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Nintendo has released its first-party Joy-Con charging station

Adriana Marais, ,

Nintendo has revealed its own official Joy-Con controller charging station, set to launch on October 17. This will be a great benefit for fans of couch co-op gaming, as it allows for two Joy-Cons to be charging on the dock while another two can be charging through the console simultaneously. Additionally, Nintendo’s charging station is compatible with the company’s retro wireless NES gamepads, which are commonly used for Nintendo Switch Online games. The Joy-Con Charging Dock (bi-directional) is powered by the Switch’s dock, USB-C port, or any other power source.…

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Nintendo Switch 2, which is expected to replace the current Nintendo Switch LCD and OLED models, has a new launch window. News 

Multiple reports claim that the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 is now anticipated for early 2025.

Adarsh V.K,

Nintendo’s next-gen console, commonly referred to as the Nintendo Switch 2, was previously expected to launch this year in 2024. However, it has now been pushed back to “the early months of 2025”. Several new reports from Bloomberg, Eurogamer, and VGC have suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2, which is expected to replace the current Nintendo Switch LCD and OLED models, will have a new release window. In addition, VGC also said that Nintendo could expect more first-party exclusive games alongside it. “Two development sources VGC spoke to on Friday…

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Admit it, you've spent 25 hours playing Suika Game too, right? Gaming 

Nintendo has launched its Switch year in review website

Febin Mathew, ,

Nintendo has joined Sony and Microsoft in releasing their own year in review tools, allowing players to discover the amount of time they have dedicated to playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom, Pikmin 4, and Suika Game on their Nintendo Switch this year. Sign in to the web app with your Nintendo Account to see the first game you play on Switch this year. You can then scroll down to see how many different games you’ve watched on the console during our last trip around the sun,…

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Nintendo's recently published patent might have provided hints about the upcoming features and design changes for the next-generation Switch. News 

Patent Reveals Potential Design of Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2

Adarsh V.K,

The Nintendo Switch has been around for almost six years now, having been released in 2017, and as we approach the proverbial end of its life, rumors of the next generation Switch – possibly called Nintendo Switch 2 – are getting stronger. A patent filed by Nintendo has recently surfaced, and it may offer the first look at what the next-gen Nintendo console could look like. As Gamerant pointed out, the patent was filed last year and published in October of this year. The patent highlights what appears to be…

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Nintendo Switch 2 was reportedly demoed to some partner developers at Gamescom this year, a new Eurogamer report suggests. Here's what we know. News 

Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Revealed to Select Developers in Private Showing

Nitin Misra,

As Eurogamer’s Tom Phillips has said, Nintendo’s “Switch 2” was shown behind closed doors to developers at Gamescom. According to the report, Nintendo introduced the Switch 2 as a “companion” that showcased the system’s next-gen specs by playing an allegedly “souped” version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. Notably, there’s been no word on Nintendo’s end regarding the launch of its next main system — currently dubbed “Switch 2.” Of course, it could be different, but given the brand that Nintendo Switch has built for, in fact,…

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The next-gen console is expected to arrive in 2024. Gaming 

Nintendo Expected to Demonstrate Switch 2’s Ray-Tracing and DLSS Features to Developers

Adarsh V.K, ,

Despite its age, the Nintendo Switch still has a promising lineup of games scheduled for release until 2024, such as Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Detective Pikachu Returns, and potentially Metroid Prime 4. However, acknowledging the console’s aging status, Nintendo is preparing for the future by showcasing tech demos of its next-generation system to developers during a private event at Gamescom last month. One of the Switch 2 demos was an enhanced version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That’s according to Eurogamer , who note that this…

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The developers already shoved all of their big gameplay ideas into the base game. Gaming 

Nintendo Not Developing Expansion for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Adriana Marais, ,

According to certain calculations, it requires approximately 235 hours to fully experience all aspects of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A few individuals have already accomplished this feat and are craving additional content. However, unlike Breath of the Wild, Nintendo is unlikely to release a significant expansion for this game. “There are no plans for additional content,” Tears of the Kingdom producer Eiji Aonuma told Famitsu. The reason for this, as Automaton points out, is because the developers believe they’ve already pushed all of their major gameplay…

