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007 First Light Hits Major Sales Milestone, Still Confirmed For Switch 2

Don't panic

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Aug 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
No, The Duskbloods isn't releasing on 24th September, according to Nintendo

A release date for The Duskbloods was included in an early preview, though Nintendo has denied its validity.

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Aug 20 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
With The Duskbloods, Hidetaka Miyazaki is stepping into the unknown

The Elden Ring director explains how From Software’s Switch 2 exclusive is much more than just PvP…

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Aug 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
Miyazaki Says The Duskbloods Reveal Probably Gave Fans The Wrong Impression

"The PvPvE [label is] a little bit confusing in the context of this game."

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Aug 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive

Arise, ye FromSoft fans.

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Aug 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Nintendo confirms how much Switch 2 will cost in the UK after price increase

Nintendo has now confirmed details about the price increase for Switch 2 in the UK. This comes courtesy of an official social media post. When the original announcement took place back in May, we had information about most major regions. However, UK was specifically left out of the news. With the price increase just around the corner, Nintendo has now...

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Aug 20 • 8:14 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
SBA Rule Change Makes 110,000 More Businesses Eligible For Benefits

The policy switch could be a major boon for small businesses hoping to compete against the likes of Boeing and Raytheon, says the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Aug 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
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Nintendo Details Switch 2 Price Increase For The UK

Brace yourselves

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Aug 20 • 7:15 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo now available, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition announced

GungHo has launched a free Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo on PS5, Steam, and Switch 1 with save data carrying over into the full game.

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Aug 19 • 10:00 PM EDT • Technology • rpgsite.net
Google Messages RCS breaks with ‘3100’ error for some, especially Galaxy switchers

An issue with Google Messages appears to be breaking RCS for some users, with much of the problem tracing back...

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Aug 19 • 4:15 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Action 9 helps consumer get tax refund after double health insurance enrollment

A woman discovered she owed thousands of dollars for two health insurance policies after switching to private coverage.

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Hellraiser: Revival Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching October 2026

We have such sights to show you

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Aug 19 • 9:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming

As Florida voters prepare to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republicans on Tuesday chose a close ally of President Donald Trump, while Democrats nominated a party-switcher who left the GOP because of the president.

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Aug 18 • 11:05 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded announced for Nintendo Switch 2 - 1993 game returns with new content and features

City Connection is making Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded for Nintendo Switch 2, the company has announced. The title’s launch is confirmed for December 10, 2026. Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded marks the return of Irem’s arcade beat ’em up game. There’ll be Pink as a new playable character, a new high difficulty arranged mode, new mini game events, newly...

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Aug 18 • 11:04 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
What to know about Natalie Harp, the Trump aide whom Ossoff put in the spotlight

The president’s executive assistant was among a small group of people who secretly switched planes with Trump over a potential Iranian threat, as noted by Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Aug 18 • 1:53 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

It's nearly here...

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Aug 18 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
No Man's Sky made free on Nintendo Switch for a limited-time

Perfect timing as the game celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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Aug 18 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • gamingbible.com
Codes for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Network Test have been sent out to participants

The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods gets a Network Test this weekend, and it can be downloaded now…

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Aug 18 • 10:18 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
Order of the Sinking Star launches October 8

Narrative puzzle adventure game Order of the Sinking Star will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 8, publisher Arc Games and developer Thekla announced. A demo is avail…

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Aug 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Dorney Park adds spooky new maze, entertainment to Halloween Haunt lineup. Here’s what you need to know

A new maze inspired by the Blair Witch film series is headlining this year’s Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park.

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Aug 18 • 8:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • mcall.com
Elden Ring’s Rough Switch 2 Build Is Gone, As FromSoftware’s Cleanup Signals How Good The Duskbloods Could Run

Elden Ring's Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay bodes well for FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods

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Aug 18 • 5:31 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Dave Grohl powers through 3-hour Foo Fighters marathon concert

WASHINGTON – Dave Grohl has no off switch.

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Aug 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Long-awaited Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 reportedly releases days after BlizzCon, and includes both game expansions

It's been a long wait for Diablo 4 on Switch 2, and it seems that wait may now, finally, be over.

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Aug 17 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 Each for Switch 2 — Limited Time Deal Expires in Under 24 Hours

Get Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A for just $31.99 each during Woot's 24-hour flash sale.

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Aug 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Scientists Uncovered a Hidden Switch Inside Our Cells That Could Slow—or Even Reverse—Aging

Mitochondria have long been understood as the powerhouse of the cell. Are they also the powerhouse of rejuvenation?

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Aug 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced, launches Aug. 20th, 2026

Blessed be the ALLMOTHER

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Aug 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gonintendo.com
Woot’s Latest Promo Code Deal Knocks Several Switch 2 Games Down to All-Time Low Prices, but You Only Have a Few Hours Left to Save Big

Save an extra 20% on physical Nintendo Switch 2 games during Woot's flash sale using promo code GAMER20 before the deal expires tonight.

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Aug 17 • 6:20 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition: Release Date, Pre-Order And Platform

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition arrives August 28, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 at $79.99 with Shadow of the Erdtree, two new classes, new armor and Torrent customization.

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Aug 17 • 12:20 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky's Tale, more

A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for the Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky’s Tale, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – A Memoir Blue – $2.79 (was $7.99) – AEW: Fight Forever – $15.99 (was $39.99) – Arcade Archives Bosconian – $5.59 (was...

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Aug 16 • 8:05 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.

I’ve been using Windows laptops for almost 25 years. In that time, I never once seriously thought of buying a MacBook. In fact, I can honestly say I had never used one at all until I bought my MacBook Air M5 six months ago. Never borrowed one for a weekend, spent an afternoon at an […]

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Aug 15 • 12:53 PM EDT • Technology • digitaltrends.com
Review: Switch 2 Oblivion Remastered Frustrates as Much as It Impresses

Adeptly adapted visuals but performance remains as frustrating as ever.

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Aug 15 • 11:43 AM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey, rise of egg freezing, AI political ads

This week's episode follows President Trump's secret plane swap in Turkey, the rise of egg freezing and the growing use of AI in political ads.

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Aug 14 • 9:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward

A "limited-time offer" until 1st September

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Aug 14 • 8:55 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways

Scientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In mice, activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduced appetite, while blocking it in the hypothalamus removed a kind of “brake” on fullness signals. The discovery helps explain why very different obesity drugs can achieve similar results and suggests that carefully combining GIP-targeting treatments with GLP-1 drugs like those related to Wegovy and Ozempic could produce stronger effects.

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Aug 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Trump says Secret Service told him to switch planes because of threat

President Trump said a security threat led the Secret Service to direct him to switch planes after a NATO summit in Turkey.

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Aug 14 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Laufey created a \'third space\' with her annual fan event, \'A Very Laufey Day.\' Then it exploded

The Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey has created a global fan event called “A Very Laufey Day.” It began in 2023 as a celebration of her second album, “Bewitched,” spurring fans to

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Aug 14 • 10:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
24 Years Later, Nintendo’s Most Divisive Game Officially Returns to Switch 2 Better Than Ever

It still shines to this day

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Aug 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Twitch Admits ‘Nobody Would Opt-In’ To AI Training, Here’s How To Opt-Out

Twitch streamers were surprised this week to discover that their streams and content were being used to train Amazon AI models.

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Aug 13 • 10:02 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Switch 2 Mouse Controls Get Weird in 'Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave'

'Fortune’s Weave' is a massive game that pushes the Switch 2 hard, just not in its controls.

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Aug 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure

Fortune’s Weave launches on September 17th.

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Aug 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight as Trump switched planes, official says

Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet due to a threat

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Aug 13 • 8:07 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Only Curtis Jacobs Until Penn State Football

We are 23 days away from Penn State football, my friends. This post was originally going to be about second-year player Jahmir Joseph, but he recently switched from #23 to #0. So, instead, we are going back a few years and looking at Curtis Jacobs. I mentioned this during the spring when we did our […]

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Aug 13 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is seemingly getting a second life on PC, PS5 and Xbox well over a year after release.

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Aug 13 • 6:50 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI

Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

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Aug 13 • 6:39 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop

Bot training switch is on by default, because apparently asking first wasn't going to work

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Aug 13 • 6:32 AM EDT • Technology • theregister.com
Twitch is training AI on livestreams, says it's an opt out feature as "nobody would opt in"

The chief product officer offered the cold hard truth behind a controversial new addition to the live stream platform.

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Aug 13 • 5:04 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Three districts that will answer key Colorado political questions

Colorado’s legislature used to be a place where neither party was dominant. Dozens of seats were competitive and House and Senate majorities switched regularly. From 2010 to 2020, the House was predominantly Democratic with one two-year assembly under Republicans. The Senate had two assemblies from 2015 to 2018 under Republicans. John Hickenlooper was governor and […]

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Aug 13 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Officially in the Works, Confirms Warner Bros.

A sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is actively in development, according to Warner Bros.

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Aug 12 • 5:22 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now

Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."

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Aug 12 • 5:00 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Amazon will train on Twitch streamers' content by default, unless they opt out

"If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."

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Aug 12 • 4:10 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Twitch Is Now Using Your Content To Train Amazon AI Models And Has Hidden The Option To Opt Out

For now at least, you can stop Amazon from using your streams and chat to train its generative AI tools

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Aug 12 • 3:46 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Precognition, A New Horror From Sam Barlow And Brandon Cronenberg, Is Confirmed For Switch 2

"We’ve pushed ourselves even harder"

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Aug 12 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Twitch is Mining Peoples' Streams to Train Amazon's AI

Here's how to opt out of Twitch's new generative AI training setting.

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Aug 12 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • 404media.co
New details on Trump’s secret plane swap expose the administration’s lies

President Donald Trump late Tuesday confirmed reporting from the Washington Post, CNN and others that he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month because of a security threat.

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Aug 12 • 1:40 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Oblivion Remastered Is Fine On Switch 2, But Fans Want A PS5 Patch

Many players want Bethesda to update the RPG on PS5 and Xbox following the release of the new port

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Aug 12 • 10:45 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Orbitals dev on why the game was made for Nintendo Switch 2

Exclusives are becoming less prominent these days, but when Orbitals launches next month, it will only be on Nintendo Switch 2. Shapefarm has now spoken about why it’s a perfect fit for the console. Orbitals is all about cooperative multiplayer. Given that style of gameplay, having it on Nintendo Switch 2 made sense, especially because of its GameShare features. Game...

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Aug 12 • 10:11 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
In Wisconsin, the Centrists Strike Back With David Crowley’s Win | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 12

Plus, President Trump secretly switched planes to leave Turkey last month, and Zohran Mamdani discovers that running New York isn’t that easy after all.

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Aug 12 • 6:46 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers

President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing

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Aug 12 • 5:41 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
How Trump’s secret plane switch unfolded
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Aug 11 • 7:46 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Crimson Desert dev comments on status of Nintendo Switch 2 port, targeting first half of 2027

Pearl Abyss has commented again on the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, providing the most encouraging update we’ve had thus far. In its latest earnings letter, the company said that it’s now “currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are underway to ensure performance optimization and compliance with our quality standards.” The other piece of important...

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Aug 11 • 6:40 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels

Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels.

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Aug 11 • 3:57 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Console Images Reportedly Leak

Leaked images of a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller appear to be circulating online.

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Aug 11 • 1:27 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm

"We are looking into bringing [Switch 2 optimisations] to other platforms."

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Aug 11 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Elden Ring For Switch 2 Is Looking Pretty Slick In New Story Trailer

Not so tarnished, eh?

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Aug 11 • 12:45 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition now available for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Aspyr ha announced and released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, a remastered version of Snowblind Studios’ 2011-released action RPG, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Se…

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Aug 11 • 12:42 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller leaked

Nintendo is reportedly planning to launch a new limited-edition Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and a matching Pro Controller to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary. And a new leak has now given us our first look at the hardware.

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Aug 11 • 11:54 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller leaked, first images

Get a first look at the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller based on The Legend of Zelda with this new leak.

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Aug 11 • 11:20 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Michaels reimagines in-store experience as shopping habits change

In North Texas, Michaels is testing a new way to shop and switching up some things for the customer’s in-store experience.

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Aug 11 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 Outshines Xbox Series S, as NVIDIA DLSS Becomes The System’s Secret Weapon Again

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 tops Xbox Series S image quality via NVIDIA DLSS upscaling

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Aug 11 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
WAPO: Trump secretly switched planes using catering truck
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Aug 10 • 10:14 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Players lose access to Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch without refunds

A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.

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Aug 10 • 5:26 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely

The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.

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Aug 10 • 4:27 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Assassin's Creed creator's dark and witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam is out in early access sooner than we expected

It's been 15 years in the making, one way or another, and now 1666: Amsterdam's early access release date is in sight.

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Aug 10 • 12:02 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch Shut Down With No Refunds, as Owners Become The Latest Victims of Gaming's Increasingly Digital Future

Aliens: Fireteam Elite has had its cloud servers shut down, leaving Nintendo Switch owners unable to play the game without any form of refund.

