Silksong is still in my queue of games to play, though I should be able to play it fairly early in 2026. Hopefully the DLC is out by then, but if not, then that's fine.
The Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight is really nice too. I had played a bit of HK in Switch 2 handheld mode to rematch NKG and noticed the graphics were a tad crunchy, so it's nice we're getting this free upgrade. Funnily enough, I had a passing thought about Hollow Knight getting such an upgrade the other day.
I'm not dying to play anything from the current 2026 slate. I'll probably play Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, but I'm not dead set on getting it. Games like Pragmata, Splatoon Raiders, Glaciered, and Mario Wonder NS2E I feel like I don't know enough about. I hope the next Nintendo Direct can announce some games for 2026 that really interest me. At the very least, I can expect Pokemon Gen 10 to pull through for me.
Hades II This is the main game I'm playing right now, so I'll be trying to make some good progress in it. The gameplay is somewhat repetitive though, so I can only play it for so long before I want to play something else.
Pokémon Scarlet Replaying on Switch 2 with a special ruleset to make the game more difficult. The smooth 60FPS upgrade is great, even if the world remains hideous. I just beat Klawf and am now en route to beat Giacomo.
Mario Kart World Definitely going to play for a bunch of races. I don't care what people say, this game is a blast and deserved Best Sports/Racing at TGA.
Kirby Air Riders I'll play some rounds of City Trial and maybe a few Air Rides. I have not touched Top Ride.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Not playing the DLC, but lately I've been doing some Ranked Battles for fun. I think I'm seeing less of Xerneas and Mewtwo, which is nice.
Bradley the Badger looked really cool and is probably the highlight of the new announcements for me, but it isn't coming to console (not even PlayStation despite references to PlayStation titles). I really hope it gets a Switch 2 port later down the road.
I loved the base game but I feel no incentive to buy this DLC for $30. The previous Pokemon DLCs were expensive enough and those had 2 waves, each of which came with new maps. This just has WD Gaster Lumiose, some missions, and what looks to be more of the same. I hope future Pokemon DLCs aren't this uninteresting.
On an unrelated note, I predicted the design of Mega Meowstic which was also my most wanted mega evolution for this game, so that's cool.
I played the online playtest demo a few months back and found it to be pretty mundane and disappointing. Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders, on the other hand, are fantastically fun, so I have no need for another racer anyway.
@TheWanderingBard So far all the previous season Mega stones have not only continued to be available, but have been placed in easier to reach tiers (Greninjite was originally in Rank K and now is in Rank Y), so you should be able to get Mega Greninja, Chesnaight, and Delphox.
If they can change the layout of the routes, perhaps they can move some routes around on the map to make space for new courses on the map to be added in free updates.
@SBandy1 Thanks, I guess I missed that. It's honestly crazy how some people get so triggered about the portrayal of people different from them in media
@Shmicko Criticizing an argument is not demeaning someone as you say. Yes people can express their opinions, but other people are equally entitled to express their opinions about said opinions. @Truegamer79 gave an argument which is well known to be fear-mongering propagated primarily by right-wing grifters online, and people criticized this argument and questioned if truegamer could even explain what the so-called "woke agenda" was (still waiting for that answer). It's also laughable that you try to present yourself as having an ethical high ground where all of the rest of us just want to "demean" and "pull people down" for having differing opinions from you and those who agree with you, only to end that whole spiel by calling the people who criticized the aforementioned arguments a "woke mob."
We have had the top minds around the world design a framework for Sega, or any other entertainment company for that matter, to use Generative AI. This impossibly complex set of guidelines has been attached below:
Ignoring the corporate practices that have sadly muddied up the Switch 2's launch year, I'd say this console is pretty phenomenal.
In terms of the hardware, I love it. It feels premium, the magnetic joy-cons are great. The buttons and joy-sticks are the best I've ever used (when I first got my system, I just stood for a minute fiddling with the buttons and sticks because it felt so good). The screen is crazy good. It's so vibrant and crystal clear and just wonderful overall. The only complaints I have are the lackluster battery life (even on less demanding games) and continued use of buttons instead of a D-Pad. I do wish the OS was a little more creative and gave us more themes, but that's just a nitpick.
As far as software is concerned, nearly every major release---save for Hyrule Warriors which I haven't played and thus can't comment on---has been great. I couldn't ask for a better launch lineup of games. And that's not to mention that through the powers of backwards compatibility, I can play plenty of Switch games on the new hardware.
