April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox)

Since I finished my initial preview of the game almost two months ago, I have been eager to return to Xbox’s South of Midnight. That brief glimpse captivated me with its stunning visuals, smooth gameplay, and unique appeal—I simply yearned for a bit more understanding to gain a true sense of what Compulsion Games aimed

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April 3, 2025

Watch: Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025

A more insightful look at some Change 2 gameplay by Jim Norman 2:35pm Credits: Nintendo Lifestyles We’re still bouncing back from yesterday’s Change 2 extravaganza, yet Nintendo isn’t quite applying the brakes just yet. The first of two Nintendo Treehouse presentations is slated to begin in the next half-hour, promising to take us through some

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April 3, 2025

Unity promises to deliver ‘battle-tested’ Switch 2 support

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to arrive on store shelves on June 5, and game developer Unity has outlined how this could greatly benefit developers focusing on the next-gen platform. The company indicated that support for Switch 2 will become available “soon” in Unity 6, enabling developers to effortlessly create, port, optimize, and launch

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April 3, 2025

‘Redesigned from the ground up:’ The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449

After several months of conjecture following the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo has disclosed an array of technical specifications and indicated that the console has been “reimagined from the ground up.” During a special Nintendo Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, the company affirmed its new handheld-hybrid will feature a larger 7.9-inch display boasting nearly double the pixel

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April 3, 2025

‘We’ll be showing them just how valuable our labor is:’ Zenimax workers vote to authorize strike at Microsoft

A group of organized workers at The Elder Scrolls and Fallout creator ZeniMax Media has voted to permit a strike. The bargaining unit—represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Locals 2100, 2108, and 6215 (ZeniMax United-CWA)—is gearing up for strike action after two years of contract discussions with ZeniMax’s parent company Microsoft. Should these

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April 3, 2025

Behind the headlines at Valve’s rocky start

My initial significant memory of Valve dates back to 2009, when Left 4 Dead 2 was launched on consoles and PC. At just under sixteen years old, I didn’t think about the creator behind the game or how long Valve had been influencing the experiences of gamers. I only knew that I thoroughly enjoyed slaying

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April 3, 2025

Dredge wasn’t originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023’s best

When New Zealand studio Black Salt Games commenced their project on Dredge in 2020, they did not anticipate it would achieve such a remarkable reputation. The team was small—with merely an artist, programmer, and producer—therefore, they were gearing up for the Eldritch fishing horror to be narrative-light.  “We can’t really create a narrative game,” quoted

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April 3, 2025

Unity outlines support for approved Nintendo Switch 2 developers

And it has “proven” its systems through “practical development of a day-one launch title.” Solidarity has committed to enhancing game developers with “official assistance for Nintendo Switch 2.” In a statement, the engine developer confirmed that assistance will soon be available through a Solidarity 6 extension for certified Nintendo developers, “further enhancing Unity’s dedication to

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April 3, 2025

2025’s Tokyo Indie Game Summit is the biggest yet, attracting 23,000 attendees

“Witnessing the enthusiasm of creators and fans unite in Kichijoji was truly motivating,” states the organizer. Image credit: Tokyo Indie Video games Summit 2025 Tokyo’s online and in-person indie game festival – the Tokyo Indie Game Summit – experienced over double last year’s attendance at its third event. Activities included panel conversations with “indie game

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April 3, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 will launch for $450 on June 5

Video games and hardware functionality released for Nintendo’s latest console Image credit: Nintendo Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, as revealed during its Snarl livestream today. The price for the base model Switch 2 is confirmed at $450 (or £396 in the UK), with pre-orders beginning on April

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April 3, 2025

ZeniMax union “overwhelming” votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down

“Microsoft and ZeniMax are continually proving their reluctance to offer fair compensation for the value our work brings.” Image credit: ZeniMax Workers United ZeniMax Workers United has “overwhelmingly voted” to grant permission for a strike against Microsoft. More than 94% of the union has consented to the decision for a strike if negotiations falter. ZeniMax

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April 3, 2025

Industry veterans launch new indie publisher The CoLab

“Our mission is to ensure each developer who becomes part of The CoLab plays a crucial role in our community, nurturing an encouraging atmosphere” Image credit: The CoLab A newly established independent game publisher based in the UK has debuted today, known as The CoLab. Co-founded by Darren Newnham (former CEO of United Impression), Imprint

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April 3, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 is a Switch 2 launch title

Image credit rating: CDPR/Nintendo/Eurogamer Night City is set to arrive on Nintendo, with the announcement that Cyberpunk 2077 will likely be a Switch 2 launch game. Cyberpunk 2077 Complete Edition, as it is formally named, is anticipated to be available on Switch 2 on June 5th. “We are excited to welcome Nintendo players into the

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April 3, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 battery life revealed

Image credit rating: Nintendo/Eurogamer Nintendo has announced the expected battery duration for its forthcoming console, the Switch 2. Following a rather thorough announcement yesterday, which provided glimpses of Switch 2 titles like Chase x Power and Mario Kart World, additional tidbits of information have begun circulating. This includes the crucial battery performance of the console.

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April 3, 2025

Devil May Cry season 1 review

Image credit: Netflix Netflix’s long-awaited animated rendition of Capcom’s classic hack-and-slash game provides Dante with a cinematic action hero revival. Next year, Devil May Cry will commemorate its lead character’s iconic hairstyle as it marks its 25th anniversary. The intense Capcom action series debuted in 2001 and has adeptly maneuvered through six main installments. Recognized

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April 3, 2025

Switch 2 looks to be streamlining screenshot and video capture sharing so it’s less of a faff

The expenses of the updated Switch app. Image credit: Eurogamer/Nintendo Nintendo’s post-Lisp Switch 2 information dump has been filled with exciting minute details, and the insights keep coming. It now seems, for instance, that Nintendo’s latest console will be making things significantly easier for those who love to share screenshots and clips of their gameplay.

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April 3, 2025

Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 physical releases will just have a download key on the card

Nevertheless, “traditional” game cards are still relevant. Image credit: Eurogamer In the midst of all the excitement surrounding Switch 2’s major announcement event, Nintendo has subtly confirmed that certain physical releases for the console will not actually contain any game data on the included game card. Nintendo refers to these physical releases as game-key cards,

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