Alright, so Drag x Drive—this new game—or should I say, bizarre sports concoction, hit the spotlight for Nintendo Switch 2, right? I swear, I barely knew what was happening at first. I mean, it’s wheelchair basketball with mouse controls? What on Earth? Anyway, Nintendo dropped a trailer showing the inner workings ahead of the August 14 debut. Nothing if not intriguing.
The trailer’s what? Seven-ish minutes, or were they cheating with some slow-motion? Details spill out about controls, tricks, and a peek at life outside the main arena. Wait, no, maybe I dreamt that last bit. Nope, it’s there.
So, here’s the thing—on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we were scratching our heads. What modes are we fiddling with beyond the 3-on-3 chaos? Surprise! Minigames pop between matches, keeping things fresh. Online play, training, even some bot duels are in the mix.
Now, here’s Nintendo’s official-ish scoop:
– Hop into online lobbies. Up to 6 players and bam, the game’s rolling. Public Park can cram in 12 players.
– Got friends? Dive into Friend Parks. Private spaces, do your thing, banter—GameChat’s optional. Two courts await, 6 players per court thing.
– Offline’s your jam? Bots are standing by for your skill-sharpening escapades.
– Choose your driver: Guard, Center, Forward. Each with their stats, so find your groove.
– Spice it up off-court with Circuit Sprint races, shooting games, and minigames galore. Rebound Scramble? Jump rope? Why not.
Oh, trophies and customizable helmets are up for grabs. Gear up your driver with armor, frames, and tires. Colors and numbers, too. Make a fashion statement, I guess?
So, features sound cool, yeah? But will this game sneak up on us as a hit for Nintendo? I have no clue, honestly. Drop your thoughts on the trailer, if you’d like.
If you want a jump start—and who doesn’t like cutting lines—there’s a sneak peek aka Global Jam from August 9-10. Demo time!
– August 9: 3 am to 7 am PT
– August 9: 5 pm to 9 pm PT
– August 10: 9 am to 1 pm PT
Hoping it’s a slam dunk on August 14. But then, who really knows?
