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Aug62026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Fell 34.4% To 3.82 Million

Credit: Nintendo Nintendo reported a decline in Switch 2 sales: the company sold 3.82 million consoles in the quarter, a 34.4% decline year-on-year. Nintendo attributes the demand to the release of new games and other factors, according to Engadget. Total Switch 2 sales reached 23.68 million units. Sales of first-generation Switch consoles also continued, falling 31.8% year-over-year to 660,000 units in the last quarter. According to Nintendo representatives cited by CNBC, the migration to the Switch 2 continued even as overall demand for game consoles declined due to rising prices. Nintendo management estimates the negative impact of higher memory costs and customs tariffs at approximately $630 million. The company's operating profit for the quarter increased by 150.5% to $904 mill...

Jul302026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4’ Gets A New Trailer

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Credit: Deep Silver KING Art is back with a new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4. It's dedicated to the Necrons, who previously received their own CGI trailer. Following the Orks and Tech-Priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus faction, the Necrons, whose playstyle is based on relentless expansion and gradual conquest of the battlefield, received their own trailer on the specifics of warfare. According to the plot, the immortal legions of Necrons have awakened after 60 million years of slumber to reclaim their once-dominated planet, Kronus, from the "lesser" races engaged in an endless war on its surface. The Necron forces on Kronus are led by two warlords: the time-bending chronomancer Tothmek and Ahmnok, familiar to fans of the original game, now completely consume...

Jul302026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Steam Machine Now Supports FSR 4.1

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Credit: Valve Valve shared new information about its Steam Machine console. Among other things, it pleased owners and potential buyers with the news that the device now supports the FSR 4.1 upscaler. Valve expects that everyone who currently pre-orders a Steam Machine will receive an email with the option to purchase by the end of 2026. This announcement does not apply to those on the waitlist. Furthermore, the company does not guarantee delivery of the mini PC by the end of the year. Those who have already pre-ordered a Steam Machine will have 72 hours to complete their purchase after receiving the email. Pre-order queues and waitlists are separated by product configuration and region. They may advance at different rates depending on demand. Some customers have already received a...

Jul282026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’ To Be Protected By Denuvo At Release

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Credit: Namco Entertainment Bandai Namco Entertainment updated the game's Steam page, confirming concerns about the security system. A notification appeared about the use of Denuvo, along with a message about a daily activation limit. Although Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been available for pre-order for several months, mention of the controversial mechanics from Dutch company Irdeto (owner of Denuvo) only now appeared on the game's Steam page. As for the system requirements for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, they have recently been listed on Valve's digital store. The minimum configuration was previously known, but the recommended configuration is new. Credit: Namco Entertainment To run Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on PC, you'll need a graphics card with hardware ra...