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@antdickens I actually really appreciate you clarifying this. When Alex was a guest this week on NVC, I was like "Whaaaa....?" Was fun to listen to him banter with Logan, Jada, and Seth. Can't wait to see the top 100 list you guys collaborated on!

@Damo I totally understand that, and I'm not trying to devalue what you all do. I appreciate the time and effort you all put in. But not everyone has the funds to pay for it, so being able to forego the headache of ads is a nice option. I mean, have you been on IGN lately? Sheesh.

Also...I love Metroid! (Gotta stay on topic).

Idk why, but knowing I've spent around 3,000 or so hours on my Switch/Switch 2 is cathartic. Take that, real life and responsibilities! Got 'em!

@NintendoLife I love Metroid!

I think he's saying he can't scroll through the page without accidentally clicking something because the website has become so overwrought with ads. Which is the exact reason why I started to use an adblocker.

Also...I love Metroid!

@Spider-Kev Hopefully dude will see your comment. I was trying to be helpful by suggesting something like your are, but apparently being nice is "off-topic."

On topic...I love Metroid!...??

@automatom The 'N' and the 'T' in "Nintendo" also line up with the 'N' and the 'T' in "Resident," but I see your point. Still not a fan of the overall design.

I think in that last paragraph it's supposed to be "As usual," or "Per usual."

@Jack_Goetz That's fair, and you're absolutely right.

@HenrikL

Wouldn't surprise me if Capcom was one of the few developers that got a dev kit early. So glad to hear this runs well. I have a PS5, but it mostly collects dust. Nothing against the PS5, I just prefer the option of portability.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant I don't disagree. It basically is, which is what I wanted for the longest time. I do feel like it's a bit beefier and a little more substantial of an upgrade than a Switch Pro would have been...but, not by much.

That being said, I'm content with what we got...mostly. Sucks it's been such a cluster**** so far with pricing, bad communication, and Nintendo seeming to go back to their greedy ways now that they're doing well again. Hopefully they'll get knocked down a peg or two so they'll start being a little more humble. Only time will tell.

@Yalloo It happens. Thank goodness for free speech, amirite? Glad you're excited for this, and I hope you enjoy replaying these two great games!

@NotASockPuppet I think you're confused on the difference between "justification" and "making a point." He never said he agreed with it. And, no, I will not be buying it (because I'm voting with my wallet), but I agree with his sentiment.

@Yalloo Shhhhhhh!!! You're making too much sense, and we can't have that!

@pjoreilly "Nintendo's aite"? Yeah, they are just "aight" lately, but I think you meant "site." 😋

@Desa Basically this. And it's disheartening because even when Nintendo was making bad decisions (i.e. the entire Wii U generation), I stuck by them and defended them, knowing they'd bounce back. Then the Switch came along and proved me right...just for them to take all the good will they slowly built up over a console generation and, well...here we are.

It's like working for a boss that takes advantage of you being a good/hard worker. Seeing your potential, they slowly begin putting more stuff on your plate, but won't give you a raise, no matter how much you beg. At least then, I can go find another job...not like I can go find another Nintendo. Hence my love/hate relationship with them. But right now...eff 'em 🤷

@The_Nintendo_Pedant How dare you suggest I use my legs for anything but standing and sitting?! The nerve! 😋

@The21zonz I read this in Ryan George's Producer Guy voice 😅

@EarthboundBenjy I swear I mean this in no way disrespectful...but...maybe just bring your Switch 2 dock? Surely the higher performance is worth unplugging and re-plugging in two cables?

Once again, not being rude at all. Genuine question/suggestion. My guess is you just don't want to deal with taking the Switch 2 dock, which is fair. Guess it doesn't seem like a big deal to me 🤷

@Pillowpants Why's the Nintendo Direct gotta be a "He," though? /s 😉😋

@Ellie-Moo I feel this. I ordered a grip (the Moko Silicone soft grip) to make the console more ergonomic and easier to hold. I kept telling my friend that the grip sucked, that the silicone was too slick, the grips weren't big enough, and that I should have waited for companies to put out better options. I was just about to send the grip back when I started to realize my issues had nothing to do with the grip, and that the console was slipping out of my hands because of the sheer weight of it. Holding the console upright while playing caused me to be constantly fighting gravity to keep the system in position.

