Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games - Kinda Funny Gamescast

Summary

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games Summary

Introduction

In the episode released on March 6, 2025, the Kinda Funny Gamescast delves into the highly anticipated topic: the Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games. Hosted by Blessing Adeoye Jr., Tim Gettys, and Andy Cortez, the discussion centers around notable game lists published by Polygon and Rolling Stone. The hosts aim to evaluate and compare these lists, offering their insights and predictions on what makes a Nintendo Switch game truly exceptional.

Comparing the Lists: Polygon vs. Rolling Stone

The conversation begins with Blessing introducing the Polygon list titled "25 Best Nintendo Switch Games," published on February 11, 2025. Shortly after, Rolling Stone released a similar compilation named "20 Best Nintendo Switch Games of All Time" on March 2, 2025. This proximity in publication dates sparks the idea to conduct a "list versus list" showdown.

Blessing Adeoye Jr. suggests, "Instead of deciding if these lists are the shit or if they're shit, that's how we rate them. Andy, is it the shit or is it shit?" (Timestamp: 06:22). Tim Gettys adds humorously, "Three is definitely the limit." (06:07), referring to LaCroix beverages, which becomes a recurring joke throughout the episode.

The hosts agree to evaluate both lists, recognizing that Polygon is a dedicated gaming site, whereas Rolling Stone approaches from a broader entertainment perspective. Andy Cortez muses, "There's got to be 50 lists. There will be 50 outside looking in that will not pop up for sure." (06:56), highlighting the myriad of opinions and lists available.

Key Debates and Predictions

One of the central debates revolves around The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild versus its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. Andy Cortez questions the placement of these titles, stating, "I feel like if I had three [LaCroix], you'd say something" (01:05), continuing the LaCroix analogy to emphasize their limits.

Tim Gettys expresses his thoughts, "I think Polygon will have Tears as number one and Rolling Stone's gonna be like, nah, it's, you know, fucking Pikmin 4 or something." (07:54). Blessing counters, "Tears of the Kingdom, better video game mechanically... but Breath of the Wild was first and introduced us to that Hyrule." (08:27).

The discussion highlights the improvements in Tears of the Kingdom, such as enhanced mechanics and storytelling, while also acknowledging the nostalgic and exploratory charm of Breath of the Wild. Blessing notes, "There's something powerful about the fact that it gave us that Hyrule." (11:47), emphasizing the first game's impact on players' experiences.

Inclusion of Other Notable Titles

The hosts touch upon various other games that likely feature prominently on both lists:

• Fire Emblem: Three Houses: Recognized for revitalizing the franchise and becoming a core Nintendo title.
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Anticipated to secure a spot in the top 10, with Andy declaring, "I want that game in the top ten." (16:39).
• Metroid Dread: Discussed for its impressive mechanics and art style, though Andy expresses doubt about its high ranking, saying, "I don't think it's going to be that high." (54:02).
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Expected to be staples in the list due to their popularity and quality.

Indie Gems and Exclusives

The conversation acknowledges the significance of indie titles on the Switch platform, mentioning games like Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Dead Cells. Blessing asserts, "If you're making a correct list, it has to have Celeste." (21:57), emphasizing the importance of these games in enriching the Switch's library.

Rolling Stone List Highlights

As the hosts transition to discussing the Rolling Stone list, Blessing expresses some skepticism about the methodology, especially the absence of ranking. "I don't like this not being ranked." (29:32), she remarks, hinting at the challenges in comparing different editorial approaches.

Top Picks and Surprises

Upon reviewing the Rolling Stone list, several key titles emerge:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is lauded for its groundbreaking exploration and immersive world-building.
2. Tears of the Kingdom follows closely, praised for exceeding the expectations set by its predecessor.
3. Super Mario Odyssey remains a fan favorite, celebrated for its creativity and engaging gameplay.
4. Luigi's Mansion 3 earns its place with its charming design and innovative mechanics.
5. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is highlighted for its cultural impact and beloved gameplay.

A surprising inclusion is Astral Chain, earning a spot at number 13, which sparks excitement among the hosts: "March 6th is actual chain day now. Put it on the calendar, everybody." (50:08). This unexpected ranking underscores the game's unique appeal and the hosts' appreciation for its quality.

Controversial Placements

Some host disagreements emerge regarding the placement of titles like Metroid Dread and Super Mario Maker 2. Andy's contention, "I respect number two is too high for Dread." (62:22), contrasts with Tim's admiration for the game's design and mechanics. Similarly, Super Mario Maker 2 receives mixed reactions, with some hosts questioning its position relative to other high-caliber games.

Final Rankings and Reflections

As the episode approaches its conclusion, Blessing emphasizes the difficulty in directly comparing the two lists due to their differing structures and editorial intents. "It's like a list by Polygon as a nice little appetizer and Rolling Stone does something different." (38:34).

The final top placements highlight the enduring legacy and quality of key Nintendo Switch exclusives, while also acknowledging the platform's rich diversity brought forth by indie developers. The hosts celebrate the Switch's success, noting its eight-year milestone and record-breaking sales, affirming that it remains a powerhouse in the gaming industry.

Conclusion

The Kinda Funny Gamescast episode on the "Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games" provides a thorough and engaging analysis of the best titles available on the platform. Through lively debates, humorous exchanges, and insightful commentary, the hosts offer listeners a comprehensive overview of what makes these games stand out. Whether you're a long-time Switch enthusiast or new to the system, this episode serves as a valuable guide to some of the most exceptional gaming experiences Nintendo has to offer.

Notable Quotes

• "Three is definitely the limit." — Tim Gettys (06:07)
• "Instead of deciding if these lists are the shit or if they're shit, that's how we rate them." — Blessing Adeoye Jr. (06:22)
• "I think Polygon will have Tears as number one and Rolling Stone's gonna be like, nah, it's, you know, fucking Pikmin 4 or something." — Tim Gettys (07:54)
• "They're cowards." — Barrett Courtney (07:41)
• "Breath of the Wild was special, man." — Blessing Adeoye Jr. (63:57)

Transcript

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Visit lifelock.com podcast terms apply yo, what's up? Welcome to Kind of Funny Games cast for Thursday, March 6, 2025 one of your host blessing. Adio Yea Junior. Joining me is Lacroix Poppy. Tim Gettys.

[Andy Cortez]

I have two Lacroix right now. I had a thought of how many Lacroix could I bring out here until you guys say something?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And I like that you got ahead of it. I like that you got ahead of it.

[Andy Cortez]

Well, I normally have two. And no one says it. You just kind of. It's fine. But I feel like if I had three, you'd say something.

[Tim Gettys]

Three is definitely the limit.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, I was gonna bring out six.

[Tim Gettys]

Definitely would have said something at three.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, I would have, like, looked at you, Bri. Like having an arm full of LaCroix and being like, tim, you good?

[Andy Cortez]

I was going to try to sneak them so that you didn't see it. I was gonna have a couple under here and just keep adding them, but.

[Tim Gettys]

I didn't throughout the episode. You had to timestamp when everyone gets added.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Also joining us is, of course, the nitro rifle Andy Cortez.

[Tim Gettys]

Hello, guys.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Andy. Hey, if Kevin Coelho told us that.

[Andy Cortez]

He had an everyday carry, what would.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You think that meant?

[Tim Gettys]

A what?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

An everyday carry? Beard in the background says a weapon.

[Tim Gettys]

I would assume that he has different bags that he uses, but that, like, he has one that's his daily driver. Like n either a knapsack or a fanny pack or like a backpack or something like that. That's like.

[Andy Cortez]

That's pretty good. That's a pretty good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Accurate guess.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yes.

[Andy Cortez]

Because somebody on Games Daily asked Kevin if he has an EDC everyday carry and bless and I both assumed he meant a gun.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And which. To which Kevin was like, oh, yeah, I have an everyday carry. And it didn't even like phase me of the fact that like, oh yeah, of course Kevin's carrying a gun every single day. Like, that is something that 1000% Kevin would do. It would surprise us, of course, but it wouldn't be out of his character.

[Tim Gettys]

Ah, fuck Sorry, sorry, sorry, guys. Sorry.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I didn't hit anybody.

[Barrett Courtney]

Lov in the chat says, no, he said edc, and I would have assumed he meant Electric Daisy Electronic Dance Convention, which.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, EDC is Electric Daisy Car is the one that happens in parentheses.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

They had a, you know, specify like, oh, every day. Every day carry.

[Tim Gettys]

Huh.

[Andy Cortez]

Amazing.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Now my second question would be, if we did learn for the last three years that Kevin Coelho was coming in to work with a gun like a.

[Tim Gettys]

Concealed carry, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Yeah, I really wouldn't.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

So much sense, like, that's like 1000% something he would do.

[Tim Gettys]

That's the most honest answer you'll get out of me. It's like, okay, yeah, that makes sense. If he had like, if he had.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Two, like, how many, how many concealed carries before we, like, before we're like, all right, that's too much.

[Andy Cortez]

So three LaCroix.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm going with six. I think if you like lifted a shirt. Yeah, like six weapons.

[Tim Gettys]

If he did the John Wick thing of like having them on his, like around his weight, his ankle, that's how.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

He would do it.

[Tim Gettys]

For sure. Yeah, for sure.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Golly. Remember, this is kind of Funny Gamescast. Each and every weekday we get together and talk about the biggest reviews, previews and topics in video games. Live on YouTube, Twitch and on podcast services around the globe.

[Andy Cortez]

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[Tim Gettys]

If you love what we do, you have three cars.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Support us with the.

[Tim Gettys]

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[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Support us with the kind of funny membership on Patreon, YouTube, Spotify or Apple podcasts. Get all of our shows ad free, watch us record them live and get daily exclusive show for a chance to be a part of the show. Some of your thoughts and opinions as YouTube super chats as we go. Housekeeping for you. We're an 11 person business all about live talk shows. KHD was about Marvel 1943 possibly coming this year. You remember that, Tim?

[Andy Cortez]

That was so long ago, man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We Talked about Marvel 2043. Holy cow. Right now is the Gamescast. After this is the YouTube premiere of Greg and Tim's entire split fiction playthrough. If you're a kind of funny member, today's Greg Way is 12 minutes about Roger's last meal, which I still don't know what that's about. Thank you to our Patreon producers, Delaney Twining, Carl Jacobs and Omega Buster. Today are brought to you by Monster Hunter now, but we'll tell you about that later. For now, let's Start with topic of the show. We're doing a shit list. Of course. Shit list is where I go online. I find a top 10 list, I bring it back to Tim and whoever else is on the panel, and we talk about it and judge it for your amusement. Now, here's the thing, because there's a bit of lore to the shit list that we're doing today. A few weeks ago, this is my.

[Tim Gettys]

First time on a shit list.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

No way.

[Tim Gettys]

Really exciting. Yeah. Wow.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Well, you're going to experience the magic.

[Tim Gettys]

Happy to be here.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

A few weeks ago, Polygon put up a list. It was February 11, 2025 is when they posted this list. That list is called the 25 best Nintendo Switch Games. I put. I saw that. Put in the kind of funny slack went, hey, we should do this as a shit list. Everybody agreed, all right. And that's today. Here's the thing, though. A few days ago, March 2, 2025, Rolling Stone had the gall to put out a very similar list titled the 20 Best Nintendo Switch Games of All Time.

[Tim Gettys]

It's getting real.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

So we have two lists here. And yesterday during the meeting, we were talking about this, right? Okay. We're doing the 25 best Nintendo Switch games shit list. I looked at Tim of. I looked at the room. I want to say, I was like, hey, do we want to pick a list? You know, the Rolling Stone was more recent, but, like, you know, I like the idea of Polygon because they're a gaming site. Like, how do we. How do we tackle this? And Tim said, why not just do both?

[Andy Cortez]

Why not both?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And Tim, I love that idea. I love it so much that I also want to elevate it. What if, for the first time ever on shit List, we did a list versus list?

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, shit.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Instead of deciding if these lists are the shit or if they're shit, that's how we rate them. Andy, is it the shit or is it shit?

[Andy Cortez]

Very evolved show.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What if we judge these by who has the better list?

[Andy Cortez]

I like that.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Polygon versus Rolling Stone. Okay, well, what are your predictions here?

[Andy Cortez]

Now, here's the thing. Like, what qualifies as a better list? Is it what the entries are? Is it where the entries are placed? I'm really interested. If one list is 25 and 1, this is 20 are the same games on both lists and one just has an extra 5, or is there just chaos and it's completely different.

[Tim Gettys]

There's got to be 5o lies. There will be 5 outside looking ins that will not pop up for sure.

[Andy Cortez]

So we got to keep our eyes out for the olives.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I like that. All right, so let's get into it, right? The thing, Andy, the thing that we usually do before we get into the list proper is we talk about what's going to appear on these lists. This is one. This is a fun one because I feel like this is such a. Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Normally this is more fun when we're talking about best farts in video games. It's like, all right, we have to get real crafty about it.

[Tim Gettys]

Normally what we do, we get on the desk and we dance a little bit and then. All right, I've never watched the show.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But it's part of tradition.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, I mean, I feel like there's the. There's the obvious answers of the Mario Odyssey, Mario Wonder, Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom. So the question is, Staples, does anyone have the balls to put Tears of the Kingdom at number one instead of Breath of the Wild?

[Barrett Courtney]

No, they're all fucking cowards.

[Tim Gettys]

They should.

[Andy Cortez]

They fucking should. That's my question.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think every one of them's argument is Breath of the Wild comes first. And so that should be the better one. It's the same argument Nick Scarpino makes about Iron Man 1.

[Tim Gettys]

There will be a. I think the prediction is like, will one of them have it as number one? As I don't think number one, I really. I'm gonna think Polygon will have Tears as number one and Rolling Stone's gonna be like. Like Pitchfork. They're gonna be like, nah, it's, you know, fucking Pikmin 4 or something. You know.

[Andy Cortez]

I think Brother Wild's number one on both lists.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, it's tough for me to like make an argument for either way because I think the argument for Tears of the Kingdom is that, hey, it's Breath of the Wild, but more. Right, It's Breath of the Wild, but like you have more mechanics. You have all the combining of items. You have all this cool shit that you can do with the world story. Yeah, yeah, I think you do have a better story. You have the multi layer design of the world map. Is that better music?

[Tim Gettys]

But it's not only better, it's not only just more. It's like the mechanics are far better. I think. Like they. They didn't just kind of, hey, let's add what's on the cutting. Like they added the stuff that I think would have made me equally, if not more blown away. Like if you reverse the mechanics in release order. If you had like the tears mechanics and put Them in Breath of the Wild and vice versa. I would probably think that Breath of the Wild is a better video game.

[Andy Cortez]

Really?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Why you talking about, like, the abilities that you get?

[Tim Gettys]

Like, like when you think of like, Breath of the Wild, it's like, now I'm just going to like, totally go into Nick Scarpino fast five when he just like, you know, when you. Once you dig your heels in, you know, you say the Breath of the Wild is an inferior game. It's like, it's the worst game ever. This is trash. No, but like, you know, Breath of the Wild had the freezing. The little cube that raised up for the water. And like, that's kind like, to. That was the most kind of inventive of all of them. I would say.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

No. Come on. You can freeze an item and then hit it and then like the item flies in that.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay, that one was sick. Stasis was cool.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

But everything like, you know, making all the little toys and all the knickknacks and everything, like, it's. It's more than just.

[Andy Cortez]

Well, sorry. So sorry. I might be misunderstanding you. Are you. I thought you were saying that if the. You take the mechanics of tears and put it in Breath of the Wild, the Breath of the Wild would be better than tears.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think that's what he's saying.

[Tim Gettys]

I think if you swap the moveset, like the abilities.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, main, like abilities that you get.

[Andy Cortez]

But you're saying that, like, Breath of the Wild's a better game otherwise.

[Tim Gettys]

No, I think I may still have the nostalgic factor for Breath of the Wild. And go. Yeah, but that one is first. And plus it's got, you know, the banjo gazoo nuts and bolts of all the building things. Like, I think that I would. I think I would. God of War 2018 it where I think God of War 2018 is still like a better story and everything like that. But Ragnarok is a better video game mechanically. Level design, like the comp. Like, it's that and more. But God of War 2018 is like, so special to me. Yeah, but I thought the same thing was gonna happen with me with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. And it's like, nah. When I played Tears, like, oh, I thought Breath of the Wild was the most special video game I've ever played in my life. And now this is the most special video game ever played.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

The tough thing for me is like, for me, it is based on the day you asked me. I can kind of go either way with my argument that I'D make. Because I think everything we say Tears of the Kingdom is factual. And like, on. If I'm writing down these arguments on a piece of paper or writing down, like, the pros and cons of both these games on pieces of paper, I think the Tears of the Kingdom pros will probably way outweigh the Breath of the Wild pros. That said, I think there is something to be said about getting there first. Not necessarily that, oh, man, I played it first, therefore it's better, but more so. This Breath of the Wild introduced us to that High Rule, and I do think that there's something powerful about that versus Tears of the Kingdom. Right? Like exploring that Hyrule and not knowing it was different. Yeah. Not knowing what was behind every corner. Not knowing what was behind this mountain. Like, not knowing that there are dragons in the sky. Like, not knowing, like, that temperature mattered.

[Tim Gettys]

No, you're right.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Like, there's so much about the unknown factor of playing Breath of the Wild and experiencing that for the first time versus Tears, where it's like, all right, tears. I know exactly what I'm getting into. But now we're layering on, like, okay, we've improved the story, we've improved the mechanics. We've improved or added more music. We've done this, we've done that on paper. Tears of the Kingdom, better video game. But, like, I don't know, man. Breath of the Wild also is like. I think there's something powerful about the fact that it gave us that High Rule. I think that gives us. Gives it major points.

[Tim Gettys]

For me, I. I don't disagree there, But I will say that the difficulty for Tears of the Kingdom, the difficulty that was already set by themselves because they came out Breath of the Wild and it was again, just this masterpiece, landmark, holy shit. Title. And the expectations are set so high, and the bar is set so high. And they were still able to way pass exceed it for me, because it wasn't like if I. If I just experienced a store because it's like the cutscenes and all that stuff was like, the music, all of that was just, like, so magical. And I couldn't have given a lesser shit about it in Breath of the Wild. It was so special to me in Tears of the Kingdom that I'd be like, yeah, the story was great, but, you know, the magic of exploration wasn't quite like it was in Breath of the Wild. I still felt all of that and more in Tears of the Kingdoms. Like, I. I think it's like, never has a bar been set Higher for me personally and never has a bar been exceeded more than Tears of the Kingdom.

[Barrett Courtney]

I also think the exploration is. I don't. I don't think people give enough credit to the exploration in Tears of the Kingdom because I think part of the magic, while yes, it's not your first time there, years have passed so the magic there is recontextualized and seeing what time has done to these places and then also adding the cave system. I like the amount of like getting lost in all of these caves. I do think. And like the sky island going up to the.

[Tim Gettys]

Like going up to the root, the ceiling of a cave bear like to exit. Like what?

[Andy Cortez]

Like what All Man Nerd confirmed in the chat said if you're giving the game today to a newbie, you'd give to the kingdom. I think that goes a long way. Right. Like because you get that sense of exploration, that sense of. I don't wonder.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think I might give Breath of the Wild. Yeah. To a newbie. Like they've not played any of these, either of these games. I mean I would say play both. Right. But I think I'll give them Breath of the Wild first.

