For this week's My 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of October 11 to 17, 2026, I give my thoughts on Nintendo's physical media approach; Asha Sharma on Xbox IPs & Microsoft is more open to exclusives

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #nintendo #physicalmedia #xboxgaming #xbox 

00:00 - Intro

01:22 - Quick My 2 Cents

09:52 - Movies/TV Show

13:16 - Part 1 Physical Media

18:54 - Part 2 Xbox IPs

24:02 - Part 3 Xbox Exclusives

Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/14/007-first-light-for-nintendo-switch-2-finally-launches-18th-march/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-expands-switch-onlines-gba-library-with-three-more-titles

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/10/natethehate-starfield-nintendo-switch-2-port-may-have-been-cancelled/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/at-one-point-capcom-was-going-to-make-pragmata-a-little-bit-more-horror-focused

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/analysis-firm-shares-their-sales-estimates-for-gears-of-war-e-day

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/no-offense-to-zelda-activision-exec-says-call-of-duty-mw4-and-gta-6-are-the-two-biggest-games-of-the-year

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/14/details-of-scrapped-version-of-resident-evil-9-titled-resident-evil-apocalypse/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/study-finds-almost-half-of-ps5-disc-backlash-came-from-fake-accounts

Movies/TV Show

https://www.goldderby.com/film/2026/godzilla-minus-zero-takashi-yamazaki-world-premiere-nyff-reviews-plot-trailer/

https://deadline.com/2026/10/netflix-bela-bajaria-on-skydance-deal-no-regrets-1237154751/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/random-2021-elon-musk-snl-skit-was-not-received-well-by-nintendo

https://thedirect.com/article/clayface-movie-dc-trend-supergirl

Physical Media

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-states-that-it-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-media

https://www.theshortcut.com/p/nintendo-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-games-after-sony-revealed-playstations-digital-only-future

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/i-hope-sony-takes-notice-nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-media-as-gta-6-goes-entirely-disc-less

Xbox IPs

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/asha-sharma-tells-employees-that-xbox-wont-survive-by-only-relying-on-past-franchises

https://www.vgchartz.com/article/469341/xbox-ceo-says-they-will-continue-to-create-enduring-new-ip/

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/hundreds-of-layoffs-and-many-cancelled-projects-later-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-reportedly-says-we-will-not-survive-without-new-ips/

Xbox Exclusives

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-considering-making-fallout-the-elder-scrolls-and-even-minecraft-xbox-console-exclusive-surveys-detailed

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/xbox-asks-fans-how-theyd-feel-about-a-really-bold-approach-to-exclusive-games

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-survey-about-exclusives-includes-a-nuclear-strategy-but-wait-just-a-minute/

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My review/thoughts on season 2 of Netflix Devil May Cry

Note to Parents: Netflix Devil May Cry is rated TV-MA here in the USA -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15716776/parentalguide/?ref_=tt_ov_at_pl_pg

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Number of episodes- 8

Runtime for each episode - around 30 to 40 minutes

My thoughts on season 1 - https://youtu.be/2rnqMVPifjw

00:00 - Intro

02:56 - What I like

06:24 - What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure

08:30 - Overall 

What I like

The fight scenes in season 2 are good (especially the ones between Dante & Vergil, not to mention the ones with Mundus & Arius)

I do like that Lady/Mary did get some kind of redemption arc in season 2

Better choices of music than the music they used in season 1 (not perfect but better)

What I didn’t like/Mix/Not Sure

Although it looks like they toned it down (at least from my view), there is still some political message that some may or may not like

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In this week's My 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of October 4 to 10, 2026, I share my thoughts on whether Sony could revive some of its old IP. Could we have more than one Xbox? Helix, Platinum talks about Bayonetta's future & August 2026 Circana 

Tags for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #sony #helix #xbox #bayonetta #circana

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Quick My 2 Cents

06:08 - Movies/TV Shows

09:56 - Part 1 Sony

16:18 - Part 2 Helix

22:26 - Part 3 Bayonetta

28:04 - Part 4 Circana

Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/05/kingdom-hearts-collection-is-131gb-on-nintendo-switch-2-reviews-slightly-mixed/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/05/nintendo-has-renewed-some-classic-game-trademarks/

