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Amen Dunes Releases ‘Feel Nothing’ Featuring Sleaford Mods And Signs To Sub Pop

Amen Dunes, aka the project of Los Angeles’ Damon McMahon, has a new song out featuring UK post-punk crew Sleaford Mods. Titled “Feel Nothing,” the track was recorded with superproducer Ariel Rechtshaid. It’s the first new music from McMahon since his 2018 LP Freedom, not counting the 2019 remix McMahon did of “L.A.” featuring British singer-songwriter Westerman. A rhythmic, gradually expanding cut, “Feel Nothing” also features synths by Freedom collaborator Panoram and a vocal duet by Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson and McMahon.

Likewise, it was announced today that McMahon has been signed to Sub Pop Worldwide. In a highly complimentary review of Freedom, which he called “one of the year’s best indie-rock records, Uproxx’s Steven Hyden said: “Freedom is both an intimate singer-songwriter record and a hypnotic, star-gazing epic that positively soars with romantic uplift. What’s most striking is the sense of perpetual motion — Freedom moves with unprecedented insistence for an Amen Dunes record. No cabin could possibly contain this music. McMahon hasn’t merely stepped away from seclusion and into a larger world; he has launched himself, thrillingly, into the stratosphere… After Freedom, the sky’s the limit for Amen Dunes.”

In a tweet, McMahon wrote, “‘Feel Nothing,’ first song in three years, produced by @arielrechtshaid, music by @sleafordmods and Panoram is out today on @subpop. Big love to them 4 & 2 all of u.”

Listen to “Feel Nothing” above.

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2 Chainz Trends As Fans Recall His Funniest Metaphors

In reinventing himself as 2 Chainz, the Atlanta rapper formerly known as Tity Boi of Playaz Circle picked up a new lease on his stalled rap career, beginning a decade-plus renaissance that saw him featured on some of hip-hop’s biggest hits — and often stealing the show thanks to his absurdist sense of humor and outsized personality.

Now, he is getting some recognition as one of hip-hop’s funniest rappers thanks to a fan’s tweet positing that “some of his metaphors make absolutely no sense but they be fye and rhyme.” Responses range from chastising the original poster for a slightly fallacious proposal — all of 2 Chainz’s ridiculous metaphors make perfect sense, even if they’re over the top, tongue-in-cheek, or wildly unrealistic, thank you very much — to reminiscing on specific bars with the help of Genius.com’s reposting function.

As one fan put it, “as soon as you hear the words ‘2 Chainz’ in the song…… you bout to hear some BARS.” The 43-year-old rapper is now six albums deep in his career as 2 Chainz, most recently dropping So Help Me God! in 2020 after appearing on Verzuz with Rick Ross and on Family Feud with Big Boi. Songs from the album include “Quarantine Thick,” “Can’t Go For That,” “Southside Hov,” and “Grey Area” — and yes, some of the wittiest bars you’ll ever hear in rap.

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It’s Been A Good Week To Be Sam Richardson (And A Sam Richardson Fan)

Late in Werewolves Within, a new indie horror-comedy about a group of small-town residents who are being terrorized by a mysterious creature during a snowstorm, forest ranger Finn Wheeler, played by Sam Richardson, gives a monologue about why he’s a decent human being. “I’m a nice person, alright? I’m considerate. I’m compassionate. I care. People want me to change, but there’s nothing wrong with me,” he says. “I’m a nice person who wants to do nice things for other people and have nice people do things for other people, you know? Sorry, I got to tell you, it’s f*cking OK to be nice.”

I have never met Sam Richardson and it’s dangerous to assume you know what a famous person is like in real life. That being said, he seems like a good dude who wants to do nice things for other people. He’s certainly brought a lot of joy to my life, from playing Richard Splett on Veep to co-starring with Tim Robinson on Comedy Central’s delightfully silly Detroiters to voicing Dr. Champ on BoJack Horseman to his prolific July.

Here’s what he’s been up to over the past week.

July 1

Richardson made his second guest appearance on the funniest podcast in the game, Doughboys. The fast food and chain restaurant review show is hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell, Richardson’s co-star in The Tomorrow War. In his first episode, recorded when they were filming the movie in Atlanta, he reviewed Krystal (2.5 out of 5 forks). This time, he went to Burger King — it was a 4.5 forks experience. You can tell it’s going to be a good episode when Mitch is embarrassed doing his trademark “howdy ho” (which he, and not an animated character, came up with it) and the guest starts talking and giggling before they’re even introduced. “Burger King 5 with Sam Richardson” succeeds on both fronts. The interview with Chris Pratt is the cherry (Coke Zero) on top.

July 2

Werewolves Within came out in theaters on June 25, where it was greeted with positive reviews, followed by a VOD release on July 2. It’s a fun murder-mystery to see with a group of strangers, but it’s also a good choice for a movie night with friends at home. Werewolves has “cult favorite” written all over it with an impressive cast, including Milana Vayntrub (Lily from the AT&T commercials), Harvey Guillén (Guillermo from What We Do in the Shadows), Michaela Watkins (too many credits to list just one), and Catherine Curtin (Orange is the New Black). But this is Richardson’s film — it’s a rare, long-overdue leading role for a comedy ensemble mainstay. He brings his trademark fast-talking nervousness to the part, but Mishna Wolff’s screenplay gives him hero moments too. Everyone should watch Werewolves Within, but especially a romantic-comedy casting director, because Richardson and Vayntrub have sparkling chemistry.

July 2

The Tomorrow War is a $200 million “big, dumb, beautiful” science-fiction action movie that’s a whole lot of fun. It’s nice to have a summer blockbuster that’s not based on an existing property — it’s even nicer that the cast is filled with comedy performers who know how to sell an unintentionally goofy line, like Chris Pratt, Mike Mitchell, Betty Gilpin, Mary Lynn Rajskub, J.K. Simmons, and Richardson. As the in-over-his-head comedic relief who holds his gun wrong and screams “sh*t sh*t sh*t sh*t sh*t sh*t” when being attacked by alien monsters, he’s the closest thing that The Tomorrow War has to an audience surrogate. This character type can quickly become grating (Ludwig Dieter in Army of the Dead isn’t nearly as funny as Zack Snyder thinks he is), but Richardson never overplays the broad comedy; he’s consistently amusing and the film’s clear MVP.

July 6

The much-anticipated second season of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson dropped on Netflix at 3:00 a.m. EST this morning. I have not had a chance to watch it yet, but I would like to make a prediction: Sam Richardson will be in one of the season’s best absurdist sketches. Granted, this isn’t much of a hot take, as creator Tim Robinson’s real-life buddy was in one of season one’s most instantly-iconic moments.

Do you think a week goes by where someone doesn’t yell “FUCK YOU, HARLEY JARVIS” at him? I don’t. Anyway, outside of “Baby of the Year,” Robinson also played the Ghost of Christmas Way Future in the two-part “The Night Scrooge Saved Christmas” sketch. He’s back for season two, and even appeared in a promo for the new batch of episodes where he sings “Friday Night” with Phredley Brown and his Detroiters co-star.

It’s wonderful, just like their friendship.

“I feel the world is without optimism, especially in entertainment,” Richardson once told the Guardian. “Things are always bleak and sad, and everybody is so pessimistic. I love and appreciate characters and worlds that are optimistic and sweet.” Richardson doesn’t only play nice guys — he’s a “nice” guy in the Best Picture nominee Promising Young Woman — but guys who seem like nice hangs are where he does much of his best work.

After all, it’s f*cking OK to be nice. Just not to birds.

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All The Best New Indie Music From This Week

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got a new EP from Turnstile, the return of Big Red Machine with a guest spot from Taylor Swift, and a new track from Slow Pulp. Check out the rest of the best new indie music below.

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Turnstile – Turnstile Love Connection EP

Shortly after roaring back onto the scene with the release of “Mystery,” Baltimore hardcore heavyweights Turnstile have wrapped up the new single as part of an EP of new tracks that illustrate the band’s bright future. Turnstile Love Connection features everything from melodic hardcore to more laid-back ambience to frenetic, caffeine-fueled punk rock.

Mica Levi – Zola (Original Soundtrack)

Mica Levi’s score to the new film Zola fully encapsulates the white-knuckle anxiety of the movies storyline, without the visual component. Featuring harpsichords, xylophones, and other disparate instrumentation, the Zola soundtrack also works as a standalone piece to sonically achieve the vibe of… whatever’s going on down in Florida.

Big Red Machine – “Renegade” (ft. Taylor Swift)

With a new Big Red Machine project on the horizon, it was only a matter of time before Taylor Swift revealed herself as a collaborator. “Renegade” is the first of Swift’s two appearances on the album, and she wrote the song’s lyrics which “hit me so hard when I heard her first voice memo and still do, every time,” said Aaron Dessner in a statement.

Steve Gunn – “Other You”

After his 2019 album The Unseen In Between earned Steve Gunn the title of “indie guitar god” from Steven Hyden, the former Kurt Vile band member is back with Other You, his sixth studio album. The album is previewed by its title track, which Carolyn Droke calls for Uproxx “an atmospheric melody underscored by watery guitars.”

Magdalena Bay – “Chaeri”

After gaining a following with their 2020 EP A Little Rhythm And A Wicked Feeling, LA electro indie-pop duo Magdalena Bay is back with a brand new full-length album. “Chaeri” is the first taste of Mercurial World, and it “stitches together [Mica] Tenenbaum’s saccharine vocals with dynamic synths and a hurried beat to craft a memorable tune about the complexities of friendship and mental health,” writes Carolyn Droke for Uproxx.

Miloe – “Solo” (Lous And The Yakuza cover)

Longtime readers of this column might recognize the name Miloe – I was a big fan of his Greenhouse EP last year. Now, the songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo has released “Solo,” a cover of the track by fellow Congolese artist Lous And The Yakua, in honor of Congolese Independence Day. The song also serves as a call-to-donate to the victims of the recent volcanic eruption in Goma (Eastern Congo) that destroyed several homes and left many displaced.

Slow Pulp – “Iowa”

Indie shoegaze outfit Slow Pulp have been omnipresent since capturing attention with their 2020 album Moveys. Released as part of a new 7″, “Iowa” reimagines the album track “Idaho,” and the new version “doubles down on the exquisite ‘Stumbleine’ guitars but submerges Emily Massey’s clarion vocals into a lower pitch,” writes Sarah Grant for Uproxx.

The Ophelias – “Neil Young On High” (ft. Julien Baker)

“Neil Young On High” is a song about the difficulty of listening to a certain artist after a breakup. It’s a heavy topic, but the song feels light on its feet, buoyed by glorious harmonies from Julien Baker that provide additional depth to the track.

Pond – “Toast”

You might recognize some of the members of Australian outfit Pond from stints in Tame Impala. There is a similar throughline between Pond’s new track “Toast” and Kevin Parker’s brand of psychedelia, but they are both decidedly their own projects. “Toast” is a breezy number that was inspired by last year’s massive bush fires and the growing disparity of wealth in parts of Australia.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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In The Least Surprising News Ever, Everyone At ‘The View’ Reportedly Hates Working With Meghan McCain And Are Overjoyed She’s Leaving

While Meghan McCain’s announcement that she’s leaving The View at the end of this season arrived unexpectedly last week, the news wasn’t a total surprise given the numerous shouting matches with her fellow co-hosts. As the The View‘s firebrand conservative, McCain often sparred with the more liberal Joy Behar, which was to be expected. But according to a new report, McCain allegedly grew even more difficult to deal with behind the scenes, and it got to the point where even Whoopi Goldberg allegedly had enough. Via Page Six:

“Everyone was at their wits’ end — even Whoopi, and she’s the chillest of them all. Whoopi is never going to advocate for anyone to get fired. She’s not about that, but she was very clear that she no longer wanted to work with Meghan,” a source told Page Six.

