News Game Devs Weigh In On Switch 2, And A "Much Better" eShop Is A Must
"Oh, you don't like hentai on your Switch?"
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News Shuhei Yoshida On Higher Switch 2 Game Prices: "It Was Going To Happen Eventually"
"The heart of the matter lies in production costs"
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News Brace Yourselves, Upcoming Pokémon TCG Set Will Introduce A Whole New Level Of Rarity
Let the scalping commence
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News Store Listing Suggests Switch 2 Joy-Con Might Be Customisable
We'd advise caution, though
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News Freedom Wars Remastered Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bug fixes, adjustments, and more
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News Accessory Manufacturer Genki Responds To Nintendo's Switch 2 Lawsuit
Focus remains on "building gear for gamers
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TodayMon, 5th May 2025
News Game Devs Weigh In On Switch 2, And A "Much Better" eShop Is A Must
"Oh, you don't like hentai on your Switch?"
Everyone is eager to chat about the Switch 2 console in general right now, and GamesRadar has spoken to a number of developers about what they want from the brand new console, and lo and behold, the eShop has entered the chat once again. Yep, the eShop has been getting a little bit of a doing once again,...
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News Shuhei Yoshida On Higher Switch 2 Game Prices: "It Was Going To Happen Eventually"
"The heart of the matter lies in production costs"
Ex-Sony and PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida has been talking a fair amount about the video game industry since his retirement earlier this year. But he's had a few things to say about the Switch 2 in particular in recent weeks. And the former president of SIE Worldwide Studios has done it again,...
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- Industry
News Brace Yourselves, Upcoming Pokémon TCG Set Will Introduce A Whole New Level Of Rarity
Let the scalping commence
The Pokémon Company has revealed that it will release a special Black and White-themed TCG set to celebrate the games' 15th anniversary. Sounds fun, right? Well, aside from all that nostalgia, the set will also introduce a new level of rarity to the card game, something we're sure the scalpers will behave totally normally...
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News Store Listing Suggests Switch 2 Joy-Con Might Be Customisable
We'd advise caution, though
A new store listing on AliExpress suggests that the new Switch 2 Joy-Con might be customisable; at least to a certain degree. As highlighted by Stealth40k on Bluesky, a listing from Electronics-Dropshipping Store shows that the side panels on both Joy-Con can be removed and replaced with different colours. The two...
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News Sonic Wings Reunion Is Coming To Switch, PS5, PS4, Arcades, And Steam Later This Month
Time Extension Update: We also finally have some footage of the game in action
Video System's classic '90s shmup series Sonic Wings / Aero Fighters is getting a brand-new game, it has been revealed. Success – the company behind Cotton – is going to be producing this sequel, and series composer Soshi Hosoi will be returning. A full reveal of the new game will...
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News Freedom Wars Remastered Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bug fixes, adjustments, and more
Bandai Namco has issued a new patch for Freedom Wars Remastered on the Switch, bringing the game up to version 1.8.0 (thanks, Nintendo Everything). It's a fairly hefty one that introduces several bug fixes, gam
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News Accessory Manufacturer Genki Responds To Nintendo's Switch 2 Lawsuit
Focus remains on "building gear for gamers
Last weekend, Nintendo formally opened a lawsuit against accessory manufacturer Genki following the Switch 2 "leak" at this year's CES. We saw Nintendo's side of the story in the initial court documents, and now, Genki has released a statement confirming that the team is "taking it seriously and working...
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News Doug Bowser Reiterates The Importance Of Diversity Within Nintendo
"we strive to have a diversity that reflects our players"
In an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo (thanks, The Gamer), Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser reiterated the importance of diversity within the company. The interview itself is a little under a month old at this point, but this particular nugget was hi
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News 'The Hundred Line' Dev Too Kyo Games Is Still "On The Brink Of Going Under"
Update: "No plans" for a port on other consoles
During the development of The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy for the Switch and Windows, it was revealed that studio Too Kyo Games had fallen into debt after taking out a loan. Subsequently, in our pre-release interview with Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, the former confirmed that
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YesterdaySun, 4th May 2025
Guide Best Star Wars Video Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
You sort the padawans from the poodoo
May the Fourth be with you! We're republishing this list in celebration of Star Wars day and after giving it a good ol' sweep, so after your Andor binge, make sure you leave some time to check out the best video games Star Wars has to offer. The Skywalker Saga may have ended in 2019, but Star Wars is never...
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Opinion Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
Hoth Take
It's May 4th, Star Wars Day. Or, as we refer to it at Nintendo Life Towers, Oh-god-Jim's-going-to-bang-on-about-Star-Wars-again Day. Heh, it's true, I am a fiend for all things from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, and, if I'm being honest, that has sometimes meant that I'm a little more keen to see the Light Side than embrace the more realistic...
