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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 has been a blast to play so far offline and online. Our review in progress with a few Switch 2 and PS5 comparisons: https://www.respec.net/feature/281-godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered-review-switch-2-vs-ps5-online
November 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 has been a blast to play so far offline and online. Our review in progress with a few Switch 2 and PS5 comparisons: https://www.respec.net/feature/281-godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered-review-switch-2-vs-ps5-online
Pikmin Day Direct showcases new details about Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pikmin Bloom, and more: https://www.respec.net/news/279-pikmin-day-direct-showcase-full-video-update-switch-2-dandori-academy-fuka-koshiba
October 31, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Pikmin Day Direct showcases new details about Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pikmin Bloom, and more: https://www.respec.net/news/279-pikmin-day-direct-showcase-full-video-update-switch-2-dandori-academy-fuka-koshiba
Podcast time! This week, Alex and Tom talk about the concept of $1000+ next-gen hardware and ask: do we even need a PS6 in the next few years? Plus, Alex Kidd turns 40 - and gets the judgement he deserves: https://bit.ly/4ziojh0
October 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Podcast time! This week, Alex and Tom talk about the concept of $1000+ next-gen hardware and ask: do we even need a PS6 in the next few years? Plus, Alex Kidd turns 40 - and gets the judgement he deserves: https://bit.ly/4ziojh0
Phantom Blade Zero review - understanding the importance of a good boss fight https://www.respec.net/review/275-phantom-blade-zero-review
October 28, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Phantom Blade Zero review - understanding the importance of a good boss fight https://www.respec.net/review/275-phantom-blade-zero-review
No Man's Sky is now available on iOS alongside the Forsaken update for all platforms:
https://www.respec.net/news/274-no-mans-sky-now-available-ios-forsaken-update-new-trailer
https://www.respec.net/news/274-no-mans-sky-now-available-ios-forsaken-update-new-trailer
October 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
No Man's Sky is now available on iOS alongside the Forsaken update for all platforms:
https://www.respec.net/news/274-no-mans-sky-now-available-ios-forsaken-update-new-trailer
https://www.respec.net/news/274-no-mans-sky-now-available-ios-forsaken-update-new-trailer
Pokémon Unite service will end on March 23, 2027 for Nintendo Switch and mobile: https://www.respec.net/news/272-pokmon-unite-end-of-service-eos-date-time-nintendo-switch-iphone-android-mobile
October 27, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Pokémon Unite service will end on March 23, 2027 for Nintendo Switch and mobile: https://www.respec.net/news/272-pokmon-unite-end-of-service-eos-date-time-nintendo-switch-iphone-android-mobile
While brief and perhaps not as terrifying as the experience could have been, there’s no denying that the Twin Swans team has produced an artistically splendid game with Hunter's Moon. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/271-hunters-moon-review
October 26, 2026 at 6:01 AM
While brief and perhaps not as terrifying as the experience could have been, there’s no denying that the Twin Swans team has produced an artistically splendid game with Hunter's Moon. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/271-hunters-moon-review
On this week's podcast we obviously talk a lot about EA's closure of BioWare, and touch on its legacy across multiple other game studios https://www.respec.net/podcast/267-ea-kills-bioware-mass-effect-dragon-age-gta3-turns-25-nikki-in-fortnite-wrong-respec-ramblings
October 23, 2026 at 1:42 PM
On this week's podcast we obviously talk a lot about EA's closure of BioWare, and touch on its legacy across multiple other game studios https://www.respec.net/podcast/267-ea-kills-bioware-mass-effect-dragon-age-gta3-turns-25-nikki-in-fortnite-wrong-respec-ramblings
As it turns 25, something about the accidentally eerie world of GTA3 is still unbeatable to Alex https://www.respec.net/feature/268-as-it-turns-25-something-about-accidentally-eerie-world-gta3-still-unbeatable-to-me
October 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM
As it turns 25, something about the accidentally eerie world of GTA3 is still unbeatable to Alex https://www.respec.net/feature/268-as-it-turns-25-something-about-accidentally-eerie-world-gta3-still-unbeatable-to-me
