Nintendo Switch 2 getting a Piranha Plant camera
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A listing has appeared on MediaMarkt, which shows that Nintendo Switch 2 Camera will be receiving an alternate edition based on the Piranha Plant from the Super Mario series.
HORI, which has made a ton of add-ons for the current Nintendo Switch over the years, is behind the product. The listing does not provide any information, but it should function exactly the same as Nintendo’s official camera. The Big N is actually publishing the Piranha Plant version – at least in Europe. It also seems that HORI’s version is €39.99 as opposed to Nintendo’s official €59.99 product.
Utakata no Uchronia getting English release in the west [update: called Illusion of Itehari, launch window]
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July 5: After a previous Japanese debut, the Switch title Utakata no Uchronia is getting an English release in the west. Aksys Games is planning the localized version for 2025.
Utakata no Uchronia was originally made by LicoBiTs. Broccoli published it in Japan this past April.
For a rundown of the game, check out the following overview:
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Nintendo working “very closely” with third-party on Switch 2 backwards compatibility
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Although some third-party Switch games are currently experiencing a few issues on Switch 2 based on Nintendo’s internal testing, the company is working “very closely” with outside developers and publishers for backwards compatibility.
Many titles that you boot up on Switch 2 will work perfect. However, a few have in-game compatibility issues. On top of that, there are some others that won’t actually start up. Another Crab’s Treasure, Doom Eternal, and Fortnite are just a few Nintendo have cited as having issues.
Nintendo comments on Switch 2’s GameChat choppiness and frame rate
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One of the major features of Nintendo Switch 2 and its game screen sharing functionality, but there’s been some discussion surrounding its quality, including the frame rate. The developers of the system have now given more insight into why things appear the way they do.
Ultimately, things come down to resources. It seems the choppiness was an intentional decision to ensure that GameChat wouldn’t be taxing on the hardware so that the games themselves could take advantage of the console’s power.
More: GameChat, interview, Takuhiro Dohta, Tetsuya Sasaki
Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster apparently coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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April 4: Konami will release Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars on Nintendo Switch 2, apparently.
As of now there’s only been news shared for Asia – it’s not clear if there any plans for the west. However, the collection should be out for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally, it’s been confirmed that it will be included on a proper game cartridge. Play-Asia says it confirmed the details with the regional publisher.
Nintendo UK customer support says physical Switch 2 Editions are Switch 1 cartridges with code for upgrade pack [update: different response]
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April 5: Based on new information from Nintendo UK customer support, we seem to have new information about how the physical Switch 2 Editions work at retail.
In case you missed it, these versions are Switch 1 games with extras. These could come in the form of technical upgrades, new content, and more.
Shovel Knight Dig dev announces Mouse Work for Nintendo Switch 2
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Nitrome is planning Mouse Work for Nintendo Switch 2, the developer has revealed. No confirmed release window was provided.
Mouse Work is a party game made by the same studio behind Shovel Knight Dig. As a game that aims to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse feature, you’ll play mini-games by picking up various jobs.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons will let you move your island to Nintendo Switch 2
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Nintendo has shared a key detail about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and plans for Switch 2, confirming that your island can transfer straight to the new console.
Those that have been playing on Switch 1 can already move their island with a couple of different methods. With the first one, you could save it to the cloud and redownload it, which came in handy if you lost or broke your system, but also involved contacting Nintendo. The other option was using the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Transfer Tool.
Another Crab’s Treasure reveals “Year of the Crab” update, Nintendo Switch physical release
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We’ve got a double dose of news for Another Crab’s Treasure – the game is announcing a “Year of the Crab” update today plus a Nintendo Switch physical release.
The update is initially dropping on April 21, but it’ll land on Nintendo’s console soon after. It features a New Game Plus mode, new upgrades and unlocks, new costumes for Kril, and a boss rush mode.
Nintendo on AI: there’ll always be a human touch in how we make our games
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Nintendo has again commented on AI with the latest remarks coming from Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser.
The tech is being used more and more with each passing day, including in the gaming industry for development. However, it doesn’t appear that we’ll be seeing Nintendo making great use of it while working on projects anytime soon.