I've really enjoyed my time with this game. It was what I was more excited for when the Switch 2 direct premiered, and it hasn't disappointed. I definitely have more of an affinity for Mario, but DK is pretty up there with game characters I enjoy. Yoshi will always be my favorite, but has never had a game I've enjoyed quite as much as Mario and DK games. I'm surprised I'm seeing so many people saying they enjoy Odyssey more. It's a fair comparison since the games are made by the same team, but in the end they're completely different games, and not comparable in the least. I grew up with DKC, Super Mario, and I remember the joy I experienced when Mario 64 released...this game hits that vein for me. Great "launch" game, and a showcase of what the team behind Odyssey can do. Not sure what score I would give it as I've not finished the game, but the fun I'm having with it is definitely a 10/10.

@Jack_Goetz Thanks for the valuable info!

@IronMan30 Ok, you can't just put "20" in quotes and not expect us all to be curious...? 😅

@MicroMatscenes "Mob Mentality" has always been a thing. It's more prevalent now because of the internet, but people have always been like lemmings, lol.

Now just add mouse support for Switch 2 and we'll be off to the races! Please, and thank you!

Been playing Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 upgraded version) on my 4K HDR TV, and last night I played handheld for the first time. Not gonna lie...it is a pretty significant downgrade. Especially coming off the OLED. Also, for reference, I have a cheap Walmart TCL TV I got on Black Friday two years ago. So, it's not like it's some high quality product. In any case, as most have said: it's...fine. Hopefully they can get an OLED model out at some point with a better battery life. In the meantime, I'm not upset. It's just one of those things I noticed.

@GrailUK To be fair, I fall in both camps. While specs don't define whether I play on a system, or what games I play, it's still neat to know as a geek 😁

@Jack_Goetz "It belongs in a museum!" 😅

No one's going to make a joke about the irony of the user's name on Bluesky? No one?!

I'm not juvenile! You're juvenile! 😅

@Anakin "Mira really felt like more of a to do list than a dynamic, open world especially when it's put into hexagonal segments"

This is basically why I got burnt out on it. I love Xenoblade games - I have beaten 1,2, and 3 - and I do really like X...but at around 60 hours in, I realized that's all I was doing: fast travelling to locations just to knock out quests that were marked on my map/in my quest log. "Kill X amount of monsters, collect X amount of items, etc." The game isn't bad in any sense of the word, I just got burnt out because it was beginning to feel sloggy and monotonous. I'll go back to it, but I had to take a break.

I never felt this way with Breath of the Wild or Elden Ring. I put well over 200 hours into each game, and still wanted more.

@AlleyCat I was thinking the same thing. Nowhere does it specifically say the whole game is on the cart. It only specifies they're going to use a 64GB size cart. I feel like it's implied the whole game will be there, but it doesn't explicitly say that.

@jetsetradion No, I feel you. I voted 10/10 on the poll Nintendo Life put up in the article asking what people thought of the direct. I can't help but get excited for new Nintendo consoles, and I always get caught up in that excitement. But, I also understand where people are coming from with certain criticisms. While not all of them I agree with, certain things like the paid for "instruction manual" I do. Though for that I say...just don't buy it, lol.

@Robinbird It's not just you. I'm not a fan of the reduced size of box art due to the large red Switch 2 banner at the top. But, I'm also not a collector like I used to be, so it doesn't really affect me - I went all digital for the OG Switch, and plan on continuing my digital library for Switch 2.

@jetsetradion I think there are some valid criticisms to be made at Nintendo at the moment, and there's nothing wrong with being critical when it's warranted. I would say this isn't one of those times, but I also understand the minor annoyance.

@Paper_Yoshi Much to my chagrin...yes, yes they are lol. You would be surprised at the amount of people who buy things without doing proper research or without paying proper attention to details without it being shoved in their faces.

Even though the box is clearly marked "Switch 2," the box size is going to be the same for both consoles, and a lot of people that aren't knowledgeable of gaming will probably overlook the fact that it's for a different system. It's unfortunate, but true.

