Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki over Switch 2 mockup shown at CES 2025 booth
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s now come to light that Nintendo is pursuing legal action against Genki, an accessories maker that gained notoriety before the reveal of Switch 2.
Before the system was officially announced earlier in the year, leaks and rumors were flying in left and right. Genki was one such entity that got in on the action. At CES 2025 a few months ago, the company was showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy replica. Nintendo understandably wasn’t too happy with what transpired.
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Full list of unconfirmed veterans for Mario Kart World and how likely they are to return
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World fast approaching, it feels like we know a great deal about the new console and its upcoming launch title. However, what we’re most interested in is what we don’t know. Has Nintendo revealed the full roster for the game? Or are there a bunch of unlockable characters that won’t be acknowledged until release day? Whichever winds up being the case, we’re here today to look at all the unconfirmed veterans for Mario Kart World. We’ll also be ranking each one based on how likely they are to return.
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Nintendo Switch update out now (version 20.0.1), patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has released another Switch firmware update with version 20.0.1.
This follows version 20.0.0 which arrived earlier in the week. With version 20.0.1, Nintendo is looking to address issues involving error code 2206-1015 that was preventing some users from starting their devices. We reported on the situation here.
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Some Nintendo Switch users impacted by error code 2206-1015 following system update
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A major version 20.0.0 update just recently went live for Nintendo Switch this week, and while it’s added a number of new features, some are impacted by the error code 2206-1015.
This appears to be a worldwide issue as we’ve seen reports in both the west and Japan. If you’ve come across the error code, you may not be able to start your system. There also appear to be variations of the error code such as 2206-1014.
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Steam-Heart’s and Advanced V.G. Saturn Tribute announced for Nintendo Switch [update: worldwide release]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
January 28: Today, City Connection unveiled Steam-Heart’s and Advanced V.G. Saturn Tribute. The Nintendo Switch release is slated for May 29, 2025 in Japan.
You’re getting two different experiences here. Steam-Heart’s is a sci-fi shooter while Advanced Variable Geo is a fighter. There’s support for various features such as the ability to rewind gameplay.
Here’s a bunch of additional details:
Nintendo Download – May 1, 2025 (North America) – High On Life, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of May 1, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include High On Life and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Shovel Knight Dig confirms “Wicked Wishes” DLC release date
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Support for Shovel Knight Dig is wrapping up with the game set to receive its final major update known as “Wicked Wishes”, and we now have a release date. It’s scheduled for May 15, 2025 on Nintendo Switch.
Wicked Wishes brings along its own bosses, quests, secrets, and more. The team also rebalanced the algorithm while implementing over over 100 bug fixes, tweaks, and localization improvements.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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Nintendo Switch 20.0.0 update out now, patch notes – virtual game cards, Switch 2 transfers, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A brand new version 20.0.0 update just started distribution for all Nintendo Switch owners. With various features added, this is the biggest upgrade for the system in years.
Virtual game cards, which were announced in a Nintendo Direct about a month ago, are now supported. Switch 2 support is also included with transfers to the console and GameShare for compatible titles. There are other elements to the update as well such as user-verification settings.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 2: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been announced. It’ll be out on launch day.
The open-world action adventure RPG is landing on a Nintendo console for the first time. Gyroscope aiming, motion controls, touch screen commands, and mouse capabilities are all supported. Those that pick up the physical version can do so via a 64GB catridge.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Rumor: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to release on Nintendo Switch 2 [update: rating surfaces]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
March 15: According to a report from eXputer writer eXtas1s, Bandai Namco plans to bring Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to Nintendo Switch 2.
In a new video put up on YouTube, eXtas1s brings up Bandai Namco’s strong relationship with Nintendo in which the two sides have collaborated on specific projects. While Elden Ring and Tekken 8 from the publisher is also rumored, eXtas1s seems to have heard that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero on Nintendo Switch 2 is something that’s specifically happening. Further claimed is that we should be getting it around the console’s launch.