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It arrives in early 2024 for Switch, Windows, macOS and Linux. Gaming 

‘G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra’ Keeps Retro Beat-Em-Ups Alive

Adarsh V.K,

Today, Hasbro, Maple Powered Games, and Freedom Games revealed the upcoming release of G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, a new beat ’em up game. This retro-style game will allow players to assume the roles of beloved characters such as Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, and other iconic figures from the series. With the addition of G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, along with TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and the Double Dragon reboot, it is evident that 2D side-scrolling punch-fests are experiencing an unforeseen resurgence in the 2020s. The game’s developers promise multiple…

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Get ready for an in-depth look at the plumber’s latest adventure. Gaming 

Nintendo Direct to Feature Super Mario Bros. Wonder on August 31st

Febin Mathew, , ,

Nintendo has announced that they will be hosting another Nintendo Direct on August 31st at 10AM EST, as they gear up for the upcoming holiday season. The announcement comes after the excitement surrounding the Tears of the Kingdom has subsided, resembling the completion of a Korok dandelion leaf puzzle. Nintendo promises that the livestream event will include an “in-depth look” at the upcoming 2D side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. For a Wonder adventure with about 15 minutes of gameplay and information. More Mario is never bad, but this is a theme…

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It supports 4K 60Hz video output and has hidden storage for four microSD cards. Gaming 

GuliKit’s SNES-Style Steam Deck and Switch Dock Unveiled

Nitin Misra,

As I am in the process of setting up a new home entertainment system, I have decided to purchase a dock for my Steam Deck to connect it to my television. Instead of opting for Valve’s official Steam Deck Docking Station, I am pleased that I have not made that choice yet, as I have found a more fashionable alternative from accessory manufacturer GuliKit. That’s because it takes a design cue or two from the Super Nintendo. It has a gray shell and a pair of large purple switches that…

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This is the first security partner to be added to the dev portal. Gaming 

Nintendo Switch Developers Can Utilize Denuvo to Combat Piracy

Adriana Marais,

Since its inception, the Nintendo Switch emulation community has been flourishing secretly, thanks to an initial hardware vulnerability. The process of illegally obtaining and playing Switch games on various devices such as PCs, portable consoles like the Steam Deck, and less powerful Android phones has been relatively straightforward. This poses a significant challenge for Nintendo, prompting them to collaborate with cybersecurity firm Irdeto and utilize their anti-tampering software suite, Denuvo, in order to combat this issue. Denuvo is one of the most popular software packages for minimizing tampering and related…

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The bundle includes the expansions for all three games. Gaming 

‘Batman: Arkham Trilogy’ to be Released on Nintendo Switch on October 13th

Adriana Marais, , ,

Warner Bros. Games announced in June that the Batman: Arkham Trilogy would be released on the Nintendo Switch during the autumn season. Now, an official date has been confirmed. The collection, which includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight, along with their respective expansions, will be available on the Switch starting from October 13th. Turn Me Up Games (which helped bring Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 and It Takes Two to the Switch) handled the ports of the well-regarded series. Batman: Arkham Asylum kicked off the…

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The game is coming to the Switch and PS4. Gaming 

Take-Two Executive Praises $50 Price Tag for ‘Red Dead Redemption’ Re-Release

Jim Hendler, ,

If you were surprised by the $50 price for the 13-year-old Red Dead Redemption game on Nintendo Switch and PS4, there’s some positive news. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the cost, stating that it is the appropriate price from a commercial standpoint. IGN reports that Zelnick explained his reasoning during the company’s Q2 earnings report, reassuring consumers. The points of frustration with Red Dead Redemption’s sticker price are wide-ranging, including the lack of a multiplayer option and the complete lack of a quality upgrade since its 2010 release (no…

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Meanwhile, 'Pokémon TCG' and 'Pokémon Stadium 2' just landed on Nintendo Switch Online. Gaming 

‘Detective Pikachu Movie Trailer Reveals Coffee-Loving Pokémon in Action’

