Nintendo’s latest Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showcased a comprehensive look at the upcoming 3D action-adventure title, detailing gameplay mechanics, character abilities, and a compelling new story starring Donkey Kong and Pauline. Continue reading Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Unveils New 3D Platforming Adventure
The big question emerging from launch reviews is: does the Switch 2 have a “killer app”? According to critics, the answer is more complicated—and exciting—than you might think. While the ambitious Mario Kart World is being praised, many reviewers suggest the console’s true power lies in its ability to breathe new life into a massive back catalog. Is the real star of the launch a new game, or the stunning 60fps upgrades for titles like Zelda and Pokémon? We’ve compiled the reviews to break down what critics are saying about the launch library’s biggest successes and surprises. Continue reading Switch 2 Games: Critics Find More to Love in Old Titles Than New
The consensus among early reviews is clear: the Nintendo Switch 2 is a brilliant piece of hardware, but its launch has been defined by retail chaos. Critics are praising its powerful performance, stunning new display, and satisfying magnetic Joy-Cons. But these successes are being weighed against widespread reports of pre-order chaos, frustrating price hikes, and the infamous ‘Staple-gate’ incident that damaged consoles before they were even opened. This full breakdown synthesizes the initial reviews and launch day reports to cover the highs and lows of Nintendo’s big day. Continue reading Switch 2 Earns High Marks for Hardware, But Launch Day Problems Emerge
This week, explore the latest in tech news. From Apple pausing its electric car project to Meta’s closure of Facebook’s news tab, there’s much to uncover. Also, there is lots of space news and legal battles with OpenAI and Elon Musk. Don’t miss our Interesting Thing of the Week and more in the Other News section. Events this Week At Pokémon Presents, major announcements included Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon TCG Pocket, alongside minor mobile game reveals. At MWC, highlights comprised HMD Fusion’s introduction and media’s first hands-on experience with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, along with several intriguing concept unveilings. For … Continue reading Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup
Welcome to this week’s installment of our Weekly Tech Roundup! In the realm of artificial intelligence, tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, and Apple are making significant strides. Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro promises enhanced performance, while OpenAI introduces Sora, a text-to-video generative model, and Apple unveils Keyframer, an innovative animation creation tool. As these advancements unfold, concerns about responsible deployment and potential misuse arise. In Apple-related news, recent rulings and calls for scrutiny underscore ongoing challenges, while the gaming industry sees hints at a possible Microsoft handheld console and delays in the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Delve into … Continue reading AI Milestones, Apple’s Legal Battles, and Gaming Industry Developments`: Weekly Tech Roundup
This week, Computex featured the latest innovations, while the Motorola Razr event unveiled a new foldable smartphone. Exciting news came with the announcement of Meta Quest 3, promising immersive VR experiences. Microsoft made headlines by discontinuing Cortana on Windows, and Amazon explored the possibility of a low-cost mobile service. Looking ahead, Apple is gearing up for the upcoming WWDC. Don’t miss the “Interesting Thing of the Week” and other noteworthy news in our “Other News” section. Computex Corsair unveiled the iCUE Link at Computex, an innovative single-cable system that simplifies component connections in gaming rigs. Integrated microcontrollers enable bi-directional communication … Continue reading Computex Unveilings, New Razr 2023 Foldable, Meta Quest 3 Teased, Amazon’s Wireless Service, and More: Weekly Tech Roundup
On Monday, The Pokémon Company (TPCI) held their (somewhat) annual update on the franchise for Pokémon Day. The presentation included a few non-video game announcements but mainly focused on the games. Non Gaming Announcements The presentation opened with talk about … Continue reading New Pokemon Show and Game Updates Revealed at Pokemon Presents 2023
This morning The Pokemon Company held a Pokemon Presents event as part of their Pokemon Day celebration. The presentation opened with a 10-minute video that went through every Pokemon product in chronological order. They gave more details about New Pokemon Snap during the event and announced the heavily rumoured Sinnoh remakes (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl).and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. They also announced several in-game events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokemon.
Continue reading “Pokemon Presents 2021”Here are some of the biggest tech stories of the week: Flash is Dead Intel hires new CEO Qualcomm acquires Nuvia Samsung Galaxy Unpacked New Pokemin Snap release date announced Apple extends TV+ free trial to July NASA ends InSight’s mole mission SLS fails Green Run I’ve been really tired lately so I didn’t have the energy to write a full article today. I’ll try to start writing a full This Week in Tech article next week. Continue reading This Week In Tech – January 17, 2021
Yesterday, Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct they announced a bunch of games and also gave a bunch of updates about the Pokémon DLC. The first thing that was announced was the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and a few other details. It will have an upgraded UI and a new epilogue story. It will be available on May 29 and you also have the option to get it in a bundle with an art book. Next, Nintendo announced that 2K will be bringing a few of their classics the Switch. Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection and, Borderlands … Continue reading Nintendo Direct: March 26 2020
