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Available May 1st

Anybody else 'round here securing a pre-order?

I snagged one from the meme stock store earlier today and JUST got the confirmation email so I think I'm good (fingers crossed I don't get a cancelled order email later lmao)

The kingdom of Renais lies shattered by a sudden invasion! Use cunning strategy to guide the royal heirs Eirika and Ephraim on their twin quest to rebuild Renais. Take advantage of your strengths and exploit your enemy's weaknesses, but be careful: if a soldier perishes on the battlefield, they're gone forever!

In a world of dragons and magic, you must always be ready for battle. Take advantage of the terrain and the weapon in your hand, and attack enemies either from afar using magic or up close with your sword. Each weapon has its own strength and weakness, so choose wisely when attacking your opponent, because you don't want to be caught off guard.

Build the perfect army. Do you want a pegasus rider or a wyvern rider? An assassin or a rogue? Upgrade your troops to different classes, each with their own skills and weapons, and save the land from the forces of darkness!

New Switch 2 Ad featuring Paul Rudd, referencing the 1991 SNES ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYhGL5y4DPQ

I've been recently thinking about a bunch of titles that didn't see the light of day in the Nintendo Switch yet. These include mostly classics that are not retro, nor bleeding edge, but I'm sure would make a great comeback in the Switch, if given the chance.

• Call of Duty

Microsoft did commit to bringing Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms after their acquisition of Activision, so chances are decent that something will finally land. But whether it's a new entry or a remaster of classics like World at War or Modern Warfare 2 (the OG, not the reboot), that's still up in the air. Those two in particular would be perfect for handheld sessions or docked TV multiplayer.

• Konami Classics

Konami's relationship with Nintendo goes way back, yet they've been weirdly absent on the Switch, outside of collections like Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Contra. But no Gradius V, no ReBirth series ports, no 3D Castlevania. I'd be very interested in a Switch version of Castlevania: Lament of Innocence and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, both previously released for the PS2.

• "Ultra" versions of Street Fighter Alpha and Darkstalkers

Ultra Street Fighter II was a pleasant surprise when the Switch launched: it's wild Capcom didn't continue that trend. An "Ultra Street Fighter Alpha" with extra characters and sharp sprite work would be a dream come true. Imagine Alpha 2 Gold as the base! Darkstalkers is also criminally underused, and the Switch would be perfect for an upgraded version.

• More Resident Evil, not "Cloud" versions

Cloud versions = ticking time bombs. Even if they look good, they break the promise of physical/ownership longevity. What we really need are ports like Resident Evil 2 Remake, RE3, or even RE7 that are actually optimized for Switch 1 and/or Switch 2, even if it means graphical downgrades. The Switch already handles RE4, RE5, RE6, Revelations 1 & 2, and Zero just fine, so it's not far-fetched.

• Mario 3D All-Stars

Mario 3D All-Stars being pulled from digital shelves felt very anti-Nintendo, even though it's 100% Nintendo behavior. They created fake scarcity, then made it vanish.

I could keep going on forever, as I'd be also keen on seeing some other classics such as Namco's Soul Calibur and Tekken titles coming to the Switch. But I think I made my point already and I can only hope these big studios would eventually realize they're missing some big opportunities there.

Witness the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals never seen before on a Nintendo system via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant color and clarity. Discover reimagined Joy-Con™ 2 controllers that snap to the system with magnetic connectors and can each be used as a mouse in compatible games. From compatible Nintendo Switch games to Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!

Konami has finally listened to our prayers: https://www.dekudeals.com/items/gradius-origins

As happy as I am to see this finally coming, I'd still love to see Gradius V being ported to the Switch.

Best Buy

• Preorder April 24th, 12am ET
• https://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/nintendo/pcmcat1742407305710.c

Target

• Preorder April 24th, 12am ET
• https://www.target.com/c/nintendo-switch-video-games/-/N-4hny0

GameStop

• Preorders In-store when stores open on April 24th
• Preorders Online at 11am April 24th.
• Midnight releases in all stores June 5th, 12am EST / June 4th, 9pm PST.
• Ganestop also offering a transfer and trade program to upgrade to switch 2 without losing data
• https://www.gamestop.com/consoles-hardware/nintendo-switch/consoles/products/nintendo-switch-2/424543.html

Walmart

• Preorder April 24th 12am ET
• https://www.walmart.com/shop/switch2?povid=Nintendo_ETS_VideoGames_Shop_Chip_ShopAll

If anyone wants to hunt down links and times for other stores in regions that were also affected by delayed preorders (like Canada), please comment them below and I'll update the post.

