Nintendo releases more Switch 1 game updates to improve Switch 2 compatibility
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Another round of Nintendo Switch game updates have gone live, which improve compatibility on Switch 2.
These patches are separate for the ones that just dropped that focus on visual and technical improvements. For example, Nintendo identified screen flickering issues with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which it has now started to address. Also, for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, you’ll need to download the new patch – otherwise you can’t actually play on Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s the full lineup:
Nintendo Switch Online offering icons for classic systems
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May 20: Nintendo is now starting to offer up icons for a variety of classic systems for Switch Online members today.
The NES, SNES, Game Boy (and Game Boy Color), GBA, and GameCube will be featured. These platforms are also a part of Nintendo Switch Online with the classic titles that members can play through on Nintendo Switch – and soon on Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch 2 free game updates live, patch notes
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Nintendo has started distribution of previously-announced free updates for existing Switch games with various improvements on Switch 2.
The improvements vary by game. Some have received a visual bump, frame rate increase, and more. There are some other specifics such as Game Builder Garage getting mouse support.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds leaks SpongeBob, much more
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been hit with some massive leaks, led by the reveal of playable SpongeBob SquarePants. Patrick could be joining in as well.
F2Insider posted a series of videos, art, and more from the game on social media today. The big bombshell shows SpongeBob in action, and he’ll apparently come with his own stage for Bikini Bottom. Footage indicates that SEGA will be offering this content as DLC.
Here’s a look at videos shown today:
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Action sandbox game Castle Cab revealed for Nintendo Switch
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Royal Reign Studios shared the news today that it’s working on Castle Cab for Nintendo Switch. Thus far the developer has not commented on release timing.
Royal Reign Studios is a chaotic action sandbox game. You’ll play as a steed as you gallop, drift, and crash your way through a bustling medieval world.
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Nintendo keeping quiet about Diddy Kong in Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World has a ton of different characters – both new and old – but there’s a notable absence as Diddy Kong doesn’t appear to be on the roster. While IGN recently attempted to get some clarity from the game’s producer, it seems Nintendo is keeping quiet at the moment.
Diddy Kong originally appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash on the GameCube. He’s been featured in other titles since then, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe through the Booster Course Pass.
More: interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart World
Nintendo doesn’t like describing Mario Kart World’s map as an open world
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Mario Kart World features a big map that players can full explore, with many fans describing it as an open world. However, Nintendo itself isn’t big on using that term as a label for its Nintendo Switch 2 racer.
Speaking with The Washington Post, Kosuke Yabuki said that the “open world” term is “just a little bit too ambiguously defined.” That’s why we’ve seen Nintendo refer to the explorable map as “Free Roam” instead.
More: interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart World
Nova Hearts, turn-based magical combat dating adventure, coming to Switch [update: release date]
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2024: Lightbulb Crew intends to release Nova Hearts on Switch, the studio announced today. It will be available sometime this fall.
Nova Hearts is turn-based magical combat dating adventure. As far as the premise goes, you and other highly attractive people in your area are transformed into superheroes and villains by a mysterious force, and the story unfolds from there.
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MechAnimals announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from artists that worked on the Mario movie and more
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Today, BouncyBrain announced that its new game MechAnimals will be seeing release on Nintendo Switch. As of now the studio is keeping quiet on launch timing.
MechAnimals is a roguelite beat ’em up game in which players control critter pilots and their mighty mechs to battle an evil megacorporation in a diesel-punk universe. The team consists of animation veterans with credits on Kung Fu Panda, The Super Mario Bros. Mario Movie, and Minions.
Learn more about the project in the following overview:
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Mario Kart World doesn’t have a 200cc mode, but producer not ruling out future update
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At least at launch, Mario Kart World will not include a 200cc mode.
200cc was introduced for the first time with Mario Kart 8. However, it was actually available immediately in that title either – Nintendo brought it to the game later on as an update.