Switch 2 has become my favorite platform for gaming since it launched. With the exception of Rhythm Heaven briefly on my 3DS, I have not touched any gaming device since the Switch 2 launch since it's just that good.
I absolutely would recommend the Switch 2 for any Nintendo fan.
I strongly doubt that this Nintendo Today leak means anything for Mario Kart World DLC. However, announcing free DLC for Mario Kart World at The Game Awards would be a good PR move to the gaming community as a whole.
Two industry giants getting a merger is hugely dangerous. We just get closer and closer to monopolies that can do whatever they please to drive up CEO profits. And of course Trump's FTC will do nothing to stop the merger (well, it might pause it until Netflix and Warner Bros. bribe Trump like the Paramount-Skydance merger).
@Truegamer79 "Then why are people cancelling Netflix in droves?" Oh I don't know, maybe it's the frequent price increases, the fact that most media producers pulled popular IPs to their own services, that people are using social media for entertainment more, or because people just can't afford it anymore. But no, by all means it must be that "woke" boogeyman that the honest internet people have told you to be afraid of. You don't even seem to have a concrete idea of what "woke" even means, just that it's some scary agenda that corrupts the minds of children.
I played the online demo a few months back and found Sonic Racing: Crossworlds to be mundane, so I have no interest in purchasing any version of this game.
I love the game, but considering that it's a niche spin-off to an already relatively niche Nintendo IP, that we're in discount season (people gravitate towards large sales), and that only so many people own a Switch 2, it is not surprising that the sales dropped off. I will admit, I am a bit surprised about just how much it dropped off.
Most likely I will be getting Metroid Prime 4, and later down the line I may get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade depending on if I can get it to fit on the system storage.
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Re: Rumour: A Game-Key Card Alternative? Nintendo May Have Smaller Switch 2 Carts In The Works
"Looks like physical media is back on the menu, boys!"
Re: Oh No, Vampire Crawlers' Gameplay Trailer Suggests It's Going To Suck Up All Our Time
Misread the title as "Oh No, Vampire Crawlers' Gameplay Trailer Suggests It's Going to Suck".
Re: Fans Uncover Unused Dialogue From Metroid Prime 4
Myles MacKenzie will return...
Re: Opinion: Playing Silksong In Co-Op Was A 2025 Hivemind Highlight
I really want to try out GameChat with friends sometime, but my only friend who owns a Switch 2 isn't interested.
Re: Cult Of The Lamb Summons "Biggest Update Ever" For Switch Early Next Year
It would be cool if Cult of the Lamb could get a Switch 2 version to coincide with the new DLC releasing.
Re: Surprise! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's Free Switch 2 Demo Is Now Live
How large is the file size of the demo?
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Come on 1.5 please give us something good!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Coming 2026, Hollow Knight: Switch 2 Edition Also Announced
Silksong is still in my queue of games to play, though I should be able to play it fairly early in 2026. Hopefully the DLC is out by then, but if not, then that's fine.
The Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight is really nice too. I had played a bit of HK in Switch 2 handheld mode to rematch NKG and noticed the graphics were a tad crunchy, so it's nice we're getting this free upgrade. Funnily enough, I had a passing thought about Hollow Knight getting such an upgrade the other day.
Re: Fire Emblem Shadows Makes Metacritic's "Worst Games Of 2025" List
I hadn't heard about MindsEye. I must find out what makes it so terrible.
Edit: Yeah, that looks rough.
Re: 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
I'm not dying to play anything from the current 2026 slate. I'll probably play Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, but I'm not dead set on getting it. Games like Pragmata, Splatoon Raiders, Glaciered, and Mario Wonder NS2E I feel like I don't know enough about. I hope the next Nintendo Direct can announce some games for 2026 that really interest me. At the very least, I can expect Pokemon Gen 10 to pull through for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)
Hades II
This is the main game I'm playing right now, so I'll be trying to make some good progress in it. The gameplay is somewhat repetitive though, so I can only play it for so long before I want to play something else.
Pokémon Scarlet
Replaying on Switch 2 with a special ruleset to make the game more difficult. The smooth 60FPS upgrade is great, even if the world remains hideous. I just beat Klawf and am now en route to beat Giacomo.
Mario Kart World
Definitely going to play for a bunch of races. I don't care what people say, this game is a blast and deserved Best Sports/Racing at TGA.
Kirby Air Riders
I'll play some rounds of City Trial and maybe a few Air Rides. I have not touched Top Ride.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Not playing the DLC, but lately I've been doing some Ranked Battles for fun. I think I'm seeing less of Xerneas and Mewtwo, which is nice.
