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Switch 2 Launches Virtual Boy Classics with Rewind and Color Options
gaming1 month ago

Switch 2 Launches Virtual Boy Classics with Rewind and Color Options

Nintendo Switch Online’s Switch 2 launch includes a Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics lineup arriving February 17, 2026, featuring Galactic Pinball, 3D-Tetris, Teleroboxer, Virtual Boy Wario Land, The Mansion of Innsmouth, Golf, Red Alarm, and more; additional titles like Mario Clash, Mario's Tennis, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, Vertical Force, V-Tetris, and unreleased Zero Racers and D-Hopper are planned for 2026. The package includes rewind and button-mapping, with color-screen options coming later; Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 are also eyed as possible GameCube additions for Switch 2.

Mario Kart World: A Daily Favorite Launch Game
technology7 months ago

Mario Kart World: A Daily Favorite Launch Game

The article discusses the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting how Mario Kart World, despite initial doubts, has become the author's favorite game due to its convenience and fit with a busy lifestyle, illustrating a broader trend of players preferring quick, accessible games over longer, more demanding titles. It also critiques Nintendo's limited launch lineup and strategic focus on quality over quantity, emphasizing the importance of games that cater to players' time constraints.

Nintendo Switch 2's Mixed Performance and Market Impact
technology8 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2's Mixed Performance and Market Impact

A third-party developer reports that sales of third-party titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 were below their lowest estimates during the first two weeks, despite the console's successful launch and a strong lineup of first-party games. Data shows third-party sales account for about 40% of physical software, but the performance of third-party titles remains underwhelming, with some attributing this to the impact of Game-Key Cards. The situation is expected to evolve as more games are released.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Brings Game Updates, Free Downloads, and Surprises
technology8 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Brings Game Updates, Free Downloads, and Surprises

Nintendo Switch 2 has received free updates for several games including Super Mario Odyssey and Bowser’s Fury, which are now playable on the new system at launch on June 5. The update also includes other classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom, along with a new open-world Mario Kart game, Mario Kart World, promising an exciting launch lineup.