Oh so that's where Nintendo Life stands in the grand order of medias. Rather than quoting DF, outlets should grow their own expertise. This is where I stand.
@Axecon Regardless of quality or content quantity; I just think people have no stomach for another full price mascot racer on Switch 2 atm. Should've been pushed to 2026 at the very least.
@Stormkyleis Dread is Switch only; Hollow Knight is Windows/macOS/Linux/Playstation/Xbox. I'm sure Metroid would obliterate HK if it was the other way around.
This ill-engineered design clearly went into production solely based on rumored size well before the NSW2 got actually presented since it is blocking the air intakes at the bottom. Can't recommended this design at all atm. I fully expect a V2 with bottom air intakes to show up before the end of the year.
@cvrator Dug a lil deeper in the meantime; turns out the main issue with 3rd party Switch 2 docks is they often are obstructing the bottom air intake because manufacturers are reusing their old Switch 1 designs.
What's up with all those super skittish comments? USB docks are pretty standard fare; either they work, or they don't. It's not like you're going to blow up your console.
This should have been a 5$ Switch Sports DLC; not a full game. Was bored before the end of the tutorial. Worse still; I felt dumb AF. Can't imagine anyone taking more than 30 minutes of this in a lifetime. Cool tech demo, but that's about it I'm afraid.
Looking for visual differences/improvements in 120hz mode is a complete waste of time; just like Street Fighter 6, it really only is used to cut down on the input latency.
At launch, this game was largely overlooked by the public. It was not even considered a real Mario game. A Mario game where you don't even play Mario? This was more like a Mario Land 3: Wario Land situation. Also people really weren't thrilled about the pastel colors. Playstation was out/just around the corner. This kiddy game made you care for a a baby throughout the entire adventure. This was not the Mario World 2 most people were looking for.
@AussieMcBucket Well if you say so, it must be true! Sorry for not providing any kind of useful source or reference; I feel like a total fool. Glad you were there to call me out. And thanks for the precious input!
No Switch 1 vs Switch 2 matchmaking is a big tell/confirmation about why Nintendo put Jamboree TV apart from the 100% non-upgraded Mario Party Jamboree.
There's just no way that ageing Japan's top 10 games is filled with kids stuff. Can't imagine many people over the age of 20 still playing Fortnite, Splatoon, or even Minecraft. Chances are adults are simply playing offline, on original hardware. There is no retro gaming in Japan. Just gaming.
They added HDR10 support for the 3D World portion of the game! Previously was only for Bowser's Fury. I'm currently in the middle of a playthrough; immediately saw the difference.
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Re: Developers Reportedly Still Struggling To Get Switch 2 Dev Kits
Oh so that's where Nintendo Life stands in the grand order of medias.
Rather than quoting DF, outlets should grow their own expertise. This is where I stand.
Re: Video: So Just How Might These Third-Party Games Run On Switch 2?
Console will be absolute potato mode, but who cares on a 8 inch screen..
Re: Abxylute's $1,700 Handheld PC Resurrects 3DS's Glasses-Free 3D, But Using Mario To Promote It Might Not Be The Best Idea
And I thought the Playstation Portal was ugly..
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Chibi-Robo!: Park Patrol
On this rare occasion, I would call it a draw.
Re: Mario Kart World Wins "Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game" Of Gamescom 2025
Eager to try Bananza; bought my copy from Nintendo to get free shipping on the DK rally towel but Purolator is taking forever..
Re: Mario Kart World Wins "Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game" Of Gamescom 2025
Sure, MKW is amazing for 5-10 minutes. But 5-10 hours and you're so done with it.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Kirby Air Riders For Nintendo Switch 2
@Axecon Regardless of quality or content quantity; I just think people have no stomach for another full price mascot racer on Switch 2 atm. Should've been pushed to 2026 at the very least.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Kirby Air Riders For Nintendo Switch 2
@ear_wig I want to speak to your manager. Do you know who I am? I will destroy you in my review. Refund me or I C&D.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Kirby Air Riders For Nintendo Switch 2
This should've been a 20$ Mario Kart DLC
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Kirby Air Riders Are In
Already had my fill of AAA-priced cartoonish racers for this year, thank you.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Offers Buttery Smooth Performance On Switch 2
@Grim Sometimes, complaining does pay off: I am happy to report Handy Hockey is now available for sale in Canada! Elbows up! =)
Re: Review: Chibi-Robo (GameCube) - A Charming Game About An Altruistic Robot Or A Shambolic Scavenger Hunt?
Somebody please tell me Europe doesn't get stuck with the 25fps PAL version
Re: Hollow Knight Has Now Sold Almost 15 Million Copies
@Stormkyleis Dread is Switch only; Hollow Knight is Windows/macOS/Linux/Playstation/Xbox. I'm sure Metroid would obliterate HK if it was the other way around.
