Nintendo Switch 2: A True Successor? + Hands-On Experience!

The Nintendo Switch 2 (NS2) is set to put it's stamp on the gaming world with its innovative features and commendable specs. As we eagerly await its official release, let's dive into what makes this next-gen console a true successor to the original Nintendo Switch (NS1). After the first look trailer:

For the record, it feels like this was put out as a way to bring the axe down on assumptions.

By the way, if I were Nintendo... when it came to the design on the new logo, I would've made it a bit more cohesive and put an LED light on deck to light up the "2" on the dock and the controller attachment. So whenever the Switch 2 console is slid into the docking station to game on the TV... it would light up the "2" on the docking station. Also, whenever the Joy-con's are connected to the controller attachment, the 2 would light up on the controller attachment. The design isn't atrocious or anything like that, it's just not as cohesive... and if I had anything to do with it... this is how I would've done it. 

While detailed specifications are still under wraps, here’s what we know so far:

• Design: The NS2 boasts a larger screen and Joy-Cons that attach magnetically, ensuring a solid and secure connection.
• Display: Rumors suggest an 8-inch LCD screen, though this hasn't been confirmed.
• Processor: Leaks indicate it might feature an Nvidia T239 Ampere GPU with 1534 CUDA cores.
• Memory: Expected to have 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
• Performance: In handheld mode, the GPU clocks at 561 MHz, while in docked mode, it reaches 1007.25 MHz.

Backwards Compatibility

Nintendo has made a smart move by incorporating backwards compatibility into the NS2... because no one wants to part with their library and start all over. However, not all games may be supported or fully compatible, so let's keep your fingers crossed. This could be a strategic decision to clear the way for the next installment of games with huge online players bases.

Design

One of the standout features of the NS2 (to me) is its improved stand. Drawing what appears to be inspiration from drawing tablets, the adjustable stand promises to deliver far better stability. Additionally, the possibility of a Switch Stylus could transform the NS2 into a true drawing tablet as well, and would increase the justification of the purchase for the artists in the room. The Nintendo 3DS had one, but this could literally take it to another level, and I can't help but wonder if there might be one housed in a spring loaded chamber next to the volume controls.

The Joy-Cons have also seen significant improvements. The extended connection ensures a secure fit, eliminating looser feel of the original Switch. The new design allows for easier use of the SL, SR, and the newly added shoulder buttons.

Not sure what type of audio we'll have with the new handheld, but if it delivers a virtual surround sound experience... that would be badass.

Upcoming Events

Nintendo is set to reveal more details during a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. Following the presentation, you can experience the Nintendo Switch 2 firsthand at various locations:

• New York, NY**: April 4-6, 2025
• Los Angeles, CA**: April 11-13, 2025
• Dallas, TX**: April 25-27, 2025
  
  

Considering the ongoing fires in LA, it might have been wiser to shift the event to Las Vegas, NV, or here to... Orlando, FL, especially at Universal Studios City Walk, to prepare for Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe opening on May 22, 2025 (or have it in LA & Orlando). It really makes us scratch our heads at times when it comes to who makes these decisions but... it is what it is.

Other locations include:

• Paris
• London
• Berlin
• Milan
• Toronto
• Tokyo
• Amsterdam
• Madrid
• Melbourne
• Seoul

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to embark on a new gaming adventure with the Nintendo Switch 2!

For more information, visit:

Nintendo Switch 2 official site Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Experience Universal Epic Universe

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The City University of New York Introduces A Digital Game Design Program, but...

The gaming industry is growing at an exponential rate, and new doors are opening for individuals interested in joining this exciting field. One of the latest today is the funding and launching of the City University of New York for their new Digital Game Design degree program.

You have read it right! The City University of New York is looking to provide college students with a public and affordable option that will give them access into the industry of digital games.

The Digital Game Design degree program will be a vital part of providing students with valuable industry-related experience and credentials. This is the city’s first public games-related qualification.

The CUNY's Career Pathways program is expecting a $2 million investment from MOME, the Mayor’s Office for Media and Entertainment. The program expects more than a thousand students in the next three years. Its aim is to diversify the gaming field and boost the city's presence as a hub of game development.

New York City Mayor Eric Adam has surprisingly said that it is time for the Big Apple to take on a more prominent role in this emerging industry. He also suggests using NYC’s talented population by investing wisely by way of financing student-driven projects.

Young people growing up in New York City are primed to become gaming professionals, according to the president of City College, Vincent Boudreau. This could be done by enrolling them in programs like Digital Game Design at the City University of New York, which aims at transforming and expanding the gaming field in NYC.

Not only does this prepare them for their future careers but also supports economic development by creating jobs that suit their passions. Will NYC become the new home for game developers on the East Coast of the United States? Only time will tell.

Before you enroll:

You have no idea how important the backing and overall support is when it comes to students in this field. You're still preparing for a very challenging industry where some win big and others could end up closing their doors because of a severe loss. If New York plays its cards like a victorious Yu-Gi-Oh card battle, debt won't be an issue. CUNY definitely has to make sure this program is affordable because we're still in a situation where college grads are drowning in student debt with no jobs in sight.

I don't want to sound like a hater, but CUNY's Career Pathways program is "expecting" a $2 million investment? That's not reassuring, and how do the students know they will benefit for sure? Remember, there were a number of students told that they'd be placed into a job once it's said and done. This information is cool, but I had to add this perspective in because student loan debt is no joke. Exercise your options, make a list of pros and cons, and think think think before you leap. I still come from the angle that you can learn without the debt, but... if the cost of the program is reasonable for what it has to offer (shrugs). - Blu

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Top 20 Cities for Gamers in the USA?!

With the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018 drawing large crowds June 12-14 and the gaming industry bringing in over $100 billion per year globally, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best Cities for Gamers. 

To determine the best places to be a serious gamer, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 20 key indicators of gamer-friendliness. The data ranges from average internet speed to video-game stores per capita to the number of esports tournaments.

Top 20 Cities for Gamers
1	Seattle, WA		11	San Diego, CA
2	Orlando, FL		12	Columbus, OH
3	Atlanta, GA		13	Boston, MA
4	Austin, TX		14	San Francisco, CA
5	New York, NY		15	Portland, OR
6	Irvine, CA		16	Pittsburgh, PA
7	Los Angeles, CA		17	Jersey City, NJ
8	Las Vegas, NV		18	Anaheim, CA
9	Raleigh, NC		19	Madison, WI
10	Fremont, CA		20	San Jose, CA

Best vs. Worst

• Las Vegas has the most video-game stores per square root of the population, 0.0306, which is 20.4 times more than in Long Beach, Calif., the city with the fewest at 0.0015.
• Fremont, Calif. has the highest average download speed, 69 Mbps, which is 4.1 times higher than in Buffalo, N.Y., the city with the lowest at 17 Mbps.
• Gilbert, Ariz., has the highest share of households with a broadband connection, 95.9 percent, which is 1.6 times higher than in Laredo, Texas, the city with the lowest at 59.6 percent.
• Durham, N.C., has the cheapest monthly internet cost, $43.43, which is 2.4 times cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska, the city with the most expensive at $102.54.

Seeing Orlando, FL as the number 2 city for gamers... according to WalletHub's study... is pretty cool (we call it home, so... that deserves a OORAH)! The most shocking is California not being in the top 5, but Cali dominates as far as having the most cities on the list.

         

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