Respec.net is a no BS website about video games from games media veterans. Independently owned and operated with pride.https://bsky.app/profile/respec.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3muj6gxoooe2xNintendo just released a free Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 patch featuring enhanced visuals and more. We did a quick comparison covering visuals and load times: https://www.respec.net/news/181-mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch-2-patch-upgrade-review-vs-switch-1-comparison-resolution-load-times-performance02 Sep 2026 05:13 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3muj6gxoooe2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3muhpwrgepj2nFrom Genshin Impact to... Elden Ring? Hands on with HoYoverse's Nodusfall - Is it a Soulslike or something more forgiving? https://www.respec.net/preview/180-genshin-impact-let-you-become-gods-now-nodusfall-lets-you-kill-gods-but-this-soulslike-something-more-forgiving01 Sep 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhpwrgepj2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3muh2ng63d62jIt’s hard to imagine anyone not having a good time with Orbitals. The co-op gameplay, standout anime presentation, and riveting story make for a game you’ll enjoy from start to finish. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/177-orbitals-review01 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3muh2ng63d62jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mugyxw5pse2zPikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch 1 got a free Switch 2 patch today bringing in resolution improvements. We did a quick comparison covering the patch both docked and handheld: https://www.respec.net/news/179-pikmin-3-deluxe-switch-2-vs-switch-1-upgrade-review-visuals-graphics-comparison-handheld-docked01 Sep 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugyxw5pse2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mufcmc6rnb26Metal Gear Solid-inspired brilliant sci-fi shoot 'em up Birdcage is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox PC, and Nintendo Switch on September 23. It will also be released physically on PS5: https://www.respec.net/news/178-birdcage-release-date-ps5-xbox-ps4-switch-physical-polygon-bird-eastasiasoft31 Aug 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufcmc6rnb26https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3muf6u3vfhu2wIf you’re skilled enough to walk the Way of the Sword, then Onimusha will be one of your favourite games of 2026. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/167-onimusha-way-sword-review31 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf6u3vfhu2whttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu5u24ee2h22We've updated our Metal Gear Solid 4 article with a section covering the Switch 1 version played on Switch 2 (patched) and the native Switch 2 release: https://www.respec.net/feature/172-metal-gear-solid-4-master-collection-version-switch-1-2-free-upgrade-review-ps5-pro-xbox-steam-deck-pc28 Aug 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5u24ee2h22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu5iaawj5s2vTom hosts this week's Respec Ramblings podcast (and is left rambling about a smoking money) - Featuring GTA 6, Elden Ring Switch 2, Star Wars Zero Company, and more https://www.respec.net/podcast/176-gta-6-gets-its-netflix-reveal-gamescom-has-games-how-elden-ring-on-switch-2-respec-ramblings28 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5iaawj5s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu5bv5zmuw22Rhythm Heaven Groove producer Tsunku has released a new music video for Remix 2's 'Soon to be a Lady' from Hotzmic. The single is also on Spotify and Apple Music: https://www.respec.net/news/175-hotzmic-soon-to-be-a-lady-rhythm-heaven-groove-full-song-streaming-youtube-tsunku-spotify-apple-music28 Aug 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5bv5zmuw22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu4bnjt2522qGrand Theft Auto VI extended gameplay video now available on YouTube and directly from Rockstar Games to download. The in-game footage was captured on base PS5: https://www.respec.net/news/174-grand-theft-auto-vi-extended-gameplay-video-download-rockstar-games-official-high-quality-gta628 Aug 2026 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4bnjt2522qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu3fhxpwcv2jFor today's launch, we have a feature covering Metal Gear Solid 4 across Switch 1, Switch 2, PS5 Pro, Xbox, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and AYN Thor. Our impressions: https://www.respec.net/feature/172-metal-gear-solid-4-master-collection-version-switch-1-2-free-upgrade-review-ps5-pro-xbox-steam-deck-pc27 Aug 2026 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3fhxpwcv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu2cp5ujr62aBandai Namco Studios has revealed that it partially produced the visual assets for cutscenes, in-game graphics, and more in Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders: https://www.respec.net/news/173-bandai-namco-studios-handled-some-visual-assets-for-splatoon-raiders27 Aug 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2cp5ujr62ahttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtyx4yvea32cIf you're curious about the free Switch 1 to 2 upgrade for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, we have a comparison feature covering MGS4 docked and handheld on Switch 1 and 2: https://www.respec.net/feature/172-metal-gear-solid-4-master-collection-switch-1-2-review-impressions-free-upgrade26 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyx4yvea32chttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtylbhgegc2jElden Ring on Switch 2 is a good excuse to revisit an all time great, but it should've been better: https://www.respec.net/feature/170-elden-ring-switch-2-review-tarnished-edition-impressions-handheld26 Aug 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtylbhgegc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtyfdqzw7325For Alex, Zero Company is the best Star Wars gaming experience he's had in years - possibly since Knights of the Old Republic. It can be a little ropey and a little rough around the edges, but it is a thrilling experience. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/163-star-wars-zero-company-review26 Aug 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyfdqzw7325https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mty7hz764p2eMega Man: Dual Override is Mega Man 12 in all but name. Our hands-on with the Blue Bomber’s latest outing: https://www.respec.net/preview/166-mega-man-dual-override-hands-on-blue-bombers-latest-outing-mega-man-12-in-all-but-name26 Aug 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty7hz764p2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtxxhr44hc27The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches September 29. A free upgrade is available for qualifying platforms including Switch 1 to Switch 2: https://www.respec.net/news/171-the-witcher-3-switch-2-free-remaster-download-size-120hz-touchscreen-songs-of-the-past-trailer26 Aug 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxxhr44hc27https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtwmrhkjk22wEverything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 https://www.respec.net/news/162-everything-announced-at-gamescom-opening-night-live-202625 Aug 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwmrhkjk22whttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtw3pehmhs2tMike Bithell on the thematic ambitions and immersive sim elements of Vampirium: 1997 https://www.respec.net/interview/156-vampires-tend-to-coincide-with-concerns-about-being-eaten-by-rich-people-ultimately-its-that-simple-mike-bithell-on-thematic-ambitions-immersive-sim-elements-vampirium-199725 Aug 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw3pehmhs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtv27wkgdh2jFollowing the free roam playlists from Mario Kart World's soundtrack added to Nintendo Music, Nintendo has uploaded behind-the-scenes videos for Crown City & the Title Theme: https://www.respec.net/news/165-mario-kart-world-soundtrack-recording-video-official-title-theme-crown-city-studio-videos-ost25 Aug 2026 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtv27wkgdh2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mttnsj2ge62oThe Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Hopefully it gets a physical release on some platform(s): https://www.respec.net/news/164-the-witcher-4-release-window-2028-ps5-xbox-pc24 Aug 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttnsj2ge62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mttl7bstpx2q"The fact we don’t spend $100 million on our games helps" - How Firefly's Stronghold manages to continue in a turbulent industry https://www.respec.net/interview/157-the-fact-we-dont-spend-100-million-on-our-games-helps-how-fireflys-stronghol-manages-to-continue-in-turbulent-industry24 Aug 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttl7bstpx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtte5txzb42fRespec Patreon members at 24/Seven level (£8) or above can now experience Tom's recent holiday via this TV-level short film https://www.patreon.com/Respecnet/posts/toms-holiday-167544976?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link24 Aug 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtte5txzb42fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlmllxmlp2qPodcast's here! In it, Alex, Dave, and Mikhail discuss the GTA leaks, Switch 2 price rises, retro retail, the sorry fate of Deus Ex, and Alex's controversial GTA opinion: https://www.respec.net/podcast/160-gta-6-leaks-retro-retail-gamescom-preview-sorry-fate-deus-ex-respec-ramblings21 Aug 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlmllxmlp2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlmbdnet22sAs we approach yet another big gaming showcase, it's ever-important to remember... you don't have to enjoy everything: https://www.respec.net/feature/7-you-dont-have-to-enjoy-everything-some-things-arent-for-you21 Aug 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlmbdnet22shttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlkzlwqjm2tKonami has confirmed that you will be able to view the MGS4 install sequence screen in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 1/2, and PC: https://www.respec.net/news/161-mgs4-install-screen-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-volume-2-code-ps5-xbox-switch-2-pc-steam21 Aug 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlkzlwqjm2thttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtgxrybbmq27After a good bit of time tooling around online and offline, here's our final review of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - a good fighter, but not yet a great one: https://www.respec.net/review/159-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-review19 Aug 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgxrybbmq27https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtgtmdvoct22SiN: Reloaded, Nightdive's remaster of the 1998 shooter, launches on September 24 for consoles and PC: https://www.respec.net/news/158-sin-reloaded-release-date-switch-ps5-xbox-pc-steam-gog19 Aug 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgtmdvoct22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mte2py7i5v2fLego’s new kid-friendly Pokemon sets offer cute and brilliant creature builds, even as smart play and side models stumble https://www.respec.net/feature/155-legos-new-kid-friendly-pokemon-sets-offer-cute-brilliant-creature-builds-even-as-smart-play-features-side-models-stumble18 Aug 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte2py7i5v2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mte2py7i5v2fLego’s new kid-friendly Pokemon sets offer cute and brilliant creature builds, even as smart play and side models stumble https://www.respec.net/feature/155-legos-new-kid-friendly-pokemon-sets-offer-cute-brilliant-creature-builds-even-as-smart-play-features-side-models-stumble18 Aug 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte2py7i5v2f