This Week’s Must-See
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Is a “Cash Grab” Built to Break, Says Tech Expert
Disassembling and fixing gadgets isn’t for everyone. But the Switch 2 Pro Controller gives players even less reasons to give it a go.
Nintendo Unveils Lead Cast for Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the lead actors for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, set to hit theaters on May 2027.
James Gunn’s Go-To Game on the Superman Tour Is Balatro
The co-head of DC Studios is now hooked on the game that scored a GOTY nomination at The Game Awards 2024.
Pokémon GO No Longer Works on Many Older Android Devices
Players can still catch ’em all without losing any progress.
Call of Duty: WWII Pulled from PC After Reports of RCE Attacks on Players
The game is still available for purchase on Steam and Battle.net, but players are advised to steer clear until the developers release a patch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Owner Banned for Playing Secondhand Games
Buying used games has always been risky, but an increasing number of Switch 2 players are now encouraging each other to stick with official retailers whenever possible.
Nintendo Confirms Research on VR, AR and Mixed Reality
Although the Switch 2 did not debut with any VR or AR features, a recent report confirms that Nintendo is keeping an eye on such technologies.
Microsoft Sets Xbox Up for Failure With “Utterly Unrealistic” Targets
The recent layoffs have not been enough to stop the continuing troubles within Microsoft’s gaming division.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: First Reactions Have Fans Hyped for the Sequel
Blumhouse and Universal hope the new Five Nights at Freddy’s matches the first film’s success, which grossed $297.1 million despite bad reviews.
Halo Studios Hit by Microsoft Layoffs, Morale Reportedly At An All Time Low
Layoffs at Halo Studios pile on more pressure for a team already burdened by internal struggles.
Helldivers 2 Is Finally Landing on Xbox This August
Helldivers 2, one of PlayStation’s biggest hits of 2024, is dropping its exclusivity and coming to Xbox Series X|S.
Phil Spencer Is Not Leaving Xbox Anytime Soon, Confirms Microsoft
A wave of layoffs at Microsoft rocked several Xbox studios
Can’t Afford a Switch 2? Nintendo’s Advice Has Some Fans Shaking Their Heads
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa is aware that the newly released console could be out of reach for some, especially younger players.
Microsoft Gaming Division Hit by Further Layoffs “To Position for Enduring Success”
"We will protect what is thriving and concentrate effort on areas with the greatest potential," Xbox head Phil Spencer wrote in a memo.
Halo Studios Teases Big October Reveal
After months of speculation, Halo Studios will unveil details about its next projects at the Halo World Championship.
PS2 Modder Installs Windows 95 in Bid to Play DOOM
A YouTuber managed to run Windows 95 on a PS2 after many hours of trial and error. Unfortunately, the final result was anything but practical.
Kojima Says Asians Are ‘Too Beautiful’ to Accurately Portray In Games
Released this week for PS5, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features a cast dominated by Western actors.
Switch 2 Users Could Get Their Consoles Banned for Inappropriate Usernames
Nintendo manages all Switch 2 online services and can ban players from accessing them over illegal activity or other violations.
Next Ghost Recon to Launch in 2026, Enters Alpha Testing this Fall
Instead of sticking with the third-person view used in 'Wildlands' and 'Breakpoint', the next entry is said to shift to a first-person perspective.
Nintendo Apologizes for Switch 2 Shortages
Despite the strong start, supply issues have cast a shadow over the Switch 2 rollout.