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Nintendo Life's Creator's Voice spot with Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi explains a smooth Switch 2 port, highlights the GameChat feature to help horror fans play together, and confirms the game's February 27, 2026 release, while noting influences from Zelda II and Revelations.
Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 trial on Nintendo Switch 2 from Jan 15, 10:00 PT to Jan 21, 23:59 PT at no extra cost; progress carries over if you purchase the game. A 60% digital discount runs through Jan 25. The trial supports online multiplayer with GameChat and up to four players sharing a screen, and completing the trial earns 100 Nintendo Platinum Points.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever, selling over 3.5 million units in four days after its launch, featuring upgraded hardware, new controllers, and innovative online features, alongside the release of Mario Kart World and an upcoming Donkey Kong game.
A YouTube test shows that Nintendo Switch 2 owners can use their phone as a camera for the GameChat feature by connecting it with a USB-C to HDMI cable and an HDMI capture device, offering a cheaper alternative to Nintendo's official camera solution.
Nintendo's Switch 2's new GameChat feature transcribes voice conversations without censoring offensive words, raising concerns about explicit language being relayed in text. While this feature enhances accessibility, it also means naughty words are displayed openly, which has sparked mixed reactions among users and critics alike.
The Nintendo Switch 2 introduces GameChat, a chaotic new online video chat feature that streams gameplay and faces with up to 12 people, adding a Discord-like experience but with hardware limitations like low-res webcams and audio quality, creating a fun but noisy multiplayer environment.
The article reviews early impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its new features like GameChat and camera-connected multiplayer gameplay, especially in Mario Kart World, which offers innovative face-tracking and multiplayer chaos. While the console shows promise with engaging multiplayer modes and new social features, the reviewer feels it's not yet a must-buy, citing limited exclusive content and the need for more compelling games. The new features are promising but not enough to justify an immediate upgrade for most users.
Nintendo is updating its Switch Parental Controls app ahead of the Switch 2 release to include new features for managing children's access to GameChat, including approval requirements for video chat and detailed activity logs, enhancing parental oversight and safety.