Nintendo looks to break hit-and-miss cycle with Switch 2 launch

June 10, 2025

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In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tamayo Muto about Nintendo’s recent launch of the Switch 2, and how the company plans to navigate Trump’s tariffs and avoid repeating its history of poor sales following a previously successful console.

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Published June 10, 2025

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