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The Witcher 3 Remastered introduces loot mechanics, expansion flexibility, and community controversy
The Witcher 3 Remastered update includes a Loot Merge feature that bundles similar loot items, while the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion allows players to start without completing prior DLCs. However, community reactions to lighting changes and a Switch 2 loophole have sparked debate.
3 outletsGamesOfficial Pokémon Account Shares High-Quality Footage of Ruby and Sapphire, Fueling Switch Port Speculation
An official Pokémon account posted high-definition gameplay footage of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, prompting fans to speculate about a potential Nintendo Switch port. The video's quality and timing have raised questions, with some linking it to previous emulator data and the success of FireRed and LeafGreen ports.
2 outletsBusinessFramework Refunds Laptop Buyers Amid RAM Crunch, Ends Keyboard Customization Program
Framework is refunding customers after finding cheaper memory for its Framework 13 Pro, a move contrasted with Nintendo's tariff-refund sale. Separately, Framework has ended its One Key Module keyboard program due to manufacturing and cost issues.
2 outletsBusinessNintendo Funds 'Customer Appreciation Sale' With Tariff Refunds, Drawing Criticism Amid Lawsuit
Nintendo of America is using part of a $300 million tariff refund to fund a storewide sale rather than compensating Switch 2 buyers who paid higher prices, a move critics say sidesteps an ongoing class-action lawsuit.
2 outletsHardwareNintendo Switch 2 Finally Gets Docked VRR Support, Early Tests Show It Beats PS5
Sixteen months after launch, Nintendo has added variable refresh rate support in TV mode via a new firmware update, with early testing suggesting the Switch 2 matches Xbox Series X|S and outperforms PlayStation 5 in this area.
1 outletBusinessNintendo Announces 'Customer Appreciation Sale' Funded by Tariff Refunds It Won't Give Back to Players
Nintendo says a new storewide discount event was made possible by $300 million in tariff refunds, even as it fights in court to avoid passing that same money back to customers who paid higher prices.
4 outletsGamesNintendo's Second September Direct Floods Switch 2 With Ports, But Skips Duskbloods Date and Mario
A day after its Zelda 40th anniversary showcase, Nintendo held a roughly 45-minute Direct focused on Switch 2 games arriving this winter and beyond. The show leaned heavily on ports and remasters, delivered one major new game reveal in 2D side-scroller Metroid Ravenous, and closed with a new 3D Kirby title — while leaving out a release date for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods and any new 3D Mario reveal.
5 outletsGamesNintendo Reveals Kirby and the World Beyond, an Open-World Kirby Adventure for Switch 2
A new Kirby title, Kirby and the World Beyond, was revealed during a Nintendo Direct showcase, introducing what appears to be the series' first open-world entry. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, ahead of Kirby's 35th anniversary.
4 outletsGamesNintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous, a New 2D Sequel to Metroid Dread
During a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game for Switch 2 launching January 28, 2027, that appears to continue the story of Metroid Dread.
5 outletsGamesNintendo Reveals Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2, Sets November 5 Release
During a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo unveiled the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, confirming a November 5, 2026 release, a $59.99 price point, new gameplay features, and a wave of Triforce-themed hardware.
2 outletsHardwareZelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Sells Out Fast as Scalper Prices Surge on eBay
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console, revealed during a 40th Anniversary Direct, is already sold out at major US retailers just as pre-orders opened, with eBay listings running hundreds over retail price.
4 outletsBusinessLabor Day Sales 2026: What Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware Found Across Retailers
As summer winds down, Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware deals editors rounded up Labor Day sales spanning Amazon, Best Buy, REI, Lowe's, Alo Yoga, Dollar Shave Club, T-Mobile, Walmart and Dell, highlighting discounts on tech, tools, cameras, apparel and outdoor gear even as several brands recently raised prices.
2 outletsGamesNintendo Set to Host Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Expectations Run High
Nintendo will air a 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with speculation pointing to an Ocarina of Time remake showcase, a first look at the Zelda movie, and possibly more.