Re: 'Orbitals' Brings Awesome-Looking Asymmetrical Co-Op Anime Antics To Switch 2 Next Year
Nintendo made a console with an emphasis on playing with friends and made one critical mistake: nintendo fans don't have friends
Re: Video: Pragmata Hands-On Impressions Shared By Capcom
I'm intrigued but not sold. I'll probably try out the demo when it releases.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2025 - All Switch 1 & 2 Reveals
Bradley the Badger looked really cool and is probably the highlight of the new announcements for me, but it isn't coming to console (not even PlayStation despite references to PlayStation titles). I really hope it gets a Switch 2 port later down the road.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension (Switch 2) - Repetition Takes The Shine Off
I loved the base game but I feel no incentive to buy this DLC for $30. The previous Pokemon DLCs were expensive enough and those had 2 waves, each of which came with new maps. This just has WD Gaster Lumiose, some missions, and what looks to be more of the same. I hope future Pokemon DLCs aren't this uninteresting.
On an unrelated note, I predicted the design of Mega Meowstic which was also my most wanted mega evolution for this game, so that's cool.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
I hope Expedition 33 gets ported to Switch 2 given how popular it is.
Re: Hades 2 Dev Shares Adorable GOTY Nominee Artwork Ahead Of The Game Awards
> Void Kong uses his remote on Pauline to turn her back into Oddrock.
> He presses the wrong button.
> Pauline becomes Hornet.
> Void Kong begs for mercy.
Re: Mini Review: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Now A Legit Contender For Mario's Karting Crown
I played the online playtest demo a few months back and found it to be pretty mundane and disappointing. Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders, on the other hand, are fantastically fun, so I have no need for another racer anyway.
Re: Your Nintendo Switch 'Year In Review 2025' Won't Arrive Until Next Month
Congratulations to Nintendo for making sense.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2 GameCube Library With Wario's 3D Outing
Step aside TOTK trailer 3, we have a new best trailer in town.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Confirms Return Of Hoenn Starter Mega Stones
@TheWanderingBard So far all the previous season Mega stones have not only continued to be available, but have been placed in easier to reach tiers (Greninjite was originally in Rank K and now is in Rank Y), so you should be able to get Mega Greninja, Chesnaight, and Delphox.
Enjoy the game!
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Confirms Return Of Hoenn Starter Mega Stones
That trailer got me so scared that they were about to reveal Mega Charizard Z.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo Switch (2) should be an inspiration to us all. We should all strive to improve our stability in life.
Re: Paramount Makes Rival Bid For Warner Bros. After Netflix's $82 Billion Offer, Includes Game Studios
Either outcome is abysmal for anyone who enjoys film and TV.
Re: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession
He just needs to recreate that one Wii U ad, then he'll definitely win that Switch 2.
Re: Video: Mario Kart World - Course Changes Side-By-Side Comparison (Original & Version 1.4.0 Update)
If they can change the layout of the routes, perhaps they can move some routes around on the map to make space for new courses on the map to be added in free updates.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime Pinball
Whereas the North American/European box art makes Samus look like a poker dealer, the Japanese box art makes her look like an epic galactic hero.
Re: Pikmin 4 Fans Hoping For Switch 2 Upgrade After Odd Listing Spotted On The eShop
Yeah I saw this and went "huh?" and then went on with my day as someone who doesn't play Pikmin.
Re: Community: It's Time To Rate Your Switch 1 & 2 Games Of The Year
Well Deltarune is more of an update than a full game, so my GOTY is, in spite of its flaws, Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th December)
Deltarune
I'm currently halfway through Chapter 4 on my Weird Route playthrough and should be finished by later today.
Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders
Both games are great for casually just playing a few matches.
Hades II
After finishing Deltarune's Weird Route, I intend to purchase and start Hades II.
Re: PSA: If You Want To Use Your Google Pixel As A Webcam On Switch 2, Try It Out Now
Well I don't have a Google Pixel or any friends with both a Switch 2 and NSO so I'm not really sure why I clicked on this article.
Re: Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
@SBandy1 Thanks, I guess I missed that. It's honestly crazy how some people get so triggered about the portrayal of people different from them in media
Re: Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
@Shmicko Criticizing an argument is not demeaning someone as you say. Yes people can express their opinions, but other people are equally entitled to express their opinions about said opinions. @Truegamer79 gave an argument which is well known to be fear-mongering propagated primarily by right-wing grifters online, and people criticized this argument and questioned if truegamer could even explain what the so-called "woke agenda" was (still waiting for that answer). It's also laughable that you try to present yourself as having an ethical high ground where all of the rest of us just want to "demean" and "pull people down" for having differing opinions from you and those who agree with you, only to end that whole spiel by calling the people who criticized the aforementioned arguments a "woke mob."
Re: Sega Will "Carefully Assess Appropriate Use Cases" When It Comes To "Leveraging AI"
We have had the top minds around the world design a framework for Sega, or any other entertainment company for that matter, to use Generative AI. This impossibly complex set of guidelines has been attached below:
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Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
Ignoring the corporate practices that have sadly muddied up the Switch 2's launch year, I'd say this console is pretty phenomenal.
In terms of the hardware, I love it. It feels premium, the magnetic joy-cons are great. The buttons and joy-sticks are the best I've ever used (when I first got my system, I just stood for a minute fiddling with the buttons and sticks because it felt so good). The screen is crazy good. It's so vibrant and crystal clear and just wonderful overall. The only complaints I have are the lackluster battery life (even on less demanding games) and continued use of buttons instead of a D-Pad. I do wish the OS was a little more creative and gave us more themes, but that's just a nitpick.
As far as software is concerned, nearly every major release---save for Hyrule Warriors which I haven't played and thus can't comment on---has been great. I couldn't ask for a better launch lineup of games. And that's not to mention that through the powers of backwards compatibility, I can play plenty of Switch games on the new hardware.
Switch 2 has become my favorite platform for gaming since it launched. With the exception of Rhythm Heaven briefly on my 3DS, I have not touched any gaming device since the Switch 2 launch since it's just that good.
I absolutely would recommend the Switch 2 for any Nintendo fan.
Re: Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
I strongly doubt that this Nintendo Today leak means anything for Mario Kart World DLC. However, announcing free DLC for Mario Kart World at The Game Awards would be a good PR move to the gaming community as a whole.
Re: Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
Two industry giants getting a merger is hugely dangerous. We just get closer and closer to monopolies that can do whatever they please to drive up CEO profits. And of course Trump's FTC will do nothing to stop the merger (well, it might pause it until Netflix and Warner Bros. bribe Trump like the Paramount-Skydance merger).
@Truegamer79 "Then why are people cancelling Netflix in droves?" Oh I don't know, maybe it's the frequent price increases, the fact that most media producers pulled popular IPs to their own services, that people are using social media for entertainment more, or because people just can't afford it anymore. But no, by all means it must be that "woke" boogeyman that the honest internet people have told you to be afraid of. You don't even seem to have a concrete idea of what "woke" even means, just that it's some scary agenda that corrupts the minds of children.
Re: Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
Dang it I read the title and thought this was going to be a coffee machine that could, by some technical backdoor, display Switch 2 docked image.
Yes, I am dumb.
Re: Opinion: Kirby Air Riders & Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Have Me Wishing For More Control Experimentation
Please Nintendo give me a Kid Icarus game on Switch 2 that uses mouse controls as a control option!
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th December (North America)
Not this week, but I will be getting Metroid Prime 4 NS2E.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Edition Out Today, Includes Paid Upgrade Path For Switch Players
I played the online demo a few months back and found Sonic Racing: Crossworlds to be mundane, so I have no interest in purchasing any version of this game.
Re: Video: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Stuns On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Comparison
@PikaPhantom Pokemon Legends Z-A DLC also releases this month.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
They didn't nominate Deltarune for anything, not even Best Soundtrack! They will not be getting a cent of ad revenue out of me!
Re: Poll: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Out On Switch 2 And Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
I'm not a die-hard Metroid fan so I'm content to wait until Christmas for this release. I'll be getting the Switch 2 Edition physical.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's small but greatly appreciated!
(But uh... how 'bout some bigger updates in the future, eh Nintendo?)
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
Excited to play when I get it for Christmas.
Re: Nintendo Today! Mobile App Update Adds A New Donkey Kong Theme
I hope we get a Pokemon theme for the 30th anniversary in February.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC Is Introducing A New Type Of Mega Evolution
"What if we made Lucario Miku?"
-GameFreak Designer
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Is Nowhere To Be Seen In A Quiet Week
I love the game, but considering that it's a niche spin-off to an already relatively niche Nintendo IP, that we're in discount season (people gravitate towards large sales), and that only so many people own a Switch 2, it is not surprising that the sales dropped off. I will admit, I am a bit surprised about just how much it dropped off.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For December & January 2026
Most likely I will be getting Metroid Prime 4, and later down the line I may get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade depending on if I can get it to fit on the system storage.