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Nintendo designed its own Switch emulator for the Switch 2

Nintendo Switch games will run on the Switch 2 through a custom-made emulation system.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Switch 2 supports ray-tracing and DLSS, but Nintendo is tight-lipped on details

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 supports high-end graphics, ray tracing, and much more.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Our reaction to everything Nintendo showed off

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct reveal is happening now, and we're bringing you all the Switch 2 news as it happens, live.
Kirby riding on a flying star looking back towards the camera

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 gives a GameCube classic a sequel

Masahiro Sakurai is back to direct a sequel to the cult classic GameCube racer.
Promised Consort Radahn standing with two swords in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring, Split Fiction, and loads of other games are coming to Switch 2

Many of your favorite games — and tons of new releases — will land on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 for less than you might expect

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on its way. The console releases on June 5, and it won't cost as much. as you might expect.
Donkey Kong salivating over bananas in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza is the first 3D DK game in decades

Donkey Kong Bananza is the long-waited return for a 3D DK game coming soon to the new Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo GameCube controller on red background

Nintendo Switch Online adding GameCube games exclusively for Switch 2

Wind Waker finally showed up at a Switch direct, just not how everybody expected it to!
The Duskbloods

The Duskbloods is FromSoftware’s darkly gothic Switch 2 exclusive

From Software has announced its next title, The Duskbloods, and it's exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
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A new Hyrule Warriors is coming this winter that ties into Tears of the Kingdom

A prequel to Tears of the Kingdom called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was announced, and it's also a follow-up to 2020's Age of Calamity.
A overhead view of a Switch 2 Pro controller.

The new Switch 2 Pro Controller has some big improvements

The Switch 2's Pro Controller brings back buttons to Nintendo's new console.
A list of Switch 2 edition games.

Many of your favorite Switch games are getting a Switch 2 Edition

Switch 2 edition games will make your existing Switch games look and play even better, and some even have additional features.
The Switch 2 C Button

Nintendo reveals the purpose behind the mysterious C button

Nintendo has finally revealed the functionality behind the mysterious C button on the right Joy-Con for the Switch 2.
Mario in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World takes players off the track into an open world

Oringinally teased with the Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart World is the first official Switch 2 exclusive game racing to your system with 24 racers.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs, social features, and more revealed in loaded live stream

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and this is what we know about its launch date and hardware specs.
The Nintendo Switch 2 sits in a Killswitch case.

The Nintendo Switch 2 already has its first accessory, and you can reserve it now

Before today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct even began, Dbrand already started taking reservations for one of the console's first third-party accessories.
D-pad on the Asus ROG Ally X.

Microsoft may be testing a handheld-focused Xbox UI for Windows 11

Gaming on your Windows PC could soon feel a lot more like firing up an Xbox with a new "Xbox UI" in the works.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo will host seven hours of Switch 2 gameplay streams this week

Nintendo will show off over seven hours of gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 titles on April 3 and 4.
A dragon fighting fantasy heroes in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

Everything we know about RuneScape: Dragonwilds

The popular browser MMORPG hasn't stopped evolving and is now branching out with a new entry. Here's everything we know so far about RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape calls players back with a new survival co-op game

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is full of classic charm with a survival twist as players craft, gather, and most importantly, fight dragons.
Yasuke fighting in the snow in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is tearing up the sales charts

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is Ubisoft's most successful game in the franchise by a Japanese country mile, ranking high in both sales and player counts.
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 sends players back to its most brutal battleground

Helldivers 2 players are once more dropping into Malevelon Creek, the planet dubbed "Space Vietnam" and the site of one of the game's most difficult Major Orders to date.
Gameplay from Myst remake.

One of the world’s oldest indie game companies laid off half its staff

Cyan Worlds announced that it had made the difficult decision to lay off roughly half of its team to survive current "industry conditions."
A city scene in Inzoi.

Sims alternative Inzoi is off to a huge start on Steam

Inzoi, a new life simulation game from Krafton in the vein of The Sims, is off to an explosive start on Steam with over 85,000 concurrent players at launch.
Ayaneo Pocket Ace

Switch who? This pint-sized handheld could be your next go-to

The Ayaneo Pocket Ace is a miniature handheld with a retro focus, but don't worry: it can play more recent games, too.
A wizard casting avada kedavra.

Hogwarts Legacy’s unannounced expansion isn’t happening after all

Hogwarts Legacy's planned expansion has been canceled, but don't worry: the sequel is still in development with a planned release in the next few years.
A black and pink Switch 2 joy-con.

Nintendo confirms ‘Switch 2 Editions’ of games in website fine print

The fine print on a new Nintendo website just revealed the existence of "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" for games.
Cal wielding his blue lightsaber and walking with BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

Amazon Luna just got a surprisingly huge partnership

Amazon Luna has added two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space thanks to a new deal with EA Games.
Miyamoto holding a phone with the Nintendo Today! app.

New Nintendo mobile app will deliver Switch 2 news directly to you

Nintendo has a new mobile app out today and it's designed to deliver news directly to players.
Homescreen with games on Nintendo Switch.

Game sharing is coming to Switch thanks to Virtual Game Cards

Nintendo has brought a new feature to Nintendo Switch that will let you share digital games between consoles.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Battle Zones

We just got some juicy new Pokémon Legends: Z-A details

While Nintendo only provided a release window, we got some new information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Little aliens dancing in Rhythm Heaven Groove.

Rhythm Heaven Groove brings a cult classic series to Switch next year

Time to practice your timing because Rhythm Heaven Groove is coming to the Nintendo Switch.
A giant monster shoots fire in Shadow Labyrinth.

Shadow Labyrinth, Pac-Man’s gritty Metroidvania, launches this summer

Shadow Labyrinth, Bandai Namco's gritty Pac-Man meets Metroidvania, launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Samus holding up a glowing fist in Metroid Prime 4.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a big new trailer, but no release date

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got a major showing at the Nintendo Direct, but sadly no release date.