Why did they use the same Tomodachi Life voice for this game?
@the_beaver I'm guessing June will be the only other game previously announced with a full trailer: Fire Emblem.
An early July release date for Rhythm Heaven (along with a discounted price) also suggests July could potentially see two releases, with a full priced game coming later in the month (possibly Splatoon Raiders?).
Ken, did you play Lost in Random? That game was similarly appealing graphically but the conversations with all the NPCs just dragged on for way too long and the gameplay wasn't a fun enough payoff for all the chatter. It really made the game a slog. Any thoughts on how this compares?
A Switch 2 update might give me the push I've been looking for to pick up Epic Mickey. But really Biomutant needs the Switch 2 update more than these games.
All these people bragging about never having pushed the button once, like it's some bold act of independence or something. ... But why wouldn't you ever push it just to see what it does?
I did and Gamechat has become a regularly used feature in my family. It's quick, painless, works well, and has brought distant family members together
Have you guys ever considered putting a disclaimer on your front page that says "Switch 2 does not provide the most technically advanced versions of games."? That way your reviewers wouldn't need to write this in every review
Cool game and demo, thanks for pointing this out. The signs of an abandoned Switch 1 port are there, though. The resolution is a little fuzzier than I would imagine is necessary on the 2. Hopefully they can clean that up by release? The opening of the demo has a disclaimer that says the visuals are not final
$39.99 is a perfectly reasonable price for a polished and memorable 9/10 made by a large team of talented individuals. This isn't the early 2000s anymore.
@WhiteTrashGuy you don't get to mention bad bosses in Wonder after bringing up a game that makes you play Bam Bam 8 times. 😏
I agree NSMBU has some qualities that make it a valid peer to Wonder. But there is one area I think NSMBU really outshines Wonder - secrets. Such as secret exits and hidden levels. Wonder has like 1 or 2 good secret exits, but the majority of hidden areas in that game just gives you purple coins. That felt like a huge missed opportunity in a game with such a large beautiful map
Milkmaid of the galaxy is a cool adventure game. And if you like the thumbnail for that one, make sure to wishlist the thumbnail for his second (even better) game, Embracelet
Huh. Wish I saw the magic in Air Riders, but I just don't. I played the demo both weekends and my feelings ranged from mildly pleased to completely turned off
Yeessss the momentum is gaining for Drag x Drive. I play this a few times a week and some of these changes are really nice additions. But they need to take it further.
Next they need to add more balls to the court for practicing when no game is being played and I think they need to make the timer stop in between shots. Currently it just keeps counting down, even when nobody has the ball. More courts and cosmetics would be nice too.
Ouch. I played the original for hours back in the day (although my memories of it are entirely from the first stage). I even found enjoyment from Bubsy 3D once I found the rhythm of it's slow methodical platforming. I'm interested in going back to see what I think of them all now
It'd be a nice change of pace if your headline for this article advertised the "rather solid" state of the game the same way your previous article advertised the poor state of the game
Why didn't you quote the parts of the video where the guy says the port "does look impressive," "the ray tracing lighting looks really good," and even says the dogfight portions didn't impress him on a PS5 either?
@Fighting_Game_Loser yeah I'm surprised more people aren't talking about that. How in the world does this game with basic cartoon textures and a single small island stage take up 25 gigs?
Actually, I think that makes it the largest first party Nintendo game ever, right?
@swoose I have to agree with you. I personally critiqued the look online when the game was first revealed.
During the demo, however, the game had a lot more personality than it first appeared. The music is lively, the graphics are attractive, and the 1:1 hand movements of the joycons allow for lots of playfulness
@cylemmulo I think you've just answered the question of why this game looks this way. Put any sort of actual character in these seats and you're immediately making this a game about handicapped individuals. Making it these cookie-cutter robotic vehicle-android hybrids immediately removes the human element out of the game's theming. Can you imagine how different the online discussion would be around this game if Nintendo had designed the characters any other way?
I had a great time with the demo. And $20 makes it a painless purchase, even if it runs out of steam quickly.
Single player content seems unnecessary, especially at this price point. The game's core mechanics feel deep enough that mastering them in the heat of a match will last a player far longer than a campaign would.
What happened to his comments from the developer interview on Nintendo's YouTube about Switch 2 being very powerful and the game being made specifically for Switch 2?
"Usually, we'll have to port a game to a platform. But in this case we're making Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2."
"We don't feel like we're fighting the system. We feel like the system is enabling us and empowering us to make the best version of Borderlands 4 that we can."
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Re: Xbox Is Reportedly Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity
Breaking Xbox news! There is still no news on this matter.
Re: Splatoon Raiders Is Alive, And It's Out This Summer On Switch 2
Why is it so hard for everyone to imagine Fire Emblem coming out in the currently empty month of June? It's practically confirmed now
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
I need to finish Final Fantasy Remake first (my own personal rule) but yes I will absolutely own it at some point in the future
Re: Another Switch 1 Release Might Be Ditching The "Cloud Version" Label On Switch 2
I heard this was fun, I've been hoping it would be remembered for Switch 2
Re: Rhythm Heaven Groove Drums Up Switch Release Date
Why did they use the same Tomodachi Life voice for this game?
@the_beaver I'm guessing June will be the only other game previously announced with a full trailer: Fire Emblem.
An early July release date for Rhythm Heaven (along with a discounted price) also suggests July could potentially see two releases, with a full priced game coming later in the month (possibly Splatoon Raiders?).
Re: Review: The Midnight Walk (Switch 2) - Atmospheric Walking Sim Delivers A Haunting, Stop-Motion Nightmare
Ken, did you play Lost in Random? That game was similarly appealing graphically but the conversations with all the NPCs just dragged on for way too long and the gameplay wasn't a fun enough payoff for all the chatter. It really made the game a slog. Any thoughts on how this compares?
Re: PS5 Gets An Insane Price Increase – Will Nintendo Follow Suit?
@progx yeah it was kind of odd how the end of the article somehow turned this news into a "doom and gloom for Switch 2" story
Re: Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Joins A Trio Of THQ Nordic Titles Getting The Switch 2 Treatment
A Switch 2 update might give me the push I've been looking for to pick up Epic Mickey. But really Biomutant needs the Switch 2 update more than these games.
Re: Brilliant And Brutal Puzzle Adventure Tunic Is Getting A Switch 2 Update
An update is cool and all but this is a pretty lousy way to announce it. What will be included? When will it release? How much is it?
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button
All these people bragging about never having pushed the button once, like it's some bold act of independence or something. ... But why wouldn't you ever push it just to see what it does?
I did and Gamechat has become a regularly used feature in my family. It's quick, painless, works well, and has brought distant family members together
Re: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Lands Switch 2 Release Date
@joventer567 June game is Fire Emblem
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Introduces The Voices Of Yoshi, Wart, And The Honey Queen
So... they've really got nothing planned for Mar10 day?
Re: Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left Nintendo
Best wishes to him, but it's good news that Nintendo is starting to bring in the new blood
Re: Review: Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) - Action And Horror Combine In A Series Highlight
Have you guys ever considered putting a disclaimer on your front page that says "Switch 2 does not provide the most technically advanced versions of games."? That way your reviewers wouldn't need to write this in every review
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
And Nintendo can't even be bothered to put a Zelda animation on the Nintendo Today app for the day!
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Arrives On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Enabled water reflections" that's another big one that didn't get a mention in the article
Re: Want To Play MGS As An Octopus? Darwin's Paradox's Free Demo Can Help
Cool game and demo, thanks for pointing this out. The signs of an abandoned Switch 1 port are there, though. The resolution is a little fuzzier than I would imagine is necessary on the 2. Hopefully they can clean that up by release? The opening of the demo has a disclaimer that says the visuals are not final
Re: PSA: Metal Gear Solid 4 Is The Headliner, But Master Collection Vol. 2's "Bonus" Is One Of GBC's Best
That game was great! I had the original on GBC
Re: Surprise! Braid: Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Just Dropped
Nobody wants more Braid, that's why sales were terrible and this version's will be too. Gives us The Witness port if you want to make some money, Blow
Re: Review: Reanimal (Switch 2) - Little Nightmares Team Delivers Its Darkest, Boldest Vision Yet
$39.99 is a perfectly reasonable price for a polished and memorable 9/10 made by a large team of talented individuals. This isn't the early 2000s anymore.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park
@WhiteTrashGuy you don't get to mention bad bosses in Wonder after bringing up a game that makes you play Bam Bam 8 times. 😏
I agree NSMBU has some qualities that make it a valid peer to Wonder. But there is one area I think NSMBU really outshines Wonder - secrets. Such as secret exits and hidden levels. Wonder has like 1 or 2 good secret exits, but the majority of hidden areas in that game just gives you purple coins. That felt like a huge missed opportunity in a game with such a large beautiful map
Re: Google's 'Project Genie' Is Basically A Huge Plagiarism Tool, So When Will Nintendo's Legal Ninjas Strike?
Could Nintendo have possibly been catching wind of technology like this when they banned their games from being played on YouTube several years back?
Re: Sonic Mania Dev Laments "Corporate Bureaucracy" Ahead Of Its Next Game
What did I just watch? 🫨
Re: Lovely-Looking Cinematic Adventure Sequel 'Planet Of Lana II' Gets A 10-Minute Gameplay Vid
Looks too similar to the first. Which was a fine enough game on its own, but it didn't really leave me wanting any more
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
What is Gavin starting to not like about Bananza? I'm on the other end - I like the game more and more since starting the postgame
Re: Poll: So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
The worst character in the game was actually Samus. Right Samus?
Samus: [STARES BLANKLY]
Re: Opinion: Wishlisting Games On Switch eShop Is A Game In Itself
Milkmaid of the galaxy is a cool adventure game. And if you like the thumbnail for that one, make sure to wishlist the thumbnail for his second (even better) game, Embracelet
Re: Opinion: I Reviewed 25 Switch 2 Games In 2025, And These Are My Top 3 Picks
Huh. Wish I saw the magic in Air Riders, but I just don't. I played the demo both weekends and my feelings ranged from mildly pleased to completely turned off
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 Rating Pops Up Online
You all know this game is already available for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 right?
Re: Opinion: Playing Silksong In Co-Op Was A 2025 Hivemind Highlight
GameChat is cool and pain free to use. I bet Nintendo is seeing that it is getting a lot more use than the Internet crowd would care to admit
Re: Nintendo States Its Intention To Acquire More Development Teams
Thanks to whoever read to page 57 of the financial report for this bit of news
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
From the very first trailer, the sole bland Euro city environment is the one thing that made me lose complete interest in the game.
Re: Review: Yooka-Replaylee (Switch 2) - Feels Like The Game It Was Meant To Be, Finally
Stable 30fps does not make things "look choppy" lol. You guys...
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores First Major Update, Includes Local Wireless Games And Much More
Yeessss the momentum is gaining for Drag x Drive. I play this a few times a week and some of these changes are really nice additions. But they need to take it further.
Next they need to add more balls to the court for practicing when no game is being played and I think they need to make the timer stop in between shots. Currently it just keeps counting down, even when nobody has the ball. More courts and cosmetics would be nice too.
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
Ouch. I played the original for hours back in the day (although my memories of it are entirely from the first stage). I even found enjoyment from Bubsy 3D once I found the rhythm of it's slow methodical platforming. I'm interested in going back to see what I think of them all now
Re: Video: We've Played Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2 - Here's 16 Minutes Of Gameplay
It'd be a nice change of pace if your headline for this article advertised the "rather solid" state of the game the same way your previous article advertised the poor state of the game
Re: The Force Isn't Strong With Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2, Initial Impressions Suggest
Why didn't you quote the parts of the video where the guy says the port "does look impressive," "the ray tracing lighting looks really good," and even says the dogfight portions didn't impress him on a PS5 either?
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World - Kirby's Best Shines Even Brighter
12 remixed levels doesn't sound like a lot to play with to me
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Is Reportedly Coming Ahead Of Mario's 40th Anniversary
If it's on Friday, then it will just be a peek at the new Mario movie
Re: Official Box Art For Kirby Air Riders Revealed, Price And File Size Confirmed
@Fighting_Game_Loser yeah I'm surprised more people aren't talking about that. How in the world does this game with basic cartoon textures and a single small island stage take up 25 gigs?
Actually, I think that makes it the largest first party Nintendo game ever, right?
Re: Review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
@swoose I have to agree with you. I personally critiqued the look online when the game was first revealed.
During the demo, however, the game had a lot more personality than it first appeared. The music is lively, the graphics are attractive, and the 1:1 hand movements of the joycons allow for lots of playfulness
Re: Review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
@cylemmulo I think you've just answered the question of why this game looks this way. Put any sort of actual character in these seats and you're immediately making this a game about handicapped individuals. Making it these cookie-cutter robotic vehicle-android hybrids immediately removes the human element out of the game's theming. Can you imagine how different the online discussion would be around this game if Nintendo had designed the characters any other way?
Re: Review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
I had a great time with the demo. And $20 makes it a painless purchase, even if it runs out of steam quickly.
Single player content seems unnecessary, especially at this price point. The game's core mechanics feel deep enough that mastering them in the heat of a match will last a player far longer than a campaign would.
Re: Crypt Custodian & Islets Dev Is Bringing Another Gorgeous Metroidvania To Switch Next Year
How does this guy pump out so many games? As soon as one is done the next is releasing just a few months later
Re: Borderlands 4 On Switch 2 Will "Mostly" Run At 30fps
What happened to his comments from the developer interview on Nintendo's YouTube about Switch 2 being very powerful and the game being made specifically for Switch 2?
"Usually, we'll have to port a game to a platform. But in this case we're making Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2."
"We don't feel like we're fighting the system. We feel like the system is enabling us and empowering us to make the best version of Borderlands 4 that we can."
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Admit it, you forgot this game was coming out soon didn't you?
Re: New Videos Show How Fantasy Life i Has Been Beefed Up On Switch 2
You said "stark differences", lol!
Re: A New 3D Metroidvania Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
Looks like something Switch 1 could easily run
Re: Review: Contra: Operation Galuga (Switch) - Does The Series Proud, But Best Played Elsewhere
I'm playing in 2025 and haven't noticed anything even close to "unacceptable" up to Stage 4
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs In On 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Controversy (Sort Of)
You've made this article unnecessarily confusing by refusing to post the very tweet this article is all about.