April 22, 2025

John Wick spin-off star Ana de Armas recalls accidentally telling Keanu Reeves that she hadn’t seen The Matrix: “That will never not be embarrassing”

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Ballerina leading star Ana de Armas has shared an “awkward” experience from the moment she first encountered her fellow leading star Keanu Reeves, during which she mistakenly told him that she hadn’t seen The Matrix. “I met him when I could barely communicate in English after relocating to LA, 10 years ago. My first encounter

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New Fantastic Four footage confirms what we all suspected – Sue Storm is pregnant, and it means a major Marvel character is on the way

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Every individual may have already surmised it, but now we have confirmation – Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm is expecting in The Unbelievable Four: First Steps. This revelation comes from CinemaCon, where some footage from the Marvel Phase 6 film was screened behind closed doors. According to Discussing Film, the new footage features the team at

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Nintendo is likely surprised, panicked, and having a full “war room” response to the outrage over Switch 2 pricing, former marketing leads say

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We now possess unparalleled insight regarding the Switch 2 and its games, and one thing is clear: individuals are dissatisfied about how expensive it all is. During the day prior to today’s Treehouse livestream, comments were inundated with users repetitively sending “lower the price” continuously. Krysta Yang and Equipment Ellis (formerly senior manager of creator

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Hands On: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond On Switch 2 Is Staggering

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  Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has become a topic of much conversation following its tumultuous development cycle. After an extensive wait of over two decades for a sequel, coupled with several delays and a return from the original series developers at Retro Studios, this game was anticipated to make an explosive entrance. And indeed, it

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Watch: Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025

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

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

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

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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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Behind the headlines at Valve’s rocky start

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

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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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Unity outlines support for approved Nintendo Switch 2 developers

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

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“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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Nintendo Switch 2 will launch for $450 on June 5

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

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“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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Industry veterans launch new indie publisher The CoLab

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“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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Cyberpunk 2077 is a Switch 2 launch title

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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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Nintendo Switch 2 battery life revealed

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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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Devil May Cry season 1 review

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

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

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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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Nintendo says the Switch 2 “isn’t simply an improved Nintendo Switch, we redesigned the system from the ground up,” and after 8 years, I’d sure hope so

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The forthcoming Switch 2 is touted by Nintendo as more than just an enhanced Switch, inciting collective sighs of disbelief from audiences worldwide. As revealed during today’s highly anticipated Switch 2 Showcase, Nintendo tossed around several concepts while brainstorming a name for its upcoming console, including the retro-inspired Super Nintendo Switch. In the end, they

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