July 24th 2025.
What is the secret to the success of the Nintendo Switch 2? Many are amazed at how well it has done, breaking sales records in the US and Japan. And yet, its lineup of games is not particularly strong. While games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have received good reviews, they haven't exactly set the world on fire. So why is the Switch 2 selling so well?
Some say it's because of the console's unique concept, the hybrid design that was already proven successful with the Switch 1. Others believe it's due to the trust and loyalty that Nintendo has earned from its previous console and games. Despite their lack of announcements so far, people are still buying the Switch 2 with the belief that it will deliver in the future, based on the success of its predecessor. As long as Nintendo continues to innovate and not rest on their laurels, this trust will likely continue. We eagerly await the next Nintendo Direct to see what they have in store for us.
On a different note, I want to thank you for the Amiga top 20 list. While I may have a few games I would personally add or remove, it's a good representation of the best games on the system. What struck me the most was the fact that almost all of the games on the list were British. It's funny how we don't really think about it, but many of the games we played in our youth were either British or ports of Japanese arcade games. Nowadays, it seems like everything in the gaming industry is American, with very few British games to be found. It's a shame, but perhaps with the rise of games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we may see more diversity in the future.
Speaking of old games, I was excited to see the Last Ninja collection Kickstarter. As a fan of the series, I've been waiting for an updated or new game for decades. While this collection may not be exactly what we were hoping for, it does give us hope that a new Last Ninja game may someday see the light of day. With the time, effort, and money required to make a game these days, it may take the support of a wealthy individual or company to make it happen. But for now, I'll settle for the demo and continue to hope for the best.
On the topic of disappointments, I have a feeling that the next Nintendo Direct may not live up to our expectations. With so much to cover, including new Mario Kart World content, Hyrule Warriors, Kirby Air Rider, and Metroid Prime 4, I fear there may not be enough time to announce any major new games. While we may get a teaser at the end, I believe we'll have to wait until the autumn or The Game Awards for any big surprises. Nintendo seems content with the success of the Switch 2 and may not be in a hurry to move things forward just yet.
Lastly, I have to mention the Fallout 1 remake. It looks amazing and I'm impressed with the balance between old and modern gameplay. As a fan of so-called "boomer shooters," I appreciate this approach of remaking an isometric game in the style of a first-person game. It makes me wonder if we'll see more remakes like this in the future, perhaps even for games like Planescape: Torment or the original Diablo games. It's an exciting prospect and I can't wait to see what other games may get the same treatment.
In the meantime, I've been playing Ready or Not, a new game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox. It's a mission-based game where you and your team must storm a building or home to take out the bad guys. It's a mix of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six games and Rainbow Six Siege, and can be played solo or with friends. I highly recommend giving it a try.
What makes the Switch 2 such a success? That's the question on everyone's mind. As the console continues to break records for sales in the US and Japan, some are wondering how it's managing to do so well with what some would consider a weak lineup of games. Sure, titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have received positive reviews, but they haven't exactly been blowing the doors off. And it's unlikely that either will be nominated for any major Game of the Year awards.
But there's more to the Switch 2's success than just its game library. It's a combination of the console's innovative hybrid concept, which was proven with the original Switch, and the trust that gamers have in Nintendo after the success of their previous console and games. Though some are starting to worry about the lack of announcements so far, it seems that the trust in Nintendo's brand is still strong. People are not only buying the Switch 2 for what it can do now, but also for what they believe it will do in the future based on the success of the original Switch. As long as Nintendo continues to deliver and doesn't become complacent, it seems that the Switch 2 will continue to thrive. Many are eagerly anticipating the next Nintendo Direct for more news and updates.
Speaking of consoles, it was interesting to see the recent Amiga top 20 list. While there were a few games that some would have added or removed, overall it seems like a solid list. One thing that stood out was the fact that almost all of the games were British-made. It's something that many might not have considered at the time, but looking back, a large portion of the games being played during our youth were either British or British companies porting over Japanese-made arcade games. It's a stark contrast to the gaming industry today, where the majority of games are American-made and there are very few British games. It's a shame, and many agree that it's a nice treat to play something that isn't from the US or Japan. Perhaps with the recent release of French-made game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we'll start to see a resurgence of diverse games from different countries.
On the topic of old and new, one reader shared their excitement for the Last Ninja collection Kickstarter. They've been waiting for an updated or new Last Ninja game for decades, and are hopeful that this collection will bring new life to the beloved franchise. While it's a great way for fans to hold onto the game, there's also hope that it might catch the eye of a wealthy individual or company who could invest in a new Last Ninja game. After all, as Mark Cale has stated, it takes a lot of time, effort, and money to create a game nowadays. And with the inclusion of IK+, it seems like this collection is off to a promising start.
As for upcoming games, many are eagerly awaiting the next Nintendo Direct. However, one reader believes that we might be setting ourselves up for disappointment. With so many games and updates that have yet to be revealed or released, they doubt there will be enough time to cover everything in the next Direct. And even if we do get some news on games like Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Rider, it's unlikely that we'll hear anything about highly-anticipated titles like Metroid Prime 4. It seems that Nintendo is in no rush to move things forward, and may save any major announcements for the autumn or The Game Awards. From their perspective, everything is going perfectly with the Switch 2, so why rush?
Switching gears, one reader was intrigued by the Fallout 1 remake made with the Doom engine. It seems to strike the perfect balance between old and new, and they are excited to see more games made with this approach. They even suggest that games like Planescape: Torment and the original Diablo games could benefit from a similar remake. On the topic of first-person shooters, another reader shared their love for Ready or Not, a new game that combines elements from Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six games and Rainbow Six Siege. With its mission-based gameplay and the ability to play alone or with friends, it seems to be a hit among gamers.
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