Fantasy Life i is easily my #1 Switch GOTY. So much fun, so much to do, the exact game I look for on a hybrid console. Xenoblade X is a close #2. For overall GOTY, Expedition 33 takes the crown.
The link isn't working for me unfortunately. Does it say anywhere what the dimensions are for the bases of the bulborb and pikmin? (I'm wondering if I can use these figures in a D&D campaign).
Man, I just wish they could get back to the feel of those GameCube physics. It's good if this game feels closer than the other recent titles, but still a bummer that it is not "quite" up to snuff.
I would love to see FFXIV on the Switch 2. Despite having poured most of my MMO hours into WoW, I do think FFXIV as it exists now is the best MMO ever made.
Please, PLEASE ditch the unfinished, buggy, glitchy, performance-issue-laden, unpolished MESS that was Scarlet and Violet. First time I ever couldn't finish a mainline Pokemon game because it was so hideously awful. I expect more from Game Freak and Nintendo. As a long-time fan, it’s disheartening to see the series I love treated with such little care.
Absolutely awesome game. Just pure fun! Once I did beat it though, I didn't necessarily feel compelled to go back for more runs (like I did in Slay the Spire and Hades).
The fact that we have to purchase each one individually and it takes several minutes to get a whole set is just absurd. And now they still insist on charging Platinum points for these?! How can Nintendo be so backwards when it comes to online?
As you can see in the comments, this game is incredibly polarizing. It was one of my favorite games of 2023.. and for others, it was a massive disappointment. For what it's worth, I do agree that the story was pretty much nonexistent, but the combat (and the art) were awesome and that's what I care about most in my Fire Emblem games.
Completely agree with others saying Ultimate Deluxe to Switch 2 as the next step. Add like 2-3 echo fighters or new characters and a new mode and there you have it!
WarioWare is an AUTOMATIC day one purchase for me. Despite all the negative feedback that "Get It Together" got, I absolutely love that game too. In fact... there's never been a WarioWare game that hasn't hit for me. Bring it on!!!!!
Zubat is on the list, but not Drifblim (who abducts innocent children), Spiritomb (a collection of evil spirits), or Shedinja (a literal floating shell of a giant dead insect)? Come on, man! 😂
NEW:
F-Zero 99
New Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Princess Peach Showtime (we got the teaser, but this will be name reveal, deep dive, and release window)
Splatoon 3 Side Order (again we already got the teaser, now it's time for the deep dive and it will be shadow dropped)
Metroid Prime 4 trailer and 2024 release date (to end the show)
Another Code Remake
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 DLC
Final Fantasy Tactics Remake
Donkey Kong 64 and Diddy Kong Racing coming to NSO
OLD:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario RPG
WarioWare: Move It!
Detective Pikachu 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
Some other lightning round smaller stuff we've seen before
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Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
Fantasy Life i is easily my #1 Switch GOTY. So much fun, so much to do, the exact game I look for on a hybrid console. Xenoblade X is a close #2. For overall GOTY, Expedition 33 takes the crown.
Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
DROP THE.... oh, wait, that's pretty reasonable. Thanks, Nintendo!
Re: Onward And Upward! This Upcoming Mario Wonder Plushie Actually Talks
Of course THIS is what pops up on my screen while I'm scrolling through at work on a break. Now I know to treat NintendoLife as NSFW, hahah.
Re: Hands On: Super Mario Party Jamboree Brings Together The Best Of Both Worlds
Are there any cooperative game modes like the river rafting from Super Mario Party?
Re: 36 Longest Switch Games Worth Playing To The End
How is Unicorn Overload not on this list?!
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Recruiting For A 'New RPG'
Xenoblade 4 or Xenoblade X2 I would be thrilled with! Or really anything this studio makes for that matter.
Re: Poll: Are You Ready To Move On From The Switch?
I'm still working on the Game Boy Advance. I'm hoping in a few more years once I clear my backlog, I can finally move onto the Nintendo DS.