[Tim Gettys]

I. I disagree only because I. I still think that it has everything mechanically and gameplay wise that you could want. But I think aside from stasis, which is sick as I think everything mechanically in tears is more fun for me personally. And it has all the shrine still and it has, you know, the better, you know, not quite old school legacy dungeon style stuff, but it's got I think better designed piece set piece areas and man those cutscenes.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I guess my thing is I think the experience of tears is enhanced by playing breath first. Right. Like I. There's something about. It's the. To Barrett's point of revisiting the same world that you've been to that's. Has time passed it. I don't know. There's a different allure to it when it is all right, what's happened to Tarrytown? What's happened to like any. What happened to Kakariko? Like what is going on in the story now with time past. I do think that there is an added experience there versus if I jumped into tears and that was my first time in that world. I don't know. I feel like I'll miss out on something.

[Andy Cortez]

Miss out. But if you could only play one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

If you could only play one.

[Tim Gettys]

If I could give like if I still say breath.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

If I. I think I'll still say Breath of the Wild. Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

If I said There's a brand new Zelda fan, or not a brand New Zealand, but somebody who played all the old school Zelda games and hasn't played since GameCube or whatever. I would give them tears. Because when you're hopping into the world of Hyrule and Breath of the Wild, there's still context preceding that that you don't know about. It's still this unknown landscape. And I think the same goes for Tears of the Kingdom. If anything, going back to Breath of the Wild could be need for people who play tears first and be like, oh, this is what the town looked like earlier be after what the. You know, I. I think all of the same exploration and all of the same wonder applies. Like one for one for a newbie now. What a game. God damn, what a game.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. We had to get into talk about some other games. Right. So when we go. I don't know why Fire Emblem Three Houses is the first game that comes to mind.

[Andy Cortez]

It's very high quality and I feel like it was a lot of people's first Fire Emblem. I think Fire Emblem Awakening was definitely the biggest moment the Fire Emblem series had and it turned it into one of Nintendo's core franchises. But yeah, Three Houses. I think the. With the rise and success of the Switch and the timing of that game coming out, I feel like it was right after the initial kind of, you know, we got the Zelda, we got the Mario, and then people were willing to give a franchise a shot for the first time. And I think that really paid off because three houses was great. I think three houses will be a top 10 shoot.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

So shooting from the hip.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Xenoblade.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

At least three. At least one of those. Maybe both.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm going to write down three.

[Andy Cortez]

I guess the one that I want to shout out is Kirby in the Forgotten Land.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

I want that game in the top ten. Not maybe not five.

[Tim Gettys]

I like it.

[Andy Cortez]

Number ten.

[Tim Gettys]

I like it. I like the bravery.

[Barrett Courtney]

I like it. Personally, for you, I don't think we see it in top 10 in either of these lists.

[Andy Cortez]

Justice for Kirby.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think at least one of these lists will have it in the top 10.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think one of these lists will have it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

No, you think.

[Tim Gettys]

You think both of them will have it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You think you can make a top 20 Switch game list, not have Kirby?

[Tim Gettys]

I don't think there's a shot both of these are missing it. And if they are missing it, then it's a similar situation to that. What happened that one list that didn't have a Mario 3D platformer on their top Rolling Stone. Yeah. Shit. Yeah. Oh, this is Rolling Stone, too. So, shit. Maybe that's.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, Metroid Dread, right?

[Andy Cortez]

It'll be on the list, but I don't think it'll be that high. Here's the thing. I feel like that we can kind of think about it in tears, right? There's the S tier of these games, which I don't think there's that many S tier Switch games.

[Tim Gettys]

It would be Mario Odyssey, the two Zeldas. Two Zeldas. Is anything else Ultimate.

[Andy Cortez]

Cool.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Because here's the thing, right? I can buy the Kirby not making top 10, but I just need. We just need to list the 10 games. Because, like, yeah, to the point of, like, the tier. The tearing, right? I'm like, all right, but what are you putting above Kirby? Obviously you're putting. Yeah, maybe Mario, maybe the zeldas.

[Andy Cortez]

Luigi's Mansion 3.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, that's a very popular one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Okay, see, now, remastered.

[Andy Cortez]

You put Prime Remastered on that, it makes it. I think that's too port adjacent.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. I think people still think about. Think of it as a GameCube thing for me.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think people especially because people consider that to be like a remaster remake for Metroid prime of, like, how much it enhanced the visuals of that stuff. Like, I think if we're Putting Mario Kart 8 on the list, I think. Or guessing Mario Kart 8, I could see a lot of. A lot of love for Prime.

[Tim Gettys]

I think Pikmin 4 is a deadlock.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

For Pikmin 4 list.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Sorry I said it before Mario Maker 2.

[Tim Gettys]

Great.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Cause.

[Tim Gettys]

Thank you, Tundra Boys.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I said it over Bears talking about Animal Crossing, I think is probably top five on both these lists.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Mario Maker 2 will be a different culture.

[Tim Gettys]

Damn. On which list?

[Andy Cortez]

Both.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, okay.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

You think they copied it? Like, do you think the Rolling Stone, like, looked at the. Look the polygons list, or do you think the person writing Rolling Stones list saw that polygon releases several days there before. I was like, God damn it, dude. I was already doing it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Here's the thing, because Adrian in chat says Astral Chain, and I want to shout out Astral Chain. It's gonna be missing from both these.

[Tim Gettys]

Lists, but I think It'll be on one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It should be, like, number 20.

[Andy Cortez]

It could be. I mean, one of these lists has 25 games on it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, but, like, when you say top Switch games, they're gonna be fake Nintendo. They're gonna overlook Astro.

[Andy Cortez]

That many. There's not 25 first party Nintendo games that are.

[Tim Gettys]

Which Mario party makes the list if.

[Andy Cortez]

Depending on all of them, Jamboree.

[Tim Gettys]

I think if Jamboree would be sick.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

If the lists were.

[Tim Gettys]

What's.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

These are both in the last few months.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

What's the fan consensus on Superstars versus Jamboree?

[Andy Cortez]

I think Jamboree overall is like higher rated.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay. It's so hard for me to tell because I. I never grew up playing a whole lot of Mario Party and so whenever people have really strong opinions on any of the Mario potters, I'm like, oh, they're all kind of fun to me. I guess I kind of. It's so hard for me to judge. Like, what's a really good Mario party?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I got two to throw at you. Splatoon.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh, easy.

[Tim Gettys]

You kidding me?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Are you saying splatoon 3? Because there were two splatoons that came out.

[Tim Gettys]

I would say that's rough. I would say maybe two.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh, and then we haven't even said Pokemon.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, I was gonna get. I was gonna get to Pokemon in a second, but I was also gonna say Bayonetta 3, I feel like is a lock here.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, that's a great call.

[Barrett Courtney]

Do we think either of these lists don't have any Pokemon on them?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Well, that was gonna be a question is which Pokemon does a Pokemon make these lists? Yes, I think is there a Pokemon worthy enough?

[Andy Cortez]

Legends Arceus.

[Tim Gettys]

Will any of the let's Go.

[Andy Cortez]

No. People really hate the let's Go.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

See, I was gonna say Pokemon Sword and Shield. I feel like that's like the one that you can argue of. Hey, this is a. It's a new game. It's a new Pokemon game. And also it's not broken. No, it's like a full. It's a full working Pokemon game.

[Andy Cortez]

My gut tells me it's going to be Scarlet and Violet and Legends Arceus.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I don't think you put Scarlet, Violet. Scarlet and Violet on this Rolling Stone.

[Andy Cortez]

They do whatever.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Like, I know. I. I forget what I gave. I think I gave it like a four out of five on my thing. Listen, I stand by it. Yeah, that's a fucking great ass video game.

[Tim Gettys]

I'd be like, dude, this game looks like, oh my God, there's an umbrel. I can't. Oh my God.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

In hindsight, I don't know. It's tough for an outlet to give Scarlet and Violet praise. In hindsight.

[Andy Cortez]

But I think.

[Tim Gettys]

But there's also just a lot of games on the list anyway.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. We haven't talked about Indie stuff. Hollow Knight.

[Tim Gettys]

Are they okay?

[Andy Cortez]

See too much of it.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, I'm. I guess I'm wondering how. What are the multiplatform options? If maybe we start the list and we read the first paragraph, it's like, no multiplatform. Switch exclusive.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, I kind of feel like we're not going to see multi. I feel like the, the intent of these lists is going to be more like exclusives.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, let's see.

[Tim Gettys]

I'm gonna put Tower Fall on there.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'll say Celeste.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Here's the thing. Oh, man. At some point we got to do our top 25 games, right? And figure out what our criteria is. Because I feel like the conversation would be around obviously the first party stuff. But a correct list for top 25 Switch games, I think should have Celeste on there. If you're making a correct list. Yeah, it's gotta have Celeste.

[Tim Gettys]

What about, what about LEGO Horizon and Hollow Knight? Honestly?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, Hollow Knight. Honestly, I'll put.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, but those are huge indies that a lot of people associate with the Switch.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Somebody said, people say Hades. That's the thing is, I think there's the, the eras of the Switch kind of shift because that early era, the first two to three years of the Switch, I think the Switch was looked at as like the indie platform before.

[Tim Gettys]

It just became sloppy. Yes, before, like all of the indie slop of here's this $1, you know, clicker or whatever.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Did Haiti. Hades came out day and date on Switch. Right. I think it was Switch and PC were like the only two platforms. Correct me, Chad, if I'm wrong about that, but I do on Switch.

