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This week in my weekly Nintendo newsletter - my reaction to Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2!
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5 Takeaways from Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2
My takes on Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, and more!
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April 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This week in my weekly Nintendo newsletter - my reaction to Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2!
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April 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Insane that these games came out one day apart.
February 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Insane that these games came out one day apart.
I am thinking these Zygarde cores will be hidden all across the city for us to find
Sort of like Korok seeds
Sort of like Korok seeds
February 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I am thinking these Zygarde cores will be hidden all across the city for us to find
Sort of like Korok seeds
Sort of like Korok seeds
One more sleep until the Pokémon Day Presents…
I can’t wait until Mr. Utsunomiya comes on screen to share details about upcoming titles in the Pokemon video game series.
At the very least we’ll get a Legends Z-A trailer and release timing!
I can’t wait until Mr. Utsunomiya comes on screen to share details about upcoming titles in the Pokemon video game series.
At the very least we’ll get a Legends Z-A trailer and release timing!
February 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
One more sleep until the Pokémon Day Presents…
I can’t wait until Mr. Utsunomiya comes on screen to share details about upcoming titles in the Pokemon video game series.
At the very least we’ll get a Legends Z-A trailer and release timing!
I can’t wait until Mr. Utsunomiya comes on screen to share details about upcoming titles in the Pokemon video game series.
At the very least we’ll get a Legends Z-A trailer and release timing!
Pokemon Day Presents big predictions:
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer. Release date revealed November 14, 2025
- Presentation ends with Gen 10 reveal. Concept art & game logos only (similar to Sun & Moon reveal). Release holiday 2026 for "Nintendo Switch systems."
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer. Release date revealed November 14, 2025
- Presentation ends with Gen 10 reveal. Concept art & game logos only (similar to Sun & Moon reveal). Release holiday 2026 for "Nintendo Switch systems."
February 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Pokemon Day Presents big predictions:
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer. Release date revealed November 14, 2025
- Presentation ends with Gen 10 reveal. Concept art & game logos only (similar to Sun & Moon reveal). Release holiday 2026 for "Nintendo Switch systems."
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer. Release date revealed November 14, 2025
- Presentation ends with Gen 10 reveal. Concept art & game logos only (similar to Sun & Moon reveal). Release holiday 2026 for "Nintendo Switch systems."
We didn't get many new platformers this generation.
BUT the ones we did get have been superb!
BUT the ones we did get have been superb!
February 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We didn't get many new platformers this generation.
BUT the ones we did get have been superb!
BUT the ones we did get have been superb!
The best shopkeep in video games…
February 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The best shopkeep in video games…
It’s the 32nd anniversary of the Star Fox franchise!
Star Fox was a “technical showcase” for the SNES– one of its few games with 3D graphics.
Maybe to help show off the graphical power of Switch 2, Nintendo will revive Star Fox!
Star Fox was a “technical showcase” for the SNES– one of its few games with 3D graphics.
Maybe to help show off the graphical power of Switch 2, Nintendo will revive Star Fox!
February 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s the 32nd anniversary of the Star Fox franchise!
Star Fox was a “technical showcase” for the SNES– one of its few games with 3D graphics.
Maybe to help show off the graphical power of Switch 2, Nintendo will revive Star Fox!
Star Fox was a “technical showcase” for the SNES– one of its few games with 3D graphics.
Maybe to help show off the graphical power of Switch 2, Nintendo will revive Star Fox!
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition releases in one month!
I’m excited to play this again and see how new content is weaved in.
I am not sure how much any new X story will relate back to greater Xeno, but I’ll take anything Takahashi is willing to give!
I’m excited to play this again and see how new content is weaved in.
I am not sure how much any new X story will relate back to greater Xeno, but I’ll take anything Takahashi is willing to give!
February 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition releases in one month!
I’m excited to play this again and see how new content is weaved in.
I am not sure how much any new X story will relate back to greater Xeno, but I’ll take anything Takahashi is willing to give!
I’m excited to play this again and see how new content is weaved in.
I am not sure how much any new X story will relate back to greater Xeno, but I’ll take anything Takahashi is willing to give!
My new Pikmin type:
Slime Pikmin
Characteristics:
• Gelatinous body helps them slide through pipes, grates, etc. (Think Gooigi - Luigi’s Mansion 3)
• Can be thrown through lattice gates
• Covers enemies in slimy film, slowing their movement speed and aggression
Slime Pikmin
Characteristics:
• Gelatinous body helps them slide through pipes, grates, etc. (Think Gooigi - Luigi’s Mansion 3)
• Can be thrown through lattice gates
• Covers enemies in slimy film, slowing their movement speed and aggression
February 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My new Pikmin type:
Slime Pikmin
Characteristics:
• Gelatinous body helps them slide through pipes, grates, etc. (Think Gooigi - Luigi’s Mansion 3)
• Can be thrown through lattice gates
• Covers enemies in slimy film, slowing their movement speed and aggression
Slime Pikmin
Characteristics:
• Gelatinous body helps them slide through pipes, grates, etc. (Think Gooigi - Luigi’s Mansion 3)
• Can be thrown through lattice gates
• Covers enemies in slimy film, slowing their movement speed and aggression
The hypest possible announcements for Pokemon Day 2025:
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer
- Any Generation 1-3 Game Boy games coming to Switch/NSO
- Switch 2 Generation 10 name reveal & starters
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer
- Any Generation 1-3 Game Boy games coming to Switch/NSO
- Switch 2 Generation 10 name reveal & starters
February 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The hypest possible announcements for Pokemon Day 2025:
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer
- Any Generation 1-3 Game Boy games coming to Switch/NSO
- Switch 2 Generation 10 name reveal & starters
- Legends: Z-A gameplay trailer
- Any Generation 1-3 Game Boy games coming to Switch/NSO
- Switch 2 Generation 10 name reveal & starters
If Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is going to be a Switch 1 game only, our next trailer MIGHT come before the April Switch 2 Direct.
It could drop on social media any day now…
BUT if we don’t see it until April - good chance it could be an early Switch 2 or even cross-gen title!
It could drop on social media any day now…
BUT if we don’t see it until April - good chance it could be an early Switch 2 or even cross-gen title!
February 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is going to be a Switch 1 game only, our next trailer MIGHT come before the April Switch 2 Direct.
It could drop on social media any day now…
BUT if we don’t see it until April - good chance it could be an early Switch 2 or even cross-gen title!
It could drop on social media any day now…
BUT if we don’t see it until April - good chance it could be an early Switch 2 or even cross-gen title!
This generation, I’ve made it a point to play a few indie games each year.
This wouldn’t have happened without the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo eShop.
They are so easy to download, the price is usually good, and there are some amazing experiences to be had!
This wouldn’t have happened without the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo eShop.
They are so easy to download, the price is usually good, and there are some amazing experiences to be had!
February 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This generation, I’ve made it a point to play a few indie games each year.
This wouldn’t have happened without the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo eShop.
They are so easy to download, the price is usually good, and there are some amazing experiences to be had!
This wouldn’t have happened without the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo eShop.
They are so easy to download, the price is usually good, and there are some amazing experiences to be had!
In 2010, Junichi Masuda revealed this silhouette of a brand new Pokemon on the TV show Pokemon Sunday.
At the time, I remember fan artwork trying to predict what Zoroark would eventually look like. This was one of the first bits of Pokemon news I followed closely online.
At the time, I remember fan artwork trying to predict what Zoroark would eventually look like. This was one of the first bits of Pokemon news I followed closely online.
February 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In 2010, Junichi Masuda revealed this silhouette of a brand new Pokemon on the TV show Pokemon Sunday.
At the time, I remember fan artwork trying to predict what Zoroark would eventually look like. This was one of the first bits of Pokemon news I followed closely online.
At the time, I remember fan artwork trying to predict what Zoroark would eventually look like. This was one of the first bits of Pokemon news I followed closely online.
There are still a lot of questions left about the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience.
What games will be playable? Will there be any exclusive gifts to attendees? Will pre-orders for the console be open at this point?
Time will tell…
For now, next stop is the April 2nd Direct!
What games will be playable? Will there be any exclusive gifts to attendees? Will pre-orders for the console be open at this point?
Time will tell…
For now, next stop is the April 2nd Direct!
February 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
There are still a lot of questions left about the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience.
What games will be playable? Will there be any exclusive gifts to attendees? Will pre-orders for the console be open at this point?
Time will tell…
For now, next stop is the April 2nd Direct!
What games will be playable? Will there be any exclusive gifts to attendees? Will pre-orders for the console be open at this point?
Time will tell…
For now, next stop is the April 2nd Direct!
The most underrated game of the generation?
I’ll go first:
I’ll go first:
February 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The most underrated game of the generation?
I’ll go first:
I’ll go first:
Wario Land 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in a few days!
This series went on to inspire countless other games after it.
I hope Nintendo returns to it in a big way with a fully-3D Wario Land 5!
This series went on to inspire countless other games after it.
I hope Nintendo returns to it in a big way with a fully-3D Wario Land 5!
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wario Land 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in a few days!
This series went on to inspire countless other games after it.
I hope Nintendo returns to it in a big way with a fully-3D Wario Land 5!
This series went on to inspire countless other games after it.
I hope Nintendo returns to it in a big way with a fully-3D Wario Land 5!
