The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to increase in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by the region’s official distributor, Advanced Initiative Company (AIC). The update was posted on AIC Trading’s website, citing shifting global market conditions as the reason for the adjustment. Previously priced at SAR 1,999 (approximately 533 USD), the standalone console will now retail for SAR 2,149 (about 573 USD). This new pricing takes effect starting July 8, 2025. AIC also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 bundle featuring Mario Kart World will see a corresponding increase, now set at SAR 2,349. According to the announcement,…
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Sony has once again reiterated its stance on the release strategy for PlayStation Plus, making it clear that first-party titles will not be available on the service on day one. In an interview with Game File, Nick Maguire, PlayStation’s Vice President of Global Services, explained that the current model—which adds select independent games at launch and introduces Sony-published titles after a delay of 12 to 18 months—is yielding positive results for the platform. Maguire noted that “adding four to five day-one independent games per year and first-party games after a longer window is working really well for us.” This approach,…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has become the target of a class action lawsuit in the Netherlands, as the Mass Damage & Consumer Foundation officially filed a claim on behalf of Dutch PlayStation users. The lawsuit accuses Sony of abusing its dominant market position to artificially inflate prices of digital games and in-game content, creating financial harm for nearly 1.7 million consumers in the country. The legal action follows the foundation’s “Fair PlayStation” campaign, launched earlier in February. Within days, the initiative had drawn more than 20,000 supporters, signaling widespread consumer dissatisfaction. According to Lucia Melcherts, chair of the foundation, many players…
Rumors are circulating that several PlayStation exclusives may be headed to Nintendo Switch 2, according to veteran Arab gaming journalist Omar Alomodi. While no specific titles were mentioned, the social media tease suggests multiple games could make the jump to Nintendo’s upcoming platform. Omar Alomodi, with more than two decades of experience in the gaming industry, posted a brief but provocative message in Arabic, which translates to “More than exclusive…”. The remark has sparked discussions among fans and insiders, particularly since this would mark a rare move in the modern gaming landscape, seeing PlayStation-branded titles arrive on a Nintendo console.…
Rumors suggest The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might receive an unexpected new DLC nearly ten years after its initial release. According to Polish gaming podcast Rock and Boris, a third major expansion is reportedly in development at Fool’s Theory – the studio currently working on The Witcher 1 Remake – with a potential 2026 release window. While CD Projekt has yet to confirm these reports, the speculation has generated significant excitement among fans. If accurate, this would likely be a smaller-scale DLC, potentially bundled with a free update. The choice of developer appears strategic: Fool’s Theory employs numerous veterans of CD Projekt’s games, ensuring…
Charles Martinet, the longtime voice actor behind Nintendo’s iconic Mario character, has offered clarification regarding recent reports about his ability to perform the character’s voice at public events. Addressing speculation that arose following an earlier report, Martinet confirmed via his official social media account that he still performs Mario’s voice for fans at conventions and expos. However, he chooses not to improvise non-canon or unrelated phrases in Mario’s voice, a decision he emphasized is entirely his own to preserve the character’s integrity. This clarification comes in response to widespread concern sparked by a claim from internet personality Ricky Berwick, who…
Eric Barone, the sole developer behind the widely acclaimed Stardew Valley, has confirmed that his upcoming project, Haunted Chocolatier, will feature a world significantly larger than that of its predecessor. This revelation came directly from Barone’s official social media account, where he briefly stated that the world of Haunted Chocolatier will indeed surpass Stardew Valley in size. The announcement has thrilled fans eager to see how this new title will honor Stardew Valley’s legacy while forging its path. First revealed in October 2021 with a gameplay trailer, Haunted Chocolatier blends life simulation with action-RPG mechanics. Instead of farming, players will run…
Nintendo has reached a historic milestone in Spain with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which has become the country’s most successful console debut to date. According to Gamereactor, the console sold 108,000 units between its release on Thursday and the following weekend, nearly doubling the previous records set by the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 5. The Switch 2’s strong performance was driven in part by Mario Kart World, the latest entry in the franchise and Spain’s best-selling game of 2025 so far. Around 90,000 buyers redeemed download codes for the digital version through the Nintendo eShop, while an additional…
New claims have emerged regarding Charles Martinet’s departure as the voice of Mario, stirring renewed speculation about the circumstances surrounding his transition from the role. Popular internet personality Ricky Berwick shared a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that Martinet is allegedly prohibited from performing any of his familiar Mario character voices at conventions or public appearances. Berwick claims to have learned this directly from Martinet during a personal encounter at a convention. According to Berwick’s post, despite Martinet now serving as the official “Mario Ambassador” for Nintendo, legal restrictions prevent him from using the voices he…
Since its acquisition by Microsoft in late 2018, Obsidian Entertainment has emerged as one of the most consistently productive studios under the Xbox Game Studios banner. While high-profile titles such as Fable, Everwild, State of Decay 3, and Perfect Dark remain absent from release schedules or significant updates, Obsidian has already released multiple projects. It has several more on the way, demonstrating a level of efficiency that stands out in Microsoft’s first-party development lineup. Obsidian’s journey since joining Microsoft has been transformative. Previously known for working under tight budgets and publisher restrictions, the studio flourished after becoming part of Microsoft’s…