Category: Gaming

Is Project Rene doomed before it’s even out? (EA) EA continues to face an uphill battle with its upcoming The Sims game for mobile as another playtest yields new screenshots and footage. While EA has said it will never make The Sims 5, choosing to instead continuously update The Sims 4, the company still intends to release new Sims games, including Project Rene. Billed as The Sims but with multiplayer, EA has yet to give it a proper name or … Continue reading “The Sims Project Rene has new footage and fans still hate it”

Luigi’s Mansion was a GameCube launch title (Nintendo) A reputable insider has claimed GameCube games will soon be available through Nintendo’s online service, ahead of the Switch 2 Direct. The games library on Nintendo Switch Online might not be as expansive as the Wii’s Virtual Console, but it has steadily improved over time with games from the Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo 64 generations. The big omission is the Nintendo GameCube, which is synonymous with games like Super … Continue reading “Nintendo GameCube games definitely coming to Switch 2 claims insider”

Whether it’s at the Direct or the livestreams, we’re seeing more Mario Kart this week (YouTube) If Wednesday’s Switch 2 showcase isn’t enough for you, Nintendo will have even more reveals to share throughout the rest of the week. You probably know by now that Nintendo will be holding a showcase tomorrow all about the Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, you probably already have the livestream open in another tab in preparation. Its exact contents are a mystery, but it’s … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 hype will last all week via live game demonstrations”

Today is most certainly the day (Nintendo) The Wednesday letters page is excited and anxious about today’s Switch 2 news at the Nintendo Direct, as one reader is unimpressed by the Xbox Asus team-up. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: We will have very limited time to put together the Games Inbox on Wednesday, so please get your emails in as quickly as possible, especially if you’re planning to comment on the Nintendo Direct. Otherwise … Continue reading “Games Inbox: Will the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct be a disappointment?”

A major information dump is about to occur (Nintendo) The big day is finally here, when Nintendo will reveal the inner secrets of the Switch 2 and its games, and it’s very easy to watch the Direct as it happens. At over eight years old, the Nintendo Switch is well past retirement age, but it’s still selling and we found out last week that there are still new games scheduled for it in 2026. Nevertheless, its successor has been waiting … Continue reading “How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and what announcements to expect”

What is it with game companies making fake dating sims? (YouTube) The internet is awash with fake video game pranks for April Fools’ Day though some of them are more tangible this year. With everyone’s attention squarely on tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s easy to forget that it’s April Fool’s Day today. Every year, the games industry likes to make fake game announcements that, frankly, aren’t all that funny. There are some exceptions (Sega made a … Continue reading “April Fools’ 2025 for video games has GTA 6 on Xbox 360 and a PUBG dating sim”

This is actually the most exciting detail yet (YouTube) It looks like you can expect a lot – and we mean a lot – of new Switch 2 info at Nintendo’s next big showcase, judging by its runtime. We’re less than 24 hours away from Nintendo’s first proper showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 and everyone has sky high expectations for it. Nintendo has avoided saying exactly what people can expect from the showcase, but a thorough breakdown of what … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 Direct confirmed to be the longest showcase ever”

Mitchell was accused of cheating back in 2018 (YouTube) After getting his gaming world records reinstated after cheating allegations, Billy Mitchell has now won another defamation lawsuit. To many, the name Billy Mitchell will just make you think of the EastEnders character. But those intimately familiar with the world of video game speedruns and high scores will recognise him as the pro gamer who earned the highest score ever in the Donkey Kong arcade game by Nintendo. They’ll also be … Continue reading “Donkey Kong record holder owed £270,000 by YouTuber after lawsuit”

It’s hard to believe Nintendo will have no third party games ready for launch (Nintendo) Many smaller developers still don’t have Nintendo Switch 2 devkits, which could mean less games at launch than previously thought. There will undoubtedly be at least one major first party game from Nintendo, available alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches this year. The rest of its launch line-up, though, will probably consist mostly of third party titles from other publishers. This makes sense … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 third party support may be limited because of lack of devkits”

It looks like the rumours were true (Asus/Microsoft) Rumours about an Xbox portable console made by a third party company appear to have come true, with a peculiar new teaser trailer from Asus. Microsoft has been talking about making a handheld console for a long time now but it’s never been clear exactly what they’re planning, with a recent rumour suggesting they have two devices underway: one a next gen console and the other a team-up with a third party, … Continue reading “The Xbox handheld is a collaboration with Asus ROG Ally teases trailer”