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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Will Be a Paid Tour of Your New Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a separate, paid digital game that provides a virtual exhibition of the new hardware.
- The game offers tech demos, mini-games, and other interactions to help players familiarize themselves with the new system.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop on the launch day of the Switch 2.
- While fans were intrigued by the concept, some questioned why it was a paid game and not included as a pack-in with the console.
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Nintendo Switch 2 launched: Here’s everything we learned from today’s Nintendo Direct
- The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, with pre-orders opening in the US on April 9.
- It will feature a 1080p LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and can output 4K/60fps with a new dock.
- Exclusive titles include Donkey Kong Bananza, The Duskbloods, Kirby AirRiders, and more.
- It will retail for $449.99 for the console or $499.99 for the console with the new Mario Kart World game included.
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Kotaku
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New 3D Donkey Kong Adventure Could Be Switch 2's Mario Odyssey
- Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D adventure game, is coming to Switch 2.
- The game features a varied set of worlds similar to Super Mario Odyssey.
- Donkey Kong Bananza is set to release on July 17 for $70.
- The price of Switch 2 games, including Donkey Kong Bananza, has seen a price hike.
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Engadget
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Hollow Knight: Silksong purportedly arrives this year
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is expected to be released later this year.
- The brief sizzle reel shown during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct confirmed the release.
- However, the developers, Team Cherry, have a history of delaying release dates.
- Previous speculation about a June 2023 release did not come to fruition.
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Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was packed with information on technical specs, new peripherals, and upcoming games like Elden Ring, Street Fighter 6, Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza. The release date for the hybrid console is set for June 5th.
- The direct received a mix of reactions from viewers, with some praising the announcements and others expressing disappointment over the lack of innovation and the focus on additional charges for features and enhancements.
- While some viewers rated the direct highly, praising the hardware upgrades and game announcements, others criticized it for recycled content, underwhelming surprises, and exorbitant prices for games and upgrades.
- Speculations around the Switch 2 being more of a mid-gen upgrade than a groundbreaking new console were noted, along with concerns about pricing, lack of innovation, and game library refresh.
- Notable highlights included the excitement for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, the Switch 2's new features like camera and voice chat, and the introduction of GameCube games in the lineup.
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How to Get Ghost of Tsushima in Just 31GB!
- Ghost of Tsushima is a game set in 13th-century Japan, where players control Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior fighting against the Mongol invasion.
- The game offers fluid sword combat, archery, and stealth mechanics, allowing players to engage in various playstyles.
- Ghost of Tsushima is now available for PC gamers and offers a Highly Compressed version for reduced storage requirements.
- With its stunning visuals and deep narrative, Ghost of Tsushima is considered one of the best samurai games ever created.
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Gamespot
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The Duskbloods Trailer Breakdown: All The Details In From Software's Switch 2 Exclusive
- From Software has announced a new RPG titled The Duskbloods, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The trailer reveals potential characters, weapons, mechanics, boss fights, and the game's setting and timeline.
- The hand with a symbol and a female figure reciting could depict the process of transforming humans into vampire-like creatures.
- Scenes in the game seem to be set in a UK or London-like environment based on clock towers resembling Big Ben.
- The appearance of a train station suggests a timeline more recent than the first steam railway in 1804.
- Gothic churches and architecture align with the vampiric themes portrayed in the trailer.
- Characters like a silver-haired male, a female in Japanese-style robe, and a younger white-haired figure are featured.
- Jetpacks, a boss-like orb, neck-biting as a killing method, and drawing dark energy from the sky hint at gameplay elements.
- The trailer also features a strange frog-like enemy, striking melee weapons, and reanimating corpses in the streets.
- The announcement trailer for The Duskbloods concludes with a mysterious, dark creature with golden markings.
