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Nintendo confirms work on a Switch successor

Will use the same Nintendo Account system

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While the Nintendo Switch is still one of the most popular consoles today, it is considerably dated compared to its competitors. It’s fair to assume that Nintendo is already thinking about what’s coming next. In a recent conversation with shareholders, the company confirmed that it has indeed set its sights on the Switch successor.

In the shareholders meeting (condensed by @Genki_JPN on Twitter), attendees asked about the eventual transition from the current Switch to the next console. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the transition will be easy. The key to the transition is the current Nintendo Account system.

Unlike how Nintendo handled accounts before the Switch, the unnamed successor to the current console will use the same accounts. Users will not need to create new accounts when they purchase the console in the future. Using the same system will certainly ease the transition for those upgrading from an existing console. Of note, the company’s competitors already use the same system between consoles.

Especially because of the recently released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, fans are expecting Nintendo to release a new console soon. Even with the OLED version available, the console series doesn’t offer as much as other consoles —  both in terms of features and technologies used in games. That said, there is no denying that Nintendo continues to find gold through the existing Switch.

Nintendo has not officially confirmed what the next console is or when it will launch.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom UNBOXING!

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There’s a new Batman Arkham game coming

Exclusive to VR

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The world of Batman Arkham is not done. Despite concluding the trilogy with the successful Arkham Knight, the series occasionally makes a comeback. Now, it’s time to make another trip to the immersive grimdark world. Batman: Arkham Shadow is the next entry to the series, exclusive to the Meta Quest 3.

The franchise’s trips outside of the main trilogy are a mixed bag. No disrespect to those who actually liked the game, but Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just was not it. Though the game promised a return to Rocksteady’s iconic Arkham formula, the resulting game was a live-service mess. Arkham Origins was, at least, a decent play. Finally, the franchise’s first foray into VR, Arkham VR, was lauded for its gameplay but criticized for its length.

Arkham Shadow brings the franchise back to virtual reality. While the previous VR-exclusive was already a marvel of its technology, the upcoming title represents an evolution for hardware. Based on the official teaser, it will have updated graphics, giving Arkham City just that extra bite of darkness.

Currently, the trailer does not reveal anything about the game’s mechanics. More details are scheduled for release during the Summer Game Fest in June.

Though Arkham Shadow is certainly set in the eponymous universe, Rocksteady is not helming the development. Instead, Oculus Studios and Camouflaj are behind the title.

As for confirmed lore, the title looks like it will feature Ratcatcher, the villain who — surprise, surprise — controls rats. You might recognize the villain from 2021’s The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn.

SEE ALSO: Joker: Folie à Deux 1st trailer finally released

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Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO: New trailer, more characters revealed

It’s master vs. apprentice this time

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Today, Bandai Namco has released another trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. The clip focuses on master-apprentice duels this time, expanding on what we know so far about the upcoming latest installment of the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi fighting game series.

In the trailer, we see an epic series of battles between master and apprentice pairings. These include Piccolo against Gohan, Master Roshi against Krillin and Yamcha, Trunks versus Gohan, and a lot more. We also see Android 17 and Android 18 and one-armed Gohan towards the end of the trailer.

Even better news: it has been confirmed that 10 more playable characters have been included to the roster:

  • Gohan (Kid)
  • Gohan (Adult)
  • Gohan (Future)
  • Gohan (Future), Super Saiyan
  • Trunks (Sword)
  • Trunks (Sword), Super Saiyan
  • Videl
  • Beerus
  • Whis
  • Master Roshi

After the announcement of 24 Gokus and Vegetas, as well as 11 more characters about two months ago, the build-up definitely continues for the fighting game. With more and more playable characters, that means endless combinations for players to enjoy, all while indulging in stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 and tailor-made for new-gen consoles.

Bandai Namco previously released exclusive gameplay footage from the title two months ago. This gave fans a preview upcoming fighting game’s 3D action-battle mechanics, with no less than rivals Goku and Vegeta leading the way.

The latest trailer, meanwhile, just let fans dive further into the graphical capabilities of the title. From the lightning-paced combat highlighted in the master-apprentice showdowns, to the characters’ in-action effects itself, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is building itself as a visual masterpiece.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

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TEKKEN 8: Brand new story, 2nd DLC character announced

Season 1 roadmap unveiled

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Tekken 8 Season 1

Enjoying TEKKEN 8 so far? The title’s upcoming roadmap for the rest of 2024 has been revealed at EVO Japan, giving fans more reasons to keep playing Arika and Bandai Namco’s beloved fighting game.

There will be an all-new story coming to TEKKEN 8‘s Story Mode, which will be released in the future. Additionally, Lidia Sobieski has been confirmed as the second DLC character. She will be joining the roster this summer. It can be recalled that Eddy Gordo was the first character DLC for TEKKEN 8, joining the roster last April 4.

No specific date has been mentioned yet regarding Lidia Sobieski. Lidia made her franchise debut back in TEKKEN 7 as a DLC for the Season 4 Pass.

Meanwhile, adjustments to the battle system will be rolled out starting this spring. The game’s development team continues to work on improving balance and player experience. New modes such as Ghost vs. Ghost and Online Practice, on the other hand, will also be added at a later date.

Moreover, a new summer-themed stage, “Seaside Resort” will be available for free. Lastly, a brand new story will also be part of another free update in autumn. This new story will involve no less than Eddy Gordo.

ALSO READ: TEKKEN 8 closes a violent chapter to begin anew

TEKKEN World Tour

Also keeping TEKKEN fans busy for the next few months is the TEKKEN World Tour. The sixth season of this global tournament kicked off recently. Players across the globe compete to earn points and earn their place at the finals to be named The King of Iron Fist.

There will be a total of two Master+ events, 10 Master Events, and 14 Challenger Events worldwide for competitors to join. For more information on tour partners, event dates, locations, and signups, visit tekkenworldtour.com.

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