Re: New RPG From 'Rune Factory' Creator Lands On Switch Next Month
Cool, it looks just like Rune Factory in many ways! Wonder why this isn't just Rune Factory 6?
Re: Review: Frogun Encore (Switch) - A Sure-Footed 3D Platforming Throwback
"Physics still don't quite feel right." That's all I needed to hear, thanks. Strong pass.
Re: Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid Pre-Orders Now Live, Here's A Closer Look
@DarkTron Thank you so much.
Re: Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid Pre-Orders Now Live, Here's A Closer Look
The link isn't working for me unfortunately. Does it say anywhere what the dimensions are for the bases of the bulborb and pikmin? (I'm wondering if I can use these figures in a D&D campaign).
Re: Review: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (Switch) - Super Single-Player, But Multiplayer's A Mess
Man, I just wish they could get back to the feel of those GameCube physics. It's good if this game feels closer than the other recent titles, but still a bummer that it is not "quite" up to snuff.
Re: Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Would Love To See Square Enix's MMO On A "Nintendo Platform"
I would love to see FFXIV on the Switch 2. Despite having poured most of my MMO hours into WoW, I do think FFXIV as it exists now is the best MMO ever made.
Re: Talking Point: What Other LEGO Zelda Sets Would You Like To See After The Deku Tree?
Tal Tal Mountain from Link's Awakening. Would love to see the Windfish's Egg up at the top!
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Celebrating Launch With Twitch Streams
Awesome. Now that my preorder was cancelled, I can watch someone else play it instead of playing it myself. Thanks Nintendo!
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Leaker Suggests Gen 10 Games Are Coming In 2026
@Maubari Agree to disagree, my friend. I do believe they are as bad as I said and I don't have to defend an opinion. Glad you enjoyed them!
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Leaker Suggests Gen 10 Games Are Coming In 2026
Please, PLEASE ditch the unfinished, buggy, glitchy, performance-issue-laden, unpolished MESS that was Scarlet and Violet. First time I ever couldn't finish a mainline Pokemon game because it was so hideously awful. I expect more from Game Freak and Nintendo. As a long-time fan, it’s disheartening to see the series I love treated with such little care.
Re: Nintendo Has Confirmed It Won't Be At Gamescom This Year
Mario is Missing :'(
Re: New Unicorn Overlord Survey Gauges Interest In Sequel
100000000% yes. Currently my GOTY and it's not even close.
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
"Bend and slap" made me literally LOL. Nice review!
Re: Balatro Has Officially Sold 1 Million Copies
Absolutely awesome game. Just pure fun! Once I did beat it though, I didn't necessarily feel compelled to go back for more runs (like I did in Slay the Spire and Hades).
Re: Review: Unicorn Overlord (Switch) - A Crowning Tactical RPG Achievement For Vanillaware
I fully anticipate this game being in GOTY conversations for this year.
Re: Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds New Icons You Can Only "Get By Playing"
The fact that we have to purchase each one individually and it takes several minutes to get a whole set is just absurd. And now they still insist on charging Platinum points for these?! How can Nintendo be so backwards when it comes to online?
Re: Several WayForward Prototypes Appear Online Following Data Leak
"Shantae and the Hidden Palace" would make for a good new Switch game... 😂
Re: It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
@jco83 Let's Go Pichu and Togepi is a really good guess. My vote is for that one to be the most likely.
Re: Stolen Realm Is A Turn-Based Fantasy RPG Adventuring Onto Switch Next Month
This looks really cool actually! Reminds me of For The King a little bit, which was a ton of fun on Switch. Will be keeping my eye on this one!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Welp, sounds like a skip to me!
Re: Hands On: Splatoon 3's Spicy 'Side Order' DLC Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Wow, this is EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Seriously cannot wait to get back into this game!
Re: Splatoon 3 'Side Order' DLC Inks Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
This is the reason I was waiting for to get back into Splatoon 3!
