# ![@kiwitalkz Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::2838699038.png) @kiwitalkz Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly

Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly posts on X about nintendo, $7974t, prime, games the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[gaming](/list/gaming)  45.04% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  10.69% [products](/list/products)  #1645 [finance](/list/finance)  6.87% [countries](/list/countries)  6.11% [stocks](/list/stocks)  2.29% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  2.29% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  2.29%

**Social topic influence**
[nintendo](/topic/nintendo) #2397, [$7974t](/topic/$7974t) #2200, [prime](/topic/prime) 19.85%, [games](/topic/games) #2830, [this is](/topic/this-is) #5669, [xbox](/topic/xbox) 6.87%, [sony](/topic/sony) #933, [$6758t](/topic/$6758t) #942, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5.34%, [legends](/topic/legends) 4.58%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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**Top assets mentioned**
[Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Man my interview with Denis Dyack isn't even available for the general public yet and is already getting covered by gaming publications.😲 There are heaps of EXCLUSIVE things that come out over our [--] hour chat so I expect journalists and youtubers to cover it when it drops (don't blame them it's easy ad revenue money) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020958391326343201 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020958391326343201"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020958391326343201)  2026-02-09T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING PERFECTLY CLEAR.I HATE THE GAMINGLEAKSANDRUMORS SUBREDDIT I do not want any affiliation with those losers which seem to get an erection whenever I give an opinion on things they also have the reading comprehension of [--] year olds. They spent all of [----] DELIBERATELY trying to destroy my reputation by either twisting my words presenting opinions as leaks and fabricating lies. Chances are if you have read anything about me on there its probably bullshit. I was asked by @CottrelloVision to collaborate on a video on the future of Donkey Kong I gave my OPINION in the video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022788924238930095)  2026-02-14T21:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How would you rank the 2D Metroid games from best to worst #Metroid [--]. Super Metroid [--]. Metroid Dread [--]. Metroid Fusion [--]. Metroid: Zero Mission [--]. Metroid: Samus Returns"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1731423389829713922)  2023-12-03T21:21Z [----] followers, 123.6K engagements


"So apparently Metroid Prime [--] has been delayed to polish cutscenes🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1732619625094066255)  2023-12-07T04:34Z [----] followers, 42.8K engagements


"Its a pity Valve doesnt sell its products through retailers they would be way more popular. Out of sight out of mind with these unfortunately. Most people outside of gaming circles dont even know what Valve or Steam is. new Steam Hardware coming in [----] https://t.co/0zqcH95d0V -Steam Controller -Steam Machine -Steam Frame https://t.co/ZB5mmxAsV3 new Steam Hardware coming in [----] https://t.co/0zqcH95d0V -Steam Controller -Steam Machine -Steam Frame https://t.co/ZB5mmxAsV3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988670387052507372)  2025-11-12T18:09Z [----] followers, 199.4K engagements


"Final interview of the year out now with Alpha [--]. we talk about their mocap work on Witcher IV Witcher III working with @CDPROJEKTRED the game industry in Poland AI and more. WATCH https://youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo https://youtu.be/r_5IdAOvWdo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2004986719150768487)  2025-12-27T18:44Z [----] followers, 33.7K engagements


"I have done the big dev interview deep dives on Bethesda Valve and Retro Studios. I am hoping this year will be the year of interviewing a lot of former game devs from Naughty Dog. I am hoping to kick things off on this front in March these things take time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2015114068336754877)  2026-01-24T17:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I sit beside legends though none are my kin Im sold their same keys to let players in I share the same screen and I share the same light Yet my bloodline says I dont belong to the fight What am I 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2016556882689716602)  2026-01-28T17:00Z [----] followers, 128.6K engagements


"@charlieINTEL Microsoft at its core is a software company not a gaming company Xbox has always been a side thing and it's not where they make a bulk of their money and I bet more layoffs will happen as a result of this. Its the Valve Playstation and Nintendo show going forward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2016665882030985681)  2026-01-29T00:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I have never liked the idea of exclusives I think its very anti-consumer but I understand it from a corporate standpoint. Most of my inner circle only own a PS5 and they would love to play Zelda: BOTW but they are never going to leave the PlayStation ecosystem. (Nintendo isn't very popular in NZ its a PS/PC territory.) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018375616635273579 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018375616635273579"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2018375616635273579)  2026-02-02T17:27Z [----] followers, 590.3K engagements


"Nash Weedle thinks resources for Borderlands [--] on Switch [--] were reallocated to GTA VI for Switch [--] to have it launch close to PS5/Xbox. Ive reached out to a few sources to see if I can get clarification. Watch this space. Either way I still win my bet😎lavish meal in India here I come. 🔥Se comenta que el desarrollo de Borderlands [--] para Switch [--] se ha pausado porque Take-Two quiere priorizar el desarrollo de GTA VI en la consola de Nintendo acortando as la distancia con el lanzamiento en PS5 y Xbox. https://t.co/3r0fhcKSej 🔥Se comenta que el desarrollo de Borderlands [--] para Switch [--] se ha"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2018850220336128119)  2026-02-04T00:52Z [----] followers, 54.6K engagements


"So the wtf game wasnt announced just a few notes. [--]. I never no dates of directs or the contents of directs thats not really info I seek out because - Nintendo Directs are on at 3am in the morning in NZ so I don't watch them anyway - I dont actually want to know specifics its more surprising that way. So anything direct based is me guessing. [--]. Some have complained the riddle is too cryptic and I get it but I had to make it this way otherwise people would just cheat and try use Grok or Chat GPT to crack the riddle (people have already tried and failed lol.) The WTF game will come at some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019451912962339057)  2026-02-05T16:43Z [----] followers, 30.4K engagements


"The Legend Of Zelda is filming at a massive setpiece for the movie in the Otago region currently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019504426701189175)  2026-02-05T20:12Z [----] followers, 12K engagements


"@welltree_bonsai In NZ near the bottom of the South Island not far outside of a place called Queenstown (probably my favourite place on Earth its so majestic)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019578307780727255)  2026-02-06T01:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@macishish None of them worked at Bethesda anymore so they had no allegiance to the company there stories also didnt change off air"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019649409034969282)  2026-02-06T05:48Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"So heres an excerpt from my [--] hour+ interview with Denis Dyack (will drop very soon) During the development of Eternal Darkness Denis realised why Miyamoto is a legend. The guy literally works 24/7 if he called him at 1am he would answer he would almost never leave the office Denis would see him at Nintendos offices at 3am in the morning. He was also an incredible listener Denis would sometimes go in depth about psychology and AI (even back then) and Miyamoto would take it all in and really dwell on it sometimes for 15-20 minutes before he would even respond because he wanted to fully"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019830195797258643)  2026-02-06T17:46Z [----] followers, 33.7K engagements


