Image: The Verge, Nintendo Nintendo’s taking the Switch 2 on tour. With the console now revealed, the next question on everyone’s mind (outside of what games will be available at launch) is when will we be able to get our hands on it. While Nintendo hasn’t shared the release date for the console, it is offering the chance for the public to preview it before launch at a series of live events held across the world. Here’s what you need to know in order to demo the Switch 2. The Switch 2 will be demoed in several cities across North America: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Toronto. You can see the exact dates and locations on Nintendo’s website here. (There will also be events across Europe and Asia with registration for London and Tokyo already live.) But getting the chance to play for yourself isn’t as simple as showing up and waiting in line. There’s a registration process to go through first and registering doesn’t guarantee you’ll get in. First, anyone who wishes to attend must have a Nintendo account, including children aged seven years or older. If you don’t have an account, they’re free to make and young children can be registered under a Nintendo family account. Children younger than seven don’t need to register. For families or folks who want to attend as a group of up to six people, all members must have a Nintendo account that’s linked to a Nintendo Family group and everyone in the group must attend the same session. Registration opens on Friday January 17th at 12PM PT / 3PM ET and closes on January 26th. Tickets are free but awarded by lottery, similar to what Nintendo does for admission to its museum. So once you’ve registered, you have to wait. There are multiple hour-long sessions for each day of the event but you can only register for one time slot. (Really, Nintendo?) Trying to sign-up for additional time slots will require you to cancel your previous registration. The website doesn’t indicate exactly when folks will be notified if they’ve been selected, just that it should happen shortly after the registration window closes. As with anything Nintendo, demand will be high so if you’re vying for a chance to see the Switch 2 early, good luck. You’ll need it. View the full article
Marvel Rivals’ popularity continues to grow early on in 2025, and Marvel knows it, as evidenced by yet another cross-promotion item. This time, you’ll need to go to the movies. From now through Feb. 17, Marvel fans can get some exclusive digital items to use in Marvel Rivals if they purchase tickets to Captain America: Brave New World, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, but with a catch. View the full article
Undoubtedly, the toughest enemies in Hyper Light Breaker are Crown bosses, whose deadly attacks can end your run in an instant. Dro is one such Crown boss who wields a huge sword to defeat anyone standing in their way. Despite being blind, Dro is a dangerous foe who can easily overwhelm you with melee strikes and swarms of projectiles, so you need to be prepared to face this boss. View the full article
PlayStation’s incessant need to try and pump out lucrative live-service titles like Destiny or Fortnite has scarred the gaming industry in several ways over the past few years, and thankfully, it seems the company has finally given up. Concord was the biggest and most blatant failure of Sony’s attempts to recreate the successes that only a handful of titles have been able to foster in gaming across any platform. Rare titles like Warframe, GTA Online, Genshin Impact, Apex Legends, and the two aforementioned titles above are few and far between. But that hasn’t stopped Sony from pivoting talented studios away from what has made them successful in the past to try and recapture GaaS (games as a service) glory. Live-service titles are extremely expensive to maintain, and Sony and many very unfortunate developers have found this out the hard way. View the full article
The next Xbox Developer Direct may feature "more than one surprise," according to a well-known Microsoft insider. This prediction is consistent with Microsoft's track record, which always saw the company showcase more games than what have so far been confirmed for the 2025 edition of the upcoming Xbox event. View the full article
SNK is adding rollback netcode to much-loved brawler The King of Fighters XIII, which should make for a smoother online experience. The catch is that the developer is essentially charging it for it, and players are making their displeasure known by review bombing the game. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
The Summit Rod can be the difference between hauling in an ordinary catch and landing something extraordinary in Fisch. If you’re wondering where to find it, how to get there, and what enchantments make it shine, this guide has you covered. Table of contentsFisch Summit Rod locationReaching the Northern ExpeditionFisch Summit Rod StatsSuggested enchantments Fisch Summit Rod location Where to find the Summit Rod. Screenshot by Dot Esports The Summit Rod is located in Camp #3 in the third area of the Northern Expedition, specifically at the Frigid Cavern camp. It’s sold next to a tent on the second platform up (use the ladders), where you’ll also find the Intermediate Oxygen Tank. The Winter Coat is for ***** on the platform above that. You’ll need 300,000C$ to buy it, so make sure you’re prepared to part with a chunk of your hard-earned currency. View the full article
