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Every Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive (So Far)
The launch of a new console is always exciting, because new hardware means new software to play on it. For the Switch 2, Nintendo is changing tactics with the release cadence of new games, as the console will launch with just a single first-party exclusive instead of several all at once. The launch lineup will…
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates ahead of the June 5 launch date
1 / 10 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite screenshot This is what Nintendo’s official Switch 2 pre-order invite email looks like. How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 at other retailers Unfortunately, the Switch 2 remains sold out everywhere else as of this writing. To recap the situation: After a two-week delay, Nintendo finally kicked…
Switch 2 Leaker Explains How He Got The Console Early And Why He’s Not Afraid Of Nintendo
It was the middle of the night when Fedor Volkov found himself anxiously waiting on the streets of Moscow for a ride back home. In his arms he held a Switch 2 box and nestled within was the console fans had been waiting years to get their hands on, but which still didn’t officially go…
The Most Beautiful Magazine In Gaming Joins The Fight To Save Physical Games
Physical games are under siege. Collector’s Editions often come with codes instead of discs. Game-key cards for the Switch 2 only allow you to access downloads. The newest Doom isn’t playable out of the box. In one or two decades’ time, large swaths of contemporary gaming history could become completely inaccessible to future players. Lost…
The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Sales From The ‘Blockbuster Sale’ – TouchArcade
It’s that time again: eShop sale time! Nintendo’s calling this one the Blockbuster Sale, so I’m sure we can expect a lot of VHS tapes and stale candy. Hm? Oh, it means big games. Alright, that does make some sense. At any rate, there are a ton of games on sale right now, too many…
The Solution To Nintendo’s Ineffective Battle Against Piracy Isn’t Bricking People’s Switches
Nintendo’s crackdown on all things tangentially related to potential piracy continues, but this time the company is turning its ire on its customers, rather than those who might distribute hacks or ROMs or, um, join a Reddit. According to a change in the Nintendo Account User Agreement, as spotted by Game File’s Stephen Totilo, the…
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates: The latest on restocks, My Nintendo Store invites and more
1 / 10 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite screenshot This is what Nintendo’s official Switch 2 pre-order invite email looks like. How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 at other retailers Unfortunately, the Switch 2 remains sold out everywhere else as of this writing. To recap the situation: After a two-week delay, Nintendo finally kicked…
Reflections on the Nintendo Switch, the hybrid console that changed gaming
The is nearly here, which means the original Switch is entering its twilight years. It’s been eight years since Nintendo released its , and while many fans have spent the last couple of those itching for the device to be replaced, now seems like an opportune time to look back at what its legacy may…
Nintendo Switch 2 updates: Pre-order date, price, games and everything else you need to know
With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans. Pre-orders in the US and Canada are…
I just gave the Nintendo Switch 2 a go, and found the best demo of the new hardware in the most unexpected place
Today, I visited the Nintendo Switch 2 experience in London. It was a really pleasant atmosphere; lots of kids of all ages visibly brimming with excitement to get their hands on the Switch 2 for the first time. Roars of excitement as gaggles of mates played the abysmally-named Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch…