Last month when the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, eager fans flocked to GameStop to try and nab one on day-one. There was just one problem – the checkout guy, armed with a stapler, was unknowingly damaging units by stapling the receipt to the box. Now, GameStop is hoping to turn …
Read More »Smash Bros, Donkey Kong 64 and more to join Switch Online library
A handful of classic games were announced for Nintendo Switch Online as part of the Switch 2 launch. Now, as we near the next Nintendo Direct showcase, it looks like fans have figured out what new titles will soon be announced for the service, including Smash 64. The next Nintendo …
Read More »MGS Delta studio compares Nintendo Switch 2 CPU to PS4 and GPU to Series S
Studio Virtuos has offered some thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its capabilities – comparing its CPU to the PS4 and GPU to the Series S.
Read More »Nintendo sold over 5 million Switch 2 consoles in June
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to break records. Just short of a month on from the console's release, it has surpassed 5 million units sold, pushing it ahead of the PS4 as the fastest-selling console to date. As spotted by Twisted Voxel, In June, 1.8 million Switch 2 consoles were …
Read More »Nintendo adds Super Mario Strikers to Switch 2 GameCube library
Back in April when Nintendo began showcasing its launch plans for the Switch 2, a wave of GameCube classics were announced for the new console. At launch, just a couple of these games were made available, but slowly, the library is starting to fill out. The Nintendo Switch 2 officially …
Read More »Why does Nintendo appear in the credits for Death Stranding 2?
Death Stranding 2 is out today and the game is already off to a good start thanks to an influx of glowing reviews. Some have already managed to beat the game, only to spot an odd name in the end credits – Nintendo. So why is Nintendo's name in the …
Read More »Nintendo-published Drag x Drive launches this August with a modest price tag
Nintendo has announced the release date for the Rocket League-esque Drag x Drive – set to arrive this August for just £16.99.
Read More »Switch 2 Nintendo Direct showcase tipped for July
Ahead of the Switch 2 launch, Nintendo did hold a Nintendo Direct stream to showcase a number of launch-day and launch-period titles for the new console. However, outside of this summer, we know very little about the Switch 2 release schedule for the rest of 2025. That should change quite …
Read More »Third party publishers report ‘low sales’ on Switch 2 so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been off to a hot start, becoming the fastest selling console to date thanks to strong launch weekend sales. The Switch 2 also launched with a pretty strong line-up of third-party games, but so far, publishers are being disappointed by the results. While Nintendo has …
Read More »Reports claim SHIFTUP is bringing Stellar Blade to more platforms
Following a year of PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Stellar Blade (from studio SHIFTUP) launched on PC last week to huge numbers – selling over 1 million copies almost immediately and breaking records for Sony on Steam. It therefore comes as little surprise that according to new reports, a Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade appears to be on its way.
Read More »Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom and more confirmed for Gamescom 2025
With the Summer Game Fest showcase now out of the way, all eyes are turned to Gamescom for the next wave of game announcements. A number of major publishers have already announced their plans for the event, including the likes of Nintendo, Ubisoft and Capcom.
Read More »Nintendo reveals Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2
Nintendo has officially unveiled Splatoon Raiders, the first-ever spin-off title in the popular Splatoon franchise, confirmed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Splatoon Raiders will transport players to the enigmatic “Spirhalite Islands”, where they will assume the role of a mechanic. While the teaser offered a glimpse of gameplay, a …
Read More »Xbox ‘still committed’ to bringing Call of Duty to Switch 2
At the Xbox Games Showcase this week, Microsoft officially announced this year's Call of Duty game – Black Ops 7. Microsoft has a legal agreement with Nintendo to release COD titles on Nintendo consoles for the next decade but so far, Black Ops 7 appears to a no-show. As part …
Read More »Miyamoto shares update on Legend of Zelda movie release date
Back in 2023, following the box office success of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo officially announced its plans to make a Legend of Zelda movie. An early 2027 release date was confirmed previously but now with filming set to begin, Nintendo has revised the release date. Unlike the Super Mario Bros. …
Read More »Switch 2 claimed to have a record breaking launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 had an impressive amount of stock for its launch weekend but ultimately, it did sell out in most places within the first 24 hours. Now, analysts are claiming record-breaking sales numbers for Nintendo's latest console. The Nintendo Switch 2 has apparently sold as many as 3 …
Read More »Here is every Switch 2 game available on day one
TAhead of the release on June 5th, Nintendo has now confirmed every Switch 2 game that will be available on day 1, along with which Switch 1 games will get the Switch 2 upgrade.