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/microsoft-announces-new-xbox-xp-division-with-four-key-focuses

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-of-americas-president-comments-on-the-possibility-of-gta-6-on-switch-2

Movies/TV Shows

https://deadline.com/2026/10/the-batman-part-ii-production-pause-matt-reeves-1237146807/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/wake-up-samurai-cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-a-live-action-movie

https://deadline.com/2026/10/hbo-max-paramount-streaming-merger-david-ellison-1237148535/

Sony

https://gamingbolt.com/sony-allegedly-exploring-the-revival-of-older-unused-ips-says-insider

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/rumour-sony-accepting-game-pitches-on-fan-fave-franchises-first-wave-due-around-ps6-launch

Helix

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/xbox-boss-suggests-project-helix-wont-be-the-only-next-gen-system-from-microsoft

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/06/xbox-boss-hints-helix-family-of-systems-will-offer-some-form-of-portable-play/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/07/with-rumours-of-ps6-handheld-ex-playstation-boss-warns-sony-has-always-struggled-in-marketing-two-platforms-at-the-same-time/

Bayonetta

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/platinumgames-comments-on-the-future-of-bayonetta

https://nintendoeverything.com/platinumgames-talks-nintendo-switch-2-bayonetta-future/

Circana

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nba-2k27-tops-us-august-charts-becomes-third-best-selling-game-of-2026-us-monthly-charts

https://nintendoeverything.com/best-selling-games-in-the-u-s-for-august-2026-nintendo-switch-2-boosts-elden-ring-to-the-top-10-big-walk-makes-the-list/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/10/08/us-nintendo-switch-2-game-key-card-sales-increased-by-631-in-2026-so-far/

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Gameplay footage of me playing the Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (originally released on the Wii in 2012, also ported to 3DS & Switch). For my review, click here: https://youtu.be/7LtGmWZlhEM

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Publish by Nintendo

Developed by Monolith Soft

Physical Version - Yes (Full game in cart)

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Start of Gameplay/Hovering Reef 4

03:06 - Hovering Reef 5 & Hovering Reef 6

07:06 - Ether Crystal Deposit

09:38 - Syrath Lighthouse & Hovering Reef 7

17:40 - Central Seal Island

19:08 - Hovering Reef 10 & Khatorl Seal Island

25:08 - Hovering Reef 8

33:12 - Warp to Central Seal Island/Hovering Reef 10/Ether Plant

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My review of the Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (originally released on the Wii in 2012, also ported to 3DS & Switch). For gameplay, click here: https://youtu.be/jo0tRotiXlw

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Publish by Nintendo

Developed by Monolith Soft

Physical Version - Yes (Full game in cart)

00:00 - Intro

04:12 - Part 1 Pro

07:56 - Part 2 Cons

10:46 - Overall

Pro

Runs at 60fps & Higher Resolution (up to 4K in Dock, HD in portable)

Gameplay still holds up well

New addition (Switch 2 version), like the Ether Jet to Amiibo support

Cons

Ether Jet can’t be unlocked until Chapter 4 & reach Bionis Leg Refugee Camp

Although not expansive, the upgrade to the Switch 2 version is $10 (for those who have the Switch 1 version)

Some Criticism from the Switch 1 version still stands in the Switch 2 version  

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For this week's My 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of September 27 to October 3, 2026, I give my thoughts on Sony making a response to the physical media controversy, Xbox denying rumors about being sold off, & Interesting report coming out about Naughty Dog

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #sony #physicalmedia #xbox #xboxgaming #rumors #naughtydog 

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Quick My 2 Cents

05:30 - Movies/TV Shows

08:52 - Part 1 Sony

14:28 - Part 2 Xbox

20:50 - Part 3 Naughty Dog

Quick My 2 Cents

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/25/rare-under-activision-has-seen-job-cuts-but-they-are-working-on-new-projects/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/28/rumour-la-noire-will-have-a-sequel-after-gta-vi/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/playstation-controllers-may-have-built-in-credit-card-scanners-one-day

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/grasshopper-manufacture-parts-ways-with-netease-and-goes-independent

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/limited-run-announces-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-physical-release-heres-a-look

