Civilization 7 getting Nintendo Switch 2 version [update: trailer]
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April 2: Firaxis has just shared that Civilization 7 is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
Civilization 7 previously made it to the current Nintendo Switch. When it heads to the new console, it will feature support for new mouse controls.
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My Nintendo adds Super Mario Bros. 3 desktop metal display, only for Switch Online members
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A new Super Mario Bros. 3 reward has just gone up on My Nintendo, but there’s a bit of a wrinkle. It will only be available to those who are Nintendo Switch Online members.
The reward in question is a desktop metal display. According to the description, it has “vibrant artwork on metal and a sleek black acrylic base etched with the My Nintendo logo,” making it “a stylish tribute for any fan or collector.” Protective film is included on both sides, though Nintendo says that it can be peeled off by gently warming it with a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive.
More: My Nintendo, Super Mario Bros. 3
Anima: Gate of Memories 1 & 2 Remaster announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, Anima Project revealed Anima: Gate of Memories 1 & 2 Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2. A release is planned for 2026.
Anima: Gate of Memories and Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles will both be included. Both titles came to Nintendo Switch previously, but the collection will feature updated versions.
Nintendo Switch 2 reviews could be limited, system getting big day one patch [update: confirmed]
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May 15: A new report claims that reviews for Nintendo Switch 2 could be limited leading up to launch, which is at least in part due to a significant day one patch that is required.
Nintendo has been informing some journalists that they will not have access to a unit until launch day. The Game Business spoke with four such media members, including two described as “very, very senior journalists in the games industry”.
Video: European eShop highlights – May 2025
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from May 2025. Some of the highlighted titles include Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Fantasy Life i, and Please Touch the Artwork 2.
Here’s the new video:
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Video: NVIDIA talks about Nintendo Switch 2’s custom processor
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Nintendo is concluding its “Creator’s Voice” video series for Switch 2 with a special video from NVIDIA. This time around, CEO Jensen Huang shares some insights into the creation of the system’s custom processor. Previous videos have delved into the games, but this one is all about hardware.
8 years later, first person ever beats Nintendo Switch game 1-2 Switch
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Over eight years after the game originally launched, someone has come forward claiming that they’re the first person to ever fully beat 1-2 Switch.
Until now, no one had confirmed that they had completed the Plate Spin mini-game. While all of the other mini-games don’t take terribly long to finish, it’s this one that’s particularly challenging.
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Fantasy Life i launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week, improvements detailed [update: trailer]
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May 27: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time just received a release date on Nintendo Switch 2, and it turns out you won’t have to wait very long to play it. Level-5 says it’ll be ready in time for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025.
We previously heard that there would be some improvements on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1 version, and now we have full details. According to Level-5, there’ll be better graphics and an improved frame rate. Additionally, distant objects will be rendered more clearly. Game startup and scene transitions are also faster and more seamless as well.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files details returning characters, Wink Psync, Key Rules
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A new round of details are in for No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files covering new playable characters in the Escape segments, returning characters from previous titles, as well as other details about the game system. The latest screenshots are also available.
Spike Chunsoft has provided the following information:
Nintendo Switch Online adds Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda 2 icons
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For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members can grab brand new icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.
Both require you to boot up the games on their respective app first. After that, you can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on the different icons. There’s only five for Zelda 2 (they’re all characters), but there’s about a dozen for Ocarina of Time. Each one costs 10 Platinum Points.
