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007 First Light officially revealed as the title for Hitman dev’s James Bond game, and we’ll see it in action later this week

by admin June 3, 2025

IO Interactive has officially dropped the first real news on its in-development James Bond game since it was initially announced back in 2020. The game is called 007 First Light, and IO revealed it with nothing but a single piece of art on Twitter.

The good news is that we won’t have to wait too long to actually see more, because IO is planning some big events this week.

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Alongside this teaser, the developer also announced its first-ever showcase. Dubbed IOI Showcase, the event is being held in person in Los Angeles this Friday, June 6. It’s also going ot be livestreamed, of course, kicking off at 6pm PT, 9pm ET, 2am UK.

As you may have already realised, that’s a few hours after Summer Game Fest’s kick-off show, which will be going live 2pm PT on the same day. It’s very likely that Geoff Keighley’s show will bring a first-look teaser that directs viewers towards the showcase taking place a couple of hours afterwards.

The IOI Showcase will deliver our first look at gameplay, but it’s also going to offer some updates on IOI Partners games such as the upcoming MindsEye, as well as some Hitman news for good measure.

007 First Light does not have a release target, and though it was initially announced as a multi-platform title (and the start of a trilogy), the only officially confirmed one of those is the upcoming Switch 2. The game will very likely also be released day-and-date on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Friday’s event will no doubt clear all that up for us, and maybe even provide a proper release date for one of the most mysterious games currently in development.

007 First Light is an origin story with an original character that’s not based on any existing Bond portrayal in the films. It stars a young James Bond with his own stories in a separate canon.

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A week before launch, two MindsEye studio executives have left the company, which I’m sure is a positive sign

by admin June 3, 2025

Last week, I questioned whether MindsEye was a real game or not. This week, that question lingers. Why, you ask? Well, as spotted by our good friends over at Eurogamer, two executives at the studio behind the game, Build a Rocket Boy, have now departed the company. Let me just check when MindsEye is coming out… oh, that’s right, literally one week from today. Surely this is only good news!

In a LinkedIn post from yesterday, now former chief legal officer Riley Graebner shared news of his departure after three and a half years at the company, saying he was “proud” of what the team has accomplished in that time. Former chief financial officer Paul Bland doesn’t seem to have made an announcement of his exit per se, but the experience section of his own LinkedIn account lists his time at Build a Rocket Boy as ending in June (typically roles listed on LinkedIn will say “present” if a person is still at the company).

Now, I don’t know about you, but two executives leaving a studio, no matter their position, doesn’t scream “incoming success story.” There could be any myriad of reasons as to why they’ve left of course, this is just speculation, the timing is just a bit odd so close to release for such high level positions.

Thus far hardly any actual gameplay of MindsEye has been shown off, though publisher IO Interactive did announce a showcase for this Friday, June 6th, where more of it will be shown off. Will it be overshadowed by IO’s own James Bond game that’s also getting a proper look-in, now revealed to be called 007 First Light? Almost certainly, but at least there might be more than five minutes of gameplay this time around.

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MindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game’s debut

by admin June 3, 2025

The Chief Legal Officer and Chief Financial Officer at MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy have left the company, a week before the game’s release.

Writing on LinkedIn, former CLO Riley Graebner said he was “proud” of what the team has accomplished during his time there, stating that during his tenure the company had “doubled” in size, to “over 450 employees”. Graebner did not give a reason for this departure.

In addition, Build a Rocket Boy’s CFO Paul Bland has also left the company after two years.

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Over on the MindsEye Discord, many have expressed concern that two key members of the Build a Rocket Boy team are leaving so close to the game’s release. As a reminder, MindsEye is launching on 10th June, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

“It could be a sign of very troubling internal affairs, or [they] don’t want to deal with potential legal issues if MindsEye comes out broken,” one member has speculated.

“Trying to keep an open mind, but that’s sus indeed..,” another wrote. “People don’t bail right before they think they’re releasing a hit usually. If you were the CFO at Rockstar a week out from GTA6 launch, would you resign?”

Eurogamer has contacted Build a Rocket Boy for further comment on Graebner and Bland’s departures.

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Word of Graebner and Bland’s departures from Build a Rocket Boy come days after the studio’s co-CEO Mark Gerhard suggested the negative reaction to MindsEye so far had been paid for in a “concerted effort” against the studio ahead of its release.

In an exchange on the MindsEye Discord server, Gerhard was asked if he believes “all the people who reacted negatively were financed by someone”, to which he replied: “100 percent.”

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IO Interactive Reveals 007 First Light, Full Trailer Out This Week

by admin June 3, 2025

April’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed many details about the upcoming console, but the most unexpected portion of the showcase was the sweeping announcements of games coming to the platform, which included a lot of surprising titles. Among those was Project 007, a James Bond game we hadn’t heard an update on in years from IO Interactive, the developers behind the Hitman series. Today, we learned the game’s proper name and that a full reveal will drop this week, presumably during one of the summer’s major showcases.

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The title is 007 First Light, and while details are scarce, a description of the game has appeared on IO Interactive’s official site. “007 First Light is a brand new James Bond video game developed and published by IO Interactive,” the description reads. “Featuring a wholly original Bond origin story, players will step into the shoes of the world’s favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status.” The second sentence gives context to the hashtag “EarnTheNumber,” which appeared today in social media posts about the game. This description also confirms what we learned in 2021 – that the story would be a completely original take on the character.

A press release states that the trailer will include “never-before-seen footage,” though it’s unclear if this means gameplay, cutscenes, or some other CG-based teaser.

To catch the reveal live, be sure to bookmark our list of the summer’s biggest showcases. For more IO Interactive, you can read our Hitman 3 review, though the game has much more content now, thanks to the additions it gained when it rebranded as Hitman: World of Assassination.

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Crypto Trends

Why Solana, Dogecoin, XRP are Trading Lower on the Week

by admin June 2, 2025

In brief

Solana fell over 10% in the past week to $156, while Dogecoin and XRP posted sharper declines of 14% and 5%, respectively.
Broader digital asset retreat tied to renewed macroeconomic uncertainty and rising global trade tensions.
Muted DeFi activity, low futures volume, and shifting risk appetite are signs of weakening retail-driven momentum, Decrypt was told.

Solana slipped Monday, while XRP and Dogecoin held steady, as all three lagged behind Bitcoin over the past week.

The broader pullback in digital assets over the past week comes amid renewed investor caution, primarily driven by trade tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty.

“Sentiment in crypto is risk-off,” Strahinja Savic, head of data analytics at crypto advisory FRNT Financial, told Decrypt. “The driver of that has been this macro instability that spills over into crypto. You see these sharp sell-offs and a total reset of risk appetite.”

Savic said that sluggish lending rates on DeFi platforms and low volume for perpetual futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum, among other metrics, underscored the lack of appetite for a “risky kind of retail-driven trading right now in crypto.”

Solana, the sixth-largest crypto by market value, fell more than 10% over the past week to $156, CoinGecko data showed.

Dogecoin dropped 14%, while XRP declined 5% during the same period. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, lost 4.3% to trade around $105,000.

Ethereum was little changed over the week but remains up nearly 40% over the past month, buoyed by optimism following a recent network upgrade.

The declines come as U.S. President Donald Trump re-escalates his trade war against China and other countries, raising the possibility of slowing economic growth and rising prices anew.

The Trump administration’s tariff policies have consistently buffeted markets.

Solana rose above $180 in mid-May, part of an upswing in digital assets that occurred when inflation readings arrived milder than expected and trade rhetoric softened. Dogecoin and XRP also spiked around this time before sinking.

