Nintendo surprised fans this week after it was announced that “Pokémon Snap” is getting a revamped version to launch on Nintendo Switch. While fans wait for more information about the game, users of the portable console have other titles to look forward to this month.
‘Pokémon Snap’ gets an overhaul for Nintendo Switch launch
“Pokémon Snap” was originally released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 system. It was one of the more unique games released under the franchise for its first-person rail shooter gameplay while also featuring some simulation elements.
The game is being developed by Bandai Namco Studios and is currently titled “New Pokémon Snap.” However, the announcement did not include a release date window. Its official page only states “TBD” for its release date.
Fans may notice that other upcoming Nintendo Switch games have placeholder release dates that either the season or year when they are getting launched. Since the “New Pokémon Snap” only has “TBD,” it could mean that a launch 2020 is not guaranteed.
Like the classic “Pokémon Snap,” Nintendo Switch players will experience the game as if they are on a safari adventure. They will be touring across unknown islands where they can find different types of Pokémon in their natural habitat. They can observe and take pictures of them, which explains the game’s title, as one of the main objectives in the game is for players to build their Pokémon Photodex.
‘Burnout’ racing franchise finally arrives in Nintendo Switch
There are plenty of other video games slated to launch on Nintendo Switch this month, and some of them could be a good distraction as players await more details about the “New Pokémon Snap.” Launching on Friday is “Burnout Paradise Remastered” and it marks the open world racing franchise’s first time arriving to the portable console.
This version of the game, worth $49.99, is a bundle of eight DLC packs with more than 130 vehicles in the roster. “Burnout Paradise” also delivers new areas as car racing venues including the staple Big Surf Island. The “remastered” in its title also means it will play in 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch.


Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement
Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push
Anthropic's Mythos AI Model Sparks Emergency Cybersecurity Meeting With Top U.S. Bank CEOs
MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown
NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey
NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo
Lumentum Holdings Rides AI Wave With Order Book Filled Through 2028
OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO
San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home
Samsung Electronics Eyes Record Q1 Profit Amid AI-Driven Chip Boom
Apple Turns 50: From Garage Startup to AI Crossroads
Alibaba Shares Slide as Jefferies Slashes Price Target Over AI Spending and Business Losses
China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms
Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute
TSMC Posts Strong Q1 2025 Revenue, Riding AI Chip Demand Wave 



