2K Games News Articles
Saturday13th Feb 2021
News The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Tales from the Borderlands, Secret Neighbor and SnowRunner, too
Taiwan's Digital Game Rating Committee has recently rated a total of four games for the Nintendo Switch. The first title is The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - which is part of Capcom's Ace Attorney series (you know, Phoenix Wright) and is apparently a two in one release, according to...
Wednesday3rd Feb 2021
News Swedish Company Embracer Buys Borderlands Dev Gearbox For $1.35 Billion
Embracer also owns THQ Nordic and Koch Media
Embracer is on track to becoming the Tencent of Scandinavia, having already added THQ Nordic and Koch Media to its portfolio of games studios, and now expanding even further with the acquisition of Gearbox Studios. Gearbox, the makers/publishers of Borderlands, Battleborn, Bulletstorm,
Thursday3rd Dec 2020
News Switch Version Of Borderlands 2 Patched, Fixes Reported Stability Issues
"Thank you for your patience"
At the beginning of last month, Gearbox and 2K released a new update for Borderlands 2 on Switch adding multiple new features. It also marked the release of the fifth campaign add-on - Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary - on the eShop. Not long after the update went live, players began experi
Wednesday4th Nov 2020
News The Latest Update For Borderlands 2 On Nintendo Switch Is Crashing The Game
Crashlands
Yesterday, Gearbox and 2K rolled out a new update for Borderlands 2 on the Nintendo Switch. It adds a field of view slider, makes some adjustments to fast travel, and also marks the release of the fifth campaign add-on - Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary - on the Switch eShop. Unfortunately, many players have been...
Friday11th Sep 2020
Reminder 2K's Switch Sale Ends Today, Grab Discounts On Bioshock, Borderlands And More
CIV and XCOM also included
Update (Fri 11th Sep, 2020 16:30 BST): As a quick reminder, 2K's current Switch sale ends today in the US. Those of you in Europe will be able to enjoy these discounts for another couple of days (up until the 13th), but anyone in the US will need to get a move on. If anything takes your fancy, get on it now while you...
Sunday7th Jun 2020
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Switch Version Of BioShock: The Collection
"A genuinely great package"
Last week, for the first time ever, the BioShock series made its debut on a Nintendo platform. This remastered collection for Switch includes BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. So, how does it compare to the existing versions on other platforms? Dig
Saturday30th May 2020
A temporary bug has some Switch players freaking out
As you might have heard, 2K's Borderlands series is now available for Nintendo Switch. If you've been eyeing off a digital copy of the Borderlands Legendary Collection over on the Switch eShop, then you might want to read on. Multiple Switch users have noticed the collection's eShop page doesn't...
Saturday23rd May 2020
News 2K Says It's Eager To Release More Games On The Nintendo Switch
Well, come on then
After a string of listings appeared online, 2K finally made it official in March - announcing three collections for the Nintendo Switch. These include the XCOM 2 Collection, the Borderlands Legendary Collection, and last but not least BioShock: The Collection. If you thought this was
Thursday21st May 2020
News Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
Stuck at the new frontier
The first part of the recently announced New Frontier season pass for Sid Meier's Civilization VI has gone live today, with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack adding two new civs (and leaders) as well as the new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources, and Natural Wonders. However, it seems that some players on...
News Pre-Order Borderlands Or BioShock From Nintendo UK Store To Enter An Exclusive Prize Draw
Pre-orders win prizes!
Later this month (very soon, in fact) a clutch of FPS goodness is shooting to Switch in the forms of 2K's Borderlands Legendary Collection and BioShock: The Collection. We're excited to see how these brilliant games hold up on Nintendo's console and with both games launching on 29th May, we don't have long to wait. Nintendo's...
Monday18th May 2020
News Grab NBA 2K20 On Sale For Just £2.49 On The European Switch eShop
Slam dunk
If you're a basketball fan who's been sitting on the fence (or should that be bench?) about the most recent entry in 2K's sim series, now might be the time to finally get yourself on the court. NBA 2K20 is available right now on the European eShop for a very tidy £2.49 / 2,99€ - that's a whopping 95% off the normal retail price of...
Sunday5th Apr 2020
News You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop
Or you can stick with the collections
Last week, during Nintendo's Mini Direct presentation, the publisher 2K confirmed it would be releasing the Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2: Collection and Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Switch. All of these are coming to the hybrid system on 29th May. It sounds fantastic
Saturday28th Mar 2020
News EB Canada Reminds Us To Set Aside 24 GB For The XCOM 2: Collection On Switch
Make some space
The Nintendo Direct Mini earlier this week revealed a lot of upcoming third-party titles for Switch. 2K, in particular, announced three of its major franchises were en route to the hybrid system. This had a lot of people buzzing until the huge download requirements for the physical versions were uncovered. At the time of this...
Thursday26th Mar 2020
News XCOM 2 Collection Brings Award-Winning Turn-Based Tactics To Switch This May
Along with all of the expansions
2K Games has revealed that Firaxis Games' critically-acclaimed XCOM 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on the console alongside four DLC packs – Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift – as well as the War of the Chosen expansion. You'll have the...
News All Three BioShock Games Are Coming To Switch
2K Games shows Switch some love
It has been confirmed today that BioShock: The Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Following on from rumours a while back, the announcement was made during today's surprise Nintendo Direct broadcast. The collection brings BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered and
Sunday16th Feb 2020
News Catherine: Full Body And XCOM 2 Collection Rated For The Nintendo Switch In South Korea
It looks like more third-party support is on the way
A number of third-party titles for Switch are often leaked via classification boards ahead of their official announcements, and now it looks like two more have been spotted. Following on from various listings such as Metro Redux and the Bioshock Collection, Catherine: Full Body and the XCOM 2...
Monday27th Jan 2020
News 2K Joins The Rest Of The World In Tribute To Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant
An NBA legend remembered
As people all over the world slowly comes to terms with the tragic news of basketball legend Kobe Bryant's passing yesterday, tributes are being paid across the globe to the five-time NBA champion. Both Bryant and one of his daughters, Gianna, were among the nine people who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in...
Saturday14th Dec 2019
News The Latest Patch For Civilization VI On Switch Resolves Victory Crashes
Well, kind of...
Last week, you might recall an issue affecting the Switch version of Civilization VI, which resulted in the game crashing right before a victory. The development team was quick to provide an official response, explaining how you had to "declare war" against the crash-causing civilization before the end of your turn. Thankfully, you...
Monday2nd Dec 2019
News Civilization VI's Latest Switch Update Appears To Have Broken The Game Completely
Update: Workaround involves making war, not love
Update: It seems that users who have reported the issues affecting the Switch version of Civilization VI have been getting official 2K customer service responses, one of which includes a temporary workaround. According to reddit user Throwaway489er (via Eurogamer), an official response states that...
Sunday24th Nov 2019
Random The Console War Is Over, WWE's Seth Rollins Prefers Switch To PS4 And Xbox One
"I stick where it is simple and easy on the Switch"
The Switch and professional wrestling have become somewhat intertwined of late. Nintendo's console benefitted from the promotional push of the one and only John Cena at launch, and more recently it has been used to fuel storylines. Heck,
Wednesday25th Sep 2019
News Sid Meier's Civilization VI Expansion Bundle Releases On Switch This November
Digital-only
Earlier today, Sid Meier's Civilization VI was announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It will be arriving on 22nd November and will include the "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions, along with 18 additional leaders. So, what has this got to do with Nintendo? Well, on the same date, these expansions will be made...
Thursday22nd Aug 2019
News NBA 2K20 Developer Is Dedicated To A Quality Switch Version
"I think when the demand is there... you take advantage of it"
We've discussed our disappointment with EA's approach to Switch at length before. The company's unwillingness to invest in Nintendo's hit console by giving us a FIFA in line with versions on other platforms feels counter-productive, and for every glimmer of hope we get that things migh
Friday26th Jul 2019
News Civilization VI Dev Explains Why Online Multiplayer Wasn't Included In The Switch Version
And confirms hotseat mode
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is almost the perfect portable companion on the Switch. Unfortunately, this particular version is missing one major feature: online multiplayer. The community representative from Aspyr recently explained why this particular feature was absent from the Switch release: It sounds basic, until you...
Sunday21st Jul 2019
News Sumo Digital Announces "New Projects" With Publisher 2K
"details of the projects in due course"
Sumo Digital, best known in recent times for developing Team Sonic Racing, has announced it is working on "new projects" with the global game publisher 2K. While there are no details about the games just yet or the platforms they will be released on, it has been revealed development will take place at Sumo...
News Sumo Digital Announces "New Projects" With Publisher 2K
"details of the projects in due course"
Sumo Digital, best known in recent times for developing Team Sonic Racing, has announced it is working on "new projects" with the global game publisher 2K. While there are no details about the games just yet or the platforms they will be released on, it has been revealed development will take place at Sumo...
Sunday23rd Jun 2019
News NBA 2K19 Newcomers Outraged By In-Game Video Advertisments
Disable these clips in the settings menu
Remember the unbelievable sale last week for NBA 2K19 on the North American eShop and multiple other digital platforms? The game received a limited-time 95 percent discount, taking it from the regular price of $59.99 all the way down to just $2.99. Even people who don't play sports games on a regular basis...
Wednesday12th Jun 2019
News NBA 2K19 Is On Sale For $3 On The North American Switch eShop
95 percent off the retail price can't be bad, right?
2K Games' NBA 2K19 is currently on sale on the North American eShop for just $2.99. The massive reduction – spotted by reader Nintendoforlife – means the title costs 95 percent less than its typical retail price of $59.99. Sadly, the offer doesn't extend to the European eShop, where NBA 2K19...
Saturday13th Apr 2019
Random Switch Owner Finds Half A Game Card Inside Their Copy Of Civilization VI
What the?
Well, this is incredibly odd. A Reddit user by the name of chico24 recently purchased a physical copy of Sid Meier's Civilization VI on the Switch and found half a game card inside their case. There's no information about how this loose chip got inside the case in the first place, but it's safe to say it shouldn't be in there. It's also...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
News Civilization VI Now Supports Cross-Platform Cloud Saves On Steam And Nintendo Switch
Keep playing
Sid Meier's Civilization VI has just received a minor update to make life a tad easier. The game now supports cross-platform cloud saves on Nintendo Switch and Steam. In order to access this feature, you'll need to create a 2K account (if you haven't already), and link it up with the Switch and Steam versions of the game. This...
Monday10th Sep 2018
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Is Building Its Reputation With A Physical Switch Release
Bouncing back
The original NBA Playgrounds game on the Switch eShop had a rough launch. There was no online play on release - requiring players to wait several months before they could access this mode. Eventually, they were compensated with a free game. Saber Interactive has since moved onto development of the sequel and already missed the...
