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The Direct was definitely good for Moo Moo Farm fans (Nintendo) The Thursday letters page is impressed by Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2, as readers are concerned about game prices on the new console. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk High-end showcaseSome quick reactions to the Switch 2 reveal: Mario Kart World looks very nice and definitely couldn’t run on the Switch. Looks like Nintendo are going to push it as a social game, especially … Continue reading “Games Inbox: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct fan verdict”

FromSoftware has another multiplayer game in the works (Nintendo/FromSoftware) The biggest surprise of the Nintendo Direct is a new game from the creators of Bloodborne and Elden Ring, which is set to be released next year. The Nintendo Direct mostly delivered what we expected between Mario Kart World, the console’s launch date, and a widely rumoured Donkey Kong platformer, but one of the best surprises came from a third party developer. FromSoftware may have Elden Ring spin-off Nightreign coming out … Continue reading “Elden Ring creators reveal new Switch 2 exclusive game The Duskbloods”

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Samus has gravity powers in Beyond (Nintendo) Samus Aran’s next 3D outing will also launch on the Switch 2, with other games set to receive enhancements on the system. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has had a turbulent development cycle since it was first announced in 2017, but eight years later, and following a complete reboot by developer Retro Studios, the sequel is finally set to launch in 2025. Following a new trailer at last week’s Direct, Nintendo confirmed the upcoming … Continue reading “Metroid Prime 4 is cross-gen on Switch 2 as other games get enhanced upgrades”

The Switch 2 is launching with Mario Kart World (Nintendo) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. Following the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, here’s all the information you need on how to buy the console. After a three month wait since its initial reveal, Nintendo has … Continue reading “How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK”

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The Switch 2 is out this year (YouTube/Nintendo) Along with an extra boost of power, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a notably higher price tag. The price of Nintendo’s next console has been a topic of much speculation over recent months, but now the company has finally confirmed the details. Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 in full during a special Direct presentation, including the console’s launch date and games line-up. While the price wasn’t actually announced during the presentation, … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 price confirmed and it’s surprisingly reasonable”

An almost guaranteed hit (Nintendo) After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally announced when its next console will launch. Nintendo may have technically revealed the Switch 2 console back in January, but it’s been a long three month wait for any concrete details. Thankfully, Nintendo served up plenty of information during its latest Direct presentation, including the console’s launch date. The good news is that you won’t have much longer to wait and the other good news is that it’ll … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 release date confirmed and you don’t have long to wait”

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Sakurai is working on a new project, but its identity is being kept under wraps (YouTube) Masahiro Sakurai is looking forward to today’s Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, but he’s downplayed the chances of his next game making an appearance. It’s unlikely anything from today’s Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 will leak ahead of time, so fans can only speculate about what games will be announced during the proceedings. As such, it’s easy to assume that any developer who … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is a mystery even to Super Smash Bros. creator”