Gaming

Gamers queue up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch amid expected worldwide shortage

Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday, which is widely expected to be in short supply globally amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device.
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Nintendo battles scalpers looking to profit off Switch 2 resales

Nintendo is teaming up with three flea market sites to prevent fake listings of the game giant's products, specifically the soon-to-be-released Switch 2.
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FTC drops lawsuit against Microsoft over Activision Blizzard acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is dropping its lawsuit against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The regulator says not continuing the administrative proceedings of the lawsuit is in the public interest.
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Fortnite returns to Apple Store after nearly 5 years

Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company.
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Grand Theft Auto VI: What we know - and what Rockstar might still be hiding

Gamers who were just old enough to buy GTA V legally on release day are approaching their thirties as its long-awaited follow-up prepares to launch in 2026.
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Why are video games cheaper on different platforms?

Video games are one of the fastest-growing entertainment industries today. Modern video game production costs can equal or even exceed...
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Tamagotchi makes World Video Game Hall of Fame

The Strong National Museum of Play has just added four more video games to its World Video Game Hall of Fame.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order chaos crash Target, Walmart sites

Nintendo Switch 2 just opened for pre-orders, and social media users are documenting the chaos.
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Monopoly Go meets Star Wars in latest collab

Monopoly Go is collaborating with Star Wars to bring gamers cute characters and new features from the hit movie franchise.
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Sabrina Carpenter is obliterating people on Fortnite, and it’s hilarious

Sabrina Carpenter’s Fortnite skin has gone viral on social media – for all the right reasons.
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"Vile" rape game No Mercy removed from Steam after backlash

The game urging players to become “every woman’s worst nightmare” and “never take no for an answer” appears to have been removed from Steam after backlash and bans in several countries.
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The dark side of CS2 skins: money laundering, scams, and how to protect yourself

Counter-Strike 2 is one of the world’s most popular games, with over a million players online at virtually every moment of the day. However, if you go beyond the exciting 5v5 action and bustling esports scene, you may find a dark underworld of scammers, money launderers, and illegal casinos.
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Nintendo unveils newest Mario Kart and Donkey Kong games for the Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s a catch

Starting June 5th, Nintendo will debut various new games, including Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. However, gamers are furious about one thing – the price.
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Monopoly Go maker bags Pokemon Go for $3.5B

Niantic, creator of Pokemon Go, has completed a deal with a Saudi Arabia-owned games developer and publisher for roughly $3.5 million.
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Pokémon Go set for Saudi takeover

Pokémon Go maker Niantic is reportedly nearing a $3.5 billion deal to sell its game division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely.
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Sony removes spam games following devs report on PlayStation “e-slop”

Sony has potentially removed hundreds of spam PlayStation games in its store following reports from developers on the increasing amount of “e-slop.”
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No excuses: gamers think they caught Musk cheating on Path of Exile 2

Famous man-child Elon Musk wants to belong everywhere, including gaming. But now, gamers are sure the billionaire doesn’t have any cred in the industry. His own stream of Path of Exile 2 gameplay allegedly gave him away.
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Why we watch others play and what it says about us

Whether it's the thrill of competition or the appeal of community, watching gaming streams has become a global pastime.
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