Today, 37 years ago, Dragon Quest III released in Japan for the Famicom system.
Just a few months ago, Square Enix gave us a beautiful H2-2D Remake.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out this year.
The franchise is thriving and old-school Dragon Quest fans are loving it!
Just a few months ago, Square Enix gave us a beautiful H2-2D Remake.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out this year.
The franchise is thriving and old-school Dragon Quest fans are loving it!
February 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, 37 years ago, Dragon Quest III released in Japan for the Famicom system.
Just a few months ago, Square Enix gave us a beautiful H2-2D Remake.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out this year.
The franchise is thriving and old-school Dragon Quest fans are loving it!
Just a few months ago, Square Enix gave us a beautiful H2-2D Remake.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out this year.
The franchise is thriving and old-school Dragon Quest fans are loving it!
The latest Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer recreates several iconic shots from one of the Wii U game’s original trailers.
Monolith Soft really knows how to please its older fans.
Monolith Soft really knows how to please its older fans.
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The latest Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer recreates several iconic shots from one of the Wii U game’s original trailers.
Monolith Soft really knows how to please its older fans.
Monolith Soft really knows how to please its older fans.
I still think a release of classic Game Boy and GBA Pokemon games on NSO is a possibility for this Pokemon Day…
It would be an extremely hype reveal, and since we know for sure that NSO accounts will transfer over to Switch 2, I don’t see why it couldn’t happen.
It would be an extremely hype reveal, and since we know for sure that NSO accounts will transfer over to Switch 2, I don’t see why it couldn’t happen.
February 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I still think a release of classic Game Boy and GBA Pokemon games on NSO is a possibility for this Pokemon Day…
It would be an extremely hype reveal, and since we know for sure that NSO accounts will transfer over to Switch 2, I don’t see why it couldn’t happen.
It would be an extremely hype reveal, and since we know for sure that NSO accounts will transfer over to Switch 2, I don’t see why it couldn’t happen.
Mario Kart 9 would be a great Switch 2 launch title BUT..
Nintendo consoles typically launch alongside a single-player focused experience (e.g. Super Mario 64, Twilight Princess, BOTW).
To me, 3D Mario seems more likely.
Nintendo consoles typically launch alongside a single-player focused experience (e.g. Super Mario 64, Twilight Princess, BOTW).
To me, 3D Mario seems more likely.
February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mario Kart 9 would be a great Switch 2 launch title BUT..
Nintendo consoles typically launch alongside a single-player focused experience (e.g. Super Mario 64, Twilight Princess, BOTW).
To me, 3D Mario seems more likely.
Nintendo consoles typically launch alongside a single-player focused experience (e.g. Super Mario 64, Twilight Princess, BOTW).
To me, 3D Mario seems more likely.
Fire Emblem Awakening appreciation post.
It’s often touted as the game that “saved” the series.
This was the first Fire Emblem game I owned. So, I can thank it for getting me into the series.
I guess I’m one of many who can say this!
It’s often touted as the game that “saved” the series.
This was the first Fire Emblem game I owned. So, I can thank it for getting me into the series.
I guess I’m one of many who can say this!
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fire Emblem Awakening appreciation post.
It’s often touted as the game that “saved” the series.
This was the first Fire Emblem game I owned. So, I can thank it for getting me into the series.
I guess I’m one of many who can say this!
It’s often touted as the game that “saved” the series.
This was the first Fire Emblem game I owned. So, I can thank it for getting me into the series.
I guess I’m one of many who can say this!
Poochy & Yoshi’s Wooly World released for Nintendo 3DS 8 years ago.
Wooly World is one of the final remaining Wii U ports, and this is definitely one I could see coming over to Switch 1 (or even Switch 2) this year!
Wooly World is one of the final remaining Wii U ports, and this is definitely one I could see coming over to Switch 1 (or even Switch 2) this year!
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Poochy & Yoshi’s Wooly World released for Nintendo 3DS 8 years ago.
Wooly World is one of the final remaining Wii U ports, and this is definitely one I could see coming over to Switch 1 (or even Switch 2) this year!
Wooly World is one of the final remaining Wii U ports, and this is definitely one I could see coming over to Switch 1 (or even Switch 2) this year!
It’s really great to see a brand new Mario Kart game.
Sometimes I forget this– since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still feels so great to play, but we’ve essentially been playing the same one since 2014!
Sometimes I forget this– since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still feels so great to play, but we’ve essentially been playing the same one since 2014!
January 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It’s really great to see a brand new Mario Kart game.
Sometimes I forget this– since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still feels so great to play, but we’ve essentially been playing the same one since 2014!
Sometimes I forget this– since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still feels so great to play, but we’ve essentially been playing the same one since 2014!