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Aug 10 • 11:58 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Scientists discover a hidden switch inside silver nanocatalysts

Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or hydrogen. The discovery could enable smarter catalyst designs that boost clean power generation while making green hydrogen more energy-efficient.

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Aug 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Aliens: Fireteam Elite’s cloud version on Switch has been shut down, making it unplayable for those who bought it

The game is now entirely unplayable on Switch because it relied on cloud servers…

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Aug 10 • 7:59 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
Nintendo Switch game made permanently unplayable with no refund for $30 price tag

Unfortunately, there's just no way to play it on Nintendo Switch anymore even if you bought it.

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Aug 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamingbible.com
Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Gameplay improvements, Switch fixes and more

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Aug 9 • 1:00 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Jamal Adams switches from No. 54 to No. 32
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Aug 8 • 10:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
First Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay revealed for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered just received its first gameplay on Nintendo Switch - check it out here.

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Aug 8 • 9:20 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic's 2026 Showcase

Reanimal DLC, Eternal Life of Goldman and more

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Aug 8 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
25 Years Ago, This Critically Acclaimed RPG Heralded the End of an Era

Though a new dawn may be breaking again

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Aug 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Silver nanocatalysts switch reaction sites between power generation and hydrogen production

For the first time, researchers have discovered that the same silver (Ag) nanocatalyst operates at different reaction sites depending on whether a solid oxide cell is generating electricity or producing ...

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Aug 8 • 2:50 AM EDT • Technology • phys.org
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay

First gameplay has emerged for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is launching very soon. Footage is available for both docked play and handheld mode. You can even get a quick look at the optional mouse controls Capcom is including. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will look to hit 30 frames per second on...

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Aug 7 • 7:20 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Pacific Grove business creates clothing inspired by Navy secretary's 'witchcraft' comments

A Pacific Grove business has created a clothing collection inspired by acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao's viral comments about "a lot of witchcraft" in the area.

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Aug 7 • 5:27 PM EDT • Business • ksbw.com
A new romcom captures the very horny spirit of 2026

Entertainment can often be a way for us to switch off. This year what’s on our screens has frequently been aimed at turning us on. A new movie, “One Night Only,” encapsulates the trend for titilation.

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Aug 7 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • cnn.com
Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals

But how much will it cost for owners of the original Switch edition?

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Aug 7 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Fading Echo coming to Switch 2

Fast-paced desert punk action adventure game Fading Echo will launch for Switch 2 alongside its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions in 2026, publisher New Tales and development subsidiary Emeter…

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Aug 6 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Review: Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass - Part 1: Bubbly Basin (Switch 2) - A Great First Dive From The DLC

Lovely jubbly Bubbly

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Aug 6 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Turn-based RPG Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Publisher Trailmark Games and developer Bamtang Games have announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on the Warrior Cats novel series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xb…

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Aug 6 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers

Game sales are also booming.

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Aug 6 • 6:58 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Nintendo's Switch 2 Console Sales Just Dropped Significantly

Nintendo's Switch 2 sales fell ahead of an expected price hike next month.

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Aug 6 • 6:13 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Pokémon Pokopia's new DLC finally reveals which universe the game is set in

A shared universe between spin-off games

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Aug 6 • 5:22 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Minecraft finally has a Switch 2 release date, but there may be bad news for Switch 1 owners

Mojang is done teasing us about an imminent release of Minecraft on Switch 2.

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Aug 6 • 4:57 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump

Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday.

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Aug 6 • 3:37 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art

The game arrives on Switch 2 this September

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Aug 5 • 10:15 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Minecraft Arrives On Switch 2 This October, Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed

Featuring the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade

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Aug 5 • 7:05 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Minecraft Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners

Minecraft is getting a proper Nintendo Switch 2 version very soon, and Switch 1 owners will be entitled to an upgrade

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Aug 5 • 5:14 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Google Is Finally Shutting Down the Google Assistant. Here's What Android Users Need to Know

The big change involving the Google Assistant and Gemini happens soon. Users will not be able to switch back.

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Aug 5 • 4:03 PM EDT • Technology • inc.com
Minecraft reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new details

Minecraft has shared its Nintendo Switch 2 release date plus new details including an upgrade for the Super Mario Mash-up Pack.

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Aug 5 • 2:25 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com