Fans are awaiting Nintendo's official announcement of its next console, tentatively dubbed the Nintendo Switch 2, amid rumors last week that it would still happen this month. A new report, however, has dampened expectations, claiming that a reveal would happen, but not for the handheld console.
Prolific video game leaker billbil-kun recently revealed via X (formerly Twitter) that the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement will not happen in September, contradicting the insistence of other industry insiders. Apparently, the game developer has something else in store for the month. “Some 'insiders' are eagerly awaiting the announcement of a Switch successor this month. But hey, here's something Nintendo will actually announce, a new OLED Switch bundle featuring Super Mario Bros. Wonder,” billbil-kun's tweet reads.
The new Nintendo Switch OLED bundle will arrive containing a Super Mario Bros. Wonder download code and a three-month subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service. The lack of official confirmation of the Nintendo Switch 2 this month will be disappointing for fans, who will at least take comfort in knowing that the announcement could still happen later this year, with Nintendo expected to release the console in 2025. The gaming giant has not made any official statements regarding the announcement or release date of the console.
Nintendo to ban fans and content creators who use its platforms in 'inappropriate' ways
Nintendo now reserves the right to ban streamers, content creators, and players for “inappropriate” use of its platforms. The developer recently released an updated version of its Game Content Guidelines for online video and image sharing platforms. “We reserve the right to object to any content that we deem to be unlawful, harmful, inappropriate, or inconsistent with these Guidelines. We reserve the right to no longer allow use of Nintendo Game Content in the event of such violations,” part of the developer’s updated content guidelines states.
Essentially, violating Nintendo's guidelines, including posting game content before the official release date, gives the company the freedom to ban you from any future use of your IP in content creation. In a response to the FAQ, Nintendo expanded on what it would consider “illegal, illegal or inappropriate content.” The developer will ban content creators who demonstrate how to use software or devices that bypass the security measures it implements to protect against violations of Nintendo's video games and console systems, such as emulators and other circumvention software.
Nintendo will also report content containing graphic, explicit, harmful or otherwise offensive material, including statements or actions that are considered offensive, insulting, obscene or disturbing to others.
Source: X