Video Game News 1/17/2025

#Switch2
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Bayonetta Director Calls For Switch 2 Leakers To Be Covered In Poop And Shot Into Space

Donkey Kong Looks Old-School In New Mario Kart And Not Everyone's Happy

The Most-Anticipated RPGs Of 2025 And Beyond

What is Mario Kart 9’s New Twist?

The Switch 2 reveal used the iPhone playbook. Let’s hope the hardware doesn’t

Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: How Nintendo’s next console measures up

Unless this cake is lying to you Silksong will reappear in April

Switch 2 hands-on registration now open in Europe, and you'll get up to four hours play time

Switch 2's reveal: what have we learned about its next-gen potential?

Mario Kart 9 fan speculation points to fuel tank gameplay

Nintendo share value plummets as Switch 2 reveal leaves some wanting more

Everyone from Ubisoft to the sausage roll-loving Greggs has shared their Nintendo Switch 2 thoughts

Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart 9 revealed - but questions remain

Nintendo Switch 2 official announcement, list of experience cities and schedule

Monster taming action RPG Synth Beasts revealed for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2

Oblivion remake gameplay updates have reportedly leaked

Rumor: Metal Gear Solid Game Leaked for Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Sell Well, May Take Time to Outsell Switch – Analysts

Nintendo officially reveals Switch 2 console

Talking Point: Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?

Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon

Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels

Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?

Switch 2 Supply Chain Figures Reportedly Revealed Ahead Of 2025 Launch

Round Up: Video Game Industry Reacts To Nintendo's Switch 2 Announcement

Rumour: Ubisoft Has "More Than Half A Dozen Games" Planned For Switch 2

Random: Switch 2 Leakers Called Out By Industry Veteran Hideki Kamiya

Schreier: Switch 2 teaser ahead of the full reveal allows third parties to announce their games

#Nintendo
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Give it a rest, killjoys: Nintendo doesn’t need a new hardware gimmick to surprise and delight

My kids’ first meeting with Nintendo

Star Fox artist’s Omega 6 is getting a physical release and collector’s editions

Nintendo responds to Donkey Kong credits furore, says it values "contributions that all staff make"

If Switch 2 is the end of innovative Nintendo, there's much to be sad about

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero getting Nintendo Switch demo

Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits

Opinion: Yes, the Switch 2 is alarmingly sensible but let's all just take a deep breath

OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars Gets Exclusive Physical Editions

Nintendo Switch 2: The Next Generation of Hybrid Gaming

Nintendo Believes In "Giving Proper Credit" After Backlash Over Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed: What Gamers Need to Know

#Sony
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God of War live service game reportedly cancelled alongside one other live service project, as PlayStation's live service push continues to go just fine

Sony's Live-Service Game Status Report -- Canceled, Released, Shut Down

Sony has cancelled two more live service games, reportedly including a God of War title

Sony cancels two more live service games, including one based on God of War - report

Lists of Sony’s Cancelled Live Service PS5 Games Paint a Worrying Picture

Reaction: Sony's Live Service Push Has Been a Disaster of Utterly Insane Proportions

Sony Cancels Bluepoint, Bend Studio PS5 Games, One Being a Live-Service God of War Title

Sony confirms cancellation of live service projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games

Sony Cancels Two Live Service Games, God of War Reportedly Among Them

Concord Reportedly To Blame for Recently Canceled PlayStation Live Service Games

PS Plus Premium Discount Offer Showing Up for Select Members

PlayStation Fans Worried About Bend Studio, Bluepoint After Sony Disaster

Concord’s Failure Prompted Sony to Cancel Live-Service Projects – Rumor

Sony Has Cancelled Two More Live-Service Games, Including a God of War Title

#GenshinImpact
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Genshin Impact Might Soon Have To Pay You Money

Genshin Impact developer to pay $20M fine to US Federal Trade Commission over loot box violations

FTC says Genshin Impact 'deceived children' and orders its publisher to pay a $20 million fine and stop selling loot boxes to kids

Genshin Impact maker agrees to pay $20m in FTC case accusing it of violating children's privacy and deceiving players

Genshin Impact Lan Yan Materials and Skills Revealed

Genshin Impact has revealed the rest of the events that will be part of version 5.3

#NintendoSwitch2
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IGN UK Podcast 783: The Switch 2 is Finally a Real Thing

Silksong fans believe creator's Switch 2 tease points to April game announcement - and it's all thanks to a slice of cake

Nacon unveils its Nintendo Switch 2 accessories

NACON Unveils Accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Shares Fall 7% After Switch 2 Announcement

Video: We've Spotted Some Secrets In The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer

Nintendo's Share Price Dips Following Its Big Switch 2 Reveal

#GodWar
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PlayStation put the axe in a live service God Of War game, alongside a project from the Days Gone studio

Sony cancels new games from Bend Studios and Bluepoint Games

#TalesGraces
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Tales of Graces f Remastered launch trailer

