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gaming4 hours ago•3 min saved

Indie World Unveils 18 New Indies for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase revealed 18 indie games headed to Switch and Switch 2, mixing new titles with Switch 2 exclusives. Highlights include Denshattack! (June 17; Switch 2 gets an exclusive train skin), My Little Puppy (May 29), Heave Ho 2 (this summer with online play), Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (later this year), Rotwood (Switch 2 console exclusive today), Mixtape (Switch 2 on May 7), The Midnight Walk (Switch 2 March 26), Deadzone: Rogue (Switch 2 March 17 with mouse support), Blighted (Switch 2 this fall), and Blue Prince closing the show, plus a montage of other titles teased for release in coming months.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #indiegames #indieworld

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Brigandine: Abyss Heads to Switch 2 in 2026 with New World and Six Campaigns

NIS America and Happinet announced Brigandine: Abyss, a brand-new strategy RPG for Switch 2 arriving in 2026. The game introduces a new world, six story campaigns, and a Mission Mode featuring 24 factions. Gameplay sticks to Brigandine’s hex-grid tactics with two phases—Organization and Attack—plus resource management and monster binding for strategic depth.

via Nintendo Life|

#brigandine #mission-mode #six-campaigns

technology25 days ago•5 min saved

Digimon Story Time Stranger: Free Switch 2 Upgrade Brings 4K HDR and 60FPS

Digimon Story Time Stranger on Switch will get a free Switch 2 upgrade that updates its visuals to the Switch 2 standard when you update on the newer console. On Switch 2 you can pick Quality (4K HDR, up to 30FPS docked) or Performance (Full HD, up to 60FPS) and those options don’t carry back to the original Switch. The Switch 2 version is a Game-Key Card while the original Switch release remains physical; Bandai Namco notes a July launch, and Tales of Arise is also coming to Switch 2 in May.

via Nintendo Life|

#digimon #graphics #switch

technology26 days ago•47 min saved

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Set for Feb 5, 30 Minutes of Switch 2/1 News

Nintendo Life confirms a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for February 5, 2026, running about 30 minutes and focusing on third‑party games for Switch 2 and Switch 1. The broadcast streams on the Nintendo YouTube channels and the Nintendo Today app, with regional start times listed (2pm GMT UK/Ireland, 3pm CET, 6am PT in North America). The lineup isn’t fixed, but expectations center on ports and new reveals from third-party developers (e.g., Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, The Adventures of Elliot, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam), rather than a full first‑party Direct.

via Nintendo Life|

#nintendo #nintendodirect #partnershowcase

business28 days ago•15 min saved

Nintendo rides Switch 2 momentum to solid nine-month results

Nintendo reports February 2026 results for the nine months through December 2025: net sales of 1,905.8 billion yen (up 99.3% YoY), operating profit 300.3 billion yen, ordinary profit 455.8 billion yen, and net profit 358.8 billion yen, with non-Japan sales at 1,470.4 billion yen (77.2%). Switch 2 hardware reached 17.37 million units and software 37.93 million, while total Switch hardware stood at 155.37 million and software at 1,500.16 million units; overall Switch 1 sales were 3.25 million this period (OLED 1.48m; Lite 0.79m; standard 0.98m). Digital sales rose 14.7% to 282.0 billion yen; IP-related income fell 10.1% to 54.5 billion yen. Switch 2 launch titles performed strongly (Mario Kart World 14.03m; Donkey Kong Bananza 4.25m; Kirby Air Riders 1.76m; Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – Switch 2 Edition 3.89m), and Switch 2 software reached 37.93m. FX assumptions were updated to 150 yen per USD and 170 yen per euro; forecasts unchanged with planned titles Mario Tennis Fever (Feb) and Pokémon Pokopia (Mar) to sustain momentum.

via Nintendo Everything|

#business #financialresults #nintendo

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza 2026 Patch Adds Polish Language and Fixes

Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 receives its first 2026 patch (v3.1.0), adding Polish language support and addressing various issues, with Nintendo mentioning an ongoing Emerald Rush DLC in-game event; a separate surprise update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD adds Dixie Kong and other enhancements.

via Nintendo Life|

#donkeykongbananza #emeraldrushdlc #patchnotes

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Baldur’s Gate 3 Switch 2 Version Unlikely Due to External Decisions

Larian's CEO Swen Vincke revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 was not allowed to be ported to the upcoming Switch 2, likely due to decisions made by rights holders such as Wizards of the Coast or Nintendo, despite the game's suitability for the platform.

via Kotaku|

#baldursgate3 #larian #nintendo

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 to Launch Darwin’s Paradox! and Konami’s Octopus Platformer in 2026

Konami's octopus platformer Darwin's Paradox! will be released exclusively on Switch 2 in 2026, with the Switch 1 version seemingly canceled, featuring stealth gameplay and colorful yet dystopian visuals.

via Nintendo Life|

#darwinsparadox #konami #platformer

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors: Release, Price, and Accessories Stir Debate

Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may be revealed between late January and early February, with a potential release in late May to June 2025. Additionally, a port of Kirby: Planet Robobot for the current Nintendo Switch is speculated to be released in 2025. These details were discussed in the Nate the Hate podcast, but remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gaming #gamingnews #kirby

gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored for March 2025 Launch with January Reveal

A rumor suggests that Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January 2025, with a release in March 2025. The rumor, originating from a machine-translated Weibo post, claims that 650,000 units are already shipped, and components have been produced in large quantities. While the credibility of the source is uncertain, the timing aligns with Nintendo's potential financial strategies. The rumor has sparked controversy among fans, especially after a user was banned from Famiboards for sharing it, inadvertently adding to its perceived credibility.

via Gameranx|

#consolerelease #gaming #gamingindustry

gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

Mario & Luigi: Brothership - A Mixed Bag on the Switch

The new Mario & Luigi: Brothership RPG for the Nintendo Switch offers a familiar yet enjoyable experience, blending turn-based mechanics with platforming. However, the game's performance highlights the aging hardware of the Switch, as Nintendo prepares for a next-gen console release. While Brothership is a welcome addition for fans, its graphics and gameplay feel limited by the current console's capabilities, underscoring the need for a Switch upgrade to fully realize such games' potential.

via CNET|

#gaming #gamingperformance #marioandluigi

gaming2 years ago•7 min saved

"Nintendo's 2024 Horizon: Switch 2 Buzz and the Year's Most Awaited Games"

Gaming enthusiasts from Nintendo Life share their predictions for Nintendo in 2024, speculating on the potential release of a 'Switch 2' console, the likelihood of new game announcements such as a new 3D Mario title, Metroid Prime 2 Remastered, and a focus on remakes and remasters. They also discuss possible additions to the Nintendo Switch Online service, including classic titles and speculate on non-gaming news like The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel and theme park expansions. Wild card predictions include a new Castlevania game, a Game Boy Classic Mini, and hopes for the long-awaited game Silksong.

via Nintendo Life|

##2024 #gaming