"@KirPinkFury We are at the point with graphics that casual consumers dont care anymore they care more about just being able to play the game. Anyone obsessing over graphics between the different versions you are actually in a small small vocal minority"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020244073379184953)  2026-02-07T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ViceCityVibes26 Possible Though Unlikely with GTA [--] marketing starting in a few months we are moving into a period where if RDR2 doesnt get announced soon we probably wont see it till late [----] to prevent it getting overshadowed by GTA 6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021013999018717445)  2026-02-10T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@GTAVI_Countdown lol Strauss Zelnick already said marketing was kicking off in the summer this is a nothingburger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021056000015597697)  2026-02-10T02:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The problem is most of Nintendos output over the last year is 70s/low 80s on Metacritic and when you are charging $70 for every game its a bit ridiculous. If you want to charge $70 thats fine but it should be a high quality game which most of them arent but fans are the issue if you keep supporting this then Nintendo will keep doing it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021342737895960960)  2026-02-10T21:57Z [----] followers, 18.4K engagements


"The result is three fold [--]. Games are becoming more complex and taking more time to make teams are getting bigger and naturally that creates more bureaucracy [--]. The old guard legends are retiring (many already have it just hasnt been announced yet e.g. Sakamoto) thats inevitably going to have an impact [--]. The launch year for Switch [--] was incredibly important and they couldnt risk delaying games in their launch year so they had to cut a few corners. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021431748249387140 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021431748249387140"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021431748249387140)  2026-02-11T03:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@nintendo_1 Sony might announce the game at State Of Play but they definitely wont have an Xbox or Switch [--] logo anywhere in the presentation and the multiplatform reveal would be afterwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021661765407473973)  2026-02-11T19:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Its hard to simplify in text I recommend watching my interview with Denis Dyack which drops this weekend as he goes into great detail and hes worked under both the Japanese and Western modl. the west prioritizes marketing over prototyping too many political agendas appeasing shareholders and investors over all else jumping on trends pursuing realistic graphics story over mechanics the list goes on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021732518941360401)  2026-02-11T23:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Japan's model of success cant be summed up as crunch its more nuanced than that. For [--]. Devs stay at companies for life that creates a huge knowledge base for younger devs to draw from as opposed to the boom and bust cycle of the west. [--]. Budgets are a lot lower in Japan than in the U.S. [--]. Japan typically isnt fixated on realistic graphics which raises the budget tenfold [--]. Japanese devs tend to focus on prototyping first the west either doesnt pour enough money into prototyping or marketing takes precedent over prototyping. There are heaps more thats just some of it in a nutshell there isnt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021736911975715085)  2026-02-12T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@markgadala holy crap Hollywood is in for a world of pain because of Seedance 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022017818859069706)  2026-02-12T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@EpanEpanlauw Depends on what the cut off date for TGA is in [----]. It will be included the following year if its after the cutoff. Rockstar dont take Geoff's TGA seriously anyway so they dont care RDR2 losing to God Of War tells you everything you need to know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022117648780407121)  2026-02-13T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Some people seem to think GTA [--] or an RDR2 update will appear at the next Nintendo Direct or State Of Play lol. It's not going to happen Rockstar don't ever announce anything at these shows they do everything on their own terms they don't need anyone else Sony and Nintendo need them lol. Don't set yourself up for disappointment. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016919268047421603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016919268047421603"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2016919268047421603)  2026-01-29T17:00Z [----] followers, 35.4K engagements


"Episode [---] and the first interview of [----] will drop on Patreon and on Youtube (for members) tomorrow with Denis Dyack. (public release will come at a later date) We cover his new game Deadhaus Sonata Nintendo Shigeru Miyamoto his friendship with Iwata Eternal Darkness making amends with Epic why Unreal [--] games are badly optimised the bad state of the game industry and heaps more over its [--] hours. This is the longest podcast I have ever done. Journalists & Youtubers get ready cause you are going to have a ton of info for articles and videos when this drops lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020294048486248853)  2026-02-08T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@baundiesel Care to elaborate because he seems to get a lot of things right - Subscription Models Commoditising Art - Xbox going third party - Plateaus in hardware innovation - The unsustainable cost of AAA Games - Shorter Games That Focus On Quality Not Quantity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022371298308153797)  2026-02-13T18:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@VitalBiancK Possibly I think its more likely it ends up on NSO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023175127303925859)  2026-02-15T23:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The average consumer doesnt care about 120fps ray tracing and other bells and whistles. We have reached the point of diminishing returns and cross-gen between ps5 and ps6 will be super long anyway so this is for the best. Sony is reportedly considering pushing back the PS6 to [----] or [----] via Bloomberg https://t.co/6uh8j7SzYs Sony is reportedly considering pushing back the PS6 to [----] or [----] via Bloomberg https://t.co/6uh8j7SzYs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023457281736950047)  2026-02-16T17:59Z [----] followers, 27.9K engagements


"For those that may have missed it I collaborated with @CottrelloVision on where DK goes from here and why I don't think Retro Studios will be doing a DK game going forward. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3FypoP9wZ-E&t=998s https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3FypoP9wZ-E&t=998s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023521835682611358)  2026-02-16T22:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Why the hell do people have such a hate boner for Todd Howard Every Bethesda dev that I have interviewed (over [--] at this point) praises this guy as an amazing dev great leader and every Bethesda game he is less involved in has suffered. I reckon Todd Howard will go through when he retires what George Lucas went through after Disney butchered Star Wars and everyone was like omg George we are so sorry lol That end tho https://t.co/qR6lsXeVth That end tho https://t.co/qR6lsXeVth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2019629228896186746)  2026-02-06T04:28Z [----] followers, 187.2K engagements


"The reason no one will ever be on the level of Miyamoto & Kojima is they work 24/7 they never stop Full Interview with Denis Dyack is out now on Patreon & Youtube(for members)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020562137530405086)  2026-02-08T18:15Z [----] followers, 19.1K engagements


"An hour What the heck are they going to show off Unlike Nintendo Sony actually have their showcases at a time I can actually watch which is great. A new State of Play airs February [--]. Tune in for 60+ minutes of news gameplay updates and announcements from game studios across the globe: https://t.co/wz6dklBvoa https://t.co/VRStSNZ6RM A new State of Play airs February [--]. Tune in for 60+ minutes of news gameplay updates and announcements from game studios across the globe: https://t.co/wz6dklBvoa https://t.co/VRStSNZ6RM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020925931788070958)  2026-02-09T18:21Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements


"From the games I have played on Switch [--] so far these [--] games are hands down the [--] best looking games by a large margin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2020950942867390758)  2026-02-09T20:00Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements


"Rejoice Rockstar fans I have another Rockstar interview at the end of this month he worked on L.A. Noire GTA V and RDR2. This will be his first interview ever I am keeping his name close to my chest at the moment but all will be revealed in due time. There is always a chance with Rockstar interviews that they get taken down day [--] (due to Rockstar's insane NDAs I do try to navigate them carefully though) so I do recommend watching it as soon as it drops which will be sometime in March. More info to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021286791861686675)  2026-02-10T18:14Z [----] followers, 24.1K engagements


