Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly
@kiwitalkz.bsky.social
Game Developer Interviewer - Interviewed Over 100 Game Devs - I am particularly known for my Retro Studios/Valve & Bethesda interviews. 13 Million+ views on Youtube
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Final interview of the year out now with Alpha 7. we talk about their mocap work on Witcher IV, Witcher III, working with CD Projekt RED, the game industry in Poland, AI and more….
WATCH⬇️
youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo
WATCH⬇️
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I'm calling it, the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 will include exclusive Metroid content in the same way Skyrim Switch 1 included Zelda BOTW content.
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I'm calling it, the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 will include exclusive Metroid content in the same way Skyrim Switch 1 included Zelda BOTW content.
It's official no Metroid Prime 2 Remastered as Prime 2 is being released on NSO. I'm disappointed but not surprised.
MPR cost a crap ton and barely broke even, personally I cant go back to the graphics of the old games after MPR so I'll skip Prime 2 on NSO and preserve the memories in my mind.
MPR cost a crap ton and barely broke even, personally I cant go back to the graphics of the old games after MPR so I'll skip Prime 2 on NSO and preserve the memories in my mind.
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 AM
It's official no Metroid Prime 2 Remastered as Prime 2 is being released on NSO. I'm disappointed but not surprised.
MPR cost a crap ton and barely broke even, personally I cant go back to the graphics of the old games after MPR so I'll skip Prime 2 on NSO and preserve the memories in my mind.
MPR cost a crap ton and barely broke even, personally I cant go back to the graphics of the old games after MPR so I'll skip Prime 2 on NSO and preserve the memories in my mind.
I think Metroid Prime Remastered Switch 2 Edition with 4K Graphics, 120FPS and mouse controls will be a thing at some point in 2026
(I must stress this is a guess and not intel, otherwise publications will make articles of this tweet.) lol
(I must stress this is a guess and not intel, otherwise publications will make articles of this tweet.) lol
January 23, 2026 at 4:52 AM
I think Metroid Prime Remastered Switch 2 Edition with 4K Graphics, 120FPS and mouse controls will be a thing at some point in 2026
(I must stress this is a guess and not intel, otherwise publications will make articles of this tweet.) lol
(I must stress this is a guess and not intel, otherwise publications will make articles of this tweet.) lol
Crimson Desert is the game to watch out for in 2026.
People would be hugely surprised how much cheaper this game was to make compared to most AAA games of this size and scope, primarily because the dev team are largely based in South Korea and not in the U.S.
People would be hugely surprised how much cheaper this game was to make compared to most AAA games of this size and scope, primarily because the dev team are largely based in South Korea and not in the U.S.
January 19, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Crimson Desert is the game to watch out for in 2026.
People would be hugely surprised how much cheaper this game was to make compared to most AAA games of this size and scope, primarily because the dev team are largely based in South Korea and not in the U.S.
People would be hugely surprised how much cheaper this game was to make compared to most AAA games of this size and scope, primarily because the dev team are largely based in South Korea and not in the U.S.
I swear I have journalist stalkers that follow me around
It's scary how short of a time it takes for a headline to appear with my name in it after saying anything. Last week it was 2D Metroid (which was an innocent reply to someones question) and now this.
A year ago, that never happened.
It's scary how short of a time it takes for a headline to appear with my name in it after saying anything. Last week it was 2D Metroid (which was an innocent reply to someones question) and now this.
A year ago, that never happened.
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I swear I have journalist stalkers that follow me around
It's scary how short of a time it takes for a headline to appear with my name in it after saying anything. Last week it was 2D Metroid (which was an innocent reply to someones question) and now this.
A year ago, that never happened.
It's scary how short of a time it takes for a headline to appear with my name in it after saying anything. Last week it was 2D Metroid (which was an innocent reply to someones question) and now this.
A year ago, that never happened.
My Top 4 most anticipated games of 2026 so far.
There is nothing really from Sony and Nintendo this year so far that I am interested in currently😕
What are yours?
There is nothing really from Sony and Nintendo this year so far that I am interested in currently😕
What are yours?
