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Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 gets Performance Mode but visuals take a hit
PlayTonic has introduced a Performance Mode for Yooka-Replaylee on the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing the game to run at 60fps with a visual downgrade. The original Nintendo Switch version runs at 30fps. The article also briefly mentions Digital Foundry's analysis of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Seems To Be Teasing Something
Playtonic Games is teasing a potential performance upgrade for Yooka-Replaylee on the Switch 2, hinting at a move from 30fps to 60fps. The developer has been posting cryptic messages on social media and will be livestreaming the game tomorrow. The original Yooka-Replaylee launched in October 2025.
PAL territories are being excluded from some Nintendo Switch 2 owner discounts and free upgrades
Nintendo Switch 2 owners in PAL territories are reportedly being excluded from certain owner discounts and free upgrades for games like Yooka-Laylee and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. This issue affects regions including Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, preventing access to benefits available elsewhere.
Alice Creator Making Spiritual Successor, Says No EA Legal Worries
American McGee, creator of Alice: Madness Returns, is developing a spiritual successor to his cult classic games. He has stated that he does not anticipate legal issues with Electronic Arts, who owns the Alice intellectual property, as long as the new project avoids using direct IP elements. This approach mirrors successful spiritual successors like Bloodstained and Yooka-Laylee, offering fans a similar experience without corporate interference.
LUCID composer David Wise discusses the project in a video interview
Legendary composer David Wise discusses his work on the upcoming action-platformer LUCID in an interview with developer Eric Manahan. Wise and Manahan explore the emotional intent behind the soundtrack, how music shapes worldbuilding, and compare composing for modern indie games to his SNES classics. LUCID is a 2D action-platformer inspired by titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste, featuring pixel art and an emotional story, and is planned for a Nintendo Switch release.
Managing My Backlog 2021
The author discusses the challenges of managing a large video game backlog, especially with the increase in digital and free-to-play titles. Strategies proposed include limiting new purchases until existing games are finished and prioritizing playing backlog titles. Several games are mentioned as examples of titles the author intends to play or complete.
