Echoes of the past. Nintendo released a bunch of first-party updates last night to ensure everything is in tip-top condition for tomorrow’s Switch 2 launch. Most of these updates were all about making the most of the new console’s beefed-up power or features like GameShare, but we wanted to quickly highlight one specific patch note…
Start your engines. The second Kirby Air Riders Direct wrapped up with the announcement of a ‘Global Test Ride’ demo, speeding onto Switch 2 throughout November. These demos will be limited-time events for all those with a Switch 2 and an active NSO membership, giving you the chance to go hands-on with the title that…
Earlier this week, reports came out claiming that 183 million Gmail passwords were exposed in a data leak. Google has since come out to dispute this claim (via its X account), attributing “inaccurate reports” to “stemming from a misunderstanding of infostealer databases.” As spotted by Bleeping Computer, this report was picked up by major outlets,…
I’ve spent the past several weeks mildly obsessed with Pluribus, the new Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. A highlight of the series is the arresting performance from lead actor Rhea Seehorn, who plays one of the only normal humans left after most of the world suddenly merges into an eerily polite…
With its latest update for Windows 11, codenamed KB5089573, Microsoft has finally started to fully roll out something that it began late last year, and something that phones have supported for even longer. It’s a Bluetooth feature called Shared Audio, and as long as everyone’s hardware ticks off the right boxes, you’ll be able to…
Kotaku has recently published a wide ranging interview with the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer. One of the topics that came up is the relationship between the Xbox team and Nintendo. We have seen Banjo-Kazooie and Steve and Alex from Minecraft appear in Super Smash Bros Ultimate and the two acclaimed Ori games and Cuphead…
“This kid is a force of nature”. It’s often claimed that the Yazkua / Like A Dragon series is a spiritual successor to Yu Suzuki’s Shenmue series, and irrespective of where you fall on that particular debate, there’s definitely a degree of crossover between the two in terms of gameplay and mechanics. If you’ve been…
Approaching 1 million in total already. Famitsu has shared the latest sales data for physical software in Japan, and for Square Enix’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, it’s a monumental success. The game has sold an incredible 641,195 copies on the Switch and a further 180,575 on the PS5, totalling 821,770 during its opening week….
A quick update to confirm that the Uncharted 4 Multiplayer Beta is starting to roll out now internationally! Surprise! Yes, the Beta launched a little earlier than expected, but it was ready to go and, hey, it’s December 4 in Japan and Australia. Before you dive in, we’ve gotten the full lowdown from Naughty Dog…