"All my current Rockstar interviews and clips are here https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLtUCS06k8u58dy-cKkcC1YRHiP5NJN3Yt https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLtUCS06k8u58dy-cKkcC1YRHiP5NJN3Yt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021338126107672889)  2026-02-10T21:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I sit beside legends though none are my kin🤔 🚨 RUMOR: NatheTheHate has heard that the 2.5D #GodOfWar game is being considered for a multiplatform release NateTheHate: "All I can say is this: When talk of the 2D God of War first started last year I heard whispers that it was being considered for a multiplatform release. https://t.co/ETMuFtPEZk 🚨 RUMOR: NatheTheHate has heard that the 2.5D #GodOfWar game is being considered for a multiplatform release NateTheHate: "All I can say is this: When talk of the 2D God of War first started last year I heard whispers that it was being considered for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021655680554553834)  2026-02-11T18:40Z [----] followers, 16.6K engagements


"It's official Highguard crashed and burned sad to see. You are about to witness an extinction level event of studios in North America & Europe this is just the tip of the iceberg there is more to come unfortunately☹ Western developers need to start following Japan's model"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2021726954630918424)  2026-02-11T23:24Z [----] followers, 18.3K engagements


"I told you it wouldn't happen lol some people have unrealistic expectations. Some people seem to think GTA [--] or an RDR2 update will appear at the next Nintendo Direct or State Of Play lol. It's not going to happen Rockstar don't ever announce anything at these shows they do everything on their own terms they don't need anyone else Sony and Nintendo https://t.co/vpZ5JZp6ty Some people seem to think GTA [--] or an RDR2 update will appear at the next Nintendo Direct or State Of Play lol. It's not going to happen Rockstar don't ever announce anything at these shows they do everything on their own"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022102440875827297)  2026-02-13T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Every time I see a failure of a live service game I think back to my interview with Shawn Layden where he explained why these games fail. The Highguard devs provided a mediocre product that no one wanted in an overcrowded market. It really is that simple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022355498562158645)  2026-02-13T17:01Z [----] followers, 127K engagements


"Full Interview https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022399391932518838)  2026-02-13T19:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Podcast out now with @DDyack we talk about his new game @DeadhausGame Eternal Darkness Nintendo his friendship with Miyamoto and Iwata AI Unreal Engine [--] the dire state of the industry and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/SYlGJiZeT5Q https://youtu.be/SYlGJiZeT5Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022717724699316713)  2026-02-14T17:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Interview excerpt of Denis Dyack talking about Eternal Darkness possibly being on NSO a remake and what he would put in a sequel the answer was interesting. Interview out now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2022822723265925366)  2026-02-14T23:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is a touching story🥲 After the fallout from the Silicon Knights/Epic Games lawsuit Denis didn't ever think he would work with Epic again. While working on Deadhaus Sonata Denis realised UE5 had what they needed in an engine so Denis sent an email to @MarkRein and @TimSweeneyEpic to make amends and they openly accepted. I have seen too many people in my life hold onto grudges and never able to move past disputes that are definitely trivial compared to a lawsuit. Kudos to Denis & Tim/Mark for making amends cause a lot of people wouldn't have the character required to do it. Full Interview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023098056741421071)  2026-02-15T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"These are my [--] favorite Kojima games. Portability fits my lifestyle more these days just sayin😁"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023170676488872032)  2026-02-15T23:00Z [----] followers, 40.3K engagements


"@RinoTheBouncer the intro ughhhh so boring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023233478565990406)  2026-02-16T03:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@GTAVI_Countdown 2028/2029 for Elder Scrolls VI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023567018004541682)  2026-02-17T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@The_BirdMaster @GTAVI_Countdown doubt it with Starfield being on ice for Switch [--] because the CPU can't handle it I wouldn't bet on TES:VI coming to Switch 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023568931513085963)  2026-02-17T01:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I have Japanese students staying with me for a month the question is do I let them play Smash Bros in peace or do I jump in and completely obliterate them lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2023631982274486382)  2026-02-17T05:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🎮NEW PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with Mike York. We talk about the culture at Rockstar working on Red Dead Redemption [--] the combat system he pushed for on GTA V his thoughts on GTA VI the Houser Brothers and more. WATCH HERE ➡ https://youtu.be/04yoqDmfnVc https://youtu.be/04yoqDmfnVc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1884345711082541294)  2025-01-28T21:00Z [----] followers, 94.8K engagements


"Unfortunately at the request of Mike I have had to take down my latest interview apologies everyone. I will have an awesome podcast guest next week though so watch this space. 🎮NEW PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with Mike York. We talk about the culture at Rockstar working on Red Dead Redemption [--] the combat system he pushed for on GTA V his thoughts on GTA VI the Houser Brothers and more. WATCH HERE ➡ https://t.co/qgy6J5teyG https://t.co/ySYdd1GRvc 🎮NEW PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with Mike York. We talk about the culture at Rockstar working on Red Dead Redemption [--] the combat system he pushed for on GTA V his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1884759221901930499)  2025-01-30T00:23Z [----] followers, 66.5K engagements


"In less than a month in the Switch [--] direct you'll see that Nintendo & Retro were keeping their cards close to their chest with Metroid Prime [--] for this exact moment. The true unveiling will blow everything else in the direct out of the water"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1900363827327459778)  2025-03-14T01:50Z [----] followers, 21.1K engagements


"I will say this even though the Metroid Prime [--] trailer was a mess tonally I HIGHLY respect Nintendo for providing trailers with ACTUAL gameplay as opposed to all these western games that show cinematic trailers with virtually NO GAMEPLAY at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1905700775915123015)  2025-03-28T19:17Z [----] followers, 14.5K engagements


"I am not surprised with @NateTheHate2 comments about Prime [--] & [--] not coming. I never heard anything about them even existing (even the HD ports) 450+ people worked on MPR so doing the other remasters would be huge endeavors and HD ports seems weird after the MPR upgrade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906438405438980223)  2025-03-30T20:08Z [----] followers, 38.3K engagements


"What will be announced in Switch [--] Direct [--]. 3D Mario - Oct Release [--]. Mario Kart [--] - Launch Window will include Metroid Kirby Zelda content [--]. Metroid Prime [--] is launch title(will show off enhanced Switch games section) [--]. New Fire Emblem [--]. RE4R Elden Ring RDR2 Day 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1906787791973040237)  2025-03-31T19:16Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements


"Since Nintendo are crap at promoting MP4 properly I will do it for them. Watch the Treehouse footage of this game It is a glimpse into how good it is this is a GOTY nominee and will end up with 90+ on Metacritic mark my words. Retro are still holding back a lot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1907848417084322134)  2025-04-03T17:31Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements


"Metroid Prime 4s opening cutscene looks incredible This is Nintendos best looking game ever Kenji Yamamotos score is the icing on the cake😍 Nintendo released Switch [--] Edition footage of Metroid Prime [--] on Nintendo Today. This was previously only shown during Treehouse Live. https://t.co/8GoYrqmXqC Nintendo released Switch [--] Edition footage of Metroid Prime [--] on Nintendo Today. This was previously only shown during Treehouse Live. https://t.co/8GoYrqmXqC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1920908433093452219)  2025-05-09T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JuiceMan_V As Gabe Newell once said "piracy is a service issue" if Nintendo games were more easily accessible then people would be less likely to pirate. Some people cant afford multiple systems or Nintendo games cause they NEVER drop in price its a big ask Thats why this stuff happens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1927132597131329548)  2025-05-26T22:39Z [----] followers, 56.5K engagements


"DK Bananza is being developed by a new team that was spun off from the Odyssey team. There are a lot of younger devs in the Odyssey team that grew up playing the DKC games and wanted to make one. I've heard the Kremlings are making a return. 3D Mario is still on the way We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part of tomorrow's Nintendo Direct - if it's who most people think it is it could have a ripple effect on the Switch [--] that we'll feel for many years to come 🍌 Links below 🍌 https://t.co/LAVkCogSIi We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1935076156115747054)  2025-06-17T20:44Z [----] followers, 194.9K engagements


"@Levikonn I have spent years now interviewing devs so you form connections(even a lot that I know but don't wish to do interviews) thats all it is. I don't chime in with a lot of insider info cause I cant guarantee its 100% correct and mainly do it to keep expectations in check"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1935094199424282731)  2025-06-17T21:56Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"This game is Sakurai's passion project. He was burned out from working on Smash Bros constantly since [----] so as a negotiating tactic offered to do another Smash if he could do Kirby Air Riders first. Nintendo are in a bind with Smash Bros as Sakurai is irreplaceable currently. Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1937955475162861697)  2025-06-25T19:26Z [----] followers, 465K engagements


"@TheJoshMan07 I doubt it maybe Bandai Namco could be doing pre-production on it but unlikely. Sakurai is so instrumental to planning these out (especially on the third party negotiations.) The level of respect and clout he has in the industry can't be underestimated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1937965784325869950)  2025-06-25T20:07Z [----] followers, 20.2K engagements


"@Lizard_yyy Yeah I get it thats valid the line can seem blurry. The only thing that was speculation was "Prime [--] blowing everything out of the water" because Metroid is my number [--] franchise and I got caught up in the hype and gave a prediction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1937966790430364045)  2025-06-25T20:11Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements


"@Blackheart_Opus You can't force creative people to do the same thing over and over it mentally destroys them Nintendo understands this. Even a number of Retro Studios devs were burned out on Metroid after Prime [--] and ESPECIALLY after [--]. So I 100% support and understand Sakurai's position"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1938005427532546550)  2025-06-25T22:44Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"Some of my stuff is already being misconstrued and the line between fact/speculation is blurring. Everything in regards to the negotiation from Sakurai and Nintendo is a source. Everything else is speculation I have no idea if Smash is in pre-production by Bandai Namco or not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1938045418212102316)  2025-06-26T01:23Z [----] followers, 22K engagements


"This is Nintendo being coy a lot of people don't understand how Nintendo works and there is a lot of overlap within internal teams in Kyoto and Tokyo. 3D Mario is still happening I'm doubling down on this if I am wrong I will happily admit it though I don't do this for clout Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey Kong Bananza is the same as for Super Mario Odyssey." https://t.co/1RQgOgJAOa https://t.co/FUN3U7pQzY Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940144567430652173)  2025-07-01T20:24Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"Retro Studios released no games between Tropical Freeze(2014) and MPR(2023) and no layoffs they're now about to release a GOTY contender with Metroid Prime [--]. Devs arent going to work at 100% productivity when they have to worry about layoffs Microsoft are asinine. Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the layoffs that were announced today effecting the entirety of Team Xbox. https://t.co/bZAT0JDa40 https://t.co/vSPLRQq86P Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940461734101504072)  2025-07-02T17:25Z [----] followers, 297.6K engagements


"@thevoicesgames They were working on a game called Harmony an RPG music type game produced by Sakamoto the gameplay got leaked a while ago. Nintendo didnt lay off any of the team though after it was cancelled because Nintendo understands how game development works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940469012863041990)  2025-07-02T17:53Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements


"Once Metroid Prime [--] releases you are unlikely to see devs leaking away at the edges compared to previous yearswhy Its too risky for devs given the climate we are in. Nintendo doesnt really do lay offs and that is a HUGE deal for devs these days when you have a great deal of job security. In fact since Michael Kelbaugh became CEO I have never heard a bad thing about Retro's culture in fact given all the connections I have I'd say its the best place to work culture wise next to Valve. (Of the big AAA studios.) On top of that the engineers and designers get to work hand in hand with Nintendo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1941961616670818726)  2025-07-06T20:45Z [----] followers, 55.1K engagements


"More and more info is coming out suggesting I was right regarding the split from the Odyssey team. I very rarely provide inside reporting I'm a game dev interviewer predominantly so if I provide intel I will not do it unless I am hugely confident I am right. I spent years building up my reputation and building rapport with devs and I wouldn't throw it all away on some baseless rumors for clout that's just dumb. 3D Mario fans need not worry it's coming so just relax and enjoy other games in the interim. Donkey Kong Bananza was originally a Nintendo Switch [--] game https://t.co/bcFS2A4zhg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1943398625603961131)  2025-07-10T19:55Z [----] followers, 25.7K engagements


"Im seeing people taking Nintendo's comments about there being 2D & 3D Donkey Kong going forward as Retro continuing with 2D Donkey Kong No that's copium. It's unlikely Retro returns to Donkey Kong again there were unique circumstances at play to allow them to make the DK games. Retro's original existence was to make games for Nintendo that they themselves couldnt make. There are so many internal teams that can make a 2D Donkey Kong game there is NO ONE other than Retro that can make a Metroid Prime game at the caliber they make them. I am not saying they are going to become the Metroid Prime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1945215402507952496)  2025-07-15T20:14Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"What is up with critics reviewing this game The main criticisms I am seeing are frame rate drops(which is fair enough) and it not being like 'Mario' or 'Odyssey' lol wtf its not the same IP or same style game This is history repeating itself like with Tropical Freeze when critics took points off cause it wasnt Metroid lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1945649788734874042)  2025-07-17T01:00Z [----] followers, 19.7K engagements


"I've been asked this a lot so thought I would answer it yes I do 100% believe that the Speed Booster will be in Metroid Prime [--] for a couple of reasons. #1 - In the original Metroid Prime games the devs were constrained by memory so they could only load [--] or [--] rooms at a time so they were constantly trying to slow players down so the game would have time to load in the next room. #2 - One of the biggest complaints in the Prime games is Samus is basically a tank and isnt agile like in the 2D games (again this is due to technological constraints). You can already see from the demo and Switch 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1947019435136749916)  2025-07-20T19:43Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements


"I know Metroid fans are getting impatient but the reason there is no release date is because the game isn't finished. If after the next direct there is no specific date I will elaborate on what is going on to ease peoples fears be patient a little longer it is coming I'll be kinda bummed if Metroid Prime [--] misses the cutoff for this year's Game Awards. I know it's not that important in the grand scheme of things but I'd love for the game to be exposed to the show's millions of viewers regardless if it wins anything. https://t.co/w2VHtjsAxi I'll be kinda bummed if Metroid Prime [--] misses the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1947809648700002346)  2025-07-23T00:03Z [----] followers, 35K engagements


"I think its getting to the point where I need to have a moratorium on anything Retro/Metroid related cause anything I say seems to spiral into something I cant control. I got a heads up about the GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit posting about my 'Metroid Prime [--] isnt finished' tweet and as usual they didnt post the full context fixated on the 'its not finished' and chose to sensationalize it to cause drama. Im getting on top of this now before website publications and youtubers start taking it as an opportunity to get clicks. As I mentioned in my previous tweet about vague release dates ITS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1948460307380404623)  2025-07-24T19:08Z [----] followers, 42.9K engagements


"A lot of people don't understand how Nintendo's Internal Structure works in Kyoto and Tokyo. There can be a lot of overlap within internal teams where a number of individuals might be assisting on multiple projects at once. If one project increases in scope or is falling behind then devs from one team might be pulled off one project to help on another (depending on what stage of production it is in). This has increased further since the consolidation of their home console/handheld console divisions; nowadays Nintendo is a well oiled machine as a result of this. This is also important to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1950270639614677479)  2025-07-29T19:02Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"I've always thought the Japanese are the best at game design by a mile and I am surprised the West havent taken more lessons from them. Shawn Layden was so wise beyond his years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1950995798944358488)  2025-07-31T19:03Z [----] followers, 24.1K engagements


"Okay here we go.this will be my very last post regarding anything Prime 4/Retro Studios related as I am over the drama that comes associated with it but I am a man of my word I said I would give an update so here we go. This is going to be a very long read because I have a lot I need to say and I have to try and be as clear as possible. Metroid Prime [--] (Retros version) was for a period of time intended to be a cross-gen launch title just like BOTW however it was going to be a launch window title for Switch [--] (not launch day) but obviously that didn't happen. Your first clue is the MP4 OUT NOW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1951705042060497286)  2025-08-02T18:01Z [----] followers, 85.7K engagements


"Something most people aren't aware of is I pitched to PAX West last year to do a special panel with [--] former Retro Studios devs to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DKC: Tropical Freeze and 20th anniversary of Metroid Prime [--]. PAX West agreed to the idea of it. The Retro devs were onboard I was going to pay my own way to get there all I asked from PAX West was to cover flights/accommodation for the Retro devs I couldnt get them to play ball. I even asked to make it [--] devs instead of [--] and they wouldnt agree at all which is crazy cause they wouldve made their money back tenfold from the amount"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1959790488275628113)  2025-08-25T01:30Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements


"Someone asked me recently what my favorite games are. Here's my Top [--] games of all time. Metroid Prime [--] will probably end up replacing something on this list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1960546080397123816)  2025-08-27T03:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy 18th Anniversary to Metroid Prime [--] This is my 4th favorite Metroid game behind Prime Super and Dread. What I love about this game is that it switched it up rather than doing the traditional one planet multi layered labyrinth. Currently it is still the most unique entry in the Metroid franchise but still maintains a lot of the core essence of Metroid (Unlike Other M) Skytown and the GFS Valhalla are the highlights. Thanks @jack_mathews for not killing Skytown😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1960776679456170449)  2025-08-27T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is actually quite common there are a lot of devs I know that dont play or have never played Nintendo games for various reasons. Throwing shade at the director over this is super childish. Clair Obscur Expedition [--] Director Guillaume Broche says he hasn't had much opportunity in life to play on Nintendo consoles or play Nintendo games. https://t.co/LmwYMpVDEj https://t.co/Lsvnj3iBqj Clair Obscur Expedition [--] Director Guillaume Broche says he hasn't had much opportunity in life to play on Nintendo consoles or play Nintendo games. https://t.co/LmwYMpVDEj https://t.co/Lsvnj3iBqj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1964395168704188519)  2025-09-06T18:27Z [----] followers, 46.7K engagements


"I was sick asf in the weekend so couldnt do much and after getting frustrated with Silksong I decided to speedrun Super Metroid Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread and beat all my records.😃 Super - 1hr [--] minutes Fusion - 1hr [--] minutes Dread - [--] hours and [--] minutes. Now back to Silksong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1965245186684117349)  2025-09-09T02:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If you think Metroid Prime [--] & [--] Remastered are being announced in the direct then I have a bridge to sell you lol. It aint happening. Metroid Prime [--] Remastered alone would cost a fortune as youd have to redo art assets twice for the light & dark world as you wouldn't be able to repeat things like in the original. On top of that Metroid Prime Remastered took years with 300+ devs and barely broke even. HD ports would be the best bet and even then I am still skeptical. (This is an observation by the way as I don't want this becoming a headline by journalists saying I am leaking stuff again.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1965876309046997233)  2025-09-10T20:33Z [----] followers, 39.5K engagements


"Unfortunately I cant comment on Metroid Prime [--] cause anything I say will become a headline. Crappy journalists ruined it 🫤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1966535224407302273)  2025-09-12T16:11Z [----] followers, 13.2K engagements


"Ive seen this question pop up why wasnt RDR2 in the Nintendo Direct well. Rockstar and Nintendo's relationship is the classic unstoppable force meets the immovable object. Both companies are highly secretive obsessive about quality control freaks hate mods take legal action unnecessarily and don't like playing second fiddle to anyone else. Rockstar was never going to announce RDR2 in a Nintendo Direct why cause they don't need to. Why would Rockstar pay to have their game announced in a direct when they can do it on their own terms and not have to deal with Nintendo's strict demands. Rockstar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1967302799567581323)  2025-09-14T19:01Z [----] followers, 30.4K engagements


"Despite deactivating my DMs on Twitter people keep emailing me and DMing me on other social media platforms wanting my opinion on the latest Metroid Prime [--] trailer. Although I appreciate that people are so interested in what I have to say I've largely been keeping a low profile on the trailer because the reality is I can't speak publicly about this stuff anymore. I would love to talk about it but unfortunately some people hold me as a point of authority and will speculate analyze and intensely discuss anything I say and journalists know this and will twist it into something deceiving to get"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1967686514734944723)  2025-09-15T20:26Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"Metroid Prime [--] is #2 in Amazon Australia Best Sellers #90 in Japan #8 in Canada #8 in America #31 in France #22 in Italy #14 in Spain UK Germany Mexico its not even on the charts New Zealand doesnt have Amazon so I have no idea how its doing here. Prime [--] cost about $10 million dollars to make Prime [--] is costing about $100 million to make. This game needs to sell between [---] - [--] million to break even🫤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1968418087172194356)  2025-09-17T20:53Z [----] followers, 16.9K engagements


"I barely play any games during the months of Dec-Feb primarily cause its Summer here and I like to be out at the beach water skiing hiking basically enjoying the great outdoors the sun also doesnt set till 9pm due to daylight savings so being inside playing video games isnt high on the priority list during this time lol. I am somewhat conflicted about Metroid Prime [--] releasing in December because of this. I will have to play it in the late evenings or when it rains 😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1969175073434321368)  2025-09-19T23:01Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements


"I dont know why people are fixating on me saying Prime [--] is a [---] million dollar + game all of a sudden This is old news. Ive been saying it for years and Im not even the first person to say it. Why all of a sudden is it getting coverage Its pretty easy to figure out if you calculate it as well. Stop turning old news into some new major discovery🫤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1970922571983147044)  2025-09-24T18:45Z [----] followers, 14.9K engagements


"STORY TIME: So at the NZGDC I was standing up against a wall just texting my wife when a guy comes up out of the blue and is like hey are you the Kiwi Talkz guy I was like Yeah thats me turns out this dev was from WETA Studios and wanted to know all about Mark Haigh- Hutchinson and his camera system. He had learned about him from my various Metroid Prime interviews. For those that dont know Mark HH was the legendary engineer who came up with Metroid Primes camera system (Metroid Prime has one of the most complex camera systems that exists despite being mainly in First Person) This type of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1972021007109267497)  2025-09-27T19:30Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements


"I cannot for the life of me work out what Microsoft's strategy is here they keep making asinine decision after asinine decision. I heard a rumor about [--] months ago from a source that isnt the most reliable that Rockstar got nervous from Microsoft's weird strategy change and there were high level discussions happening at Rockstar to see how feasible it is to port GTA [--] to Switch [--] as they think that Microsoft is killing Xbox and therefore it will hinder its initial sales for GTA [--]. I just thought the source was talking out of his ass but maybe there is some truth to it given the facepalm stuff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1973446937706897552)  2025-10-01T17:56Z [----] followers, 32.6K engagements


"The reason Nintendo is not providing dev kits is they are trying to lesson the shovelware problem Switch [--] has they would rather indie devs just use Switch [--] dev kits in most cases. They dont want the Switch [--] eshop overrun with shovelware slop and it is also to ensure the big third parties get seen more on the eshop and dont get buried by shovelware. [----] is the year of big third parties on Switch [--] and Nintendo wants to ensure they succeed as it creates a positive feedback loop for Nintendo so expect the devkit issue to continue for a good while. This is a deliberate tactic by Nintendo 4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1974931315037454710)  2025-10-05T20:14Z [----] followers, 176K engagements


"@MiyuSaharaP5X You do know that you can select between Switch [--] eshop Switch [--] eshop and both. So yes it does partially fix the problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1974955671759286405)  2025-10-05T21:51Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements


"I have done more long-form interviews with devs from Retro Studios & Bethesda than anyone else on the planet and it's interesting how my understanding of how each of the studios works has created a massive contrast between my views on the upcoming Metroid Prime [--] & Elder Scrolls VI. One I think will be great and the other I am skeptical if it can be. First off as much as people have tried to twist my words into something negative I am EXTREMELY optimistic that Metroid Prime [--] will be great primarily cause the culture at Retro Studios is still good (a testament to Michael Kelbaugh's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1975622854181069293)  2025-10-07T18:02Z [----] followers, 24K engagements


"There seems to be a growing narrative that the video game industry is on the verge of collapse or regressing which I wanted to provide some context around. First of all most of the negativity surrounding the video game industry is about the U.S. primarily because the U.S. has the most AAA companies and most of the mainstream media and even streamers/negative clickbait youtubers are in the U.S. so it has created a distorted view globally. The U.S. is not the world yes it is true that North America and even Europe are suffering major downturns but this isnt a global phenomenon ill give you some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1976353865567216062)  2025-10-09T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ever wondered why Kraid Speed Booster Infinite Bomb Jumping and more were cut from Metroid Prime. Well this video tells all straight from the devs themselves. Enjoy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1976734341314310168)  2025-10-10T19:39Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements


"I outgrew Pokmon a long long time ago. The only way Id ever get into these games again would be if they stick to the original [---] made a proper open world with graphics that dont look like a PS2 game and get rid of turn-based gameplay (Z-A is the first step) Pokmon Legends Z-A has officially leaked. Word of warning to anyone who wants to go into the game unspoiled with information Nintendo hasn't officially revealed https://t.co/YQOvOpS0aF Pokmon Legends Z-A has officially leaked. Word of warning to anyone who wants to go into the game unspoiled with information Nintendo hasn't officially"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1977079292925444485)  2025-10-11T18:30Z [----] followers, 992.8K engagements


"I have been saying for months that [----] is the year that third-party games really kick into high gear for Switch [--]. Assassin's Creed Shadows is the worst-kept secret ever but it's actually just the tip of the iceberg. You will see next year that there are a number of WTF announcements on the horizon regarding third parties. Switch [--] will have the best third-party support ever on a Nintendo console by the end of its run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1977418990554370106)  2025-10-12T17:00Z [----] followers, 30K engagements


"So Pokmon Z-A has the same budget as Metroid Prime [--] a game from the Wii era and Prime [--] looks a million times better this explains so much. Gamefreak are just coasting at this point. As long as fans keep buying these games in this state they are never going to change. Nintendo radically changed Zelda and made BOTW because of Skyward Swords mediocre sales. Corporations only understand [--] thingmoney so if you want the Pokmon series to get actual proper investment and evolve then you need to stop buying every single Pokmon game otherwise in [--] years its still going to look like this. Leaked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1977799738201346109)  2025-10-13T18:12Z [----] followers, 60.6K engagements


"Nintendo should just buy MercurySteam at this point and put in good management like they did at Retro Studios. The unfortunate thing about all of this is I have heard these stories so many times at this point so it doesnt even surprise me its normalized Nintendo treating their employees well is actually an exception not the rule. Game devs are treated as expendable assets it sucks. No wonder why so many devs leave the industry. 🚨 EL ESTUDIO de METROID DREAD es un CAOS INTERNO y eso DEBERA PREOCUPARTE Antes de [----] el estudio espaol Mercury Steam ya viva una crisis laboral: ❌ Horas extra"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1978550978799673388)  2025-10-15T19:58Z [----] followers, 29.8K engagements


