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@Serpenterror I so wish we would get a Muramasa relaunch on S2.

@Serpenterror or a web browser, or Netflix, or "insert other item that the Wii U had".

So stable that the launch S1 can now use its kickstand properly.

On the wii, dragoball z Tenkaichi 2 had the most fun motion controlled gameplay ever and this looks similar to that. I'll probably try it out just for the nostalgic element.

@SpaceboyScreams what "get everything for free" option?

@The-Chosen-one I thought that they already announced the FF7I was supposed to come to the S2 in the S2 Direct earlier this year? Or was it just the FF7 Remake?

I enjoyed the original on the GCN, but it didn't feel like it had THAT much content. This is not a complaint, I'm just curious what we are gonna get with this one being longer than both the MKW and DK:B Directs combined!

I'm looking forward to this being overloaded with info, but it feels like this may be a "Developer's update" with some backstory about why this franchise is being revived, with a fair amount of actual gameplay as well as some story info and I'm almost certain that we will see that the release date for this is Either September, or delayed until 2026 - "So please, be patient and wait just a little bit longer."

Whatever the case this should be fun!

I've not bought the game, even though it literally launched to the bargain bin, but I did play some of the "Global Jam" and will say, the controls worked well, but after about 20 minutes of playing and going through the tutorial I was just flat out bored and have no interest in going any further with this title. I also realize that not every game is for every person and my opinion of that game should NOT sway anyone from enjoying it if they do.

That said, it isn't for me and I will not be voting since I didn't buy the full game and that seems like an unfair vote to make.

It looks very boring from a distance and proved to be that for me. I do hope to see something more exciting utilize the control scheme, I feel like it could work well for some type of mech game, or even a game that uses tanks as the main mode of transport. Just not the constant back and forth motion, it didn't feel great just tiring.

Played the global jam tutorial, almost all the way through and that was more than enough for me. It worked well enough but there is no longevity or replay in it for me. The controls were fine, if not a bit tricky to get used to, but I really don't see myself dedicating any time to get "adept" at the controls and I didn't even want to play online.

Just downloaded the S2 version of this last night and will be jumping back in to the fray!

@Whirlwound I feel as though you may have misunderstood my comment. I do NOT desire to play anymore uber-retro pixel art games. I would like to see more games take a more refined and modern design aesthetic.

I would like to see games that aren't built to look like they were made for commodore 64. I'm really just tired of the insane amount of "new releases" that are built to look like retro games. I'm looking forward to this indie showcase, but I feel inundated with the 8-16 bit games that keep flooding the marketplace.

Last time I checked, Sandfall Interactive IS and indie studio... so we could potentially (probably not though) see the announcement of Expedition 33 for S2. I love pipe dreams, almost as much as just regular dreams.

MHS3 and Cronos look good, but the majority of titles shown are 2026 releases... so, it seems not so "direct". Also, my mouth was agape that they even wasted any time on the campfire dreck.
While I could complain more, and I won't, it just felt rushed and like a placeholder of a direct that didn't bring a whole lot to the table for S2 at all.

@Punisher67 For some reason I can't like your post more than once. I fully agree with you!

@Indielink I'm actually very happy that it is 3rd party, since we've been hearing that a lot of devs are still awaiting their S2 dev kits. This could be great!

I feel like a fair bit of the 25 minutes is going to be used for giving us actual release dates for Elden Ring, FF7:Insert subtitle here, and maybe something more concrete about the FromSoftware game, but I have much hope for some "available later today" type of announcements for the S2, probably not much info about S1 games aside from maybe some parity releases for indie titles like Silksong.

@OorWullie I would absolutely LOVE to see them announce Expedition 33 for the S2, but I am fairly realistic and doubt that we will see it this time. That doesn't mean that we will never see it.

@Warioware Not sure why so many people are having issues with latency, I have yet to have this issue in either handheld or TV mode. 4K HDR TV with no issues of latency. But I did do some tinkering with all of my video settings on my S2 after the HDR settings looked like trash. NL posted a very helpful video a while back about this and there are a couple of other TV Mode settings that I tinkered with before ever playing Patapon and maybe that is why I haven't endured the latency issues.

