Darrell Zimmer purchases a Nintendo's Switch 2 console at a midnight opening of a Best Buy store on June 05, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

The console costs $449.99 in the US, more than the original's launch price of $299.99

Can Nintendo's Switch 2 repeat its blockbuster success?

The Switch 2 is priced relatively high compared to the original device

Most original Switch games can be played on the Switch 2.

Epic win? Fortnite returns to Apple's US App Store

'Fortnite' is a heavyweight of the gaming world with around 500 million users in 2023

Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store

Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony

Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets

The premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously -- a 22 percent hike.

Review: 'A Minecraft Movie' kicks up blocky adventure

Game turns into a full-blown flick with a surprising mix of humour, heart, adventure

US actor Jack Black poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the World Premiere of "The Minecraft Movie" at Cineworld Leicester square, central London.

Minecraft movie smashed records in its opening weekend

The film's estimated $301m take more than doubled its non-paltry $150m production budget

US actor Jack Black poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the World Premiere of "The Minecraft Movie" at Cineworld Leicester square, central London.

Nintendo Switch 2: Launch, specs, pre-orders, price

Side-by-side comparison: Switch vs Switch 2 (game-changing gear, media space)

A guest plays with the new Nintendo Switch 2 video-game console system of Japan's Nintendo during the worldwide presentation at the Grand Palais in Paris on April 2, 2025.

'Assassin's Creed' game criticised in Japan parliament

'Shadows' has already sparked fierce debate online and beyond for casting a black samurai

New 'Assassin's Creed' game criticised in Japan parliament

Historic fantasy Assassin's Creed sparks bitter battles

The latest instalment "Shadows" takes place in 16th-century feudal Japan, set for release

Visitors stand at the 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' video game booth by Ubisoft during the media day at the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, western Germany on August 21, 2024.

Five things to know about 'Assassin's Creed'

The 14th instalment visits a period fans have long requested: 16th-century feudal Japan

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be available March 20, 2025

‘Pokémon Go’ sold to Saudi Group for $3.5 billion

Scopely will also acquire Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic

Beyond the runaway success of Pokémon Go, many of Niantic’s other games have struggled to gain traction or have shut down entirely.

NBA2K25: Gravity Ball takes basketball beyond slam dunk

Do you find basketball thrilling? Wait till you get your hands on 'NBA 2K25: Gravity Ball'

NBA 2K25: Gravity ball is an exciting addition to the game franchise that dares to innovate. Building on its popularity, NBA 2K25 continues to dominate, but it’s Gravity Ball that has players buzzing.

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