[Tim Gettys]

Wait, I think you're right because, dude.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Cross progression or some shit like that.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah. And I remember booting up because I didn't want to play on the Epic games store because that's when it was like exclusive to Epic at the time or whatever.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

And I booted up a stream and I was like, wow, this looks bad on Switch. Like.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It is.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Like, well, like when I had it up on my monitor, I was like, man, the font, everything is just like so low res. It was 1080, you know, like it was doing its best to be 1080. And then I booted up the, you know, the higher quality version on PC. I was like, oh, thank God. I should, you know.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, launch the Switch. It was console exclusive to Switch for like a year.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. And but the thing with Hades that like goes back to what I was saying is that I think Hades came out after that Turning Point.

[Andy Cortez]

I agree.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Indies. You know what I mean? Like, there was like that rush, but then at some point, like, it didn't feel like Switch was the indie platform anymore as much as like playing on PC or anything else.

[Tim Gettys]

I totally. Because for a while there it was the. It was the indie machine for me, where it's like, that's where I'm going to replay Hyperlife jeter for the 90th time. And you know, stuff.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, a few all throughout too. Somebody in chat says Stardew Valley.

[Tim Gettys]

Right.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And I also think. I know Dead Cells is going to get the look, but like, I'll put Dead Cells in the conversation of switch. Indies.

[Andy Cortez]

Tetris 99.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I like that. I like that he's cooking.

[Tim Gettys]

What about Mario 33.

[Andy Cortez]

0,239 or whatever the number was belongs on the list, but I don't think they'll put it there.

[Tim Gettys]

Any other Mario Sports games?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

No, no.

[Barrett Courtney]

Absolutely the fuck not.

[Tim Gettys]

You don't think that there won't be just like a cameo show up here at number 24. It's God dang 10 tennis. You know, because tennis wasn't a bad game.

[Barrett Courtney]

Tennis is the best of them.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah. And it just wasn't even great. It was totally.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Who was it?

[Barrett Courtney]

Was it Bowser Jr. Who was broken as God?

[Tim Gettys]

Man. I found the Meta immediately. I was dominating. Everybody kicked my ass that at that time.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This is what I'll say. I'll be mad if I see Skyrim on this list. Something tells me that Skyrim has a good chance of showing up.

[Tim Gettys]

I don't disagree.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Part of that launch window.

[Andy Cortez]

My gut tells me this list is going to be a lot more just like first party.

[Tim Gettys]

I hope.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I hope.

[Tim Gettys]

Because it's also a very popular Dark Souls Remastered machine. A lot of people love playing Dark Souls Remastered on the Switch because it. It's not the Prepare to Die edition. So it has like a different kind of look to it. Or it's like more akin to the older. The OG version of Dark Souls. But I. I hope it's a lot more first parties too. I hope it's not a whole lot of third parties.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Well, are you guys ready to jump in?

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, shit. Arms. Oh, damn.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Keep arms off.

[Tim Gettys]

Come on.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What about Splatoon? We said Splatoon and he said Splatoon 2. I think Splatoon 3 because the Splatoon 2 server is still up. How's that work? Can I play Splatoon 2 right now?

[Barrett Courtney]

But I feel like kids, the. The people were more hot on Splatoon 2 than Splatoon 3 when that came around, you know.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But I think here's the thing is I, I say Splatoon 3 because I wonder, in writing this list, are you writing this list to like suggest things to people? Right. Hey, here are the top 25 Switch games that you can play right now.

[Tim Gettys]

You're coming out from different.

[Barrett Courtney]

Are we starting with Polygon?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Say, say again?

[Barrett Courtney]

Are we starting with Polygon?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, we're going to start with Polygon.

[Andy Cortez]

That's 25.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, Polygon has the top 25 Mario Rabbids.

[Tim Gettys]

Good call. Slipping.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Oh, that's a good one too. Yeah, I'll read the opening paragraph to set the tone. Looking for the best games on Nintendo Switch. What follows is a living list of the 25 Switch games we recommend everyone play or watch in case you're new to the system or just looking for something new to play.

[Andy Cortez]

Player, watch.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Interesting player. I mean a lot of people are watching YouTube videos.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, that's interesting that they like specifically call that out.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

The Switch has been around almost eight years, has sold more than 150 million units.

[Tim Gettys]

I still have a Google search of my computer says Everyday Carry.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And boasts a vast software library encompassing first party Nintendo Classics, major games from big publishers, and a bewildering array of indie and digital titles. We're here to guide you through it. You'll find Mario and Zelda here, of course, plus many other Nintendo games. Like all Nintendo consoles, the Switch has incredibly high proportion of must play exclusives you can't get anywhere else. But we've tried to include a few more left field picks as well.

[Andy Cortez]

Okay, let's see how left we get.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And then they go on to say the Switch also has a library of retro games available as part of Switch online, including many all time Nintendo Classics. We've listed our picks from this collection separately. Good, so those aren't in this.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

All right, let's hop into it at number 25. Oh, this is. This not. It's not ranked.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh, it's not ranked.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Oh, it's not ranked.

[Tim Gettys]

It's a list.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Hey, at the very least we still have our, our Rolling Stone list. But we can go through this one real quick, just see what they say, I guess. So going through it, they start off with Animal Crossing, New Horizons. They list.

[Tim Gettys]

Damn, it's $3 off. You see that bliss. Oh shit. 57.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's more than usually it from Nintendo. You got Balatro on here. You got Dredge.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You got Fire Emblem, three Houses. You got Hades Hollow Knight, Kirby in the Forgotten Land so far, baby. You got Zelda Link's awakening, which we neglected to talk about.

[Tim Gettys]

Nice.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's being neglected to talk about. You have Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Up next you have Luigi's Mansion 3.

[Andy Cortez]

God, the switch kicks ass. I know.

[Tim Gettys]

It's a really good machine.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

After that you got Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

[Tim Gettys]

They don't need a new one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Metroid Dread.

[Andy Cortez]

Look at that suit.

[Tim Gettys]

It's the best looking suit ever. I think that's where art has peaked with dread. Yeah, that suit.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You have Metroid prime remastered which to pause here. Right? Like I think the expectations change when we learn that it's not right.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And also when they list the the where you can buy the games after.

[Barrett Courtney]

But also really quick, this is going in alphabetical order. The one like big surprise here. There's no Breath of the Wild on here.

[Andy Cortez]

They had the balls.

[Barrett Courtney]

They had the balls to do that.

[Andy Cortez]

Wait, read.

[Tim Gettys]

What is the write ups.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Read the blurb. Yeah. Let me, let me see.

[Tim Gettys]

Well, it's not necessary to play Breath of the Wild beforehand. Tears of the Kingdom expands upon the world of the previous game. Literally. Players can explore the sky region peppered with floating islands, the very terrain of the world service and the ominous underground world of the depths. Tears of the Kingdom is technical marvel and will likely be an easy recommendation for me to give for years to come. If you're new to adventures games on the scale of this adventure or if the scale this adventure daunts you, don't let that scare you. It's well worth the leap, man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It not being a ranked list kind of absolves it of not having Breath of the Wild in there a little bit. That's things I can't take it as seriously.

[Tim Gettys]

That makes sense. I mean, Polygon, they don't put ratings. They don't put scores on their reviews either. They do like to recommend it. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I don't like this not being ranked.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, this disappoints me. They have too much self respect.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You're a video game website. Put some rankings to this. You know what I mean? Where'd I stop? Metroid prime remastered, bitches.

[Tim Gettys]

Love ranks.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Love ranks. On video games you got Octopath Traveler 2. After that.

[Andy Cortez]

Look at this screenshot.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah. Oh, dude, I thought this was the shark game that Mike loved.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Same shark game.

[Tim Gettys]

Will you play as the shark? Shark.

[Andy Cortez]

Man eater.

[Tim Gettys]

Man eater? Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Pikmin 4. After that you got Pokemon.

[Tim Gettys]

Man, I really up not playing Pikmin 4. It was just such a bad time for me. Like too many Games out. But I love Pikmin.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Manhunter. No. Man Eater.

[Tim Gettys]

Man eater.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I want to point out Pokemon Sword and shield is the only Pokemon game on the list if it is alphabetically ordered.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, nice.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We then got Splatoon 3. We get Stardew Valley. You get Super Mario Brothers Wonder.

[Tim Gettys]

Forgot about that one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You then get Super Mario Maker 2. You then get Super Mario Odyssey. You got Super Smash brothers Ultimate Tetris 99.

[Barrett Courtney]

Hell, yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Unpacking.

[Barrett Courtney]

Okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3. And that is what ends the list.

[Andy Cortez]

Okay. I'm so let down with the no ranking, so.

[Barrett Courtney]

But it's like, I. I like that they. They made statements here. No putting Breath of the Wild. And obviously, they're kind of the top here, right? Of like, here are the games you should pick up now. Like, here. You know, if you're trying to be relevant or if you're trying to play stuff right now. I like that they included obviously the. The big ones, but then took moments to be like, hey, fucking play dredge. Or what was the unpacking? Yeah, like, unpacking and stuff. I think that's cool.

[Andy Cortez]

Here's the thing, Yang fans, is not. They're cowards.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

From the editorial perspective, I actually do appreciate this. Just be for what Bear's talking about there, hey, this is a positive list. Let's give highlights to the best of the best. If somebody's picking up a switch right now, one of the games that I would love for them to play, you should play Mario Odyssey. You should play Tears of the Kingdom, right? They're on your side of, like, hey, if I'm telling somebody to pick up a switch and they get. They can play one Zelda and just play Tears of the Kingdom, Play Dredge, play unpacking. You know, play these cool games. But from my consumer perspective, nah, man. They're cowards. I'm with you, Yang family cowards.

[Andy Cortez]

Roll with the stones, man. Let's see what good stuff they have to bring us.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We're gonna roll with the stones right after we roll some ads. Barrett, roll them.

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[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Chat people watching, listening during the ad break, there was a crazy revelation that just happened.

[Andy Cortez]

Jon Favreau was in charge of making a shared Star wars universe by Disney and now he'll do the same for Mickey Mouse, starting with a big budget Oswald the Lucky Rabbit animation slash live action hybrid show for Disney plus. Then from there, epic Mickey Kingdom Hearts, Magic Kingdom and more.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Epic Mickey and Kingdom Hearts.

