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After a wave of rumours and guesses about strange billboards in Mario Kart World, Nintendo has officially announced that the game did not use artificial intelligence to create images. The company emphasised that all visual elements were designed by people.
The first two chapters of Deltarune are already available for free on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and itch.io. The new edition, which will be released in the summer, will combine the first four chapters in one package for $25. It will include free updates with chapters 5, 6, and 7, which Toby Fox plans to release at a later date.
The new Nintendo Switch 2, which is scheduled for release on 5 June 2025, has every chance of becoming the fastest-selling console in the company's history. According to its latest financial report, Nintendo expects to sell around 15 million Switch 2 units by the end of March 2026, which is more than the original Switch did in the same period.
With the launch of GameChat, players will be able to enjoy a full-fledged voice and video chat experience right on their Nintendo Switch 2 console, without the need for third-party apps. At the same time, the company has updated its privacy policy: Nintendo can now record users' audio and video chats to ensure security and compliance with community rules.
The first instalment will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
CD Projekt Red has relied on a real physical cartridge for Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2, abandoning the game-key card format popular among other publishers. The developers are convinced that the classic cartridge edition will provide players with the best experience on Nintendo's new portable console.
Nintendo Switch 2 has become one of the most anticipated consoles of the year, but few people know that work on it began in 2019 - just two years after the release of the original Switch. Court documents in the Nintendo v. Genki case revealed how the company was preparing the next generation of the console step by step, which will go on sale on 5 June for $450.
There has been no official confirmation yet
After Nintendo filed a lawsuit against accessory manufacturer Genki over the demonstration of Switch 2 mock-ups, the company commented on the situation for the first time. Genki assures that it takes the claims seriously, cooperates with lawyers, and has no plans to shut down its operations, remaining true to the idea of innovation for gamers.
The Louvre in Paris is ending the era of the unique audio guide based on the Nintendo 3DS, which has helped millions of visitors discover masterpieces of world art for over a decade. From September 2025, this service will cease to operate, and a new system will take its place, the details of which are still being kept secret.
Nintendo has officially filed a lawsuit against accessory manufacturer Genki, accusing the company of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. The reason for this was Genki's demonstration of Nintendo Switch 2 mock-ups and statements about the compatibility of its accessories with the new console before its official announcement.
Gamers will have to work harder or eat less
An unexpected scandal has broken out in the world of video games: the new instalment of the cult racing series Mario Kart World, as we already know, will cost $80, which is $10 more than the ambitious open-world adventure Ghost of Yōtei. This fact caused a wave of indignation among fans, as Nintendo was the first to cross the psychological mark of $70 set in the era of PS5 and Xbox Series.
Despite the scandalous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 on last-gen consoles, CD Projekt Red assures that Nintendo Switch 2 owners will receive a much better version of the game. The developers claim that Nintendo's new hardware has made it possible to create a more productive version than was possible on PS4 and Xbox One.
While pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have already started in some parts of the world (and in some places have closed instantly due to the high demand), Nintendo has to warn potential buyers about the rise of fraudsters trying to swindle personal data from eager fans. In Japan, where Nintendo holds lotteries to pre-order a new console to minimise speculation and avoid the chaos of online queues, attackers have found new ways to make money.
