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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 sets this new record within four days of launch
Nintendo 's highly anticipated Switch 2 has shattered company sales records, selling over 3.5 million units within its first four days on the market. This launch, confirmed by the Japanese gaming giant on Wednesday, makes the Switch 2 Nintendo's fastest-selling gaming console to date. Notably, this strong start positions the Kyoto-based company well to achieve its forecast of selling 15 million Switch 2 consoles during the current financial year, which concludes next March. "Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go," stated Doug Bowser, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Nintendo of America. The original Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, has already sold more than 152 million units globally, establishing itself as a gaming powerhouse with titles like "The Legend of Zelda" and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", which became a sensation in the pandemic era. The second-generation console, which hit shelves on June 5, retains several features of its predecessor while offering key enhancements, including a larger screen and improved graphics. The new console is bundled with popular titles such as "Mario Kart World." Nintendo announces Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 Nintendo has also announced that it is launching Splatoon Raiders, a new Splatoon spinoff game, which is currently in development for its Switch 2 console. The announcement was made via Nintendo's mobile news app. The game is expected to transport players to an area known as the Spirhalite Islands, where they will investigate a mystery alongside the fictional pop group Deep Cut. Nintendo has yet to confirm its official launch date.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nintendo unveils Splatoon game for Switch 2 with major Splatoon 3 update incoming
Nintendo has revealed plans for a new game in the Splatoon series, titled 'Splatoon Raiders', set to launch on its upcoming Switch 2 console. The announcement came through Nintendo's mobile news app, but the company shared limited information about the game's content or release date. 'Splatoon Raiders' will take players to the Spirhalite Islands, where they will join forces with a fictional pop group called Deep Cut to solve a mystery. The game appears to focus on a single-player experience, branching off from the main ink-based shooting gameplay of the franchise. Nintendo has not yet confirmed when the game will be available to the public. Also read: Nintendo sells record 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in four days This announcement follows closely after the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, which debuted alongside 'Mario Kart World', a new open-world racing game. In addition, Nintendo used its app to inform fans about a delay in the live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie, pushing its release date back by a few weeks. Meanwhile, the existing title 'Splatoon 3' will receive a significant update on June 12. The update, version 10.0, will introduce 30 remixed weapons and bring back the Urchin Underpass map from the original 'Splatoon' on the Wii U. The update also includes technical improvements tailored for the Switch 2, offering enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay in certain areas. Players on both the original Switch and the Switch 2 will be able to compete together without restrictions. Nintendo will provide this update free of charge. Also read: Microsoft launches Xbox Copilot beta on Android app to assist gamers with real-time support Among the new features in the 'Splatoon 3' update, the weapon Freshness caps will increase, and players will gain access to new in-game badges. A 'Series Weapon Power' stat will also be added to help match players based on weapon performance, allowing gamers to try out different weapons without risking unfair matchups. For Switch 2 owners, improvements will include upgraded visuals in locations such as Splatsville. Cross-platform play between the Switch and Switch 2 will remain a key feature, maintaining the community's ability to connect regardless of hardware. Also read: Mafia: The Old Country releasing on 8 August, 2025: Here's everything you need to know In other news, Nintendo reported that it sold 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles worldwide during the opening weekend, exceeding the sales of the original Switch over the same time period. The company attributes this strong performance to high demand for its new generation console, released eight years after the original model. Nintendo's figures highlight the Switch 2 as the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in its first four days on the market. The Switch 2 launched in major markets, including the United States, where fans queued at midnight to purchase the device. Unlike previous Nintendo launches that introduced major innovations, such as the Wii's motion controls or the DS's touch screen, the Switch 2 focuses on refining and expanding the original Switch's features.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Games Inbox: When will Mario Kart World DLC be released?
