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What to Expect from a Potential June Nintendo Direct
The Switch 2 looks amazing and, with pre-orders selling out, it’s set to have a big launch. Still, there’s probably going to be another Nintendo Direct as well. The most recent Directs have shown off the Switch 2, given a spotlight to Mario Kart World and cleaned shop on the Switch 1. But the number…
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Star Wars: A Bunch of Thoughts on Andor Season 2’s Second Arc (episodes 4-5)
Spoilers for Andor season 2 The second arc of Andor season 2 is out, and it’s another home run. It’s an improvement on the excellent previous arc as well. Prior Criticisms Addressed As great as the first arc was, I did have some nitpicking criticisms. Chiefly, the previous arc didn’t have quite enough story to…
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The Switch 2 is too expensive. And things might get worse.
The Switch 2 looks amazing, I’ve certainly sung its praises. But if there’s been one major drag on the announcement, it’s the price. The Switch 2 is expensive. And Nintendo knows that it’s expensive. They didn’t even mention its pricing during the launch presentation (an essential part of any ad) and practically every comment on…
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Nintendo Shows Off the Switch 2 in a Massive Nintendo Direct.
The big Switch 2 Direct aired yesterday, and there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s a go! The Console The console itself is what people expected, and it’s everything it needs to be. It’s basically a larger, more powerful version of the Switch, with some new quality-of-life features like a magnetic rail for the Joy-Cons (the…
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Nintendo laying the ground for Switch 2 with surprise Switch 1 Direct
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped a surprise Direct presentation for the Switch 1. Surprising, that is, because they’re holding the first big Switch 2 Direct in under a week (2nd April). Surely they would want to save their new and unannounced games for the new console? Games I think most people were expecting a handful of comparatively…
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Switch 2 Announcement!
Holy moly, Switch 2 Nintendo Boogaloo, it’s here. I can already feel the hole in my wallet. After months of speculation and a lot of leaks from third-party accessories manufacturers, the Switch 2 has finally been announced. It was only a teaser trailer, so we don’t know much. A full Direct will be held on…
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Nintendo Switch 2: Announcement and Launch Date Predictions
When will the Switch 2 be released? A recent rumour has stated that Nintendo is producing as many Switch 2 units as possible to avoid a console shortage at launch. If true, they’re clearly confidant and have every right to be. The Switch is one of the best-selling consoles ever. Assuming they’ve learnt the lessons…
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