Nintendo doesn’t like describing Mario Kart World’s map as an open world
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Mario Kart World features a big map that players can full explore, with many fans describing it as an open world. However, Nintendo itself isn’t big on using that term as a label for its Nintendo Switch 2 racer.
Speaking with The Washington Post, Kosuke Yabuki said that the “open world” term is “just a little bit too ambiguously defined.” That’s why we’ve seen Nintendo refer to the explorable map as “Free Roam” instead.
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MechAnimals announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from artists that worked on the Mario movie and more
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Today, BouncyBrain announced that its new game MechAnimals will be seeing release on Nintendo Switch. As of now the studio is keeping quiet on launch timing.
MechAnimals is a roguelite beat ’em up game in which players control critter pilots and their mighty mechs to battle an evil megacorporation in a diesel-punk universe. The team consists of animation veterans with credits on Kung Fu Panda, The Super Mario Bros. Mario Movie, and Minions.
Learn more about the project in the following overview:
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Mario Kart World doesn’t have a 200cc mode, but producer not ruling out future update
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At least at launch, Mario Kart World will not include a 200cc mode.
200cc was introduced for the first time with Mario Kart 8. However, it was actually available immediately in that title either – Nintendo brought it to the game later on as an update.
More: interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart World, top
Civilization 7 getting Nintendo Switch 2 version [update: trailer]
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April 2: Firaxis has just shared that Civilization 7 is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
Civilization 7 previously made it to the current Nintendo Switch. When it heads to the new console, it will feature support for new mouse controls.
More: 2K Games, Civilization VII, Firaxis
Anima: Gate of Memories 1 & 2 Remaster announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, Anima Project revealed Anima: Gate of Memories 1 & 2 Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2. A release is planned for 2026.
Anima: Gate of Memories and Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles will both be included. Both titles came to Nintendo Switch previously, but the collection will feature updated versions.
Nintendo Switch 2 reviews could be limited, system getting big day one patch [update: confirmed]
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May 15: A new report claims that reviews for Nintendo Switch 2 could be limited leading up to launch, which is at least in part due to a significant day one patch that is required.
Nintendo has been informing some journalists that they will not have access to a unit until launch day. The Game Business spoke with four such media members, including two described as “very, very senior journalists in the games industry”.
Video: NVIDIA talks about Nintendo Switch 2’s custom processor
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Nintendo is concluding its “Creator’s Voice” video series for Switch 2 with a special video from NVIDIA. This time around, CEO Jensen Huang shares some insights into the creation of the system’s custom processor. Previous videos have delved into the games, but this one is all about hardware.
Fantasy Life i launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week, improvements detailed [update: trailer]
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May 27: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time just received a release date on Nintendo Switch 2, and it turns out you won’t have to wait very long to play it. Level-5 says it’ll be ready in time for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025.
We previously heard that there would be some improvements on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1 version, and now we have full details. According to Level-5, there’ll be better graphics and an improved frame rate. Additionally, distant objects will be rendered more clearly. Game startup and scene transitions are also faster and more seamless as well.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files details returning characters, Wink Psync, Key Rules
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A new round of details are in for No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files covering new playable characters in the Escape segments, returning characters from previous titles, as well as other details about the game system. The latest screenshots are also available.
Spike Chunsoft has provided the following information:
Nintendo Switch Online adds Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda 2 icons
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For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members can grab brand new icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.
Both require you to boot up the games on their respective app first. After that, you can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on the different icons. There’s only five for Zelda 2 (they’re all characters), but there’s about a dozen for Ocarina of Time. Each one costs 10 Platinum Points.
