Nintendo Voice Chat Our Nintendo 2026 Predictions Spectacular - NVC 794
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Jan 9, 2026 The hosts dive into the exciting upcoming features for Switch 2, including the anticipated Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates and a new Mario Tennis title. They share their personal experiences with these franchises and debate nostalgia for past tennis games. Predictions roll in for a slew of 2026 titles, from a potential Zelda remake to Luigi's Mansion 4. Plus, the conversation touches on innovative hardware ideas like a Switch 2 Lite, new generation Pokémon announcements, and even a Smash Ultimate port—it's a thrilling look ahead in the Nintendo universe!
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Unexpected New Horizons Update
- Animal Crossing New Horizons gets meaningful new content and Switch 2-specific features like mouse controls and larger multiplayer parties.
- Reb Valentine sees this as a pleasant surprise but doubts it signals an imminent new Animal Crossing title.
Returning To A Revitalized Island
- Reb Valentine describes returning to her island and enjoying small decorative and multiplayer improvements.
- She suspects the update may delay a brand-new Animal Crossing game from that team.
Mario Tennis Will Be A Popular, Solid Entry
- Mario Tennis Fever reuses strong Mario sports mechanics and will likely be widely owned though not everyone will love it.
- Seth Macy predicts it will be a common, broadly purchased '7/10' Mario sports title.