While Bitcoin’s dominance has risen to about 65% and is up more than 10% year-to-date, Savic said, “there’s still a lot of support for crypto in general, and that we have a U.S. government that’s embracing crypto across the board.”

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IO Interactive Showcase Featuring 007 First Light, Hitman, And MindsEye Announced For This Week

by admin June 2, 2025

Hitman: World of Assassination developer IO Interactive revealed earlier today that its in-development James Bond game is titled “007 First Light.” Now, the studio has announced its first-ever IOI Showcase. It will air this Friday, June 6, and feature Hitman, 007 First Light, Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye, and more.

“IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed Hitman franchise, has announced its first IOI Showcase, a live-streamed and in-person event revealing details from the celebrated game creator’s properties and its publishing branch, IOI Partners, including Hitman, MindsEye, and 007 First Light,” the announcement reads. “The event will be live-streamed from Los Angeles on IOI’s Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels starting Friday, June 6th, at [6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET].”

IO Interactive says the broadcast will feature trailers, announcements, gameplay demos, a live Q&A with key figures from the studio and Build A Rocket Boy, and more. In addition to game-related announcements, IO Interactive will also share a look at its proprietary game engine, Glacier.

Elsewhere in the announcement, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak says, “IOI Showcase celebrates our 25-year history with the Hitman franchise and shares an in-depth look at the diverse future of our studio. We’ve prepared some truly exciting surprises.”

While waiting for the IOI Showcase, check out Game Informer’s schedule of summer gaming showcases, and then check out the name reveal of 007 First Light. After that, read Game Informer’s Hitman 3 review.

Are you going to turn into the IOI Showcase this Friday? Let us know in the comments below!

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IOI’s James Bond game name officially announced ahead of full reveal this week

by admin June 2, 2025

IOI’s upcoming James Bond game has finally got itself an actual name, after years of it being known as Project 007.

IOI first announced its James Bond game back in 2021, and since then details on the project have been few and far between. However, that is set to change soon, with the developer today announcing the upcoming release will officially be called 007: First Light, with a full reveal promised for later this week.

This reveal will feature “never-before-seen footage”, the developer has teased, calling this the start of a “new era for James Bond in video games”.

Along with this announcement, the studio also shared a teaser image, showing a male character – call me Miss Marple, but I am going to say this is none other than James Bond himself – bathed in shadow. You can see the image in the header above.

Towards the end of last year, IOI said it hopes its upcoming James Bond origin story will be the start of a trilogy, adding the release will not be a “gamification of a movie”.

“It’s completely beginning and becoming a story, hopefully for a big trilogy out there in the future. And equally important and exciting, it’s a new Bond,” IOI boss Hakan Abrak said in October.

“It’s a Bond we built from the ground up for gamers. It’s extremely exciting with all the tradition and all the history there is… to work on this together with the family [and create] a Bond that the gamers can call their own and grow with.”

Meanwhile back in April, IOI’s James Bond game was additionally confirmed for Switch 2, although no release date was teased along with this announcement.

Hopefully we will learn more later this week. While the developer hasn’t yet said when its 007: First Light reveal will be, I am going to make a guess it will crop up at Summer Game Fest’s opening night this Friday. Stay tuned!

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New Game of the Week! Acts of Blood is a violent brawler inspired by The Raid & Sleeping Dogs

by admin June 2, 2025

The art of hand-to-hand combat has been captured in many different games over the years, but Acts of Blood is on the way to ratchet up the violence. Dropping a splash of Indonesian cinema into the bloody mix, it aims to mirror the bone-snapping brutality of The Raid, The Night Comes for Us, and many others.

The Raid stands tall 14 years on as one of the finest action flicks ever made, and its many follow-ups and spinoffs have been delightfully devious watches too.

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There’s an indescribable tenacity to Indonesian cinema, a degree of realistic violence that’s so innately disturbing yet so engrossing you can’t help but be glued to the screen.

