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Belkin’s new Switch 2 charging grip looks like another winner

With the Nintendo Switch 2 having recently celebrated its first birthday, my personal console has been going strong since day one inside what is still one of the best carry cases around, the Belkin Switch 2 Gaming Charging Case – though a more recent version has since launched that I’ll likely update to at some […]

Xbox Layoffs

Xbox wowed fans with its June 2026 showcase, so now it’s time for some layoffs

At least the consoles are transparent. Microsoft is planning yet another round of major layoffs within its Xbox division, according to a new report from Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the company’s strategy. While not officially confirmed by the company, and with no comment, the report suggests that the layoffs are expected following Microsoft’s

Ubisoft is shutting down two studios, with up to 380 potential layoffs

Reports this morning have broken that say massive, global video games publisher, Ubisoft, is shuttering two of its studios, Ubisoft Winnipeg and Ubisoft Belgrade, and “restructuring” further offices, including Ubisoft Barcelona. The Winnipeg and Belgrade studios have a long history with the company, having collectively worked across many of its biggest franchises like Assassin’s Creed,

PlayStation Plus June 2026

The June 2026 PlayStation Plus line-up adds Gitaroo Man to the Classics library

PlayStation has revealed the list of new additions coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe game catalogue in June 2026. The quality of this month’s new wave largely depends on taste – Final Fantasy XVI and Sonic X Shadow Generations is a banger pair of headliners in my eyes – but there should be at least something in

Xenoblade Genesis has been announced, a brand-new entry in the series for Switch 2

Among a stacked Nintendo Direct showcase for June 2026, which already featured plenty of hugely-exciting news for RPG fans, Nintendo went ahead and also announced a whole new Xenoblade game. Titled Xenoblade Genesis, yes, we’re sans the “Chronicles” part this time, this essentially looks to be a fresh start for the franchise – probably as

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a new Switch 2 entry coming October 22

Announced during today’s stacked Nintendo Direct showcase, we’ve finally got the first look at a new first-party sports compilation exclusively coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, the aptly-titled Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. The game is set to launch on October 22, 2026. Take a look at the reveal trailer below: This new entry takes players back to

Final Fantasy Resonance finally brings the series to HD-2D

Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct showcase, Square Enix has revealed a “new” Final Fantasy RPG. Though it’s not the next mainline title, and it’s based the mobile entry, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, it is the series’ first foray into the publisher’s beloved HD-2D style. Titled Final Fantasy Resonance, it’s coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S,

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a Switch 2 remake in 2026

Yes, it’s finally happened. Following copious rumours, Nintendo has officially announced during today’s Nintendo Direct that one of gaming’s most cherished classics, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is getting the remake treatment on Nintendo Switch 2. And it’s coming this year. Those expecting a big, blowout reveal, though, might be a little disappointed,