Though Switch 2 pre-orders are currently paused in the USA and Canada, these regions could finally open up orders by next week, according to one insider.
Read More »Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2, claims Nintendo
Despite having the OG Wind Waker on Switch 2 via emulation, a proper port of the Wii U’s Wind Waker HD is still on the table, according to Nintendo.
Read More »Switch 2 pre-orders have now been postponed in China
Following the USA and Canada, Nintendo has now announced that they are halting pre-orders for Switch 2 in China, with no new date in sight.
Read More »Nintendo cancels Switch 2 pre-orders in more regions
Ahead of the official pre-orders for Switch 2 going live, Nintendo has announced that alongside the USA, Canadians will not be able to pre-order the system.
Read More »Switch 2’s game-key cards will be more user-friendly than expected
Nintendo’s controversial Game-Key Card system for Switch 2 will be quite a bit more user-friendly than initially expected.
Read More »EA Sports games on Switch 2 will aim for parity “as much as the hardware allows”
With EA’s Sports titles confirmed for Switch 2, the publisher has detailed whether these versions will be comprehensive ports, or simply a roster update.
Read More »KitGuru Games: Nintendo Switch 2 (and the Hubris in Being First Place)
The 2nd of April marked one of the most important dates the video games industry has seen in quite some time, owing to the big unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 – showing us everything from the hardware, games and even the system’s release date. Unfortunately, much of what has been revealed so far shows Nintendo is squandering the good will it built up during the Switch 1 generation.
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 does not feature an achievement system
Despite their ubiquity across all other gaming systems/platforms, the Nintendo Switch 2 will still not feature any kind of achievement / trophy system:
Read More »Switch 2 cartridges only go up to 64GB in storage
Despite a generational leap in power, the Switch 2 will still only support maximum cartridge sizes of up to 64GB - sparking concerns for current-gen titles.
Read More »Nintendo addresses Switch 2 Joy-Con drift concerns
While the Nintendo Switch was an undeniable success, one of the handheld’s core issues was in its Joy-Cons. Suffering quite easily from Joy-Con drift, the Switch 1 was on the receiving end of a ton of lawsuits. Hopefully though, when it comes to Switch 2 this shouldn’t be a concern as Nintendo claims to have fixed the issue...
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2’s LCD screen is rather rudimentary, despite HDR support
Despite offering an upgraded display in many aspects, the Switch 2’s HDR screen is unfortunately using a rather basic edge-lit LCD panel.
Read More »Mario Kart World costs £75 for a physical copy
The upcoming Mario Kart World will cost a staggering $80 (£75) for a physical copy on Switch 2 - though digital copies are at least slightly cheaper.
Read More »Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut adds English dub, multiplayer and much more
Announced during the Switch 2 Direct, Yakuza 0 is getting a surprise Director’s Cut, adding multiplayer, new cutscenes, and a full English dub.
Read More »Switch 2’s output and resolution settings fully detailed
Though it may feature many welcome upgrades, the Switch 2’s 120fps mode will limit the system to just a 1080p resolution output.
Read More »Some Switch 2 upgrades will be free – while others will cost $20
Switch 2 is set to enhance a number of last-gen titles with better visuals/performance. Unfortunately, depending on the upgrades, you'll need to pay up to $20.
Read More »Switch 2 accessories to see a price increase compared to last-gen
Following the Direct, Nintendo released official pricing for the Switch 2’s accessories – most of which have seen an increase compared to last-gen.
Read More »Nintendo considered calling Switch 2 the Super Switch
With the Switch 2 Direct having concluded, the console maker has offered new details on the console – including that it could've been called Super Switch.
Read More »The Legend of Zelda film will in fact be an entire trilogy, claims insider
The Legend of Zelda movie looks to be much more ambitious than initially believed – with an entire trilogy said to be currently in the works.
Read More »Nintendo announces massive change to digital Switch games
Ahead of the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo is making a big change to how it handles digital games. Starting in April, Switch owners will have their digital game libraries converted into 'Virtual Game Cards', which can be freely lent out to friends and family.
Read More »Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake gets new trailer and 2025 release date
Today during a Nintendo Direct stream, Square Enix kicked off the show with a brand new trailer for the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D remake, confirming a 2025 release date.
Read More »30-minute Nintendo Direct promises new Switch announcements
It looks like we're in for some Nintendo news this week. The company has confirmed that it will be hosting another Nintendo Direct and better yet, it'll drop tomorrow. Nintendo Direct returns tomorrow, the 27th of March at 2PM UK time. The Direct will last for 30 minutes, meaning we'll …
Read More »Switch 2 is set to have a 3-phase launch plan according to insiders
With the Switch 2 Direct just a week away, insiders have revealed some of Nintendo’s launch plans for the console – including a 3-phase game release strategy.
Read More »“A lot more” Xbox games are coming to PS5 and Switch 2 in 2025, claims insider
Over the past couple years, we’ve seen Microsoft bring over a select number of first-party Xbox titles to both PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch. Despite Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; DOOM The Dark Ages and Forza Horizon 5 all slated for a PS5 launch this year, one insider has claimed that there are “a lot more” titles planned to be ported in 2025 alone.
Read More »The long-awaited System Shock 2 remaster launches in June
Nightdive Studios' long awaited System Shock 2 remaster finally has a release date. The 25th Anniversary remaster of the beloved 90s RPG will be launching for PC and consoles in June.
Read More »Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero reportedly coming to Switch 2 at launch
Though yet to be officially announced, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero will reportedly be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
Read More »Star Wars Hunters is shutting down after less than a year
Zynga's attempt at a long-running multiplayer Star Wars game is coming to an unceremonious end. Star Wars Hunters, which was originally supposed to release on mobile, PC and Nintendo Switch back in 2021, suffered numerous delays and now after less than a year on the market, the game is shutting down.
Read More »Switch 2 confirmed to feature WIFI-6, NFC support and more
Back in January after years of leaks, rumours and speculation, the Switch 2 was officially unveiled. That said, we still know relatively little about Nintendo’s upcoming sequel system. Ahead of the promised April Direct, new details on the Switch 2’s hardware has been revealed, including its support for WIFI-6, NFC and more.
Read More »Samsung is now prototyping foldable gaming handhelds
Samsung has been showcasing its foldable display technology at events like CES for over a decade, long before the first foldable smartphones hit the market in 2018. Now, Samsung looks to be showcasing a new use for this technology, with a prototype foldable handheld games console.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has broken another software record
The Nintendo Switch has managed to break yet another record, this time for being the system with the greatest number of games to sell 10+ million copies.
Read More »Game Freak announces Pokemon Champions for mutltiple platforms
This year's Pokemon Presents stream didn't have too many surprises but Game Freak did announce a new game – Pokemon Champions, a PvP battle focused Pokemon game with crossplay across Switch and Mobile devices. Pokemon Champions takes out all of the exploration and Pokemon-capturing mechanics in order to purely focus …
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