My 2025 Gaming Wish List

Summary

In this detailed wishlist for 2025, the speaker shares their hopes for Nintendo, gaming in general, and broader industry trends. Key wishes include a big launch for the Switch 2, better eShop moderation, new adventures from Nintendo, and the expansion of gaming into TV shows and movies. They also wish for significant updates in games like *Metroid Prime 4*, *Resident Evil 9*, and *Pokémon Legends*. Other hopes touch on indie surprises, less focus on superhero games, and a better year for the gaming industry overall. The speaker reflects on the previous year’s unmet wishes while remaining hopeful for 2025.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator has wished for Retro Studios to release a non-Metroid Prime game every year but has given up on that hope after many years of disappointment.
• 😀 The wish for a new game from Next Level Games has also been unfulfilled, despite the hope that their acquisition by Nintendo would lead to more projects.
• 😀 A consistent wish every year is for Nintendo to release a single-player game that is not focused on multiplayer, but this wish remains unmet in 2024.
• 😀 The narrator continues to hold onto hopes for a new Resident Evil Revelations game, but no announcement has been made for such a project.
• 😀 Despite many wishes for Super Mario Odyssey 2 in 2024, the narrator has officially given up on the idea of a sequel for the game.
• 😀 The wish for a 'Switch 2' in 2024 did not come true, leaving the narrator feeling disappointed about the console's next iteration.
• 😀 The narrator reflects on previous failed wishes from past years, including the lack of a big project from Retro Studios or Next Level Games.
• 😀 The hope for more content from games like Pikmin 4 and Mario Wonder, especially DLC, was also not realized in 2024.
• 😀 The narrator’s yearly wish for something new from Nintendo beyond just multiplayer games persists, but 2024 also failed to deliver on that front.
• 😀 Despite some letdowns, the narrator continues to hope for a new Zelda movie, the potential for a Switch 2, and new Resident Evil games in the coming years, especially in 2025.

Q & A

What is the speaker's main wish for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025?

The speaker's main wish for the Nintendo Switch 2 is for a huge and successful launch, with a strong 3D Mario title available at launch, along with a performance boost mode for existing games, and a fresh eShop with better moderation and a more streamlined experience.

Why is the speaker particularly concerned about the Switch 2's eShop?

The speaker is concerned about the Switch 2's eShop because the current eShop has become cluttered with low-quality games and generative AI-generated content, leading to a need for better moderation and a separate platform for legacy content.

What kind of new game does the speaker hope Nintendo will release for the Switch 2?

The speaker hopes for a new, non-multiplayer, broad-appeal adventure game or platformer that is not limited by motion controls or a multiplayer focus, ideally offering a fresh experience while still incorporating some modern gameplay elements.

What is the speaker’s wish for Metroid Prime 4 in 2025?

The speaker hopes Metroid Prime 4 will be a satisfying and successful game, both critically and commercially. They wish for it to sell well and possibly introduce new gameplay mechanics to appeal to a broader audience, ensuring its success as a high-budget project.

What is the speaker's stance on future Nintendo announcements for 2026 and beyond?

The speaker wishes for Nintendo to avoid revealing too many games beyond 2025 at the Switch 2's launch to prevent long waiting periods for upcoming titles, like the delay of Metroid Prime 4 in the past.

What additional Metroid-related content does the speaker wish for in 2025?

The speaker wishes for remasters of Metroid Prime 2 and 3, ideally with complete asset remakes similar to the original trilogy remaster, and possibly a teaser or confirmation of Metroid 6.

What does the speaker hope for in terms of Nintendo's expansion into shows and movies?

The speaker hopes that in 2025, Nintendo will expand further into television shows and movies beyond just their Mario and Zelda films, including shows for franchises like Metroid or Splatoon, to take advantage of the growing trend of successful video game adaptations.

What is the speaker's most anticipated non-Nintendo game for 2025?

The speaker’s most anticipated non-Nintendo game is Resident Evil 9, with hopes for it to continue the strong formula established in recent entries like Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 8. They are uncertain whether it should be first or third-person but are eager for its release.

What is the speaker's opinion on PlayStation's direction in recent years?

The speaker expresses concern over PlayStation's shift towards live-service games and what they perceive as increasingly problematic business practices. They wish for a better year for Sony, with announcements of games they personally care about, like something related to Bloodborne.

How does the speaker feel about the state of indie games in 2025?

The speaker hopes for more surprise indie hits in 2025, emphasizing how gratifying it is when a small indie game unexpectedly finds success. They also wish for a better year for game developers, advocating for fewer layoffs and a healthier industry overall.