Day: April 7, 2025

A sticking point (Nintendo) Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 does not have Hall Effect joysticks, which means Joy-Con drift is still a danger. The biggest technical problem for the Nintendo Switch at launch was Joy-Con drift, where the joysticks would move on their own without any input. The issue spiralled into lawsuits and prompted Nintendo to offer free repairs, and while early rumours suggested the Switch 2 wouldn’t have the same problem, it seems the most reliable technology for … Continue reading “Switch 2 may suffer Joy-Con drift as Nintendo rules out Hall Effect sticks”

The PS5 Pro might be a saving grace (Sony) US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have had a significant impact on Japanese game companies, with Nintendo, Sony, and Sega all seeing sizeable drops in stock. The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs against US imports has been a concern ever since he took office in January, but we’re now starting to see its effects in real time. Trump’s initial tariffs were primarily focused against China, but as announced last week, … Continue reading “Fans fear PS5 prices could skyrocket as US tariffs tank Sony and Nintendo stock”

Scalpers in action (Nintendo) Nintendo Switch 2 listings have already popped up on eBay, before the console has even launched, and all with a major mark-up. Nintendo announced all the major details about the Switch 2 last week, including the launch line-up, price, and features like the Joy-Con’s mouse functionality. While pre-orders through the My Nintendo Store aren’t set to go live until Tuesday (in the UK and Europe at least), other retailers like Argos and EE put up listings … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 is already being sold on eBay at crazy prices”

Sony was clearly watching last week’s Nintendo Direct (Sony/Nintendo/Metro) A survey from PlayStation is asking players their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2, including whether they like Nintendo’s approach to pre-orders. Nintendo’s full reveal of the Switch 2 delivered some surprise games and a dash of controversy, when it came to game prices, and it seems the company’s rivals are paying close attention. We know hardly anything about Sony and Microsoft’s plans for the next generation, except that the latter’s … Continue reading “PlayStation has a survey asking what you think of Nintendo Switch 2”

The cartridge in the box is not a Switch 2 game (Nintendo) Boxed copies of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games only include the Switch 1 versions, as fans dismiss them as ‘totally worthless’. Fans already suspected certain Nintendo Switch games would see enhanced upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2 and last week’s big showcase confirmed that will indeed be the case. Dubbed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, anyone who owns the original Switch 1 versions will be able to upgrade to … Continue reading “Physical Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games accused of ‘false advertising’”

Mo.co is a change of pace for Supercell (Supercell) This month’s new smartphone gaming apps include a new game from Supercell, a prequel to The Electric State, and murder mystery Expelled! April’s batch of new mobile game releases include the touchscreen versions of Songs Of Conquest and Dredge, along with the spiritual successor to Overboard!, clever new puzzle game The Valley Of The Architects, and a very cheap new tower defence game. Songs Of Conquest Mobile iOS & Android, £11.99 … Continue reading “Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – April 2025 round-up”