The CMA blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK yesterday. A 418-page final report explained how the authority made its decision. The report cites several reasons for the block, including its impact on the “fast-growing cloud gaming market,” but WCCFTech pointed out a Nintendo Switch-related reason today. The acquisition included Microsoft’s 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty ...
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.0.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo surprised Xenoblade Chronicles 3 fans last week by announcing the “final DLC” for the Expansion Pass would arrive this week on April 25th. Update: It’s live! The original story scenario “Future Redeemed” will connect all three Xenoblade Chronicles games and feature “new and familiar characters” like Shulk. “New battle mechanics” like Unity Comb let two characters attack together. A ...
Read More »An experienced Pokémon anime voice actor is retiring
Veteran voice actor and script adapter James Carter Cathcart, best known for his work on the Pokémon anime, has made the decision to retire while undergoing aggressive chemotherapy for cancer. The news was confirmed in a blog post on Caring Bridge and is as follows: “Jimmy has decided to retire from script adapting and voice dubbing for Pokémon USA, effective ...
Read More »Pulseman, a pre-Pokémon platformer by Game Freak, is now available on the NSO Expansion Pack
If the announcement of an Indie World Direct, the release of additional Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, and the introduction of two new amiibo weren’t enough for you, Nintendo has recently added four more games to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive library on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Even though games like Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition and Kid Chameleon ...
Read More »Hero Shooter ‘Paladins’ On Switch Will No Longer Receive Support, According To Hi-Rez Studios
According to Evil Mojo Games and Hi-Rez Studios, support for the free-to-play shooter Paladins on the Nintendo Switch will end in late June. In less than a week, Hi-Rez Studios has ended support for two free-to-play shooters on the hybrid console. Earlier this week, the developer also announced that Rogue Company would no longer receive updates. Similar explanations for the ...
Read More »Nintendo Releases the First Online Switch Game in Europe
The newest game to receive its own trial period as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service has been revealed by Nintendo. It’s interesting that Fast RMX from Shin’en Multimedia is one of the Switch’s launch games. From April 26 to May 3, 2023, you can play the game without paying a cent. Jump into the driver's seat of your ...
Read More »Surprise! Next week, the “Final DLC” for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be released on the Switch
In addition to revealing the Xenoblade amiibo, Nintendo shocked many Switch owners by revealing “the final DLC” in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass will be available on April 25th. The official trailer gives fans a preview of “Future Redeemed” and showcases a cast of “new and familiar characters,” including Shulk and company! The PR claims that this DLC will ...
Read More »North American Online Subscribers Can Try Nintendo’s Next Switch Game
Nintendo is providing a free Star Wars: Republic Commando Switch Online trial in North America in honor of Star Wars Day next month. This game is free to download for online Switch members from April 20 to 26. #NintendoSwitchOnline members! From 4/20 at 10am PT to 4/26 at 11:59pm PT, you can download and try the full STAR WARS Republic ...
Read More »Tetris 99’s Weekend Kirby Theme
Tetris 99’s next event is for February’s Switch release Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. This event will start later this week on 21st April and end on 24th April. If you earn 100 points, you’ll get a Kirby-inspired theme with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs. The #Tetris99 33rd MAXIMUS CUP event will run from 4/21 at 12:00am PT ...
Read More »Nintendo Hacker Gary Bowser Is Freed
Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser? Last February, he was sentenced to nearly three years in prison and fined close to $15 million for his role in Team Xecutor, a business that allowed Switch owners to hack their consoles and play pirated games. The 51-year-old Canadian resident was released early from America’s federal jail owing to a good behavior bond and will ...
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