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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Downloads - July 17, 2025
« Last post by M.K.Ultra on Today at 02:22:02 PM »I am just seeing the game titled as "Shadow Labyrinth". Is "Pac-Man: Shadow Labyrinth" correct?
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 933: Scatman Kong
« Last post by UncleBob on Yesterday at 09:45:53 PM »I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth, but...
Like, have you seen the news lately? Been outside?
I'm confused and scared.
What about?
Like, have you seen the news lately? Been outside?
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 933: Scatman Kong
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 933: Scatman Kong
« Last post by pokepal148 on July 13, 2025, 07:35:13 PM »I'm confused and scared.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Radio Trivia: Podcast Edition - List of Games Used
« Last post by TheYoungerPlumber on July 12, 2025, 04:31:44 PM »Updated to be current through Episode 190.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 190: Draw!
« Last post by TheYoungerPlumber on July 12, 2025, 04:29:39 PM »Games featured in this episode:
Mario Kart World (SW2)
Hitman World of Assassination -- Signature Edition (SW2)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelations (DS)
Street Fighter 6 (SW2)
Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii)
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Mario Kart World (SW2)
Hitman World of Assassination -- Signature Edition (SW2)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelations (DS)
Street Fighter 6 (SW2)
Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii)
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Do You Think We’ll Ever Get Another 2D Zelda on Switch?
« Last post by Caterkiller on July 10, 2025, 10:11:18 PM »You can bet we’ll get another 2D Zelda. Starring Zelda or Link or both, doesn’t matter. I’m sure they are profitable enough to continue.
Mario, DK, Zelda, Metroid and Kirby will carry on with 2D and 3D titles. Yoshi and Wario need to get in on that.
Mario, DK, Zelda, Metroid and Kirby will carry on with 2D and 3D titles. Yoshi and Wario need to get in on that.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch 2
« Last post by M.K.Ultra on July 10, 2025, 02:00:59 PM »
The only Switch 2 game I currently have is Mario Kart World. I don't want to write a big, long thing (yet?) so I'll only say that it's mostly fun albeit sometimes frustrating, and I appreciate Nintendo at least trying to break up the formula and introduce something new to the series. The intermission races are kind of corny. And there are tons of instances in which the game doesn't respect the player's time (notably when retrying or the lack of that option in Grand Prix/Knockout Tour). Getting Mario Kart'd in first place is still a thing.
A "Restart" option would be most welcome in those modes. I get having to start from the first race again, but repicking the same driver, kart, cup, and difficulty gets tiresome.
I have sort of changed my strategy in this game since 8 deluxe. There I just went for first place and tried to get as much of a lead as I could. The usual blue shell wouldn't stop me from first. I found that wasn't working so I have been staying in second place and then taking the lead when the inevitable blue shell takes out an NPC. Seems to be working (better) so far.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch 2
« Last post by Adrock on July 08, 2025, 12:23:23 PM »I am wondering how folks are using and enjoying their Switch 2?
Switch 2 has been great so far. It's Better, Newer Switch® which is both exactly what it should be and exactly what I wanted. Sometimes a concept simply works really, really well, and there's no reason to futz around with it. This is the first time since what, Game Boy Advance that Nintendo didn't try to completely reinvent the wheel. Even Nintendo 3DS, prioritized the top screen so we saw fewer games do cool things the dual screen setup.
The refinements in Switch 2 hardware make sense. A second USB-C port, magnetic Joy Con 2, rubber pads on the back, mesh grating on the fan vent, and sturdier kickstand are welcome additions. Even though the integrated Ethernet port in the Dock was on the OLED model is appreciated because it wasn't outside of the realm of possibility for Nintendo to take it out.
The Pro Controller 2 is arguably my favorite modern controller. It features more refinements to an already excellent controller: lighter, better finish (notably no gloss), raised Start/Select buttons, bigger face buttons, more ergonomic prongs, headphone jack (!), and improved analog sticks. The right analog stick is actually shorter than the left one which makes sense positionally. Also, the sticks are thinner and don't touch the "wall" of the shell. This supposedly prevents wear and tear including stick drift since plastic isn't rubbing up against plastics. We'll see if this ends up being a better solution than Hall Effect or TMR. I don't know if I'll ever use GL/GR; it's nice to know the option is there. Otherwise, the only things missing from the Pro Controller 2 are the analog triggers and digital click (it's never coming back) and to a lesser extent, the speaker from the Wii Remote.
I read that the screen has ghosting especially in 2D games. I haven't tested this, and I normally do not play in Handheld Mode. A $450 console having such an obvious flaw seems more clickbait than anything. However, I don't want to handwave away other people's concerns just because they don't affect me. This may be more YMMV.
The only Switch 2 game I currently have is Mario Kart World. I don't want to write a big, long thing (yet?) so I'll only say that it's mostly fun albeit sometimes frustrating, and I appreciate Nintendo at least trying to break up the formula and introduce something new to the series. The intermission races are kind of corny. And there are tons of instances in which the game doesn't respect the player's time (notably when retrying or the lack of that option in Grand Prix/Knockout Tour). Getting Mario Kart'd in first place is still a thing.
Micro SD cards are still prohibitively expensive. I'll try to coast until at least 512 GB is available. Also, I'm mildly concerned about the Joy Con 2 connector. I feel like the male end should be on the controller since it seems more likely to break. Then again, I'm not a hardware engineer.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Do You Think We’ll Ever Get Another 2D Zelda on Switch?
« Last post by Adrock on July 08, 2025, 11:25:45 AM »On Switch 1? No.
On Switch 2? Yes.
The frame rate issues in both Link's Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom on Switch 1 make it harder to justify. Grezzo could have optimized more. It's easier to brute force through performance on the more powerful Switch 2.
On Switch 2? Yes.
The frame rate issues in both Link's Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom on Switch 1 make it harder to justify. Grezzo could have optimized more. It's easier to brute force through performance on the more powerful Switch 2.
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