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The UK government has dismissed calls from MPs and peers to create a legal mechanism allowing authorities to shut down dangerous AI models in an emergency. The Cabinet Office argued that blocking AI access within the UK would not stop models being developed or misused elsewhere, making such a switch largely ineffective. While the proposal can still move through Parliament, government opposition makes it unlikely to become law.
Nintendo is holding a Customer Appreciation Sale from September 13-26, offering 30% discounts on games, DLC, Amiibo and accessories across the eShop, Nintendo Store and retailers. The company says the promotion is funded partly by roughly $300 million in tariff refunds it recovered from the US government, rather than passing those refunds directly back to customers.
Nintendo has enabled variable refresh rate output for Switch 2's TV mode through a new firmware update, requiring an updated dock to work. The feature was originally promised at launch, then quietly removed, before a job listing hinted Nintendo was still developing it for TV play. The same update also adds a handheld boost toggle, Mii editor changes, and full system transfer between Switch 2 consoles.
Nintendo has released firmware update 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, finally enabling variable refresh rate support when the console is docked and running in TV mode, a feature promised before launch but missing at release. The update also adds a handheld boost mode toggle in quick settings, nostalgic music options in the Mii editor, and full system transfer between two Switch 2 consoles.
Preorders for Nintendo's limited-edition Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary console sold out within minutes at Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, prompting scalpers to relist units on eBay for close to $1,000, nearly double the $519.99 MSRP. Amazon and Walmart have listed the console but haven't yet opened preorders, leaving a narrow window for buyers to secure one at retail price before launch on October 29.
Nintendo's second Direct this week detailed a wave of upcoming Switch 2 releases, including a Monster Hunter Wilds port arriving December 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching April 8, 2027 alongside other platforms. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and the viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon are both available on Switch 2 immediately, while a remastered Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition arrives February 25 with upgraded visuals and all prior DLC.
Capcom confirmed its acclaimed remakes of Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020) and Resident Evil 4 (2023) will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on October 16. Each release includes all previously released DLC, meaning the RE4 remake will ship with its Separate Ways expansion starring Ada Wong.
Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D entry in the Metroid series for Switch 2, launching January 28, 2027. The reveal trailer shows Samus Aran ambushed and stranded underground, working her way back to the surface while gaining a new ability to absorb powers from enemies she defeats.
Walmart is offering physical preorders of the upcoming Switch 2 remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for $59.88, undercutting other retailers by $10 and matching the digital price. The remake, due November 5, 2026, includes overhauled graphics, a free camera, a new navigation aid called Threads of Time, and a dedicated jump button for Link.
Nintendo revealed a special-edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console priced at $519.99, alongside a matching $99.99 Pro Controller, both up for pre-order now and shipping October 29. The console features gold Tri-Force accents and green Joy-Cons, while the dock carries a bold two-tone gold-and-black Tri-Force design; no game is included. This marks the 12th piece of Zelda-branded Nintendo hardware and the first special edition for the Switch 2.
Nintendo announced a new 2D Metroid game called Ravenous for the Switch 2, building visually and mechanically on Metroid Dread's style. The game blends 3D graphics with 2D gameplay, adding cinematic action sequences, enemy parrying, and Samus's familiar Morph Ball mechanic, alongside a new ability to absorb energy from foes to survive.
Asus' Cetra Open wireless gaming earbuds are on sale for $22 off at Amazon and Best Buy, dropping the price to $206.99. It's the first discount the open-style earbuds have received since launch.