Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
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April 2: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has just been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It’ll be available this winter.
Building off of other games in the series, this one features the untold story from Hyrule’s distant past of the Imprisoning War that led to the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. According to Nintendo, it’s a “canonical tale”.
First details can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 chip manufactured by Samsung, pushing for OLED display with future upgrade
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According to a report from Bloomberg, Samsung Electronics is manufacturing the main semiconductor chips for Nintendo Switch 2.
The outlet says that the NVIDIA-designed chip will allow for a production pace in which Nintendo could ship over 20 million units by March 2026. Samsung also has the capabilities to increase chip production, but Switch 2 shipments are dependent on assemblers.
Nintendo Switch 2 has some recording limit as Switch 1, GameChat accessibility features
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As Nintendo continues to deliver small nuggets of information about Switch 2, we’ve now learned about its video recording limit as well as some accessibility features.
With the current Nintendo Switch, you should be aware that you can only record 30 seconds of gameplay at a time. For Nintendo Switch 2, that limit appears to be exactly the same. We can hold out hope that something like a firmware update could change that in the future, but at least at launch, 30 seconds is the recording limit once again.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – May 18, 2025 – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment makes first appearance
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. A few titles are here for the first time, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Street Fighter 6.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 23 and May 6.
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[Interview] Shin’en on the making its Nintendo Switch 2 launch exclusive Fast Fusion
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History seems to be repeating itself as Shin’en is returning for the launch of a Nintendo console with a new racing game. Back in 2017, Fast RMX came to Nintendo Switch. The studio is now preparing for the imminent debut of Fast Fusion on Nintendo Switch 2.
To learn more about the game – including the new fusion mechanic – and the project’s development, we spoke with Shin’en CEO Manfred Linzner. You can read our full discussion below.
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Nintendo explains why it chose Mario Kart World as its Switch 2 launch game
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When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in just a few weeks, Mario Kart World will be there right alongside it. Nintendo has now spoken about the decision to tie the two together.
In a recent interview, Nintendo’s senior vice president of product development Nate Bihldorff spoke about how Mario Kart World is “one of the most broadly accessible games possible.” Also, anyone can easily get into the game, but it also has a high skill ceiling – meaning it’s very appealing to both hardcore and casual players.
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Shin’en says Nintendo Switch 2 power allowed for new rendering tech in Fast Fusion, talks implementing GameShare
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Speaking in an interview with Nintendo Everything, Shin’en CEO Manfred Linzner revealed that the team is using “completely new rendering tech” in its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch game Fast Fusion.
Linzner was talking about the capabilities of the console when that tidbit was shared. “It’s amazing how much power you can get out of a device that also works as a handheld,” he said. And because of that power, we should be seeing a better looking title compared to the studio’s Switch 1 launch title Fast RMX. Linzner told us that compared to that game, Fast Fusion will have a world that’s “much more alive and beautiful.”
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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
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With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally launching in less than a month on June 5, we figured now’s a great time to list off some of the best accessories you can get for the console. We’ve gathered a big list storage, console grips, accessories, controllers, peripherals, games, and more – so if you’re looking to deck out your Switch 2 before you even get it, you’ve come to the right place.
Nintendo says it has no plans to use game-key cards for its own Switch 2 games
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There’s good news for collectors today as Nintendo confirmed in a statement that it’s not planning on using game-key cards for its first-party releases on Switch 2.
This backs up what we’ve started to see from the company thus far. Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza were already confirmed to have all of their data on the cartridge. The same also goes for the company’s Nintendo Switch 2 Editions such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo reveals full details on its free Switch 1 to Switch 2 upgrades [update: Pokemon screenshots]
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May 15: Nintendo has just come with full details on how it plans to update a variety of Nintendo Switch 1 games with upgrades on Switch 2.
Twelve games will be getting free patches at launch. Improvements depend on the specific title, but we’ll be seeing things like HDR support, improved frame rates, GameShare functionality, and more.
Below is the full rundown:
