Saturday, January 31, 2026

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

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #ps6 #gta6 #finalfantasy7remake #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #nintendo #dispatch 

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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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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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Note to Parents: Avowed is rated M for mature (ages 17 & up) by the ESRB -  https://www.esrb.org/ratings/40263/avowed/

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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Note to Parents: Avowed is rated M for mature (ages 17 & up) by the ESRB -  https://www.esrb.org/ratings/40263/avowed/

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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Saturday, January 24, 2026

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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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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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Note to Parents: Xenoblade Chronicles X is rated T for teens (ages 13 & up) by the ESRB - https://www.esrb.org/ratings/40288/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition/

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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Note to Parents: Xenoblade Chronicles X is rated T for teens (ages 13 & up) by the ESRB - https://www.esrb.org/ratings/40288/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition/

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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Saturday, January 17, 2026

My take on SW2 price hike, GameStop laying off & SW2 Lite/OLED


For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming for January 11 to 17, 2026, I give my thoughts on the Switch 2 could get a price hike, layoffs at Gamestop & could a Switch 2 lite/OLED happen

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #nintendo #gamestop 

00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Quick My 2 Cents
06:26 - Movies/TV Show
14:08 - Part 1 Switch 2
20:44 - Part 2 Gamestop

Quick My 2 Cents
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/as-anthem-shuts-down-the-games-executive-producer-has-released-a-nearly-four-hour-post-mortem/
https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/11/nintendo-now-mentioned-in-call-of-duty-game-launcher-code/
https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/12/nightdive-says-system-shock-remake-update-on-switch-2-will-be-locked-60fps/
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/comedy-shooter-sequel-high-on-life-2-is-coming-to-switch-2

Movies/TV Shows
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/amazon-has-greenlit-a-fallout-reality-show-where-contestants-live-in-a-vault-for-a-huge-cash-prize/
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/13/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-season-two-release-date-set-for-late-february
https://nerdist.com/article/avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-fantastic-four-black-panther-namor/
https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-netflix-reboot-chapter
https://deadline.com/2026/01/paramount-proxy-fight-lawsuit-warner-bros-netflix-1236680557/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-minus-zero-set-for-november-release-1236469084/
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-president-reiterates-plans-for-future-movies-and-animated-videos-doesnt-rule-out-anime-in-the-future/

Switch 2
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/nintendos-president-remains-coy-on-potential-price-increases
https://wccftech.com/we-must-monitor-the-situation-closely-current-high-ram-prices-wont-immediately-impact-the-nintendo-switch-2/
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/nintendos-investors-are-reportedly-spooked-as-stock-slides

Gamestop
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/gamestop-kicks-off-2026-by-reportedly-shutting-hundreds-of-stores
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/01/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-gamestop/

Switch 2 lite/OLED
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/mystery-product-code-sparks-rumours-of-a-new-switch-2-model
https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/16/a-potential-new-nintendo-switch-2-model-discovered/
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