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The lack of Hollow Knight: Silksong news had frustrated fans of the original platformer. Fortunately, a Polish store listing a Switch 2 cartridge version is one of many new developments. While the listing mentions a 2025 Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, other leaks narrow that window.

Metal Eden, a new boomer shooter heading to Steam, looks like a slick blend between Mirror's Edge and Doom, featuring fast-paced parkour, bright cyberpunk visuals, and fast, raw gunplay. Try it out for free on Steam ahead of the May 6 launch.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was supposed to be available for pre-order in the US and Canada starting April 9, but not anymore. Canada has followed the US with the delay to an unspecified date.

Nintendo Switch 2 is said to become the fastest selling console ever at 15 million units estimated by end of this year. The console will go on sale starting June 5.

Without experts dissecting the handheld, questions remain about key Nintendo Switch 2 specs. Digital Foundry has gathered evidence that paints a more complete picture of the console. The site also predicts how Switch 2 performance may compare to the Steam Deck.

Some of the best games for the original Nintendo Switch are getting paid upgrades to the Switch 2, which should offer better graphics and higher frame rates. Nintendo has now revealed how expensive these upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and other games will be.

In an interview with IGN, Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 supports two iconic Nvidia features: DLSS and raytracing. But, it will be upon developers to implement them in their titles.

In an interview with Nintendo Life, the company has confirmed the Switch 2's Joy Cons do not come with Hall Effect sticks. However, it claims they will feel better because they've been redesigned from the ground up.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price was higher than some buyers anticipated. Nevertheless, eBay sellers are listing pre-orders for the console at well above MSRP. There is a question of whether any of these listings meet eBay rules.

Sony is gathering research that could improve a new PlayStation handheld or the PS6. The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has rocked the industry with pricey games and restrictive pre-order requirements. A leaked survey asked PlayStation gamers for their opinion on the console.

Some Path of Exile 2 supporters find playing the game less rewarding. The Dawn of the Hunt patch radically alters skills and classes. After the latest Path of Exile 2 update, Steam users have expressed their displeasure with negative reviews.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 4x the storage size of the original Switch, but the file sizes of first party games reveal users may not have to worry about storage expansion for a while. However, third-party AAA games are quite large.

A tour of a secret Microsoft facility may have unintentionally revealed a new Xbox console. During the interview, a curious device appeared in Phil Spencer's office. The controls on the Xbox handheld differ from those of the rumored Asus-made Project Kennan.

Some Xbox and PlayStation fans see plenty of drawbacks with the Switch 2. Mike Ybarra no longer works for Microsoft or Blizzard but feels underwhelmed by the Nintendo Switch 2 games and specs. His comments have raised questions about how a future Xbox handheld will compare.

The Duskbloods is an online multiplayer with over 12 characters, but that doesn’t mean FromSoftware will not make singleplayer games anymore. The team is still focused on making the more traditional style games that people know and love.

The mature-rated Far Cry 4 Steam release temporarily became a bit less risqué after a new patch. Several characters were suddenly wearing clothes to cover exposed body parts. However, Ubisoft has now clarified that the changes were meant for the Japanese version of the game.

Gamers in the US will no longer be able to order a Nintendo Switch 2 on April 9. Nintendo has pushed it back to an unspecified date because of the recently announced tariffs.

Nintendo decided to go with an LCD display on the Switch 2 because of HDR support. The new console has a larger and faster LCD display that supports HDR10.

Nintendo fans are still waiting to see if Switch 2 leaks about Hall effect Joy-Cons were correct. Despite hands-on time with the console, journalists remain uncertain. Meanwhile, Nintendo has only promised more durable and reliable controllers.

While Nintendo hasn’t really specified the performance of the Switch 2, the manufacturer of the console's ARM chipset is now providing more technical details and asserts that the Switch 2 is ten times quicker than the previous model thanks to Nvidia’s new Tegra chip.

Enhanced Switch 2 performance is opening the door for more third-party titles. Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition will cost $69.99 and debut with the console on June 5th. Hands-on impressions also reveal how the Switch 2 game runs on Nintendo's system.

Developer Falco Girgis recently released a beta for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for Sega's last console, the Dreamcast. The unofficial port uses a legitimate copy of either Grand Theft Auto III or Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (which were never officially released for the Dreamcast) as its basis. As it is a beta version, this port is still under active development and has more kinks to work out.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price and the cost of games are causing criticism. While even digital titles are pricier than expected, some cartridges are more expensive. An industry analyst believes Nintendo wants more of its fans to welcome the digital age.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been officially revealed, but the price has left many fans disappointed. While it's significantly cheaper in Japan, acquiring one there isn't straightforward and involves several constraints.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price is already significantly higher than the launch cost of the Switch. Fresh Trump tariffs on Vietnam will impact where Nintendo manufactures many consoles.

