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.

More: highlight, Metroid Prime 4, Retro Studios, top

[Let’s Talk] What’s on your 2025 holiday gaming wishlist?

Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

Especially with Thanksgiving in the United States this week along with Black Friday, we’re really getting into the holiday spirit. Before you know it, we’ll also be seeing major events like Christmas and New Year’s.

Gift giving is always prominent around this time. With that in mind, is there anything on your wishlist as far as gaming goes? If there a specific game you’re hoping to pick up? Or perhaps if you haven’t landed a Nintendo Switch 2, perhaps you’re hoping to be given the system for the holidays? Let us know in the comments.

Highlights from last week’s topic: Kirby Air Riders impressions

More: highlight, top

[Let’s Talk] Kirby Air Riders impressions

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The rollout of notable Switch 2 games continues, and this week Nintendo brought out Kirby Air Riders. About two decades after the original on GameCube, a sequel to the racer has released. This is also the first title we’ve seen from director Masahiro Sakurai since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018.

If you’ve picked up Kirby Air Riders thus far (or played the recent demo), what are your initial thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

More: highlight, top

[Let’s Talk] The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reactions

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

This week, Nintendo hosted a special Direct to air the debut trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A teaser was shown in September, but this was really our first proper look at the film.

Going into it, we did have some idea about what to expect. Since they’re based on the Super Mario Galaxy games, the foundation was there. However, it does look like Illumination has gone in a different direction as other titles are being referenced, including Super Mario Odyssey’s Sand Kingdom.

The other big news was our first look at Rosalina and Bowser Jr. They will be voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie respectively.

So what are your initial thoughts on The Super Mario Bros. Movie? Let us know in the comments below.

More: highlight, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, top

[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – November 2025

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

A new month started up today. Now that we’re in November, we want to know what you’ve been playing.

There have been a ton of new releases over the last couple of weeks alone with Persona 3 Reload, Once Upon a Katamari, PowerWash Simulator 2, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and Tales of Xillia Remastered. Have you been playing these games or something else? No matter the case, let us know in the comments.

More: highlight, top

[Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Kirby Air Riders?

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments

In about a month, Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting one of its big holiday games in Kirby Air Riders. This week, director Masahiro Sakurai returned for a second Direct in which we were treated to a presentation that was about an hour long.

Even though this wasn’t the first Direct for the game, there was a massive amount here. Sakurai delved into various modes, features, options, and more. We even heard about things like additional amiibo and an online demo event. A helpful recap detailing everything shown can be found here.

Following this week’s Direct, are you sold on Kirby Air Riders? Do you plan on picking it up next month? Let us know in the comments.

More: Bandai Namco, highlight, Kirby Air Riders, top

[Let’s Talk] Do you use Nintendo Today?

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile | 0 comments

Earlier in the year, Nintendo Today was announced and released. This is Nintendo’s own app intended to keep fans in the know about various happenings with the company. More recently, some pretty important news has even be shared there before it’s delivered elsewhere. We’ve seen things like Nintendo Directs announced there first, and this week, that’s where the “Close to You” videos debuted.

Nintendo is clearly trying to do what it can to incentivize fans to check out the Nintendo Today app. In fact, the second “Close to You” video has still yet to appear on Nintendo’s own YouTube channels (though we did upload it here). Still, it seems like there hasn’t been a whole lot of interest in the app.

So what are your thoughts on Nintendo Today? Have you downloaded it / used it at all? Let us know in the comments.

More: highlight, Nintendo Today, top

[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2025

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing.

Did you get your hands on the just-released Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2? How about other new games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.

More: highlight, top

[Let’s Talk] Which game should get a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next?

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments

If you were wondering what Nintendo would replace its Wii U-Switch ports with on Switch 2, it looks like we have the answer with Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. We’ve seen a smattering of these over the past few months and it looks like things are continuing into 2026. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest Nintendo Switch 2 Edition following a recent Nintendo Direct reveal.

Nintendo Switch 2 Editions are a way to bring back games we saw during the Switch generation. Some emphasize technical upgrades while others focus more on new content.

For titles that have yet to receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, what are you hoping to see in the future? Let us know in the comments.

More: highlight, top

[Let’s Talk] How are you feeling about Metroid Prime 4?

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is in a somewhat strange position. After the game was announced years ago, the hype has been building over time. Depending on who you talk to though, that hype has been deflating since the proper reveal in June 2024. A couple of other trailers have been released since then, but the game hasn’t seen its true standout moment so far.

The latest Metroid Prime 4 trailer debuted during a Nintendo Direct last week. That revealed the existence of motorcycle gameplay and some sort of open area in a desert. We’ve seen the game a few times now, but there’s still time to showcase it further before the December launch.

Based on what we’ve seen from Metroid Prime 4, how are you feeling about it so far? Do you plan on picking it up at the end of the year? Let us know in the comments.