For this week, my 2 cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of July 12 to 18, 2026, I give my thoughts on ID Software's response to layoffs, Capcom talks about the RE engine on Switch 2, Sony faces a lawsuit over physical media & update from Bethesda.

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00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/16/ubisoft-reveals-rayman-origins-enhanced-edition-free-with-rayman-legends-retold/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/16/square-enix-releases-star-ocean-second-story-r-on-switch-2-without-upgrade-path/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/octopath-traveler-1-and-2-announced-for-switch-2-with-improved-performance-and-visuals

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/13/ea-seems-to-have-killed-off-the-need-for-speed-franchise/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/kingdom-hearts-deep-dive-event-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary-this-august

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/rumour-nintendo-is-reportedly-considering-a-switch-2-oled-model

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/14/dusk-golem-capcom-is-looking-to-make-its-resident-evil-dlc-much-more-meaty/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/16/watch-dogs-collection-appears-at-retailer-for-nintendo-switch-2/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/15/castlevania-belmonts-curse-comes-to-nintendo-switch-in-october/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/15/the-duskbloods-closed-network-test-dates-and-times-revealed/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/sony-also-taking-pelters-for-locking-crunchyrolls-store-behind-a-subscription

09:22 - Movies/TV Shows

https://deadline.com/2026/07/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-lawsuit-1236996841/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-sued-warner-bros-merger-1236631313/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-leave-california-lawsuit-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236646241/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-part-ii-release-delayed-again-2028-1236649280/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/sam-neill-actor-jurassic-park-dies-new-zealand-rcna587240

12:10 - Part 1 Id Software

https://insider-gaming.com/new-doom-game-in-development/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-software-plays-down-impact-of-layoffs-insists-it-still-has-enough-staff-to-make-games-and-tech/

17:14 - Part 2 Capcom

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dragons-dogma-2-performance-on-switch-2-is-exceeding-our-expectations-says-producer/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/14/capcom-says-the-re-engine-is-perfect-for-the-nintendo-switch-2/

24:22 - Part 3 Sony 

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/here-come-the-lawsuits-sonys-physical-disc-debacle-likely-to-keep-its-lawyers-busy

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-faces-EUR435-Million-lawsuit-after-digital-only-push-as-Dutch-gamers-Argue-physical-games-were-their-last-real-choice-to-avoid-the-30-Sony-tax.1343706.0.html

29:30 - Part 4 Bethesda

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/07/17/bethesda-and-obsidian-working-on-new-fallout-games-and-remasters-of-fallout-3-new-vegas-confirmed/

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/07/two-fallout-remasters-announced-by-bethesda-in-massive-new-roadmap

https://bethesda.net/en/article/7wrffyXajE4BmCLJVpOkcN/a-note-from-bethesda-game-studios

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My review/thoughts on Disney+/Marvel Studios The Punisher: One Last Kill

Note to Parents: The Punisher: One Last Kill is rated TV-MA here in the USA - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36042156/parentalguide/?ref_=tt_ov_at_pl_pg

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Runtime for this movie: Around 51 minutes

00:00 - Intro

03:42 - What I like

07:14 - What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure

08:46 - Overall 

What I like

Jon Bernthal does a good job playing Frank Castle/The Punisher

I like how the story has (sorta) 2 parts. One being Frank Castle/The Punisher PDST, while the other being Ma Gnucci (Judith Light) getting her revenge on what The Punisher did to her family 

Definitely pushes the TV-MA rating for this movie on Disney+ (still blows my mind that this is on Disney+)

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure

Outside of Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), don’t expect to see the cast of Daredevil (or Daredevil: Born Again) appear in this movie

I do wish the movie were longer

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For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of May 3 to 9, 2026, I give my thoughts on Gamestop buying Ebay, Nintendo releasing their latest financial report, my take on the surprise Star Fox Direct, & My take on the Switch 2 demo of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #gamestop #ebay #nintendoswitch2 #nintendo #starfox #finalfantasyviirebirth #finalfantasy7rebirth 

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Quick My 2 Cents

10:04 Movies/TV Show

16:22 Part 1 GameStop & Ebay

23:46 Part 2 Nintendo

33:30 Part 3 Star Fox

37:32 What I like (Star Fox)

40:26 What I didn't like/Mix/Not Sure (Star Fox)

