For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of February 22 to 28, 2026, I give my thoughts on January 2026 Circana numbers, Fans are calling for a refund over the Switch 2 version of XCX, and more info on some of the leadership at Xbox resigning

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00:00 - Intro

02:32 - Quick My 2 Cents

10:24 - Movies/TV Shows

12:32 - Part 1 Circana

23:16 - Part 2 Xenoblade Chronicles X

29:50 - Part 3 Xbox

Quick My 2 Cents

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/saints-row-is-dead-says-design-director-after-prequel-pitch-ghosted-by-embracer-group

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/sony-goes-silent-on-social-media-for-over-72-hours-as-fans-turn-feral-following-bluepoint-closure

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/fallout-4-on-switch-2-is-getting-dlss-support-and-stability-improvements

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/25/jeff-grubb-says-playstation-studios-got-gran-turismo-7-running-on-nintendo-switch-2/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/casting-call-seemingly-confirms-wolfenstein-3-is-coming-and-reveals-new-character/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/27/rumour-new-bayonetta-game-in-development-plus-bayonetta-metal-gear-rising-revengence-remaster-remakes/

Movies/TV Shows

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/legendary-anime-evangelion-is-getting-a-brand-new-series-written-by-niers-yoko-taro

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/genshin-impact-anime-reappears-after-years-in-the-wilderness

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/24/uk-cinema-chain-announces-that-wario-will-be-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/

Circana

https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467076/ps5-outsells-switch-2-in-the-us-in-january-2026-code-vein-ii-debuts-in-11th-place/

https://www.circana.com/post/circana-forecasts-a-transformative-year-for-video-games-in-2026

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-video-game-spending-rose-3-in-january-driven-by-596m-from-subscription-services-us-monthly-charts

Xenoblade Chronicles X

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/fans-are-asking-nintendo-to-refund-xenoblade-chronicles-xs-switch-2-upgrade

https://gamerant.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-switch-2-upgrade-controversy/

Xbox

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/xboxs-pivot-away-from-console-had-been-failing-and-questioned-at-microsoft-claims-report

https://www.theverge.com/tech/883015/microsoft-xbox-new-ceo-shakeup-notepad

https://www.eurogamer.net/future-of-xbox-vague-contradictory-phil-spencer-sarah-bond-asha-sharma-matt-booty

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My top video games of 2025

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00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Part 1 Top Xbox/Gamepass games of 2025

02:06 - Honorable mention (Xbox/Gamepass)

05:02 - Top 5 Xbox/Gamepass 

09:16 - Part 2 Top PS5 game of 2025

12:22 - Part 3 Top Switch/Switch2 games of 2025

13:12 - Honorable mentions (Switch/Switch2)

17:38 - Top 5 Switch/Switch2

25:02 - Part 4 top 3rd party games of 2025

27:54 - Part 5 My overall pick of 2025

Honorable mention (Xbox/Gamepass)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Remastered

Gears of War: Reloaded

Keeper

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black -  https://youtu.be/Z-NjQSf3Gs4

Top 5 Xbox/Gamepass 

5. South of Midnight - https://youtu.be/aTleDT24vC4

4. The Outer Worlds 2

3. Avowed - https://youtu.be/YQos3Bxn6cU

2. Ninja Gaiden 4

1. Doom The Dark Ages - https://youtu.be/4yRgAIMX6kk

Top PS5 game of 2025

Ghost of Yotei

Honorable mentions (Switch/Switch2)

Mario Kart World - https://youtu.be/K3c_mIvch3g

Donkey Kong Returns HD - https://youtu.be/HgtVqhWwU6s

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - https://youtu.be/K8WXgGD3F3k

Shinobi Art of Vengeance - https://youtu.be/QIgx203Wh-s

Hades 2

Switch 2 editions of Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdoms

Top 5 Switch/Switch2

5. Cyberpunk 2077 - https://youtu.be/FHjZTtxZ0ng

4. Rune Factory Guardian of Azuma (Switch 2) - https://youtu.be/kzRUwyOg8bA

3. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond (Switch 2)

2. Donkey Kong Bananza - https://youtu.be/7ySdyDvPFLs

1. Xenoblade Chronicles X - https://youtu.be/gTb_RiNz124

top 3rd party games of 2025

5. Hades 2

4. Shinobi Art of Vengeance

3. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

2. Hollow Knight Silksong 

1. Clair Expedition 33

My overall pick of 2025

5. Ninja Gaiden 4

4. Doom The Dark Ages

3. Donkey Kong Bananza

2. Clair Expedition 33

1. Xenoblade Chronicles X 

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For this week, my 2 cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of February 15 to 21, 2026, I give my thoughts on, Square Enix talks about part 3 of FF7 remake, PS6 could see a 2028 or 2029 release, & XCX gets an update on Switch 2

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00:00 - Intro

02:46 - Quick My 2 Cents

13:38 - Movies/TV Shows

15:32 - Part 1 Price Hike

22:26 - Part 2 FF7 Remake

34:04 - Part 3 PS6

42:16 - Part 4 Xenoblade Chronicles X

Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/16/cyberconnect2-has-announced-hack-z-e-r-o-for-30th-anniversary/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/19/leaker-says-chrono-trigger-remake-is-already-in-development/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/18/duskbloods-listing-appears-today-on-australian-eshop-and-finnish-retailer-starts-listing-27th-march-release/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/stellar-blade-dev-might-be-eyeing-a-switch-2-release-in-the-future

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/13-switch-emulators-hit-by-latest-wave-of-nintendo-takedowns

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/fans-are-already-debating-whether-god-of-wars-ps5-trilogy-will-cut-the-series-sex-minigames

