➀ Multiple Nintendo insiders have hinted at a specific month for the announcement of a new console; ➁ Sources suggest Nintendo plans to unveil the Switch 2 in early January; ➂ Leaker and Reddit user provide additional evidence supporting the early January release window.

➀ An anonymous source reveals details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console; ➁ The source suggests a new Mario Kart game will be the launch title; ➂ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have a unique design and features.

➀ A leaked video shows the new Joycons for the upcoming Switch 2; ➁ Significant improvements include stronger magnets for connection and additional buttons; ➂ The new Joycons will have IR blasters like the original Switch.

➀ The Nintendo Switch generation is coming to an end in China with the announcement of the shutdown of the Switch eShop and online services starting in 2026; ➁ Tencent, Nintendo's partner in China, will shut down access to the Switch eShop and other services on March 31, 2026, and May 15, 2026, respectively; ➂ Tencent is offering up to four games from a list of Nintendo Switch titles to WeChat account holders in China as part of the shutdown.

➀ Nintendo plans to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch during the fiscal year ending April 2025; ➁ The company emphasizes the importance of the Nintendo Account, which will play a significant role in the next-generation console; ➂ The Nintendo Account will maintain continuity with over 100 million users.

➀ Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch have sold over 99 million units; ➁ The Nintendo Switch has sold over 140 million units, making it Nintendo's second best-selling console after the Nintendo DS; ➂ The Pokemon franchise has seen a variety of game releases on the Switch, including Pokken Tournament, Pokemon Quest, and more.

➀ Elden Ring is one of the biggest games of the past few years, with over 25 million copies sold since 2022; ➁ Nintendo is set to unveil their Switch successor next year; ➂ A port of Elden Ring is in development for SWITCH 2, possibly by Virtuos, and could arrive by the end of 2025.

➀ The Yakuza Kiwami on Switch is selling exceptionally well; ➁ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's director, Masayoshi Yokoyama, expressed surprise at the high sales; ➂ The success can be attributed to the popularity of the Yakuza series and the recent Amazon Prime drama.

➀ A leaker suggests that FromSoftware's Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 as a 'Definitive Edition'; ➁ The game is being developed by Virtuos, known for their work on Dark Souls Remastered; ➂ The release is expected in late 2025.

➀ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses rumors about slowing down Xbox game ports to PlayStation and Switch; ➁ Nadella emphasizes the importance of Xbox exclusives and the company's commitment to extending content to new platforms; ➂ Nadella mentions the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the addition of hundreds of millions of players to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

➀ Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO; ➁ The game is being tested on the Switch with 10,000 participants; ➂ Players collaborate to build and develop a planet.

➀ Game Freak confirms a hack exposing internal codenames and details about the Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The leak, known as 'Teraleak', reveals 2TB of data including employee information and game source code; ➂ The Nintendo Switch successor is codenamed 'Ounce'.

➀ Nintendo is seeking up to 10,000 gamers to test a secret new feature for the Switch Online service; ➁ Participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and meet certain age and location requirements; ➂ The test involves downloading exclusive software and signing a non-disclosure agreement.

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➀ Nintendo emphasizes creating an equal gaming experience for all players, avoiding systems that could make some feel superior or inferior. ➁ Nintendo has a strong culture of originality and does not follow trends set by competitors. ➂ Nintendo believes games should be played as designed by creators, without the distraction of achievement-focused gameplay. ➃ Nintendo views achievement systems as a trend that has passed its peak and no longer holds significant value.