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Games that NEED an update on Switch 2 | Switch On Episode 7

Welcome to Switch On, the series where we bring you the latest news and talking points about the Nintendo Switch 2. We know Nintendo is updating some of its OG Switch games to make the most of Switch 2’s increased power, but what about third party games? Here’s a few games we’d love to see beefed up for that Switch 2 goodness. Video by Hal Dimond Additional material: Maddy Kendall-Murray and James Daly

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