44:56 Part 4 FF7 Rebirth

47:16 What I like (FF7 Rebirth)

48:58 What I didn't like/Mix/Not Sure (FF7 Rebirth)

Quick My 2 Cents

https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/07/legacy-of-the-dark-knights-launch-trailer-is-set-to-kiss-from-a-rose

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/pragmata-has-hit-a-new-sales-milestone-in-just-16-days

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/borderlands-4-switch-2-port-could-still-happen-but-its-not-a-priority-right-now

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/07/star-fox-on-nintendo-switch-2-will-be-50-for-digital-and-60-for-physical/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/05/io-ceo-007-first-light-switch-2-delayed-as-i-dont-want-to-hear-it-wasnt-a-good-version/

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/xbox-teases-more-project-helix-news-for-2026-shares-full-presentation-from-gdc

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/analyst-predicts-a-silent-year-ahead-for-nintendo

Movies/TV Shows

https://deadline.com/2026/05/new-odyssey-trailer-1236881057/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/matt-shakman-new-planet-of-the-apes-movie-1236588377/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/07/danielrpk-claims-star-fox-film-in-active-development-by-nintendo-and-illumination/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/06/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-comes-to-digital-services-on-20th-may/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/07/miyamoto-has-banned-illumination-ceo-from-making-any-dirty-jokes-in-mario-movies/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ted-turner-dead-maverick-mogul-cnn-founder-1236587849/

Gamestop & Ebay

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/gamestop-ebay-takeover-bid-ryan-cohen-gaming-retail-ecommerce.html

https://www.engadget.com/2163171/gamestop-is-reportedly-preparing-an-offer-to-buy-ebay/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-56-billion/1100-6539757/

Nintendo

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

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-fy-sales-soar-986-to-146bn-following-launch-of-switch-2

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/nintendo-reconfirms-release-windows-for-major-upcoming-switch-2-games

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/nintendo-announces-sweeping-price-hikes-for-switch-2

Star Fox Direct

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/06/star-fox-nintendo-direct-roundup/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/08/leaker-natethehate-wont-give-exact-dates-in-the-future-due-to-star-fox-miss/

What I like (Star Fox)

Visually, the game looks good on the Switch 2 (despite some mixed responses to the character model)

Classic Star Fox gameplay returns

An optional control scheme this time around

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (Star Fox)

Another remake of Star Fox 64

Part 4 FF7 Rebirth

Me playing the Demo - https://youtu.be/f_8pYS6QlTw

What I Like (FF7 Rebirth)

Like FF7 Remake, gameplay/combat is enjoyable

The game is running well on Switch 2 (even at 30fps)

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (FF7 Rebirth)

Although Switch 2 DLSS helps the visuals do take a hit (Some parts are ok, others are not)

Some pop in here and there

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Trying out the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 Demo. For my thoughts on the demo, click here - https://youtu.be/SyNP7xC9SQE

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 Gameplay footage of me playing Metroid Prime 4 Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 (also on the original Nintendo Switch). For my review, click here - https://youtu.be/h1W2Mckd6ao

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Developed by Retro Studios

Publish by Nintendo

Physical version available (No game key card)

File Size - 3MB

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:28 - Start of gameplay/Missile Expansion 1/Save Station 1

00:06:28 - Entering Ice Belt/ Shot Expansion 1/ Fighting Snow Wolf

00:13:04 - Entering the Ice Base

00:15:54 - Meeting Corporal Reger Tokabi

00:18:16 - Exploring more of the Ice Base

00:23:20 - Getting the Psychic Lasso/Shot Expansion 2 & 3

00:32:00 - Fighting Keratos (Boss Battle)/Getting the Psychic Boost Ball

00:44:22 - Save Station 2

00:47:02 - Getting the Ice Chip

00:49:38 - Riding my Vi-O-La/Talking to MacKenzie/Getting the Ice Shot

00:56:56 - Entering Volt Forge/Missile Expansion 2

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 My review of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 (also on the original Nintendo Switch). For gameplay, click here - https://youtu.be/bbYX0ZpTyjc

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Note to Parents: Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is rated T for teens (ages 13 & up) by the ESRB - https://www.esrb.org/ratings/40849/metroid-prime-4-beyond/

Developed by Retro Studios

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File Size - 3MB

Upgrade pack available ($9.99)

00:00 - Intro

05:40 - Part 1 Pro

09:42 - Part 2 Cons

14:04 - Overall

Pro

Visually, the game looks good (and the music is awesome)

Runs well at 60fps (120fps mode is available)

Gameplay still holds up (it also controls well, too)

Cons

The story is a hit and a miss.

