Nintendo explains how Metroid Prime 4 came to be, talks development challenges – game was a request from Nintendo of America
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has provided some noteworthy insight into the origins of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as well as challenges with the project.
Metroid Prime 4 is one of the more fascinating games the company has put out in recent years, and its development cycle is a big reason why. Although the game was announced in 2017, it only just released this year. The project being rebooted with Retro Studios played a major role in the time it took between reveal and launch, but there was more to it.
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Nintendo discusses its approach to Metroid Prime 4, talks why it isn’t open-world
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has shared some interesting insight into how it approached Metroid Prime 4 and has discussed why the game isn’t open-world.
It seems the company noticed at least some fan interest in seeing the franchise adopt that approach. However, rather than going full open-world, Nintendo and Retro Studios created a hub of sorts, which has drawn some comparison to the older 3D Zelda games. Although Nintendo “realized that players’ impressions toward open-world games had changed”, the company didn’t want to backtrack on development again (as the project was already rebooted once) and “resolved to move forward with our original vision.”
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Nintendo Download – December 25, 2025 (North America) – Pritto Prisoner and more
Posted on 2 weeks 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 December 25, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Pritto Prisoner and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (12/15/25 – 12/21/25) – big sales for Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World
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Persona 3 Reload 1.03 update out now on Nintendo Switch 2 – frame rate boost, 60 FPS target when docked
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Atlus announced that it just shipped a new version 1.03 update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload with performance improvements.
While it’s not 60 frames per second across the board, players will now find that the game targets that when docked. There are also general frame rate stability improvements across the board for a better overall player experience.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Nintendo goes live with “Hits for the Holidays Sale” for Switch 2, Switch with big discounts – full list of deals
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A big “Hits with the Holidays” sale has just gone live on the Nintendo eShop, with various discounts available for both Switch 2 and Switch.
First and third-party titles are included. Fire Emblem Engage, Super Mario Odyssey, and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are among the games with slashed prices from the Big N. Cyberpunk 2077 has also received a massive discount.
The full list of deals is as follows:
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – December 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up a couple of weeks ago. Now that we’re in December, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you completed your journey in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond? Are you playing other recent releases like the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, or Octopath Traveler 0? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
5 of the more festive Nintendo games you should revisit over the holidays
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, Switch, Switch 2, Wii U | 0 comments
If you celebrate Christmas, then you already know there’s nothing better than opening a brand-new video game on Christmas Day. Or getting a brand-new video game console in general! This year, a whole new generation of players will receive Nintendo Switch 2 systems as holiday gifts – or maybe some additional games or accessories for those who already have one. For me personally, many of my favorite video game memories are associated with Christmas in some way, and I’m sure the same is true for those of you who have celebrated the holidays in the past as well.
So today, we’re going over some Nintendo games that I associate with the holiday season, and aspects of each one that make them special. As a note, not all of these games are inherently festive, because surprisingly few Nintendo games make specific references to Christmas or the holidays. But if you have any holiday memories with a video game not listed here, feel free to share in the comments down below.
Interview: Aspyr on bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch and future possibilities
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
There’s been a lot going on within the world of Tomb Raider recently, including the arrival of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Ports for both systems were announced and released last month.
To learn more about what went into the launch of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, we spoke with producer manager Jordon Reese from Aspyr. Reese also touched on some other points from us, including the possibility of bringing Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, future Nintendo Switch 2 support, and more.
Here’s our full discussion:
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Publisher claims Nintendo is now offering smaller card sizes for Switch 2, which could mean less game-key cards [update: retraction]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Original: One Nintendo Switch 2 publisher has stepped forward, claiming that smaller card sizes are now possible with games released on the system.
Since launch, we’ve heard that companies looking to release titles for the console have only been able to put everything on a 64GB cartridge. In most cases, publishers weren’t interested in that option. Because of that, game-key cards have flooded Nintendo Switch 2 since June, and that’s something collectors haven’t been happy about. Even though you technically get something physically, you still have to download the entire game.
