Japanese video game company rooted in Kyoto, shaping home entertainment since 1889
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, released this week, adds seven new sports to the existing lineup and reintroduces beloved classics. Early hands-on impressions from Guardian, Independent, and New York Post praise accessibility, open-world elements, and long-term engagement for families.
The Verge reports Discord Nitro members will gain a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, including access to 50+ games, 10 hours monthly cloud gaming, and rewards. Additional discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek, plus 250 Orbs monthly, are part of the package. The beta Halo integration with Xbox Game Pass is noted as a flagship move.
Xbox reports an outage lasting about 20 hours, affecting sign-ins and game launches. CTO Scott Van Vliet apologises and says a licensing service failure caused entitlement checks to fail. Microsoft will harden dependencies and roll out a fix to prevent future disruptions, amid renewed worries about a digital-only future in gaming.
Electronic Arts has been taken private in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The move delists EA from Nasdaq and adds $20 billion in debt. Analysts expect a focus on core franchises and potential cost-cutting. Regulators approved the deal, and governance implications are under scrutiny.
The United States has requested the extradition of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, to face charges including child sex trafficking and fraud. The request has been sent to the Philippine Department of Justice and requires the approval of two Philippine courts. Quiboloy has been jailed since 2024 amid investigations into abuse and trafficking.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state charges related to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Sept. 8, with an overflow courtroom planned for media and public access as debates over anonymity, evidence, and trial logistics intensify.
A collector and dealer say 97 pristine copies of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt—made in 1993, after Nintendo ceased the bundle in 1991—have been verified as a potential new variant and could fetch six to seven figures at a forthcoming online auction running through Sept. 9. Five carts have earned a perfect 10, signaling historic significance for NES collecting.
Memory prices for DRAM and related chips have spiked as demand from AI-focused data centers, smartphones and consoles outpaces supply. Producers are locking up long-term memory supply, raising costs for consumer devices and cloud services. Apple is testing CXMT memory amid broader price pressures.
Rockstar Games has apologised after leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage circulated online. Netflix will host a special extended look ahead of the game’s November release, while the company investigates the source of the leaks and legal steps are being considered.
Lego has reported a 21% rise in revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching 41.9 billion Danish kroner, with profits up and a broad product line expanding among adults and kids. The company is investing in sustainability, renewable energy, and packaging changes while expanding in the U.S. with new facilities.
The White House has put up arcade-style games on its site to promote policy, including a Tetris-inspired Build the Wall. Tetris Corp denies involvement and says it takes copyright infringement seriously; takedown reports follow as other games remain online.
Duff’s revival is drawing a mixed crowd as she performs in London, delivering nostalgic hits with a modern shimmer. The show blends old favourites with new material, while the audience responds with warmth and enthusiasm.
The key Nintendo supplier is forecasting higher data-center and humanoid-robot demand and sees unlimited upside, as leaders push for growth. The company has no current plans for deals, focusing on rising volumes.
PS5 emulators and related tools are expanding the accessibility of recent PlayStation games on PC, including Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls, with projects like SharpEmu, KytyPS5, and AnyPS5 driving playable states across multiple titles. The wave raises questions about legality, originality, and the boundaries of game ownership.
Mass-market toy brand American Girl faces renewed demand from collectors and adult readers as a new Samantha novel expands its universe, spotlighting 1920s suffrage and family intrigue. The trend signals a shift from children’s play to adult engagement, with implications for licensing, publishing, and fan communities.
The Labor Department has reported that September producer prices rose 6.3% year over year, up from 5.6% in August—the largest increase since December 2022. On a monthly basis, prices climbed 1.3% from August to September, the biggest jump since March 2022. Core prices rose 0.7% over the month and 5.0% year over year.
The Guardian, New York Post and The Scotsman report a growing demand for hands-on, screen-free toys as parents seek creative, educational, and nostalgic play options. Stores like The Entertainer and Smyths note top sellers favour traditional kits, Lego, drawing and family games amid concerns about screen time.