Former Nintendo Marketing Exec Says Switch 2 Leaks Have Company “Uncomfortable” – TheGamer
If you’ve been on the Internet at any point over the last week, there’s a good chance you’ve seen what are purportedly leaks of the Switch 2 — the planned successor to Nintendo’s hybrid console. Over the last week or so, alone, there have been leaks revolving around how the Joy-Cons might work, several third-party accessories and even a mock-up of a potential Switch 2 logo. For its part, Nintendo has stepped out of the shadows to dispel the rumors. Speaking to Japanese publication Sankei, Nintendo said simply, “These images and videos are not official.”The failure of the Wii U set the Switch up for massive success. The Switch 2 can’t run that playbook.Those who have been involved with Nintendo in the past have all had different takes on the situation. For example, Krysta Yang, a former marketing employee said, “As wild as these leaks are, Nintendo is going to stick to their plan.” Meanwhile, an insider shared that Nintendo’s PR folks find the whole situation “funny.” In the time since, another former Nintendo employee has offered a different take on the situation — frustration. In a Patreon video, Kit Ellis, Nintendo of America’s former director of social media marketing and original content, discussed the ongoing saga of Switch leaks, helping paint a different picture entirely. “It’s not a great time for them now, it’s an uncomfortable time for them now,” Ellis said, per a transcription by GamesRadar. “They don’t like what’s happening, but once they announce this thing, and show games, and they’re off to the races, and they’re sharing their information… a lot of this is going to be in the rearview mirror.” Ellis did note that “the most important thing” is that no Switch 2 games have leaked yet. Indeed, no games have leaked, though a potential release date for Pokémon Legends Z-A did leak, however, that game has already been announced. Still, based off those comments, it can’t possibly be a fun time if you’re working at Nintendo. Hopefully, it won’t be long before everyone can put this saga behind them.After the freeform gameplay of the latest Zelda, the DS title is a breath of fresh air.We want to hear from you! Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.Your comment has not been savedMK rainbow road has been ‘leaked’ and the poster warned Nintendo to be quick.. There are 25 games at launch with one being limited edition meaning a different style of console. Now, this is more like it!That’s a whole lot of dollars.Tim Cain has a new video on how gamers can give better feedback, saying they should focus on what they want, not what they hate. Game Pass doesn’t live up to its USP of good value for day one, first-party exclusives anymore.It’s a pretty monumental decision. Halo is reportedly coming to a non-Xbox console for the first time ever, with The Master Chief Collection being ported to PS5 and Switch 2. Grant Roberts, a former narative director at Sweet Baby Inc., tells us that the studio’s work continues, even after facing overwhelming abuse.
