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GTA 6 Online might not be coming anytime soon, as Take-Two confirms GTA Online support will 'continue' after…
Take-Two Interactive has stated that Grand Theft Auto Online will continue to receive support even after the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. This suggests that a dedicated online component for Grand Theft Auto 6 is still a long way off, with speculation that it might be a separate, paid title.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – September 13, 2026 – payments and Switch Parental Controls
Nintendo has announced its system maintenance schedule for the week of September 13, 2026. Scheduled maintenance will affect the Nintendo Store's Apple Pay and Google Pay services, the Nintendo eShop's PayPal functionality on Switch, and the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls application.
Sudden wave of Switch 2 online bans reportedly caused by a Nintendo server issue, and are now being fixed
A number of Nintendo Switch owners experienced unexpected online bans over the weekend, reportedly due to an internal server issue. Nintendo has reportedly fixed the problem, with affected users finding their consoles no longer restricted after restarting. The company has not yet issued a public statement.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – September 6, 2026 – payments impacted
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of September 6, 2026, which will impact payment services on the Nintendo Store and eShop. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal will be affected during specific downtime windows.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 30, 2026 – friends features on Switch 2 and Switch impacted, Switch Parental Controls
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of August 30, 2026. Online services, including some friend features on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, will be impacted on August 31. Nintendo Switch Parental Controls will undergo maintenance on September 1.
Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in 2026?
This article examines the value proposition of Nintendo Switch Online, considering its features and benefits for players in 2026. It discusses whether the subscription service remains a worthwhile investment for enhancing the Nintendo Switch gaming experience.
This Switch Game That Reached 1 Million Players Is Closing Official Servers Soon
Studio Wildcard announced that official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved and its Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch will shut down on August 31. The game has reached over one million players on the platform since its 2018 launch. Single-player and unofficial servers will remain playable.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 16, 2026 – Switch Online downtime happening this week
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of August 16, 2026, which includes planned downtime for Nintendo Switch Online services. Two maintenance sessions are scheduled, affecting online play and save data transfer/cloud storage, concluding by Tuesday/Wednesday of that week.
Pokemon Bank is shutting down, announcement released
The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Bank will be shutting down on February 26, 2027. After this date, players will no longer be able to transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Bank to Pokemon Home. New downloads for the service have already ended, and players are advised to transfer their creatures before the shutdown.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 9, 2026 – Switch Online downtime coming soon
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of August 9, 2026. Scheduled downtime will affect Nintendo Switch Online services, including save data cloud transfers and Switch-to-Switch data transfers. The maintenance periods are scheduled for August 17th and 18th, with specific times provided for various time zones.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 2, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Online session approaches
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of August 2, 2026, with a planned downtime for Nintendo Switch Online services. The maintenance is scheduled to occur between 10 PM PT on August 17 and 12 AM PT on August 18.
Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week
Xbox's online services are experiencing a major outage, preventing players from accessing digital and physical games, as well as signing in and viewing the store. This follows similar issues with the PlayStation Network last week, highlighting concerns about the reliance on digital ownership and DRM in the current gaming landscape.
Xbox Network Is Down Right Now, Microsoft Confirms
The Xbox Network is currently experiencing widespread outages affecting account sign-ins, store access, and gaming services. Microsoft has confirmed the issues and is working on a fix, though no estimated time for resolution has been provided. This outage follows a recent disruption on the PlayStation Network and raises concerns about the reliability of digital-only game access.
Some parts of Xbox Live are now down – digital games affected
Microsoft's Xbox Network experienced a significant outage affecting account sign-ins, game launching, and store access. The issues, which began early in the morning BST, were identified by midday, though some users reported sporadic problems with digital game loading. This downtime follows a similar incident on Sony's PlayStation Network.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 26, 2026 – lots of games downtime incoming
Nintendo has announced a maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, affecting various Nintendo Switch games and online services. Downtime will impact titles such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, rendering all network services unavailable during scheduled periods.
Evening Consolidation
The PlayStation Network experienced an extended outage, preventing users from accessing digital games for several hours. Meanwhile, Xbox announced new game releases for the week of July 27 to July 31.
PlayStation Network is experiencing a massive outage
The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, preventing players from logging into their accounts, playing online games, or making purchases on the PlayStation Store. The cause of the outage has not yet been specified.
Sony's Nightmare Month Gets Worse as PlayStation Network Goes Down — Leaving Fans Unable to Play Digital Games Just Weeks After Killing Disc Controversy Erupted
Sony's PlayStation Network experienced an extended outage, preventing users from playing their digital games. This incident occurred just weeks after Sony announced it would discontinue PlayStation 5 disc support, drawing criticism and highlighting the benefits of physical media.
PS5 network goes down just before weekend and as usual Sony is saying nothing
The PlayStation Network experienced a significant outage on a Friday, impacting PlayStation 5 users and preventing access to online services, the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Plus. Sony faced criticism for its delayed communication regarding the issue, which coincided with the open beta for Marvel's Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The outage has also raised concerns about Sony's future plans for digital-only games.
PSN Is Down
Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing widespread outages affecting all services, including account management, gaming, and the PlayStation Store. The issues have been ongoing for hours, preventing users from logging in and connecting to servers. The timing is particularly unfortunate for the Marvel Tokon multiplayer beta, which launched today.