Shame on Nintendo Life for the misleading headline. He said that it was done on purpose for an effect. Now, if this was mistranslated, OK, but that's what he said. Ugh!
I got to get a Switch 2, but until then. My Switch is keeping me company. Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is still the game I'm playing the most.
@Anti-Matter Dedicated consoles are dying in Japan and Sony is shifting its focus from Japan to the West. This is causing Japanese gamers to leave the Playstation brand, and buy the Nintendo Switch brand instead.
If you want to blame anyone for the PS5's lack of success in Japan, blame Sony. They started abandoning the Japanese market late in the PS3's life and they haven't looked back.
Nothing can stop The Switch 2 or Mario Kart World. Good to see more 3rd-party games do well for the Switch 2. The games will sell more as time goes by and more people get a Switch 2.
Oh, I cannot wait to play this future classic. It does figure that the Odyssey team is making the game. It looks so creative, fun, and wonderfully bonkers.
Annnd this article turned out to be click bait. According to Mat Piscatella that Switch 2 3rd party games did better than Switch 1, 3rd party games at launch. He said that it was a misleading article. Only one company said they had lower than expected sales. One!
I think I know who it is. WB games. Hogwarts Legacy hasn't done that well on the Switch 2 and it seems like it's not picking up sales.
No1, most people who want that game already own it. No2, key card games, enough said. No3, Joanne Rowling has lost a lot of support over the past year, so the game isn't getting any new fans.
Other titles have held up well like SF6, Yakuza, Split Fiction, Cyberpunk (duh), Bravely Default, etc., but some fans are skipping them because of the key card factor. Stop being lazy and bring the game physical to the Switch 2.
The skill level and RPG elements bring this up another notch. I was expecting this to be a good direct, but this way outdid my expectations.
And, I'm glad Nintendo gave Pauline a voice. It helps bring her to life. She has such a cute and sassy personality. Great job Nintendo! Another banger and we have more to come!
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Re: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
Looks like I'll be playing this and since it's physical, it's a must buy.
Re: Rumour: Major Third-Party Devs Reportedly Sitting On Multiple Switch 2 Announcements
Cough, Nintendo Direct, and their showcases. Cough.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Short Clip Celebrating Three Days Until Launch
@The21zonz It's a cool game, but this is on a whole other level.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Short Clip Celebrating Three Days Until Launch
It feels like a real event title. I'm happy for DK., he finally has a 3D game up there with a 3D Mario game.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Director Acknowledges Performance Drops: "We Prioritized Fun And Playability"
@DaGoldenBoo No, I read the article.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Director Acknowledges Performance Drops: "We Prioritized Fun And Playability"
Shame on Nintendo Life for the misleading headline. He said that it was done on purpose for an effect. Now, if this was mistranslated, OK, but that's what he said. Ugh!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th July)
I got to get a Switch 2, but until then. My Switch is keeping me company. Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is still the game I'm playing the most.
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
Are people finally realizing that the Switch 2 is a mini PS5?
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Storms Past 1.5 Million Units Sold
@Anti-Matter Then buy an Xbox Series X. It's more powerful than the PS5.
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Storms Past 1.5 Million Units Sold
Incredible. The Switch 2 is a beast and Mario Kart World is the biggest game of the year. Great job Nintendo.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's Director And Producer Have Been Confirmed
It makes sense. This game is Mario Odyssey on steroids. The closer we get to the release date, the more excited I get.
Re: Video: Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
The Switch 2 has better chips and architecture, so of course it's gonna look better.
Re: Shuten Order Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look At Its Multi-Genre Gameplay
I love the art style.
Re: Sega Teases New Sonic Racing Animation, Speeding Ahead This September
The animation looks fantastic. Sonic hasn't been this popular since the early 2000s.
Re: PSA: You Can Play One Of The Greatest Platformers Of All Time In Street Fighter 6
I can't wait to play that game.
Re: Poll: How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
I can't wait to play it. It looks fun.
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
@Anti-Matter It says on the back that you need to put the disc in and download the game.
Re: Japanese Charts: Tamagotchi Plaza Serves Up A Staggering Debut
@Anti-Matter Dedicated consoles are dying in Japan and Sony is shifting its focus from Japan to the West. This is causing Japanese gamers to leave the Playstation brand, and buy the Nintendo Switch brand instead.
If you want to blame anyone for the PS5's lack of success in Japan, blame Sony. They started abandoning the Japanese market late in the PS3's life and they haven't looked back.
