Some Developers Are Working on Nintendo Switch 2 Games, as Per GDC Survey

Details surrounding Nintendo's next piece of hardware have been few and far between, with only rumors, leaks, and the opinions of industry analysts to go off right now. We know that Nintendo probably won't rock the boat too much due to the overwhelming success of the Switch, and industry analysts have predicted that the console will most likely be an "iteration" rather than a drastic change in design.

Nintendo Co. will launch a new game console this year with an 8-inch LCD screen, according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase. The new device from the Kyoto-based games maker will be responsible for a doubling in shipments of so-called amusement displays in 2024, Hayase said in Tokyo on Friday. His research focuses on small and medium displays and he bases annual forecasts on checks with companies in the supply chain.

Microsoft is laying off around 8% of its Gaming Workforce, affecting game developers across Xbox, ZeniMax Media, and the newly acquired Activision Blizzard.

Things are looking rosy over at Nintendo, as the gaming giant has announced it will be releasing a new pair of pastel pink Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch.

With just days to go until the official release of the latest Nvidia graphics cards, some lucky PC gamers got their hands on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and RTX 4080 SUPER a little early. The individuals who received these Nvidia GPUs before their intended release days posted their testimonies and screenshots on social media as proof.

Game developers aren't buying that several Pokemon and Palworld creatures look alike by mere coincidence. 

Various developers have spoken out against this year's Global Game Jam (GGJ) list of diversifiers and sponsors which incudes two AI tool websites. 

The CEO of Palworld developer Pocketpair has stated that the game's artists have received death threats, and has asked that people stop directing messages towards studio staff.

The Nintendo Switch flash cart MIG-Switch has yet to hit the market, but if it does in its current condition, it could have a significant impact on the second-hand market due to how it tricks the console into identifying backups as legit cartridges.

Gamers will want to take advantage of the discounts that are available in Best Buy’s ongoing three-day sale, which includes price cuts on more than 80 Nintendo Switch games. Owners of the hybrid console who just finished what they were playing, and those who want to add more titles to their collection, should check out everything that’s available in the retailer’s Nintendo Switch deals as there’s surely something for everyone. We’ve highlighted our favorite offers below, but if you want to browse through all the bargains, you better hurry as stocks may already be running low.

Pocketpair’s open-world creature collecting and survival game Palworld, unofficially dubbed by the internet as ‘Pokémonwith guns,’ released in early access on Steam and Xbox Series X|S today (January 19), and it’s already proven to be exceptionally popular.

The PlayStation Plus subscription service is pretty much a must-have for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 platforms. However, three tiers are available for PlayStation Plus, so if you’re on the most basic tier, you’re missing out on access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. This feature is reserved for those who subscribe to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium. With it, you’ll gain access to a wide assortment of video game titles to enjoy. However, while the game service does provide players a means to enjoy a new collection of games added into the mix monthly, there is a collection of titles that end up getting tossed out.