For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming for the week of February 1 to 7, 2026, I give my thoughts on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds didn’t do well, Nioh 3 could be making its way to other systems, Nintendo released their latest financial report, & My thoughts on the Partner Showcase - https://youtu.be/rbPl3ZZ2YGg

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #sonicracingcrossworlds #nioh3 #nintendo #nintendodirect 

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Quick My 2 Cents

10:56 - Movies/TV Shows

13:34 - Part 1 Sonic Racing

19:26 - Part 2 Nioh 3

25:02 - Part 3 Nintendo

34:16 - Part 4 Partner Showcase

35:40 - What I like (Partner Showcase)

40:14 - What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (Partner Showcase)

Quick My 2 Cents

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/icymi-paper-mario-styled-rpg-escape-from-ever-after-has-launched-on-switch

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/xboxs-obsidian-seemingly-kills-the-outer-worlds-third-game-not-planned

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/rumour-new-xbox-console-wont-release-until-at-least-late-2027-could-be-delayed-further

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/amd-mentions-next-gen-xbox-console-says-its-progressing-well-to-release-in-2027

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/05/natethehate-says-current-gen-red-dead-redemption-2-is-still-coming-this-year/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/05/shinobi602-starfield-for-switch-2-has-been-pushed-back-and-could-be-canceled/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/borderlands-4-switch-2-development-paused-according-to-take-two

Movies/TV Shows

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/monarch-legacy-monsters-godzilla-kong-titan-battle-apple-tv-1236493431/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/josh-damaro-named-new-disney-ceo-replaces-bob-iger-1236398047/

https://deadline.com/2026/02/dana-walden-disney-film-oversight-glass-ceiling-intact-1236707221/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/02/rumour-new-sonic-animated-series-in-the-works/

Sonic Racing

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/sonic-racing-crossworlds-fails-to-meets-segas-expectations

https://www.eurogamer.net/sonic-racing-crossworlds-sales-cross-one-million-sega-aims-to-double

Nioh 3

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5-console-exclusive-nioh-3-could-appear-on-other-systems-as-soon-as-august/

https://www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-ps5-exclusive-six-months/

Nintendo

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-sales-remain-well-ahead-of-switch-1-despite-a-softer-first-christmas-in-some-markets/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/metroid-prime-4s-combined-sales-have-surpassed-one-million-nintendo-confirms

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/nintendo-will-carefully-consider-a-switch-2-price-increase-says-furukawa

Partner Showcase

https://wccftech.com/watch-todays-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-here-where-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/

What I like

Square Enix shows its support with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Capcom shows its support as well with Monster Hunters Stories 3, Pragmata & Resident Evil Requiem (with amiibo out this summer)

Tokyo Scramble looks interesting

Falcom Kyoto Xanadu looks interesting

Nice to see Ganblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Rangnarok & Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition are coming to Switch 2

Bethesda shows us Oblivion Remastered, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (now confirmed to be in a Switch 2 cart) & Fallout 4 on Switch 2

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure 

While Bethesda's announcements were good, some games (like Doom The Dark Ages) were missing (not to mention Fallout 4 & Oblivion Remastered are a code in a box)

Missed opportunity for Microsoft (outside of Bethesda) to show some of their games for the Switch 2. 

Knowing that a majority of 3rd parties games on Switch 2 will either be a game key card or code in a box (code in a box is the worst)

No real “WOW” moment for this direct (since most of these games a lot of folks knew they were coming to the Switch 2)

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My take on PS6, No GTA6 physical release, Did FF7 on SW2 do well & Dispa...

For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming for the week of January 25 to 31, 2026, I give my thoughts on the PS6 might not be coming out anytime soon, GTA 6 may not have a physical version at launch, FF7 remake on Switch 2 seems to be going well & controversy surrounding Dispatch on Switch 2

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00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Quick My 2 Cents

12:46 - Movies/TV Show

17:00 - Part 1 PS6

23:30 - Part 2 GTA 6

29:46 - Part 3 Final Fantasy 7

38:14 - Part 4 Dispatch

Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/26/natethehate-says-main-nintendo-direct-will-be-first-week-of-february/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/27/natethehate-expedition-33-metaphor-refantazio-and-final-fantasy-xvi-coming-to-switch-2/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment-surpasses-1-million-copies-sold

