Nintendo Switch 2

[HHN Maddux]

I would also try out the original SNES DKC games on NSO! DKC2 is a real gem of a 2D platformer, and DKC1 and 3 are also really solid! It seems like a lot of the elements from Bananza are calling back to that classic Rare era of the franchise.

Would also highly recommend the Returns and Tropical Freeze ports, really all the DKC games are fantastic.

And if rumors are true, DK64 is coming to NSO Expansion Pack very soon. It gets a lot of flack, but I highly recommend at least giving it a shot when it comes. I'll fully admit I have nostalgia bias, but it's still one of my all-time favorite games.

 

[Mike S]

Yeah, there’s no way they weren’t also working on 3D Mario. Nintendo’s known to sit on completed games sometimes to fill out schedules better and I have no doubt they did this with Donkey Kong.

Work began on Donkey Kong Bananza immediately after Mario Odyssey was completed

In a recent interview it has been revealed that work began on Donkey Kong Bananza immediately after the competition of the acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey. Once development of the last mainline 3D Mario…

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[GA-MBIT]

Yeah, there’s no way they weren’t also working on 3D Mario. Nintendo’s known to sit on completed games sometimes to fill out schedules better and I have no doubt they did this with Donkey Kong.

Work began on Donkey Kong Bananza immediately after Mario Odyssey was completed

In a recent interview it has been revealed that work began on Donkey Kong Bananza immediately after the competition of the acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey. Once development of the last mainline 3D Mario…

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I 100% expect 3D Mario to headline 2026 or '27. It's gotta be soon.

It's an exciting time because a number of franchises are prepped, timing-wise, for new drops on Switch 2.

Splatoon 3 wrapped DLC development last year, and that same team works on Animal Crossing, which mostly wrapped up in 2022. We're primed for a new Animal Crossing.

I also feel like it's been long enough for the mainline Kirby, Luigi's Mansion, Mario Sports teams to have something worth showing pretty soon. Definitely hoping for a September Direct this year!

 

[saint.piss]

Honestly I just want an Animal Crossing sequel. I NEED IT