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20 Games we can’t wait to play on Switch 2

LLC: "The Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly here, so we are getting ready, and excited, with a look at the top twenty most anticipated Switch 2 games."

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TheDreamCorridor49d ago (Edited 49d ago )

Nintendo is a vile company with the most anti-consumer tactics. I'm never giving Nintendo another penny of my money ever again.

LoLCryBabyGamers49d ago

Good for you? what does that have to do with the article? or you just needed to complain?

anast49d ago

You're complaining about a complaint without talking about the article. You are doing the same.

RedDevils48d ago (Edited 48d ago )

LoLCryBabyGamers is just a cry baby.

Anyway I just hack it instead lol

neutralgamer199249d ago

Haven't given them a single penny since SNES. Their fans defend them like they are a cult and no matter what will buy $80-$90 games and be happy with it

It's ironic that the company with the least powerful console started to charge the most for hardware, software and accessories. It will be very interesting to see how NS2 will perform once the release hype goes down. I don't see many family gamers spending that type of money

Lol

It's mindset like yous who said it's only cosmetics when micro transactions started, it's the same mindset that said no one is forcing you to buy them once those micro transactions started to affect gameplay and now here we are again. If we don't speak up these prices will keep going up and up. But who am I kidding gamers have the weakest backbone anyway

darthv7249d ago

Its a rather simple observation. Just replace X system (you do not care about) with Y system (you do) and then see how people respond.

UnbreakableAlex49d ago

I can proudly say, I've never spend a penny on a micro transaction. Neither will I on the Switch 2. 90€ games my ass.

Profchaos49d ago

I love my ps5 but it's not a good fit for a family system it's why I'll be getting a switch 2

the cost of a switch 2 isn't as bad as you think it is in Australia it's going to be the cheapest console available when Xbox and PlayStation have both raised their prices

It's portable which is huge for families this can not be understated if your going on a roadtrip and looking at 15 hours in the car a switch is invaluable the switch 2 is the next evolution of this.

It has games you can feel comfortable leaving your family playing solo yes PlayStation has great games aimed at kids but the quantity of its kid friendly library is very limited astrobot and crash games are not as prevalent as they used to be sadly and no I don't consider fornite or Roblox kid friendly or anything with guns kid friendly or online play user generated content nothing like that should be.

Multiplayer games that bring the family together are not as prevalent on PlayStation or Xbox there's no real Mario kart, Mario party etc style games they just don't exist

switch right now has extremely robust parental controls which most modern consoles have but there's no bespoke PlayStation parental controls app you can shut the system down set alarms etc

I think the switch 2 will be the perfect system for families more than any other console right now it's not perfect but it has the most to offer content wise in bringing families together.

Ps5conehead48d ago

That’s what is called personal choice if you do not want to spend money on them a cult . Well I went out got a high paying job. Others do it to. So if I are anyone else wants to pay 80 are 99 dollars. Then we will. It is up to each other if they feel there getting value for there money. Like deciding to buy first class over economy. I buy first. It’s more expensive but now being disabled. I feel I get the value of the extra cost. Gaming has always been an expensive hobby. I knew that when I bought my first console. So don’t spend your money if you do not want to. But everyone has a reason they do things. And that dose not mean there in a cult

GhostScholar48d ago

I don’t think Nintendo fans are nearly as in the clouds as Sony fans.

Profchaos48d ago (Edited 48d ago )

@ps5conehead totally agree not everyone lives life minimum wage so what's it to anyone else how you choose to spend your money and gaming has always been expensive look at consoles like the 3d0 with inflation it costs more than the ps5 pro today.

If you want it then you'll save to buy it. What I'm not buying is the people complaining about it were ever going to buy one in the first place there's so many people who are overall just butthurt that the switch wasn't the failure they wanted it to be

Neonridr48d ago

the only cult around N4G is Sony, I'm sorry. It's comical you think otherwise.

neutralgamer199248d ago

Ps5conehead
It's important to recognize how modern gaming has shifted. The Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware operates under a license model, meaning Nintendo ultimately retains control—even if you've purchased the device. This also applies to physical game copies, which increasingly only include download links, reinforcing the idea that you're purchasing a license, not true ownership. Unfortunately, this is becoming the norm in today’s gaming industry.

The analogy often used is “buying a first-class ticket doesn’t affect economy class,” but in gaming, that doesn’t hold. When consumers normalize $90 games by willingly paying those prices, it sets a precedent that affects everyone—especially as publishers gauge how far they can push pricing. This is exactly how microtransactions started: a few people saying “it’s just cosmetic” or “I can afford it,” which snowballed into a revenue model more profitable than actual game sales for many studios.

So yes, while it’s your money and your choice, the broader impact is real. Higher prices and licensed-only content limit consumer rights and give publishers more room to increase costs with little resistance. The ripple effects eventually reach every gamer.

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Profchaos
Just because the Switch 2 sells out at launch doesn't guarantee long-term success. We've seen this before—Xbox One and Series X both had strong launches but struggled once the hype died down. Launch sellouts are often driven by FOMO, not necessarily sustainable demand.

The more telling metric will be long-term sales and retention, especially considering Nintendo's core audience: families. With inflation and rising costs of living, it's unlikely many families will consistently spend $90 per game. Higher prices do have an effect, particularly in a market where parents are budgeting for multiple expenses.

And while some people seem eager to defend price hikes by pointing to launch sales, celebrating a sold-out console doesn’t address the real concern: Nintendo (and others) using that momentum to justify premium pricing going forward. The worry isn’t whether Switch 2 fails—it’s whether this shift leads to a gaming environment where affordability and ownership continue to erode

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Profchaos49d ago

I wonder if that complaint is backwards compatible

YourMommySpoils49d ago

Said the little boy until Switch 2 released.

Neonridr48d ago

you sound like a 12 year old kid stomping their feet.

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Knightofelemia49d ago

Nah I'm good the price for the Switch 2 and its games just not worth it at this point. Maybe when the Switch 2 drops in price I might snag one.

anast49d ago

Those 20 games are going to cost $1,600 or more.

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gamerz49d ago (Edited 49d ago )

It all started that day the intern suggested to increase the price of the Switch 2 instead of cutting the price of the older consoles like had traditionally been done. Everyone laughed except Furukawa, the CEO, who started slow clapping from the head of the table.

Once they saw everyone joined into a thunderous applause. Then suggestions started flying; increase game prices, download codes only, brick the systems remotely! At one point the CFO shouted out uncontrollably as he went into spasms on the floor.

Profchaos49d ago

Has anyone actually read the article.

Or are we all gathered to bi**h and moan about the price most of the internet has moved on and yet here the same people are still carrying on.

badz14949d ago

hahaha so $80 is fine now and people have moved on? Nintendo is so lucky to have sheepish fans with the memory capacity of goldfish

Profchaos49d ago (Edited 49d ago )

The article is about top 20 games to play on switch 2 why are we talking about price

$80 is going to be the new industry standard like it or not I don't but I also don't plan on buying games for that price if you shop around and buy physical you will not pay that

Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will all be charging $80 by the holidays

Ps5conehead48d ago

So keep your wallet closed then others are willing to pay it. No they have people who have the income to buy the 80 dollar games. It’s there money. They can use it the way they see fit.

Neonridr48d ago

wait until Sony and MS charge the same and you can say "just the price of current gen"

badz14948d ago

I'm still salty Sony is charging for online MP, what makes you think I will be ok if they raise their prices? it's bad enough that PS+ prices keep getting up!! Sorry but I will not be cheering and supporting Sony to raise their prices and make $80 a norm. if they do it, then it will be the end of me buying day 1. I can wait, no problem. The good thing is, their games go down in prices reasonably soon most of the time. - UNLIKE NINTENDO!

But it's amazing that you guys choreographically cheering on Nintendo's absurd new pricing while at the same time deflecting it by saying that Sony will follow suit too, almost like praying that it will happen so Nintendo will not be blamed or ridiculed for this decision. bravo! Nintendo really appreciates your pom pom moves! keep cheering!

MS is already following this disgusting step from their latest announcement, despite trying their best making physical media redundant. their games will be $80 soon and guess who's not gonna be there paying $80? THIS GUY, ME!

Profchaos47d ago (Edited 47d ago )

@neonridr it's the cult of Sony effect if Sony does it then we will blame someone's else.

Sony literally just raised the price of a 5 year old console to well above launch price but because it hasn't hit the US yet everyone's here complaining about Nintendo and Xbox it's inevitable.

I got an email that Sony now wants $214 AUD per year for deluxe (top tier no streaming)

High pricing sucks industry wide raising prices is not a reactionary thing regardless of what Nintendo was going to do with the switch 2 price Xbox was always going to raise the price and so was Sony.

Xbox has announced $80 games now and they are shipping then not on disc doom is already going out early to pre order holders but it can't be played until the date crosses because you own nothing

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gold_drake48d ago

i should not have to shop around to get a cheaper price tho.

so i get that people are pissed.

Profchaos48d ago (Edited 48d ago )

But the same holds true for RRPs of $60 or $70 if you shop around you might get that 60 dollar game for 50 as an example.

I'm always going to spend 20 minutes searching for the cheapest price before buying a game for full RRP

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Death Stranding 2 Beats Mario Kart World in UK Games Sales Charts

Tamagotchi Plaza debuts in a very low position while Death Stranding 2 soars in the UK games sales charts.

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CrimsonWing697h ago

Damn, that’s actually saying a lot.

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Michiel19891h ago

that its outselling a game on a 3 week old console

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-Foxtrot7h ago

"“launch sales were ~66% lower than Death Stranding 1"

Maybe he'll put this franchise to rest now and do something new (which I know he is thankfully)

Not to hate if you enjoy these games but they weren’t for everyone and it puzzles me that he did a sequel rather than doing Physint next or even an actual P.T like game.

I just feel he's trying to make Death Stranding a thing, like as big as Metal Gear Solid and it's just not going to happen.

Flewid6386h ago

I'm about half way thru the first game and its definitely an acquired taste.

Cacabunga6h ago

Clearly not for everyone. I never tried it and it tells me absolutely nothing

P_Bomb5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

“Maybe he'll put this franchise to rest now and do something new”

He is making new things, so I don’t see what the problem is. Game reviewed better than the first. It has its fans and served its purpose.

At its core, it’s just not a very commercial game. Takes work, which might turn off casuals.

andy855h ago

Probably not, the sales won't be much lower than the first game. And its a critical success

neutralgamer19924h ago

Fox

It's selling well digitally you can't compare it to sales of ps4 game because even back than digital wasn't the be all end all like it is today now. With GTA6 delayed DS2 is the game to beat for GOTY

Fishy Fingers3h ago(Edited 3h ago)

Split fiction and Clair Obscure already have it beat in critic scores.

So does Forza Horizon PS5 :/

I4622h ago

Geoff Keighley basically sucks off Kojima and Sony - so yes, it’ll probably be GOTY even though Expedition 33 is better

andy852h ago

Cant really compare those. Ones the best RPG since baldurs gate 3. Ones the next game from a game of the year studio and ones the best racing game on Xbox. To score 90 is still very, very good

Eonjay2h ago

This is the UK physical charts. This doesn't count digital at all which are the bulk of the sales and a much larger share than they would have been 6 years ago. For example, its the number one game on PSN.

I think he would be happy with your reaction. Remember, he stated that his goal was not to make a hit game loved by everyone. He would have been happy with 4/10 people liking it.

He is making what he wants to make... not what will be the biggest smash hit. He has stated this on MANY, MANY occations. And I think this is okay. I would rather people chase what they want to make as opposed to making money.

However, if you poke your head over on PSN... it looks like its selling just fine.

About the sequel, he ALREADY stated that even though he has a script for a potential DS3, it is not his intention to make another one directly.

andy852h ago

Literally this. And its massively improved over the first part. And its not sold badly at all

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Flewid6386h ago

Exclusive vs Exclusive and a Mario game lost? There is still hope for humanity.

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Lightning774h ago

If they released at the same time Im pretty sure Mario would still take number one.

Ganif5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

At least get the statement right, physical sales were down 66%, not total.

https://xcancel.com/Chris_D...

Obviously, digital is bigger part of the landscape than it was on PS4.

Digitally on the PlayStation store it is and has been the best selling retail game since prior to release, and still is today.

Also, the digital edition came with early access.

P_Bomb5h ago

My friends and I bought it digital. Truth be told, I haven’t bought a disc in years. Is what it is.

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I4624h ago

lol trying to downplay a 66% sales drop 💀

jznrpg40m ago

Oo hiding from the Xbox is dead article

I46240m ago(Edited 39m ago)

It’s dead but they just announced a new console days ago

It’s schrodingers console 😂😂

It’s been dead what.. 6 times now?

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Fortnite just made the Battle Royale mode more difficult

Getting a victory in Fortnite Battle Royale is more more challenging after the recent change.

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Here's how Mario Kart World could improve Free Roam mode

NE: "We go over some improvements Nintendo could implement to greatly improve Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode."

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Nerdmaster1h ago

I agree with every point. A list of completed P-switches and whatnot is desperately needed. I thought P-switches would be a good alternative to DS's missions, but not when you have no way of keeping track of them. Roaming aimlessly hoping you find something is not fun. Or giving no way of leaving a challenge that seems to difficult for you right now and having the option to easily go back to it once you feel more comfortable with the controls and the game mechanics.

For reasons to roam, I would suggest that, for every X amount of P-switches or ? block panels or peach coins, you would unlock a random character or kart. Although I usually dislike gachas, I think this would improve the open world.