Nintendo experimented with adult Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza introduced young Pauline into the mix, but it turns out that Nintendo originally experimented with the adult version of the character that fans were previously familiar with.
That information comes from an interview with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. During that discussion, producer Kenta Motokura indicated that the team wanted to feature Pauline early on, “but we could not find a way for her to fit well into the gameplay.” Later on, the character was made younger as it was more natural for her to be on DK’s back that way.
Below is our translation of the excerpt regarding adult Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza:
Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza – comparing the games, deciding which is better
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza has been out for over a month now, and it’s been met with glowing reviews and plenty of excitement. I gave it a great score in my own review, but after writing it there was one specific question on my mind – is it better than Super Mario Odyssey? In a way, you could say comparison is the thief of joy, but this gave me an excuse to replay both Odyssey and Bananza to form a conclusive answer. And by “conclusive answer”, I mean “an opinion backed up by a couple thousand words’ worth of explanations”. So today, we’re doing a Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza analysis, comparing their strengths and weaknesses, and seeing which one comes out on top – if any. Do keep in mind that we’ll eventually discuss spoilers for both games, so you might want to bookmark this post and come back later if you’re trying to avoid Donkey Kong Bananza’s ending details.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: August 28, 2025
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
This game’s title is a mouthful, to say the least! It’s been about two years since we’ve received a new Kirby game, and Nintendo has decided to release an upgrade pack for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. When it first launched in 2022, it was met with critical acclaim. Not only is the game considered one of Kirby’s best, it’s up there as one of the greatest 3D platformers – perhaps not on par with your Super Mario Odyssey or Donkey Kong Bananza, but up there nonetheless. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land promises performance bumps and twelve new levels with Star-Crossed World.
Borderlands 4 details endgame and post-launch content
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
2K and Gearbox Software showed up at PAX West 2025 today with the latest details about Borderlands 4, which covers endgame and post-launch content. This comes ahead of the release in about a month from now.
Here’s the full rundown, as provided by 2K:
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Yooka-Replaylee reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Playtonic has just come through with a release date for Yooka-Replaylee, their new Nintendo Switch 2 game. Fans can pick it up on October 9, 2025.
Yooka-Replaylee is a remake of the original Yooka-Laylee, which previously came to Nintendo Switch.
If you need a refresher on the upcoming title, read the following overview:
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First gameplay of Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch 2
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We now have the first gameplay of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Nintendo Switch 2. Both are due out on November 13, 2025.
The footage was shown during an official live stream. An archive is now available, which first shows Yakuza Kiwami before moving on to the sequel. Both are showcased with plenty of direct-feed gameplay.
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Street Fighter 6 reveals Monster Hunter Wilds collab event
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Street Fighter 6 is planning a new Monster Hunter Wilds event, Capcom just announced. It will kick off on September 1, lasting until September 30.
Those who login during the event period will be provided with special collab items! Additionally, the Shop will be stocked with special EX colors for Blanka, Akuma, Manon, Cammy, and Ken inspired by some wild creatures. We also know that the Battle Hub will get a new makeover while a special Street Voter event is happening. And lastly, the Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Fighting Pass will return.
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75% of Cyberpunk 2077’s Nintendo Switch 2 sales were physical
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
According to a report from CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 saw most of its Nintendo Switch 2 sales as a physical release at launch.
This information comes from the company’s latest financial report. CD Projekt Red gave a specific look at the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077, which covers all sales for June. The split was 75.4 physical and 24.6 digital.
More: CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077, sales, top
High On Life just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
High On Life came to Nintendo Switch earlier in the year, but a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has just launched out of nowhere.
A number of improvements are included. Players can access mouse controls, improved visual effects quality, upgraded texture quality, a higher frame rate, and enhanced resolution at up to 1080 at 30 FPS when docked.
More: High On Life, Squanch Games, top
Bloober Team wants to make Nintendo Switch 2 a home for horror games, teases more news to come
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Cronos: The New Dawn is the new horror game from Bloober Team, arriving next week on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4th, bringing its tense and immersive atmosphere to the console. And it doesn’t stop there, the studio, a specialist in the horror genre, has revealed plans to bring even more titles like this to the platform.
In an interview with The Game Business, Piotr Babieno, CEO of the company, said he’s a huge Nintendo fan, which was a major reason for bringing Cronos: The New Dawn to Switch 2, and hinted at more projects in the future.
