2025-04

Toward the end of today's Nintendo Direct 2, we got a massively shocking reveal of a brand new, Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive FromSoftware game from Hidetaka Miyazaki. It's vampire-themed, but somehow it's not Bloodborne 2. It's called The Duskbloods....

As part of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, we learned about how Nintendo Switch Online will work on the new console, including the news everyone's been waiting for: GameCube titles are on the way....

Today’s Nintendo Direct has brought a wealth of new info about Nintendo’s upcoming console, including an extensive detailing of its hardware tech specs.  The Switch 2 features a 7.9 inch screen with double the pixels of the original Switch. The 1080p LCD screen allows for up to 120 frames per second and supports HDR, with a focus on smoother gameplay. The system features a USB-C connection port on both the top and bottom, allowing for simultaneous connection of multiple external devices or cables; Nintendo highlighted the ability to connect both the charger in tabletop mode and the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.  The new Joy-Con 2 controllers can be detached using a magnetic attachment; the magnets are contained inside the console, and the SL and SR buttons (which are larger than before) on the Joy-Cons are metal, leading to...

Toby Fox has been a busy guy. During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the small white dog dev showed the first full trailer for Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4, revealing that chapters 3 and 4 will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5....

It wouldn't be a Nintendo console without a Zelda, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is no exception, though it came in a form we weren't expecting. During today's Nintendo Direct, we learned that Koei Tecmo is making a new Hyrule Warriors game: a Tears of the Kingdom prequel called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. And it's coming out this winter....

We knew Switch 1 games would be playable on Switch 2 via backward compatibility, but Nintendo confirmed certain first-party games will have enhanced editions to make them play better than ever. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wilds/Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are the first titles confirmed to play better on Switch 2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom The Switch 2 editions of the acclaimed titles feature improved resolution and framerates and now support HDR. They’ll also exclusively support a new feature called Zelda Notes, a new feature for the Nintendo Switch app. This app guides players using voice navigation to find hidden Korok and shrines. Players can also share creations with QR codes, which adds...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed, and it looks like it'll be a lot more than a simple specs upgrade. Among other new features, the right Joy-Con also has a mysterious C button, and now we know what it means. The c stands for chat, meaning the Switch 2 will be the first Nintendo console to have native voice chat. Pressing the button while playing the console will activate chat mode, which creates a line of boxes at the base of the screen with the people in your party. The microphone is included on the top of the main console, so you can speak freely without needing a second microphone. The feature also allegedly can erase background noise: their example had someone using a blender. You can also fill these boxes, which normally have profile pictures and soundwaves,...

Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025....

A question all Nintendo fans have been pondering for years has finally been answered. During today's Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, the iconic gaming company revealed that the hotly anticipated hybrid gaming system is set to arrive on June 5. Following the Direct stream, Nintendo revealed on its press website that the console will be $449.99. The box will include the following: Nintendo Switch 2 console Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R) Joy-Con 2 Grip Joy-Con 2 Straps Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter USB-C Charging Cable Another version of the console will also be available on launch day that will include a digital copy of Mario Kart World. The Mario Kart World bundle will be $499.99. It's unclear exactly how pre-orders will yet work, but you can acknowledge your...

During today's Direct covering all things Nintendo Switch 2, it was demonstrated that for the first time ever, the console will have a built-in voice chat feature thanks to its infamous C button....