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‎The long-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is officially available for purchase in the United States—though actually getting your hands on one is proving to be a challenge. Priced at $450, the console went on sale at midnight ET on June 5, with several major retailers offering it both online and in physical stores. As expected, online inventory quickly sold out and remains scarce as of Thursday afternoon. If you haven’t scored a unit yet, don’t give up—restocks are happening, and we’ve gathered the latest details on where and how to find the new console. ‎ ' Nintendo Switch 2. ' ‎Nintendo ‎ ‎Where to Find the Nintendo Switch 2 ‎ ‎Walmart began online sales at launch, including the Mario Kart World bundle, but both are currently sold out. In-store availability remains a possibility, though stock is extremely limited and varies by location. It’s worth checking with nearby stores for any remaining units. ‎ ‎GameStop held early launch events on Wednesday and is promoting...

‎Sony’s State of Play delivered a major reveal: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new team-based fighting game from Arc System Works, is officially in development for PlayStation 5 and PC, with a release slated for 2026. Known for titles like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Guilty Gear, the acclaimed Japanese developer now brings its anime-influenced flair to the Marvel Universe. ‎ Arc System Works unveils Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 anime-style fighter with Marvel heroes, coming to PS5 and PC in 2026. ‎Arc System ‎ ‎A Revolutionary 4v4 Marvel Fighting Game ‎ ‎Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls breaks the mold of traditional 1v1 fighting games by introducing dynamic 4v4 tag-team battles. Players can switch between four characters mid-fight, creating seamless and strategic combat sequences. The game supports both simplified and traditional controls, making it accessible for newcomers while retaining depth for competitive players. ‎ ‎Game Director Kazuto Sekine emphasized this uniqu...

‎A surprise announcement at Sony's State of Play revealed that Nioh 3 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed dark fantasy samurai action RPG series builds on the franchise’s brutal legacy with a suite of bold innovations. ‎ ‎ Nioh 3 hits PS5 & PC in 2026. Play the PS5 demo now through June 18 and battle yokai in an open-world Sengoku Japan with new Samurai & Ninja styles. ‎Koei Tecmo ‎ ‎Players can dive into the action today — a Nioh 3 demo is now available on PS5, giving fans early access to its dark Sengoku-era setting and fierce combat. The demo runs through June 18, offering a limited-time glimpse into the game’s revamped mechanics and new world design. ‎ ‎New Fighting Styles and Open Field Exploration ‎ ‎Nioh 3 introduces a dual combat system, letting players fluidly switch between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles. The Samurai stance focus...

‎When Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debuted in 2019, it left many fans confused, frustrated, and emotionally disconnected. The long-awaited finale to the Skywalker saga attempted to tie together decades of lore but instead raised more questions—none more bewildering than the return of Emperor Palpatine. ‎ "Shadows of the Sith" fills major plot holes from The Rise of Skywalker, revealing truths about Rey's parents and Palpatine's clone son. ‎Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures ‎ ‎The film famously offered little explanation for Palpatine’s reappearance, leaving audiences puzzled with the now-infamous line: “Somehow, Palpatine returned.” Even more perplexing was the sudden reveal that Rey was his granddaughter—an emotional beat with little narrative foundation. ‎ ‎However, as it often happens in modern Star Wars storytelling, redemption came not on screen, but in print. The canon novel Shadows of the Sith by Adam Christopher quietly stepped in to pick up ...

Many gamers returning home from work or school last Friday evening had difficulties while attempting to use online capabilities on their PlayStations. While the corporation has not commented on the situation, approximately 70,000 individuals reported the outage on Downdetector about 6 p.m. ET. ' PlayStation. ' Ink Drop/stock.adobe.com Users are having difficulty accessing their online friends list, account administration tabs, the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Direct, and even gameplay, according to Sony's PlayStation Network page.  The page says the outage occurred at 7 p.m. ET, and they are "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible."  The difficulties will continue to affect everyone using PlayStation Network on PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, or the web.  Those on console may notice an error code reading "PlayStation Network is currently undergoing maintenance (WS-37432-9)" flash up on their screen. Users have just two options: reject the...

The fourth movie in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2027. Paramount Pictures, which revealed the announcement on Tuesday, has long planned a spring 2027 release date for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the newest installment in the film series based on the iconic Sega video game. ' Sonic the Hedgehog 3. ' Paramount Pictures/Sega The announcement comes just days after Sonic the Hedgehog 3 became the franchise's highest-grossing title, with ticket sales totaling more than $422 million worldwide. That's an impressive achievement for the threequel, which features Keanu Reeves as Shadow. Furthermore, Paramount announced on Tuesday that Sonic 3 has generated more than $180 million in worldwide consumer spending through home entertainment rentals and purchases. Studios often avoid from disclosing home entertainment figures. In a separate milestone, the Sonic franchise has reached $1 billion in box office revenue. There is no indication...

Sony has scrapped two unannounced live-service games under the PlayStation label, according to a new report. A Sony representative confirmed the cancellations to Bloomberg, citing a "recent review." The new games were being developed at Sony's US subsidiaries Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games before they were canceled, although neither studio is being closed. Other PlayStation games will be created in the future, although it is unknown if any staff from either company would be fired off. ' Kratos. ' Sony via Steam Bend Studio, based in Oregon, still offers over a half-dozen employment openings on its website. Sony purchased the studio in 2000, and it has since developed over a dozen games, including the open-world adventure title Days Gone. Bluepoint Games, based in Texas, was bought by Sony in 2021 and has worked on titles such as Titanfall and God of War: Ragnarok. "Bend and Bluepoint are highly accomplished teams who are valued members of the Pla...