Review Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2 - A Small, Yet Refined Saturn Tribute
Sega would be proud
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Mini Review WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2 - A Classic Design Lives On
Slick as ever
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News Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Believes The Remakes "Botched" The Jump Mechanics
Only the most important feature, no big deal
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Random Shigeru Miyamoto Did Exactly What We Did When Playtesting Donkey Kong Bananza
Makes a change from climbing up and down trees
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PSA Struggling With The Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo? Here's How To Use It
Have a little patience
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News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Update Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Moulding behaviour
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TodayFri, 18th Jul 2025
Review Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2 - A Small, Yet Refined Saturn Tribute
Sega would be proud
My first impression of the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro wasn’t particularly positive. Now, when I say ‘first impression’, I’m talking about the moment I laid eyes on the thing in a few press shots online. I suspect that some of you checking out the photos in this review might be thinking the same thing. Yes, the obvious throwback...
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News Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Believes The Remakes "Botched" The Jump Mechanics
Only the most important feature, no big deal
Andrew Gavin, co-creator of developer Naughty Dog alongside Jason Rubin, was fundamental in the development of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, acting as producer, leader programmer, and designer. So he knows his stuff, then. So when the subject of the remake trilogy cropped up in a post on LinkedIn...
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- Crash Bandicoot
- PS1
Random Shigeru Miyamoto Did Exactly What We Did When Playtesting Donkey Kong Bananza
Makes a change from climbing up and down trees
Cast your minds back to the year of our lord 2017, and you may remember we reported on how a certain Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto liked to play a pre-release version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by climbing up and down trees repeatedly for treats that the devs would leave for him. No, this isn't a...
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Mini Review WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2 - A Classic Design Lives On
Slick as ever
The WaterField Designs CitySlicker is a design that has been around for at least 10 years, and it has barely aged a day. From its full-grain leather front flap to its pleasingly voluminous rear mesh pouch, it’s a case that oozes quality and style, which is just as well given the $129 price tag. Yeah, this is not a cheap case, we...
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PSA Struggling With The Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo? Here's How To Use It
Have a little patience
If you've gotten your hands on the new Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo to go alongside the new Switch 2 release, then you might be wondering how to actually unlock the Diva Dress for Pauline. A quick glance on Reddit will reveal that many are struggling to nab the dress, with some even going so far as to say that their amiibo...
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News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Update Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Moulding behaviour
Marvelous has recently released a new update for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on both the Switch and Switch 2, bringing the game up to version 1.0.5. It's not a massive one, but there are definitely a few tweaks here that should improve your experience with the game considerably. Heck, we love Woolby, but reducing how often...
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News Nintendo Still Doesn't Want You To Talk About The Switch Online Playtest Program
Good luck with that
Nintendo has announced it will be running another Switch Online Playtest Program later this month, and in the fine print of the application guidelines and "how to apply" section, it once again asks participants to "not discuss or disclose content" about this test. This request from Nintendo to not share content also extends to...
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Credits Confirm The Voice Actors Behind DK And Pauline
Peeling back the layers
Donkey Kong Bananza is now officially out in the wild, and it seems the voices for DK and young Pauline in the new game have been confirmed. According to the credits (via IGN), Kouji Takeda is Donkey Kong, and Pauline is voiced by Jenny Kidd. Takeda is the voice of DK in the Japanese dub of the Super Mario Bros. Movie and...
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ICYMI Here's A Look Inside Donkey Kong Bananza's Switch 2 Game Case
In case you missed it...
Donkey Kong Bananza is now officially available for the Switch 2, and while there's not often much to look at when it comes to game cases nowadays, some titles do include some extra artwork. We saw it with the Mario Kart World physical release, and DK's new release also has artwork on this side of the case. It's an image of...
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Video Mortal Kombat II Official Trailer Released, In Cinemas This October
Johnny Cage joins the fight
[Thu 17th Jul, 2025 05:05 BST]: The Mortal Kombat II movie hype train is about to leave the station, with Warner Bros. today releasing a teaser tied to the upcoming action film, which is arriving in cinemas on 24th October 2025. It's actually an "in-universe film trailer" for 'Uncaged Fury' starring Johnny Cage, who...
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News Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Program Returning, Includes Switch 2 Support
The fun begins later this month
Nintendo has announced it will be performing another Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program starting later this month. To apply and participate, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account and an "active" Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. This is a test of the "same service" Nintendo performed a test...
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It's a date
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is the newest entry in Spike Chunsoft's AI: Somnium Files series and is actually a spin-off of the first two games. As a 'mid-quel' between both stories, No Sleep for Kaname Date is a good companion piece for fans of the series but not so much for those unfamiliar. Its visual novel...
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YesterdayThu, 17th Jul 2025
Review Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
For Puck's sake
Pac-Man, as iconic as he is, has felt like he’s been in a bit of a rut in recent years. The rather delightful PAC-MAN 99 aside, there’s an undeniable sense that the series has simply been unable to break away from its core concepts. So, regardless of what gimmicks are chucked in to justify a new entry — Battle Royale in Chomp...
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.1.0)
Here's what's included
Donkey Kong Bananza might be all the focus this week, but next week sees the arrival of the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree. With this in mind, Nintendo has today rolled out a sizable update, bumping the title up to Version 2.1.0. Not only does it add support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game, but...
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Guide Where To Buy Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2 + DK & Pauline amiibo
Best deals and cheapest prices
After decades of waiting, Nintendo finally unveiled a new 3D adventure for its prized primate: Donkey Kong Bananza. This Switch 2-exclusive action platformer is out now - and it's excellent! Check out our review for the full rundown. Below, we'll be keeping track of all the different storefronts you can order the...
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News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Donkey Kong Bananza Reward (North America)
"Available while supplies last"
This week marks the return of DK in a brand new 3D outing, and as part of the celebrations, the My Nintendo Store in North America is now offering a new themed reward. It's a Donkey Kong Bananza Rally Towel and it's available exclusively from this store for 650 Platinum Points. Here's the official description, along...
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News Dbrand Reveals 'Joy-Lock' System To Deal With Killswitch Joy-Con "Controversy"
"An all-new design that eliminates the risk of detachment entirely"
A short time ago, Dbrand came under fire for design issues with its Killswitch Case for Switch 2 – in short, some users were finding that, with the case attached, the magnetic connection between the console and its Joy-Con 2 controllers was weakened, leading to them disengaging...
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Random We're Big Fans Of This Switch 2 Summer Gaming Solution
USB-C what we did there?
Summer! It's hot. It's 'close', as they say round here. And when you're already hot and bothered, sometimes turning on your Switch 2 console in portable mode for a quick session, well, it's not gonna make you any cooler, let's put it like that. And so, we've been delighted to see one gamer over on Reddit coming up with a...
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Random Pikachu Statue Saved From The Trash Was From 'The First Movie' Premiere
What a find!
It's amazing what you can find in the bottom of a bin sometimes, right? Not that we frequently go scurrying around in trash, you understand... But y'know, there are definitely occasions when something rare and potentially very valuable has been unknowingly thrown away. Case in point, Redditor ElbowDeepInElmo (lovely...) has posted...
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Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Walkthrough
Your ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza resource
DK is back in action! Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza has rolled onto Switch 2, and it is absolutely packed with things to do and see. Fortunately, we here are Nintendo Life are on hand to help with our ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza Guide. In this guide, we'll be running through everything you need to know about...
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"This ain't no f@#%ing kid's game"
Woah, woah, woah! Steady on, chaps. It seems as though The Edge of Allegoria, a turn-based RPG that harkens back to the graphical style and gameplay of Game Boy gems of yore, might not be the kid-friendly Pokémon tribute it seems at first glance. Arriving on 11th September on Switch 1, Button Factory Games' ode...
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Mini Review tomtoc FancyCase-G05 For Switch 2 - A Slim Case That Nails The Fundamentals
Set autocorrect to 'tomato'
Sometimes simplicity is key, and when such simplicity is available for a decent price ($36.99 on Amazon at the moment), that’s an even sweeter peach to sink your teeth into. Don’t bite the tomtoc FancyCase G05, mind you, although in all likelihood you wouldn’t do any damage to the console inside. Yes, it might look...
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Video Check Out 17 Minutes Of Gameplay From Donkey Kong Bananza
Spoiler free, of course
Happy Donkey Kong Bananza day, folks! Yes, Nintendo's first must-buy single-player experience for the Switch 2 is here, and chances are you're already smashing boulders and tearing bits of rock up from the ground. If, however, you're still waiting for the post to arrive, or you're still on the fence about the whole thing,...
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News Switch 2 In-Store Restocks Arrive Alongside Donkey Kong Bananza (US)
Don't miss out on DK's new "groundbreaking adventure"
If you're still on the hunt for a Switch 2 and happen to have a Best Buy nearby, you might have another chance to get your hands on Nintendo's new hybrid system this week. Best Buy has announced it's restocking Switch 2 units "in-store only" on July 17, alongside the release of Donkey Kong...
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News EA Sports FC 26 Brings A New Season To Switch 2 This September
Switch version also announced
EA has today officially confirmed it is bringing EA SPORTS FC 26 to the Nintendo Switch 2 on 26th September 2025. The game will also be released on the same date for the original Switch. This new entry will offer an overhauled gameplay experience "powered by community feedback", along with Manager Live Challenges –...
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News Danger Mouse Is Back With A New Game Tie-In For The Switch
"Plenty of toilet humour"
Art of Play, Boat Rocker Media, and the BBC have announced a new Danger Mouse game based on the hit cartoon series from the '80s. Scheduled for launch in 2026, Danger Mouse will be a side-scrolling affair with 15 levels to work through. Co-op play will be available to include Penfold as a playable character, and the title...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Mario Kart World Devs Perfected Its Controls By Skating And Riding During Their Lunch Breaks
Smooth operators
One aspect of Mario Kart World which feels really accomplished is its controls, and in a new interview with Famitsu (thanks, Automaton Media), producer Kosuke Yabuki has shed some more light on why that's the case. Backing up a previous comment by designer
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Nintendo Download 17th July (North America)
Misc! The Wandering Village! Pac-Man! And some ape game?
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch (2) eShop - Highlights: Donkey Kong...
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News 'Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact' Brings 3v3 Anime Fighting To Switch Today
We are no different from the ants, no we are far worse!
Arc System Works Europe has just announced that the ever-so-slightly-delayed 2D fighter, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, releases today on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Bushiroad Games and Ei
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Wednesday16th Jul 2025
Review Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
Big DK energy
Even though it confirmed my suspicions, the reveal that Donkey Kong Bananza was coming to us from the team behind Super Mario Odyssey couldn't help but strike a little bit of fear into my heart. We know that the group within Nintendo EPD is a talented bunch, but how was I ever going to be able to fully throw myself into another 3D...
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News The First Review For Donkey Kong Bananza Is In
Donkey Kong is here!
We're in the second month of the Switch 2's life, and this week marks the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. After hearing so much about this new DK game in the lead up to the big release, it's finally launching on 17th July 2025. As part of this, the first review has now been released by the famous Japanese publication Famitsu,...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
A smash hit?
Well folks, the reviews are now in for Donkey Kong Bananza; Nintendo's first proper 3D platformer for the Switch 2. So, what's the verdict? At the time of writing, the game is sitting at 90 on Metacritic, though it's worth considering that new reviews will likely make themselves known in the coming days, so this might change in either...
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News Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
Say hello to Link and Zelda
NIntendo has announced its first casting choices for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. As revealed via the Nintendo Today! app and on social media, the role of Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason, while Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. The movie itself is scheduled to release on 7th May 2027. In the...
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News The FPGA N64 Analogue 3D Has Been Delayed (Again)
Time Extension The console was supposed to launch this month, but has been pushed back yet again
Analogue has just announced on social media that shipping for its FPGA-based N64 clone, the Analogue 3D, has been delayed to July 2025. The Analogue console became available for pre-order in October of last year and was originally supposed to ship sometime in Q1 2025,...
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News This New Switch 2 'Dock' Could Be Perfect For GameCube Enthusiasts
Update: Kickstarter goal comfortably smashed
A new Switch 2 dock accessory may soon become a reality if the upcoming Kickstarter campaign proves to be a success. From Retro Fighters, the BattleDock essentially turns your Switch 2 into a functional GameCube (well, sort of) with the inclusion of four ports for wired GameCube controllers. To be clear,...
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News "Somewhat Mixed" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Technical Analysis Of Donkey Kong Bananza
Tech specs wreck'd
For those interested in how Donkey Kong Bananza holds up on the Switch 2 in terms of its technical presentation, the chaps over at Digital Foundry have presented their latest analysis for your persual. It's mostly positive stuff, with John Linneman praising the destructive nature of the environment, noting how it can grant access...