@Warioware I've played this game on just about every console they've been on and I only noticed button latency when playing on PS5. Haven't had any issues on S2 yet. Still as charming as they always were!

@Notsoavid If you're getting it, hopefully we can hunt some Kemono together!

There is a demo that is free and instead of just reading this review, try it out and decide for yourself. I could not stop playing the demo, it is very fun and definitely scratches the MH itch. Also, I feel like it adds so much to the MH formula with the kurakari. I bought this on PS5 (2 years ago) and could not get into it at all, it feels better now than it did then.

This is the same thing they did, sort of, with arms after the switch launch.

Wow, they dislike that fixing it is difficult. You mean in the era of "everything is expendable and replaceable" it upsets people that something isn't easy to fix? The horror. Their complaints are just personal dislikes, the ps5 and xb series controllers have their own tear down issues, so did the s1 pro controller. I've never experienced a single issue with any nintendo pro controller from Wii U to S2, so this seems like a non-issue.

Im in the minority on this, it seems, but i play mine 99% in handheld mode. The battery life is good enough for me and I couldn't care less about game key cards. They are fine imo. Its better than a code in a box and allows me to let people borrow the games without any virtual game card stuff as well as resale. Im thoroughly happy with the console, I just want more switch 2 exclusives to be announced and shown. Feels like it launched and now there is an information drought.

I'm down to rock with Biggity Buck Bumble... again!

Just bought this game for my S2 this week and I am trying to do something new on my S2... finish a game before moving on and starting a new one. So this one is cocked and loaded awaiting my finishing of Cyberpunk's DLC. I'm thoroughly looking forward to playing this title.

@WaddleDee Thanks so much for the help!

I love how unique it is, but it has a major drawback. I dislike the part where it makes the play area smaller just so it can house the boxes for other's being in the chat. Why? Maybe I'm stupid, but not being able to just make the play area full screen while still being able to chat is obnoxious.

I am so looking forward to playing this with my daughter! She loves Pauline and being able to play as her will make her year. Now, I'm very excited to play this game.

@MeloMan Those same controllers gave us blisters on our thumbs from any number of different titles, most of the time sports related titles, and we just sucked it up and moved right on!

Tell me you're incompetent without telling me you're incompetent!

Interesting that I had the OLED at launch and the Switch 2 screen is still better than that to me. Also, I have the PS Portal and it isn't OLED and is just as beautiful as the S2 Screen. Find something else to nit-pick about, please.

I, too, stood anxiously at the starting gate when this game originally launched on the PS4. The hype for it in full swing and making me quake with excitement, then... it released. sad trumpet noises It was, to be very honest(and blunt), boring and unentertaining. Fast forward and the Switch 1 version of the game was released and went on sale for a price I was willing to pay for re-entry to this now potential-filled game. Many hours into it I realized that this is what it should have been all along, the hype train for it's original release was actually boasting about what it would grow into and boy has it grown!

Now, with the S2 Free update, it makes it have parity between other versions and now implements mp with other platforms. Well worth the entry price and now filled to the brim with fun content that will bring you back for more.

Here's to No Man's Sky and its amazing longevity!

This really seems like a non-issue.

Welcome Tour has been surprisingly informative, but almost all of the "micro-games" are mouse based, or at least most of them. I enjoy the demos and the variations in them. It's a great way to get to know the ins and outs of the system without fully tearing it down yourself. It's fun and informative, but maybe not for everyone since it is a lot of reading and younger players may not be able to read everything it provides. Just my thoughts so far.

I'm excited to jump back in to Night City on my Switch 2, also excited that cross save is available for this. That's gonna make for some fun replay and I am really looking forward to playing the expansion.

I'm getting a bit of a "Custom-Robo" feel from this one. That's a good thing!