[Tim Gettys]

Getting things right.

[Andy Cortez]

Yes, this is from my time to shine. Hello. Who's a popular entertainment leaker.

[Barrett Courtney]

Okay, so we're getting.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We're getting a Kingdom Hearts something something. That's kind of crazy.

[Andy Cortez]

This kind of crazy. This is kind of crazy.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Mickey. I feel like you're. I feel like I'm in Dude, I guess doing Star wars stuff though.

[Andy Cortez]

I'm sure he'll do that. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Does he?

[Barrett Courtney]

I think he. It's him and Filoni doing the Mandal. Mandalorian and Grogu movie.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Zach, like in chat says what I said at first during the break when Tim brought it up of like shared universe.

[Barrett Courtney]

Like what does that mean?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What is a Mickey Mouse shared universe? That's just a universe. There's nothing shared about that. But I mean bringing Kingdom Hearts kind of does turn it into a shared universe. A Little bit. If I'm getting Final Fantasy, I need.

[Barrett Courtney]

Proper reporting on this. I'm not seeing this anywhere.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, no, this is definitely. This is like pre. Official. But that's.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Andy, you hear the news? Well, it's not news yet, but it's leaks. Jon Favreau.

[Andy Cortez]

Jon Favreau is going to be in charge of a Mickey Mouse shared universe, including Epic Mickey and Kingdom Hearts.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, whoa.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Let's see how this goes. I'm excited.

[Tim Gettys]

Like a film. Like film film.

[Andy Cortez]

We don't know yet. Could be a Disney plus show. What's.

[Tim Gettys]

What's going on with that one fortnite Disney crossover thing?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

They're working on it. You know, they're trying to figure out how to put Shaq in it.

[Tim Gettys]

What even is it?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, listen, you're keeps going. You have the Disney World, you're going to have the Marvel World, you're going to have the ESPN world.

[Tim Gettys]

You go there.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What's the name of the ball? The bald dude. Barkley. Charles Barkley. Hanging out with Charles Barkley.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It'll happen.

[Tim Gettys]

Let me tell you something, Ernie. It's my Charles Barkley.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Wow. Is that how he sounds?

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, yeah, yeah. I gotta listen more. Is that how Charles tell you some.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Bernie.

[Tim Gettys]

Let me tell you something. Yeah, that's how it is.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. We got some super chats in here real quick. The uncharted wolf writes in and says, just wanted to shout out Pikmin 4, my favorite entry in one of my favorite franchises.

[Tim Gettys]

Bald dude equals Charles Barkley.

[Andy Cortez]

He's very bald.

[Tim Gettys]

He's super bald. Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

You know. You know what?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

He's super duper bald.

[Tim Gettys]

You know what is called fraud.

[Andy Cortez]

Sorry.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This is a crazy insult. How did CM Punk come up with that?

[Tim Gettys]

You know, they used to call him his nickname.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What's that?

[Tim Gettys]

The round bound of rebound.

[Andy Cortez]

Whoa.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Wow.

[Tim Gettys]

Because he was always creative. The short. Like he was always the shortest amongst the big men. Big men. You know, centers in the ABA are like 611, 7, 1, whatever. He was like. I don't know. I think he's like 6, 7 or something like that. But he's just always been. His ass is like just. He's got a fat ass, you know? Yeah. He just boxes people out, uses his body. Right amount of rebound. Yeah. Always the shortest, always getting the most rebounds. Hall of Famer.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Just like everyone. A ring Chrono rig writes in and says, hey, guys, what's your favorite switch Gen memory? Mine will always be the Mario movie reaction in the Sora. Reaction. I watched your Guys reaction to those so many times. And Xenoblade series.

[Andy Cortez]

Real talk. I rewatched those reactions so often as well. Like me and bless. Losing our minds to Sora is like one of my favorite kind of funny moments. But the Mario casting reveal, where one by one they were just putting characters out, they just kept getting more and more insane. Like Charlie Day as Luigi and you were like, what? Jack Black as Bowser.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Amazing stuff.

[Barrett Courtney]

God.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Barrett Courtney]

I also enjoy the early Pokemon present streams that we would do from home where we would actually get up at 6 in the morning.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Barrett Courtney]

Because we would just be fucking loopy.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I miss Smash Brothers so much. Like when we're in Smash Brothers season and any trailer could be a Smash bro trailer, you know, we start off a Persona trailer, all of a sudden Joker's in Smash and it's like, what the fuck is happening?

[Tim Gettys]

You see that little icon spin around like, oh yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

So good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And then one more from bogan knight 7 who says birthday tax love. All you guys do. Happy birthday.

[Tim Gettys]

Happy birthday.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We're going to hop into the Rolling Stone list right in with your super chats. As far as what your picks would be for the top 20 best Switch games. If there's anything missing from the lists, let us know, we'll talk about it. But now we get into the main event. It sucks because I pitted this as list versus list.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, but like, we already have a loser.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Here's the thing. If Rolling Stone. Because what I'll say about the Polygon list is that for what they did, it is a good list. It's a great list. Honestly.

[Tim Gettys]

Can't even be mad about.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Can't. I can't even be mad about it. It is a thumbs up. I will say it is the shit despite it not being ranked. But as long as Rolling Stone gets it right, they're going to win this. Don't fuck it up.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think take. Let's let go of the list versus list thing, right? Because like they're ultimately trying to accomplish two very different things. So I think it's hard to actually like put them against each other.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's fair.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think think back at the Polygon thing as a nice little appetizer. And then let's actually. Let's just think about Rolling Stone.

[Tim Gettys]

What if Rolling Stones isn't ranked? What if Rolling Stone is like, that'd be fucking crazy.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That'd be the worst thing the way.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh my God.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I would like a double dude Best Switch list.

[Tim Gettys]

Like if they just say there's 25 games you should buy like, and they have like fucking Madden.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Because for the record, we've done so many shit list. It's the first time I've done a shit list where it's not ranked.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, yeah, I have looked ahead. It is ranked.

[Tim Gettys]

Just.

[Andy Cortez]

Okay, good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Just so you don't have to, you.

[Barrett Courtney]

Know, be devastated when we get there.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, let's get in, dude.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Let's get in. Rolling Stone. These are the best 20 Nintendo Switch games of all time. Starting actually, before I even started. Let me read the Blurb. It's been eight long years. Jesus Christ. It's been eight long years since the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. It's just the fact that riders love doing the same thing. You know what I mean? Get unique. It started off me like hey, Reggie fils a square up, you know, say something new. The gaming landscape, Reggie fees.

[Tim Gettys]

They took all the sauce with him.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Exactly. The gaming landscape, not to mention mention the world itself, is a very different place. Released mid generation while its competitors like the PS4 and Xbox One were midway through their cycle, it initially felt like a footnote. Why was Nintendo releasing a handheld device in a high definition era where there's a smartphone in everyone's pocket? Didn't its particular. Didn't its particular brand of family friendly gaming seem like a thing of the past? And it could have flopped spelling the end of Nintendo after. After the disastrous launch of its predecessor, the Wii U, a device whose intention was as muddied as its name, many were critical about the prospect of a new Nintendo console. Even if it sold well, how did the company that once led the pack as a trail trailblazer fit into the next into the. Fit into the then ecosystem? Even after the mountain of money they made with the original Wii, it seemed like their best days were behind them. Actually, they're kind of in their bag right here. If all feels quaint now, looking back over the course of one of the longest console generations ever and record breaking sales, it was almost foolish to think that it couldn't be done. I'm going to skip forward because I want to see where they start talking about with that. Rolling Stone is ranking the best games for the Nintendo Switch. And while there's an embarrassment of riches to come or to choose from, we've opted to stick solely to games that were exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch.

[Tim Gettys]

Wow.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Meaning no cross platform releases like Fortnite or indie games, WoW or old that also found their footing on PC. There's also almost no re release, remakes or remasters. Because while everyone loves an Older game. The true. The true test of a console's clout is what new things it brings to the table.

[Barrett Courtney]

So no Mario.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, I guess that means no Breath.

[Andy Cortez]

Of the Wild Mash Brothers is debatable.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What do you mean, no Breath of the Wild?

[Barrett Courtney]

Breath of the Wild launch on Wii U?

[Tim Gettys]

Nobody. I think they mean just like RE release. Right?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. It says.

[Barrett Courtney]

And while there's an aberrant embarrassment of riches to choose from, we've opted to stick solely to games that were exclusively available for the Nintendo Switch.

[Andy Cortez]

I bet they got that wrong. I bet the way they worded it.

[Barrett Courtney]

There is weird because then they give examples like cross platform, but I don't know. To word it that way is weird.

[Tim Gettys]

The Wii was. It was only regionally available, and I.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Feel like we get an exception to Breath of the Wild. Breath of the Wild. You get like a hall. You get a hall pass. Like, no one remembers that.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Who played that game on Wii U?

[Barrett Courtney]

Who played any game on Wii U? Blessing.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, but like, besides me, all the other examples are RE releases. Like our remasters. Breath of the Wild is like the one game that was the cross launch. It launched on the Switch.

[Tim Gettys]

It did.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That would be my argument for putting in list.

[Barrett Courtney]

But it's not exclusive to Switch.

[Andy Cortez]

It'll be on the list.

[Tim Gettys]

It'll be.

[Andy Cortez]

They're gonna get it wrong.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Give it the hall pass is what I'm saying. All right, let's hop into it. At number 20, Luigi's Mansion 3. Makes sense.

[Andy Cortez]

Solid.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Solid.

[Andy Cortez]

Lower than I would expect, obviously.

[Tim Gettys]

Definitely lower. I. I thought this would have been a top, maybe 13 or.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, you know. Well, clearly 13 is gonna be Super Mario Maker 2.

