Kurt Bopp

Nintendo and Tolkien nerd. All opinions are strictly my own.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

I was honored to appear in the latest episode of @RandomNintendo! Been a fan of the show for a decade now and really enjoy these guys, so it was a really special honor to join them to discuss all the big gaming news from this month.

[Random Nintendo @RandomNintendo]

It’s the game presentation post-game in Randomer Nintendo 86! We break down last week’s Nintendo Direct, Summer Game Fest, the current state of Xbox, and more with the help of a special guest. https://t.co/8nUJMg86Xd

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Such a shame OOT remake was spoiled, but still got chills when the first notes of Saria's Song hit. Love the new look!

The Direct was light on new first-party stuff but had strong third-party support which is great to see.

Between this and Xbox, my gaming calendar is VERY full!

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

@jsr7 Yeah you nailed it. Weirdly light on first-party content, even if OOT Remake had been a surprise. But VERY strong third-party line-up!

Ultimately I'm getting Star Fox, Fire Emblem, and a remake of my favorite game of all time, so I'm very happy with this year.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

So many leaks/rumors this year that it's hard to call these "predictions" so I'll just say what I hope to see in the Direct:

Ocarina of Time Remake
Fire Emblem release date
Luigi's Mansion 4
New 2D Metroid
New GameCube NSO Lineup
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Another really strong #XboxShowcase overall, even if we knew about the heaviest of hitters already. New highlights were Spyro and Crazy Taxi. Pumped for dates for Gears, Halo, Fable, and Resonance.

That and SGF were fun, but now time for the main event (hopefully) this week...

[XBOX @XBOX]

WHAT A LINEUP | #XBOXShowcase

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Ending with COD was expected but still kind of a letdown for me because it was predictable. It does look fantastic, though.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

I've never played a Spyro but it looks like something I'd enjoy, so I'll definitely check out this new one on Game Pass next spring.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Phil Spencer often said he wanted to get more support from Japanese studios on Xbox, and we're seeing that A LOT here today. Definitely part of his complicated legacy.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

I figured Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy would be an October game, so I'm pumped to see it's even sooner! Looks way more action heavy than the first two games. Biggest hope is Arnaud makes an appearance, but either way I'm stoked!

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Love how they open with the obvious and iconic ones (Gears, Fable, Halo) so you get them out of the way and most of the rest is a surprise.

Also my gaming calendar is filling up fast! I'm grateful Fable got kicked to 2027.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

What an absolutely incredible game. Fantastic Stanley Cup overall so far.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Looking forward to the Xbox showcase. Hoping for release dates for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (non-Xbox but they always appear in their showcases) and the Halo remake. Dreaming for a new Banjo.

And of course very excited for the inevitable Nintendo Direct this month!

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is exciting, but my favorite announcement this week is easily the small updates from Studio MDHR about Cuphead! I've frequently wondered what that studio was up to lately, so I'm stoked to finally get an update.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

@jsr7 Perfect timing! Enjoy!

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

@KvnGomie Good to know! I'm a big Middle-earth guy but have never played a Kingdom Come game, so this is exciting. There have been a couple good Middle-earth games, but not many, and not in a long time. This sounds very promising.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Also that big cameo at the end of Daredevil was great, but I gasped and geeked out at the OTHER cameo that lasted like 3 seconds but carried so much weight from the original show. Hoping for more of that character in Season 3.

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

Star Fox looks fantastic! Can't wait to play online. My buddy and I use Game Chat every Sunday, and this will be the first we actually play a game together.

Also Star Fox Adventures to NSO is inevitable now, right? Being the only old game they called out that isn't on NSO yet?

[Kurt Bopp @kbopp6]

@jsr7 Classic Nintendo!