Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explains Switch 2 price increases in recent Financial Results Briefing

ICYMI: As a part of their Financial Results Briefing for the previous year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa took to the floor to answer key questions around the Switch 2 and the company's approach for the coming year. The most pressing among these related to the upcoming price increases to the system, as well the reasoning behind the differing values from region to region.

This change in hardware pricing was not due to any one specific factor. Rather, the decision was made in light of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-president-shuntaro-furukawa-explains-switch-2-price-increases-in-recent-financial-results-briefing.681734/

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Pimax announces 2026 World Roadshow and starts shipping its Dream Air SE VR headset

Pimax wants you to remember that VR is still a thing and is organising a global roadshow to let you try on its headsets. During its 2026 World Roadshow, the company is bringing its full lineup — Dream Air, Dream Air SE, Crystal Super QLED, Crystal Super Micro-OLED, and Crystal Light — to events around the globe, allowing gamers to experience next-generation PCVR in person, on proper sim rigs. Details of upcoming events are as follows:

Bar Citizen, Basel — May 16
SimRacing Expo, Charlotte...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pimax-announces-2026-world-roadshow-and-starts-shipping-its-dream-air-se-vr-headset.681746/

Review: Xteink X4

The Xteink X4 is a pocket e-reader that has been making waves online recently. Does it live up to the hype?


https://gbatemp.net/review/xteink-x4.2718/

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explains Switch 2 price increases in recent Financial Results Briefing

As a part of their Financial Results Briefing for the previous year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa took to the floor to answer key questions around the Switch 2 and the company's approach for the coming year. The most pressing among these related to the upcoming price increases to the system, as well the reasoning behind the differing values from region to region.

This change in hardware pricing was not due to any one specific factor. Rather, the decision was made in light of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-president-shuntaro-furukawa-explains-switch-2-price-increases-in-recent-financial-results-briefing.681734/

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Review: Pragmata

ICYMI: Pragmata is Capcom’s sci-fi take on the Dad Simulator genre. Should you adopt it?


https://gbatemp.net/review/pragmata.2717/

Forza Horizon 6 leaks online after Steam preload data was uploaded without encryption

ICYMI: We are once again here to tell you about a game leaking before its release, but for once, it's not one published by Nintendo. The game files for Microsoft's upcoming racer Forza Horizon 6 made their way online yesterday after the Steam preload data was accidentally uploaded without encryption ahead of the May 19th release date.

Though you can play the game right now if you know where to look, it should be noted that some "early adopters" have reportedly been hit with a rather conservative...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/forza-horizon-6-leaks-online-after-steam-preload-data-was-uploaded-without-encryption.681670/

Review: Pragmata

Pragmata is Capcom’s sci-fi take on the Dad Simulator genre. Should you adopt it?


https://gbatemp.net/review/pragmata.2717/

Forza Horizon 6 leaks online after Steam preload data was uploaded without encryption

We are once again here to tell you about a game leaking before its release, but for once, it's not one published by Nintendo. The game files for Microsoft's upcoming racer Forza Horizon 6 made their way online yesterday after the Steam preload data was accidentally uploaded without encryption ahead of the May 19th release date.

Though you can play the game right now if you know where to look, it should be noted that some "early adopters" have reportedly been hit with a rather conservative...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/forza-horizon-6-leaks-online-after-steam-preload-data-was-uploaded-without-encryption.681670/

Twilight Princess PC port "Dusk" gets its first release

ICYMI: It wasn't too long ago we saw our first glimpse of Courage Reborn, another Twilight Princess PC port in the works based on last year's decompilation efforts. With each port offering its own take on what an enhanced version of the game could look like, it's a fantastic time to be a fan of the game. And for those wanting to jump back into Hyrule right now, good news has arrived. Dusk has had its first release.

Available for Windows, Mac (ARM and x86), Linux (ARM and x86), Android, and iOS...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/twilight-princess-pc-port-dusk-gets-its-first-release.681640/

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Twilight Princess PC port "Dusk" gets its first release

It wasn't too long ago we saw our first glimpse of Courage Reborn, another Twilight Princess PC port in the works based on last year's decompilation efforts. With each port offering its own take on what an enhanced version of the game could look like, it's a fantastic time to be a fan of the game. And for those wanting to jump back into Hyrule right now, good news has arrived. Dusk has had its first release.

Available for Windows, Mac (ARM and x86), Linux (ARM and x86), Android, and iOS...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/twilight-princess-pc-port-dusk-gets-its-first-release.681640/

'Resident Evil Requiem' gets free minigame via new update

ICYMI: Capcom dropped a surprise update for the newly-released Resident Evil Requiem. This free update introduces Leon Must Die Forever, a minigame available after completing the main story.

“LEON MUST DIE FOREVER” is an extra game mode that is unlocked after players complete the main story and comes packed with the nonstop combat action that players know and love from legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Fight your way through areas you’ve visited previously throughout the game and defeat the...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/resident-evil-requiem-gets-free-minigame-via-new-update.681612/

New 'ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies' details gameplay mechanics

ICYMI: ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies launches in a few weeks, and in anticipation of its release, developer ZA/UM Studio has aired a new trailer. It details the gameplay features and mechanics.

Hershel Wilk, a burnt out spy (cryptonym: CASCADE), returns to the city of Portofiro five years after the greatest failure of her life – the disintegration of her old network. Painfully aware of her past, now back in-theatre, she is ready to get the crew back together for one last show.

On her assignment...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/new-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-details-gameplay-mechanics.681610/

Nintendo announces price increases across the board, set to come into effect from September in western regions

ICYMI: After much speculation, Nintendo has finally followed their competitors in announcing price increases for their hardware.

You can find a breakdown of what's changing below:

Nintendo Switch 2

United States: $449.99 ➜ $499.99 (11% increase)
Canada: $629.99 ➜ $679.99 (7% increase)
Europe: €469.99 ➜ €499.99 (6% increase)

Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System

Japan: ¥49,980 ➜ ¥59,980 (20% increase)

Nintendo Switch OLED

Japan: ¥37,980 ➜ ¥47,980 (26% increase)

Nintendo Switch

Japan...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-announces-price-increases-across-the-board-set-to-come-into-effect-from-september-in-western-regions.681604/

Review: Replaced

ICYMI: Indie developer Sad Cat Studios’ debut game, Replaced, is a gritty 2.5D cyberpunk platformer. Its stylish presentation draws attention to its dystopian world, but what does it pack under the surface?


https://gbatemp.net/review/replaced.2716/

'Resident Evil Requiem' gets free minigame via new update

Capcom dropped a surprise update for the newly-released Resident Evil Requiem. This free update introduces Leon Must Die Forever, a minigame available after completing the main story.

“LEON MUST DIE FOREVER” is an extra game mode that is unlocked after players complete the main story and comes packed with the nonstop combat action that players know and love from legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Fight your way through areas you’ve visited previously throughout the game and defeat the...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/resident-evil-requiem-gets-free-minigame-via-new-update.681612/

New 'ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies' details gameplay mechanics

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies launches in a few weeks, and in anticipation of its release, developer ZA/UM Studio has aired a new trailer. It details the gameplay features and mechanics.

Hershel Wilk, a burnt out spy (cryptonym: CASCADE), returns to the city of Portofiro five years after the greatest failure of her life – the disintegration of her old network. Painfully aware of her past, now back in-theatre, she is ready to get the crew back together for one last show.

On her assignment...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/new-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-details-gameplay-mechanics.681610/

Nintendo announces price increases across the board, set to come into effect from September in western regions

After much speculation, Nintendo has finally followed their competitors in announcing price increases for their hardware.

You can find a breakdown of what's changing below:

Nintendo Switch 2

United States: $449.99 ➜ $499.99 (11% increase)
Canada: $629.99 ➜ $679.99 (7% increase)
Europe: €469.99 ➜ €499.99 (6% increase)

Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System

Japan: ¥49,980 ➜ ¥59,980 (20% increase)

Nintendo Switch OLED

Japan: ¥37,980 ➜ ¥47,980 (26% increase)

Nintendo Switch

Japan...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-announces-price-increases-across-the-board-set-to-come-into-effect-from-september-in-western-regions.681604/

Star Fox 64 remake for the Switch 2 announced in surprise Nintendo Direct

ICYMI: Airing last night with very little in the way of warning, a brand new Nintendo Direct was aired. Running for 15 minutes in total, it took a moment to celebrate the success of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie before swiftly announcing a brand new Star Fox game for the Switch 2. In the presentation we got a glimpse of the new game's art style, which appears to be quite a leap from the previous Wii U release, along with a breakdown of characters, the Arwing controls, the campaign, and a whole bunch...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/star-fox-64-remake-for-the-switch-2-announced-in-surprise-nintendo-direct.681584/

Review: Replaced

Indie developer Sad Cat Studios’ debut game, Replaced, is a gritty 2.5D cyberpunk platformer. Its stylish presentation draws attention to its dystopian world, but what does it pack under the surface?


https://gbatemp.net/review/replaced.2716/

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Star Fox 64 remake for the Switch 2 announced in surprise Nintendo Direct

Airing last night with very little in the way of warning, a brand new Nintendo Direct was aired. Running for 15 minutes in total, it took a moment to celebrate the success of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie before swiftly announcing a brand new Star Fox game for the Switch 2. In the presentation we got a glimpse of the new game's art style, which appears to be quite a leap from the previous Wii U release, along with a breakdown of characters, the Arwing controls, the campaign, and a whole bunch...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/star-fox-64-remake-for-the-switch-2-announced-in-surprise-nintendo-direct.681584/

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