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Some physical Nintendo Switch 2 games will be download-only ‘Game-Key Cards’

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Nintendo has revealed that physical copies of certain games on the new Switch 2 console will be ‘Game-Key Cards’, requiring a download before they’re playable. Inserting the Game-Key Card for any of these games brings up instructions on the Switch 2’s HOME screen of how to download them. Following the download and opening the game […]

Nintendo implements pre-order restrictions for Switch 2

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Update, April 4, 2025: Nintendo has postponed pre-orders in the US “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” In a statement shared with GameSpot, Nintendo stated it will “update timing at a later date” and clarified the June 5 launch date is “unchanged”. Original Story, April 3, 2025: […]

Astro Bot wins big at the BAFTA Game Awards 2025

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Astro Bot was the big winner at the BAFTA Game Awards 2025, picking up five awards including Best Game. The acclaimed PS5 platformer by Team ASOBI also picked up Audio Achievement, Animation, Family and Game Design awards on the night. Still Wakes The Deep from British studio The Chinese Room also won three awards, with […]

Hades 2 is coming to Switch 1 & 2 as a timed console exclusive

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Following Hades 2’s appearance in last week’s Switch 2 Direct showcase, developer Supergiant Games has confirmed the roguelike sequel will launch for the platform – as well as the original Switch – as a timed console exclusive. Supergiant announced a second Hades was in the works at the tail-end of 2022, and it […]

Roblox adds three new features to parental control settings

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Roblox continues to update its parental controls, adding three new features to improve child safety on the platform. Parents and guardians can now block and report anyone on their child’s friend list, which in turn prevents direct messaging from blocked contacts. Specific games and experiences can also be blocked, whereas previously parents could only review […]

“Australia’s largest studio” PlaySide announces restructure and job cuts

AuthorApril 8, 20250

PlaySide Studios is laying off an unspecified number of developers. As spotted by Game Developer, the studio – self-described as “Australia’s largest video game developer” – confirmed the layoffs as part of a restructure in a statement to investors. The studio recorded revenue of $40.9m (AUD$64.6m) earlier this year. For FY25, revenue had expected to […]

QA firm TestFly acquires Brazilian testing company Red Cerberus

AuthorApril 8, 20250

TestFly, a self-described “leading provider of strategic and innovative quality assurance testing solutions” for the gaming industry has acquired Brazilian testing firm Red Cerberus from tinyBuild. TestFly stopped short of outlining the terms of the acquisition, but some outlets report it was a $1.5m cash deal. The firm said the acquisition will “significantly expand TestFly’s […]

How Trump’s tariffs could affect the Switch 2 – and the rest of the games industry

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Update, April 4, 2025: As a result of the tariffs, Nintendo has delayed US pre-orders for the Switch 2 from its original April 9 date until a later point. The launch date of June 5 will not change. Original story, April 4, 2025: Analysts and other industry figures have weighed in on […]

QA company Testronic opens new “state-of-the-art testing facility” in the Philippines

AuthorApril 8, 20250

QA company Testronic has opened a new “state-of-the-art testing facility” in Manila, Philippines. Situated in the Mega Tower in Mandaluyong City, Testronic said “the world-class location is designed to ensure the delivery of QA services of the highest quality to clients around the world” and is “fully supported by leading-edge security.” Led by Testronic’s APAC […]

Nvidia confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing

AuthorApril 8, 20250

Nvidia has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing, with the firm producing a custom processor for the console. In a blog post, Nvidia provided a few details about the Switch 2’s hardware including new RT Cores to support ray tracing and Tensor Cores to support Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) to boost […]

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