Nintendo has announced its holiday hardware plans for 2023, which include the return of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle and the release of two new Nintendo Switch Lite bundles featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may utilize Nvidia's DLSS technology to produce visuals comparable to the PlayStation 5, indicating that Nintendo's next-generation console won't be as far behind in terms of performance as previously believed.
Nintendo is reportedly showing tech demos for the Switch 2 to developers, fueling speculation about when the new console will be released and what game will accompany its launch.
Main topic: Nintendo's next-generation gaming console and its tech demos showcased at Gamescom.
Key points:
1. Nintendo showcased tech demos of its next-gen system at Gamescom, including a beefed-up version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
2. The tech demos featured NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech, ray-tracing, and visuals comparable to those on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
3. Nintendo is expected to release its next console in 2024, and there is speculation about what its unique feature or trick will be.
Nintendo is reportedly showcasing tech demos of its next-gen system, the Switch 2, at Gamescom, including a beefed-up version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Matrix Awakens, featuring NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech, ray-tracing, and visuals comparable to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Nintendo reportedly gave private demonstrations of the alleged Switch 2 hardware to developers, indicating that a refresh of the popular gaming console is imminent, potentially featuring advanced graphics options like ray tracing and Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling tech, although no official release date has been announced.
The upcoming September 2023 Nintendo Direct event is expected to feature remakes of a DS game and a Wii game, as well as an update on the recently announced Princess Peach game, but fans should not expect the reveal of the Switch successor console.
A rating by the ESRB suggests that the action role-playing spin-off Gotham Knights might be coming to the Nintendo Switch, alongside the release of the Batman Arkham Trilogy next month.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo may announce and release the Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2024, but details are still uncertain.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo's 'Switch 2' may feature improved graphics and minimal load times, as demonstrated by an upgraded version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at Gamescom 2023.
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for September 14, which will focus on games arriving this winter but may also include tidbits about future titles such as a new version of Luigi's Mansion and a game starring Princess Peach scheduled for 2024, as well as the possibility of surprises like Metroid Prime 4 or a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date.
Super Mario RPG's upcoming remake for the Nintendo Switch was showcased in a gameplay trailer, revealing new features such as timed button presses, character combos, and post-game boss rematches.
Nintendo is reportedly working on a successor to the Switch console, featuring an improved model known as T254 with better performance capabilities and cost-saving measures, aiming to appeal to core gamers and increase third-party game sales.
Activision executives were briefed on a next-generation Nintendo Switch in December 2022, with the document suggesting that the performance of the new console will be closer to that of the PS4 and Xbox One.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct announced that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be released on the Nintendo Switch, featuring updated visuals and new co-op play.
Nintendo has discussed the successor to its Nintendo Switch console with Activision-Blizzard executives, aiming to attract third-party titles and upgrade technical capabilities to match PlayStation and Xbox.
Screenshots from the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories suggest that there may be teasers for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, including the appearance of a handheld device resembling the rumored Switch 2 and a possible camera sensor on the rear of the device.
Capcom will be hosting an online special program at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, featuring games like Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4.
Japanese game developer Capcom plans to expand into the film industry with the establishment of Capcom Pictures in Hollywood to produce more films, leveraging the success of movies based on their video game franchises like Street Fighter and Resident Evil, according to its chief operating officer Haruhiro Tsujimoto.
Here are some upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch in October 2023: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, Wargroove 2, Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Batman: Arkham Trilogy, Sonic Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Just Dance 2024 Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and Dave the Diver.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will continue to release new games for the aging Switch console until at least the end of March 2025, despite plans to launch a next-generation console in 2024.
The Super Nintendo classic Super Mario RPG will be released on the Switch in November with updated graphics and the option to switch between the original 1996 soundtrack and newly-arranged music.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
Rumors suggest that Nintendo may release two models of its next console, including a digital-only version, following a strategy seen with the Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Alien Hominid HD, an HD remaster of the 2002 Newgrounds game, and its sequel, Alien Hominid Invasion, will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on November 1, 2023, offering a co-op run 'n' gun experience with chaotic gameplay and customizable aliens.
Nintendo may release both a standard edition and a digital-only version of the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, according to a rumor shared by a reliable source on Discord.
This week's Japanese video game releases include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5, Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch, Sonic Superstars for various platforms, and ENDLESS Dungeon for multiple consoles and PC.
Nintendo is rumored to be releasing an upgraded Switch device in 2024, but 2023 has been a strong year for the Switch with major releases like Zelda and Mario, indicating that Nintendo is not letting the current console go out quietly.
Nintendo is rumored to release the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring Ray Reconstruction technology, potentially surpassing the graphics capabilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
A wide variety of Nintendo Switch games will be released in November 2023, including "Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story," "My Time at Sandrock," "STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R," "Fashion Dreamer," "WarioWare: Move It!," "SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE," "Hogwarts Legacy," "Super Mario RPG," "Persona 5 Tactica," and "Bluey: The Videogame."
Capcom is developing a next-generation version of its RE Engine called REX, which will include all previous features while adding support for new technologies and more efficient handling of assets. Dragon's Dogma II and a new Monster Hunter game are expected to utilize this new engine.
