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‘You Get Your Tariff Money back… if You Give Them More Money’ — Fans React to Nintendo’s ‘Customer Appreciation’ Sale
Fans are reacting to the announcement of a unique “Customer Appreciation” sale that Nintendo claims has been “made possible in part by tariff-related refunds.” Nintendo will temporarily reduce the price of “dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, plus savings on select physical games, downloadable content, accessories, amiibo and apparel.” Whether Nintendo Switch 2…
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Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible By “Tariff-Related” Refunds
Nintendo has announced a new ‘Customer Appreciation’ Sale in the U.S, offering 30% off dozens of Switch games and more, starting on September 13 and running through September 26. Select games, downloadable content, accessories, amiibo, and apparel will be discounted, although Nintendo has not yet provided a full list of the games and other products…
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake’s Divisive Character Models May Reflect Shigeru Miyamoto’s Love of Puppetry, Nintendo Veteran Believes
This week’s Zelda Direct finally revealed gameplay for the Ocarina of Time remake. But while the reveal triggered a wave of nostalgia for the 1998 original N64 game, the remake’s art style divided opinion. The new character designs, in particular for Link, came under particular scrutiny. Weighing in on the topic on Twitter / X,…
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Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series, Streaming First on IGN
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the latest entry of the long-running flight simulation combat series from Bandai Namco, is hitting PCs and consoles next month. But before players get their hands on the game, IGN can exclusively reveal that a live-action prequel miniseries starring Lost’s Josh Holloway and Superman Returns’ Brandon Routh will be…
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Explains Why the Physical Disc Version Requires a Download to Play
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has offered an explanation for why the physical disc version of the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox requires a download to play. Earlier this month it emerged that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII Revelation on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X comes on a single…
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Our Big Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi and Battle Director Teruki Endo
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the finale of Square Enix’s ambitious project that began with FFVII Remake in 2020 and continued with FFVII Rebirth in 2024. A full trilogy that retells and remixes the story and world of one of the most beloved video games of all time is a crazy idea on paper, but…
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The Developers of Upcoming ‘Espresso MOBA’ Project Zeta Want It to Feel Like a Formula 1 Race
Project Zeta is a mashup of multiple live-service genres, but for developer Nirvanana, it’s best described as an “espresso MOBA.” This four-teams-of-three ‘Tactical Hero Arena’ third-person action game is, essentially, a race involving as many teamfights as possible. The game actively encourages teams to fight each other, scrapping over objectives throughout each phase of a…
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LEGO Astro Bot Set Leaks, Though It Won’t Be Available as a Standalone Purchase
LEGO will soon launch an adorable Astro Bot set, though you won’t be able to pick it up as a standalone purchase. Astro Bot (40899) is a 276-piece set that will be a Gift With Purchase (GWP) when you buy the previously-revealed LEGO PlayStation directly from the brand’s own stores or website, while stocks last.…
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GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Says It Will Defend Itself ‘Vigorously’ From Union Claims as Employment Tribunal Over the Firing of 31 Workers Gets Underway
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games will today appear before an employment tribunal to face allegations from a union that it unlawfully fired 31 workers in October last year. The hearing, which kicks off at Glasgow Employment Tribunal this morning, will air allegations made by the Independent Workers of Great Britain union (IWGB) — allegations Rockstar…
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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Released — Here Are the Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, adding VRR support while playing Switch 2 in TV mode. The ability to toggle on VRR, or variable refresh rate, will of course also rely on your TV supporting this feature. Still, if it does, you’ll be able to toggle this…