Sandfall Interactive has revealed several new details on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including its graphical modes on consoles. PS5 and Xbox Series X players can look forward to Performance and Quality modes, which improve the frame rate and resolution.Unfortunately, it didnt detail their exact frame rates and resolutions. The Xbox Series S wasnt mentioned, which could indicate only one mode. On the bright side, the role-playing game is PS5 Pro Enhanced with enhanced performance promised.On PC, Sandfall confirmed various options and presets from Low to Epic. Again, further details are required, but it seems possible to tone down the excessive motion blur. Check out the PC requirements here.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on April 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, having recently gone gold. Set in a Belle Epoque France-inspired world, it focuses on the trials of an expedition setting out to defeat the Paintress before she can wipe out humanity. Retailing for $50, the role-playing game promises over 30 hours of main story content and roughly the same amount of side content.

The Nintendo Switch 2s new Joy-Con controllers will bring several new features, from mouse functionality and a new C button with new social features, and more. Interestingly enough, however, the Switch 1s Joy-Con controllers arent going to be incompatible with the upcoming next-gen console either.On the official Switch 2 website, Nintendo has confirmed that players will be able to play Switch 2 titles with Switch 1 Joy-Con controllers, though you obviously wont be able to use the aforementioned Switch 2-exclusive features. That also means games that are playable only with Switch 2-exclusive features likeDrag x Drive,which is built around mouse functionality will be playable only with the Joy-Con 2 controllers.Some other Switch 2 features will also be unusable with Switch 1 controllers. Nintendo explains, You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch controllers such as Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.On controllers without a C Button, you can start GameChat by selecting the option from the HOME Menu.The Nintendo Switch 2 releases with Mario Kart Worldas a launch title on June 5. It will be priced at $449.99.

South of Midnight is an interesting case study, because of how very much it seems like a game of two halves. On one hand, it boasts a distinct and incredibly well-realized setting, a gorgeous and memorable aesthetic, and strong storytelling chops that help bring its unique world and premise to life. On the gameplay front, meanwhile, Compulsion Games latest delivers a fairly standard action-adventure experience, one that weaves in a number of familiar elements and puts them together in what is a solid, if somewhat expected gameplay experience. The end result, then, is a game that manages to stand out with unique ideas while also delivering a no-frills, straightforward, lean and mean gameplay experience that anyone with a fondness for the Xbox 360 era of linear action-adventure titles will find very familiar.You play as Hazel, a young woman living with her mother in the American Deep South town of Prospero, which finds itself caught in the middle of a raging hurricane. Disaster strikes early on in the game, and Hazel soon awakens to a mysterious magic known as Weaving, which she must put to use as she embarks on a quest to rescue and reunite with her mother, and heal the decaying land around her with her newfound powers. South of Midnightmakes a strong impression with its setting and storytelling right off the bat, and there continue to lie some of its biggest strengths well past those early moments."South of Midnightmakes a strong impression with its setting and storytelling right off the bat, and there continue to lie some of its biggest strengths well past those early moments."Most impressive is the incredibly distinctive identity it carves out for itself. Blending its contemporary Deep South setting with local folklore and mythology, it crafts a gothic modern-day fairytale that instantly sets itself apart from anything else out there. From the gorgeous and highly detailed environments that you find yourself on throughout the course of Hazels journey to the wonderfully eccentric and quirky cast of characters, each of whom shines thanks to sharply written dialogue and excellent acting performances; from the monsters that you cross paths with to the storybook framing device the game adopts-South of Midnightkeeps finding ways to highlight its key strengths, and more often than not, does so in a way that feels very different from most other story-driven action adventure games.Games inspired by the Deep South that highlight its folklore, culture, and everything about it this constantly and proudly are few and far in between, which meansSouth of Midnightmanages to stand out from the crowd in this department. It does still have some flaws of note- Hazel, for instance, clearly got the Im an action-adventure protagonist who has to comment on everything in sight memo. Shes talking to herselfconstantlyand refuses to shut up, which means she got on my nerves more than a few times, even though she is otherwise a fun and charming protagonist. Even so, with its many notable storytelling strengths, it more than makes up for its few writing-related flaws.Another area whereSouth of Midnightinstantly catches the eye is with its visuals. It uses a highly stylized art style that fits perfectly with its modern fairytale framework and folklore-infused setting, and combines it with a stop-motion animation style that helps it stand out even more. Whether youre moving through its stunningly crafted environments or watching its lovingly directed cutscenes, South of Midnightis wonderful to witness, both in motion and otherwise. Its stop-motion animation style might prove distracting to some in gameplay personally, I didnt mind it once Id gotten used to it but the gamedoesgive you the option to turn that effect off outside of cutscenes."South of Midnightuses a highly stylized art style that fits perfectly with its modern fairytale framework and folklore-infused setting, and combines it with a stop-motion animation style that helps it stand out even more."Where it shows ambition and unbridled creativity in the narrative and visual departments, on the gameplay front, South of Midnightis happy to chart a well-trodden path. Close your eyes and picture a linear, third-person action-adventure game with a mix of melee and magical combat, some light exploration and progression mechanics, and a focus on nimble and parkour-based traversal, and you probably already have a pretty good idea of what youre signing up for.South of Midnightdoesnt reinvent the wheel, but ends up being anywhere between serviceable and forgettable to legitimately fun and solid in most areas of note.When the game starts out, the gameplay feels maybe a little bittoosimplistic and straightforward, but over the course of its opening a couple of hours, it briskly introduces one simple gameplay mechanic on top of another that are all fairly simplistic tropes by themselves, but are used in combination pretty effectively. Light and heavy attacks in combat, dodges rolls and perfect dodges, telekinetic abilities that let you push and pull enemies and things in the environment- mechanics like these (and others) are the kind that you have seen in a multitude of games in the past, but though South of Midnightdoesnt use them in any way that feels too different or extraordinary, it doesget the basics right.What that means is that gameplay, though its never breathtaking by any means, can often be more engaging than you might expect if all you had played of the game was its first hour or so. Levels are pretty condensed and the environments you find yourself in are never too sprawling, butSouth of Midnightslight exploration elements remain fairly compelling throughout. Progression is pretty standard and, if Im being blunt, unimaginative, but it does just enough to make you care at least a little bit about the next upgrade youll unlock, if not the one after that."More than a few times in recent years, weve collectively lamented the death of the so-called AA action-adventure game, so to see one as distinct asSouth of Midnightis heartening."Combat can be surprisingly fun when youre taking on multiple enemies of different types at once, weaving together different abilities while dishing out your own attacks. Particularly enjoyable is the traversal. Once again, it brings together familiar elements like ledge climbing, wall running, and what have you, and that moveset remains largely fun to use across the games runtime. Both combat and traversal can sometimes feel a bit rough around the edges at times due to the occasional instance of clunky movement, unresponsive inputs, or iffy hit detection, but by and large, South of Midnightis a fun and well-functioning gameplay experience.In the gameplay department, what stands out most aboutSouth of Midnightis how much it feels like a throwback game, specifically where its design style and sensibilities are concerned. More than a few times in recent years, weve collectively lamented the death of the so-called AA action-adventure game, so to see one as distinct asSouth of Midnightis heartening, to say the very least- not least because its coming from a major AAA first-party publisher. Its not often that we get a dozen-hour-long single-player story-driven game that wastes no time with semi-open world maps, skill trees, multiplayer elements or what have you, andSouth of Midnightdeserves recognition not just for being just that, but being a really good version of that.With strong writing, memorable characters, stylish visuals, great music, and an excellent setting,South of Midnightpumps itself full of personality and carves out a unique identity for itself, while with its combat mechanics, progression system, traversal, and light exploration, it sticks largely to the status quo, perhaps even to the point of being unambitious. In the end, when those two halves combine, what we get is a brisk and enjoyable game that leaves a stamp on you one way or another. South of Midnightis the sort of game that feels like a victory for the medium simply by existing in exactly the form that it does.This game was reviewed on the Xbox Series X.