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
My Top 4 most anticipated games of 2026 so far.
There is nothing really from Sony and Nintendo this year so far that I am interested in currently😕
What are yours?
There is nothing really from Sony and Nintendo this year so far that I am interested in currently😕
What are yours?
It’s my last day in Sydney before I fly back to NZ, so I’ve been a little bit out of the loop on most gaming news for the last 2 weeks, has anything substantial happened???
January 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
It’s my last day in Sydney before I fly back to NZ, so I’ve been a little bit out of the loop on most gaming news for the last 2 weeks, has anything substantial happened???
NateTheHate has said that the dev kit issue for Switch 2 has largely been resolved.
I have been saying for ages now that 2026 will be the year the floodgates open for third party support for Switch 2 including a WTF game
I have been saying for ages now that 2026 will be the year the floodgates open for third party support for Switch 2 including a WTF game
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
NateTheHate has said that the dev kit issue for Switch 2 has largely been resolved.
I have been saying for ages now that 2026 will be the year the floodgates open for third party support for Switch 2 including a WTF game
I have been saying for ages now that 2026 will be the year the floodgates open for third party support for Switch 2 including a WTF game
Final interview of the year out now with Alpha 7. we talk about their mocap work on Witcher IV, Witcher III, working with CD Projekt RED, the game industry in Poland, AI and more….
WATCH⬇️
youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo
WATCH⬇️
youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo
December 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Final interview of the year out now with Alpha 7. we talk about their mocap work on Witcher IV, Witcher III, working with CD Projekt RED, the game industry in Poland, AI and more….
WATCH⬇️
youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo
WATCH⬇️
youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo
My final podcast of the year drops tomorrow with Alpha 7 who are the mocap team responsible for a large number of mocap in games made by CD Projekt RED including the upcoming Witcher IV (which we talk about)
The man on the left Maciej has played Geralt in The Witcher 1-3!!
Tune in tomorrow!!!
The man on the left Maciej has played Geralt in The Witcher 1-3!!
Tune in tomorrow!!!
December 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My final podcast of the year drops tomorrow with Alpha 7 who are the mocap team responsible for a large number of mocap in games made by CD Projekt RED including the upcoming Witcher IV (which we talk about)
The man on the left Maciej has played Geralt in The Witcher 1-3!!
Tune in tomorrow!!!
The man on the left Maciej has played Geralt in The Witcher 1-3!!
Tune in tomorrow!!!
Merry Xmas everyone, enjoy the festive season
December 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Merry Xmas everyone, enjoy the festive season
I was looking to interview Vince next year, very sad news, the video game industry lost an icon, thoughts are with his family🙁
Vince Zampella, Respawn Entertainment co-founder and the head of EA's Battlefield series, has died at age 55. gameinformer.com/2025/12/22/v...
December 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I was looking to interview Vince next year, very sad news, the video game industry lost an icon, thoughts are with his family🙁
Here is the Review of Donkey Kong Bananza I did with former Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freexe devs Kynan Pearson and Ted Anderson
Enjoy!!
WATCH ⬇️
youtu.be/HI3bPfxkNcE
Enjoy!!
WATCH ⬇️
youtu.be/HI3bPfxkNcE
DK Bananza Review With Former Donkey Kong Country Devs!!!
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
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December 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Here is the Review of Donkey Kong Bananza I did with former Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freexe devs Kynan Pearson and Ted Anderson
Enjoy!!
WATCH ⬇️
youtu.be/HI3bPfxkNcE
Enjoy!!
WATCH ⬇️
youtu.be/HI3bPfxkNcE
Heads up Nintendo/Donkey Kong fans!!
My review of Donkey Kong Bananza with two devs who worked on Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freeze drops tomorrow.
They provide some unique insight that most people don’t think about.
My review of Donkey Kong Bananza with two devs who worked on Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freeze drops tomorrow.
They provide some unique insight that most people don’t think about.
December 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Heads up Nintendo/Donkey Kong fans!!
My review of Donkey Kong Bananza with two devs who worked on Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freeze drops tomorrow.