Re: Dead Cells Dev's 'The Rogue Prince Of Persia' Leaps Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
Wait, what? Ubisoft gave up on the Prince of Persia IP?! What did I miss
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Offers Buttery Smooth Performance On Switch 2
Fun fact: Handy Hockey is not available in Canada. Because who would want to sell a hockey game in Canada.
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2026
Whoever hasn't played this yet is unlikely to pay the full price for a late, lesser version running at half the resolution and framerate.
Re: UK Charts: And Just Like That, Mario Kart World Is Back In The Lead
Ok but how is Mario Kart 8 still hovering at 9-10 in 2025?!?
Re: Review: ANTANK S3 MAX TV Dock Station For Nintendo Switch 2 - A Decent Little Travel Dock
@Arkz The things people will do for an affiliate link..
Re: Review: ANTANK S3 MAX TV Dock Station For Nintendo Switch 2 - A Decent Little Travel Dock
This ill-engineered design clearly went into production solely based on rumored size well before the NSW2 got actually presented since it is blocking the air intakes at the bottom.
Can't recommended this design at all atm.
I fully expect a V2 with bottom air intakes to show up before the end of the year.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Super Adventure Island (SNES)
Holy Nintendo of America couldn't possibly allow such blasphemous boobage on the cover unfortunately.
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
Absolutely zero interest for ports of games already released on other platforms, especially in the form of full price game key cards.
Re: Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
@Vil You really nailed it calling it a Mario Party Kart. Easy to buy, boring to master.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
@cvrator Dug a lil deeper in the meantime; turns out the main issue with 3rd party Switch 2 docks is they often are obstructing the bottom air intake because manufacturers are reusing their old Switch 1 designs.
Re: Bubsy's Physical Switch Collection Pre-Orders Open Later This Week
Can we have an interview with someone getting the Collectors Edition? XD
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
What's up with all those super skittish comments?
USB docks are pretty standard fare; either they work, or they don't. It's not like you're going to blow up your console.
Re: Review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
This thing should've been a Switch Sports DLC
Re: Turtle Beach Announces Officially Licensed Budget Headset For Switch 2
So they updated the packaging and the logo on the headset. Exciting. XD
Re: PSA: Shoot Some Hoops With Drag x Drive's Dev Team This Weekend
This should have been a 5$ Switch Sports DLC; not a full game. Was bored before the end of the tutorial. Worse still; I felt dumb AF. Can't imagine anyone taking more than 30 minutes of this in a lifetime.
Cool tech demo, but that's about it I'm afraid.
Re: Review: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 (Switch 2) - EA's Gridiron Series Finally Plays Ball On A Switch Console
@PJOReilly Did you check if the tv would flip to 1440p@120hz, like Street Fighter or Cyberpunk? Are you being offered performance/quality modes?
They would not target 40fps in a 60hz container, right? =S
Re: Mina The Hollower On Switch 2 Supports 120fps
Looking for visual differences/improvements in 120hz mode is a complete waste of time; just like Street Fighter 6, it really only is used to cut down on the input latency.
Re: Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already
At launch, this game was largely overlooked by the public. It was not even considered a real Mario game. A Mario game where you don't even play Mario? This was more like a Mario Land 3: Wario Land situation. Also people really weren't thrilled about the pastel colors. Playstation was out/just around the corner. This kiddy game made you care for a a baby throughout the entire adventure. This was not the Mario World 2 most people were looking for.
Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
It's like they are churning those HD-2D remakes with an upgraded RPG Maker; in the end, it just feels like a new kind of generic.. =S
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Blasts Onto Switch And Switch 2 This November
@AussieMcBucket Well if you say so, it must be true! Sorry for not providing any kind of useful source or reference; I feel like a total fool. Glad you were there to call me out. And thanks for the precious input!
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Blasts Onto Switch And Switch 2 This November
No Switch 1 vs Switch 2 matchmaking is a big tell/confirmation about why Nintendo put Jamboree TV apart from the 100% non-upgraded Mario Party Jamboree.
Re: Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot
There's just no way that ageing Japan's top 10 games is filled with kids stuff. Can't imagine many people over the age of 20 still playing Fortnite, Splatoon, or even Minecraft. Chances are adults are simply playing offline, on original hardware. There is no retro gaming in Japan. Just gaming.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
I care nothing about ports of older releases, especially if the original is over a year old.
Re: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Recieves Another Switch 2 Update
They added HDR10 support for the 3D World portion of the game! Previously was only for Bowser's Fury. I'm currently in the middle of a playthrough; immediately saw the difference.