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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment may be one of many Switch 2 games that benefit from a more powerful handheld. In a Creator's Voice's segment, Koei Tecmo promised grander battles at higher frame rates. The Winter 2025 title will feature characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Target is said to be selling Switch 2 units in store only on launch day. Customers will be able to place online orders from June 6 but Best Buy and GameStop will be taking online and in-store orders on launch day.

Nintendo is leaning on its Switch 2 console chip suppliers as it is behind on its production quota and can't address all the pending demand. It now aims to churn out 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026 with the help of Samsung and Nvidia.

Nintendo is officially returning to Gamescom 2025 after skipping last year’s event. While the exact details are not yet known, the showcase will likely feature hands-on demos for the Nintendo Switch 2 and upcoming titles like Donkey Kong: Bananza and Mario Kart World.

With improved performance, Switch 2 games include titles with cutting-edge graphics. Unfortunately, smoothly rendering GTA 6 may be too much to ask. Digital Foundry explained the difficulty involved with downscaling the game's visuals.

Even with recent remasters available, Lara Croft fans are anxious for a new Tomb Raider game. Crystal Dynamics may be searching for a strike team to work on a title revealed in 2022. These specialists commonly become involved after the bulk of game development is complete.

Square Enix games are rarely the subject of an Amazon sale, even if they are remakes. However, Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D for consoles has never been more affordable. The modernized RPG boasts improvements like revamped graphics and additional quests.

With Nintendo's new handheld, gamers might need to rely on a Switch capture card again. A Nintendo Today video suggests that the maximum video capture length will again be 30 seconds. A more powerful console hasn't resulted in upgrades to gameplay recording.

Retro gaming pop-up events in Connecticut are reviving classic consoles like the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, GameCube, and PlayStation 2, bringing nostalgia back to life. These events offer a unique, offline gaming experience that contrasts with today's digital-first ecosystems, providing a nostalgic escape for both older and younger gamers alike.

The Xbox UI is getting a much-needed facelift. Xbox Insider testers are now able to choose which tiles appear on Home screens. Microsoft is also concerned with making Xbox app navigation less frustrating on PCs and handhelds.

Those who have lost a Joy-Con in the past and had to purchase a new set will greatly appreciate the beeps that Joy-Con 2 controllers have for locating them. The controllers need to be paired and have some battery for this to work.

If its Steam player count is any indication, Doom: The Dark Ages is not meeting expectations. Fewer gamers on the marketplace are anxious to play it than with previous titles. A high price may be leading players to subscribe and download it on Xbox Game Pass instead.

Id Software's latest DOOM title has reportedly faced significant crashes on Windows handheld gaming PCs, such as the Asus ROG Ally, with outdated GPU drivers cited as the likely cause. A delay in vendor support, coupled with ongoing driver challenges, has prevented capable hardware from running one of the year's most demanding games. However, recent updates have addressed some of these issues.

Nintendo's new console is versatile, but Switch 2 specs differ in handheld and docked modes. Buyers have confirmation that VRR is not possible when connecting the Switch 2 dock to TVs. Nintendo clarified that past information about the feature was incorrect.

Gamers still have no definitive answer about a GTA 6 Switch 2 release. During a Q&A, the Take-Two Interactive CEO was enthusiastic about the enhanced Switch 2 specs. On the other hand, he said not every game may land on the handheld.

According to a Qualcomm job listing, Microsoft may consider using Arm-based chips in a new Xbox console. While the hardware allows for more efficient performance, an insider thinks the change is unrealistic. Microsoft prefers the x86 architecture for a new handheld to ensure backward compatibility.

GTA 6 being delayed will cause a significant impact on the gaming and console industry, as suggested by a new analysis. It is believed that PS5 and Xbox Series sales will be down by 700,000 this year.

If playtests are any indication, gamers can expect stellar Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reviews. Even so, the early feedback is causing Hideo Kojima some regrets. The video game pioneer focuses more on defying convention than achieving commercial success.

Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest instalment in the series and is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, as well as cloud streaming via GeForce Now. Nvidia has added four more games to the streaming portfolio with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 coming this week.

South Korean media outlet Chosun reports Nintendo initially considered using Samsung's 5 nm node for the Switch 2, but ultimately settled for 8 nm. But, the console maker could still use the 5 nm node for a mid-cycle refresh later.

NetherRealm Studios has announced Mortal Kombat: Definitive Edition, thus wrapping up the popular fighting game that was released less than two years ago. The new comprehensive package includes the base game as well as all the DLCs and story expansion released.

Sony may consider the PlayStation Portal a more vital part of its hardware portfolio than gamers realize. Without sharing sales data, a Sony executive celebrated its performance. The Portal is becoming a more capable handheld as it introduces cloud gaming functionality.

The industry shouldn't expect many high-profile Ubisoft games to appear in the next year. The publisher has decided to take its time with Far Cry 7 and other projects. Even so, after declining revenue, Ubisoft hopes that a Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake will keep it financially stable.

With reports of Sony considering increasing the price of is software and hardware to compensate for the tariff uncertainty, the free games for May as part of the PlayStation Plus subscription bring some relief.

Michael and Trevor play Jason and Lucia in the GTA 5 recreation of the latest GTA 6 trailer. It uses mostly the same camera angles and dialogues as in the trailer, and its hilarious.

Anyone switching from the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2 also has the option of upgrading to the newer version of Hogwarts Legacy and Civilization VII for a fee. A trailer shows the significant difference in graphics quality for Hogwarts Legacy.

Digital Foundry has provided the most complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 specs to date. Powered by a custom Nvidia T239 chip, CPU and GPU performance should dramatically improve over the previous handheld. Still, stingy memory allocation for gaming is raising some concerns.

Sony has already increased the price of the PS5 in Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and the US could be next. The company is thinking of strategies to minimize the impact of tariffs, one of which is moving manufacturing to the US.

Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 5 has shipped 77.8 million units globally as of March 31, 2025. Despite a decline in hardware shipments year-over-year, software sales and PlayStation Network engagement are on the rise.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release date approaching, the Switch OLED Bundle is at an all-time low price. Costco members may find the handheld with accessories at some U.S. stores for $200. Despite its 2021 origins, the Switch OLED boasts a crisp 7-inch display with accurate colors.

Pre-orders aren't the only way gamers can acquire Nintendo's new console. On the June 5th Switch 2 release date, US Best Buy locations will sell a small quantity of handhelds. Lucky buyers can anticipate a free bonus, which could be a collectible coin.

Stuffy arenas and intense competition have once again led to PS5 overheating concerns. The Evo Japan 2025 fighting tournament experienced frequent controller issues. Some esports pros are asking the organizers to switch to another console or PC.

Even Nintendo feels that the Switch 2 is expensive, especially compared to the original Switch. The company says it will be challenging to maintain the momentum that the reveal has garnered.

Nintendo has officially confirmed that the upcoming Switch 2 will include a PIN-locking feature, finally bringing proper security to the handheld-console hybrid. The feature activates when waking the system from sleep mode - unlike the original Switch, which only used a basic button-tap method.

Alongside the Switch 2, Nintendo is introducing a new Pro Controller – and according to one fan who got hands-on time, it features a major upgrade that could finally fix its predecessor’s biggest flaw.

Version 2 of Sony’s PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution is set to be even more effective at upscaling games to full 4K resolution using artificial intelligence, whilst requiring less performance than the current technology. The new AI model also promises enhanced visual fidelity at both 4K and 8K resolutions.

Beyond All Reason is redefining large-scale RTS with its open-source Recoil engine, capable of supporting 100-player matches and 10,000-unit battles. With a Steam launch and multilingual localisation underway, it is setting new standards for community-driven strategy games.

Hogwarts Legacy is not on board with the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack model. Instead, the Nintendo Store has slashed the game's price for owners of the Switch version. The Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 release should feature improved performance and mouse control.

Boosted specs and cutting-edge visuals could impact the Switch 2 battery life. While it won't extend playtime immediately, a new setting aims to preserve long-term battery health. The Nintendo Today app shows how the console can stop charging at 90% to benefit its lithium-ion battery.

Gamers may not have much longer to wait for a GTA 4 PS5 release or a modernized Xbox version. A Rockstar Games data miner predicts a port for current-gen consoles could surface before 2025 ends. An updated GTA 4 may satisfy some fans who are anxious about the GTA 6 release date.

The Mig Flash or Mig Switch first appeared in February 2024, promising the ability to back-up and play Switch games without a modified console. US distributor MigFlashUnited claims the Mig Flash V2 now supports the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2, although details and any form of evidence remain absent.

The VMU Pro is a new attempt at recreating the Visual Memory Unit from the Sega Dreamcast. Following in the footsteps of the VM2, the VMU Pro contains upgrades like Wi-Fi connectivity, a colour display and enough power to emulate 8-bit era games like Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.

Gamers now know that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons can act as mice outside of games. The Nintendo Today app demonstrated how a cursor precisely navigates the new console's home menu. Unfortunately, mouse mode has limited benefits with a straightforward interface.

Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 sign-ups as its cross-platform RPG gears up for launch, featuring cinematic, anime-style combat and voice acting by the original anime cast's lead characters.

Nintendo Switch 2 games may only release on one cartridge size. Hacked files from Arc System Works show only a pricey 64 GB option. Game-Key Cards and digital downloads are ways for publishers to save money.

Despite years of patents and at least one public hiring effort focused on emulation, Sony has yet to implement native support for legacy platforms — even as next-generation development continues behind the scenes.

While Doom: The Dark Ages runs smoothly on desktops on laptops, the game is not Steam Deck verified. But, the game is actually playable on Valve's handheld, but it isn't the best way to experience a Doom game.

Gamers have new clues as to when the design phase of GTA 6 development began. A former artist explained that he didn't start executing Rockstar Games' vision for the game until 2018. Internal turmoil in the company and COVID also led to postponements in the GTA 6 release date.

Some users avoid the Epic Games launcher because of slow navigation and downloads. Tim Sweeney is aware of Steam's advantages over the marketplace. Despite these issues, Sweeney thinks the Epic Games Store is preferable for multi-platform gamers.

Autonomica, an ambitious open-world indie survival game with both PvP and co-op multiplayer modes, has massively overshot its Kickstarter funding goal, with seven days left on the campaign. Autonomica aims to blend genres, combining the ever-popular extraction shooter genre with strategic farming simulation, exploration, and resource management.