[Tim Gettys]

Ah, correct.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, what would be a 20?

[Tim Gettys]

I'm glad you remember. Then, like, if.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

If not Luigi's Mansion 3, what fits at number 20?

[Tim Gettys]

I just. Well, I just feel like when everybody talks about Luigi's Mansion 3, they just say like, this is the best one of all of them. And now I'm just wondering how the hell do they fill in the rest of this list with games that aren't. That aren't like cross platform?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You know, my thing is to the. This is the best of all of them. We say that about everything on the Switch.

[Andy Cortez]

That is true, but I don't know that there's 19 other examples that I'm going to agree with are better than Luigi's Mansion 3, but we'll see.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I like setting that. I like setting that. All right, that's the bar you had. You had to cross over at number 19. You got Pokemon Legends. Arceus. All right, they did it.

[Andy Cortez]

Will this be the final Pokemon on the list? Yeah, I don't think so.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's fucking crazy. I think it has to. Wait, what Pokemon Sword.

[Andy Cortez]

Then I think it's going to be Scarlet Violin.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Because here's the thing. If I'm making the list. Yeah. I'm putting Scarlet and Violet on there. But Rolling Stone can't. You know, Rolling Stone is not me. The individual.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, my gosh.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

I think it can only be Sword and Shield. If it's anything else, I'm gonna light this studio on fire.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. All right. That's number 19.

[Andy Cortez]

Really didn't with Sword and Shield though, for a lot of reasons.

[Tim Gettys]

But Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, I hate nest haters, dude.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Like, here's the thing, because I'm. I'm kind of with that on Pokemon Sword and Shield. It wasn't my favorite Pokemon.

[Tim Gettys]

Scarlet and Violet broke the camel's back. That was the Scarlet.

[Andy Cortez]

Violet.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This thing is like, if I'm making the argument of Sword and Shield versus Scarlet and Violet. Listen, I had more fun in Scarlet and Violet. I'd enjoyed it better. In fact, I would even argue better game than Sword and Shield. But the blemishes are so apparent and so like, you know what I mean?

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, it's. It's the one that caused everybody to go, what are we doing?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, it's like if I went.

[Tim Gettys]

Because games always looked subpar, obviously. Lower powered machine, you expect that. But this was the one that was like the most egregious of all of them.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Can I ask you guys a question? Do you like square pie guys more than Domino's?

[Andy Cortez]

Yes.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I also like square pie guys more than. More than Domino's. The reason I ask, right, is if I gave you two plates, one of them was the Domino's pizza and the other was square pie guys.

[Tim Gettys]

But then crust Pizza Hut.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But I fucking mushed up the square pie guys. Pizza. Fucking like I mixed that shit up. I fucking like, you know, it's a messy ass square pie guys. Pizza. I fucking.

[Tim Gettys]

You put some pineapple on it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Maybe I didn't go that far. I didn't go that far. But I gave you a messy ass plate of square pie guys. And I fucking mushed that shit up. Square pie guys. All the ingredients are still there.

[Tim Gettys]

But I'm taking the Domino's crazy comparison. Still eating square pie. No, he's cookie.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's what Scarlet and Violet is. Scarlet. Scarlet and Violet is square pie guys. But it's all mushed up.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And it's all.

[Tim Gettys]

Whereas you ran over it. You left it in your trunk.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Sword and shield is the dominoes where it's like, all right, square pie, guys, is better, but like, it's a lesser product.

[Tim Gettys]

But it's more consistently good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yes. If I show you that mushed up, square pie, guys, you'll be like, what.

[Tim Gettys]

The Is like, I want that garlic crust.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I promise you, though, it's gonna be fire, though. Just eat it. Just eat it.

[Andy Cortez]

It's just like.

[Tim Gettys]

It's a great.

[Andy Cortez]

When you brought up the square pie guys and Domino's, I was like, where.

[Tim Gettys]

Is it gonna go with this?

[Andy Cortez]

I didn't expect it to end where it did. I'm into it, though.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Thank you. Listen, metaphors are my new thing in 2025, okay? I'm trying to make more.

[Andy Cortez]

Sending your puns.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm trying to do more metaphors. You know, paint a picture.

[Barrett Courtney]

Refantology.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

At number 18, we got Kirby.

[Tim Gettys]

No. Fucking called it a farce.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Kirby. And the forgotten.

[Andy Cortez]

Unjust. Unjust.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think the last hour of that game. Top 10 moment on the Switch 2. I think the rest of that game.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Don't say it, Barrett.

[Tim Gettys]

We don't care what you think, Barrett here.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It's fun.

[Tim Gettys]

We don't. Okay.

[Barrett Courtney]

It's fun.

[Tim Gettys]

Goddamn. Goddamn Rolling Stones. They're fucking washed. We know that. Okay?

[Andy Cortez]

That's it.

[Tim Gettys]

The Beatles are always better.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I just got to see what's about.

[Tim Gettys]

Picture Mick Jagger writing this article so far.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm not mad at, like, the escalation here of Luigi's Mansion 3, number 20. Pokemon, Arceus at 19. Kirby and the Forgotten Land at 18.

[Andy Cortez]

We better have fucking bangers.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This is way too now. It's like, all right, you better keep coming with the bangers because you're setting the bar real high here.

[Tim Gettys]

I know Tim said that he wished it was top 10. I think maybe that was pushing a little bit too much, but I agree. I see, like, a 12 or a 13. I think 18 is that is.

[Andy Cortez]

That is the honest truth of, like, if we're talking globally and not just personally.

[Tim Gettys]

I'm in the right. I'm in the same Tim mental state right now of, like, this rest of this list better be gas.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And number 17, we got Bayonetta 3 so far.

[Tim Gettys]

I never played it.

[Andy Cortez]

Bayonetta 3 is good, but, like, I don't think that it's the standout in any way. I would put Bayonetta three under the rest of the game so far, personally.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Really?

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah. It belongs on the list.

[Tim Gettys]

But man, we are sure as not getting Astral Chain.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, you're right. Yeah, you're right.

[Tim Gettys]

Not even a chancel man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We gotta give more love to Astral Chain. We gotta like, we gotta carve out a day during the year we just call Astral Chain Day. I kind of like. Okay, yeah, like some rate like July 13th or some shit. Right. Astral Chain day is a day where we celebrate Astral Chain. We acknowledge Astral Chain. We say, hey everybody, that was a good ass game on the Switch. And then July, July 14, we don't think about it anymore because everybody keeps forgetting about Astral Chain.

[Andy Cortez]

We have to remind them it's our duty, our civic duty.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

At number 16, we got Super Mario Maker 2.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay, okay.

[Andy Cortez]

Off by three spots.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

There you.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. Not bad.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm not mad at this.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, Mario Make It 2 is awesome though. Like really freaking awesome.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It's so good.

[Barrett Courtney]

It has like how many original Nintendo.

[Andy Cortez]

Levels to In Mario Maker 2?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, 100.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh, that's right. Yeah.

[Barrett Courtney]

And they're fucking awesome.

[Andy Cortez]

They're great. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And like that's just like the Nintendo shit. Yeah. And the fan shit is really good too. I played a whole campaign of like a fan made Super Mario World 2 thing. Right. I remember we talked about Mario Brothers 5.

[Andy Cortez]

Is that what they call Metroid 64 on Twitter?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, yeah. And I loved it. Like it had such a good.

[Andy Cortez]

So good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

At number 15 we got Pikmin 4.

[Tim Gettys]

Damn, this is lower than I thought. Wow.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean again, the Switch does have some of the best games of all time. So like it does make sense that when we're getting now to the top 15. Sure. But I'm very. The number 10 to 15 spots I think are the most interesting.

[Tim Gettys]

To me I thought this would have been a top 10 only because I feel like it's that sort of understated sexy pick that you make the show off that, you know, ball.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

You know, like you say I love Pikmin 4 and everybody goes.

[Andy Cortez]

That's a statement.

[Tim Gettys]

Real ones go like, oh yeah, that.

[Andy Cortez]

Dude knows Tattooed knows Lakers had.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And number 14, we got monster Hunter Rise.

[Andy Cortez]

I like it would not seen this coming.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. This is one that launched on the Switch exclusively. It came to other platforms later, but I think this fits within the parameters.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, I totally forgot about this.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I thought about it, but I was. Yeah, it was one that I wasn't sure about, but I think it does make sense. At number 13 we got.

[Tim Gettys]

Let's go, let's go, Rolling Stone.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Oh, My God.

[Andy Cortez]

Let's go.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We. Everyone's up in the air.

[Andy Cortez]

Holy.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We got Astral Chain, baby.

[Andy Cortez]

Oh my God.

[Tim Gettys]

Astral Chain to enjoy from us.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yo.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

July 13th came early. July 13th.

[Andy Cortez]

I was going to say March 6th came early.

[Tim Gettys]

March 6th is actual chain day now. You're right.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You're right.

[Andy Cortez]

March 6th, baby. Holy shit.

[Tim Gettys]

This is incredible. March 6th. Put it on the calendar, everybody.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Holy shit.

[Tim Gettys]

Actual chain day.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I was not expecting this.

[Tim Gettys]

This is a rush. This is a rush. I feel electric right now.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Like something went through my body for.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think that's the biggest reaction we've gotten out of our reacts continent in.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Like maybe three years. For a number 13. Pick my.

[Andy Cortez]

I know, I know. That's high as hell for Astral Chain. That's awesome.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, gang fam says Rolling Stone's the goat now. That's what I'm saying.

[Andy Cortez]

Rolling Stone.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think the last Rolling Stone list we did was really good too.

[Tim Gettys]

This is great. Oh, man, I feel amazing right now. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Dude, I need a cigarette.

