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The Switch

FILM · 2010 · USA

The Switch

20 archived facts 2 topics 1 source Last reviewed Nov 2026

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20 Interesting Facts About The Switch

Interesting Facts (19)

  1. #001

    Diane Sawyer was reportedly extremely pleased that her own image was used in Jason Bateman's masturbation scene.

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  2. #002

    Reportedly, Jennifer Aniston was not very pleased that the film's title was changed from the quite different "Baster" to the more generic The Switch (2010).

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  3. #003

    The film differs greatly from Jeffrey Eugenides's story "Baster", in which an unattractive man falls in love with a beautiful woman. The author had nothing to do with the film because he thought it would be "too Hollywood".

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  4. #004

    The play Kassie and Wally attend is, of course, William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (as can be understood from the dialogue, if not from the costumes).

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  5. #005

    It was the last Miramax release before the company was sold by The Walt Disney Company to Colony Capital.

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  6. #006

    Throughout the film, Wally wears a "Pepsi"-framed Rolex GMT Master.

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  7. #007

    IO Interactive has once again delayed the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light. The studio's technical producer, Cristina Vega, shared details about the reasons for the delay in a statement to Inven Global. Vega said the decision was "disappointing news for fans" but was also made "for their benefit."

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  8. #008

    The game's Switch 2 version was initially set to launch in May 2026 alongside the other versions. IO later pushed the release to Summer 2026, and has now delayed it again to March 2027. The Switch 2 version of First Light will now arrive in March 2027.

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  9. #009

    Explaining why another delay was necessary, Vega noted that the studio had been working at an intense pace for some time and needed "a short break." She also stated that "demands from the marketing side and various other factors" created a situation in which IO had no "option" but to delay the Switch 2 version to 2027. "Ultimately, we made another delay decision because we want fans to experience the game on Switch 2 in its most polished form, so we ask for your understanding," Vega said.

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  10. #010

    Vega also confirmed that the Switch 2 version of First Light does not take advantage of the console's mouse functionality. She said the team could not find a way to use it, and that the studio did not think it was "particularly meaningful in terms of gameplay."

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  11. #011

    Finally, Vega acknowledged that the Switch 2 is relatively less powerful compared to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles, stating that from a technical standpoint "some compromises are inevitable." As an example, she indicated that object detail would not be as impressive on Switch 2. "We can reduce the detail in the trees somewhat, but the core elements the player looks at and the central aspects of the gameplay must remain the same," she said.

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  12. #012

    Vega said there will be fewer NPCs in the Switch 2 version, but the number of enemies to fight will not decrease. "We did not change the gameplay itself, so players need not worry that the game will feel empty due to fewer NPCs," she explained.

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  13. #013

    Alongside the upcoming Switch 2 version of First Light, IO is working on a new fantasy game. However, IO laid off staff after pulling Xbox funding. Many people want IO to work on the expected sequel to First Light, but no official announcement has been made.

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  14. #014

    IO Interactive has delayed the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light for the third time. The studio stated that it was forced to make this decision. The game's new release date was announced as March 2027.

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  15. #015

    IO Interactive said it had no other option regarding the delay decision. The company did not provide any additional explanation for the reasoning behind the decision.

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  16. #016

    No information was shared regarding the game's status on other platforms or details about the reason for the delay.

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  17. #017

    The Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds runs at a locked 30FPS. However, Capcom's achievement of this performance required work the studio described as a "painstaking and nearly endless process."

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  18. #018

    The game will launch on Switch 2 on December 5, along with all of its free DLC updates, including new monsters. The version will include local co-op support. This support is intended to evoke the Gathering Hall days of the PSP or 3DS era.

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  19. #019

    Much has been said so far about the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds. Bringing the game to this platform will also cover all of its free content updates.

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Easter Eggs & References (1)

  1. #020

    After arguing with Kassie, Wally is seen walking in the rain. A truck passes behind him carrying an advertisement featuring turkey paste. This is a nod to 'The Baster', the short story on which the film is based.

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