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Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debutsThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026, show Yoshi and the Mysterious Book holding the top spot, followed by Pokemon Pokopia. Tales of Arise debuted with two editions in the top ten, while other notable titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also charted.
My incredibly late list of the 10 best games of 2025 - Reader's FeatureA reader has compiled a late list of their top 10 games from 2025, highlighting titles across various genres. Despite industry challenges, the year proved to be strong for gaming, with standout titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations for the Develop:Star Awards 2026 with six categories each, including Best Game. Other nominees for Best Game include Blue Prince, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Peak. Winners will be announced on July 15 during Develop:Brighton 2026.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 17, 2026 – Yoshi overthrows Pokemon PokopiaThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 17, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" taking the top spot, dethroning "Pokemon Pokopia" due to pre-load sales. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Outbound" also entered the top ten.
16 years after attending a Fallout: New Vegas launch event, Aaron Paul gets cast in Fallout Season 3Actor Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has been cast in the upcoming third season of Prime Video's Fallout series. Paul previously attended a launch event for Fallout: New Vegas in 2010 and has appeared in other video game adaptations like Need for Speed and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. His casting adds to a growing list of actors transitioning between video games and television.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debutsThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World makes a run at Pokemon PokopiaThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot, followed closely by Mario Kart World. Newcomer Inkonbini debuted just outside the top ten. The charts also list various other popular titles, including several editions and upgrade packs for existing games.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
Big Festival Awards: Gamescom Latam’s big winner may be familiar, but showpiece event is a celebration of gaming’s diversityThe Gamescom Latam Big Festival Awards celebrated a diverse range of indie games, with "Clair Obscur" taking home the Best Game award. While familiar titles received mentions, many of the night's accolades went to lesser-known but impressive indie titles from Latin America, highlighting the region's growing game development scene.
GTA 6 Trailer: Animal Spotters Go Wild Over Every Frame... | TAGThis article rounds up several gaming news items, including detailed fan analysis of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer's wildlife, a surprise sale on Nintendo Switch games at Costco, and Microsoft's ongoing decisions regarding Xbox Game Pass content. It also covers updates for Arc Raiders, a BAFTA controversy involving the indie game The Quiet Things, a new Minecraft mod for building vehicles, a Nintendo pop-up store in London, and various announcements from Hollywood's E3 week, alongside a Pokémon event guide and award winners from the BAFTA Games Awards.
Dispatch Studio’s Heartfelt Thanks Goes Viral After BAFTA NodAd Hoc Studio's narrative game Dispatch received a BAFTA Games Award nomination, prompting a heartfelt and viral thank you message to its community. The studio's authentic gratitude resonated with players and developers, highlighting the growing importance of community support and original storytelling in the gaming industry. This recognition serves as a significant validation for indie developers and their unique contributions alongside larger industry players.- BAFTA: Clair Obscur och Dispatch vinner lika många priserClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch were the biggest winners at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025, each taking home three awards. Clair Obscur was named Game of the Year, also winning for best debut and best lead performance for Jennifer English. Dispatch received awards for best animation, sound, and supporting performance for Jeffrey Wright. Arc Raiders was recognized for its multiplayer component.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awardsThe 22nd annual BAFTA Game Awards honored outstanding creative achievements, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch taking home multiple awards, including Best Game for Clair Obscur. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received an Academy Fellowship for his contributions to mobile gaming. The ceremony also faced controversy regarding the last-minute removal of a trailer for the game The Quiet Things.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins eachClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, with Sandfall Interactive also securing wins for Debut Game and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch tied for the most wins with three awards, including Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffery Wright, and also received nominations in multiple categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, tooClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Game award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, though it secured only three wins out of ten nominations. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Best Narrative. This year's awards saw a more distributed set of wins compared to Clair Obscur's previous dominant performances at other ceremonies.
Expedition 33, Dispatch the Two Big Winners at the BAFTA Game AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch were the top winners at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, each securing three awards. Expedition 33 won Best Game, Best Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch took home awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright.
No prizes for guessing what won Best Game at Bafta 2026 Games AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the dominant winner at the Bafta 2026 Games Awards, securing Best Game, Debut Game for Sandfall Interactive, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. The Telltale Games style adventure Dispatch also received three awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen was controversially awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.