Mario Kart World officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In what will come as no surprise to many, Nintendo officially revealed Mario Kart World for Switch 2 today. It launches alongside the new hardware.
Various elements were shown in the first trailer, including wall grinding and wall jumping, costumes, and more. Time of day and weather conditions will impact the atmosphere. Additionally, you can go off the race track. There’s still Grand Prix, but you’ll drive to the next course as part of the next competition. Knockout Tour has you racing nonstop from one part of the world to another with multiple checkpoints that cause elimination. Free Roam is also included in which you can freely drive around the world.
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 live stream, live blog
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
The big moment is almost upon us with Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 beginning in just one hour. Fans can tune in starting at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. The event should be going on for about an hour.
Nintendo has actually said very little about today’s presentation. However, what you can expect is a huge blowout of Nintendo Switch 2, including various game announcements. Nintendo should also be explaining what new this time, and we’d be surprised if we didn’t get a release date.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online to receive GameCube games
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
According to a claim from NateTheHate, Nintendo Switch Online will be adding GameCube games at some point.
That information was shared in a new podcast published today. He said that he’s heard about Nintendo’s plans to bring GameCube support to Nintendo Switch Online, which is “a question of when, not if.” While not fully committing to that news being shared during tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, it’s apparently “very likely”.
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Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 announced for April 3, April 4
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 broadcast has just been announced. Tying in with the reveal of the new system, fans can tune in on April 3 and April 4 for a look at upcoming games.
Nintendo Treehouse: Live was typically a staple of E3. Members of the product development division stop by to showcase a variety of titles. Nintendo naturally hasn’t detailed the lineup for this week’s event, but we could get further information following tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct showcase.
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 timing confirmed
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
February 5: If you’ve been wondering when the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will be taking place specifically, Nintendo has now narrowed down the proper time. The event kicks off on April 2, 2025 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
No other information has been shared about the presentation. Nintendo has not said how long the event will last and what games will be present. However, many announcements are expected and we should more learn about the system in general, including its features and launch date.
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Rumor: Nintendo had denied Embracer Group Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits due to chaos at the company
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2 | 0 comments
Imran Khan, a games journalist who previously leaked Everybody 1-2 Switch, has claimed that Nintendo had denied Embracer Group development kits for Nintendo Switch 2.
Khan says that Nintendo “deemed them too chaotic”, with that information being based on what was happening around eight months ago. He added that the company was “afraid the kits would go to studios that would then be closed down and then the kits might have gone missing.” Groups that were later sold off from Embracer and later checked back in apparently had more luck.
JSAUX unveils its lineup of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
JSAUX, a pro-grade gaming accessories brand, has shown off its lineup of products it has in store for Nintendo Switch 2.
The company says it has “consistently delivered high-quality, thoughtfully designed products that enhance the way people game and work.” Their products “are known for their reliability, performance, and seamless integration with the latest technology.”
Right now it looks like there are ten different add-ons planned. Most of these are different types of cases, but JSAUX is also working on screen protectors and a multi-mode joystick cap / thumb grip with lever guard.
Here’s a closer look at all of JSAUX’s Nintendo Switch 2 accessories:
Switch 2 is the perfect time to bring back Nintendo Selects – here’s why
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With Nintendo Switch 2’s big presentation not too far from now, we’re on the verge of a brand-new console generation. And this one is confirmed to have backwards compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch games, which means there will be a huge library of games to play on the new system immediately – even if they’re not all new. We’d expect sales for standard Nintendo Switch software would start to fall off after a few years of the Switch 2 being out. This means it would be an absolutely perfect time to bring back the Nintendo Selects line, which we saw on 3DS and Wii U for several first-party titles.
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Best Buy Canada says Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin April 2 [update: new pre-order details, possibly April 9]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Best Buy Canada has announced that it will open pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2025.
Many have expected reservations to begin next week, but this is the first time a retailer has come forward with any sort of official information. Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will be held on April 2, and there’s a very strong chance that we’ll be getting the console’s release date during that presentation. Best Buy acknowledged the Nintendo Direct in its post, indicating that pre-orders will start sometime after the event concludes.
Virtual Game Cards page mentions “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has made official mention of something called “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”.
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, this new feature was announced. The functionality will be coming to Nintendo Switch in late April as well as Switch 2 when that’s available. The announcement was noteworthy in its own right, but now the newly-launched hub for Virtual Game Cards page has mentioned “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”.
Here’s what’s stated on the site:
