Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Here's how to watch the Future Games Show Summer ShowcaseThe Future Games Show Summer Showcase will feature over 40 upcoming games and will be hosted by voice actors Troy Baker and Alix Wilton Regan. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and will be broadcast on various platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and Facebook. Following the main show, there will be a "FGS Live from Los Angeles" segment and an extended gameplay reveal for the sci-fi RPG Exodus.
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.
This is me playing Alan Wake 2's native Arm build on an RTX Spark laptop, and I'm here for itThe article details a hands-on experience with a native Arm build of Alan Wake 2 running on an Nvidia RTX Spark laptop. The author reports a smooth and visually impressive experience, highlighting Nvidia and Microsoft's collaboration with Remedy Entertainment to optimize the graphically intensive DirectX 12 title for Arm hardware. Emulated versions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Pragmata were also tested, with assurances that major applications and games will be supported at launch.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review - a new mid-range graphics card championThe AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a new mid-range graphics card offering strong performance at 1440p and capable 4K gaming for its price point. While it features less VRAM than higher-end cards, it provides a compelling cost-per-frame value, positioning it as a strong competitor against Nvidia's offerings in its segment.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old modelNvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
Games Inbox: Will this be the biggest week for gaming in 2026?Readers discuss the potential for the upcoming week to be the biggest in gaming for 2026, with events like State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox presentations. There's a mix of anticipation for new game reveals and hardware, alongside concerns about the industry's overall direction and the impact of major releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 on other titles such as Call of Duty.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in AugustNvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 31, 2026 – Mina the Hollower takes down YoshiThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2026, show Mina the Hollower debuting at number one, unseating Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. New entries Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen and Stray also made their debut on the charts.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
UK Charts: Yoshi Flutter Jumps Onto The Podium As The Dark Knight RisesThe latest UK physical game charts see LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight take the top spot, with Forza Horizon 6 in second and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuting in third. This shake-up caused previous chart-toppers like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to fall significantly.
007 First Light’s Opening Sales “Aren’t Tracking Well”, Says AnalystAnalyst Daniel Ahmad reports that opening sales for IO Interactive's upcoming game, 007 First Light, are not tracking well, prompting the studio to employ unique marketing strategies to boost pre-orders. Ahmad compared the current audience interest to that of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle rather than Uncharted, suggesting a niche appeal beyond existing James Bond and Hitman fans. The game is set to launch on May 27th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later in the summer.
Yoshi’s back to delight us all! Pure Nintendo Podcast E163The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 163 covers Yoshi's New Island, Nintendo's surprise mobile game Pictonico, and the demo for RPG Adventures of Elliot. The hosts also discuss the addition of the A Link Between Worlds soundtrack to Nintendo Music, new Pac-Man and Broken Sword media, and various indie games.
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.
"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually existActor Troy Baker believes that artificial intelligence cannot create true art, stating that art is inherently a human expression. While acknowledging AI's presence in game development, particularly for voice work, he is not concerned about it replacing human actors. Baker is focused on creating art and believes the industry is at a crucial point to decide its future direction.
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 98,000 units sold. Several Nintendo Switch 2 titles also appeared in the top 30, including Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Indiana Jones whips onto the Switch 2! Pure Nintendo Podcast E162The Pure Nintendo Podcast discusses Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, highlighting its voice acting, graphics, puzzles, and locales. The episode also covers news including a Zelda movie update, Virtual Boy games on Switch Online, and other upcoming titles like Moss and Yoshi. The hosts also mention sales figures for Tomodachi Life and games they are currently playing.
Troy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-StrikeActor Troy Baker and composer Austin Wintory discuss their careers and creative challenges in a joint interview. Baker shares his experience stepping into the role of Indiana Jones for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Wintory details his work on a unique music pack for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that blended metal and polka.- ALIX WILTON REGAN AND TROY BAKER TO HOST THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASEActors Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker have been announced as the hosts for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6. The event will feature world premieres, new trailers, and deep dives into over 40 games, including Halloween: The Game, WARDOGS, and EXODUS.
'It’s all shaping up to be a wonderfully daring adventure, with plenty of surprises in store' — The 2026 Future Games Show Summer Showcase has found its hosts in The Last of Us actor Troy Baker and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' Alix Wilton ReganActors Troy Baker and Alix Wilton Regan have been announced as the hosts for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6. The event will feature world premieres, new trailers, and deep dives into over 40 games, including reveals for Halloween: The Game, WARDOGS, and EXODUS.