Nintendo has predicted it will sell 15 million Switch 2s in its current financial year. Analysts think the number is conservative; Nintendo says the price of the Switch 2 is what’s holding back that estimate. But what does that mean, really? Is it a reasonable target? If Nintendo hits it, does that guarantee the Switch 2 will be a massive hit? If a console sells out at launch, what does...
Cosmology of Kyoto is a first-person horror exploration game where players navigate a deeply haunted yet surprisingly educational terrain. Originally released in 1993, Cosmology of Kyoto and its disturbing depictions of suffering have since become a cult classic. Roger Ebert, known hater, loved the game so much that he spent weeks playing it. Despite its acclaim, though, the game was a commercial failure and never got a sequel. At least,...
It's difficult to think of games whose soundtrack had a bigger impact on an entire generation than the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. Popular music had been a part of games for decades: Journey Escape for the Atari 2600 was a particularly weird example, and the use of Song 2 by Blur in FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 was iconic. But the Tony Hawk series was the first to...
Use our clue for today's Wordle to kick off your June puzzling with a win. It's on standby and ready to help at any time, just as useful on the last row as it is the first—especially if you pair it up with our everyday tips and tricks. Or do your best and see how you go, knowing the June 1 (1443) answer can save your game whenever you need...
After a universe-shaking season 4 finale on The Boys, it’s once again time for the kids of Godolkin University to step up to the plate. While Gen V’s second season won’t premiere until September, Amazon took to CCXP Mexico to give fans a look at the new season — and a little of how The Boys season 4 impacted the college-set spinoff. Here’s the official synopsis: As the rest of...
After a tease in Netflix’s One Piece season 2 announcement way back in September 2023, Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hats’ resident reindeer-doctor, has officially boarded the pirate ship. Netflix revealed the beloved sidekick’s “live-action” look during its 2025 Tudum stream. Netflix also announced that actor Mikaela Hoover (Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, July’s Superman) provided Chopper’s voice and motion-capture. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, who has previously gushed...
Souls YouTuber Ongbal, known for their singularly stylish, often flawless play in Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and especially Sekiro, is back for Elden Ring Nightreign. One day after sharing their first solo run of the three-person co-op game, Ongbal posted their first solo victory against Nightreign's final boss. Spoilers for that boss below.Being a Sekiro enthusiast who often opts for katana builds in other Souls games, Ongbal naturally favors the...
First reported by Eurogamer, FromSoftware has acknowledged long matchmaking times for Elden Ring Nightreign despite having 2 million players and counting. The studio's initial suggested fixes are not particularly helpful, especially on PC, and the best solution right now is really just queueing with a full team of three.In an initial tweet about matchmaking, FromSoft suggested restarting the matchmaking process if it's taking too long—I and the commenters on Twitter...
The "I stayed up way past my bedtime to play this" test is perhaps one of the most persuasive endorsements of a game I can think of. With my 30th birthday leveling both barrels at me and ready to fire, this status is only becoming harder for a game to wring out of me. I'm not a multiplayer guy either, so the co-op centric nature of Elden Ring Nightreign was...
It’s that time of the year again when EA Sports begins rolling out its annual sports simulators, with the company issuing a trailer for EA Sports College Football 26 on Thursday. The reveal showed off an admittedly hype video soundtracked by Metallica’s classic “Enter Sandman,” with various programs performing historic pre-game rituals. Sure, College Football 26′s graphics look more real, the atmosphere feels big, and I’m sure I’ll get a...