The VCT 2025 season for the Americas region has begun with a bang with the Kickoff phase. Featuring the top contending teams of North and South America, it’s worth every VALORANT esports fan’s attention, so here’s everything you need to know about this introductory regional tournament. Set to run from Jan. 16 till Feb. 8, the VCT Americas Kickoff will see multiple VALORANT teams battle it out for crucial championship points that’ll help them qualify for the year’s biggest international tournaments. If you’re looking to know more about the tournament, we’ve compiled all the crucial tidbits, including the list of participating teams, how to watch information, schedule, scores, and more. View the full article
Three things in this life are guaranteed: taxes, death, and a fight breaking out in Marvel Rival's team chat when no one on your team goes Vanguard. No role ****** has been a contentious subject for players ever since the new hero shooter was released—mostly due to players not really understanding what makes a good team composition—but despite some pleading from the community, it doesn't look like the devs are going to change anything... Read more.View the full article
Marvel Rivals’ massive roster of heroes already stands at 35 a little over a month after launch, and more are to come every six weeks or so, according to the game’s developers. Several heroes and villains have already been data mined, including names of some of their abilities, while others are potentially a long way out. One of these heroes is so popular and unique that Marvel Rivals players can’t help but think of ways to integrate their personality into their abilities. View the full article
Far Cry 3 feels like a tipping point in Ubisoft's catalog. It was a dramatic shift in tone from its predecessor, embracing full-tilt chaos and leaning into the open-world formula that the Assassin's Creed games had so dramatically popularized over the few years prior. It was also an absolute blast, and if you've ever been tempted to revisit the misadventures of its peril-plagued, party-going protagonist Jason Brody, there's now one more reason, as Ubisoft finally pushes the much-requested Steam achievements feature live. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Snag Far Cry 6 and the rest of Ubisoft's series dirt cheap right now The best Far Cry game is now free-to-keep Assassin's Creed IV: ****** Flag has outsold Far Cry 3 - but they're both going like gangbusters View the full article
What are the best book abilities and upgrades in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle? Since Indy isn't the most powerful of action stars, you need to rely on abilities that improve his physical skills, as well as those that give him more ways to take on the Nazis that plague the world. Among those skills, some are a lot more useful than others, so you need to be picky with which you unlock so that you're not wasting your vital Adventure Points. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle approaches skills and upgrades in a different way to most action adventure games. Instead of giving you a skill tree to work through, you need to find Adventure Books around the world, both in missions and the open world sections. Then, once you've found the books, you need to spend Adventure Points to unlock each one individually. Finding the book only gives you the chance to purchase the ability or upgrade. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: I played Indiana Jones on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, and it hits 213fps at 5K Indiana Jones and the Great Circle voice actors and cast list Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review - an authentic Indy adventure View the full article
If you'd ask me, I'd say Sony's very well and truly felt the sting of Concord's flop, given it's slowly been shutting down other live service projects—despite the successes of Helldivers 2, though it's not as if the company hasn't endured some hits regarding its handling of the game, to say the very least... Read more.View the full article
In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the Battle Preparation phase is an important step where you prepare your character for fights. This stage allows for a lot of customization, which affects how well you perform in battle. The decisions made here are crucial since many choices can't be changed once the fighting starts. You can adjust your character's abilities by picking from different weapons and items. View the full article
How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Hammer? The Hammer is a heavy weapon with striking mobility and a moveset packed with combo attacks. It also has a high chance to stun any monster unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of its trademark golf swing, leaving wounds and weak spots wide open. The Hammer can be considered a blunt alternative to the MHW Great Sword. Both offer the satisfaction of wielding a massive Monster Hunter Wilds weapon, but the Hammer has the edge in both speed and agility. It's an ideal weapon for players who prefer to attack and ask questions later in Monster Hunter Wilds, but its inability to guard demands careful timing. Here's how to master the Hammer and land those powerful swings when it counts. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield overview - moveset and how to use Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting ***** overview - moveset and how to use All Monster Hunter Wilds monsters confirmed so far View the full article
