One big misstep imo, was not licensing Kinect to all platforms (Sony & Nintendo) and creating Kinect games across platforms and PC.

Pikmin 4 deluxe? Luigi mansion 3 upgrade?

A tv show?

What were you thinking?

I am still surprised there was no additional upgrades for NS1 games prior to holidays! A second batch, even smaller seemed logical.

1) this was referring to a July Direct.
2.) I am not a zealot, so I expect Nintendo to “inspire” confidence with their Directs.
Do they need to be perfect? No, of course not.
The Direct should be “good” when launching NS2. I am content with their 2025 lineup.
It’s about communication & transparency

I am listening as well. It is unprecedented and I have lots of questions for the organization.

Tonight, will be interesting.

Michael, remember…”tips are not supposed to be taxed!” Lol.

While we all assume Fallon has a ton of talent. We haven’t seen it in years, pre-covid even.

That was his opportunity and it fell flat and hollow.

But more over, look at Carson, Leno or Conan. I don’t think they would have taken that same approach. Makes you wonder about the Tonight Show.

I agree, shorter is better these days.
Average DQ player’s age is in 40’s.

When I see the DQ franchise these days…i think of Charlie Sheen.

Square and DQ give “no F$#*&”, and their games are the better for it. Different art style, and just remakes and spin offs. Most of which are good!

What is your biggest positive and biggest negative of the Direct?

Looks fake. I wonder why we are having all these UAP congressional meetings.

If this was major and real, it would be top story worldwide every day.

I bought it, the gameplay is smooth. It is definately more fun that the last NBA I purchased. NBA 2k19. BUT…

it definately doesn’t feel 60 fps.

Also, just like Madden, the NS2 internal fan sounds like it is going to explode.

You and your team did a good job with coverage. BTW, with the SEO, you all are one of the first search options on Brave w/ “pax west hands on”.

Hey man, i haven’t always been the biggest fan of your coverage. BUT, lately i have very much enjoyed your viewpoint.

I appreciate your honesty and viewpoint towards games in the last few years! Great work.

I consider Mad Men and Better Call Saul on that list.

I will give you a few others that are food for thought.

Americans, Attack on Titan, Curb, Frasier, Justified, The Shield, Twilight Zone, X-files, Simpsons, Succession, and then we go into the
next tier: Yellowstone, ST:DS9, ST: Next Gen

The Nintendo Partner Direct, clearly broke Mr. Grubb.

Don’t worry Grubb, maybe the Tigers will make a splash today at trade deadline and redeem the day.

I know you love Nintendo and that is awesome, you and your team do a good job on your podcast.

But Nintendo “Failed to INSPIRE CONFIDENCE” for current owners of the NS2, prospective owners of NS2, and for investors!

This was the first multi game Direct since NS2 launched, it should have been great

A question we should all be asking is… “Has nintendo lost the ability to create GREAT Nintendo Directs”?

When was the last great one? 2020, 2021?

Have they become lost in their own persona of being aloof?

Nintendo was an embarrassment today. Not due to the announcements themselves. Most were great. But lacked more AAA ports to cement their message. Nintendo continues to “muddy the messaging” with the NS2 by withholding info. Where was the info on Elden Ring, NBA 2k, and FFVIIR?

I think that this incarnation of F4, “feels like” something we all should like because in our mind it should lead directly into Doomsday.

Marvel absolutely needs to nail Doomsday and Secret Wars. And if F4 doesn’t hit or is mid, i think “worry and doubt” will creep into many people’s minds.

Gameshare you say!?