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News Star Wars: Grand Collection For Switch Now Available, Nine "Iconic" Games In One
Celebrating Star Wars Day
It's May the 4th and you know what that means - it's Star Wars Day! As part of this year's celebrations, developer Aspyr has released a new 'Grand Collection' on the Switch. The Star Wars: Grand Collection contains a total of nine games for $139.99 / £125.99. Right now though, it's available in select locations for half...
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News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch Estimated File Size Revealed
Make some space
Later this month, Level-5 is finally releasing Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on the Switch after multiple delays. Nintendo's eShop is now displaying the estimated file size as 6GB. It's also noted on the Nintendo website this new entry will be 6GB to download on the Nintendo Switch 2. Keep in mind file sizes are subject...
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News 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
Here's what you can expect
One of the many third-party games announced during the big Switch 2 reveal was the Monster Hunter-like game Wild Hearts S by Koei Tecmo. The original release was originally published on other platforms with the help of EA and now the publishing responsibilities are completely in the hands of Koei Temco. With the game now...
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- Upcoming Releases
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: 1080° Avalanche
Or 'Silverstorm', if you like
Hello folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last week, we looked at Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones for the GBA in celebration of its addition to Nintendo Switch Online. Hoo boy, it was a close one too. In the end, North America and Europe triumphed over Japan with 51% of the vote, but really, this...
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Saturday3rd May 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games
What are the best Strategy games on Switch?
Updated with The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy. Enjoy! Strategy and tactics games by their very nature require deep thought and careful consideration, and many gamers these days often find it hard to embark on epic multi-hour campaigns in a single sitting. Fortunately, the portability of Nintendo...
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News Oops, Yuji Horii May Not Have Leaked Massive Remake News After All
Update: Translator was just having fun with Chrono Trigger
A remake of a beloved RPG, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is on the way — at least according to Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. Yep, the dream remake might be coming — Chrono Trigger is apparently being remade, and Horii-san (who supervised on the 1995 classic)...
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- Square Enix
News The Company That "Leaked" Switch 2 Is Being Sued By Nintendo
Genki "used Nintendo's trademarks... in violation of Nintendo's rights"
Remember when Genki, the accessory maker behind products like the Shadowcast and Savepoint, showed off a mockup of the Switch 2 at CES earlier this year, stealing a march on Nintendo's official unveiling? Well, it turns out
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News Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Error Code: 2206-1015 has been resolved
In case you missed it, Nintendo has rolled out a new update, and no - we're not talking about the big 20.0.0 update, this is a completely new patch officially bumping the firmware up to Version 20.0.1. This latest update resolves Error Code: 2206-1015, which Nintendo was already "investigating" after multiple...
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- Reminders
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News Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Updated To Version 1.0.3, Here's What's Included
Download it today
Konami Suikoden I & II HD Remaster has been out since March now, and it's overall it's gone down pretty well. If you're still making your way through the remasters of these epic JRPGs, or want an excuse to revisit them, Konami has now rolled out Version 1.0.3 of the game. This patch focuses on multiple bug fixes for both games...
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Rumour Ubisoft Might Already Be Teasing More Switch 2 Games
What series would you like to see next-gen?
Ubisoft recently confirmed it would be supporting the Switch 2 with Star Wars Outlaws and this was followed by a rating for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Now, the third-party publisher looks like it could be teasing a few other games on its social media pages. Ubisoft Brazil recently shared a post asking its...
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News Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Confirmed For Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox Series X/S
Time Extension ...as well as Steam and Mega Drive
The official website for Yuzo Koshiro's upcoming Mega Drive shmup Earthion has gone live, finally confirming the consoles the title will be coming to when it launches this year. We already knew that a Steam release was happening, but it has now been confirmed that Earthion will launch on Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox...
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Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2025)
Our picks for the top Switch 1 eShop games of April
Ready for better, brighter weather (at least in the northern hemisphere) and eShop Selects? Us too! Admittedly, our eyes are firmly set on the near future. The Nintendo Switch 2 is just over a month away, and that means a whole slew of big, new games are waiting for us. It's safe to say, things...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd May)
Invaders must die
We're another week closer to the Switch 2, folks! We can't almost taste the new cartridges... (bleugh!) Anyway, let's see what's been going on this week. First up, we had the big 20.0.0 update on Switch, which added both Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, along with a few other minor bits and bobs. On a similar topic, it seems more...
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News SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered Switch Physical Release Arrives Next Month
Relive another JRPG adventure
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch copy of SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, which was released on the eShop in March, you'll be pleased to hear it's on the way. Playasia has issued a reminder on social media about its physical copy with "multi-language" support (including English on the cartridge) and an...
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Friday2nd May 2025
News Limited Run And Retro-Bit Under Fire For Using Recycled Chips In Shantae Advance
Time Extension "The product is built to last"
Physical publisher Limited Run Games has come under fire for allegedly using recycled chips in one of its latest releases, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution on the GBA (thanks, VGC). The game—which was originally supposed to
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ICYMI 12 Switch Games Will Receive Free Switch 2 Upgrades
ARMS, Pokémon and much more
We've been overloaded with all sorts of information about the Switch 2 and one thing many fans might not even know is that 12 original Switch games will be getting free Switch 2 upgrades. We highlighted this when it was initially announced and now our video team has issued a reminder while also chiming in with their own...
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News Switch Users Are Getting Error Codes After Updating To Version 20.0.0
Update: A fix has been deployed
Nintendo released a new firmware update for the Switch 2 earlier this week and while it's been exciting to unpack all the new features and surprises, it seems it hasn't gone as planned for everyone. Some Switch users are reporting problems with their systems after performing the Version 20.0.0 update. It results in...
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Editorial Gamers, Support The People And Sites You Love, Before It's Too Late
Forever
Well, we've come to the end of a week that's seen the end of two gaming institutions as we've known them for many years. The departure of Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb on Thursday was swiftly followed by news of layoffs at Polygon following the site's sale to Valnet (owner of Screen Rant). Seeing these top-tier creators and
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News Louvre Says Au Revoir To Nintendo 3DS Audio Guides
"To be replaced by a new system"
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France is retiring the Nintendo 3DS audio guides for the museum later this year. Spotted by Nintendo Everything, the official website for the world-famous museum confirms that the 3DS console audio guides are going "out of operation" sometime in September this year in place of a new...
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News Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
But no Switch 2 confirmation yet
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released on 26th May, 2026. That's right, it's no longer scheduled for this year. Not entirely surprising, to be honest, but at least we have a date now. Obviously, what's not yet clear at this stage is whether the game is heading for the Nintendo Switch...
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News Switch 2 GameCube Controller 'Early Purchase' Goes Live Next Week (North America)
Open to paid NSO subscribers a week later
Alongside the Switch 2 release, Nintendo is adding the GameCube library to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. If you want to experience this library of games in the most authentic way possible (outside of the real thing), you're going to want one of the new GameCube controllers. This looks like an original...
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Poll Orange Or Red Switch eShop - Make Your Choice
Which do you prefer?
The latest Switch update brought with it a couple of pretty substantial new features in the form of Virtual Game Cards and GameShare as Nintendo looks to prepare for the upcoming Switch 2. In addition to this (and, apparently, a few nasty error messag
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Video Here's Another Look At The Lord Of The Rings 'Tales Of The Shire' Game
The Shire comes to Switch this July
In case you somehow missed it, we're getting another Lord of the Rings game, but this one is probably like no other entry you've seen in the series before. This new title, known as Tales of the Shire, has been described as a "cosy" Tolkien-inspired lifestyle-like game and it's arriving on the Switch this July. In...
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News Banjo-Kazooie Composer Explains Why He Thinks Another Game Is Unlikely
The "overriding factor" is money
There have been ongoing requests over the years for the revival of Rare's famous bear and bird duo Banjo-Kazooie, but will fans ever see this series return? The game's composer Grant Kirkhope already spoke about this earlier in the year - mentioning how he had "zero hope" for a new entry, and now in an interview...
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News Bandai Namco's Sci-fi Pac-Man Adventure 'Shadow Labyrinth' Now Up For Pre-Order
And there's physical goodness, too!
We have been through a range of emotions with this one. Pac-Man, arguably the most useful yellow ball since the sun, and a true video gaming legend at 45 years in the biz, has made the jump to full-on action fare. Bandai Namco's Shadow Labyrinth - which launches on July 18th, with a Switch 2 version inbound -...
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Thursday1st May 2025
Guide Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
Where to buy Switch 2 consoles, accessories & games
Following the Direct showcase, Switch 2 pre-orders from Nintendo itself went live on the 8th April in the UK and Europe. Retailer pre-orders in the US and Canada go live on 24th April at 12am ET. If you're hoping to get a Switch 2 on launch day, you'll want to slam down your money sharpish. In...
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Talking Point Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
Oh boycott
The death of physical media has been looming for decades now, essentially since the internet made digital downloads a viable option for purchasing games - or purchasing your licences to play games. While Nintendo got involved relatively quickly (for Nintendo, at least) with WiiWare and Virtual Console digital downloads, there's still...
