Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

Minecraft is Moving From OpenGL to Vulkan: What Does This Mean for Players?

Check out this article to learn all about Minecraft moving its graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan and what is it in for the players.
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Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant's best-selling console ever

The Nintendo Switch has become the company's best-selling console ever with over 155 million units sold. It was released in 2017, a pivotal time for Nintendo which was coming off the back of a flop ...
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Nintendo Switch 2026: Is This Hybrid Console Still Worth Buying for Gamers?

The Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017 as a hybrid portable and home console, quickly becoming a phenomenon with 40 million units sold in its first year. Over time, it reached peak adoption during ...
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4 Gaming Handhelds More Powerful Than The Nintendo Switch 2

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market since June 2025. Unlike 10 years ago, when the first Switch was released, Nintendo is no longer ...
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Virtual Boy Joins Nintendo Switch Online Next Month, With 2 Never-Before-Released Games Confirmed to Launch in Future

Nintendo Virtual Boy games are headed to Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service next month — and two titles that have never been released before are also now confirmed ...
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Switch Becomes Nintendo's Best-Selling Hardware Ever, While Switch 2 Has Already Outsold Wii U's Lifetime Total

The original Switch is now officially Nintendo's best-selling hardware ever, while Switch 2 has already eclipsed the sales of the company's disastrous Wii U in just nine months. Nintendo's latest ...
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10 Hacks Every Nintendo Switch (or Switch 2) Owner Should Know

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. The ...
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Nintendo keeps Switch 2 forecast as device sales pass 17 million units

Nintendo maintained its November forecast for Switch 2 sales of 19 million units in the fiscal year ending March 2026. Revenue rose 86% year-on-year in its fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, while ...
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Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen 2026 Guide (Switch & Switch 2)

Welcome to our Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen guide — your up-to-date resource for everything about the classic Kanto remakes coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.