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Switch 2 Dev Kit Shortage Frustrates Developers at Gamescom
At Gamescom 2025, developers big and small told Digital Foundry the same story: getting access to Nintendo Switch 2 development kits is harder than expected, with distribution described as inconsistent and, in some cases, discouraging. Digital Foundry: Developers struggling to access Switch 2 kits Reporting from Gamescom, Digital Foundry said that many studios — from […]
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Why Game Consoles Are Getting More Expensive (And Switch 2 Might Be Next)
Why Switch 2’s price could rise next year Many of us are enjoying Nintendo Switch 2 without issue, but analysts warn that stability might not last. Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad has raised the possibility of a price adjustment in 2026 if tariff pressures continue. Back when tariffs in Vietnam reached 10%, Nintendo already considered price […]
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5 Nintendo Switch Games to Play This Friday the 13th
Looking for the perfect Friday the 13th Switch game? Don’t just watch horror—play it. The Nintendo Switch library is packed with mystery-laced thrillers, gothic nightmares, and pixelated panic attacks that are ideal for a spooky night in. Whether you’re after psychological dread or just something eerie with a flashlight, these games will keep you up […]
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5 GameCube Legends That Deserve a Switch 2 Revival
The Nintendo GameCube was a strange and beautiful machine. Overshadowed in its era by PlayStation 2 dominance and Xbox hype, it still managed to carve out a reputation for cult classics, competitive legends, and experiments that felt decades ahead of their time. With Switch 2 ushering in a new generation, now’s the perfect moment to […]
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Exclusive Interview: How One Dev Built ‘Hundred Fires’ as a Love Letter to Metal Gear
We’d like to start this piece with a thank you. It means a lot to us that our first official interview at Neon Loop Media — via our SwitchTwoNews project — is with a solo indie creator who’s poured a decade of work into making his vision real. This is what we built our platform […]
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The History of Nintendo Handhelds (1989–2025)
From the pixelated greens of 1989 to the OLED polish of 2025, Nintendo’s handheld journey isn’t just a tech evolution — it’s a cultural artifact. This is the complete story of Nintendo’s portable lineage, told through the systems, their defining games, and the emotions they carried in our pockets. The Original Game Boy (1989) Sometimes […]
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Fantasy Life i Review (Switch 2) – Level-5’s Best Since Ni no Kuni
Before we talk about Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, let me take you back to a GameStop. I was seventeen, standing in front of a used PS3 shelf, and something about this box caught my eye — Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. All white, gold script, and a hand-drawn […]
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Record Your Sins: Revisiting the 3DS Era of Shin Megami Tensei
There was a moment on the Nintendo 3DS when time stopped — not in the mechanical sense, but in the moral one. As players across the world tapped the “save” button in games like Shin Megami Tensei IV, they were met with a phrase that was part interface, part judgment: “Record your sins.” It wasn’t […]
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Clubhouse Games: A Quiet Nintendo Classic That Deserves More Love
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is a true hidden gem on Nintendo Switch. It never made headlines, but it quietly became one of the system’s most replayable and family-friendly titles — and with a Switch 2 update on the horizon, it deserves a second look. Bundling everything from Chess to Slot Cars, Clubhouse Games bridges […]
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Why the Suikoden Remaster’s Success Could Influence Future JRPG Revivals
The Suikoden remaster JRPG revival is real — and it’s gaining momentum. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster’s commercial success has sent a message: classic JRPGs still matter. And it may be the signal dormant franchises have been waiting for. Released under the title Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, the remaster brought together two […]
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Should Mortal Kombat Return to 3D? The Debate That Could Redefine the Franchise
Mortal Kombat 1 had the hype, the characters, the visuals — and yet it fizzled fast. One competitive season. A rapidly declining player base. And in a fighting game landscape where Street Fighter 6 dominates 2D and Tekken 8 holds the 3D throne (despite its own stumbles), fans are starting to ask a tough question: […]
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Switch 2’s Backward Compatibility: A Game-Changer?
Switch 2 backward compatibility may not be flashy—but it might be Nintendo’s smartest launch feature. With over 140 million Switch units sold and a massive digital + physical game library behind it, the ability to carry your games forward could define how fans adopt the Switch 2. And Nintendo knows it. Quietly but clearly, […]
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The Future of Physical Media: Why Cartridges Still Matter
Physical media for Switch 2 might feel like a fading legacy—but it’s more relevant now than ever. As download-only releases become the norm and cloud gaming gains momentum, Nintendo fans are left wondering: are we watching the cartridge era disappear? Not so fast. Because despite the industry’s shift toward digital, cartridges still matter. Here’s […]
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5 Forgotten Switch 1 Games That Deserve a Second Life on Switch 2
Forgotten Switch 1 games deserve more than a quiet digital shelf. With the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch bringing a wave of new content, now is the perfect time to shine a light on titles that were underappreciated the first time around. With over 60 games confirmed for launch and beyond, Nintendo isn’t just moving […]
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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Changed How I See JRPGs Forever
I didn’t expect a Nintendo 3DS game to become one of my most cherished JRPG experiences. But Bravely Default: Flying Fairy isn’t just another fantasy tale with turn-based battles and crystal-themed stakes. It’s a game that whispered, “What if?”—and then kept whispering long after the credits rolled. Before the HD remaster, before the franchise […]
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