@boxyguy Hot take on a Nintendo site, but I didn’t think Arms was worth full price in 2017. I say this as someone that liked the gameplay too, but there just wasn’t enough content there in comparison to other fighting games. Splatoon, on the other hand, is absolutely worth full price.
To be on topic with Drag X Drive, based on the global test, I’d say it’s probably a 6/10 game if there’s nothing else to it. It reminds me a lot of the Wii era experimental games that care more about their gimmicky gameplay than being an actually good total experience. The gameplay is unique and interesting, but it’s also not exactly fun and it requires time to adapt to it. I played for maybe an hour or two and that was all i needed. I’m a Welcome Tour apologist and felt like that was worth the money even for what it was, but, honestly, if Nintendo wanted Drag X Drive to succeed, THAT should’ve been the free game for the Switch 2.
My biggest gaming regret is that i never acquired a copy of Chibi Robo. I’ve played most everything I’ve wanted to play over the years, but this one (and Doshin, among very few other games as of now) has been elusive to me and i am over the moon that this one is coming so soon. I expected other GameCube titles before this one, so this is very pleasant news. This is definitely the next Switch 2 game I’ll be playing (outside continued bursts of UFO 50, of course).
Not planning on it. I enjoyed the playtest for about an hour and that was enough. The controls were the challenge for me. It sort of cramped my wrists and I had a hard time having the character move how I wanted them to move. It was a neat experience, but it reminded me of something that frustrated more than delighted from the Wii era, honestly.
I usually love the goofy and weird novel games, but I saw this one and wasn’t interested at all. It could be because I don’t see much of a reason to want the camera currently, I suppose, but I’m really wondering who exactly would see this game and be excited?
9/10 for me. Almost every game looked interesting to me. Best Nintendo showcase since Nintendo announced Mario Wonder. Bought UFO and Is This Seat Taken immediately after the showcase aired (and I’m contemplating maybe buying another shadow drop because I was just so impressed with the lot of these) and have already played the Mina the Hollower demo, which was fantastic. Usually these indie showcases have a bunch of games that look like mobile game junk and fluff, but this one was varied and high quality. The Switch 1 launched with a massive wave of fantastic indies and it looks like the Switch 2 will be doing the same. 2018 lived by a bedrock of fantastic indies and 2026 looks like it’ll do the same.
It’s honestly been sort of a while since I’ve felt so happy about a showcase, even if it was missing Hades, Witchbrook, and Silksong. But missing those… actually… that just made the release schedule that much better this year with other things!
I want Mina, Tanuki, UFO, Witchbrook, Silksong, Hades, and Mousework. Would be a legendary showcase if we got all of them. I’m expecting… not this though. After the last couple Directs, I need to let my expectations stay at zero until I get proof it should be otherwise.
@MrCarlos46 I hope for a Mario Maker 3 because I want the same thing and I also want a new campaign. The “story mode” in 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played and that’s not even the real meat of the game.
I just want Mario 35 back… I loved that little game. Played it almost every day. Crazy to think it came out that long ago…
Quick question: why do we seem to want Switch 2 upgrades of existing games instead of new games? Super Mario Maker 2 Switch 2 Deluxe? Nah! Super Mario Maker THREE!
@roy130390 I… am not sure which one will be better. I sort of feel like Shinobi will have better combat and Ninja Gaiden will have better platforming. I have a feeling they’re both going to end up 8/10s for me personally. I’m about halfway through Ninja Gaiden right now and I am really liking it and really liked the Shinobi demo too. I think they’ll be on pretty level footing. Not a bad thing to have two ninjas return in solid games a piece.
I miss the era when having release dates on games was industry standard. As of right now, the only game I have preordered is Pokemon and my only other 100% I’m getting it at launch game is Mina the Hollower and that feels weird to say in early August. And as I say that, I question if Mina is even confirmed for Switch? And there’s games I want in 2025, but no release dates. It just feels wrong and makes me feel like nothing is coming out any time soon. I don’t like this strategy at all.
Ready to give you my money whenever you want to take it, Nintendo. Call me crazy, but I’m ready to be some new games for my new console.
For me, I haven’t tried Handy Hockey yet, but I’m going to try it today. I’m pretty excited for it.
I blasted through A Dream About Parking Lots and Time Flies and I liked both of them. I’m still working on Ragebound, but I think that’d be my pick, even if I think it’s slightly overrated at the moment by the online discourse from what I’ve played so far. It’s maybe an 8/10 for me so far, but… it also reminds me of how much The Messenger is now the high bar for ninja games.
Maybe I’ll get back to Death Stranding 2 after putting it on hiatus for Donkey Kong Bananza. Realistically, I’m in no rush to play through it though, as I gotta be honest… that release slate in August and September isn’t calling my name right now.
Outside that, it’ll be Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and Time Flies, which I started both yesterday and it doesn’t seem it’ll take long to beat either of them.
@molkom I just wish they’d be more transparent a little bit and that the indie scene would get us updates. It doesn’t help that we had “leaks” that were far more exciting than what we got. Nintendo being oblivious to all the noise and then dropping one of the flattest Directs of all time and just moving on is probably the most obnoxious thing about Nintendo right now. I know the WiiU era was rough, but the release calendar looked more robust on that platform this far into its life in comparison to Switch 2, for me at least. I dunno. Personally, I just like having things to look forward to and I’d rather see a delay than have no idea, just so I can plan ahead or be more excited about certain moments in the future?
@Bigmanfan Yeah, I try to play about 2 games a month or so (depending on the games, of course), so if I don’t buy a game in a month it feels noticeable to me, I suppose. I have things to play right now, but I’m at a point where I’m wondering how long I need to stretch out what I’m playing, you know? 2024 and 2025 I’ve bought the fewest games I’ve ever bought, feels like. It’s good for my pockets but bad for my drive to beat a lot of games! Lol
@Xansies They feel unique to me, but definitely made by the same team. There’s some style similarities, but the way both games function feels totally different to me.
October 16-Pokemon Legends: Z-A Katamari 31–Mina the Hollower
Winter Hollow Knight: Silksong Witchbrook
Unknown Hades 2 Kirby Air Riders Metroid Prime 4
Maybe August 28–Metal Gear Solid Delta 28–Shinobi
September 25–Silent Hill F 30–Final Fantasy Tactics
October 3–Ghost of Yotei 10–Dreams of Another
It’s not that there’s nothing I want. It’s more that I want to have updates on the games I’m waiting on. Something, anything. But yeah August and September are dry and honestly there’s been some dry months earlier in the year. I think I’m just cranky because of that. I’m still feeling jet lagged from years like 2023, which was absolutely incredible maybe?
@Bigmanfan the last maybe 2 years have been rough for announcements for me and I’ve gone long stretches without having much to play. I dunno. The Direct was just so underwhelming to me and basically told me that I’m going to be adding very little to my gaming landscape from now until October, you know? I like to buy 1-3 games a month and I’m down to 1-3 games a quarter now. I know I’m going to have too much to play at the end of the year too, which sort stinks when I’ve had some months where I feel like I’ve barely played games due to an empty release schedule.
Might grab Shinobi, but seriously this is a weak line-up.
I may grab FF Tactics too, but I dunno. I’m starting to get tired of buying games I’ve already played and purchased in generations past. Tactics is a classic, but I feel sort of tired of purchasing remasters, playing them for a few hours, getting my nostalgia fix, and then moving on.
@Suketoudara I get that, buuuut…. I literally am less excited about Switch 2 after that Direct yesterday, which is the opposite of how I felt about Switch 1 in those early Directs. Even if Prime 4 was far, far delayed, at least there were more games to get excited about. Right now, I… can’t say that I have a release date for anything I will for sure buy on the console. Maybe Katamari, actually. It’s weird though. I just want to have some hype, you know?
I don’t care about ports at all and even the ports were weak in this one. My wife said to me yesterday, “Feels like it’s been forever since a Direct and it still feels that way.”
@darylb24 I hope there’s another new Direct soon. I had the crazy expectation today that I’d be ready to spend some money after the Direct, but honestly… no… I’ll download the Shinobi demo and wishlist Katamari, even though I can’t say that one blew me away. This year and last have felt like such a gaming drought and I sort of thought we’d see something more interesting for me, personally. I mean, Octopath is fine, but we’re definitely hitting oversaturation point on HD-2D RPGs. It’s just frustrating when we all know there’s maybe half a dozen to a dozen games that are actual draws and they all will get released on top of each other after months of the industry being dry. And where’s the games that actually utilize Switch 2 features like mouse mode?
This Direct hit like the Direct that came the day before the other Direct but with less Nintendo presence. This one basically said to me, “Go ahead, buy Ragebound… you aren’t going to be playing anything new for a while on the console.” Seriously, this Direct has to be the most stale, safe, and bland Direct I’ve ever seen.
What are they waiting for? They have Prime 4, Silksong, Hades, etc. It feels like the games are there. There were hints of the games we all want, but then where were they? Where are the hyped games?
UFO 50, Hades, and Witchbrook would be instant purchases from me. I’m hoping for preorders to open for Mina the Hollower and Silksong. I’d love for an update on some first party games but I guess I’m hoping for that less now. I want the indies and first parties for Switch 2. I’m not interested in ports of older games as I’d have bought any of those games elsewhere by now. I would love to see something new from Kojima, but I don’t expect that at all.
Man, Direct when? I’ve bought half as many games this year as last year and last year was my lowest purchase year in my adult life, which is half my life now. I’m craving the satisfaction of scheduling my game time!
Nah, the base game is good enough. I would upgrade, but I’m not buying the camera accessory. I don’t have friends or family to play online with, so I’ll never be buying the camera. We’re a couch co-op type of group. I am curious about the mouse games, but not enough to shell out $20. My family does like this game though, even if we’ve played the other two Switch Mario Party games more!
Completed Donkey Kong Bananza last week, but I might watch my son play it. I love the game.
That said, returning to Death Stranding 2 is the next project, which I also absolutely love. I’m just struggling to find time to play the PS5 though and the Switch 2 is much easier to squeeze sessions in at the moment.
Unless I decide to pick up something at random for Switch 2 in the near future (like Ragebound if it reviews in a way that tells me I need to play it, or unless we actually get a Direct soon and there’s some heavy hitters launching sooner than we could’ve guessed) I’ve basically got my gaming slate wiped clean for DS2 for the summer.
Beat the game yesterday and I hope to see the game have lots of success in the future. The game is so good, and I’ll be honest, there’s a certain moment towards the end where I just couldn’t stop smiling. There are moments of pure game design genius in this game that could only come from Nintendo. I can’t believe this game may actually beat DKC2 for being the best DK game… it seems insane for that to be a reality.
@Oldstalk I had the Switch 2 Direct on my calendar. The whole family gathered for it. I don’t know about everyone else, but Nintendo Directs are full family events in my household. I’d love for Nintendo to be more open about them. It’s something to look forward to, you know?
All this arguing in here and I’m just hoping this rating is an indication that a Direct is getting announced this week, even if I’m not double dipping on Shadows.
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Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Drag x Drive
@boxyguy Hot take on a Nintendo site, but I didn’t think Arms was worth full price in 2017. I say this as someone that liked the gameplay too, but there just wasn’t enough content there in comparison to other fighting games. Splatoon, on the other hand, is absolutely worth full price.
To be on topic with Drag X Drive, based on the global test, I’d say it’s probably a 6/10 game if there’s nothing else to it. It reminds me a lot of the Wii era experimental games that care more about their gimmicky gameplay than being an actually good total experience. The gameplay is unique and interesting, but it’s also not exactly fun and it requires time to adapt to it. I played for maybe an hour or two and that was all i needed. I’m a Welcome Tour apologist and felt like that was worth the money even for what it was, but, honestly, if Nintendo wanted Drag X Drive to succeed, THAT should’ve been the free game for the Switch 2.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week
My biggest gaming regret is that i never acquired a copy of Chibi Robo. I’ve played most everything I’ve wanted to play over the years, but this one (and Doshin, among very few other games as of now) has been elusive to me and i am over the moon that this one is coming so soon. I expected other GameCube titles before this one, so this is very pleasant news. This is definitely the next Switch 2 game I’ll be playing (outside continued bursts of UFO 50, of course).
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
Not planning on it. I enjoyed the playtest for about an hour and that was enough. The controls were the challenge for me. It sort of cramped my wrists and I had a hard time having the character move how I wanted them to move. It was a neat experience, but it reminded me of something that frustrated more than delighted from the Wii era, honestly.
Re: Captain Toad Returns In This Week's Nintendo Music Update
One of the most underrated first party Nintendo games of all time
Re: Review: Chillin' By The Fire (Switch 2) - Novel Camera Integration, But Won't Set Your World Alight
I usually love the goofy and weird novel games, but I saw this one and wasn’t interested at all. It could be because I don’t see much of a reason to want the camera currently, I suppose, but I’m really wondering who exactly would see this game and be excited?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
Going to keep on keeping on with Death Stranding 2 and UFO 50 with a bit of Is This Seat Taken?
Oh maybe Drag X Drive’s beta too!
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
9/10 for me. Almost every game looked interesting to me. Best Nintendo showcase since Nintendo announced Mario Wonder. Bought UFO and Is This Seat Taken immediately after the showcase aired (and I’m contemplating maybe buying another shadow drop because I was just so impressed with the lot of these) and have already played the Mina the Hollower demo, which was fantastic. Usually these indie showcases have a bunch of games that look like mobile game junk and fluff, but this one was varied and high quality. The Switch 1 launched with a massive wave of fantastic indies and it looks like the Switch 2 will be doing the same. 2018 lived by a bedrock of fantastic indies and 2026 looks like it’ll do the same.
It’s honestly been sort of a while since I’ve felt so happy about a showcase, even if it was missing Hades, Witchbrook, and Silksong. But missing those… actually… that just made the release schedule that much better this year with other things!
Re: Crypt Custodian & Islets Dev Is Bringing Another Gorgeous Metroidvania To Switch Next Year
This looks wonderful. Day 1 for sure. Anyone else feel like this showcase felt literally like hit after hit after hit?
Re: Neverway Is A "Nightmarish" Farming RPG From The Pixel Artist Of Celeste
I wasn’t sure how I felt about this one at first, but the more I saw, the more interested I got. The wife was talking me into it too.
Re: UFO 50 Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch Today
How in the world was this one relegated to sizzle reel? Insane reveal to end the show… Really happy this one came to Switch today.
Re: Futuristic Deep Sea Adventure 'Glaciered', Swims Onto Switch 2 This Winter
Not sure how I feel about the game, but I’m absolutely interested in the fact that they’re using a unique premise and setting.
Re: 'Mina The Hollower', Yacht Club's Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure, Scores Switch 2 Release Date
What a way to start a showcase. Indie World was ten times better than the Direct last week. Downloaded the demo and can’t wait to try it!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
I want Mina, Tanuki, UFO, Witchbrook, Silksong, Hades, and Mousework. Would be a legendary showcase if we got all of them. I’m expecting… not this though. After the last couple Directs, I need to let my expectations stay at zero until I get proof it should be otherwise.
Re: Random: Honda's Pokémon Koraidon Motorbike Looks Laughable In Practice
First time the bike makes you go slower than walking
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@MrCarlos46 imagine it to be the first game with a playable Waluigi that isn’t a party game
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@MrCarlos46 I hope for a Mario Maker 3 because I want the same thing and I also want a new campaign. The “story mode” in 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played and that’s not even the real meat of the game.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Is Now "Content Complete"
I’ll buy it when it’s $3 on the eshop, just like the other ones regularly are. The game just seems far too new for a remaster.
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Thursday 7th August 2025
Nice! Time to get excited and let down again! Let’s (a) gooooooo!
Seriously though, give me Witchbrook, UFO 50, Silksong, and Hades 2 please. Ready to spend some money!
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
I just want Mario 35 back… I loved that little game. Played it almost every day. Crazy to think it came out that long ago…
Quick question: why do we seem to want Switch 2 upgrades of existing games instead of new games? Super Mario Maker 2 Switch 2 Deluxe? Nah! Super Mario Maker THREE!
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
@roy130390 I… am not sure which one will be better. I sort of feel like Shinobi will have better combat and Ninja Gaiden will have better platforming. I have a feeling they’re both going to end up 8/10s for me personally. I’m about halfway through Ninja Gaiden right now and I am really liking it and really liked the Shinobi demo too. I think they’ll be on pretty level footing. Not a bad thing to have two ninjas return in solid games a piece.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Playable At Fan Expo Canada This Month
I miss the era when having release dates on games was industry standard. As of right now, the only game I have preordered is Pokemon and my only other 100% I’m getting it at launch game is Mina the Hollower and that feels weird to say in early August. And as I say that, I question if Mina is even confirmed for Switch? And there’s games I want in 2025, but no release dates. It just feels wrong and makes me feel like nothing is coming out any time soon. I don’t like this strategy at all.
Ready to give you my money whenever you want to take it, Nintendo. Call me crazy, but I’m ready to be some new games for my new console.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (July 2025)
For me, I haven’t tried Handy Hockey yet, but I’m going to try it today. I’m pretty excited for it.
I blasted through A Dream About Parking Lots and Time Flies and I liked both of them. I’m still working on Ragebound, but I think that’d be my pick, even if I think it’s slightly overrated at the moment by the online discourse from what I’ve played so far. It’s maybe an 8/10 for me so far, but… it also reminds me of how much The Messenger is now the high bar for ninja games.
