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007 First Light announced for Nintendo Switch 2, release window revealed

June 18, 2025 | 007 First Light is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, where players can step into the reckless shoes of a young James Bond and discover his origin.

Donkey Kong can transform into a zebra and an ostrich in Bananza, but not a donkey

June 18, 2025 | Donkey Kong Bananza will take players on a journey to the center of the world in a variety of different forms, such as a zebra and an ostrich.

Mario Paint on Switch 2? Nintendo shows off feature that may lead to new sequel

June 18, 2025 | A new feature in Donkey Kong Bananza brings back N64 days when you could stretch Mario's face in Super Mario 64, may hint at Mario Paint on Switch 2.

Let's get ready to rumble - or not, as gamers are worried by Switch 2 disabling Joy-Con rumble

June 18, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 owners are seeing messages informing them that rumble has been turned off - the question is, why? Heat issues, or battery life?

Nintendo confirms Direct for this week and what it will focus on

June 17, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed a new Direct that will focus on an upcoming game that's the first Switch 2 exclusive title to release after the console's launch.

Borderlands 4 skips price hike unless you remember the price of Borderlands 3

June 17, 2025 | Gearbox CEO confirms Borderlands 4 isn't going to be priced at the $80 mark, but it's still more expensive than the last game in the series.

Pokemon gamer lost '20 years of data' in Switch 2 system transfer - here's how to avoid this

June 17, 2025 | 1,000 hours of gameplay evaporated into the ether when changing to the Switch 2, so take a precaution here - back up to the Pokémon Home service.

Nintendo will ban your Switch 2 console if it catches you doing this

June 17, 2025 | Nintendo has fired the first shots at Switch 2 owners attempting to play unofficial games on their new console, with Nintendo banning their devices.

Check out this CT scan of Nintendo Switch 2: shows the new handheld in the nude layer-by-layer

June 17, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 gaming handheld gets a sweet CT scan: showing off the internals layer-by-layer, including the custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC.

Borderlands 4 isn't an $80 game, won't have Switch 2 version at launch

June 16, 2025 | Did 2K Games listen to controversy? Borderlands 4 isn't an $80 game after all and is instead priced at the still-expensive new $70 MSRP for Gen 9 games.

Voice actor for Red Dead Redemption's John Marston teases huge Rockstar news for next week

June 14, 2025 | The voice actor of John Martson has teased some 'exciting news' is on the horizon for the Red Dead Redemption franchise, and it's slated to hit next week.

Red Dead Redemption 2 to get next-gen update and Switch 2 release very soon

June 14, 2025 | The rumors of Red Dead Redemption 2 arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 are true, and a 'next-gen' update is currently in the works, per Nate the Hate.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat button can be remapped to whatever you want

June 14, 2025 | If you are sick of accidentally engaging GameChat on your Nintendo Switch 2, you can remap it to whatever you like via the system settings.

Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Claws of Awaji' DLC release date leaks

June 14, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC 'Claws of Awaji' is slated to release this September, a month after the release of highly anticipated Ghost of Yotei.

Nintendo Switch 2 shatters all-time launch week sales record for video game hardware

June 14, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has shattered a new all-time launch week unit sales record for video game hardware in the US with 1.1 million units sold.

ROG Xbox Ally X handheld doesn't have an OLED display for this reason

June 14, 2025 | The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are designed to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming, however neither model sports an OLED panel.

Nintendo fails to fix the infamous flaw with original Switch in the Switch 2

June 13, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has discovered Nintendo failed to fix one of the biggest problems with the original Switch, the dreaded stick drift.

Switch 2 power closer to Series S than PS4, Koei Tecmo dev says

June 12, 2025 | Wild Hearts S developers at Koei Tecmo say the Switch 2 is akin to the 9th generation Xbox Series S in terms of power, not Sony's last-gen PlayStation 4.

Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 consoles are dying before low battery warning

June 12, 2025 | Nintendo has provided guidance on fixing a faulty battery level indicator on the Nintendo Switch 2, as some users' consoles are dying seemingly randomly.

Hitman World of Assassination for Nintendo Switch 2 has a critical problem

June 11, 2025 | IO Interactive has launched Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring more than 100 hours of gameplay.

Nintendo Switch 2 hit 3.5 million sales in 4 days: best-selling console ever, blowing away PS5

June 11, 2025 | Blistering pace of sales leaves the likes of the PS5, which sold 1.5 million in its first weekend, in the dust - the Switch 2 handheld is absolutely flying.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 should be coming to the Switch 2, here's why

June 11, 2025 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was announced over the weekend, and the Switch 2 wasn't included in the confirmed platforms the game is headed to.

Nintendo officially confirms delay for The Legend of Zelda live-action movie

June 9, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed the release date for The Legend of Zelda Movie has officially changed, with the company citing 'production reasons' for the delay.

YouTube confirms Nintendo Switch 2 support with updated compatibility

June 9, 2025 | YouTube has confirmed that it's working with Nintendo on making the YouTube app compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, as it currently doesn't work.

Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

June 7, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly beaten the record for the most-sold console within 24 hours and is on track to shatter the two-month record.

Nintendo Switch 2 exploit discovered that may lead to emulation

June 7, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has already found a flaw in the system's security, which could lead to further exploitation that may result in emulation.

Nintendo Switch 2 fire and exploding hazard warning, Nintendo launches investigation

June 7, 2025 | Some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have been deemed a fire and exploding hazard after users discovered a bulging back plate; check your system out now.

Nintendo confirms it's recording GameChat conversations on Switch 2

June 6, 2025 | To use the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature users must agree to let Nintendo monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other players.

GameStop punctured holes in Nintendo Switch 2 screens with stapler on launch day

June 6, 2025 | GameStop employees have stapled receipts to the outside of the Nintendo Switch 2 box and have punctured the screen, check your Switch 2 for any damage.

YouTuber banned from Nintendo Store after smashing Switch 2 in front of employees

June 6, 2025 | A YouTuber has become the first person banned from Nintendo San Francisco after they decided to destroy a Nintendo Switch 2 in front of the store on film.

Nexon to reward all workers with Switch 2 consoles

June 5, 2025 | Korean games titan Nexon has announced it will give employees a free Nintendo Switch 2 console in an effort to reward workers and encourage leisure time.

Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2 details: framerate, resolution, features, and support

June 4, 2025 | Epic has announced all of the features coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Fortnite, and players should be pleasantly surprised.

007: First Light coming in 2026, first James Bond game footage revealed

June 4, 2025 | The debut footage for IO Interactive's new James Bond game 007: First Light has just released, showcasing the slipshod early beginnings of the master spy.

No Man's Sky Beacon Switch 2 update: 1440p 30FPS TV mode confirmed, 1080p 40FPS handheld

June 4, 2025 | No Man's Sky is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade included with the game's big new Beacon title update, and Hello Games details the new Switch 2 features.

Nintendo Switch 2 teardown unveils two fragile points, 'high risk of breakage' warning

June 4, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is already in the hands of the public and a teardown of the console has already taken place, revealing key components and shortfalls.

Nintendo releases day-one update for Switch 2, first-look at eShop surfaces

June 4, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been released globally, and some regions have already received the day-one update that enables the console's features.

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang explains the 'technical marvel' inside the Nintendo Switch 2

June 3, 2025 | NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has explained the custom processor powering the Nintendo Switch 2, and how it compares to the chip in the original Switch.

Nintendo advises Switch 2 buyers: Don't peel off the topmost layer of the screen

June 2, 2025 | Like the Switch OLED, the Switch 2 comes with a layer of film on top of the display that's designed to contain fragments of glass should the screen shatter.

Respawn morale hits all-time low after Black Panther game is axed and studio closure

May 30, 2025 | The morale at Respawn Entertainment is at an 'all-time low' after Electronic Arts canceled the Black Panther game by Cliffhanger Studios.

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 has less streaming services than the original Switch

May 29, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 isn't compatible with Hulu or Crunchyroll, meaning the original Switch is more of a home media device than the Switch 2.

NVIDIA's Gaming revenue hits a record $3.8 billion thanks to the GeForce RTX 50 Series

May 29, 2025 | NVIDIA has posted its latest financial results, and setting AI aside, the company's Gaming and AI PC segment hit a record $3.8 billion in revenue.

Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed 5.1 surround sound support with headphones

May 29, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to have support for 5.1 surround sound with headphones while in handheld mode, which wasn't available on the Switch 1.

Samsung hurt TSMC with Nintendo Switch 2 SoC contract: AMD, Sony now consider Samsung Foundry

May 28, 2025 | Samsung Foundry securing the deal to make the SoC for Nintendo's new Switch 2 is a turning point, AMD and Sony now switch move from TSMC to Samsung.

Nintendo Switch 2 leaked: full unboxing, first startup, new menu sound, tour

May 28, 2025 | An early holder of a Nintendo Switch 2 has shared what is the first video of the new console booting up, revealing the startup sequence and sound..

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles pictured for first time at US retailers

May 28, 2025 | In a since-deleted Reddit post, the Nintendo Switch 2 was spotted for the first time at US retailers ahead of its global launch on June 5.

Gaming CEO explains why developers may not ship full games on Switch 2 cartridges

May 28, 2025 | Marvelous CEO Ken Barry explains why most game developers may not use the expensive 64GB cartridges for Switch 2 games, and it's the reason you'd expect.

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will launch completely dead until Nintendo unlocks them

May 28, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 console has made it out into the wild and the user that shared the video has said the console is locked until June 5.

Apple to launch dedicated gaming app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV in June

May 27, 2025 | Apple will reportedly release a new gaming app that replaces Game Center while offering direct access to iOS games and the Apple Arcade subscription.

Nintendo Switch 2 comes with USB mouse support, but what about wireless mice?

May 26, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has been confirmed to have USB mouse support, pairing alongside the Joy-Con 2 controllers that can be switched to mouse mode.

Switch 2 does not support VRR while docked, Nintendo confirms

May 25, 2025 | Nintendo officially clarifies that the Switch 2 does not support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) while docked, only in handheld mode on the 120Hz display.