The Wednesday letters page ponders UK video game console preferences, as a reader speculates on the release date for Splatoon Raiders. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ Open questions Read your review of Mario Kart World and it all made sense to me. Reviews seem to be coming out in the 8 to 9 range and from what I've played that seems to be about right. Like everyone, I'm confused as to why so little has been done with the open world, given how massive it is. So, like you say, do you mark the game down for not doing something obvious or do you just accept it's something different to what you imagined? We all assume Nintendo is going to add more with more DLC, but when? This year? Next year? Three year's time? We literally have no idea. Nintendo is always secretive but this time I think it's really hurting them, because everyone's confused and making up their own theories. It's silly because if they'd said: 'We'll have a ton of free content coming out all the time' that would have been a real draw. Now we don't know what they're doing, why they won't tell us, and whether the DLC will be all paid-for or not. The core game is great but this weird way they've handled the open world feels like it's pulling all the attention away from the stuff they got right. Cranston Secret plans I have no problem with Mario Kart World getting a 9/10 but it is such a strange experience. Knockout Tour is probably the most fun I've had with a video game in several years and yet the open world stuff is just sitting there staring at me blanky, without anything to say. It seems such an unlikely mistake for someone like Nintendo to make, that I feel there must be a reason and purpose to it, but while it's easy enough to guess what that might be what I can't understand is why they won't tell us. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. A roadmap for the game, that promised tons of new tracks and characters and whatever would be a great PR move. Pack it in the box as an actual poster and it becomes a major talking point and an explanation for why the game's so expensive. I just don't get why they don't do something like that. Lumpy Water good game Been playing a bit of Wave Race 64 on Nintendo Switch Online. Not only is it the best racing game Nintendo have made, it's one of the best games ever made. I wish they would do a remaster. The handling and wave physics feels as good as ever. Just be nice to have the frame rate and graphics improved. But it does still play brilliantly in its original, nearly 30-year-old form. Simundo Email your comments to: gamecentral@ Xbox exclusive This whole thing about Call Of Duty on Switch 2 is so stupid. The first Switch is the only Nintendo console it wasn't on, and that was only because it doesn't have a built-up online system like the Xbox and PlayStation 5. Nobody wants to play Call Of Duty on a modern Nintendo console unless they can absolutely avoid it. And if you care that much about it… you'd already have an alternative. So far, I see no sign that Nintendo has done anything to upgrade its online services, so Activision were actually right not to bother in the first place. Now if you wanted to make a spin-off that wasn't so focused on online, that'd make sense, but they're never going to do that. Or if they wanted to just port over Warzone, that'd make sense too as I'm sure Fortnite is quite popular on Switch. A few months ago, I would've said the chances of an Xbox exclusive on Switch 2 was pretty high, or at least something that was Nintendo focused and would never sell much on other formats, like Banjo-Kazooie. But now I don't know what's going on. I guess it's because Activision Blizzard and Bethesda don't really make anything Nintendo friendly, and Microsoft doesn't want to put up the money for anything else. Haymaker Local pricing Here in Hong Kong, I saw the Switch 2 plus Mario Kart bundle for around HK$4,000 (about £400). Most games were around HK$300-450 (£30-45) with standalone Mario Kart priced at HK$520 (£52). All in all, it's not the pricing bloodbath I was fearing pre-launch, but I guess it's partly due to lower taxes here in Hong Kong. I still don't plan on getting it just yet as I can't justify getting it for only Mario Kart. If it'd launched with an all-new Zelda, it would've been a completely different story! Back I go to finishing the Switch 1 Zelda games in my backlog! ttfp saylow (gamertag) Now playing: Rolling Hills and Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Adding it all up I guess you could've probably predicted that Splatoon would be one of the first games to be announced after launch and I'm fine with that. Personally, I think there probably is a reasonable chance Splatoon Raiders will be out this Christmas. If I was to take a guess, I think Nintendo is packing this year with mid-sized games, like Hyrule Warriors and Metroid and this Splatoon spin-off, and they think that'll add up to one bigger one. That makes some kind of sense and while it's probably wrong, because you can't predict Nintendo, I'm logging that as my 1 in a million chance to say I told you so. I think for Nintendo the problem is Metroid Prime 4. It'll probably review very well but it's a Switch 1 game and the series doesn't sell that much, so it's not going to be much of a draw for the average parent at Christmas. Since they've said it's coming out this year I think they're just planning to coast along on Mario Kart for now and rely on small fry for the fresh meat. Which does make sense because fans like me are interested in Metroid and casual gamers probably don't care about anything but Mario Kart (and aren't going to buying anything day one). I do find the complete lack of any mention of a 3D Mario weird though. Not even teasing it in the first year is odd even for the big N. Geln The wisdom of youth I overheard my 10-year-old son talking to his friends on his phone yesterday, while playing Among Us: Him: The new GTA looks fire.[All agree]Friend: You have to be 18 to play it [Disappointed] Oh well…Friend: Shame…Him: [said seriously] …by the time it comes out we will be. Major Kahonas Taste of a nation It always amazes me how mistakes Nintendo made in the 80s and 90s are still having a big effect on their current business, such that the Switch 2 can't even outsell the Xbox Series X/S. Although how that became one of the biggest sellers I can't even imagine. But then the UK is also the only country other than America that buys into Xbox, so I guess we're pretty unique in terms of our gaming tastes. We've never been as into PC games as the rest of the Europe either, as far as I understand, so basically we really only like PlayStation and Xbox, and mobile I guess. I wonder how that's going to change as Xbox goes third party and it becomes more and more obvious that there's no point in buying the console. At that point we're basically going to become PlayStation Land, not that Sony ever seems to show any appreciation for out unwavering loyalty. I guess with each passing generation (in both senses of the word) Nintendo can grow its fanbase more, as they're clearly on the up at the moment, but it's not hard to see why Sony feels so confident and doesn't feel the need to make much effort. It's just a shame they shut down most of their British developers, because I really would've liked to see them make a new The Getaway, or something similar, because they know there's an audience for it. Grant Inbox also-ransSo if the PlayStation 6 is out in 2027, that means we should see Sony starting to talk about it next year? Basically, get through this Christmas with the PlayStation 5 then immediately start on the next next gen bandwagon. It's inevitable but it seems far too soon. Austin I picked up Fast Fusion for my Switch 2 because it was cheap and I have to say I am super impressed by the graphics, they are top end PS4 quality and super smooth and fast. Not sure about the game itself so far, seems a bit clunky, but graphically it's impressed me. Donut More Trending Email your comments to: gamecentral@ The small print New Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. 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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo announces new Splatoon game for Switch 2 console
Nintendo has announced that a new Splatoon spinoff game, Splatoon Raiders, is currently in development for its upcoming Switch 2 console. The announcement was made via Nintendo's mobile news app. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, the Japanese gaming company has revealed few details about the new game so far. Splatoon Raiders will transport players to an area known as the Spirhalite Islands, where they will investigate a mystery alongside the fictional pop group Deep Cut . It appears that the game may be a single-player offshoot of the popular ink-shooting franchise. Moreover, Nintendo has yet to confirm its official launch date. The announcements come a few days after the release of the Switch 2 on June 5, which was launched alongside the open-world racing game Mario Kart World. Recently, Nintendo also used its app to confirm that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie had been delayed by a few weeks. Splatoon 3's new update is set to roll out soon: Here's what's changing Meanwhile, the online shooter Splatoon 3 is set to receive an update on June 12, bringing it to version 10.0. The update will add 30 remixed weapons and reintroduce the classic Urchin Underpass map from the original Splatoon on the Wii U. The game will also see enhancements for the Switch 2, with what Nintendo describes as 'more detailed visuals' and a 'smoother appearance' in certain areas. Players on both platforms will be able to compete with each other. The update will be available at no cost. The upcoming Splatoon 3 update raises weapon Freshness caps, adds new in-game badges, and introduces a "Series Weapon Power" stat to match players based on weapon performance. This helps users experiment without being at a disadvantage. Switch 2 players will also see improved visuals in areas like Splatsville, and cross-platform play between Switch and Switch 2 will be supported.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
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- Digital Trends
Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention
In a very unceremonious move, Nintendo announced an upcoming Switch 2 game not at a Direct or in an official press release, but on the Nintendo Today App. Alongside a load of details on a new Splatoon 3 update coming on June 12, including its Switch 2 performance boost, we also got a tiny teaser of the first official spinoff game in the Splatoon universe: Splatoon Raiders. While details are incredibly scarce right now, there are some big hints at the new direction this game will take that have me very excited. Recommended Videos A constantly evolving franchise Even though Nintendo is calling Splatoon Raiders the first official spinoff — and this is technically true as a stand-alone product — it is far from the first time Splatoon has ventured into other genres. The core three games are multiplayer shooters, of course, but at this point they've also branched out to include linear single player campaigns, PvE hoard mode, roguelike mode, and even a card game. Few franchises even dare to stretch themselves into that many genres. Splatoon not only did, but has proven that it can pull them off. With Splatoon Raiders, the only official description we have is that 'players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio.' Between that and the little bit of footage shown above, there are strong signs that this could be Splatoon's take on a survival game. The idea of expanding the Splatoon world with a larger map to explore, perhaps some base building, and a robot buddy to possibly upgrade all fit within the Splatoon ethos while experimenting with the series in fresh ways. Style and expression have been the heart of the series, so it feels like a natural evolution to expand that beyond our character and allow us to build our own little worlds. We already know how creative Nintendo can be using the ink system for traversal and platforming in the single player modes, so translating that to a more open environment with secrets and hidden challenges would be a perfect fit. Plus, the possibility of new tools for traversal and building opens up entirely new avenues for gameplay. Being a Switch 2 game, I fully expect it to take advantage of the new mouse control system in that regard. It has never been the primary focus before, but Splatoon has always had a rich (and somewhat dark) lore beneath all that bright ink and hip-hop music. Splatoon 3 did bring it a bit more to the forefront, but Splatoon Raiders being a spinoff could be a great way to test the waters for a more front-facing narrative. Splatoon Raiders has no release date now, but will be a Switch 2 exclusive.
