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Metro
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Switch 2 owners discover Nintendo can remove games from your console at any time
An unlucky Switch 2 owner had their copy of Mario Kart World removed from their console, but they were able to get it back. One of the main criticisms against digitally downloaded video games is that you don't really own them. Your purchase really only gives you a licence to play the game and it's one companies can quite easily take back if they want to. This isn't a hypothetical either. Sony deleted TV content PlayStation owners had paid for just a couple of years ago and though he was referring to subscription services, Ubisoft's senior director of subscriptions Philippe Tremblay once said people need to get comfortable with the idea of not owning their games. One Nintendo Switch 2 owner was recently reminded of this when they had to swap their console for a new one, only to find their copy of Mario Kart World gone and seemingly removed from their account altogether. Over the weekend, Redditor GreatGreg2 took to the NintendoSwitchHelp subreddit to explain how they had bought the Switch 2 bundle that included a digital download code for Mario Kart World. Unfortunately, the console broke so they had to get a replacement, as well as deregister their account from the broken console. While they were able to access all the other games linked to their account on the new Switch 2, Mario Kart World suddenly vanished. Its icon on the home menu was still there, but the game couldn't be accessed, and its virtual game card had disappeared from the virtual game card tab. When they tried redownloading it through the eShop itself, they were prompted to buy a new copy. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. According to another Redditor, Maladroitz, Nintendo has been revoking bundled games since the Switch 1. In their case, they returned a Switch OLED that included Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and lost access to the game on their Switch 2. That makes sense, though, since this is to avoid instances of people buying bundles just to download the game to their account and then claim a refund. If you did that, you wouldn't just be getting money back on the console, but you'd be keeping the game as well. But GreatGreg2 didn't return their bundle; their console broke and they had to get a replacement. So, why did Nintendo revoke their copy of Mario Kart World? Well, it turns out it didn't. Bundled games are still tied to your Nintendo account and can be redownloaded in the event you ever lose them. Nintendo does explain this process for redownloading bundled games on its support website, although it's pretty well hidden. More Trending After confirming they had recovered the game, GreatGreg2 shared a conversation they had with Cartercrobertcrook, who explained that there is a 'Products Bundled With This System' section on the eShop specifically for redownloading bundled games. You can access this in your eShop profile settings, although when we went to check for ourselves, we couldn't find it, despite using a Switch 2 with a bundled copy of Mario Kart World installed. We did a bit more digging and according to a Matcha_Foxx, in an older Reddit thread, it sounds like this option won't appear if a bundled game is already installed on the console. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Nintendo can put your Switch 2 permanently offline if you use mods MORE: The average Nintendo fan is around 30 years old according to new data MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 and Donkey Kong Bananza console bundle available now in UK
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update
(Image via Microsoft) The Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update has been made available by Mojang, and it is essentially a new hotfix. With this hotfix, the developers have made minor changes to the previously released Chase the Skies update. The bug fixes will certainly refine the experience a bit, streamlining the overall gameplay across the platforms. Accordingly, you can start downloading it on your different devices and enjoy the sandbox title. Here's a detailed guide on how you can download the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update on all the platforms. Downloading the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update on all platforms Steps to download the new Minecraft Update (Image via Microsoft) Here are the detailed steps that you can follow to download the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update on all the platforms: PlayStation 4/5 Here are the steps for downloading the update on PlayStation 4 and 5: Locate Minecraft on the console's homepage or find it in your library Tap on the Options button and click on the 'Check for Updates' button. After it is found, the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update will be added to your queue and installed. Switch/Switch 2 The following are the steps to download the update on Nintendo Switch: Boot up Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch. You will find a notification regarding a new update. Tap on the pop-up to get redirected to the eShop, where you can add it to the queue. Alternatively, you can manually install the update. For the same, open the options window and select the 'Software Update' option. Xbox One and Series X/S Listed below is the procedure that you can follow to get the update on your Xbox console: Navigate to the 'My Games & Apps' section on the console's library Next, select Minecraft from the list of games and tap on the 'Manage Game & Add-Ons' option. Finally, select 'Updates' to start the download for the 1.21.94 update. Android/iOS Here are the steps to get the latest version on your mobile devices: Look up Minecraft on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store After opening the game's page, you will have to click on the 'Update' button. The download process for the Minecraft 1.21.94 update will commence. Windows 10/11 PCs Follow the steps below to download the update on your PCs: If you haven't previously played Minecraft Bedrock on your PC, you can head over to the official page and download the launcher. Install the launcher and log in using your Microsoft account. Select Minecraft Bedrock from the sidebar and select the Latest Release option. Wait for the files to get downloaded to enjoy the 1.21.94 update. This is all you need to know about the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.94 update on your devices. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tamagotchi Plaza release time – when you can jump into the new game
