Mario Kart World player gets to the bottom of how coins work
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One Mario Kart World player has gotten to the bottom of how coins truly work in the game.
At first glance, coins may not seem that important. They can’t take out someone that’s in first place like the Blue Shell or provide an immediate speed boost such as with the Mushroom. Coins do provide a speed boost overall, but it now appears that we have a better understanding of how the whole system works.
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Pokemon veteran loses 1,000 hour save, 20 years of data after Nintendo Switch 2 transfer
Posted on 1 week ago by Carlos in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For years, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, but for some, the transition hasn’t been entirely smooth. A few players are reporting issues involving Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, specifically with save data being lost during the transfer process to the new system.
A post on Reddit brought attention to the situation, with the original poster saying their save file had disappeared after the move. The thread quickly filled with similar stories from others who claim to have faced the same issue. One user, ThatOtaku26, shared that their lost file contained over 1,000 hours of gameplay and included beloved Pokemon carried over from multiple generations, dating back to Pokemon Leaf Green and Pokemon Diamond on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS.
Here’s what they had to say on Reddit:
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Genki Attack Vector grip for Nintendo Switch 2 review
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Nintendo Switch (and Nintendo Switch 2) are the most versatile consoles Nintendo has ever released. You can play them docked with any kind of controller you want, or you can opt to play the console in handheld mode to have it with you wherever you go. For me personally, I play just about exclusively in handheld mode – you can sit wherever you want with it, plus being nearsighted makes focusing on a TV kind of difficult after a while. With that in mind, though, holding the Switch 2 by itself for extended periods of time isn’t great – your hands cramp up after a while, which means you really need a grip to make those long gaming sessions easier.
That’s where Genki’s new Attack Vector grip comes in. It promises three swappable styles, an easy fit into the Switch 2 dock, and the ability to detach the Joy-Con controllers even with the grips equipped. Unfortunately, the Attack Vector winds up being more of a liability than an asset – so much so that I went back to using no grip instead of this one.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was initially planned for Nintendo Switch 1
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was originally planned as a game for the original Nintendo Switch. Yosuke Hayashi, studio head of AAA Studio (Koei Tecmo), revealed that information in a new interview.
Hayashi said that plans for the project shifted midway through the development. He didn’t say what the turning point was, but ultimately Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is now a Nintendo Switch 2 game. Hayashi feels that the move only made the game “more fun” and there were improvements to the amount of enemies on screen as well as the frame rate.
Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: Borderlands 4]
Posted on 1 week ago by Carlos in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a price point that’s becoming more common in the current generation. In light of this, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared some thoughts on the topic via X (formerly Twitter), especially in relation to Borderlands 4, which has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
When asked by a fan whether Borderlands 4 would be priced at $80, Pitchford responded by saying, “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” He added that the final price point is ultimately not his decision, and that it’s likely up to publisher Take-Two Interactive.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct announced for June 18
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new Donkey Kong Bananza Direct will air this Wednesday, June 18, Nintendo just announced. The presentation will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
News about the Direct was just posted on Nintendo Today, the Big N’s official app for news updates and more. The message only mentions that the event will be about 15 minutes long. We’ll be covering the presentation as it happens and will pass along any notable information that’s shared.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025 – Mario Kart World still crushing it
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025 is now available.
How’s Nintendo Switch 2 doing in its second week? Well, Mario Kart World is still #1, so that’s an encouraging sign. Something you might get a kick out of is that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe moved up several spots – from #11 to #6.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 15, 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake reigns supreme
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. There’s not too much happening this time, but Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is again on top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 28 and June 3.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 15, 2025 – Switch 2 and Switch sessions
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of June 15, 2025.
Coming up over the next few days, both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be impacted. One session is planned starting tonight for cloud saves with another one for network services later on.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of June 15, 2025:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 15, 2025 – Final Fantasy Tactics, LEGO Party, more
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