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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformStar Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced
As part of a surprise Direct presentation aired on May 6, Nintendo officially confirmed a Star Fox game for Switch 2. Appropriately enough, it's called … Star Fox, and if you feel like you've played it before, you're not entirely wrong. The Nintendo Switch 2 Star Fox is based on Star Fox 64, as was the Wii U's Star Fox Zero. The visuals have been completely overhauled, and the classic team of Fox, Slippy, Falco, and Peppy all make a return. The stage layouts are just as you remember from Star Fox 64, and though the dialogue between characters is a little different than the original version, it should be recognizable to longtime players. While the Nintendo 64 version had very limited cinematics, there will be many additional cutscenes in this new version, including new mission briefings. During combat, you'll be right at home with the Arwing, which is capable of firing lasers and charged shots, as well as performing somersaults and the classic barrel roll. If you want a more PC-like experience, you can use the mouse controls on the Switch 2, and you can also hand a second player a Joy-Con 2 controller to act as the gunner while you fly the Arwing. Oh, and if you want a really classic experience, the game even supports the Nintendo 64 controller. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-fox-for-nintendo-switch-2-announced/1100-6539827/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo announces new Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2
Star Fox 64 is getting a major remake for Nintendo Switch 2, Shigeru Miyamoto announced during surprise Nintendo Direct showcase.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2
It turns out Fox McCloud's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a tease of things to come: Nintendo just surprise announced the first new Star Fox game in a decade. The game is called, simply, Star Fox, and it's out very soon, launching on June 25th. Nintendo says that it's "based" on the &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformStar Fox Remakes Star Fox 64 On Switch 2 This June
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/06/9b12640f/sf1.jpg.webp) During a surprise Nintendo Direct(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZeyh5q9R8&t=788s) today, legendary designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Yoshiaki Koizumi announced a Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64. The news comes hot on the heels of Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Players will visit iconic locations from the Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64, including difficulty settings and a variety of stages, including Landmaster, Blue Marine, and All-Range Mode sequences. Stage layouts are the same from Star Fox 64, but the dialogue, graphics, and character designs have been completely revamped. Star Fox will also include all new cutscenes. Players can also tackle challenge missions with new tasks in each mission that you won't find in the standard game. These missions will be available in Normal or Expert mode. And since it's on the Switch 2, you can play using Mouse Controls, including co-op play where one plays on one Joy-Con as the pilot, and the other uses the Mouse Controls as the gunner. The game even supports the N64 controller (the Switch version) for a more nostalgic experience. But it's not just the single-player mode, as Battle Mode returns from Star Fox 64. Here, players can battle it out as either Star Fox or Star Wolf on Corneria, Fichina, and Sector Y. These matches can be played either through matchmaking or in private matches. And true to Star Fox 64, you can play Battle Mode using local GameShare. You can also use GameChat with the game, including a character avatar feature that makes your on-camera appearance look like a Star Fox character of your choice. We don't have long to wait before the Star Fox franchise returns, as Star Fox arrives on Switch 2 on June 25. !(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/63467623/starfox02.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/b18a3247/starfox03.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/f26f53ae/starfox04.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/2dcb7cf7/starfox05.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/481e84de/starfox06.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/a7fc3cc1/starfox01.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/d332885f/starfox07.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/704bfa9f/starfox08.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/aea62ae8/starfox09.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/fec97052/starfox10.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/05/06/ce58a0a9/starfox11.jpg.webp)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformBorderlands 4 On Switch 2 Is "Doable," Take-Two Says After Gearbox Said Platform Was "Perfect" For It
Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 has been delayed indefinitely after developer Gearbox announced that it had paused development(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-4-on-switch-2-has-paused-development-and-might-never-release/1100-6537897/) on the game. But a pause is all it is, claims Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick. Fans fearing that the Switch 2 edition has been canceled can seemingly breathe a sigh of relief. Zelnick told Game File(https://www.gamefile.news/p/bioshock-gta-nfl-civ7-take-two-strauss-zelnick) that the decision to pause development on the Switch 2 came down to Gearbox wanting to first address the issues with Borderlands 4 on PC(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-4-boss-calls-people-4k-stubborn-disputes-reports-of-performance-issues/1100-6534746/). "We've been addressing those challenges, and we want to make sure that we've fully addressed Borderlands 4 from a consumer's point of view before we bring it to more platforms," he said. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-4-on-switch-2-is-doable-take-two-says-after-gearbox-said-platform-was-perfect-for-it/1100-6539825/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMina The Hollower Finally Launches Later This Month