According to insdiers, the emergency meeting in late May to rein in the heated exchanges on The View was the beginning of the end for McCain. After being “protected” for years by former ABC News President James Goldston, his successor Kim Godwin clearly had no qualms with putting McCain in her place. Godwin called the emergency meeting and told the co-hosts to stop with the “personal attacks,” which reportedly caused McCain to storm out of the virtual call.

Following the meeting, the other co-hosts reportedly told Godwin they no longer wanted to work with McCain. “Whoopi was clear that she didn’t want to work with her either,” a source told Page Six. “There have been so many well-documented issues, and [Meghan] has not made a good impression on new management.”

(Via Page Six)

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USA Basketball Announced The Jersey Numbers For The Men’s Roster

The 12-man roster for Team USA is set as the Tokyo Olympics draw ever nearer, although three of those players — Devin Booker, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday — are currently in the NBA Finals and will miss at least a significant portion of camp.

The roster is star-studded, per usual, but that wasn’t necessarily a given with the NBA season ending so close to the start of the Olympics and so many players voicing their frustrations with the physical toll the condensed season took on their bodies. Still, plenty of stars signed up to go to Tokyo and the American men’s squad will again be the favorites to take home their fourth straight gold medal. As for their schedule, Team USA finds itself in Group A alongside Iran, Czech Republic, and France, the latter of whom they will open their Olympics with in a big time showdown in the group on Sunday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The complete Team USA and Olympic men’s schedule can be found here.

On Monday, USA Basketball also announced the numbering for the squad, which goes from 4 to 15. Kevin Durant will wear 7 as he does in Brooklyn, a shift from No. 5 which he wore on the Rio gold medal squad. Bam Adebayo and Jerami Grant will likewise snatch their normal numbers of 13 and 9 for the USA squad, while Draymond Green will be the lone player to carry over his number, 14, from the Rio squad to the Tokyo team.

4: Bradley Beal
5: Zach LaVine
6: Damian Lillard
7: Kevin Durant
8: Khris Middleton
9: Jerami Grant
10: Jayson Tatum
11: Kevin Love
12: Jrue Holiday
13: Bam Adebayo
14: Draymond Green
15: Devin Booker

Camp is set to begin for the nine players not in the Finals this week in Las Vegas, as they go up against the Select squad before some tune-up games leading into Tokyo.

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‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Author J.D. Vance Defends Deleting His Old Tweets Blasting Trump: ‘I Think He Was A Good President’

After throwing himself into the race for one of Ohio’s two Senate seats, Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance has positioned himself as a pro-Trump candidate. However, Vance hasn’t always been a fan of the former president. CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski recently discovered that the venture capitalist turned author deleted tweets from the 2016 election where he not only criticized Trump, but planned to vote for Evan McMullin. Those deleted tweets put Vance on the defensive over the holiday weekend, and on Monday, he went on Fox News to explain his rationale for removing the tweets criticizing Trump from his timeline.

Via Mediaite:

“Like a lot of people, I criticized Trump back in 2016,” Vance said in an interview with Fox’s Alicia Acuna. “And I ask folks not to judge me based on what I said in 2016, because I’ve been very open that I did say those critical things and I regret them, and I regret being wrong about the guy. I think he was a good president, I think he made a lot of good decisions for people, and I think he took a lot of flak.”

In the deleted tweets, Vance called Trump “reprehensible,” and like most Americans, he reacted strongly to the release of the infamous Access Hollywood tape where Trump brags about assaulting women.

“Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us when we apologize for this man. Lord help us,” Vance tweeted at the time. While most people assumed that Access Hollywood tape would end Trump’s electoral chances, he narrowly defeated Hillary Clinton, and now, Vance has changed his tune as he attempts to court the MAGA Republican base.

“The most important thing, is not what you said five years ago, but whether you’re willing to stand up and take the heat and take the hits for actually defending the interests of the American people,” Vance said in defense of his Twitter activity.

(Via Mediaite)

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Phil Elverum Announces His First The Microphones Tour In Nearly Two Decades

Last year brought Microphones In 2020, Phil Elverum’s first new album as The Microphones in 17 years. Now he’s getting ready for some shows in support of the album, which will be his first proper Microphones tour in 18 years.

