Ys X: Proud Nordics confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Falcom is planning Ys X: Proud Nordics for Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. The game launches this summer in Japan – a western launch should happen at some point.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is a new version of the action RPG, which is already out on Nintendo Switch. It brings along new content such as additional character techniques, bosses, and levels. Further information has not been provided.
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Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Free Style is making Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek for Nintendo Switch 2, the developer announced today. A release is planned for this summer.
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek is an asymmetric multiplayer tag game and a sequel to the original that previously came to Nintendo Switch. Up to eight players are supported, both online and offline.
Nintendo Switch 2 introducing game-key cards, Bravely Default and Street Fighter 6 up first
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Physical games are still happening on Nintendo Switch 2, but something new is being thrown into the mix with what is being called game-key cards.
Nintendo says that these are a new cartridge type that don’t have data. In order to play them, you will need to download the game from the Internet like a digital version. The cartridge will still be needed to play. It goes without saying, but you’ll need enough space available for that download.
Yoshi’s Woolly World spotted in today’s Nintendo Direct for Switch 2
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Yoshi’s Woolly World could be getting a version on Nintendo Switch 2. Marketing material for the game from today’s Nintendo Direct includes the game’s key art, as pictured above.
antdude92 made the discovery and shared his findings on social media. Here’s a look:
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Nintendo Switch 2 getting HD Rumble 2
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Nintendo Switch 2 is set to introduce HD Rumble 2, according to the company.
That news comes from an interview just published today. With HD Rumble 2, it seems that Nintendo is bringing in a greater deal of vibrations that will also be stronger and have “more realistic” and “quicker response times”.
Nintendo explains how it chose Switch 2’s name, considered calling it Super Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo has opened up on the name for Switch 2 and revealed that it considered various other possibilities, including Super Nintendo Switch.
While Nintendo Switch 2 is straightforward, it apparently wasn’t an easy decision for the team. The company’s Kouichi Kawamoto noted that “we really struggled” to find the best name for the hardware.
Super Nintendo Switch would have used the same path as the NES to the SNES. However, Kawamoto said that it “didn’t feel right.”
Here’s the full exchange with Kawamoto as well as Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki:
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First look at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu, eShop
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It’s a small image, but we have a first at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu.
Those that own the current Nintendo Switch will find that the UI looks extremely similar here. It again looks like games will be rolled out in a row, with your most recent one played in the first slot. There are also buttons for the Nintendo Switch Online app, settings, photos / videos section, and more.
Here’s a look:
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Nintendo planning free Switch 2 updates for Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, more
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Nintendo has confirmed plans to offer free updates for a number of Switch 1 games on Switch 2.
Twelve different tiles have been confirmed as of now. Nintendo says that by downloading free updates, they “may improve performance or add support for features such as GameShare”. What’s planned will differ for each game.
Below is the full list:
Mario Kart World boxart, screenshots
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Nintendo has come through with the official Mario Kart World boxart, attached above. Additionally, we have an official set of screenshots.
Below is an overview of the game:
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Donkey Kong Bananza boxart, screenshots
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Following the reveal of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 today, we now have the official boxart. On top of that, we’ve got official screenshots from the Big N as well.
Here’s an overview of the game:
