With releasing the Switch this summer, Nintendo is repeating history in a telling way. While it can be easy to read too far into such things, there are noticeable trends in how and when Nintendo has chosen to release certain titles. It's no surprise why and titles come early in the lifespan of the company’s consoles, if not at launch. This isn't so much a trend as it is simply a wise business move. and are household names that are sure to generate sales of both the games and the new hardware.
What about the end of a console generation, when Nintendo is already working on the titles that will lead the new era? For example, games traditionally came near the end of a console's life. was released on the NES three years after the release of the SNES console, just as hit stores over a year after the release of the Nintendo 64. However, broke with that trend, releasing one year after the Switch's debut. Theremasteredmay be an indicator that a new Nintendo console is coming soon.
When the Switch was released in March 2017, it was clear that Nintendo’s 3DS console would be winding down. The 3DS, however, had a massive user base that would still be a viable market for Nintendo as its new hardware was rolling out. A remake of 2001’s was a perfect end for the aging handheld. The remake came upgraded with new features and became the third highest-selling 3DS title of 2018. Interestingly, 2013's, a follow-up to the original, was conceived by Shigeru Miyamoto while working on a 3DS test model of the first game.
As the Switch nears its retirement, will find a second life, launching in June as . Not much is known about the upcoming other than it will be visually upgraded for Switch specs. Whether the game will come with new features and content is yet to be seen. Regardless, launching as rumors are swirling over a new Nintendo console highlights the parallel between its own release and the original's port to the 3DS. It's possible that ports of older titles may be the company's endgame strategy for the Switch console.
Given the series' grab-bag of mechanics and puzzles, would be an excellent launch title for the next Nintendo console.
Indicators that a new console may be imminent go beyond just. Just as Kirby was once a hint of a generation's end, Wario and Pikachu may have picked up that mantle. and, both released in the latter half of 2023, just as Switch 2 rumors were picking up. and both dropped in 2018 and were two of the last marquee titles to be released on the 3DS. The highly anticipated remake of is another example of a classic returning late in a console's life.
As Nintendo has made no official statement regarding a new console, there is no way to know if is truly a signifier that new hardware is
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Nintendo has still yet to unveil the successor to the Switch, but the Japanese company’s next-gen console continues to be the subject of rumours and leaks. A new report published by Spanish outlet Vandal has now also allegedly revealed new details on the upcoming console.
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A free trial for NBA 2K24 is available for Nintendo Switch Online members from April 17 — April 23. Nintendo Switch Online does place an emphasis on its retro gaming collection, but there are additional perks that the service includes, such as game trials. NBA 2K24 features significant gameplay improvements to the overall series, leading some to say the gameplay is the best it has ever been. Despite a rough launch and mixed reviews, time has passed and updates have been made, so there is a chance gamers will feel NBA 2K24 has improved, and a trial is the perfect chance to let players decide.
Being able to play and on the Nintendo Switch has been the dream of many console owners since its launch, but the smart thing to do at this point is to accept that it's not going to happen. Both of these classic titles made triumphant returns on the Wii U, but they've been stuck there ever since. Considering how many Wii U titles have received Switch ports, it's been odd that two remastered entries in one of Nintendo's biggest franchises never made the jump.
A new selection of retro games hit the Nintendo Switch Online library today, and while it's not the biggest group of names this time around, there is one notable addition in the form of a Mario game that had never previously been released outside of Japan.