@Dev-N this is EXACTLY how I feel. Thanks for your comment. I am excited about team races though! I wasn’t sure if that will be an online mode though. I hope so!
@dew12333 I see your point but disagree. I think it’s fresh because they are applying something a pc does in a console and portable context, which is pretty cool imo. It’s not like Nintendo invented motion controls but look at what a smash hit innovation that was by applying an existing tech to a new context!
Really enjoying the comments section of this article today! So much positivity and excitement for the switch 2 plus loving the search for our eldest and wisest Nintendo gamer 😜
@BenAV my theory would be they were purposely waiting to see what price ninty were coming in at? Like is it a coincidence it comes in at the same price as the MK bundle? Maybe… not sure
@TheBlueCatMenace that’s one way to look at it. The other way is they were haemorrhaging money and couldn’t wait any longer… many people seem to forget that everything is going up in price for a reason lol
Was on board with the console price, expensive but reasonable. Everything is going up in price and imo we’ve had it sweet in the game industry for a long time.
Same logic applies to MKW, I will be sinking so much time into it and feels it’s justified but pricey.
But this? Can’t defend it. Another example - Kirby and the forgotten land and its DLC. How on EARTH is the switch 2 version priced at what it is? It’s already a short experience with a paper thin DLC on top they’ve added to try and justify shifting an old switch 1 game at a ridiculous price. Slightly different nuance than this BOTW chat, but what I’m saying is I hate the variable pricing model of the switch 2 editions by and large. It’s really let me down and clearly isn’t fair.
@CutchuSlow I get what you're saying but you're presenting it as black and white when it isn't. I own a PS5 and I love it, but it does not have the nintendo first party exclusives that I value much more on the whole than PS5 exclusives, plus the portability factor and the performance options on offer are really quite strong (120 FPS and 1080 or 4K and 60 FPS) which is battling with the much more expensive ROG ally without any exclusives. There is then the portability factor which is a huge thing for people - to unlock that on the PS5 you're paying for an expensive peripheral (PS Portal) which takes you well over that price. And yes I get that PS5 graphics etc are better than what the switch 2 has on offer, but the experience of portability is FAR inferior and unreliable compared to a straight up portable console. I feel this very much right now as I'm on holiday in portugal and it's touch or go just to log in to my PS5 to get playing.
This isn't meant to be a counterpoint argument to what you are saying, again I really, really do understand your point and can identify with it, but at the price point presented in the direct (for UK, where I'm from) for what you are getting, there is so much more to it than going like for like with the base PS5, imho. I think subjectively it is a reasonable price based on my tastes and expectations. I hope you have a great time on the switch 2 whenever you grab it if you end up getting one
@Metalinkster you have hit the nail on the head lol, came here to say this but you beat me to it. For the record I think the price is as expected, no more no less in GBP.
@Fizza I feel exactly the same. it's not a game I ever find myself immersed in and thinking about e.g. at work when I'm hooked on a game and can't get enough. However, the 'forza horizon x diddy kong racing' open world/ adventure mode vibe + the fact you can customise your character allows for there to be deeper layers that I feel will unlock that in me.
Day 1 just for MK which I didn't think I'd say. Roll on the MK direct to learn more!
@AussieMcBucket I totally get what you are saying but remember this didn’t happen in a vacuum; they know that we all know about the leaks. The announcement reeked of them making a single cutdown video to get something out as a simple, quick way of closing the lid on the basic news they have a new console and “owning it” (or attempting to) knowing full well how accurate the leaks were. I don’t think we would have seen an announcement until the end of q1 otherwise. It’s painful I know as its a long wait til April but it’s clear they are holding so much back and only got that very basic info out when they did as a knee jerk reaction to their hand being forced. They know we will speculate (likely correctly) cos they know how accurate the leaks were.
Also everyone is complaining about them taking too long (again which I get) but there is the argument they are struggling to get the parts they need at the right price so that they can release the console at a fair Nintendo-y price rather than a higher price and launch it sooner (which they are in no rush to do as the switch is absolutely killing it this gen for them).
@rvcolem1 exactly this. I completely agree. Getting so annoyed at people getting mad when they don’t understand that everyone (even this site… shock horror!) needs to make money and need to gravitate to what will get views and clicks and (shock horror again!) might actually be what the collective care about more on balance than this story, albeit I’m sad that this has happened. I’m not advocating click bait articles but in the same breath to say this should have been covered more than the switch 2 leaks is just plain naive and in many ways neglectful too - classic case of damned if you do or damned if you don’t. I’ve been reading this site for 15 years plus and I’m just so sick of people asking what they think are cutting, clever questions when really they just have no understanding or perspective and are just playing to a very vocal minority, not what’s realistic or fair imho. Minority being the operative word in that sentence. I don’t usually get involved as much as this and lurk normally; happily reading the comments but I just felt so frustrated by this I had to comment. I love this community, despite the frustration I’m feeling this is born from a good place - I just think NL gets way too much heat unfairly for totally logical commercial decisions, with these complaints being a prime example.
@squidduforeal your comment in my opinion is ridiculous, despite me understanding your frustration. This is sad news for sure but it’s beyond unrealistic to assume they wouldn’t cover leaks of the next gen console from Nintendo more than this lol. Like come on. People would be going crazy if they didn’t despite the very small, vocal user base of the commenters that can get mad about the leaks. You need to get a grip dude
Merry Christmas everyone. This site has helped me through some tough times this year, joy is more important now than ever for us all. Have an amazing Xmas one and all and thank you nintendolife for always giving me something to look forward to! Here’s to 2025 and what’s looking like (likely) a particularly exciting year for ninty fans. <3
@RupeeClock I do see your point, but I still think this is a huge win because many many many people do not have those files downloaded or saved down and never would, it really opens up things to those people (myself included and I’m a lifelong Nintendo fan). Don’t underestimate the power of that!
@NielsNL do you honestly not think they would have considered this before going through all of the effort of making a dedicated app? They are essentially the only video game company in the industry who has their pricing model figured out in 2024 so it would be a stretch to assume they hadn’t thought about this. They clearly weighed it up and think it’s better investing into and building their sub service. The streams don’t outweigh the value they can generate from the subs, which is a more strategic long term play for them. Whether you agree with that or not is fine but they clearly see value in that. More to the point, I work in the music industry. It is a terrible comparison comparing the major label and catalogue business models and how they make money from streaming apps (which rely on one artist going stratospheric and leaving the rest to die to make their dough because streams pay so pitifully) than to Nintendo and how they’d use the app, which would be fundamentally less valuable imo compared to driving more value into the sub. It’s fine to be frustrated if you wish they made that move for you personally, but you shouldn’t mix that up with it making strategic business sense and arguing with people about it when it’s clear you don’t really know what you’re talking about lol.
Continuing my analogue pocket binge over the last month, this weekend I have so far finished sonic advance and moved on the f-zero: GP Legends where I’m just finishing up story mode. Just managed to crack the notoriously hard Black Shadow mission so I should be home free!
To keep on theme I’ll be gaming whilst watching the formula one on the telly hoping McLaren take home the 1, 2 win in Belgium.
If I have time I’ll probs jump into fzero 99 to see how I fare.
@JohnnyMind yeah I agree. It’s marketed as Pokemon with guns because that’s a great PR hook, but looking deeper at the game today I realised it is its own thing and that hook only summarises a very small part of the experience. I’m going to dive in and try it. I also think TPC will never do what they are doing so it’s a constructive way to bring this very starved genre forwards especially for a more adult audience. I enjoy all TPC games but I do think there are merits to this taking off.
