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Nintendo Switch 2, Joy-Cons to Get User-Replaceable Batteries in Europe Ahead of New EU Rules
Nintendo on Monday announced that it will begin rolling out revised versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 console and several accessories in Europe with user-replaceable batteries. The Japanese video game company will introduce its updated hardware in phases, beginning this summer. The move comes ahead of the new battery regulations issued by the Europ...
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The Biggest Reveals at Nintendo Direct: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Kingdom Hearts IV, More
The 50-minute Nintendo Direct presentation was packed with both first- and third-party announcements and reveals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms. Nintendo revealed the next Zelda release for Switch 2, a remake of Ocarina of Time. The Direct showcase also featured Kingdom Hearts IV and a new Xenoblade game. Here are all the announcements ...
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Nintendo Has Announced a 50-Minute Nintendo Direct Broadcast for June 9
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct broadcast, featuring upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms. The show will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse: Live show, featuring gameplay from select titles shown during the event. Nintendo Direct will be roughly 50 minutes long.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Could Get a Removable Battery Variant Next Year to Comply With EU Regulations
Nintendo Switch 2 will be reintroduced next year with a new variant, featuring an easily removable and replaceable battery, the company hinted in a document available on its website. The company said that its current devices with model numbers BEE will be reintroduced in 2027 with an additional code “OSM”, visible on the packaging, while meetin...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Price Hike in US, Canada, Europe and Japan; Nintendo Blames 'Changes in Market Conditions'
Nintendo has announced price hikes for its Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch consoles. Switch 2 is getting costlier in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe. In the US, the hybrid console will cost $499.99 from September 1 — a hike of $50. Nintendo said changes in market conditions forced it to revise prices of its consoles.
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Capcom Says Its New IP Pragmata Surpassed 1 Million Copies Sold in Just Two Days of Launch
Pragmata has sold over a million copies, Capcom confirmed Tuesday. The company said that its new sci-fi IP surpassed 1 million copies sold in two days. Pragmata launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch 2 on April 17. Capcom said the game was largely developed by a team of younger Capcom staff.
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007 First Light Delayed on Switch 2 to Summer 2026; Sony Reveals Limited Edition DualSense Controller
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, the James Bond game from IO Interactive, has been delayed. The developer annouced that the game will launch on Switch 2 "later this summer". PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X versions of 007 First Light will still launch on May 27, 2026.
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Overwatch 2 Rebrands to 'Overwatch' as Blizzard Announces 10 New Heroes, Year-Long Story, Switch 2 Version
Blizzard is hitting a major reset on Overwatch 2, dropping the "2" from the game's title, adding 10 new heroes, and a year-long story arc to the game. As part of major revamp, Overwatch will get six new season of content in 2026, beginning with Season 1 on February 10. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring.
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Nintendo Switch Becomes Best-Selling Nintendo Console Ever; Switch 2 Sales Cross 17 Million Units
Nintendo Switch has surpassed Nintendo DS to become the company's best-selling console of all time. Switch sales reached 55.37million units as of December 31, 2025, Nintendo confirmed in its latest financial report. Nintendo Switch 2, on the other hand, has now sold 17.37million units.
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Grand Theft Auto 6, Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light: These Are the Most Anticipated Games of 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is the biggest game of 2026, but there are so many more releases, big and small, that make the year a landmark one in gaming. From a Wolverine game to a James Bond game, from a new Onimusha to a new Tomb Raider, from the next Forza Horizon to a new Fable; here are the most anticipated games of 2026.
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Nintendo Will Reportedly Host a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Next Week
Nintendo will reportedly host a Direct broadcast as early as next week. The livestream is said to be a Partner Showcases, where third-party developers show games coming to Switch and Switch 2. According to a tipster, the Direct broadcast will likely take place on February 5.
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Call of Duty Could be Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon
Call of Duty could finally be making its way to Nintendo platforms. A dataminer has found references to Nintendo within the code of a recent Call of Duty update, suggesting that Call of Duty could release on Nintendo Switch 2 soon.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong's First Major Expansion, Sea of Sorrow, Announced; Launch Set for 2026
Hollow Knight: Silksong's first major expansion has been confirmed. Developer Team Cherry announced Tuesday that Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026. The expansion will add new areas, bosses, tools, and more. The studio also announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Crosses 10 Million Units Sold, Nintendo Hikes Full-Year Sales Forecast
Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed 10 million units sold, Nintendo confirmed during its latest financial results. The console has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. Software sales on the Switch crossed 20 million units. Nintendo also increased its full-year Switch 2 sales forecast.
