[Let’s Talk] Your favorite game of 2025
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
As we wrap up the year that was 2025, we want to take a moment for reflection and hear from you about your favorite game this year.
2025 was pretty massive for Nintendo. Fans had been waiting for a new console, and Nintendo Switch 2 finally delivered on those desires back in June. The system launched with Mario Kart World, but later we saw Donkey Kong Bananza, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Kirby Air Riders. We also can’t forget about the original Nintendo Switch – it received Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 were cross-gen releases. And obviously we’re not even mentioning third-party games, of which there were many.
So what was your favorite game (or games) this year? Let us know in the comments.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – December 2025
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up a couple of weeks ago. Now that we’re in December, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you completed your journey in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond? Are you playing other recent releases like the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, or Octopath Traveler 0? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
5 of the more festive Nintendo games you should revisit over the holidays
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, Switch, Switch 2, Wii U | 0 comments
If you celebrate Christmas, then you already know there’s nothing better than opening a brand-new video game on Christmas Day. Or getting a brand-new video game console in general! This year, a whole new generation of players will receive Nintendo Switch 2 systems as holiday gifts – or maybe some additional games or accessories for those who already have one. For me personally, many of my favorite video game memories are associated with Christmas in some way, and I’m sure the same is true for those of you who have celebrated the holidays in the past as well.
So today, we’re going over some Nintendo games that I associate with the holiday season, and aspects of each one that make them special. As a note, not all of these games are inherently festive, because surprisingly few Nintendo games make specific references to Christmas or the holidays. But if you have any holiday memories with a video game not listed here, feel free to share in the comments down below.
Interview: Aspyr on bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch and future possibilities
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
There’s been a lot going on within the world of Tomb Raider recently, including the arrival of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Ports for both systems were announced and released last month.
To learn more about what went into the launch of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, we spoke with producer manager Jordon Reese from Aspyr. Reese also touched on some other points from us, including the possibility of bringing Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, future Nintendo Switch 2 support, and more.
Here’s our full discussion:
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: December 4, 2025
Developer: Retro Studios
Publisher Nintendo
That I can say that I’ve played and completed Metroid Prime 4: Beyond feels like a small miracle in of itself. As a longtime fan of the series who has spent the past eighteen years waiting hungrily for a proper sequel to to the captivating, genre-bending Metroid Prime trilogy, part of me is simply happy this game exists as a real thing I can play. Those original titles helped define my taste in games over the years that followed, and set a high bar as a stellar example of how to balance a rewarding sense of exploration with smart environmental storytelling and engaging first-person combat. While I didn’t necessarily need Metroid Prime 4 to reinvent the wheel, I was certainly open to it experimenting with some new ideas to push the franchise forward – hopefully, while managing to recapture everything that made the original games so special.
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10 Pokemon who need Mega Evolutions
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mega Evolutions are a hot topic at the moment thanks to Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and we’ve picked out 10 creatures that we feel deserve that form.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC is available now, and it introduced a whole bunch of new Mega Evolutions along with it. If we had to guess, that means we probably won’t be seeing any all-new Mega Evolutions for a very long time, which clearly means it’s as good a time as any to name a few Pokemon who could still one for themselves.
Pokemon like Mawile, Malamar, Delphox, and Diancie all really needed it – they weren’t very strong in their base forms. So for the sake of this list, we’re only picking weaker Pokemon. That means you won’t see any pseudo-legendary Pokemon like Kommo-o or Dragapult on this list – they’re already plenty strong. Do note that this list excludes all of the Pokemon who received new Mega Evolutions in Mega Dimension, so if you’re trying to remain unspoiled on who they are, a few noteworthy exclusions on this list may give you a small clue. Keep that in mind before you start reading!
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[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2025 reactions
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Game Awards 2025 happened this week, which acts as the last major gaming event of the year. While part of the show was indeed about awards, several announcements were made.
If you’re a Nintendo Switch 2 owner, there was actually a good bit of news here. We found out about Mega Man: Dual Override, Orbitals, Pragmata, Phasmophobia, and Out of Words. We also got new looks at Resident Evil Requiem and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Now that The Game Awards are over, what’d you think of the event? What was your favorite announcement? Let us know in the comments.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension review
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: December 9, 2025
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
To differing extents, every new Pokemon release is met with some level of scrutiny. For Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, this scrutiny was completely understandable – the game launched in a buggy, laggy state, and it remains that way on standard Nintendo Switch consoles. Thankfully, Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s launch generally went over much smoother with hardcore Pokemon fans. While it isn’t perfect by any means (check out my review for more info), it’s a solid entry that will no doubt please anyone who enjoyed Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Now, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has received its corresponding DLC pack just two months after launch. And it’s very easy to sum up: if you liked Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s base game, you’ll like the DLC. If you didn’t care much for the base game, Mega Dimension won’t win you over.
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All of Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusives in 2025, ranked
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
All things considered, Nintendo Switch 2 has had a fairly strong start for its first six months on the market. While we’re still missing heavy hitters like new entries in the Animal Crossing and Super Smash Bros. franchises (and they could be years away), we’ve received several high-profile exclusives over the course of the past few months. Now that Kirby Air Riders has been out for a while, we can finally rank them all based on quality. That being said, just about all of Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusives this year are hits, with only a few small exceptions.
As a heads-up, we’re only including fully exclusive games here, which means you won’t see Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or Pokemon Legends: Z-A (since they were developed for the original Nintendo Switch). They’re both great too, though!
[Let’s Talk] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond impressions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This was a pretty huge week in the Nintendo world as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally released following years of anticipation. Now that the game has finally arrived, we want to know how you’re feeling about the game if you’ve started it up.
Many of you likely know about the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond journey. After it was announced in 2017 with a different studio in charge, Nintendo scrapped the entire project and rebooted the game with Retro Studios – the series’ original developer – taking over. That announcement took place at the start of 2019. Years went by, but now fans can finally see how the final product turned out.
So if you’re playing Metroid Prime 4, what are your thoughts so far? Let us know in the comments below.