Re: Japanese Charts: Tamagotchi Plaza Serves Up A Staggering Debut
Nothing can stop The Switch 2 or Mario Kart World. Good to see more 3rd-party games do well for the Switch 2. The games will sell more as time goes by and more people get a Switch 2.
Re: Preview: Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
Oh, I cannot wait to play this future classic. It does figure that the Odyssey team is making the game. It looks so creative, fun, and wonderfully bonkers.
Re: Mini Review: Until Then (Switch) - A Relatable Yet Ethereal Narrative Adventure
I would love to try this game. It seems like a nice, sweet game.
Re: Beat 'Em Up Classic Double Dragon Gets A Modern Revival On Switch This October
I hope they can follow in the footsteps of Streets of Rage 4.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Speeds Past 1 Million Physical Sales
I'm so happy for Map Kart World.
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
Oh boy Nintendo. This is a dumb move. Fix this as soon as possible.
Re: A Nintendo Subsidiary Helped Out On The Development Of Death Stranding 2
Now that is fascinating.
Re: Review: Ruffy And The Riverside (Switch) - An Inventive Platformer That's More Than Copy-Paste
It looks very fun and unique.
Re: Random: Death Stranding 2 Has Mushroom Kingdom References, Just Like Its Predecessor
@Tayrailbridge I know. I do.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
One of my favorite controllers of all time! What a faithful and incredible recreation.
Re: Random: Death Stranding 2 Has Mushroom Kingdom References, Just Like Its Predecessor
I'm not a fan of DS, but I like the Mario references.
Re: UK Charts: There's No Stopping Mario Kart World And Switch 2
I'm so happy for the Switch 2. Wait until DK Bananza comes out. Heck yeah!
Re: Best Sonic Games Of All Time
Sonic X Shadows is my favorite Sonic game. I loved the mix of old and new, 2D and 3D. It's amazing and I can't wait to play the Switch 2 version.
Re: Nintendo Prioritising Switch 2 Dev Kits For Indies Needing "Extra Oomph", Say Devs
I love hearing Nintendo isn't treating indie devs less than the bigger devs. I can't wait to see more indie games get announced for the Switch 2.
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
@480frames-please Such as?
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
@480frames-please Yet, people haven't complained about it. Do your own research before blindly trusting someone.
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
Yet, no one else is complaining about that.
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
We don't know if it's the full Odyssey team that made Bananza, so let's not jump the gun, but I'll wait until they make the next epic Mario 3D game.
Re: Random: Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is "Out Now"
If only. I've waited for this game for so long that a second ice age had come and gone.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
Annnd this article turned out to be click bait. According to Mat Piscatella that Switch 2 3rd party games did better than Switch 1, 3rd party games at launch. He said that it was a misleading article. Only one company said they had lower than expected sales. One!
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@Serpenterror It'll work. Grow up.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@Serpenterror It's not a scam. 😄😄
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
I think I know who it is. WB games. Hogwarts Legacy hasn't done that well on the Switch 2 and it seems like it's not picking up sales.
No1, most people who want that game already own it. No2, key card games, enough said. No3, Joanne Rowling has lost a lot of support over the past year, so the game isn't getting any new fans.
Other titles have held up well like SF6, Yakuza, Split Fiction, Cyberpunk (duh), Bravely Default, etc., but some fans are skipping them because of the key card factor. Stop being lazy and bring the game physical to the Switch 2.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
@Scarmucci Thank you.
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Wow, even over Samus. That's high praise indeed. I think it's tied Prime 4 for me. Both games look out of this world.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
@Scarmucci Uh I guess. Wait until the game comes out.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
The skill level and RPG elements bring this up another notch. I was expecting this to be a good direct, but this way outdid my expectations.
And, I'm glad Nintendo gave Pauline a voice. It helps bring her to life. She has such a cute and sassy personality. Great job Nintendo! Another banger and we have more to come!
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
@Scarmucci What do you mean? People love DK and wanted to see more of Pauline.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
@YunoboCo Your loss. This looks amazing.
Re: UK Charts: Yes, Two Mario Kart Games Are In The Top Ten
Mario Kart is a phenom. Wow! Also, good to see other Switch 2 games hold up. That's a good sign.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
If World wasn't $80, I wonder how much higher the score would be? I would say an 8.8.
Re: Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
I'm happy to see so many 3 rd party games sell well. That makes me happy.