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I love most main line Kirby games, but I don't care much about the spinoff's. Same goes most other Nintendo's IPs.

The excitement over Nintendo's IP spinoff's is often overblown by the gaming press. But the targeted audience of these games is usually fairly small.

@2arabiansanchez
Nintendo's own Switch 2 games aren't small either. They are somewhat smaller than the larger 3rd party games because of the art style chosen. Nintendo uses simpler graphics, requiring lower resolution textures and thus requiring less storage space. There are plenty of studios/publishers that have released MASSIVE games with a much smaller footprint on the Switch. But I agree that Nintendo should work more proactively in helping devs to optimize for the Switch/Switch 2.

I saw someone on YT go through the Switch 2 version menu setting. Like in the PS4 version, you can't disable the camera shaking. And that's so weird, because in the PC version you can.

Playing AC: Valhalla; Dawn of Ragnarok on PS5. Two years ago, I was really burned out on AC Valhalla. This extension DLC is nothing special, but it's kind of nice.

Working, so not much time. But I'll find a couple of banana gems in DK: Bananza tomorrow.

Yes, I replay NES games regularly. NSO has a couple good ones, but most of my favorites are not available. So I emulate those. No qualms about it. Nintendo should release more classic games! I don't care if they have to battle it out with the publishers. But it's very likely that Nintendo simply doesn't care.

Nintendo being optimistic... Sure hope it pans out.

I'm so excited for this game to finally resurface! My hopes flared up when House of the Dead 2 remake (same studio) was released. The remake of the first game was really good, but Panzer Dragoon Zwei is the game that has my heart. Such a good ambience and such good memories. Can't wait!

I'm waiting (and wishing) for a proper d-pad focused left joy-con. Like we had for the Switch 1.

Maybe still a bit early to tell? But things aren't looking that great, for now.... I'm hopeful of things getting better soon though.

System launches aren't easy. But with Nintendo looking to pursue the success of the first Switch, you would think that there would be more exclusive Switch 2 titles and more Switch 2 upgrades (even from 3rd parties). Yes there are quit a few, but certainly not enough to convince new players to enter the ecosystem.

Mario Kart World being a good example of thing going wrong too. Sure, Nintendo is trying to "switch" things up a bit with this iteration. But too much for old MK fans, and not enough for new ones.

For me personally, I have finally upgraded my March 7th 2017 OG Switch to a more capable console. I'm just happy with the quality of life upgrades for my favorite OG Switch games on my huge OLED TV for now. Like BotW for example. And DK Bonanza is really fun too.

Still, Nintendo needs to step it up. And game-key cards... What the crap!

The d-pad, pictured on the black controller, looks aggressive. Like the one on the first Genesis/Mega Drive 6-button controller and on the JP/European version of the Saturn controller. Those were very comfortable and very precise for 2-D- and fighting games. I dare to argue that the d-pad on the Saturn controller is the best ever made. And I know that I'm not the only one saying that. But it all depends on the switches and the materials Gulikit is using. You can't tell until you try it.

Any excuse to relive the 80's! Count me in.

My wonderful plans for this weekend fell in the water, dried up and then burnt to a crisp in the blazing hot sun. Out of frustration I bought DK: Bananza It should be ready downloading now.

At a certain point, a company can't improve on one of it's main products that much in order to justify yet another 50+ Euros purchase. The lack of a headphone jack is very annoying!

I'm hoping for new games to be announced, or the ones that don't have console releases yet. Like Faeland, Fallen Leaf and Gecko Gods.

I bought the new one too. Yes, it's a little nicer, but not worth the extra money to be honest. My only justification being that I gifted my OG Switch with the first Pro controller to my daughter.

The Switch 2 needs this game in 2025.

Being gen-x myself, I understand the references. But I still think it's cringe. Forced humor isn't humor.

So the full Switch 2 price and the additional cost of the DLC... That's harsh Nintendo...really...

I'm guessing Reggie would have (and has, in private) plenty more to say about Nintendo's current decisions, the Switch 2 launch, it's game prices and impending NSO GC releases.

I was a bit out of the news loop when the Switch 2 was announced. Two days later I watched the recaps and saw all the anger about the prices. I shrugged and smiled while watching BoTW running at 1440p - 60fps. But then I saw Wind Waker on NSO...

NINTENDO !! YOU KNOW that Zelda fans have been wanting Wind Waker HD (and Twilight Princess HD) on the Switch FOR SO LONG !! Is it really too much too ask!?!??!

These two Zelda games could easily sell 4 to 5 million copies each. I still have hope, but I really don't understand Nintendo sometimes. I'm sure that if Reggie would have still been at Nintendo, he would have made it happen.

I don't think that mouse controls will be a big deal for Switch 2. Especially with the shape of the joy-con probably becoming very uncomfortable to use for longer gaming sessions. But I do appreciate Nintendo for trying.

I'd much rather have all consoles support K+M as inputs by default. And the games to support is too of course. I would ditch PC gaming in a heartbeat if they did. I'd love to play Metroid Prime 4 using my Razer Tartarus V2 keypad and Basilisk mouse, for example.

I'm disappointed to see Wind Waker... It looks we're really getting the GC version. Sure, the NSO trailer mentions the crisp, modern visuals for GC games. But I just want the Wii U's HD version.

I just finished looking through my backlog. I'll give Horace a try.

@KociolekDoSyta
Not if the price that you and I read is in Dollars. U.S.

@KociolekDoSyta
Your dad at Nintendo knows that with the very high sales tax in E.U. countries, it's likely to be more like €500,-

I mostly play in docked mode and use a wired connection. Wifi is not my priority. I just wonder which Bluetooth version the Switch 2 is going to get, because connecting my wireless headphones to the OG Switch is a nightmare! I have three different brands of headphones and earbuds. Every time I try to connect one of them, it's hit or miss.

Working this weekend. But a few minutes of Majong and Stitch is helping me to relax.

Am I the only one who gets slightly annoyed by people listing half a dozen (and more) games that they say they are playing each and every weekend? Are there really so many people that aren't working, have no other responsibilities or other hobbies? Are they really playing that many games at any given moment? Or maybe it's just me being a bit annoyed by the fact that I don't have more free time than I'd like...

@Mrcookie153 What are you talking about? You do know how dedicated Eric Barone is to perfecting his game, right?

DK Country Returns and Stitch. The later is so relaxing to play. Especially now that I bought a cheap stylus to play it in handheld mode.

I still haven't played MM. I have the 3DS version but never got further than the first part in Clock Town. I've read comments of people saying that the 3DS version has issues (?).

I mostly play my OG Switch in docked mode, on an OLED TV. For the rare moments that I play in handheld mode, the LCD display quality is not much of an issue.

Buuuut. Considering the larger display of the S2, I might be tempted to play it in handheld mode a bit more. For that reason I am a bit disappointed about the S2's LCD display. Still, current gen LCD display quality is a lot better than 8 years ago. I won't be bothered that much I think.

Good job Sony! But it would already be easier to plough through the sludge if the eShop was more responsive and quicker to load. The PS Store is really quick on PS5. I hope Nintendo "fixes" the eShop on Switch 2.

@N8tiveT3ch
Sell well like they do on ALL systems? LOL. I'm sure they will.

Everybody's speculations about 400 Dollars makes me feel a bit uneasy. 21% Sales tax where I live. So nearly 500 Euros. Seeing how much the prices of everything have gone up, I wouldn't be that surprised tough. But 450 Dollars, or nearly 550 Euros is just too much for me.

@Erigen Switch software sales still going strong. Switch hardware sales are most definitely in decline. Normal, with the market being pretty much saturated.

I really like the slightly offset design/use of the face buttons on the right joy-con. Having these buttons directly above the left thumbstick is annoying imo. If they'd turn the left d-pad buttons into a proper one, we would have a deal. But....too little too late for this current Switch.

If Nintendo's netcode is up to date, YES! If not....

I'm playing Astrobot. It's the most unadulterated fun I've had since Mario Wonder. I mean a smile from ear to ear. This game embodies joy.

I spent my entire weekend on the road. Just got back, so my weekend starts now. I'll be playing demo's. Lots of them. On Switch, PS5 and PC.

What is the first image in this article, and the thumbnail from? I mean the man and the alpaca.

I'm abroad. Took my 3DS with me. Mario 3D Land and Zelda: ALBW.

If the Guillemot family is seemingly willing, to sell their company, then why would it matter to them who buys Ubisoft and what will happen to it? Let them take the money and just shove off. Feels weird to say it but I'd actually prefer Tencent to outright buy Ubisoft. I don't think that a Chinese company will succumb to the woke idiocy that is gripping the games industry at the moment.