Despite being cultural landmarks for the region, none have attempted to bring that same ferocity to video games. At least, until now that is. Enter Acts of Blood.

What is Acts of Blood?

With the violence of Indonesian cinema at its core, Acts of Blood layers hard-hitting third-person melee systems to deliver a knockout of a brawler. It’s designed for casual players to make it through, while providing enough depth in its combat mechanics to allow for deadly combos and lethal power moves.

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Set in the creator’s city of Bandung, the game follows Hendra on a quest for revenge. It’s a plot typified by the genre where our star takes matters into his own hands, hunting down those who wronged him one by one.

Hand-to-hand combat takes center stage, with Hendra skillfully dispatching waves of criminals by separating them from consciousness, snapping their bones, or smacking them into deadly objects in the environment. One level at a time, one boss at a time, you will punish those who made you hurt.

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Set to be released in Summer 2026, Acts of Blood will launch with a litany of customization options, collectibles to track down, and a highly replayable arena mode.

Dexerto caught up with the game’s solo developer, Farjul, to learn all about it.

What the devs say about it

Working solo gave Farjul freedom

“I’ve been making games since junior high school back in 2010, but once I started working professionally in a game studio, things changed. The creative freedom I had as a solo developer wasn’t there anymore.

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“In January 2024, something just clicked. I decided to start a new personal project, Acts of Blood. Since then, what began as a learning experiment has evolved into the full game I’m building today.

“I started this project purely because I wanted to reignite that passion I used to have when making things on my own.”

Eksil TeamYou’re a one-man army taking down warehouse-fulls of enemies.

Recreating the city of Bandung

“We don’t often see our cities, culture, or everyday environment represented in games, so I wanted to change that, even if just in a small way.

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“It’s not an exact 1:1 recreation [of Bandung], but I try to capture the atmosphere, the feel of the streets, the architecture, and little details people from here will recognize. This is my way of paying tribute to my hometown while also giving players around the world a glimpse of a city beyond just our capital, Jakarta, which most other Indonesian games tend to be based on.

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“Besides representing my hometown on a global scale, the city also fits well with the game’s plot, vibe, and atmosphere. Bandung is known for its cooler weather due to frequent rain compared to other cities in Indonesia. I wanted the game’s color palette to lean toward bluish tones with red accents, which fits perfectly.”

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Eksil TeamActs of Blood is set in Farjul’s city of Bandung.

“The city’s biome is also more varied. Bandung blends a bustling urban environment with natural mountainous areas. From a game design perspective, this makes it easier to create diverse level environments so players won’t get bored with repetitive cityscapes.”

Violent gameplay inspired by Sleeping Dogs and The Raid

“I’m a huge fan of Gareth Evans’ and Timo Tjahjanto’s action films, and this game is basically my love letter to their work.

“We’re aiming to replicate the brutal combat and raw energy of those movies. We’ve been upfront with our publisher and other partners that we’re going all-in on violence, and they’ve been supportive.”

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“Our animator, David, actually attended a silat workshop in Bali led by Yayan Ruhian (one of the actors/stuntmen from The Raid), so I think our team has the experience and passion to stay true to the spirit of those films.

“Our core combat system is inspired by Sleeping Dogs, which uses strike, counter, and finisher mechanics. However, Sleeping Dogs’ strike combos are a bit too simple. Mostly relying on tapping or holding a single attack button. That’s where Sifu comes in. We’ve added some of its complexity in attack button variations to deepen the combat.”

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“The goal is to let casual players enjoy the game easily while giving more advanced players deeper combos to explore.

“Weapons are used sparingly. Guns only appear in specific areas where gunplay is required. They can also be used as melee weapons, you can actually swing a rifle at an enemy, which is a unique touch in our game.

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“Since this is my first big project, I’m keeping the scope manageable. The story will be a brief, intense revenge narrative that lasts a few hours. But we’re adding achievements, collectibles, and arena modes to extend replayability.”

