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Of course there will be a Switch 2 version of this game when it launches!

I know this is all speculation but I'm surprised that this is an actual debate. Honestly if they released this brand new, fan-favourite game around the time of the launch of a new console and they'd somehow decide to just let people play it on the new console as a back-compat game, that would make absolutely no sense to me. Luckily that's not what's going to happen, instead it will be a real showpiece for the new hardware.

You may not all agree, but at least I know you'll want me to be right 😀

I'd bet on a trailer reveal in October/November, a full presentation in February and a release in April/May.
If the console releases after May then I'd expect the trailer reveal to be pushed to 2025, February would be a good time to do this.

You never know with Nintendo, but it's always fun to try to guess (and be wrong!)

Strangely enough I played Star Fox Zero for the first time on the weekend and I thought it was great. The most epic Star Fox has been.

Persistance pays. Thank you Rare!
Looking forward to playing it on xbox with higher res/smoother framerate. I hope they've sorted out the controls too. All this could make the game really enjoyable rather than just pure nostalgic enjoyment

Bought it on Steam but might double-dip on Switch down the line when it's on sale. I'm so happy this game got made so I want it to be a commercial success.

I definitely don't need this, not even sure I really want it. But I bought one anyway. Nintendo is a FOMO expert and I'm a sucker for it!

Just redo all the N64 ones please

The art of the books is simply stunning. My 6 yo son has spent hours going through every maze. There is so much life, details and the themes of the mazes are all varied and wonderful. As an adult I was also quite taken by it. I hope this transitions well into a videogame. The potential is certainly there.

This makes me seriously question whether we'll get a switch pro in the spring

@AndyC_MK84 what you want is the direction the series is taking i think. The only thing i know is that whoever's in it, it will always be called Mario Kart. The brand is too powerful. Even if Mario was no longer in it it would still be called Mario kart. But this is just a technicality (the name). I can see the series including more and more characters from the Nintendo universe. And yes a diddy kong racing type story mode would be awesome!

@DK-Fan this game doesn't replace 8, just bring the series to mobile. I don't understand why somebody would want to play this over MK8 when having the option.
I do understand why Nintendo wants to tap into the mobile space, but as far as I'm concerned I have 0 interest for Nintendo mobile games. I would even go as far as saying I wish they didn't exist because they cheapen the brand.

Developers shouldn't announce games when they're so early in development. People get too impatient. I would have been happy to hear about Bayonetta 3 for the first time a few months before it releases.

Not only these look atrocious, these kind of throwaway toys should be banned clear and simple. Shame on you Nintendo for agreeing to this!

Perfect. Wasn't keen to pay full price for Racer. Now I can fulfill my destiny

What a game! Have the European version, boxed. ISS on N64 and then PES on PS2, the golden age of football games

My kids and I are all over this. We're now waiting patiently for Luigi to arrive and race in our living room. I just hope it plays as well as it looks!

I tried once out of curiosity and uninstalled it right away. Utterly pointless when owning MK8 on Switch

Graphically this looks a lot better than the original Hyrule Warriors actually.
I'll get that and Luigi for MK home circuit. And I'll see if I stretch to 3d all stars this side of Christmas...
Nintendo is hurting my wallet this fall. I was not expecting that 2 weeks ago!

This was the highlight of the direct for me. The price is a bit steep but I pre ordered anyway. The 3d Mario collection can wait...
The fact that the actual game is a download is not an issue, on the contrary.

This may be the first Nintendo game releasing this year that I'll be buying. I know a lot of people were excited with Animal Crossing, Xenoblade and even Paper Mario, but none of these games are appealing to me. As far as I'm concerned this is very much a dull year when it comes to first party releases on the Switch. Let's hope Mario comes save the day!

@NEStalgia it's gotta be Sonic the hedge fund manager!

I play this game on xbox and I really love it. I understand it doesn't run that great on switch, but the game itself is really solid. It's its own take on the diablo genre and I don't think it suffers the comparison. It's less hardcore but that ain't an issue for me. I recommend people to give it a try. In my opinion, reviews out there don't do it justice.

@BongoBongo you're 100% right. The game at full price is already a steal in my opinion!

