Sakurai explains why Kirby Air Riders’ roster has many enemy characters
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Kirby Air Riders has a decently-sized roster, but many of the characters are enemies. In a new post today, director Masahiro Sakurai explained why that is.
What it comes down to is that it was “easier to create Riders out of enemy characters.” With the different skills in play, they “can be understood by looking at each enemy character’s design.” This is true even from a distance.
Sakurai’s full words:
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Nintendo just released a new Handheld Mode Boost feature for Switch 2
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A big feature has just made its way to Nintendo Switch 2 with the Handheld Boost Mode.
When playing a game on the system, there are specific restrictions in place when docked or in handheld mode. Now, however, the lines have been blurred a bit.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.0.0 out now, patch notes
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Nintendo has just come out with the latest Switch 2 and Switch update, which is version 22.0.0.
Unlike the past few patches, there’s actually a decent amount here. With one new feature, you can now save notes about your friends on the Friend List. This can be used to help you remember who they are.
Something else new here is Handheld Mode Boost. We’ve made a separate report on that feature here.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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CFK and DeerFarm today unveiled Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release window was not provided for these platforms.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is the next entry in the Eastern fantasy bullet hell series. This time around, it’s side-scrolling for the first time.
Here’s what we know so far:
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New Pokemon Winds and Waves beta screenshot leaked
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another leaked beta screenshot has surfaced for Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves. The image specifically comes from a build made a couple of years ago.
Obviously the final game won’t look like what’s in the screenshot. If nothing else, it’s an interesting peek behind the curtain. What’s interesting is that the screenshot was taken during a point when the project was still targeting Nintendo Switch instead of Switch 2.
Below is the latest beta screenshot leak for Pokemon Winds and Waves:
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GameStop declares Nintendo Wii U as a retro console, trade-in bonus offer announced
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Today, GameStop said it has “issued an official declaration” that the Wii U is now a retro console. The same also goes for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The retailer had a bit of fun with this on social media, saying it made the determination “following careful analysis of multiple indicators” which includes “the presence of component cables, the lack of Fortnite, and the realization that they launched when George W. Bush was still president.”
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Hidden Around the World coming to Nintendo Switch
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Ogre Pixel has now confirmed that Hidden Around the World is launching on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the game has a release date of April 6, 2026.
The game is a cozy hidden-object adventure. Further extending the experience is the ability to make levels and share them with others.
Here’s an official overview:
Square Enix games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now on sale, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake
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Retailers have kicked off a new sale for Square Enix games on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade leading the charge.
Several different tiles have been discounted on both platforms. There’s a good amount of Dragon Quest here, but also Final Fantasy and even Octopath Traveler 0.
The full lineup is as follows:
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Red, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle, full details
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SEGA revealed what’s coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds today, and we now know that three new characters are in the pipeline: Red, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle. All three will ship for free.
Red and Goro Majima (Captain Majima) will drop first sometime in April. Following that, Arle will be released in May. Release dates will be provided in the future.
Here’s the full rundown of everything that’s planned:
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Goonect 2 coming to Nintendo Switch – from Bandai Namco’s indie game label Gyaar Studio and Phoenixx
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Today, Bandai Namco Studios’ indie game label Gyaar Studio and publisher Phoenixx revealed Goonect 2 for Nintendo Switch. The title is planned for release this May.
Goonect 2 is a two-player co-op action-adventure game. While the original never left Japan, it looks like we’re getting the sequel worldwide.
