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Kevin Afghani Talks About Voicing Mario in Mario Kart World
Kevin Afghani, the voice of Mario, shares his emotional reaction to hearing himself in Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2. A heartfelt tribute to the game that shaped his childhood. After nearly two years of voicing Mario, Kevin Afghani continues to share his excitement about taking on one of the most iconic roles in […]
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Mario Kart World’s Internal Codename Was “Drive”
Mario Kart World was developed under the internal project name “Drive,” according to verified documentation reviewed by NintendoSoup and shared with SwitchTwoNews. Drive Joins the Mario Kart Codename Lineage Nintendo has long used codenames during development, and “Drive” now officially joins the series’ behind-the-scenes history. For example, Mario Kart 7 was known internally as “Dash,” […]
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NieR: Automata Devs Deny Square Enix Imposed Character Design Restrictions
NieR: Automata developers have officially denied recent rumors suggesting that Square Enix imposed character design restrictions to avoid controversy outside Japan. According to creators Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito, these reports stemmed from mistranslated interviews and are not based on actual studio policy. NieR Devs Address Misinformation Around Character Designs Over the past few months, […]
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Fortnite’s Thanos Crossover Began With a 6-Hour Call
Before Fortnite became known for multiverse crossovers and cinematic skins, it took one pivotal conversation to make it all possible. According to new comments from Pete Wanat, president of interactive at AGBO, it took a six-hour call to convince Epic Games to include Thanos in the game. The Crossover That Changed Everything The story comes […]
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Switch 2 Could Surpass Steam Deck Sales in Weeks
Nintendo Switch 2 Could Outsell Steam Deck in Just Weeks The early momentum behind the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to impress. Following Nintendo’s recent confirmation that the hybrid successor has already sold over 3.5 million units in its first four days, new projections suggest that the Switch 2 could surpass the lifetime sales of Valve’s […]
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Xbox Boss Admits Asus ROG Xbox Handheld “Wouldn’t Exist Without Nintendo”
In a recent episode of the official Xbox podcast, Phil Spencer openly credited Nintendo’s influence on Xbox’s own new handheld ambitions. “If it weren’t for what Nintendo did with the Switch — and even before that, their legacy in handheld gaming — something like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally wouldn’t even exist,” Spencer said. Xbox’s […]
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Xenoblade Chronicles X Appears in Microsoft Game Assist Listing.
A quiet surprise landed this week: Xenoblade Chronicles X appeared on an official Microsoft support page listing “enhanced games” for the Edge browser’s Game Assist feature. The title showed up alongside games like World of Warcraft and WWE 2K25 — all of which are established PC titles. But Xenoblade X is a Wii U exclusive, […]
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Dragon Quest Series Surpasses 94 Million Units Shipped Worldwide
Square Enix has confirmed that Dragon Quest franchise sales have now surpassed 94 million units shipped worldwide since the series first debuted in 1986. With its legacy tied deeply to JRPG history, this milestone highlights the global reach of the franchise across generations. This announcement comes just ahead of the Dragon Quest I & II […]
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Miyamoto Shares Insight on New Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong Designs
Donkey Kong Redesign: Miyamoto Explains the New Look By Sofia Delgado | May 21, 2025 In a new interview with IGN, legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the Donkey Kong redesign and the design evolution of Diddy Kong. His comments came during promotional coverage for Universal’s Epic Universe theme park, which features the new character […]
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Ubisoft Milan Is Hiring for a New Big-Budget Rayman Game
The Rayman reboot Ubisoft Milan is now teasing through new developer job listings. The upcoming game appears to be a big-budget revival for Nintendo Switch 2 and other next-gen platforms — and it could be Rayman’s boldest return in decades. Above: A look at what could be early environment design for the Rayman reboot The […]
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Borderlands 4 Sparks Backlash Over $80 Price Hint from Gearbox CEO
The Borderlands 4 $80 price is already dominating discussion across gaming communities. Over the weekend, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford responded to growing concerns online, comparing the controversial pricing to 1990s game launches — and stirring a full-on social backlash. If the Borderlands 4 $80 price becomes standard, it could signal a major shift in AAA […]
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Analysts Say Switch 2 Could Become a Third-Party Powerhouse
The Switch 2 third-party powerhouse forecast is capturing the attention of industry insiders. Recent analyses by top gaming experts suggest that Nintendo’s next-generation console could soon dominate third-party releases, offering a robust alternative to rival platforms. What Do Analysts Say About the Switch 2 Third-Party Powerhouse? According to various industry reports and investor briefings, the […]
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The Game Key Card Debate: Why It’s Frustrating Fans and Retailers
Nintendo’s Switch 2 game key cards were meant to be a hybrid solution — but they’re landing in the worst of both worlds. They look like boxed games. They take up shelf space like boxed games. But inside? Just a printed download code. No cartridge, no resale value, and no real satisfaction. As Switch 2 […]
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Clair Obscur Devs Say Switch 2 Is “Interesting” — What That Could Mean
The developers behind the visually stunning RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have offered a subtle but telling comment about the Nintendo Switch 2 — and it could mean a port is on the table. In a recent round of interviews following the game’s Summer Game Fest debut, Sandfall Interactive and Focus Entertainment were asked whether […]
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Switch 2 Sales Forecast: Nintendo Expects 15 Million in Year On
The Switch 2 sales forecast is in, and Nintendo is aiming high. With 15 million units projected for its first year, the company is betting big on its next-generation hardware, hoping to match or surpass the original Switch’s historic launch numbers. in its first year on the market—matching the original Switch’s blockbuster debut back […]
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