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Tech Radar
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Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed, and yes, it will support 4K resolution - as well as a host of other upgrades over the original
- The Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been revealed
- The console will feature a 7.9-inch LCD screen, 120 FPS, and 4K HDR support while docked
- The Switch 2 will also offer 256GB of internal storage
- Nintendo will air two Treehouse presentations showcasing Switch 2 gameplay
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Polygon
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All Nintendo Switch 2 games announced so far, including exclusive games
- Nintendo Switch 2 games were revealed in the April 2 Direct, including exclusives like Mario Kart World, Drag x Drive, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
- Other exclusive titles for Switch 2 include The Duskbloods, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour showcases new hardware features and controls, acting as an introduction to the system's capabilities.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree, Zelda games, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and more optimized for Switch 2 hardware.
- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers gain access to GameCube Classics like The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
- Other confirmed Switch 2 games from third parties include Elden Ring, Hades 2, Street Fighter 6, Hogwarts Legacy, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.
- Games like Hitman: World of Assassination, Project 007, Borderlands 4, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade are also set to debut on the Switch 2.
- Additional titles announced for Switch 2 include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Witchbrook, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Fortnite, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
- Upcoming games previously confirmed for Switch 2 are Bestiario, Fur Squadron Phoenix, My Time at Evershine, Synth Beasts, and Yooka-Replaylee.
- The diverse lineup of Nintendo Switch 2 games promises a mix of exclusive, third-party, and optimized titles to cater to different gaming preferences.
- With a range of genres and experiences, the Switch 2 library aims to appeal to a wide audience of gamers looking forward to the console's release.
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Digitaltrends
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Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 gives a GameCube classic a sequel
- Nintendo announced Kirby Air Riders sequel for Switch 2.
- Kirby Air Riders, the sequel to the 2003 GameCube cult classic, will be released before the end of the year.
- The original game's director, Masahiro Sakurai, is returning for Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2.
- The game is expected to retain the simplicity and novelty of the original title's unique controls and City Trial mode.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Coming In 2025 As The Game Resurfaces For Nintendo Switch 2 Event
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch in 2025 as confirmed in Nintendo Switch 2 event.
- The game will be available on all platforms including PS5.
- Originally announced in 2019, the game experienced delays but is now progressing towards release.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is the sequel to the original game and will feature new enemies and checkpoints.
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TheSixthAxis
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Kirby Air Riders is the next game from Masahiro Sakurai, coming to Switch 2 this year
- Kirby Air Riders is the next game from Masahiro Sakurai, coming to Switch 2 this year.
- The classic GameCube game Kirby Air Ride is getting a sequel with Kirby Air Riders coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
- Details are pretty thin on the ground outside of the reveal trailer, but we see Kirby riding on his jet-powered star and joined by three other Kirbys on a variety of different craft.
- Kirby Air Riders is in development with Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai at the helm.
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Tech Radar
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We finally know about the C button on the Nintendo Switch 2 – here’s what it does
- The C button on the Nintendo Switch 2 triggers the new Game Chat mode.
- Game Chat allows users to have audio and video chats with friends via a built-in microphone in the Joy-Con.
- The chats can take place online, replicating couch-based multiplayer experiences.
- However, Game Chat will only be free for the first year and will later require payment.
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Pcgamer
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The Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls are a great gimmick but they don't excite me at all
- The Nintendo Switch 2 includes mouse controls in its Joy-Cons.
- The mouse implementation seems niche but aligns with Nintendo's unique approach to consoles.
- The hands-on experience suggests that the mouse controls may be uncomfortable and awkward.
- The functionality of mouse controls is limited, requiring game compatibility and a dedicated setup.
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Kotaku
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Mario Kart World On Switch 2 Will Cost $80
- During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo announced Mario Kart World, a new open-world racing exclusive for the Switch 2, priced at $80.
- The $80 price for Mario Kart World is higher than the $70 price barrier established for games in this console generation.
- Another game announced, Donkey Kong Bananza, will cost only $70, indicating not all Switch 2 games will be priced at $80.
- There is evidence that physical versions of these games may cost even more, suggesting $80 might not be the ceiling for game prices on the Switch 2.
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