Nintendo, You Lost Me: The Switch 2 Isn't Worth the Upgrade for Cozy Gamers

I've been looking forward to the Nintendo Switch 2 ever since it was announced, but after Wednesday's launch event I'm not convinced I'll ever upgrade to the new console. That's because I have the distinct feeling that unlike its predecessor, this isn't a console designed for cozy gamers like me. Gaming means many different things to different people, and for a long time, I'd resigned myself to the idea that it just wasn't for me. That wasn't because I'd never enjoyed playing games, but the simulation, puzzle and strategy games I liked playing as a child and teenager didn't seem to be a priority to publishers or console makers as the focus shifted toward increasingly demanding AAA games. Once my brother traded in our family PS2 for an Xbox, I considered my gaming days over. Even though there's long been a thriving indie game scene that I've occasionally dipped my toe into, I've never enjoyed sitting in front of a PC to game. Instead, it was the launch of the original Nintendo Switch ... Read full article.