If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
A second Playtest Program has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, which will allow successful applicants to help test the online service. It will be similar to the playtest held in October 2024, though this time the number of users will jump from 10,000 to 40,000. It will take place…
Following the Switch 2 Direct last week, Nintendo updated its official website to reveal a new type of cartridge it will be producing for certain Switch 2 titles. Dubbed the “game-key card,” it basically is a key to unlocking a downloadable version of the game, with the card acting as…
Nintendo has confirmed the way system transfers will work when moving from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2: A copy of data, like saves, will remain on the source system — with the exception of Animal Crossing: New Horizons data. The company shared the information with Polygon during an interview…
Nintendo was likely hoping that its Switch 2 Direct would steer discussion towards excitement for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the sad reality of the economic situation in the United States has thrown a lot of that into a blender. With President Trump’s global tariffs destabilizing the global…
One of the major turning points in the history of console gaming was the advent of built-in digital game stores. These built-in shopping services soon became beloved in their own right, with applications like the Wii Shop Channel living on in the minds of many thanks in part to its…
One of the more shocking revelations from the Switch 2 Direct last week was that Mario Kart World would retail for $80 USD. In other regions, the pricing is higher or lower depending on local currency, but for the most part, this is the most expensive game Nintendo has ever…
In an interview with Polygon over the weekend, Nintendo’s Bill Trinen confirmed that the Switch 2 will still be utilizing friend codes, though they are optional… sort of. As owners of the Switch will likely know, Nintendo still utilizes friend codes to a degree. They aren’t as archaic as on…
In one of the most disappointing bits of news about the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been confirmed that the console’s Joy-Con (which are dubbed Joy-Con 2) will not feature Hall Effect joysticks. Ever since the release of the original Switch, its controllers have been plagued with “stick drift,” a very…
During the Switch 2 Direct earlier this week, Nintendo outlined what it is calling “Switch 2 Enhanced Games” for the new console. As the title suggests, these will be Switch 1 games that feature enhancements for the Switch 2 without being natively developed for the platform. Nintendo Wire currently has…
During today’s Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, Capcom was on hand to showcase some gameplay of Street Fighter 6 running on the Switch 2. While the game is obviously not on par with the visuals for the PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X versions of the game, it does still…
In a surprising bit of news this morning, Nintendo of America has revealed that the pre-order date for the Switch 2 has been delayed so that the company can assess the impact of the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. GameSpot was given a statement from the…
The Nintendo Direct has officially wrapped, and the Nintendo Switch 2 has been fully unveiled! With the hardware, release date, and pricing now revealed, it’s time to turn our attention to the games. Nintendo will host Treehouse Live events on Thursday, April 3rd, and Friday, April 4th at 7 a.m….
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
