Feature: Switch 2, Year One - How Closely Did Nintendo Follow Its Own Playbook?

This analysis examines how closely Nintendo followed its historical game release patterns for the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2. While many expected titles like Mario Kart and Pokémon appeared, notable absences include mainline Super Mario and Xenoblade Chronicles games. The article also forecasts potential releases for Year Two, considering factors like price hikes and franchise trends.

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GAME Animal Crossing: New Horizons
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Age of Imprisonment
GAME Zelda
GAME Mario & Luigi
GAME Yoshi
GAME Wario Land 4
GAME Drag X Drive
GAME Metroid Prime 4
GAME Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
GAME Super Mario Party Jamboree
GAME Super Smash Bros.
GAME Golden Sun
GAME Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
GAME 3D Mario
GAME F-Zero 99