Adriana Marais, ,

During its most recent Pokémon Presents stream, The Pokémon Company unveiled several updates. Among them was the release of a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns, a highly anticipated sequel set to arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 6th. For the uninitiated, Detective Pikachu Returns recasts the franchise mascot as a hard-boiled, tough-talking detective. Detective Pikachu and his current partner Tim Goodman (who really understands Pikachu) get to the bottom of the unusual cases with the help of some other Pokémon and people who live side by side in Ryme…

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'The Last Hope' had garnered very bad reviews during its short time on the market. Gaming 

Nintendo Removes ‘The Last of Us’ Inspired Game from eShop After Copyright Infringement Allegation

Nitin Misra, , , , ,

According to Eurogamer’s Victoria Kennedy, Nintendo’s game The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival has been taken down from the Switch e-shop because it closely resembles Naughty Dog’s popular game, The Last of Us. Sony, the owner of Naughty Dog, filed a copyright claim against The Last Hope just a month after its release. This action not only removed the game from the market but also resulted in the removal of its trailer from YouTube. The Last Hope probably won’t miss out, as the game didn’t exactly receive good reviews, with…

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It introduces the rhythm series’ first story mode. Gaming 

Apple Arcade to Feature Samba de Amigo Game This Month

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Sega’s beloved rhythm game franchise, Samba de Amigo, is making a comeback this year with a new installment arriving on both Apple platforms and Nintendo Switch simultaneously. Additionally, a VR version for Meta Quest, which was announced in early June, is set to be released sometime this autumn. “Shake it with your maracas and create 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular genres,” reads the game’s App Store description. Exclusive songs for the Apple version include Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory,” Psy’s “Daddy” (of “Gangnam Style” fame), and…

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Nintendo's next-gen console could launch in 2024, according to reports. The console is rumored to be a hybrid console like the Nintendo Switch with a physical cartridge slot, but it is not yet clear if it will support backwards compatibility. Gaming 

Report Suggests Nintendo’s Upcoming Console Could Be A Hybrid Like Switch, Launching In 2024

Nitin Misra, ,

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are the leading players in the gaming industry. While Sony and Microsoft have already unveiled their latest consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, respectively, Nintendo is yet to announce its successor to the popular Nintendo Switch. However, recent reports suggest that Nintendo might be preparing to release its next-generation gaming console in the latter half of 2024. VGC reports that multiple sources have indicated that Nintendo’s next big console will be released next year. The sources also stated that the next console will have…

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Play as a sorceress exiled on a remote asteroid, armed with a magical tarot deck. Gaming 

“Fantasy Storytelling Game ‘The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood’ Launches on PC and Nintendo Switch August 16th”

Jim Hendler,

Deconstructeam has revealed that The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, their new game centered around divination, is set to release on August 16th. This narrative adventure, driven by player choices, will be accessible on both PC and Nintendo Switch. Furthermore, a recently released launch trailer provides a more detailed look at the game’s tarot deck building mechanics and impactful decision-making. In The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, you take on the role of Fortuna, a witch imprisoned for 1000 years on a distant asteroid after predicting an unwanted doom. (You plug in her 200-year…

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Other Sega standouts include ‘The Revenge of Shinobi’ and ‘Crusader of Centy.' Gaming 

Four Classic Sega Genesis Titles Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online

Adarsh V.K, ,

Four classic Sega Genesis titles have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, making it even more extensive. Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, The Revenge of Shinobi, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy are now available on the subscription-based platform, joining approximately 30 existing Genesis games and numerous releases from NES, SNES, and Game Boy. This means that Sonic and Mario, two iconic characters, are now part of the same gaming universe. For the uninitiated, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts is a hardcore platformer that still gives nightmares to adults of a certain age.…

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Your Nintendo Switch Account is here to stay. Gaming 

Nintendo Announces Simple Process for Transferring Data to New Console

Sanjay Patil, ,

Nintendo’s online infrastructure has been criticized for its outdated technology and features, such as the need for a smartphone for voice chat. The company has also faced challenges in transferring user data between old and new consoles. However, there is hope that Nintendo is working on improving this process before the release of its upcoming console. At a general meeting late last week, when asked if your Nintendo Switch purchases will carry over to future game consoles, CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said (via Google Translate): “When transitioning from Nintendo Switch to…

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