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Bethesda Announces Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Set for 2026
Bethesda announced Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition on Thursday during the Fallout Day broadcast. The new edition, which includes the base game, all six expansions, and creation club content, will release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on November 10. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
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Nintendo Switch 2, Joy-Cons to Get User-Replaceable Batteries in Europe Ahead of New EU Rules
Nintendo on Monday announced that it will begin rolling out revised versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 console and several accessories in Europe with user-replaceable batteries. The Japanese video game company will introduce its updated hardware in phases, beginning this summer. The move comes ahead of the new battery regulations issued by the Europ...
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The Biggest Reveals at Nintendo Direct: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Kingdom Hearts IV, More
The 50-minute Nintendo Direct presentation was packed with both first- and third-party announcements and reveals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms. Nintendo revealed the next Zelda release for Switch 2, a remake of Ocarina of Time. The Direct showcase also featured Kingdom Hearts IV and a new Xenoblade game. Here are all the announcements ...
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Nintendo Has Announced a 50-Minute Nintendo Direct Broadcast for June 9
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct broadcast, featuring upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms. The show will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse: Live show, featuring gameplay from select titles shown during the event. Nintendo Direct will be roughly 50 minutes long.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Could Get a Removable Battery Variant Next Year to Comply With EU Regulations
Nintendo Switch 2 will be reintroduced next year with a new variant, featuring an easily removable and replaceable battery, the company hinted in a document available on its website. The company said that its current devices with model numbers BEE will be reintroduced in 2027 with an additional code “OSM”, visible on the packaging, while meetin...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Price Hike in US, Canada, Europe and Japan; Nintendo Blames 'Changes in Market Conditions'
Nintendo has announced price hikes for its Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch consoles. Switch 2 is getting costlier in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe. In the US, the hybrid console will cost $499.99 from September 1 — a hike of $50. Nintendo said changes in market conditions forced it to revise prices of its consoles.
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Capcom Says Its New IP Pragmata Surpassed 1 Million Copies Sold in Just Two Days of Launch
Pragmata has sold over a million copies, Capcom confirmed Tuesday. The company said that its new sci-fi IP surpassed 1 million copies sold in two days. Pragmata launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch 2 on April 17. Capcom said the game was largely developed by a team of younger Capcom staff.
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007 First Light Delayed on Switch 2 to Summer 2026; Sony Reveals Limited Edition DualSense Controller
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, the James Bond game from IO Interactive, has been delayed. The developer annouced that the game will launch on Switch 2 "later this summer". PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X versions of 007 First Light will still launch on May 27, 2026.
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Overwatch 2 Rebrands to 'Overwatch' as Blizzard Announces 10 New Heroes, Year-Long Story, Switch 2 Version
Blizzard is hitting a major reset on Overwatch 2, dropping the "2" from the game's title, adding 10 new heroes, and a year-long story arc to the game. As part of major revamp, Overwatch will get six new season of content in 2026, beginning with Season 1 on February 10. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring.
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Nintendo Switch Becomes Best-Selling Nintendo Console Ever; Switch 2 Sales Cross 17 Million Units
Nintendo Switch has surpassed Nintendo DS to become the company's best-selling console of all time. Switch sales reached 55.37million units as of December 31, 2025, Nintendo confirmed in its latest financial report. Nintendo Switch 2, on the other hand, has now sold 17.37million units.
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Grand Theft Auto 6, Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light: These Are the Most Anticipated Games of 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is the biggest game of 2026, but there are so many more releases, big and small, that make the year a landmark one in gaming. From a Wolverine game to a James Bond game, from a new Onimusha to a new Tomb Raider, from the next Forza Horizon to a new Fable; here are the most anticipated games of 2026.
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Nintendo Will Reportedly Host a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Next Week
Nintendo will reportedly host a Direct broadcast as early as next week. The livestream is said to be a Partner Showcases, where third-party developers show games coming to Switch and Switch 2. According to a tipster, the Direct broadcast will likely take place on February 5.
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Call of Duty Could be Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon
Call of Duty could finally be making its way to Nintendo platforms. A dataminer has found references to Nintendo within the code of a recent Call of Duty update, suggesting that Call of Duty could release on Nintendo Switch 2 soon.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong's First Major Expansion, Sea of Sorrow, Announced; Launch Set for 2026
Hollow Knight: Silksong's first major expansion has been confirmed. Developer Team Cherry announced Tuesday that Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026. The expansion will add new areas, bosses, tools, and more. The studio also announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Crosses 10 Million Units Sold, Nintendo Hikes Full-Year Sales Forecast
Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed 10 million units sold, Nintendo confirmed during its latest financial results. The console has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. Software sales on the Switch crossed 20 million units. Nintendo also increased its full-year Switch 2 sales forecast.
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Bethesda Announces Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Set for 2026
Bethesda announced Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition on Thursday during the Fallout Day broadcast. The new edition, which includes the base game, all six expansions, and creation club content, will release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on November 10. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