Tales of Graces f Remastered Returns: A Timeless RPG Adventure Rekindled

Tales of Graces f Remastered Review – A Nostalgic Yet Refreshing Adventure

Tales of Graces f Remastered Launch Trailer Released

#CorinneBusche
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UPDATE: Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche is leaving BioWare, having spent 18 years at publisher EA

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Reportedly Exits BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director departs BioWare after 18 years at EA after an offer to build a new RPG she 'couldn't turn down'

Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director leaving BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Is Leaving BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche reportedly leaves BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Corinne Busche Leaving BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Leaves Bioware

#RPG
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Discoveries

The Witcher 3's director explains why he had to leave CDPR to make his dream vampire RPG: 'We had crazy ideas'

Arknights Endfield voice actors and cast list

Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield overview - moveset and how to use

Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Horn overview - moveset and how to use

Arknights Endfield codes January 2025

Once Human opens mobile pre-orders as it debuts new content

The Seven Deadly Sins: Idle Adventure’s first update of 2025 introduces a new character and several events

Brown Dust 2’s Onsen Training update goes live with new hot spring-themed challenges

Kriegsfront Tactics, a mecha tactics RPG, heading to Nintendo Switch

PROGRESS ORDERS reveals opening movie

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero gets playable demo

The Bloodline Preview

Synth Beasts: A Monster-Taming Action RPG with a Real-Time Twist

The First Berserker: Khazan Demo Now Live – Pre-Order for Early Access

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Launches May 30 on Switch and PC

#Steam
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Far Cry 3 Does What Every Game Should And Ditches Unobtainable Multiplayer Achievements

The Marvel Rivals Bot Conspiracy, Explained

Endzone is one of PC’s most underrated strategy games, and it’s only $5

Roguelite Katanaut is Dead Space with cyber-ninjas and you can play it now

Far Cry 3 Steam achievements are finally here as Ubisoft rollout continues

Eldritch strategy game The Deadly Path’s demo has a Steam gift card up for grabs

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 dev may ban people from forum for discussing politics

The best Slay the Spire mods

Weekend PC Download Deals for Jan. 17: Assetto Corsa EVO hits the starting line

Marvel Rivals Crosses 644,000 Players on Steam After Season 1’s Launch

Splitgate 2 Studio Wants Game to Grow Beyond its Predecessor

Latest Halo 5 Rumors Debunked

Age of Water stealth-launched out of early access this week with the release of Beyond the Waves

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown tops 6 million copies sold

Aloft Crafting Ingredients Guide

#NintendoSwitch
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Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy Deluxe Edition Is Only $30 At Amazon

Nintendo Switch modder arrested in Japan, setting new harsher precedent

NieR Dinner Show Goods Available in Square Enix Store

Japan’s top 10 best-selling games of 2024, hardware rankings

Kemco bringing Dragon Takers to Nintendo Switch next week

ACE COMBAT 7 SKIES UNKNOWN Hits 6 Million Units Sold!

#DeathHowl
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11-bit's latest curiosity Death Howl is a sorrowing open world deckbuilder set in the Nordic Stone Ages

Death Howl is a beautiful new dark fantasy deckbuilder, and a demo is imminent

Death Howl is a strikingly moody "Soulslike deck builder" from publisher 11-Bit Studios

11 bit Announces "Soulslike Deckbuilder" Death Howl, Demo Coming Monday

#Access
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Fields Of Mistria Developer Reveals Roadmap And Major March 2025 Update

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero DLC 1 Announcement Trailer ＂Hero of Justice＂

Skate is Getting a Playtest on Consoles

Assetto Corsa EVO is Out Now in Early Access on PC

#Japan
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For the first time in Japan, someone has been arrested for selling modded Switch consoles

Metaphor: ReFantazio Hero and Gallica Figures Arrive This Summer

Review: Blade Chimera Is a Stylish Cyberpunk Metroidvania

Super Mario Party Jamboree Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

Japanese Charts: Freedom Wars Remastered Makes Its Top Ten Debut

#Ubisoft
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Getting Several New Open-World Activities

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Reportedly Outsold Star Wars Outlaws In 2024

#BandaiNamco
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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's First DLC Reveals Big Upgrades For Gohan And Piccolo

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Sales Reach New Heights as Game Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

PSA: Bandai Namco Shuts Down Blue Protocol Tomorrow

Ace Combat 7 Sales Reach 6 Million as 6th Anniversary Approaches

Mecha PvPvE extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada opens headstart access to pre-order buyers

#PokémonTCGPocket
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Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Is A Fantastic Set, If You Can Find It

Pokémon TCG Pocket Reveals Trading Rules That Will Keep Players From Sharing Their Rarest Cards

Pokémon TCG Pocket gets trading later this month, but rules will limit what you can swap

Pokémon TCG Pocket previews new trading feature and gives fresh details on implementation

#BendStudioBluepointGames
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God Of War Multiplayer Game And More Canceled Following Concord Flop

Sony Reportedly Cancels Two More Live Service Projects