Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, Riju amiibo
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Four new amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are confirmed to be in production with the lineup adding
Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, and Riju. The set is due out on June 5, 2025.
In addition to the above, a Mineru’s Construct amiibo is in the pipeline. It will be coming later – no release date was provided.
Nintendo shares official Switch 2 tech specs sheet, battery life and more revealed
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has come forward with an official specs sheet for Nintendo Switch 2, sharing things like battery life.
The console itself is included here, but we also have tidbits about the dock, Joy-Con, and more. For those interested in battery life, it’s approximately 2 – 6.5 hours.
More: top
GameMaker engine announces Nintendo Switch 2 support
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
GameMaker games will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, it’s been confirmed.
The 2D development engine has collaborated with Nintendo to enable games made with the tech to be exported directly to the new console. Further details regarding support for Nintendo Switch 2, including features, timelines and how developers can get involved, will be announced soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders confirmed for April 9
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Those looking to put in a pre-order for Nintendo Switch 2 will need to wait just a bit longer. It’s just been shared that reservations start on April 9, 2025.
If you’re interested in purchasing straight through Nintendo, you can sign up and register your interest on the My Nintendo Store here. Those in the UK can do so here.
Invitations from Nintendo will be sent out starting on May 8, 2025 on a first-come, first-serve basis and you’ll have 72 hours to complete your purchase. There’ll then be more going out until Nintendo’s store has things available for all consumers.
More: pre-order
Nintendo Switch 2 third-party announcements – Fornite, Human Fall Flat 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, Star Wars Outlaws, Wild Hearts S, more
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
While today’s Nintendo Direct 2 presentation had a ton of third-party announcements, a bunch of extra ones were squeezed in via a quick sizzle reel. We figured it’d be smart to round up everything into a single post.
Here’s the lineup shown in that footage:
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement, price revealed and more
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We now have an official recap announcement for today’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation. After weeks of anticipation, the broadcast happened today with all of the important details shared about the new system, upcoming games, and more.
One of the more notable things here concerns the price. We now know that the system will cost $449.99.
Here’s the full Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement:
More: top
Donkey Kong Bananza announced for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Donkey Kong game
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo today revealed Donkey Kong Bananza, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can grab this one on July 17, 2025.
This is the first time a 3D Donkey Kong game is being made since the N64 era. According to Nintendo’s it’s officially categorized as a platforming action adventure title.
Kirby Air Riders announced for Nintendo Switch 2, directed by Sakurai
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, Kirby Air Riders was unveiled for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will be publishing the title later in 2025.
Kirby Air Riders brings back the classic GameCube game directed by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Smash Bros. Once again, Sakurai will be directing here.
Only a brief trailer was shown today with Kirby on his Warp Star machine and other Kirby air riders on a variety of unique machines, as they joined together on a racetrack.
Below is that video:
FromSoftware reveals The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A massive FromSoftware announcement was made today with the studio revealing The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches in 2026.
The Duskbloods is a multiplayer game from the creators of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. We’re waiting for more details, but a Creator’s Voice developer diary series with director Hidetaka Miyazaki is planned, which debuts on April 4.
Here’s the first trailer:
Hollow Knight: Silksong confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, out this year
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
There’s an update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, with the game confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the game launches in 2025.
This is our first real news about the game in quite some time. There’s unfortunately still not much else to report, but fans will be happy to hear that it’s trucking along – and we have a new, concrete launch window.
