Category: Nintendo

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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Sage advice.

Nintendo has revealed so much in the last two weeks that we’re sure the odd announcement or two will have passed you by. So, just in case you missed it, amiibo is still alive!

Yes, alongside the announcement that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be getting enhanced ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Editions’ on the new console, Nintendo revealed a fresh batch of Zelda amiibo to add to the ever-growing collection.

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A Lunar landing.

Love and miracles. These are two words that get thrown around a lot when talking about video games, particularly our childhood favourites. But with the Lunar Remastered Collection, these are two words that feel more than appropriate.

A combination of rights disagreements between co-developers Studio Alex and Game Arts and the passing of Game Arts co-founder Takeshi Miyaji in 2011 meant that many thought the Lunar series was lost to time, aside from a PSP and mobile port of the first. But GungHo, of which Game Arts is a subsidiary, has made possible the miraculous.

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Thunderbird 4 vibes.

The Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on experience is already in full swing, giving those lucky enough to attend the chance to play through a handful of new games coming to the system. As you might expect, Mario Kart World is one such title and, while seeing what the racer has to offer, fans are already uncovering some of its secrets (thanks for the heads up, VGC).

For example, those who watched the game’s reveal trailer with an eagle eye might have seen Birdo drive into the back of a huge truck and seemingly take command of it for a section of the course, but did you know that there are other vehicles in the world where a similar process can happen? We didn’t!

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“We look forward to sharing more soon”.

Both Madden NFL and EA Sports FC have been locked in for the Switch 2, so what can sports enthusiasts expect when they kick off?

EA has recently told Eurogamer how “both experiences are being built specifically for the new handheld platform”. As for how exactly this translates in terms of feature and visual parity – while not a direct answer, EA says its general aim across platforms is to “always” deliver a consistent player experience “as much as the hardware allows”.

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“A showcase for dual-mouse mode”.

One of the many games revealed alongside the Switch 2 was Drag x Drive. As Nintendo describes it, this is the “next-generation of 3-on-3 sports” utilising the new Mouse Mode feature on the Joy-Con 2.

Multiple outlets have now had the chance to go ‘hands on’ with this upcoming release – so first up are our thoughts, including our impressions of the new control method:

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Which box art will survive?

Howdy folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!

We’re still thinking about the Switch 2 , which was the subject our big bumper BAB last weekend. We compared all of Nintendo’s first-party titles with box art for the new console, and just barely squeaking out a win with 42% of the vote was Donkey Kong Bananza! Mario Kart World was extremely close however, and at the time of writing this, is sitting at 41%. Both are excellent.

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Take a look.

In case you didn’t already know, the Nintendo Switch Online app will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June.

If you are wondering what the UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo’s official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there’ll be a huge “welcome” banner with Mario and the gang on bootup and the usual options lined up down the side.

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Yes! No! Maybe?

Last weekend, following the blowout of Switch 2 news with the Direct, we asked you which Switch 2 launch games you were wishlisting.

Looking specifically at the launch lineup and Nintendo’s first-party slate thereafter, we were interested to take the temperature not only for the big games (no surprises that there’s a lot of excitement for MK and DK!), but also the smaller titles.

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And it’s “still free” when it arrives.

During the Triple-i showcase earlier this week, developer Askiisoft reminded Katana ZERO fans about the free DLC.

In this long-awaited development update for the indie action-platformer, it was confirmed the DLC is “finally nearing completion”. Here’s a bit about it direct from the PR, and you can see it in action in the video above.

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