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/you-can-get-the-witcher-3-remastered-for-free-on-switch-2-if-you-can-borrow-a-switch-1-cart

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/we-want-to-find-a-way-sega-eager-to-bring-sakura-wars-games-to-modern-consoles

Movies/TV Shows

https://deadline.com/2026/09/ted-the-animated-series-release-date-peacock-first-look-1237135358/

https://cordcuttersnews.com/rob-bonta-denies-being-pressured-into-paramount-settlement/

https://cordcuttersnews.com/court-clears-paramount-to-close-warner-bros-discovery-deal-as-soon-as-this-week/

Sony

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/sonys-hearing-a-lot-of-the-feedback-from-customers-nis-america-boss-weighs-in-on-ps5-disc-debate

https://gameluster.com/sony-physical-discs-plan/

Xbox

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-insists-microsofts-gaming-business-is-not-for-sale/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-insists-xbox-is-not-for-sale

https://wccftech.com/xbox-reverse-acquired-publishers-76-billion-inevitable/

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-not-for-sale-says-ceo-asha-sharma-why-is-this-sell-off-narrative-so-prevalent-right-now

Naughty Dog

https://mp1st.com/news/new-uncharted-game-development-naughty-dog-headed-lost-legacy-director

https://gameinformer.com/2026/09/29/naughty-dog-will-fully-reveal-intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-in-2027-but-is-going

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/rumour-new-uncharted-game-in-the-works-at-naughty-dog-nathan-drake-not-the-lead-character

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For this week's My 2 Cents Nintendo/Gaming video for the week of September 20 to 26, 2026, I give my thoughts on why the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light was delayed again, and major changes at Xbox & DF on Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave

Tag for this video: #briansolow #gamer55551 #my2cents #007firstlight #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #xboxgaming #xbox #nintendo #fireemblemfortunesweave 

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Quick My 2 Cents

11:54 - Movies/TV Show

15:24 - Part 1 007 First Light

21:00 - Part 2 Xbox

27:18 - Part 3 Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave 

Quick My 2 Cents

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/want-more-lord-of-the-rings-on-switch-2-cool-two-ports-are-launching-next-week

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/splatoon-raiders-dev-team-apparently-has-no-plans-for-dlc

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/22/thq-says-free-upgrade-to-nintendo-switch-2-version-of-epic-mickey-when-it-launches/

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/09/xbox-warns-ninja-theory-could-be-closed-as-two-agreements-fall-through

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/09/arkane-studios-future-with-xbox-remains-a-total-mystery

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/stellar-blades-switch-2-release-will-include-a-frame-generation-toggle

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/24/stellar-blade-director-confesses-his-love-for-bayonetta-with-platinum-games/

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/24/nintendo-and-ubisoft-partnered-for-a-zelda-game-that-was-eventually-canned/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/sony-supposedly-surveying-devs-on-death-of-ps5-discs

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/ps5-fans-encouraged-to-give-feedback-on-discs-in-new-sony-survey

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/rumour-ps6-hardware-complete-double-the-power-of-ps5-with-handheld-model

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/09/microsoft-files-patent-which-could-bring-game-pausing-ads-to-xbox

Movies/TV Show

https://cordcuttersnews.com/paramount-settles-antitrust-lawsuit-with-states/

https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-3-reasons-that-forced-california-to-settle-its-lawsuit-with-paramount/

https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-merger-settlement-delayed-1237112835/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/daredevil-born-again-ending-season-3-showrunner-change-1236705406/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/resident-evil-film-producer-turns-to-new-silent-hill-movie-report-claims

007 First Light

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/007-first-light-was-delayed-on-switch-2-for-a-third-time-to-let-players-experience-it-as-fully-as-possible-io-says/

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/some-compromises-are-inevitable-007-first-light-dev-talks-switch-2-delay-performance-and-more

Xbox

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/22/continuing-our-reset/

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/09/xbox-confirms-activision-will-develop-the-next-halo-title

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/09/activision-issues-statement-after-taking-on-some-of-the-biggest-ip-in-xbox-history

Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave 

https://mynintendonews.com/2026/09/24/digital-foundry-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-is-720p-docked-540p-handheld-and-30-fps-but-uses-dlss/

https://twistedvoxel.com/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-switch-2/

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