The tour, which was announced today, will consists of a handful of North American shows in February and March of 2022. The West Coast shows will see support from Ragana, while Emily Sprague will open the rest of the dates aside from the Brooklyn show at St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church.

Back when Elverum announced Microphones In 2020 (which consists of a single long track), he explained the inspiration behind reviving the project, saying, “In the summer of 2019. I played a little local concert under the old name for no big reason. The little flurry of weird attention around this announcement got me thinking about what it even means to step back into an old mode. Self commemoration would be embarrassing. I don’t want to go backwards ever. There is nothing to reunite. So I nudged into the future with these ideas and came up with this large song.”

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

02/17/2022 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriets *
02/18/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room *
02/26/2022 — Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall *
02/28/2022 — Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre *
03/01/2022 — Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center #
03/02/2022 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall #
03/03/2022 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Wealthy Theatre#
03/04/2022 — Toronto, ON @ Great Hall #
03/05/2022 — Montréal, QC @ La Sala Rossa #
03/06/2022 — Portland, ME @ Space #
03/07/2022 — Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theatre #
03/08/2022 — Brooklyn, NY @ St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church
03/09/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Sanctuary #
03/10/2022 — Washington, DC @ Miracle Theatre #

* with Ragana
# with Emily Sprague

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All The Best New Pop Music From This Week

This week in pop music saw some summer-ready bops. Iggy Azalea dropped a club-primed track, Skrillex tapped international superstar J Balvin for a pumped-up single, and Taylor Swift once again worked with Aaron Dessner for a gentle tune.

Each week, Uproxx rounds up the best new pop music. Listen up.

Iggy Azalea — “I Am The Stripclub”

Offering another preview of her upcoming album End Of An Era, Iggy Azalea made it more than clear that she’s ready for the return of nightlife with her pounding track “I Am The Stripclub.” The dance-ready track is Azalea at her best, delivering boastful lyrics about her self-worth over a cutting-edge beat.

J Balvin, Skrillex — “In Da Getto”

Skrillex is well underway with his comeback. The producer is gearing up for a new project by debuting a handful of EDM singles and this week, he teamed up with J Balvin for the wildly energetic tune “In Da Getto.” Skrillex’s thumping beat creates the perfect backdrop for J Balvin’s quick-witted flow, resulting in a track that’s sure to be heard on dancefloors everywhere.

Big Red Machine — “Renegade” Feat. Taylor Swift

Big Red Machine, the collaborative project between Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon, shared “Renagade” this week, one of the Taylor Swift collaborations heard on their upcoming debut album. The song is reminiscent of Swift’s Folklore era as a wistful guitar accompanies Swift’s delicately-delivered lyrics about the trepidation of a new relationship. In a statement upon sharing the track, Swift described how meeting Dessner changed her musical outlook. “I was ushered into his world of free-flowing creativity where you don’t overthink, you just make music,” she wrote.

Maisie Peters — “Psycho”

As the latest signee of Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records, Maisie Peters goes bubblegum pop in her latest track “Psycho.” The punchy tune marks one of Peters’ most lively songs yet, showcasing her soaring vocals over an earworm beat. “‘Psycho’ tells a dramatic story of someone whose lies catch up to them, and who seem to feel very little when they hurt other people,” Peters says about the single. “I think this is something near enough everyone in the world can relate to, myself included.”

Sigala — “You For Me” Feat. Rita Ora

British DJ Sigala tapped Rita Ora for “You For Me” as their unofficial entry for this year’s song of the summer. The turned-up tune showcases Ora’s fluttering vocals over sunny synths and a shimmering bass drop. Ora fires off lovelorn lyrics contrasted by the song’s electrifying instrumentals, crafting an irresistible tune that’s tailor-made to be heard on beaches everywhere in coming months.

Magdalena Bay — “Chaeri”

LA electro indie-pop duo Magdalena Bay teased their debut LP this week with the hypnotic lead single, “Chaeri.” The synth-forward track draws comparisons to Grimes’ early catalog, combining atmospheric production with breathy vocals to create an enticing tune.