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/26/the-unreal-engine-5-dynasty-warriors-3-remaster-has-been-delayed-indefinitely/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/25/ubisoft-beyond-good-evil-2-is-a-unique-proposition-in-open-world-adventure-market/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/01/ubisoft-may-have-put-watch-dogs-down-for-good

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/01/starfield-2-0-overhaul-mentioned-yet-again-as-wait-for-ps5-announcement-continues

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/01/fantastic-far-cry-upgrades-could-be-followed-up-by-more-60fps-patches-from-ubisoft

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/01/in-the-us-66percent-of-xbox-series-xs-sales-were-digital-only-in-2025

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/rumour-switch-online-gamecube-releases-might-have-been-leaked

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/gdc-survey-shows-switch-2-is-proving-to-be-a-desirable-platform-for-developers

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/disney-afternoon-collection-finally-comes-to-switch-1-and-2-includes-two-additional-games

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/ren-and-stimpy-are-getting-a-7-game-retro-collection-courtesy-of-limited-run

Movies/TV Show

https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/daredevil-born-again-season-2-trailer

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/icymi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-is-now-coming-to-cinemas-two-days-earlier

https://thedirect.com/article/james-gunn-defends-dcu-batman-hire

https://deadline.com/2026/01/catherine-ohara-dead-1236703726/

PS6

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-6-release-date-is-likely-to-be-delayed-longer-than-forecasts-suggest-analyst-says/

https://gamerant.com/ps6-release-delay-rumor/

GTA 6

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/01/rumour-gta-6-might-not-launch-physically-at-first-to-avoid-leaks

https://insider-gaming.com/gta-6-will-not-have-a-physical-edition-at-launch-its-claimed/

Final Fantasy 7

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Final-Fantasy-7-Remake-Switch-2-sales-off-to-flying-start-with-game-OOS-at-major-retailers.1212232.0.html

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/uk-charts-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-knocks-animal-crossing-down-a-peg

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/01/final-fantasy-7-remake-off-to-impressive-start-in-the-top-paid-xbox-charts

Dispatch

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dispatch-is-censored-on-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-and-this-might-be-the-reason/

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dispatch-Switch-and-Switch-2-censorship-has-Nintendo-Support-giving-rare-eShop-refunds.1215750.0.html

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/nintendo-responds-to-dispatch-switch-censorship-with-official-statement

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I played the Xbox Series S version of Avowed

Gameplay footage of me playing Avowed for the Xbox Series X/S (being played on Series S. Game is also on PC/Steam). For my review, click here - https://youtu.be/YQos3Bxn6cU

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Developed by Obsidian Entertainment

Published by Xbox Game Studios

00:00 - Intro

02:48 - Start of gameplay

07:24 - Start of Scofflaw’s Vase Quest

16:22 - Talking to a couple

19:46 - Start of Memory of the Deep Quest

28:44 - Start of Battle Scars Quest

34:38 - Talking to 2 rangers

40:54 - Trying to help Mietta de Silvio

44:00 - Talking to Kylecg & Paradisan Rebel

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I review the Xbox Series S version of Avowed

My review of Avowed for the Xbox Series X/S (played on Series S). The game is also available on PC via Steam. For gameplay click here - https://youtu.be/EJqTHZQg_ZQ

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Developed by Obsidian Entertainment

Published by Xbox Game Studios

00:00 - Intro

04:42 - Part 1 Pro

08:58 - Part 2 Cons

10:52 - Overall

Pro

I like the idea of a Skyrim lite game

I definitely like the customization in Avowed

Runs fine at 30fps

Cons

Visuals are a hit & miss

No performance mode for those playing on the Series S

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My take on more RE remake, BL4 for SW2 release date, Dec 2025, Circana &...

For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of January 18 to 24, 2026, I give my thoughts on a possibility that a Resident Evil Code: Veronica (along with 5) could happen, Borderlands 4 could finally get a release date on Switch 2, Circana numbers for December 2025 are out & 2026 Xbox Developers Direct

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #residentevilcodeveronica #residentevil5 #borderlands4 #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #december2025 #circana #xboxdeveloperdirect 

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Quick My 2 Cents

09:56 - Movies/TV Shows

15:30 - Part 1 Resident Evil

22:54 - Part 2 Borderlands 4

29:06 - Part 3 Circana

41:02 - What I like (Developers Direct)

44:40 - What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (Developers Direct)

Quick My 2 Cents

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/psa-dynasty-warriors-origins-on-switch-2-includes-a-variable-frame-rate-option

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-is-updating-three-classic-far-cry-games-to-run-at-60fps-on-modern-platforms/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/former-nintendo-of-america-president-doug-bowser-joins-hasbros-board-of-directors

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/im-excited-to-meet-you-devon-pritchard-makes-her-first-public-appearance-as-president-of-noa

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/the-studio-behind-the-sonic-boom-games-on-3ds-has-been-shut-down

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/veteran-nintendo-producer-kensuke-tanabe-known-for-metroid-and-paper-mario-reportedly-confirms-retirement/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-outsold-call-of-duty-for-the-first-time-ever-last-year-as-black-ops-7-dropped-to-5th-place/

Movies/TV Shows

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord-first-trailer-poster-art

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/18/rumour-details-for-sonic-movie-4-may-have-leaked/

https://thedirect.com/article/james-gunn-darkseid-dcu-debut

https://thedirect.com/article/the-mummy-4-villain

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-1236476942/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-changes-warner-bros-bid-all-cash-deal-1236473228/

Resident Evil

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcoms-next-big-resident-evil-remake-will-reportedly-be-revealed-this-year/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/a-remake-of-resident-evil-code-veronica-will-supposedly-be-announced-this-year

https://insider-gaming.com/code-veronica-reveal-up-next-not-resident-evil-5-its-claimed/

Borderlands 4

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/20/borderlands-4-for-nintendo-switch-2-listed-for-february-by-portuguese-retailer/

https://gamingbolt.com/borderlands-4-on-nintendo-switch-2-listed-for-february-27th-release-by-portuguese-retailer

Circana

https://www.vgchartz.com/article/466814/switch-2-best-seller-in-the-us-in-december-2025-metroid-prime-4-debuts-in-7th/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-reached-new-sales-heights-in-the-us-in-2025/1100-6537566/

Developers Direct

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/

What I like (Developers Direct)

Beast of Reincarnation surprised me a lot

Fable is definitely on my radar

Forza Horizon 6 looks interesting 

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (Developers Direct)

I’m not really sold on Double Fine's new game Kiln (not saying there isn’t an audience for this kind of game. It’s just not for me).

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I played the Switch 1 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X (on Switch 2)

Gameplay footage of me playing Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Nintendo Switch (Switch 2). The game originally came out in 2015 on WiiU. For my review, click here -  https://youtu.be/gTb_RiNz124

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Developed by Monolith Soft

Publish by Nintendo

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:58 - Start of Gameplay/Affinity Mission (The Ties That Bind)

00:08:16 - Teleporting to FN Site 217/Tripod Rock/Fighting Alfombra the Transcendent 

00:14:06 - Fighting a Hermit Tectinsula/ Discovered Sapphire Table 

00:18:28 - Entering a cave/ Fighting Gerhardt, the Lone and Proud

00:23:24 - Meeting Tatsu Family

00:27:34 - Teleporting to Shadow Rise

00:29:48 - Looking for Dadapon Glasses/Teleporting to FN Site 104

00:42:36 - Meeting Mysterious Xenoform

00:47:30 - Fighting Targeter Zig

00:55:42 - Fighting Raider Pugilith 

01:03:44 - Fighting a Dagger Puge/Targeter Zig 2

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I review Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Nintendo Switch (on Switch 2)

My review of Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Nintendo Switch (being played on Switch 2. The game originally came out in 2015 on WiiU. For gameplay, click here - https://youtu.be/JCiheGQxPlk

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Developed by Monolith Soft

Publish by Nintendo

00:00 - Intro

04:10 - Part 1 Pro

09:28 - Part 2 Cons

14:32 - Overall

Pro

Visuals and gameplay/combat still hold up well

Runs fine at 30fps

The open-world part is still enjoyable

The online part isn’t bad

Cons

While the visuals are an improvement over the WiiU version, it still doesn’t look as good as Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, & 3 (1 being a remastered/remake of the Wii version)

The arts combat is still good, but it would have been nice if given the option to change the arts combat to the ones used in 2 & 3

No Switch 2 enhancement so far

Some missions felt like I was stuck until I turned on the online mode

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