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Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics is hereNintendo issues DMCA takedown on more Switch emulators https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-issues-dmca-takedown-on-more-switch-emulators-but-at-least-one-is-fighting-back/Bloomberg reports PS6 launch could be pushed back and Switch 2 price could increase due to memory shortageHideki Sato, the designer of Sega hardware, dies at age 77 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideki-sato-designer-of-segas-consoles-dies-age-75/Longtime Castlevania and Bloodstained creative force Shutaro Ida dies at age 52 https://x.com/ArtplayEN/status/2023213425707647237Koji Igarashi’s personal statement https://x.com/KojiIGA/status/2023210325970129391Kristen Bell cast as Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/ Questions from Discord: Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest VII ReimaginedGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Darwins Paradox demo, Shovel Knight, ReanimalBrett M: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:“What's Your Favorite?” Pokémon commercial airs at the Super Bowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O4ymaZ41QMario Tennis Fever debuts at 77 on Metacritic https://www.metacritic.com/game/mario-tennis-fever/PlayStation State of Play reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0e5YEXtZu0Full games list: https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-state-of-play-february-2026-everything-announced Questions from Discord: Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Slitterhead (finished), Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Super Bomberman CollectionGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo) Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ym9SCKFpc / https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260205421305/en/Latest-Nintendo-Direct-Partner-Showcase-Features-New-and-Classic-Titles-Coming-to-Nintendo-Switch-2-and-Nintendo-SwitchTomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches April 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPgNintendo Q3 financial results highlights https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_3e.pdfSwitch is bestselling Nintendo hardware ever at 155.37M, Switch 2 at 17.37MMetroid Prime 4 did sell 1M units https://bsky.app/profile/stephentotilo.bsky.social/post/3me2qye4yks2sOverwatch 2 drops ‘2’ as year-long narrative arc begins with 10 new heroes; coming to Switch 2 this spring https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/overwatch-2-drops-2-as-year-long-narrative-arc-begins-with-10-new-heroes-coming-to-switch-2-this-springHorizon Hunters Gathering revealed as co-op action game for PS5 & PC https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/05/announcing-horizon-hunters-gathering-guerrillas-new-co-op-action-game/PS5 shipments top 92.2 million https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/ps5-shipments-top-92-2-millionBaldur's Gate TV series in the works at HBO with Craig Mazin helming https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/ Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (finished), SlitterheadGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo) Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct tomorrowWe are on Nintendo Direct watch next weekVirtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches February 17, and unreleased games are on the way! https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/27/video-virtual-boy-nintendo-classics-launches-17th-february/The Disney Afternoon Collection launches on Switch/Switch 2 on February 26 with 2 new games: Goof Troop and Bonkers https://x.com/Wario64/status/2016608900573696448Highguard launches to a mixed reception https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/Dispatch on Switch & Switch 2 is censored but John refused to be swindled! Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyGreg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets major free update for Switch & Switch 2 https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/21/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-gets-major-free-update-for-switch-switch-2/Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition launches March 26, features revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVB3hZoOF0ASMBW Talking Flower is up for preorder for $34.99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR4W3e-_3zsSwitch 2 finished December with 4.4M units sold in the US, double the install base of Switch 1 in that time https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mczduu7kxc2bVeteran Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe, known for Metroid and Paper Mario, reportedly confirms retirement https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/veteran-nintendo-producer-kensuke-tanabe-known-for-metroid-and-paper-mario-reportedly-confirms-retirement/Ex-Nintendo of America Boss Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro https://www.ign.com/articles/ex-nintendo-of-america-boss-doug-bowser-joins-hasbro-owner-of-dungeons-dragons-and-magic-the-gatheringNew Nintendo