The Last of Us Part 2 has always been an excellent game. Look no further than our reviews of the original PS4 release from way back in 2020, and the more recent PS5 Remastered release from last year. Personally, Ive always felt that the weakest part of The Last of Us Part 2 was the fact that it felt a bit limited by the constraints of the PS4 back when it first came out. With the PC release, we now potentially have the definitive way to experience a game weve repeatedly referred to as a masterpiece. It all comes down to how well Naughty Dog, along with Nixxes and Iron Galaxy have been able to bring the game to PC.So lets get the most important things out of the way first. The PC version of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is quite excellent. As the reasonable hardware requirements that the studio had previously announced would imply, the game is able to make fantastic use of the resources a modern gaming PC can give it. During my time with the game for this review, I played on a PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT GPU, and 32 GB of RAM. This, paired with the fact that I had it installed on an NVMe M.2 SSD, meant that I never really experienced any technical hiccups.Throughout my time with The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, I was able to max out the graphics without having to switch on any of the image upscaling tools like FSR, while still being able to maintain frame rates of anywhere between 90 and 120. All of this while playing on a 1440p display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Running it on the Steam Deck was also quite fruitful, delivering good enough performance with some of the graphics settings dialed in to get me just under 60 FPS. While this may not sound that good, it is worth noting that Steam Deck games often tend to run fantastically with a frame rate of 40 FPS for a good balance between performance, visuals, and battery longevity."The PC version of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is quite excellent."All of this good news also carries over into some of the smaller aspects of the game, like how it actually plays. Turns out the keyboard and mouse combination is a rather excellent way to play The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. It offers players a lot of control and accuracy when you really need to nail that headshot, while also providing more versatility when it comes to doing things like needing to craft a quick molotov in the heat of battle. The only real downside to the control schemeone I didnt experience while briefly using a DualSense controllerwas what felt like a strange rendering issue.Essentially, when youre in-game, Any UI element involving the mouse tends to tank the frame rate. I experienced this multiple times with my frame rate going from the high 90s all the way down to 40. Overall, this strange bug didnt really have much of an effect on my enjoyment of the game, since you rarely need to use the mouse outside of crafting and upgrading abilities anyway, and the moment you leave the UI and your mouse disappears, the frame rate tends to shoot back up. While I am far from a technical expert on the matter, the issue feels like it might have something to do with how the mouse is being rendered. These dips in the frame rate are basically non-existent just about anywhere else in the game.Generally speaking, the PC release of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a big step upnot just from the state of the PC port of The Last of Us Part 1, but also the more recent PC release of Marvels Spider-Man 2. Aside from the minor bug involving frame rates dropping in UIs with a mouse, there hasnt really been much to complain about. Even the controls have transferred over to mouse and keyboard quite well, with the minute-to-minute gameplay involving both stealth as well as action feeling better than ever. The fact that the title is also Steam Deck Verified is definitely a sweet cherry on top of an already-excellent sundae."Even the controls have transferred over to mouse and keyboard quite well"When it comes to the game itself, even five years after its original release, The Last of Us Part 2 can still be considered a certified masterpiece. The game tells an incredible, epic tale of how the cycle of violence tends to hurt those closest to you, and how revenge is ultimately never really worth it. It also does an incredible number of smaller things to make sure that the overall narrative hits hard.The narrative trick here has been executed incredibly well; while you start off the game hating Abby as a character and spend quite a bit of time as Ellie in her quest for revenge, the script is essentially flipped at one point. You go back in time and take on the role of Abby, and you start to learn why she did the things that kicked off the plot of the game. You also get to see just how horrifying Ellies actions have been from an outside perspective, with her kill count getting higher and higher as you progress through the game.Interestingly, while many players will appreciate Ellie largely because they grew attached to her thanks to the events of the first game, in The Last of Us Part 2, I found Abbys parts to be much more fun from a gameplay standpoint. While both characters play the same (albeit with separate upgrade paths and weapons), Abbys gameplay felt a lot more interesting because of the kinds of enemies you get to take on, thanks to some of the best boss fights that Naughty Dog has ever made."You also get to see just how horrifying Ellies actions have been from an outside perspective"I also have to make special mention for one of the strangest encounters in the entire game: the Rat King. Feeling like an enemy straight out of a Resident Evil game, the Rat King is an amalgamation of incredibly strong cordyceps infected enemies, including clickers, stalkers, and even a bloater. The entire encounter is an intense one, forcing you to use up just about every resource you can to take it down. In a fun twist, players also experience a separate battle against a stalker that broke off from the Rat King during your fight with it. The whole fight, along with others you get to encounter as Abby, such as the memorable ones against Tommy and Ellie, are some of the highlights of the entire game, really showcasing how well its intense action gameplay works.The core story of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is excellent, but special mention has to go to its gameplay. The general gunplay and stealth both feel so good to use in the game, that the Remastered release on the PS5 brought with it an entirely new game mode with it in the form of No Return. Essentially a roguelite mode that allows players to fully experience the depth of The Last of Us Part 2s stealth and combat mechanics, No Return has been a generally great addition since its debut. The PC release brings in some more content for the mode, including new playable characters like Marlene. The mode continues to be an excellent way to re-experience the downright fantastic gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2.The Last of Us Part 2s story choices remain divisive to this day, but regardless of where you stand, its gameplay is undeniably top-notch. Playing it on a high-end PC with excellent performance makes this version the definitive way to experience the game.This game was reviewed on PC.