@Fizza just wanted to say that your comments are always so positive and full of enthusiasm, it always makes me smile reading them and reminds me of why I love gaming. There is sometimes a lot of cynicism in the comments sections and it’s refreshing seeing your approach by contrast! That is all 🙈Lol
I was fine on my play through of SV but I have been STRUGGLING with how ugly this game is and how poorly it runs post revisiting the DLC after getting used to TOTK. However I’ve got a shiny H arcanine bred especially for the DLC so I will finish it regardless. Hopefully things pick up after the teal mask, because it has been a snorefest so far
@UltimateOtaku91 that’s so incredibly true for me as well. GTA, need for speed underground, def jam vendetta and Tony hawks in my teens… then boom 💣 discovered other genres like RPGs etc etc and have completely different taste now and never looked back. It’s a rite of passage when becoming a gamer I feel.
Finally rolled credits on Digimon survive and today was a great Xmas eve spent with the family playing switch sports, trombone champ, moving out and the MK booster course tracks. For once we didn’t play overcooked. I also dived into fzero 99 for the first time today and absolutely loved it!
I’ve been arguing with myself on whether I start FE Engage as my main game over the Xmas break or the Violet DLC, decisions decisions!
241 in TOTK (loved every minute of it and so pleased I got my fill before my son arrived!)
173 in violet (mostly spent building a shiny competitive team, competitive play and shiny hunting, looking forward to diving into the dlc this Xmas with them)
34 hours in Digimon survive (liked this a lot more than I thought and was a great game to refresh me after TOTK insanity for most of the year)
Elsewhere, 73 hours on PS5 for P5R and I feel like I’ve still got ALOT of game left 😅
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Re: Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@Dev-N this is EXACTLY how I feel. Thanks for your comment. I am excited about team races though! I wasn’t sure if that will be an online mode though. I hope so!
Re: Nintendo Confirms Duration For Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct
@Gatorclops don’t forget Conker drink driving!!
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
@dew12333 I see your point but disagree. I think it’s fresh because they are applying something a pc does in a console and portable context, which is pretty cool imo. It’s not like Nintendo invented motion controls but look at what a smash hit innovation that was by applying an existing tech to a new context!
Re: A New Turn-Based Tactics Star Wars Game Has Been Announced
Jedi Emblem? Go on then!!!
Re: Round Up: Here Are The First Player Impressions Of Switch 2
Really enjoying the comments section of this article today! So much positivity and excitement for the switch 2 plus loving the search for our eldest and wisest Nintendo gamer 😜
Re: Opinion: It's Been 20 Years Since I Was This Excited For A Mario Kart
@Member_the_game whole heartedly agree with you mate. Its 2025. ***** is expensive.
Re: PS5 Digital Edition Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In UK & Europe
@BenAV my theory would be they were purposely waiting to see what price ninty were coming in at? Like is it a coincidence it comes in at the same price as the MK bundle? Maybe… not sure
Re: PS5 Digital Edition Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In UK & Europe
@TheBlueCatMenace that’s one way to look at it. The other way is they were haemorrhaging money and couldn’t wait any longer… many people seem to forget that everything is going up in price for a reason lol
Re: Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
@garfreek I’m totally with you.
Was on board with the console price, expensive but reasonable. Everything is going up in price and imo we’ve had it sweet in the game industry for a long time.
Same logic applies to MKW, I will be sinking so much time into it and feels it’s justified but pricey.
But this? Can’t defend it. Another example - Kirby and the forgotten land and its DLC. How on EARTH is the switch 2 version priced at what it is? It’s already a short experience with a paper thin DLC on top they’ve added to try and justify shifting an old switch 1 game at a ridiculous price. Slightly different nuance than this BOTW chat, but what I’m saying is I hate the variable pricing model of the switch 2 editions by and large. It’s really let me down and clearly isn’t fair.
Re: Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining
@Anti-Matter yes 💗
Re: Opinion: The Switch 2 Is A Powerhouse For The Price
@SillyG my thoughts exactly!
Re: Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining
Also there’s actually a healthy amount of positivity to combat all the negativity in this comment section for once, we luv see it
Re: Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining
@Anti-Matter if you like arms you will probably appreciate my username and profile pic 😅☺️
Re: "Don't Let Nintendo Ruin The Entire Industry" - Is $80 For Mario Kart World A Bridge Too Far?
