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Nintendo just released a new Handheld Mode Boost feature for Switch 2
Nintendo has released firmware update version 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a new Handheld Boost Mode feature. This update aims to blur the lines between docked and handheld performance restrictions, potentially enhancing the gaming experience in handheld mode.
Switch 2 and Switch system updates version 22.0.0 now available; Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Mode Boost’ option
Nintendo has released system updates version 22.0.0 for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 update introduces a 'Handheld Mode Boost' option, allowing compatible games to run with improved visuals similar to TV Mode. Both updates include various quality-of-life improvements, such as enhanced friend note-taking, GameChat features, video playback controls, and storage capacity breakdowns.
Switch 2 adds “Handheld Mode Boost” in new system update
Nintendo has released a system update for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The update introduces a "Handheld Mode Boost" for the Switch 2, allowing compatible games to run with performance enhancements when played in handheld mode. The update also includes various other system improvements and new features for both consoles.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
CFK and DeerFarm have announced Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This installment marks a shift to side-scrolling gameplay for the first time in the Eastern fantasy bullet hell series, featuring a new narrative and an evolved Soul Collect system. A release window for the platforms has not yet been provided.
Tunic to get Nintendo Switch 2 update soon
Finji announced that the acclaimed indie game Tunic will receive an update for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game's creator stated on X that the update is currently in development and encouraged fans to stay tuned for more information.
Square Enix games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now on sale, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Square Enix has launched a sale on its games for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, various Dragon Quest entries, Final Fantasy, and Octopath Traveler are available at discounted prices.
Top 8 Upcoming Games for Nintendo Switch 2
This article lists eight upcoming games scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The list includes enhanced versions of popular titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Disney Dreamlight Valley, alongside new releases such as Pragmata and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Is Now Releasing A Week Early
LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight will now release on May 22, a week earlier than its original May 29 date. Buyers of the deluxe edition will receive early access starting May 19. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is delayed until 2026.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Patch 3 Adds Angry Birds’ Red, Yakuza’s Goro Majima, and Puyo Puyo’s Arle as Free
SEGA announced that Patch 3 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will add Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Yakuza, and Arle from Puyo Puyo as free playable characters starting in April 2026. The update also includes new music tracks and continues the game's post-launch support with crossover content. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features cross-platform matchmaking and is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Royal Revolt Survivors Is Out Now on PC and Consoles
Team Warriors' action-roguelite game Royal Revolt Survivors has launched its 1.0 version on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features 1-4 player co-op with intense real-time combat, a diverse roster of heroes from the Royal Revolt franchise, and stunning visuals.
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight to Launch Worldwide One Week Earlier on May 22, 2026, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will now launch worldwide on May 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, a week earlier than previously announced. The game is an open-world action-adventure title inspired by decades of Batman media. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated for release later in 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem Sales Have Now Surpassed 6 Million Units
Capcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem has sold over six million units worldwide, achieving this milestone less than two weeks after surpassing five million. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has set a new series record for peak concurrent players on Steam. The article also details dual protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, gameplay mechanics, technological features like DLSS 4, and collaborations with Hamilton and Porsche.
WB Games Montreal Seemingly Hit by Lay-Offs
WB Games Montreal has reportedly experienced a new round of layoffs, with several employees confirming their departures on LinkedIn. This follows Warner Bros. Discovery's stated intention to refocus on its major franchises, with a restructuring into four groups: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC. The company aims to return to its biggest IPs in the coming years, with significant releases expected around 2027-2028.
PSA: Pokemon Pokopia Has Mouse Controls, And They're Pretty Great
Pokemon Pokopia on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 features surprisingly effective mouse controls, which are automatically activated when a Joy-Con is placed on its side. This feature allows for precise manipulation of the game environment, such as using the Rock Smash function more effectively from a distance.
What's Next For Animal Crossing?
This analysis traces the evolution of Nintendo's Animal Crossing franchise, highlighting key changes in gameplay, customization, and multiplayer features across its installments. It speculates on future directions for the series, emphasizing continued growth in player expression and online interaction, particularly with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Former Bethesda Game Tester Once Broke Fallout 4 So Completely The 'Entire Zenimax Media Company' Was Sent Email Blasts Saying 'Somebody Found 4 Crashes In a Single Morning' - IGN
Former Bethesda game tester Colin McInerney recounted an incident where his extensive testing of Fallout 4 led to the discovery of four crashes in a single morning, prompting company-wide emails. He detailed how he intentionally pushed the game's limits on Xbox One by manipulating RAM and in-game experience to find bugs, a practice he described as non-standard testing. The article also mentions Fallout 4's upcoming Anniversary Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch Part Deux – The TouchArcade Show #611 – TouchArcade
Nintendo has officially unveiled the hardware for its successor to the Nintendo Switch, tentatively referred to as the Switch 2. The announcement was made via a new video, and while many details remain unknown, the article speculates on what players can expect when it launches this year.
Dread Delusion Console Release Scheduled for March 17 - GameHaunt
Dread Delusion is set to launch on consoles on March 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, this low-poly open-world RPG will include all PC updates and the Creature Island expansion at launch.
Everything That Happened in Gaming While You Were Busy... | TAG
Phasmophobia 1.0 is on track for release this year with improved graphics and new content, despite developer Kinetic Games exploring other projects. Elden Ring is reportedly receiving a good port for the Nintendo Switch 2, maintaining stable performance and visuals. Nintendo detailed the satisfying destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, while Natsume announced Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, featuring survival elements like wild animals that can cause item loss.
Pokémon Pokopia Makes a Case for the Switch 2's Mouse M... | TAG
Pokémon Pokopia has surprisingly convinced a reviewer that the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls are a worthwhile feature, moving beyond initial skepticism. The article also touches on Zoo Fighter, a game with a social change mission, and a retrospective on the unsettling 90s thriller 'The Comfort of Strangers'.
