Xenoblade-Fan

I don’t have the switch 2 yet… this game is the thing drawing me to the console

I have to say, speedy patching by Nintendo. This came out quick

@Dev-N Now the salmons can run as the name of the mode describes, without crashing the game and killing the frame rate that is

Wow, the intro to this article had me laughing! Nintendo fans will go to ends of the earth to break the games.

@arb93
Might pick up Hydra again actually, I played it at the end of S2

My poor S Blast got a nerf 🥲

This was so well put, the fallen arm is undoubtedly the fulcrum for the game’s plot and one of the most interesting locations in the game. However for me, my favourite location from a mood standpoint is the Bionis’ Interior. Getting the visual manifestation of the evil and corrupted nature of the Bionis which contradicts the beliefs held by the party at the beginning of the game. It shows growth. On my play throughs I don’t end up spending much time in there because I’m in the mood and grind to the near end, I know that many people struggle with the areas boss but I play Melia and when she’s human controlled, she’s decent (and for me the most fun)

I disappear for one day and this happens! Omg this is so exciting! I’m not the biggest deep cut fan but this will probably give me a chance to actually get to know them better

It has begun! The era of Switch 2 has arrived!

Wow! I’ve been wishing for the ability to blast the Colgera theme into my skull.

People have already got them, I’m going to have to wait months now it seems

Nintendo is so protective of their properties… I don’t think this means anything

It’s a silly little app and I love it. One gripe I have about it was the ability to say if things are cool, useful, cute etc. It makes me really uncomfortable whenever there’s art of the Xenoblade Women and like 80% say it’s cute. Small critique but one that just makes me feel icky

I feel like the Japanese box art encapsulates the carefree feeling when you play the game. It’s also sleek and simple compared to the busy NA and Europe one.

Boycott big man! He cannot have another win in his streak! Bring glory to Frye!

This was a game high on my wish list for Switch 2, I’m so happy about this!

@HeadPirate Sure, maybe it’s not political, more ideological and economical. However I do believe that there is an overlap between these things. Political policy influences the ways economic systems are implemented. I understand it’s naive to attempt to disassociate a massive industry from the state of the world. However sometimes I just want to play my Splatoon in peace without thinking about the world economy and certain divisive political figures which already take up so much of my time. Video games are an escape they should not be a provider of more stress, at least I don’t want them to be.

@HeadPirate This brings me back to my first comment (#1 of 300 something now wow) video games should not have to be this political, what an insane world we live in.

@KoopaTheGamer @Oracles_fanboi
I agree that Nintendo is a company that is trying to make money, and I can’t blame them for doing what a company should. It is unfair to blame them for doing what everyone else is doing especially when they know they are behind technically and need to hook people in with brand loyalty. It is not the people at fault for following this company, it is the deliberate marketing strategies of the company that create the fan base which supports creating entertainment for us. I know that Nintendo would not charge so much if they didn’t need to keep their company at the standards that are expected of them.

Additionally, botw and totk switch 2 editions are free with the online + expansion pack so if you really want to be a stickler for the numbers instead of costing 160 USD for both, it’s 50 USD with many other additional benefits.

The costs of things seem to be what the majority of the conversation has been centred around. Whilst it may seem difficult I am trying to take a paradigm shift to think more optimistically, what justifies Nintendo in raising the costs of games so high other than tariffs. Hopefully it’s content and not politics. As a person living in America it seems like everything is saturated in politics right now and Video Games should be a place free from that stress.

We get to play BOTW on the third console in a row! O joyous day

This is a great guide, it does a great job of explaining why the skills complement the arts. Well done Nintendo Life.

Metroid Prime 4 100%! I can not wait for this game!

I think there are lore reasons for sure this, mp4 might come after in the timeline.

