Ys X: Proud Nordics confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Falcom is planning Ys X: Proud Nordics for Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. The game launches this summer in Japan – a western launch should happen at some point.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is a new version of the action RPG, which is already out on Nintendo Switch. It brings along new content such as additional character techniques, bosses, and levels. Further information has not been provided.
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Nintendo explains how it chose Switch 2’s name, considered calling it Super Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo has opened up on the name for Switch 2 and revealed that it considered various other possibilities, including Super Nintendo Switch.
While Nintendo Switch 2 is straightforward, it apparently wasn’t an easy decision for the team. The company’s Kouichi Kawamoto noted that “we really struggled” to find the best name for the hardware.
Super Nintendo Switch would have used the same path as the NES to the SNES. However, Kawamoto said that it “didn’t feel right.”
Here’s the full exchange with Kawamoto as well as Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki:
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First look at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu, eShop
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It’s a small image, but we have a first at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu.
Those that own the current Nintendo Switch will find that the UI looks extremely similar here. It again looks like games will be rolled out in a row, with your most recent one played in the first slot. There are also buttons for the Nintendo Switch Online app, settings, photos / videos section, and more.
Here’s a look:
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Donkey Kong Bananza boxart, screenshots
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Following the reveal of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 today, we now have the official boxart. On top of that, we’ve got official screenshots from the Big N as well.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Mario Kart World to cost $80, Donkey Kong Bananza costs $70
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The first game price for Nintendo Switch 2 is in, and it turns out that Mario Kart World will cost $80.
This is by far the most amount for a title in the industry thus far. Even across other consoles, the standard had started to become $70. Most of Nintendo’s Switch 1 games were priced at $60, though Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was at $70.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, Riju amiibo
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Four new amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are confirmed to be in production with the lineup adding
Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, and Riju. The set is due out on June 5, 2025.
In addition to the above, a Mineru’s Construct amiibo is in the pipeline. It will be coming later – no release date was provided.
Nintendo shares official Switch 2 tech specs sheet, battery life and more revealed
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Nintendo has come forward with an official specs sheet for Nintendo Switch 2, sharing things like battery life.
The console itself is included here, but we also have tidbits about the dock, Joy-Con, and more. For those interested in battery life, it’s approximately 2 – 6.5 hours.
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Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement, price revealed and more
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We now have an official recap announcement for today’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation. After weeks of anticipation, the broadcast happened today with all of the important details shared about the new system, upcoming games, and more.
One of the more notable things here concerns the price. We now know that the system will cost $449.99.
Here’s the full Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement:
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Donkey Kong Bananza announced for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Donkey Kong game
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Nintendo today revealed Donkey Kong Bananza, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can grab this one on July 17, 2025.
This is the first time a 3D Donkey Kong game is being made since the N64 era. According to Nintendo’s it’s officially categorized as a platforming action adventure title.
Kirby Air Riders announced for Nintendo Switch 2, directed by Sakurai
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Today, Kirby Air Riders was unveiled for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will be publishing the title later in 2025.
Kirby Air Riders brings back the classic GameCube game directed by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Smash Bros. Once again, Sakurai will be directing here.
Only a brief trailer was shown today with Kirby on his Warp Star machine and other Kirby air riders on a variety of unique machines, as they joined together on a racetrack.
Below is that video:
