Alright, so here’s the scoop on this new game I stumbled upon, Drag x Drive, set to roll out on Nintendo’s shiny new Switch 2. I wasn’t even looking for game news, but here we are. It’s kinda like wheelchair basketball with mouse controls, which is wild. Honestly, the name got me — it’s like Drag “and” Drive, so don’t get it twisted.
Anyway, there’s this trailer dropping all the juicy details, like 7 minutes of just gameplay glory. Seriously, it goes through controls, tricks, and even what’s happening outside the arena. And it’s funny ’cause it’s one of those games you didn’t even guess would be in their lineup, yet it’s all set to drop on August 14.
Oh, the modes… right. So, we were scratching our heads on the Pure Nintendo Podcast about what kinda modes they’d have beyond 3-on-3. Big news — minigames! Because who doesn’t love a little side quest now and then, right? We’re talking online play, training modes, bots, all the good stuff.
Here’s the lowdown from Nintendo:
You can dive into online lobbies, battling folks from everywhere. Once six people are ready, bam, the game starts. And hey, up to 12 can chill in a Public Park. Or, if you’re like me and prefer your crew, Friend Parks are a thing! Pick your fun, chat or don’t, play with two courts and have some challenges. I’m guessing a leaderboard’s involved ’cause it wouldn’t be complete without some friendly rivalry.
Offline’s covered too — practice against bots. Choose your driver: Guard, Center, Forward. Whatever fits your style. Each one’s got their own thing going, so mix and match till it feels right.
The pace? Oh, switch it up. There’s this Circuit Sprint thing, shooting contests, park-wide minigames, bunny hopping with jump ropes. It’s like a playground for gamers.
Challenges? Plenty of them. Complete these to snag in-game trophies, unlocking helmets to bling out your driver. Match ’em with armor, frames, tires — go wild with colors. Customize all the things till it’s just right.
So, does it sound awesome or what? I’m hoping it turns out to be one of those surprising hits for Nintendo. But guess we’ll have to wait and see. Meanwhile, thoughts on the trailer? Let’s chat about it!
And oh! Before I forget, they’ve lined up this Global Jam thing. You can jump in from August 9-10. Download the demo, get a feel before the big launch. Schedule’s a bit funky, but here you go:
– August 9, 3 am – 7 am PT
– August 9, 5 pm – 9 pm PT
– August 10, 9 am – 1 pm PT
Fingers crossed it’s as epic as it sounds. Let’s see if Drag x Drive dunks its way into our hearts on August 14.
