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Beloved PS3 Shooter Shutting Down, Last Chance to Get Trophies
Electronic Arts will shut down online services for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on PlayStation 3 on April 28, 2026, due to the console's inability to support newer updates. The game will remain playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. This marks the final opportunity for PS3 players to unlock remaining trophies.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025
Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, for $449.99, featuring a larger 7.9-inch screen, 4K docked output, and 256GB of storage. The console will support most original Switch games, with optional paid upgrade packs for select titles, and will introduce new features like GameChat and magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers. Launch titles include Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, with more exclusives and third-party support from games like Elden Ring and Hades 2 confirmed.
Nintendo Switch Online 2021 Predictions
This opinion piece discusses the current state of the Nintendo Switch Online service and offers predictions for 2021. The author suggests potential additions to the retro game library, including NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance titles, while expressing skepticism about Nintendo 64 and GameCube games. Improvements to voice chat and the removal of friend codes are also desired.
