Pocket Pair is shaping up its defence against Nintendo patent infringement lawsuit. The lawsuit targets Palworld, claiming patent infringement for monster-catching and aiming mechanics.
Read More »More evidence points towards Switch 2 release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Though yet to be officially announced, the PEGI game rating board has listed Assassin’s Creed Shadows as coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
Read More »Nintendo removes mentions of VRR display from Switch 2 website
As the Nintendo Switch 2 uses an Nvidia GPU, we were all expecting the console to support features like DLSS and even G-Sync for Variable Refresh Rate. At first, Nintendo did state that the Switch 2's display was VRR capable, but mentions of the feature have since been scrubbed from …
Read More »Canadians may finally be able to pre-order Switch 2 next week
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 America president says ‘buy Switch 1’ if you are unhappy with Switch 2 price
Back when Microsoft announced the Xbox One, Don Matrick gave an infamous interview quote, telling those that couldn't afford the upgrade that they could still purchase an outdated Xbox 360. Now, Nintendo is taking a leaf out of that same playbook, telling those upset about the Switch 2 price that …
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 »Hades 2 will be a Switch 2 console exclusive at launch
Supergiant's roguelike sequel, Hades 2, has been well received on PC so far, but the game has yet to release on consoles. The console version was finally revealed as part of the recent Nintendo Direct, but it appears the game will remain a Switch 2 console-exclusive for a while. Supergiant …
Read More »Nintendo wants £65 for Switch 2 ports like Zelda: Breath of the Wild
We recently learned that Nintendo Switch 2 games would cost as much as £80 at launch, and some Nintendo Switch 1 titles with upgraded Switch 2 versions will have expensive £20 upgrade packs. It would seem that the majority of Switch 2 Edition games will be selling around the £65 …
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 uses custom Nvidia chip with Ampere GPU
While Nintendo has not fully detailed the hardware inside of the Switch 2, we are finally starting to get details on the chip powering the system. According to Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 utilises a custom Nvidia T329 processor, which means it uses graphics technology similar to what we can find in RTX 30 series GPUs.
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 »Nintendo Switch 2 uses emulation to run backwards compatible Switch titles
Nintendo announced months ago that the Switch 2 would be backwards compatible with Switch 1 titles, bar a few limited exceptions. However, it turns out Switch 1 titles aren't running natively on Switch 2 and are instead relying on emulation.
Read More »Nintendo confirms Switch 2’s custom Nvidia chip supports DLSS and Ray Tracing
While Nintendo has not revealed the detailed specifications of the chip powering the Switch 2 console, the company has revealed two crucial bits of information - the GPU has ray-tracing capabilities and DLSS is supported.
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 »Nintendo confirms 22 third-party games for Switch 2 including Cyberpunk 2077
From promising indie titles to massive AAA ports of next-gen titles, we've rounded up all 22 third-party games announced for the Switch 2 so far.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch 2 releases on June 5th for £395.99
During today's Nintendo Direct, the gaming giant confirmed its launch plans for the Switch 2. The new console is launching in June, proving the accuracy of a retail leak from earlier this week.
Read More »Nintendo reveals Discord-like GameChat for Switch 2
Nintendo will offer GameChat and even the ability to share games within chat lobbies for the first time with Switch 2.
Read More »Many third-party studios still waiting for Switch 2 dev kits
It would seem that despite the Switch 2 launch being a few months away, ‘many developers' still don't have development kits for the new console, which will limit third-party output for the console over its first year or so on the market. According to former Game Informer editor and current …
Read More »Tomorrow’s Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will be an hour long
Nintendo had already announced plans for a Switch 2-focused Direct stream this week but now we have more details. It would appear we are in for a much larger event compared to the initial console reveal. Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 goes live tomorrow, the 2nd of April, at 2PM …
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