@StyrofoamCup well said.
Re: 'Mario Kart World' Looks Absolutely Awesome In Debut Switch 2 Trailer
@KimBread 😂 😂
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@CutchuSlow and you know what? That’s totally fine, right now it’s not for you, that’s all. Thanks for hearing me out and have a great day!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@Arawn93 couldn’t agree more, so much more to it!
Re: The Switch 2's Screen Isn't OLED, But It Will Support 1080p/120fps Gameplay
@kmtrain83 PS Portal owner here. Couldn’t agree more with your experience!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@CutchuSlow I get what you're saying but you're presenting it as black and white when it isn't. I own a PS5 and I love it, but it does not have the nintendo first party exclusives that I value much more on the whole than PS5 exclusives, plus the portability factor and the performance options on offer are really quite strong (120 FPS and 1080 or 4K and 60 FPS) which is battling with the much more expensive ROG ally without any exclusives. There is then the portability factor which is a huge thing for people - to unlock that on the PS5 you're paying for an expensive peripheral (PS Portal) which takes you well over that price. And yes I get that PS5 graphics etc are better than what the switch 2 has on offer, but the experience of portability is FAR inferior and unreliable compared to a straight up portable console. I feel this very much right now as I'm on holiday in portugal and it's touch or go just to log in to my PS5 to get playing.
This isn't meant to be a counterpoint argument to what you are saying, again I really, really do understand your point and can identify with it, but at the price point presented in the direct (for UK, where I'm from) for what you are getting, there is so much more to it than going like for like with the base PS5, imho. I think subjectively it is a reasonable price based on my tastes and expectations. I hope you have a great time on the switch 2 whenever you grab it if you end up getting one
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@Ooccoo_Jr me because I want it physical!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@Metalinkster you have hit the nail on the head lol, came here to say this but you beat me to it. For the record I think the price is as expected, no more no less in GBP.
Re: 'Mario Kart World' Looks Absolutely Awesome In Debut Switch 2 Trailer
@Fizza I feel exactly the same. it's not a game I ever find myself immersed in and thinking about e.g. at work when I'm hooked on a game and can't get enough. However, the 'forza horizon x diddy kong racing' open world/ adventure mode vibe + the fact you can customise your character allows for there to be deeper layers that I feel will unlock that in me.
Day 1 just for MK which I didn't think I'd say. Roll on the MK direct to learn more!
Re: 'Mario Kart World' Looks Absolutely Awesome In Debut Switch 2 Trailer
@HotGoomba 2025 comment of the year
Re: The Duration Of Tomorrow's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Has Been Confirmed
@Slinkeepie wishing you all the best mate. You’ll have a lovely treat to watch whilst you recover from surgery!
Re: The Duration Of Tomorrow's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Has Been Confirmed
@UltimateOtaku91 if it makes you feel any better I booked the full day off lol 😅🫣 HAPPY SWITCH 2 DAY EVERYONE, LETS GOOOOOO
Re: Nintendo Drops Teaser Video For The Switch 2's 'C' Button
ONE MORE SLEEP GUYS LETS GOOOOOO
Re: A New Tomodachi Life Game Is Coming To Switch Next Year
@SillyG best comment ever lol
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 2025
My holibobs have just begun and I have not one BUT TWO ninty directs to gobble up?!
…Turns out my switch didn’t need the Netflix app after all
(Maybe they are finally dropping the Netflix app for switch 1? Defo requires a 30 min direct 😉)
Re: Digital Foundry Digs Into Switch 2's 4K Upscaling Potential As Patents Inspire More Speculation
@AussieMcBucket I totally get what you are saying but remember this didn’t happen in a vacuum; they know that we all know about the leaks. The announcement reeked of them making a single cutdown video to get something out as a simple, quick way of closing the lid on the basic news they have a new console and “owning it” (or attempting to) knowing full well how accurate the leaks were. I don’t think we would have seen an announcement until the end of q1 otherwise. It’s painful I know as its a long wait til April but it’s clear they are holding so much back and only got that very basic info out when they did as a knee jerk reaction to their hand being forced. They know we will speculate (likely correctly) cos they know how accurate the leaks were.
Also everyone is complaining about them taking too long (again which I get) but there is the argument they are struggling to get the parts they need at the right price so that they can release the console at a fair Nintendo-y price rather than a higher price and launch it sooner (which they are in no rush to do as the switch is absolutely killing it this gen for them).
Roll on April! It’s going to be great. Promise.
Re: Celeste Dev Makes "Difficult Decision" To Cancel New Game Earthblade
@rvcolem1 and to you!
Re: Celeste Dev Makes "Difficult Decision" To Cancel New Game Earthblade
@rvcolem1 exactly this. I completely agree. Getting so annoyed at people getting mad when they don’t understand that everyone (even this site… shock horror!) needs to make money and need to gravitate to what will get views and clicks and (shock horror again!) might actually be what the collective care about more on balance than this story, albeit I’m sad that this has happened. I’m not advocating click bait articles but in the same breath to say this should have been covered more than the switch 2 leaks is just plain naive and in many ways neglectful too - classic case of damned if you do or damned if you don’t. I’ve been reading this site for 15 years plus and I’m just so sick of people asking what they think are cutting, clever questions when really they just have no understanding or perspective and are just playing to a very vocal minority, not what’s realistic or fair imho. Minority being the operative word in that sentence. I don’t usually get involved as much as this and lurk normally; happily reading the comments but I just felt so frustrated by this I had to comment. I love this community, despite the frustration I’m feeling this is born from a good place - I just think NL gets way too much heat unfairly for totally logical commercial decisions, with these complaints being a prime example.
Re: Celeste Dev Makes "Difficult Decision" To Cancel New Game Earthblade
@squidduforeal your comment in my opinion is ridiculous, despite me understanding your frustration. This is sad news for sure but it’s beyond unrealistic to assume they wouldn’t cover leaks of the next gen console from Nintendo more than this lol. Like come on. People would be going crazy if they didn’t despite the very small, vocal user base of the commenters that can get mad about the leaks. You need to get a grip dude
Re: Editorial: A Very Happy New Year From Nintendo Life
Happy 2025 guys! X
Re: Editorial: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From All Of Us At Nintendo Life
Merry Christmas everyone. This site has helped me through some tough times this year, joy is more important now than ever for us all. Have an amazing Xmas one and all and thank you nintendolife for always giving me something to look forward to! Here’s to 2025 and what’s looking like (likely) a particularly exciting year for ninty fans. <3
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Is A New Mobile App Exclusive To Switch Online Members
@RupeeClock I do see your point, but I still think this is a huge win because many many many people do not have those files downloaded or saved down and never would, it really opens up things to those people (myself included and I’m a lifelong Nintendo fan). Don’t underestimate the power of that!
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Is A New Mobile App Exclusive To Switch Online Members
@NielsNL do you honestly not think they would have considered this before going through all of the effort of making a dedicated app? They are essentially the only video game company in the industry who has their pricing model figured out in 2024 so it would be a stretch to assume they hadn’t thought about this. They clearly weighed it up and think it’s better investing into and building their sub service. The streams don’t outweigh the value they can generate from the subs, which is a more strategic long term play for them. Whether you agree with that or not is fine but they clearly see value in that. More to the point, I work in the music industry. It is a terrible comparison comparing the major label and catalogue business models and how they make money from streaming apps (which rely on one artist going stratospheric and leaving the rest to die to make their dough because streams pay so pitifully) than to Nintendo and how they’d use the app, which would be fundamentally less valuable imo compared to driving more value into the sub. It’s fine to be frustrated if you wish they made that move for you personally, but you shouldn’t mix that up with it making strategic business sense and arguing with people about it when it’s clear you don’t really know what you’re talking about lol.