2 outletsGamesNintendo Sets Two Back-to-Back Directs, Including a Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase
Nintendo has confirmed a dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, followed by a general Nintendo Direct on September 9 focused on winter Switch 2 titles, with a Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream to follow.
5 outletsGamesMario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets Surprise Switch 2 Update With 8-Player Split-Screen
Nintendo has released a free Switch 2 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, adding eight-player split-screen, sharper visuals, faster load times, and other tweaks — while Mario Kart World remains comparatively quiet.
4 outletsGamesFromSoftware's The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Draws Mixed Reactions From Press
Journalists who played FromSoftware's Switch 2-exclusive vampire multiplayer game during its closed network test found intriguing ideas hampered by technical problems and uneven PvP, even as one character, Zork, became an instant fan favorite.
4 outletsGamesFromSoftware Reveals Switch 2 Development Struggles and Matchmaking Plans for The Duskbloods
Hidetaka Miyazaki says The Duskbloods began development on the original Switch before struggles led to relief over the Switch 2's announcement, while also detailing plans for skill-based matchmaking in the upcoming multiplayer title.
2 outletsGamesFromSoftware Details The Duskbloods: Tabletop-Inspired Systems, Matchmaking Plans, a Breakout Mascot, and Switch 2 Exclusivity
Ahead of its release, FromSoftware's Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer game The Duskbloods is drawing attention for its tabletop-inspired mechanics, matchmaking plans, a rough first network test, and a surprisingly popular character named Zork.
2 outletsBusinessPearl Abyss Details Crimson Desert DLC Timeline, Switch 2 Plans, and Long-Term Franchise Ambitions
Pearl Abyss's Q2 2026 earnings report confirms the first Crimson Desert DLC is targeted for release this year, reveals a first-half 2027 window for the Switch 2 port, and outlines the company's interest in multiplayer modes and potential sequels for the franchise.
3 outletsMovies & TVLive-Action Legend of Zelda Film Cast Grows, Including Late Actor Sam Neill
New reports detail expanding cast for Sony and Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball, including the surprising inclusion of the late Sam Neill in one of his final roles.
3 outletsHardwareXbox Says Outage Shouldn't Have Blocked Physical Game Access, Promises Fix
After a major Xbox outage left some players unable to access even physical, disc-based games, technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that shouldn't have happened and that a future update will address the issue.
3 outletsPop CultureRare Tech Collectibles Are Fetching Big Money, From Steve Jobs' Signature to Digital Game Cases
A wave of unusual auctions is drawing attention across the collector world, including a signed 1983 Steve Jobs business card, a decade-in-the-making Team Fortress 2 case collection, newly discovered NES cartridges, and a rare Nintendo DS development cart tied to a defunct Pokémon theme park.
1 outletGamesNintendo Sets Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct for August 4
Nintendo has announced a dedicated 20-minute Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, airing August 4, ahead of the game's September 17 release.
3 outletsGamesFire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals Guns, Time Travel, and a Returning Three Houses Face
A Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave revealed simultaneous four-hero playthroughs, a five-year time jump, a true protagonist named Eshmel, gun-type weapons classified as gauntlets, and the return of Three Houses' Seteth with a new look.
4 outletsMovies & TVSam Neill Joins Live-Action Zelda Cast in What May Be His Final Film Role
Reports indicate the late Jurassic Park star Sam Neill filmed an undisclosed role in Nintendo and Sony's upcoming Legend of Zelda movie before his death, as new casting details emerge for Ganondorf, Impa, and a mysterious queen character.
3 outletsMovies & TVSam Neill Reportedly Cast in Posthumous Role for Live-Action Legend of Zelda Film as Ganondorf and Other Casting Details Emerge
A new report says the late Sam Neill will appear in Nintendo and Sony's upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, which wrapped filming in April before his July death. The film has also added Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, along with Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski in unspecified roles.
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