[Tim Gettys]

The rest of my day is going to be fantastic.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Number 12, we got super Mario Brothers Wonder.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Barrett Courtney]

Hell yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

I like this. I. I am a firm believer that Mario Wonder is not a top 10 switch game.

[Tim Gettys]

I totally.

[Andy Cortez]

But I still love it. And number 12, I respect.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I respect it too. I think I. I would have to make my own list before I would be able to say if I consider it top 10. But I love Mario Wonder.

[Tim Gettys]

It's just astonishing to play that game and go, man, this is. This is running on this piece of. Huh?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Because it looks so good.

[Andy Cortez]

I gotta be real. I'm over hating Mario Wonder's the top 10. It's low on the top 10, but.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, that's what I'm saying.

[Barrett Courtney]

It's quite fair.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

At number 11, we got fire emblem, three houses.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Barrett Courtney]

Wow.

[Tim Gettys]

Lower than I thought.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, a little lower than I would have thought too.

[Tim Gettys]

I would have guessed six.

[Andy Cortez]

God, what's this ten?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

All right. Yeah, we're to the top ten.

[Barrett Courtney]

What do we have left?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, Zeldas, Zeldas.

[Andy Cortez]

Metro, Dread Mario Odyssey, Smash Brothers, Sword.

[Tim Gettys]

And Shield and Violet. And so those are all four.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Hey, we just listed a lot of games. I guess this makes sense so far. But I feel like there's a few.

[Tim Gettys]

Xenoblade, Animal Crossing, Blade.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, maybe Crossing.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Animal Crossing. Yeah. Okay. No, this is making sense as we go. At number 10, we got Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

[Barrett Courtney]

There you go.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

All right.

[Tim Gettys]

I agree. This is a fantastic list so far. Astral Trains on it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And number nine, we got Splatoon 3. I forgot about Splatoon. Splatoon 3.

[Tim Gettys]

Top 10.

[Andy Cortez]

All right, stop.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Can we name the eight?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I like this. All right, I'm in the dock now. All right.

[Tim Gettys]

Breath of the Wild.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yoti dubs.

[Tim Gettys]

Tears of the Kingdom.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Okay.

[Andy Cortez]

Mario Odyssey.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Odyssey.

[Tim Gettys]

Mario Odyssey.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's three.

[Andy Cortez]

Metroid Dread.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Dread. Yep.

[Tim Gettys]

There's got to be a Mario party in here.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Oh, yeah, you're right.

[Tim Gettys]

Like, as much as I don't agree with that game, any of those games kind of being over just personal preference, like it. I feel like representation.

[Andy Cortez]

I don't think top eight, though.

[Tim Gettys]

Right.

[Andy Cortez]

Like, I feel like that would have been like a 16 or damn.

[Tim Gettys]

I mean, the. The fact that it's not even on the top 20. Crazy.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I'm adding animal crossing. Yes. So that's five right there.

[Tim Gettys]

Mario Kart.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yes.

[Barrett Courtney]

But no, but again, like, it's exclusive to Switch. I know.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Mario Kart and Smash Brothers, I think are going to be weird ones that I could see them putting on the list, even though their.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Why wouldn't Smash Brothers be.

[Barrett Courtney]

Because that was Wii U. Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, I guess it's so weird. It's just like. But it's such a similar game.

[Barrett Courtney]

It's a remaster, re release of Super Smash Brothers.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Wait, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, there. It's very similar. There's a lot of differences.

[Tim Gettys]

But yeah, when that game came out, it was never. It was always meant to be like The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe of the Mario Kart 8.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. I do not. I don't.

[Barrett Courtney]

Chad is yelling and very angrily at me that I am wrong.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. No, I do not see it. That. Is that at all. I looked at that as like a full nude entry.

[Tim Gettys]

I always thought of it as like.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You have a world of light in there.

[Andy Cortez]

It's more like a greatest hits thing.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, that's what I always thought.

[Andy Cortez]

There is so much new shit in it. But that's just like Nintendo breaks the fucking rules. It's not a remaster. It's not a whatever. But it's also the least new Smash entry that we've had compared to the other Smashes, I guess.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. I still think there.

[Barrett Courtney]

I always assumed it was a remaster or re release type of thing, but no, I guess I'm a idiot fool.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. Smash Brothers ultimate for sure is gonna be on the list.

[Tim Gettys]

How many do we have right now?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. So we have two more. Do we say Metroid or have we seen Metroid. No, we said it. Never mind. That's part of it.

[Andy Cortez]

There is a chance Dread's not on this list, which would make me very sad.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, gotta be. Could they have the other Xenoblade game, Zealand Chronicles 2?

[Andy Cortez]

I don't think so. I think three is their statement here.

[Tim Gettys]

Of like, yeah, that's the representative.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We've seen Luigi's Mansion 3. We've seen Pikmin 4.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean Tetris 99. I could see them doing it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, looking at the six that we have. Breath of the Wild, choose the Kingdom, Odyssey, Metroid, Dread, Animal Crossing, Smash Brothers Ultimate. I could see Mario Party Links awakening.

[Barrett Courtney]

I know they said yes, like, like, but I feel like that's not a rear, that's like a remake.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I don't know.

[Andy Cortez]

They even said no remakes though. They said remake. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That's kind of whack because I feel like Link's awakening should count.

[Andy Cortez]

I agree, but I don't think it's going to be there. I think it's Tetris 99's last one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Tim saying Tetris 99. That still leaves room for one more. I'm going to say Mario Party.

[Tim Gettys]

I think a Mario party for sure. New Denpa Men. Yes.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

You can't forget about the Denpa Man. I mean, are we forgetting any, like, non Nintendo made exclusives?

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Cadence of Hyrule.

[Barrett Courtney]

No, no, that like, I could see it being a top 20. Not this high.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Was there any of those, like smash indie games that came out exclusively on Switch first? Like a Hollow Knight or a Celeste or Dead Cells or any of those?

[Tim Gettys]

Do we get a special Mario and Rabbids?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Oh, Mario and Rabbids. That's a good poll.

[Barrett Courtney]

That wasn't on the other list either.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah, you're right.

[Barrett Courtney]

Disappointed. I don't think Mario plus Rabbids is this high. I love the first one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

See Mario and Rabbits. I put in that Mario Party like tier of.

[Andy Cortez]

It's really good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It's good. Like it's. I think a lot of people like that game enough to where I could see somebody.

[Andy Cortez]

I don't think a Mario Party makes the top 10.

[Tim Gettys]

I think whatever the rest of this list is. Wario, all of the Nintendo executives need to look at both of these lists and go, damn. We are really, really not pulling our weight on the sports side of things. Like, yeah, we have put out a lot of like snoozers. No, no.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Really?

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah. I don't think so.

[Andy Cortez]

I think it's not top 10.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But I think you're Having Zelda in the title.

[Tim Gettys]

I don't know if you can have that many Zeldas in there in a.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Topic 8 in a Nintendo top 8. I think you can.

[Andy Cortez]

I think you can. Echoes does not.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But I think not having Links Awakening would mean you have to put echoes of wisdom there. I think that secretly ends up being like the Link's Awakening spot.

[Andy Cortez]

I don't know when we're talking top 10, dude, Link's Awakening is such an eight out of 10 game. And like, I feel like top 10 Switch games you need. You're looking at them nines, man. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What about. I mean, people in chat have been saying octopath.

[Barrett Courtney]

I can see it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, Live Alive on there. Do it for me. Put Live Alive re release. Oh, yeah, you're right. It is a remake. Yeah, it's like a Super Nintendo remake. All right, let's get into it. At number two, Switch.

[Andy Cortez]

Of course.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I was gonna say like, you moved.

[Tim Gettys]

You moved.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I was gonna say Nintendo Switch Sports, but come on, let's be real. Number eight, we got Mario Kart eight.

[Andy Cortez]

What? The rules.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Stop breaking your own rules.

[Barrett Courtney]

I think they must mean in that description, exclusive to Nintendo, not exclusive to Switch.

[Andy Cortez]

Look, they're even here, like, calling themselves out.

[Tim Gettys]

Well, it may not be a new game. Technically a re release of a 2014 entry. Yeah, like dog. Like, this is the most egregious of all of the things that we've been questioning. So.

[Barrett Courtney]

Okay, so the Breath of the Wild.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Is almost for sure.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Then you have to put Metroid prime remastered. We'll see.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I feel like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is like one of those where you give it a special hall pass.

[Barrett Courtney]

It did, over the years, slowly gain an entire new game.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, I think even just like the way the items work is different enough that it's not just a port, but it is also added a word, really.

[Tim Gettys]

The old title.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Did the WWII u have 200, 200. Oh, 200cc? I don't believe so.

[Andy Cortez]

Yes, it did. Okay, yeah, I remember we did a let's play of it and that was. Must have been before the Switch, so.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Okay. All right. Oh, I guess I feel like that answers a lot of our questions here. Then what the rest of this list is going to be. But let's continue through, I think Metro.

[Tim Gettys]

Prime remasters on the list.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And number seven, we got Animal Crossing, New Horizons. I would have thought top five. Yeah, I would have thought top five for sure. At number six, we got the Legend of Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom, six Crime. Because Breath of the Wild's gonna be number one.

[Andy Cortez]

Yeah.

[Barrett Courtney]

That's the cowardly thing to do.

[Tim Gettys]

I think that's a good game first.

[Barrett Courtney]

Because it's the Nick Scarpino Iron man arc argument.

[Andy Cortez]

Man, oh, man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Breath of Wild was special, man.

[Barrett Courtney]

Years of the Kingdom was better.

[Andy Cortez]

God, number six.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

They just want to separate them out. They don't want it to be number one. That's the thing is, like, they're like, ah, we can't do two Zeldas at one and two, so let's make some space. Don't just. Just do it.

[Tim Gettys]

Show your wife you don't mind your sleeve.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We respect you more at number five. We have Smash Brothers Ultimate.