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Plans for a follow-up

“As for the future, we do have plans. If things go well, I’d love to make a sequel that takes the concept into a small-scale open world, packed with content. Something closer to the Yakuza series. But that’s a story for another time.”

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Week Restocks – Here’s What We Know So Far

by admin June 2, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 launch week is here. If you secured a preorder for the Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle or standalone console at a major retailer, you probably already know when you’ll be able to start playing. But if you weren’t able to secure a preorder, there’s still a chance you’ll be able to buy the Switch 2 on or around the console’s June 5 release date.

Will Switch 2 preorders open again?

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have largely been sold out since April 24, the day preorders started at major retailers. The Nintendo Store opened preorders on May 8 on an invite-only basis–you can still register your interest, but you will have an unknown wait time. We’ve only seen Switch 2 preorder restocks at Walmart; this happened on multiple occasions, including the weekend after preorders opened and this past Friday.

So, if preorders opened again, Walmart seems like the most likely candidate. The retailer is using some interesting phrasing on its Switch 2 store page. Walmart previously vowed to deliver Switch 2 preorders by 9 AM local time on launch day. That remains the plan–as long as you preorder by 8 AM ET on June 4. With that in mind, it seems possible Walmart will open preorders again after the launch delivery guarantee expires.

In any case, we know the Switch 2 will be available at select retailers both in-store and online on June 5 and in the ensuing days after launch. Let’s take a look at Nintendo Switch 2 launch plans at retailers who are confirmed to have Switch 2 consoles starting June 5.

Quick Look: Nintendo Switch 2 Store Pages

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch at Walmart

Launch event in stores?

Walmart is not advertising a midnight launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, so we’d recommend contacting locations in your area to see what each store’s plans and policies are for launch day. Walmart no longer has 24-hour locations, but locations open as early as 6 AM, and we’d suspect lines will begin to form long before then.

Walmart’s Switch 2 stock situation is a bit murky at the moment, because some customers have reported preorders being canceled in recent days. The retailer cited a system glitch as the reason why some orders were processed beyond the number of allocated units.

Walmart sold out of most first-party accessories weeks ago, which is somewhat bizarre because Target, Best Buy, and GameStop still have most accessories in stock. We suspect Walmart is holding back some accessory stock for launch.

Online restock:

Though the retailer hasn’t directly confirmed console restocks on June 5, the listings for the Mario Kart World Bundle and standalone console align with how the retailer typically handles highly anticipated product drops. Both pages say “Coming soon! Release date: 06/05/2025” in a blue box. This text box, historically, is used for events like Black Friday and Walmart+ sales, so we would be surprised if Walmart doesn’t have units available to buy online on launch day.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch at Best Buy

Midnight launch on June 5 at 12:01 AM ET:

Best Buy is hosting a midnight launch at 12:01 AM ET on June 5. You can use the dropdown menu on the store page to see if your local Best Buy store is participating. Some customers who attend the midnight launch will receive a free commemorative Nintendo coin; the coin has the Switch 2 logo on one side and the Best Buy logo on the other side.

Online restock:

It also appears that Best Buy will restock the console online at launch. Best Buy’s store pages for both the bundle and standalone console utilize the “Coming Soon” grayed-out button and “High Demand Product” disclaimers. A Best Buy account will be required to purchase the console.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch at Target

Launch event on June 5 from 8 AM to 4 PM:

Target is hosting Switch 2 launch events at stores around the country on June 5 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Along with the chance to buy the Switch 2, Target promises “ultra-fun giveaways.” If you live in the Orlando, Florida area, the Millenia Target store will have the largest launch event at Target, as it will features games, prizes, Nintendo merch, and giveaways. Target’s Bull Terrier mascot Bullseye will also be in attendance, but it’s unclear if it will be a real dog or an employee dressed in a dog suit.

