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How the Switch Transformed Nintendo

How the Switch reshaped Nintendo into a resilient entertainment company beyond gaming news and consoles.

Why Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Is the Best Starter

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined modernizes visuals and gameplay, offering an episodic structure that makes it the best entry point for newcomers.

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Cassette Boy: Retro Puzzle Adventure

Cassette Boy blends retro Zelda vibes with perspective-based puzzles. Explore, rotate the camera, and solve clever visibility mechanics.

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Developers Increasingly View Generative AI Negatively

GDC survey finds 52% of developers say generative AI harms the games industry; layoffs and hiring concerns add to uncertainty in gaming news.

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Spry Fox Leaves Netflix to Launch Spirit Crossing

Spry Fox exits Netflix to expand reach for Spirit Crossing, a social MMO aiming to reduce loneliness. Launch plans target PC and mobile; alpha signups open.

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Highguard Review: Promising but Uncertain

Highguard mixes hero shooter combat and MOBA-style objectives. Great gunplay, odd pacing — promising at launch but uncertain long-term.

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Costco AMD Gaming PC: $1,999 Value Deal

Costco's all-AMD, liquid-cooled gaming PC with Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Radeon 9070 XT, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB SSD is $1,999 for members through Feb 8.

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Abxylute M4 review: clever idea, flawed execution

Affordable magnetic smartphone controller with good ergonomics but weak mount and stiff joysticks. A promising idea that needs refinement.

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Rare Physical Game Sales: Circana's Single-Unit Finds

Mat Piscatella shares gaming news on rare physical-game sales—lists of titles that sold only one unit highlight retail oddities and retro surprises.

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Anbernic RG G01 Teaser: Controller With Display & Heart Sensor

Anbernic teases the RG G01 controller with a curved display, heart-rate sensor, motion controls and wide platform support. Price and date TBA.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: Price, Release & Gaming Impact

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D arrives Jan 29 at $499. Faster boost clocks for esports and freq-sensitive gaming—same 8-core/16-thread and 120W TDP.