of America president introduces herself at New York Game Awards https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/19/new-nintendo-of-america-president-introduces-herself-at-new-york-game-awards/Pokémon is coming to Universal Studios globally https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pokemon-universal-theme-parks-japan-1236481477/Ubisoft has canceled 6 games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-has-cancelled-6-games-including-the-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake/Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 reaction https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/ Questions from Discord: jtlawbass: What is a game character’s accessory or item of clothing you’d like to have? I would like either Master Chief’s armor or the Buster Sword from FFVII (Feel free to include weapons like I did since I was having a brain fart on the word “weapon” and said accessories instead. Side effect of not having any sugar for 2 weeks)Brydude: Do you guys think Cory in the House will dethrone Expedition 33 for number 1 on Metacritic?campfire_knight: What is/are your guilty game(s)?  For me, the definition of a guilty pleasure game is more about, "Man, i really ought to play something else that is either more new or is of higher quality than this thing.  However, i just can't stop myself from playing this game every now and again."The game that probably best fits this category for me is FF10-2.  There are better JRPGs in terms of gameplay mechanic loops, story, and sidequests.  But I have yet to find another JRPG that is centered around a bunch of magical girls kicking butt Charlie's Angel style the way FF10-2 does!!  Also, WHO THE HECK IS LENNE??🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World Brett M: The Outer World 2 (beat), Dragon Age The Veilguard

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Lego Pokémon sets revealed: Starter trio costs $649.99! https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/pokemonNintendo’s share price has dropped 33% in the last five months in Japan https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendos-share-price-has-dropped-33-in-the-last-five-months-in-japan/Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches physically on Switch 2 on March 26 https://x.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/2010868437237842055High On Life 2 coming to Switch 2 on April 20 https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/high-on-life-2-coming-to-switch-2-on-april-20The Disney Afternoon Collection gets ESRB rating for Switch, Switch 2 https://www.esrb.org/ratings/41099/the-disney-afternoon-collection/Meta has closed several studios, including ‘Splosion Man studio Twisted Pixel and Asgard Wrath’s Sanzaru Games https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/meta-has-closed-several-studios-including-splosion-man-studio-twisted-pixel-and-asgard-wraths-sanzaru-games/Camouflaj hit with layoffs but not shut down https://bsky.app/profile/zackzwiezen.com/post/3mcg5eic5q22h Questions from Discord: X🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World Brett M: The Outer Worlds 2

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Making Metroid Prime 4 was originally a request from Nintendo of America; when Retro Studios took over its development, they no longer had the structure to make a MP game and had to rebuild https://nintendoeverything.com/metroid-prime-4-developer-interview-origins-challenges/Its open-world hub was a concession to old pleas from fans for an open-world Metroid that it became too late to change course on later as people’s attitudes towards open-world games changed https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-discusses-its-approach-to-metroid-prime-4-and-why-it-isnt-open-world/Pikmin 3 Deluxe rated for Switch 2 in Europe https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/pikmin-3-deluxe-rated-for-switch-2-in-europeJez Corden: First Call of Duty Switch version "is nearly done and launching in a few months" https://x.com/JezCorden/status/2003171421879460027NateTheHate: The Switch 2 “devkit delivery situation has largely been resolved” (in other words, it looks like devs getting a Switch 2 devkit isn’t a problem anymore) https://mynintendonews.com/2025/12/29/natethehate-nintendo-switch-2-dev-kit-availability-has-largely-been-resolved/ Questions from Discord: Joe: What are your biggest disappointments of the year? For me it honestly might be the Switch 2. I just think outside of Donkey Kong the first-party titles aren't the best so far. Plus, the high price of the system, charging $80 for a Mario Kart with less content than the previous title, key cards, etc. Also, Microsoft, fuck ‘em.Campfire_knight: Here's a fun question: What is your annual game(s) that you replay? For me, I probably replay Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Dark Souls 3 the most of any of the games I own. They are just so near and dear to my heart.🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Mortal Kombat Legacy KollectionGreg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed WorldBrett M: The Outer Worlds 2

Analyzing Every Game We Beat This Year! Brett on Brett Special!

