Nintendo Switch Pricing Changes Take Effect August 3, 2025
Nintendo adjusts prices for original Switch consoles and select accessories in the U.S., effective August 3. Switch 2 and game prices stay stable for now.
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Steam Trailer Player Gets UI and Playback Improvements
Valve updates the Steam Trailer Player with a new UI, video previews, better playback, and smarter bandwidth usage across all devices.
Kodaka Says The Hundred Line Is Securing Too Kyo Games
Kazutaka Kodaka says The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is selling well, adding that bankruptcy is not a serious concern for Too Kyo Games.
Tango Gameworks Rebrands & Begins Hiring for New Action Game
Tango Gameworks has reopened its Tokyo office following KRAFTON’s acquisition and is hiring for a new Unreal Engine action game.
Steam SMS Leak Hoax Debunked: What You Need to Know
Reports of an 89 million Steam account breach via leaked SMS codes were false. Learn how the hoax spread, what Valve said, and how to keep your account secure.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices With Switch 2 Approaching
Microsoft has raised Xbox Series S and X prices in several regions as Nintendo prepares to launch the $450 Switch 2, reshaping the console pricing landscape.
Nintendo Details Switch 2 Hardware, DLSS, Joy-Con Design
Nintendo developers discuss Switch 2 hardware features in a MobileSyrup interview, covering system-level communication tools, Joy-Con changes, and DLSS support.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 at $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open April 24 at U.S. retailers. Pricing stays at $449.99, with bundles, game pricing, and accessory updates confirmed.
Nintendo Reveals Switch 2 With DLSS, 4K, and GameCube NSO
Nintendo has unveiled the Switch 2 with 4K docked mode, DLSS upscaling, G-SYNC support, and a major GPU boost. GameCube games join NSO exclusively in June 2025.
Rockstar Games Acquires Video Games Deluxe, Rebrands as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based developer Video Games Deluxe, renaming it Rockstar Australia. Known for its work on L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and GTA Trilogy updates, the studio strengthens Rockstar’s global presence.
B.B. Studio Rebrands as Bandai Namco Forge Digital
B.B. Studio rebrands as Bandai Namco Forge Digital, signaling a focus on digital craftsmanship while continuing Gundam and Super Robot Wars development.
Nintendo Ends My Nintendo Gold Points for Purchases
Nintendo will end My Nintendo Gold Points rewards for purchases starting March 24, impacting digital and physical game buyers.