"This is a message to the marketing person(s) of Metroid Prime [--]. This is your last chance You have been responsible for [--] crappy trailers thus far and you need to take a long hard look at why they are being heavily criticized. People's livelihoods and work are directly tied to what you are doing don't forget that If you need help look at Metroid Dread's trailers or Zelda: TOTK's final trailer for guidance. Don't screw this up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1979954036637159694)  2025-10-19T16:53Z [----] followers, 97.8K engagements


"An hour long How What else could he possibly talk about for an hour lol Surely this means the Metroid direct is next week to line up with the book😅 Nintendo has announced that its second Nintendo Direct based on Kirby Air Riders is coming this week and its going to be even longer than its first 47-minute one. https://t.co/CJeIXGPw7C https://t.co/DtAk58Rygm Nintendo has announced that its second Nintendo Direct based on Kirby Air Riders is coming this week and its going to be even longer than its first 47-minute one. https://t.co/CJeIXGPw7C https://t.co/DtAk58Rygm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1980683012129091654)  2025-10-21T17:10Z [----] followers, 12.3K engagements


"The writing is on the wall for Xbox they are done. There is literally no point in owning the new Xbox when it releases. Satya is not interested in gaming and is all in on AI The Gamepass model was a failure layoffs have destroyed game devs morale and from a marketing standpoint there is no FOMO at all. Its the Sony & Nintendo show going forward. Xbox Dev Kits "Xbox Development Kit (XDK)" are getting a price hike from $1.5K to $2K. https://t.co/THtnrpJnC5 https://t.co/FnLPvzcOmh Xbox Dev Kits "Xbox Development Kit (XDK)" are getting a price hike from $1.5K to $2K. https://t.co/THtnrpJnC5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1980694290675429885)  2025-10-21T17:54Z [----] followers, 39.4K engagements


"I remember thinking to myself when playing BOTW the first time hmmmm this Hyrule feels like I am exploring New Zealand. When the Zelda film got announced I made a trailer on why NZ would be perfect to film it in and sent it to Wes Ball I never got a reply but I am going to assume he saw it so I can take credit🤣🤣 I'm hoping to be an extra in it😄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1981490614572315022)  2025-10-23T22:39Z [----] followers, 36.4K engagements


"Microsoft received dev kits from Nintendo a lot later than its Japanese partners (e.g Square Enix Capcom etc.) hence why there is such a delay with Microsoft games coming to Switch [--]. You can't bang out a port in [--] months these things take time. Most of Microsoft's games will end up on Switch [--] at some point some will be next year (e.g.DOOM:TDA & Starfield) others will be a bit later. Nintendo fans need not worry Microsoft will be a big supporter of Switch [--] (one of the few things Phil Spencer isn't lying about lol.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1982186891131945035)  2025-10-25T20:45Z [----] followers, 111.7K engagements


"With Xbox basically fading into obscurity its going to be interesting seeing the dynamic between Nintendo & Sony going forward. Playstation's most dominant markets are Europe and Australasia it will always have the best third party support (75% of game sales are third parties) and it will always beat Nintendo on specs. Nintendo's most dominant markets are Japan and the U.S. third parties will always play second fiddle to Nintendo's 1st party games (75% of game sales are first party) and Playstation will never have anything that can rival Mario & Pokemon (and thats not even including Smash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1983224820285468893)  2025-10-28T17:30Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements


"A third-party game is getting better marketing from Nintendo than Metroid Prime 4😄 This is an awesome deal The Resident Evil Generation Pack for #NintendoSwitch2 includes: 🔥 Resident Evil Requiem 🔥 Resident Evil [--] biohazard Gold Edition 🔥 Resident Evil Village Gold Edition https://t.co/c2R7CJecxG The Resident Evil Generation Pack for #NintendoSwitch2 includes: 🔥 Resident Evil Requiem 🔥 Resident Evil [--] biohazard Gold Edition 🔥 Resident Evil Village Gold Edition https://t.co/c2R7CJecxG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1983683935101182390)  2025-10-29T23:54Z [----] followers, 43K engagements


"Marketing rose up from the ashes like the phoenix This looks great Its crazy to think Metroid Prime [--] is only a month away👏 YOUR OBJECTIVE: Join Samus as she explores Planet Viewros and fends off the deadly encounters that await her. #MetroidPrime4: Beyond releases for #NintendoSwitch2 and #NintendoSwitch on Dec [--]. Pre-order now: https://t.co/rdE9zO3zsb https://t.co/c2qH5uVdh3 YOUR OBJECTIVE: Join Samus as she explores Planet Viewros and fends off the deadly encounters that await her. #MetroidPrime4: Beyond releases for #NintendoSwitch2 and #NintendoSwitch on Dec [--]. Pre-order now:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1985749091813671117)  2025-11-04T16:40Z [----] followers, 17.3K engagements


"It is awesome that the Legend Of Zelda is being filmed in my home country.🥲 I am not exaggerating when I say the world of Hyrule in Breath Of The Wild is basically New Zealand. The filming of The Legend of Zelda movie is starting in New Zealand today right on my birthday What an odd coincidence lol https://t.co/5bBm2dmWyc The filming of The Legend of Zelda movie is starting in New Zealand today right on my birthday What an odd coincidence lol https://t.co/5bBm2dmWyc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1985915753158373469)  2025-11-05T03:43Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements


"The dynamic between the Metroid Prime series and DOOM is very interesting as they are essentially two sides of the same coin. The Metroid Prime series are essentially exploration games and shooting is just something that supports it. It's the reverse in DOOM where they are shooter games where exploration is something that supports it. ID Software has a number of Metroid fans and Retro Studios has a number of DOOM fans. The modern day DOOM games were clearly influenced by Metroid Prime and I wouldn't be surprised if Prime [--] takes inspiration from the modern DOOM games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1986123716892438856)  2025-11-05T17:29Z [----] followers, 61.1K engagements


"@xMBGx An affordable handheld that can play PS6 games🤣 pure copium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1986479588541894729)  2025-11-06T17:03Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements


"@xMBGx I admire your optimism but considering how expensive the PS5 Pro is there is no way that this thing is going to be cheap if it can run PS6 games at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1986496387857752360)  2025-11-06T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So GTA [--] has been delayed till November so I can come out fully now. I was getting conflicting reports from devs at Rockstar about it being delayed. (as is mentioned in this article quoting me.) More were saying it was being delayed than the ones saying it wasn't (maybe they knew but they were pretending they didnt or maybe they were literally in the dark about it) Either way Rockstar know there is a lot riding on this. They don't want a Cyberpunk situation. In regards to RDR2 for Switch [--] Series S/X and PS5 my guess is they were waiting to see whether they could hit the date for GTA [--] before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1986550718027952368)  2025-11-06T21:46Z [----] followers, 55.9K engagements


"I want to clarify a few things regarding GTA [--] since a lot of BS is circulating around. [--]. The union layoffs in the UK and the delay are not related. There are 6000+ employees working at Rockstar you aren't delaying a game over [--] people getting laid off that's not how these things work not to mention Rockstar devs were telling me about a delay well before the union layoffs. [--]. Rockstar is EXTREMELY compartmentalised a huge number of staff don't even know whats in a lot of the game because they are only exposed to the specific chunk of work that they are assigned. This is done because the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1986687490544312599)  2025-11-07T06:49Z [----] followers, 1.7M engagements


"A lot of people are having a hard time accepting GTA [--] being delayed for polish. AAA Games have become so big in size and scope that the amount of testing involved has reached astronomical levels. Nintendo spent [--] whole year doing QA on Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom because of its advanced physics and it's nowhere even close to the level and scope of GTA [--] This is the most ambitious game of all time with an insane amount of scale and a ludicrous amount of NPC density there are so many moving parts to game development with a ton of variables and blindsiding curve balls that come up. Fixing one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1987002017555108248)  2025-11-08T03:39Z [----] followers, 148.7K engagements


"It's going to be interesting to see what happens to Rockstar once Strauss Zelnick steps down as CEO of Take-Two. Whether you love him or hate him he does seem to get creatives and giving them the time they need He has largely left Rockstar to their own devices (most other CEOs probably would have caved to the pressure of releasing GTA 6.) If his successor ends up being someone like Bobby Kotick who believes in extracting every last dollar from the IP you will see a major decline in the quality of not only GTA but RDR as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1987278278688985505)  2025-11-08T21:57Z [----] followers, 83.1K engagements


"For impatient fans wanting to play GTA [--] here's some possible good news for you regarding the future of the franchise. There is a chance GTA [--] might be cheaper and take less time to make than GTA [--] due to AI. I talked with @ObbeVermeij about this in July We'll still have to wait a decade or so to see if he's correct😆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1987565851063853276)  2025-11-09T17:00Z [----] followers, 35.5K engagements


"There are a number of people that are accusing me of being on the payroll of Rockstar due to my recent posts lol. I can 100% assure you that is not the case. Anyone who has followed me for a good while would know this. I interview game devs that is all I do and I have been doing it for years now which has allowed me to form connections that is all. As a result of this I know things that most people don't and when I see misinformation circulating I try to provide clarification. I have no allegiance to Rockstar they aren't paying me squat I won't be getting a free copy of GTA [--] nor am I buddies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1987759502301843800)  2025-11-10T05:49Z [----] followers, 83.4K engagements


"I have seen some wild theories online about the reason as to why GTA [--] was delayed one being the Switch [--] version lol. Rockstar have never prioritized Nintendo and they ain't about to now I doubt they would outsource it either due to it being too much of a security risk. I've mentioned this before but I've only had one source tell me that the Switch [--] version is on the table this source has gotten stuff wrong before so I don't believe him however he has now doubled down and he is so convinced that it exists that we have taken a bet on it. If GTA [--] for Switch [--] exists I have to buy him dinner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988309895775678591)  2025-11-11T18:16Z [----] followers, 106.5K engagements


"This is going to gross another billion dollars lol ive thought about reviewing the movie with some former Nintendo devs would people be interested The Galaxy awaits. The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here. Only in theaters April [----]. https://t.co/OdBMGOlgXO The Galaxy awaits. The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here. Only in theaters April [----]. https://t.co/OdBMGOlgXO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988665668892598758)  2025-11-12T17:50Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements


"@BeanditoBetes Yeah its an exchange Being at retailers means more eyes on it but makes it more expensive. Selling it directly means they keep the costs low but it makes it a very niche device"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1988677429330919810)  2025-11-12T18:37Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements


"@xMBGx no as long as these arent sold at retailers all Valve/Steam products will be niche devices. Most people outside of the gaming sphere have no idea what Valve/Steam is. Sony has nothing to worry about"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988686589883814212)  2025-11-12T19:13Z [----] followers, 13.6K engagements


"I've got to be honest if the Steam Machine is priced well I might actually ditch PlayStation after playing through GTA [--] (already ditched Xbox) as the appeal of those [--] consoles is lessening more and more. Considering with Steam you get free online access to a larger library of games better deals on games you get every game at some point except Nintendo titles Other than better optimization I ain't seeing the advantage of having an Xbox or PS anymore Especially if the leaks are true the next Xbox & PS are effectively PC's anyway. Curious for people's thoughts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988734479364682191)  2025-11-12T22:23Z [----] followers, 415.5K engagements


"@Rashomon20s @RockstarGames It's due to optimization the reason Rockstar Games don't release their games day [--] on PC is because they dont have the bandwidth to do it there are so many more things to test with a PC release than consoles because of all the different variables"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1988752484266045572)  2025-11-12T23:35Z [----] followers, 38.3K engagements


"I've seen this question come up a lot over the years why doesn't Rockstar release their games day [--] on PC. Its because of optimization. Rockstar simply doesn't have the bandwidth to test all of the different hardware configurations on PC as well as consoles. As the ambitions of Rockstar's open world games have increased so has the amount of optimizing. Now I know what you are thinking "how is that possible Kiwi when they have 6000+ employees" Well look at RDR2 that game came out in [----] and it's still leaps and bounds ahead of most open world games released today. Also as Ive mentioned before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1989034202634019285)  2025-11-13T18:14Z [----] followers, 57.9K engagements


"It breaks my heart reading this stuff.🥺 Eric is not only an awesome guy who I have had the pleasure of doing multiple podcasts with but he is a great artist who has worked on games such as Uncharted [--] & Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. If you know of anyone needing a great artist reach out to Eric. Two months laid off I just hit my 45th rejection out of [--] applications sent. I am definitely fearful that this industry doesn't have a place for me any more. Two months laid off I just hit my 45th rejection out of [--] applications sent. I am definitely fearful that this industry doesn't have a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1989105357755740642)  2025-11-13T22:57Z [----] followers, 97.7K engagements


"Tomorrow previews come out for Metroid Prime [--]. I have waited [--] years to play this game🥹 Metroid is my favorite game franchise primarily because the games feel like a perfect fusion of the best aspects of eastern and western game design philosophies. It's also Nintendo's black sheep being Nintendo's most ADULT oriented franchise and not cute and colorful like Nintendo's other IP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1989153843310211177)  2025-11-14T02:10Z [----] followers, 46.7K engagements


"So i watched the overview trailer and a few previews for Metroid Prime [--] the game looks amazing. The music art direction and gameplay look stellar. The [---] million dollar+ budget was put to good use I know OG Metroid fans are annoyed by NPCs being in the game especially Mackenzie but the reality is the days of Samus being completely alone like in Super and Prime [--] are over. You are NEVER going to see a Metroid game like those again. Every game going forward is going to have at least one NPC. The budgets for these games are starting to get so large that they need to appeal to a wider"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1989388491135054068)  2025-11-14T17:42Z [----] followers, 474K engagements

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