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Framework 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 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 outletGamesNintendo'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 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 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets April 2027 Release Date, Simultaneous Launch Across All Platforms
Square Enix used Sony's State of Play to confirm that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the closing chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027, on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and PC at once, alongside new gameplay details, a physical edition with a caveat, and a surprise demo for Final Fantasy Resonance.
4 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation: Editions, Pricing, and Physical Release Details Explained
Square Enix has revealed a wide range of purchasing options for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, from a discounted trilogy bundle to a $350 Collector's Edition with a Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth statue — along with a notable change to how the physical release works.
4 outletsGamesCD PROJEKT RED Announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and New Songs of the Past Expansion
CD PROJEKT RED revealed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom Opening Night Live, alongside a first look at the paid expansion Songs of the Past, plus a new Battle.net partnership with Blizzard Entertainment.
2 outletsGamesCD Projekt Red Announces Free Witcher 3 Remaster, Reveals Songs of the Past Expansion
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, CD Projekt Red surprised fans with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade launching September 29 with reworked combat, visuals, and dozens of other changes, alongside a first look at the 2027 expansion Songs of the Past.
6 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Trailer Debuts Ruby, Emerald and Ultima Weapon at Gamescom 2026
Square Enix used Gamescom's Opening Night Live to reveal new footage of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, giving fans their first extended look at the trilogy's climactic Weapon battles, including a real-time submarine fight against Emerald Weapon.
4 outletsGamesOblivion Remastered's Surprisingly Solid Switch 2 Port Pushes Bethesda to Promise Fixes for Other Platforms
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched running better than expected, prompting frustration from PS5, Xbox, and PC players who have waited a year for fixes. Bethesda has now promised to bring some of the Switch 2 optimizations to other platforms.
3 outletsGamesBig Walk Sells 1 Million Copies in a Week, Outpacing House House's Untitled Goose Game
House House's co-op adventure Big Walk has sold 1 million copies within a week of launch, according to its publisher, reaching that milestone faster than the studio's earlier hit Untitled Goose Game.
2 outletsGamesBig Walk: House House's Co-op Puzzle Game Draws Praise for Design, Prompts Voice Chat Fix
House House's multiplayer puzzle game Big Walk is earning strong early reviews for its collaborative, unassisted puzzle design, while its developer has patched a voice chat volume issue reported by players.
4 outletsBusinessReport Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download
A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.
2 outletsGamesBig Walk: Reviews Praise House House's Co-op 'Friendslop' Puzzle Adventure Ahead of August 4 Launch
Critics at Kotaku, Polygon, PC Gamer, and Eurogamer have released their impressions of Big Walk, the new cooperative puzzle game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House, praising its communication-driven puzzles, emotional payoff, and warning against using Discord instead of in-game proximity chat. GamesRadar+ has also detailed the game's staggered global release times ahead of its August 4 launch.
5 outletsGamesOnimusha: Way of the Sword Previews: Tough Boss Fights, Open Kyoto Hub, and a Mifune-Faced Musashi Highlight Capcom's Revival
Multiple outlets went hands-on with Capcom's upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword ahead of its September 4, 2026 launch, praising its challenging boss battles, physical sword combat, and Toshiro Mifune-inspired hero, while noting a mix of open-ended Kyoto missions and some repetitive side content.
5 outletsBusinessCapcom Says It's Not Worried About the Decline of Physical Games
Responding to an investor question about the shrinking physical game market, Capcom said roughly 90% of its unit sales are already digital, so it does not expect a significant impact—even as PlayStation prepares to end disc manufacturing in 2028.
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