Faouzia — “Hero”

Hardworking songwriter Faouzia returns with yet another kinetic single. Faouzia’s tune “Hero” highlights her impactful vocals, melting together empowering lyrics with a buoyant beat that packs a punch. “I wrote ‘Hero’ late one night while taking a break from studying for my exams,” Faouzia said about the single. “Thematically, the song discusses having fair and reasonable expectations from the love you give and receive in a relationship or a friendship. It’s a two-way street and any healthy relationship needs both sides to be supportive of each other.”

Slush Puppy — “Barbie Doll”

Rising 20-year-old indie-pop producer Slush Puppy shares the gritty track “Barbie Doll” as a reflection on those who alter themselves for the attention of others. With a woozy beat and electrifying bass guitar, the addictive single expertly juxtaposes sunny instrumentals with bittersweet lyrics. “I wanted to creatively express what it feels like to overcompensate for being insecure,” Slush Puppy said about the track.

Laura Mvula — “Pink Noise”

UK musician Laura Mvula delivered her endlessly-fun third studio album Pink Noise this week. The LP’s title track gives a hip-shaking preview of the disco-tinged beats heard on the project, combining ebullient brass instruments with a bouncing beat to create a dance-ready tune. “This is the album I always wanted to make,” Mvula said about Pink Noise. “Every corner is made warm with sunset tones of the 80s. I was born in 1986. I came out of the womb wearing shoulder pads. I absorbed the dynamism of the 80s aesthetic right from my first moments on this planet.”

Caspr — “Duct Tape Lips”

New York-based artist Caspr fires off another alt-pop release with the heart-wrenching track “Duct Tape Lips.” The song was produced by Omar Apollo and acclaimed producer Andrew Watt and seamlessly combines emo and pop-punk sensibilities for an affecting melody. “Duct Tape Lips” marks Caspr’s third officially-released track, rallying excitement for what the artist has coming next.

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The New Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Is Finally Here And It’s Not What We Expected

After what has felt like years of rumors that a new, more powerful, Nintendo Switch was on the way we woke up on Tuesday morning to the exciting news that those rumors were true…sort of. The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is indeed here and it will be coming this October. Nintendo made the announcement via a tweet, YouTube video, and with surprisingly little fanfare. Why they chose to announce this now instead of during last month’s E3 presentation is anyone’s guess, but at least we finally have a Switch with information we can dive into.

Unfortunately, most of the information we’ve been given is kind of underwhelming considering all of the hype that came from those rumors. What everyone wanted was a new Switch that was going to run games at smoother framerates, allow for ports of more modern games, and increase the general power of the tiny device. Instead, this model is going to be more focused on making the portability of the Switch more viable. The OLED model improves the way games appear on the Switch itself and is going to have improved audio when portable. The kickstand on the back of the Switch, for anyone that wants to stand up the small device on a table, can now be adjusted and has been made wider so players can worry less about it possibly falling over. Players who like to take their Switch on the go are definitely going to see an upgrade.

There were some other additions to this new Switch as well such as a LAN port and an internal storage increase of 64 GB, but for an “upgrade” this feels extremely underwhelming. Yes, the Switch is a device that is meant to be played on the go and this does make that experience a little easier. They wouldn’t be able to advertise it as a home console that can be taken everywhere if the portability mode didn’t also receive upgrades but is that enough of an upgrade to justify calling this a “new” Switch. Well, that depends on if we consider this a new console or not.

Personally, this just seems like a new purchase option for anyone that is looking to buy their first Switch. Current Switch owners aren’t going to have much reason to own this unless they religiously play their Switch in portable mode. This “new” console does not feel like the kind of mid-life console upgrade that we saw out of, to use a recent example, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. Will games look prettier, and maybe run slightly better in portable mode, yes and that’s awesome. However, as for the kinds of games the Switch itself can run, it’s going to be business as usual. That’s fine, but for those of us that want to see games run better on the Switch itself, it’s admittedly a little disappointing.