June 11th 2025.
It's no surprise that DLC will eventually make its way to us for Splatoon Raiders. The Wednesday letters page has been buzzing with discussions about UK's video game console preferences. One reader, in particular, is curious about when Splatoon Raiders will be released. If you want to join in on the dialogue, shoot us an email at email. We're always open to hearing your thoughts and opinions.
I recently read your review of Mario Kart World and I couldn't agree more. It seems like most reviews are giving the game an 8 or 9 out of 10, which I think is a fair rating based on my own experience playing it. However, like many others, I can't help but wonder why the open world aspect of the game was underutilized, especially given its vast size. As you mentioned, do we mark the game down for not incorporating this obvious feature, or do we simply accept that it's something different from what we had imagined?
Many of us are assuming that Nintendo will eventually release more DLC, but the big question is when? Will it be this year, next year, or even three years from now? Unfortunately, we have no idea because Nintendo is notoriously secretive. This time, their silence seems to be causing more harm than good, as fans are left to come up with their own theories and speculations. It's a bit ridiculous because if Nintendo had just announced that they would be constantly releasing free content, it would have been a huge selling point for the game.
But now, we're left in the dark about their plans, their reasons for not telling us, and whether the DLC will be paid or not. The core game is fantastic, but the mishandling of the open world aspect is overshadowing its strengths. It's a shame because it's taking attention away from the things that the game got right.
I have no issues with Mario Kart World receiving a 9/10 rating, as it truly is a unique gaming experience. The Knockout Tour is one of the most enjoyable gameplay modes I've come across in years. However, the open world aspect feels like a missed opportunity. It's hard to believe that a company like Nintendo would make such a mistake, so I can't help but think that there must be a reason behind it. What's even more frustrating is that they refuse to tell us what that reason is.
If they wanted to, Nintendo could easily create a roadmap for the game, outlining all the new tracks, characters, and other features that they plan to add in the future. They could even include it as a physical poster in the game's packaging, making it a talking point and a justification for the game's higher price. I just don't understand why they wouldn't do something like that.
I've been playing Wave Race 64 on Nintendo Switch Online and I have to say, it's still one of the best racing games Nintendo has ever made. I would love to see a remaster, with improved graphics and frame rates, but even in its original form, it's still an incredibly fun game to play.
Moving on to a different topic, I find the whole discussion about Call of Duty on the Switch 2 to be quite silly. The first Switch was the only Nintendo console that didn't have the game, and that was simply because it lacked the necessary online infrastructure. Let's be real, no one wants to play Call of Duty on a Nintendo console unless they have no other choice. And if you really care about playing it, chances are you already own another console.
It's clear that Nintendo hasn't made any significant improvements to their online services, so it's understandable why Activision didn't bother releasing it on the first Switch. Now, if they wanted to create a spin-off game that wasn't solely focused on online play, that would make more sense. Or, if they wanted to port over Warzone, that would also be a logical move, considering how popular Fortnite is on the Switch.
A few months ago, I would've said that the chances of an Xbox exclusive on the Switch 2 were high, or at least a game that was more focused on Nintendo's audience, such as Banjo-Kazooie. But now, I'm not so sure. It seems like Activision Blizzard and Bethesda don't have any games that would appeal to Nintendo fans, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in funding any new projects.
In Hong Kong, the Switch 2 with the Mario Kart bundle is priced at around HK$4,000. Most games are priced between HK$300-450, with standalone Mario Kart costing HK$520. Overall, it's not as expensive as I had feared, but I still can't justify buying it just for Mario Kart. If it had launched with a brand new Zelda game, it would be a different story. For now, I'll stick to finishing the Zelda games on my backlog.
It's no surprise that Splatoon was one of the first games to be announced after the Switch 2 launch. And personally, I have no problem with that.
It's no surprise that DLC will be coming to our favorite video games sooner or later. In fact, one reader wrote in to the Wednesday letters page to share their thoughts on UK video game console preferences and the release date for Splatoon Raiders. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at the provided email address.
There are some open questions that we all have when it comes to video game reviews. For example, after reading a review of Mario Kart World and playing the game ourselves, we wonder if the game should be marked down for not utilizing its open world to its full potential. But then again, maybe it's just something different than what we imagined. We all know that Nintendo is known for adding more content through DLC, but the real question is when? Will it be this year, next year, or even three years from now? It's all a mystery at this point and Nintendo's secrecy is not helping. If they had just told us that there would be a constant stream of free content, it would have been a huge draw for players.
But now, we're left in the dark and wondering what Nintendo has planned. Will the DLC be paid-for or free? The core game is fantastic, but the handling of the open world has taken away some of the attention from the things they got right. It's just a strange experience overall.
Speaking of strange experiences, one reader shared their thoughts on Mario Kart World getting a 9/10 rating. While they agree with the score, they can't help but feel confused about the open world aspect of the game. The Knockout Tour mode is incredibly fun, but the open world just feels like a missed opportunity. It's hard to believe that Nintendo, known for their attention to detail, would make such a mistake. There must be a reason for it, but why won't they tell us?
In other news, one reader has been enjoying Wave Race 64 on Nintendo Switch Online and believes it to be one of the best games ever made. They even wish for a remaster, although the game still plays brilliantly in its original form.
Switching gears to the topic of Xbox exclusives on Nintendo Switch, one reader believes that the whole idea of Call of Duty on the Switch 2 is ridiculous. They explain that the first Switch missed out on the game due to its lack of online capabilities, and that's the only reason it wasn't on the console. They also mention that no one really wants to play Call of Duty on a Nintendo console unless they have no other options. As for the possibility of Xbox exclusives on the Switch 2, it's unclear at this point.
Moving on to local pricing, one reader from Hong Kong shares their observations on the pricing of the Switch 2 and games in their area. It's not as much of a price difference as they thought, but they still can't justify getting the console just yet without an all-new Zelda game.
And finally, one reader adds up all the pieces and realizes that Splatoon would be one of the first games to be announced after the Switch 2 launch. And they're perfectly fine with that.
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