Summary TheSwitchsales have declined faster than Nintendo anticipated over the course of 2024. Nevertheless, theSwitchcould still seize the title of the best-selling console of all time. Since its March 2017 release, Nintendo’s hybrid console has been going from strength to strength. Alongside a steady stream of critically acclaimed games, theSwitch saw an additional boost during the 2020 pandemic, leading to an unusual situation where a four-year-old console went out of stock across many key markets....

Marvel’s latest forays into the world of free-to-play games have been fairly strong.Marvel Snapwas far from the firstMarvelmobile game, but it was likely the company’s most immediately successful, with it amassing over 12 million downloads within its first month of release back in late 2022. Though it’s likely lost a good portion of that initial player-base,Marvel Snapstill seems to be doing well enough to release content at a consistent rate....

Summary Gaming analyst Mat Piscatella shares predictions that theNintendo Switch 2will sell approximately 4.3 million units in 2025. By the end of 2017, the originalNintendo Switchhad sold 4.8 million units, surpassing the company’s expectations at the time. To satisfy the high demand, Nintendo flew in copies of the Switch. Fans are hopeful that this time, Nintendo has anticipated these types of issues and planned accordingly. Many gamers are waiting to see when Nintendo’s next system gets announced....

Summary Captain America: Brave New Worldwill introduce the MCU’s new Captain America in his first headline theatrical appearance, and now fans know how much longer they can expect him to carry the mantle before he passes it on in kind. Captain America: Brave New Worldhas been a big ball of uncertainty for Marvel Studios, as the project has found itself constantly embattled over the course of its production process. From objections to the film’s presentation of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as the new Captain America to reports of massively expensive and creatively diverse reshoots and reworks due to failed screenings, things haven’t been looking great for the film....

Anyone who has been concerned aboutAssassin’s Creed Shadowsafter two delays is justified. While delays are usually good for games, multiple delays can be a sign of a rocky development cycle and the inevitable release of a bad, if not broken game. But as the old, misattributed Shigeru Miyamoto quote goes, “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.“Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis not rushing to the end, recently pushing its release date to March 20, and Ubisoft Quebec seems confident in the game....

Summary AFortniteplayer was banned seemingly out of nowhere and received compensation for Epic Games’s mistake.Fortnitehas various rules and restrictions, and Epic Games has always been quite strict with them to ensure that players can enjoy their time in-game. Epic Games enforces rules to prevent cheating, teaming, bullying, and hacking. Gamers can report players that have broken the rules and the company will investigate and verify the claim’s legitimacy. If a player is caught doing anything that goes againstFortnite’s code of conduct, they may receive a temporary ban....

Summary TheSawfranchise is a pioneer in the film industry for escape-the-room survival horror. It’s somewhat divided in opinions due to later films in the series prioritizing gore over crafting a good story. However, the movies still have an incredible following of loyal fans to this day because of the overarching detective narrative, shocking plot twists, fantastic actors, andcreativity of the traps. Not only has the franchise’s popularity spawned a staggering number of copycat movies, but there areseveral video games like theSawfranchisethat are either inspired by the series or have very similar elements....

Summary Squid Gamegained world-renowned praise for its exciting and innovative story that focuses on the disparaging issues of greed, poverty, and the “powers-that-be” who manipulate the system from the shadows. Hwang Dong-hyuk created a masterpiece with intricate characters that revolved around a winding plot, placing them in a dire situation to find a way out of their financial prison. Down on their luck, individuals were invited to play a series of games....

Crime and spy thrillers are always popular, with a surge in the trend in the last few years, and the Netflix dramaThe Night Agent is an example of that genre. The series is an adaptation of the books of the same name by Matthew Quirk, and is currently in its second season. Similar shows have stories that focus on conspiracy theories, clandestine operations, national secrets, and spies. Although the adventure and action drive the plot, the characters and their plans and machinations hook the viewer....

Summary The Legend of Zeldais easily one of Nintendo’s most potent weapons in their arsenal, as the iconic series has been at the forefront of some of theindustry’s most incredible releases. But while a majority of the games in theZeldafranchise have been made by Nintendo, there have been a few special occasions that saw them loan the IP out to another developer, resulting in some of the most fascinating entries in the series....

Summary Season 1 has been a huge success forMarvel Rivals, with the update bringing in tons of new players thanks to the addition of two new heroes, a fresh and extensive battle pass, andplenty of unique skinsbeing up for grabs. However, this is just the beginning, as developers NetEase have assured players that they will continue to update and patch the game for many years to come, so it only makes sense that people have already begun thinking about what character changes could be coming in Season 2....

Quick Links Rune Giant is the newest Epic Card to join the arena inClash Royale. It’s unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), but players can claim one for free at the shop as part of theRune Giant Launch offer. The offer is active until January 17th, 2025, after which the only way to unlock it would be from chests or the in-game shop. While unlocking the Rune Giant is simple enough, winning games requires players to understand what the card brings to your deck and figure out the best way to utilize it....

Summary James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU is off to a flying start, and while it might’ve seemed like an unconventional place to start,Creature Commandosmarks a new chapter in the history of expanded superhero universes. Giving fans a kooky cast of monsters that makes the Suicide Squad look normal,Creature Commandosadded some new members to its lineup in the season finale. Creature Commandoswas already confirmed for season 2 before the finale even aired, but in January 9’s “A Very Funny Monster”, Gunn put the pieces in place for what comes next....