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Digital Foundry Praises Switch 2’s FFVII Remake: “Better Than PS4”
Digital Foundry has given high praise to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2, calling it “the best looking thing I’ve seen on Switch 2” and noting its stable performance and impressive image quality. Digital Foundry calls FFVII Remake Intergrade the most impressive Switch 2 game so far On the latest episode of […]
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Kirby Air Riders Direct Surges Past 4 Million Views, Sakurai Reacts
Masahiro Sakurai has shared his amazement that last week’s Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct has already racked up nearly four million views — a milestone that highlights both fan energy and the game’s enduring appeal. Sakurai celebrates Kirby Air Riders Direct milestone 『カービィのエアライダー』ダイレクト配信から1週間弱｡なんと400万回視聴に達しています! 個人的には､ただただ驚きです｡長いのに!! ありがとうございます!https://t.co/WSasqGgY5f — 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) August 25, 2025 […]
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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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Nightdive CEO Wants to Remaster Eternal Darkness for Modern Consoles
Nightdive Studios CEO Stephen Kick has once again voiced his interest in remastering Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, the cult horror classic for the Nintendo GameCube. The title has long been trapped on its original hardware, but Kick says it’s one of the games he’d personally “love to see get rereleased.” Nightdive’s CEO puts Eternal […]
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Monolith Soft Tokyo Developing Large-Scale RPG for Nintendo Switch 2
Monolith Soft Tokyo is building something big for Nintendo Switch 2. The acclaimed RPG studio is actively hiring for what’s being described internally as a “large-scale role-playing game” — one that could shape the early landscape of Nintendo’s new-generation console. New Chapter in Development — But Not Yet Named The project remains unnamed, but the […]
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Marvel Rivals Dev Confirms Switch 2 Version Still Uncertain
Marvel Rivals may not be heading to Nintendo Switch 2 just yet. Despite rumors suggesting a release for the platform, Guangyun Chen, director of Marvel Rivals, confirmed in a new interview with Videogamer that the team is still waiting for dev kits from Nintendo. Switch 2 Dev Kits Still Pending According to Chen, the […]
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Sonic Adventure Remakes Not Happening, Says Sonic Team Head
Sonic Adventure and its sequel remain some of the most beloved entries in Sonic’s long-running history—but fans hoping for modern remakes may want to temper expectations. In a new comment, Sonic Team head Takahashi Iizuka shared that remaking those titles would require as much work as creating an entirely new game. Sonic Adventure Remakes Are […]
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Nintendo President Says It’s Too Early to Predict Switch 2’s Lifecycle
Shuntaro Furukawa, president of Nintendo, was asked directly during today’s shareholder meeting how long the company expects the Switch 2 to last. His answer? It’s still far too early to say. Too Early to Call the Lifespan With Switch 2 still fresh on the market, Furukawa explained that it’s premature to comment on the […]
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Pokémon Live Series Appears on Apple TV With English Dub
Pokémon Live: A Pocketful of Adventures, the first official Pokémon live-action series, has quietly begun its international rollout. After premiering in Japan in 2023 and South Korea in 2024, an English-dubbed version has now appeared unexpectedly on Apple TV in certain regions, including Egypt. PokéTsume Goes Global Known in Japan as PokéTsume, this live-action series […]
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Sakurai: Generative AI May Be Key to Game Development’s Future
Masahiro Sakurai is once again raising questions about the future of video game development—and this time, he’s pointing toward generative AI as a possible path forward. In a recent interview with Yahoo Japan, the Super Smash Bros. creator discussed rising costs, unsustainable production pipelines, and why adaptation may be the only way studios survive. Sakurai […]
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Switch 2 Is Fully on Cartridge
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 with a full game cartridge — no download required. According to early retail packaging and distributor listings, the physical version includes the complete game directly on the cart. Full Game Confirmed on Switch 2 Cartridge In an era where many physical releases offer little […]
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Why Mario Kart World Has No Guest Characters This Time
Nintendo has confirmed why Mario Kart World on Switch 2 will not feature crossover characters from series like Zelda or Animal Crossing. According to producer Kosuke Yabuki, this time the focus is on maintaining the core Mario identity, despite fan expectations after Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. “This Is Mario’s World”: No Guest Characters This Time […]
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Sega Leak Reveals Updated Sales for Persona, Sonic, Yakuza, and SMT
Sega may have unintentionally pulled back the curtain on its internal sales data, revealing updated numbers for major franchises including Persona, Sonic, Yakuza / Like a Dragon, and Shin Megami Tensei. The stats appeared briefly on an investor-facing platform before being removed, but not before fans and analysts took note. Persona and Sonic Lead the […]
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Digital Foundry: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Run Much Better on Switch 2
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting a second life on Nintendo Switch 2. According to Digital Foundry, the games now feature dramatically improved image quality, smoother performance, and upgraded animations—making the Switch 2 version the best way to play these titles to date, even if some rough edges remain. Pokémon Looks (Almost) New Again […]
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Switch 2 Third-Party Sales Outperform Original Switch at U.S. Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 is seeing stronger third-party support than some early reports suggested. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana (formerly NPD), U.S. third-party software sales for Switch 2 have been “far better” than those during the launch window of the original Switch back in 2017. Stronger Third-Party Sales Than 2017 Contrary to reports circulating […]
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