Ace Combat Zero for PC Steam can now be downloaded and played as a standalone release for those who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8. This standalone release also supports Steam Achievements: https://www.respec.net/news/270-ace-combat-zero-for-steam-can-now-be-downloaded-played-as-standalone-release
October 23, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Ace Combat Zero for PC Steam can now be downloaded and played as a standalone release for those who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8. This standalone release also supports Steam Achievements: https://www.respec.net/news/270-ace-combat-zero-for-steam-can-now-be-downloaded-played-as-standalone-release
Nintendo has finally released the ARMS soundtrack on Nintendo Music featuring 45 tracks. It can be streamed on iOS, Android, and the web: https://www.respec.net/news/269-arms-soundtrack-nintendo-music-streaming-full-album
October 23, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Nintendo has finally released the ARMS soundtrack on Nintendo Music featuring 45 tracks. It can be streamed on iOS, Android, and the web: https://www.respec.net/news/269-arms-soundtrack-nintendo-music-streaming-full-album
EA is shutting down BioWare. and the next Mass Effect has been canceled as a part of 400 job cuts: https://www.respec.net/news/266-ea-shutting-down-bioware-next-mass-effect-has-been-canceled
October 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
EA is shutting down BioWare. and the next Mass Effect has been canceled as a part of 400 job cuts: https://www.respec.net/news/266-ea-shutting-down-bioware-next-mass-effect-has-been-canceled
We're going to have games on PS5 for a long time yet, right? Jut say no to $1200 consoles https://www.respec.net/feature/265-playstation-6-xbox-helix-look-like-theyre-going-to-be-obscenely-expensive-but-you-likely-wont-need-one-for-years
October 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We're going to have games on PS5 for a long time yet, right? Jut say no to $1200 consoles https://www.respec.net/feature/265-playstation-6-xbox-helix-look-like-theyre-going-to-be-obscenely-expensive-but-you-likely-wont-need-one-for-years
The new Street Fighter movie is a fun, perfectly cast, total mess - and I really hope it gets a sequel: https://www.respec.net/feature/264-the-new-street-fighter-movie-fun-perfectly-cast-total-mess-i-really-hope-it-gets-sequel
October 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The new Street Fighter movie is a fun, perfectly cast, total mess - and I really hope it gets a sequel: https://www.respec.net/feature/264-the-new-street-fighter-movie-fun-perfectly-cast-total-mess-i-really-hope-it-gets-sequel
We have a new feature looking at how Resident Evil 4 Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 compares with the PS5, PS4, Steam Deck, Xbox, iPhone, iPad, PS5 Pro, and ROG Ally versions: https://www.respec.net/feature/261-resident-evil-4-remake-switch-2-vs-ps5-steam-deck-pc-xbox-rog-ally-ps4-pro
October 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We have a new feature looking at how Resident Evil 4 Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 compares with the PS5, PS4, Steam Deck, Xbox, iPhone, iPad, PS5 Pro, and ROG Ally versions: https://www.respec.net/feature/261-resident-evil-4-remake-switch-2-vs-ps5-steam-deck-pc-xbox-rog-ally-ps4-pro
This week's Respec Ramblings podcast is out wherever you get it! This week, chatter about vibecoded slop, GTA awards eligibility, Sega's Total War disaster, & Bully's 20th anniversary has Alex dreaming of a sequel: https://bit.ly/4s7efVr
October 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM
This week's Respec Ramblings podcast is out wherever you get it! This week, chatter about vibecoded slop, GTA awards eligibility, Sega's Total War disaster, & Bully's 20th anniversary has Alex dreaming of a sequel: https://bit.ly/4s7efVr
10 years on from Sony’s PlayStation VR release, it’s time to say it has been a complete failure https://www.respec.net/feature/260-10-years-on-from-sonys-playstation-vr-release-its-time-to-say-it-has-been-complete-failure
October 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
10 years on from Sony’s PlayStation VR release, it’s time to say it has been a complete failure https://www.respec.net/feature/260-10-years-on-from-sonys-playstation-vr-release-its-time-to-say-it-has-been-complete-failure
We sent a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time diehard fan to play the Switch 2 remake, so we can tell you exactly what's changed and if it's for the better https://www.respec.net/preview/259-the-legend-zelda-ocarina-time-remake-hands-on-preview-fresh-face-same-soul
