WhiteTrashGuy

I had a feeling STARFIELD would come over. All that money spent on development. Need to get it to other platforms. Now, just give me DOOM: THE DARK AGES.

This and Indy coming to Switch 2 made Gamescom ONL for me today.

After only getting the teaser trailer in April, this was definitely needed. We've seen a fair bit of MP:4 and Hyrule Warriors. HW might slip to late December/Early January, but I am confident MP:4 will be an October release. That last bit of the Direct.... maybe a Story Mode with a new villian?? Oh, and where the heck is my UPRISING HD port!?!?!?!?!?

I loved the Direct, but I was really hoping this was going to be a $59.99 USD title. The writing was on the wall when PRINCESS PEACH: SHOWTIME was $60.00 USD....

So this was always meant to be their big Gamescom game. Awesome. With Gamescom now the new E3 in many respects, it's cool for the Big N to hold back a title for it. Bet it will be playable on the show floor. I'm looking at this as Nintendo's Gamescom presentation, lol. Have high hopes for this as Sakurai has been working on it for some time now.

I liked MANIA, but felt that SUPERSTARS captured the magic I was looking for in a new 2D Sonic outing. Here's to hoping we get another MANIA down the line, though.

Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors should be on this list.

@Markatron84
Awesome!

@Markatron84
Awesome! Mine didn't watch the Indie World Showcase so I made sure she saw some screenshots. Bad idea(?)

My wife lost it last night when I told her about this game. Gonna surprise her with it.

@Gavintendo
Agreed. Jumped into the first game on the S2 a few weekends ago with the JC2 and it felt good.

@roy130390
I played it repeatedly all weekend. The combat and movement are so fluid. I am a fan of both series, but will wait for a S2 patch on this and roll SHINOBI in a few weeks.

I love VANQUISH. It blows my mind it did not come to Switch. The PS4 port would fit nicely on the S2, but I am not holding out hope. I really want Indy and DOOM:TDA on S2; so much so that I have held off purchasing them on PS5. I think we might see some Metaphor, Clair Obscur, RDR2, and maybe an extended look at Silksong. TBH, it all seems up in the air at this point. I really hope Microsoft goes full support on the S2, that's what I most want to see.

I just keep thinking a wide-box variation ofnthe Japanese cover (with some editing) would look really great. And Blastdozer is the better title. So, Japan FTW!

Boo. I have a PS5, but will wait for a Switch 2 version. You know, because I'm a stubborn Nintendo fanboy. (No sarcasm, lol)

@Shiryu
All GameKey Card and Digital Only games will be "on-sale" only for me. Last gen, 1,2, SWITCH, SPLATOON 3, and DOOM ETERNAL were the only games I bought full priced digitally.

I still roll the original on my phone and DS. I remember one year, our local video game store handed out download codes for PC/tablets for Halloween. My daughter was very happy, lol.

I opted for the GCN NSO controller instead at launch. I have the 8bitdo Pro Controller and updated it to work with the S2. Will maybe get a Pro Controller down the line.

Due to Nintendo and Microsoft's relationship as of late, I held off getting Indy and DOOM: TDA on PS5 in hopes they would be announced for Switch 2. Gimme those, Rogue PoP, and NINJA GAIDEN 4 and I'm a happy camper!

The wide format really brings the image to life for me, so Japan FTW! NA's feels pretty generic.

The man saw the big picture for Nintendo's path forward. After the struggles of the GCN it was decided that graphics were going to produce diminishing returns and that a focus on inclusivity and gameplay were the way forward. Thus the Blue Ocean strategy was born with the DS and later expanded by the Revolution (later named Wii), these were ways to bring lapsed players back into the fold, interest new players, and widen the idea of what gaming could offer. After the iPhone and subsequent smart devices began stealing pieces of the handheld market, the decision was made to mix the two and expand what could be offered. 3D gaming and console-quality experiences enjoyed on the TV or the couch (the WiiU is the most underrated system of all time next to the Dreamcast). The final push was for the NX, something that would cater to all living situations and fully consolidate Nintendo's development teams together to develop for one system. Looking at the jump from PS4 to PS5, it is clear now that Iwata was right in regards to the graphics race ultimately subsiding. The Switch's success shows that people want flexibility in their gaming. XBOX's "Every screen is an XBOX" initiative and the Playstation Portal show these giants are still trying to playn catch-up with the philosophies that guided the Switch and WiiU. I have wondered quite a bit lately what Iwata would think of the Switch 2's pricing structure. Still, my Switch was named Iwata and my Switch 2 has followed suit (Iwata 2), in honor of the man who saw what the future held and who was brave enough to light the way. You will forever be missed.

Such a talent. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Honestly, the download speeds are about twice to three times faster for me versus the S1. And that's still over wi-fi.

DK64 should been added in June to kick-up the hype train for DKB.

