Nintendo Switch Online adds SEGA Genesis games Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, Super Thunder Blade
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Three more SEGA Genesis games just went live on Nintendo Switch Online with players now having access to Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, and Super Thunder Blade. All three can be accessed as part of the Expansion Pack tier.
Streets of Rage first came out in 1991. Super Thunder Blade is the earliest of the bunch having debuted in 1988 (1989 in the west) with ESWAT: City Under Siege seeing release in 1990.
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Katana Zero DLC still apparently coming, brand new trailer released
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Fans have been waiting for news about Katana Zero’s free DLC that’s been in the works for years, and during today’s Triple-i Initiative, some news was finally shared.
An update was delivered in the form of a brand new trailer. Askiisoft is assuring fans that the new content is still coming despite the original plans having been announced years ago. Apparently it’s “finally nearing completion.”
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Nintendo Download – April 10, 2025 (North America) – Monument Valley 1 and 2, Star Overdrive, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of April 10, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Monument Valley 1 and 2, Star Overdrive, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (3/31/25 – 4/6/25)
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Nintendo rep indicates Zelda: The Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2 despite GameCube Switch Online version
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is still only on Wii U, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never receive a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games was recently able to get some hands on time with the new system during a press event. He also spoke with a representative and asked about the status of The Wind Waker HD. Wind Waker will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2, but that’s through Nintendo Switch Online with the new addition of GameCube classics.
Hollow Knight: Silksong confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, out this year
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April 2: There’s an update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, with the game confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the game launches in 2025.
This is our first real news about the game in quite some time. There’s unfortunately still not much else to report, but fans will be happy to hear that it’s trucking along – and we have a new, concrete launch window.
Nintendo says it’s not starting US Switch 2 pre-orders yet as it assesses tariffs and market conditions [update: Canada delayed]
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April 4: Nintendo has issued a statement about Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States, noting that they have been delayed. Reservations have not started since the company is evaluating “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 were set to begin stateside on April 2. Now, however, that has been pushed back to an unspecified date, though the console remains on track for June 5. Meanwhile, pre-order have opened in some other regions – and many have already sold out.
The full statement regarding the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States are as follows:
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Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster apparently coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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April 4: Konami will release Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars on Nintendo Switch 2, apparently.
As of now there’s only been news shared for Asia – it’s not clear if there any plans for the west. However, the collection should be out for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally, it’s been confirmed that it will be included on a proper game cartridge. Play-Asia says it confirmed the details with the regional publisher.
Nintendo confirms that Switch 2 cartridges taste bad, just like Switch 1
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Just like its predecessor, Nintendo Switch 2 will feature cartridges that taste bad.
Early on in the Nintendo Switch 1’s lifecycle, there was a brief phase in which system users tried tasting their physical games. Very quickly, the consensus was that the coating on the cartridges wasn’t something you’d want to try more than once, if that.
Nintendo says previous tariffs were not factored into Switch 2’s $450 price tag
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More Nintendo quotes are emerging regarding Switch 2 pricing, and now it’s confirmed that previous tariffs were not factored into the console’s price.
Doug Bowser, president at Nintendo of America, shared that news in an interview with The Verge. He told the outlet:
