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Sticking with Nintendo platforms, I haven’t enjoyed a good wrestling game since the N64. I went off wrestling and was unable to follow it.
It is however, a type of beat em’ up I’ve missed. I’m very tempted to get this based on this review. I now have access to the show now it’s on Netflix but I haven’t seen it yet.
I’ll have a look at the price and file size.

I enjoyed Borderlands 3 on Switch. I also got that on sale 50% off. I’m eager to play the next sequel so I’ve been waiting for a confirmed release date. Depending on the price, I may also wait for a sale.

I bought Namco Bandai’s Ace Combat 7 on Switch but never got round to playing it. I’ve recently started it on Switch 2. NL scored it 9/10 as a strong port, but I’m not sure of any Switch 2 improvements.

Sticking with Nintendo consoles, Cyberpunk and Street Fighter 6 are entirely new to me.
While having played my fair share of Mario Kart, MK World isn’t quite as fresh.

I do think it’s a brilliant follow up, worthy of its praise but Cyberpunk and SF 6 are being played so much more. Kunitsu-Gami path of the Goddess also deserves a mention.

I think the launch lineup was very strong.

I’ve been playing Cyberpunk docked. Sometimes go over my hour session to 1 hr and 20 / 30 minutes. The console sure is warm but the fan is never louder than normal. I haven’t experienced any issues.

I’ve really been enjoying world tour mode. The game performs more than well enough across all modes. Can’t fault it.

I’ve finished the first 3 levels. Liking it so far. The gameplay, the setting, offer something unique and interesting.

Earthworm Jim 2 had a level where you had to rescue cows from being abducted by aliens. Cows would appear at the end of each level to say ‘well done’.
A fine use from the past that could maybe be used again. Of course, developers would have to put their own spin on it.

I have some nice memories of Smash Bros., F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur 2.

It was another huge leap forward in technology from the N64 so there was that wow factor at launch, seeing games in the vastly improved graphics for the first time.

I would also buy NGC magazine and the official magazine each month. They were as valuable sources of info as this website.

@elpardo1984 I see what mean. Might not be ideal to release them all at once. I was just thinking of 2, 3 and 4 as remakes of older titles rather than more recent entries.

It makes sense that Capcom will want to release other main-line games. I’ve heard good things about them.

They could start with just 2 and 3 as remakes of the initial PS 1 games. I’d be happy with that.

I hope the Resident Evil remakes are confirmed for Switch 2. Capcom have a good track record with this series on Nintendo platforms.

Normally you’d have enough to get excited about in the initial reveal and still have a lot more to add to that with a dedicated Direct.

I agree that with DK Bonanza, the initial reveal was lacking. There was bound to be more, but without knowing, it wasn’t going on my wish list.

I was very impressed with what I saw. I may not buy it on release day but will pick it up at some point.

I voted for NA / EU. I like to see a hero in the foreground and villain in the background above. The logo is also more striking.

Glad to see this collection finally arriving. I was hoping they would have console versions as well as arcade. In particular the mega drive 32x version of MK 2.

There’s normally a summer direct, maintaining a showcase in the absence of E3. Sounds like a good idea to get the console out the door and then give a release schedule of the coming months.
I’d like to see Doom the dark ages announced. So many games already, I can’t think of any others I’d like to see.

I spent a lot of time playing this with just Link for while before trying other characters.

Link’s moves transition well from his native games, like the down thrust from Zelda 2. Like in the NES game you can bounce off of your opponent for additional hits.

A difficult choice this week. I voted for the Japan cover as the game title has the purple / yellow blend with the stars.

Lots of great games to look forward to. I’ll have MK World, Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6 at launch. I’ll stick with those for a while before buying any more.

I’ve seen the trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages on other platforms. I really hope this gets a Switch 2 port. I enjoyed the Panic Button ports of the 2 previous games on switch.

It looks amazing. I’ve got a copy pre-ordered. Looking forward to enjoying experiences of this calibre on new hardware.

Red’s ok but the orange is a softer colour.

It’s good to see improvements like this. However, that charge time for the Switch 1 model can’t be right. Mine has only ever taken 4 hours to charge to the max which is the case for some other 3rd party wireless controllers.
Still, even half hour shorter is a welcome improvement.

For me it depends on the file size and storage space. With large games of around 15 GB and up, I tend to go for the physical version. It balances things well in terms of not having too many carts to store and making my SD cards last. I may lean more towards digital with Switch 2 with more space on the console.

I think it’s going too far to say Nintendo is losing their identity.

When you look at the previous home console hardware; Wii (motion controls), Wii U (Dual screen gaming) then the Switch.

With Switch being such a jack of all trades, it makes the most sense to go for Switch 2 for the next generation. The handheld / home console hybrid has proven too valuable.

There are also new rival handheld consoles coming to the market.

I’ve pre-ordered the physical year 1 + 2 edition. It was £50 which I think is a good price with all dlc included. I don’t mind the game key card aspect.

It really is an amazing world. Where an hour session of exploring and covering new ground is time well spent. That that alone can be so intriguing. There are many I haven’t played but it’s easy to imagine Xenoblade X being one of the best in the genre.

In-keeping with next generation consoles, the Switch 2 is substantially more powerful. It can run far superior software that its predecessor can not. It can run games like the FF7 remake.
Given price of the first Switch, I think the console price for Switch 2 is reasonable.

@Antraxx777 I was thinking about the repetition of going through all the tracks on the different speeds, and with this new game bringing a welcome overhaul to the gameplay.
You’re right. As ever, they need to accommodate for different skills and ages so they might include the different speeds, or they might tackle it with different functionality.

I got my invite yesterday. Got my pre-order for the Mario Kart bundle. I’ve seen some mention Argos in the UK. They’re a solid retailer. I only had good experiences with them. If anyone’s looking for another retailer, HMV still says coming soon. I think you can register your interest for a notification

In MK 8 Deluxe, having played the Wii U game, the 50 / 100cc speeds were redundant. I wanted to dive in with the 150cc.
Given the nature of MK World it doesn’t seem like it will have a need for the slower speeds. It should just be one fast exhilarating speed. I hope the races have that feeling. It’s part of the chaos of it, along with the prizes.

I’d like more info about the operating system, or the consoles base functionality. Will we be able to create folders, view more / less game icons per page?
Will there be themes? Different colours or game related.

I’ll be giving Soul Calibur 2 a go first. Not sure about the NSO controller. I’ve read on Nintendo’s site that the N64 games will also get a CRT filter, button remapping and rewind feature

@Olliemar28 the Nintendo Today app has a 3D viewing of the console. You can rotate horizontally / vertically.

I’ll be pre-ordering for day 1 purchase. I’ll go with the Mario Kart bundle.

I put a lot of hours into the Wii U release and made it to the end. It’s definitely worth a second play-through with the updates and new story content. I rate it 10.

While UK retailer HMV specialise in music and film, they have recently started stocking games and have a wide selection.
The pre-order there is £44.99

I voted for Zelda Breath of The Wild. The first Switch game I played was just that good. One of the best adventure games I’ve ever played.

I like the protagonist on the JP cover but I voted NA / EUR for the city backdrop, the colours of the sky and the silver 3 in the logo.

I was a fan of the movie at that around that age. I think the context needs to be taken into account. Machines killing humans because they’re programmed to. The T-1000 being completely void of emotion.

I have the GameBoy game and rented the NES game. Both were difficult.
Really looking forward to the new game. With all the similar games that have come before, I think this will be a hit.

I voted Japan as the energy symbols are more within the frame rather than halfway on the edge. That aside, I prefer the rest of the artwork.

@Chlocean maybe they wouldn’t need to take quite that route with the visuals. That Mani Mani statue would be well served with those graphics.

As we’ve seen before, there are other nice graphical styles that work well.

The Forgotten Land was a great 3D entry with Mouthful Mode. I’m looking forward to what they’ll do with the next 3D game. Like with Mario, there’s lots of possibilities for new ideas.
I completed Earthbound on the Wii U. It’s an amazing game. I’d love a new entry in that series. And or an Earthbound remake with the same visuals as the Resident Evil remakes.

If the consumer-affordable tech was too slow to read from CDs then they were better off with cartridges. The games were more demanding with large 3D polygon environments. Games like Super Mario 64 needed to be fast and fluid.

@Chocobo_Shepherd I had an Atari Lynx 2.

If I remember correctly the manual said flipping the screen display was for left handed gamers where the d-pad would be on the right and face buttons on the left.

As someone who’s left handed I didn’t find this function necessary but maybe they had other accessibility issues in mind.

With the Switch 2, playing arcade games in Tate mode would be nice without the need for a 3rd party accessory.

There have been a lot of 2D games (Castlevania and otherwise) in the medtroidvania genre. There would have to be some very different gameplay mechanics in place for a new 2D entry to be interesting and fresh.
I’d prefer to see a 3D action game. There are plenty out there that have worked really well such as Darksiders 2. There would be more possibilities for varied gameplay mechanics.

I’ve had a good time with the demo but nice to have a review of the full experience. I’ll buy the full game.

I found a minor issue. I died unexpectedly and the screen with the ‘back to title screen’ or ‘retry’ prompt appears instantly and there is no ‘are you sure’ follow-up. This led to me going back to the title screen accidentally and loosing my progress.
I haven’t tried the game since. Are checkpoint saves kept if you exit the level?

Secret of Mana’s co-op play wowed me as well, when I first encountered it. I prefer real-time combat like in that game and Namco Bandai’s Tales Of series. Co-op play is definitely something I’d like to see more of.

An added bonus in the above games is that it’s optional. A second player can drop in and out any time.

There could be a direct with some surprises for February - April / May as the Switch 1 games are playable on the new hardware.
I would like to see that.

It depends on how much Nintendo feels the need to keep the new game momentum going before the new console launch.
Could be that winding down is necessary before launching new hardware.

@lovecraftINkafka I’ve just played through the first level on Regular Jo difficulty.

There’s a Doom Eternal air dash and a Borderlands 3 ground slide so traversal / level design is interesting.
Combat is satisfying in the usual way of gun / enemy sounds and animations.

This is just from the first level so not sure if I’ll be buying it yet.

I’ve just seen there is a demo for this if anyone’s interested. I’m gonna give it a go.

I wonder if there will be something more substantial brought to the table on the hardware front.
Like a second screen to connect to the top of the of console.
Maybe too much for a handheld-only use but playing in table-top mode means weight wouldn’t be an issue for longer play sessions.
If the second screen had a frame attached that clipped to the console, it could fold over making the clam shell design.

The USB-c port on top could be for various kinds of new peripherals or could just make it easier to charge when playing using the kick-stand.

Secret of Mana has long been one of my favourites for its real-time combat, soundtrack and the scope of the world.
It easily stands out amongst others of the time.