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle has ended production https://x.com/gamestop/status/2002874071525228771ININ Games confirms, then backtracks on Nintendo offering new Switch 2 game card sizes https://x.com/ININ_Games/status/2002062795857174721Super Mario Bros. any% world record broken AGAIN, 9 frames off from perfection, by averge11 https://x.com/averge11/status/2001594860428574773But maybe “perfection” will change? https://x.com/HappyLeeHL/status/2001773285227532385Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/video-game-developer-vince-zampella-crash-call-of-duty/3819576/007 First Light delayed to May 27, 2026 https://x.com/007GameIOI/status/2003511022141817016Final Fantasy IX anime seemingly back in production at a new French studio with a 2028 release target https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19263-final-fantasy-ix-anime-production-reportedly-resumed-2028-release-ff9 Questions from Discord: RaxonXVI: What's the game/s you're looking forward to the most in 2026? For me, it’s Resident Evil Requiem and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Ghost of Yotei (finished 🙁)Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L:  Super Mario Galaxy 1 (beat), Super Mario Galaxy 2Brett M: Fable 3 (finished) Tomb Raider (finished) Routine (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:The Game Awards 2025 reactions: Ace Combat 8, Bradley the Badger, Control Resonant, Divinity, Gang of Dragon, Highguard, Mega Man: Dual Override, No Law, Order of the Sinking Star, FOTOR, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Tomb Raider: Catalyst & Legacy of Atlantis, Total War: Warhammer 40K, Pragmata, Street Fighter movieSmaller-capacity Switch 2 cards are reportedly in production now https://x.com/SoWhatAboutGame/status/2001202387063894356 https://x.com/Nintendeal/status/2001309529339023380Dispatch coming to Switch 2, Switch on January 29, 2026 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/dispatch-coming-to-switch-2-switch-on-january-29-2026Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo is out on Switch 2 and Xbox Series, running greatNovember 2025 game hardware unit sales were the lowest since 1995, physical software spending also all-time November low https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3ma6y5qpm2s2z https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3ma6t4rn7ul2wLarian is using AI to assist in creating Divinity and the internet is freaking out as usual - original Bloomberg articleSwen’s clarification: https://x.com/LarAtLarian/status/2001011042642505833Exact transcript: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3ma5dqbmgm22o Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Ghost of Yotei (finished 🙁)Greg: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Rocket League Brett L: Dispatch (finished), Mario Galaxy 1Brett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch (finished) Keeper (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Capcom May Finally Try to Make New Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney Games https://www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/capcom-moves-to-revitalize-mega-man-ace.htmlKatsuhiro Harada to leave Bandai Namco after more than 31 years https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/katsuhiro-harada-to-leave-bandai-namco-after-more-than-31-yearsUS Black Friday week hardware sales breakdown: PS5 47%, Switch 2 24%, NEX Playground 14% https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m7du6uaaec2pGame Awards 2025 Predictions: Neverending Disappointment Questions from Discord: Joe: Any game awards predictions? Who will win stuff? Game reveals?Joe: You have infinite resources, but you can only make a kart racer. Which franchise are you using? Also your wife is really good at menu design.Jtlawbass: Do you have any gaming regrets (either IRL or in-game)? Mine are getting rid of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the OG Xbox when I sold it and the console to afford my 360. And in Mass Effect 2 I was romancing Miranda because I loved her on Chuck but sided with Jack in an argument, so she gave me the cold shoulder for the rest of the game. 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Ghost of YoteiGreg: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Rocket League Brett L: Little Nightmares 3 (beat) DispatchBrett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuts to 81 Metacritic score https://www.metacritic.com/game/metroid-prime-4-beyond/Nintendo will purchase Bandai Namco Singapore Studios, rename it Nintendo Singapore Studios https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/251127.htmlMore context for the purchase https://www.gamefile.news/p/nintendo-buys-five-companies-in-five-yearsNew Dead Rising Game Reportedly in Development, Now Set in Hollywood https://mp1st.com/news/new-dead-rising-game-development-set-in-hollywoodEidos Montreal Was Reportedly Working on a Legacy of Kain Reboot Before Embracer Buyout https://insider-gaming.com/legacy-of-kain-reboot-eidos-montreal/“Sonic Universe Event Film” Set for December 22, 2028 https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sonic-spinoff-movie-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-live-action-film-2028-release-dates-1236596459/God of War has a two-season order at Amazon https://deadline.com/2025/12/god-of-war-frederick-eo-toye-production-casting-2-season-order-1236630007/Mina the Hollower needs to be a hit for Yacht Club Games - Bloomberg Link Questions from Discord: Brett L goes to Discord 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (finished), Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsGreg: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Rocket League Brett L: Keeper (finished), Dispatch, Little Nightmares 3Brett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:NSO adds Ninja Gaiden II and Battletoads for NES and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando for Game Boy https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1993484853887566217Far Cry TV Series Set at FX from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/far-cry-tv-series-fx-noah-hawley-rob-mac-1236591190/Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 35 million copies https://x.com/Wario64/status/1993722106253885832Games we’re grateful for, for helping us in life etc.John: FFII/Lunar, Persona 4 Golden, WWF No Mercy (typed this out so I don’t forget lol)Brett:  Uncharted 2/Battlefield 2: Bad Company, Inside/Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding  Will think of more lolGreg: RE2, Street Fighter II, Sonic Adventure, Halo ⅔, Mario Kart Double Dash, GTA 4, Total Carnage, Sunset Riders, TMNT Tutrltes in Time, THPS2   Questions from Discord: Brydude: (1) Do Mario fart? (2) Second question, what is your favorite movie to watch during Thanksgiving? (3) Third question, even though I think we heard it last year: I’m tryna make you guys have questions that can go on for a few minutes: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? (4) One final question: What does the fox say?Joe: Any memorable Black Friday moments? Best deals you've gotten, any fights etc.Jtlawbass: What game has the best/yummiest-looking food? Is there any video game food you would like to learn to cook? Part of me wants to learn to cook the food from Monster Hunter Rise. It looked so good. 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceGreg: Marvel Rivals - Gambit is here, Rocket League, Super Mario World Brett L: Silent Hill f (finished) Keeper, DispatchBrett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:First official Legend of Zelda movie photos released https://x.com/Nintendo/status/1990434772615664067Kirby Air Riders scores 78 on Metacritic, up 17 points from Kirby Air Ride https://www.metacritic.com/game/kirby-air-riders/“I want to live a modest and unassuming life.” Masahiro Sakurai was initially reluctant about approving a manga about his life https://automaton-media.com/en/news/i-want-to-live-a-modest-and-unassuming-life-masahiro-sakurai-was-initially-reluctant-about-approving-a-manga-about-his-life/Nintendo says it didn't intend to stop third-party Switch 2 docks from functioning after recent firmware update https://kotaku.com/nintendo-just-blocked-third-party-switch-2-docks-and-it-sucks-2000644081NateTheHate claims Rockstar has done tests with GTA6 on Switch 2 https://x.com/NateTheHate2/status/1990491837182980193Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition now available for Switch 2, Switch https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/tomb-raider-definitive-edition-now-available-for-switch-2-switchThe Game Awards 2025 nominees announced https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/the-game-awards-2025-nominees-announced  Questions from Discord: Brydude: Might seem like a dumb question but…. How often do you guys think that Tears of the Kingdom was going to be a day-one Switch 2 game until they realized that the Switch 2 was going to come out much later than anticipated?Jtlawbass: May have been asked before but what game, games, or kinds of games do you like to play during the holiday season from October to December (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.)? Being stuck in a climate where I can usually wear shorts and flip flops on Christmas Day, I love playing games like Skyrim where I can run around in snow at least virtually.🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (finished)Greg: Marvel Rivals - Gambit is here, Rocket League, Super Mario World Brett L: Silent Hill f Brett M: Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Batman Arkham City

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqjMaKQskW8METROID MONDAYS https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/metroid-mondays-things-will-go-boom/More Lego Zelda coming in 2026 https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1988267657133687158Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information site launches https://switch-software-compatibility.nintendo.com/en-USPokémon Pokopia launches March 5 as a Game-Key Card https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/pokemon-pokopia-launches-march-5-2026Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension will launch on December 10 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/pokemon-legends-z-a-dlc-mega-dimension-launches-december-10Steam Hardware revealed: Steam Controller, Machine, Frame https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hardwarePS5 shipments top 84.2 million; Ghost of Yotei sales top 3.3 million https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/ps5-shipments-top-84-2-million-ghost-of-yotei-sales-top-3-3-millionTop 10 bestselling PS5 games in US https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m5gqt2co5c23State of Play Japan: 40 minutes of absolutely nothing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJp8K40TSxcGrand Theft Auto VI delayed to November 11, 2026 https://x.com/RockstarGames/status/1986540361011880167 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Greg: SNES - Mystical Ninja, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals Brett L: Silent Hill F Brett M: Watch Dogs 2