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/06/d4f5f6d3/mina-the-hollower-scene.jpg.webp) Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games has finally revealed a new release date for its long-awaited retro-inspired action game, Mina the Hollower(https://gameinformer.com/preview/2023/09/04/a-new-look-at-the-promising-love-letter-to-the-game-boy-era). Thankfully, it’s only a few weeks away, as the game arrives on May 29th. First announced in February 2022(https://gameinformer.com/2022/02/01/mina-the-hollower-is-shovel-knight-studio-yacht-club-games-next-project), Mina the Hollower draws inspiration from top-down Zelda, Castlevania, and sports an 8-bit presentation evoking Game Boy Color titles. It stars Mina, a famous scientist or “Hollower” who travels to a cursed island to help restore its lost power. Playing off her title, Mina can burrow underground, which is used in combat, puzzle-solving, and exploring the overworld and dungeons. Mina also wields a whip to attack enemies and can also use a variety of sidearms. Check out the most recent trailer from last year below to see the game in action (just disregard the out-of-date October release date). Mina the Hollower was originally crowdfunded on Kickstarter, and backers were the first to learn of the game’s new release date. The game was first scheduled to release last Halloween before it was delayed(https://gameinformer.com/2025/10/06/yacht-club-games-delays-mina-the-hollower). Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. For more on the game, check out this 2025 deep-dive feature(https://gameinformer.com/feature/2025/08/26/digging-for-gems) where we spoke with Yacht Club Games founder Sean Velasco to learn new gameplay details. You should also check out our 2022 documentary(https://gameinformer.com/documentary/2022/12/07/the-making-of-mina-the-hollower-video-game-documentary) about the creation of Mina the Hollower.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long Last
Four years ago, Yacht Club Games announced Mina The Hollower, a retro pixel-art adventure game starring a cute little mouse in a hellish world of monsters. Evoking the style of old Game Boy Legend of Zelda games, Mina quickly grew to become one of the most highly anticipated indie titles in gaming. Today, Yacht Club Games finally confirmed what those fans have longed to hear: After multiple delays, Mina The Hollower has a release date of May 29--a mere 23 days away--and a price tag of $20. Yacht Club made the announcement on social media, delivering both the release date and price via a post and a small teaser video. "Prepare yourself for one of the greatest top-down adventures ever to be delivered directly to your soul," the post read, "for less than 20 bucks." > TRUE FINAL RELEASE DATE!! 🐭🙌 > Mina the Hollower launches May 29 for only $19.99! > Prepare yourself for one of the greatest top-down adventures ever to be delivered directly to your soul for less than 20 bucks. > Mark your calendars. Tell your friends. Wishlist now - links below!🧵 pic.twitter.com/exCI1cFwSg(https://t.co/exCI1cFwSg) > > — Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) May 6, 2026(https://twitter.com/YachtClubGames/status/2052075954059751727?refsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) Mina the Hollower follows the titular Mina as she's shipwrecked on an island filled with ghosts, goblins, and other monsters. Players will be able to choose between multiple weapons and abilities as they proceed through Mina's story, all while trying to rescue the cursed island she finds herself on. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mina-the-hollower-finally-has-a-release-date-at-long-last/1100-6539818/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSwitch 2 Reportedly Too Good a Deal, Investors Want That Fixed
Amid rising industry costs and a declining stock price, Nintendo may face shareholder pressure to increase the price of the Switch 2 console. A Bloomberg report notes that(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-06/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-in-spotlight-ahead-of-earnings) Nintendo's upcoming financial earnings release--scheduled for May 8--comes at a challenging time. While the company's shares have declined for several months, its first-party game releases, theme park attractions, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have all performed well. However, the Switch 2 console is being sold at a loss globally. The Switch 2 is priced at $450 in the US and $318 for the region-locked Japanese version. While sales have been strong overall--despite a lukewarm Christmas period(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-reducing-switch-2-production-after-weaker-than-expected-holiday-report/1100-6538976/)--investors believe Nintendo should reduce losses or achieve profitability per unit. This may prompt Nintendo to follow Microsoft(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-consoles-games-and-accessories-see-price-increases-starting-today/1100-6531257/) and Sony(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-price-increase-confirmed-by-sony-amid-market-pressures/1100-6539060/) by raising the Switch 2 price by at least $50. Unlike the original Switch, which launched at a profit, Nintendo has opted to absorb costs on the Switch 2 and focus on profits from games and accessories. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-reportedly-too-good-a-deal-investors-want-that-fixed/1100-6539811/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMS Flight Sim Adds Mission Where You Water-Bomb A Fire In Australia To Honor Local Firefighters
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's new World Update 21: Australia has arrived, and in addition to adding more cities, airports, and three-dozen new points of interest, the update includes a new mission meant to honor the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS)(https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs). This is the largest fire service in the world, made up of nearly 70,000 volunteers, and it's a big job in the country where bushfires are an ongoing threat. Devastating fires in the country in 2019/2020 made international news(https://wwf.org.au/what-we-do/australian-bushfires/), with millions of acres burned, more than 30 human deaths, and more than 1.5 billion animals losing their lives due to the blazes. One technique that firefighters use to put out fires in Australia is aerial firefighting, which is where the MS Flight Simulator crossover comes in. The game is adding a mission where players will use a water-bombing technique to put out a fire in the state of New South Wales, home to Sydney. This involves piloting a specialized aircraft and dumping a huge amount of water on a fire to help put it out. In the game, players are called to put out a fire near Coffs Harbour. The mission involves players piloting an aircraft to a body of water where they scoop it up and then fly to the fire to help put it out. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ms-flight-sim-adds-mission-where-you-water-bomb-a-fire-in-australia-to-honor-local-firefighters/1100-6539801/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformYouTube is finally on the Nintendo Switch 2… sort of
You can watch YouTube on the Switch 2 by downloading Super Animal Royale and playing one of its videos in the external browser.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformHitman Dev Talks GTA 6 Delay, First Light For Switch 2, And What's Up With Its Fantasy Game
Hitman developer IO Interactive has discussed a number of hot-button issues, including the impact of GTA 6(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-everything-we-know/1100-6503729/)'s delay, the status of the game's delayed Switch 2 version(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-delayed-for-switch-2/1100-6539272/), and what's going on with its mysterious fantasy game. IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak covered these topics in an interview with The Game Business(https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-talk-007-amazon-switch-2-hitman). Regarding the impact of GTA 6's delay from May 2026 to November 2026, Abrak said he would be lying if he said he didn't care about GTA 6 shifting further away from 007 First Light's release on May 27. First Light was originally set to launch in March, which was just a couple months before GTA 6 was supposed to release in May. Then Rockstar delayed GTA 6, and this provided "a bit more breathing room" for First Light. "GTA is a huge behemoth in our industry," he said. "We never wish anyone ill. They have their good reasons for pushing it. I am certain it’s going be amazing." Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hitman-dev-talks-gta-6-delay-first-light-for-switch-2-and-whats-up-with-its-fantasy-game/1100-6539782/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformLego And Sega Are Bringing You A Buildable, Tiny Sega Genesis
Adult Lego fans have no shortage of ways to indulge in nostalgia in recent years. Besides making plenty of game-themed sets based on Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Minecraft, Lego has also seen fit to give nostalgic Gen-Xers and Millenials (and retro-interested young folks) ways to rebuild the nostalgic gaming consoles of their past (minus the game-playing capability) with NES(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-nes-review-bricked-consoles-can-be-wonderful-/1100-6480351/), Game Boy(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-nintendo-game-boy-designer-interview/1100-6535866/), and even Atari 2600 kits(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-atari-2600-is-here-and-its-a-retro-delight/1100-6506047/). Today, Lego and Sega unveiled the newest set to join the library of brick-based consoles: the Lego Sega Genesis. !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691385-3drjqjwq.jpeg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691385-3drjqjwq.jpeg) Gallery !Gallery image 1(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691405-40926lifestylebuildcrop.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691405-40926lifestylebuildcrop.jpg) !Gallery image 2(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691406-40926lifestyleconscrop.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691406-40926lifestyleconscrop.jpg) !Gallery image 3(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691407-40926lifestyleenvrcrop.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691407-40926lifestyleenvrcrop.jpg) !Gallery image 4(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691408-40926lifestylebuild.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691408-40926lifestylebuild.jpg) !Gallery image 5(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691410-40926lifestyleenvr3.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691410-40926lifestyleenvr3.jpg) !Gallery image 6(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691411-40926lifestyleenvr2.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691411-40926lifestyleenvr2.jpg) !Gallery image 7(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1532/15327795/4691412-40926lifestyleenvr.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4691412-40926lifestyleenvr.jpg) This set, due for release on June 1st, marks the first Sega console (though technically not the first piece of Sega hardware(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DVZfI20jEa0c%26mid%3D13923%26u1%3Dsubidvalue%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lego.com%252Fen-us%252Fproduct%252Fsega-genesis-controller-40769&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D11&eventtype=click)) to enter the Lego lineup. Retailing for £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99, the set contains 479 pieces and is 4.5 inches long and six inches wide. It also comes with a cartridge and controllers you can insert and connect for the full console experience. You'll be able to order the Lego Genesis from Lego itself online, or you can purchase it from your favorite brick-and-mortar retailer. Of course, eagle-eyed Sega fans have surely noticed that some pictures show the console with Genesis branding, while others say Mega Drive--the latter being the system's Japanese and European moniker. The model will come with stickers allowing you to customize which console variant you want, so if you're from North America but prefer the maiden name of Sega's 16-bit legend, nobody's going to stop you from building it however you want. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-and-sega-are-bringing-you-a-buildable-tiny-sega-genesis/1100-6539755/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)