Back in July, I bought a Steam Deck instead of a Switch 2. It's a decision I stand by – even as recently as Hollow Knight: Silksong, I still find new ways to love my Steam Deck. But that doesn't make it an easy decision. During September's Nintendo Direct, we were shown the Switch 2's foundations beyond Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World – and I'd be lying if I didn't have the faintest FOMO.
The last-second reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave blew my mind, not least because its story is seemingly connected to Fire Emblem: Three Houses – a game I've spent tens of hours completing every path in. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment tantalizes the part of my brain that still tries to discern Zelda lore, while Pokemon Pokopia appeals to the other part that just wants to switch off and get cozy. And while Fire Emblem alone is enough to put my wallet in jeopardy, the bigger picture – that the Switch 2 will build upon and may even surpass the original Switch – makes me wonder if buying one will only be a matter of time.