Re: Best Lord Of The Rings Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
How can such a successful IP be so bad at video games?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: The Hobbit (GBA)
They’re both bad, but I picked Japan because it’s slightly less bad.
Re: Mini Review: Handy Hockey (Switch 2) - Mouse Mode Multiplayer That Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin
I can’t resist this. It uses mouse controls. It utilizes the novelty of the Switch 2. Must get asap!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
Maybe I’ll get back to Death Stranding 2 after putting it on hiatus for Donkey Kong Bananza. Realistically, I’m in no rush to play through it though, as I gotta be honest… that release slate in August and September isn’t calling my name right now.
Outside that, it’ll be Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and Time Flies, which I started both yesterday and it doesn’t seem it’ll take long to beat either of them.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@molkom I just wish they’d be more transparent a little bit and that the indie scene would get us updates. It doesn’t help that we had “leaks” that were far more exciting than what we got. Nintendo being oblivious to all the noise and then dropping one of the flattest Directs of all time and just moving on is probably the most obnoxious thing about Nintendo right now. I know the WiiU era was rough, but the release calendar looked more robust on that platform this far into its life in comparison to Switch 2, for me at least. I dunno. Personally, I just like having things to look forward to and I’d rather see a delay than have no idea, just so I can plan ahead or be more excited about certain moments in the future?
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Bigmanfan Yeah, I try to play about 2 games a month or so (depending on the games, of course), so if I don’t buy a game in a month it feels noticeable to me, I suppose. I have things to play right now, but I’m at a point where I’m wondering how long I need to stretch out what I’m playing, you know? 2024 and 2025 I’ve bought the fewest games I’ve ever bought, feels like. It’s good for my pockets but bad for my drive to beat a lot of games! Lol
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
@Xansies They feel unique to me, but definitely made by the same team. There’s some style similarities, but the way both games function feels totally different to me.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Bigmanfan this is my “wish list”
August
September
October
16-Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Katamari
31–Mina the Hollower
Winter
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Witchbrook
Unknown
Hades 2
Kirby Air Riders
Metroid Prime 4
Maybe
August
28–Metal Gear Solid Delta
28–Shinobi
September
25–Silent Hill F
30–Final Fantasy Tactics
October
3–Ghost of Yotei
10–Dreams of Another
It’s not that there’s nothing I want. It’s more that I want to have updates on the games I’m waiting on. Something, anything. But yeah August and September are dry and honestly there’s been some dry months earlier in the year. I think I’m just cranky because of that. I’m still feeling jet lagged from years like 2023, which was absolutely incredible maybe?
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Bigmanfan the last maybe 2 years have been rough for announcements for me and I’ve gone long stretches without having much to play. I dunno. The Direct was just so underwhelming to me and basically told me that I’m going to be adding very little to my gaming landscape from now until October, you know? I like to buy 1-3 games a month and I’m down to 1-3 games a quarter now. I know I’m going to have too much to play at the end of the year too, which sort stinks when I’ve had some months where I feel like I’ve barely played games due to an empty release schedule.
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
In my opinion, they’re both 10/10s and totally unique games from one another.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2025
Might grab Shinobi, but seriously this is a weak line-up.
I may grab FF Tactics too, but I dunno. I’m starting to get tired of buying games I’ve already played and purchased in generations past. Tactics is a classic, but I feel sort of tired of purchasing remasters, playing them for a few hours, getting my nostalgia fix, and then moving on.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@Suketoudara I get that, buuuut…. I literally am less excited about Switch 2 after that Direct yesterday, which is the opposite of how I felt about Switch 1 in those early Directs. Even if Prime 4 was far, far delayed, at least there were more games to get excited about. Right now, I… can’t say that I have a release date for anything I will for sure buy on the console. Maybe Katamari, actually. It’s weird though. I just want to have some hype, you know?
I don’t care about ports at all and even the ports were weak in this one. My wife said to me yesterday, “Feels like it’s been forever since a Direct and it still feels that way.”
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Why so cagey about release dates right now?
Also, it’s so weird that 2026 has a basically empty release slate this far into 2025. Where is the hype train?
Re: Kirby Air Riders Has Been Rated For Switch 2
More exciting news than the Direct, amirite?
Seriously, looking forward to seeing more and hopefully that’s soon!
