Sure, let’s dive into this whirlwind.
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So, Nintendo just dropped this eight-minute thing about Drag x Drive. You know, prepping us for that Global Jam demo event—happening on a weekend, August 9-10, 2025. Mark your calendars or forget entirely, up to you.
Okay, picture this: you’re sitting there watching Nintendo Direct or whatever, and boom, they hit you with the Nintendo Switch 2 spiel. Then they sneak in Drag and Drive. Yeah, you gotta say it like that—even though it’s spelled “Drag x Drive.” It’s basically this bonkers online three-on-three sports game. And get this, you’re using mouse controls with both Joy-Con 2 controllers. Yep, both. It’s like juggling but with more stress, maybe? You’re steering, speeding, doing tricks, pulling off plays, and dunks. Like, who’s asking for that combo? But here we are.
Anyway, I got my hands on it, and man, it’s a ride. Wasn’t what I expected, really. Managed to have some fun, though. But seriously, there are question marks hanging over it—big ones. It’s like, will people latch onto this quirky deal and keep playing, or will it fade into the gaming abyss? Dual mouse controls are surprisingly not the hot mess you’d expect, but will the players stick around? That’s the million-coin question.
Oh, and note for the digital hoarders: Drag x Drive hits the Nintendo eShop, but only if you’re rocking the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s global, August 14, 2025. Maybe line up for it—or don’t.
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There you have it. Wild ride, isn’t it?