There are almost 70 full sets of gear in The First Berserker: Khazan, composed of weapons, armor, and accessories. As you collect and concurrently equip multiple pieces of any given set, certain set abilities become available, granting passive bonuses and buffs. With so many aesthetically appealing gear sets to choose from, it will come down to making a judgment based on their set bonuses, especially after the Transmog features are finally unlocked in New Game Plus. Beyond that, you will also unlock the ability to craft Legendary quality-tier gear sets in NG++.This guide has a small selection of some of the best gear sets grouped by each of the three weight classes, and based on their various attributes, as well as their lootable locations in The First Berserker: Khazan.Crimson Fiend SetLightweight Armor TypeVarious pieces of the Crimson Fiend will drop from random enemies.Finding the Crimson Fiends Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Sentinels GreatswordCrimson Fiend MaskCrimson Fiend TopCrimson Fiend WristguardsCrimson Fiend PantsCrimson Fiend ShacklesBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:15% Enraged Damage Increase10% Charged Attack Damage Increase100 Mortal Blow Skill & Charged Attack Stamina Recovery30% Enraged Received Damage Decrease20% Mortal Blow Damage IncreaseFugitive Mage SetLightweight Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Fugitive Mage Set will drop from Bellerian in the Rephalan Mountains, a location in the Heart of Pell Los Region.Finding the Fugitive Mages Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Fugitive Mages GreatswordFugitive Mages HeadpieceFugitive Mages RobeFugitive Mages WristguardsFugitive Mages PantsFugitive Mages ShoesFugitive Mages RingNecklace of Untold TruthsBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:10% Charged Attack Damage Increase15% Guard Stamina Damage Decrease15% Armor Breaker Skill Stamina Damage Increase10% Brink Guard Stamina Damage Increase for 5s15% Heart Piercer Skill Damage Increase15% Brink Guard Damage Increase for 5sHeart Piercer: Fury SkillMaster of Chaos SetLightweight Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Master of Chaos Set will drop from Ozma in the Imperial Palace, a location in the Vitalon Capital of the Empire Region.Finding the Master of Chaos Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Ozmas Dual WieldOzmas HornsOzmas WingsOzmas ClawsOzmas ShroudOzmas GaitersBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:500 Chaos Resistance20% Phantom: Sword Dance Skill Stamina Damage Increase for 15s15% Phantom: Sword Dance Skill Damage Increase20% Enemy Exhausted Damage IncreasePhantom: Bloody Sword Dance SkillChaos-Ridden SetHeavyweight Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Chaos-Ridden Set will drop from Maluca in Nadin Quarry, a location in the Pell Los Plateau Region.Finding the Chaos-Ridden Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Chaos-Ridden GreatswordChaos-Ridden HelmChaos-Ridden PauldronsChaos-Ridden GauntletChaos-Ridden LeggingsChaos-Ridden ShoesBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:Brink Guard: Gain Regeneration, stacks 5 times4% Brink Guard Damage Increase for 10s, stacks 5 times0.15 Brink Guard: Spirit AccumulationSpirit Skill: Gain ConsumedVolcanic Wrath Spirit SkillGolden SetHeavyweight Armor TypeVarious pieces of the Golden Set will drop from random enemies.Finding the Golden Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.A full Golden Set can also be retrieved from a chest secreted behind a destructible wall beyond the New Town Blade Nexus in Capital City Vitalon, a location in the Vitalon Capital of the Empire Region. This can be done during the course of the endgame mission Fall of the Empire.Survivors SpearGolden HelmGolden PauldronsGolden GauntletGolden LeggingsGolden Combat BootsBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:15% Dodge Stamina Cost Decrease10% Rear Assault Stamina Damage Increase20% Trance Skill Damage Increase10% Rear Assault Damage IncreaseMoonlight: Awakening SkillFallen Lord SetHeavyweight Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Fallen Lord Set will drop from Viper in Embars Ruins, a location in the Charnak Mountain Range Region.Finding the Fallen Lords Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Fallen Lords SpearFallen Lords HelmFallen Lords PauldronsFallen Lords GauntletFallen Lords LeggingsFallen Lords ShoesBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:10% Charged Attack Damage Increase25% Brink Dodge Stamina Recovery Rate Increase for 10s10% Enemy Exhausted Damage Increase15% Full Moon Skill Damage Increase15% Spiral Thrust Spirit Skill Damage IncreaseDeep Shadow SetPlate Armor TypeVarious pieces of the Deep Shadow Set will drop from random enemies.Finding the Deep Shadow Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Formless Warriors SpearDeep Shadow HelmDeep Shadow PauldronsDeep Shadow GauntletDeep Shadow LeggingsDeep Shadow ShoesBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:15% Frontal Assault Stamina Damage Increase10% Frontal Assault Damage Increase90% Guard Penetration15% Assault Skill Damage Increase20% Afterimage Thrust Skill Damage IncreaseDevourer of Darkness SetPlate Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Devourer of Darkness Set will drop from Aratra in Skoffa Cave, a location in the Charnak Mountain Range Region.Finding the Man-Eating Spiders Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Devourer of Darkness GreatswordDevourer of Darkness HelmDevourer of Darkness TopDevourer of Darkness WristguardsDevourer of Darkness PantsDevourer of Darkness ShoesBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:15% Charged Attack Stamina Damage Increase for 10s15% Enemy Poison Damage Increase100% Ghost Arm Block Skill Stamina Damage IncreaseBrutal Attack: Enemy PoisonGhost Arm Block: Overpower SkillUnending Tragedy SetPlate Armor TypeVarious random pieces of the Unending Tragedy Set will drop from Princess Ilyna in Rovelion Imperial Theater, a location in the Heart of Pell Los Region.Finding the Unending Tragedy Scroll will make it craftable at the Blacksmith.Dual Wield of Unending TragedyHelm of Unending TragedyPauldrons of Unending TragedyGauntlet of Unending TragedyLeggings of Unending TragedyShoes of Unending TragedyScarlet Robins RingNecklace of the Singing HawkBeginning with a single piece equipped, each additional piece will progressively unlock:15% Composed Damage Increase1.5% Attack Stamina Recovery Rate Increase for 7s, stacks 20 times15% Dodge Stamina Cost Decrease100 Brink Dodge Stamina RecoveryCrimson Tempest Skill1% Attack Damage Increase for 7s, stacks 20 timesCrimson Tempest: Gust SkillThose are just 9 of the most powerful gear sets out of the nearly 70 to be looted or crafted in The First Berserker: Khazan.

New moves and abilities in combat are based upon unlocking a variety of skills spread across four distinct skill trees in The First Berserker: Khazan. Everything from Javelin throws to overhead stealth attacks can be unlocked by earning and investing skill points in individual skills.This guide has everything there is to know about earning those skill points by raising Mastery Levels quickly and efficiently in The First Berserker: Khazan.How To Earn Skill PointsEarning skill points is fairly straightforward, and is not to be confused with regular levelling from XP aka Lacrima. By simply engaging in combat with various weapons, while using a variety of moveslight, heavy, and specialyou will begin to fill the Mastery Level meter. Each time the meter is fully filled, you will gain a Mastery Level and earn a single skill point.Whether battling regular enemies or major bosses, and regardless of winning or losing the encounters, you will fill the Mastery Level meter. Unlike Lacrima, these gains are not lost on death, nor do they need to be retrieved from your corpse.For best results, choose a lone enemy that you feel confident battling and simply parry or block their attacks. Parrying adds 1% to the Mastery Level meter, and blocking half of a percent. Actively attacking the enemy only adds a third of a percent to the meter, and will eventually kill the enemy, so is not worthwhile for grinding Mastery Levels.Mastery LevelMastery levels are tied to story progression, as this is a balancing mechanic. Once the Mastery Level cap is hit, no amount of combat will increase the meters progress, though you can continue to earn Lacrima to raise your main level and associated stats. In order to progress past the Mastery Level caps and proceed further up the skill trees, certain story conditions will have to be met:Mastery Level 12Complete Trials of the Frozen MountainDefeat Blade PhantomMastery Level 16Complete Forgotten PlaceDefeat ViperMastery Level 20Complete First Act of RevengeDefeat VolbainoMastery Level 24Complete Strange StenchDefeat AratraMastery Level 28Complete Traitor RevealedDefeat RangkusMastery Level 32Complete Veiled KnivesDefeat MalucaThat is how to raise your Mastery Level and earn Skill Points fast in The First Berserker: Khazan.

In its Treehouse: Live stream, Nintendo showcased Metroid Prime 4: Beyond running on the Switch 2. Running in Quality Mode at 4K/60 FPS, it covers the beginning, where the Galactic Federation battles the Space Pirates to secure a sensitive artifact.Samus must get to it before Sylux, whos allied with the Pirates. Much of the classic Metroid Prime mechanics are present, from scanning and full 3D maps to transforming into a Morph Ball and traversing through cracks and under hazards. You can still lock on to enemies and slay them with charged shots and missiles.The biggest new addition on the Switch 2 is mouse controls, which allow for leading targets more precisely. You can switch seamlessly back to the regular controls and activate mouse support by placing the Joy-Con 2 flat.The first boss fight against Aberax is shown, though it transforms courtesy of a wayward Metroid. This leads to Samus targeting different weak points and using a double jump and the Morph Ball to avoid shockwaves. After defeating it, Sylux appears and accidentally shoots the artifact, triggering a reaction (which could lead to Samus gaining her new Psychic Powers).Along with Quality Mode, players can also use Performance Mode for 1080p/120 FPS gameplay. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesnt have a release date, but its out this year for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.

Microsoft has announced that, after spending some time away from the subscription service, Grand Theft Auto 5 will be making its way back to Xbox and PC Game Pass on April 15. In a post on Xbox Wire, senior Game Pass senior community lead Megan Spurr has also revealed that PC Game Pass players will get access to GTA 5 Enhanced Edition.Since GTA Online differentiates between PC players on the regular edition of GTA 5 and the more recent Enhanced Edition release, PC Game Pass players have access to both versions of the game so that they can hop online with their friends without worrying about version mismatch errors.Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Edition was released as a free update to PC players back in March. On launch, however, the game was met with mixed reviews from its players. Even now, GTA 5 Enhanced Edition has a user review aggregate of Mixed on Steam, featuring more than 33,000 user reviews.While players have been quite happy with the visual and performance upgrades brought in by the Enhanced Edition release, many have complained about technical issues, including HDR not being supported in some cases. More recent reviews have complained about GTA Online lobbies feeling much emptier than they used to, as well as the heavy-handed implementation of microtransactions.The enhancements brought in to the PC version of GTA 5 include the graphical upgrades we first saw with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game. The upgrade also brought with it a host of new vehicles, along with new activities to take on like the Wildlife Photography Challenge.GTA 5 Enhanced Edition is also hoping to bolster the player base for GTA Online by giving newer players a gentler learning curve by letting them have GTA$4,000,000 to start out with.For more details about Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Edition, check out our thoughts about why it offers little more than a relatively decent visual upgrade, with its new content not quite feeling up to par with the rest of the game.Since its release back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 has been incredibly successful for developer Rockstar and publisher Take-Two Interactive. Back in February, Take-Two revealed during its quarterly earnings report that more than 210 million copies of GTA 5 have been sold worldwide. This brings up cumulative sales for the GTA franchise as a whole up to more than 440 million units.Red Dead Redemption 2 has also been doing quite well. While not as successful in terms of copies sold as GTA 5, the game still managed to sell more than 70 million copies worldwide.In the meantime, Rockstar is currently developing Grand Theft Auto 6. While no details about the game have been revealed so far, many developers are holding their breath since it will likely be a massive launch that has far-reaching effects on the gaming industry. The game is being developed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. There has been no word of a PC release so far.

Nintendo, in a hardware-centric roundtable Q&A, has revealed that the Switch 2 is capable of making use of Nvidias DLSS technology for upscaling images, as well as ray tracing. As caught by IGN, senior director of the Programming Management Group Entertainment Planning & Development Department at Nintendos Entertainment Planning & Development Division, Takuhiro Dohta, spoke about some of the capabilities of the con sole.We use DLSS upscaling technology and thats something that we need to use as we develop games, said Dohta, confirming that rather than making use of its own custom AI-based image upscaler, Nintendo is instead teaming up with Nvidia to use its well-developed and relatively mature technology.Dohta does reveal that the Switch 2 is also quite a capable machine, since it can go all the way up to 4K resolutions on the right TV. This power, however, is up to game developers to use. It will also be up to the developers to figure out if they want to try and run at higher resolutions natively, or if they want to use DLSS.And when it comes to the hardware, it is able to output to a TV at a max of 4K, Dohta continued. Whether the software developer is going to use that as a native resolution or get it to upscale is something that the software developer can choose. I think it opens up a lot of options for the software developer to choose from.Dohta also confirmed that the Switch 2 is capable of hardware-based ray-tracing for improved lighting He does emphasise, however, that it will ultimately be up to developers to see what they can do with it when it comes to not only the technical costs, but also how it would help them realise their vision for their games.Yes the GPU does support ray tracing, he said. As with DLSS, I believe this provides yet another option for the software developer to use and a tool for them.When asked about more technical details on the Switch 2s hardware, however, Nintendos Tetsuya Sasaki maintained relative silence on the matter, saying that the company isnt yet ready to divulge more details on that front.Nintendo doesnt share too much on the hardware spec, said Sasaki. What we really like to focus on is the value that we can provide to our consumers. But I do believe that our partner Nvidia will be sharing some information.Nintendo had previously confirmed through an update to its website that the Switch 2 is powered by a custom SoC (system on chip includes CPU and GPU) developed by Nvidia. Previous rumours have indicated that this chip might be based on Nvidias Tegra 239.The Nintendo Switch 2 will be hitting store shelves on June 5. For more details on some of the technical aspects of the console, check out the companys engineers explaining what prompted the decision to give the Switch 2 an LCD display rather than an OLED one which we last saw on one of the later Switch models.

Back when the Nintendo Switch was first launched, it was received by the gaming audience at large quite positively. A few months later, however, issues started arising with players noticing that their Joy-Con analogue sticks would occasionally drift.According to IGN, the company has continued to stay quiet about the issue potentially popping up again on the Nintendo Switch 2. In a roundtable Q&A, general manager at Nintendos Technology Development Division, and senior director at its Technology Development Department, Tetsuya Sasaki, spoke at length about how the Joy-Con 2 controllers saw a major ground-up redesign.As you may have witnessed and felt, the new Joy-Con 2 controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been really designed from the ground up, from scratch, and theyve been designed to have bigger movement and also smoother movement, Sasaki said. However, he didnt say anything about stick drifting being a potential issue again.Switch 2 producer Kouichi Kawamoto also spoke about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, emphasising that they have been made much quieter when compared to the previous iteration of the Pro Controller.Aside from the color, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller may look indistinguishable from the previous controller at first glance, but it was also redesigned from scratch, said Kawamoto during the Q&A. In particular, the left and right control sticks are quieter and dont make noise, even when theyre moved quickly to the edge. Also, they glide very smoothly, so weve taken to calling them smooth-gliding sticks.Sasaki also spoke about the smooth-gliding sticks, talking about how there have been concerted efforts at Nintendo to design what could be considered the pinnacle of all controllers. Whether this ambition has played out in the way the company would hope, however, will only be seen once the console is out.As theyre calling them smooth-gliding sticks, we made efforts to reduce the feeling of bumping when you tilt them, said Sasaki. In fact, theres been a long-running project at Nintendo with the grand ambition of developing the pinnacle of all controllers, and weve been researching it hard for a long time now.While we dont yet know what kind of technology is being used for the Switch 2s analogue sticks, a patent application from back in 2023 indicates that we might be seeing a major upgrade in that regard. The patent described a technology that would make use of a magnetorheological fluid somehow.The patent also indicates that the viscosity of this fluid can be changed depending on how the player uses the joystick. This could be technology similar to what we see in third-party controller with Hall Effect joysticks, which make use of magnetic fields to detect the position of the analogue sticks.The Nintendo Switch 2 will be hitting stores on June 5. The console will be launched alongside quite a few games, including first-party title Mario Kart World. There will also be a console bundle that includes a copy of Mario Kart World, priced at $499.99, while the base console itself will be priced at $449.99.

Developer Shinen Multimedia has announced that it has been developing a game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Titled Fast Fusion, the game is an anti-gravity racer, and will be available on the Switch 2 as a launch title when the console hits store shelves on June 5.On the official website for Fast Fusion, Shinen Multimedia describes the title as being the fastest racing game you may have ever experienced! The game will be able to run at a smooth 60 FPS even at resolutions as high as 4K. It also supports HDR for better lighting thanks to a wider dynamic range.Playable in handheld, tabletop and TV modes, Fast Fusion will feature support for up to 4 players in multiplayer. The title also supports playing on a single Joy-Con 2 controller, which means that it will also likely support split-screen multiplayer for two players. Screenshots on the website indicate support for 4-player local split-screen multiplayer.Fast Fusion also makes use of other new features of the Switch 2, including the recently announced Game Sharing feature, which can be used with other nearby players, as well as over the Internet with friends that might be further away.The title will also feature support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and will also make use of other Switch features including optional motion controls, customisable controls as well as HD Rumble for more immersive gameplay.The game will seemingly feature around 12 different race tracks, all with their own distinct themes. While not all of them have been detailed, the named tracks include Redwood Forest and Alpine Peaks. Other tracks will also involve racing through futuristic cities and other breathtaking landscapes.When it comes to unique features, Fast Fusion will allow players to mix-and-match their favourite vehicles. While we dont exactly know what this will entail in gameplay terms, the studio has stated that this will allow players for hundreds of different racing machines depending on the combinations that players pick.While the game doesnt yet have its own trailer, we did get to see some of its gameplay as part of one of the Partner Sizzle Reel videos that Nintendo has released shortly after the Switch 2 Direct. In the small clip, we get to see some of the high-speed racing action of Fast Fusion. We also get to see the use of some other elements commonly associated with this kind of racing game, including the use of speed boosts on tracks, as well as epic jumps.The last time we heard from Shinen Multimedia was back in 2022 when it announced side-scrolling game The Punchuin. Originally released on the Nintendo Switch, the game involved players taking on the role of a punching penguin as they try and figure out the mystery behind Punch Mountain in a bid to find the treasure that it is hiding.The studio has also previously worked on The Touryst an action-adventure game that has players exploring the Monument Islands. Players take on the role of a tourist, and during their exploration, can also partake in other activities, including beach parties and an arcade. The Touryst is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.We are happy to announce FAST FUSION forNintendo Switch 2, which will be available on launch day. More information in thread.#FastFusion #NintendoSwitch2 pic.twitter.com/boXgfaB1ps Shinen Multimedia (@ShinenGames) April 2, 2025