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:As of September 30, Switch 2 sold 10.36 million units, Mario Kart World sold 9.57 million units (92% attach rate, fastest-selling Mario Kart ever), Donkey Kong Bananza sold 3.49 million units https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251104_4e.pdf https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251104e.pdfNintendo increases Switch 2 sales forecast by 4M units: predicting 19 million units sold by end of MarchSwitch 1 sales forecast decreases as sales are drying up (sold 910K units this quarter)Key insights from Furukawa’s investor presentation https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251105e.pdf"Moving forward, software development will be centered around Nintendo Switch 2""84% of Nintendo Switch 2 players have transitioned from Nintendo Switch" (see below)"Supply of Nintendo Switch Hardware Will Continue If Enough Demand Persists""We aim to maintain a connection with our consumers throughout the various stages of their lives"“We are continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future.” (see below)Initiatives to strengthen game development include "acquiring development companies to make them subsidiaries" (see below) Nintendo Store app appears out of nowhere, lets you see all your old playtimes through Wii U and 3DS https://x.com/Wario64/status/1985964705312125326 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a new “Survive” trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fN5zFkeA4AAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition and free version 3.0 update revealed https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/animal-crossing-new-horizons-sails-ashore-with-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-and-free-content-update-jan-15/ Nintendo staff reunited to discuss launching NES 40 years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2WDfsiLiRAFull Details Revealed for Dante’s Purgatorio, the Canceled Sequel to EA’s Dante’s Inferno https://www.ign.com/articles/inside-dantes-purgatorio-the-cancelled-sequel-to-eas-dantes-inferno Questions from Discord: Beavis Christ: This is a big one, but that's why we pay you guys the big bucks: What do you think the next console generation will be like? What will the consoles be like? What genres will rise and fall? Or any thoughts you have. (I keep remembering how in either the PS3 or PS4 gen, a bunch of people thought that not only were the end of physical game sales imminent, but so was the end of new consoles, and that if anything there would be essentially newer Pro versions of the same consoles, or add-ons to upgrade your console. Because the Sega 32X did so well I guess lol. So that's kinda what made me think of this)campfire_knight: What region-locked game do you most regret not getting in your part of the world?🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (finished I) Greg: SNES - Mystical Ninja, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals Brett L: Silent Hill F Brett M: Watch Dogs 2

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Breath of the Wild Soundtrack to Release on Vinyl in US, Used to Test Physical Media Appetite Outside Japan https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-soundtrack-vinyl-1236564363/Resident Evil Requiem is getting its own Switch 2 Pro Controller and a Grace amiibo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQODLCylKbMJapan Patent Office rejects one of Nintendo's patent applications related to Palworld dispute https://gamesfray.com/japan-patent-office-rejects-nintendo-application-relevant-to-palworld-dispute-cites-games-like-ark-as-prior-art-after-third-party-submission/Pokemon Legends: Z-A sales top 5.8 million in one week, nearly half of which are on Switch 2 https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/PostImages/pokemon_pressreleases_20251023_2.pdfUS: Pokémon Legends: Z-A had the biggest new physical game launch since Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023 https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m46ottuejc2cAlso debuted at #1 in Europe, but with the smallest mainline Pokémon launch since 2018 https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/pokemon-legends-z-a-captures-no1Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 in 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjbIM0iegYReport: Next Xbox is also a full Windows PC and has free multiplayer https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-ambitious-new-xbox-your-entire-console-library-the-full-power-of-windows-pc-gaming-and-moreLittle Samson coming to PS5, Switch, and PC in 2026 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/little-samson-coming-to-ps5-switch-and-pc-in-2026 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Two Point MuseumGreg: Rivals, Battlefield 6, Rocket League Brett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁(beat)Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn (beat) Sword of the Sea (beat) The Outer Worlds 2, Keeper

