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1d ago
X integration on Nintendo Switch is coming to an end on June 10, 2024. Nintendo ironically made the announcement via its X account. You can read it below:
As of June 10, 2024, it will no longer be possible to post screenshots and videos to X (formerly Twitter) from the Nintendo Switch’s Album, or send friend requests to social media users via the Friend Suggestions feature.
Find out more: https://t.co/rNkouTo109
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 9, 2024
This will be impacting a handful of Switch titles once the service comes to an end. For the full details, let’s see what Nintend ..read more
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1d ago
2024 has been one hell of a bloodbath for the video game industry. PlayStation, SEGA, Riot, and many other studios besides have been laying off workers all year long. Now, four studios under the Bethesda banner over at Xbox have been shuttered: Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse are all gone, effective immediately.
Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty sent out a letter to staffers indicating that the company wants to refocus on the rest of Bethesda’s portfolio of games, which includes popular franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and others. Tango Gameworks is arguab ..read more
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3d ago
Developer Aggro Crab’s newest title, Another Crab’s Treasure, released April 25, selling 100,000 copies in four days across several platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox series X/S. In just the first 24 hours it sold 30,000 copies, the majority courtesy of Steam.
This is the developer’s most successful title to date, and they expressed their gratitude through a post on X.
From the bottom of our little hearts, thank you for the best game launch we’ve ever had 100k in under 4 days!
Aggro Crab no longer slept on?? new era?!?! pic.twitter.com/QAvD4YJ9iH
— AGGRO CRAB ..read more
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3d ago
Recent rumors swirling around suggest that Hi-Fi Rush might be making its way to Switch, which has been sending waves оf excitement through the gaming community. This speculation gains even more traction following recent announcements concerning Hi-Fi Rush’s compatibility with other platforms. The prospect of the game’s debut on Switch seems increasingly plausible, especially in light of Microsoft’s recent news about its integration with other titles.
Now, PEGI has rated the game for Switch, which seems to have all but cemented the game being ported to the console’s library. Do rememb ..read more
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3d ago
Switch fans that have been looking for an official statement about the successor to the console finally have something concrete, as Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa took to the Nintendo Corporate X page to discuss the timeframe for an announcement of Switch 2 or as he puts it, “We will make an announcement about the successor to the Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year.”
This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Swit ..read more
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4d ago
The Pokémon Company and DeNA have announced a title change to DeNA Digital Production Co., Ltd. They have decided to rebrand as the Pokémon Card D Studio. Those in charge of the sudden change are Tetsuya Iguchi, President of DeNA Co, Ltd, Keira Hirobe, Director from The Pokémon Company, and Keith Watanabe, Director from DeNa Co. Ltd. This change allows them to become a new subsidiary company that will focus on the development and support for the upcoming mobile title PokémonTrading Card Game Pocket.
What we know so far about the upcoming release of the app is that players will be allowed to ..read more
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4d ago
Get ready for an exciting crossover in River City Girls 2! WayForward is thrilled to announce a DLC featuring the beloved Double Dragon heroes Billy and Jimmy, arriving in Summer 2024. Take a look at the trailer:
Join the Lee brothers in their quest as they bring their signature moves to River City Girls 2. Plus, all players can look forward to a free update packed with additional Double Dragon content, including a captivating, motion comic, new shops to explore, and fresh new accessories to customize your character.
With Dan Avidan and Arin Hanson reprising their roles and new music by Mega ..read more
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1w ago
Are you a fan of fashion? Fan of The Legend of Zelda game series? Well, I’ve got good news for you! The clothing company BlackMilk is partnering with Nintendo to release a full collection of new pieces inspired by the series. Three years ago in October of 2021, BlackMilk had its first collab with the The Legend of Zelda. This partnership ended up being the best-selling collection in the brand’s history.
The collection was so good, in fact, that the company earned an award at the Licensing International Excellence Awards, taking the prize of Best Licensed Product: Apparel or Accessory ..read more
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1w ago
Another day, another summer digital showcase announcement. This time it’s THQ Nordic chipping in with its own event to show off upcoming projects. Here’s the announcement the company made via its X account:
The same procedure as last year? Our annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase returns on August 2, 2024!
Join us for new announcements, exciting updates on Gothic 1 Remake, Titan Quest II and much more.#THQNordic2024 pic.twitter.com/uW5M4lOGNN
— THQ Nordic (@THQNordic) May 2, 2024
There’s no word on how long the broadcast will last, nor what time it will air, but be ready on August 2, 2024 for ..read more
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1w ago
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is set to launch on Nintendo Switch starting May 23, 2024. If you’ve been interested in learning a bit more about this remake, or if it’s been a while since you played the original, Nintendo has you covered with this handy new overview trailer. Give it a gander, dear reader:
There are some notable changes to look forward to in this remaster of Thousand Year Door besides the upgraded visuals. A tap of ZL while in the game world will compel one of Mario’s allies to provide a hint about what to do next. Battle Master is a new character who hangs around Roguep ..read more