Alright, let’s dive into this.
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Okay, so there’s this game coming out, right? It’s called Drag x Drive—Nintendo’s throwing it onto their shiny new Switch 2 console. Honestly, I didn’t see this one coming. Like, who would’ve thought? It’s all about wheelchair-based basketball with… wait for it… mouse controls? Yeah, I don’t get it either, but a trailer dropped, spilling the beans on how this bizarre sports thing actually works. Mark your calendar—August 14th.
So, picture this: over seven minutes of pure gameplay. It’s Drag “and” Drive—just thought you’d want to know; I wouldn’t have guessed. Controls, tricks, and even the bits happening off the main court—they threw everything at us in this trailer.
Here’s a nagging question I had from the Pure Nintendo Podcast—what modes do they have besides the usual 3-on-3 stuff? Turns out, there’s minigames between matches. A bit of variety never hurt, right? Plus, they’ve got online play (of course), a training mode, and matches against bots. Who knew?
Get this—here’s the scoop from Nintendo:
Jump into those online lobbies, play with folks from everywhere. Once six peeps hop in, game’s on! Public Parks can hold up to 12. Got buddies? With or without GameChat, you can mess around in Friend Parks—a private hangout spot. There are two courts, so feel free to split that court action between up to six players, and they’ve tossed in extra challenges for the competitive at heart.
Solo gameplay’s a thing too—play against AI and sharpen those skills. You’ve got three drivers to pick from: Guard, Center, or Forward. Each one’s got unique stats, so choose wisely and play to your strengths.
But wait—tired of the court? Go zoom around in Circuit Sprint, aim for basket glory in shooting contests, or get into park-wide minigames. There’s a lot, like going all Rebound Scramble or literally jumping rope, because why not?
And, of course, challenges are there to snag some in-game bling. Win those trophies, unlock helmets, and get crafty with armor, frames, tires, and colors—your driver can be a real showstopper.
Honestly, these features sound wild, right? But is this gonna be a hit or just another oddball? Time’s the only answer. Hit me up with your thoughts on the trailer. I’m all ears.
Oh, almost forgot—a Global Jam’s set for August 9-10 if you’re itching for early action. Sneak peek mode: ON. Download that demo and hit the court with the crew before the full drop.
August 9: 3 am to 7 am PT
August 9: 5 pm to 9 pm PT
August 10: 9 am to 1 pm PT
Fingers crossed it’s a slam dunk when Drag x Drive finally hits on August 14.