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 reveals tons more content and a demo in November https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/kirby-air-riders-details-new-features-modes-and-customization-global-test-ride-demo-announcedMARVEL Cosmic Invasion adds Switch 2 version, launches December 1 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/marvel-cosmic-invasion-adds-switch-2-version-launches-december-1Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits Switch 2 on December 2 for $60 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/assassins-creed-shadows-coming-to-switch-2-on-december-2-fall-roadmap-announcedSystem Shock remake is coming to Switch and Switch 2 with added features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDQvNdwrYqgFallout 4: Anniversary Edition launches November 10, hits Switch 2 in 2026 https://bethesda.net/en/article/N00XVTawnzBBH7HNwv0hN/fallout-4-anniversary-edition-announcedA misinterpreted and partially falsified Shigeru Miyamoto quote brought chaos to the internet https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63038Nintendo silently donated DSi LLs and TV tuners to earthquake victims in 2011 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-silently-donated-dsi-lls-and-tv-tuners-to-earthquake-victims-in-2011-rare-engraved-console-surfaces/Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could get Part 3 DLC or a fourth game entirely if demand is there https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-tgs-2025-qa-no-dlc-rebirth-but-theres-a-chance-for-part-3/Microsoft expects Xbox games to have 30% profit margins, way above industry average - BloombergNext-Gen Xbox Console 'Is Going to Be a Very Premium, Very High-End Curated Experience' https://www.ign.com/articles/after-releasing-a-1000-handheld-microsoft-has-said-its-next-gen-xbox-console-is-going-to-be-a-very-premium-very-high-end-curated-experience Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Slay the Princess (“finished”)Greg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Huge new details have leaked for Pokémon franchise plans for the next five years https://x.com/CentroLeaks/status/1977791170093687087Budgets for various games apparently leaked https://x.com/CentroLeaks/status/1978171422426948087Donkey Kong Bananza has an approximately 50% attach rate on Switch 2 https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/industry-q-a-with-mat-piscatella-ask-your-questions-before-october-10th-ongoing.4065/#post-358147More stats: "For the 3 months ending August, over 40% of current Switch 2 owners also own a PS5, with over 25% also owning an [Xbox Series]" and 51% of Switch 2 owners are maleMercurySteam employees speak out - 10-hour workdays, unclear policies, and a workplace falling apart https://www.resetera.com/threads/mercurysteam-metroid-dread-employees-speak-out-10-hour-workdays-unclear-policies-and-a-workplace-falling-apart.1325818/Niftski takes back the Super Mario Bros. any% world record, now 13 frames off human perfection https://x.com/summoningsalt/status/1976107250579325152 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE IVALICE CHRONICLES (finished), Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceGreg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Nintendo briefly captivates the world with “Close to You” videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsufGY5I8jA https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/nintendo-close-to-you-animated-video-updated-with-pikminSwitch 2 sales are 5% ahead of the record-setting pace of PS4 sales in their first 3 months in the US https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m2op7dqxt226Nintendo issues a statement about generative AI https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1974716195246088220Xbox assures it will continue making first-party consoles after a hot rumor claims otherwise https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelledOriginal rumor: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1ny4tvs/neogaf_xbox_new_hardware_is_up_in_the_air_and_may/Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 5 million copies, will get a major free update with a new playable environment https://www.expedition33.com/post/thank-you-from-sandfall-interactiveStephen Totilo: Ubisoft canceled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year https://www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubisoft-cancelled-a-post-civilDon’t buy that SNES book Questions from Discord: campfire_knight: Thoughts on Doug Bowser retiring? What is y'all's fav memories of him?Joe: With Ghost of Yotei now done, what do you think Sucker Punch is going to work on? Do you want more Ghost games or a new IP? Or even a return to an old IP? campfire_knight: What is the most obscure Nintendo product you have ever tried out? I think mine may be Face Raiders on the 3DS! Nintendo really pushed those AR and gyro controls on the 3DS with this one, didn't they?🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE IVALICE CHRONICLESGreg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: THPS 3+4