I don't really think FFIX needs a remake. It's a great game, but V or VI deserve one more. If we are looking at a full on 'fantasy' story, give me V. It's wonderful and would benefit a lot from a modern retelling.

The launch hype was definitely affected for me when Nintendo did not announce the price during the Direct. It felt like they were trying to hide it. Same thing with the game prices. That put a huge damper on the day. Also, the Game Key-Card messaging should have been better. FInally, not having WELCOME TOUR packed in was the cheapest thing I've ever seen them do; and that's saying something. Additionally, while I respect the mass-market appeal of MKW and their desire to launch the system with a game that fully supports the advantages of GameChat, DKB should have been there day-one as well. As it stands, I have been having fun with MKW, but not having a big single-player adventure was a fail.

@Warioware
Legit.

I am assuming I've done around 28 hours. Free Roam and Knockout the most. It's a solid 8.5 for me, so I bumped it up to a 9. It's a different beast from 8 DLX, but I hope expansions and time will solidify it's solid place in the series hierarchy.

I love it when developers due this. Putting the Stars Arcade games in ROGUE SQUADRON 3, NES titles in ANIMAL CROSSING, and arcade games in SHENMUE was awesome back in the day! Can't wait to get YAKUZA 0 on sale and play those classic SEGA arcade titles on the Switch 2!!!

My favorite PS5 title from last year. Spent a lot of time on both the TV and my Portal playing with my PC sporting mates. I would love a release that runs natively on the Switch 2! DEMOCRACY!!!!

@MegaChem
I'm definitely fine buying them for the kids to share when the inevitable S2 Lite drops in a couple holidays.

@Ogbert
Exactly. Any GKC game I buy personally for my S2 will be a digital purchase and most likely I'll wait for a sale.

@OrtadragoonX
I don't think Nintendo can wait that long to release a new Mario. I feel like Monolith Soft is probably helping with the open world while the Mario Team is handling mission structure and mechanics. Fingers crossed it's not 4 .ore years!

I was hoping a different team was on this, but launching a Mario-universe platformer with the S2 is still great. Here's hoping to the open-world Mario game BOWSER'S FURY hinted at coming in the next year.

It should have been a three-way brawl. The Japanese character placement is far-and-away more interesting than Europe's.

I'm just glad for confirmation that all of my Sq/Ex games run. When it just said FINAL FANTASY on the compatibility issue list I teared up a little.

@johnedwin
Still have the demo sitting there from launch week 2017, lol.

@BotGaiden
Just played the demo again. The frame rate is a locked 30, but during movement it's still blurry.

SONIC FRONTIERS runs super smooth with a bit of a resolution boost. The pop-in and low-res textures are still there, but much smoother overall.

@BotGaiden
Try the demo again. Should show how it would run on the S2 without a bespoke patch.

@Zeebor15
Word.

@Zeebor15
LOL. Understanding and common ground do seem to be in short supply these days. If I wasn't so crazy about not going all-digital I probably would bother support them either.

@Zeebor15
Hey, no, I get it. I've read the articles and watched the videos on LRG not fulfilling orders. Part of me is glad they exist for physical preservation, but they obviously need better transparency in regards to production timelines.

@Zeebor15
I've never had an issue getting any of my Limited Run pre-orders. TUROK 1, CONTRA ANNIVERSARY, CASTLEVANIA ADVANCE, TUROK 3, CASTLEVANIA DOMINUS, JP COLLECTION, BG&E 20TH ANNIVERSARY, and NINJA FIVE-O all sitting nice and pretty on the shelf.

I already have the Limited Run editions of 1 and 3. I have 1 and 2 digitally. I am tempted to double (triple?) dip, but I sold TUROK 2 a month after buying it on N64 so probably not, lol.

$20.00 USD is what I figured. This might be a really good time with a few beers and some mates.

I have been pretty pleased thus far with my NSO GCN controller and the GCN app. I spent hours rocking F-ZERO GX in the Summer of 2003 and when I booted it up in NSO, the muscle memory started coming back. Specifically when playing Aeropolis, I remembered where I took hard drifts and my old lines through the course. Sure, I guess it could be a little tighter, but I'm pretty darn happy.

@SoIDecidedTo
Agreed. When I can't decide I think "Which one would make me pick it up in a store and take a look at the back" lol. Sometimes it's not so cut and dry!

Wow, a nice race going! I do miss the music-game genre. Can't bring myself to download FORTNITE if I want to play ROCK BAND. I'll just continue to keep my GH Aerosmith guitars handy and my WiiU hooked up. But, man, do I want to play some Donkey Konga again...

I am definitely one of those people who bought the Switch 2 based off of the announcement of F-ZERO GX being there day 1. Even got the NSO GCN controller. I was on the fence while watching the Direct (MKW is a fun game, but not a system seller for me), and the price reveal after was the absolute highest I assumed they may release it at, but I needed my darn F-ZERO!!!!