[Tim Gettys]

Okay.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. Honestly.

[Tim Gettys]

Makes total sense.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Makes total sense. I was gonna say put it at top three, but I guess the top three is so competitive.

[Andy Cortez]

So competitive. But if tears isn't there.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

Breath. Odyssey.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Dread.

[Tim Gettys]

No, no, no shot.

[Barrett Courtney]

Dread should be up here.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, they put it.

[Tim Gettys]

I mean, Dread's good, but No, I mean, dread's not top 15. Good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah. Oh, yes.

[Tim Gettys]

No, I disagree.

[Barrett Courtney]

That's insane.

[Tim Gettys]

Andy. No shot. That's an insane take. No shot.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I got. I might have it in the top 15, but, like, not top 10, I don't think.

[Tim Gettys]

It's just.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I have 10 to 15.

[Tim Gettys]

Dread is like a good Metroidvania. If you haven't played all the other good Metroidvanias and then you play all the other good ones and you're like, oh, shit. Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

No.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

Truly and honestly.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And he throwing out. Throwing down the gauntlet here at number four, we got. Oh, 99. I fucking respect the fuck out of that.

[Tim Gettys]

Hell yeah. Let's go.

[Andy Cortez]

That's massive.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Number four at number four, man.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, hey, again, we always, like, giving them credit for making statements.

[Tim Gettys]

This is a statement.

[Andy Cortez]

This is a good statement.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, it's a good look.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And number three, we got Super Mario Odyssey. Whoa, wait. Is Dread Top 2?

[Tim Gettys]

What? No, it's Dread. Make Dread Top 2. This will.

[Andy Cortez]

What is number two?

[Tim Gettys]

This will remove any astral chain hype I had prior.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

If Dread is number two. I mean, Dread has to be number two, then.

[Tim Gettys]

No way, dude.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I respect this list.

[Andy Cortez]

No, I respect number two is too high for Dread. I. I mean, I agree, but I.

[Barrett Courtney]

Got respect over Odyssey and even. Maybe even Tetris 99.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

But here's the thing, is that, like, they. They allowed somebody's taste to, like, come through in this list. This is. This doesn't feel like a list. By committee. By committee at this point. Somebody made an argument.

[Barrett Courtney]

What if it's not Dread and what.

[Andy Cortez]

If it's number one?

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What if it's like, don't do that.

[Tim Gettys]

There's no Mario Party game in here.

[Barrett Courtney]

What if it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

What if it is a Mario party.

[Andy Cortez]

Belongs on this list.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

No, in the top 20.

[Andy Cortez]

I don't think that they. Any of them are good enough. I don't think any of them are stand out Mario parties enough to be on that top 25.

[Tim Gettys]

I would put it over Splatoon 3.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah.

[Andy Cortez]

I don't think anyone else would. I. I don't think that that's like a popular consensus. Let's see what's number two? Man, I'm getting Nancy at number two.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We got Metroid.

[Tim Gettys]

No way. Play a Metroidvania.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah, this one.

[Tim Gettys]

Because it's. It's so good and.

[Andy Cortez]

Okay. It's not okay.

[Tim Gettys]

That's not a top two.

[Andy Cortez]

It's not top two.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I agree.

[Tim Gettys]

It's not okay. You even saying earlier that it wasn't. I'm digging it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think it's in my personal taste. I do agree with Andy, but I just have such respect for somebody who's like, oh, I love Metroid Dread so much. I'm putting above Mario Odyssey.

[Andy Cortez]

I respect the game kicks ass.

[Tim Gettys]

It's awesome.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I got respect.

[Tim Gettys]

But like, God damn, what are we.

[Andy Cortez]

Doing over Odyssey, man? Over Tears of the Kingdom, man.

[Barrett Courtney]

That I agree with. I just. I wanted it here just. Just to make Andy upset because he said it doesn't even belong in top 15, which is an insane take.

[Tim Gettys]

Dread rocks. It's just. It's like a good. It's a really good game. And like that, to me, that's what it was. The experience.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Real good speed running.

[Barrett Courtney]

That game kicked ass.

[Tim Gettys]

And then you play any other game, you're like, oh, man, this does everything better. And it looks better.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yes, it is.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh, my God.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Better.

[Tim Gettys]

Every metro. What did Dread do that is like so much better than other Metroidvanias?

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, just the art style alone is so freaking sick. We don't get ones that look that they zoom in.

[Tim Gettys]

And she looks like fucking textures are all shit play that game. I mean, Texas did look shit when you're far away.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Cool.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah.

[Tim Gettys]

And then you get zoomed in. It's like, God damn.

[Barrett Courtney]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It wasn't.

[Barrett Courtney]

It wasn't built for.

[Tim Gettys]

Is there a light source in here anywhere? Are we casting a shadow? Anyway, but do think about, like, the first two is crazy.

[Andy Cortez]

It's crazy.

[Barrett Courtney]

Think about the first time you get chased by one of the robots. And then you fucking figure out how to take out those robots that you thought that you're just going to have to run away from through the entire game.

[Tim Gettys]

Dude.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Dude.

[Andy Cortez]

And then you do.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Cool.

[Tim Gettys]

As in other Metroidvanias, I love shitless, man.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This is crazy space vibes.

[Tim Gettys]

Really, all that needs to happen is both of our opinions needs to meet in the middle. And it would be a totally rational.

[Andy Cortez]

Yes.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

All right. And for number one. Come on, put our ones in the air.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Breath of the wild.

[Andy Cortez]

I mean, breath of the wild.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We did it.

[Barrett Courtney]

It shouldn't be number one.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Put it number one. It came out with the Switch.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

It made it made that launch day feel so special. Experience in an experience that I've never unlike anything else that I've had in my life. Playing this game for the first time, walking out of that cave, all I had was stick and stone. That's all.

[Tim Gettys]

Mario, break your bone.

[Andy Cortez]

You know what I mean? Mario 1, the first time I played that changed everything. But then I played Mario 3.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

No.

[Barrett Courtney]

And it was so much better.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

This. It's more so of a Mario 3 versus Mario World situation for this one for me. You know what I mean?

[Andy Cortez]

True. That is.

[Tim Gettys]

That is so much better than three.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, soundtrack.

[Barrett Courtney]

I'll give you soundtrack art style.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Okay. I'll give you all. I'll give you our world, the world's art style, like level design. Mario 3. Come on, come on, come on.

[Andy Cortez]

Little variety.

[Tim Gettys]

Top two is crazy.

[Andy Cortez]

Top two.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

So we're at the end of this. I think it is kind of. To embarrass point. I think it's kind of impossible to compare this to the other list. So let's do our regular rating system, which is. Fellas, do you think this list was the. Or do you think this list was shit?

[Tim Gettys]

It was. It has Astral Channel.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, yeah, this shit, it's got Astral Chain, man.

[Andy Cortez]

It had Tetris 99. Like, I feel like I don't agree with all the placement, but I think that overall, the games on the list, like, it's a solid top 20.

[Tim Gettys]

I. I would feel less annoyed with the Mario Kart thing if they didn't.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Say at the start, yeah, Mario Kart was egregious.

[Barrett Courtney]

Switch, the word to Nintendo exclusive.

[Tim Gettys]

Yeah.

[Barrett Courtney]

And, like, not Switch exclusive. I could see it, but I would.

[Tim Gettys]

Have been totally fine with that. Yeah.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I think Mario Kart thing felt like such a. Hey, we're giving this a hall pass, which I understand, I get. But. But also, they said this exact thing.

[Tim Gettys]

They made us look like fools in the guessing section.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Yeah, but they put Astron there. So.

[Tim Gettys]

So that. That rocks.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That was awesome.

[Andy Cortez]

The switch kicks so much ass.

[Tim Gettys]

It's gonna get so much better too.

[Barrett Courtney]

It's eight years old. It was. It turned eight years old just a couple days ago.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

We're gonna get out of here, but first I'm gonna shout out some super chats. Like this one from Mad Rocks. It says, oh, look at me, I'm Andy. I love Blasphemous because it reminds me of the Bloodborne remake we'll never get.

[Tim Gettys]

Blasphemous is so much better than Metroid Drag. It's unbelievable. Two is so much better than Metroid Dread.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Devin N. Writes in and says, more Fire Emblem three Houses Love in my top three now.

[Tim Gettys]

Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist. Not better than Metroid Dread, but still pretty damn good. But still good.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

That was a poll right there.

[Tim Gettys]

I'm playing it still. I'm not done with it.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

Christopher Burnett writes in and says, I wish I had more space to talk about it because I learned some some cool fun stuff. Oh wait, this is a part two to a first Super Chat. I'm gonna read your first super chat first. Sorry, he says, I'm a little behind on KF episodes. I just watched an episode where you talked about Matrix video games. I wrote a 90 page thesis on those films and interviewed the directors. I wish I had more space to talk about it because I learned some cool fun stories about why they weren't more. Why there weren't more Matrix video games.

[Tim Gettys]

Oh shit.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

I mean, Chris, slide into my DMs and just tell me why. What happened to the Matrix video games? Because I am curious. Just look at all my accounts to figure out which ones are open. I'm not going to tell you which because then everybody will know, but appreciate that. Chris.

[Tim Gettys]

Keanu Reeves declined.

[Blessing Adeoye Jr.]

And that is it for Super Chats. And that is it for this episode of Kind of Funny Games Cast and this episode of the Shit List. Of course. Each and every weekday we get together and talk about the biggest reviews, previews and topics in video games live on YouTube, Twitch and on podcast services around the globe. If you love what we do, please support us with the Kind of Funny membership on Patreon or YouTube to get all of our shows ad free, watch us record them live and get a daily exclusive show. Catch Today's KFC on YouTube and on podcast services and know that until next time, it's been our pleasure to serve.