Dam Sakurai is the best. The whole presentation was so good. Love how he kept unleashing more info with his classic approach and humor. The regular race courses looked visually stunning —! Seems there’ll be plenty of content with more to be announced. This went from me semi looking forward to it, to a must have/great holiday game!!
Now here’s hoping they give Prime 4 the promo love it deserves
Yessss this DLC seems so worth it. Bummer that ppl seem to be sleeping on this as a substantial enough re(release). It’s wild hearing ppl complain about lack of games for the switch 2 when first party alone we’ve had MKW in June, DK and Jamboree in July, DragxDrive and Kirby in Aug….
This is great. I’m actually happy it’s not a general. We know what we’re getting from the big N this year. Just need some release dates and a Prime 4 title direct would great. That game needs some marketing love!!!!
Big camera enthusiast over here— just for game chat and Mario kart it’s been great connecting with my friends so I’m looking forward to using it in Party! I got it but have yet to play. Still focused on DK and need to set up a proper game night w buds. I’m disappointed of how they separated the versions and wish they kept the unlocks and stats and such in Jamboree but despite that I’m stoked. I think the mouse games will be great fun. I’ve enjoyed the demos that use it in welcome tour so can imagine it’ll be a good time!
Just got it but haven’t played yet. Welcome new use for the camera and the mouse control mini games look great. I am bummed about the whole separation between the versions… really should be called Nintendo Switch 1 Edition plus Jamboree TV
In regards to the camera,, I feel like people really are sleeping on it. I got me and my brother one, and when we played MKW with 2 other friends online they were so stoked about the camera that they went out and got one. It really is great for connecting with your buds in other places. Sad it’s getting so much hate.
@datamonkey it is mostly basic but after playing welcome tour (I know, 2 hits against me now haha) you learn about some of the tech that went into it to keep players in focus, reducing blur, and analyzing human abilities, etc.)
Tho I have not nearly been able to play as much as I’d like of any of my games, I totalllly agree. I don’t understand those saying there isn’t enough to play. It’s been a month yall. Chill!
Not sure why everyone’s in a rush for all cube games to be released,, we have plenty of time folks, the system just came out! A drip feed should be welcomed so each game has some time to shine and be appreciated.
Definitely feel it lacking — agree with the ideas for making it more compelling — better unlocks, better incentive, more understandable sense of progression, etc. but despite all that it’s really grown on me and I’ve been enjoying it a ton. There really is a lot to do and it’s real fun to explore.
I also see the reason they don’t have progression tracking- it feels intentional, meant to be done at a leisure pace. Not about completion, about enjoying the cruise.
@Antray1984 good point I feel similar tho like I said I did decide to support cyberpunk. I think I’m finally just gonna have to accept this is the new way soon. Curious if your 1984 is your birth year, if so were the same age ha!
I almost took the hint and went all digital this gen, then at the last moment said , nope! I’m buying Cyberpunk physical. Want to support publishers doing the right thing while I still can. (And the game came with a nice lil sticker pack inside which I really appreciated— just a lil something extra like that goes a long way these days)
I’m one of the bad seeds! Got Welcome Tour,, I love it and think it’s worth $10 tho definitely agree it should’ve been a pack in, knowing Nintendo, we just sometimes have to succumb to their greed. Boycotting won’t work with them I fear:/
Other than that I got MKW bundle, Suikoden and Cyberpunk on physical (had to support cd project red for putting it in the cart and they surprised me w a lil sticker pack— wish all companies included lil packets or something of the sort)! I’m an exclusive switch player so to be able to play something “next gen” like this is a game changer. Loving it so far
@Kyloctopus great point. Most would undervalue it and not even give it a whirl I bet. I have friends who’ve already said so if it was packed in.
For me, it seems worth $10 from what I’ve seen and heard. We gotta remember too that switch sports was the only pack in game on any Nintendo console and that was only in the US bc Reggie Smash.
Agree it should be a pack in. But also, at $10 I’m willing to give it a whirl. If it was $20+ I’d feel differently. It seems like a fun way to get familiar with the system. Nintendo has been and always will be about milking the consumer. It sucks but there’s not much to do about it except boycott. $60 for Luigi’s Mansion 2 and DK lackluster ports anyone….
I didn’t watch it yet, but the camera requirement makes sense,, it’s showing how all the features of the system work. If it didn’t have the camera, it’d be missing something that a lot of people will use and are excited for. I don’t have surround sound of 4k tv so I won’t be able to experience those bits but maybe one day I’ll upgrade my set up.