Takaya Imamura has a striking resemblance to Jemaine Clement, maybe I'm blind, but they look similar to me.

Anybody else, notice that ARMS is one of the game cards that has been present in every Switch 2 Carrying case video? Seems like it might be a tell for another title in the series for Switch 2. Just what I think on that.

I will most likely use this with my son, at college, and a few friends.

@Zyph I'm with you on this one. I lend games to friends and family members, so the key card will work well for that.

@Zyph I still don't get the negativity around game key cards. This is the same thing that disc based games have been doing for years now. They sell you an idea of a game on disc and then you have to download the entire game to your system. The down side to them is having to insert them just to play a downloaded game, but with disc based "game key discs" (if we are being real about this) you have to do the same thing. Not as prominent on the PS5, since you get a base and broken copy of the game "on disc", but still have to download the rest of the game and have the disc inserted to play said game, that is downloaded to your console. I'd rather just get the digital version and not have to carry the key around with me. It allows for resale of "digital" games, not really a bad thing, or a way to allow people to borrow digital games without being in your family group for Nintendo Online.

I feel like there is a lot more bother about the Game Key Cards than is really needed. I'll be getting Wild Hearts S in digital format anyway, so not a big problem for me.

Love having a massive library of games with me on the go without having to switch game cards in and out.

But, that is my personal preference and my view of the whole Game Key Card issue. Take it or leave it, not a big deal to me.

@Zyph I guess we will have to wait and find out about the player base. I mean it's original release was in 2023, but with this new console we may see a large online player base of newcomers. Let's hope!

@Jeronan You've been able to lock onto Monsters since MH:Tri on the Wii. The camera just doesn't stay focused if you manually move it.

@Zyph I got this on discount a while back and it isn't terrible, but definitely don't expect it to be familiar due to your MonHun experience. I'm a huge MH fan and Wild Hearts takes a little while longer to get the hang of the controls, which I found very unintuitive... so, just go ahead and plan to customize them from the get go, especially if you are used to MH controls. Other than that, the opening "tutorial" is a bit of a slog. It's a fun break from the MH formula with interesting little things like the ability to build structures mid battle to get advantages in a battle.

@karatekid1612 Sometimes what the consumer sees as P*** poor planning is actually brilliant planning and marketing. Build the hype, keep initial stock availability low, keep the hype machine turning, make money hand over fist by keeping your supplies "limited" in order to drag out the "launch window"... basically it keeps the item in a state of "perpetual launch" much longer than the actual launch period.

@anoyonmus that's really all we can do.

@Kingchin Yes, nintendo did sell the original 3ds at a loss and also lowered the retail price by almost $100 within 6 months of its release. There are plenty of resources online that will validate and confirm this, aside from those I was an early adopter of the 3ds and went through the whole rigamarole they presented us with when they decided to drop the price.
They called it the "Ambassadors Program".

Just a quick comment of my 2 cents on the cost we (in the US) will probably be seeing, unless Nintendo can garner some deal with the US trade commission and negotiate specialized allowances. Nintendo has done what they can to keep the price of the Switch 2 down (Nevermind what all the humbuggers continue to say) to the $450 - $500+taxes price range, which really is a good price. But, if the truth is that they really didn't even think about the impending tariffs and adjust the price to reflect this, then we can most likely expect the price to rise to between $550-$650US. At that price, using estimation of import and shipment costs and the 46% tariff imposed on Vietnam, they would still potentially be losing on each unit sold, not that they couldn't assimilate those losses pretty easily and still come out on top... I mean they did that with the 3DS originally and still made plenty of money. While this is NOT ideal, this is a normal practice in most places. Don't misinterpret what I'm writing, I don't like it, but it isn't unusual for certain items to have differing costs in different countries depending on the taxes and duties imposed by a given country.

Again, this is just my thought. If Nintendo decides to NOT lose money on each unit then we will see a price point of closer to $750US. Hard reality.

They could come up with some very fine-tuned description of the items that would allow for a lower tax duty, but I won't expect to see the console for less than $550US right now.