Category: Nintendo

The early bird can’t catch the worm.

It was only a matter of time after US retailers reportedly started receiving Switch 2 units, but now some are sharing screenshots of the console in their home. However, there’s a catch — the console is unable to play any games right now.

YouTube account a2dubai has shared a short unboxing video of the console (spotted by Wario64 on Bluesky), showing the console and Joy-Con-2 in the box. But in a reply to a comment on the Short, a2dubai says that Nintendo has “locked the Switch 2” saying it needs an update to function.

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Be kind, rewind.

Nintendo has released a new video detailing some of the planned features for the N64 app on Nintendo Switch Online.

As shared by TodayNews, the video showcases three core features for N64 games on Switch Online, including the ability to rewind (exclusive to Switch 2), a new CRT filter (also exclusive to Switch 2), and viewing / remapping controls as you see fit.

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A heavy K.O. for collectors.

Street Fighter 6 is one of the key launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing on day one on 5th June 2025.

Digitally, you can pick up either the bog-standard edition for £34.99 or the Years 1-2 Fighters Edition for £49.99. Meanwhile, a physical release is being lined up for the latter option, also priced at £49.99. Now, we already knew that it would be a Game-Key Card release, but according to recent reports, it might also include a code-in-a-box for the additional DLC.

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How is it shaping up?

Square Enix recently confirmed that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be launching on the Switch and Switch 2 on 30th October 2025.

As part of the Dragon Quest Day celebrations, several outlets have gone hands-on with the latest title to see how its shaping up in the months leading up to its release. It seems Square Enix provided the PlayStation 5 version for preview purposes, so we’ll have to wait and see how it holds up on Nintendo’s systems, but early accounts indicate that it’s another hit for fans of the series.

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Save the date.

To celebrate Dragon Quest Day, Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation have announced that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch on 30th October, 2025.

Not only that, but as expected, a Switch 2 version has also been confirmed. Those who already have sava data available for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will be entitled to bonus content, while those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition will also nab some sweet digital goodies too.

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A new listing surfaces on the ESRB.

The Xbox developer Ninja Theory released Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice on the Switch eShop back in 2019, and if you’ve been holding out for a physical release on Nintendo’s platform, you might be in luck.

A new rating has been spotted on the ESRB for the Switch and it will apparently be published by the physical distributor Limited Run Games. LRG will also seemingly be handling a physical version of the second game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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The hype is real.

It’s hard to believe but the Switch 2 is out next week and naturally, excitement for Nintendo’s new kart racer Mario Kart World is on the rise.

The famous Japanese video game outlet Famitsu has shared its latest “most wanted” games list based on reader votes and this new entry in the Mario Kart series is now in the top spot – surpassing Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake.

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I guess you could say I “yearn for the mines” now.

I’m absolutely terrified of roller coasters. The lack of control you have, the speed, high heights, twists and turns – all this makes for something I’ve never been able to convince myself is worth the thrill.

It was easy to get over my fear of flying in aeroplanes as there’s always something exciting and extraordinarily worthwhile waiting for me on the other side of the flight. Some things in life I would just never be able to do without flying far away in a plane. However, with roller coasters I couldn’t say the same, until now.

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Ping pong! Pool table! Boardroom!

Sega has posted a video showcasing its brand-new London office in Chiswick Business Park, and cor blimey, it looks really nice.

The roughly one-minute long video takes us through the reception area (with a lovely-looking main desk, we might add) before swooping through what looks like a recreation/dining area, a few meeting rooms, the main boardroom, and a digital gallery area.

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Mostly ‘armless?

Polish developer 7Levels has announced that it’s bringing its 2018 platformer, Castle of Heart, back to your Switch screens this summer (plus other platforms – and Switch 2, at some TBA time), with a revamped version of its Slavic mythology-inspired dark fantasy adventure.

We reviewed the original back in March of 2018, calling it “a stern challenge to those who don’t mind repeatedly playing the same level over and over before finally beating it and moving on.” That sounds like this writer, alright.

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