Mix on the use of the Vi-O-La (the motorcycle) and the somewhat open world part

A lot of controversy on the amiibo for this game - https://www.ign.com/articles/metroid-prime-4-beyonds-30-amiibo-sparks-exclusive-bike-radio-backlash

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 For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of April 26 to May 2, 2026, I give my thoughts on the possibility of a Metroid movie, Controversy hit Sony with DRM & Xbox released their financial report

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #gaming #my2cents #metroid #metroidmovie #nintendo #sony #playstation5 #playstation4 #drm #xbox #microsoft 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Quick My 2 Cents 12:02 - Movies/TV Shows 17:58 - Part 1 Metroid Movie 24:24 - Part 2 Sony 31:46 - Part 3 Xbox Quick My 2 Cents https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/a-demo-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-is-now-available-on-switch-2 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/final-fantasy-vii-trilogy-director-says-part-3s-development-is-on-time-and-on-schedule https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/alien-isolation-2-gets-its-first-teaser-trailer https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/final-fantasy-xiv-online-for-switch-2-able-to-reach-30fps-in-a-stable-state https://mynintendonews.com/2026/04/29/take-two-ceo-talks-about-the-possibility-of-a-new-la-noire-game/ https://mynintendonews.com/2026/04/29/resident-evil-requiem-on-nintendo-switch-2-helped-attract-new-audience-to-the-series/ https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/steelrising-greedfall-ps5-dev-spiders-confirms-its-closing-its-doors https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/ex-witcher-devs-dawnwalker-rpg-is-55-70-hours-long-despite-the-games-time-limit https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/01/indiana-jones-and-great-circle-devs-target-1080p-docked-720p-handheld-and-30fps/ https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/01/capcom-teases-that-pragmata-might-have-a-future-as-a-franchise/ https://mynintendonews.com/2026/04/30/natethehate-believes-star-fox-game-is-legit-but-says-he-missed-the-mark-on-timing/ Movies/TV Shows https://deadline.com/2026/04/resident-evil-trailer-zach-cregger-austin-abrams-1236876910/ https://screenrant.com/resident-evil-zach-cregger-movie-timeline-game-comparison/ https://www.joblo.com/super-troopers-3-trailer/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/jackass-best-and-last-trailer-johnny-knoxville-1236873317/ https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/atomfall-joins-the-ranks-of-the-last-of-us-and-fallout-with-its-own-tv-series-adaptation https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/the-mario-galaxy-movies-digital-release-date-might-be-sooner-than-we-expected https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/miyamoto-thanks-fans-for-watching-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie https://mynintendonews.com/2026/04/28/nintendo-and-illumination-have-untitled-film-set-for-2028-according-to-universal/ Metroid Movie https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/rumour-a-metroid-movie-may-become-a-reality-as-two-studios-battle-for-rights https://mynintendonews.com/2026/04/27/v-scooper-universal-would-like-metroid-movie-to-lean-into-horror/ Sony https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/ps5-confirmed-to-be-affected-by-game-expiry-issue-sony-support-sends-mixed-messages-on-drm https://wccftech.com/playstation-drm-policy-xbox-2013-backlash/ https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/you-can-play-your-purchased-games-as-usual-sony-breaks-silence-on-ps5-ps4-game-expiry-drm Xbox https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/04/microsoft-ceo-says-xbox-is-recommitting-to-our-core-fans-as-revenue-falls-in-fy26-q3 https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/04/asha-sharma-comments-on-xbox-revenue-loss-for-q3-2026 Music used for this video - Violet Letter by Aulx Studio (from premiumbeat.com) Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brian.solow.9 X - @BrianGamer5555 (Set to private, so invite only) Blogger - http://briansolow.blogspot.com Threads - @solowbrian Mastodon - @bsolow5@mastodon.social BlueSky - @gamer55551.bsky.social Feel free to donate to this channel (if you like): https://www.paypal.me/BrianSolow Support my channel on Patreon - patreon.com/BrianSolow959 Support my channel on Streamlabs - https://streamlabs.com/briansolow1/tip