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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by Adrock on September 10, 2025, 06:09:27 PM »

I like these Nintendo Directs, but I’m not buying any of those games on release day. Still nice to see new games.

For this holiday season, I’m kind of just hoping for a sale of both Breath of the Rain and Tears of the Kingdom so I can take advantage of the improved Switch 2 performance.

I need multiple games that I can't get on the Switch 1 and a price cut for both the system and games in my country would help a lot too.

For first party Nintendo games, usually like 20% on eShop then whatever you can get at other stores for physical games. The console price isn’t dropping though. After eight and a half years, Nintendo Switch 1 is still rocking its launch price which is wild.

PS5 just got another price hike so I’m probably out on that. Help me, Valve Fremont. You’re my only hope.

EDIT: LOL, I spelled “Fremont” wrong. 🤦‍♀️

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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by Ian Sane on September 10, 2025, 02:40:06 PM »

@IANSANE - You don’t want to try Donkey Kong? Or have you yet? It’s such a good game and while I don’t know your tastes any longer I think you would absolutely love it. Phooey on that 8.5! That game is a solid 9.99999999 all the way around! And I don’t just say this as Donkey Kong nutcase, it is really a great game!

It looks like a great game but getting a Switch 2 and a copy of the game would cost me $730 CAD.  With the Switch 1 still getting lots of support and the Switch 2 lineup being pretty thin I can't justify that price.  I need multiple games that I can't get on the Switch 1 and a price cut for both the system and games in my country would help a lot too.  I might need a stronger Canadian dollar to get the second part.

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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by Caterkiller on September 10, 2025, 02:08:54 PM »

I've found myself in an interesting position since Bananza was announced. I've been waiting so many years for a 3D DK follow up, it has been my number 1 wish since the last days of Space World, E3 and since Directs began. Ridley in Smash was another one of my Jr High wishes finally come true.

So with that said, I just find myself not caring quite as much when Directs get announced. Don't get me wrong, I'm there minute one during every stream but I am coasting on fulfilled dreams right now.

I could go for some Bananza Downloadable Kongtent. But the game is still so fresh I really could wait a good while for that.

I suppose my biggest wishes now are Dixie Kong in Smash, Sonic getting its act together, Star Fox getting its act together, F-Zero, 3rd person Metroid and 3D Yoshi.

I know im going to love Zelda, Prime and Mario. Can't wait to see them but they've never felt like straight up winning the lottery when they come around.

Anyone else find themselves in an odd state of contentment?

@IANSANE - You don’t want to try Donkey Kong? Or have you yet? It’s such a good game and while I don’t know your tastes any longer I think you would absolutely love it. Phooey on that 8.5! That game is a solid 9.99999999 all the way around! And I don’t just say this as Donkey Kong nutcase, it is really a great game!

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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by Ian Sane on September 10, 2025, 11:56:38 AM »

If we don't get a release date for Metroid Prime 4 this time I'm going to... well I guess I won't not buy the game because my whole reason for caring is from wanting to play it.  And I'm not going to stop buying Switch 1 games.  I could refuse to buy a Switch 2 but I'm sort of already doing that, not really out of a principle but just a lack of justification for the price tag.

Okay, so there is really nothing I'm willing to do to Nintendo.  But I'll be very mad and will badmouth them on the internet, uh, so there!

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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by M.K.Ultra on September 10, 2025, 10:27:55 AM »

So the rumours were true 
I would like a release date for Metroid Prime 4 as that is my next Switch 2 game as of now.
I would also be stoked to hear about a new Fire Emblem.

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TalkBack / Re: Next Nintendo Direct To Air September 12

« Last post by broodwars on September 10, 2025, 08:58:32 AM »

You have to imagine this is Prime 4's last chance to be a 2025 game.

As for anything else they could show, I don't care about Pokemon anymore and I'm somewhat ambivalent about the usual faces that could show up here. Switch 2 is my Switch 1 machine with better performance so far.

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TalkBack / Re: Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview

« Last post by riskman64 on September 08, 2025, 04:03:31 AM »

Did they add unmove to the battle system? In all seriousness, that is the sole issue I care about regarding if I get it or not. If they added it, day one buy. If they didn't add it, I won't even touch it.

From what I remember of the demo, there was an option to undo your movement, but wait for our final review for confirmation of this. I'll make sure it's mentioned in our coverage.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 941: Consider Deleting the Last Five Minutes

« Last post by Crimm on September 07, 2025, 08:38:01 PM »

I didn't realize that was the same team. I loved Magicka.

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TalkBack / Re: Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview

« Last post by Darth Asterix on September 07, 2025, 02:14:11 AM »

Did they add unmove to the battle system? In all seriousness, that is the sole issue I care about regarding if I get it or not. If they added it, day one buy. If they didn't add it, I won't even touch it.

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General Gaming / Re: Backlaugust 2025 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

« Last post by broodwars on September 05, 2025, 06:17:47 PM »

As Mop it up mentioned that is a wrap on Backlaugust 2025. I am happy to report we surpassed last years total and ended up with a decent list of 30 games removed from our backlogs. That's about one game per day!

Congrats to broodwars for taking the lead spot with an impressive 8 games!

Thanks. Think I might leave next year to someone else. I usually play lengthy RPGs, but as I'd just finished one (Metaphor Refantazio) I was looking to clear out a bunch of shorter games. Had a lot of family stuff come up this month. Still, made a lot of progress on my personal goal to hit 400 Platinums by the end of the year. Currently at 397 thanks to this month, so with 4 months left to go I can afford to take my time and play some longer games again. Plus, you know...Xenoblade 2 still lurks in the shadows (up to Chapter 6, btw).