Key Nintendo Switch 2 developers were interviewed for the 16th volume of Ask the Developer. Console design considerations and choices were revealed in this multi-part interview.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will get an exclusive title from none other than FromSoftware. The Duskbloods is a PvPvE game that launches sometime in 2026.

The recent Nintendo Direct confirmed leaks about paid Switch 2 Upgrade Packs. The benefits of these upgrades range from higher frame rates to additional content. Unfortunately, an official list of known issues complicates backward compatibility with previous-generation titles.

Nintendo finally reveals hardware specifications and more details of the new Nintendo Switch 2 from today's broadcast, including 4K gaming on the TV and 1080p during handheld, featuring almost full backwards compatibility. It will be priced at $449.99 and is coming out June 5th 2025.

Nintendo has shown off Game-Key Cards alongside the Switch 2. While they may look like a regular cartridge, none of the game data is stored locally, meaning you have to download the game off the internet.

In addition to covering the Switch 2 during its announcement video today, Nintendo also confirmed a handful of games coming to the new console at launch. Here's a list of confirmed launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as some titles gamers can look forward to.

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers 256 GB of internal storage, which is eight times as much as the original handheld. However, gamers who want to expand this storage will have to pay up, because the new console exclusively supports expensive microSD Express cards.

Chargeasap asserts that its latest power bank can charge three MacBooks at once thanks to its new max output of 275 watts (W). The 25,000mAh accessory has dual OLED screens to track its remaining battery and status of its individual ports. The Flash Pro Ultra also supports wireless charging for smartphones and smartwatches at the same time.

Among the first-party accessories announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The new controller not only has a new look but new features including an audio jack, and a higher price tag than the previous generation's pro controller.

When it comes to big third-party titles, the Nintendo Switch has often fallen behind. But according to two Nintendo insiders, that could change with the next generation of the console.

CRKD has partnered with Coffee Stain Studios to announce special editions of its Nitro Deck and Neo S Controller to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the latter's popular video game, Goat Simulator. The special edition products are available to pre-order ahead of their release at the end of the month.

Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox console involve streamlining Windows for gamers. A Windows 11 preview build holds clues for how the OS can better accommodate controllers. The Asus Project Kennan gaming handheld may soon show these changes in action.

The Switch 2 dock may enable the 4K capabilities shared by competing consoles. A popular Famiboards user described a dock using a Realtek DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1 converter. Following surprising reports about dev kits, gamers have more hope that the Switch 2 specs will include a 4K output.

Even with magnetic connectivity, new Joy-Cons aren't the only anticipated Switch 2 accessory. Nintendo has submitted FCC documents featuring a device that resembles the Switch Pro Controller. Among other changes, the Switch 2 Pro Controller will offer a headphone port.

There are new questions about whether Switch 2 specs will include a 4K video output. A popular insider reported that some dev kits are missing support for this resolution. On the other hand, Nintendo may be issuing multiple pre-release tools with varying capabilities.

Without dev kits, some developers remain unaware of key Switch 2 specs. Small and medium-sized studios may not receive these tools until June. Even with the next Nintendo Direct approaching, Nintendo still plans to contain inevitable Switch 2 leaks.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

Sony is apparently not finished re-releasing the first two The Last of Us titles. A reliable leaker spotted a new Special Edition The Last of Us PS5 game. The version could be available for pre-order within two months at a price of $109.99.

Few topics are stirring as much buzz among gamers right now as the potential lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to a well-known leaker, one of the rumored titles is none other than Elden Ring – a game many fans of action RPGs consider one of the greatest of all time.

Many Nintendo first-party releases revisit favorite games of the past. Yet, the company seems more focused on the future than on remasters of Metroid Prime and The Legend of Zelda titles. A reliable insider thinks Nintendo Switch Online is a more probable destination for these classics.

New info about Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to 2020's hit video game, Ghost of Tsushima has surfaced. The info provides a little bit more background about the protagonist ahead of the game's release later this year.

With VRR support, PlayStation consoles seem like a perfect match for high refresh rate TVs. Sadly, more gamers are noticing stutters with the feature active. Digital Foundry tested many PS5 games on different displays to investigate the issue.

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch date for the next alpha play test in April.

Documents from a U.S. retailer point to a late spring or early summer Switch 2 release date. Pre-orders may not begin until a week after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Unfortunately, the Insider Gaming source doesn't expect generous stock levels.

The problematic Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is forcing gamers to rely on the Amazon return policy. Despite its high cost, the esports controller suffers from malfunctioning buttons and stick drift.