October 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We sent a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time diehard fan to play the Switch 2 remake, so we can tell you exactly what's changed and if it's for the better https://www.respec.net/preview/259-the-legend-zelda-ocarina-time-remake-hands-on-preview-fresh-face-same-soul
Resident Evil 4 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 shows how far we've come from Capcom's Switch 1 output. Our impressions with the new Switch 2 port ahead of our full comparison: https://www.respec.net/feature/256-resident-evil-4-remake-switch-2-review-visuals-performance-2-3-impressions
October 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Resident Evil 4 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 shows how far we've come from Capcom's Switch 1 output. Our impressions with the new Switch 2 port ahead of our full comparison: https://www.respec.net/feature/256-resident-evil-4-remake-switch-2-review-visuals-performance-2-3-impressions
As Epic goes all in on AI game development, maybe it’ll be the kids who ultimately decide the fate of the games industry https://www.respec.net/news/258-as-epic-goes-all-in-on-ai-game-development-maybe-itll-be-kids-who-ultimately-decide-fate-games-industry
October 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
As Epic goes all in on AI game development, maybe it’ll be the kids who ultimately decide the fate of the games industry https://www.respec.net/news/258-as-epic-goes-all-in-on-ai-game-development-maybe-itll-be-kids-who-ultimately-decide-fate-games-industry
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse lives up to the series' legacy, delivering a strong new entry that lands just shy from truly incredible. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/257-castlevania-belmonts-curse-review
October 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse lives up to the series' legacy, delivering a strong new entry that lands just shy from truly incredible. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/257-castlevania-belmonts-curse-review
No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28. The iOS port includes every major content expansion to date including the Cosmos update: https://www.respec.net/news/255-no-man-sky-iphone-ipad-release-date-preorder
October 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28. The iOS port includes every major content expansion to date including the Cosmos update: https://www.respec.net/news/255-no-man-sky-iphone-ipad-release-date-preorder
While the lack of an upgrade path for Nintendo Switch 1 owners is disappointing, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Switch 2 is an excellent handheld experience. Our port review: https://www.respec.net/review/254-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-switch-2-review-vs-switch-1-ps5-ps4-pro
October 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
While the lack of an upgrade path for Nintendo Switch 1 owners is disappointing, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Switch 2 is an excellent handheld experience. Our port review: https://www.respec.net/review/254-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-switch-2-review-vs-switch-1-ps5-ps4-pro
Pod's out! This week, reviews of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Hellraiser: Revival, chatter about the latest news, and visiting an arcade has Alex contemplating crime: https://www.respec.net/podcast/253-dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-hellraiser-revival-cyberpunk-movie-playstation-vr-finished
October 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Pod's out! This week, reviews of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Hellraiser: Revival, chatter about the latest news, and visiting an arcade has Alex contemplating crime: https://www.respec.net/podcast/253-dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-hellraiser-revival-cyberpunk-movie-playstation-vr-finished
"The specs of Switch 2 are more than enough to showcase the true magic of EDF5 and EDF6" - Earth Defense Force Producer Nobuyuki Okajima on the Switch 2, EDF6.2 for PS5, Onechanbara, and more: https://www.respec.net/interview/251-earth-defense-force-switch-2-interview-d3-publisher-nobuyuki-okajima
October 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
"The specs of Switch 2 are more than enough to showcase the true magic of EDF5 and EDF6" - Earth Defense Force Producer Nobuyuki Okajima on the Switch 2, EDF6.2 for PS5, Onechanbara, and more: https://www.respec.net/interview/251-earth-defense-force-switch-2-interview-d3-publisher-nobuyuki-okajima