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A flea-market buy in Edinburgh turned up an Xbox 360 development kit from Rockstar North containing an early GTA IV beta and a trove of cut content, including remnants of an unfinished zombies mode, now circulating online and giving fans a unique glimpse into GTA IV's development.
A flea-market Xbox 360 dev kit for GTA IV contains a 2007 beta build with unfinished assets, including a possible zombies mode, triggering fan excitement as beta cutscenes and weapons surface online.
Despite improvements since the launch period, several studios still report difficulty obtaining Nintendo Switch 2 development kits for 2026. Arkaden’s interviews indicate kits remain largely unavailable, with some developers needing to wait to be tapped by Nintendo. The reasons are speculative—some fans theorize Nintendo is aiming for a curated experience or a phased rollout—though Nintendo hasn’t clarified. Previous reports of a three-phase launch and widening third‑party support contrast with ongoing kit supply constraints for certain teams.
Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement in July have surfaced after a supposed leak of a Switch 2 dev kit from a Spanish game studio, possibly MercurySteam. The leaker, Nash Weedle, has a track record of accurate predictions, including the announcement of Metroid Dread. While there is no hard evidence yet, the rumors have generated excitement among Nintendo Switch fans. However, it is important to approach these leaks with skepticism until an official announcement is made by Nintendo.