The Tamagotchi Plaza release date is just around the corner, and we have all the details on when you can jump into the latest entry on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 The Tamagotchi craze may have begun as stress-inducing virtual pets for a whole generation of youngsters, but it has since evolved into an anime and a series of console games, with the latest addition set to launch this week. Unless you're based in Japan, your last encounter with a new Tamagotchi game might well date back to 2007 with Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 on the 3DS, marking the franchise's most recent international release. However, after nearly two decades (or 13 years for Japan), the series is making a comeback for global audiences with Tamagotchi Plaza. In this case, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tamagotchi Plaza comes with three extra shops that can be played using the Joy-Con's mouse controls. If you haven't got your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, you can pick up the standard version of the game at launch and then purchase the upgrade pack later on, should you choose to invest in the new console. This applies to all Switch 2 Editions, so there's no immediate pressure to shell out the additional cash. Tamagotchi Plaza is part of the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series, inviting players to serve customers at various stores in Tamahiko Town, while enhancing their shop's reputation and catering to the adorable townsfolk. The base game features 12 shops, whereas the Switch 2 Edition offers 15. But when can you dive in? Here's when Tamagotchi Plaza will be available in your region. Tamagotchi Plaza release date and time Tamagotchi Plaza is set to launch on Friday, June 27, and a day earlier, Thursday, June 26, for gamers in Asia and Japan. While the exact release time for Tamagotchi Life hasn't been officially confirmed, it's anticipated that the digital version will be available on the Nintendo eShop at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST. For now, a physical version of the game will only be released on Switch 2 in Japan. According to Nintendo and various Reddit discussions, third-party digital titles typically go live at this time on their release day. This timing aligns with details provided on the Nintendo UK site, so unless there's an update from Bandai Namco or the eShop, we expect Tamagotchi Plaza to be released at this time. In terms of file size, the eShop indicates that Tamagotchi Plaza will take up 1.1GB on the Switch and 2.1GB on Switch 2 (as per the US store page). The game can be purchased for £34.99 /$39.99 / AU$54.95.
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Cyberpunk 2077' Is The Switch 2's #2 Launch Game
Cyberpunk 2077 While the Switch 2's primary launch game is obviously Mario Kart World, a number of ports of older games have landed on the system as well, and not just 'upgraded' Switch 1 titles. The highest profile example would be CDPR working hard to make a version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Switch 2, a game that may very well be the best-looking game on high-end PCs but had notorious problems running on last-gen consoles. But CDPR managed to develop a version that works on the Switch 2, including its handheld mode. It's certainly not perfect, but it's been attractive enough to now become the #2 best-selling game on the system, at least initially. In the US, Cyberpunk 2077 is the second best-selling game both in the eShop and in terms of physical copies moved. Physical: eShop: Cyberpunk 2077 CDPR recently announced that Cyberpunk 2077 had sold over 30 million copies since its launch over four years ago, and being a key part of the Switch 2 launch, a console that has just broken every initial sales record, is going to be a huge boost for further expansion. CDPR has previously said they're done updating Cyberpunk, but that has not turned out to be true, as the game keeps getting new additions through patches now through the help of support studios as CDPR moves on to start making the Cyberpunk sequel, parallel to the development of The Witcher 4. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder I do wonder if the Switch 2 is going to follow essentially the same path as Switch 1, getting ports of early-gen games while then eventually struggling to keep up with newer releases (the next console generation is probably no more than two or so years away). Though that ultimately did not hurt the Switch 1 at all, so if it follows that same path? Who cares, really? As for Cyberpunk 2077, over the past few years, I have come to realize that it's my favorite video game of all time, an honor I do not bestow likely. Even if this isn't rendering with perfect performance with all the bells and whistles of PC, it's without question worth playing on whatever hardware you can get your hands on. And now, for the first time, that's a Nintendo system. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
YouTube app coming 'soon' to Nintendo Switch 2
(Image via Nintendo) YouTube has confirmed it is working with Nintendo to bring its video streaming app to the Switch 2 "soon," addressing one of the new console's notable omissions at launch. The announcement came via the official TeamYouTube account on X after users reported that the original Switch's YouTube app is incompatible with Nintendo's latest handheld. When Switch 2 owners attempt to open the transferred app, they receive an error message stating the software cannot start. "We're working with Nintendo to make YouTube available on the Switch 2 soon," the company posted in response to user inquiries. No specific timeline or additional details were provided about whether YouTube will update the existing app or create a Switch 2-specific version. The YouTube compatibility issue extends beyond a single app. Nintendo has previously confirmed that several popular streaming services from the original Switch don't work on the Switch 2, including Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Japan-based platforms Niconico and Abema. None of these services have announced updates for the new console. The situation mirrors the original Switch's launch experience, when YouTube took over a year and a half to arrive on the platform. The app finally debuted on the Switch eShop in November 2018, well after the console's March 2017 release. Released on June 5, the Switch 2 features several hardware improvements over its predecessor, including a larger screen, magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and a more powerful custom Nvidia processor. While the console maintains backward compatibility with most Switch games and apps, streaming services appear to require specific updates to function properly on the new hardware.