Re: Review: Time Flies (Switch) – An Indie Oddity That Makes Every Second Count
Looks better than most games in the Direct, that’s for sure! And it’s the one game I bought today!
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
@darylb24 I hope there’s another new Direct soon. I had the crazy expectation today that I’d be ready to spend some money after the Direct, but honestly… no… I’ll download the Shinobi demo and wishlist Katamari, even though I can’t say that one blew me away. This year and last have felt like such a gaming drought and I sort of thought we’d see something more interesting for me, personally. I mean, Octopath is fine, but we’re definitely hitting oversaturation point on HD-2D RPGs. It’s just frustrating when we all know there’s maybe half a dozen to a dozen games that are actual draws and they all will get released on top of each other after months of the industry being dry. And where’s the games that actually utilize Switch 2 features like mouse mode?
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
This Direct hit like the Direct that came the day before the other Direct but with less Nintendo presence. This one basically said to me, “Go ahead, buy Ragebound… you aren’t going to be playing anything new for a while on the console.” Seriously, this Direct has to be the most stale, safe, and bland Direct I’ve ever seen.
What are they waiting for? They have Prime 4, Silksong, Hades, etc. It feels like the games are there. There were hints of the games we all want, but then where were they? Where are the hyped games?
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
UFO 50, Hades, and Witchbrook would be instant purchases from me. I’m hoping for preorders to open for Mina the Hollower and Silksong. I’d love for an update on some first party games but I guess I’m hoping for that less now. I want the indies and first parties for Switch 2. I’m not interested in ports of older games as I’d have bought any of those games elsewhere by now. I would love to see something new from Kojima, but I don’t expect that at all.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
Jeez, I hope this isn’t Port City… feel a bit deflated about that one. Hopefully Metroid gets a mention. There goes the Animal Crossing rumors.
Re: Nintendo Schedules Network Maintenance For Thursday
Man, Direct when? I’ve bought half as many games this year as last year and last year was my lowest purchase year in my adult life, which is half my life now. I’m craving the satisfaction of scheduling my game time!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree For Switch 2?
Nah, the base game is good enough. I would upgrade, but I’m not buying the camera accessory. I don’t have friends or family to play online with, so I’ll never be buying the camera. We’re a couch co-op type of group. I am curious about the mouse games, but not enough to shell out $20. My family does like this game though, even if we’ve played the other two Switch Mario Party games more!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
Completed Donkey Kong Bananza last week, but I might watch my son play it. I love the game.
That said, returning to Death Stranding 2 is the next project, which I also absolutely love. I’m just struggling to find time to play the PS5 though and the Switch 2 is much easier to squeeze sessions in at the moment.
Unless I decide to pick up something at random for Switch 2 in the near future (like Ragebound if it reviews in a way that tells me I need to play it, or unless we actually get a Direct soon and there’s some heavy hitters launching sooner than we could’ve guessed) I’ve basically got my gaming slate wiped clean for DS2 for the summer.
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Sells A Bunch, But Can't Beat Mario Kart
Beat the game yesterday and I hope to see the game have lots of success in the future. The game is so good, and I’ll be honest, there’s a certain moment towards the end where I just couldn’t stop smiling. There are moments of pure game design genius in this game that could only come from Nintendo. I can’t believe this game may actually beat DKC2 for being the best DK game… it seems insane for that to be a reality.
Re: 'Mouse Work' Gets Second Trailer, But Can't Release Until Creators Get Switch 2 Dev Kit
I’d buy it day 1. This looks like exactly the goofy stuff I want out of the weirdness of mouse controls.
Re: Prominent YouTuber Doubles Down On Belief That A Nintendo Direct Is Due This Month
@Oldstalk I had the Switch 2 Direct on my calendar. The whole family gathered for it. I don’t know about everyone else, but Nintendo Directs are full family events in my household. I’d love for Nintendo to be more open about them. It’s something to look forward to, you know?
Re: Prominent YouTuber Doubles Down On Belief That A Nintendo Direct Is Due This Month
I hope the Direct just gets announced today, so the rumors can end… and also so we can finally have a Switch 2 release slate for the year!
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
All this arguing in here and I’m just hoping this rating is an indication that a Direct is getting announced this week, even if I’m not double dipping on Shadows.
Re: Acclaimed Puzzler 'Viewfinder' Bends Reality On Switch This Winter
Fantastic game, if you’ve not yet played it. Hope many more people get to enjoy this unique game.