While we now have quite a few details about the Switch 2, Nintendo has revealed in a recent Q&A, dubbed Ask the Developer, that it had internally toyed with the idea of calling the new console the Super Nintendo Switch. The name would have been a call-back to the console generation switch between the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System).There were a lot of ideas for the name, and we really struggled to find the right one, said Switch 2 producer Kouichi Kawamoto. We even considered ideas like Super Nintendo Switch.Ultimately, however, Nintendo decided to scrap the idea of calling the Switchs successor the Super Switch because of how it would remind players about the NES and the SNES. Kawamoto explained that the fact that the SNES could not play NES games was a major factor in this decision. The Switch 2, on the other hand, is backwards compatible with games made for the original Switch.Super NES, which came out after the NES, couldnt play NES games. Since Switch 2 can play Switch games, it didnt feel right to use the same naming convention as Super NES, he said. Switch 2 is a new system with improved performance, but wed like players who get their hands on it not to focus on the specs, but rather to think of it as the latest system developed by Nintendo. So, in the hope that it becomes the new standard for Nintendo Switch, we named it Nintendo Switch 2.Switch 2 director Takuhiro Dohta also spoke about the ultimate decision to call the new console the Switch 2, since it is a clear indicator that the console is separate from the original Switch, while also being able to play its games.From the beginning of development, we wanted Switch 2 to be a system that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of players. This hasnt changed from Switch to Switch 2, said Dohta.I also wanted to create an experience that as many players as possible could enjoy, rather than an experience made specially for those who prefer high-performance hardware. So, we wanted a name that would communicate simply to potential customers that, if youre considering buying a Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 is the newest system.We really struggled because there were so many different ideas, but in the end, after lots of back and forth, we all agreed that it should be Nintendo Switch 2 after all.The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to be a massive upgrade over the original Switch. Along with more powerful hardware that runs off a custom chip designed by Nvidia, the console has a larger display with a higher resolution and capable of outputting at higher frame rates, bigger Joy-Con 2 controllers, and a new mechanism for attaching and detaching the controllers.The console will be hitting store shelves on June 5 alongside a host of launch-day titles, including the newly-announced Mario Kart World, as well upgrades for Switch games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

There has been talk of aBravely Defaultremaster since as far back as 2022, and now, its official. At the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Square Enix announcedBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster,an enhanced version of the originalBravely Default, which launched for the 3DS over a decade ago.On top of everything included in the 3DS original, the Switch 2 remaster will tout various other enhancements. Thatll include visual upgrades, a redesigned user interface, the ability to fast-forward through event scenes, two new minigames, retooled network features, and more.The remasters announcement trailer showcases several glimpses of gameplay, showing its classic turn-based combat with a twist, bits and pieces of its world and story, its cast of characters, and more. Check out the trailer below.Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remasterwill release as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title a couple of months from now, on July 5.

Hades 2launched in early access as a PC exclusive last year, and developer Supergiant Games has now officially added another couple of target platforms to its plans for the roguelike action title.At the recent Nintendo Direct, it was announced thatHades 2will also release for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. When exactly it will launch for the two Nintendo consoles is unclear. It isnt surprising that the game seems to be prioritizing a Switch release over other consoles, seeing as its predecessor took a similar approach.Meanwhile, on its official website, Supergiant has confirmed that the game will run at 1080p on the Switch 2, and at 60 FPS on both Switch and Switch 2. The studio has also offered a bit of an update on Hades 2slaunch plans. The developer says it has at least one more major update planned for the games ongoing early access period, and that the 1.0 release will follow some time after that.We dont yet have a release date for the full version of Hades 2, the developer writes.The game is currently available in Early Access on computer platforms, and we have at least one more Major Update still to come, so our v1.0 launch will be some time after that. Stay tuned for more details later this year.In our early access review ofHades 2,we awarded it a score of 9/10, saying, Hades 2 isnt just one of the best early access titles right now its also a top-tier rogue-lite experience that fans and newcomers should experience immediately. Read the full review through here.

Developer Toby Fox of Undertalefame has repeatedly insisted that chapters three and four ofDeltarunewill be releasing at some point in 2025, and thats now been made official.At the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the developer announced thatDeltarunesthird and fourth chapters are releasing on June 5. The game will serve as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, which will obviously also be getting the preceding two chapters on the same day. Meanwhile, chapters three and four will also launch for PS5, PS4, PC, and the Switch 1 simultaneously.On the Nintendo Switch 2,Deltarunewill feature a special room with gameplay designed around the Joy-Con 2 controllers mouse functionality. A different version of the room with different gameplay will be featured in all other versions of the game.As previously announced, Chapters 3 and 4 will be paid releases, unlike the first two chapters. They will be sold at a combined price of $24.99.

For all the hype surrounding the Switch 2, Nintendo has stirred controversy with its pricing for dedicated versions of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Super Mario Party Jamboree. While current owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions, Nintendo has confirmed at least one other avenue.Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can get the upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom at no added cost. Once again, you must own the Switch 1 versions of each game, but as long as youre subscribed, their upgrades will remain playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.Another benefit for Expansion Pack subscribers is access to GameCube titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2 and F-Zero GX. These are exclusively playable on the Switch 2, with other titles like Luigis Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Super Mario Strikers coming later.

If Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess wasnt enough from Capcom, its also bringing Street Fighter 6 to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. The acclaimed fighting game supports local wireless 1v1 matches and Avatar Matches to battle against others with your World Tour character.Tabletop Mode is also supported, and players can configure different control types for the Joy-Con 2. Other notable new features include Gyro Battles, where you fight with motion controls, and Calorie Contest, where Super Arts and attacks build up the Calorie Gauge.There will also be new amiibo figures for Luke, Jamie and Kimberly, and amiibo cards with the Starter Pack featuring all Year 1 characters. Both unlock exclusive content and customization options in-game. Post-launch characters will be available later through Booster packs.Street Fighter 6 launches on June 5th for the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the console. Its also available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, and PC. Its sold over 4.4 million units and added several new characters, including Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is one of the major third-party titles available at launch for the Nintendo Switch 2. The physical version includes the base game and its expansion, Phantom Liberty, on a 64 GB game card. The digital version is the same size, though selecting additional languages could increase it.Game director Adam Badowski said, We are delighted to bring the immersive world of the dark future to Nintendo players for the first time! Thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2 system, you can transport yourself to the City of Dreams at home or on the go.CD Projekt RED is leveraging the consoles various features, offering motion controls in combat via the Joy-Con 2. You can also enable Gyroscope Mode to tap, swipe, and pinch through your inventory and other menus. And yes, the Joy-Con 2 (R) can be wielded as a mouse if you prefer a more PC-like set-up.Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launches on June 5th for the Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more gameplay in the coming weeks. Its also available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with the base game selling 30 million units and Phantom Liberty crossing eight million sales.CD Projekt RED is working on a sequel, Project Orion. A job listing indicated it wants to create the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date. Head here for more details.

Many had already been operating under the assumption thatProfessor Layton and the New World of Steamwould be a cross-gen title that would target the Switch 2 as well, and developer and publisher Level-5 has made that official.We got a brief new look at the next instalment in the fan-favourite puzzle adventure title at the recent Nintendo Direct, with Level-5 confirming thatNew World of Steamwill release simultaneously for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches sometime this year. When exactly it will release has still not been confirmed.Professor Layton and the New World of Steamlaunches several other third party titles confirmed for the Switch 2, including the likes of FromSoftwaresThe Duskbloods,Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Split Fiction, Star Wars Outlaws,and many others. Meanwhile, Nintendo has, as you would expect, also announced several major first-party titles for the console, including launch titleMario Kart World, July release Donkey Kong Bananza, and 2025 title Kirbys Air Riders.

Marvelous finally revealed gameplay and details for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, the sequel to its 2019 mech action title. It also confirmed a release on September 5th worldwide for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and you guessed it Nintendo Switch 2.There are few story details aside from players joining the Reclaimers to battle the Axiom, but once again, you can customize an Arsenal and lay waste to foes. Collecting their parts and weapons lets you use them in your set-up. Its a straightforward progression loop, but eventually, youll go up against Titanic bosses, which can be fought alone or with another player. Interestingly, you can openly explore the world on horseback, on foot or in your Arsenal.Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion retails for $69.99 digitally and physically. The Digital Deluxe Edition is $89.99, which includes an expansion pack with more story content and Arsenal customization items. A Super Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for $99.99 and offers the same content along with a digital art book and soundtrack.Physical collectors can purchase the Limited Edition for $99.99. It includes a CD with 15 tracks, three flight tags and patches, an acrylic standee and an art book. Stay tuned for more details and gameplay in the coming months.

After rumors emerged in February, Square Enix has finally announced that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Theres no release date, and director Naoki Hamaguchi didnt confirm whether its follow-up, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, would also arrive on the platform.Released in June 2021 for PS5 before coming to PC, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade features numerous visual improvements and quality-of-life features over the base game. It also includes Episode INTERmission, a separate side story with Yuffie as the protagonist with unique combat mechanics. Check out our review of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade here.You can also learn more about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth here. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is also in the works, and though it lacks a release date, producer Yoshinori Kitase confirmed last January that the story is complete. He also confirmed that it wont be PlayStation-exclusive, but it remains to be seen if Xbox will receive any entry in the series anytime soon.

The Nintendo Switch 2 plays Switch games courtesy of backwards compatibility, which applies to physical and digital games. In a new update, Nintendo has revealed the extent of support, confirming a small percentage of first-party titles arent compatible.These include titles that require the original Joy-Con to play, like Ring Fit Adventure, 1-2-Switch, Everybody 1-2-Switch, Game Builder Garage, Nintendo Switch Sports, WarioWare: Move It! and Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 01-03. As for the 15,000 partner titles on the platform, a little over 20 percent have no issues during basic testing.Over 75 percent can be started, but further tests are ongoing. A small percentage, which includes Alan Wake Remastered, Alien: Isolation, Factorio, and Fall Guys, have compatibility issues but are otherwise bootable. Then theres the percentage of titles with start-up problems, including big names like Final Fantasy 1, DOOM Eternal, NBA 2K25, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, and more.These issues are still under investigation, and Nintendo promises another update later this month, so stay tuned. The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5th for $449.99 (though region-locked consoles will be available for cheaper in Japan). A bundle containing Mario Kart World will also be available for $499.99.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a host of improvements over its predecessor, Nintendo doesnt seem keen on wanting to change too much of the consoles UI. As spotted by ResetEra user Truno, it looks like the main home screen UI on the Switch 2 will be nearly identical to what we got with the Switch.This means that games will once more take center stage in the home screen in a row of squares, with more options for the system, including controller settings, general settings and the Nintendo eShop, being available through smaller circular tiles under the games. In terms of themes, the Switch 2 will seemingly once again feature only Basic White and Basic Black themes.The only thing in the Switch 2s UI that is setting it apart from its predecessor, aside from the fact that the UI has many finer details and higher resolution glyphs and icons, is the fact that the border indicating the players selection is now much more colourful. In contrast, the original Switch UI used a darker border to signify a players selection.The Switch 2 will be coming to stores on June 5. For more details about the console, check out our coverage of the Direct.

Alongside the Switch 2, Nintendo has also revealed details on a new way it will be selling games. Dubbed Game-Key Cards, the system essentially involves the use of a digital code to download the game.However, even after downloading the game, the player will still need to insert the Game-Key Card into the Switch 2s card slot. Games downloaded through this method will require enough storage room on either the Switch 2 itself, or the inserted microSD Express memory card.With this, Nintendo will presumably be able to sell games that would otherwise not be able to fit into its standard Game Card. This could potentially include a wide range of games; Destiny 2 is an excellent example of a title that requires a tremendous amount of storage space.Game-Key Cards will be sold in packaging like any other physical Switch 2 game, including the bright red coloured box. The card itself will also sport the Switch 2 cards new red colour to indicate that it cant be used on the original Switch.An Internet connection will be required the first time a player starts up a game installed through the Game-Key Card. However, after that initial check, the player will only need to make sure that theyve inserted the right Game-Key Card in order to run the game.Nintendo hasnt yet confirmed if any of its planned Switch 2 game releases will make use of Game-Key Cards. The console will be hitting store shelves on June 5.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is officially over, and amid excitement for various titles and utter shock at the pricing, Team Cherrys Hollow Knight: Silksong briefly appeared. It received a few seconds of new gameplay during a Partner Sizzle Reel trailer with protagonist Hornet.Theres a bit of jumping around, sliding down a slope, leaping over some spikes and combat with some enemies. Its not much, especially since the last trailer went live in June 2022, but the Metroidvania title is listed for launch this year.Plans could always change, especially given the long wait since it was first announced in February 2019. Though previously listed for 2023, it was delayed to an unknown date. Last year, the title was rated by the ESRB, South Koreas GRAC and Australias ratings board.Along with Nintendo Switch 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming to the original Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Stay tuned for more details and hopefully, gameplay in the coming months.

While Nintendo will be selling Switch 2-enhanced versions of some of its titles, it looks like players that already own the original Switch versions of the game can simply grab an upgrade to the Switch 2 edition at a fraction of the games price.As caught by ResetEra user Uzupedro, the Japanese website for Nintendo eShop indicates that players that already own Switch versions of games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party Jamboree or Kirby and the Forgotten Land can get a copy of the Switch 2-enhanced versions for 1,000 or 2,000.Where both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdoms upgrades are priced at 1,000 each, upgrades that add more content to the game are seemingly priced higher. Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree, for instance, are priced at 2,000 for the upgrade.Nintendo had announced its plans to release Switch 2-enhanced versions of Switch titles during its recent Direct. During the show, the company confirmed that the Switch 2-related enhancements include improved performance and better visuals as well. The Switch 2 Editions for games will be released at various points over the coming year, kicking things off with both The Legend of Zelda titles getting their upgrades at launch on June 5.

Nintendo is seemingly trying to prevent Japanese buyers of the Switch 2 from just buying the console for the sake of exporting it to other countries. Spotted by ResetEra user ZeroDS, the company is seemingly charging a 20,000 premium for a Switch 2 that features multiple languages in Japan.While a regular Japanese Switch 2 has a price tag of 49,980, the version with support for multiple languages is instead priced at 69,990. The decision was likely made to deter illegally exporting the console after buying it at a lower price in Japan.It is worth noting that, while the premium on having additional language support on the Switch 2 is quite high in Japan, this pricing will likely only affect a small minority of potential buyers. The company can use this pricing to continue serving the Japanese market at a lower price without having to worry about stock shortages because of scalpers.The Switch 2 will be hitting store shelves on June 5. The new console will be launched alongside a number of games, as well as the option for players to upgrade some of their Switch games to make better use of the Switch 2s hardware.

Theres no shortage of third-party publishers and developers releasing their titles on the Nintendo Switch 2. IO Interactive is throwing its hat in the ring by confirming Hitman World of Assassination for the platform, which will launch on June 5th alongside the console.Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition will feature all three Hitman titles and their assorted missions in one compelling stealth package. Its unknown whether the rogue-like Freelancer mode or all of the other content (like Seven Deadly Sins and Deluxe Escalations) are also included in the package.But wait, theres more, as Project 007 is also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Further details, including the official name, have yet to be confirmed, but we know that its an origin story for James Bond and promises the ultimate spycraft fantasy.Development was last touted as proceeding amazingly well, so maybe well learn more in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details and updates in the meantime.

Since Nintendos recent Direct regarding the Switch 2 and its games, the company has updated its website with details about some of the announced games. While not updated all over the world, the website has given us an idea about how much games for the Switch 2 will end up costing.Spotted by social media platform X user Elesnicho, launch title for the Switch 2, Mario Kart World, is priced at 89.99 for the physical edition. The digital release is priced at 79.99. This is quite a bit of a step up for Nintendos games, which have traditionally stuck to the 60 and 70 price segments.Noticeable on the Spanish Switch 2 website, Donkey Kong Bananza has its pricing resemble some of the later games from the Switchs library. The digital release of Donkey Kong Bananza is priced at 69.99, while a physical copy is priced at 79.99.Considering the differences in pricing for both titles, it looks like Nintendo will be considering the prices for its titles on a game-by-game basis. This also allows the company to have greater flexibility, with being able to make and release smaller scale games without having to match the same 79.99 price tag that a major release would likely entail.Interestingly, for both games, there is a 10 difference in price between the physical and digital versions. This might end up being a trend we see carried forward in other games for the Switch 2 as well.Check out our coverage for more details about Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the Switch 2 leading up to its June 5 launch.Mario Kart World a 89,99 en fsico.Opiniones? pic.twitter.com/CWzi7iSh4V Elesnicho (@elesnicho) April 2, 2025

Shortly after revealing quite a few details about the Nintendo Switch 2 during its recent Direct, the company has now revealed even more information about some of the upcoming consoles more technical aspects. In an update to its websites, the technical specs for the Switch 2 have been laid out, confirming that the SoC powering the device has been made by Nvidia.While we dont quite get more details about the SoC, such as the kind clock speeds we can expect from it, it does appear to be a custom chip made by Nvidia. Interestingly, this also makes the Switch 2 the only current console with an Nvidia chip; the Xbox Series X/S as well as the PS5 are powered by AMDs chips.The rest of the details on the specs page for the Switch 2 line-up with what we were shown during the Direct. It is worth noting that the Switch 2 will be equipped with a 5,220 mAh battery, with promises of the battery lasting anywhere between 2 and 6.5 hours of play time, depending on what you play.This lines up with rumours from back in January, which indicated that the Switch 2 would be powered Nvidias Tegra 239 chip. While not quite as powerful as other consoles or modern gaming systems, the modifications made to the Tegra 239 likely allow Nintendo to get quite a bit more power from the chip than developers would be able to with an off-the-shelf version of it.The rumours indicate that the SoCs GPU runs at a clock speed of 561 MHz, roughly amounting to around 1.71 TFLOPS (trillion floating point operations per second) while in handheld mode, and 1,000 MHz (around 3.1 TFLOPS) in docked mode.The Nintendo Switch 2 will be hitting store shelves on June 5. Check out our coverage of the Direct for more details.