Despite their ubiquity across all other gaming systems/platforms, the Nintendo Switch 2 will still not feature any kind of achievement / trophy system:
Read More »Switch 2 cartridges only go up to 64GB in storage
Despite a generational leap in power, the Switch 2 will still only support maximum cartridge sizes of up to 64GB - sparking concerns for current-gen titles.
Read More »Nintendo addresses Switch 2 Joy-Con drift concerns
While the Nintendo Switch was an undeniable success, one of the handheld’s core issues was in its Joy-Cons. Suffering quite easily from Joy-Con drift, the Switch 1 was on the receiving end of a ton of lawsuits. Hopefully though, when it comes to Switch 2 this shouldn’t be a concern as Nintendo claims to have fixed the issue...
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2’s LCD screen is rather rudimentary, despite HDR support
Despite offering an upgraded display in many aspects, the Switch 2’s HDR screen is unfortunately using a rather basic edge-lit LCD panel.
Read More »Switch 2 accessories to see a price increase compared to last-gen
Following the Direct, Nintendo released official pricing for the Switch 2’s accessories – most of which have seen an increase compared to last-gen.
Read More »Nintendo considered calling Switch 2 the Super Switch
With the Switch 2 Direct having concluded, the console maker has offered new details on the console – including that it could've been called Super Switch.
Read More »Satisfactory is finally getting controller support and much more in next update
Following its 1.0 release last year, Satisfactory is set to get another massive update with version 1.1 – adding controller support and so much more.
Read More »Switch 2 is set to have a 3-phase launch plan according to insiders
With the Switch 2 Direct just a week away, insiders have revealed some of Nintendo’s launch plans for the console – including a 3-phase game release strategy.
Read More »Bloodborne is the 10th best-selling first-party PS4 game of all time
Despite seeing very little support from Sony, Bloodborne reportedly managed to become one of the best-selling first-party PS4 titles of all time.
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Animal Well and more leaving PS Plus in April
A ton of excellent indie titles are leaving PlayStation Plus next month, including Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Animal Well.
Read More »The quirky handheld console PlayDate is getting a permanent price increase
The unique handheld console from 2022 (PlayDate) is getting a permanent price increase next week - going from $199 to $229 USD.
Read More »Xbox Series X/S sales lag behind Xbox One while PS5 outpaces PS4
Earlier on in the console generation, the Xbox Series X/S systems appeared to be doing fine, continuing sales at the same pace as the Xbox One generation, while Sony ate up the majority of marketshare with the PS5. Now, analysis shows that the Xbox Series X/S systems have fallen behind the Xbox One in sales.
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 expected to launch in June at $399
We're still waiting for Nintendo to share more details about its launch plans for the Switch 2. However, analysts are already laying the groundwork for what to expect. Based on the latest reports, the Switch 2 will be landing this summer, with a price tag in the $400 range.
Read More »Last-gen versions of The First Descendant to be delisted in June
Less than a year since launch, The First Descendant is set to be discontinued on all last-gen consoles (PS4 and Xbox One) this coming June.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has broken another software record
The Nintendo Switch has managed to break yet another record, this time for being the system with the greatest number of games to sell 10+ million copies.
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 predicted for June launch
Nintendo is keeping quiet on the Switch 2 release date for now, but a former Nintendo retail and sales employee has spoken publicly about the company's strategy, predicting a June launch to push the console into the hands of gamers well ahead of the holiday season rush.
Read More »KitGuru Games: Switch 2’s Mouse Mode could Revolutionise Game Control
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been unveiled and in prime Nintendo fashion, the Switch 2 will include its own hardware gimmick. For the original Switch, this was the ability to disconnect the Joy Cons. For the Switch 2, Nintendo is taking things a step further, transforming the Joy-Con into a gaming mouse. In this week's KitGuru Games we take a look at what the Switch 2's "mouse mode" could be used for and how it could revolutionise console gaming.
Read More »Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Yakuza and more leaving Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has now announced its Xbox Game Pass line-up for the second half of February – including a bunch of notable departees.
Read More »My Nintendo Gold Points to be discontinued ahead of Switch 2 launch
With the Switch 2 likely to be mere months away from release, Nintendo has announced that they are discontinuing their Gold Points program.
Read More »Sony’s recent PlayStation State of Play set new viewership records
Sony’s recent PlayStation State of Play showcase broke a bunch of viewership records for the company - with over 2 million concurrent watchers.
Read More »Xbox Head Phil Spencer responds to SEGA comparisons
During the 1990s and early 2000s, instead of PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox, the video games industry’s 3 console giants consisted of the aforementioned PlayStation and Nintendo – but also SEGA. Unfortunately, following the failure of the Dreamcast, the console maker would pivot to becoming a 3rd-party publisher. With Microsoft seemingly set to go a similar route, Xbox Head Phil Spencer has now directly addressed these comparisons.
Read More »Switch 2 Nintendo Direct showcase officially announced
Last month, following years of leaks, rumours and speculation, Nintendo finally officially announced and unveiled the Switch 2. That said, the presentation was brief and focused solely on the physical attributes of the new hardware – with the company promising a more in-depth look later down the line. Finally, the company has confirmed that we will be getting out first proper deep-dive Direct on the Switch 2 in early April.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units
Nintendo has updated its hardware and software sales figures, revealing that the Switch has now officially sold over 150 million units.
Read More »Valve is reportedly planning to bring back the Steam Machine console
A decade ago, Valve attempted to bring PC gaming to the living room with its own ‘console' style mini-ITX PCs known as Steam Machines. Unlike the Steam Deck, Valve opted to pass off Steam Machine development to third-party partners and focused on the software side of things. This ultimately led …
Read More »Avowed and six more titles join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass
February is set to be a big month for Game Pass. We already know that Obsidian's new fantasy RPG, Avowed, will be a day-one title for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Now, we know the full list of games joining the service over the next two weeks.
Read More »Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 this Spring
Back in August, we began to hear rumours that Microsoft was planning to bring Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 5 to PlayStation – following on from the likes of Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves. Reports later claimed that this port had been internally delayed, but not cancelled. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere, Forza Horizon 5 has officially been announced for PS5.
Read More »Sony promises to bring back its anniversary PlayStation themes permanently in the future
Due to the highly-positive reception towards their introduction, Sony has promised to bring back its anniversary PS5 themes as a more permanent addition.
Read More »Microsoft reveals the best-selling Xbox games of 2024
With us comfortably into 2025 now, Microsoft is looking back to last year, sharing some stats on the best-performing Xbox games across its digital storefront in 2024. From total units sold to Daily Active Users, the top 20 titles from each category have now been revealed.
Read More »8 games will be leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Sony has announced the full list of games set to be dropped from PlayStation Plus some time next month, including a bunch of 'Tales of' titles.
Read More »“A few other surprises” to be announced during Xbox Direct, according to insider
Tomorrow, Microsoft will be going live with its Xbox Developer Direct, in which the console maker is said to be showing off 4 titles in total – including DOOM: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight. According to one insider, Microsoft is keeping its cards close to its chest, with “a few other surprises” said to be announced during the event...
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