Re: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake New Story Segments Will Focus On Your Father
Looks stunning. Really excited for this.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th July)
This weekend is all about speed!
Continuing my analogue pocket binge over the last month, this weekend I have so far finished sonic advance and moved on the f-zero: GP Legends where I’m just finishing up story mode. Just managed to crack the notoriously hard Black Shadow mission so I should be home free!
To keep on theme I’ll be gaming whilst watching the formula one on the telly hoping McLaren take home the 1, 2 win in Belgium.
If I have time I’ll probs jump into fzero 99 to see how I fare.
Happy gaming all.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th July)
I’ve been on holiday this week and have made the most of my analogue pocket.
Just completed Mario tennis on the GBA a few days ago (extremely underrated tennis rpg!)
I also finished Metroid zero mission, which I absolutely loved a few days ago too.
And lastly completed Mario advance 1 this morning!
I’m now on to Fzero gp legend for the rest of the weekend.
Happy gaming all.
Re: Random: The 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game On Steam Is Yet More Homework Copying
@JohnnyMind yeah I agree. It’s marketed as Pokemon with guns because that’s a great PR hook, but looking deeper at the game today I realised it is its own thing and that hook only summarises a very small part of the experience. I’m going to dive in and try it. I also think TPC will never do what they are doing so it’s a constructive way to bring this very starved genre forwards especially for a more adult audience. I enjoy all TPC games but I do think there are merits to this taking off.
Re: Review: Golden Sun - A Radiant RPG, Once It Gets Going
@Fizza just wanted to say that your comments are always so positive and full of enthusiasm, it always makes me smile reading them and reminds me of why I love gaming. There is sometimes a lot of cynicism in the comments sections and it’s refreshing seeing your approach by contrast! That is all 🙈Lol
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two RPG Classics Next Week
Wahoooooooo! Let’s see if 30 year old me can get further than 13 year old me this time round
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
@sevex I love this!
Re: Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
@johnvboy extremely well said.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet To Fix 'Dragon Cheer' Bug In Next Update
I was fine on my play through of SV but I have been STRUGGLING with how ugly this game is and how poorly it runs post revisiting the DLC after getting used to TOTK. However I’ve got a shiny H arcanine bred especially for the DLC so I will finish it regardless. Hopefully things pick up after the teal mask, because it has been a snorefest so far
Re: Talking Point: What Was The Best Switch Moment Of 2023?
Playing trombone champion pissed as a fart with my dad on Xmas eve 🫣
Re: Mailbox: Remakes, Rewinds, Elden Rings - Nintendo Life Letters (Holiday Edition)
@UltimateOtaku91 that’s so incredibly true for me as well. GTA, need for speed underground, def jam vendetta and Tony hawks in my teens… then boom 💣 discovered other genres like RPGs etc etc and have completely different taste now and never looked back. It’s a rite of passage when becoming a gamer I feel.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Christmas 2023 Edition)
Finally rolled credits on Digimon survive and today was a great Xmas eve spent with the family playing switch sports, trombone champ, moving out and the MK booster course tracks. For once we didn’t play overcooked. I also dived into fzero 99 for the first time today and absolutely loved it!
I’ve been arguing with myself on whether I start FE Engage as my main game over the Xmas break or the Violet DLC, decisions decisions!
Merry Xmas and happy gaming all.
Re: Your 'Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023' Stats Are Available Now
489 hours in total, 11 games.
241 in TOTK (loved every minute of it and so pleased I got my fill before my son arrived!)
173 in violet (mostly spent building a shiny competitive team, competitive play and shiny hunting, looking forward to diving into the dlc this Xmas with them)
34 hours in Digimon survive (liked this a lot more than I thought and was a great game to refresh me after TOTK insanity for most of the year)
Elsewhere, 73 hours on PS5 for P5R and I feel like I’ve still got ALOT of game left 😅
What a year for gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 9th)
@Ooyah I agree with this opinion, despite it not being a popular one.