🎮 Switch 2 + Mario Kart 9 Revealed

And Grand Theft Auto 6 may cost $80-$100

Good morning & Happy Friday!

Here’s everything you need to know this week in the world of gaming.

LATEST NEWS

🤯 A new League of Legends update has made unlocking champions much harder for free-to-play players, with reports claiming it can take over 800 hours after completing a Battle Pass.

🐉 Dragon Age Veilguard Director Leaves EA After Disappointing Attempt At Series Revival.

🪘 Most players don't want games "6 times bigger than Skyrim or 8 times bigger than The Witcher 3".

💰 Analyst hints that Grand Theft Auto 6 may cost $80-$100.

🗾 Video game piracy has entered a new era as Japanese police have arrested, for the first time, someone accused of modifying Nintendo Switch hardware.

💻 In recent years, the best mini PCs have really bulked up to become modest yet genuinely viable gaming platforms. Here are the best mini PCs in 2025.

⚔ Firaxis has revealed its hugely-anticipated sequel, Civilization 7, will boast a diverse and "representative" cast of leaders.

🏎 Mario Kart 9: Every Character, Track, and Vehicle Confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 Game.

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal

It’s official—Nintendo has unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2! A teaser trailer highlights some key design changes, though it’s light on details overall. What’s confirmed? A larger screen, redesigned Joy-Cons, a sturdier kickstand, and a TV dock. The console is set to launch in 2025, with support for both physical and digital Switch games (though not all titles may be compatible).

The trailer didn’t dive into specifics like hardware specs, price, or even a precise release date. However, Nintendo announced a Nintendo Direct for April 2, 2025, promising more information. A glimpse of the new Mario Kart was shown, but the broader launch lineup remains a mystery.

Rumors of a successor to the original Switch have circulated for years, with recent leaks hinting at features like magnetically connected Joy-Cons and their potential use as a mouse—both confirmed in the reveal.

Nintendo also reiterated the Switch 2’s backward compatibility, ensuring it supports many current Switch games while introducing exclusives. Fans now wait eagerly for April’s Nintendo Direct to fill in the gaps.

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