Online restock on June 6:

Target has confirmed it will restock the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle on Friday, June 6, so if you strike out at one of the launch-day events, you’ll have another chance to snag a console the following day.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch at GameStop

Midnight launch starts at 3 PM local time on June 4:

Select GameStop locations will be hosting a midnight launch for the Nintendo Switch 2. The event starts at 3 PM local time on June 4. Orders can be picked up at 9 PM PT (June 4) / 12 AM ET (June 5). Some store locations will be giving away one free can of Red Bull to each customer, which is an odd giveaway. The humorous part here is that GameStop is locking the Red Bull giveaway behind its Pro membership, a move typically reserved for highly anticipated products.

Online restock:

It’s unclear if GameStop will restock the Switch 2 online, but we wouldn’t be surprised if launch restocks are only for Pro members.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: More Retailers

Several other national retail chains have confirmed the Switch 2 will be available to purchase on June 5.

Sam’s Club: The Walmart-owned warehouse club will have the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle on June 5. It will only be available to Sam’s Club members. New members can get an annual Sam’s Club membership for $25 (was $50).

Costco: Costco will have the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle with a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on June 5. It will only be available for Costco members. The retailer will also have the Switch 2 Pro Controller on launch day.

Staples: On occasion, the office supplies retailer also sells video game consoles and games. This is one such occasion. The Switch 2 will be available to purchase at select Staples stores on June 5.

Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon? That’s a reseller.

Amazon US does not carry first-party Nintendo gaming products.

Amazon US hasn’t sold first-party Nintendo video game products for about a year at this point, which is why no one has preordered the Switch 2 from Amazon US. Note: Amazon still carries Nintendo gaming products, including the Switch 2, in other regions such as the UK.

However, it’s possible, and perhaps even likely, that Nintendo Switch 2 console listings will pop up on Amazon starting June 5. Unless Nintendo and Amazon change course–the details surrounding the absence of Nintendo from Amazon are murky–those store pages will be created by third-party resellers looking to turn a profit. Pay close attention to the “Ships from” and “Sold by” lines below the “Buy Now” button. If you are willing to spend extra on the Switch 2 by purchasing from a reseller, you’ll want to verify the seller is reputable before completing your transaction.

Amazon Has Third-Party Switch 2 Products:

You can still find many Nintendo Switch 2 accessories and games at Amazon. The retailer stocks officially licensed third-party accessories from brands like Hori and third-party games. Amazon remains the largest seller of accessories that are not licensed by Nintendo, including products from popular brands like JSAUX, Spigen, Skull & Co., and Tomtoc.

Switch 2 Games & Accessories at Amazon:

All Nintendo Switch 2 Games at Amazon
Skull & Co. Ergonomic Grips, Cases, and More Switch 2 Gear
JSAUX Ergonomic Grips, Wheels, Cases, and More Switch 2 Gear
Tomtoc Travel Cases & Bags for Switch 2
Screen Protectors for Switch 2 | Curated by GameSpot
Spigen Ergonomic Grips, Cases, Screen Protectors for Switch 2
MicroSD Express Cards for Switch 2
Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels for Switch 2 | Curated by GameSpot
Joy-Con 2 Controller Grips for Switch 2 | Curated by GameSpot
Joy-Con 2 Mouse Mode Grips for Switch 2 | Curated by GameSpot
PowerA Carrying Cases for Nintendo Switch 2 (Officially Licensed)
Hori Switch 2 Camera, Controller, Cases, and more Switch 2 Gear (Officially Licensed)

All Official Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories

Official Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories

We put together a list of all of the official Nintendo Switch 2 accessories that are arriving alongside the console on June 5.

Switch 2 Pro Controller — $85
Switch 2 Camera — $55
Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) — $95
Joy-Con 2 (Right, Red Strap) — $55
Joy-Con 2 (Left, Blue Strap) — $55
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip — $40
Joy-Con 2 Straps (2-Pack) — $14
Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) — $25
Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector — $40
Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case — $85
Switch 2 AC Adapter — $35
Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card — $60
Nintendo GameCube Controller — $65 | Exclusive to Nintendo Store

Check out our Nintendo Switch 2 first-party accessory roundup for an in-depth look at the accessories listed above.

Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game with Boxed Edition

Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Below, you’ll find a list of all of the Nintendo Switch 2 games with physical editions that are available to purchase now. It’s worth noting that not all physical games are fully physical. Nintendo’s first-party physical releases contain the full game file on the cartridge. With most third-party releases, you’re getting a Game-Key Card, which looks the same but requires you to download part of the game file from the eShop.

There are a few exceptions to the Game-Key Card trend. Most notably, Cyberpunk 2077’s 64GB Switch 2 game card includes the full game and Phantom Liberty expansion. Additionally, all of the upcoming games published by Marvellous–Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion–come with the full experience on the Switch 2 game card. Meanwhile, Split Fiction’s physical edition is simply a code in a box.

Switch 2 Exclusives – Launch Games

Upcoming Switch 2 Exclusives

Multiplatform Launch Games

Upcoming Multiplatform Games

Check out our Nintendo Switch 2 games preorder roundup for a closer look at the titles listed above.

Nintendo Switch 2 Amiibo

Nintendo is releasing seven new Amiibo figures on June 5. The four Legend of Zelda Amiibo cost $30 each, while the trio of Street Fighter 6 Amiibo are $40 each. GameStop also has exclusive Street Fighter 6 Amiibo cards (also $40). Yes, Switch 2 Amiibo are very expensive.

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Cryptocurrencies to watch this week: Pi, Immutable, Zebec

by admin June 2, 2025

The crypto market hit the brakes last week as Bitcoin slid from its record high of $111,900 to below $104,000, sparking a broader altcoin sell-off.

With investors locking in profits and key economic data like nonfarm payrolls on the horizon, all eyes are on what’s next.

This week, Pi Coin (PI), Immutable X (IMX), and Zebec Network (ZBCN) are among the top tokens to watch as the market searches for its next catalyst.

Pi coin at risk ahead of more token unlocks

Pi coin price | Source: crypto.news

Pi coin will be in the spotlight this week as the network unlocks tokens. PiScan data shows that it will unlock 277 million tokens this month, with 67.3 million being unlocked this week.

These unlocks come as the coin remains under intense pressure following the Pi Network Ventures launch in May. It has crashed to $0.6310, its lowest level since May 8, and 62% below the highest point during the month.

Pi coin has dropped below the key support level at $0.6593, its lowest point on May 17. Moving below that level invalidated the double-bottom pattern that was forming, whose neckline was at $0.8645.

Therefore, the path of least resistance for the Pi Network price is bearish, with the next target being the all-time low of $0.40.

Immutable X price braces for a big unlock

IMX price chart | Source: crypto.news

Immutable X, the gaming-focused layer-2 blockchain network, will be a crypto to watch as it executes its monthly token unlock. It will unlock tokens worth $19.2 million, equivalent to almost 2% of the float. Immutable has already unlocked 90% of all its tokens, with the final unlock expected to happen in November.

The IMX token price has come under pressure in the past few weeks, moving to a low of $0.5400, its lowest point since May 8. It has dropped by 33% from its highest point in May, and the downtrend may continue ahead of the unlock. More sell-off may see it drop to the key support at $0.3458, its lowest point in April.

Zebec Network loses momentum

ZBCN price chart | Source: crypto.news

Zebec Network was one of the breakout coins in May, jumping to a record high of $0.007156, up by 925% from its lowest level in April. The rally accelerated last week when it acquired Science Card, a British fintech company with over 50,000 users.

ZBCN price will be in focus this week as it loses momentum, possibly as it moves into the distribution and markup phase of the Wyckoff Theory. It has already pulled back by almost 20% from its highest point in May, and barring any major catalyst, the coin may drop to the psychological point of $0.00250.

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