Now, it’s difficult to pack the power of a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox X|S in a handheld device, but the new Switch should be much more powerful than its predecessor. Initial reactions to the console preview were mostly favorable, though news about potential game compatibility limitations with the Switch 2 has sparked disappointment among players.
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Nintendo's announcement for the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been seemingly confirmed by Walmart.
After shutting down several popular emulators over the years, Nintendo's top IP lawyer just admitted that emulators are legal.
The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025. In a new promotional video, Nintendo showed off a larger version of the Switch that looks similar to its predecessor.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the just-launched port of the 2010 Wii game, doesn’t include individual members of the original Retro Studios development team in the credits, as reported by GameSpot.
Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya has 'cursed' leakers who revealed Nintendo Switch 2 information before its announcement.
The announcement doesn’t come as a surprise—especially in the wake of CES 2025, where several peripheral makers were bold enough to display replicas of the unrevealed hardware to showcase their Switch 2 accessories—but you might be shocked at just how closely the upcoming Switch 2 sticks to the form and function of its predecessor.
Nintendo has responded to backlash after gamers noticed no employees from Retro Studios mentioned in the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD credits. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a remaster of the 2010 title that was released for the Wii.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's perceived snub of the development team at Retro Studios is addressed in a statement by Nintendo.
Country Returns breathed life back into the franchise and was considered the spiritual successor of the original Donkey Kong: Country trilogy from the Super Nintendo era. From the 2D platforming to its cartoon style, Retro Studios stayed true to the essence of the classic games while introducing new elements.