Category: Nintendo

Devs started thinking about moving to Switch 2 in 2021.

In a recent interview, developers Kenta Motokura and director Kazuya Takahashi from Nintendo confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza was originally intended for the Switch 1.

In a new Ask the Developer feature, fresh screenshots have been shared that shows the visual difference between Switch 1 and Switch 2 for Bananza, with Kenta Motokura, Wataru Tanaka, and Daisuke Watanabe all providing more context as to why development was shifted over to Nintendo’s new console.

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Though how successful it will be remains to be seen.

Nintendo has seemingly taken steps to combat so-called ‘eSlop’ on the Switch 2 – at least in Japan and some regions in Asia.

In a report from IGN, Nintendo has implemented new guidelines for publishing on the Switch 2 eShop, most (if not all) of which appear to be targeting the relentless proliferation of low-quality ‘eSlop’ games. How successful this proves to be remains to be seen in these early days, but it at least sounds like Nintendo is trying to make the eShop a much better experience on Switch 2 than its predecessor.

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The Switch version “cannot be upgraded”.

Square Enix’s Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out on the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and ahead of release, an official FAQ has shared an important detail.

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Ready, set, go!

The weekly updates for the mobile app Nintendo Music continue this week with the arrival of Mario Kart 64‘s soundtrack.

Even if you haven’t played this game before, you’ve likely heard some of its music elsewhere over the years. This latest album, which originally debuted alongside the N64 release in 1996/97, features tracks such as Luigi’s Raceway, Rainbow Road and much more.

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“Announcements are coming”.

As you’ve likely seen by now, there’s a new rumour from the latest Nate the Hate podcast about a Nintendo Direct potentially taking place some time after the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza.

In the same episode, the YouTuber and podcaster has touched on the subject of future third-party support for the Switch 2, and how although it might not look like there’s much on the way beyond the initial announcements, there are apparently multiple developers holding back reveals (potentially for Nintendo’s broadcast).

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Movable feast.

The world is an unpredictable place, full of strife and economic instability. So, there will always be room for another cosy city builder.

Swiss developer Stray Fawn Studio sticks to the genre formula but delivers a charmingly fresh thematic twist. The Wandering Village casts you as the steward of a tiny community, striving to survive on the back of a gigantic creature that quite literally wanders a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

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Not long now!

Are you excited? Because we are excited! Yes, it’s getting mighty close to the return of everyone’s favourite video game ape, and to celebrate Nintendo has posted a little movie on its social media (and to its Nintendo Today app, naturally) to remind us all that there are precisely three days to go until the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza.

Nice! We hope DK gets over that rather crushing blow in time for our adventures later this week, though.

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According to a new copyright listing.

Following the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it seems Nintendo and Universal are keen to expand on its new venture beyond the upcoming sequel in 2026.

As reported by Nintendo Everything, a new copyright filing has been spotted that is simply listed as ‘Untitled Donkey Kong Project ;Motion picture’. The date of recordation is 6th June 2025, with two dates listed as the execution: 9th May and 17th May 2025.

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Oh boy!

Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!

Looking back at last week, we checked out Star Wars: Rogue Squadron for the N64, pitting North America and Europe against Japan. It wasn’t even close either, with the western design winning with a resounding 89% of the vote. 89%! We quite like the Japanese design too…

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And why some classics didn’t return.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 rolled out on multiple platforms this week, and while it’s a fantastic throwback to the glory days of the series, there are obviously some differences. Apart from the changes to THPS4, the soundtrack is missing some notable classics.

The Birdman himself already explained to fans months ago how he wanted to include “some different songs” – including different songs by some of the same artists.

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