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.
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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.
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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.
More: Lightbulb Crew, Nova Hearts, Shoreline Games
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.
More: interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart World, top
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.
More: 2K Games, Civilization VII, Firaxis
Neon Inferno reveals Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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A release date has just come through for Neon Inferno, the upcoming 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter. It’s due out for Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025.
We previously heard about the project earlier in the year when it had a Q3 2025 launch window. Remember that it comes from Zenovia Interactive, the team behind Steel Assault.
More: Neon Inferno, Retroware, Zenovia
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.
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Arcade platformer Yosei Wars announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Rawrlab Games is making Yosei Wars for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the studio announced today. A release window was not shared.
Yosei Wars is a 2D platformer inspired by the Game Boy era and arcade titles. In fact, it was originally designed as a homebrew release for Nintendo’s retro portable.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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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.