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How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield? Often abbreviated to the SnS, this classic medieval setup is the perfect way to ease into Wilds. One of the lighter Monster Hunter weapons, the Sword and Shield lets you dance around monsters to cut and slash through the toughest hides. The Sword and Shield is an agile Monster Hunter Wilds weapon that balances offense and defense, allowing for a far more flexible playstyle than one-note weapons such as the MHW Great Sword. This makes it a great pick for Monster Hunter Wilds beginners who prefer to stay light on their feet in the RPG game. Boasting high damage-per-second, fast recovery times, and highly adaptable combos, the SnS has a deceptively high skill ceiling, so here's how to master it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Monster Hunter Wilds Hammer overview - moveset and how to use Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting ***** overview - moveset and how to use All Monster Hunter Wilds monsters confirmed so far View the full article
Who are the Arknights Endfield voice actors? Hypergryph's expansive open-world Arknights game is finally in closed beta, and it's given us a proper chance to lend our ears to the voice-acting prowess on display from its menagerie of operators. Though we don't quite have a full Arknights Endfield cast list just yet, we do know whose titillating tones are behind some of the key Arknights Endfield characters. Read on to find out not only who the Arknights Endfield VAs are in the RPG game, but also some of the places you may recognize them from. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Arknights Endfield banners - beta and beginner banners Arknights Endfield codes January 2025 Genshin Impact becomes a survival game in Arknights Endfield, beta open now View the full article
Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKaL, two of gaming’s biggest creators, are now co-owners of Shopify Rebellion, merging the org with their own Moist Esports/Moist Moguls team in the process. Known for their massive fanbases and influence, they’re bringing fresh energy and new audiences to competitive gaming, setting the stage for a possible new powerhouse team that could dominate the viewership of the esports scene in 2025 and beyond. The unexpected power move was announced on Jan. 17, with both Ludwig Ahgren and Charles Christopher “MoistCr1TiKaL” White Jr. sharing the news of becoming co-owners of the newly combined organization, operating under Shopify Rebellion’s banner. The timing couldn’t be better for the team and its main region, especially in League of Legends with the upcoming launch of the LTA North Conference on Jan 25. View the full article
Nacon’s folding steering wheel for the Switch 2 will be priced at around $30. | Image: Nacon During the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo teased the next entry in its Mario Kart series. We likely won’t know more details about the follow-up to Mario Kart 8 until Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct event in April, but Nacon has already announced some of the first accessories for the new handheld designed to improve the ergonomics of its Joy-**** controllers for racing games, as spotted by Nintendo Life. Several companies were prepping peripherals for the Switch 2 well before Nintendo officially revealed its new design, including Dbrand, Genki, and smaller accessory makers whose cases and screen protectors gave us our first peeks at the console’s redesign. Nacon’s Switch 2 lineup features several accessories similar to what’s been available for the original Switch for the past seven years. These include carrying cases, screen protectors, silicone wraps, USB-C chargers, and even tiny steering wheels for individual Joy-Cons for using motion controls in Mario Kart. Image: Nacon Nacon’s Switch 2 steering wheel looks like a step-up to similar accessories released for the original Switch. Most interesting is a more elaborate steering wheel accessory for the Switch 2 that looks similar to racing wheels available for PC simulators, but without features like force feedback. For €29.90 (about $30) it features suction cups on the base so it can be secured to a desk or table and a folding design allowing the wheel, which houses both the Switch 2’s left and right Joy-Cons, to be used at different angles. Unfortunately, while all the new accessories are listed on Nacon’s *** site, none of them are available for preorder or include shipping dates that could give a hint of when Nintendo plans to release the Switch 2. View the full article
When you embark on a run in Hyper Light Breaker, there are tons of different currency types you can collect while in the Overgrowth. With so many sources of currency, it can be hard to tell what each is used for at first. While some currencies are spent back at the Hub, others can be utilized throughout a run to grab new gear or important resources. View the full article
How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting *****? This unconventional blunt weapon is what happens when you put a Hammer in the hands of a Rock Band enthusiast. The result is a comically large melee weapon you can swing at your enemies while chaining musical notes to boost your stats. In short, the Hunting ***** is the closest that Monster Hunter Wilds comes to a bard, which makes it perfect for players who prefer to take a support role in multiplayer. However, if you're looking for brute strength, don't let that dissuade you. The Hunting ***** remains a solid Monster Hunter Wilds weapon when playing solo in the RPG game thanks to its wide range of powerful buffs and stun attacks. Here's how to put on a show with the Hunting ***** and slay monsters with your stellar performance. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Monster Hunter Wilds monsters confirmed so far Monster Hunter Wilds bow overview - moveset and how to use Monster Hunter Wilds release date, trailers, and latest news View the full article
What are the Arknight Endfield banners? Having finally entered closed beta, we've been able to get a proper look at what Hypergryph is offering Endfield players as far as premium characters are concerned. From what we've seen so far, they don't disappoint. Of course, to pull for new Arknights Endfield characters you're going to need to try your luck on one of the Arknights Endfield banners. As of the beta, there are two different banners to pull from in the gacha game: one beginner banner and one limited banner. If you've managed to get access to the open-world game early, we recommend splashing your Oroberyl on the former - it's a heck of a deal - before moving on to the latter. To find out what they include, read on. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Arknights Endfield codes January 2025 Genshin Impact becomes a survival game in Arknights Endfield, beta open now Arknights: Endfield system requirements View the full article
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If you thought your 4K gaming setup was pretty hardcore, then be prepared to eat humble pie, as Nvidia has demonstrated that 5K (5,120 x 2,880) gaming is not only possible on the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, but you can even manage it in demanding titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I had a chance to play the game with DLSS 4 at CES, and was surprised by not only the sharpness of the image, but also the smoothness of the frame rate. The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle system requirements are about as demanding as you can get, with ray tracing enabled on all settings, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 required to run the game maxed out with full path tracing enabled. However, thanks to some magic from DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen, you can play the game at over 200fps on a 5K monitor, using the new RTX 5090. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle voice actors and cast list Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review - an authentic Indy adventure All Indiana Jones and the Great Circle missions and side quests View the full article
Thursday's teaser trailer for the Switch 2 made it abundantly clear that the upcoming console will be quite a bit larger than the original Switch that came before it. But Nintendo is still being coy about the specific dimensions of the Switch 2's expanded tablet and Joy-Cons. Fortunately, the trailer itself features a number of head-on shots of the Switch 2 hardware next to a known quantity—the original Switch Joy-Cons. Using the established measurements of that older controller (102×35.9 mm) and some Photoshop pixel counting, we can use freeze frames from that trailer to extrapolate a rough size and shape for the Switch 2 hardware. Using the original Switch Joy-Cons as a reference, we can estimate the size of the Switch 2 shown in the trailer. Credit: Nintendo / Ars Technica After spending a good chunk of Thursday performing just those calculations, we're ready to estimate that the Switch 2 hardware features a roughly 7.9-inch screen (measured diagonally), up from 6.2 inches on the Switch and 7 inches on the Switch OLED. We also learned that the Switch tablet itself has a roughly 33 percent larger footprint than that of the original Switch (in terms of total area), while the joysticks on the Switch 2 Joy-Cons have a roughly 26 percent larger diameter than those on the Switch. Read full article Comments View the full article
If you love punishing strategy games, the challenge of learning from death that the best roguelikes bring to the table, and the idea of appeasing Lovecraftian gods, The Deadly Path is a game you'll want to try. Inspired by card-based management sim Cultist Simulator and dark fantasy city builder Against the Storm, The Deadly Path is a jovially nightmarish test of your skills. A new Steam demo makes now the perfect time to check it out for yourself, and, if you need even more convincing, there's even a potential prize up for grabs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Appease Eldritch gods in this dark fantasy roguelike strategy game View the full article
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Marvel Rivals’ popularity continues to grow early on in 2025, and Marvel knows it, as evidenced by yet another cross-promotion item. This time, you’ll need to go to the movies. From now through Feb. 17, Marvel fans can get some exclusive digital items to use in Marvel Rivals if they purchase tickets to Captain America: Brave New World, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, but with a catch. View the full article