April 10, 2025

Xbox Adds Multiple New Dynamic Backgrounds To Kick Off April

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Primarily in line with Xbox first-party titles by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:23 PM Feeling like updating your background on Xbox? Well, we have a variety of new dynamic backgrounds available right now, including the unique Microsoft 50th anniversary one that we recently featured here at Pure Xbox. On top of that, there are new Xbox

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Guide: Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Mario Kart

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The ultimate arcade and kart racing games available on PlayStation. Which PS5 and PS4 video games can truly compare to Mario Kart? One of the best-selling and most cherished racing franchises of all time is Mario Kart, Nintendo’s premier arcade racer featuring all your beloved characters. Sadly, it’s primarily suited for Nintendo consoles…Discover More

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Single Player Games Are Still Coming from Dark Souls, Elden Ring Dev

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Nintendo originates with The Duskbloods. Even though its following two released games, Elden Ring Nightreign and The Duskbloods, are aimed at multiplayer, FromSoftware is emphasizing that it hasn’t forsaken its core strength: single-player experiences. In a recent discussion with Nintendo after the Switch 2 event that introduced The Duskbloods…Read More

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Disney, Codemasters, and Jagex veterans launch indie publishing label The CoLab

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A team of seasoned professionals with backgrounds at well-known gaming companies like Disney, Jagex, and Codemasters have unveiled The CoLab, a new UK independent publishing brand that aims to “respond to the numerous prevailing negative trends within the broader gaming industry.” The six-member team is spearheaded by CEO Darren Newnham (previously the chief executive officer

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Nintendo Switch 2 shows Nintendo’s strategy for an online social future

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During yesterday’s Nintendo Showcase, the company presented a surprising announcement regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. Breaking from recent tradition, Nintendo revealed only a handful of new hardware improvements and instead concentrated on an area it has typically been cautious to explore: online multiplayer. It turns out the enigmatic “C” button isn’t a magical key to

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Guide: Mario Kart World: Course List

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Image: Nintendo Life Mario Kart World appears to be the most ambitious title in the series so far, featuring 24 racers on each course, additional game modes, open-world driving, and a plethora of new features. After a decade of Mario Kart 8, our excitement is palpable for a fresh set of tracks. Although Nintendo has

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Opinion: No One Is Talking About The Switch 2’s Best Feature

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Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life The rapid unveiling and display of the Switch 2’s hardware and tools turned into a complete revelation. So numerous releases! A new version of Donkey Kong! The C button truly does one thing! Indeed, there have been some quite significant issues in the exquisite presentation, yet I believe there’s

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Genki Unleashes Some Slick New Switch 2 Accessories

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Image: Genki There are currently a variety of first-party accessories available online and ready to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its release on June 5th. In fact, many of us may have already acquired a manual to view all of them in one place, because we prefer it that way. With Nintendo’s official

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Ubisoft Leamington has now closed

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A small contingent of employees in Leamington Spa were retained remotely. Ubisoft Leamington has officially shut down, following the announcement in January that the UK-based studio was part of the recent layoffs. This news was disclosed on the developer’s LinkedIn profile. “After many wonderful years, we wish to share the announcement that Ubisoft Leamington has

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Nvidia confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing

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The company has developed a tailored processor for the gaming console. Image credit attribution: Nintendo Nvidia has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will improve ray tracing capabilities, as the company is creating a bespoke processor for the console. In a blog entry, Nvidia shared several key details regarding the Switch 2’s hardware, including new

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QA firm TestFly acquires Brazilian testing company Red Cerberus

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TestFly declares that the agreement will “substantially enhance its capabilities.” Image credit: TestFly / Red Cerberus TestFly, which describes itself as a “foremost provider of strategic and innovative quality assurance testing services” for the gaming sector, has acquired the Brazilian testing agency Red Cerberus from tinyBuild. While TestFly refrained from disclosing the specifics of the

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Smaller Game Studios Are Struggling To Get Nintendo Switch 2 Dev Kits

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GameSpot can also simply obtain revenue from affiliate and sales collaborations for promoting this article and from transactions through links. A new report indicates that numerous AA and independent studios have struggled to secure development kits for Nintendo Switch 2 prior to its launch this June. Many game developers from AA and independent studios shared

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From Software Is Not Abandoning Single-Player Games, Studio Boss Says

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GameSpot may possibly earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases through links. From Software currently has two confirmed games in development, with one set to be launched soon. Both titles are centered on a core multiplayer experience. Elden Ring: Nightreign presents a cooperative souls-themed adventure, while Switch 2

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Nintendo Switch 2’s Price Roasted By Duolingo

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GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases made through links. The Switch 2 is set at $450 in the United States, rising to $500 for a package that additionally includes a copy of Mario Kart World. Following Nintendo’s reveal of the pricing during a Nintendo

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South of Midnight: a well-crafted 60fps experience on Xbox Series consoles

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A comprehensive overview of all consoles – and PC. Image credit rating: Compulsion Games Developer Compulsion Games continues its impressive streak of imaginative, stealth-focused projects with South of Midnight. Following its efforts on 2013’s Contrast and 2018’s We Happy Few, this time we transition to a gothic narrative inspired by the folklore of the American

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FromSoftware’s focus hasn’t shifted to multiplayer, Miyazaki says, despite Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods

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Additionally, further details regarding the Switch 2 reveal. Image credit: FromSoftware FromSoftware’s leader Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that the studio has not transitioned to a primary focus on multiplayer games. The studio is primarily recognized for its single-player experiences, ranging from the Soulsborne series to the immensely successful Elden Ring. However, the game’s spinoff, Nightreign,

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Watch Nintendo’s second Switch 2 Treehouse: Live presentation here

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Between a Korok and a lively area. Image credit: Nintendo/Eurogamer Nintendo is set to launch its second Treehouse: Live event, offering us a glimpse at some of the anticipated new games and upgrades arriving for Switch 2. Today’s showcase, commencing at 3pm UK time, will feature Street Fighter 6 and Bravely Default Nintendo Treehouse: Live

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