Taking the day off— going right to GameStop! No midnight release for me since it’s a mall location which I actually prefer so I can be wide awake for the first boot up, and just play all day! I’m also actually stoked for the camera so I can feel connected with my buds across the country (which I noticed was omitted from the accessories list!) can’t wait to play Mario kart and either cyberpunk or Suikoden…
As a middle aged man, I’m admittedly bummed to see so many aren’t interested in the feature. I guess I mainly just see the appeal in playing with my friends since I live so far away now,,, talking to strangers not as alluring. Hmph I hope enough people jump on board that I can put my camera to use !
Probably not much difference between versions! But kinda glad I waited I guess!? Price not bad— feels like this is cheaper than the 1 version tho that can’t be right…
I’m feeling more and more compelled to join the dark side (digital) as much as it pains me! Tho I know it’s not all bad,, I’m sad to admit physical game collecting is coming to an end.
Streets of Rage 4 is one of my favorite games of this/last generation. Big fan of the originals but this one blew my expectations out of the water! So stoked Lizardcube is taking this one on as well. Best news.
Our long lost brother Jon just did a great video on this a couple weeks ago. It’s honestly insane that this sorts of crap is allowed to flood the eshop. They HAVE to fix this for Switch 2.
This is one of those series that should just have update dlc… they don’t seem to ever fix the issues that carry over game to game and just add slight variations and new bad musac. That all said it’s a pretty fun way to work out!
This all got me to jump back in, after not really giving my much of a chance. It’s such a great, complete game now! Having a blast with it though wish there were more players….
@the_beaver oh interesting so transferring to internal really made a difference??
I’m playing physical version and it really hasn’t been an issue for me…(tho frame rate in Links Awakening didn’t bother me at all either- I did notice it) so I wonder if physical version is even smoother?
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Re: Stylish Beat 'Em Up Roguelike 'Absolum' Magics Up Switch Release Date
SOR4 is one of my favorite games of the “last gen” really hoping this comes close to it!
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Dam Sakurai is the best. The whole presentation was so good. Love how he kept unleashing more info with his classic approach and humor. The regular race courses looked visually stunning —! Seems there’ll be plenty of content with more to be announced. This went from me semi looking forward to it, to a must have/great holiday game!!
Now here’s hoping they give Prime 4 the promo love it deserves
Re: Review: Chillin' By The Fire (Switch 2) - Novel Camera Integration, But Won't Set Your World Alight
Review reads like a 7 to me but ah well. Maybe I’m just the target audience so want it to get the love it deserves
Re: Mini Review: Is This Seat Taken? (Switch) - Sit Down And Get Comfy With This Short, Simple Puzzler
Mouse controls is first thing I thought of seeing this but alas! Looks super fun n cute tho def want to check it out
Re: 'Mina The Hollower', Yacht Club's Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure, Scores Switch 2 Release Date
Demo is great
Re: "We Answer To Nobody But You, The Audience" - Digital Foundry Is Now Fully Independent
Best gaming industry news in a long while
Re: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Switch 2 Trailer Showcases More New Mouthful Modes
Yessss this DLC seems so worth it. Bummer that ppl seem to be sleeping on this as a substantial enough re(release). It’s wild hearing ppl complain about lack of games for the switch 2 when first party alone we’ve had MKW in June, DK and Jamboree in July, DragxDrive and Kirby in Aug….
Don’t worry — more games are coming
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
This is great. I’m actually happy it’s not a general. We know what we’re getting from the big N this year. Just need some release dates and a Prime 4 title direct would great. That game needs some marketing love!!!!
Re: Nintendo Announces New Donkey Kong Maximus Cup Event For Tetris 99
Yesssss keep the 99 themes coming!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?
Big camera enthusiast over here— just for game chat and Mario kart it’s been great connecting with my friends so I’m looking forward to using it in Party! I got it but have yet to play. Still focused on DK and need to set up a proper game night w buds. I’m disappointed of how they separated the versions and wish they kept the unlocks and stats and such in Jamboree but despite that I’m stoked. I think the mouse games will be great fun. I’ve enjoyed the demos that use it in welcome tour so can imagine it’ll be a good time!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree For Switch 2?