I understand people being apprehensive about the game prices. I know I have that feeling of "well, this sucks" in the pit of my stomach. But, for context...games (Like Turok on the N64) used to cost $74.99, etc, and that was in late 90s money. Adjusted for inflation, that is almost $150 today. So, I honestly am surprised it has taken this long for game prices to increase. Games take way longer to develop now, have much larger development teams, and have managed to stay $59.99 for years. In the case of Nintendo (and I am in no way defending them), their games come on carts that are far more expensive than a Blu-Ray, so I am honestly not surprised. Again, I am just as sour about it as everyone else. But, to play Devil's Advocate and be more realistic... it's been a long time coming.

@PinderSchloss The only thing I saw in the options was the ability to change the Skell flight BGM: "Original," "Arranged (lyrics)," and "Arranged (no lyrics)."

Hope that helps!

@Spoony_Tech Even loading into the start screen only takes a few seconds. I actually Googled "Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition fast loading" to see if anyone else was pointing this out, but your comment is the first I've seen anyone else say anything about it. And you're right; for such a large game, it is insane how quickly the load times are. Probably the best I've seen on the Switch, actually.

@pinta_vodki Yeah, it almost looked like it was running at 60fps. But, I was watching it at work on my phone, so I might just be crazy lol.

When they showcased Metroid halfway through, I thought for sure something even bigger was coming. I won't say I was disappointed, but I got myself too hyped as always. Maybe the release dates for Metroid and Pokemon were held off on because they're going to get Switch 2 releases as well, and Nintendo didn't want to hint at the release date of Switch 2? Just a theory.

@nessisonett I watch a lot of "across the pond," TV, so I understand that word is pretty common when just giving someone a hard time there (from what I gather, it's mostly used amongst mates?) But, yeah - in the US (at least), that's one of, if not THE, most offensive thing you can say to a woman. It's considered a big no-no here.

@mariomaster96 @NintendoWife Also, both of you win the internet for the day. I died 😂

I'm sure most people's brains added the "to," but it reads "Do you have the ambition build a kingdom?"

Pretty inoffensive typo, but the OCD in me thought you might wanna know 😅

I really don't do mobile games because I have my Switch, and I don't really have a need to bury myself in my phone every time I have downtime. But this game and Slay the Spire are so friggin' good that I double-dipped and bought them both on mobile. Not only so I could continue my addiction for the two titles, but because I wanted to support developers that truly deserve it. I find it refreshing that LocalThunk isn't an attention seeker and that he's passionate about just making games. Good on him, and good luck for all his future endeavors. I know I will be there day one if he ever puts out another game because he has earned my full support.

Used the last $6 and change I had to put towards Kingdom Come: Deliverance while it was on sale recently. But, then I earned like 33¢ from that purchase 😅

@StewdaMegaManNerd Completely agree. But, I think it would benefit Nintendo in the business sense to not have early adopters have to choose between two huge system sellers at launch. If anything, I see it going the Switch 1 route...with Mario Kart at launch, and a new 3D Mario as a holiday release. Of course, this only works if the system launches before the holidays, which I have a strong feeling it will. And it could be the opposite: a new 3D Mario at launch, and Mario Kart during the holidays to push those Christmas sales. Needless to say, I am excited either way.

@Tibob 'Promise' may be a bit of a strong word, sure. But, it definitely has been stated that it's coming to Switch 1. And while I fully agree the game would benefit from being developed and optimized for Switch 2 hardware (I know I would be excited to find out that it was), I still feel there would be a huge backlash and outcry if it didn't run on the system it was originally announced for.

@Tibob Considering the promise that was made by Nintendo that it is DEFINITELY gonna be on Switch 1...yeah. People would riot. Not me personally, but yes. I think it would be a bad faith move on Nintendo's part to do that.

@larryisaman I agree. While I fully expect a new 3D Mario to come somewhere within the first year of the Switch 2 (a la Super Mario Odyssey), releasing it alongside Mario Kart 9 might be a bit too much Mario.

Or, release all three. I'd be happy either way, lol.