Twitch is now accessible on the Nintendo Switch

Twitch has finally come to the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to watch live streams on this handheld. You will get the same functionality available on other consoles, like on-demand videos. The app is for watching streams but not for streaming. After all, the device doesn't have a camera, and you'll need to route video through a PC to create content with it. 

Source: Engadget

Nintendo delays 'Advance Wars' Switch remasters to spring 2022

Nintendo's remasters of the first two Advance Wars games won't be coming this December. Instead, the company announced that Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp for the Nintendo Switch will arrive sometime in spring 2022. According to a tweet from Nintendo, "The game just needs a little more time for fine tuning." Nintendo has "reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up," so perhaps that's why it needs a bit more time. 

Source: The Verge

Nintendo to finally offer N64 and Sega Genesis games on the Switch

If Nintendo sticks to its timeline, you will be able to access classic Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games on the Nintendo Switch next month. The company recently announced a new membership plan for Switch Online that will unlock these titles. But Nintendo isn't ready to share pricing details yet. 

The games in the Online Expansion Pack include Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Starfox 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Tennis, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Ecco the Dolphin, Phantasy Star IV, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Streets of Rage 2, among other iconic titles. This Expansion Pack will give members all the perks of the traditional Switch Online subscription.

Source: Engadget

Nintendo launches new Switch with larger OLED screen

After many rumours, Nintendo unveils its new Switch model. It features a larger 7-inch, 720p OLED screen with smaller bezels. It has 64GB of storage, a wired LAN port and works with existing JoyCon controllers. It does not output in 4K, though. You can get it in a neon red/blue colour scheme with a black dock or in a white/black colour scheme with a white dock. It'll cost USD 349.99 (around CAD 434) and arrive on October 8th.

As Engadget noted, it might be tough to get your hands on this new console. The company is still contending with shortages and production issues. While the original Nintendo still sells well, the console was due for a refresh.