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9:19AM, Ben – The Direct is now showing off a game called Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a collection of mini-games and tech demos that would look fresher if Astro’s Playroom didn’t exist. The bigger problem: it’s not free? Odd choice.
9:16AM, Ben – We’re getting a lot of hardware details — 120Hz LCD screen with HDR, 3D Audio, Joy-Con mouse function, 4K output in TV mode, 3D audio — it’s all coming very fast.
9:14AM, Ben – Finally, DS Download Play is back in the form of GameShare. Very fulfilling moment for me.
UPDATE: 2025/04/02 09:13 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY
GameShare, a feature that allows one copy of a game to be played in local wireless multiplayer across multiple systems, has been revealed.
UPDATE: 2025/04/02 09:11 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY
After much discussion of a C button on the new Joy-Cons, it turns out to be a GameChat feature for voice chat and video streaming on the system.
9:06AM, Ben – I kept wondering how Mario Kart would top 8 Deluxe, but the off-road concept might just do it for me. That’s a huge shake-up. It’s also launching the same day as the Switch 2, so hopefully we get that date before the Direct is over.
UPDATE: 2025/04/02 09:04 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY
Nintendo has finally provided a more comprehensive look at Mario Kart World, “launching exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2,” after teasing a new Mario Kart game in the Switch 2 announcement. Big focus on regional diversity with some new mechanics like rail grinding and off-road racing.
9:00AM, Ben – And we’re live with the Direct! Looks like we’re starting with Mario Kart, which is no surprise.
8:18AM, Ben – We’re tuning in for the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2, which promises an hour-long look at the upcoming console starting soon at 9am ET. Surely we’re getting a release date and price, right? Finally? Watch along with the video below, and check-in for updates as I live-blog all the highlights and commentary.
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