Just 'cause it was too ridiculous-looking to be real, except it is real. FT tanks were surprisingly small.

Finished Chapter 4 of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The main story is very interesting, very excited to see how the story develops.

Now doing the affinity missions. All the ones I meet requirement and recommended level for. I would have been much further but I got stuck on a quest, umm... Repair something, Lin's affinity quest. It required White cosemite or something, and I had no FN that was generating it, so took me a while to get all 5 of those. I am still not sure which probes to place where, currently I am going with the stats of FN, if production is high, I go with mineral, and if revenue is high, go with research, but pretty much every FN in primodia has lower revenue stat than production one.

Also not too sure about AMs, I have been investing miriam in it, since I never have enough items to develop any new equipment. And since equipment changes soon enough I am not sure if it's worth spending on upgrading them. So keep investing so that I don't hit the limit (which I have increased twice by using Storage probes. Any suggestions?

And can I sell all the low level stuff I have? Or is it useful somewhere? Always think about looking it up then forget.

Oh, and I love the sound tracks! Someone poke Nintendo to add all Xenoblade tracks in their Nintendo Music app.

Started Dragon Age: The Veilguard last weekend, and just didn't feel like playing it. Chances are I may delete it if I feel the same this weekend.

So, downloaded TOEM and finished that. Got the Platinum and completed the free DLC too. A very nice, cozy game. You go from level to level helping different people by taking pictures or doing some small tasks. Each level is small and divide in diaorama-ish looking screens. (I am not great at explaining things, am I?)

Art style is monochrome-ish, but very clean. Music and sound effects are also very nice.

Highly recommended for cozy game fans.

Well, that's about me, what about all of you? What have you been playing and/or plan to play?

U.S. Prices in parentheses reflect April 2nd, announce day pricing on accessories. Most have received a minimum $5 increase (with the dock receiving a $10 increase).

•Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99

•Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99

•Mario Kart World - $79.99

•Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99

•Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99 ($79.99)

•Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99 ($89.99)

•Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99 ($34.99)

•Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99

•Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99 ($19.99)

•Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99 ($49.99)

•Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99 ($109.99)

•Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99 ($34.99)

•Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99 ($79.99)

•Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99 ($29.99)

•Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

PSA there's a big sale on the eshop until April 27. Quite a few first-party titles with a 33% discount and others with bigger discounts. I picked up Portal 1 & 2 for about £3, it really is good.

I also discovered https://www.dekudeals.com/ recently - it tracks prices over time so you can see how good the current discount is and physical/digital from different retailers.

Street Fighter 6 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5!  

Enjoy an evolved experience that anyone can easily dive into, anywhere, with anyone!

Exclusive Modes for Nintendo Switch 2:  

Local Wireless Match supports "One on One" with legendary fighters and "Avatar Match" with avatars leveled up in World Tour. Enjoy brand new party modes using the Joy-Con 2, such as "Gyro Battle" and "Calorie Contest." The Joy-Con supports all three control types: Classic, Modern, and Dynamic. It also supports Tabletop Mode, so you can enjoy battles with friends and family on the go. Three types of amiibo figures and 22 types of amiibo cards that are compatible with the game are also available.

Start your battle journey with a bang with the "Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition" which includes the additional characters and stages from Years 1 & 2!

Standard Edition is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2!

Destroy the eye. Your time has finally come to return to the grid and overcome all obstacles in your path. Your psychedelic adventure awaits in I, Robot, out now.

Hit the open road alongside Mario and friends with this livestreamed Mario Kart World Direct, lasting roughly 15 minutes and featuring an in-depth look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game.

Update: Edited to link straight to the 16:51 video.

What about Switch 2 and original Switch controller? Do I need new version for Switch2

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/36200222