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SDGC - Super Deluxe GamesCast

SDGC Live 6/5/25 - Now with 100% more Switch 2

·1 hr 28 min·5 clips
The Super Deluxe GamesCast crew kicks off Switch 2 launch day with chaotic tech issues and Final Fantasy background drama.
The episode opens with the hosts addressing their hiatus and lineup changes, then jumps into chaotic banter about the Switch 2 launch. Justin leads a discussion on Claire Obscure Expedition 33, describing it as a surprise hit that combines grim storytelling with whimsy, and noting its commercial success with 3.3 million copies sold. John counters with his boredom toward the game, sparking a heated debate about Legend of Dragoon. CJ shares his intense focus on Forza Horizon 5, playing 80 hours while ignoring other games, and Jeff talks about his 65-hour playthrough of Oblivion Remastered despite criticizing its flaws. The conversation shifts to the Switch 2, with hosts praising its premium build, comfortable ergonomics, and improved e-shop performance, though noting download speed inconsistencies. They analyze the launch lineup, anticipating future titles like Donkey Kong Bonanza and Metroid Prime 4, and discuss the console's potential to attract third-party support. The episode concludes with PAX East impressions, highlighting indie games such as Fretless, Neon Inferno, and Shadow Labyrinth, as well as a behind-closed-doors demo of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D.

As heard by us

A launch-day Switch 2 hangout where hardware prices, eShop pain, and a spare Mario Kart cartridge all get time at the table.

Launch day gives this Super Deluxe Gamescast episode a sturdy hook: how the Switch 2 feels in hand, how its Apple-like polish lands, and how the $450 base model compares with the $500 Mario Kart World bundle.

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Press play when you want launch-day Switch 2 nerves, eShop trauma, and the strange luck of an accidental extra Mario Kart World cartridge.

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