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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Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition announced for Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is on the way to Nintendo Switch. Aspyr will be releasing it on the console.
Obsidian Entertainment originally made Neverwinter Nights 2 in 2006. It has not been released again – until now. The remaster includes all expansions, cross-play, and more.
A bunch of additional details 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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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”.
Joe & Mac Retro Collection announced for Nintendo Switch
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Red Art Games is making Joe & Mac Retro Collection for Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. It will be available later in 2025.
Joe & Mac Retro Collection contains the three games in the series released in the early 90s on the SNES plus the uncensored Japanese versions. There will be multiple new features including save states, rewind, a CRT filter, and local co-op for Joe & Mac 1 and 2.
Here’s some additional information:
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted announced for Nintendo Switch
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Clear River Games, City Connection, and Irem today unveiled R-Type Delta: HD Boosted. It’ll be heading to Nintendo Switch later in 2025.
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a return of the side-scrolling shoot ’em-up game.
