Nintendo explains why it gave GameChat a dedicated button on the Switch 2 controller
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A Nintendo developer has spoken about why GameChat has a dedicated button on the Switch 2 controller and gave some insight into the making of the feature in general, including scrapped logo design ideas. This comes courtesy of a recruitment post made on Nintendo’s website.
GameChat has been one of the big features Nintendo is promoting on its new console. Up to twelve people can chat while playing games and it’s even possible to share your screen in real time.
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First gameplay of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2
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The first gameplay has come in for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2. A closed beta is now underway, which s where the footage comes from.
Impressions thus far indicate that the game runs at 30 frames per second on Nintendo Switch 2. If that holds up, it’d put it in line with the PS4 version. Some might be disappointed that it’s not 60 FPS like the PS5 release, but if it’s stable (which the beta seems to point to), then it might be easier to accept.
Nintendo says Donkey Kong in Bananza is different from the one in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Donkey Kong was the star of Donkey Kong Bananza and also had a fairly prominent role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This may have been expected, but the character is different in both movies.
This information comes from Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura. IGN asked if he pictures DK talking in his head. Motokura responded in the affirmative, but also pointed out how in the game, Donkey Kong “is a double of the player, and so they don’t speak, allowing the player to project a little bit more.”
According to Motokura:
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The Simpsons showrunner talks about the possibility of The Simpsons: Hit & Run returning
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The Simpsons: Hit & Run is one of those beloved games that, despite the love from fans, has yet to see a return. We’re going well on over two decades since the action adventure GameCube title originally released.
Although there’s nothing in the way of progress at the moment, The Simpsons showrunner and Hit & Run writer Matt Selman has now provided a little bit of optimism – if only a bit. Speaking with People, he left the door open to the possibility and recognized the passion fans have for the game.
Donkey Kong Bananza dev says Elephant Bananza “probably went too far” with destruction
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If there’s one way in which Nintendo went “too far” in Donkey Kong Bananza, it’d be the Elephant Bananza.
The Nintendo Switch 2 game is all about destruction. There are many ways in which players can go about that in the game, but the Elephant Bananza takes that up a notch. With it, Donkey Kong can inhale almost everything around him, including some damaging terrain live lava and thorns.
Choice-driven action RPG Foreign Sun coming to Nintendo Switch
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Today, Final Scene Dev announced that it’s soon releasing Foreign Sun on Nintendo Switch. It will be available on April 21, 2026.
Foreign Sun is a 2D choice-driven action RPG. Players will explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse in the game.
Further information can be found in the following rundown:
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Nintendo has sued the U.S. government over tariffs [update: paused]
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March 6: Reports are coming in that Nintendo of America is suing the United States government over tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump put in place last year.
The complaint was filed today in the U.S. Court of International Trade. It states that since February 1, 2025, Trump has implemented “unlawful” executive orders “imposing tariffs on imports from a vast swath of countries.” Nintendo is seeking a refund “with interest” the tariffs it paid.
Slime Heroes Nintendo Switch physical release on the way
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Slime Heroes, which was previously a digital-only game on Nintendo Switch, is now getting a physical release. The boxed version comes from Limited Run Games.
The company opened pre-orders for a standard version today. Currently it doesn’t appear that there’ll be any special editions, though each copy includes a booklet.
ChildStory, a dark atmospheric adventure game, drops on Nintendo Switch this month
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StaminaZero and Orange Orangers are preparing for the imminent release of ChildStory on Nintendo Switch, they’ve announced. It’ll be out on March 26, 2026.
ChildStory is a dark atmospheric adventure game about memory, fear, and growing up. Bullet hell bosses are also included.
Here’s some additional information:
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Bravely Default series sales surpass four million, Octopath Traveler surpasses seven million
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Square Enix has announced a couple of sales milestones for its RPG series: Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler.
According to the company, the Bravely franchise has surpassed four million copies. Octopath Traveler is now beyond seven million.
