall how. That would be a great update to this article.

I keep my cases in my media cabinet, but I keep the actual carts of my top 8 games in my protective case for my switch. If I'm going on a trip, I don't need much more than Splatoon 3, LA Noire (I STILL HAVEN'T BEATEN IT.... sigh), Mario Wonder, Mario Odyssey, Treasure Tracker, Waifu Uncesored... you know, for when I'm on a crowded flight haha)

@jkirchgessner07 Switch 3 Launch Title Confirmed!

I should ask my dad about this. I never played the game but he LOVES it. And I don't think he knows anything about Sonic, so I can get an unbiased opinion.

@rjejr Haha good thing you can turn it off quickly. Thanks for the reply. I really don't notice the difference (just like on my phone it's hard to tell the difference between 90 and 120 refresh. I don't "Think" i notice a difference, but then when I'm playing something on the 120 tv vs a 60, it "Feels" different. But what do I know? haha

Have a great day !

These are super cool. New MyNintendoAwards confirmed!

Before I found out the crap quality of the Piranha Plant cam, I was thinking of getting it because I have a Piranha Plant from Universal Nintendo Japan and I have the Lego Piranha Plant, so it would be a cool set.

However, I may buy it anyway because I have 0 interest in chatting with anyone while I play. I'm probably not their target demographic. I just hope that when Splatoon 4 comes out, they have separate groupings and rankings for those playing with friends/chatting, and those playing multiplayer solo. I love Rainmaker, but I don't want to have to talk with people to strategize. That's one of the joys for me, seeing how my teammates play and then complimenting their style.