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Friday, September 4, 2026

Chary to step down as Chief editor: Thank You for a wonderful 5+ years

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of our beloved Chary from the position of Chief Editor. Chary took over early 2021 and has done a wonderful job over the years, keeping our site and community lively, and managing our editorial staff with a firm hand or two. Her real life has caught up to her and doesn't leave enough time to maintain the busy rythm that this job requires, but fear not: you'll still see her around lurking and contributing every now and then!

As a...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/chary-to-step-down-as-chief-editor-thank-you-for-a-wonderful-5-years.684217/

Two Nintendo Directs announced for next week, set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Zelda and showcase games launching this year for Switch 2

After much speculation, Nintendo have today announced not one, but two Nintendo Direct presentations. Both are set to air next week, with the first being 30 minutes long and dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. This will be followed the next day by a 45 minutes long showcase of Switch 2 games launching towards the end of the year.

Both presentations will go live at 3pm here in the UK in their respective days, and be available to watch through the usual channels...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/two-nintendo-directs-announced-for-next-week-set-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-zelda-and-showcase-games-launching-this-year-for-switch-2.684208/

Review: Pimax Dream Air SE

ICYMI: Pimax wants the virtual reality dream to live on with a new line of PCVR headsets. Among this line is the Pimax Dream Air SE. Is it compelling enough?

https://gbatemp.net/review/pimax-dream-air-se.2745/

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Review: Pimax Dream Air SE

Pimax wants the virtual reality dream to live on with a new line of PCVR headsets. Among this line is the Pimax Dream Air SE. Is it compelling enough?

https://gbatemp.net/review/pimax-dream-air-se.2745/

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' opens Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders

ICYMI: ATLUS has launched pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of their fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The company also debuted a character trailer series, with the protagonist being the first featured in the series in the video shared above.

In Metaphor: ReFantazio, players must rise above fear as they enter a vast fantasy world fraught with unsettling mystery. Thrust into a kingdom on the precipice of ruin, players must overcome obstacles and forge bonds with allies to control their...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/metaphor-refantazio-opens-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders.684164/

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update, adds eight-player multiplayer, higher resolution visuals, camera support, and more

ICYMI: After more than a year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has gotten a fresh update with a focus on the Switch 2, and it's surprisingly meaty. For those Switch 2 players, they'll be looking at higher resolution output on both the TV and Switch 2 display, shorter loading times, support for up to eight players in local multiplayer, and even support for USB cameras when playing online. It's worth noting that camera support is limited to GameChat though.

On top of this, all owners of the game can also...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-kart-8-deluxe-gets-free-switch-2-update-adds-eight-player-multiplayer-higher-resolution-visuals-camera-support-and-more.684159/

Latest Ace Combat 8 trailer dives into the game's multiplayer options

ICYMI: With the latest game in the popular air combat series just on the horizon, Bandai Namco have today released a trailer showing the online "endgame mode". This online mode will store its save data separately to the game's campaign, and feature its own means of progression. You'll be able to create and customise not only your plane this time around, but your avatar too, with free roaming around the air base with up to 100 players being possible.

We also get a glimpse of the two means of...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/latest-ace-combat-8-trailer-dives-into-the-games-multiplayer-options.684149/

Review: Bellwright

ICYMI: Build, grow, rebel and survive in this open-world medieval RPG that combines town building with combat-laden fetch quests.

https://gbatemp.net/review/bellwright.2734/

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' opens Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders

ATLUS has launched pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of their fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The company also debuted a character trailer series, with the protagonist being the first featured in the series in the video shared above.

In Metaphor: ReFantazio, players must rise above fear as they enter a vast fantasy world fraught with unsettling mystery. Thrust into a kingdom on the precipice of ruin, players must overcome obstacles and forge bonds with allies to control their...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/metaphor-refantazio-opens-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders.684164/

Review: Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026

ICYMI: The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026 is Xiaomi’s latest gaming monitor. Let’s take a closer look!

https://gbatemp.net/review/xiaomi-curved-gaming-monitor-g34wqi-2026.2744/

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update, adds eight-player multiplayer, higher resolution visuals, camera support, and more

After more than a year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has gotten a fresh update with a focus on the Switch 2, and it's surprisingly meaty. For those Switch 2 players, they'll be looking at higher resolution output on both the TV and Switch 2 display, shorter loading times, support for up to eight players in local multiplayer, and even support for USB cameras when playing online. It's worth noting that camera support is limited to GameChat though.

On top of this, all owners of the game can also...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-kart-8-deluxe-gets-free-switch-2-update-adds-eight-player-multiplayer-higher-resolution-visuals-camera-support-and-more.684159/

Latest Ace Combat 8 trailer dives into the game's multiplayer options

With the latest game in the popular air combat series just on the horizon, Bandai Namco have today released a trailer showing the online "endgame mode". This online mode will store its save data separately to the game's campaign, and feature its own means of progression. You'll be able to create and customise not only your plane this time around, but your avatar too, with free roaming around the air base with up to 100 players being possible.

We also get a glimpse of the two means of...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/latest-ace-combat-8-trailer-dives-into-the-games-multiplayer-options.684149/

Review: Bellwright

Build, grow, rebel and survive in this open-world medieval RPG that combines town building with combat-laden fetch quests.

https://gbatemp.net/review/bellwright.2734/

Review: Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026

The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026 is Xiaomi’s latest gaming monitor. Let’s take a closer look!

https://gbatemp.net/review/xiaomi-curved-gaming-monitor-g34wqi-2026.2744/

Monday, August 31, 2026

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Worth the wait - a look at Elden Ring on the Switch 2

ICYMI: It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally out. You might remember that Elden Ring was originally slated for a 2025 release on the Switch 2, with things getting pretty uncertain after folks were actually hands on with the game at Gamescom and PAX. We had a decent stretch of radio silence before the August release date dropped a few months ago, and hands on with the game now, I can tell you they did a pretty great job.

Now I’ll just be open here and say I really like Elden Ring. If you want to...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/worth-the-wait-a-look-at-elden-ring-on-the-switch-2.684106/

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Review: Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

ICYMI: Pairing midrange performance with a great battery and screen, we take a look at Redmi’s Note 17 Pro Max!

https://gbatemp.net/review/redmi-note-17-pro-max.2743/

Worth the wait - a look at Elden Ring on the Switch 2

It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally out. You might remember that Elden Ring was originally slated for a 2025 release on the Switch 2, with things getting pretty uncertain after folks were actually hands on with the game at Gamescom and PAX. We had a decent stretch of radio silence before the August release date dropped a few months ago, and hands on with the game now, I can tell you they did a pretty great job.

Now I’ll just be open here and say I really like Elden Ring. If you want to...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/worth-the-wait-a-look-at-elden-ring-on-the-switch-2.684106/

Friday, August 28, 2026

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