[Let’s Talk] Will you be using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2?
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One of the big new features Nintendo is touting for Switch 2 is GameChat. In fact, there’s even a button dedicated entirely to the functionality on the controller. You’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member in order to use it, though it will be free initially – just for a limited time.
If you haven’t heard about GameChat previously, it’s pretty easy to understand. It’s basically a way for you to connect with friends online – up to twelve people can communicate. Additionally, if you connect a compatible USB-C camera, you can see each other while playing. Another neat wrinkle is the ability to share your screen in real time.
Pokemon logo creator reveals early and unused designs
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Nearly three decades after Pokemon made its debut in the west, the creator of the franchise’s logo has come forward and revealed some early designs that were left on the cutting room floor. IGN relayed the images and news this week.
Many years ago, Chris Maple – through his company Media Design – received a phone call from the secretary of Nintendo of America president Minoru Arakawa. Maple was asked to come over for a visit, with the only information given is that the company wanted him to work on a new game.
Ranking the Paper Mario games, from best to worst
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When it comes to game rankings, the Paper Mario series has always been rather defined in terms of which games are “good” and “bad”. There are three main eras of Paper Mario games: the first three games (64, The Thousand-Year Door, and Super), the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles (Sticker Star and Color Splash), and whichever era we’re in now (The Thousand-Year Door Nintendo Switch version). Given the amount of love and care that was put into The Thousand-Year Door remaster and how positively it was received both after its announcement and after its release, we think the future of the Paper Mario series is bright. And while we wait patiently for the next new game in the series, we’ve ranked all six Paper Mario games from worst to best. Do keep in mind that this is a subjective list, however, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and rankings for the Paper Mario games down below.
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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga coming to Nintendo Switch
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December 20: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is on the way to Nintendo Switch, it’s just been revealed. The game launches in 2025.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga originally released in 2010 for the PSP. It has never left Japan and has not appeared on new platforms since then – until now.
Here’s a full overview of the game:
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: English dub first look]
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April 2: As shared by SEGA, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is on the way to Nintendo Switch 2. It will be sold as an exclusive to the system.
Fans can expect new additions here. Even if you’ve played the game before, it’ll come with new story cutscenes plus a new “Red Light Raid” online multiplayer mode.
Get more details int he following rundown:
Nintendo Switch Online adds Survival Kids, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, The Sword of Hope
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Four more classic games have just popped up on Nintendo Switch Online, with members having access to Survival Kids, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, Kirby’s Star Stacker, and The Sword of Hope.
Survival Kids is the one lone Game Boy Boy title here. Everything else represents the original Game Boy.
Here’s some information about the different games:
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Nintendo Download – May 22, 2025 (North America) – Cookie Clicker, Onimusha 2 remaster, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of May 22, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Cookie Clicker, the Onimusha 2 remaster, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (5/12/25 – 5/18/25) – first week sales revealed for Capcom Fighting Collection 2
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Miyamoto says he’s been wanting to grow the Pikmin IP, not ruling out a movie
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According to Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto, he’s been wanting to grow the franchise over the past few years.
Pikmin has been around since the GameCube days, but it hasn’t seen the same amount of popularity as some of his other creations such as Mario and Zelda. However, during the Nintendo Switch era, it’s been steadily gaining traction – especially with the launch of Pikmin 4.
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Nintendo shares Mario Kart World concept art, talks about adding NPC drivers
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Coming from today’s Mario Kart World interview, Nintendo has shared concept art for the game and has spoken about including NPC drivers.
The roster has some unconventional picks, including Cow – who has quickly become a fan favorite. Cow is actually a part of a group that Nintendo labels “NPC drivers”.
Nintendo’s Kosuke Yabuki, Masaaki Ishikawa, and Kenta Sato shared in the interview:
