The game was first announced earlier in the year. It’s a remaster / remake of Yooka-Laylee, the debut project from Playtonic. The title features improved graphics, more dynamic worlds, new and improved challenges, new collectibles, new characters, quality of life improvements, and more.

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Pokemon developer Game Freak hit with hack, internal info leaking

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Game Freak, the main developer of Pokemon, appears to have been hit with a significant hack. As a result, source code for various games, behind-the-scenes information, and more has started to leak online.

Thus far we know that source code for Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver and Black 2 / White 2 have surfaced. A few codenames are also popping up, including “Gaia” – which is apparently what Gen 10 is going by internally. Speaking of which, the new gen is apparently being developed for “Ounce”, which supposedly confirms Switch 2’s codename. And for those curious, “Ikkaku” is the codename for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Devolver Digital praises Switch, excited for Switch 2

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Devolver Digital COO Graeme Struthers has shared some praise for Switch as well as some excitement for Switch 2.

Struthers was speaking with Gamereactor during a preview event for the upcoming game Neva. Neva will be joining Devolver’s huge lineup of releases on Switch – right now there are over fifty games available from the publisher on Nintendo’s console.

Struthers said that Switch has been “much more indie-friendly”. You can read his full comments below.

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Rumor: Switch 2 factory prototype photos surface

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The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to heat up, and today factory prototype images have allegedly leaked.

The photos are in a rough state and obviously don’t show things in the final form that would reach consumers. However, there are interesting things to note here, including the actual build and a look at the new version of the Joy-Con. On top of that, the device will apparently include USB-C ports at the top and bottom of the device.

Below are the rumored photos (a couple include comparison photos to the current Switch):

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My Time At Evershine announced, planned for Switch 2

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Pathea Games has unveiled My Time At Evershine as a sequel to My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock, and it’s planned for Switch 2.

While the previous games launched on the current Switch, the upcoming project isn’t planned for that console. Instead, Pathea Games is targeting Nintendo support with Switch 2. The studio specifically says it’ll be appearing on “future Nintendo platforms yet to be announced.”

My Time At Evershine is an adventure-packed simulation RPG. This time around, players will step into the role of governor of the Evershine Settlement and build up the infrastructure.

Here’s a bunch of additional information:

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EA’s Vince Zampella says Nintendo is a “great partner”, up for Battlefield on Switch 2

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Vince Zampella, the head of Respawn and head of EA Studios, recently commented on the company’s feelings when it comes to Nintendo and the possibility of bringing Battlefield to Switch 2.

Zampella was speaking in an interview with IGN when he called Nintendo a “great partner”. And while there isn’t much to say about Switch 2 since the since has yet to be unveiled, it sounds like EA would be open to bringing Battlefield to the new console.

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Amazon Games planning Switch 2 support

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When Nintendo is ready to come out with Switch 2, it looks like Amazon Games will eventually be there with games. Christoph Hartmann, the company’s vice president, recently pledged support and shared some other interesting thoughts about the system.

Hartmann made it clear in an interview with IGN that Amazon Games intends to make titles for Switch 2. However, he believes it’d be best for Nintendo to avoid rushing the hardware, even if that means waiting another year. Hartmann indicated that most third-parties should be fine waiting given how teams can rely on other gaming systems for the time being.

Hartmann’s full words about Amazon Games and Switch 2:

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Rumor: Developers told Switch 2 not coming until April 2025 at the earliest

Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

August 13: One of the big questions surrounding Nintendo’s next console – which many have dubbed Switch 2 – is when it’ll be launching. Nintendo has said very little, only confirming that an announcement will be made by the end of the fiscal year. That means we’ll be hearing about the console by the end of March 2025 at the latest.

Chris Dring, who leads things over at GamesIndustry, may have some insight. Dring shared what he’s heard after speaking with multiple developers, who all believe it won’t be out this fiscal year. He went on to say that these teams were actually informed not to count on it arriving during the current fiscal year – meaning not before April 2025. Some developers hope it could be ready by April or May, but that’s obviously far from confirmed.

Zenless Zone Zero is a possibility for Switch 2

Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Zenless Zone Zero, the latest game from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo, could be a possibility for Switch 2.

Producer Zhenyu Li addressed the possibility in this week’s issue of Famitsu. He left the door open to Switch 2 support, and also noted that he’s personally a Nintendo fan.

Nintendo Everything’s full translation of Li’s comments regarding potential Switch 2 support are as follows:

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Nintendo to deal with Switch 2 scalping by making enough hardware

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Nintendo is looking to ease concerns about Switch 2 scalping, and believes it won’t be an issue when the system launches.

President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed a question about the situation during the a financial results briefing last week. When asked how Nintendo will ensure that scalping doesn’t happen, Furukawa said that the company will meet demand by producing enough units. He also brought up that other measures are being considered within the law.