Nintendo Voice Chat Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780
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Sep 27, 2025 Brendan Graber and Casey DeFreitas join to dive into the exciting world of indie games. They discuss the surge of indie sequels in 2025, highlighting Hades 2's mechanics and its competition for Game of the Year alongside Silksong. Casey shares her fresh impressions of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, detailing exciting new features and mechanics. The panel also explores anticipated titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and the potential for sequels of beloved games like Cadence of Hyrule. The conversation rounds out with thoughts on Nintendo leadership changes and upcoming updates.
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Targeted Post‑Launch Updates Matter
- Nintendo added online and quality-of-life updates post-launch for Mario Kart World, showing the value of ongoing support.
- Small but targeted updates can fix core pain points and shift player sentiment positively.
Delay Ports To Avoid Bad First Impressions
- Delaying a poorly performing port is better than shipping an inferior experience.
- Developers should align release timing with features like cross-save rather than rush low-quality launches.
Track Collectibles Clearly
- When a game includes many collectibles, provide itemized tracking to reduce player frustration.
- Marking collection locations and enabling fast travel massively improves player experience.