The Switch 2 Is Getting A Price Increase

Nintendo has announced it will be raising the price of the Switch 2, citing “changes in market conditions.” The new prices will take effect in Japan first, then extend to other regions in the coming months. Japan On May 25, the new prices for the Switch 2 and models of the original Switch will be…

Takashi Tezuka Reinvented Zelda Without Overthinking It

Earlier this week, longtime Nintendo producer and current executive officer Takashi Tezuka announced that he would be retiring from the company. Tezuka had been with Nintendo since the mid-80s, cutting his teeth on Punch-Out‼ before tackling some of the most pivotal games in history. This rap sheet includes Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda…

America is about to get tougher on VPNs

The world is a strange place right now, and you’ll find just as much change and turmoil online as off. In the past year, many countries have introduced restrictions on internet access, requiring users to upload ID to access adult content, and generally making the internet less accessible. Now, in America, we see that the…

Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026

Image: Square Enix Alongside an update on its major first-party releases for the Switch 2 in 2026 and beyond, Nintendo has also acknowledged the third-party games on the way to the new hybrid platform this year. With Capcom’s new IP Pragmata now available, looking ahead, there’s a lot to be excited about in the coming…

Snowball Earth is the optimistic sci-fi anime we need in 2026

Since the humanoid robot from Tetsujin 28 walked across screens in 1963, mecha anime has endured within the cultural zeitgeist. Though there’s often a war at the center, there’s an escapist element to the spectacle of two or more gigantic robots fighting. Creators have ruminated on the futility of human conflict in everything from Gundam…

PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game

PS5 and PS4 are getting a surprise reboot of an acclaimed PSP, PS3 sci-fi game that was also ported to the PS Vita. Steins;Gate originally launched in 2009, but it wasn’t available on any PlayStation platform until 2011. The reboot will first launch in Japan, followed by a Western release in 2026. Steins;Gate Reboot brings…

Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever Minigame Challenge Now Available For Free

Capcom has revealed Leon Must Die Forever, a brand-new minigame challenge that’s now available in Resident Evil Requiem, which launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC on February 27. The mode unlocks after you beat Resident Evil Requiem and will take players through various areas they visited during the campaign to…

Newest Edition Of Batman: The Killing Joke Will Murder Your Wallet

Batman: The Killing Joke remains one of the most influential runs in the Dark Knight’s history. Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland, it is a twisty odyssey into a legendary rivalry. Testing Batman’s fortitude and unleashing an outright vicious vision for the once corny clown prince of crime. It’s still a high…

Double Fine is the latest team at Microsoft to unionize

On May 7, Double Fine—the developer behind Psychonauts, Keeper, and Kiln, which has been under Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios umbrella since 2019—filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board on May 7 (via Aftermath). The push includes all 42 of Double Fine’s “regular part-time and full-time employees.” The studio’s move to unionize…

The Aliens co-op shooter that ate up way too much of my time is going bigger for its sequel

I don’t have the grand affinity for the Alien franchise that some do, but Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is one of the most exciting announcements this year for me on a personal level. Its predecessor ended up hooking me in far more than I could have anticipated, combining rewarding build decisions with intense action. It’s…