And while it may not have an OLED screen, the 7.9-inch LED display Nintendo did use is outstanding. The GameChat function works with a mic built into the console, though headsets are also supported. Nintendo will also sell a $50 camera that plugs into the USB-C port on the top of the console, which will allow you to stream your face along with your game. The new Joy-Con 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 attaches magnetically with a button to release them. They have larger SL and SR buttons (the ones hidden when the Joy-Con are attached) to make playing multiplayer games on individual Joy-Cons more feasible. These buttons are also made of steel and attach to the Switch 2’s magnets.
That’s significantly more expensive than the original Switch, which launched at $300, and has remained at that price ever since. It’s also more expensive than the entry-level current-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft. As well as the standard features you’d expect from voice chat, Nintendo has built a Discord-like video-sharing feature, which lets you show your gameplay to others and see other people’s screens while you’re playing. From third-person shooters to MMORPGs and platform fighters, these upcoming free games could prove to be something special.
Bandai Namco has shared some fun stats regarding Elden Ring Nightreign’s recent network test, including the number of times players killed its Nightlord. Monster Hunter Wilds has hit another major sales milestone, developer and publisher Capcom has announced, and it’s broken another company record too. NetEase has revealed the release date for Marvel Rivals season 2, and it looks to be bringing two new playable characters and more next week. Krafton’s inZoi has reached a major sales milestone just a week after launching in Early Access, the developer has revealed. A new Pacific Drive update is here, and it’s bringing a brand new roguelite-style game mode, as well as lots of other improvements and tweaks. Geoff Keighley has revealed the date on which the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase in summer will air, and it’ll feature more info about The Outer Worlds 2.
This month we’re introducing more ways to access games, offering new ways to be rewarded for gaming, and launching additional in-game benefits for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. It’s also clear Netflix isn’t interested in just having multiplatform games on its service. The company purchased Oxenfree developer Night School Studios in September, likely for expansion into exclusive games. These games, Netflix has promised, will also have no in-app purchases or ads, which is a rarity for mobile games in 2021 and could attract more traditional players who are otherwise not interested in mobile gaming. In September, the newly spun-out standalone internet media company, changed its name to Snowball.com.
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FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that the studio doesn’t intend to stop making single-player-focused games in future. Sega has announced that free-to-play battle royale party game Sonic Rumble will officially be launching on PC and mobile next month. PlayStation Studios acquired Nixxes Software, a company that has specialized in creating PC ports, as it continues to release former PlayStation-exclusive games to PC.
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However, it noted that “certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.” We now have more information on which games are working thanks to a guide Nintendo put together. Nintendo confirmed in November 2024 that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible. It will also feature access to Nintendo Online, so users will be able to play all of those old retro titles.
To show off one of the new features of the Switch 2, Nintendo has created a new IP in the form of Drag x Drive. This is a 3V3 wheelchair basketball title that’s been designed around the Joy Con 2 mouse controllers. Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are once again teaming up to bring a new entry into the Hyrule Warriors franchise. Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive that’s due for release in ‘Winter 2025’.
The global gaming industry continues to flourish, with over 3.2 billion active gamers worldwide and market revenues exceeding $200 billion annually. From casual mobile games to competitive esports tournaments with million-dollar prize pools, gaming has evolved into a diverse entertainment medium that spans multiple platforms, genres, and demographics. It was Kotaku who first reported in March 2024 that Grand Theft Auto VI could miss its 2025 release window, pushing the launch into 2026 and making the wait just a bit longer. At the time, the outlet reported that Rockstar workers had been ordered back into the office five days a week, partly because development was “falling behind,” according to Kotaku’s sources.
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Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games has promised a sweeping set of changes after scathing player feedback for the game’s latest big update. Gabe Gurwin is the SEO Editor for GameSpot and has been writing about games professionally for over a decade. He has interviewed video game legends like Will Wright and Tony Hawk and would love to talk to you about Paddington, Nier, Splinter Cell, or all three. Initially, it appeared the problem was primarily with Blizzard Entertainment, where allegations and several reports of harassment, discrimination, and sexism led to a lawsuit by the State of California.