They provide some unique insight that most people don’t think about.
My review of Donkey Kong Bananza with two devs who worked on Donkey Kong Country Returns/Tropical Freeze drops tomorrow.
They provide some unique insight that most people don’t think about.
I'm off on holiday in the next few days so I just wanted to quickly thank all of the amazing guests who have been on the show in 2025, I am only able to do what I do because you spare me your precious time, thank you so much.🙏
(The final two episodes will release over the next 2 weeks.)
(The final two episodes will release over the next 2 weeks.)
December 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I'm off on holiday in the next few days so I just wanted to quickly thank all of the amazing guests who have been on the show in 2025, I am only able to do what I do because you spare me your precious time, thank you so much.🙏
(The final two episodes will release over the next 2 weeks.)
(The final two episodes will release over the next 2 weeks.)
They really should host TGA somewhere else other than L.A. there is something about the game awards that screams of desperation to be accepted by Hollywood.
The thing is the centre of the movie industry is in Hollywood but thats not the case for the game industry, why is it constantly hosted there?
The thing is the centre of the movie industry is in Hollywood but thats not the case for the game industry, why is it constantly hosted there?
December 12, 2025 at 6:09 AM
They really should host TGA somewhere else other than L.A. there is something about the game awards that screams of desperation to be accepted by Hollywood.
The thing is the centre of the movie industry is in Hollywood but thats not the case for the game industry, why is it constantly hosted there?
The thing is the centre of the movie industry is in Hollywood but thats not the case for the game industry, why is it constantly hosted there?
By analyzing data from mobygames you can see how massive the credits list was in Metroid Prime 4 compared to Primes 1-3
123 people worked on Metroid Prime 1 all up, Metroid Prime 4 had well over 1000+ people, wtf thats even more than Starfield. 😲
123 people worked on Metroid Prime 1 all up, Metroid Prime 4 had well over 1000+ people, wtf thats even more than Starfield. 😲
December 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
By analyzing data from mobygames you can see how massive the credits list was in Metroid Prime 4 compared to Primes 1-3
123 people worked on Metroid Prime 1 all up, Metroid Prime 4 had well over 1000+ people, wtf thats even more than Starfield. 😲
123 people worked on Metroid Prime 1 all up, Metroid Prime 4 had well over 1000+ people, wtf thats even more than Starfield. 😲
After doing hundreds of game dev interviews, the next logical step is Japanese developer interviews, which if all goes according to plan will kick off next year sometime.
No one is really doing what I am attempting to do at the scale I want to do it and it needs to be handled delicately.
No one is really doing what I am attempting to do at the scale I want to do it and it needs to be handled delicately.
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
After doing hundreds of game dev interviews, the next logical step is Japanese developer interviews, which if all goes according to plan will kick off next year sometime.
No one is really doing what I am attempting to do at the scale I want to do it and it needs to be handled delicately.
No one is really doing what I am attempting to do at the scale I want to do it and it needs to be handled delicately.
Wow I guess there is a big interest from gamers in game studios work cultures since my two most recent videos were about the studio culture of both Retro and Bethesda and they have done pretty well view wise.
The comments are toxic asf though which isn’t a surprise 😒
The comments are toxic asf though which isn’t a surprise 😒
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Wow I guess there is a big interest from gamers in game studios work cultures since my two most recent videos were about the studio culture of both Retro and Bethesda and they have done pretty well view wise.
The comments are toxic asf though which isn’t a surprise 😒
The comments are toxic asf though which isn’t a surprise 😒
My Ranking Of The Mainline Metroid Games
1. Super Metroid
2. Metroid Prime
3. Metroid Fusion
4. Metroid Dread
5. Metroid Prime 3
6. Metroid Prime 2
7. Zero Mission
8. Samus Returns
.....
9. Other M (absolute crap, you couldn't pay me to play this again.)
I wonder where Metroid Prime 4 will end up
1. Super Metroid
2. Metroid Prime
3. Metroid Fusion
4. Metroid Dread
5. Metroid Prime 3
6. Metroid Prime 2
7. Zero Mission
8. Samus Returns
.....
