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Nintendo Switch 2 Has 6 Big Games Releasing in September 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 owners wondering what's next for the system will want to mark their calendars for the six big games releasing in September 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2 got off to a hot start thanks to Mario Kart World,
I play a ton of Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s how it beats the Nintendo Switch 1
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an excellent successor to the original Nintendo Switch 1, delivering significant upgrades that include 4K gaming, a bigger and better design, and a solid selection of exclusive games that should only get better over time.
I'm A Lifelong Gamer And I Can't Stop Playing Nintendo's Switch 2
Don't be fooled by the name – the new console offers a wealth of features that makes it a significant upgrade from its predecessor.
Konami Game Leaked for Nintendo Switch 2
One of Konami's biggest franchises is reportedly finally making the jump to Nintendo home consoles, according to a new Switch 2 game leak.
Why a Zelda Strategy Game on Switch 2 is Unlikely, Despite Potential
The Switch 2’s surprisingly good mouse controls have me wishing for a Zelda spin-off game that I don’t think Nintendo would ever develop.
Switch 2: Will Nintendo’s Next Console Become a Classic?
This Gadget Show Podcast clip examines the anticipation surrounding the rumoured Nintendo Switch 2, exploring whether it can live up to — or surpass — the legacy of its predecessor. The discussion covers potential hardware upgrades,
Games Inbox: Has Nintendo lost its touch with Switch 2
The Friday letters page asks what happens to Microsoft and Activision if Call Of Duty fails, as one reader looks forward to Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Has a Glaring Issue Players Shouldn't Overlook
The Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a great start, but if it is to experience longevity, it has to address its lack of new titles.

Review: ‘Madden NFL 26’ makes solid return on Nintendo Switch 2

That changes with “Madden NFL 26” making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. With more powerful hardware, the console can run ...

The Switch 2’s power and popularity are a double-edged sword for the industry

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but that will have positive and negative repercussions on the industry.

This Modular Switch 2 Case Will Help Your Battery Last Longer Than a Few Measly Hours

Even if you’ve been enjoying your Nintendo Switch 2, you can’t play it for that long without being near its dock or a charger ...
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Romancing SaGa 2 on Switch 2 is an upgrade worthy of an epic

My personal game of the year last year was SaGa Emerald Beyond. A close runner-up, if I didn’t usually try not to double ...

‘Pokémon’ Goes Real-Time: ‘Legends Z-A’ Majorly Upgrades ‘Arceus’ Combat, Mega Evolutions and Graphics on the Switch 2

“Pokémon” has officially gone next-gen: “Legends: Z-A,” the sequel to 2022’s successful open-world spinoff “Pokémon Legends: ...

We Should Reject the Switch 2’s Bogus Game-Key Cards or This Will Be the End of Physical Games

Nintendo's semi-physical games for its new handheld set a dangerous precedent for ownership and software preservation.

The Steam Deck OLED Has One Huge Feature That The Nintendo Switch 2 Never Will

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be selling like gangbusters, but the Steam Deck OLED has one huge feature that puts it head and ...

Video: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Full Gameplay Demo

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are taking place this weekend in Anaheim, California and there's an exclusive Pokémon ...

There’s one important thing the PS5 and Switch 2 classic catalogs can’t replicate about my old games

The Switch 2 and PS5 offer a convenient way to access classic games, but there's one thing they can't emulate.

EA FC 26 Switch 2 edition won't run at same frame rate as other versions

While the game will have feature parity across versions, the Switch 2 version's frame rate appears to be less than that of ...