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
Good! Pokemon has been sitting on its laurels for too long. It's past time for other game developers to push them to do better.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Artist Celebrates First Anniversary With New Artwork
As you can see in the comments, this game is incredibly polarizing. It was one of my favorite games of 2023.. and for others, it was a massive disappointment. For what it's worth, I do agree that the story was pretty much nonexistent, but the combat (and the art) were awesome and that's what I care about most in my Fire Emblem games.
Re: Papers, Please-Inspired Point-And-Click 'Lil' Guardsman' Stamps Onto Switch This Month
Man, I loved Papers, Please. Just a fantastic, dystopian game. The mechanics for this one may be loosely based on it, but.. that's about it.
Re: Princess Peach: Showtime! Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Oh no, this fantasy violence might be too much for me to handle! /s
Re: E3 Has Been Cancelled, Permanently
At least it's confirmed, so there's no false hope next go around. Thanks for the memories, E3! Onward and upward.
Re: A New Pokémon Theme Park Is Launching In Japan
Wow, consider me intrigued! 😊
Re: Talking Point: What's Next For The Super Smash Bros. Series?
Completely agree with others saying Ultimate Deluxe to Switch 2 as the next step. Add like 2-3 echo fighters or new characters and a new mode and there you have it!
Re: EA Is Bringing A New 'EA Originals' Title To Switch In April Next Year
Disagree with some of the above comments - I thought this looked absolutely fantastic.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
Wow, that's a nice surprise to be sure! Very much hoping for DK64 and Diddy Kong Racing to come next.
Re: Poll: What's The Best RPG Starring Mario?
OG Paper Mario for me!
Re: Review: WarioWare: Move It! - A Fine Return For Wario's Wii-Era, Motion-Based Mayhem
WarioWare is an AUTOMATIC day one purchase for me. Despite all the negative feedback that "Get It Together" got, I absolutely love that game too. In fact... there's never been a WarioWare game that hasn't hit for me. Bring it on!!!!!
Re: Feature: The 13 Spookiest Pokémon, Ranked
Zubat is on the list, but not Drifblim (who abducts innocent children), Spiritomb (a collection of evil spirits), or Shedinja (a literal floating shell of a giant dead insect)? Come on, man! 😂
Re: New Switch OLED Bundle Reportedly Launching Next Month
Re: Mario Wonder's New Enemy Animations Explain How Goombas Can Deal Damage
Heh. That's actually pretty neat!
Re: Review: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged - A Cool, Creative Racer That Expands The Playset
The first one was a lot of fun! The constant DLC got annoying very quick though...
Re: Splatoon 3 Takes A Spooky Turn For Upcoming 'Splatoween' Splatfest
Goth Shiver... that is all.

Re: F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.0.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Absolutely enjoyed the heck out of this game, but taking a break for now to enjoy some other titles.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares A New Update About Version 1.6
I remember when he said 1.5 would be the final update. We are so beyond gifted with this game!
Re: Pokémon Bank Users Encouraged To Transfer Pokémon To Pokémon Home ASAP
For what it's worth my Pokemon Bank app says "?47 days free trial remaining", so maybe they'll keep it up for 47 more days?
Re: GameCube Classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Heading To Switch
This announcement got me. One of my all-time favorites! So happy Nintendo is shedding the spotlight on the turn-based Mario RPGs again.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
NEW:
F-Zero 99
New Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Princess Peach Showtime (we got the teaser, but this will be name reveal, deep dive, and release window)
Splatoon 3 Side Order (again we already got the teaser, now it's time for the deep dive and it will be shadow dropped)
Metroid Prime 4 trailer and 2024 release date (to end the show)
Another Code Remake
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 DLC
Final Fantasy Tactics Remake
Donkey Kong 64 and Diddy Kong Racing coming to NSO
OLD:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario RPG
WarioWare: Move It!
Detective Pikachu 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
Some other lightning round smaller stuff we've seen before
my source: a little red bird (and some others)