Just got it but haven’t played yet. Welcome new use for the camera and the mouse control mini games look great. I am bummed about the whole separation between the versions… really should be called Nintendo Switch 1 Edition plus Jamboree TV
In regards to the camera,, I feel like people really are sleeping on it. I got me and my brother one, and when we played MKW with 2 other friends online they were so stoked about the camera that they went out and got one. It really is great for connecting with your buds in other places. Sad it’s getting so much hate.
Re: Nintendo's Official Camera "Attach Rate" With Switch 2 Revealed For US
@datamonkey it is mostly basic but after playing welcome tour (I know, 2 hits against me now haha) you learn about some of the tech that went into it to keep players in focus, reducing blur, and analyzing human abilities, etc.)
Re: Nintendo's Official Camera "Attach Rate" With Switch 2 Revealed For US
I’ve been loving using the camera with my friends and brother. They were all skeptics at first then quickly changed their tune once we used it in MKW
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Bananza?
Too early to fully say— I have about 117 bananas—but at this point it’s a 10/10 for me and I haven’t touched DK artist yet!
Re: Opinion: Honestly, I'm So Glad We Had To Wait For Donkey Kong Bananza
Tho I have not nearly been able to play as much as I’d like of any of my games, I totalllly agree. I don’t understand those saying there isn’t enough to play. It’s been a month yall. Chill!
Re: "It's Heartbreaking" - The Pokémon Company Tech VP Joins Industry In Criticising Microsoft Layoffs
Such a despicable reality.
Re: Switch 2 Welcome Tour Developer Gets Officially Revealed
@Suketoudara totally agree
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week
Not sure why everyone’s in a rush for all cube games to be released,, we have plenty of time folks, the system just came out! A drip feed should be welcomed so each game has some time to shine and be appreciated.
Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
@rjejr fair point!
Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
@rjejr the issues with a demo is it would basically be the whole game…. Not sure it’s much more than that sadly!
Re: Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
I’m happy they went back to Mario universe only! It makes sense for the world. Maybe the next one can be Super Smash Kart—
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Agree. It looks amazing. So much love went into it.
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Definitely feel it lacking — agree with the ideas for making it more compelling — better unlocks, better incentive, more understandable sense of progression, etc. but despite all that it’s really grown on me and I’ve been enjoying it a ton. There really is a lot to do and it’s real fun to explore.
I also see the reason they don’t have progression tracking- it feels intentional, meant to be done at a leisure pace. Not about completion, about enjoying the cruise.
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
@Antray1984 good point I feel similar tho like I said I did decide to support cyberpunk. I think I’m finally just gonna have to accept this is the new way soon. Curious if your 1984 is your birth year, if so were the same age ha!
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
I almost took the hint and went all digital this gen, then at the last moment said , nope! I’m buying Cyberpunk physical. Want to support publishers doing the right thing while I still can. (And the game came with a nice lil sticker pack inside which I really appreciated— just a lil something extra like that goes a long way these days)
Re: Switch 2 eShop "Top-Selling" Games At Launch Revealed
I’m one of the bad seeds! Got Welcome Tour,, I love it and think it’s worth $10 tho definitely agree it should’ve been a pack in, knowing Nintendo, we just sometimes have to succumb to their greed. Boycotting won’t work with them I fear:/
Other than that I got MKW bundle, Suikoden and Cyberpunk on physical (had to support cd project red for putting it in the cart and they surprised me w a lil sticker pack— wish all companies included lil packets or something of the sort)! I’m an exclusive switch player so to be able to play something “next gen” like this is a game changer. Loving it so far
Re: 60FPS, Higher Resolution, Mouse Controls - Fortnite On Switch 2 Sounds Like A Big Step Up
I will never succumb to Fortnite’s capitalistic temptations!
Re: Video: "It's Actually...Really Good" - Our Hot 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Preview Take
@Kyloctopus great point. Most would undervalue it and not even give it a whirl I bet. I have friends who’ve already said so if it was packed in.
For me, it seems worth $10 from what I’ve seen and heard. We gotta remember too that switch sports was the only pack in game on any Nintendo console and that was only in the US bc Reggie Smash.
Re: Feature: "It Was Always About Surviving Together" - Why Konami Chose This Forgotten IP For Switch 2's Launch
@Solid_Python true that sucks,,
Re: Feature: "It Was Always About Surviving Together" - Why Konami Chose This Forgotten IP For Switch 2's Launch
@Solid_Python they’re also giving us Suikoden at least ))
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
Agree it should be a pack in. But also, at $10 I’m willing to give it a whirl. If it was $20+ I’d feel differently. It seems like a fun way to get familiar with the system. Nintendo has been and always will be about milking the consumer. It sucks but there’s not much to do about it except boycott. $60 for Luigi’s Mansion 2 and DK lackluster ports anyone….
