Nintendo Switch 2 improves one of Switch 1’s worst ports ever
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As fans continue to test out various Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2, it’s now come to light that WWE 2K18 – one of the previous system’s worst ports – is dramatically improved on the new console.
One of the biggest issues surrounding the game was performance. In just about every area, there were significant struggles. WWE 2K18 attempted to hit 30 frames per second on Nintendo Switch, but that just didn’t happen. Also, rather than skipping frames, the action itself would slow down. Needless to say, it wasn’t a good experience.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 8, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears
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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. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears for the first time. Also, following the launch of Mario Kart World, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is back on top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 21 and May 27.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 8, 2025 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, NickToons & The Dice of Destiny, more
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Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Rushing Beat X is heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Clear River Games and City Connection have revealed. The two companies did not comment on release timing.
Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a return of the franchise that started out on the Super Famicom. The upcoming title will feature nine stages, support for co-op, and more.
Plenty of additional information can be found in the following overview:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer
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A very early Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer is here, which shows a collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Despite the game still being over a month out, we have the video now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
SEGA says Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are “fundamentally different”, talks Nintendo Switch 2
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Although Nintendo Switch 2 just received a big racer in the form of Mario Kart World, SEGA believes it can can coexist with its own upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
In a recent interview, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said these two titles “are going in different directions”. He brought up how Mario Kart World is featuring an open world. Iizuka ultimately feels “the design itself is fundamentally different.”
He told VGC in the interview:
Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 8, 2025 – Switch Online for Switch 2, Switch
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025 is now available.
There’s just one session planned for Nintendo Switch Online, and interestingly, it’s one of the shortest windows we’ve ever seen. Still, this counts as the first “downtime” during the Nintendo Switch 2 era.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025:
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Action adventure game Changer Seven revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Changer Seven will be making an appearance on Nintendo Switch 2, Gixer Entertainment has revealed. The team is readying the launch for 2026.
Changer Seven is a 3D action adventure game. It takes inspiration from classic morning cartoons as well as various Japanese shows, including shounen and magical anime.
You can find more information in the following overview:
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom dev on approach to loading screens, wanted players to feel ‘happiness’ when cooking
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In a recruitment post on Nintendo’s website, developer Daigo Shimizu spoke about what it was like working on the UI for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the and Tears of the Kingdom.
Shimizu spoke about how starting with Breath of the Wild, the team opted for “a more streamlined approach.” That means removing clutter and focusing on what was truly necessary. If you’ve played either Nintendo Switch title, you may have noticed that there isn’t a ton happening on screen aside from the actual game world.
The idea of practicality and ‘happiness’ was something brought up for the loading screens. Breath of the Wild featured tips, but Tears of the Kingdom showed the map to get players excited about exploration. Along the same lines, the theme of ‘happiness’ was used for cooking and specifically the Recipe Book in Tears of the Kingdom as the team felt “people feel happy by looking at restaurant menus or pictures of food”.
[Let’s Talk] First Nintendo Switch 2 impressions
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The launch of a new gaming system is always an exciting time. These days, it’s even more exciting in the world of Nintendo. In the past we’d see a new Nintendo device every few years – it’d be split between the release of handheld and home console. But because those two things are now combined, the wait for Nintendo hardware is longer than ever before. Now after more than eight years, Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here.
Nintendo was clearly looking to build on what worked so well the last time around. That means we again have a system that can be played either on the TV or on the go. Still, the added power is certainly welcome, and there are some new features such as mouse support and GameChat functionality.
If you picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 this week, how are you feeling about it so far? What are your first impressions? Which games have you played? Let us know in the comments.
