What’s Missing on Nintendo Switch 2?
Summary
Host Josh and guests Nate, Jason, and Nate discuss what is missing from the Switch 2, focusing on the lack of major first-party titles and third-party strategy games. They analyze sales data for Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza, debating whether current releases are too niche compared to flagship hits. The group also critiques Nintendo’s communication strategy and expresses hope for future announcements like Smash Bros. and Metroid Prime 4.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Progressive Insurance and Calci
Host intro and game promotion
Show format changes and Switch 2 overview
Listener request: Nintendo RTS games
Nintendo's niche titles vs pillar games
Mario Kart World analysis and sales
Donkey Kong Bananza and Zelda discussion
Splatoon 4 and Animal Crossing updates
Switch 2 library and third-party support
Ocarina of Time remake rumors and Madden
Mario Maker 3 and Mario Party Jamboree
Smash Bros speculation and marketing
Outro and Donkey Kong character poll
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