Read More »GAME cancels Switch 2 pre-orders with no explanation
With one week to go until the Switch 2’s launch, UK retailer GAME has unceremoniously cancelled a bunch of pre-orders, with no explanation given.
Read More »Nintendo has tested 75% of Switch 1 library on Switch 2, some notable titles have issues
We are one week away from the Nintendo Switch 2 launching worldwide. Nintendo has promised backwards compatibility with the vast majority of the Switch 1 game library, with just a few notable exceptions. So far, around 75% of the Switch 1 library has been tested. Nintendo had already confirmed that …
Read More »Summer Game Fest to include over 60 partner publishers
Ahead of the kick off for 2025’s Summer Game Fest, a partial list of the more than 60 partner publishers present at the upcoming showcase has been shared.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch 2 does not work without a day-one patch
As retailers are now beginning to receive stock, a few people have managed to get their hands on the Switch 2 early, but Nintendo has put measures in place to make the system unusable until a day-one update.
Read More »Mario Kart World development began in 2017 as a Switch 1 title
Nintendo's first major first-party game for the Nintendo Switch 2 also happens to double as the poster child for the gaming industry's push towards $80 games. However, Mario Kart World wasn't really planned to be a Switch 2 exclusive, and was originally developed for the Switch 1.
Read More »Upcoming Nintendo Direct slated to go live during Switch 2 launch week, claims insider
With the Switch 2 set to launch in just over a week, the console maker is reportedly prepping an upcoming Nintendo Direct.
Read More »Pokémon game franchise nears half a billion copies sold
Despite their decline in quality, Pokémon games continue to sell like hotcakes – with the franchise now closing in on 500 million total units sold.
Read More »Samsung reportedly pushing Nintendo to make a Switch 2 OLED
Despite launching with an LCD screen, Samsung is reportedly pushing Nintendo to go for an OLED panel for the Switch 2’s expected system refresh.
Read More »Nintendo announces return to Gamescom
After Skipping Gamescom last year, Nintendo is set to return to the show, announcing their presence at the upcoming industry event.
Read More »First-party Nintendo titles won’t use the Switch 2’s Game-Key Card system
It seems that despite announcing their new controversial Game-Key Card system, first-party Switch 2 games will not be using these cartridges.
Read More »Nintendo details first dozen games to get free Switch 2 upgrades
While Nintendo will be charging for Switch 2 upgrades for certain titles, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, some titles will be getting free updates for the Switch 2. This week, Nintendo detailed the first dozen titles to get free Switch 2 upgrades for those that own the …
Read More »Nintendo confirms Switch 2 does not support VRR while docked
Last month, Nintendo removed mentions of the Switch 2's support for Variable Refresh Rate from its website. This was confusing, as previously Nintendo had confirmed that the console supports VRR. Now several weeks later, we finally have an explanation. In a statement given to Nintendo Life (via Eurogamer), Nintendo confirmed …
Read More »The full specs for Switch 2’s Nvidia processor revealed
When Nintendo announced the Switch 2, it did not confirm the technical specifications for the chip powering the console. Now a few weeks ahead of launch, the specifications for the Switch 2's Nvidia SoC have been revealed.
Read More »Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards will not be limited by the eShop
Nintendo Switch 2’s controversial Game-Key Cards will be slightly more user-friendly than it initially seemed - being untethered from the eShop.
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