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Video Game Sales in the USA Drop: January Data Shows Decline for All Consoles
The well-known analyst, Mat Piscatella from Circana, shared the sales data for the video game market in the USA for January 2025. Piscatella explains that consumer spending on video games (hardware, software, accessories) has decreased by 15% compared to last year. However, this is not a direct comparison since last…
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Nintendo Confirms Switch Online Will Continue to Be Available on Nintendo Switch 2
Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, confirmed during a Q&A session related to the company’s latest financial report that Nintendo Switch Online will continue to be available on Nintendo Switch 2. This statement (thanks Nintendo Life) was made in response to a question about Nintendo’s future online strategies, particularly concerning…
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Nintendo Switch Sales Drop, President Says It’s Not Due to Fans Waiting for Switch 2
Sales of Nintendo Switch have dropped significantly in recent times. Many wonder if this decline is due to gamers holding off on purchases while waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, that is not the case. Nintendo Responds to Sales Decline Nintendo has acknowledged…
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Nintendo Explains Why Switch 2 is Backward Compatible
Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility, allowing users to play games from the original Nintendo Switch. While this decision might seem expected, it marks a significant step for the company, especially considering how past transitions (like from Wii U discs to Switch cartridges)…
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Switch 2 Trailer Breaks Records, Surpassing PS5 Reveal with Over 17M Views in 48 Hours
The trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 has outperformed the PlayStation 5 reveal on YouTube. Within 48 hours of its release on the official Nintendo of America channel, the trailer amassed over 17 million views. In comparison, the PlayStation 5 trailer, released in 2020, garnered approximately 13.3 million views in…
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Analysts Predict Strong Demand for Switch 2 But Doubt It Will Surpass Original’s Success
Analysts have shared their insights on the potential success of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, which is expected to be a larger and more powerful iteration of the current console. While there is optimism about its performance, some concerns remain about whether it will surpass the original Switch in terms…
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Report: Switch 2 to See Strong Third-Party Support, Raising Concerns for Indie Developers
Journalist Christopher Dring has revealed that, based on information he has received, third-party support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be significantly stronger than it was for the original Nintendo Switch. This shift could potentially marginalize indie developers, who benefited from a lack of big-name publishers supporting the original…
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Fallout 4 for Nintendo Switch Was Once in the Works But Never Released
Bethesda Game Studios once considered bringing Fallout 4 to Nintendo Switch, according to a claim made by gaming insider Imran Khan. This revelation recently surfaced on the ResetEra forum (thanks Insider-Gaming), where Khan shared insights from his time as a journalist. He revealed that Pete Hines, the now-retired Bethesda executive,…
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Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass PlayStation 2 in the United States
In recent months, gamers have been closely monitoring Nintendo Switch sales as the console edges closer to becoming the best-selling gaming device in history. With its impressive performance, the Switch is now rivaling industry giants like the Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2. New data has further cemented its position, signaling…
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Leaked Accessory Trailer May Have Revealed First Image of Nintendo Switch 2
There is growing anticipation and curiosity surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, with online rumors and alleged leaks intensifying as we await the next hardware from Nintendo. Recently, an accidental leak from accessory company Satifye seems to have provided an early glimpse of the new console. In a trailer for a…
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Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against Switch Pirates on Reddit
Nintendo has launched a crackdown on platforms like Reddit and Discord, targeting individuals involved in piracy. The Japanese company’s legal team is currently pursuing action against James “Archbox” Williams, who is accused of selling pirated games, and they have no plans to stop there. Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Piracy…
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Nintendo Cuts Switch Sales Forecast as Demand Slows Amid Anticipation for Successor
Today, Nintendo has released some notable sales news for the last quarter, with multiple games surpassing the one million units mark, including the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, among other recent releases. However, the company has now adjusted its sales forecast for its…
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Elden Ring Definitive Edition Might Be Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 by Late 2025
Fans of Elden Ring may soon have a reason to rejoice as rumors circulate about a definitive edition of the game arriving on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Currently, Dark Souls is the only FromSoftware title available on Nintendo’s console, but this could soon change in a big way.…
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Nintendo Shuts Down Famous Switch Emulator Ryujinx
In a major move against piracy, Nintendo has successfully shut down Ryujinx, a popular Nintendo Switch emulator. The emulator, which has been in development since 2017, ceased operations on October 1, following a direct intervention from Nintendo. This comes just after the closure of Yuzu, another widely used Switch emulator,…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Support Backwards Compatibility
Rumors about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 suggest it will support backwards compatibility, allowing users to play games from the current Nintendo Switch library. According to recent reports, the new console will be able to run existing Switch games and may also support most of its peripherals. Switch 2 to…
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