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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 923: RFN World: Podcast Boys IV (The Sequel to RFN World II)

« Last post by Lemonade on April 23, 2025, 08:06:20 PM »

I think I would have hated this game, but it was interesting to hear about.

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TalkBack / Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Announced for Switch 2

« Last post by Caterkiller on April 22, 2025, 01:47:19 PM »

I saw someone playing this and DK's movement options look so fun! The trailer didn't really convey exactly what I saw recently at one of the Nintendo events. Maybe because most of the shots showed DK smashing and bashing but I saw other footage of DK running, jumping and climbing in long strides along with his smashing abilities. It looks so good!

There are other classic characters here too. Cranky and Rambi are confirmed. Naughty's are referenced as fossils and I believe Professor Chops as well. Not to mention the Crocoid skeletons look straight up like DK64 Kremlings in skeletal form. There is a lot of neat little nods that point to even more classic characters appearing including Expresso and K Rool and I just can't wait!

Man I hope Diddy and Dixie can be apart of this gameplay! Dixie is generally viewed as having more raw strength than Diddy because of that amazing hair so I could see this gameplay justified with her in it. Diddy might be a little harder to justify but he's always been strong but just not as strong! Ripping smaller chunks from walls and maybe takes a few more hits to smash things might be all that's needed. 

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General Gaming / Re: 5th Annual NWR Four on Four

« Last post by M.K.Ultra on April 20, 2025, 01:17:32 PM »

I finally wrapped up with Stray on PS5 yesterday. I played the game a while back casually but wanted to go back and get all the remaining trophies. This actually led to playing it almost three more times. I did my first replay to get all the memories, badges, etc. This made me really appreciate all the secrets and details in the game. The developers did such a good job and showing emotion through the feline protagonist and the robots.

The last trophy to get was to speedrun the game, specifically, less than 2 hours. Now, you can save the game, but you cannot copy saves or revert back to past saves so this can be a little tricky. To handle this I would play a couple chapters as a rehearsal, then replay them immediately in another save spot for the faster run. I am glad I did as my rehearsal run came in just over two hours and my proper speedrun was 1:34. This marks my 12th platinum trophy and second game for the month. I have made good progress on the next game but it might still be close this month to getting all four. Just think, next year I can play one game on Switch and another on Switch 2!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch 2

« Last post by Kairon on April 20, 2025, 04:08:55 AM »

Now we do know about a Switch 2 upgrade for Mario Party so I would not expect that the first year, but maybe the second. Also, with the new Donkey Kong being a 3D platformer, a new 3D Mario might also be further away.

So do you think we will get new entries in these games on Switch 2 anytime soon?
Any other series you are expecting to be returning?

My brother will be trying to get a pre order at launch, but he told me that his actual killer apps will be Splatoon and Animal Crossing, so in truth he won't be too bothered if he misses out.

I'm a little surprised Splatoon 4 isn't available inSwitch 2's first calendar year, it was available pretty early for the Switch 1 and was a great push for online play and a bit more of a core-gamer/e-sport vibe. In comparison the Switch 2 is left feeling a little bit more clean-fun-generic without it.

As for Animal Crossing that hit in Switch 1 calendar year 4, but I feel like they'd totally want it earlier than that for Switch 2. I wouldn't fault Nintendo for trying to get their evergreens like Animal Crossing out in 2026, it would be a huge title to use to entice people to upgrade to Switch 2.

Smash Bros. is an open question. Like Splatoon it's another franchise that will bring in a more traditional/core gamer crowd. But it takes a LOT of effort to develop, so honestly I wonder if it's going to be a longer wait this time... especially with Sakurai focused on Kirby Air Riders instead. I'm happy for Sakurai and Air Riders, but this makes me a little more glass half empty on Smash...

Mario Party has definitely been coming in at a pretty high frequency towards the end of the Switch 2's life... I don't see it coming in 2026, that'd be exhausting after just upgrading Jamboree. But maybe 2027? But Mario Party is still so useful for an expanded audience, it'll be hard to resist getting it in play. Though at Switch 2 prices, it might have more effect after the launch frenzy and maybe if prices can find a way of stinging less so more casual fans can feel safe to upgrade...

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch 2

« Last post by M.K.Ultra on April 19, 2025, 02:11:31 PM »

I know that only a few first part games have been announced but I feel like there are quite a few that we are all assuming will be released. Here are some of the series where I am expecting a new game for Switch 2 in the next year or two:

• Splatoon
• Animal Crossing
• Fire Emblem
• 3D Mario
• Yoshi
• Mario Sports
• Mario Party
• Xenoblade
• Mario Maker
• Smash Bros.

Now we do know about a Switch 2 upgrade for Mario Party so I would not expect that the first year, but maybe the second. Also, with the new Donkey Kong being a 3D platformer, a new 3D Mario might also be further away.

So do you think we will get new entries in these games on Switch 2 anytime soon?
Any other series you are expecting to be returning?

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TalkBack / Re: Switch 2 Preorders To Open April 24 With System Prices Remaining As Announced

« Last post by M.K.Ultra on April 19, 2025, 02:02:23 PM »

What places are even doing preorders?

That depends on your region. In the US I am seeing pre-order information for Best Buy.

While they do mention picking up the pre-orders at 12:01 AM on 6/5/25, there is no time of day specifics for 4/24.

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TalkBack / Re: Switch 2 Preorders To Open April 24 With System Prices Remaining As Announced

« Last post by NicklausSimonis on April 19, 2025, 09:53:13 AM »

What places are even doing preorders?

A bit difficult to determine for me.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Will you be willing to buy Virtual Game Cards, or would go all digital instead?

« Last post by lolmonade on April 19, 2025, 09:28:25 AM »

I'm sincerely considering mostly digital for Switch 2.  In middle age I have less patience for storage & things filling up my home.  The Switch 2 itself probably won't have that big a footprint, but that coupled with the rest of my gaming pile is kind of an eyesore.  Maybe it'll make me less prone to impulse buying full price games if I know there's no return policy.

I'm fortunate enough to have a library that stocks games too, so that'd be a supplementary resource for me.

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TalkBack / Re: Switch 2 Preorders To Open April 24 With System Prices Remaining As Announced

« Last post by Nemo on April 18, 2025, 11:43:24 PM »

What places are even doing preorders?

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TalkBack / Re: Switch 2 Preorders To Open April 24 With System Prices Remaining As Announced

« Last post by TurdFurgy on April 18, 2025, 02:08:09 PM »

Glad the price didn't increase. I'm not excited for the Switch 2 so I have no idea what is compelling me to preorder one, but that's my plan. Maybe I'm just a fanboy after all?  In general I think we've been paying decent prices for games for a long while now and even me being the frugal sun of a gun I am I don't think the price increase is exactly unfair.