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When the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing was first unveiled back in April 2025, the industry was gripped by anxiety over looming tariffs. Looking back at those 14 months, it is clear how naive we were; we genuinely believed that the most significant threat to the affordability of our gaming hardware was simply the unpredictable economic...
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially completed its inaugural year, and what a sensational debut it has been. Over the past twelve months, Nintendo has remained steadfast in its commitment to the platform, delivering a robust steady stream of first-party titles. While few have reached the legendary heights of the original Switch’s launch titan, The...
Efecto Studios has revealed Bunraku, a platform brawler inspired by Japanese puppet theater. The game is in development for Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, and a free Steam playtest is available until June 14. Bunraku supports up to eight players in local matches or online play through peer-to-peer connection. The core combat loop...
Little Legendary has launched the Kickstarter campaign for SHADE Protocol, a cyber-fantasy sci-fi metroidvania. According to the studio, the campaign reached its funding goal in 30 minutes. SHADE Protocol follows Zura, a failed experiment who wakes up in a world that remembers its creators more clearly than its future. The game mixes a handcrafted world,...
Order Automatica appeared during the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Summer Edition showcase, where New Beings and better. publishing showed a new trailer. An Xbox demo is now available, giving players a first look at the dark auto-battler before release. The team also confirmed broader console plans. Order Automatica is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5,...
‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’ Courtesy Photo PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI represents the highly anticipated fourth installment of the survival audition franchise that launched breakout acts like JO1, INI, and ME:I. As the competition nears its climax, viewers worldwide—now empowered to vote alongside Japanese fans—are witnessing the formation of a 12-member global boy band. The stakes...
Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant For Taylor Swift, no creative feat seems out of reach. With her latest contribution to Toy Story 5—the heartfelt track “I Knew It, I Knew You”—she has brought a lifelong passion project to fruition. The stakes were high, but the result is nothing short of magical. Following a deliberate trail of...
Phoebe Bridgers has officially emerged from her hiatus, though she’s calling the shots entirely on her own terms. Following a string of clandestine pop-up performances, the indie icon headlined her most significant solo show in years at Madison Square Garden. The catch? Thousands of New York City fans were required to lock their phones in...
Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant Each week, our New Music Friday roundup curates the most essential tracks you need to hear. These are the songs defining current conversations and setting the tone for your weekend playlist. Following last week’s highlights featuring Ariana Grande and Labrinth, this Friday is packed with anticipated releases. Leading the charge is...
Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant Swifties, get ready to embrace your country roots. Taylor Swift has officially returned to her acoustic origins with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” an evocative new anthem crafted for the upcoming Toy Story 5. Written as a musical tribute to the beloved cowgirl character Jessie, the track was released this...