9. Other M (absolute crap, you couldn't pay me to play this again.)
I wonder where Metroid Prime 4 will end up
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My Ranking Of The Mainline Metroid Games
1. Super Metroid
2. Metroid Prime
3. Metroid Fusion
4. Metroid Dread
5. Metroid Prime 3
6. Metroid Prime 2
7. Zero Mission
8. Samus Returns
.....
9. Other M (absolute crap, you couldn't pay me to play this again.)
I wonder where Metroid Prime 4 will end up
1. Super Metroid
2. Metroid Prime
3. Metroid Fusion
4. Metroid Dread
5. Metroid Prime 3
6. Metroid Prime 2
7. Zero Mission
8. Samus Returns
.....
9. Other M (absolute crap, you couldn't pay me to play this again.)
I wonder where Metroid Prime 4 will end up
My review of DK Bananza with two devs who worked on DKC Returns and Tropical Freeze will be available to Youtube members in the next few days, everyone else will need to wait a few weeks or so.
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My review of DK Bananza with two devs who worked on DKC Returns and Tropical Freeze will be available to Youtube members in the next few days, everyone else will need to wait a few weeks or so.
I have a sneaking suspicion that Metroid Prime 4 is going to have an outright bonkers ending as Nintendo seems to be knocking their final acts out of the park with their games as of late.
Zelda: TOTK, DK Bananza, Metroid Dread are perfect examples.
Zelda: TOTK, DK Bananza, Metroid Dread are perfect examples.
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I have a sneaking suspicion that Metroid Prime 4 is going to have an outright bonkers ending as Nintendo seems to be knocking their final acts out of the park with their games as of late.
Zelda: TOTK, DK Bananza, Metroid Dread are perfect examples.
Zelda: TOTK, DK Bananza, Metroid Dread are perfect examples.
I look forward to playing DOOM: The Dark Ages portably next year.
I would love Samus Aran armour in the Switch 2 version but Nintendo would never allow that lol.
I would love Samus Aran armour in the Switch 2 version but Nintendo would never allow that lol.
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I look forward to playing DOOM: The Dark Ages portably next year.
I would love Samus Aran armour in the Switch 2 version but Nintendo would never allow that lol.
I would love Samus Aran armour in the Switch 2 version but Nintendo would never allow that lol.
For people that are on edge regarding Metroid Prime 4's sales, don't worry!!
Nintendo doesn't just look at sales when it comes to Metroid, part of the IPs purpose is to bring a different demographic into Nintendo's ecosystem.
Here is the producer of Metroid Prime 2 & 3 stating exactly that!
Nintendo doesn't just look at sales when it comes to Metroid, part of the IPs purpose is to bring a different demographic into Nintendo's ecosystem.
Here is the producer of Metroid Prime 2 & 3 stating exactly that!
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
For people that are on edge regarding Metroid Prime 4's sales, don't worry!!
Nintendo doesn't just look at sales when it comes to Metroid, part of the IPs purpose is to bring a different demographic into Nintendo's ecosystem.
Here is the producer of Metroid Prime 2 & 3 stating exactly that!
Nintendo doesn't just look at sales when it comes to Metroid, part of the IPs purpose is to bring a different demographic into Nintendo's ecosystem.
Here is the producer of Metroid Prime 2 & 3 stating exactly that!
It is so trippy seeing my home country as the backdrop for a Zelda movie.
Based on the location, its quite possible that this was shot quite close to where I live. Im guessing either in the Waikato or the Wairarapa region
Based on the location, its quite possible that this was shot quite close to where I live. Im guessing either in the Waikato or the Wairarapa region
I continue to be happy that they seem to be in a place.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It is so trippy seeing my home country as the backdrop for a Zelda movie.
Based on the location, its quite possible that this was shot quite close to where I live. Im guessing either in the Waikato or the Wairarapa region
Based on the location, its quite possible that this was shot quite close to where I live. Im guessing either in the Waikato or the Wairarapa region