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/what-the-f-are-they-thinking-god-of-war-creator-says-2d-spin-off-sons-of-sparta-doesnt-respect-the-license/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/dont-expect-crimson-desert-to-be-easy-ps5-open-worlder-wont-have-difficulty-options-at-launch

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/phil-spencer-announces-that-hes-retiring-from-xbox

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/new-xbox-boss-makes-official-statement-as-she-takes-over-from-phil-spencer

Movies/TV Shows

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-key-art-2

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/18/kristen-bell-to-voice-amy-rose-in-sonic-4-movie-with-jeff-fowler-directing/

Price Hike

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/nintendo-is-considering-a-switch-2-price-hike-this-year-according-to-new-report

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/16/bloomberg-nintendo-considering-price-rise-for-switch-2-this-year/

FF7 Remake

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-7-remake-director-explains-why-part-3-being-multiformat-wont-compromise-performance/

https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-3-multiplatform-lower-quality-visuals/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/19/final-fantasy-vii-remake-director-talks-nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards/

PS6

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-considering-holding-back-playstation-6-until-2028-or-2029-report-claims/

https://insider-gaming.com/ps6-wont-use-full-rdna-5-gpu-architecture-its-claimed/

https://gamingbolt.com/ps6-rumored-30gb-gddr7-setup-could-be-a-game-changer

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/sony-makes-shocking-decision-to-shut-down-bluepoint-games

Xenoblade Chronicles X

https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-nintendo-switch-2-edition-brings-enhanced-visuals-to-its-massive-world-available-today/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-gets-nintendo-switch-2-upgrade-out-now

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Gameplay footage of me playing Shinobi Art of Vengeance for the Nintendo Switch (being played on Switch 2). The game is also available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & PC/Steam. For my review, click here - https://youtu.be/QIgx203Wh-s

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Develop by Lizardcube

00:00 - Intro

03:04 - Start of gameplay/Neo City

04:52 - Neo City checkpoint 1

07:10 - Neo City checkpoint 2

11:20 - Neo City checkpoint 3

17:22 - Neo City checkpoint 2 again

21:22 - Neo City checkpoint 3

28:02 - Start of the Submarine Base

31:58 - Submarine Base checkpoint 1

37:56 - Submarine Base checkpoint 1 again

42:20 - Elite Squad Battle

45:48 - Submarine Base checkpoint 2

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My review of Shinobi Art of Vengeance for the Nintendo Switch (being played on Switch 2). The game is also available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & PC/Steam. For gameplay, click here - https://youtu.be/pAxco7FLlTw

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Publish by Sega

Develop by Lizardcube

00:00 - Intro

02:58 - Part 1 Pro

05:34 - Part 2 Cons

07:24 - Overall

Pro

Art style in the game looks good (along with the music)

Metroidvania-style gameplay & combat

Cons

Backtracking might be annoying to some

Difficulty might turn some folks away (though not on the same scale as Ninja Gaiden)

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For this week, my 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of February 8 to 14, 2026 (happy birthday to me), I give my thoughts on rumors on a Nintendo Direct, my take on the Pragmata Switch 2 demo, & My thoughts on February Sony State of Play

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gaming #gamer55551 #my2cents #nintendodirect #direct #capcom  #capcomgames #pragmata #stateofplay 

00:00 - Intro

01:52 - Quick My 2 Cents

08:56 - Movies/TV Show

12:44 - Part 1 Nintendo Direct

18:24 - Part 2 Pragmata

26:36 - Part 3 State of Play

28:04 - What I like (State of Play)

34:02 - What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure (State of Play)

Quick My 2 Cents

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/assassins-creed-has-overperformed-this-quarter-says-ubisoft

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/yes-elden-ring-and-the-duskbloods-are-definitely-still-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/suda51-says-grasshopper-is-still-working-on-a-switch-2-version-of-its-new-game

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/capcoms-new-ip-is-off-to-a-promising-start-as-demo-hits-one-million-combined-downloads

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/11/natethehate-had-heard-rumoured-2d-god-of-war-could-be-multiplatform-release/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/11/leaker-claims-wii-nintendo-ds-and-sega-cd-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/jurassic-park-classic-games-collection-is-being-delisted-after-two-and-a-half-years/

Movies/TV Show

https://deadline.com/2026/02/spider-noir-release-date-trailer-nicolas-cage-1236716717/

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/netflix-trump-paramount-warner-bros-ellison

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/of-course-jason-momoa-stars-in-the-helldivers-movie-out-november-2027

https://www.nielsen.com/news-center/2026/super-bowl-lx-delivers-124-9-million-viewers/

Nintendo Direct

https://www.vice.com/en/article/new-3d-mario-game-for-switch-2-could-launch-in-2026-leaker-claims/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/02/10/rumour-nintendo-direct-apparently-in-third-week-of-february-with-3d-mario/

Part 2 Pragmata

Pragmata Switch 2 Demo - https://youtu.be/rI05SQMjhBw

State of Play

https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/02/12/everything-announced-at-the-february-playstation-state-of-play

What I like

A sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits is announced, called Kena: Scars of Kosmora

Legacy of Kain: Defiance announced

Brigandine Abyss looks interesting

Control: Resonant looks interesting

Rayman's 30th anniversary is real

Project Windless looks weird but interesting

Konami came out swinging with MGS collection vol. 2, Darwin’s Paradox, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Rev. Noir & Silent Hill Townfall 

A God of War prequel (Sons of Sparta) & a remake of the original trilogy

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure

I would have liked to see a bit more 1st part games at this State of Play

Nice that Ghost of Yotei is getting some DLC, but I would have preferred story/single player dlc instead

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