Nintendo is set to release a new version of the Switch with a better battery. Aside from the longer battery life, the model is expected to deliver the same performance and cost the same as the older one.
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Square Enix put on a big show at E3 2019. It revealed a ton of new games and the like, notably 'Final Fantasy VII Remake,' 'Marvel's Avengers: A-Day,' and 'Final Fantasy VIII Remastered.'
Video Games June 11, 2019
Nintendo has added a VR mode to 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' for Labo VR owners. The new patch also adds a number of new extras.
Video Games May 31, 2019
Nintendo has announced two new discount bundles. One will let you buy two games for just $100, and the other will grant you a copy of 'Super Mario Maker 2' plus a year’s worth of Switch Online access for $70.
Video Games May 16, 2019
Nintendo Switch’s new Boost Mode speeds up loading times on some games. Emphasis on 'some games' because developers must first update their software to support the new overclocking feature.
Video Games April 29, 2019
The 'Persona' franchise has grown by yet another title with 'Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers,' a new action RPG that's inspired by 'Dynasty Warriors.' It's expected to come out for both the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch.
Video Games April 26, 2019
It looks like Nintendo’s E3 will be about games entirely. Nintendo’s president has confirmed that there’ll be no announcements whatsoever of a new Switch model at the presentation.
Video Games April 26, 2019
Nintendo will release 'Super Mario Maker 2' for the Switch on June 28. Other things, such as whether it’ll get a co-op mode, remain unclear at this point.
Video Games April 25, 2019
Nintendo might surprise-reveal a Nintendo Switch Mini at its E3 presentation this June. There’s a modest upgrade apparently in the works, too, but no Pro model, says Bloomberg.
Video Games April 25, 2019
Chinese authorities in the province of Guangdong authorized Tencent Holdings to distribute the Nintendo Switch console. The popular hybrid gaming console comes preinstalled with a test version of the 'New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.'
Video Games April 21, 2019
Nikkei reports that a next-generation Nintendo Switch model is further off than initially rumored. A smaller version that’s cheaper than the current console will reportedly arrive this fall, though.
Video Games April 18, 2019
Version 3.0 of ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ adds a new Stage Builder and video editor. If you can afford the optional DLC, you also get Joker from 'Persona 5.'
Video Games April 17, 2019
Firmware version 8.0.0 is now out for all Nintendo Switch owners, adding a way to transfer save data, new profile icons, and more. Read the full patch notes here.
Video Games April 16, 2019
'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Super Mario Odyssey' are going to be playable in virtual reality. Nintendo is set to launch free VR updates that make the Switch games compatible with its Labo VR kit.
Video Games April 5, 2019
Heads up, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: three NES titles are coming your way. All subscribers will be able to download the games beginning April 10.
Video Games April 3, 2019
Nintendo launched a new website in preparation for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo. The website was put up specifically to communicate Nintendo's plans, new game announcements, and tournament news related to E3 2019 in June.
Video Games April 1, 2019
Here’s a perfect deal for those already paying for Twitch Prime. Twitch is giving a full year of Nintendo Switch Online at no extra cost.
Video Games March 29, 2019
Sources revealed that Nintendo is working on two switch variants: a higher-end model and a budget one. The upcoming Switch variants are reportedly slated for official unveiling at E3 2019 in Los Angeles in June.
Video Games March 27, 2019
Yup, 'Cuphead' is coming to Nintendo Switch, which means it won’t be a Microsoft exclusive anymore. Enjoy the critically acclaimed hand-drawn title on April 18.
Video Games March 21, 2019
Prepare to see Xbox Live arrive on more platforms. Microsoft just announced a new SDK for iOS and Android developers, and soon the Nintendo Switch could be included, as well.
Video Games March 15, 2019
Square Enix announced a new 'Octopath Traveler' game for Android and iOS devices. 'Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent' will serve as a prequel to the original Nintendo Switch.
Video Games March 11, 2019
It's March 10, and in Nintendo's parlance, it's MAR10 Day or Mario Day. This time around, the company is celebrating the event with deals on Mario games and a Switch bundle.
Video Games March 10, 2019
The Nintendo Labo VR Kit launches this April for $80. The main full kit will include VR goggles and all peripherals, but Nintendo will also release a starter kit for those who just want to try it out.
Video Games March 7, 2019
The two new mainline Pokémon games 'Pokémon Sword' and 'Pokémon Shield' are finally here. While there's no release date yet, they're already up for preorder across major retailers.
Video Games March 1, 2019
'Pokémon Sword' and 'Pokémon Shield,' out later this year, are the first mainline 'Pokémon' entries for the Nintendo Switch. The games will take place in a new region called Galar, and features three new starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble.
Video Games February 28, 2019
The Nintendo Switch could soon be used as an Android tablet. That's thanks to one developer who's trying to run the operating system on the hybrid console.
Gadgets February 22, 2019
If Emily Rogers is correct, Nintendo is releasing 'Metroid Prime Trilogy' for the Switch this year. Plus 11 other games, one of which is apparently a secret project by Retro Studios.
Video Games February 11, 2019
Sony PlayStation 4 ruled the sales last year. However, Nintendo's sales performance with the Switch is extremely impressive for a console that is just less than 2 years old in the market.
Video Games February 6, 2019
Microsoft is scheduled to hold a session at the upcoming Game Developers Conference, during which it plans to unveil a new SDK. Speculation says that this means cross-platform support is coming to Xbox Live.
Video Games February 4, 2019
The numbers are in, and the rankings are out. Notably, 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' is among the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch games, despite launching just a few weeks ago in December.
Video Games February 3, 2019
According to a new report, Nintendo is going to release a new Switch model that's smaller and focused on portability. It's expected to be more affordable too, but it's going to lose some features to keep the price down.
Video Games January 31, 2019
Ubisoft hasn’t said anything about a Nintendo Switch port of 'Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation Collection.' However, a couple of leaks suggest they’re coming to the hybrid console.
Video Games January 29, 2019
'Metroid Prime 4' isn’t progressing as smoothly as fans hoped. Retro Studios is now in charge of the title, with development essentially starting from scratch.
Video Games January 26, 2019
Chucklefish confirmed that 'Wargroove' will be finally launched on Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and Xbox One on Feb. 1 for a price of $19.99. The release date announcement came with an impressive anime-style cinematic trailer.
Video Games January 24, 2019
NPD’s latest report is in. The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of 2018 in the United States, and ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ was among the best selling-games of the year.
Video Games January 23, 2019
Sony has finally laxed this time around: PlayStation 4 joins the cross-play party on 'Rocket League.' Also, party matches are coming sometime in 2019 as part of the game’s first update for the year.
Video Games January 15, 2019
Nintendo Switch Online could be getting SNES games in the foreseeable future. That's according to a dataminer who found code strings that refer to at least 22 SNES titles.
Video Games January 13, 2019
Nintendo has announced the release dates of 'Yoshi's Crafted World' and 'Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn' for the Switch and 3DS. The new games are coming this March.
Video Games January 8, 2019
The Humble Bundle Store is now selling Nintendo Switch and 3DS games. Titles such as 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' are up for grabs.
Video Games January 8, 2019
Nintendo could move away from developing standalone home consoles in the future, according to its new president. It also plans to make more smartphone games.
Video Games January 7, 2019
The Nintendo Switch will see a revamped model that can only support handheld mode, according to an analyst. Another analyst says there’ll be a Pro version of the console as well.
Video Games January 3, 2019
The Nintendo Switch saw a 115 percent increase in Sales during this year's Black Friday weekend. That's mostly because of the new video games that came out for the hybrid console this 2018.
Video Games December 26, 2018
Nintendo Switch sold more than 8.7 million units in the United States in its first 21 months, making it the fastest-selling console in this generation. It outran Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.
Gadgets December 18, 2018
The Guinness World Record made up a category to honor Charles Martinet as he marks the 100th time he voiced Nintendo's popular video game character, Mario. Indeed, it is a remarkable milestone in his 25-year career as a voice actor.
Video Games December 17, 2018
InkyPen will finally launch on Nintendo Switch on Dec. 17 wherein subscribers can access thousands of comics for a fee much like Netflix. The Norway-based company said it was eyeing to expansion in other platforms.
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