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News Arcade Archives' 'Ridge Racer' Rerelease Won't Be A Switch 2 Exclusive After All
Time Extension Also coming to PS4 & PS5
Update [Thu 1st May, 2025 09:30 BST]: In an announcement on the Arcade Archives website, Hamster Corp has revealed that its upcoming reissue of Ridge Racer on the Nintendo Switch 2 won't be exclusive to the new Nintendo console after all. Instead, it will also be coming to PS4 and PS5, with these versions of the game...
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News Namco's Unported Arcade Classic 'NebulasRay' Gets Its Console Debut Later This Month
Time Extension On both Nintendo Switch & PS4
During its live stream earlier today, Hamster Corp, the company behind Arcade Archives, revealed the next Namco title being released as part of this year's "Namco Month" will be the 1994 vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up NebulasRay. According to the announcement, it will be released for Nintendo Switch and PS4 on May...
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News Astral Chain Director/Nier Automata Lead Designer Quits PlatinumGames
Another big departure for the legendary studio
It's been announced in the latest issue of Famitsu Magazine that PlatinumGames designer Takahisa Taura is parting ways with the developer in order to start work on his own company, Eel Game Studio. As revealed in a post by Genki, and spotted by the folks over at VGC, Taura stated on a few social media...
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News Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
Say hello to more $80 games
Xbox is raising the price of its consoles, accessories, and games globally, with some titles reaching that lofty $80 price tag from this Holiday season. As detailed by The Game Business, the US is being impacted the most, with the Xbox Series X rising by $100 to $599.99 and the Xbox Series S rising by $80 to $429.99. In...
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News Nintendo eShop Cards Are Apparently Getting A Refresh For Switch 2
New gen, new look
Since announcing the Switch 2, Nintendo has been updating its services, storefronts and even merch to reflect this new generation. Now, in the latest update, Switch eShop cards are reportedly getting a "visual refresh". Some of these new eShop cards have apparently already been shared on social media and it seems Nintendo will be...
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Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games And Accessories For May And June 2025
Switch 2 overdrive
One month ago, we knew so little. But now we know Switch 2 is landing in just over a month, bringing not just a new catalogue of games but also fresh blood to your existing library, with Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades for a host of your favourites. And let's not forget that there's still a swathe of Switch 1 games slated for...
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News Nightdive Studios' CEO Says That Game-Key Cards On Switch 2 Is "Disheartening"
Though he's optismistic about general preservation efforts
Game-Key Cards for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 have been incredibly controversial amongst the community, with more and more third-party studios seemingly opting to utilise the technology instead of including the full game data on the cartridge. Now, in speaking with GamesIndustry,biz,...
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- Game Key Cards
News Too Saucy For Xbox, 'Steam-Heart’s Saturn Tribute' Lands On Switch This May
Can vertical shooters be erotic, though?
Japanese publisher City Connection will bring the 1998 Sega Saturn vertical scroller Steam Heart's Saturn Tribute to Nintendo Switch on 28th May. Giga's rather adult slice of retro hardcore-shooter action — first released for PC-98 in 1994 with the Saturn version (both Japan-only) arriving in 1998 — was...
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PSA You Can Still Play One Game Across Two Switches, But Not Online Anymore
Or together via local multiplayer
With the introduction of Virtual Game Cards, Switch owners can now conveniently swap digital games from one Switch console to another. However, it's been noted that players can no longer boot up the same game simultaneously across two Switch consoles while online. The good news is that while you can no longer...
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News Switch 2 Joy-Con 'HD Rumble' Won't Be As Loud As It Was On Switch
But it might make one game "more difficult"
We're still finding out new details about the Switch 2 and one other little update that's recently been discovered is tied to the new Joy-Con 2 controllers. On Nintendo's backwards compatibility page covering the Switch games that will play on Switch 2, some more information about the Joy-Con 2's 'HD...
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News More Super Mario, Mario Kart And Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Are On The Way
Here's what you can expect
Nintendo's partnership with LEGO continues to grow and it looks like we've now got the first details about the next batch of sets. This includes sets for the Super Mario, Mario Kart and the Animal Crossing line. Some of the highlights include a Mario Kart set with the Mario figure included as well as a new set for Captain...
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News 8BitDo Suspends Shipping From China To US In Wake Of Ongoing Tariff Saga
"only products from our U.S. warehouse are available"
Yes, it seems as though the United States' bewildering tariff tactics are not through causing issues for gamers. Not by a long-shot, we'd imagine. Following on from the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order debacle that's been occurring Stateside, popular peripheral maker 8BitDo has confirmed via its...
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