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News Street Fighter 6's First Season 3 Character Arrives This August, Here's A Look
Update: Sagat gameplay trailer released
[Fri 27th Jun, 2025 00:45 BST]: Capcom recently revealed the Season 3 DLC roster for Street Fighter 6, confirming Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid would be joining the battle. Now, in an update during its Spotlight broadcast today, the company has locked in a date for the first fighter. Along with a brief...
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Version 1.1.0 Update Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Ready for day one
Nintendo has released a day one update for Donkey Kong Bananza, bringing the game to Version 1.1.0 and introducing some predictable, but welcome additions and improvements (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The update should automatically download when you receive your game then, but if in doubt, you can always manually check for any...
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News Cyberpunk 2077 Update Announced For Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes four new cars
Cd Projekt Red has announced a new update for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2, adding in four new cars and a boatload of improvements. There's no release date for the update at the time of writing, but we'd wager it probably won't be too far off. It's hitting the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC tomorrow (that's 17th...
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News Pokémon Is Teasing Something Ahead Of Next Week's Showcase
What's Pikachu up to?
The second Pokémon Presents showcase of 2025 will be taking place next week, and ahead of this broadcast, The Pokémon Company has issued a reminder on its social channels. As part of this, the official Pokémon social channels in Japan have also shared a new image (above). It shows Pikachu, who is apparently preparing...
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News Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
That's right, no Game-Key Card!
Sega has just earned itself a big win by confirming that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on the Switch 2 will not be a Game-Key Card when it launches physically in early 2026. In a press release, the company confirmed that Crossworlds will launch digitally on Switch 2 in Holiday 2025 and physically in Early 2026, with two...
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News Nintendo Announces 'Global Jam' Demo Event For Switch 2 Online Members
Try out Drag x Drive before its release
As we get closer to August, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special Drag x Drive 'Global Jam' demo event. This demo, which will give players a "sneak peek" at this new title, will be taking place between 9th August - 10th August across multiple sessions. It will be available "exclusively" to...
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Rumour Guilty Gear's New Game Has Been Cancelled, It's Claimed
It's supposedly "back to the drawing board"
The future of Arc System Works' fighting game series Guilty Gear has apparently been setback, with a recent report claiming a new entry (that was "yet to be officially announced") has been cancelled. According to Insider Gaming, anonymous sources say the title was cancelled within the "last couple of...
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Tuesday15th Jul 2025
Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
Switch 2 has a lot more internal storage than its predecessor, boasting 256GB compared to the meagre 32GB seen in Switch 1 (or 64GB if you have an OLED Model). Still, more storage is always better, and with Switch 2 you'll need to opt for a microSD Express card, not a standard microSD card...
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News Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
Update: Story details reportedly begin to leak
[Sun 13th Jul, 2025 19:00 BST]: Donkey Kong Bananza isn't officially available for Switch 2 until next week, but it seems copies may already be out in the wild. As highlighted by GoNintendo, a user on the Nintendo Switch subreddit known as 'Mark7z' has supposedly acquired a copy of DK's anticipated...
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News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Stability is back, baby
Nintendo has rolled out another firmware update for the Switch 2 and it also happens to be the first one for the month of July. According to the official patch notes on the customer support page, it resolves some fixes tied to the Parental Controls and also includes general system stability improvements, which are sure to...
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News Here's What Donkey Kong Bananza Looked Like On Switch 1
Devs started thinking about moving to Switch 2 in 2021
In a recent interview, developers Kenta Motokura and director Kazuya Takahashi from Nintendo confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza was originally intended for the Switch 1. In a new
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News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.3, "Improves Gameplay" On Switch 2
Wahoo!
Since the arrival of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been busy updating many of its first-party Switch titles. This even includes an update for its "limited-time" release Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and following an update for the Switch 2 today, another patch is now available. Much like the Version 1.1.2 update, Version 1.1.3 also...
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News Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
The Switch version "cannot be upgraded"
Square Enix's Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out on the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and ahead of release, an official FAQ has shared an important detail. It's been confirmed there's no upgrade path currently available or planned, so if you want to play it on a particular platform, you'll...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Rumour Major Third-Party Devs Reportedly Sitting On Multiple Switch 2 Announcements
"Announcements are coming"
As you've likely seen by now, there's a new rumour from the latest Nate the Hate podcast about a Nintendo Direct potentially taking place some time after the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza. In the same episode, the YouTuber and podcaster has touched on the subject of future third-party support for the Switch 2, and how...
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