Does anyone know if this will be part of the Nintendo voucher programme?

@OorWullie I fully agree. I'm not interested in this personally but it's great that some people care about it. We don't have to be all interested in the same games. Grow up Mr Meme Man!

@BarefootBowser I agree the N64 controllers are an issue for a mini console. It could work if they maybe reshaped them and made them smaller but then it wouldn't be the same feel as the original and that's kind of the whole point of those mini consoles.
My bet for the next mini console will be the Gameboy mini but at the same time I can see Nintendo being hesitant with releasing this while the Switch is their main console.
(Sorry to other readers for going completely off topic.)

@BarefootBowser only time will tell... I personally think N64 still makes sense for Switch online, despite the limitations you mentioned.
I can't see a N64 mini though but I hope to be wrong.

@joey302 you'll have to wait until September of next year for N64 virtual console. I imagine that's the plan...

I'm torn between buying s Switch lite as my travel Switch (I play essentially in portable mode), replace my current Switch with the improved model or just wait for the Pro which will likely come out next year with the new Zelda. I'm basically torn between all possible options haha

No I haven't gone that far yet. I'll give you a shout if I ever get there...

@NotTelevision I think there was a bit of a doom fatigue at the time. Same thing I don't know anybody who picked this up at the time. I've played it a bit recently and I think it has aged much better than Turok. Can't wait to play it on the Switch. I've been loving replaying Doom 1 and 2.

@matdub I'm less familiar with platformers on Sony consoles but if I was I would probably agree.

@sandman89 I can't blame you. DK is great too!

@frabbit As far as I'm concerned, Rayman Legends was simply the best platformer on Wii U. Even better than DK Tropical Freeze. They both box in a different league than New Super Mario Bros U in my opinion.

@peeks if it exists, it's definitely some of the main games DUH

@OorWullie good to know, thanks. Sounds like a pretty big game. If anything so far I really enjoy the world and the art style. I'll stick with it and see where it takes me.

Just bought it and played for a couple of hours. A bit disappointed so far. Very slow start. Some game mechanics and controls show their age. Hopefully the game will reveal itself as I carry on. But ultimately I feel this game would benefit a lot from being remastered rather than just up-res'ed.

That should be a new Diddy Kong Racing. If only...

@westman98 I really like Bethesda games but I wished they focused more on releasing their last gen games. I really like playing Skyrim on Switch - which unlike Doom runs very well. Fallout 3 would be awesome!

I'll be getting this on another platform. I didn't enjoy the switch version of Doom so much after playing the game on PC. Panic Button did a great job, no question there. But for me the Switch is not the right fit for the recent AAA titles. I'll give it another shot when they revise the hardware to make it more powerful.

@holygeez03 yes it does feel like a missed opportunity. I get the feeling that that series doesn't get much love, but for me it's probably the best Mario sports games out there.

@1UP_MARIO I thought the same about a Shaq-Fu sequel and yet...

@Bondi_Surfer Wow didn't know Sensible Soccer was still a thing! That's probably the best PC soccer game I've played. Very good gameplay for the time. Deserves a remake if that's what it is

@1UP_MARIO As far as I'm concerned, Fifa is a complete bore. I was into PES in the 00's and I just never managed to transition. I need Nintendo to come and save the day but I might be waiting for a while...

I wish there was a bigger game of that type (arcade football). Why can't Nintendo do one? How many more tennis games are we going to get?!

It's hard to understand the fascination that some have for royals. It seems to me they never have anything interesting to say. Or is it all about Kate Middleton's dresses I wonder? It sells mugs so it's alright... If my daughter tells me she wants to become a princess, I'll tell her to do something interesting instead

@UmbreonsPapa
I realise it's not really a problem and it's maybe even for the greater good (we want Mario to be popular with the new generation too). But part of me thinks Mario should be treated with more respect. I associate Nintendo products with quality and that's always been the foundation of Nintendo. Here what I see are cheap ugly toys so part of me is a bit disappointed.

@Marios-love-child
Sorry, was only kidding. Should have made it more obvious. I haven't heard anything that suggests they may be going down. But you never know these days...

@Marios-love-child
Only downside is that they may have gone bust by the time it releases...