The Nintendo Switch has had a great run but sales have begun to slow down at around the 150 million mark. With the Switch 2 arriving next year, let's take a look at what Nintendo could do to push the Switch 2 to become the highest selling console of all time.
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AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 Go APU might not be available on as many consoles as the other Ryzen Z2 chips. According to a recent report, AMD's Ryzen Z2 Go is exclusive to the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S handheld. Renowned leaker Golden Pig Upgrade (via @Olrak29_) has revealed that the …
Read More »Animal Crossing breaks decades-long Japanese sales record
Animal Crossing New Horizons is not only the second-best selling Switch game ever, but has now broken a decades-long record held by Pokémon Red/Green in Japan.
Read More »MSI Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ handhelds to release in January
MSI's Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ gaming handhelds have apparently had their release date pushed to 2025. Although the first listings were pointing to a release on December 26th, it looks like the launch date has been pushed back to January 15th.
Read More »Xbox exclusives will be “the exception rather than the rule” according to insider
Following the announcement of The Outer Worlds 2 for PS5, one leaker has claimed that “exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule”.
Read More »Stellar Blade gets free Holiday update
In a welcome update, SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade is getting a Christmas makeover as part of a free Winter DLC - available today.
Read More »Lenovo is working on a SteamOS handheld
By now, you should know that Lenovo is updating its lineup of gaming handhelds. There are a few models expected, but so far, only two have been pictured. The first is the Legion Go S, which is expected to be the entry-level model. The other one that was pictured is …
Read More »Astro Bot takes home the GOTY at the 2024 Game Awards
The 2024 Game Awards has concluded, with Team Asobi’s Astro Bot taking home the most trophies – including the coveted GOTY award.
Read More »Valve is now sells refurbished Steam Deck OLED models starting at £389
Looking to enter the world of handheld PC gaming without breaking the bank? Valve has just added refurbished Steam Deck OLED models to its store, offering a more affordable way to acquire one of these. Previously, only the standard Steam Deck was available in refurbished condition from Valve's store. But …
Read More »Astro Bot gets second major free update
In a surprise announcement, Astro Bot is getting a major, free Holiday-themed update known as ‘Winter Wonder’ later today:
Read More »Sonic Frontiers, Forspoken and more coming to PlayStation Plus Extra
For the final month of 2024, Sony is adding a solid selection of titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra service, including Sonic Frontiers and Forspoken.
Read More »MSI Claw 8 AI+ claimed to be up to 113% faster than the ROG Ally X at 17W
MSI's new Claw 8 AI+ already looks more promising than its predecessor, the Claw 7. With upgraded specs and a somewhat competitive price, the Claw 8 AI+ could be MSI's last chance to make a real impact in this contested market, and according to the benchmark results shared by the …
Read More »Classic Call of Duty titles could be coming to Game Pass soon
Following the addition of other Activision Blizzard games, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to bring multiple classic Call of Duty titles to Xbox Game Pass.
Read More »PlayStation’s 2024 annual Wrap-Up is now live
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, PlayStation’s 2024 Wrap-Up features some cool new additional stats and breakdowns from across your entire PSN history.
Read More »Days Gone Remastered could be gearing up for a Game Awards announcement
Ahead of the 2024 Game Awards, SteamDB has reported new activity with Sony Bend’s Days Gone – adding credence to rumours of a remaster announcement.
Read More »Switch 2 could be announced in January according to insider
After years of leaks and rumours, Nintendo is finally set to announce the Switch 2 soon – with one insider claiming it could be as early as January.
Read More »Lenovo Legion Go leak reveals the new console and some of its specifications
Lenovo's rumoured handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go S, has once again become the target of leaks. This time, we're getting a detailed look at the specifications, including confirmation that it uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU. According to WinFuture (via Notebookcheck), the Legion Go S, previously referred to as …
Read More »Phasmophobia sells 1 million copies on console – pushing the game to 22 million
Following multiple unfortunate delays, Phasmophobia finally came to consoles in late October – selling 1 million copies in its first month.
Read More »Xbox’s 2024 Year in Review is now live
As they do each year, Microsoft’s 2024 Xbox year in review is now live – letting you see all your gaming stats from the past 365 days.
Read More »Classic NES Tetris is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Often considered one of the best versions released, the classic NES Tetris from 1989 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
Read More »Leaked video claims to show upgraded Switch 2 Joycons
With the Switch 2 getting increasingly closer to being officially unveiled, a video showing off the next-gen Joycons has now leaked.
Read More »More insiders claim a new portable PlayStation is happening
Following reports claiming that Sony is working on a new portable PlayStation, more insiders have weighed in on the matter – corroborating the rumours.
Read More »You can now theme your PS5 to look like older PlayStation consoles
Celebrating the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, you can now get 4 separate themes to use with your PS5 based on all previous console generations.
Read More »MSI Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ handhelds listed on Amazon
MSI's next-gen gaming handhelds, the Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+, will be released in December with a starting price of $799. That's according to the recently spotted online listings, which have revealed the full specifications of the upcoming handhelds and confirmed many of the rumours we've heard in …
Read More »Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 has been delayed, but not cancelled according to leaker
While the rumoured release of Forza Horizon 5 for PS5 has yet to materialise, the game is reportedly still set to come to Sony’s console.
Read More »Sony unveils December’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up
PlayStation Plus is wrapping up 2024 with a variety of games across multiple genres – including the co-op adventurer It Takes Two and the Pokemon-like Temtem.
Read More »PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 30 years
After more than 30 years at Sony, PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida has announced he’s leaving the company to work on his own game.
Read More »Sony confirms the PlayStation 2 sold 160 million units
Sony has now officially confirmed that the PlayStation 2 had sold 160 million units in total – 5 million more than previous estimates.
Read More »‘My First Gran Turismo’ free trial has been rated
It seems Sony’s free trial for Gran Turismo 7 could go live as early as next week, as 'My First Gran Turismo' has now been rated in Taiwan.
Read More »You can now buy Resident Evil and Dino Crisis on PlayStation 5
Sony is deshackling PS Plus Premium games from its service, letting you now purchase some of these PSOne classics - including Dino Crisis and Resident Evil.
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