So, I was flipping through this piece on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. You know, one of those where you’re not quite sure if you’re thrilled or just dizzy. Anyway, this game—Donkey Kong Bananza, they call it—is already causing a stir even before it hits the shelves.
Apparently, the peeps behind it decided to push the boundaries with these wild 3D voxel environments. I don’t even know what a voxel is, honestly. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But the cool part? You get to smash and bash through walls. Like, who wouldn’t want to take a swing at virtual concrete just for the fun of it?
So, I think this guy, Takahashi—kind of a big deal at Nintendo—confessed to some Spanish newspaper that the game might have a few hiccups here and there. You know, little stutters in the middle of all your epic smashing sessions. It’s like, sure, the world’s crushing down around you, but hey, it’s all about the ‘fun factor,’ they said. Prioritize fun, right? That’s the spirit!
There’s even this fancy trailer, but I haven’t watched it. Trailers are like fast food: looks good, but never quite fills you up. So, this Donkey Kong game, it was meant for the older Switch but got pushed over to the new one. Guess they wanted to make a bigger splash. Or maybe they just needed more oomph to handle all those voxel… things.
A Spanish journalist poked about why the game sometimes drags its feet—probably some techie jargon I don’t get. Takahashi goes on about frame drops and slow-motion effects. I imagine it’s like when you watch your dog try to jump off a couch in slow-mo; kind of cool but also a bit confusing.
Nintendo, of course, assures us they know gamers might hit a few bumps and are probably working on a fix. I won’t hold my breath, but fingers crossed they figure it out before Thursday—mark your calendars if you’re into chaos and monkey fists.
Also, did you know voxel games have been around since, like, 1992? Wild. Back then, it was Comanche: Maximum Overkill. I kind of love that name, sounds like an 80s action movie or something.
Anyway, for those who live and breathe this stuff, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for all the latest updates. It’s a big, messy game world out there, and who knows what’s next on the horizon? Let’s hope the ride’s as fun as they promise.
