Here’s how they hold up.
The Switch 2 will replace the Switch’s physical rail system with a magnetic connection where the Joy-Con 2 “snap” into place.
Nintendo has already stated how it wanted this new design to attach the controllers “firmly” to avoid any “wobble” – so just how strong are these magnets? The folks at IGN recently put it to the test and as you can see in the video below, they seem to be pretty strong:
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68 workers will lose their jobs next month.
Niantic is laying off 68 employees next month, following its multi-billion dollar sale of its gaming division which includes the AR mega-hit Pokémon GO, Game Developer reports.
The outlet spotted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification report, (a WARN) published in California earlier today, which confirms that at least 68 people will be losing their jobs at Niantic on 20th May 2025.
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A knockout deal.
Street Fighter 6 will be coming to Switch 2 on launch day, and you’ll be able to pick it up either on its own or as the Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, which includes the first two DLC packs as standard.
Well, if you live in the UK, that choice might just be a little bit easier for you now, as friend of the site Jon Cartwright discovered, you can actually grab the version with all the DLC included with it for just over GBP £35.00.
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Publisher is seemingly very keen on Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch has certainly been somewhat of a haven for great indie games over the years, but according to publisher Devolver Digital, the console has proven to be exceptionally critical to its own success.
In its latest financial report, Devolver hailed the Nintendo Switch as its “most popular console”, noting that it had sold a total of 9 million games on Nintendo’s platform. As such, it’s highlighted the upcoming Switch 2 as a notable opportunity, and has already revealed three titles for launch in the future: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Human Fall Flat 2, and Enter the Gungeon 2.
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Cat bells ringing…
Hallmark has released its 2025 Dream Book catalogue, showcasing all of its new Keepsake Ornaments for the upcoming holiday season. And plenty of Nintendo franchises show up among the newcomers.
Look, we know the headline here is outrageous — it’s only April — but indulge us. (Thanks to VGArtAndTidbits for highlighting this on Bluesky!)
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Beyond seamless.
After many, many years of waiting, we finally have a little more information about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Samus’ next hotly-anticipated adventure will arrive on both Switch and Switch 2 at some point this year, the latter version boasting improved visuals and access to the upcoming console’s Mouse Mode for precise aiming.
At the recent Switch 2 hands-on event in London, we were keen to put this new control scheme to the test, namely, working out how easy it is to transition from ‘standard’ analogue stick inputs to Mouse Mode. After going hands-on with an early section of Metroid Prime 4, we’re pleased to report that swapping between the two is seamless.
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Without the DLC.
If you’re thinking about getting Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 at launch but don’t necessarily want to commit to the entire package with both DLC updates, it seems there will be one other option.
As highlighted by Nintendo, fighters will be able to choose from the ‘Years 1-2’ edition including all 26 fighters, or you can opt with a digital standard edition – without all the extra characters and additional content.
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But Bungie will consider additional hardware in the future.
Halo, Destiny and ex-Microsoft developer Bungie revealed its new extraction-shooter Marathon to the world last week and it seems there has already been some questions about the possibility of a Switch 2 release.
In case you were wondering, Japanese publication Famitsu asked about the chances of this upcoming game – due out this September – coming to Nintendo’s “next-generation game hardware” and it’s currently something the team has no plans for right now but will consider in the future.
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Another blast from the past.
This week’s update for the Nintendo Music mobile app adds the original Legend of Zelda soundtrack from the NES era.
The update includes a total of 12 tracks with a runtime of nine minutes in total. You can listen to the iconic title theme, the overworld theme, and more. Here’s the full list of tracks on offer in this latest update:
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Double dash it all.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the Nintendoverse, and we’re all a bit excited around these parts. Despite some bumps in the road around pricing, if you look past all the noise and the Nintendo-like messaging that can present more questions than it answers, the software looks per-itty good.
Sure, for multiplatform gamers who’ve already had their fill of Elden Rings, Cyberpunks, and Street Fighters, Switch 2’s 2025 lineup won’t hit quite the same. And although Nintendo’s own slate is fairly slim at launch, it’s managed to turn the head of an old karting curmudgeon with a launch game that has me genuinely excited — with the tingles and everything — to play a new Mario Kart, something I honestly thought was beyond me at this point.
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