Shacknews’ Donovan got a chance to try out Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at a preview event. He shares his thoughts in episode 70 of This Week in Switch 2. This episode also features Arjun in Street Fighter 6 and discusses the “Xbox not for sale” story.
The Shacknews write-up is short. Donovan “talks about his time” at the preview event, and then the hosts dive into the week’s gaming news. Since it doesn’t mention specific games, modes, or impressions, we won’t go into detail on those.
The Switch Sports Resort segment is what really excites Switch 2 owners. Hands-on previews of first-party titles give us the earliest independent look at how Nintendo’s sports franchise adapts to the new hardware. For Donovan’s complete opinion, tune in to the full episode.
As for Street Fighter 6, it’s a busy time for the game. Capcom’s fighter launched on June 1, 2023, and currently boasts 16,531 players on Steam. Its Steam rating stands at 83% positive from 30,816 reviews.
Recent headlines about SF6 show its popularity extending beyond the initial roster. An article titled SF6 Devs Eye Baki Collab After Tekken 8 Lands Yujiro Hanma was published on August 16, and a Yuri anime adaptation was reported on August 6. The Evo Championship Series (EWC) 2026 main event, featuring Daigo, MenaRD, and Blaz, wrapped up in late July.
The “Xbox not for sale” segment wraps up the episode. The Shacknews summary doesn’t provide details on what led to this discussion, so you’ll need to listen to the episode for that context.
| Game | Street Fighter 6 (Capcom) |
| Release date | June 1, 2023 |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (30,816 reviews) |
| Current Steam price | $15.99 |
| Current Steam players | 16,531 |
Community Pulse
While overall Steam reviews are quite positive, the community sentiment we observed across 10 signals leans mostly negative, primarily due to monetization. One negative Steam reviewer stated, “The game itself really isn’t bad – but as others have noted, the monetisation is beyond awful. Half the characters are missing and the price for DLC is nothing short of ludicrous.” This review appeared three times in our sample, so the signal is narrower than the numbers suggest.
What To Watch
- Switch Sports Resort: Expect more hands-on impressions and a solid release window following the preview event.
- SF6 collaborations: Look for any confirmation from Capcom regarding the rumored Baki collab, along with updates on the Yuri anime adaptation.
- Xbox’s stance: Keep an eye out for follow-up reporting on the “not for sale” story, which the Shacknews episode discusses.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.
