Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch 2 needs these new characters
Posted on 7 hours ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart 9 has been officially teased for Nintendo Switch 2, and we presumably won’t hear much about it until the full Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2. In the initial footage, a whopping 24 racer slots were shown on the track. That’s double the amount of racers per match in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And with more drivers than ever present on the field all at once, Mario Kart 9 (which isn’t the game’s official name yet – it could wind up being Mario Kart 10 if we count Mario Kart Tour) needs more characters than ever to match. A while back, we talked about all sorts of crucial features Mario Kart 9 needs to succeed – but this time, we’re honing in on all the characters we want to see, no matter how obscure.
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Lexar says it’s releasing Nintendo Switch 2-compatible 1TB microSD Express Card
Posted on 17 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Lexar China made an announcement this week that it’s about to release a new microSD Express Card, but the important bit here is that it will apparently be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo hasn’t made any announcements about its storage plans for the console. While there have been rumors pointing to possible microSD Express Card, as of now that’s yet to be confirmed. It’s interesting then that Lexar China has made this announcement and has reason to believe that its product will work on Nintendo’s new system. The company went as far as to say that it’s a “NS must-have”.
GDC 2025 survey: 8% of devs making Nintendo Switch 2 game
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
GDC published its annual State of the Game Industry survey today, and the 2025 edition provides some insight into Nintendo Switch 2.
One of the questions developers were asked was regarding the platforms are being used for their current project. 8 percent responded by saying Nintendo Switch 2. That’s actually the same percentage given in last year’s State of the Game Industry report.
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Bushcraft Simulator coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Ultimate Games will be publishing Bushcraft Simulator on Nintendo Switch 2 in partnership with A2 Softworks, the company has announced. The news did not come with a release window.
Bushcraft Simulator is a new survival game with roguelike elements. Players will start up the game in a forest and will need to demonstrate their bushcraft and survival skills.
Here’s a ton of additional information:
Rumor: Diablo 4 getting Nintendo Switch 2 port
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another previously-released game is speculated for Nintendo Switch 2, and this time it’s been said that Diablo 4 will be making its way over.
eXputer writer eXtas1s made that claim during a new video (which you can watch here). Noting that he has an “exclusive or scoop”, he said that Diablo 4 is already in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and a 2025 launch could even be in the cards. eXtas1s has some level of reliability having previously leaked Game Pass games before they were announced.
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GameCube remasters we want on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan in Features, GameCube, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’re going over a whole bunch of GameCube games we’d love to see ported, remastered, or remade on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.
It’s well-known that Nintendo has a huge backlog of classic titles available via Switch Online, but one point of contention among fans is that none of those classic games are from the GameCube. Many players who grew up with that console (this writer included) now have extra purchasing power that they didn’t have as kids, and Nintendo is seemingly well aware of this – which is partially why GameCube titles probably aren’t coming to Nintendo Switch Online. On Nintendo Switch alone, we’ve seen many GameCube remasters and just about all of them have been well received. The most notable of these remakes and remasters are Metroid Prime Remastered, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Pikmin 1, and Pikmin 2.
As Nintendo Switch’s life cycle comes to a close (or rather, a continuation with Nintendo’s next hardware), we may see one or two additional GameCube ports to fill up the time. We may even see full-on remakes on Nintendo Switch 2 as major first-party titles. After all, the first few years of Nintendo Switch’s life were full of Wii U ports – we may see something similar (but to a lesser extent) again while studios work on their ambitious new original games.
[Let’s Talk] Your first reaction to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
There’s no doubt that this was a massive week for Nintendo. The company delivered on its promise to announce its next system by the end of March, giving fans a brief look at what to expect.
Extensive leaks pretty much informed us what we’d be getting here. Still, for the first time officially, Nintendo showed off the hardware itself, the new Joy-Con, and a new Mario Kart game. We also received confirmation that the new system will launch in 2025. You can watch the reveal video here and check out the official PR here.
What was your initial reaction to Nintendo Switch 2? What are your thoughts on the system so far? Did the leaks impact things at all for you? Let us know in the comments.
Nintendo Switch 2 official announcement, list of experience cities and schedule
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
January 16: Following up on the just-announced Switch 2, we have the official announcement from Nintendo as well as more details about the experience events.
Fans will be able to go hands-on with the new system for the first time starting in April. Events will be held in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
Here’s the full announcement from Nintendo:
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Nacon unveils its Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 was officially announced yesterday, and Nacon has now shared its lineup of accessories it has in the works. The full set will be available at launch.
First up are a few add-ons designed to protect the console. Nacon has come up with “a range of solutions to protect it from knocks and drops, including cases, protective shells, pouches and travel bag, all equally useful when playing or on the move.” Additionally, tempered glass protectors and cleaning tools will be available to take care of the screen.
Action adventure plaformer Aurascope announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nick Oztok intends to bring his upcoming project Aurascope to Nintendo Switch 2, the developer has confirmed. No release window has been provided.
Aurascope, a 2D action-adventure collectathon platformer, also features light puzzle and RPG elements. Players will follow the journey of Trace and Aurora to uncover the secrets surrounding the Aurascope, a mysterious drive from beyond the stars.
Here’s an official overview:
