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.
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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 conducting a mysterious online test for the Nintendo Switch Online; ➁ Participants are required to keep the contents of the test confidential; ➂ The test is scheduled to take place between October 23 and November 5.
➀ Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reduced its stake in Nintendo's shares; ➁ The PIF's shareholding has dropped by a percentage point; ➂ The PIF now holds 7.54% of shares.
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➀ Saudi Arabia may increase its stake in Nintendo; ➁ The PIF already owns 8.5% of Nintendo's shares; ➂ The PIF has been actively investing in various companies.
➀ Krafton plans to bring Palworld to mobile phones; ➁ The mobile version will be developed by PUBG Studios; ➂ Palworld has been a success on PC, attracting Nintendo's attention and lawsuit.
➀ An insider claims that the upcoming Legend of Zelda film will be part of a trilogy; ➁ The films are reportedly set to release within 6 years; ➂ This could mean Nintendo's plans for the Zelda film are more expansive than initially thought.
➀ Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on April 2, 2025;
➁ Best Buy Canada confirms preorders will begin on the same day;
➂ Key upgrades include magnetic Joy-Con attachments, U-shaped kickstand, and USB-C port.
➀ Nintendo announced a new digital game handling system with the Switch Virtual Card system; ➁ The system allows players to share digital games with friends and family under certain limitations; ➂ The FAQ page hints at the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2, indicating that some major Switch titles will be updated for the new hardware.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have a three-phase launch plan; ➁ The first phase will focus on first-party titles around the launch time; ➂ The second phase will feature third-party titles in October/November; ➃ The third phase is planned for the holiday period.
➀ Nintendo has won a significant court battle in France against piracy;
➁ The Judicial Court of Paris ordered Dstorage to pay €935,000 in damages;
➂ This victory reinforces Nintendo's legal stance against piracy in Europe.
➀ A modified version of the Nintendo GameCube and Wii has been made to run Windows NT for PowerPC, allowing for the installation of the classic game Doom.
➁ The build, named Entii, is optimized for the PowerPC architecture of these consoles and supports basic Windows NT functionalities.
➂ Despite the lack of sound and limited online capabilities, the project serves as a snapshot of Windows NT and PowerPC in the era before Windows NT 3.5.
➀ A former Nintendo employee predicts a June launch for the Switch 2; ➁ The console could be released ahead of the holiday season; ➂ The employee anticipates a price tag as high as $450.
➀ Nintendo's Gold Points system will be discontinued next month; ➁ Players will no longer earn Gold Points on purchases; ➂ Existing Gold Points can still be used for discounts on the Nintendo eShop.
➀ A user on Famiboards forum posted an image of an alleged placeholder for a Nintendo Switch console, which may indicate the upcoming Switch 2's price.
➁ The image was claimed to be from a Costco employee in Canada, but the authenticity of the listing is questionable.
➂ The potential price of $499 CAD (around $349 USD) would be a $50 CAD premium over the Switch OLED in Canada, with no price increase expected in the US.
➀ Nintendo promises affordability and a scalper crackdown at launch; ➁ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discusses strategies to ensure Switch 2 availability; ➂ Nintendo delayed the Switch 2 launch to increase supply; ➃ Nintendo considers customer affordability in pricing.
➀ DOOM: The Dark Ages is reportedly planned for Switch 2, despite no official announcement yet; ➁ Nintendo is blocking the announcement, requiring special permission for Switch 2 exclusives; ➂ The strategy is to control hype and prevent leaks until more official information is revealed about the new console.
➀ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirms plans to release Xbox games on the upcoming Switch 2 console; ➁ The Switch 2 is expected to have larger and redesigned Joy-Con controllers and a larger display; ➂ Backward compatibility with some Switch 1 titles is confirmed, and Xbox titles might be ported to the new console.