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Switch 2 slump: Nintendo cuts back, what happened to th... | TAG
Nintendo is reportedly scaling back production of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 due to flagging demand, a surprising move for a successor to a highly successful console. Meanwhile, High On Life 2's Switch 2 release has been delayed to July 1, 2026, with Squanch Games needing more time for polish. In other news, Baldur's Gate 3 is currently at its lowest price ever on Steam, GOG, and PlayStation 5, and Asus has released the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE gaming keyboard with updated features.
Epic Games lays off over 1,000 staff citing Fortnite “downturn” in popularity
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees, citing a significant downturn in Fortnite engagement since 2025 and broader industry challenges. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the layoffs are intended to save $500 million and stabilize the company's finances. The company plans to focus on improving Fortnite's seasonal content and advancing its Unreal Engine technology.
How to purchase XP in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to purchase experience points (XP) in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2, a feature that helps players progress through the battle pass. XP can be bought using Rivalry Coins at specific Rivalry Screens marked by a crossed sword icon on the map. Each purchase costs 10 Rivalry Coins and grants 5,000 XP, with a limit of one purchase per day.
Pokemon Pokopia once again overtakes Resident Evil Requiem on Metacritic as the best game of 2026, with a score of 90…
Pokemon Pokopia has reclaimed the top spot on Metacritic's best games of 2026 ranking with an average critic score of 90, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. This score matches Animal Crossing: New Horizons and solidifies Pokopia as the highest-rated Pokemon game ever.
How to open the Squibbly Shores Lighthouse Vault in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to open the Squibbly Shores Lighthouse Vault in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. Players need to fish for a keycard from a specific spot near the lighthouse and then use it to unlock the vault, which contains Rare and Epic weapons, a Pro Fishing Rod, and other utility items.
Disney Gaming Boss On "Massive Disruption" In Games And What's Coming Next
Disney's Executive Vice President of Global Games & Digital Entertainment, Sean Shoptaw, discussed the company's strategy amidst significant market disruption. Disney aims for its games to be as prominent as its film and TV businesses, focusing on original stories within its IPs rather than licensed tie-ins. The company sees games like Fortnite and Roblox as massive social platforms and is investing in the Fortnite metaverse with Epic Games, exploring ways to connect digital experiences with its theme parks.
How to find The Foundation’s lost helmet and cape in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide details how to find The Foundation's lost helmet and cape in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2. The helmet is located on a snowy peak north of Wonkeeland, and the cape can be found on the coast south of Sus Studios. Completing this quest is necessary to unlock bonus battle pass items for The Foundation.
Why UX/UI Is the Real Reason Players Come Back
Player retention in modern gaming is primarily driven by effective User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, rather than just content volume. Intuitive interfaces, clear feedback, and smooth gameplay flow are crucial for keeping players engaged and reducing costly user acquisition efforts. Games that prioritize effortless interaction and emotional connection are more likely to foster long-term player loyalty.
Fortnite Dev Lays Off Staff, Shutting Down Games
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced significant layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees, citing a decline in Fortnite's player engagement and overall industry challenges. This restructuring includes shutting down several games like Rocket Racing and Festival Battle Stage, while raising the price of in-game currency V-Bucks to improve revenue. Sweeney emphasized these cuts are for sustainability and unrelated to AI development.
Fortnite Community Questions Epic’s ‘Paying the Bills’ Priorities
Fortnite players are questioning Epic Games' priorities, with a viral Reddit post highlighting concerns that the company is more focused on monetization than core game improvements. Players note a disparity between frequent cosmetic releases and a lack of bug fixes and quality-of-life updates, leading to frustration about the balance between profit and player experience.
Epic Games is Laying Off 1000+ Employees, Blames Fortnite Downturn and “Industry-Wide Challenges”
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced over 1,000 employee layoffs, citing a "downturn in Fortnite engagement" and "industry-wide challenges" such as weaker console sales and economic pressures. The company plans to cut costs and focus on building new Fortnite experiences and evolving Unreal Engine. Laid-off employees will receive severance packages and extended healthcare.
Why Randomness Makes Your Game So Hard to Put Down
Randomness in games, often referred to as RNG, creates excitement and replay value by introducing unpredictable elements like random item drops, surprise events, and unexpected outcomes. This uncertainty keeps players engaged as they chase rare rewards and adapt to changing game conditions, making each play session potentially memorable and unique.
Japanese Teens Apparently Love Nintendo Switch More Than Pokémon & Disney
A survey of 37,000 Japanese teenagers revealed that Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch are highly popular, ranking second and third respectively, behind YouTube. Both Nintendo brands surpassed the popularity of Pokémon and Disney among this demographic. The Nintendo Switch continues to perform strongly in sales within Japan.
Square Enix partners with Google for new Slime AI chatbot in Dragon Quest
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate its Gemini AI into the Japanese-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest 10. The AI companion, named 'Chatty Slimey', will generate text and voice responses, and can initiate conversations based on in-game events. Meanwhile, Capcom has stated it will not use AI-generated assets in its games but will leverage AI for development efficiency.
Fortnite Chaos Cubes locations and rewards for finding them
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 features Chaos Cubes dropped by the Dark Voyager, which players can collect for XP. There are currently 40 cubes spread across various Points of Interest (POIs), with more to be added. Collecting each cube grants 4,000 XP, and completing sets of five within a POI provides a 20,000 XP bonus, with a larger bonus for collecting 70 cubes in total.
The Rock is Losing This Season's Player-Decided Fortnite Storyline, Despite a Weekend Event Designed to Help Him Catch Up
The Rock's in-game character is currently losing a player-decided storyline vote in Fortnite's new season. A weekend event was held to help boost his chances in the player poll against a wintry villain.
Fortnite's Peak skin is nearly 3 times the price of Peak itself after V-Bucks price hike: "That's actually a slap in the face to the Peak developers"
Fortnite's new Peak Scout skin costs 2,000 V-Bucks, equivalent to $22.40, which is nearly three times the price of the independent game Peak itself. This price hike follows a recent increase in V-Bucks costs by Epic Games, leading to criticism from players and developers who feel the pricing is unfair to smaller studios.
Google's Gemini will make its way into Dragon Quest X to power a "Chatty Slimey" AI companion, Square Enix has announced
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI into the Japan-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest X, creating an AI companion called "Chatty Slimey." This companion will generate conversations and react to in-game events to help new players feel less lonely. Details on how the AI will be managed and its specific functionalities are still forthcoming.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes for AI-generated assets slipping into the RPG's final release: "This is not in line with our internal standards, and we take full responsibility for it"
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated assets in the final release of Crimson Desert. The developer admitted to using experimental AI tools during early development for 2D visual props but stated these were intended to be replaced. The company is now conducting an audit to replace affected content and is reviewing its internal processes for greater transparency.
How to find and defeat Dark Voyager Echo in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide details how to locate and defeat the Dark Voyager Echo boss in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. The boss is primarily found at Dark Dominion and is marked by a skull with a crown icon on the mini-map when nearby. Players are advised to maintain distance, dodge drone attacks, and focus fire on the boss, who wields a shotgun and summons drones.