Just don’t replace Nintendo Life 😭

Just realised that Prime 4 added a second hand to utilise (left for new powers and right for the regular stuff)
This seems perfect for being controlled by dual mouses like the switch 2 trailer teased

@HammerGalladeBro I do believe it’ll be the trigger for the chrono

How was this not the finial presentation?! I’m so hyped for this and there isn’t even a countdown

I think we’ll see wind waker now with a visual upgrade for switch 2 or a dual release, and we’ll see twilight princess next year for switch 2 maybe a reveal in the direct.

I hope this doesn’t become a trend, I would prefer to hear the whole thing later then bite sized pieces.

I have never heard of this game… the Japanese one looks better though I must say, it has more grandeur.

Can I just mention how heteronormative that symbol is? They should change that.

I wasn’t that married to the idea of playing this game until the review and this trailer. This isn’t a lazy remaster at all, seems like this is an experience I want to go through as soon as possible. The imminent release of switch 2 is not going to stop me from getting my hands on this game.

… SOLD! Give it to me now.

If Japanese styles give us games like Splatoon and Kid Icarus, don’t stop!

If it’s going to appear so prominently at the switch two direct then there has to be. It is the perfect showcase for the mouse functionality as well as visual enhancement and AI upscaling. If they don’t capitalise on this opportunity then they are missing out. If there wasn’t anything planned for switch 2 then there would have been a separate direct or even social media post for the game rather than take up real estate in the dedicated Switch two direct.

The fact that this is be the showstopper makes me doubt the quality of the rest of the direct rather than get excited for Metroid Prime 4. To be fair, I am excited for this game, I just want more big game announcements.

This aligns perfectly with my ranking! I guess I’m the average enjoyer of the series

Fingers crossed for Splatoon 4

Slight pencil nerf might be healthy. I’m a little upset about S blast 91 going from 190 to 200p.

@Grumblevolcano I think you are right about XCX2, however I hope they find a way to connect X to the numbered games.

Did we really need this?

This seems pretty rad, the rap was not really bad.

I’m used to the Splatoon patch notes which are relatively short… this was not that. Good for them for providing such good support, I hope it lasts!

@Warioware Who knows what Monolithsoft is doing at this point. I think two possibilities could exist:

They give us X as a way to draw people into the series before a Switch 2 game XC4 or XCX2

They give us X to satisfy our hunger as they develop a new game from a different or new franchise.

Spoilers for XC3
I see your point about the ending being open for interpretation, however they did lay in the “l’ll see you again talk” pretty thick.

That being said, I think there will be something in X’s epilogue that will connect it to the numbered games spoiler for XC 1,2, and FR
my guess is that we will see the trinity processor somewhere

I saw Pit on the cover and my heart leaped, then I saw this it was only speculation and hopes. PLEASE NINTENDO!

@Warioware I think we’re getting x now so we get x2 on switch 2 which will connect to the numbered games. However I did fall in love with the characters of XC3 (spoilers for XC3) I loved how they teased the reunion of Noah and Mio so I really hope that we see them in the future in some way weather that be as returning protagonists or like Melia and Nia representing the Bionis and Alrest. I would also be satisfied with a Xenoblade Warriors game where we see some timeline shenanigans like we’ve already seen with the endless now. I think that has a lot of traction.

@Warioware I knew this comment would come. In my opinion I think that XC3os the easiest jumping point because of it being the newest game, this gives it benefits such as; an improved combat system (easier to learn), modern feeling, and the story is understandable without the other games yet makes you interested in experiencing those stories.
I agree with you that Future Redeemed should be saved until you complete AT LEAST one of the others. But other than that I think that as story heavy as this series is, they have done a great job making it so that each game has draw to new audiences without leaving them too left out.

@CaleBoi25 most Xenoblade games are self contained and are merely enhanced by playing the others (X is the black sheep rn though) I highly recommend XC3 for those wishing to submerge themselves into Xenoblade and have the time to really commit to the masterpiece.

@Vil
Can’t avoid things forever, I believe it is important to have these conversations in a civil manner mind you.