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

Recent leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 have stirred significant unrest within Nintendo, as discussed by two former Nintendo of America employees, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, in a video on their YouTube channel. The leaks, which include alleged reveal dates, upcoming games, and device mockups, have been described by Nintendo as "unofficial." These disclosures have not only affected the company's internal operations but also its ability to surprise its fans with new announcements.

Ellis and Yang, who each spent over a decade at Nintendo and dealt with numerous leaks, expressed that the company is likely experiencing high levels of frustration and stress due to these breaches. Yang highlighted the intensity of the situation, describing it as a "high stress situation" and a "real pressure cooker," particularly as the team gears up for the Switch 2's launch. She humorously referred to the "hot exclamation mark emails" that circulate internally, underscoring the severity of the company's response to the leaks.

The former PR managers emphasized the disruptive nature of these leaks, suggesting that they pull staff away from focusing on the console's launch to deal with investigations. Despite this, Ellis remains confident in Nintendo's ability to trace the source of the leaks, praising the company's investigative team.

Regarding speculation that Nintendo might be orchestrating these leaks, both Ellis and Yang firmly dismissed the idea. They stressed Nintendo's commitment to the element of surprise, recalling mandatory lectures on the subject during their tenure. "Nintendo did not do this on purpose," Ellis stated, highlighting the company's dedication to maintaining secrecy and the disruptive impact these leaks have on their plans.

As a result of these leaks, Nintendo may need to reassess its product security measures. Ellis pointed out that it has been eight years since Nintendo last launched a major hardware product with the original Switch in March 2017, suggesting that their processes for hardware reveals might require updates.

The leaks have also affected how fans might perceive the official announcement of the Switch 2. Yang noted that the leaks are "impacting the way we are all going to view this official announcement," while Ellis added that it changes the excitement surrounding the reveal.

Despite the leaks, Nintendo has confirmed some details about the Switch 2. The console will be backward-compatible with original Switch games and will include Nintendo Switch Online. However, an official announcement is expected in the first quarter of this year, and the console is not slated to launch within Nintendo's current financial year, meaning it will arrive no earlier than April 2025.

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Nintendo's response to these leaks and their impact on the company's operations and fan expectations will be closely watched as the official reveal of the Switch 2 approaches.