Video: Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Mode Boost comparison
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
GVG has put out a video comparison for the new Handheld Mode Boost feature on Nintendo Switch 2 which shows just how much the Switch 1 experience has improved.
The functionality was just released yesterday as part of a new firmware update. When the setting is enabled, your Nintendo Switch 2 system will treat Switch 1 games as if they’re docked while playing portably. That means the resolution will increase for a clearer picture – it’s especially important given that the screen supports 1080p resolution.
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Nintendo just released a new Handheld Mode Boost feature for Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Red, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle, full details
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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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The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary predictions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, General Nintendo, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This year, The Legend of Zelda series is celebrating its 40th anniversary. And today, we’ve got a bold prediction for what we’ll see for its big anniversary: absolutely nothing.
In all seriousness, though, the timeline doesn’t line up for there to be a new 3D or 2D Zelda anytime soon. Tears of the Kingdom was in development for well over five years, and it released in 2023. Given that games are only getting bigger and more ambitious since then, there’s no way a new 3D Zelda would be ready even within another five years – it’s likely going to take a little longer than that. Likewise, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom released in 2024, and though we don’t have an exact development timeline, it’s safe to assume it started shortly after the Link’s Awakening remake wrapped up in 2019. That being said, it’s entirely possible that we see ports or a simple remake this year, though nothing has yet been confirmed at the time of writing. Some fans are even convinced that there will be a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct – but there’s no way Nintendo has enough content coming up to pull that off, right?
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – March 2026
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up a couple of weeks ago. Now that we’re in March, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you joined in on the Pokemon Pokopia phenomenon? Are you playing other recent releases like Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen, Resident Evil Requiem, or Blue Prince? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch, Switch 2, Wii U | 0 comments
Believe it not, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost ten years old. It was a massive game for many reasons – it launched alongside Nintendo Switch, was a new take for the series by going fully open-world, and introduced various aspects like voice acting in a mainline game for the characters.
Patricia Summersett has been the voice of Princess Zelda since 2017. After working on Breath of the Wild, she returned for Tears of the Kingdom as well as the Hyrule Warriors titles Age of Calamity and last year’s Age of Imprisonment.
Nintendo explains why it gave GameChat a dedicated button on the Switch 2 controller
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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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Donkey Kong Bananza dev says Elephant Bananza “probably went too far” with destruction
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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.
Falcom announces Kyoto Xanadu for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
February 5: Today, Falcom unveiled Kyoto Xanadu for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s planned for this summer.
Kyoto Xanadu is the series’ next game following Tokyo Xanadu. In the action RPG, players will dive deep beneath Kyoto, Japan to beat the monsters and mysteries.
Here’s the official blurb:
Tomb Raider Remastered 1-3 Remastered has just come to Nintendo Switch 2, Challenge Mode update live
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A native version of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has just launched on Nintendo Switch 2, accessible on the eShop. While the game was technically available via backwards compatibly from the Nintendo Switch release, this is a brand new version for the new console supporting enhanced resolution of 1440p at 60 FPS docked and 1080p resolution at 120 FPS in handheld mode. Those who own the Nintendo Switch version will be able to upgrade at no extra charge in a free update coming soon.
That’s not the only piece of news we have here. A new Challenge Mode has also just been made available on all platforms as well, and it also contains new outfits with upgraded abilities, a level modifier to challenge your skills, and all new achievements to earn.
Here’s some additional information about the update:
