"Ex-Nintendo PR Managers Furious Over Switch 2 Leaks"

Recent leaks surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 have caused a significant stir within Nintendo of America, as discussed by former staff members Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. These leaks, which include alleged reveal dates, upcoming games, and device mockups, have been labeled "unofficial" by Nintendo. The leaks extend to images of the Switch 2's motherboard and Joy-Con, fueling speculation and excitement among fans.

In a detailed video on their YouTube channel, Ellis and Yang, who both have over a decade of experience at Nintendo, expressed that the leaks are likely causing severe disruption and frustration within the company. Yang emphasized the intensity of the situation, likening internal communications to "hot exclamation mark emails" and suggesting a high level of upset among staff.

The duo highlighted the chaotic and stressful environment created by the need to investigate these leaks, especially as the official reveal of the Switch 2 approaches. This added pressure is believed to be diverting attention from the critical task of launching the new console smoothly.

Ellis praised Nintendo's investigative team, confident that they would eventually identify the source of the leaks. Both former PR managers dismissed any speculation that Nintendo might be orchestrating the leaks intentionally, stressing the company's commitment to the element of surprise in their product announcements.

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The leaks are not only disruptive internally but are also expected to impact fan reactions to the official announcement, potentially diminishing the excitement and surprise that Nintendo aims to deliver. As a result, Nintendo may need to reassess its security measures for product launches, given that it hasn't released hardware of this scale since the original Switch in March 2017.

While the leaks continue to circulate, Nintendo has confirmed a few details about the Switch 2. The console will be backward-compatible with original Switch games and will include Nintendo Switch Online. However, it will not launch during Nintendo's current financial year, with a release expected no earlier than April 2025. An official announcement is anticipated in the first quarter of this year, but until then, all other claims remain speculative and subject to change.