Since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, it feels like fans have been constantly receiving Nintendo Switch 2 rumours, and today, a new report has surfaced that includes the Switch 2, joy-cons, and, allegedly, magnets. A new report has hit the internet running today involving the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Dubbed (because it hasn’t been revealed yet) the Nintendo Switch 2, a Spanish-based website known as Vandal has unleashed a new report online — aptly titled (with the help of Google Translate) “We have a scoop on the details of the next Nintendo Console” —  that involves ..read more

City builders have never been my genre of choice. In fact, the closest thing I get to enjoying them is a farming sim like your Stardew Valleys. Or your world simulations like RimWorld. But something about the desolate, icy wastelands of Frostpunk 2 got my attention. And recently, there was an open beta, so I dove in to see if what they were promising was something that would blend well with my gaming needs. This highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Frostpunk takes players on another harrowing journey into a world gripped by cold and desperation. The fight for survival reaches ..read more

Google I/O 2024 is just a few weeks from kicking off on May 14, and an official schedule has now been released, giving some idea of what to expect at the event. Google I/O is an annual developer conference held by the company itself in Mountain View, California. The event is always developer-focused but promises typically promises some new announcements as well, both in hardware and software. Things kick off with the Google Keynote at 10:00 am PT, which is then followed by the Developer’s Keynote at 1:30 pm. While we don’t know exactly what will be revealed there, the preceding session can he ..read more

In a new interview that came out last week, Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami joined the Japanese YouTube channel Byking to discuss his plans in the gaming industry. Following the continued success of Capcom and the Resident Evil franchise (he even said in a candid interview he hopes ‘Capcom makes Resident Evil 4 Remake‘s story better’), Shinji Mikami opened and sold a new studio, Tango Softworks, to Bethesda 13 years after it opened, and after capturing lightning in a bottle with his first rhythm title, Hi-Fi Rush. At this point, it was anyone’s guess as to what he would do next until earl ..read more

On the heels of the immensely popular (and well-received) Fallout series from Prime Video, Fallout 4 has seen a resurgence in its player base, but not without issues caused by a new update. Fallout 4 players were happy to see their latest dive into the Wasteland accompanied by a big title update, and this is the next-gen update Bethesda has been promoting. The next-gen update has given the fourth entry in the series a newly minted Steam Deck verified check. The problem is not everything has been all sunshine and rainbows, as fans have been reporting a large grouping of issues and spreading th ..read more

During a recent earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella commented on Xbox games making the move to PlayStation, saying Xbox games have been performing strongly on the PS Store. Following a wealth of rumours, in February 2024, Microsoft announced it would bring four games to other platforms. This started with Pentiment and Grounded on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, followed by Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves on PS5. Now, as reported by VGC, the titles seem to be performing quite well, according to Nadella. “Earlier this month, we had seven games among the top 25 on the PlayStation Store, mo ..read more

After weeks of potential rumours regarding The Coalition holding a showcase during Summer Games Fest, an actor from the Gears of War franchise has come out to fuel the rumours further. Xbox and WindowsCentral have revealed that Microsoft will be holding the Xbox Summer Games Fest 2024 showcase (confirmed by The Verge) when the major event kicks off in June (reported at the beginning of April), but that hasn’t stopped the internet from speculating on what they will be showing. The Coalition has remained incredibly quiet regarding the Gears of War franchise, which has led to intense fan specula ..read more

Tell Me Your Story is a brand-new indie title that has me reflecting on my recent experience moving from the AAA gaming space. Since I began here at CGMagazine, the world of indie gaming has truly opened up for me. Before, AAA titles were all I noticed because I had fallen victim to big company advertising. Since my time at my first Summer Game Fest two years ago, Day of the Devs got a hold of me, and I have fallen in love with smaller titles. Something about them always feels like they have more heart, in a way. That isn’t to say AAA devs and publishers don’t pour their heart and soul into t ..read more

20th Century Studios and Echo Films have announced today that Jennifer Aniston and her production studio, led by herself and Kristin Hahn, are producing a 9 to 5 reimagining. While not much else is known about the production, Echo Films is seeking to recapture the lightning in a bottle that was the 1980 film 9 to 5. Variety has confirmed (originally reported by InSneider) that the film is in production with Jennifer Aniston set to produce and Award Winning writer Diablo Cody (known for Juno, Jennifer’s Body) signed on for scribe duties. As mentioned, everything else about the film appears to ..read more

For the second week in a row, the Epic Games Store free weekly title has been leaked just before the launch of the previous week’s offerings, and for the first week of May, Orcs will die. Like the release schedule, the Epic Games Store free weekly offering has been leaked once again, a full week prior to the title being released for users. The leak comes again from billbil-kun on the French site, Dealabs, and starting on May 2, fans will be able to download Orcs Must Die! 3 for free from the Epic Games Store, according to the new leak. If fans haven’t grabbed The Big Con and Town of Salem 2 y ..read more