I didn’t watch it yet, but the camera requirement makes sense,, it’s showing how all the features of the system work. If it didn’t have the camera, it’d be missing something that a lot of people will use and are excited for. I don’t have surround sound of 4k tv so I won’t be able to experience those bits but maybe one day I’ll upgrade my set up.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
Taking the day off— going right to GameStop! No midnight release for me since it’s a mall location which I actually prefer so I can be wide awake for the first boot up, and just play all day! I’m also actually stoked for the camera so I can feel connected with my buds across the country (which I noticed was omitted from the accessories list!) can’t wait to play Mario kart and either cyberpunk or Suikoden…
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
As a middle aged man, I’m admittedly bummed to see so many aren’t interested in the feature. I guess I mainly just see the appeal in playing with my friends since I live so far away now,,, talking to strangers not as alluring. Hmph I hope enough people jump on board that I can put my camera to use !
Re: Review: 1000xRESIST (Switch) - A Sci-Fi Narrative Masterpiece, Hair To Hair
Wow amazing review and seconded by first commenter here;) will need to check it out (if it’s not too long). Glad you brought this back to the light!
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of 'Drag x Drive' For Switch 2 Are In
I already get hand pain from working on my computer all day,,, think I’ll be skipping this and any other mouse intensive games sadly:/
Re: Konami Appears To Be Releasing Suikoden I & II HD Remaster On Switch 2
Probably not much difference between versions! But kinda glad I waited I guess!? Price not bad— feels like this is cheaper than the 1 version tho that can’t be right…
Re: Elden Ring's Switch 2 Physical Version Seemingly Tarnished By 'Game-Key Card' Release
I’m feeling more and more compelled to join the dark side (digital) as much as it pains me! Tho I know it’s not all bad,, I’m sad to admit physical game collecting is coming to an end.
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Brings 2D Ninja Action To Nintendo Switch This August
Streets of Rage 4 is one of my favorite games of this/last generation. Big fan of the originals but this one blew my expectations out of the water! So stoked Lizardcube is taking this one on as well. Best news.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?
If it was $40 maybe a 8 or 9 but the effort is just sad at $60
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
No more info or games until April!?!? No release date either!? Come onnnnn. At least it’s confirmed and looks beautiful:))
Re: Retro Staff Credits Removed From Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Forever Entertainment Confirmed As Devs
They should’ve at the least recognized the whole dev team if not listing out all the individual people. This is not cool.
Re: F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.5, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Awesome ! I missed the frozen tour last year. Good excuse to get back into it. Love that they keep supporting this game.
Re: Unpacking Dev Says Nintendo "Hasn't Responded" To Reports Of Copycat Games
Our long lost brother Jon just did a great video on this a couple weeks ago. It’s honestly insane that this sorts of crap is allowed to flood the eshop. They HAVE to fix this for Switch 2.
Re: Free 'Fitness Boxing 3' Demo Jabs Its Way Onto The Switch eShop
Ah that’s good to know! Yea there are just a lot of QOL adjustment they could/should make.
Re: Free 'Fitness Boxing 3' Demo Jabs Its Way Onto The Switch eShop
This is one of those series that should just have update dlc… they don’t seem to ever fix the issues that carry over game to game and just add slight variations and new bad musac. That all said it’s a pretty fun way to work out!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
Would love to, but just like the rest of the series— too long for me ://
Re: F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I wish I never put it down after it first came out! I just started really giving it a go this month and have been loving it so much.
Re: F-Zero 99 Update (Version 1.5.0) Adds Five New Tracks, Satellaview Content And Much More
This all got me to jump back in, after not really giving my much of a chance. It’s such a great, complete game now! Having a blast with it though wish there were more players….
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
@Not_Soos I agree completely! Might be bc I also exclusively game on switch on a 24” monitor or handheld as well…. Not an issue for me!
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
@the_beaver oh interesting so transferring to internal really made a difference??
I’m playing physical version and it really hasn’t been an issue for me…(tho frame rate in Links Awakening didn’t bother me at all either- I did notice it) so I wonder if physical version is even smoother?