Disney boss Bob Iger has bigged up the recently released Thunderbolts*, saying it’s “the first and best example” of Marvel’s new commitment to quality over quantity. Thunderbolts* topped the domestic box office with a $76 million opening, a start that was seen as solid rather than spectacular. For context, that’s […]
Month: May 2025
FTC Loses Appeal Challenging Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has secured another victory over the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its quest to secure Activision Blizzard. The FTC’s appeal to block Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to acquire the company behind Call of Duty was denied by San Francisco’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today, further cementing a […]
The Best Deals Today: Pokémon Cards, Gaming Monitors, SSDs, and More
Today’s deals include discounts on popular Pokémon collectibles, top-tier gaming monitors, high-speed SSDs, and limited-time book offers. You’ll also find savings on a Fallout Pip-Boy replica, a portable charger, and a Walmart+ membership renewal offer. Amazon’s “Buy 2, Get 1 50% Off” book sale is also live, featuring a wide […]
Halo Infinite's Latest Update Gives the Xbox FPS a Much-Needed Shot in the Arm: 'It REALLY Should Do a Relaunch Ad Campaign'
Halo Infinite's "Summer 2025 Update," running until June 10, is now live. The update comes with new playlists, the new Mutilator power weapon, sandbox updates, new Forge tools, more weapons on the Weapon Bench, and more, including 50 more tiers, four armor sets, bonus XP, and an extra challenge slot […]
GTA 6 Mapping Project Goes Into Overdrive With Trailer 2 Release: 'It's an Information Overload'
The long-running GTA 6 mapping project has gone into overdrive with the release of Trailer 2, with one of its chief members telling IGN: “it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year.” The GTA 6 Mapping Discord is buzzing as the project’s 370 (soon to pass […]
Nintendo Issues 'Conservative' Switch 2 Sales Forecast Amid Uncertainty Around Tariffs
Nintendo has issued what analysts are calling a "conservative" Switch 2 sales forecast amid ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Reporting its financials this morning, Nintendo forecast 15 million sales of the Switch 2 and 45 million game sales during its current financial year ending March 31, 2026. The Switch 2 goes […]
Nintendo Issues ‘Conservative’ Switch 2 Sales Forecast Amid Uncertainty Around Tariffs
Nintendo has issued what analysts are calling a “conservative” Switch 2 sales forecast amid ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Reporting its financials this morning, Nintendo forecast 15 million sales of the Switch 2 and 45 million game sales during its current financial year ending March 31, 2026. The Switch 2 goes […]
Nintendo Issues ‘Conservative’ Switch 2 Sales Forecast Amid Uncertainty Around Tariffs
Nintendo has issued what analysts are calling a “conservative” Switch 2 sales forecast amid ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Reporting its financials this morning, Nintendo forecast 15 million sales of the Switch 2 and 45 million game sales during its current financial year ending March 31, 2026. The Switch 2 goes […]
Palworld Developer Pocketpair Says It’s Being Forced to Patch the Game Due to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company’s Lawsuit
Palworld developer Pocketpair says recent patches made changes to the game that were forced upon it as a result of the ongoing patent lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Palworld launched on Steam priced $30 and straight into Game Pass on Xbox and PC early 2024, breaking sales and […]
Palworld Developer Pocketpair Says It’s Being Forced to Patch the Game Due to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company’s Lawsuit
Palworld developer Pocketpair says recent patches made changes to the game that were forced upon it as a result of the ongoing patent lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Palworld launched on Steam priced $30 and straight into Game Pass on Xbox and PC early 2024, breaking sales and […]